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.

Academic Partners will be meeting Thursday, Feb 14 at 8:15am.  We will be recapping the Valentines Gala and starting to plan for the school supply sale.  Please join us!!!

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.

Who’s Who photos will be taken on Thursday morning. Recipients will receive a pass and schedule on Wednesday. If you have a planned absence, please inform Mrs. Acton in C-20.

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 tomorrow!

OMMS Yearbook sponsors need information for the play-up page for the yearbook.  If you have 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.)

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 tomorrow. Please go to the front office to claim your items.

Winterguard photos are today. Please allow these students to leave 6th hour at 2:15pm to change and be ready for Belmont to begin at 2:30pm.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

Track will practice today and the parent meeting will be after practice in the cafeteria!!

Golf practice is cancelled today.

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http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

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Winter Soiree.jpeg

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Oak Mountain Sock Sale.pdf

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Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales.docx

48 KB   View   Download

North Shelby Library Teen Events Feb 2019 OMMS.docx

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OM JV Majorettes.pdf

755 KB   View   Download

Publix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx

46 KB   View   Download

Parent Impact Seminar-Vaping.pdf

472 KB   View   Download

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!

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.

New Dance team members parent meeting will be tonight at 5pm in the Library. Please ensure that at least one parent attends this meeting.

Who’s Who photos will be taken on Thursday morning. Recipients will receive a pass and schedule on Wednesday. If you have a planned absence, please inform Mrs. Acton in C-20.

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 Feb. 14th.

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!

Robotics Team will take a team picture today during advisory. Please check in with your teacher and meet in the lunch room no later than 2:35.

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 this Friday. Please go to the front office to claim your items.

8th grade students interested in cheering at OMHS there is an interest meeting tonight at 6:30pm in the high school library.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

Track practice is cancelled for today.

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http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

2 MB   View   Download

Winter Soiree.jpeg

99 KB   View   Download

Publix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx

46 KB   View   Download

Oak Mountain Sock Sale.pdf

246 KB   View   Download

North Shelby Library Teen Events Feb 2019 OMMS.docx

13 KB   View   Download

OM JV Majorettes.pdf

755 KB   View   Download

Parent Impact Seminar-Vaping.pdf

472 KB   View   Download

Oak Mountain Middle School is hosting a Battle of the Classes for the most Coupons for Classrooms book sales.  The grade that sells the most coupon books will win a slushy & game party.  Contest runs through today. (flyer attached)

Local company, Southern Post, is hosting it’s 2nd Annual “Winter Soiree” at Inverness Country Club February 23, 2019. Enjoy a night out with the Oak Mountain Community and give back to your school at the same time.  100% of the proceeds go to Oak Mountain Middle Schools PTO.  The event begins at 6:30 and includes dinner by Chef Daniel Mitchell and live music by Chase Evan Wilson.  A full cash bar will be available for the night as well.  Visit www.SouthernPostAlabama.com to purchase tickets.  Last year was a huge success and we look forward to an even better year in 2019!  (flyer attached)    

JUNA members will meet after school today until 4:00pm.

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.

New Dance team members parent meeting will be Tuesday, February 12th at 5pm in the Library. Please ensure that at least one parent attends this meeting

Eagle ambassadors are reminded of the bowling party this afternoon from 3:30-5:30 at Oak Mountain Lanes.

Who’s Who photos will be taken on Thursday morning. Recipients will receive a pass and schedule on Wednesday. If you have a planned absence, please inform Mrs. Acton in C-20.

7th Grade Scholar’s Bowl won the Shelby County Tournament with Cole S. as the top scorer for not only the school, but the whole tournament!

SGA will meet Tuesday morning at 7:20am in A17.

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 Feb. 14th.

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!

Beginning today, PTO is having a sock sale! Order forms with more information will be given out during advisory today.

