Pride News

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRIDE LEADER

For the Parents, Staff & Community of Oslo Middle School

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OSLO MIDDLE SCHOOL 480 20th Ave. SWVero Beach, FL 32962

Phone: 772-564-3980 www.indianriverschools.org/oms

Wildcat Families!

We continue to work on the Wildcat Way every day. Standards based instruction and technology integration are happening in classrooms. What makes our school great is what occurs within the walls of our classrooms! We continuously work to always provide an enriching and challenging learning environment. The focus is always on learning and being kind to fellow Wildcats. Wildcats believe that when we THINK before we speak, we increase the peace. Oslo Middle School is an Outstanding Student Learning Opportunity. We encourage you to spread the word that OMS is the place to be. We welcome your active participation in your child’s education, and we urge you to be proactive in communicating with our administration, counselors and teachers, and, as time allows, to volunteer in our various programs and events.

Girls and Boys Basketball has begun, along with Lacrosse. The Wildcat Culinary Club encourages all Wildcats to integrate the 5-2-1-0 philosophy! Getting your fruits and veggies, limited screen time, daily exercise, and skipping sugary drinks ensures a healthy body and mind.

We at Oslo Middle School remain dedicated to advancing your child’s academic, social and personal development in a supportive, safe and challenging learning environment. By working together, we will ensure success for your child. Happy Holidays!!

Roarifically yours,Beth Hofer, Principal.

Beth Hofer 772-564-3950Principal

JoAnn Binford 772-564-3981Administrative Assistant

Charles Evans 772-564-4017Assistant Principal A-L

Dawn Bennett-Campbell 772-564-4023Assistant Principal M-Z

Carla McLendon 772-564-3956Student Services Secretary

GUIDANCEBeth Bond 772-564-4005Guidance Counselor A-L

Jayla Burson 772-564-3997Guidance Counselor M-Z

Lisa BehymerGuidance Secretary 772-564-4004

BOOKKEEPERSylvia Williams 772-564-4006

RECEPTIONISTJennifer Bayron 772-564-3920

OUR MISSIONPromoting excellence through respect, determination, responsibility, and safety. Inspiring learners for life.

VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 3JANUARY 2016

ADMINISTRATION

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VISITORSAll visitors are required to check in at the front office main reception desk to secure a visitor’s pass/badge. We use the RAPTOR security system to screen all visitors before receiving a visitor badge. No visitor will be admitted unless a valid, government issued photo ID is presented.

HAS YOUR PHONE NUMBER CHANGED?

It is vital that the school has the most current home or cell phone number on file. Please make sure all student emergency contact information is up to date. Please contact the on campus Health Assistant, Ms. Wood 772-564-4025 to update any or all emergency contact information, your students safety is of great importance to us.

Parents updating address and contact information: Please visit the Guidance office for the correct form to ensure proper records update.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE:School attendance is one of the stron-gest predictors of student success. Good attendance provides students with opportunities to learn in the classroom and develop into strong students and citizens. Absenteeism has a negative impact on students’ educational prog-ress and sense of responsibility.

PARENTS REPORTING ABSENCES: Please call the attendance line, leave a message with the full student name, ID# and reason for absence to be recorded.:

Attendance line: 564-3995 • Registered parent and guardians may report absence of a

student. • All absences are to be reported and explained within 48 hours

(2days) of immediate absence.Failure to report and explain absence within 48 hours (2days) shall result in an unexcused absence.

Please see the student code of conduct, page 13 for a complete detail regarding factors that are deemed reasonable excuses for students’ school absences.

Wildcat PTO has started using a program called “2 Hour Power” that emphasizes that all help, any help, makes a huge difference for schools. Join PTO today and be a part of our Wildcat Pride. Together we can make a huge difference at Oslo Middle School! To join please call 772-413-0128!

DATES TO REMEMBERChili’s Night for OSLO ....Jan. 7th Chili’s will donate 10% of sales

4-11pm.

Final Exams: ...............Jan. 13th, 14th 15th, Early dismissal at 12:45pm

MLK Day: ...................Jan. 18th, No School

Teacher Work Day: ........Jan. 19th, No School for students

Presidents Day: ............Feb. 15th, No School

KEEPING UP WITH EVENTSJoin us on social media! Like our FACEBOOK page to keep up on the latest events and information. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/OsloMiddleWildcats. Share our page too. The more people learning how great it is to be a WILDCAT, the better.

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UNITY IN THE COMMUNITYOslo Middle School hosted a south county health fair! We had banks, community organizations, the health department, the sheriff’s office, the Learning Alliance, and many more. Thank you to those teachers that came out to support. Thank you to Mr. Evans for coming in early and picking up trash around the campus. A big thank you to our PTO moms for staying all day with me and helping to clean up.

