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Announcements 05/13/2019

Good Morning staff and students welcome back to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world. Today is Monday May 13th, 2019.  Please stand for the pledge: I pledge allegiance to the flag …

  • For this week’s Kindness Challenge we have a quote from 85BC, Pubilius Syrus was brought to Rome as a slave but was made free by his owner because of his wit as a writer.  He said, You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force.”

  • Attention any 8th grade boys basketball players participating in summer basketball: please get your money for the summer turned in to Coach Latz as soon as possible. If you have any questions contact Coach Latz or Coach Robinson.

  • Get your thinking caps on guys because it’s MANIC MYSTERY MONDAY!  Teachers please call Extension 1420 when you have heard the entire question:

QUESTION: What is the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl.

ANSWER:  Hedwig

NOTES:  Hedwig was Harry Potter's pet snowy owl she was an 11th birthday gift from Hagrid to Harry.  Hedwig delivered mail but was also a close companion to Harry and died fighting during the Battle of the Seven Potters.

  • Have a marvelous Monday!

Announcements 05/14/2019

  • For this week’s Kindness Challenge:  You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force.

  • Student Challenge is this Wednesday in the student work room at 7:15 AM in the morning. All students and staff are welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided.

  • Attention any 8th grade boys basketball players participating in summer basketball: please get your money for the summer turned in to Coach Latz as soon as possible. If you have any questions contact Coach Latz or Coach Robinson.

  • Happy Birthday today to Hayden J, Rachel S and Alexa S!  Have a great day guys!

  • Have a terrific Tuesday!

Announcements 05/15/2019

  • For this week’s Kindness Challenge:  you can catch more bees with honey than vinegar.  Try to make the change that you want by being kind and thoughtful, rather than trying to force the issue with anger or unkind words.

  • Attention any 8th grade boys basketball players participating in summer basketball: please get your money for the summer turned in to Coach Latz as soon as possible. If you have any questions contact Coach Latz or Coach Robinson.

  • Come on out to hear some awesome music and support your Middle School band this evening at 7pm.

  • There are flyers in office for youth soccer tryouts.  Please come at lunch if you are interested. Do not come between classes.

  • Happy Birthday to Amy D!  Have a great day today!

  • And now for the happiest time of the week, Mrs Holley’s Chuckle Time and this joke comes from Icnacio O:

Question: Why did the nurse bring a red pen to work?

Answer: In case she had to draw blood.

  • Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Announcements 05/16/2019

  • For this week’s Kindness Challenge:  Try tackling your next problem with creativity instead of force.  Responding in anger is the easy way out and not productive. Be inventive, how else could you approach the problem?

  • Attention any 8th grade boys basketball players participating in summer basketball: please get your money for the summer turned in to Coach Latz as soon as possible. If you have any questions contact Coach Latz or Coach Robinson.

  • Marauder Volleyball Camp and Youth Soccer Tryout forms are available in the office

  • We will have the concessions stand open after school tomorrow so bring your pennies!

And now we would like to celebrate our April Students of the Month:

  • For 6th grade we have Jessica K & Jake B

  • For 7th grade we have Haylee P & Talan P

  • For 8th grade we have Ashland P & Kevin L

Congratulations guys and thank you for consistently giving your best effort in class and being a great citizen in school!  Come on down to the office to receive your certificates and have a picture taken.

Have a wonderful Thursday!

Announcements 05/17/2019

  • For this week’s Kindness Challenge:  Take a leaf out of an ancient Roman’s book and remember that You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force.”

  • Attention any 8th grade boys basketball players participating in summer basketball: please get your money for the summer turned in to Coach Latz as soon as possible. If you have any questions contact Coach Latz or Coach Robinson.

  • Marauder Volleyball Camp and Youth Soccer Tryout forms are available in the office

  • We will have the concessions stand open after school today.

Have a fantastic Friday!