Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule
Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.
If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.

Thursday, April 18th 6th Grade Reading (AM) 7th Grade Science (PM)

Tuesday, April 23rd 8th Grade Math
Wednesday, April 24th 7th Grade Math
Thursday, April 25th 6th Grade Math

From OMMS PTO:  Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10.   Please encourage your child to do something special for their teachers on the corresponding days below. It can be a note, a flower, school supplies, etc. Any sentiment will be great! This is just a small way to let our teachers know they are appreciated. 
Monday: ELA
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Science
Thursday: Social Studies
Friday/ PE, Special Education and Electives
 

Academic Partners would like to invite you to join us for our next meeting Thursday, April 18 at 8:15 a.m. We will be holding elections for the 2019-2020 school year. We will also be reviewing plans for the pre-packaged school supply sale which is our biggest fundraiser for the year. Academic Partners is a division of the PTO dedicated to enhancing academics in the classroom. Please consider joining us and getting involved!!!!

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Freshman 101 information session and school tour will be Monday, April 29th at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS for upcoming 9th graders.

8^th Grade students brought home a “Course Verification Sheet” from the high school counselors.  Return the corrected/changed form to the 8^th grade counselor, Mrs. Butz by Friday, April 19, 2019.  ONLY IF you have change(s) to be sent to the high school counselors do you need to turn this form back in to the counseling/main office.

COME OUT AND SUPPORT KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY- APRIL 27th The Kiwanis Club of Indian Springs Village is raising money to provide Chromebooks for our Oak Mountain schools. Saturday • 4/27 • 7AM-Noon • Oak Mountain Middle School. Face painting for the Kids, Great Door Prizes, and Performances by Youth Organizations. Get your tickets at: www.eventbrite.com/e/pancake-day-2019-tickets-59579582134  or Cash/Checks at the Door.  Kids under 5 Free! 

Dance team practices are cancelled for this week! Practice will resume on Tuesday, April 23rd. 

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in being on the JUNA team next year should pick up an application in A17. Applications are due next by Wednesday, April 24th. 

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in running for an SGA officer position should pick up an application in A17. Applications are due by next Thursday, April 25th. 

Yearbooks will be given out during PE May 17th. An updated yearbook list will be posted in the cafeteria. If your name is not on the list you do not have a yearbook reserved. We did order a limited number of additional copies. We sold out last year. You may bring a payment of $40 payable to OMMS to be placed on a waiting list on a first come first served basis. Look at the list BEFORE bringing in a payment. Be sure to include student’s name on the payment. The office will also have a list of who has a book. Final layaway payment of $20 is due by the end of April. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Science Club members going white water rafting must pay by this Friday. 

Wishing you had ordered some OM socks now that you have seen them? If so, stop by the front office. A limited number of socks are available for sale with Mrs. Whitt. $12 while supplies last. 

7th graders- Peer Mediator applications are due Friday to Ms. Turpen. Interviews will be held on Monday, April 22nd during 2nd and 3rd periods. 

Lots of items in lost and found. All items that are not claimed this week will be donated to a local charity at the end of the day, Friday, April 19th. 

Hangout Fest tug of war team registration forms are in the front office. First 16 teams to register will have a spot in the tournament. Sign up today! 

Kick off your Holiday weekend and treat yourself after your first week of testing with a BOOSTER CANDY BOOST! This Friday, April 19th, ONLY during advisory. We will have lots to choose from, all just $1, and MORE, MORE, MORE than our last boost! Of course it supports your athletic programs, so stock up for the movies this weekend and share with friends. This Friday is the perfect excuse for a Booster Candy Boost! 

Academics First tutoring is cancelled for today. 

Girls Can Summer Camp, June 10th-14th. See the attached flyer and the video link for more information.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WnjCVrirrQoM4uZvUY218YAmcoBDItZ6/view?usp=sharing

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Good luck to our golf team at their match today. Please excuse golfers from class at 2:25. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Students signed up for Cross Country must have DragonFly Max requirements completed to 100% to be eligible for tryouts. Please email cwood@shelbyed.org with any questions. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

Today is the deadline to sign up for spring football. Signups are completed via the Google Form. Additionally, all AHSAA paperwork must be completed through DragonFly Max by today as well. These are two separate requirements for participation. There will be a mandatory-for-participation parent meeting on Thursday, Apr. 18th at 5:30 in the OMMS cafeteria. At least one parent must attend. 
Anyone interested in playing freshmen football there will be a meeting on Monday, April 29th at 7pm in the PAC at the high school. If you have any questions please email 
OMHSFootballnews@gmail.com

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Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule
Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.
If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.

Wednesday, April 17th 7th Grade Reading
Thursday, April 18th 6th Grade Reading (AM) 7th Grade Science (PM)

Tuesday, April 23rd 8th Grade Math
Wednesday, April 24th 7th Grade Math
Thursday, April 25th 6th Grade Math

From OMMS PTO:  Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10.   Please encourage your child to do something special for their teachers on the corresponding days below. It can be a note, a flower, school supplies, etc. Any sentiment will be great! This is just a small way to let our teachers know they are appreciated. 
Monday: ELA
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Science
Thursday: Social Studies
Friday/ PE and electives
 

Academic Partners would like to invite you to join us for our next meeting Thursday, April 18 at 8:15 a.m. We will be holding elections for the 2019-2020 school year. We will also be reviewing plans for the pre-packaged school supply sale which is our biggest fundraiser for the year. Academic Partners is a division of the PTO dedicated to enhancing academics in the classroom. Please consider joining us and getting involved!!!!