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Sept.,Oct., Dec., Feb., Apr.School District of Indian

River County1990 25th Street

Vero Beach, FL 32960Issue #3

CLASS BELL SCHEDULE6th Grade M - F 7th Grade M - F 8th Grade M - F

Period Time Period Time Period Time1 8:00-8:55 1 8:00-8:55 1 8:00-8:552 8:58-9:48 2 8:58-9:48 2 8:58-9:483 9:51-10:41 3 9:51-10:41 3 9:51-10:41 10:41-11:11

LUNCH4 10:44-11:34 4 10:44-11:34

4 11:14-12:04 11:34-12:04LUNCH

5 11:37-12:27

5 12:07-12:57 5 12:07-12:57 12:27-12:57 LUNCH

6 1:00-1:50 6 1:00-1:50 6 1:00-1:507 1:53-2:45 7 1:53-2:45 7 1:53-2:45

EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULENovember 18, December 9th, January 20th,

February 17th, March 9, April 20th, and May 18th6th Grade M - F 7th Grade M - F 8th Grade M - F

Period Time Period Time Period Time1 8:00-8:35 1 8:00-8:35 1 8:00-8:352 8:39-9:11 2 8:39-9:11 2 8:39-9:113 9:15-9:47 3 9:15-9:47 3 9:15-9:474 9:51-10:23 4 9:51-10:23 4 9:51-10:23 10:27-10:57

LUNCH5 10:27-10:57 5 10:27-10:59

5 11:01-11:33 11:03-11:33LUNCH

6 11:03-11:33

6 11:37-12:09 6 11:37-12:09 11:39-12:09 LUNCH

7 12:13-12:45 7 12:13-12:45 7 12:13-12:45

6TH GRADE OFFERINGSBand – beginningOrchestra – beginning Chorus – beginningPractical ArtsFine Arts

7TH GRADE OFFERINGSBand – beginning; wind symph; jazzOrchestra – beginning; symph; chamber Chorus – intermediatePractical ArtsFine Arts

8TH GRADE OFFERINGSBand – beginning; wind symph; jazzOrchestra – beginning; symph; chamber Chorus – AdvancedSpanish 1 – Earn High School CreditIntroduction to Informational Technology – Earn High School CreditAdvanced ArtArtCinematographyMusic Technology

ELECTIVES

KITS FOR KIDZWe have school supply kits for those students needing start up materials for the school year. Please have your student stop by the Administration office to pick up a supply kit, or Contact 772-564-3981 and ask for Ms. Binford.

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YEARBOOK NEWSYearbooks are still on sale and are now $35.00. You may purchase a yearbook online at ybpay.lifetouch.com using the ID Code: 3576016 or by sending in cash or checks made out to Oslo Middle School. Please include phone number and student ID on the check. If you have any questions, please call Marsha Reese at 772-564-4067 or e-mail: marsha.reese@indianriverschools.org.

Capturing moments on campus

DONATIONSWe need your donations to make fabulous art.

Art Teacher, Harvey Kornicks 772-564-3933

• Newspapers/magazines/paper towel rolls.

• Coffee cans/empty milk containers

• Plastic cups• Fabrics

GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITYCASUAL FOR A CAUSE DAY: Oslo Middle School, along with the school district, is supporting a local charity on the 4th Thursday of each month. Students and Staff can donate $1.00 to dress more casually.

CASUAL FOR A CAUSE DAY DATES:American Red Cross ...........Jan 28th March of Dimes ....Apr 28th

Wounded Warrior Project ....Mar 31st Building Choice ....May 26th

5WILDCAT CINEMATOGRAPHY CLASS

Cinematography Class, teacher and Student teach classes about ‘Anime’ films (cartoons). Mr. Torrent uses costumes and students to bring his lessons to life. Classes learn about the different genres and then create projects with video and computers. Mr. Torrent on the right dressed like a cowboy to bring another one of his lessons to life.

WILDCAT SOCIAL STUDIESMrs. Roux’s Wildcat Social Studies Class; we are diligently working our way through history. Sixth Grade students are learning about Ancient India, Studying the Various cultures and religions, such as: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism and comparing and contrasting the religion and cultures as they explore the ancient world. Seventh grade students are studying the Constitution and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Eighth grade students have gone to war studying the cause, course, and consequences of the American Revolution learning about the battle strategies of Commander George Washington, the struggles at Valley Forge, and the need for foreign help.

Semester exam dates are January 13th, 14th, and 15th. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade will be taking cumulative exams. Sixth grade exams will cover chapters 1-5. Seventh grade exams will cover chapters 1, 2, 10, 11, 13, and 14. Eighth grade exams will cover chapters 1-5. Good luck!

