Otsego Middle School Newsletter

January 13: Student of the Month Assemblies 10:45 AM

January 13-17: Life Fitness 1st-3rd hour swim unit

January 15: Delayed Start

January 20: MLK Day

January 20-24: Life Fitness 4th-6th hour swim unit (Secord/Knash)

January 22: Delayed Start

January 27-31: Life Fitness 4th-6th hour swim unit (Longstreet)

January 29: Delayed Start

January 13: Middle School Swim Meet @ Portage Central 6:00 PM

January 14: Middle School Cheer Competition @ Home 6:00 PM

January 15: Middle School Swim Meet @ Lakeview 6:00 PM

January 18: Middle School Wrestling @ Portage Northern 9:00 AM

January 18: Middle School Cheer Competition @ West Catholic 10:00 AM

January 20: Middle School Girls Basketball @ Plainwell 4:00 PM

January 22: Middle School Girls Basketball @ Three Rivers 4:00 PM

January 22: Middle School Swim Meet @ Kalamazoo Central 6:00 PM

January 23: Middle School Wrestling Meet @ Paw Paw 5:00 PM

January 25: Middle School Cheer Competition @ Home 9:00 AM

Would you like to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee? Now, is your opportunity. 11 million students across America will begin their spelling journey in hopes to make it to the National Competition in Washington DC. This is your chance to win over $50,000 and also be filmed on ESPN. Will this be part of your journey? It is free to join and the schoolwide spelling bee is an online test, so there will not be an audience to qualify for the next round! Register at https://online-test.spellingbee.com to get started today!

Inclusion week is coming back to OPS this school year! Inclusion week is where we celebrate our differences especially our partnership with the Special Olympics and their unified champions program. This year our T-shirt sale profits will go to support the Unified Champions Program here at OPS! Click on the Link Below to order your T-shirt today.

On Tuesday, June 10th 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students will be participating in their end of the year field trips to the Air Zoo (6th grade), the Saugatuck Dune Rides and the Outdoor Discovery Center (7th grade), and Chicago (8th grade).

Although details about these trips have not yet been released to students and their parents/guardians, one thing that can be completed before details are provided is any parent/guardian wishing to attend these trips must complete a criminal background check to attend.

You can access the form using this link or you can stop by the OMS office to pick-up a form. Once the form is complete, the form can be turned in to the OMS office.

We are excited to offer some fresh, new apparel for all of our Bulldogs here at OMS. This online store has the option to purchase premade designs or build your own custom apparel. Orders can be shipped to your home or picked up in Hamilton. The store will be open until March and makes a great gift for any Bulldog Fan.

“Rylee is a great LINK because she helps me with everything!” Rylee’s peer could not say enough positive things about her. She has gone above and beyond again this year to ensure everyone feels included and accepted at OMS. Rylee understands that it’s the little things that can transform a good day into a great day. Whether it’s offering a smile, taking a break, or simply being present, she makes a positive impact on so many."

Have you heard? We are once again offering Math Lab after school in the Media Center!

Who: Middle school students who have received an invitation (via guardian email)

What: Extra support for math ELTs

When: Monday/Tuesday from 2:45-3:45 OR Wednesday/Thursday from 2:45-3:45

Where: OMS Media Center

Why: If a child scores below 60% on an essential learning target (ELT) assessment, they will be invited to attend two days of math lab to receive reteaching and another attempt at the assessment. The invitation will be sent via email to parents/guardians from Ronda Conner (rconner@otsegops.org). Guardians must sign their student up via Google Form (linked in invitation email) in order for a student to attend Math Lab.

***Please stress to your child to come to Math Lab with all of their math resources: workbook, chromebook, notebook, note sheets, calculator, and pencil.

Videos: Math Moments by Ms. McEvoy

How to access IXL - This video includes information on how to log in to IXL, how to access and use the different skill plans for our textbook, M-Step preparation, PSAT preparation, and NWE Personalized Maps for students.

How to access SAVVAS- This video includes how to access SAVVAS (Envisions program) to do assignments, quizzes, tests, past scores, and how to access and find videos to help understand topics better.

Thank you for keeping your contact information up to date in our student and parent portal to ensure that you are getting district and building communications!

There are a lot of volunteer opportunities at OMS! Check out all the options and sign up with us today by clicking on and filling out the form below.

Email: mvanderklok@otsegops.org, spatin@otsegops.org
Website: https://oms.otsegops.org/
Location: 540 Washington St. Otsego, MI 49078

Phone: (269) 694-7500