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Freshman 101 information session and school tour will be Monday, April 29th at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS for upcoming 9th graders.

8^th Grade students brought home a “Course Verification Sheet” from the high school counselors. 

·        The course verification sheet indicates the courses you selected for 9^th grade with the high school counselors back in Jan./Feb.

·        Check the courses listed carefully.  If any corrections or changes need to be made to the courses you selected for 9^th grade, write the correction or change on the bottom half of the sheet. Keep in mind that you, your parents, and teacher (if applicable) must sign the corrected form.

·        This is NOT a schedule and it does not guarantee you will receive these courses in 9^th grade.

This confirms to high school counselors that they have input your course request correctly and that you are confirming what you want to take at OMHS in 9^th grade.

·         Return the corrected/changed form to the 8^th grade counselor, Mrs. Butz by Friday, April 19, 2019.  ONLY IF you have change(s) to be sent to the high school counselors do you need to turn this form back in to the counseling/main office.

COME OUT AND SUPPORT KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY- APRIL 27th The Kiwanis Club of Indian Springs Village is raising money to provide Chromebooks for our Oak Mountain schools. Saturday • 4/27 • 7AM-Noon • Oak Mountain Middle School. Face painting for the Kids, Great Door Prizes, and Performances by Youth Organizations. Get your tickets at: www.eventbrite.com/e/pancake-day-2019-tickets-59579582134  or Cash/Checks at the Door.  Kids under 5 Free! 
Dance team practices are cancelled for this week! Practice will resume on Tuesday, April 23rd. 

Any 6th or 7th grader wanting to learn more about the JUNA team should plan to attend the interest meeting tomorrow morning at 7:20am in A17. 

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in running for an SGA officer position for next year should pick up an application in A17. All applications must be completed and turned in by April 25th. 

Yearbooks will be given out during PE May 17th. An updated yearbook list will be posted in the cafeteria. If your name is not on the list you do not have a yearbook reserved. We did order a limited number of additional copies. We sold out last year. You may bring a payment of $40 payable to OMMS to be placed on a waiting list on a first come first served basis. Look at the list BEFORE bringing in a payment. Be sure to include student’s name on the payment. The office will also have a list of who has a book. Final layaway payment of $20 is due by the end of April. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Science Club members going white water rafting must pay by this Friday. 

Wishing you had ordered some OM socks now that you have seen them? If so, stop by the front office. A limited number of socks are available for sale with Mrs Whitt. $12 while supplies last. 

7th graders- Peer Mediator applications are due Thursday the 18th to Ms. Turpen. 

Lots of items in lost and found. All items that are not claimed this week will be donated to a local charity at the end of the day, Friday, April 19th. 

Hangout Fest tug of war team registration forms are in the front office. First 16 teams to register will have a spot in the tournament. Sign up today! 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Good luck to our track team today at Mountain Brook! 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Boys and girls Cross Country tryouts will be May 6th and 7th, with a parent meeting on May 8th. Players must be signed up by April 12. All requirements should be completed through DragonflyMax prior to tryouts. Stop by room A6 to sign up or contact Coach Wood (cwood@shelbyed.org) for more information. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

Wednesday, Apr. 17th is the deadline to sign up for spring football. Signups are completed via the Google Form. Additionally, all AHSAA paperwork must be completed through DragonFly Max by April 17th as well. These are two separate requirements for participation. There will be a mandatory-for-participation parent meeting on Thursday, Apr. 18th at 5:30 in the OMMS cafeteria. At least one parent must attend. 

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Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule
Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.
If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.

Tuesday, April 16th 8th Grade Reading
Wednesday, April 17th 7th Grade Reading
Thursday, April 18th 6th Grade Reading (AM) 7th Grade Science (PM)

Tuesday, April 23rd 8th Grade Math
Wednesday, April 24th 7th Grade Math
Thursday, April 25th 6th Grade Math

From OMMS PTO:  Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10.   Please encourage your child to do something special for their teachers on the corresponding days below. It can be a note, a flower, school supplies, etc. Any sentiment will be great! This is just a small way to let our teachers know they are appreciated.
Monday: ELA
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Science
Thursday: Social Studies
Friday/ PE and electives
 

Academic Partners would like to invite you to join us for our next meeting Thursday, April 18 at 8:15 a.m. We will be holding elections for the 2019-2020 school year. We will also be reviewing plans for the pre-packaged school supply sale which is our biggest fundraiser for the year. Academic Partners is a division of the PTO dedicated to enhancing academics in the classroom. Please consider joining us and getting involved!!!!

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Freshman 101 information session and school tour will be Monday, April 29th at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS for upcoming 9th graders.

Today, 8^th Grade students will bring home a “Course Verification Sheet” from the high school counselors. 

·        The course verification sheet indicates the courses you selected for 9^th grade with the high school counselors back in Jan./Feb.

