Old Mill Elementary School

Community Spotlight: Kristina Merideth of K. Merideth Photography This week, our Community Spotlight highlights Kristina Merideth, owner of K. Merideth Photography, for her ongoing support of the OMES Photography Club. Mrs. Merideth has committed to meeting with our student photographers each month to review their work, offering constructive feedback and teaching them a new skill every session. Her dedication and expertise are inspiring our young photographers to continually grow and develop their craft. Thank you, Mrs. Merideth, for being an invaluable part of our students’ creative journey at OMES!

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 hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Click the link below to check out Mrs. Joiner's Weekly Update! https://youtu.be/xQlZfCLabZU

🎙️ Exciting news! OMES's Koalas podcast has officially aired its first episode! 🎉 Completely student-led, the podcast shares stories, and updates from around the school, showcasing the incredible voices and creativity of OMES students. https://www.wevideo.com/view/3595590995

Mrs. Dixon's 4th grade class had an amazing time this week exploring the circulatory and respiratory systems through some exciting experiments! They investigated how exercise impacts their heart rates and body systems. First, they did a minute of exercise and recorded their heart rates. Then, they did a minute of deep breathing and recorded their heart rates again.

At Old Mill Elementary, K-5 students have been hard at work in a unique PBL Top Golf unit, partnering with Mrs. Boston, our amazing PE teacher! This unit mixes science and math standards with a focus on being *productive collaborators* — part of our Bullitt County Graduate Profile! Kindergarten is practicing identifying larger numbers, while 5th graders are adding and subtracting decimals. Our 3rd graders even got to hear from former Old Mill student Isaac Lewis, now a BE golfer, as he shared how their force and motion standards impact a golfer’s swing! #pbl #authenticlearning #koalascreate #gradprofile

The school was in great hands today with Mr. Richardson in charge!

This week's student spotlight goes out to Isaiah Jones. "He has been working so well with his classmates during morning time in kindergarten! He has been working really hard to be a productive collaborator and effective communicator while in Ms. Wells SEL classroom." -Ms. Tori

This Friday we will be having Kona Ice. The prices are listed below.

📢 Exciting News, Old Mill Elementary Community! Education Week has highlighted our school's work in creating authentic learning experiences and our dedication to supporting the district's instructional vision. We're so proud to see our efforts recognized, and we couldn't have done it without our amazing staff, students, and community! Check out the two articles here to learn more about the incredible work happening at OMES. Let's keep pushing forward and making a difference! 🌟 #ProudPrincipal #OMES #AuthenticLearning #KoalasCREATE #pbl #graduateprofile Links to articles: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/even-in-academic-classes-schools-focus-on-building-students-workforce-skills/2024/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/preparing-for-the-workforce-can-start-as-early-as-1st-grade-what-it-looks-like/2024/10

We are thrilled to introduce Mrs. Bryant as our new Kindergarten Assistant! Mrs. Bryant brings a warm, caring presence to our school, and we are so excited for the support and guidance she will provide to our youngest learners. Her passion for working with children and dedication to their growth and success make her a wonderful addition to our team. Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Bryant to the Old Mill Elementary family!

This week's teacher spotlight goes out to Mrs. Compton, our incredible STEAM teacher at Old Mill! Not only does she oversee the daily broadcast crew, but she’s also started a photography club and a podcasting team this year, tapping into students' passions and letting them take the lead. Her dedication to helping students shine is inspiring. She always gives 100 percent in every lesson, manages our social media, and even helps coach our basketball team! We're so lucky to have her!

Entries for the Red Ribbon (Really Excellent Decisions) and Safe School contests are being accepted now and through Oct. 30th! Winners will be chosen in every grade level! Please reach out to Mrs. Melcher with any questions.

Shout out to the incredible BE students and Mrs. Richardson who joined us at OMES today for our first-ever Culture Fair! These students took time out of their day to share about their home countries, bringing our community closer through their stories and knowledge. Thank you for making this morning such a special and enriching experience for our students!

Today, our students had the opportunity to "travel" to 12 different countries through fascinating artifacts and cultural information. This event served as the exciting entry point to our Learning Excursions, where students will dive deeper into each country every Monday. It was an eye-opening and enriching experience, and we are so grateful to the volunteers who generously shared their time and knowledge!

We had a great first week back from Fall Break! We can't wait to see everyone on Monday. Have a great weekend! https://youtube.com/shorts/Ca0A37wQrmw?si=xsPS9bYLHjh_ZrYc

We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and precision in earning your spot on the team. For those who tried out, thank you for giving your best effort—never give up on your goals, and keep practicing! A huge round of applause to the following students for making the OMES Archery Team this year. First Practice & Parent Meeting Information: Date: Wednesday, October 23rd Time: Practice will be after school until 5:30 PM Parent Meeting: 5:30 PM (required) Team Fee: Please bring $100 to the parent meeting We're looking forward to a fantastic season ahead!

This week marked the exciting launch of the OMES Photography Club, a completely student-run initiative. Our talented young photographers stepped into classrooms to capture the amazing learning moments happening across our school. As self-directed navigators, they’ve taken full responsibility for this project, managing everything from planning to execution. Check out some of their work from this week.

October is Principal Appreciation Month, and we couldn't let it pass without celebrating our amazing leader, Mrs. Joiner! Her dedication, vision, and unwavering support for both students and staff make OMES a special place to learn and grow. Mrs. Joiner leads with compassion and strength, fostering a positive and inclusive school culture where every student is valued. Her commitment to excellence inspires us all to aim higher and achieve more. Thank you, Mrs. Joiner, for your tireless work and for being the heart of our OMES family! We are so lucky to have you.

Good luck to our sweet school facility dog, Tatum, as she takes her big test today! 🐾 You've brought so much joy and comfort to our school community, and we know you'll do great! Let's cheer her on, Old Mill family! 💙 #TatumTales #koalascreate