OMES News
Owings Mills Elementary - A Community School
May 2024
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Important Dates to Remember
May
9 (M) Registration for PreK and Kindergarten from 9:30 AM-3:00 PM. Call to make an appointment
14 (T) Election Day – Schools and Offices Closed
17 (F) Asynchronous Learning Day for all Students; Students do not come to school, instead they engage in online learning at home.
19 (Sun) BCPS Art Exhibition at Baltimore Museum of Art. Reception from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
21 (T) OMES Spring Concert. Times below:
- 2nd Graders will be reporting to school at 5:30 and their performance will begin at 5:45pm.
- 5th Graders will be reporting with instruments at 6:30 and their performance will begin at 6:45pm.
21 (T) OMES Food Distribution from 4:15PM to 5:00PM @ the Rec Room.
22 (W) OMES Latino Economic Development Center family workshop @ the Rec Room. Times below:
- 5:00PM (English Session) &
- 6:00PM (Spanish Session)
22 (W) Joe Corbie's Pick-up from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Please, bring a bag or box to carry your items.
27 (M) Memorial Day Observed – Schools and Offices Closed
29 (W) Registration for PreK and Kindergarten from 9:30 AM-3:00 PM. Call to make an appointment
30 (TH) Play Day 9:30AM- 11:45AM- Grades: K, 1 and 12:45 PM-3:00 PM Grades: 3, 4 and 5
June
6 (TH) 5th grade Farewell at Franklin High School (contact your 5th grader’s teacher for more information)
13 (Th) All Schools Close 3 Hours Early for Students . OMES Closes at 12:45 PM
14 (F) Last Day of Classes – All Schools Close 3 Hours Early for Students. OMES Closes at 12:45 PM
Virtue of the Month
May Virtue is Resilience:
Resilience is like having a superpower that helps you bounce back when things get tough.
- Students at OMES can show resilience in lots of awesome ways! Here are some cool examples:
- Trying Again: Imagine you're learning to ride a bike. Even if you fall down, you get back up and try again! That's resilience—never giving up, even when things are hard.
- Being Brave with Friends: If you're nervous about making new friends, resilience is saying hi and being friendly, even if you're feeling shy. It's like being a superhero, making friends with your superpowers of kindness!
- Being a Problem-Solving Pro: Imagine you're playing with blocks and your tower keeps falling. Resilience is saying, "Hmm, let's try building it a different way!" It's like being a scientist, experimenting until you find what works.
- Using Positive Words: If you're feeling sad or upset, resilience is saying positive things to yourself like, "I can do this!" or "Tomorrow will be better." It's like having a magic spell that turns sad feelings into happy ones!
- Being Flexible: Sometimes plans change, like if it starts raining during recess. Resilience is saying, "Okay, let's find something fun to do indoors instead!" It's like being an adventurer, ready for whatever comes your way.
Remember, being resilient means being brave, positive, and never giving up, even when things are tough. You've got the power to handle anything!
Look at Our Student Ambassadors for May
Jasmine Johnson from Ms. Cimildora (AM class)
Noemi Mate Ceren from Ms. Dewel
Noemi has demonstrated confidence in herself. Noemi is very creative and creates original artwork and sketches. She has worked hard to grow her skills in Math, and has even earned the nickname, "Common Denominator Queen." She embraces speaking multiple languages and helps to teach others. Noemi is unique, isn't afraid to be herself, and positively impacts each person she encounters!
PreK and Kindergarten Roundup
Registration for PreK and Kindergarten, please call to the school office get an enrollment packet for 2024-2025, make an appointment for one of the roundup dates.
The the roundup dates are as follows:
May
- 9 (TH) Registration for PreK and Kindergarten from 9:30 AM-3:00 PM.
- 29 (W) Registration for PreK and Kindergarten from 9:30 AM-3:00 PM.
To enroll your child on these dates call the school at (443) 809-1710 to schedule an appointment.
OMES Spring Concert
Save the Dates for the Spring Concert!
