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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Chorus Mattress Sale- Sept. 8 @ OHS
College Field Trip for 8th Graders- Sept. 13
Fall Break-Sept. 16-20
Picture Day- Sept. 27
Book Fair- Sept. 27-Oct. 4
Thanks to all of our parents who attended the OMS Reads Night. Thank you to our generous donor Tim Broyles from State Farm Insurance and Chick Fil A at Lake Dow who donated dinner for the teachers and families. Click here to read a letter from our sponsor of this event.
6th Grade Field Trip
6th Grade Field Trip
Our 6th Graders will be going on a field trip to the Alliance Theatre to see A Christmas Carol. You can read more information here. The deadline to sign up for the field trip is 9/23.
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
National Junior Art Honors Society (Art Club)
October 3, 2024 from 4- 5 p.m.
Room 306 (Art Room)
Get ready for our first meeting.! In this meeting we will get to know each other. We will talk about everything NJAHS as well as our plans for the year like our projects & field trips. We will also have a short art activity at the meeting. You can learn more about this club here.
Partners Club Info
The Partners Club brings middle school students and physically/intellectually disabled students together to provide sports training for Special Olympics, Adapted Field Day, and to spend additional time together enjoying other social and recreational activities in the school and community. The club enables middle school students the opportunity to understand and appreciate the strengths and differences of each other as individuals. A bond of friendship and respect is developed and maintained throughout their middle school years. Partner members also benefit by learning the personal rewards and responsibilities that come from helping their peers with special needs.
Applications for Partners Club membership are due by September 13, 2024 - NO EXCEPTIONS. Only 30 students will be selected. We will post the list of selected Partner’s along with a reminder of the meeting dates on September 23, 2024 outside of Room 209. The first meeting is October 1st at 8:30 in room 209. The meeting dates will always be posted outside of our door. If you are chosen as a Partner, there will be a $15 club fee.
BETA CLUB
BETA CLUB
Is your child motivated by maintaining high grades? Are they a model student? If so, then they should join OMS's Beta Club. We will be hosting our first Beta meeting on October 3 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)
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
If you haven't signed up for an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, you are missing out on important information concerning your student's grades, attendance, missing assignments, and more. Click on this link to learn how to create your portal account.
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!
COLLEGE GEAR DAY!
Wear your favorite college gear OR college colors on Friday, September 13th for College Gear Day!
Henry Futures College Awareness Week (NOV. 18TH - NOV. 22ND)
Henry Futures College Awareness Week (NOV. 18TH - NOV. 22ND)
Students will be exposed to activities and information related to college and post-secondary options! The goal of this campaign is to empower all students with exceptional college opportunities and access that leads to success in a global society.
COLLEGE TOUR FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITY!
COLLEGE TOUR FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITY!
8th grade students have the opportunity to attend a college tour at Fort Valley State University on Friday, September 13th! There are 50 seats available, so it will be first come, first served. The first 50 students (who meet the requirements below) to return a signed permission slip and $20 cash payment to the counseling office will be able to attend the trip!
*Permission slips and payment should be given to Mrs. Gilchrist or Mr. Evans (in-person, not left in a mailbox)
*Permission slips and payment will be accepted beginning Fri. 8/30 through Mon. 9/9 in the mornings (before 1st period).
*Requirements:
1. Student must be passing all classes.
2. Student must not have any behavior/attendance concerns.
Students may come to the counseling office to pick up a blue permission slip.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAMS
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAMS
Students have the opportunity to apply to join Student Leadership Teams sponsored by the Counseling Department!
If your 7th or 8th grade student is interested in applying to be a Peer Mentor or a Student Ambassador, the deadline to submit an application is Friday, September 6th!
**If your 6th grade student is interested in applying to be a Student Ambassador, the deadline to submit an application is Friday, October 4th!
*Peer Mentors must be in 7th or 8th grade.
Students may stop by the Counseling Office to pick up an application.
Media Center News
Media Center News
Thank you to all of our parents who showed up for OMS Reads Night. Students have been learning about Beanstack this month. We have a first semester challenge of reading 1800 pages between August 1- December 15. We use the Beanstack app to track their reading (located on the Chromebook's launchpad).
Our Book Fair is coming up from September 27-October 4. We are in need of some parent volunteers to help with the book fair. If you can spare a couple of hours, please sign up here.
From the Graduation Coach:
From the Graduation Coach:
Welcome back to school! I am Rebecca Lanham, Graduation Coach/College and Career Readiness Coach here at Ola Middle. I look forward to meeting many of the students. 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, whether it's store bought or the one provided below. It's the first step to being successful in middle school.
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).
YOU ARE INVITED!!
If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time! OLA MS AND HS is excited to announce they will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Sunday, September 8th, 2024, from 10am - 5pm. There will be 20+ different styles of beds on display for customers to try, including the popular PURPLE mattress! The brand name mattresses are made to order, have full factory warranties, are available in all sizes, and are priced below retail. In addition to beds, there will also be premium pillows, luxury sheets and even adjustable power bases!! Delivery & financing are available.
Please send this info to your friends and family. You never know who is actually looking for a new mattress.
PLEASE VISIT OUR FB PAGE ! click “GOING”, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! SHARE OUR POSTS: https://www.facebook.com/share/Xj6gAYoUZ4j7cHPN/
Also, find us on IG @CFS_Atlanta_South!
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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