
OGMS Weekly Update
01.05.24

Principal's Message
Hello Ockley Green Families & Partners -
It has been wonderful to have the halls bustling with energy again and to see our students engaged in learning in the classrooms. This week, I had the opportunity to see students discussing the Jewish diaspora after World War II, crafting expository essays, reviewing the systems of the human body and practicing their linear equation solving skills. Our staff continues to impress me with their intentional planning of activities and supports that provide opportunities for our students to actively engage with their learning.
Next week will be the start of four nights of Conferences over the next two weeks (see below for more information). We look forward to connecting with you to share more about how your student is engaging as a learner.
In Partnership,
Julie Rierson
Pronouns: she/her
Principal, Ockley Green Middle School
Winter SUN Registration Now Open
A message from our SUN Coordinator
My name is Ms. Elisa and I am the new SUN manager here at OG. I have loved getting to know some of you and your students in the last month since I started but am looking forward to meeting more of you soon!!
It is enrollment time again as SUN winter term starts on January 8th! Below is the offering of classes.
If your student is interested in participating, please fill out the form at this LINK. Please make sure you have filled out an SEI App as well.
Here is my contact if you have any questions!
971-202-1018
Conferences Start Next Week
Conferences start next week with our Virtual Only offering happening first on January 9th. You can sign up for specific teachers with the links on the Staff Sign Up Document.
- Tuesday, January 9th (Virtual Only) 5:00-8:00
For the remaining three nights, we will hold conferences arena style with our teams set up in the Cafeteria, Library and Auditorium.
- Thursday, January 11th 4:00-7:00
- Tuesday, January 16th 4:00-7:00 (Spanish Interpretation available)
- Wednesday, January 17th 4:00-7:00 (Spanish Interpretation available)
Our teachers will work with students to select an artifact that represents their growth in their class and complete a self-reflection. These will be shared with families during conferences.
If you need support from an Interpreter and have not received a phone call to schedule a Conference time, then please contact Grace Duncan @ 503.916.5660.
OG Supporters Seeking Donations for Conference Care
Our OG Supporters is organizing contributions of snacks and beverages to provide to our staff during Conferences in January. More information at Sign Up Genius.
OGMS Calendar
Upcoming Dates
- Winter MAP Assessment Dates -
- January 8 -12 Language Arts
- January 16 - 19 Mathematics
- January 22 Make-Ups
- Conferences
- Tuesday, January 9th 5:00-8:00 (Virtual Only)
- Thursday, January 11th 4:00-7:00
- Tuesday, January 16th 4:00-7:00 (Spanish Interpretation available)
- Wednesday, January 17th 4:00-7:00
- MLK Jr. Day - January 15th No School
- Band Winter Concert - Thursday, January 18th @ 6:30pm
- 2-Hr Late Opening - Thursday, January 25th
- Teacher Planning Day - January 29th No School
- Dance Winter Showcase - Wednesday, January 31st @ 6:30pm