Join us for an evening of music:
Tuesday, May 21, 2024:
- 2nd Graders will be reporting to school at 5:30 and their performance will begin at 5:45pm.
- 5th Graders will be reporting with instruments at 6:30 and their performance will begin at 6:45pm.
More information will follow closer to each of the concert dates.We hope to see you there!
OMES Music Teachers
(Ms. Teitsma, vocal music, mteitsma@bcps.org)
(Mrs. Scheetz, instrumental and vocal music, cscheetz2@bcps.org)
Play Day 2024!!!
Play Day this year will be on Thursday, May 30th!!
Hello Parents!
OMES students will bring home a parent notice for Play Day.
Please look for that notice the week of May 6th.
Thank you for your support of the Physical Education Program!!
Latino Economic Development Center Family Workshop
Don't miss Latino Economic Development Center family Workshop about resources for eviction prevention, help for utilities, legal help, credit counseling, and steps to become a homeowner.
Only 30 spots available.
Sign in with the QR Code below, email, or call. The first 25 people who register will receive a food package. Info below:
Summer Shine Parent Workshop
We are excited to share that on Tuesday, June 4th there will be an opportunity for parents of students in Pre-K- 4th grade to learn more about ways to support learning at home. “OMES Summer Shine” will focus on the importance of enhancing your child’s literacy and math skills over the summer months. Families will leave the workshop with many resources and strategies.
Please RSVP through the flyer to attend the session during the school day from 9:30-10:30 a.m. or after school from 4:30-5:30pm.
We look forward to partnering with you to help ensure a fun summer ahead full of learning!
OMES “Poppin with Attendance"
One final attendance incentive!
We are excited to introduce "Popping with Attendance", our new 4-week initiative to increase attendance and add fun to the school day.
Here's how it works:
Every day, we will keep track of the homeroom attendance rates for each grade level on our colorful "Attendance Wall" in the cafeteria. Points will be awarded based on the attendance rates as follows:
- - 90% attendance earns 1 point.
- - 94% attendance earns 2 points.
- - 100% attendance earns 3 points.
These points will be calculated and displayed on the cafeteria board for everyone to see.
At the end of each week, the class with the highest points will have the privilege of selecting a reward from the following options:
- - 10 extra minutes of recess.
- - 10 additional minutes of technology games.
- - 10 minutes of relaxation time.
Teachers and students can choose a reward or activity of their preference. Students can suggest a reward or activity they would like to enjoy with their classmates.
Classes and grades can claim their reward the following Monday, and points will be reset each week to keep the excitement going!
Let's get excited about school and attendance!
Monthly Parent Curriculum Newsletters
Language Arts and Mathematics
Language Arts:
Greetings parents, please take a look at what your child will be reading about in the upcoming month. Motivating students to read is a big part of their future success. Get them excited about reading by helping them to learn about the topics that are show in this month’s family letter. Ask them questions about the topics to see what they already know. Ask them questions to get their opinions. Give them your opinions about the topics. Have them search on kid-friendly websites such as Discovery Education or BrainPop (available in the left bar in Schoology) for more information so that they will be prepared for rich classroom discussions. Have a great time exploring, reading and connecting with your child!
Click here for May Family Letters for Reading!
Mathematics:
Throughout the month of May, students in grades 3-5 will complete their MCAP Math assessment. All students in OMES will finish Unit 7 and start Unit 8 of the Bridges Math Curriculum. Unit 8 involves applying all students have learned throughout the year with fun, hands-on projects! Stay tuned for a parent workshop in June that will provide Math ideas, activities, and resources to help engage and challenge your child this summer!
Crossing Guards Needed!!!
All City Management Services (ACMS) is a private company independent of the Baltimore County Police Department (BCoPD) that is currently staffing 94 of the County’s school crossing guard details across all Baltimore County Police Precincts. ACMS is currently looking to hire additional guards with earnings of $22.50 per hour. Please see the attached information for more details on how to apply for a position, Crossing Guard Positions.
