Ordean East Middle School News

The items for the BARK auction are rolling in and we are SO GRATEFUL! There are still open spots left for auction items. If you are able, please consider clicking on the sign-up link below to choose an item or two for students to bid on. The auction will be on from May 28th-May 30th. Thank you for helping keep our kids motivated to show their Husky BARK!

BARK Auction Sign-Up

The PTA and the staff at Ordean would like to thank our generous sponsor, True North Orthodontics for their generous donation towards our 8th grade end-of-year celebration. We couldn't do it without you and it's going to be a great day. For more information about True North, please visit their homepage at truenorthsmiles.com.

The Orchestra concert is happening on Thursday, May 23, 2024 in the Little Theatre @ 7:00 P.M.

All students must arrive @ 6:00 P.M. and report to assigned rooms.

All school rented instruments must be brought to school the week of May 23, preferably Monday and Tuesday.

Summer Orchestra instrument rental will be available the last week of school for $30.00

We hope to see you at the concert!

The OEMS Coin Drive wrapped up on Friday May 10th, and the winners are...

6th grade: Goodreau with $34.34

7th grade: Smilanich with $219.51

8th grade: Marquardt with $34.69

The winning WINs will receive a small sweet treat :)

The total for all of the WINs combined throughout Ordean raised $538.28. Half of that will go to Animal Allies and half will stay with the student council.

FANTASTIC job!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are no longer taking pre-orders for yearbooks. However, if your child would like to get one, they will be for sale during lunches during the last week of school.

Softcovers are $18.00 and Hardcovers are $23.00.

Students can pay with cash or checks written out to Ordean East Middle School.

Thank you!

RiverQuest is an educational field trip where different educational agencies in our area give short presentations to the kids about things like water safety (hypothermia/life jackets) and natural events like stream tables, erosion control, etc. They visited 10 different stations, 5 in the DECC and 5 on the Vista. There is even a writing contest they can enter for extra credit! Check out the website below for more information and click on the photos link to peruse some of the kids in action!

https://stlouisriverquest.org/

Photos of OEMS students in action

Mrs. Pioro's students working on memoir writing and peer critiquing in 8th grade English class!

Today, 7th Grade students were given a list of choices for a field day that will take place May 30th. They were also given a paper where the students can write their choices. They will need to review their choices this weekend and bring it to their WIN teacher on Monday, May 13th.

Why a field day?: The 7th grade teachers wanted to recognize all the hard work this group of students has accomplished this year with a celebration.

What will the schedule look like? Students will go to their regular class periods, including WIN, for periods 1-3. After lunch they will go to their choices for periods 4-6.

7th Grade Field Day Choices

To: Parents and Guardians of OEMS 8th Graders

Re: Twins game field trip - extra tickets available

We have been crunching numbers for the field trip to the Twins Game on May 30th. We have 18 seats on our coach buses available for parents or guardians who would like to attend with us.

Cost: $30

Date/Time: Thursday, May 30. 9:00 AM-6:30 PM. You can leave a car in the lower lot at OEMS.

Other Details:

• Any guest attending will be given a brief background check completed by the school district. (Your first name, last name, and valid email are the only things we need for this.)

• Please RSVP by sending an email to: holly.bowen-bailey@isd709.org . Also, if you could note the name of the WIN teacher your student has, we will try to assign you to the bus with your 8th grader.

• Reservations will be granted on a first come-first serve basis. Deadline to sign up and submit payment is May 20th.

• You can send your check or cash with your student (this can be delivered to the main office or Ms. Bowen-Bailey in RM 2204).

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.

The Minnesota Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Foundation are proud to announce the upcoming Minnesota Mission of Mercy (MnMOM) event. This two-day free dental clinic will take place on June 7 and 8, 2024, at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC).

The Mission of Mercy initiative aims to bring free dental care to those in need. Dental professionals, volunteers, and community partners will come together to provide services, including cleanings, fillings, root canals on select teeth, extractions, children’s dentistry, oral hygiene instruction, and a limited amount of temporary partial dental appliances. This event is a lifeline for individuals who lack dental insurance or have faced barriers to accessing dental care.

There is no advance sign-up and patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open at 5:30AM. Early arrival is encouraged, as patients will be accepted until capacity is reached each day. A parent or guardian must accompany children under 18. Patients will be given a registration and release form to complete and undergo a brief health screening. There will be no photo identification, social security number, or any other personal documentation required. Full dentures, root canals on molars, crowns, extractions of unexposed wisdom teeth, and dental implants will not be provided.

For more information, visit www.mndental.org/events/mission-of-mercy.

We are celebrating 50 yrs of ECFE in our MN public schools. Many families in all of our schools are past, present, and future ECFE families. We are hosting a fabulous event THIS SATURDAY (5/18) to commemorate so many years of educating families with young children!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/JWddvx9rtvJLnaEz/?mibextid=oFDknk

May 23rd - OEMS Orchestra Concert

7:00 PM - Little Theatre

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

The Garden Crew will meet each Thursday from now until the end of May. Please meet in Ms. Smilanich's room #3212. See you there!

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