·        Check the courses listed carefully.  If any corrections or changes need to be made to the courses you selected for 9^th grade, write the correction or change on the bottom half of the sheet. Keep in mind that you, your parents, and teacher (if applicable) must sign the corrected form.

·        This is NOT a schedule and it does not guarantee you will receive these courses in 9^th grade.

This confirms to high school counselors that they have input your course request correctly and that you are confirming what you want to take at OMHS in 9^th grade.

·         Return the corrected/changed form to the 8^th grade counselor, Mrs. Butz by Friday, April 19, 2019.  ONLY IF you have change(s) to be sent to the high school counselors do you need to turn this form back in to the counseling/main office.
Dance team practices are cancelled for this week! Practice will resume on Tuesday, April 23rd. 

6th & 7th graders: The JUNA team interest meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 17th at 7:20am in room A17. 

Yearbooks will be given out during PE May 17th. An updated yearbook list will be posted in the cafeteria. If your name is not on the list you do not have a yearbook reserved. We did order a limited number of additional copies. We sold out last year. You may bring a payment of $40 payable to OMMS to be placed on a waiting list on a first come first served basis. Look at the list BEFORE bringing in a payment. Be sure to include student’s name on the payment. The office will also have a list of who has a book. Final layaway payment of $20 is due by the end of April. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Choreography clinics will be today and tomorrow, for students who are planning to audition for Show Choir. Clinics will be held in the choir room from 3:00 – 4:30 both days. 

Science Club members going white water rafting must pay by this Friday. 

Wishing you had ordered some OM socks now that you have seen them? If so, stop by the front office. A limited number of socks are available for sale with Mrs Whitt. $12 while supplies last. 

7th graders- Peer Mediator applications are due Thursday the 18th to Ms. Turpen. 

Lots of items in lost and found. All items that are not claimed this week will be donated to a loca charity at the end of the day, Friday, April 19th. 
Girls Can Summer Camp, June 10th-14th.  See the attached flyer and the video link for more information.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WnjCVrirrQoM4uZvUY218YAmcoBDItZ6/view?usp=sharing

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Baseball players will stay after school today until 4:00. 

Volleyball tryouts (gym) and winterguard tryouts (cafeteria) will begin immediately after school today. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Boys and girls Cross Country tryouts will be May 6th and 7th, with a parent meeting on May 8th. Players must be signed up by April 12. All requirements should be completed through DragonflyMax prior to tryouts. Stop by room A6 to sign up or contact Coach Wood (cwood@shelbyed.org) for more information. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

Wednesday, Apr. 17th is the deadline to sign up for spring football. Signups are completed via the Google Form. Additionally, all AHSAA paperwork must be completed through DragonFly Max by April 17th as well. These are two separate requirements for participation. There will be a mandatory-for-participation parent meeting on Thursday, Apr. 18th at 5:30 in the OMMS cafeteria. At least one parent must attend. 

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Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule
Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.
If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.
Date Test
Tuesday, April 16th 8th Grade Reading
Wednesday, April 17th 7th Grade Reading
Thursday, April 18th 6th Grade Reading (AM) 7th Grade Science (PM)

Tuesday, April 23rd 8th Grade Math
Wednesday, April 24th 7th Grade Math
Thursday, April 25th 6th Grade Math

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Freshman 101 information session and school tour will be Monday, April 29th at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS for upcoming 9th graders.

The OMHS choir department would like to invite everyone to attend our Dessert Cabaret this Friday, April 12th and Saturday night, April 13th. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan or at the door (for an additional price). Dessert starts at 6:30 in the cafeteria and the show begins at 7:30 in the PAC! Come join us for a night of Magical dreams!!!!!https://gofan.co/app/school/AL1761/Choral-Performance

Academic Partners would like to invite you to join us for our next meeting Thursday, April 18 at 8:15 a.m. We will be holding elections for the 2019-2020 school year. We will also be reviewing plans for the pre-packaged school supply sale which is our biggest fundraiser for the year. Academic Partners is a division of the PTO dedicated to enhancing academics in the classroom. Please consider joining us and getting involved!!!!

Winterguard tryouts packets are available in room G-8 for students that are interested. Tryouts will be held April 15-18.

6th & 7th graders: The JUNA team interest meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 17th at 7:20am in room A17. 

JUNA will meet Wednesday morning at 7:20am. 

Yearbooks will be given out during PE May 17th. An updated yearbook list will be posted in the cafeteria. If your name is not on the list you do not have a yearbook reserved. We did order a limited number of additional copies. We sold out last year. You may bring a payment of $40 payable to OMMS to be placed on a waiting list on a first come first served basis. Look at the list BEFORE bringing in a payment. Be sure to include student’s name on the payment. The office will also have a list of who has a book. Final layaway payment of $20 is due by the end of April. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

7th graders interested in helping others through conflict resolution should pick up a Peer Mediator application from Ms. Turpen in D-9, Mrs. McKinnon in G- 8 or the front office. Applications are due April 18th and interviews will be on Monday, April 22nd.

Choreography clinics will be Monday and Tuesday, April 15 & 16, for students who are planning to audition for Show Choir. Clinics will be held in the choir room from 3:00 – 4:30 both days. 

