8th grade students are bringing home order forms today for end of the year shirts. Please return orders and money as soon as possible. We want to get these back before the field trip. Shirts are $10 on blue cotton with white and red print.
It's Administrative Professionals Day! We are excited to celebrate our wonderful secretaries! #socsowen #beawesometoday
CONGRATULATIONS!🎉
The following OVMS band students have been selected to the 2023 INpact Honor Band:
Ivy Stahl, Bass Clarinet
Zoe Kyle, Clarinet (Second Part)
Norah Lott, Flute (Second Part)
Amira Stalcup, Guard
Jacob Shipman, Trumpet (Second Part)
Congrats! #beawesometoday
It's TEACHER FEATURE TUESDAY!
We are so appreciative of the many fantastic teachers here at Spencer-Owen Community Schools that make our schools a great place to learn for our students! Each Tuesday, we will feature one of our teachers and ask them to share why they love teaching.
This week, we are featuring Ms. Brittany VanHook. Ms. VanHook is an inclusion teacher at Owen Valley Middle School and has taught for 10 years.
Thank you for all that you've done for your students, Ms. VanHook!
"Why I Love Teaching"
This is my 10th year teaching, and every year I am here for one primary reason, my students. Middle school students tend to carry a bad reputation, but I can't imagine working with any other age group. At this age, they are starting to discover who they are and what they want to be. I get to be a small part of that. I come to school knowing they need me, not just to help them learn math but to share a story, a laugh, or sometimes a few tears. They need me, and honestly, I need them too.
There is no other profession quite like teaching. It is hard, no day is the same, and it can be exhausting, but when I see former students, I know it is the only profession for me.
ILEARN testing continues this week. We will test mostly in the mornings. During testing no cell phones, wireless earbuds, or smart watches are allowed. These must be stored outside of the testing room. Students will need wired headphones and charger Chromebooks. Tuesday we will finish the Language Arts CAT test. Students will start it if they didn’t start yet.
Do your best! #socsowen #beawesometoday
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We have several library books that need to be returned. Please call Mary Sadler, our librarian, if you have questions. #socsowen
Today is Earth Day! 🌎
Click on the link below to learn about 15 ways to celebrate today with your children:
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/15-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-with-kids
Thanks to a coordinated effort of staff and students for updating our entry bulletin board. #socsowen #beawesometoday
It's a beautiful night for a track meet! Go OV!
Students did a great job with testing today! Please continue to remind them to bring a charged Chromebook & positive attitude. Some students didn't finish their test today. They will get to finish. They can go ahead and move to the next next with their groups tomorrow.
Students played BINGO with test taking strategies during SEL today. Winners chose snacks or drinks as prizes. Lots of winners today! We will all be winners when we bring a charged Chromebook, and come to school ready to do our best this week! #beawesometoday #socsowen
Field trip forms/money for 8th graders is due Monday! Please call the office if you need a form or have any questions.
Our eighth grade extravaganza is going to be extra! We will have wet and dry inflatables, a cookout, student selected team competitions and much more!
Get your permission forms in!
ILEARN testing begins this week and continues until all students are finished.
We are taking the state mandated tests for math and language arts.
We will be testing most students Tuesday through Thursday, starting first thing in the morning. Tests can occur on other days as well.
Please make sure students have CHARGED Chromebooks!
They will also need wired headphones/earbuds. Bluetooth earbuds, cell phones, and smart watches will NOT be allowed in the testing rooms. These will be stored safely nearby.
Students should be rested, be on time, eat a good breakfast, stay calm, and do their best!
Thanks for your help in making this experience stress free and smooth!
Did you know you can register your kids for FREE bowling for ALL SUMMER LONG! Once you register, your child gets 2 FREE games every day for the spring and summer season. This program is available for kids ages 2-18.
This is a great way to get out of the heat for a little, stay active, and have fun family time.
Both Classic Bowling Lanes & IMU Bowling & Billiards in Bloomington participate in this summer program. Bowling shoe rental fees still apply.
Click the link below to see all the details and register your kids!
https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/center.php?alley_id=1354&mibextid=uc01c0
OVMS students raised just under $462 for our Sullivan friends. This included a $200 from our NJHS group. Way to go, Patriots! #socsowen #beawesometoday
Students should have brought home their 4th quarter midterm progress reports today. Please look over those and contact specific teachers if you have any questions or concerns. Please talk with your student about a plan to increase any low grades before the end of the school year.
Congratulations to the new OVMS National Jr. Honor Society members!
Haley Amador
Addison Applegate
Delainey Bell
Hannah Bixler
Austin Boltinghouse
Enoch Brothers
Makayla Hall
Mackenzie Michael
Addison Mayle
Brinley Morries
Ryan Padgett
Cole Stephens
Isabelle Sylvester
Chanlie Tracy
Vanessa Ward
Abree Wells
We are proud of our students! #socsowen #beawesometoday
We have been notified that yearbook orders received by Wednesday can still be accepted. Send in the info with payment or order online.
Get yours in today!
Don't forget about our spirit week to show support for Sullivan!
Happy Easter to all of our OVMS friends!
