Week at a Glance
Monday, December 16
Early Release
7th Grade Boys Basketball GAME: Away - 4:00PM
Competitive Cheer MEET (AWAY: Ravenna): 5:00-7:30pm
Tuesday, December 17
Mentorship - Yearbook Meeting (Ms. Gerrans' Room)
6th Grade Middle Vision @ CTC - Environmental & Veterinary Sciences: 2:30-4:45pm
6th Grade Middle Vision @ CTC - Physical Computing & Coding: 2:30-4:45pm
7th Grade Boys Basketball GAME (If win Monday): Away - 4:00PM
Competitive Cheer - Practice: 2:30-4:00pm
Red Club: 2:15-3:45pm
OVMS Band Concert - 7:00PM
Wednesday, December 18
Competitive Cheer - Practice: 2:30-4:00pm
Thursday, December 19
6th Grade Middle Vision @ CTC - Environmental & Veterinary Sciences: 2:30-4:45pm
6th Grade Middle Vision @ CTC - Physical Computing & Coding: 2:30-4:45pm
Competitive Cheer - TUMBLING: 3:30-4:30pm
Crochet Club: 2:15-3:15pm
Winter Wonderland Dance: 6:30-8:30PM
Friday, December 20
Competitive Cheer - Practice: 2:30-4:00pm
Have a great Winter Break!!!
Cooking Class
If you are interested in Cooking Class, and you have not filled out the form, there is still time.
After break, Mr. Smith will look at how many students are interested, and create a system that allows as many students as possible to participate. Please make sure to fill out form (if you have not already) prior to Winter Break.
Do you love food and want to learn how to cook? We're excited to offer an after-school cooking class where you'll explore fun recipes, develop kitchen skills, and create delicious dishes!
If you're interested, please fill out this form to let us know. This will help us plan the best schedule and activities for the group. We can’t wait to cook up something amazing together!
Red Club
Red Club is a fun after school group where students learn skills that will aid them in managing their emotions and behavior and in improving their school performance. Last year's activities included games, arts and crafts, hiking, and group discussions. Red Club meetings will be after school on Tuesdays, and a late bus will be available to provide transportation home. If your student is interested in joining Red Club, they can pick up a permission slip in the middle school office. If you have any questions, please contact Lilliana Duyck by emailing her at lilliana.duyck@orchardview.org.
Reporting and Supporting Each Other
Middle School is a fun and exciting time, but it is important that we take care of each other.
As social groups form, students will seek out attention and validation from one another. While this is typical of your age group, if these social relationships do not stay healthy, unnecessary drama can be created.
Before you act or before you speak, take a few breaths, and think, "who is this helping?"
Ask yourself:
1) Is this true?
2) is this helpful?
3) is this inspiring?
4) is this necessary?
5) is this kind?
If you can't say, "yes" to all of the above, then don't do or say whatever it is you are considering.
If you know about a situation between students filled with drama or emotions that you think could turn into an altercation, whether it be verbal or physical, please make sure to connect with an adult right away. Every adult in this building is trained to support you or to get you access to someone who can support you. Violence is never necessary.
At the start of every newsletter is the:
CLICK HERE for "I need to Speak to an Adult" form - this will get you help the quickest.
or
CLICK HERE for Okay2Say - this is completely anonymous (but doesn't get to principals as quickly).
Finally
We are here to help. Please make sure to follow the Hallway SOAR expectations and thank you for helping us make our school community safe!
Gator Recycling
OVMS gets money from this dumpster (by weight). We intend to use this money to fund things like our SOAR Store. Please consider dropping any paper-based recycling products in our bin.