Science Club members going white water rafting must turn in the form to go by today. 

Wishing you had ordered some OM socks now that you have seen them? If so, stop by the front office. A limited number of socks are available for sale with Mrs Whitt. $12 while supplies last. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

No baseball game or practice today. Good luck to our baseball team as they play Thompson tomorrow at 1:00pm at Hewitt Trussville MS. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Boys and girls Cross Country tryouts will be May 6th and 7th, with a parent meeting on May 8th. Players must be signed up by April 12. All requirements should be completed through DragonflyMax prior to tryouts. Stop by room A6 to sign up or contact Coach Wood (cwood@shelbyed.org) for more information. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

Wednesday, Apr. 17th is the deadline to sign up for spring football. Signups are completed via the Google Form. Additionally, all AHSAA paperwork must be completed through DragonFly Max by April 17th as well. These are two separate requirements for participation. There will be a mandatory-for-participation parent meeting on Thursday, Apr. 18th at 5:30 in the OMMS cafeteria. At least one parent must attend. 

Inverness Summer Tennis Clinics and Camps – The Inverness Junior Tennis Academy will begin their summer schedule soon. They have groups for ages 4-18 and will feature 2-3 clinics a week over the summer, as well as, two junior tennis camps. For more information about dates and prices contact J.C Freeman at jc@diamondclubs.com or call the Pro Shop at 205.991.8612. 

Anyone interested in playing freshmen football there will be a meeting on Monday, April 29th at 7pm in the PAC at the high school. If you have any questions please email
OMHSFootballnews@gmail.com

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Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule
Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.
If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.
Date Test
Tuesday, April 16th 8th Grade Reading
Wednesday, April 17th 7th Grade Reading
Thursday, April 18th 6th Grade Reading (AM) 7th Grade Science (PM)

Tuesday, April 23rd 8th Grade Math
Wednesday, April 24th 7th Grade Math
Thursday, April 25th 6th Grade Math

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Freshman 101 information session and school tour will be Monday, April 29th at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS for upcoming 9th graders.

The OMHS choir department would like to invite everyone to attend our Dessert Cabaret this Friday, April 12th and Saturday night, April 13th. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan or at the door (for an additional price). Dessert starts at 6:30 in the cafeteria and the show begins at 7:30 in the PAC! Come join us for a night of Magical dreams!!!!!https://gofan.co/app/school/AL1761/Choral-Performance

Academic Partners would like to invite you to join us for our next meeting Thursday, April 18 at 8:15 a.m. We will be holding elections for the 2019-2020 school year. We will also be reviewing plans for the pre-packaged school supply sale which is our biggest fundraiser for the year. Academic Partners is a division of the PTO dedicated to enhancing academics in the classroom. Please consider joining us and getting involved!!!!
Winterguard tryouts packets are available in room G-8 for students that are interested. Tryouts will be held April 15-18.

Current yearbook staff members will meet in Mrs. Acton’s room the rest of this week.

Yearbooks will be given out during PE May 17th. An updated yearbook list will be posted in the cafeteria. If your name is not on the list you do not have a yearbook reserved. We did order a limited number of additional copies. We sold out last year. You may bring a payment of $40 payable to OMMS to be placed on a waiting list on a first come first served basis. Look at the list BEFORE bringing in a payment. Be sure to include student’s name on the payment. The office will also have a list of who has a book. Final layaway payment of $20 is due by the end of April.

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA.

7TH graders interested in helping others through conflict resolution should pick up a Peer Mediator application from Ms. Turpen in D-9, Mrs. McKinnon in G- 8 or the front office. Applications are due April 18th and interviews will be on Monday, April 22nd.

Choreography clinics will be Monday and Tuesday, April 15 & 16, for students who are planning to audition for Show Choir. Clinics will be held in the choir room from 3:00 – 4:30 both days.

6th & 7th graders: The JUNA team interest meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 17th at 7:20am in room A17.  

Science Club members going white water rafting must turn in the form to go by this Friday. If you did not get a letter or lost the one you were given, see Mr. Walker for one.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

Baseball will need to change during lunch and check in with their lead teacher and leave at 2:30. Good luck against Thompson!

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org.

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Boys and girls Cross Country tryouts will be May 6th and 7th, with a parent meeting on May 8th. Players must be signed up by April 12. All requirements should be completed through DragonflyMax prior to tryouts. Stop by room A6 to sign up or contact Coach Wood (cwood@shelbyed.org) for more information. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

Wednesday, Apr. 17th is the deadline to sign up for spring football. Signups are completed via the Google Form. Additionally, all AHSAA paperwork must be completed through DragonFly Max by April 17th as well. These are two separate requirements for participation. There will be a mandatory-for-participation parent meeting on Thursday, Apr. 18th at 5:30 in the OMMS cafeteria. At least one parent must attend. 

Inverness Summer Tennis Clinics and Camps – The Inverness Junior Tennis Academy will begin their summer schedule soon. They have groups for ages 4-18 and will feature 2-3 clinics a week over the summer, as well as, two junior tennis camps. For more information about dates and prices contact J.C Freeman at jc@diamondclubs.com or call the Pro Shop at 205.991.8612.

Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule

Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.

If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.

