Ordean East Middle School News

We are absolutely blown away by the generosity that the OEMS community has shown for the BARK auction next week. We are officially over 200 items! Kids are excited and the school is buzzing as we get ready to go live with the auction next week. Thank you so much to all those who have contributed. We are so lucky!

The PTA is still in need of volunteers for the last day of school! Please click on the link below to sign up for available time slots and come be part of the fun. We would love to have you there!

Last Day Volunteer Form

Attention families of 8th graders attending the Twins Game Field Trip on Thursday, May 30th!

Please see the slideshow attached below that has essential information about the upcoming field trip happening this week. Details include:

• Drop off and arrival times
• Behavior Expectations
• Bus Information
• Info on using the cashless facility

Please review this information with your child before May 30th. We will also go over the slideshow with students during WIN on Tuesday. Thank you for your support. It's going to be an awesome day! Go TWINS!!

We are pleased to announce the Ordean East nominee for Goldfine Goldstar Teacher Award, Angie Lussier. Angie has a great passion for students and learning. She is a dedicated, committed, and creative Special Education teacher. We are so lucky to have her on our staff!

To: 8th grade families

I would like to update information related to moving to the 7 period day for the 24-25 school year.

Students have begun hearing about these changes and I apologize for a gap in timely communications home.

East is moving from a 6 to 7 period day, students have time to take additional courses.

This is a great benefit and one we are excited to bring to East HS next Fall.

However, this also creates a significant need to offer additional courses and an adjustment to required credits for graduation.

New credit and course additions have moved forward starting next Fall.

Please continue to scroll through the information shared below.

To be ready for September, students currently in grades 8-10 have begun to make either 1 or 2 adjustments to their prior registration

1. With a new grade level, semester long requirement being added as displayed below, students have begun to identify which single semester course they choose to swap

*Important Note-Students filling their schedule with yearlong, sequential electives may see their counselor to request moving their grade level required course to a later year.

These are uncommon but would include being a part of multiple advanced Music, World Language, or CTE year long courses.

2. Students may also choose to add a newly offered elective from the courses below.

If so, students would make further updates to their prior registration during their grade level meeting at school.

*Important Note-Students filling their schedule with yearlong, sequential electives may see their counselor to request moving their grade level required course to a later year.

These are uncommon but would include being a part of multiple advanced Music, World Language, or CTE year long courses.

Schedule questions may be directed towards their school counselor:

Jamie Savre Last Names A-C Ext 2154

Jessica Forsman Last Names D-G ext.2041

Alaina Attia Last Names H-L ext. 2148

Dave Bergan Last Names M-R ext. 1345

Laura Horton Last Names S-Z ext. 1121

For those of you who pre-ordered a yearbook, you will receive yours on Monday during WIN.

Yearbooks will be for sale during lunches the last week of school. It is first come first serve, if you did not already order one. We will also be offering autograph books to those without yearbooks during yearbook signing time on the last day of school.

Please bring cash or checks made payable to Ordean East Middle School. They often sell out, so if you would like one please be sure to bring money.

Duluth Public Schools' Social Studies Curriculum Committees are in the process of reviewing the current social studies curriculum in order to meet the 2021 Minnesota K-12 Social Studies Standards to be implemented during the 2026-2027 school year. To aid in this process, they are looking for feedback on the social studies curriculum from families and community members. If you are a district family member or community member, we would appreciate it if you took a moment to provide any feedback on the curriculum using this link. The survey will be open until June 15th. Thank you in advance!

Huge congratulations to the following 8th grade football players who set new weight lifting records with the Duluth East Football Team!

Rafael Schneiderhan - new team record for bench press under 120 lbs

Noah Winkels - new team record for bench press 182-198 lbs

Jacob Paulson - new team record for bench press 130-150 lbs AND new team record for squat lift of 300 lbs!

Good luck with the upcoming football season! You guys are off to a great start!

Ms. Kiero's classes siezed the day and headed outside to enjoy the sunshine while they studied math. The front lawn has been a popular learning space on these beautiful days!

On April 26th, our "Real Talk Student Advocates" participated in a training known as the "Character Challenge" for both our current 8th grade members AND our incoming 7th grade members. The training was conducted by a group of trained professionals that go on the road to provide a variety of activities and training to middle and high school age students. Ms. Paschen and Mr. Muellenbach also ran portions of the training.

