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February 26 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

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.

Dodgeball packets are due by tomorrow to Mr. Wood. Game is March 5th after school.

8th graders interested in running for an SGA position at OMHS need to pick up an application from Mrs. Higginbotham ASAP. All applications are due by Friday, March 1st.

8th grade panoramic picture is on March 5th during advisory.

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!

7th and 8th Grade Students your course request forms are overdue! If you have not turned your form in yet, please bring your completed form to the main office as-soon-as-possible!

Spring Book Fair is here! Students will attend with their ELA class. If parents or grandparents would like to set up an electronic wallet for students to use to purchase books, please visit http://www.scholastic.com/bf/oakmountainmiddleschool1 and scroll down to the ewallet section. Any unused funds will be credited back to the card used to set up the wallet!

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.

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

Anyone interested in traveling to Rome, Athens, and Greece in June of 2020? There will be a meeting March 21st, 6:30pm at the North Shelby Library. Please come to Mr. Parker’s room, C-18, and let him know your interest and for more information.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

Congratulations to our baseball team in their 4-0 win over Moody with a combined no hitter from Garrison K, Gabe W, and Kevin J.

Good luck to our tennis team as they compete against Berry today!

There will be no golf practice on Wednesday at Inverness. However, golfers will meet in classroom D-10 on Thursday from 3:00 – 4:30.

Girls interested in trying out for volleyball next year, please check the volleyball blog for updates. More information coming soon. Please see Coach Gunnels (A-21) or Coach Brown (C-10) if you have questions. https://sites.google.com/shelbyed.org/omms-volleyball/home

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Publix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx

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Parent Impact Seminar-Vaping.pdf

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2019 Brochure Flyer for ListServ.pdf

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http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

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OM JV Majorettes.pdf

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North Shelby Library Teen Events Feb 2019 OMMS.docx

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Parent Survey Announcement

Dear Parents:
We need your assistance!  As we examine ways we can improve our efforts to provide the absolute best opportunities for our students, we need each of our parents to take a moment to complete this 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.  The survey  closes at midnight tonight (Tuesday, February 26th), so please take the survey as soon as possible.
 
We deeply appreciate your feedback.
 
Larry Haynes

February 22 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

Tomorrow night, 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)  Along with the event this Saturday we also have our silent auction. So even if you are unable to attend the event you can still support OMMS by bidding on auction items. 100% of all proceeds from the event and auction go back to OMMS.  The link to view the items is www.32auctions.com/WinterSoiree2019.  Please go check it out and “favorite” the things you want! The site is live TODAY and you can begin bidding. On Wednesday the 27th at noon the auction will end.  Some of the amazing things to choose from on the auction are from: Kendra Scott, Shipt, BUSA, High Point, Ross Bridge, “The Skunk” and more!!  We are currently still adding items so please keep checking and it isn’t too late to donate something for the auction if you want. It is a great way to promote your business. Just let us know!  Thanks for supporting OMMS!

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.  Sock size to shoe size from the manufacturer’s website: Youth size 7-9 fits shoe size Kid’s 10-Men’s 4/Ladies 5; Men’s size 10-13 fits shoe size Men’s 6-12/Ladies 7-13. 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 packets must be completed and turned in by Tuesday, Feb. 26th. Game is March 5th.

Phase 1 members, please bring at least 3 hygiene items to the meeting on Monday 2/25. You will earn your Community Connection hours by bringing in these items to donate to Vineyard Family Services. We are accepting full size deodorant, shampoo, soap bar, toothbrush, and toothpaste. An email was sent home last week. Pick up is at 4:15.

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!

7th and 8th Grade Students your course request forms are overdue! If you have not turned your form in yet, please bring your completed form to the main office as-soon-as-possible!

Spring Book Fair is here! Students will attend with their ELA class. If parents or grandparents would like to set up an electronic wallet for students to use to purchase books, please visit http://www.scholastic.com/bf/oakmountainmiddleschool1 and scroll down to the ewallet section. Any unused funds will be credited back to the card used to set up the wallet!

Science Club will meet next Monday, 2/25/19, after school until 4:30.

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.