Date	Test
Tuesday, April 16th	8th Grade Reading
Wednesday, April 17th	7th Grade Reading
Thursday, April 18th	6th Grade Reading (AM) 7th Grade Science (PM)
Tuesday, April 23rd	8th Grade Math
Wednesday, April 24th	7th Grade Math
Thursday, April 25th	6th Grade Math

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Freshman 101 information session and school tour will be Monday, April 29th at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS for upcoming 9th graders.

The OMHS choir department would like to invite everyone to attend our Dessert Cabaret this Friday, April 12th and Saturday night, April 13th. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan or at the door (for an additional price). Dessert starts at 6:30 in the cafeteria and the show begins at 7:30 in the PAC! Come join us for a night of Magical dreams!!!!! https://gofan.co/app/school/AL1761/Choral-Performance

Academic Partners would like to invite you to join us for our next meeting Thursday, April 18 at 8:15 a.m.  We will be holding elections for the 2019-2020 school year.  We will also be reviewing plans for the pre-packaged school supply sale which is our biggest fundraiser for the year.  Academic Partners is a division of the PTO dedicated to enhancing academics in the classroom. Please consider joining us and getting involved!!!!

Winterguard tryouts packets are available in room G-8 for students that are interested. Tryouts will be held April 15-18. 

Students if you have old soccer gear – cleats, jerseys, socks, etc. please bring to school starting next week for a soccer drive for Cambodian children. There will be an area for collection on the lunchroom stage. 

Current yearbook staff members will meet in Mrs. Acton’s room the rest of this week. 

Yearbooks will be given out during PE May 17th. An updated yearbook list will be posted in the cafeteria. If your name is not on the list you do not have a yearbook reserved. We did order a limited number of additional copies. We sold out last year. You may bring a payment of $40 payable to OMMS to be placed on a waiting list on a first come first served basis. Look at the list BEFORE bringing in a payment. Be sure to include student’s name on the payment. The office will also have a list of who has a book. Final layaway payment of $20 is due by the end of April. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

7TH graders interested in helping others through conflict resolution should pick up a Peer Mediator application from Ms. Turpen in D-9, Mrs. McKinnon in G- 8 or the front office. Applications are due April 18th and interviews will be on Monday, April 22nd. 

Choreography clinics will be Monday and Tuesday, April 15 & 16, for students who are planning to audition for Show Choir. Clinics will be held in the choir room from 3:00 – 4:30 both days. 

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in being on the JUNA team next year should plan to attend an interest meeting next Thursday, April 18th in room A17. 

Science Club members going white water rafting must turn in the form to go by this Friday. If you did not get a letter or lost the one you were given, see Mr. Walker for one. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

The track team should check in with their advisory teachers and immediately change into their uniforms. Everyone should be on the bus and ready to leave for Hoover by 2:45! Good luck against Hoover! 

Please allow the baseball players to change during lunch and then check in with advisory teachers and leave at 2:30. Good luck against Hueytown! 

Golfers should report to the front of the school when the bell rings to dismiss 4th period which ends at 11:50. Good luck! 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Boys and girls Cross Country tryouts will be May 6th and 7th, with a parent meeting on May 8th. Players must be signed up by April 12. All requirements should be completed through DragonflyMax prior to tryouts. Stop by room A6 to sign up or contact Coach Wood (cwood@shelbyed.org) for more information. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

Wednesday, Apr. 17th is the deadline to sign up for spring football. Signups are completed via the Google Form. Additionally, all AHSAA paperwork must be completed through DragonFly Max by April 17th as well. These are two separate requirements for participation. There will be a mandatory-for-participation parent meeting on Thursday, Apr. 18th at 5:30 in the OMMS cafeteria. At least one parent must attend. 

Inverness Summer Tennis Clinics and Camps – The Inverness Junior Tennis Academy will begin their summer schedule soon. They have groups for ages 4-18 and will feature 2-3 clinics a week over the summer, as well as, two junior tennis camps. For more information about dates and prices contact J.C Freeman at jc@diamondclubs.com or call the Pro Shop at 205.991.8612. 

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Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule

Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.

If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.

Date	Test
Tuesday, April 16th	8th Grade Reading
Wednesday, April 17th	7th Grade Reading
Thursday, April 18th	6th Grade Reading (AM) 7th Grade Science (PM)
Tuesday, April 23rd	8th Grade Math
Wednesday, April 24th	7th Grade Math
Thursday, April 25th	6th Grade Math

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.
Winterguard tryouts packets are available in room G-8 for students that are interested. Tryouts will be held April 15-18. 

Students if you have old soccer gear – cleats, jerseys, socks, etc. please bring to school starting next week for a soccer drive for Cambodian children. There will be an area for collection on the lunchroom stage. 

Current yearbook staff members will meet in Mrs. Acton’s room the rest of this week. 

Yearbooks will be given out during PE May 17th. An updated yearbook list will be posted in the cafeteria. If your name is not on the list you do not have a yearbook reserved. We did order a limited number of additional copies. We sold out last year. You may bring a payment of $40 payable to OMMS to be placed on a waiting list on a first come first served basis. Look at the list BEFORE bringing in a payment. Be sure to include student’s name on the payment. The office will also have a list of who has a book. Final layaway payment of $20 is due by the end of April. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

7TH graders interested in helping others through conflict resolution should pick up a Peer Mediator application from Ms. Turpen in D-9, Mrs. McKinnon in G- 8 or the front office. Applications are due April 18th and interviews will be on Monday, April 22nd. 

