OGMS Newsletter
12.06.2024
Principal's Message
Hello Ockley Families,
Research is clear that students involved in leadership and school activities outside of the classroom, demonstrate more academic and social-emotional success in school. I cherish the moments that I can see our students advocate, lead, mentor and get involved. This week, I had many reminders of how our students are creating the school they want to be a part of.
- Our WEB Leaders led our 6th Grade Advisory this week with a lesson on Learning Styles. Ask your child if they identified as an Auditory, Visual, Kinesthetic or Read/Write Learner?
- Our Leadership class helped out with our Garden upkeep by spreading bark dust and continuing to build our Outdoor Learning Space.
- Based on student advocacy, our SUN Program offered Theater this term. This week, our students announced that coming in January, they will present Friday the 13th Musical Showcase.
- Students have started a Climate Action group, with Librarian Ms. Peacock as their advisor, and will be working on a collaborative project for long-term Garden support from a partnering organization.
In Partnership
Julie Rierson
Pronouns: she/her
Principal, Ockley Green Middle School
Successful School Survey - EXTENDED to December 16th
Thank you to the families that have already provided feedback through the Successful School Survey. This survey provides families, students and staff the opportunity to share feedback on such areas as Climate and Communication. Your feedback is essential in helping us continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our students and prepare them for success here at Ockley. We want to know what YOU think.
The QR Code to the right will take you directly to the Survey.
We are currently at a higher participation rate than last year, but would still like to hit our goal of 40% of families. We need just a little more than 100 more responses to hit our goal of at least 40%. If we reach this goal, we will hold a Ice Cream Float party for our students in December.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the survey, please feel free to reach out to Ms. JJB in the office at jjardeeborquist@pps.net.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Fundraisers
Hello- It’s that time of year again! The Ockley Green Supporters annual holiday wreath sale is open for business.
OG Supporters Wreath Sale
Hello- It’s that time of year again! The Ockley Green Supporters annual holiday wreath sale is open for business.
Order on the Peninsula Optimist Club website.
Community Events
OGMS Calendar
Upcoming Dates
December 10th (New Date) - Winter Band Concert
December 23rd and January 3rd - Winter Break
January 21st - Winter Dance Showcase