Old Mill Elementary School

Shout out to Mrs. Boston and Mrs. Compton for representing Old Mill Elementary at the KYSTE Conference! They did an incredible job presenting on the cross-curricular integration of STEAM and PE through their Top Golf unit, highlighting how they incorporate BCPS Graduate Profile competencies, essential standards, and PBL practices into their teaching. A big thank you to Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Boston, and Mrs. Compton for also spending the week at KYSTE, learning and bringing back new ideas to elevate student learning.

We are so excited to announce that we are halfway to meeting our goal of $5,000 of the Kid's Heart Heroes Challenge! If you haven't already registered your student, you can do so by visiting www2.heart.org! Help us to make a difference for families who are impacted by heart disease and to provide funding for cardiovascular research through the American Heart Association!

🚀 STEAM Night is Almost Here! 🔬🎨⚙️ Mark your calendars—OMES STEAM Night is happening on March 20th! Get ready for an exciting evening of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities for the whole family. Plus, special guests will be joining us! Stay tuned for hints about who you might find there. 👀🔍 #OMESSTEAM #HandsOnLearning #SpecialGuests

Shoutout to Ms. Vicky Yocum! Our amazing kindergarten teacher is always thinking outside the box to meet her students where they are while still holding them to high expectations. Her creativity, dedication, and commitment to student success make a difference every single day. Thank you for all you do, Ms. Yocum!

We’re growing our team! 🌟 Old Mill Elementary is now hiring another Special Education Teacher for the upcoming school year! 🎉 If you’re passionate about making a difference, fostering student success, and joining a supportive and innovative school community, we’d love to have you on board! 💙 https://bullittky.schoolspring.com/

📢 Mark Your Calendars! 📢 Join us on April 10th for our Spring Conferences & Student Showcase! 🌟 Our students have been working hard to showcase something they are proud of from one of their Related Arts classes, and this is their time to shine! 🎭🎨🎶💻 This is also a great opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher for conferences if needed. We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate our students’ creativity and achievements!

🍎 Community Spotlight: Valu Market 🏆 A huge THANK YOU to Valu Market for their generous donation of fresh fruit for our OMES Blue Ribbon Celebration! 🍌🍊🍇 Their support helped us provide a healthy and delicious treat for our incredible staff as we celebrated this special achievement. We are so grateful for community partners like Valu Market, who continue to show up for our school in meaningful ways. Your kindness and generosity help make OMES a truly special place! 💙💛 #OMESBlueRibbon #ThankYouValuMarket #CommunityPartners

Don't forget to register your student to help us reach our goal of raising $5,000 as a school for our Heart Heroes fundraiser through the American Association! Here are 2 easy ways to get registered!

The weekend may be quickly come to an end, but we love hearing about how our Old Mill families spent their time outside of school! Whether it was sports, family adventures, relaxing at home, or something fun and unexpected—drop a comment or photo below and let us know!

This week, our students practiced their overhand and underhand throwing skills while also putting their literacy knowledge to the test—each successful throw helped them build words along the way! We love seeing creativity and movement come together in learning.

This week our students brought their energy, teamwork, and sportsmanship to the court during our class basketball games! It’s been great to see them challenge themselves, cheer each other on, and have so much fun along the way. What a great week at Old Mill! 💙💛

At Old Mill, we believe learning should be engaging, and our teachers bring that vision to life every day! This week, our 5th graders had a blast subtracting fractions thanks to interactive games woven into their math lessons. Seeing students excited about problem-solving and fully engaged in learning is what it’s all about!

Next week is a busy one! Make sure you check out Mrs. Joiners weekly update! 💙 https://youtube.com/shorts/vC92IriJghU?si=9hbFps1N5GahYxqD

Friendly reminder that pre-kindergarten registration is on Monday! Click on the link below to secure your spot for that day or visit the link if you need to adjust your time! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D49ACAA23A4FA7-55079414-kindergarten#/

Imagine a world where everyone feels seen, respected, and included—where each person brings something unique to the table. That world is within reach, and YOU have the power to help create it! ✨ Take action by making someone feel welcome, offering your friendship, or simply reaching out. Together, we can build a global community where everyone belongs. 🌏 Join us in spreading the word for inclusion! #InclusionForAll #SpreadTheWord

This week's student spotlight goes out to Rowan Cubero. "This amazing student always shows respect to both adults and peers, demonstrates empathy, and truly cares about classmates. He always makes sure that everyone feels included. Rowan's kindness helps to make our classroom a special place to be!" -Mrs. Bray

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Our third episode of the Koalas Podcast is now live on Spotify! 🐨🎧 Join our amazing OMES student podcasters as they bring you another exciting episode filled with fun, facts, and fantastic conversations. You won’t want to miss it! 📢 Listen now on Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/wcZ0fbw9vRb Show your support by tuning in, sharing with friends, and letting us know what you think! #KoalasPodcast #OMESOnTheMic #StudentVoices

When we embrace others—whether at school, at work, or in our communities—we create a ripple effect that spreads kindness and acceptance everywhere. 🌟 It only takes one kind act to make someone’s day, and that’s how we build a more inclusive world! 💙 🌍 Ready to make a positive impact? Let’s #SpreadTheWord and make the world better, together!

🚀 Old Mill Elementary is Growing – We’re Hiring Teachers! 🚀 Our school community is expanding, and we are looking for passionate, student-centered educators to join our team at Old Mill Elementary! If you are ready to inspire, lead, and make a lasting impact in a collaborative and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!

At Old Mill, we believe students learn best when teachers work together! This allows for small group instruction, different teaching styles, and more support for every student. When we collaborate, students win!