If you eat breakfast this week, you could be eligible to win a full box of Lucky Charms. Ask for details in the cafeteria. 

Choreography clinics will be Monday and Tuesday, April 15 & 16, for students who are planning to audition for Show Choir. Clinics will be held in the choir room from 3:00 – 4:30 both days. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Message from Coach DiPiazza:  OMHS Boys soccer practice is cancelled.  Varsity game will most likely being moved to Oak Mt Westminster at 530.

Track meet is cancelled for today.
No baseball game today.

Golfers will dismiss at 2:30 today. Good luck to our golf team against Liberty Park! 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Boys and girls Cross Country tryouts will be May 6th and 7th, with a parent meeting on May 8th. Players must be signed up by April 12. All requirements should be completed through DragonflyMax prior to tryouts. Stop by room A6 to sign up or contact Coach Wood (cwood@shelbyed.org) for more information. 

Volleyball – In order to try out, ALL paperwork must be turned in/uploaded by April 10. NO EXCEPTIONS. Directions for using DragonFly Max are on the blog. Don’t forget to fill out the google form on the blog. 

Wednesday, Apr. 10 is the deadline to sign up for spring football. Signups are completed via the Google Form. Additionally, all AHSAA paperwork must be completed through DragonFly Max by April 10 as well. These are two separate requirements for participation. There will be a mandatory-for-participation parent meeting on Thursday, Apr. 11th at 5:30 in the OMMS cafeteria. At least one parent must attend. 

Inverness Summer Tennis Clinics and Camps – The Inverness Junior Tennis Academy will begin their summer schedule soon. They have groups for ages 4-18 and will feature 2-3 clinics a week over the summer, as well as, two junior tennis camps. For more information about dates and prices contact J.C Freeman at jc@diamondclubs.com or call the Pro Shop at 205.991.8612. 

Attachments (8)http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf2 MB   ViewDownloadPublix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx46 KB   ViewDownload2019 Brochure Flyer for ListServ.pdf1 MB   ViewDownload2019 Now Hiring Flyer Shelby County.docx341 KB   ViewDownloadSummer 2019.pdf160 KB   ViewDownloadOpportunity for Summer Math Tutoring 2019 6th grade.docx17 KB   ViewDownloadbookmark contest 2019.pdf834 KB   ViewDownloadTeen Apr 19 OMMS.docx13 KB   ViewDownload

Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule

Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.

If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.

Date	Test
Tuesday, April 16th	8th Grade Reading
Wednesday, April 17th	7th Grade Reading
Thursday, April 18th	6th Grade Reading (AM) 7th Grade Science (PM)
Tuesday, April 23rd	8th Grade Math
Wednesday, April 24th	7th Grade Math
Thursday, April 25th	6th Grade Math

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Winterguard tryouts packets are available in room G-8 for students that are interested. Tryouts will be held April 15-18. 

Students if you have old soccer gear – cleats, jerseys, socks, etc. please bring to school starting next week for a soccer drive for Cambodian children. There will be an area for collection on the lunchroom stage. 

Science Club’s last regular meeting of the year will be today after school until 4:30. We will make tie-dye t-shirts and receive information for the white water rafting trip in May. 

Yearbooks will be given out during PE May 17th. An updated yearbook list will be posted in the cafeteria. If your name is not on the list you do not have a yearbook reserved. We did order a limited number of additional copies. We sold out last year. You may bring a payment of $40 payable to OMMS to be placed on a waiting list on a first come first served basis. Look at the list BEFORE bringing in a payment. Be sure to include student’s name on the payment. The office will also have a list of who has a book. Final layaway payment of $20 is due by the end of April. 

Any student that is interested in being a part of the show choir CREW next school year, please go by and see Mrs. Graddy in the choir room this week. 

Anyone that turned in a Broadcast application needs to sign up for an interview next week! The signup sheet is outside the Broadcast room (B-4). 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Students who are auditioning for Show Choir— be sure to turn in your forms to Mrs. Graddy, and sign up for an audition time on the choir website as soon as possible. The choreography clinics are April 15 & 16 after school. 

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Congratulations to the middle school girls that made Visual Ensemble groups at OMHS: 
Majorettes/JV Majorettes: Madison R, Tess G, Kyndal B, Claire A, Leah V, Hailey V, Morgan L, Belle C. Colorguard: Emma P, Caitlyn S, Kat M, Neala M, Maggie W, Adelyn W, Ashley M. 

7TH graders interested in helping others through conflict resolution should pick up a Peer Mediator application from Ms. Turpen in D-9, Mrs. McKinnon in G- 8 or the front office. Applications are due April 18th and interviews will be on Monday, April 22nd. 

If you eat breakfast this week, you could be eligible to win a full box of Lucky Charms. Ask for details in the cafeteria. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Important announcement from OMHS soccer head coach Blight: JV girls’ soccer game against Cullman today is cancelled. He will update about practice. 

