Today, Hadley Boone showcased her skills as a productive collaborator and mastery learner in Mrs. Dixon's fourth-grade class! As part of the Gifted and Talented Program, Hadley designed an incredible lesson about Mammoth Cave 🦣🌍 to help students understand weathering and erosion — concepts that shape the world around us. 🏞️
Using her deep understanding of the topic, Hadley worked seamlessly with the students, guiding them through hands-on activities and discussions that brought the lesson to life. By connecting the fascinating world of caves to the everyday processes of erosion and weathering, Hadley demonstrated what it means to be a mastery learner — mastering both content and teaching strategies to enhance the learning experience.
Her ability to collaborate with the class, making complex topics accessible and engaging, is a true example of her skills as a productive collaborator in action. 👏💡
We are so proud of Hadley for demonstrating the values of the Graduate Profile, and we can't wait to see how she continues to shine! ✨ #GiftedAndTalented #MasteryLearner #ProductiveCollaborator #MammothCave #WeatheringAndErosion #4thGradeLearning #STEM #GraduateProfile
🌙💤 Sleep Your Way to a Healthier Heart! 💖 🛏️
Did you know that getting enough sleep can lower your risk of heart disease? 🫀✨
Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep every night to keep your heart happy and healthy!
Our Heart Hero's fundraiser ends this weekend! There is still time for you to register and to help complete our school's mission for bringing more awareness to heart health! Visit: HEART.ORG/SCHOOLS for more info
Moving more and creating a more active lifestyle can decrease the risk of heart disease by 30-40%! Find out ways to create a more active lifestyle as a family by checking out the amazing resources that the American Heart Association has to offer by visiting HEART.ORG/SCHOOLS. We still have 5 days to hit our goal for this amazing organization and for you to help make a difference.
The OMES Energy Team is getting their hands dirty for a greener future! This week, our dedicated students planted seeds in the school garden, taking an active role in sustainability and learning about the importance of growing our own food. As they nurture these plants, they’ll witness firsthand how small actions can lead to big environmental impacts. We can't wait to watch their hard work bloom! 🌱💚 #OMESEnergyTeam #GrowingGreen
This week's teacher spotlight goes out to Ms. Whittaker.
Huge shoutout to Ms. Whittaker for embracing bold risks and going above and beyond to make learning meaningful for our students! We are so lucky that you are a part of our school family!
Old Mill Elementary is proud to be recognized as a Purple Star School! 🇺🇸
This honor reflects our commitment to supporting military service members, veterans, and their families while instilling values of respect, gratitude, and service in our students.
Join our Old Mill Elementary team as a Kindergarten Assistant! 🎉 If you love working with young learners, have a heart for helping students grow, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you!
This position starts this school year, so don’t wait—apply today and be part of something amazing!
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Remember that part of caring for your heart and body is adding color to your plate! A heart healthy diet is a very important part of making sure that you are taking care of your heart, mind, & body. Our Heart Heroes fundraiser is still going on and there are some amazing resources for you and your family to check out on making healthier choices. Check it out at Heart.Org/Schools to find out more!
Community Spotlight: Home Depot on Preston Highway
This week’s community spotlight shines on Home Depot on Preston Highway for their incredible generosity and partnership! They have enthusiastically agreed to join us for Family STEAM Night on March 20th, bringing some of their workshop kits for families to enjoy during the event.
Be sure to mark your calendars—this is a night you won’t want to miss! And while you're here, make sure to stop by and check out what Home Depot has to offer.
A huge thank you to Home Depot for supporting our school and making this event even more special!
Guess who is nationals bound?! OLD MILL ARCHERY!
Old Mill Elementary School, get excited! Book fair opens on Monday! Don’t forget to set up your e-wallets. We will also be open during STEAM night! You can check out all things Book fair at our book fair website.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/oldmillelementaryschool
🏹 Good Luck to Our Archery Team! 🎯
Tomorrow at 10:30 AM, our OMES archery team will take aim at the State Archery Tournament! We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and focus leading up to this big day. Let’s cheer them on as they represent OMES with skill and sportsmanship!
💙🏹 Go Team! You've Got This! 🏹💙
On March 21st, we’re celebrating World Down Syndrome Day at Old Mill Elementary! This special day is all about spreading awareness, celebrating inclusion, and showing love for individuals with Down syndrome.
Join us in rocking mismatched socks 🧦 to honor the uniqueness and beauty of every individual. Let’s come together to promote kindness, acceptance, and the power of diversity!
Second grade had an unforgettable day with Roman as our Teacher for the Day! He stepped into the role with confidence and enthusiasm, leading the class with ease. Roman even brought his own prizes to reward students who followed expectations, adding an extra layer of excitement to the day!
He did a fantastic job leading our SEL lesson and teaching a math lesson on telling time. Throughout the day, Roman modeled our Koala expectations—celebrating successes, showing respect, staying efficient, being accountable, encouraging teamwork, and showing empathy to his classmates. His leadership and dedication truly stood out, making this a day to remember. Way to go, Roman!
Today's student spotlight goes out to Olivia Briney and Ary Valle. "These two precious young ladies went out of their way at recess to track down and play with a friend who was sad at recess. They left the games they were playing because they knew a classmate was in need of a friend. They spent their recess time being kind and selfless. " -Mrs. Watson
Have a wonderful weekend, OMES!
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Online registration for next school year is now open! Help us reach our goal to be 100% registered by April 30th! Click the link below to get started!
http://bit.ly/3DQ5TN5
🌟 Calling All Local Businesses! 🌟
At Old Mill Elementary, we believe our staff are everyday heroes, and we want to show them just how much they’re appreciated! As we gear up for Staff Appreciation Week, we’re looking for business sponsors to help us celebrate our incredible educators.
Would your business be interested in supporting our teachers through:
✅ Gift cards
✅ Special discounts or treats
✅ Sponsorship of a meal or activity
Your generosity will help us create a memorable week full of surprises, gratitude, and joy for our hardworking teachers. Plus, we’d love to recognize your business on our social media, school newsletter, and appreciation events!
If you’re interested in partnering with us, please message us or email brittany.joiner@bullitt.kyschools.us
Thank you for supporting the amazing educators at Old Mill Elementary! 💙🍎📚
We are so close to meeting our goal of $5,000!! There is still time to register. Through registration, you will have the opportunity to take steps to complete Finn's mission where students will learn life saving steps in recognizing signs of a stroke and how to complete 2-step CPR. Help us to make a difference and to educate students on life saving practices!
This week's student spotlight goes out to Xavier Culver. "During Tuesday nights basketball games, Xavier showed great sportsmanship and cooperation. He was a team player making sure all his classmates got a chance to shoot the ball and when the other team lost the ball while dribbling accidently he passed it right back to the other team to try again and kept playing! He was a great example of how we treat everyone with kindness and a great team player!" -Mrs. Foushee
