Today we had the privilege of honoring our Purple Star military kids! These are the kids who currently have a parent serving in one of the branches of our Armed Services. These kids show bravery, strength, resiliency, and courage as their parent serves our country. It is with our deepest gratitude that we honor the sacrifices made by our military children. We are so proud to have them at Old Mill!
Final Call for Yearbooks!
We have 50 extra yearbooks available for purchase! They are $35 each — cash or check only. Bring your payment to reserve your copy before they’re gone! Yearbooks will be handed out the morning of the last day of school so students can get them signed by friends and teachers.
🎉 Field Day Shirt Orders Are OPEN! 🎉 Don't miss out! Order your Old Mill Field Day shirts NOW! The online store is officially open and will close on Sunday, May 4th—so don’t wait! https://toateellc.chipply.com/OLDMILLPE/?action=viewall
Let’s gear up to celebrate a fun-filled Field Day together!
Community Spotlight: Kentucky Derby Museum
Last week we were thrilled to welcome the Kentucky Derby Museum to OMES! Representatives from the museum visited each grade level to share the rich history and fun facts about the Kentucky Derby. Through hands-on activities and interactive presentations, our students had an engaging and memorable experience — just in time for Derby season!
🎯 i-Ready Celebration Alert! 🎯
On Friday, we celebrated our students’ hard work on the i-Ready diagnostics with an epic NERF battle! 💥
Throughout the year, our students have been diligently working on their personalized learning paths, taking three major assessments to track their growth. i-Ready Diagnostic provides teachers with a complete picture of student performance relating to their grade level and national norms .
To honor those who met their individual goals, we turned the school into a NERF war zone! 🏃♂️🔫
So proud of our students’ dedication and growth! Here’s to making learning fun and rewarding! 🎉
BE students teamed up with 4th graders last week to bring fractions to life through hands-on learning! From dividing up snacks to measuring ingredients, the BE leaders helped make math more meaningful and fun. It was a great example of students learning from each other in creative, interactive ways!
We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Click below for Mrs. Joiners weekly update!
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The Race is ON!
Our grade levels are competing to hit 100% online registration—and it’s a close one!
1st Grade is currently in the lead with 71%, but 5th Grade is right on their heels at 70.4%!
The winning grade level will earn 30 minutes of extra outdoor wellness time AND a basket full of brand-new outdoor gear!
Let’s go, families—get those registrations in and help your child’s grade take the lead!
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OMES students showed off their future dreams in style as they dressed for careers in technology, communications, hospitality, tourism, and the arts! From tech-savvy innovators to creative designers and world explorers, our students embraced the chance to express their passions and imagine the paths they may one day follow.
Today our 2nd graders visited Bowman Valley and presented their showcase, exploring the question: “How can we learn from the past to make schools better for everyone in the future?” We are so proud of them—when we give big tasks to kids, it’s amazing what they can do!
This week's student spotlight goes out to Nolan Richardson & Lennon Bringhurst. "While doing an extension activity, Lennon and Nolan took it upon themselves to create their own "gamified" version of the activity. All completely unprompted, they even went further and asked if they could add their own, more-challenging game cards as we progress through our time unit!" -Mrs. Marinesi
At Old Mill, our commitment to kids goes far beyond the classroom.
Whether it’s in the school building or out on the ballfield, we believe in showing up for the whole child—academically, emotionally, and socially. Supporting students means being there for them wherever they are, because that’s what it means to be part of the Old Mill family. 💙
Shout-out to our amazing OMES Koalas who represented Old Mill so well at the STLP State Competition! They proudly shared how our school’s broadcast and podcast are produced, participated in a live news quiz show, and even got to meet Kelsey Starks, the show’s host! It was an incredible day full of hands-on experiences and learning how to lead through technology. We are so proud of their hard work and passion!
Ms. Miller’s 5th graders stepped outside to soak up the sunshine and spark some inspiration!
Using their senses to observe the world around them, they gathered ideas for crafting their own haikus this week. What a beautiful way to blend nature and poetry!
🎉 Field Day Shirt Orders Are OPEN! 🎉
Starting today, you can order your Old Mill Field Day shirts! The online store is officially open and will close on Sunday, May 4th—so don’t wait!
https://toateellc.chipply.com/OLDMILLPE/?action=viewall
Let’s gear up to celebrate a fun-filled Field Day together!
It’s Administrative Professionals Day, and we can’t let the day go by without celebrating the amazing women who are the heartbeat of Old Mill.
These women love our kids, support our staff, and somehow manage the behind-the-scenes chaos with grit and grace.
We are so thankful for you—today and every day. Old Mill wouldn’t be Old Mill without you.
OMES Kindness Club is spreading joy by creating heartfelt cards for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. These thoughtful messages will be delivered along with donated items to help support families in need. Be sure to check your student’s Tuesday Folder for more information and a wish list of items you can contribute!
Our 2nd graders are diving deep into a PBL focused on Bowman Valley School. They’ve had the unique opportunity to hear from guest speakers who once attended Bowman Valley, helping them bring history to life through real stories and lived experiences. Through this project, students are blending reading and social studies as they explore the past, examine the present, and begin to dream about the future of education. Their driving question is: “How can we learn from the past to make schools better for everyone in the future?” Stay tuned for their upcoming presentation of learning as they showcase what they’ve discovered and created!
Today, students showed off their future ambitions by dressing up with tools from their trade! From stethoscopes to hard hats, cameras to keyboards, it was inspiring to see our students proudly represent the careers they dream of pursuing. The creativity and enthusiasm on display reminded us that our future is in good hands!
Today, our Energy Team got their hands dirty in the best way—by celebrating Earth Day with some planting fun! They spent time tending to our school garden, learning about sustainability, and doing their part to make the Earth a little greener.
Way to go, team!