Robotics Team – Please wear your blue robotics t-shirt tomorrow.  We will take robotics team pictures during Advisory on Tuesday, 2/12.  Please check in with your advisory teacher and then meet us in the lunch room no later than 2:35.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

A message from OMHS Soccer:
Eagle Nation soccer season is upon us. The Varsity girls and boys will kick off their season tonight as we host Spain Park at 5 and 7pm. Students get in free with a current student ID. Please come out and fill the fence for a great start to the season.  Thank you for your help and support!

Track practice will begin on Tuesday (2/12) from 3 to 4:30 here at OMMS. The parent meeting will be after practice on Wednesday (2/13) at 5:00.

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http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

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Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales.docx

48 KB   View   Download

North Shelby Library Teen Events Feb 2019 OMMS.docx

13 KB   View   Download

OM JV Majorettes.pdf

755 KB   View   Download

Parent Impact Seminar-Vaping.pdf

472 KB   View   Download

Publix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx

46 KB   View   Download

Winter Soiree.jpeg

99 KB   View   Download

Oak Mountain Middle School is hosting a Battle of the Classes for the most Coupons for Classrooms book sales.  The grade that sells the most coupon books will win a slushy & game party.  Contest runs through the EXTENDED date of Monday, February 11th. (flyer attached)

Local company, Southern Post, is hosting it’s 2nd Annual “Winter Soiree” at Inverness Country Club February 23, 2019. Enjoy a night out with the Oak Mountain Community and give back to your school at the same time.  100% of the proceeds go to Oak Mountain Middle Schools PTO.  The event begins at 6:30 and includes dinner by Chef Daniel Mitchell and live music by Chase Evan Wilson.  A full cash bar will be available for the night as well.  Visit www.SouthernPostAlabama.com to purchase tickets.  Last year was a huge success and we look forward to an even better year in 2019!  (flyer attached)

Valentine Gala volunteers needed:  There are still volunteer slots open so please consider coming out and helping to make this fun night a success.   We could definitely use some dads to help with game tables and pickup.  If you have any questions please email Melissa Bailey at beesabailey@gmail.com.  Please follow this link to sign up.  Valentine’s Day Gala

OMMS faculty and staff would like to extend a huge thank you to our parents and Academic Partners for supplying and organizing the Classroom Supply Drive!  We appreciate all of your support!!

Information for Valentine’s Gala on February 8th, 2019

Valentine Gala tickets will be sold today at lunch. Admission tickets are $7.00 and fun tickets are $1 each. Fun tickets can be used for chicken nuggets (3 tickets), pizza (2 tickets), doughnut bar (3 tickets), hot chocolate (1 ticket), photo room (1 ticket per person) and concession items (1-3 tickets). Admission tickets at the door are $8. Attire for the gala is dressy, which means no t-shirts, shorts or jeans.

* Students may be dropped off at the front of the school at 6:45 P.M.

*  Attire is dressy. Students must be appropriately attired for admission.

*  Pick up –  Please take note and see the attachment for reference and to share with friends.  Parents will be required to park and pick up your student(s). Please remember to plan accordingly and park nearest your student’s departure point while exercising caution and patience in the parking lots.  Carpooling is encouraged!  

Pick up times/location:

*  6th grade – 9 p.m. at the front entrance of the building only.

*  7th grade – 9:30 p.m. at door #3 (B-west hall) – west side of building

*  8th grade – 10 p.m. – door #7 – Gym entrance

(flyer attached)

OMMS would like to thank our gracious sponsors for supporting the Boys Metro Basketball Tournament last week!   The sponsors are:  Eli’s Jerusalem Grill, Taste and See Cakes, Chick-fil-A, Tropical Smoothie Café, Taziki’s, Papa John’s, and Blackwell Nelson Companies.  Please support these great sponsors!

Physical forms have been returned to student-athletes who participated in Physical Day. Please follow the directions on the attached flier to create a DragonFly Max account, and upload your child’s physical to DragonFly Max. Indicate the sport(s) that your child will tryout for in the spring and/or will participate in for the 2019-2020 school year. You can go ahead and complete all of the requirements now, but please know that you will have to update the Concussion Form and Student-Release Form for the 2019-2020 school year once released by the AHSAA, which typically happens in July.

