Day two of Kindness Week was a hit! We celebrated Valentine’s Day, dressed head to toe in pink & red, and sprinkled kind messages all over the school! We love Kindness Week at OMES!
This weeks community spotlight goes out to The Local Press Coffee. They have partnered with our PTO for kindness week. They donated coffee sleeves for our students to decorate with kind messages, be sure to check out The Local Press Coffee to get a very special coffee. Thank you so much for your partnership.
Students showed off their crazy socks for their Crazy for Kindness kickoff today.
Students also decorated coffee sleeves with positive messages and pictures. You can find them at The Local Press Coffee soon, so make sure you stop by and grab some kindness along with your favorite drink.
Yearbooks are on sale until February 27th. If you want to ensure your child gets a yearbook this year please click the link below to purchase one today. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1069358/Old-Mill-Elementary-School/2024-Yearbook/2024010910150497092/CATALOG_SHOP/ If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Compton kaylee.compton@bullitt.kyschools.us
This weeks teacher spotlight goes out to Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Foushee, Ms. Clements and Mrs. Hodges. "Their hard work organizing the Class Basketball games did not go unnoticed!! The kids look forward to it every year, and it's always such a blast!! You all rock!"
Tuesday kicks off Kindness Week! We will be partnering with Crossroads Elementary for a PB&J collection drive to help Mt. Washington Community Ministries. We will also have some fun dress days that week as well!
Check out Mrs. Joiner's weekly update below!
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Earlier this week, we were able to celebrate our February Koalas of the Month. These students are recognized for showing empathy. Congratulations! #koalasCREATE
Old Mill is excited for Kindergarten registration! Please reserve a spot today so that we have staff and materials ready for you. Please see the picture for required documents and click on the link to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D49ACAA23A4FA7-47589116-kindergarten
The first 45 students to sign up with get a special surprise.
This week's student spotlight goes to Ricky Warren-Diaz. "Ricky holds the front doors every morning until we get them locked open for the morning car riders coming in the building. He is always polite to the to the students and staff every single day."
3rd graders have been exploring how oil spills impact the environment and how well different strategies work to clean them up. #koalascreate
This week's teacher spotlight goes out to Mrs. Shannon. "She is always there for our students and would move mountains for them! She is the absolute best! I could not do my job without her!" -Mrs. Olivia
This week we will be celebrating guidance counselor's week. Mrs. Melcher is he heart and soul of our counseling team, and your dedication to the students of Old Mill shines brightly like a guiding star. Your tireless efforts, compassionate spirit, and unwavering commitment have made a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals fortunate enough to cross your path. Thank you for all you do.
Our OMES girl's basketball team did a great job at the first game today!
Our OMES girl's basketball team did a great job at the first game today!
OMES boy's basketball team had their first game of the season today and won! We love being able to see our students do the things they love on the weekends!
Today our academic team competed in their district competition and walked away with 2nd place! Great job to our academic team students and coaches! Regionals, here we come!
Have a wonderful weekend, Old Mill families!
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4th grade students participated in an MTSS enrichment project where students used the engineering design process and their knowledge of area and measurement to design a comfy sitting area for our guests of honor at our Story time Safari Reading Day- Old Mill Kindergarteners and their stuffed animal pals.
This week student spotlight goes out to the entire Archery Team. "The archers have been instrumental in helping Ms. Rucker teach the “Introduction to Archery” Unit in the 4th/5th grade PE classes. They have been EXCELLENT student leaders in stepping up to help work one-on-one with other students that are completely new to archery. I am SO very proud of them!" -Ms. Rucker