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

Anyone interested in traveling to Rome, Athens, and Greece in June of 2020? There will be a meeting March 21st, 6:30pm at the North Shelby Library. Please come to Mr. Parker’s room, C-18, and let him know your interest and for more information.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

Softball tournament is cancelled, and practice will end at 4 today.

Last weekend at Disney’s / ESPN Wide World of Sports, Susan O. became the new 2019 Twirl Mania – Twirl Maniac Challenge Pre-Teen Invitational Champion. Congratulations!

Parents of perspective rising boys freshman basketball players ~ Tryouts for the incoming Fresham will be the last week of school, May 20-23 at OMHS gym.  Our summer practices and play dates will be June 3-20. We will practice or play only Monday-Thursday of each week, and take off Friday-Sunday. More details to come.

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Winter Soiree.jpeg

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http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

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Publix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx

46 KB   View   Download

OM JV Majorettes.pdf

755 KB   View   Download

Parent Impact Seminar-Vaping.pdf

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2019 Brochure Flyer for ListServ.pdf

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February 21 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

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)  Along with the event this Saturday we also have our silent auction. So even if you are unable to attend the event you can still support OMMS by bidding on auction items. 100% of all proceeds from the event and auction go back to OMMS.  The link to view the items is www.32auctions.com/WinterSoiree2019.  Please go check it out and “favorite” the things you want! The site is live TODAY and you can begin bidding. On Wednesday the 27th at noon the auction will end.  Some of the amazing things to choose from on the auction are from: Kendra Scott, Shipt, BUSA, High Point, Ross Bridge, “The Skunk” and more!!  We are currently still adding items so please keep checking and it isn’t too late to donate something for the auction if you want. It is a great way to promote your business. Just let us know!  Thanks for supporting OMMS!

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.  Sock size to shoe size from the manufacturer’s website: Youth size 7-9 fits shoe size Kid’s 10-Men’s 4/Ladies 5; Men’s size 10-13 fits shoe size Men’s 6-12/Ladies 7-13. 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 will be March 5th. SGA members can pick up packets from one of the sponsors.

Cheer packets should be returned to Mrs. Bishop today. Students who do not turn in paperwork today will not be eligible for tryouts. No exceptions.

Art club will not meet today, but will meet tomorrow.

Phase 1 members, please bring at least 3 hygiene items to the meeting on Monday 2/25. You will earn your Community Connection hours by bringing in these items to donate to Vineyard Family Services. We are accepting full size deodorant, shampoo, soap bar, toothbrush, and toothpaste. An email was sent home last week. Pick up is at 4:15.

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!

7th and 8th grade students your course request forms are overdue! If you have not turned your form in yet, please bring your completed form to the main office immediately!

Spring Book Fair will be here on Thursday! Students will attend with their ELA class. If parents or grandparents would like to set up an electronic wallet for students to use to purchase books, please visit http://www.scholastic.com/bf/oakmountainmiddleschool1 and scroll down to the ewallet section. Any unused funds will be credited back to the card used to set up the wallet!

Science Club will meet next Monday, 2/25/19, after school until 4:30.

Students it is very important that you do 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.

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.)

Anyone interested in traveling to Rome, Athens, and Greece in June of 2020? There will be a meeting March 21st, 6:30pm at the North Shelby Library. Please come to Mr. Parker’s room, C-18, and let him know your interest and for more information.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

Track will practice in the gym today.

Today’s Tennis Match has been cancelled.

OMHS boys soccer game has been canceled and we will not have practice today. The eighth graders on varsity don’t need to worry about coming either because practice is during the school day.

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http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

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Winter Soiree.jpeg

99 KB   View   Download

Oak Mountain Sock Sale.pdf

246 KB   View   Download

Publix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx

46 KB   View   Download

Parent Impact Seminar-Vaping.pdf

472 KB   View   Download

OM JV Majorettes.pdf

755 KB   View   Download

Winter Soiree Auction Information

It is almost time for our PTO’s Winter Soiree hosted by Southern Post!! Along with the event this Saturday we also have our silent auction. So even if you are unable to attend the event you can still support OMMS by bidding on auction items. 100% of all proceeds from the event and auction go back to OMMS.

The link to view the items is www.32auctions.com/WinterSoiree2019.  Please go check it out and “favorite” the things you want! This Thursday the 22nd at noon the site goes live and you can begin bidding. On Wednesday the 27th at noon the auction will end.

