FALCON FLYER
Back to School Edition
October 23, 2024
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Calendar
Wednesday, October 23
3:20-6:50 PM Drop In Conferences
Thursday, October 24
NO SCHOOL for Students
7:30-9:25 AM Drop In Conferences
9:30 AM -6:45 PM Scheduled Zoom conferences
Friday, October 25
NO SCHOOL
Monday, October 28
3:00-5:00 Girls Basketball Tryouts/Practice
3:00 Rehearsals for play begin
Tuesday, October 29
3:00-5:00 Girls Basketball Tryouts/Practice
Wednesday, October 30
3:00 STUCO Meeting
Thursday, October 31
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
NO SCHOOL ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
There will be no school on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25 for students due to conferences.
Principal's Message
OTMS Families,
I look forward to seeing many of you at conferences tonight and tomorrow. If you are unable to attend conferences but have questions about your child's performance, please reach out directly to teachers.
As Thanksgiving and winter break approach, some families may have plans to travel. If your child will miss school due to these travel plans, please make sure to contact our front office about attendance. If your travel plans will result in multiple days/weeks missed, please contact school administration for guidance.
Have a wonderful extended weekend!
Dr. Trent Stern, Principal
OTMS PTO News:
OTMS PTO NEWS:
PTO Calendar – upcoming events:
01 November: Holiday Helpers campaign kick off
08 November: PTO board meeting
18 November: Spin Pizza restaurant night
JOIN PTO TODAY!
How can you support the students and staff at OTMS? Your membership invests in the OTMS community. Visit our website for membership information: https://overlandtrailpto.membershiptoolkit.com/
Save the Date – Spin Pizza restaurant night
Come out and support the OTMS PTO on Monday, November 18th from 4-8pm at Spin Pizza. Spin will donate 20% back to OTMS when you mention you are there for OTMS restaurant night! Use code ‘giveback’ when ordering online. Thank you for supporting PTO!
Parent-Teacher Conferences Logistics & Signup
OTMS Families,
On Wednesday, October 23rd conferences will run from 3:20 to 6:50 pm at OTMS. These are in-person, drop-in conferences so no scheduling is needed. Drop-in conferences will continue on Thursday, October 24th from 7:30 am to 9:25 am ONLY.
Locations:
- 6th grade in the library
- 7th grade in the 7th grade pod
- 8th grade in the 8th grade pod
- Electives in the commons
The remainder of the conferences are previously scheduled Zoom conferences.
Girls Basketball
8th Grade Families,
Calling any 8th Grade girls interested in playing basketball this season at OTMS! We are starting on Oct. 28th! Coach Newell is looking forward to great season and wants you to participate. He will be creating a Canvas page for players and families to be connected for this season. Please fill out the google form below so Coach Newell can add you to the Canvas Page!
You can contact Coach Newell directly at lnewell02@bluevalleyk12.org
Canvas Support for Families Now Available
Enroll in this course: https://bvusd.instructure.com/enroll/73CN87
The Family Resources Canvas Course is now available for Blue Valley families. This course is designed to help families navigate Canvas, whether beginning or looking for a reminder. Additionally, the course includes Canvas guides for Observers (the role assigned to parents).
End of Quarter Information - Viewing Canvas Courses and Quarter Grades
At the end of each quarter, courses in Canvas will conclude and will no longer be visible on the Canvas app. However, a concluded course remains visible through the Canvas website by selecting ALL COURSES and then PAST ENROLLMENTS.
Important dates for families:
Please note: The dates are subject to change based upon calendar updates or technology needs.
How do I view my child’s report card?
Log in on ParentVue.
Select the student’s name
In the left navigation bar, choose Report Card
Each new quarter, classroom teachers will publish the next quarter’s Canvas course. As courses are published, students and families will again be able to see current courses on the Canvas app and Canvas website. For Canvas parent resources, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.
Clubs
We're excited that we have many clubs starting soon. See the chart below for details. All are welcome to join.
Math Lab
Is your student needing extra math support? Math Lab is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year both before school and after school. Attendance is taken at every session.
Morning Sessions:
Tuesday (7:10 – 7:40 AM ) in room 25 (8th grade hallway) with Ms. Hilligoss email: lhilligoss@bluevalleyk12.org
Thursday (7:10 – 7:40 AM) in room 9 (6th grade hallway) with Ms. Lintz
email: pjlintz@bluevalleyk12.org
Afternoon Sessions:
Tuesday & Thursday (3:15-4:15 PM) in the library classroom with Ms. Carter, Ms. Mills or Ms. Miller . Students must provide own transportation home and be picked up by 4:15.
emails: clcarter@bluevalleyk12.org , tmills@bluevalleyk12.org , mjmiller05@bluevalleyk12.org
Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
Do you have questions about student expectations? These are outlined in our student handbook and our district's Code of Conduct. These documents are linked on our school website and available for students via Canvas. You may also click here for the district's current
Student Code of Conduct. Please reach out to school administration with questions.Safe School Reporting
Blue Valley Schools is committed to promoting and fostering a safe environment in and around all our schools. We are continuously working to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from a wide range of situations. Please check out available ways to report safety concerns.