Osceola Middle School

November 2023 Newsletter

All kids matter, are important, and can grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

Happy November!

Thankful: As we head into the holiday season, I want to take a minute to share my appreciation and thankfulness for the amazing people who surround your children each day. The life of an educator is not light work, but it is the right work. I feel incredibly fortunate to have such a sensational team of staff members to work alongside. They are EACH amazing!

And, thank YOU. Thank you for sharing your children with us and for your support along the curvy middle school path. It is not always easy to parent a middle schooler, but your partnership with us goes a long way.

Weather:

What a quick weather turn around! Please remember that we still go outside for recess for 15+ minutes following lunch and students need to have winter jackets, hats, and mittens to stay warm! I understand it is not always cool in middle school to have these items, but we want kids to be safe and protected from our Wisconsin weather!

A few important dates to call out:

Friday, November 10th: Students will be watching a Veteran's Day video that captures the lives of three military personnel: an Army Captin war veteran, a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Air Force, and an active Second Lieutenant in the Air Force. This video was put together by a staff member to show different generational perspectives of the military. Students will also have activities in classes to learn about and reflect on Veteran's Day.

Tuesday, November 14th: OMS students will have a modified schedule so they can attend a viewing of the OHS Fall play: The Play That Goes Wrong!

Thursday, November 16th: 6th Grade Cookie Dough Distribution (1pm). Students who had sales of 8 boxes or more should be picked up this day. Please come to the office to check in, then meet your 6th grader in the library to pick up the cookie dough. Please look for a message from the 6th grade team with any additional details.

Friday, November 17th: We are going back to an old tradition! We will be hosting an after school party from 3:30-5:00. There is a $3 fee to come; if students have earned a privilage card, they get in free! We will have fun games, activities, crafts, competitions, swimming, a concession stand ($1-$3 items), and more!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just a friendly reminder that we do not have school Wednesday, November 22 through Monday, November 27th. Monday is an inservice day. We will start Hex 3 on Tuesday, November 28th!

Students of Hex 1

Our most DEPENDABLE students of Hex 1:

Our Chieftian Pride focus for hex 1 was DEPENDABILITY. Each week, staff wrote notes to students who stood out to them as dependable. Those notes were displayed in the library until the end of the hex. At the end of hex 1, each staff member nominated a student as the most dependable. Grade level teams then decided on one student per grade who encompassed what it means and looks like to be a DEPENDABLE Chieftain. Our winners are:

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6th Grade | Lillian Torres

Lillian was nominated by Mr. Marincel and selected by the 6th grade team as our Hex 1 Most Dependable Student!

Lillian, you have done an amazing job transitioning to 6th grade. Your work as been top notch. You are thoughtful in your work and add extra details. I want to recognize your effort and want you to know it is appreciated!

Thank you! --Mr. Marincel

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7th Grade | Callie Radar

Callie was nominated by Mrs. Roemhild and selected by the 7th grade team as our Hex 1 Most Dependable Student!

Callie, your remarkable dedication to learning, your extraordinary kindness, and your consistent effor to go above and beyond make you and outstanding student. Your positive impact on our classroom and school community is truly remarkable, and it doesn't go unnoticed.

Thank you! --Mrs. Roemhild

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8th Grade | Landon Peterson

Landon was nominated by Mr. Stenglien and selected by the 8th grade team as our Hex 1 Most Dependable Student!

Landon, you come to class everyday with a respectful attitude and are ready to learn. In the weightroom, you never make excuses and you are always asking questions about lifts. You never sky away from trying new things. I adminre your hard work. I can always DEPEND on your to do the right thing.

Thank you! --Mr. Stenglein

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Fall Dress Up Days

Monday, November 20th: Flannel Day

Tuesday, November 21st: Camo and Orange Day

Some 6th and 7th grade fun skating!

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6th Grade Cookie Dough Fundraiser

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November 16

Cookie dough will be delivered to OMS for pick up. If students have more than 8 boxes, they need to be picked up. Please come to the main office, check in, go to the library to get the boxes and your child, and start delivering! More information will be messaged to you from the 6th grade team.

Upcoming Dates

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November 10: Veteran's Day Program for the community at OIS (change from previous years)

November 14: OMS to OHS Fall Play (12:45-3:00)

November 16: Cookie Dough Distributed (1pm)

November 17: After school party ($3 admission/free for privilege card holders)

November 20:

November 21:

November 21: End of hex 2/Tri 1

November 22-24: No School

November 27: No School (teacher inservice)

November 28: School resumes; start of hex 3

December 25-January 2: No School

OMS Drop Off and Pick Up

Another friendly reminder about our after school safety flow:

All vehicles drop off and pick up at the main entrance. Only buses drop off and pick up at the pool doors. Use the "overflow" loop in the shared parking lot if there is a line.

AFTER SCHOOL SAFETY FLOW: Only buses should use the bus exit. Everyone else will be directed to use the four-way stop closest to OHS if they are not picking up a student at the OMS front doors. This flow is all for safety purposes.