Valentine Gala tickets will be sold today at lunch. Admission tickets are $7.00 and fun tickets are $1 each. Fun tickets can be used for chicken nuggets (3 tickets), pizza (2 tickets), doughnut bar (3 tickets), hot chocolate (1 ticket), photo room (1 ticket per person) and concession items (1-3 tickets). Admission tickets at the door are $8. Attire for the gala is dressy, which means no t-shirts, shorts or jeans.

JUNA members will meet after school on Monday until 4:00pm.

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.

Unclaimed clothing, lots of it, can be found on the stage in the gym. Please come and claim your jackets, shorts, t-shirts, lunch boxes, and shoes.

Meeting for parents of new Dance Team members will be Tuesday, February 12th at 5pm in the Library. Parents can enter through door 4 (side entrance/C hall). Please bring physical paperwork, birth certificate, and NFHS Sportsmanship Certificate to the meeting so that we can add them to DragonFly incase they didn’t upload correctly the first time!

Eagle ambassadors are reminded of the bowling party Monday from 3:30-5:30 at Oak Mountain Lanes.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

A message from OMHS Soccer:
Eagle Nation soccer season is upon us. The Varsity girls and boys will kick off their season Monday night as we host Spain Park at 5 and 7pm. Students get in free with a current student ID. Please come out and fill the fence for a great start to the season.  Thank you for your help and support!

The 2019 Track and Field team has been posted on the GYM doors and on the Track & Field blog. Please be ready to start practice on Tuesday (2/12) from 3 to 4:30 here at OMMS. The parent meeting will be after practice on Wednesday (2/13) at 5:00. Congrats!!

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Feb Gala Pick Up Instructions.pdf

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Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales.docx

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DragonFly MAX.pdf

206 KB   View   Download

http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

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North Shelby Library Teen Events Feb 2019 OMMS.docx

13 KB   View   Download

Parent Impact Seminar-Vaping.pdf

472 KB   View   Download

Publix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx

46 KB   View   Download

Winter Soiree.jpeg

99 KB   View   Download

Oak Mountain Middle School is hosting a Battle of the Classes for the most Coupons for Classrooms book sales.  The grade that sells the most coupon books will win a slushy & game party.  Contest runs through the EXTENDED date of Monday, February 11th. (flyer attached)

Local company, Southern Post, is hosting it’s 2nd Annual “Winter Soiree” at Inverness Country Club February 23, 2019. Enjoy a night out with the Oak Mountain Community and give back to your school at the same time.  100% of the proceeds go to Oak Mountain Middle Schools PTO.  The event begins at 6:30 and includes dinner by Chef Daniel Mitchell and live music by Chase Evan Wilson.  A full cash bar will be available for the night as well.  Visit www.SouthernPostAlabama.com to purchase tickets.  Last year was a huge success and we look forward to an even better year in 2019!  (flyer attached)

Valentine Gala volunteers needed:  There are still volunteer slots open so please consider coming out and helping to make this fun night a success.   We could definitely use some dads to help with game tables and pickup.  If you have any questions please email Melissa Bailey at beesabailey@gmail.com.  Please follow this link to sign up.  Valentine’s Day Gala

OMMS faculty and staff would like to extend a huge thank you to our parents and Academic Partners for supplying and organizing the Classroom Supply Drive!  We appreciate all of your support!!

Information for Valentine’s Gala on February 8th, 2019

Valentine Gala tickets on sale today and tomorrow at lunch. Admission tickets are $7.00 and fun tickets are $1 each. Fun tickets can be used for chicken nuggets (3 tickets), pizza (2 tickets), doughnut bar (3 tickets), hot chocolate (1 ticket), photo room (1 ticket per person) and concession items (1-3 tickets). Admission tickets at the door are $8. Attire for the gala is dressy, which means no t-shirts, shorts or jeans.

