Old Mill Elementary School

This week's student spotlight goes out Lilly Riddle. "Lilly is a true leader and role model in our classroom! She consistently shows kindness and consideration for those around her. We are so fortunate to have her in our class. Keep up the amazing work, Lilly! " -Mrs. Bray

Did you know each of our lunchrooms have a courtesy fund? This fund helps cover those emergency situations where a student does not have the money to pay for lunch. If you would like to help make sure our courtesy fund STAYS funded, you can drop off a check at Old Mill, scan the QR code, or click the link below. https://givebutter.com/CjqaUg

This week's teacher spotlight goes out to Mrs. Boston. "Thanks for always making P.E. fun and exciting for the kiddos."

A beautiful moment captured by one of our amazing parents 🌈✨

Kona Ice is coming this Friday!

Mrs. Melcher has been sharing Red Ribbon and Safe School week info with our students as she visits classrooms this month! Mark your calendars for October 28-30!

This week's community spotlight goes out to Church of the Crossroads. We are incredibly grateful to the Church of the Crossroads for generously giving their time this past Sunday to help cleaning, landscaping work, and paint our building. Your hard work and commitment have made a noticeable difference, and we truly appreciate your dedication to making our school a brighter, more welcoming place for everyone. Thank you for your support and kindness!

Old Mill Families, the Scholastic Book Fair is happening this coming Monday through Friday! Don't forget to set up or reload your child's eWallet for a quick and easy shopping experience. Skip the cash and let them enjoy the joy of picking out their favorite books! 📖❤️ 🗓 Book Fair Dates: Monday-Friday, September 23-October 4th 📲 Set up or reload your eWallet here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html?esp=SBF/ib/20240829////fairs-lob/corpHP/ewallet/////

Academic team information went home this week to 4th and 5th graders. Please fill out the form and return to Mrs. Polson. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nj5ub3ykXAlD6hJI9YBlZHJbUtwRyJGhQg4pvvIi-Ps/edit

This week's student spotlight goes out to Alice Embry. "A friend fell in P.E. and Alice checked on him to make sure he was ok!" -Mrs. Denise

OMES is excited to host our first-ever Culture Fair! We are inviting you to be a part of this unique experience as a Culture Ambassador! The event will take place on October 21st from 9:00am-12:30pm If you are interested in being a Culture Ambassador please sign up on the link below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0949AFA62CA5F94-51460954-omes#/

Today, Mrs. Grady's 4th and 5th graders had the exciting opportunity to teach the entire 2nd grade! They introduced their younger peers to the essential skill of identifying the main idea in informational texts, while also exploring the fascinating world of plant and animal adaptations. With minimal assistance from Mrs. Grady, the 4th and 5th graders took charge of their learning experience. They diligently prepared and organized their lessons, creating engaging anchor charts, worksheets, and thought-provoking questions, all while discovering their unique teaching styles. The 2nd graders were thrilled to observe live frogs and geckos, along with a variety of vibrant plants, bringing the lessons to life in a truly memorable way! Today will be a day that all of these amazing students remember!

This week's teacher spotlight goes out to Mrs. Grady. "I want to give a shout out to Mrs. Grady for being the best co-worker and mentor a girl could ask for! Mrs. Grady goes out of her way daily to help her team with all sorts of questions since we are all new to Old Mill! On top of helping her team she is an amazing teacher and her students adore her! I am so lucky to have her on my team!" -Mrs. Calhoun

It's Time to Order Your 2024-2025 Yearbook! We’re excited to announce that the ordering window for this year’s yearbook is now open! Make sure your child has a keepsake of their school year by ordering a copy today. You can place your order by clicking the link below. The ordering period will remain open until February 17th, so be sure to place your order before the deadline to guarantee your child receives a yearbook at the end of the year. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1069358/Old-Mill-Elementary-School/2025-Yearbook/2024091309151628372/CATALOG_SHOP/

We are hiring! If you are interested in joining our school family, apply using the link below! https://bullittky.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

In honor of Veterans Day, OMES is creating a special video to recognize and celebrate the brave men and women who have served in the military. We invite our OMES families to share pictures of the veterans in their lives by clicking the link below. https://forms.gle/c1aDD9UsxPqHRRos6

We hope all of our families have a wonderful weekend! https://youtu.be/1w_QM60_lBQ

At Old Mill, we're proud to celebrate our achievements! From increasing volunteer hours to enhancing student feedback, these numbers reflect the dedication of our staff, students, and community. Together, we continue to grow and create a positive impact! 💙 #koalascreate

Congratulations to our winners that were drawn for Principal of the Day! We had a great High Attendance Day!

📚 Book Fair Announcement! 📚 We’re excited to announce that the Book Fair will be held from September 23-27! The online store is now live, and parents can start adding funds to their students' eWallets for a fun and easy shopping experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stock up on new reads! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oldmillelementaryschool1