OSLO SCIENCE FAIR DEC 3RD, 2015Congratulation to the following students for their participation in the science fair.

1st 2nd 3rdWiley, Faith Heran, Samantha Yoblowski, Makayla Berning, Emilee

Celano, Vincent Willaman, Kikayla Fussell, Zacyhary Nicely, ParkerDavis, William Harvey, Rachel Hofer, Abigail Pfeiffer, WillyFlores, Laila Richardson, Alex Etienne, Tyler Hawes, Gage

Cooley, Makenzie Robulock, Gavin Willaman, Alexia Wright, AuloraBest of Show Serke, Isabella

Marson, Brianna & Piap Kennedy

STUDENT NEWS

DECK THE HALLS DOOR DECORATING CONTEST

Held December 2016. Our Deck the Halls contest Winner goes to Ms. Kelly’s Class for the most Festive Door!!

CASUAL FOR A CAUSE FUND RAISERSALVATION ARMY

December 17, Oslo’s Penny Wars contest: Each classroom competes to raise the most Pennies, and any silver found in the Penny Jar deducts the silver points from the classrooms Penny count. The teacher with the least amount of dollars earned wears a Santa outfit for an entire day.

Congratulations to the following WINNERS!!!

Mrs. Haas’s 1st period for earning the most points!!!

Mrs. Falcone’s 1st period for raising the most $$$!!!

Mr. Liranzo for earning the most NEGATIVE points…guess who wore the Santa Suit on December 18th!!

A big thank you to Fran Walker for orchestrating this fundraiser, $576.36 was raised for the Salvation Army!!!

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INTERESTED IN SPORTS? (Baseball, Lacrosse, or Softtball)

Teams are starting spring pre-season conditioning. No experience is necessary to join a team. The only requirements a student needs is the desire to work hard, be a team player, and that Wildcat Spirit. Please contact Germaine Johnson, Athletic Director at 772-564-4010 or e-mail: germaine.johnson@indianriverschools.org

BUILDING WILDCAT CULTUREOur Basketball highlight is the Student vs Staff Basketball game on November 20th. This was a fun filled Basketball game organized by Deputy Ramirez. Our Oslo students played a fascinating game against the Oslo staff team which included Coaches, Teachers, and Deputy Ramirez. The final Score was 31-30, Staff 31 and Students 30. We have an amazing group of students here at Oslo and we look forward to sharing more moments like this.

ATHLETIC TEAMS AND COACHESAthletics director:Germaine Johnson 772-564-4010 E-mail: ermaine.johnson@indianriverschools.org

Boys Basketball Coach Malik Bailey Golf Coach TorrentBoys Lacrosse Coach Bruce Ainbinder Volleyball Coach Amie RutherfordGirls Basketball Coach Delbra Williams Soccer Co-ed

6-8Coach MacDonald

Girls Lacrosse Coach Bruce Ainbinder Softball Coach McKinneyCheerleading Coach Jayla Burson Track Coach Cindy, John, Germiane

CLUBS AND THEIR SPONSORSAcademic Games Kathy Damutz NJHS Fran WalkerCulinary Club Dave Simonton SWAT Marie Blanchard

Golf Team (Tue 3:30 -5pm) John Torrent (Fairwinds) Yearbook Marsha Reece

Mighty Mu Fran Walker

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESStudent council Academic Games National Junior Honor Society Mighty Mu MathYearbook STEM classes SWAT (Students working against Tobacco)Tennis Boys Lacrosse Girls Lacrosse BaseballCheerleading Golf Soccer Girls’ VolleyballBoys’ Volleyball Girls’ Basketball Boys’ Basketball Track

MEDICATIONSStudents are not permitted to carry medications on their person. This includes prescription and over the counter drugs. Tylenol, cough drops and eye drops are examples of over the counter drugs. The only exception to this rule is for students who carry a metered dose inhaler or Epipen kit AND have a permission form signed by their parent and physician. Medication should be brought to school only if it is necessary to give the medication during school hours. Parents should seek medical attention for their child if a health condition requires the use of over the counter medication at school for 3 days.

School board policy indicates that:

• Medication must be brought to school by an adult.• A written permission form must be completed and signed

by the parent/guardian.• Medication must be brought to school in its original

container.• Medicines and treatments considered outside medical

protocols as established by the Health Department such as aloe for burns, meat tenderizer for bee stings, etc. require a physician’s note.

All medications will be dispensed in the School Health room unless a specific individual need is being addressed. Accommodations must be approved by the school administrator.

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EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR!!CONGRATULATIONSKAREN HOMMEL.