* Students may be dropped off at the front of the school at 6:45 P.M.

*  Attire is dressy. Students must be appropriately attired for admission.

*  Pick up –  Please take note and see the attachment for reference and to share with friends.  Parents will be required to park and pick up your student(s). Please remember to plan accordingly and park nearest your student’s departure point while exercising caution and patience in the parking lots.  Carpooling is encouraged!  

Pick up times/location:

*  6th grade – 9 p.m. at the front entrance of the building only.

*  7th grade – 9:30 p.m. at door #3 (B-west hall) – west side of building

*  8th grade – 10 p.m. – door #7 – Gym entrance

(flyer attached)

OMMS would like to thank our gracious sponsors for supporting the Boys Metro Basketball Tournament last week!   The sponsors are:  Eli’s Jerusalem Grill, Taste and See Cakes, Chick-fil-A, Tropical Smoothie Café, Taziki’s, Papa John’s, and Blackwell Nelson Companies.  Please support these great sponsors!

Physical forms have been returned to student-athletes who participated in Physical Day. Please follow the directions on the attached flier to create a DragonFly Max account, and upload your child’s physical to DragonFly Max. Indicate the sport(s) that your child will tryout for in the spring and/or will participate in for the 2019-2020 school year. You can go ahead and complete all of the requirements now, but please know that you will have to update the Concussion Form and Student-Release Form for the 2019-2020 school year once released by the AHSAA, which typically happens in July.

Congratulations to our 6th grade Scholars Bowl team for winning 1st place at the county tournament.

Golfers should meet Coach McGaughy at the gym concession stand today immediately after 6th hour.

8th grade Scholars’ Bowl will practice this Thursday after school to prepare for the county tournament that will be this Friday. They will be at the tournament all day this Friday and are responsible for all work missed that day.

Debate team will practice today.

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.  If your child is trying out for cheer, please make sure that you select the 2019-2020 school year on DragonflyMax when completing online paperwork.  If you have any questions, please email bbishop@shelbyed.org

Unclaimed clothing, lots of it, can be found on the stage in the gym. Please come and claim your jackets, shorts, t-shirts, lunch boxes, and shoes.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

A message from OMHS Soccer:
Eagle Nation soccer season is upon us. The Varsity girls and boys will kick off their season Monday night as we host Spain Park at 5 and 7pm. Students get in free with a current student ID. Please come out and fill the fence for a great start to the season.  Thank you for your help and support!

Attachments (8)

Winter Soiree.jpeg

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http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

2 MB   View   Download

Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales.docx

48 KB   View   Download

DragonFly MAX.pdf

206 KB   View   Download

Feb Gala Pick Up Instructions.pdf

774 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

Publix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx

46 KB   View   Download

OMMS faculty and staff would like to extend a huge thank you to our parents and Academic Partners for supplying and organizing the Classroom Supply Drive!  We appreciate all of your support!!

Information for Valentine’s Gala on February 8th, 2019

* Students may be dropped off at the front of the school at 6:45 P.M.

*  Attire is dressy. Students must be appropriately attired for admission.

*  Pick up –  Please take note and see the attachment for reference and to share with friends.  Parents will be required to park and pick up your student(s). Please remember to plan accordingly and park nearest your student’s departure point while exercising caution and patience in the parking lots.  Carpooling is encouraged!  

Pick up times/location:

*  6th grade – 9 p.m. at the front entrance of the building only.

*  7th grade – 9:30 p.m. at door #3 (B-west hall) – west side of building

*  8th grade – 10 p.m. – door #7 – Gym entrance

(flyer attached)

OMMS would like to thank our gracious sponsors for supporting the Boys Metro Basketball Tournament last week!   The sponsors are:  Eli’s Jerusalem Grill, Taste and See Cakes, Chick-fil-A, Tropical Smoothie Café, Taziki’s, Papa John’s, and Blackwell Nelson Companies.  Please support these great sponsors!

