Earlier this month, some members from the FFA club went down to OES to help Mrs. Poppy with a couple of activities for the 4th and 5th graders. The 4th & 5th graders are working on the Ag Essay with the Topic of "Wisconsin is Fruit-Full". The high schoolers helped with making Mini Fruit Pizzas and Cranberry Soil Cups.
Congratulations to all high school band and choir students who participated in the Flyway Conference District Solo/Ensemble Festival on March 2. The students pictured below have advanced to the state solo/ensemble festival at UW Oshkosh on April 27.
Scarlet ~ Clarinet Solo
Nona, Marisa and Faith ~ Clarinet Trio
Felicity ~ Flute Solo
Felicity and Kira ~ Flute Duet
Scarlet and Kaia ~ Clarinet Duet
Felicity and Nona ~ Flute and Clarinet Duet
Marisa and Faith ~ Clarinet Duet
On Thursday, March 14 (3.14), 7th and 8th grade students who have Mrs. Daw and/or Mrs. McKittrick for Math celebrated "Pi Day". Students reviewed pi (ratio of circumference to diameter of a circle), used the digits 3, 1, and 4 to write expressions that have a value of the numbers 1 through 10, did a Two Truths and a Pi station activity, and played a Race to Pi card game. In addition, students enjoyed individual pies brought in by Mrs. Daw!
Students have been studying a food timeline in Mrs. Morse's Food, Family and Society class to see how food has transitioned and changed from early pioneer times to traditional, present times. Students recently had a lab in which they made homemade pizza making their own crust. Pride was shared by the students as they learned a new skill and enjoyed a treat made from scratch!
Students had the opportunity to participate in a "Fox Time with Griffin" experience recently at Omro High School. They reflected on and colored a feelings wheel and took time to pet Griffin as part of a program offered by Collaborative Wellness in partnership with Sources of Strength.
Second grade students are learning about changing matter in Science. As an extension, Mrs. Babcock's students made butter. They shook it, ate it, and then did more science and reversed it back into a liquid and then a solid again! Science is fascinating!
Events happening the week of March 24, 2024:
Monday, March 25
~ No School (Spring Break)
Tuesday, March 26
~ No School (Spring Break)
~ Softball: Varsity vs Wild Rose (Away)
Wednesday, March 27
~ No School (Spring Break)
Thursday, March 28
~ No School (Spring Break)
Friday, March 29
~ No School (Spring Break)
For more information visit: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/district/calendar.cfm
There is no school for students today (Friday, March 22) due to the end of the third quarter. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, April 2, as our spring break will take place next week.
The Omro PTO has partnered with the Timber Rattlers for a great opportunity of supporting baseball and Omro Middle School! On Saturday, April 6, our very own Mrs. Sabel (OMS Counselor) will be participating in the Dash for Cash, trying to raise funds for OMS. In addition, $3 of every ticket purchased (on or before April 5, 2024 at 5:00 pm) through the link below will be added to the total donated to OMS.
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/OmroMiddleSchoolD4C
See you at Neuroscience Field to support OMS and the Timber Rattlers!
2024 Summer School Registration is now open! Both enrichment and booster courses are offered. Please keep in mind that enrollment in booster courses need a recommendation from the student's classroom teacher.
Families are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible, as many courses have limited enrollment. We do ask that all enrollment be completed on or before April 12, 2024.
Link to the Summer School Book: https://bit.ly/2024OmroSummerSchoolBook
Link to the Summer School Registration Form: https://bit.ly/2024OmroSummerSchoolRegistration
If you have questions, please contact Sara Knepple via email (sknep@omro.k12.wi.us).
Students in Mrs. Clinch’s 7th grade ELA classes studied, created, and published 12 months worth of poetry to enjoy all throughout the year and beyond.
State Representative Michael Schraa (from our local District 53rd Assembly) recently came and spoke to Ms. Jentz's Civics classes. After wrapping up their unit on State and Local Government, students had the opportunity to learn more about the daily life of a state representative, about legislative processes, what they are currently working on in the capital, and some Q&A time with Rep. Schraa. He also brought copies of this year's Wisconsin Blue Book for students to take for free. Many thanks to Rep. Schraa for taking time out of his schedule to enrich our students learning about State and Local Government!
Last month, as an extension to our MySci Science unit focusing on matter and changes, Mrs. Babcock's second grade class made slime from three basic ingredients. They took each step with precision discussing changes in matter and predictions for keeping the slime so it lasts. Mrs. Babcock was surprised how in their conversations they were using science vocabulary like property, flexibility, texture, and transparent. The kids all agreed the homemade slime was better than the bought stuff.😊🦊
Key Club will be hosting the 3rd Annual Omro is SET on Heart Health Volleyball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 4:15 -6:15 pm in the Den.
This event is open to the community to come watch our OHS students play one another. All proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association.
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES for the week ending on March 15, 2024. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
Last month, Book Club members received their long awaited book journals! Huge thank you to Sadie and Mrs. Gee for designing and creating a few different options. Members chose a design and with our club fundraising this school year, all costs were covered!
Thank you to our Anchor Partners!
Congratulations to OMS and OHS Fox Friday winners from Friday, March 15, 2024! These students were nominated by staff members or other students for demonstrating the Fox Four (Safety, Responsibility, Respect, or Positivity).
Staff members were nominated by students or other staff members for being a role model, an advocate for students, or having a positive connection with students.
OHS Student of the Month for February is Felicity.
Throughout high school, Felicity has been a part of Cross Country, Track and Field, Fall Dance, Winter Dance, Sources of Strength, Key Club, Spanish Club, Honors Band, Jazz Band, Drumline, Oshkosh Youth Symphony Orchestra, National Honor Society, Student Athlete Leadership Program, Book Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions, and Student Council. Additionally, she has volunteered with Blood Drives, Family Literacy Night events, performing a concert with the Oshkosh Youth Symphony Orchestra for area elementary school students, highway cleanups, trick or treating for canned goods, freshman orientation, trivia nights, making tie blankets, and the chicken barbeque event.
Outside of school, Felicity enjoys playing piano and flute, calligraphy, reading, working out, hiking and walking outdoors, and running.
After graduation, she plans to attend University of Wisconsin La-Crosse to further her education with the hope of going into a career in the medical field.
This week’s Omro Staff Spotlight features Mrs. Julie Boeck. She is a grade 6 math teacher at OMS. Julie has been working on Omro for ten years and in education for sixteen.
One of Julie’s favorite things about Omro is the diverse opportunities for students, staff, and families. Additionally, Omro creates a caring and supportive place to learn.
Thank you, Mrs. Boeck, for all you do for our students!