Baseball game has been cancelled for today.  There will be no practice.

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Boys and girls Cross Country tryouts will be May 6th and 7th, with a parent meeting on May 8th. Players must be signed up by April 12. All requirements should be completed through DragonflyMax prior to tryouts. Stop by room A6 to sign up or contact Coach Wood (cwood@shelbyed.org) for more information. 

Volleyball – In order to try out, ALL paperwork must be turned in/uploaded by April 10. NO EXCEPTIONS. Directions for using DragonFly Max are on the blog. Don’t forget to fill out the google form on the blog. 

6th and 7th graders interested in spring football must sign up using their grade level’s respective Google Form (6th graders sign up using 7th grade football and 7th graders sign up using 8th grade football). Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for spring football must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max (please do not select “My School Will Complete This Requirement”) in order to participate in spring football is April 10. There is a required-to-participate parent meeting on April 11 at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. Please contact head coach Mel Hackbarth (jhackbarth@shelbyed.org) if you have any questions.Attachments (8)http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf2 MB   ViewDownloadPublix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx46 KB   ViewDownload2019 Brochure Flyer for ListServ.pdf1 MB   ViewDownload2019 Now Hiring Flyer Shelby County.docx341 KB   ViewDownloadOpportunity for Summer Math Tutoring 2019 6th grade.docx17 KB   ViewDownloadbookmark contest 2019.pdf834 KB   ViewDownloadSummer 2019.pdf160 KB   ViewDownloadTeen Apr 19 OMMS.docx13 KB   ViewDownload

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Boost your decor this spring and come paint a fabulous door hanger while raising money for your Athletic Boosters! THIS Sunday, April 7th at Party Art – choose either afternoon session (2pm) OR evening session (5pm)! Register to reserve your spot using this link: https://placefull.com/open-paint-at-party-art-april-7. ($10 to register goes toward your project) SPACE IS LIMITED TO the FIRST 20 in each session so grab your pal and sign up EARLY! Party Art is located at 2655 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124; http://www.partyartstudio.net/

Put this down on your calendar, bring your ideas and show your support of our athletic programs by attending the Athletic Booster’s Monthly meeting! April’s meeting is THIS SUNDAY, April 7th from 7-8pm at the Heardmont Senior Center. Guest coaches will be Ryan Binkley and Janine Noel, two of our amazing basketball coaches – come have a chat and bring your basketball questions, spring tryouts for SUMMER basketball is coming up later this month!

Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule

Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.

If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.

Date	Test
Tuesday, April 16th	8th Grade Reading
Wednesday, April 17th	7th Grade Reading
Thursday, April 18th	6th Grade Reading (AM) 7th Grade Science (PM)
Tuesday, April 23rd	8th Grade Math
Wednesday, April 24th	7th Grade Math
Thursday, April 25th	6th Grade Math

Winterguard tryouts packets are available in room G-8 for students that are interested. Tryouts will be held April 15-18. 

Students if you have old soccer gear – cleats, jerseys, socks, etc. please bring to school starting next week for a soccer drive for Cambodian children. There will be an area for collection on the lunchroom stage. 

Science Club’s next and last regular meeting of the year will be Monday, April 8 after school until 4:30. We will make tie-dye t-shirts and receive information for the white water rafting trip in May. 

Yearbooks will be given out during PE May 17th. An updated yearbook list will be posted in the cafeteria. If your name is not on the list you do not have a yearbook reserved. We did order a limited number of additional copies. We sold out last year. You may bring a payment of $40 payable to OMMS to be placed on a waiting list on a first come first served basis. Look at the list BEFORE bringing in a payment. Be sure to include student’s name on the payment. The office will also have a list of who has a book. Final layaway payment of $20 is due by the end of April. 

Any student that is interested in being a part of the show choir CREW next school year, please go by and see Mrs. Graddy in the choir room this week. 

Anyone that turned in a Broadcast application needs to sign up for an interview next week! The signup sheet is outside the Broadcast room (B-4). 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Students who are auditioning for Show Choir— be sure to turn in your forms to Mrs. Graddy, and sign up for an audition time on the choir website as soon as possible. The choreography clinics are April 15 & 16 after school. 

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Ms. Turpen’s students don’t forget to bring $8 Monday for an Ender’s Game book. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Good luck to our softball team as they begin Metro tournament play today at Trussville sports complex at 5:30pm. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Boys and girls Cross Country tryouts will be May 6th and 7th, with a parent meeting on May 8th. Players must be signed up by April 12. All requirements should be completed through DragonflyMax prior to tryouts. Stop by room A6 to sign up or contact Coach Wood (cwood@shelbyed.org) for more information. 

Volleyball – In order to try out, ALL paperwork must be turned in/uploaded by April 10. NO EXCEPTIONS. Directions for using DragonFly Max are on the blog. Don’t forget to fill out the google form on the blog. 