Physical forms have been returned to student-athletes who participated in Physical Day. Please follow the directions on the attached flier to create a DragonFly Max account, and upload your child’s physical to DragonFly Max. Indicate the sport(s) that your child will tryout for in the spring and/or will participate in for the 2019-2020 school year. You can go ahead and complete all of the requirements now, but please know that you will have to update the Concussion Form and Student-Release Form for the 2019-2020 school year once released by the AHSAA, which typically happens in July.

Oak Mountain Middle School is Hosting a Battle of the Classes for the most Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales.  The grade that sells the most coupon books will win a slushy & game party.  Contest runs Wednesday, January 30^th – Friday, February 8^th. (flyer attached)

Local company, Southern Post, is hosting it’s 2nd Annual “Winter Soiree” at Inverness Country Club February 23, 2019. Enjoy a night out with the Oak Mountain Community and give back to your school at the same time.  100% of the proceeds go to Oak Mountain Middle Schools PTO.  The event begins at 6:30 and includes dinner by Chef Daniel Mitchell and live music by Chase Evan Wilson.  A full cash bar will be available for the night as well.  Visit www.SouthernPostAlabama.com to purchase tickets.  Last year was a huge success and we look forward to an even better year in 2019!  (flyer attached)

Volunteers needed:  The Valentine’s Gala will be on Friday, February 8th and we can’t do it without your help.  If you have any questions please email Melissa Bailey at beesabailey@gmail.com.

Please follow this link to sign up.  Valentine’s Day Gala

Valentine candy grams will be sold by SGA during lunch today. The candy grams are $1 each. Send some love to a friend, teacher, or yourself. Candy grams will be delivered during advisory.

Eagle Ambassadors are reminded to change into their shirts and be at D-5 by 2:40 today for a yearbook photo.

Valentine Gala tickets on sale tomorrow and Friday at lunch. Tickets are $7.00. Dressy attire for the gala.  Pre-ordered items will be delivered to advisory classrooms today.

Golfers should meet Coach McGaughy at the gym concession stand today and tomorrow immediately after 6th hour.

8th grade Scholars’ Bowl will practice this Thursday after school to prepare for the county tournament that will be this Friday. They will be at the tournament all day this Friday and are responsible for all work missed that day.

Debate team will practice on Thursday of this week.

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 begin picking up packets today from one of the sponsors.

Sweatpants orders should be sent home today. A limited supply is available if an exchange is needed. Please send in unworn pants with the order form and a note explaining what new size is needed. We will gladly exchange if we have the size available.

FBLA members should meet with Mrs. Graham during advisory today. Check in with your teacher before coming to C5.

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

FCA will meet tomorrow at 7:15 in the Sports Building.

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to participate in the Montevallo Honor Band Feb. 15-16. Jackson C, Jake D, Morgan H, Abby M, Sam R, Bella G, Leena D, Anna H, Kayla O, Brennan G, DJ B, Tyler D, Victoria N, Katie H, Micah M, Brett L, Morgan S, and Noah H.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

A message from OMHS Soccer:
Eagle Nation soccer season is upon us. The Varsity girls and boys will kick off their season Monday night as we host Spain Park at 5 and 7pm. Students get in free with a current student ID. Please come out and fill the fence for a great start to the season.
Thank you for your help and support!

Attachments (7)

Winter Soiree.jpeg

99 KB   View   Download

http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

2 MB   View   Download

DragonFly MAX.pdf

206 KB   View   Download

Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales.docx

48 KB   View   Download

Feb Gala Pick Up Instructions.pdf

774 KB   View   Download

North Shelby Library Teen Events Feb 2019 OMMS.docx

13 KB   View   Download

OM JV Majorettes.pdf

755 KB   View   Download

OMMS would like to thank our gracious sponsors for supporting the Boys Metro Basketball Tournament last week!   The sponsors are:  Eli’s Jerusalem Grill, Taste and See Cakes, Chick-fil-A, Tropical Smoothie Café, Taziki’s, Papa John’s, and Blackwell Nelson Companies.  Please support these great sponsors!

