Choir Concert!
Join us Tuesday, March 4th, for a swinging good time as the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade choirs perform some classic vocal jazz standards. The concert will be approximately half an hour, so come enjoy some fantastic music!
Concert starts at 7:00 PM (students are on stage at 6:45 PM for call time).
Free entry – bring your family and friends for an unforgettable evening!
Students should wear all black (for concert attire details, visit: https://shorturl.at/wOb11).
Special shout-out to 8th grade choir member Ally Dault for the beautiful program art!
Don’t miss this jazz-filled night! - http://www.orchardviewchoir.com/
Pi Day
Get ready for our Pi Day Challenge!
To celebrate Pi Day on March 14th, the math department is inviting all students to participate in an iReady challenge. Here’s how it works:
The student in each grade level (6th, 7th, and 8th) with the most passed iReady math lessons for the entire school year will win a pie to take home! For those of you who have been staying on top of their iReady lessons, this is your time to shine!
The student in each grade level (6th, 7th, and 8th) with the most passed iReady math lessons from Monday March 3 until Thursday March 13 will win a pie to take home! You have 2 weeks to outlearn your classmates!
We could continue talking about pi all day, but we don’t want to go on forever and ever. Good luck.
Parent Teacher Conferences - March 10-13
For families interested in face-to-face conferences, Spring Conferences will be held at OVMS Wednesday, March 12, 3:00-6:00pm.
Teachers will also be reaching out via email, phone call, and Zoom March 10, 11, and 13. If you would like to connect with your students' teachers, please don't hesitate to reach out.
As a reminder, PowerSchool is updated weekly and can be accessed daily for all classes.
Have a great week!
Week at a Glance
Monday, March 3
Early Release
Wrestling Meet (Away: Oakridge) - 4:00pm
Girls' Basketball - Study Hall 1:10-2:20 (Ms. Mo Room) Home Game vs. Fremont 4:00pm
Tuesday, March 4
CTC Middle Vision: Session 5 - Construction and Graphic Design: 2:45-4:45pm
Cooking Class: Group 3 - Cafeteria 2:15-3:15
Wrestling Practice - 2:30-5:00pm
Girls' Basketball Practice - 2:30-4:30pm
Art Club: 2:15-3:45pm
Red Club: 2:15-3:45pm
NEST Tutoring - 2:15-3:15pm
OVMS Choir Concert - OVHS 7:00pm
Wednesday, March 5
Girls' Basketball Game (Away)- 4:00-6:30pm
Wrestling Practice - 2:30-5:00pm
eGaming Practice - 2:30-4:00pm
Thursday, March 6
Yearbook Club meeting - Mentorship (Ms. Gerrans' room)
CTC Middle Vision: Session 5 - Construction and Graphic Design: 2:45-4:45pm
Cooking Class: Group 4 - Cafeteria 2:15-3:15
Wrestling Practice - 2:30-5:00pm
Red Club - 2:15-3:15pm
Art Club: 2:15-3:45pm
Crochet Club: 2:15-3:45pm
NEST Tutoring - 2:15-3:15pm (Mr. Bleck from Hope College on hand to help with math)
eGaming Practice - 2:30-4:00pm
Friday, March 7
Wrestling Practice - 2:30-5:00pm
Girls Basketball Practice - 2:30-4:00pm
Saturday, March 8
Wrestling Meet - AWAY @ Reeths Puffer 9 AM
Cooking Class
Mr. Smith emailed all students their Cooking Class groups. If you lost the email or feel like you were missed, please email him and he will double check for you.
If you would still like to sign up for cooking class, please click the button below to sign up.
Group 3
Tuesday, 2/25
Tuesday, 3/4
Tuesday, 3/18
Tuesday, 3/25
Group 4
Thursday, 2/27
Thursday, 3/6
Thursday, 3/20
Thursday, 3/27
Group 5
Tuesday, 4/1
Tuesday, 4/15
Tuesday, 4/22
Tuesday, 4/29
Group 6
Thursday, 4/3
Thursday, 4/17
Thursday, 4/24
Thursday, 5/1
Group 7
Tuesday, 5/6
Tuesday, 5/13
Tuesday, 5/20
Tuesday, 5/27
Group 8
Thursday, 5/8
Thursday, 5/15
Thursday, 5/22
Thursday, 5/29
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.