Oak Mountain Middle School is Hosting a Battle of the Classes for the most Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales. The grade that sells the Most Coupon Books will win a Slushy & Game Party. Contest runs Wednesday, January 30th – Friday, February 8th. (flyer attached)
Local company, Southern Post, is hosting it’s 2nd Annual “Winter Soiree” at Inverness Country Club February 23, 2019. Enjoy a night out with the Oak Mountain Community and give back to your school at the same time. 100% of the proceeds go to Oak Mountain Middle Schools PTO. The event begins at 6:30 and includes dinner by Chef Daniel Mitchell and live music by Chase Evan Wilson. A full cash bar will be available for the night as well. Visit www.SouthernPostAlabama.com to purchase tickets. Last year was a huge success and we look forward to an even better year in 2019! (flyer attached)
As Valentines Day approaches, let’s show the teachers some LOVE and help them restock their classroom during a Classroom Supply Drive starting Monday, January 28 and ending Monday, February 4. We are asking that 6th graders send in a bottle(s) of hand sanitizer, 7th graders send in a box(es) of Kleenex, and 8th graders send in a roll(s) of paper towels. Academic Partners will accumulate all the items, sort them, and distribute them to all classroom teachers (core and electives). Please consider donating items and have them delivered to the front office by Monday, February 4. Thanks for supporting our teachers and showing them the LOVE!!!!
Parents of rising 9th graders, please plan to meet with the OMHS Counseling department on Monday, February 4th. Morning session, at OMHS PAC, beginning at 9am, or evening session, at OMMS cafeteria, beginning at 6pm.
JUNA-Good Luck to our JUNA members who will be representing Germany and Japan at the JUNA conference Thursday and Friday.
SGA-members should plan to meet Friday morning at 7:20am in Mr. Wood’s room (A-6).
Band news-congratulations to the following students who auditioned and were selected to participate in Shelby County Honor Band: Elly M, Bella G, Erin T, Sai K, Matthew W, Kayla O, Sam R, Emma B, Varsha R, Abby M, Morgan H, Jake D, Jackson C, EJ S, Noah H, Morgan S, Anna H, Benjamin D, Evan P, Micah M, Joey S, Naomi S, Jennifer L, Austin L, Victoria N, Brennan G, Abby Y, Andrew F, Mabrey W, Bradley E. Seven students were selected for the District Honor Band, recognizing the top students in the Birmingham Metro Area: Elly M, Morgan H, Ben D, Jennifer L, Victoria N, Brennan G, and Will J. Congratulations to Victoria N and Ben D who were selected to the Alabama All State Band, recognizing the top musicians in the state of Alabama.
8th grade girls’ basketball team-please allow the 8th grade basketball team go to the gym during advisory today.
F.I.T. February in Shelby County Schools! As a part of Shelby County Schools’ Shelbycares mental health campaign, we want to emphasize the importance of physical activity and mental wellness during the too often cold, short days of February! Find a Balance…Invest in Yourself…Take a Walk/Run! OMMS SGA & our Physical Education Department will be participating in FITFebruary, and we’ll be coming up with some fitness tips and activities to share with our students throughout the month. If anyone would like to order a FITFebruary tshirt), please take your money to the office. Deadline has been extended until this Thursday at 8am for all orders. (flyer attached)
Tuesday, February 5th-on this date, Zoe’s Kitchen will donate 25% of all proceeds from food sales to the family of Birmingham Police Sergeant Wytasha Carter. Sergeant Carter was killed in the line of duty while protecting and serving, and his family are members of our OM community. Participating locations include, Brook Highland, Patton Creek, Vestavia, Soho, Crestline, Summit, Trussville, and Downtown Birmingham.
Show Choir news-due to a scoring error, Class Act actually received 2nd place in the Class A division at the Capital City Classic last weekend in Montgomery, instead of 3rd place. Congratulations!
Yearbook photos-Science club members and Media Center aides will have yearbook photos taken on Thursday during advisory. Check in for attendance, and then report to the cafeteria.
Congratulations-to the combined 7th and 8th grade Scholars’ Bowl team that has advanced to the State Tournament! The tournament will be at Hoover High School on Saturday, February 23.
Baseball players-non basketball/non wrestling baseball players need to meet in Coach Burdett’s room immediately after school today. They do not need to dress out for practice.
Speak Up Survey-students, please make sure to share your views on technology and learning! Have your voice heard locally and nationally! Deadline is tomorrow. https://speakup.tomorrow.org/DirectStart.aspx?TYPE=D&DIST=50
Registration for the 2019 Oak Mountain Color Run is now open! Please help us reach our goal this year of raising $40,000 for the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center! This run was started 6 years ago by two high school students at Oak Mountain High School to honor their grandparents who were impacted by cancer. The race is still hosted by the Oak Mountain High School Student Government Association. Please sign up for the 5k or 1 Mile Fun Run today! Registration, information, and pictures can be found at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com
Informational flyer attached for OM JV Majorettes.
SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!
Track and Field try outs will be February 5-7, 2019 (please note date change). If you would like to tryout please see Ms. Salmon or Mr. Hackbarth for more information. All forms need to be turned in by today!
Girls 8th grade basketball team won against Irondale on Monday night, 44-8. Game tonight begins at 7:45 vs. Pizitz at Hewitt.
Boys basketball metro tournament begins tonight. 7th grade boys at home and 8th grade boys at Irondale.
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http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf
Oak Mountain Pastors Luncheon.pdf
Oak Mtn F.I.T. Shirt Flyer.pdf
Winter Soiree.jpeg
ZOES FOR SGT CARTER FAMILY FOR FEB 2.pdf
Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales.docx
OM JV Majorettes.pdf