OMS Friday Knight Live

1. Student Council Applications due next Friday, 9/13
2. OMS PTO News
3. Social Worker Resources
4. OMS Staff Professional Learning 9.3.24
5. Blue Valley Student Code of Conduct
6. Candid Photos During the School Year
7. Clubs & Activities Begin
8. Family Newsletter: Parents Still Make a Difference September 2024 issue

Interested in applying for the OMS Student Council this school year? Please follow Click HERE in order to apply for the first time! Ready to reapply for this school year? Returning StuCo Click here! Dues will be $25 this year and meetings will be determined by teacher and student availability. Please reach out to Mr. Collins or Mrs. Dugan with questions.

All applications for new members and returning members are due Friday, September 13.

1. OMS Yard signs for sale. $20 each and delivered to your front door! Order online at OMS PTO Yard Sign

2. Concessions help needed. Help earn money for the PTO while having fun! Click here for Concession Sign Up

3. 8th Grade Celebration Coordinator Needed! The OMS PTO is looking for a parent volunteer to be the 8th Grade Celebration Coordinator. This is a great way to get involved if you enjoy party planning! You will work with the OMS staff to coordinate the details for this special day. You can work on it as your schedule allows during the school year. The majority of the time commitment will take place in April and May as the final details are coming together. Please contact Janie Snider at jmlogansnider@gmail.com for more information.
   

September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized topic. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide.

Click HERE for NAMI Resources on Suicide Prevention

OMS teachers had a productive day Tuesday, September 3rd! We focused on the following topics during the day: student learning data, structured expectations, and professional learning community collaboration with job-alike teams. This day gave our teachers much-needed time to learn and be able to support our students this semester!

As we begin the school year, we would like to remind you to review the updated Blue Valley Student Code of Conduct. It can be found on our www.bluevalleyk12.org under the “Student Quick Links” section at the bottom main home page. It can also be found on our school website home page.

Student Code of Conduct

OMS Families, please share any candid photos you take during the school year This is for the yearbook so:

• No blurry or out of focus shots

• Upload a few shots (but no duplicates please)

• Please put in folder associated with your grade or event

• OMS events only

• .jpg or .png ONLY (no .HEIC)

Click HERE to upload photos for the 2024 2025 Yearbook

OMS has many clubs and activities before and after school. Look at our Activities page for clubs starting next week and check back often for updates. Click HERE for OMS Activities page

Starting Dates announced for:

• September 4 – ASK, Orchestra Club, Game Club, Jazz Band

• September 5 - Green Team, Video Game Club

• September 6 - Writer’s Club/Plot Twist

• September 9 - Sports Trading Card Club

• September 10 - Newspaper Club

• September 12 - Math Club, Animation club

• September 13 - Ping Pong Club

• September 17 - Show Choir

• September 18 - Book Club, Black Student Union

• September 19 - Community Service Club

• September 24 - Inside Out

• September 25 - Fellowship of Christian Athletes

• October 2 - Minecraft Club

• October 18 - Anime & Japanese culture

Click HERE for 24 25 Club Listing by Day

This is a newsletter for middle school parents and guardians. Topics this month include: Absences affect more than grades, school counselors, discussions about drugs and alcohol, note taking, and so much more!

Click HERE for Sept 2024 Parents Still Make A Difference

All students are welcome to attend any Academically Successful Knights (ASK) session Monday through Thursday. Students may go to any available session for a quiet place to work, for group projects, or homework help. Students should not leave the building and come back for ASK and must stay until 4:00pm.

Mr. Isbell and Ms. Alexander are planning an outdoor “Yard Games” unit for OMS students. They are looking for donations of yard games your family has outgrown or no longer use. Games need to be in working order and include all pieces. Send any donations into the front office by Sept 13th. Thank you!

Students who had their yearbook photos taken on August 5th may view and order photos online. Please use the following link and the event code to access the photos.

School Pictures are Ready!

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

• OXFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Event Code: FE136424

• Also Needed: Synergy Student ID

OMS families, every school has procedures in place for the safety of our students and to provide the best learning environment for everyone. Each year we check and update our procedures on everything from forgotten lunches to visitors in the building. Please refer to our 2024 2025 Student Planner, our School Information or Families tabs on the OMS Website for everything including:

• Reporting an Absence

• Dropping off forgotten homework, shoes, etc

• Visitors in the building

• Outside/restaurant food

• Sports eligibility

• Lunch money accounts

• So much more!

Please follow the OMS traffic loop, entering at the south entrance, looping around and exiting at the south entrance. OMS has received concerns about safety when cars are dropping students off in nearby neighborhoods.

Blue Valley families,

We are excited to have your families come to support our high school activities and athletics. It is great to see the entire community at these events. It is imperative that our parent community partner with us as we work to encourage positive elementary and middle school behavior at high school games or events.

We are asking that all elementary and middle school students enter the game with an adult and sit with that adult throughout the game. Please do not drop your child off at a district event without supervision as they will not be allowed to enter. It is challenging to monitor and keep all students safe without the help of our parent community. Thanks for your help with this protocol to make district events a great experience for all who attend. We hope to see your family cheering for our Blue Valley teams this school year.

