Book Fair Volunteers Needed

It is time for the Fall Book Fair at OHMS!  This is a fundraiser for our Library.  Please come and support us by 1 - buying some books and 2 - volunteering to help cover some shifts at the register!  

 

October 3 & 4 from 7:30am to 3pm

October 5 & 6 from 7:30am till the end of parent teacher conferences

 

Call Janice Carlsen for more info or to sign up to help (801-254-5822) or email her at janice.carlsen@gmail.com.

Volunteers Needed

Oquirrh Hills Parents,

As the PTSA board for the 2011-2012 school year we want to introduce to you the PTA Three for Me program.  This program encourages parents to pledge to volunteer in the school for a minimum of 3 hours during the school year.  By making the three for me promise and dedicating 3 hours to the school over the course of the school year, you can strengthen the partnership between home and school for your child's benefit.

The PTSA is involved in many activities throughout the year. We need your help to facilitate these events and opportunities. We ask EVERYONE to donate 3 hours of your time during this school year to help Oquirrh Hills Middle School continue to be a great place for our children to be!

Please let us know where you would like to help by clicking on and filling out the Volunteer Form below.





Thank you!

Membership Dues

The OHMS PTSA is proposing an amendment to the bylaws. It is proposed that we change the membership dues from $5 to $6.  Please vote below.

Reflections and Volunteers

This year the theme for Reflections is "Diversity means...".  All entries at OHMS are due October 14th.  For more information and entry forms please check the Utah PTA site.


We are looking for volunteers for Reality Town and the book fair. 


Ninth graders participate in Reality Town after being taught about basic finances - income, budgeting, expenses etc.  In the weeks before Reality Town they will receive a pretend career, income, family etc.  That day volunteers staff the bank, grocery store, pet store etc. and the students see how well they do with their given circumstances. 


The book fair happens the week of parent, teacher, student conferences.  Help is needed to set it up, close it down and staff it during the week.


If you are interested in volunteering please contact our PTSA President, Lisa Zupancic at  lisa@zupancic.net

OHMS PTSA Proposed Budget for 2011-2012

Proposed Budget of Oquirrh Hills Middle School PTSA Fiscal Year 2011-2012

Balance brought forward: $13.9226.62

Income:

Membership (800 members): $1400.00
Fundraiser (Memory Books - 950): $7600.00

Total Income: $9000.00

Expenses:

Student Support: $3500.00

• Dances: $900.00
• Reflections: $500.00
• Eagle of the Quarter: $800.00
• Reality Town: $300.00
• Field Day: $1000.00

Health/Safety/Welfare: $1500.00

• Red Ribbon Week: $500.00
• White Ribbon Week: $1000.00

Hospitality: $4500.00

• Volunteer Appreciation: $500.00
• Teacher Appreciation:

1. Appreciation Week: $1000.00
2. Gifts and Birthdays: $1000.00

• Conference Dinners: $2000.00

School Improvement: $3000.00

Please vote whether or not to accept the proposed budget.

Town Hall Meetings

From Jordan School Board of Education:

The Jordan School District is looking forward to a great school year. Below you will find the dates and locations of the first three Town Hall Meetings for this year. These meetings will be held in various locations throughout the district but everyone is welcome at all locations. There are many important issues facing education currently. We want and need you input to help us more forward in a positive and effective way. Your voice is important.

During the last two months Dr. Johnson, our new superintendent, has conducted focus group sessions with teachers, support staff, principals, district leaders, and the mayors. They have given her their priorities to improve education in the district. We would like to ask our owners -YOU- the same questions. Please attend the first meeting at South Jordan Middle School at 7:00pm to help us set our priorities. Everyone is welcome. Your voice is important.

Board of Education-Town Hall Meetings:
Sept. 1, 2011
7-8:30PM
South Jordan Middle, Media Center
10245 S. 2700 West, South Jordan

Sept. 22, 2011
7-8:30PM
Rosamond Elementary, Gym
12195 S. 1975 West, Riverton

Oct. 27, 2011
7-8:30PM
Bluffdale Elementary, Gym
14323 S. 2700 West, Bluffdale

Volunteers

We have a reminder for volunteers. Don't forget to get finger printed and get a background check if you will have unsupervised access to students or it has been requested of you by the Principal Anderson. You can have that done at the Jordan School District offices at 7387 Campus View Dr in West Jordan.

Welcome Back to School!

Thurs., Aug. 25th 7:50 - 11:50am 7th Grade Orientation

Thurs., Aug. 25, from 5-7pm Back To School Night

Mon. Aug. 29th first day of school for all students

Thurs., Sept. 1 at noon Monthly Board Meeting

another helpful resource

If you're looking for ways to talk to your children about internet safety, a great resource is http://www.netsafeutah.org

They have resources, video clips, great sites for kids, etc. Check it out!

WRAP Week

WRAP (White Ribbon Against Pornography) Week starts this Thursday! WRAP is an anti-pornography campaign. Some helpful information and resources have been posted on this blog. In addition, there will be an assembly for students and various activities designed to make students aware of the dangers of pornography. Here is the schedule of activities:

Thurs., Apr. 14th - "Boot" out pornography. Western dress day and the 7th grade assembly.

Fri., Apr. 15th - Wear white!

Mon., Apr. 18th - White Airhead candy will be passed out to students during TA with the slogan: Don't be an "airhead" - avoid pornography.

Tues., Apr. 19th - Superhero day. Dress as your favorite superhero - only you can save yourself from pornography. 8th grade assembly.

Weds., Apr. 20th - Sign the "Eagles Soar Above Pornography" banner at lunch committing not to view pornography and receive a cookie. 9th grade assembly.

The assemblies will be put on by the administration, psychologist, and counselors of OHMS. If you have any questions, contact Principal Mike Anderson at 412-2350 or PTSA President Marvelle Morgan at 661-5713 or kevinandmarvelle@yahoo.com.