Some of the amazing things to choose from on the auction are from: Kendra Scott, Shipt, BUSA, High Point, Ross Bridge, “The Skunk” and more!!

We are currently still adding items so please keep checking and it isn’t too late to donate something for the auction if you want. It is a great way to promote your business. Just let us know!  Thanks for supporting OMMS!

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Winter Soiree.jpeg

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February 20 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

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.  Sock size to shoe size from the manufacturer’s website: Youth size 7-9 fits shoe size Kid’s 10-Men’s 4/Ladies 5; Men’s size 10-13 fits shoe size Men’s 6-12/Ladies 7-13. 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 will be March 5th. SGA members can pick up packets from one of the sponsors.

Cheer packets should be returned to Mrs. Bishop today. Students who do not turn in paperwork today will not be eligible for tryouts. No exceptions.

Art club will not meet today, but will meet tomorrow.

Phase 1 members, please bring at least 3 hygiene items to the meeting on Monday 2/25. You will earn your Community Connection hours by bringing in these items to donate to Vineyard Family Services. We are accepting full size deodorant, shampoo, soap bar, toothbrush, and toothpaste. An email was sent home last week. Pick up is at 4:15.

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!

Spring Book Fair will be here on tomorrow! Students will attend with their ELA class. If parents or grandparents would like to set up an electronic wallet for students to use to purchase books, please visit http://www.scholastic.com/bf/oakmountainmiddleschool1 and scroll down to the ewallet section. Any unused funds will be credited back to the card used to set up the wallet!

Science Club will meet next Monday, 2/25/19, after school until 4:30.

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.

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.)

Anyone interested in traveling to Rome, Athens, and the Greek Isles please see Mr. Parker for more details.

Parents of DC Students: See Nurse Stone for any medicine that you did not pick up from Mrs. Kennedy.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

Tennis practice is cancelled today.

Track and field practice is cancelled today.

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http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

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Winter Soiree.jpeg

99 KB   View   Download

Oak Mountain Sock Sale.pdf

246 KB   View   Download

Publix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx

46 KB   View   Download

OM JV Majorettes.pdf

755 KB   View   Download

North Shelby Library Teen Events Feb 2019 OMMS.docx

13 KB   View   Download

Parent Impact Seminar-Vaping.pdf

472 KB   View   Download

February 19 Announcements

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

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

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.  Sock size to shoe size from the manufacturer’s website: Youth size 7-9 fits shoe size Kid’s 10-Men’s 4/Ladies 5; Men’s size 10-13 fits shoe size Men’s 6-12/Ladies 7-13. 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 will be 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. Students who do not turn in paperwork by Wednesday, February 20 will not be eligible for tryouts. No exceptions.

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

No debate practice this week. Our next tournament is on Feb. 26th at Samford.

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!

Spring Book Fair will be here on Thursday! Students will attend with their ELA class. If parents or grandparents would like to set up an electronic wallet for students to use to purchase books, please visit http://www.scholastic.com/bf/oakmountainmiddleschool1 and scroll down to the ewallet section. Any unused funds will be credited back to the card used to set up the wallet!

State Scholars’ Bowl team will practice today after school to prepare for the State Tournament this Saturday at Hoover High School.

Students it is very important that you do 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.

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.)

Anyone interested in traveling to Rome, Athens, and the Greek Isles please see Mr. Parker for more details.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

Baseball will practice until 4:15 today. Players should plan to hit in the sports building beginning after school.

Track and Field will practice today! Meet outside of Coach Hackbarth’s room B-19.

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http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

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Winter Soiree.jpeg

99 KB   View   Download

Oak Mountain Sock Sale.pdf

246 KB   View   Download

OMMSSoftballSpiritNightEmail-OMMSS.PNG

189 KB   View   Download

Publix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx

46 KB   View   Download

Parent Impact Seminar-Vaping.pdf

472 KB   View   Download

February 14 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!

Track and Field practice today will be held at Heardmont.

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Announcement for 7th Grade Parents

7th Grade Parents:  Please assist your student in the selection of their 8th grade elective class.  Students met with counselors for elective course offerings and know how to log on to the Counselor Google Classroom page  to access the form.  Elective course selection for the 2019-2020 school year is to be completed by tomorrow.