Student schedules will be available to view online on Infinite Campus student and parent portals @ 12 PM on Friday August 30th. Paper copies of schedules will be distributed to incoming 6th graders and new 7th and 8th graders during new student orientation. Every student will receive a paper copy of their schedule during our opening advisory period on the first day of school.
If you do not have access to Infinite Campus, please call the main office to get your parent portal set up. Contact information is always at the bottom of this newsletter.
Please click on the link below to complete your yearly blended learning form for each OEMS student in your household. This form will need to be complete before your child can be issued a Chromebook at the start of the school year. Fill it out TODAY!
Please click on the link below to see the updated 24-25 school supply list for Ordean East. Thank you so much!
We know that one of the most stressful parts of becoming a middle schooler is figuring out how to quickly and successfully open a combination lock. In order to help your child get ready to use one daily, we recommend that you practice! New students will have the opportunity to try their combinations during new student orientation, but if you have an extra lock hanging around, give them a chance to practice with it. It will reduce anxiety on the first day and help their transition go smoothly!
Check out the video linked here to see a quick tutorial: Combination Lock Tutorial Video
With under a month to go before the start of the school year, we're excited to announce the launch of our new digital Back to School Guide. This comprehensive resource is designed to help parents, students, and teachers prepare for a successful year ahead.
Visit our Back to School Guide webpage at www.isd709.org/b2sguide to find everything you need, including:
- School Supply Lists
- Calendar of Dates
- Transportation Information
- Health and Safety Protocols
- Parent Resources
Get a head start on the school year and make sure you're ready for a fantastic return to learning!
Aug 19th - Unity in Our Community Event
4 PM - 7 PM - Bayfront Festival Park
Aug 26th - Teachers return to school
Aug 28th - New Student Orientation
1 - 2:30 PM
Aug 30th - Student Schedules available online
12 PM
Sept 2nd - Labor Day
School/Offices CLOSED
Sept 3rd - First Day of School
Grades 1-12
Sept 5th - Open House
4 - 5:30 PM
OEMS Cross Country Registration
There are still a handful of spots available on the OEMS XC team for this fall. Please use the registration links below if you'd like to sign up. There will be a a Parent/Coach meeting on Tuesday August 27th @ 5:30 PM in the OEMS gym. See you there!
8th grade CC registration Open July 18-24 until 4:00 p.m.
7th grade CC registration Open July 25-31 until 4:00 p.m.
6th grade CC registration Open Aug 1-7 until 4:00 p.m. (unless capacity is reached)
Garden Crew
Garden Crew has continued to meet Mondays at 9 AM in the school garden. Students have been harvesting raspberries, tomatoes, garlic, and more! If you would like to join, feel free to stop by! If you have questions, please contact Ms. Vang at Danielle.smilanich@isd709.org. See you there!
Knowledge Bowl
Knowledge Bowl is a general knowledge "Jeopardy-style" team open to grades 6-8. There are 3 regular season meets and one optional playoff. If your child is interested, they will take a placement test during the 2nd week of school. Please see the image below for additional information and contact coach/advisor Tim Churchill (timothy.churchill@isd709.org) if you have any questions.
Ordean East Middle School
Email: ordeaneast@isd709.org
Website: https://ordeaneast.isd709.org/
Phone: 218-336-8940