Physical forms have been returned to student-athletes who participated in Physical Day. Please follow the directions on the attached flier to create a DragonFly Max account, and upload your child’s physical to DragonFly Max. Indicate the sport(s) that your child will tryout for in the spring and/or will participate in for the 2019-2020 school year. You can go ahead and complete all of the requirements now, but please know that you will have to update the Concussion Form and Student-Release Form for the 2019-2020 school year once released by the AHSAA, which typically happens in July.

Oak Mountain Middle School is Hosting a Battle of the Classes for the most Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales.  The grade that sells the most coupon books will win a slushy & game party.  Contest runs Wednesday, January 30^th – Friday, February 8^th. (flyer attached)

Volunteers needed:  The Valentine’s Gala will be on Friday, February 8th and we can’t do it without your help.  If you have any questions please email Melissa Bailey at beesabailey@gmail.com.

Please follow this link to sign up.  Valentine’s Day Gala

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)

Today, Zoe’s Kitchen will donate 25% of all proceeds from food sales to the family of Birmingham Police Sergeant Wytasha Carter. Sergeant Carter was killed in the line of duty while protecting and serving, and his family are members of our OM community. Participating locations include, Brook Highland, Patton Creek, Vestavia, Soho, Crestline, Summit, Trussville, and Downtown Birmingham. (flyer attached)

Washington DC Parent/Student Meeting will be tonight at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Please enter through door #7 (by the Gym).

Valentine candy grams will be sold by SGA during lunch today and tomorrow. The candy grams are $1 each. Send some love to a friend, teacher, or yourself. Candy grams will be delivered during advisory.

Eagle Ambassadors should bring their short sleeve shirts for a yearbook photo during advisory on Wednesday at 2:40 outside D-5.

Valentine Gala tickets on sale Thursday and Friday at lunch. Dressy attire! More details to come!

Flyer attached for Gala drop off and pick up times and instructions.

Golfers should meet Coach McGaughy at the gym concession stand tomorrow and Thursday immediately after 6th hour.

7th grade Scholar’s Bowl final practice is today until 4:30pm in Miss Meadows room.

8th grade Scholars’ Bowl will practice this Thursday after school to prepare for the county tournament that will be this Friday. They will be at the tournament all day this Friday and are responsible for all work missed that day.

Debate team will practice on Thursday of this week.

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.

Congrats to our JV majorettes on their 1st place win at the Winterfest Twirling competition in Opelika this past weekend.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

Track and Field Tryouts begin today. It will be held here and we will meet at the track behind the school.

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http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

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ZOES FOR SGT CARTER FAMILY FOR FEB 2.pdf

465 KB   View   Download

Winter Soiree.jpeg

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Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales.docx

48 KB   View   Download

Feb Gala Pick Up Instructions.pdf

774 KB   View   Download

DragonFly MAX.pdf

206 KB   View   Download

OM JV Majorettes.pdf

755 KB   View   Download

Publix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx

46 KB   View   Download

North Shelby Library Teen Events Feb 2019 OMMS.docx

13 KB   View   Download

Physical forms have been returned to student-athletes who participated in Physical Day. Please follow the directions on the attached flier to create a DragonFly Max account, and upload your child’s physical to DragonFly Max. Indicate the sport(s) that your child will tryout for in the spring and/or will participate in for the 2019-2020 school year. You can go ahead and complete all of the requirements now, but please know that you will have to update the Concussion Form and Student-Release Form for the 2019-2020 school year once released by the AHSAA, which typically happens in July.

Oak Mountain Middle School is Hosting a Battle of the Classes for the most Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales.  The grade that sells the most coupon books will win a slushy & game party.  Contest runs Wednesday, January 30^th – Friday, February 8^th. (flyer attached)

Volunteers needed:  The Valentine’s Gala will be on Friday, February 8th and we can’t do it without your help.  If you have any questions please email Melissa Bailey at beesabailey@gmail.com.

