This marks the end of quarter 2, hard to believe that we are halfway through the year! We are so grateful for all of these kids and how they show up every day despite the world continuing to be a bit upside down. We continue to try to keep kids safe so we can continue in-person school, there are a lot of different illnesses going around so wearing a mask properly continues to be a huge focus.
If you or your scholar need extra resources or support from us or the community, just reach out. We have incredible support staff that can help with many different things from housing, food, mental health, and other resources you may need. We know this year continues to be a lot and want to help carry the load in any way we can.
Clubs at OMS:
Yearbook club - contact Ms. Touhey for information.
GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) meets every Tuesday in Mrs. Ripp’s classroom during lunch. Her email is psripp@oregonsd.net
Homework club runs every Tuesday and Thursday 4 PM to 5 PM - no sign up needed.
Art club (open studio format) will meet after school in room 205 Mondays 4 PM to 5 PM - no sign up needed. See Ms. Touhey for information.
Deutschklub (German Club) meets monthly. See Frau Wochenske for information.
Upcoming dates:
No school 1/17/22
End of quarter 1/14/22
Quick links to help:
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Counselors’ Corner (Severson) | 
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English
(Ripp) | It was a great week where the scholars focused on their slide designs and rehearsed their speeches. We kick off our next unit next week where the students will dive into nonfiction picture books and write one for 1st and 2nd graders around the world on a self-chosen topic.
Deadlines:
Questions to ask: What is your 4th reading goal? Who should win the Caldecott? What are ethos, pathos, and logos? How did you do on your speech?
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English
(Gunst) | We are wrapping up our mini unit on figurative language. We have learned about simile and metaphor, personification, and hyperbole. In addition, the students had a chance to use these newly learned techniques in completing their Yahara River Writing Contest project.
Please continue to support and ask about their independent Reading Books. Each student is supposed to be reading at least 20 minutes outside of class each day. |
Geography (Stoller) | We wrapped up our unit on Asia this week. While we wish we could spend more time on every continent, we had good discussions about or exploration of many of the countries and features of Asia. Next week, we move into Africa!
Deadlines: *Current Event due on assigned date (new dates given for 3rd quarter)
Questions: *When is your current event due? Why are late presentations not allowed? *What are 3 things you learned about India, China and Japan? *What is the new continent you are beginning to study? |
Geography (Howe) | We wrapped up our unit on Asia this week. While we wish we could spend more time on every continent, we had good discussions about or exploration of many of the countries and features of Asia. Next week, we move into Africa!
Deadlines: *Current Event due on assigned date (new dates given for 3rd quarter)
Questions: *When is your current event due? Why are late presentations not allowed? *What are 3 things you learned about India, China and Japan? *What is the new continent you are beginning to study? |
Math 7 & 8
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Math (Malloy) | Condensed: Linear Relationships Exam Friday Exponential Relationships other days (see Desmos Activities) Algebra: Sequences Exam Thursday. Two-variable Modeling other days (see Desmos Activities) |
Science
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Science
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Literacy Lab (Tanner) | |
Health (Balbach) |
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P.E. (Faulkner/ Fleming/Lund) |
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Spanish (Cognac) | |
Spanish (Landsverk) | |
German (Wochenske) | Welcome to 3rd quarter - no new news as we are just starting our new unit - likes, free time activities, my world. |
Bilingual (Lofgren) |
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Orchestra (Black) | WSMA Solo and Ensemble information will be handed out this week. This opportunity is optional. Please contact me if you have questions. Recital Concert at OMS, Thursday, Feb. 10th
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Band (Seiter, Dorn, Cornale) | Small Groups are via sign-up this week. Anyone needing a small group should sign up for one. A new schedule will come out for 3rd quarter soon. Any missing work should be turned in by Thursday, January 13 Interested in Private Lessons? Here’s a list of teachers. Google Classroom has all music and recordings available. Performance Schedule for the year can be found here.
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STEAM (Fischer) |
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STEAM (Stansfield) |
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Choir (Rattmann) | Students attending the WSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival will be bringing a paper home with more info. Let me know if you have questions. Small group schedules are posted in Google Classroom for the next 2 weeks.
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Art (Touhey) | |
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