6th and 7th graders interested in spring football must sign up using their grade level’s respective Google Form (6th graders sign up using 7th grade football and 7th graders sign up using 8th grade football). Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for spring football must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max (please do not select “My School Will Complete This Requirement”) in order to participate in spring football is April 10. There is a required-to-participate parent meeting on April 11 at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. Please contact head coach Mel Hackbarth (jhackbarth@shelbyed.org) if you have any questions. Attachments (8)http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf2 MB   ViewDownloadPublix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx46 KB   ViewDownloadDragonFly MAX (1).pdf206 KB   ViewDownloadrevised 2018 Form 5 Physical.pdf802 KB   ViewDownloadparty art fundraiser LO.pdf4 MB   ViewDownloadmtg reminder graphic.jpg189 KB   ViewDownloadOpportunity for Summer Math Tutoring 2019 6th grade.docx17 KB   ViewDownloadSummer 2019.pdf160 KB   ViewDownload

Boost your decor this spring and come paint a fabulous door hanger while raising money for your Athletic Boosters! THIS Sunday, April 7th at Party Art – choose either afternoon session (2pm) OR evening session (5pm)! Register to reserve your spot using this link: https://placefull.com/open-paint-at-party-art-april-7. ($10 to register goes toward your project) SPACE IS LIMITED TO the FIRST 20 in each session so grab your pal and sign up EARLY! Party Art is located at 2655 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124; http://www.partyartstudio.net/

Put this down on your calendar, bring your ideas and show your support of our athletic programs by attending the Athletic Booster’s Monthly meeting! April’s meeting is THIS SUNDAY, April 7th from 7-8pm at the Heardmont Senior Center. Guest coaches will be Ryan Binkley and Janine Noel, two of our amazing basketball coaches – come have a chat and bring your basketball questions, spring tryouts for SUMMER basketball is coming up later this month!

Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule

Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.

If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.

Date	Test
Tuesday, April 16th	8th Grade Reading
Wednesday, April 17th	7th Grade Reading
Thursday, April 18th	6th Grade Reading (AM) 7th Grade Science (PM)
Tuesday, April 23rd	8th Grade Math
Wednesday, April 24th	7th Grade Math
Thursday, April 25th	6th Grade Math

Please remember that students are not allowed to dismiss from cars in the morning until 7:00 or until an adult is present at the carpool line.
Winterguard tryouts packets are available in room G-8 for students that are interested. Tryouts will be held April 15-18. 

Students if you have old soccer gear – cleats, jerseys, socks, etc. please bring to school starting next week for a soccer drive for Cambodian children. There will be an area for collection on the lunchroom stage. 

Science Club’s next and last regular meeting of the year will be April 8 after school until 4:30. We will make tie-dye t-shirts and receive information for the white water rafting trip in May. 

Yearbooks will be given out during PE May 17th. An updated yearbook list will be posted in the cafeteria. If your name is not on the list you do not have a yearbook reserved. We did order a limited number of additional copies. We sold out last year. You may bring a payment of $40 payable to OMMS to be placed on a waiting list on a first come first served basis. Look at the list BEFORE bringing in a payment. Be sure to include student’s name on the payment. The office will also have a list of who has a book. Final layaway payment of $20 is due by the end of April. 

Any student that is interested in being a part of the show choir CREW next school year, please go by and see Mrs. Graddy in the choir room this week. 

Anyone that turned in a Broadcast application needs to sign up for an interview next week! The sign up sheet is outside the Broadcast room (B-4). 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Students who are auditioning for Show Choir— be sure to turn in your forms to Mrs. Graddy, and sign up for an audition time on the choir website as soon as possible. The choreography clinics are April 15 & 16 after school. 

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Congratulations to our debate team for placing 3rd for overall win percentage this school year for the Birmingham area. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Congratulations to our baseball team in their doubleheader wins over Homewood yesterday 7-1, on a 1 hitter by Matthew H. and 5-0 in the second game on a 2 hitter by Gabe W.  Baseball game for today has been cancelled.

Boys and girls Cross Country tryouts will be May 6th and 7th, with a parent meeting on May 8th. Players must be signed up by April 12. All requirements should be completed through DragonflyMax prior to tryouts. Stop by room A6 to sign up or contact Coach Wood (cwood@shelbyed.org) for more information. 

Volleyball – In order to try out, ALL paperwork must be turned in/uploaded by April 10. NO EXCEPTIONS. Directions for using DragonFly Max are on the blog. Don’t forget to fill out the google form on the blog. 

6th and 7th graders interested in spring football must sign up using their grade level’s respective Google Form (6th graders sign up using 7th grade football and 7th graders sign up using 8th grade football). Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for spring football must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max (please do not select “My School Will Complete This Requirement”) in order to participate in spring football is April 10. There is a required-to-participate parent meeting on April 11 at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. Please contact head coach Mel Hackbarth (jhackbarth@shelbyed.org) if you have any questions.Attachments (9)http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf2 MB   ViewDownload2019 Brochure Flyer for ListServ.pdf1 MB   ViewDownload2019 Now Hiring Flyer Shelby County.docx341 KB   ViewDownloadPublix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx46 KB   ViewDownloadOpportunity for Summer Math Tutoring 2019 6th grade.docx17 KB   ViewDownloadparty art fundraiser LO.pdf4 MB   ViewDownloadmtg reminder graphic.jpg189 KB   ViewDownloadTeen Apr 19 OMMS.docx13 KB   ViewDownloadbookmark contest 2019.pdf834 KB   ViewDownload