OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL
September 2024 Newsletter
November 2024 Newsletter
All kids matter, are important, and can grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
As we begin the holiday season, I would like to share my gratitude for the dedicated staff that show up daily to support our OMS learners. Our staff is an amazing group devoted to connecting with students and finding new ways to present engaging academic learning experiences. Thank you for sharing your children with us and for your support through the middle school journey.
OMS PRIDE
As of the end of October, our staff has given out 390 electronic PRIDE awards to students. As a parent, you will receive an email notification when your child has received a PRIDE award, including why the award was given. Each Monday we randomly select two students from each grade level who earned a PRIDE award from the week prior to receive a special prize in the office.
STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER
5th Grade - Melaina Krenz
Melaina was nominated by the 5th grade team for continually showing P.R.I.D.E. here at OMS. “Melaina, you demonstrate compassion and empathy toward peers and are always willing to lend a hand. You set high standards for completing your work and go above and beyond. We admire your positive attitude and contributions you give toward your classroom community. We can always trust you to do the right thing.”
Thank you and Congratulations!
6th Grade - Oliver Snow
Oliver was nominated by the 6th grade team for continually showing P.R.I.D.E here at OMS. “Oliver, you do a great job of working hard to complete your assignments and meet deadlines. You are always willing to share your ideas with the class to provide depth to discussions and provide different background knowledge and connections to the many different topics we cover. You come into class with a positive attitude, are hard-working and have thoughtful ideas to share with the class!”
Thank you and Congratulations!
7th Grade - Lillian Torres
Lillian was nominated by the 7th grade team for continually showing P.R.I.D.E. here at OMS. “Lillian, your work is so thorough. You are a great listener and kind. You work hard and overall take great pride in everything you do! You show respect and are considerate of others. You do very well on your academic work and are always on task.”
Thank you and Congratulations!
8th Grade - Charlotte Ward
Charlotte was nominated by the 8th grade team for continually showing P.R.I.D.E. here at OMS. “Charlotte, you are respectful and dependable. You are kind to other students and go out of your way to help others. We see you take your job as a student seriously, work hard every day, and overall demonstrates excellence in the work you produce. Charlotte, you make Osceola Middle School a better place to be! Keep shining, Charlotte!”
Thank you and Congratulations!
Recess
Please remember that students will still go outside for recess for 20 minutes following lunch. Students need to have winter jackets, hats, and mittens to stay warm! We want kids to be safe and protected from our glorious, ever-changing Wisconsin weather!
Report Cards
1st quarter report cards will be mailed out the first week of November. Included in this mailing will be your child's NWEA MAP testing scores from this Fall.
Cookie Dough Fundraiser Pick-Up
6th Grade:
Cookie dough will be delivered to OMS for pick-up on Monday, November 11th. If students have more than 8 boxes, they need to be picked up from 2:30 - 4:00 PM. Please come to the main office, check in, go to the library to get the boxes and your child, and start delivering!
5th Grade:
Cookie dough will be delivered to OMS for pick-up on Wednesday, November 13th. If students have more than 8 boxes, they need to be picked up from 2:30 - 4:00 PM. Please come to the main office, check in, go to the library to get the boxes and your child, and start delivering!
*Students with less than 8 boxes will be able to bring the cookie dough home on the bus.
November Dress-Up Days
Student Council has organized the following dress-up days for November.
Dress-up days:
Monday, November 25th - Camouflage & Blaze Orange
Tuesday, November 26th - Pink Out
Upcoming Dates
6th Grade field trip to Cheap Skate: Friday, November 1st
7th & 8th Graders attend the OHS Fall Play: Wednesday, November 6th
6th Grade Veterans Day Speaker: Monday, November 11th
6th Grade Cookie Dough pick-up: Monday, November 11th 2:30 - 4:00 PM
5th Grade Cookie Dough pick-up: Wednesday, November 13th 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Thanksgiving Break: November 27th - 29th
Staff Inservice: Monday, December 2nd
OMS Choir Concert: Thursday, December 5th at 7:00 PM
OMS Band Concert: Thursday, December 12th 7:00 PM
Reminders
If you have not done so yet, please pay the following:
*$10 Activity Fee (check memo: Activity Fee)
*Lunch Money (put into provided envelope) (can be done online)
*$35 Device Protection Plan (DPP) (family cap is $105) (check memo: DPP) (one family can be in one check) (can be done online)
*$20 Yearbook (check memo: Yearbook)
Please write a SEPARATE CHECK for each item above. Fees go into separate accounts, which is why it is important that they are separate checks and/or the correct change is provided.
OMS Drop Off and Pick Up
All vehicles drop off and pick up at the main entrance. Please pull ahead as far as possible in the lanes to help with the buses exiting the shared parking lot. Only buses drop off and pick up at the pool doors. Please use the overflow loop in the shared parking lot if there is a line.
Only buses should use the bus exit. This is important safety information to keep our students safe.
NWEA MAP Assessment
We have completed the Fall NWEA testing. The results will be mailed to parents along with report cards at the beginning of November.
5th Grade Encore Classes
In our schedule this year, there are five Encore offerings that 5th grade students will participate in during the course of the year. Each of these offerings will take place for approximately seven weeks except for Media/Explore, which will occur for 14 weeks. The 5th grade Encore offerings are as follows:
1. Music/PE
2. PE/Art
3. STEM
4. Media/Explore
5. Media/Explore
24-25 OMS Athletic Information
Athletic Director: Mr. Trevor Scholz
Here is the link to the OMS Athletics Webpage. It is very important to sign up for your student's team Remind information.
Please contact Mr. Scholz with any sports related questions.
OMS Daily Schedule
School Counseling Site
Osceola School Calendar
Contact Information
Darren L. Cain - Principal
ADDRESS:
Osceola Middle School1029 Oak Ridge Drive | Osceola WI 54020
EMAIL: caind@osceolak12.org
PHONE: 715-294-4180 x3010