OMS Bulldog Bulletin

We are excited to have our Bulldogs back for another great year of learning at OMS! Our custodial team is working extremely hard on classrooms so teachers can get into school to prepare. I'm extremely proud of our entire staff for packing up quickly in June so the construction could take place right away. It was a BIG undertaking for the staff, custodial team, and maintenance staff. The new lighting in OMS looks amazing and it makes a big difference in the hallways and classrooms. OMH&S and I met over the summer to start planning great events for our BULLDOGS. I am VERY excited to work closely with such a dedicated group of parents. Please join OMH&S and we would love to have you volunteer throughout the school year. Teacher assignments will be visible in Genesis on August 23 around 3:30PM. You must complete the district forms in Genesis first. We will email you when they are available.

Kindergarten Orientation is August 29 at 10:00. We are looking forward to meeting our new Bulldogs!

We enjoy celebrating birthdays at OMS. Please follow the birthday guidelines on this DOCUMENT.

Please read our arrival/dismissal procedures HERE.

Please discuss the BUS RULES with your child.

Please keep the OMS at a Glance document handy as it connects you to important information.

OMS AT A GLANCE

Dear WTPS Elementary Parents and Guardians,

As we are wrapping up the 2023-2024 school year, our students are looking forward to a well deserved break! Summer is a great time to recharge and reset! While we’re doing that, we want to be mindful of the “Summer Slide.” Summer learning loss is a real thing, but it can be significantly minimized with meaningful and consistent activities to keep those brains sharp.

If you didn’t have a chance to attend last night’s parent presentation, “Let’s Avoid the Summer Slide,” please take a moment to click through the presentation as it contains many links with resources to help your child become a Summer Climber and avoid becoming a Summer Slider! Don’t miss the incentive slide, which explains how to earn raffle tickets to win individual and class rewards!

Although nothing is mandatory, these opportunities provide a chance for our students to engage their brains and minimize summer regression. Parents are encouraged to assist their children when needed.

Have a great summer!

Mrs. Erin Embon

Director of Curriculum PK-5

Thursday, August 29th at 10:00 am at OMS

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Thursday, September 12th at 6:30 pm at OMS

Thursday, September 26th

Old Mill Home & School Association (OMH&S) is Old Mill's PTA. OMH&S raises funds for all class trips and assemblies, recess equipment, supplies and events throughout the year. Our ability to operate is entirely dependent on the volunteer efforts of Old Mill School families and educators. Join us today!

Families must submit a new application every school year.

During the first 30 school days, students with free and reduced-price meal eligibility from the prior school year will be carried over.

Any student who has not filled out an application up the the 30th school day will have their prior year status changed to full pay status until a new application is received.

Parents / guardians are highly encouraged to fill out the applications as soon as possible. Also, it is very important that applications are filled out correctly.

Please note if families receive a direct certification letter in the mail / email, families do not have to fill out a free and reduced application for the school year. If you are unable to print at home, copies are available in your school's main office.

Questions? Please contact Joe Piddington at jpiddington@wallpublicschools.org or 732.556.2602