February 14 Announcements | Oak Mountain Middle School Announcements

Dear Parents:

Our primary goal at Oak Mountain Middle School is to consistently examine ways to provide the best opportunities for our students. In order to better meet these needs, please take a moment to complete the following brief survey. The survey results will be used as part of our Continuous Improvement Plan to help us in meeting the needs of our students to the best of our ability. Once you click the following link, choose Shelby County Schools and Oak Mountain Middle School.

https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/93816/p1573

Parents and students please remember that we do not accept deliveries of gifts, candy, balloons, flowers, etc. for any reason, Valentine’s, birthdays, or any holidays.

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)

OMMS PTO is sponsoring a SOCK SALE, because life is too short for plain white socks! Order forms were delivered yesterday during advisory. Order form ( copy attached) may be turned in to the front office or orders can be placed online at https://gofan.co/app/school/AL67656. Thank you for supporting OMMS PTO!

Changes in bus transportation will only be approved for emergency purposes. Please send in transportation notes, including the reason for the change, 24 hours in advance.

8th graders interested in running for an SGA office at the high school should pick up an application from Mrs. Higginbotham. Applications are due by March 1st.

SGA dodgeball game has been moved to March 5th. SGA members can pick up packets from one of the sponsors.

Cheer packets should be returned to Mrs. Bishop by Wednesday, February 20 at the latest.

Art club will not meet on Wednesday February 20th. Because of this, Wednesday’s art club class will meet the following day, Thursday February 21st.

7th grade students remember to complete your Course Selection Form online this week in the Counselors Google Classroom. It is called the 8th grade course selection form. If you need help with it, please see Mrs. Butz, 8th grade counselor soon! Forms are to be completed by today!

Rising 8th grade students that enjoy organizing and helping students and teachers might be interested in being a library aide; you do not have to love reading! If so, please indicate your choice on the course request form and come see Mrs. Howton or Mrs. Collins in the Library for an application!

8th Grade Students your High School Course request forms are needed and if you haven’t already turned yours in, it is over-due! If you have not turned your form in yet, please bring your completed form to the main office as-soon-as-possible!

All lost and found items will be donated after school today. Please go to the front office to claim your items.

Students it is very important that you not leave your belongings in the hallways. Sports bags, electronic devices, backpacks, etc. Please use your lockers or get permission from a sports coach to leave your bags in their classroom. Items should never be left in the hallway.

Art aide applications are available now to print from Mr. Cecil’s blog: https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/?p=110&preview=true Anyone unable to print the form may contact Mr. Cecil for a copy. Applications are due on or before March 7th.

Debate team will practice today from 3:00- 4:00 PM in B-14.

Due to NAEP testing, Mr. Parker’s classes will meet in B-21, and Mrs. Acton’s classes will meet in B-1.

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 Car Wash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA.

OM Sweatpants – final sales – We have remaining sweatpants in the following sizes while supplies last – Adult Med., Adult S, YXL, YL, YMed. – – See Mrs. Graham in C5. $20.00

OMMS Yearbook sponsors need information for the play-up page for the yearbook. If you are an OMMS student who participates in a sport or group at OM High please contact Catherine Acton or Jane Graham as soon as possible. If no information is submitted to the sponsors your student and their group will be left out of the OMMS yearbook. Please make contact by March 1st.JGraham@shelbyed.org or CActon@shelbyed.org (Swim team, tennis, mtn. biking, soccer, visual arts, baton, etc.)

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

Good luck to our baseball team as they begin their season on Monday against Helena at OMHS. Game begins at 3:00pm.

Softball spirit night at Moe’s in Lee Branch, Tuesday, February 19th, 4:00-9:00pm. We would appreciate your support of our program!