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The OMS Community Newsletter

Week of March 25 - March 29, 2024

The OMS CommunityNewsletterWeek of March 25 - March 29, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear OMS Community,


This week, Officer Bonda (School Resource Officer) and I went on the Knightly News to address students about pedestrian and bike safety.


For students who are walking to school or getting dropped off, we reminded students to look both ways before crossing a street or a parking lot. We also reminded students to use a crosswalk whenever they cross a street. In the morning, student should utilize the crosswalks that we have in the parking lot.


We also discussed bike and scooter safety with students. If students are riding a bike or a scooter, they should wear a helmet and stick to the side of the road. At dismissal, bikes and scooters should not be ridden in the bus lane. Officer Bonda also gave reminders of expectations and following the rules of the road if students are riding their bikes or scooters around town. Parents/guardians, please also discuss pedestrian and bike safety with your children. It is important for students to follow these expectations in order to stay safe.


Best,

Mrs. Katrina Crowley

Important Dates

Upcoming Events

  • Thursday, April 4 - Early Release (11:32am dismissal)
  • Thursday, April 4 - Knight of Excellence (6:30 - 8:00pm)
  • Tuesday, April 9 - ELA MCAS Session 1
  • Wednesday, April 10 - ELA MCAS Session 2
  • Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19 - No School, April Break

    • Knight of Excellence

    The Knight of Excellence is an open house where we display student work throughout the school. Come see the different projects students have been working on this year, join a drum circle in music class, view the art gallery in the Learning Commons, and check out a performance by our OMS Dance Team. Save the Date and come visit!

    Event Information

    Knight of Excellence

    When?

    Thursday, Apr 4, 2024, 06:30 PM

    Where?

    O'Donnell Middle School, Cushing Street, Stoughton, MA, USA

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    STUCO Presents: April Spirit Week!

    The OMS Student Council is excited to share that we have an upcoming Spirit Week! Students, show your school spirit by dressing to the theme of each day!

    Data Find!

    Secondary students completed the Stoughton Youth Health Survey on February 8, 2024. The survey allows SPS educators to learn more about our students' health and wellness. At OMS, we are reviewing the data and will use it to plan programs and provide support to students. This information is very helpful for school staff and parents/guardians to know about the students in our community.


    A quick fact will be shared each week so we can all learn more about our OMS students.


    When students were asked how much screen time (not related to school work) they use on school days, they reported the following...

    Clothing Drive

    Tana Bernard, Project 351 Ambassador, organized a clothing drive at OMS.

    Last call for any donations!

    Students of the Month

    As part of our school's PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) program, five students on each team are recognized as Students of the Month for demonstrating traits of readiness, responsibility, and respect. Each winner receives a certificate and a Daddy's Dairy ice cream gift certificate. Here's a throwback to our February Students of the Month.

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    Team 6A

    Zoe Hysollari, Alyssa Monaghan, Giselle De Jesus Polillio, John Scullane, Alex Bunker

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    Team 6B

    Laila Derba, Avery Gross, Nhi Pham, Gabrielle Abecassis, Rothsy Servil

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    Team 6C

    Samarah Tessa, Savannah Tessa, Ivy Vu, Andrew Files, Lexi Dawson

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    Team 7A

    Liam Fox, Lily Goodwin, Kendra Joslain, Kaedynce Fox, Nick Morales

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    Team 7B

    Blake Breckenridge, Jorian Soto, Sandra Beshay, Laila Alex-Kamara, Joel Omidiji

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    Team 7C

    Lucas Coimbra, Kayla Ortiz Infante, Natalie Harmon, Reese Bearne, Lynn Mesilas

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    Team 8A

    Jayden Vicente, Wan Ming Kuang, Ivy Dunn, Solveig Montecinos Uchani, Major Harding


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    Team 8B

    Evan Joseph, Isavely Tejeda Rijo, Chasity Nguyen, Sara Janelli, Jackson Gosule


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    Team 8C

    Hyden Jeanniton, Anthony Ferreira, Micah Zegarra, Tyler Cabral, ,Erin Farley


    Logo Design Contest - Deadline Extended!

    Town-Wide Beautification Day

    Stoughton's Recreation Department is hosting a town-wide beautification day! Join your neighbors to help clean up and beautify our community. Anyone can sign up to volunteer. This is a great way for our students to get involved and give back to our community. Sign up to volunteer!

    SMACast Podcast

    Principal Crowley joined Stephanie Patton (OASIS) for a middle school specific SMACast podcast. Parents/guardians, listen to the podcast to learn more about navigating the world of middle school. The conversation continues in a bonus episode!


    "Where's My Handbook: Middle School: Big Feelings and Big Opportunities"

    In this episode we welcome Katrina Crowley, the Prinicpal of the O'Donnell Middle School in Stoughton. In this conversation we talk about why curiousity about substance use is not uncommon in this age bracket. At the same time, actual use is uncommon for middle schoolers. In this episode we explore how that contrast can create opportunities for parents to engage with their child around this topic during this developmental time.


    Bonus Episode: "Where's My Handbook: Middle School: Translating Middle Schoolers, 'Main Characters and NPCs'."

    In this bonus episode we continue our conversation with Katrina Crowley, the principal of the O'Donnell Middle School. If it sometimes feels like your middle school child is speaking a different language or living on a different planet, this episode is for you!

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