Bookfair at OHMS is Coming!

Come support our Spring Book Fair at OHMS!

February 28 - March 3

 

Hours:

Monday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30 am - 8 pm

Thursday 7:30 am - end of lunch period

 

Come in during Parent Teacher Conference and encourage your kids to come in during lunch or before and after school.  The funds we raise from our Book Fairs go towards buying new books for our library.  We appreciate your help!

9th grade basketball

Your OHMS Eagles Girls' and Boys' Basketball teams are doing extremely well!  The girls' team is undefeated after 6 games!  The boys' team has only one loss with a record of 4-1.

There are only 2 games remaining on the regular season schedule (there will be playoff games).  Come watch a game and support your team.  All games are played at West Jordan High School on Saturday nights and cost 50 cents. 

The girls play Feb. 12 at 5:15 pm and on Feb. 26 at 6:45 pm.  The boys play Feb. 12 at 6:45 pm and at 8:15 pm in an exciting double header.  They play again on Feb. 26 at 8:15 pm.

opportunity to host students

We wanted to let you know about an opportunity to host international students:

Global Connections

Imagine learning about a new culture and language and trying the local cuisine all from your home!

The Council for Educational Travel USA (CETUSA) makes that possible through our international student program.

Students come from over 50 different countries, from all walks of life and with varied interests. All students are fluent in English, have a B- grade average and have been screened. They attend school full time and have signed a behavior contract that is enforced by a local coordinator.  Riverton's coordinator is Jennifer Eames who currently has a 7th grader at OHMS and a girl from Hong Kong at RHS.

Riverton High school currently has openings for international students for the 2011-2012 school year. Only 10 students are allowed to enroll as set by Jordan School District. The current school year is the first year in 5 years that RHS has had international students. The teachers are thrilled and loving the program as well as all the all students who have become their friends. The international students are having an amazing time as well.  

The host families this year love it so much they have opted out to host next year so others can have this experience also!  If you feel that this a great opportunity for your family or you would like tons more information contact Jennifer Eames.   801-520-2821 or jleames@yahoo.com  You can also visit CETUSA's website www.cetusa.org  or find them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=146910228698570&id=1324561950&ref=notif&notif_t=feed_comment_reply#!/pages/CETUSA/164337332001?v=wall

To see what the students managed by Jennifer have been doing the last couple years visit the International Utah Students blog. http://internationalexchangestudents.blogspot.com/

Febryary 2011 Events

February 1st-4th
Tuesday and Wednesday the 1st  & 2nd  - Girls' Assembly "Be True To Yourself"  Miss Riverton, Sophomore Orientation for 9th graders at RHS in the evening.
Thursday the 3rd - IB (International Baccalaureate) Presentation during TA
    –  PTSA Mtg at noon in the board room.  Open to anyone

February 7-11
Monday the 7th - Sharp Survey 8th grade only - Substance Abuse
Tuesday the 8th  - ZAP Activity Day
Wednesday the 9th  - Dress up Contest in TA, RHS counselors pick up 10th grade registrations, NAEP Testing for random group of 8th grade students
Thursday the 10th  - 6th grade Orientation ("Rah Rah") Assembly 9:30 AM, Fund raiser for OHMS (and a few other local schools) PTSA at Harmon’s Grocery store at the District.  Come do your grocery shopping here this day!  Check your newspaper for specials on this day only.

February 14-18
Monday the 14th  - Valentine's Day
Wednesday the 16th - School Community Council Mtg 5:00 p.m.  In the media center. Anyone is welcome to attend
Thursday the 17th - OHMS Science Fair in Auditorium
Friday the 18th  - "Bring Your Parents To School" Day.  More information was posted earlier in the blog

February 21-25
Monday the 21st  - President's Day - No School
Tuesday & Wednesday the 22nd  & 23rd - Direct Writing Assessment 8th grade only
Wednesday the 23rd  - Choir, Orchestra, and Band concert at Fort Herriman MS 7:00PM
Thursday the 24th  - JSD Science Fair @ RHS

Note: On March 1st & 2nd  Student-Led Conferences

Huntsman Awards

Nomination forms for the Huntsman Awards for Excellence in Education 2011 are now available online at www.huntsman.com/haee  This award is open to teachers, administrators, and volunteers who represent the ranks of public school education.

We have so many wonderful teachers and administrators at OHMS that I hope you will take some time to give them the recognition they deserve!

PTA Board Members for 11-12

We are currently looking for individuals interested in serving on the PTA board for the next school year.  There are many positions open ranging from a time commitment of a few hours per year or several hours per month.  If you are interested, please contact lisa@zupancic.net or jodiparker@hotmail.com for more information.

"Take Your Parents to School Day"

Friday, February 18th has been designated as the "Take Your Parents to School Day" for OHMS students.  Students are encouraged to bring one or both parents to one or more classes that day.  Teachers will be planning lessons to involve parents.

We ask parents to please observe the bell schedule so as to not disrupt classes already in progress.  Also, please do not bring children.  This is a parent-only event.

If parents would like to eat cafeteria food with their student, we ask that they RSVP by Friday, February 11th so the cafeteria can have sufficient food available.  Parents will have to pay for their meal.  You can RSVP by clicking on the RSVP on the right or by emailing kevinandmarvelle@yahoo.com

Please plan to participate!

"Golden Apple Awards"

The PTA nominated Ms. Kelsey Jones, a 7th grade English teacher and the OHMS newspaper advisor, as the "Golden Apple" Educator of the Year.

Mr. Mike Anderson, Principal, was also nominated as the "Golden Apple" Administrator of the Year.

Both are fairly new to OHMS but have already made a big impact.  Congatulations to both of them who will now go on to compete at the state level.  Good luck!

January = Parent Engagement Month

Whereas studies have shown that the number one factor in individual student success in school is parent involvement; and

Whereas when schools, families, and groups work together to support learning, children do better in school, stay in school longer and enjoy school more; and

Whereas Parent Engagement in a child's educational experience assures better cooperation between student, teacher, home ,and school; and

Whereas studies show that students of involved parents earn higher grades and test scores, enroll in higher-level programs, and are promoted more often, attend school more regularly, have better social skills, show improved behavior and adapt well to school; and

Whereas students supported by the participation and engagement of their parents are more likely to graduate and go on to postsecondary education; and

Whereas the vision of Utah PTA for education is to help all children and youth reach their full potential and assure the involvement of parents in the education of their children;

Therefore be it resolved that January 2011 is hereby proclaimed in the state of Utah to be:  Parent Engagement Month

January 2011 Events

January 3rd - 7th
Thursday the 6th -  Math Counts Competition
                             Student of the Month Recognition
                             Noon PTA meeting in board room, anyone invited
Friday the 7th: Failing notices mailed home

January 10th - 14th
Monday the 19ath - Scoliosis testing for first semester PE students
Tuesday the 11th - Eagle of the Quarter for 8th graders, 7th grade CRT Science Testing
Wednesday the 12th - Eagle of the Quarter for 9th graders, 7th grade CRT Science Testing
Thursday the 13th - Eagle of the Quarter for 7th graders, CRT make-ups
     6 p.m. Fine Arts Festival
Friday the 14th - Last day of 2nd term, CRT make-ups

January 17th - 21st
Monday the 17th - No School, Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday the 18th - No School, Grade Transmittal Day
Wednesday the 19th - First day of 3rd term, Spelling Bee
Thursday the 20th - Spelling Bee cont.

January 24th - 28th, 31st
Monday the 24th - Scoliosis testing for second semester PE students
Thursday the 27th - Hearing screening for Sp Ed students and students new to the district.