OLHMS Weekly 3/5/24

Did you know your input is extremely valuable for our continued partnership?

We would love to have 50% of our families take the 5Essentials survey! Scan the QR code above or use this LINK to help keep us informed!

Did you know that school attendance has a huge impact of student achievement?

Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence. Pay Attention to Attendance!

Mustang Families,

We are looking forward to an exciting and eventful final Trimester! We hope everyone enjoyed the weather during this extended weekend and remember our D123 Late Start tomorrow. Classes begin at 9:30! We greatly appreciated your input, please help us get at least 20% of our families to complete the 5 Essentials survey. We would love to surpass 50% of our families participating as a lofty goal! Our student Ambassadors were incredible during conferences supporting the raffle and this push for survey participation.

National School Social Worker Week: We are so fortunate to have passionate Social Workers who sensitively support our entire school community! Feel free to send Mrs. Lovett, Ms. Gnolfo and Mrs. Long emails this week to show your appreciation for all of their efforts!

Congratulations: We are very proud of our Concert Chorus for receiving a Division 1 rating at the district contest this past Saturday at Liberty Junior High. Finger crossed for them at the state competition at the end of April! Way to go Mustangs! We also with our OLHMS Band luck at their district competition this coming Saturday.

Bus Transportation: We have all been feeling the challenge of late bus routes. We will continue to communicate as best we can as we receive the information from First Student Bus Company. We do know that First Student is currently experiencing some staffing challenges causing delays in the morning and afternoon with individual routes.

Countdown Alert! Less than one week to go until the much-anticipated Tacos and Trivia night by D23 Ed Foundation! But why wait? Dive into the excitement early with our online silent auction, now open and filled with incredible items. From Summer Camp vouchers, and graduation VIP access, luxurious getaways and sports memorabilia, there's something for everyone. Don't miss your chance to snag some amazing deals and support a noble cause. Start bidding today and let's make a difference together. Your next great find is just a click away:

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OLHMS BOE Alumni Video: We were honored last night to have the opportunity to present our D123 board of education and a packed crowd in the media center. We were able to feature our Band, Chorus and Performing Arts Department along with e-Sports and our Culinary Club.

• Special thank you to Mrs. Lyons, Ms. Hughes and Mr.Kehl for all of their time and leadership as our Solo Ensemble and musicians continued to wow us with their talents and artistry.

• Thank you to our e-Sports team, Mrs. McCarthy and Mrs. Reidl for celebrating and acknowledging the expansion of a newer program here and in our entire conference- Denny, Nathan and Ezekiel, well done!

• We are also very appreciative of our Culinary Club under the direction of Mrs. Delejewski, our club sponsor and the support of Ellie, McKenzie and Makena three serving scholars who passed out some delicious chocolate covered treats! Thank you for helping to tell some of the untold truths of our amazing school experience!

5 Essentials: We need your input! Please complete the annual parent survey so we can best support our learning environment and continue partnering with our families!

Our Community: Please be respectful of our neighbors around our school during arrival and dismissal. It is also important to remind our scholars about staying off community members property while waiting for a bus or walking home.

Circle Drive and 99th Street: During drop off and dismissal, please do not pass cars in the circle drive without staff support. Also, please do not have students run across 99th street or Oak Center Dr. to be picked up without adult supervision. We want to make sure all of our students and families are kept safe. Please be patient and courteous! Families should not be dropping off or picking up students during arrival and dismissal from the main entrance. Family drop off and pick up is done on Oak Center Dr.

Early Dismissals: In the event that a student needs to be picked up early from school, please communicate with the main office as advisory teachers may not see our scholar based on their daily schedule.

Working Lunch: We have implemented a plan for scholars to finish work during lunch. Working lunch will be used to support work completion and behavioral reflection. Students assigned to working lunch will be given a bagged lunch if they did not bring one.

Graduation Expectations

Our 8th grade scholars and parents have been given the information in this updated Parent Letter. These expectations have been discussed with scholars and families throughout the beginning of the year and sent home on multiple occasions. The end of year events for the Class of 2024 are detailed in this letter. Class of 2024 families make sure to send back the permission forms! Graduation this year is scheduled for June 4th at 7:00pm.

Class of 2024 parents, please be on the lookout for the Release of Records document/ signature needed to share information with high schools!

SELECT 123: In partnership with our D123 Ed Foundation, SELECT 123 is a prestigious group of scholars who embody aspects of our D123 mission and vision. This is our second year to acknowledge twenty three scholars who have not only demonstrated academic excellence, service and contributed to our community- they have each modeled expressions of perseverance, drive and integrity. These 23 leaders will be featured on our “Wall of Fame” for the entire 2024/ 2025 school year! More than being featured on a wall, we will expect this prestigious and unique group of alumni to remain connected to D123 and provide valuable insight for years to come! Our Class of 2024 began brainstorming their opportunity to apply as applications are live and be due April 12th!

Volunteers are needed for our next Open Gym on 3/14. If you are interested, please sign up at https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0848AFA82EA6FAC25-47526685-march

OLHMS Mustang Spirit Blankets have arrived and are for sale. Orders can be placed by sending the attached order form to school with your student or online through Givebacks at: https://olhmsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/937238.

Our PTSA is looking for a new President. If you are interested in this position or supporting our PTSA in any capacity, please reach out to us at olhmsd123ptsa@gmail.com. Membership forms are available at the school and attached to this message or you can join online through Givebacks at: https://olhmsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=tru

Please support our school with Box Tops. If you receive a paper receipt, a quick scan with the Box Tops app will identify participating products and automatically credit the school's earning online. Download the app and make every shopping trip count including purchases made online. Digital receipts are accepted as well. Use this referral code NXVB5P83 when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2024, while supplies last. Use this link to

3/8/24: Ed Foundation Taco and Trivia Night

3/9/24: IGSMA Band District Contest

3/19/24: No School (Staff Institute)

3/25-3/29: Spring Break

2023-24 School District Calendar

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We eagerly anticipate the Ed Foundation Taco Trivia Night on Friday, March 8th. Registration is now open for the event. To register a table or make a donation please click HERE. Our District 123 Ed Foundation greatly serves our school community by working in conjunction with the school district’s long-term goals to acquire and distribute financial and other resources to extend and enhance learning opportunities for our students. The Taco & Trivia night has become the Foundation’s signature event over the past few years. Consider getting a table together or making a donation to assist the Foundation in raising funds to advance their mission.