We kicked off derby week yesterday with our Kindergarten Derby race with the 2nd graders singing My Old Kentucky home to start the race! Then the 4th graders have been working to construct steam boats to have a race as well. It was a great day at Old Mill yesterday with more fun to come!
State testing kicks off on Monday for our incredible 4th and 5th graders! Remember to fuel up with breakfast and recharge your brain with a good night's sleep. You've got this! 3rd grade, your time to shine will be the following week!
We started our morning with the BEHS Seniors Graduation walk through the halls. We loved seeing our former Koalas this morning. They even got to enjoy the slide before leaving. Congratulations Seniors we are so proud of you!
Today we would like to celebrate our administrative professionals. They do so much for our school community. Between managing attendance, the cafeteria, purchasing, or greeting students when they visit the office, they are the best there is! Thank you for all you do!
Today we celebrated our amazing bus drivers and lunch hero's with a special breakfast to show our appreciation! We appreciate them so much for all they do for our students each day. Help us celebrate them!
This weeks community spotlight goes out to Mrs. Smith and Johnathon Curtsinger. The Second grade have been getting ready for the Derby festivities by working on a PBL based on the Essential Questions, How do we, as horse enthusiasts, create a program for retired race horses after they can no longer race? Students have had several visitors. The first visitor is a jockey/exercise rider, Johnathon Curtsinger, who was also an Old Mill student many years ago. He was taught by both Mrs. O'Bryan and Mrs. Osborne. The second visitor is a worker from Second Stride Inc. Mrs. Smith talked about ways the organization helps retired race horses to be trained and find new homes. The students have been researching and creating their own programs to help the retired race horses. They have been excited to share their plans with others.
🚨VOLUNTEERS NEEDED🚨
In order to make our Spring Carnival a success, we need your help!
The PTO is bringing back the challenge that whatever primary and intermediate classes have the most volunteers, the class will win a 🍕 party!
This is also a great opportunity for middle school and high school student’s that need last minute volunteer hours before the end of the school year!
Sign up via the link below and put your student’s teacher’s name in the comments.
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0E4DAFAD2AA2FAC16-48768404-spring
It's that time of year again! Let your voice be heard in choosing our school's theme for the upcoming year. From exploring the universe to spreading kindness, the possibilities are endless! Cast your vote for the theme that resonates with you in the form linked below. Families and students are all allowed to vote individually. We will close voting at the end of the week and announce it the last week of school! Happy voting!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCM-gIj88d2EGu6z2YRlJfUjHag4K6Ez3KtqvRGcIICtahNg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Old Mill has won the monthly district attendance award for the past two months… let’s try for three! Any student that has perfect attendance for the month of April gets to pie Mrs. Joiner!
Check out our 5th graders creating posters of evidence that supports the driving question, how does conflict lead to change in Mr. Wikman's class!
Our fifth graders had a wonderful wonderful visit to the middle school today!
Exciting news! 🎉 We're looking for a kindergarten assistant and a nightsweeper to join our school family. Scan the QR code on the picture below to apply!
Calling all young innovators! Join the Farmers Marker for Young Entrepreneur Day and showcase your creativity! Ages 5-17 are welcome to participate. Register now through the link in the QR code on the flyer! Let's inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs together!
This week our kindergartners in Mrs. Yocum's class have been working on different strategies to add using pictures!
OMES Families,
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to remind everyone, if you have not already, please register your student(s) for the upcoming school year online. The registration process is quick and easy, and ensures a smooth transition for our students in the next academic year.
If you encounter any difficulties or have questions, you can reach out to our school office for assistance!
https://www.bullittschools.org/page/online-registration?fbclid=IwAR3Xa5paObUeTJ_7GWEVqpb87kexltQ8kEzYRbAj0TyO33hdFKRxHPYKQqk_aem_AdLJemIuxDY_eBVDbKtxIU4qTX114HPy6GaHlXQr5bpXBo9Uv4Zs_5HIrit2hPB0jFbamGCip_kwEDHIzGmu4Tc0
Todays Teacher Spotlight goes out to Mrs. Smith. "Shout out to Ms. Smith! She builds great relationships with her students and sets high standards for their success. Plus, she's always ready to try innovative teaching methods!”
This weeks community spotlight goes out to The Local Press! "A huge thank you to the amazing folks Lori and Shelby from the Local Press for stopping by and sharing their expertise with our students for the Koala T Cafe Coffee Cart! They taught our students about customer service, entrepreneurship, and how to craft delicious new coffee creations. Our students learned so much and are now equipped with the skills and knowledge to take our coffee cart to new heights! We're incredibly grateful for their time, expertise, and dedication to supporting our community. " -Mrs. Hodges
#CommunitySupport #LocalPress #KolaTCafe #Gratitude 🙏
A huge congratulations to our 5th graders for their incredible Living History Museum performances yesterday! They have dedicated the past several months to researching, crafting essays, creating websites, painting murals, and honing their speaking skills. Their hard work paid off in a captivating display of historical figures brought to life!
Not only did they share the stories of these important individuals, but they also connected each figure to the graduate profile competency they exhibited. We are so proud of their effort and creativity. Well done to our amazing 5th graders and their teachers!
Check out the link below for Mrs. Joiner's weekly update!
https://youtu.be/_pv231pA69Q?feature=shared
We are so proud of our Koalas that competed in the District Stem Challenge last night. They were challenged with making the tallest newspaper tower out of limited materials. Our primary team came in first place and our intermediate team came in 2nd place. Great job koalas!