Matt Ortman

Director of School Administration, Athletics and Activities

Blue Valley School District

This important message is for any family or staff that will travel out of the United States during the school year. Please click here to read the restrictions and recommendations for Out of the Country travel. Blue Valley resources such as Canvas, Classlink, and school email are not accessible out of the country unless you have a personal device with a VPN on it.

Thanks to all of our families for attending Back to School Night Thursday evening. We loved seeing you and look forward to a great school year!

Here are slideshows presented at Back to School Night:

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Elective Team

Administrator Presentation

Back Snack Program- A variety of food items are provided weekly for the student to take home.

Giving the Basics- Personal care items such as deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, etc. are available in the school social worker’s office.

These programs are voluntary, confidential, and offered at no cost to participants. If interested, please contact the school social worker, Sue Ellen Jayne at 913-239-5528, sejaynecolbert@bluevalleyk12.org

Health Partnership Clinic offers a range of medical, dental and behavioral health services through four clinics and at sites throughout the community. You are welcome at any age, with or without insurance.

https://hpcks.org/who-we-are/

Are you passionate about your job? Do you wish you knew more about what kinds of skills, knowledge, and duties your job required before you were looking to start a career? We are excited to offer Career Café once a month where a small group of students can meet with you, learn about your profession, and be able to ask questions about what it’s really like to be in the workforce. All professions welcome! If you are interested in being a participant, please fill out the following Google form and we will contact you for specifics. Thank you for your consideration!

CLICK HERE for the Career Café Interest Form

OMS yard signs are for sale for $20! They can be purchased online at (https://omspto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/130602735). Signs will be delivered to your front porch.

Online Purchase for OMS yard signs: https://omspto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/130602735

Families who live near 119th St. and 69 Highway should be aware that there will be closures due to the 69 Expressway construction project. This will begin in mid to late August and last for approximately 60 days. Please open the attached map for alternate routes to Oxford Middle.

Please help your student be successful by reviewing OMS expectations prior to the beginning of the school year.

OMS Student Handbook

Two items to note:

Personal Technology Devices are not used during the school day (7:51-3:00 p.m.). This includes cell phones, airpods or earbuds, and smart watches. These items must be put away during the school day to allow our students to focus on learning.

Backpacks are not used throughout the school day to allow our classes ample space for students to comfortably move around and learn. Backpacks are stored in lockers during the school day.

Thank you for reviewing our expectations at home so we can have a great school year!

For students who do not receive bus transportation, families may fill out this form to see if other families near them are interested in arranging a carpool. Anyone who fills the form out will want to check regularly for new additions. Families who use this form will reach out to other parents and guardians on this form to arrange any carpools.

OMS Carpool Interest Form

Please help our OMS carline move smoothly by following the OMS traffic loop. All cars enter the parking lot through the south entrance and exit through the south entrance.

Parents/Guardians may NOT drop kids off in our south parking lot. This creates a safety hazard for staff entering and exiting the parking lot before and after school. Thank you for keeping our community safe!

The 2024-25 school year is an exciting time in Blue Valley Schools as we have the opportunity to look to the future while refreshing our strategic plan.

Your input is invaluable as we prioritize the goals and initiatives that will guide us through 2030. This survey is your chance to voice what you believe should be our top priorities, ensuring that our plan reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.

💻 2025-30 Strategic Plan Survey (3-5 minute survey)

The survey will remain open through Aug. 21. For more information about the strategic planning process, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/strategicplan.

We are looking forward to having you and your student at OMS this year. Need a place to start for Oxford information? Click here for more information:

Oxford FAQ 2024-2025

The OMS student planner includes school schedules and student expectations. This would be a great resource to look at prior to the school year: 2- 2023-2024 Student Planner - Body.pdf - Google Drive

We have created a Parent Reference Sheet and QR Codes for your reference during the school year. Scan the QR codes for links to reporting absences, adding money to lunch accounts, school day bell schedules, ParentVue, Canvas, bus company, and so much more!

Click HERE to download the 24-25 Parent Reference Sheet

The school supply lists for the 2024-25 school year are available on the OMS Website under the Families tab. Click HERE for the School Supply page.

The OMS website has most of the information you will need for and during the school year. You can find the school calendar, class and lunch schedules, links to the lunch payment system, staff lists (including email addresses), rules about cell phones, how to notify us of a student absence, candid student and event photos, sports schedules, clubs and activities, and so much more! Our website is updated multiple times a week so check here for current updates! OMS Website

Bell Schedules & Calendar / Bell/Class Schedules (bluevalleyk12.org)

OMS FAQs: student handbook, lockers, etc.

Building & Traffic Flow Map

OMS Staff Directory

Want to keep up on the latest OMS announcements and information? Check out the NEWS section on the OMS website. NEWS is located under the About Us tab.

Click HERE for OMS NEWS

OMS Phone Number: 913-239-5500

Attendance Number: 913-239-5505

Mrs. Domoney, Principal: cdomoney@bluevalleyk12.org

Mr. Holsapple, Assistant Principal: jholsapple03@bluevalleyk12.org

OMS Calendar

OMS School Website

OMS Library Homepage