Please follow this link to sign up.  Valentine’s Day Gala

Local company, Southern Post, is hosting it’s 2nd Annual “Winter Soiree” at Inverness Country Club February 23, 2019. Enjoy a night out with the Oak Mountain Community and give back to your school at the same time.  100% of the proceeds go to Oak Mountain Middle Schools PTO.  The event begins at 6:30 and includes dinner by Chef Daniel Mitchell and live music by Chase Evan Wilson.  A full cash bar will be available for the night as well.  Visit www.SouthernPostAlabama.com to purchase tickets.  Last year was a huge success and we look forward to an even better year in 2019!  (flyer attached)

As Valentines Day approaches, let’s show the teachers some LOVE and help them restock their classroom during a Classroom Supply Drive starting Monday, January 28 and ending Monday, February 4.  We are asking that 6th graders send in a bottle(s) of hand sanitizer, 7th graders send in a box(es) of Kleenex, and 8th graders send in a roll(s) of paper towels.  Academic Partners will accumulate all the items, sort them, and distribute them to all classroom teachers (core and electives).  Please consider donating items and have them delivered to the front office by Monday, February 4. Thanks for supporting our teachers and showing them the LOVE!!!!

OMHS counseling department invites parents of rising 9th graders to an informational meeting, tonight in the OMMS cafeteria, beginning at 6pm.  Please enter door #7 near the gym.

Tuesday, February 5th-on this date, Zoe’s Kitchen will donate 25% of all proceeds from food sales to the family of Birmingham Police Sergeant Wytasha Carter. Sergeant Carter was killed in the line of duty while protecting and serving, and his family are members of our OM community. Participating locations include, Brook Highland, Patton Creek, Vestavia, Soho, Crestline, Summit, Trussville, and Downtown Birmingham. (flyer attached)

Washington DC Parent/Student Meeting will be Tuesday, February 5th at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Please enter through door #7 (by the Gym).

Congratulations to our 2019 FCCLA cookoff winners! Alana B (dairy dessert), Natalie G (beef), and Kat M (poultry). These students will represent OMMS at the Shelby County Cook-off at The University of Montevallo on February 22.

Congratulations to our JUNA team on a successful performance at the JUNA conference last week. Japan’s resolution passed in the General Assembly and Germany won the Judges Spirit Award!

SGA will meet at 7:20am Tuesday in Mrs. Higg’s room.

Valentine candy grams will be sold by SGA during lunch today – Wednesday of this week. The candy grams are $1 each. Send some love to a friend, teacher, or yourself. Candy grams will be delivered during advisory.

Eagle Ambassadors should bring their short sleeve shirts for a yearbook photo during advisory on Wednesday at 2:40 outside D-5.

Congratulations to our robotics teams that competed in the Irondale Tournament this weekend. Team C won the Robot Skills Award and Team B came in 2nd in the Teamwork Challenge.

Valentine Gala tickets on sale Thursday and Friday at lunch. Dressy attire! More details to come!

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

Dance clinic will begin today. Participants should change after the 3:00 bell and be in the gym ready to begin by 3:15.

Track and Field Tryouts will be February 5-7 from 3 to 4:30. It will be held here and we will meet at the track behind the school. Please make sure to complete the DragonFly MAX requirements and see the Track and Field Blog Track and Field Blog for any forms needed!

Attachments (8)

http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

2 MB   View   Download

ZOES FOR SGT CARTER FAMILY FOR FEB 2.pdf

465 KB   View   Download

Winter Soiree.jpeg

99 KB   View   Download

Publix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx

46 KB   View   Download

DragonFly MAX.pdf

206 KB   View   Download

Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales.docx

48 KB   View   Download

North Shelby Library Teen Events Feb 2019 OMMS.docx

13 KB   View   Download

OM JV Majorettes.pdf

755 KB   View   Download

Physical forms have been returned to student-athletes who participated in Physical Day. Please follow the directions on the attached flier to create a DragonFly Max account, and upload your child’s physical to DragonFly Max. Indicate the sport(s) that your child will tryout for in the spring and/or will participate in for the 2019-2020 school year. You can go ahead and complete all of the requirements now, but please know that you will have to update the Concussion Form and Student-Release Form for the 2019-2020 school year once released by the AHSAA, which typically happens in July.

