The 4th grade students had an exciting field trip to Squire Boone Caverns, where they explored Boone's burial site inside the cave and learned about the cave formation process. They experienced the life of early settlers by making candles, mining for gems, and observing how corn was ground in a gristmill. The trip provided hands-on insights into history and geology, making it a memorable learning experience!
We are excited to announce that the OMES Podcast Team has hit the ground running! This week, our 4th and 5th graders met with Mrs. Joiner and Mrs. Compton to brainstorm ideas for their first podcast episode, which will air the week of October 28th. The students have already shown themselves to be productive collaborators and effective communicators, working together with enthusiasm and creativity to bring their ideas to life. Stay tuned for an exciting launch!
For those that are interested in Archery! This Friday is the last day to get your forms in.
This week's teacher spotlight goes out to Ms. Amanda. "Ms. Amanda has stepped into her new role without hesitation and jumps in wherever needed. She cares about our students and it has been a pleasure watching her form relationships with them. She is an amazing teammate and always willing to help in any way she can. Thank you Ms. Amanda for all you do for us at OMES!" -Mrs. Thompson
This weeks community spotlight goes out to Raptor Rehab. They visited our 3-5 grade students last week. This incredible organization, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured or orphaned birds of prey, introduced us to some fascinating raptors and shared inspiring stories of their recovery efforts. Students had the unique opportunity to see majestic hawks and awe-inspiring owls up close while learning about the vital role these birds play in our ecosystem.
Raptor Rehab’s visit left us all with a deeper understanding of wildlife conservation and how we can help protect our local wildlife. We are grateful for their impactful work and the chance to experience it firsthand!
Today the Kindergartners enjoyed having their 5th grade buddies visit! They helped them celebrate Johnny Appleseed’s birthday today. Together they created apple collages and read a magazine about Johnny Appleseed. It was a great morning getting to know their buddies better. The 5th grade buddies are being amazing leaders to the younger students!
We hope everyone has a safe weekend. See you Monday!
https://youtube.com/shorts/GJ0Ne-fyF0E?si=304fskCj4EaV8rGX
This week's student spotlight goes out Lilly Riddle. "Lilly is a true leader and role model in our classroom! She consistently shows kindness and consideration for those around her. We are so fortunate to have her in our class. Keep up the amazing work, Lilly! " -Mrs. Bray
Did you know each of our lunchrooms have a courtesy fund? This fund helps cover those emergency situations where a student does not have the money to pay for lunch. If you would like to help make sure our courtesy fund STAYS funded, you can drop off a check at Old Mill, scan the QR code, or click the link below.
https://givebutter.com/CjqaUg
This week's teacher spotlight goes out to Mrs. Boston. "Thanks for always making P.E. fun and exciting for the kiddos."
A beautiful moment captured by one of our amazing parents 🌈✨
Kona Ice is coming this Friday!
Mrs. Melcher has been sharing Red Ribbon and Safe School week info with our students as she visits classrooms this month! Mark your calendars for October 28-30!
This week's community spotlight goes out to Church of the Crossroads. We are incredibly grateful to the Church of the Crossroads for generously giving their time this past Sunday to help cleaning, landscaping work, and paint our building. Your hard work and commitment have made a noticeable difference, and we truly appreciate your dedication to making our school a brighter, more welcoming place for everyone. Thank you for your support and kindness!
Old Mill Families, the Scholastic Book Fair is happening this coming Monday through Friday! Don't forget to set up or reload your child's eWallet for a quick and easy shopping experience. Skip the cash and let them enjoy the joy of picking out their favorite books! 📖❤️
🗓 Book Fair Dates: Monday-Friday, September 23-October 4th
📲 Set up or reload your eWallet here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html?esp=SBF/ib/20240829////fairs-lob/corpHP/ewallet/////
Academic team information went home this week to 4th and 5th graders. Please fill out the form and return to Mrs. Polson.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nj5ub3ykXAlD6hJI9YBlZHJbUtwRyJGhQg4pvvIi-Ps/edit
This week's student spotlight goes out to Alice Embry. "A friend fell in P.E. and Alice checked on him to make sure he was ok!" -Mrs. Denise
OMES is excited to host our first-ever Culture Fair!
We are inviting you to be a part of this unique experience as a Culture Ambassador!
The event will take place on October 21st from 9:00am-12:30pm
If you are interested in being a Culture Ambassador please sign up on the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0949AFA62CA5F94-51460954-omes#/
Today, Mrs. Grady's 4th and 5th graders had the exciting opportunity to teach the entire 2nd grade! They introduced their younger peers to the essential skill of identifying the main idea in informational texts, while also exploring the fascinating world of plant and animal adaptations.
With minimal assistance from Mrs. Grady, the 4th and 5th graders took charge of their learning experience. They diligently prepared and organized their lessons, creating engaging anchor charts, worksheets, and thought-provoking questions, all while discovering their unique teaching styles.
The 2nd graders were thrilled to observe live frogs and geckos, along with a variety of vibrant plants, bringing the lessons to life in a truly memorable way! Today will be a day that all of these amazing students remember!
This week's teacher spotlight goes out to Mrs. Grady. "I want to give a shout out to Mrs. Grady for being the best co-worker and mentor a girl could ask for! Mrs. Grady goes out of her way daily to help her team with all sorts of questions since we are all new to Old Mill! On top of helping her team she is an amazing teacher and her students adore her! I am so lucky to have her on my team!" -Mrs. Calhoun
