Spring Break Check-In, Koalas!
Old Mill families, we want to hear from YOU!
How’s your spring break going so far?
React to this post to let us know:
Like – for a relaxing week at home
Love – for an exciting adventure or trip
Care – for sweet family time
Wow – for trying something totally new
Haha – for some spring break silliness
Feel free to drop a photo or comment below to show us what you’ve been up to—we miss our Koalas and can’t wait to see your smiling faces soon!
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, it’s important that all families complete the online registration process. This ensures we have up-to-date information and can plan accordingly for staffing, class placements, transportation, and more!
Don’t wait—complete it today!
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Our seedlings are growing strong and soaking up the sunshine! It won’t be long before they make their way to our school garden. We can’t wait to watch our students nurture them and see the fruits (and veggies!) of their labor come to life!
Have a wonderful spring break!
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Attention current 5th graders. Please see the flyer below from Mr. Fudge at MWMS about the 6th grade band.
🎉 Help us choose our 2025–2026 School Theme! 🎨
Students, families, and staff—your voice matters! 🌟
Cast your vote and be part of the excitement as we pick the theme that will shape our year together at Old Mill!
🗳️ Vote here: https://bit.ly/4hOR0bO
Shoutout to Ainsley Lawrence and Max McGlamery for serving as the Photography Club representatives at the 5th Grade Dance! As self-directed navigators and productive collaborators, they took the lead in running the photo booth and capturing lasting memories on the dance floor. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, students will have fantastic photos to look back on from this special night! 📸🎉
Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day! We will also be taking class pictures, so don’t forget to bring your best smile. We can’t wait to see everyone dressed for spring!
This week's teacher spotlight goes out to Mrs. Mason. Mrs. Mason works hard every day to create an environment where our students can develop a true love for reading. From curating engaging book selections to fostering a welcoming space in the library, she goes above and beyond to make literacy come alive for our students. Thank you for your dedication and passion, Mrs. Mason!
Skate Nights are the best nights!
Dear Old Mill Elementary Families,
Every two years, the Old Mill Elementary PTO conducts an election for parent representatives to serve on the School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council for the upcoming school year. We are currently accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 SBDM Parent Representatives for two positions.
Any parent with a child attending Old Mill Elementary during the 2025-2026 school year is eligible to run. SBDM representatives are required to attend a training session (six hours for new members, three hours for returning members) and participate in monthly meetings.
If you would like to nominate a parent candidate (or self-nominate), please complete the attached form. The nominee must sign the bottom of the form to confirm their acceptance of the nomination.
Deadline for nominations: Friday, March 28, 2025
Should there be more than two nominees, an election will be held in April. The two nominees receiving the most votes will serve as the 25-26 OMES SBDM Parent Representatives.
We appreciate your support in this important process! If you have any questions, please reach out.
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We are incredibly grateful to Chelsea Crick for generously donating her time and expertise to make our STEAM Night a success! Chelsea was the mastermind behind all the beautiful balloon work, transforming our event space with her creativity and skill. Her hard work added a special touch that made the night even more memorable for our students and families. Thank you, Chelsea, for sharing your talent with us! 🎈💙
Shoutout to our incredible PTO for their support of our staff and students! From biweekly treats and special lunches to sponsoring events like the 5th-grade dance and Spring Carnival, they go above and beyond to make OMES a special place.
Their dedication to our school community is a true example of the BCPS Graduate Profile – Community Contributors! We are so grateful for all they do!
The smiles on our 5th graders’ faces said it all at this year’s Sneaker Ball! Before the dance, Mr. Ezell hosted an after-school shoe design session so students could create their own custom sneakers for the big night!
Nights like this are what school memories are made of. 💙
Congratulations to the winners from our Family STEAM Night! We loved seeing so many families come together to explore, create, and problem-solve. A huge thank you to our amazing FRC and Derrick Meyers for donating the incredible prizes—your generosity made the night even more special!
It has been a great week at Old Mill! We hope you all have a fabulous weekend!
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Our Heart Hero's Fundraiser ends tomorrow! Get those last minute donations in to support the American Heart Association. Thank you to everyone who has put in the work and helped us to reach our goal! #KIDSHEARTCHALLENGE
Rockin’ our socks to celebrate differences and spread awareness for Down Syndrome!
Thank you to all the families who joined us for STEAM Night! We loved seeing everyone explore, create, and have fun together. Your feedback is important to us—please take a moment to fill out our short survey to help us make next year’s event even better. We appreciate your support!
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We are ready for you all!
