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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 10- 7th and 8th grade Band concert @ 7 p.m. in gym
Friday, October 11- Early Release at 12:55 p.m.
Friday, October 11- Powder Puff Football Game ($5 to attend)
October 14- Picture Day
Wednesday, October 16- PSAT (8th graders)
Monday, October 21 -Red Ribbon Week Starts (ends 10/25)
Spirit Nights
Spirit Nights
Please support OMS while supporting our local businesses.
Please support OMS while supporting our local businesses.
October 15 ~ Highway 81 North
October 30 ~ Lazy Llama
November 4-6 ~ Papa John's (on Racetrack Road)
November 14 ~ Chick Fil A
December 4 ~ Shane's Rib Shack
Attendance
Attendance
If your student will be absent from school, please remember to:
Inform your student’s Teachers via email that your student was absent (or will need to be absent if you know in advance).
When your student returns to school, please provide a written and signed note or excuse to the main office indicating the date(s) your student was absent and the reason for the absence(s).
For questions regarding your student’s attendance, you may contact Mrs. Mings, our Attendance Secretary, in the main office. 770-288-2108 or crystal.mings@henry.k12.ga.us
Clubs at OMS
Clubs at OMS
Academic Bowl Future Farmers of America Reading Bowl Robotics
BETA CLUB Student Government Association Peer Mentors
Student Ambassadors
BETA CLUB
BETA CLUB
We will be hosting our Beta meeting on November 7 at 7:30 AM in the chorus room. Announcements in the mornings and after school will inform your students of the requirements and proper paperwork required to join or maintain their membership. If you have any questions regarding this club or its expectations, please reach out to Mr. Barfield. (zachary.barfield@henry.k12.ga.us)
HenryConnects Family View
HenryConnects Family View
HenryConnects Family View is a one-stop shop developed to strengthen the partnership between home and school. It connects families to school information, tools, and instructional resources specifically tailored to your child's courses. This link will take you to more information including how to access Family View, video tutorials, a how-to guide, and more!
Technology
Technology
Parents, please review this document, as it has helpful information about the student Chromebook, the dos and don'ts, a Chromebook shortcuts cheat sheet that students can save to their Google Drive, information about productivity tools, and how to enter a ticket if there is an issue with the Chromebook.
Parents, please review this document, as it has helpful information about the student Chromebook, the dos and don'ts, a Chromebook shortcuts cheat sheet that students can save to their Google Drive, information about productivity tools, and how to enter a ticket if there is an issue with the Chromebook.
GoGuardian Parent App
GoGuardian Parent App
Install the GoGuardian Parent app on your phone to keep up with what your students are doing on their Chromebooks. The app will let you know the Top 5 Websites the student visited, the Top 5 Documents your student has interacted with, and the Top 5 Apps & Extensions they have used. You can also view Teacher Interactions. This allows you to see how many times the teacher Locked the Screen, Opened a Tab, Closed a Tab, or Unlocked the Screen. This is a very valuable app to help you promote internet safety!
COUNSELING CORNER
COUNSELING CORNER
HELLO OLA FAMILIES!
We are so excited about this brand new school year and look forward to getting to know you all!
Please CLICK HERE to visit our School Counseling website!
Here you can find information about how we support students by facilitating classroom lessons, small groups, and individual planning through our Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP). You will also see academic, emotional/wellness, college/career readiness, and community/counseling resources!
See our contact information HERE!
Red Ribbon Week
We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week 10/21-10/25!
We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week 10/21-10/25!
Red Ribbon Week is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs . Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a drug-free America!
Red Ribbon Week is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs . Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a drug-free America!
DID YOU KNOW?...
DID YOU KNOW?...
Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations . Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started . This year’s theme is Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free!
Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations . Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started . This year’s theme is Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free!
Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs . The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.
Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs . The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.
Henry Futures Family Partnership Sessions
Henry Futures Family Partnership Sessions
UPCOMING PARENT/FAMILY SESSION
Henry County Schools Family & Support Student Services Department will host an upcoming parent/family session titled “Super Scholarship Saturday”. This session will be held virtually on Saturday, October 12th from 10:00am-11:00am!
**Registration is required. The deadline to register is Thursday, October 10th.
The goal of this event is to empower all students with exceptional opportunities and access to information about financial aid and scholarships. Our goal is to ensure students are knowledgeable and highly prepared for their post-secondary options. All students in 8th-12th grade and their families are welcome to attend the session. The following topics will be discussed during the workshop:
*Financial Aid Opportunities, Including the FAFSA
*HOPE & Zell Miller Scholarships
*Scholarship search tips and tools
*Tips for maximizing success in your scholarship search
**CLICK HERE to view additional details and register!
ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED STUDIES FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITY!
ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED STUDIES FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITY!
8th grade students have the opportunity to attend a field trip to tour the Academy for Advanced Studies (AAS) on Friday, November 1st! Located just down the road in McDonough, the Academy for Advanced Studies is a College and Career Academy and a program of choice for 10th-12th grade high school students enrolled in Henry County Schools. CLICK HERE to view a video that provides an overview of some of the career pathways available at AAS.
CLICK HERE to view the AAS overview and 24-25 Pathway Guide.
There are up to 80 seats available for this field trip, so it will be first come, first served. The first 80 students (who meet the requirements below) to return a signed permission slip and $5 cash payment to the counseling office will be able to attend the trip!
**Students attending this field trip will also need to bring and be responsible for their money on the day of the field trip to eat lunch. We will have lunch at the Lake Dow Chick-fil-A.
*Requirements:
1. Student must be passing all classes.
2. Student must not have any behavior/attendance concerns.
Students can come to the counseling office to pick up a purple permission slip.
*Permission slips and payment should be given to Mrs. Gilchrist (in-person, not left in a mailbox).
*Permission slips and payment will be accepted beginning Wed. 10/9 in the mornings (before 1st period).
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAMS
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAMS
CONGRATULATIONS to our 7th and 8th grade Student Ambassadors and Peer Mentors!
These student leadership groups have already begun assisting our school by celebrating Start With Hello on Friday, October 4th! This is an initiative connected to the Sandy Hook Promise and it promotes positivity and a sense of belonging within our school community! We are looking forward to the ongoing support our student leaders will provide at OMS throughout the school year!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Start With Hello initiative!
*We will be reviewing our 6th grade Student Ambassador applications very soon! Good luck to those who submitted an application!
S.O.S./A.C.T. Class Lessons
Our Student Services department will begin visiting with classes this month to review the Signs of Suicide (S.O.S.) and Acknowledge, Care, Tell (A.C.T.) lessons with students. Students will be reminded and empowered to seek help by talking to a trusted adult if they notice warning signs in others or themselves.
Visit the following link to learn more about the program and available resources. https://www.mindwise.org/parents/
Media Center News
Media Center News
Thank you to all of our parents who volunteered at our book fair. We will have another one in April. Students should log any reading they do in the Beanstack app. We have prizes every month for our top readers and we will have a reader celebration in December for those students who reach 1800 minutes from August 1-December 15.
All of our students are reading a book in IF class (or they have just finished!). 6th grade read Hatchet, 7th grade is reading The Wild Robot, and 8th grade is reading Restart. Make sure to ask your child about these books. Thank you for your support as we work as a team to promote literacy with our students.
From the Graduation Coach:
From the Graduation Coach:
I am Rebecca Lanham, Graduation Coach/College and Career Readiness Coach here at Ola Middle. I can share resources with both parents and students about grades, time management, organizational tips and staying on track for school. Please feel free to reach out by phone or email if you have any concerns.
rebecca.lanham@henry.k12.ga.us
770-288-2108
Please encourage your student to use an agenda or other way to track their daily tasks. Checking Infinite Campus weekly for grades as well as missing work is always a good practice. Reach out to the teacher if you have any questions or concerns about a specific grade or class.
Awards Criteria
Awards Criteria
A Honor Roll: students who have an A in all classes
A/B Honor Roll: students who have all A’s and B’s in all classes
B Honor Roll: students who have a B in all classes
Mustang Award: students who have shown maximum effort throughout the year---based on teacher’s discretion
Grades will be calculated for the awards at the 4.5 week posting for Term 2 and Term 4. *All reports will be run by the counselors.
Each semester an awards program will be held for semester recognition based on grades at the 4.5 progress report during the 2nd and 4th nine weeks (See School Calendar).
Athletic Department Update
Athletic Department Update
Softball, football, Flag football, and cross country season are all starting up. Tickets for athletic events are $5.00 each. You can order tickets on the Go Fan app.
Yearbooks on Sale
Yearbooks on Sale
Yearbooks are on sale! Visit www.jostens.com to order this year’s edition.
8th grade parents… you can order your ad online at Jostens.com, or order the 8th grade special here at school. $100 will get you the 1/8th page ad, the book, and your student’s name on the cover. Cash only. Email Coach Fowler bfowler@henry.k12.ga.us
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