Oak Mountain Middle School is Hosting a Battle of the Classes for the most Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales.  The grade that sells the most coupon books will win a slushy & game party.  Contest runs Wednesday, January 30^th – Friday, February 8^th. (flyer attached)

Volunteers needed:  The Valentine’s Gala will be on Friday, February 8th and we can’t do it without your help.  If you have any questions please email Melissa Bailey at beesabailey@gmail.com.

Please follow this link to sign up.  Valentine’s Day Gala

Local company, Southern Post, is hosting it’s 2nd Annual “Winter Soiree” at Inverness Country Club February 23, 2019. Enjoy a night out with the Oak Mountain Community and give back to your school at the same time.  100% of the proceeds go to Oak Mountain Middle Schools PTO.  The event begins at 6:30 and includes dinner by Chef Daniel Mitchell and live music by Chase Evan Wilson.  A full cash bar will be available for the night as well.  Visit www.SouthernPostAlabama.com to purchase tickets.  Last year was a huge success and we look forward to an even better year in 2019!  (flyer attached)

As Valentines Day approaches, let’s show the teachers some LOVE and help them restock their classroom during a Classroom Supply Drive starting Monday, January 28 and ending Monday, February 4.  We are asking that 6th graders send in a bottle(s) of hand sanitizer, 7th graders send in a box(es) of Kleenex, and 8th graders send in a roll(s) of paper towels.  Academic Partners will accumulate all the items, sort them, and distribute them to all classroom teachers (core and electives).  Please consider donating items and have them delivered to the front office by Monday, February 4. Thanks for supporting our teachers and showing them the LOVE!!!!

Parents of rising 9th graders, please plan to meet with the OMHS Counseling department on Monday, February 4th.  Morning session, at OMHS PAC, beginning at 9am, or evening session, at OMMS cafeteria, beginning at 6pm.     

Tuesday, February 5th-on this date, Zoe’s Kitchen will donate 25% of all proceeds from food sales to the family of Birmingham Police Sergeant Wytasha Carter. Sergeant Carter was killed in the line of duty while protecting and serving, and his family are members of our OM community. Participating locations include, Brook Highland, Patton Creek, Vestavia, Soho, Crestline, Summit, Trussville, and Downtown Birmingham. (flyer attached)

Washington DC Parent/Student Meeting will be Tuesday, February 5th at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Please enter through door #7 (by the Gym).

Winterguard practice is cancelled for today.

Informational flyer attached for OM JV Majorettes.

Informational flyer attached with information for Publix Partners information.

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!!

Good luck to our wrestling team as they compete in their Metro championship tournament tonight at 6pm and tomorrow at 8:30am at Vestavia Hills HS.

Dance clinic will begin Monday, February 4th. Participants should change after the 3:00 bell and be in the gym ready to begin by 3:15.

Track and Field Tryouts will be February 5-7 from 3 to 4:30. It will be held here and we will meet at the track behind the school. Please make sure to complete the DragonFly MAX requirements and see the Track and Field Blog Track and Field Blog for any forms needed!

Attachments (7)

http___www.shelbyed.k12.al.us_shelbycares_.pdf

2 MB   View   Download

Coupons for Classrooms Book Sales.docx

48 KB   View   Download

Winter Soiree.jpeg

99 KB   View   Download

ZOES FOR SGT CARTER FAMILY FOR FEB 2.pdf

465 KB   View   Download

OM JV Majorettes.pdf

755 KB   View   Download

Publix Partners Sign up instructions. (1).docx

46 KB   View   Download

DragonFly MAX.pdf

206 KB   View   Download