The main points of focus that they tailored this training to were:

1. Integrity and Inclusiveness
2. Leadership Styles
3. Advocacy

Students were asked to get out of their comfort zones and interact with people outside of their normal social circles. Students had to gain confidence, be comfortable in who they are, and let themselves be vulnerable. This is something extremely difficult to do, yet invaluable when done correctly. As they navigated this experience, students worked as teams to accomplish different goals that circled back to the main points outlined above. In the end, students shared that they learned a lot and had a great time doing so!

Here is what the trainer shared about the students:

"I am writing you to say what a wonderful experience it was working with student leaders from Ordean.... the students in the room were prepared for what we did. There was a value of SEL that was present. These 7th and 8th graders were locked in emotionally and mentally throughout the day. I could not be more impressed. Without question, these students performed better than any middle school I have ever facilitated and quite possibly better than ANY group I have worked with. A huge tip of the cap to your teachers and a big thanks for the opportunity to visit Ordean last week."

Please check out Duluth Community Education for Summer Youth Enrichment activities.

Here is a link to our website: https://duluth.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/73/youth-enrichment

You can also contact us at 218-336-8760 with any questions.

Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. is a FREE summer program welcoming youth, ages 10-17, to access the Downtown Duluth Y this summer! We have some awesome programming lined up including: cardboard boat races, teen fitness classes, sewing club, yard game tourneys, and visits from local businesses including Lake Superior Art Glass, the Co-op, Mindful Woodworking, Ski Hut, Northshore ballroom, Duluth Rowing Club, Lake Superior Zoo, and possibly even a visit or two from the Harbor Monsters! This is all in addition to having fun hanging out with friends in the gymnasium, pool, and wellness center, of course!

Youth do have to be registered by a caregiver, so that their liability waiver is signed off, but once registered they can choose to come to as many days of Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. as they would like! We do have some DTA passes available for youth if transportation is a barrier. Please see the flyer below for more information!

May 30th - 8th grade Twins Game Field Trip

May 30th - 7th grade Half Day Field Day

12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

June 5th - Last Day of School Celebration

On Thursday 5/16, it was a rainy day, so the garden crew painted rocks to place in the garden as markers for the plants.

Congratulations to all the members of the OEMS track and field team for their participation at the City Meet this past week at Denfeld. You did a fantastic job!

Please see the attached flyer regarding auditions for "Hadestown" at Duluth East High School. See Mr. Froeh for an audition packet and for information. All current 8th grade students are welcome to audition!

Please see the flyer below for Duluth East Football Registration information for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please see the flyer below for 2024-2025 Duluth East Cheer Registration for Grades 3-8.

Imperium Dance Company, nestled in Duluth's Piedmont Neighborhood, would like to introduce their vibrant summer dance programs to OEMS.

Please see the flyer below detailing their exciting summer classes and opportunities. Thank you!

Open to girls currently in grades 3-12 (2024-25 school year). Camp will be held the following weeks:

June 10 (no camp on 6/12)
June 17 (no camp on 6/19)
June 24 (HIGH SCHOOL ONLY)
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29 (no camp on 8/1)

Camp will be held Mon-Thurs each week and there will be two sessions daily:

- Incoming Grades 3-7*: 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm (Cost = $50 per week or $200 for all 6 weeks)
- Incoming Grades 7*-12: 10:30 pm - 12:30 pm (Cost = $300)

* 7th grade players with advanced basketball skills have the option to register for the high school session. Less experienced and new 7th grade players should register for the youth session.

REGISTER USING THE APPLICABLE LINK BELOW or go to Duluth East Girls Basketball website

Youth Grades 3-7

https://dulutheastgirlsbasketball.sportngin.com/register/form/229420576?_gl=1*1cuzm1u*_ga*MTY1MzczNDkwNC4xNjk0MDA0Nzk4*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*MTcxNTAwMjY5NC40MS4xLjE3MTUwMDM1ODkuMC4wLjA.

High School Grades 7-12

https://dulutheastgirlsbasketball.sportngin.com/register/form/718779687?_gl=1*15cespb*_ga*MTY1MzczNDkwNC4xNjk0MDA0Nzk4*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*MTcxNTAwMjY5NC40MS4xLjE3MTUwMDM5NDguMC4wLjA.#_ga=2.237147392.129563496.1715002696-1653734904.1694004798

Scrubs Camp is an exciting way for incoming 7-9th graders to get a chance to try out some hands-on activities and learn about healthcare careers. It’s a one day event (held twice this summer) at the College of St. Scholastica and costs $35 but scholarships are available. Please see the flyer pictured below.

Email: ordeaneast@isd709.org
Website: https://ordeaneast.isd709.org/
Phone: 218-336-8940