Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5th - 9th. What a great time to recognize the heart and soul of our schools, the educators who inspire, nurture, and guide our students every day. Their dedication goes far beyond the classroom, shaping futures and changing lives.
Let’s take this week to show our gratitude for the patience, passion, and perseverance teachers bring to their work. A simple "thank you" can mean the world, let’s make sure they feel seen and celebrated!
Is there an Oglethorpe educator who has inspired or had a significant impact on you or your child? Let them know by leaving a comment on our social media channels, telling how they impacted you or your child.
Greetings OCMS Parents,
The newest TikTok trend sweeping the nation challenges kids to short out their school devices by sticking pieces of metal in various ports to short them out & possibly cause a fire. Please have a talk with your student that this will cost them $300+ to replace the device, will result in school consequences, & can result in law enforcement being involved should it cause a school disruption. Thanks for your help with this. Only 12 more days of school!!!
We appreciate our school nurses today and every day and the part they play in academic success! Thank you!!!
HISTORY OF SCHOOL NURSE DAY
On October 1, 1902, the first school nurse, Linda Richards, was employed to prevent absenteeism by consulting with kids and families regarding healthcare requirements related to infectious diseases.
She led the adoption of evidence-based nursing practice across the city after a month of effective nursing operations in New York City schools. Since then, school nurses have continued to control infectious diseases, but their function has grown and become more diverse.
The health of a student is inextricably linked to their ability to learn. Unaddressed health care needs make it difficult for children to participate in the learning system. The school nurse helps students succeed by providing healthcare to all students in the school context through examination, treatment, and follow-up. The school nurse helps children with their physical, psychological, emotional, and social health requirements as well as their academic success.
According to the National Survey of Children with Special Healthcare Needs, 11.2 million children in the United States are at risk of developing persistent physical, cognitive, social, or emotional problems. These students may require school-based health assistance, which school nurses can provide.
National School Nurse Day has been observed since 1972 to honor school nurses. National School Nurse Day was created to raise awareness about the importance of school nurses in the educational setting.
OCMS is proud of students that were honored Tuesday at each grade level OCMS Student Recognition Ceremony. Almost 700+ awards were handed out for various achievements throughout the year. Thanks to the Kettle Creek Chapter NSDAR and to the Oglethorpe County Retired Educators Association for sponsoring our major 8th grade awards by recognizing Eva Lou Miller, Kason Rivera, Nicole Aguilar, & OCMS Teacher of the Year, Jill Barnes. The OCREA also awarded OCMS parapro Madison Phillips with the OCREA T.Y. Harris Teacher Scholarship.
Apologies for not getting more pictures throughout the day. Feel free to post your own pictures of your child & their awards in the comments.
FCCLA members traveled to Funopolis for their end of the year summer social. The event officially wraps up the FCCLA calendar and celebrates all of the hard work and effort of members throughout the 2024-2025 school year.
You’re invited to join the Cook Center Wednesday, May 7th at 8 pm for Ask a Therapist Live. This webinar is an opportunity to ask a licensed clinical therapist questions about parenting, your child’s well-being, or anything that’s been on your mind. Participation is anonymous and free. Visit https://cookcenter.info/ATLFeb19 to register today!
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The 2025 8th Grade After Party is in the books.
What a great crew to spend a Friday night with.
Despite a bit of rain that cut out some of the activities, we never heard a complaint from anyone in the group. And during the relays when a some 8th grade groups are "too cool for school" and have to be begged to participate, these guys were locked in and fully involved! Just zoom in on the smiles and faces in these pictures. There is no doubt they were having fun. Only two and three more weeks of middle school for these guys!
The 2025 8th Grade After Party is in the books. What a great crew to spend a Friday night with. Despite a bit of rain that cut out some of the activities, we never heard a complaint from anyone in the group. And during the relays when a some 8th grade groups are "too cool for school" and have to be begged to participate, these guys were locked in and fully involved! Just zoom in on the smiles and faces in these pictures. There is no doubt they were having fun. Only two and three more weeks of middle school for these guys!
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We appreciate our principals!
8th Grade Parents, SOCIAL STUDIES TESTING THURSDAY!
Thanks for all your help so far. 8th grade is the most tested grade K-12! Encourage your 8th grader to persevere! Sleep good & tell them to take time & do their best! Eliminate bad answers. Make all of their past Social Studies teachers proud! Thanks!
8th Grade Parents,
SCIENCE TESTING WEDNESDAY! Just 2 more days of testing. Thanks for all your help so far. 8th grade is the most tested grade K-12! Encourage your 8th grader to persevere! Sleep good & tell them to take time & do their best! Eliminate bad answers. Make all of their past Science teachers proud! Thanks!
One other reminder for OCMS Parents....
If you have not taken care of it already, please sign & send your child's progress report if they had a failing grade. We warned students they'd be held for lunch detention this week if they weren't turned in. Thanks
OCMS Parents, TESTING CONTINUES MONDAY! Thanks for all your help so far. Continue to be sure your student gets a good night's sleep, eats breakfast, & gets to school on time! Lock those cell phones up at night. We'll test MATH Monday & Tuesday. Encourage them to take their time, check their work, & to NOT rush. Thanks!
OCMS Parents,
TESTING CONTINUES FRIDAY! Thanks for all your help so far We've had near perfect attendance the first 2 days of testing. Continue to be sure your student gets a good night's sleep, eats breakfast, & gets to school on time! Lock those cell phones up @ night. Encourage them to take their time & to NOT rush.
OCMS Parents,
TESTING BEGINS TOMORROW!
Please be sure your student gets a good night's sleep, eats breakfast, and gets to school on time!
Lock those cell phones up if necessary to assure a good night's rest!
Encourage them to take their time & to NOT rush.
Thanks for your help.
OCMS Parents,
Please talk to your kids about focusing & making good choices as we prepare one more day for GA Milestones. Spring fever was hitting hard today. Please be sure they get a good night's sleep, eat breakfast, and get to school on time! Lock those cell phones up if necessary to assure a good night's rest! Thx
Mrs. Barnes’ 2nd semester 8th graders in the Careers & Leadership Class participated in mock job interviews this past week. Students were asked several job related questions and presented the interviewer with their job application. Thank you to our community members who volunteered their time to help with the interviews.
Kudos to our OCMS Family Focused Team who put on a fantastic Family FunActive!
Congratulations to our April Rotary Students of the Month:
OCES: Lily Pappe
OCMS: Eva Lou Miller
OCHS: Bryce Frankel
Congratulations to these awesome students who were selected by their teachers for the Patriot Pride luncheon for the month of April for being examples of well rounded students in & out of the classroom.