Summer Food Service
Summer Food Service
Food and Nutrition Services will offer summer meals starting on June 20, 2024. There will be several ways to access meals, so please visit the Food and Nutrition - Baltimore County Public Schools (bcps.org) Web site to learn more! Registration is now open!
Please share this flyer throughout the community. In addition to registering for your summer programs, we are seeking suggested community (public) meal service sites. Please note, there is no need to register for summer school, only for additional summer programs.
If you have any questions, please contact 443-809-7855 or SFSP@bcps.org.
Food Distribution at OMES
From the Community School Corner -
OMES Community School Aerial Pictures
Friday, April, 26th, was a remarkable day at OMES!
Our students and staff proudly wore their new OMES community school t-shirts for the aerial picture and achieved a record attendance for the half day!
From Ms.Teitsma Corner -
On Saturday April 27th, 5 fifth grade students represented OMES by performing at the
2024 BCPS All County Choir. After auditioning in January, Denym’Skye Thomas,
Jocelyn Lopez, London Reynolds, Tabitha Peters, and Aiden Murray began weekly
rehearsals with their vocal music teacher, Ms. Teitsma. After weeks of hard work,
practice, determination, and lots of laughter, these 5 musicians put on a wonderful
performance!
“Singing 8 songs from memory is not easy but, these students really put in the work to
achieve their goals. I am so incredibly proud of their accomplishments and grateful that I
got to spend my Wednesday afternoons rehearsing with them.” - Ms. Teitsma
From the Nurse Corner -
Sun Safety
Click on the link below for important guidance on protecting yourself and family from the sun’s harmful rays:
Sun Safety: Information for Parents About Sunburn & Sunscreen - HealthyChildren.org
From the Art Corner -
Happy Youth Art Month!
Our students have artwork up around the county this Spring! Congratulations to the following students:
- BCPS Art is for Everyone! Exhibition, Baltimore Museum of Art, Reception May 19th from 1-4
Emelyn Erazo Lopez- 4th
Blythe Bell- 5th
From the PTO Corner -
The List of Upcoming PTO Activities
Science assembly
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Description: PTO sponsoring event and assembly will take place during school hours.
Joe Corbie''s Pick-up
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Description: Please, bring a bag or box to carry your items.
OMES Wristbands Sale for 2024
Tuesday, May 28, and Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Description: Each wristband costs $1 and is sold during student lunch hours. Wear your wristbands on May 31, 2024, to show your OMES pride.
Re-Enrollment Information for Caliday for the 2024-2025 School Year
Dear families,
Please take a look at the enrollment process and deadlines for Caliday to secure your child's spot in the Caliday's before and after-school care program.
Enroll in Caliday Now!
Join Caliday - School Age 2024-2025
Caliday Summer Camp
Baltimore County Department of Health Resources
Repeat News & Recurring Events and Resources
Events
BCPS Mobile ESOL Welcome Center
Community Resources
BCPS BusWhere Locator App for Families
BCPS is pleased to announce the countywide implementation of BusWhere, a location-tracking software that allows subscribers to see bus locations in real time on a mobile phone or computer. Via the BusWhere app, subscribers may receive notifications as the bus approaches a designated bus stop or if there are significant delays.
BCPS families can expect to receive an email invitation from BusWhere to create an account the week of October 1, 2023. Watch this informational video to learn more about BusWhere!
For more information, please get in touch with the BCPS Office of Transportation at 443-809-4321.
Baltimore County Public Schools
Community Support Hotlines
- Baltimore County DSS: 410-887-TIME(8463)
- Baltimore County Crisis Response: 410-931-2214
- United Way: 211 https://211md.org/
- Crisis text line: Text the word "HOME" to 741741 for free 24-hour support
- Crisis Clinic at Sheppard Pratt: https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/virtual-crisis-walk-in-clinic
- Maryland Food Bank: 410-737-8282
- Maryland Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 1.800.422.0009
- Mental Health Support: 988
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call and Text: 988
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat
- The Trevor Project: 1.866.488.7386 or text START to 678678
Contact us
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Website: https://owingsmillses.bcps.org/
Location: 10824 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, MD, USA
Phone: 443-809-1710
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