Announcements Week of 09-09-2019

Announcements 09/09/2019

Good Morning staff and students  Welcome 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, September 9th, 2019.  Please stand for the pledge: I pledge allegiance to the flag …

  • Our first robotics team practice will be Wednesday September 11 after school until 4:30 in Mr. Wertz’s room.  All 7th and 8th graders are welcome even if you didn’t already sign-up.

  • Reminder that students should not be hanging out in the halls before school.  If it is your grades’ designated day to use the gym, then that is where you should be.  If you want to sit and talk, please use the bleachers in the gym. Everyone else should be actively walking down the main hall.

  • Get your thinking caps on guys because it’s MANIC MYSTERY MONDAY!  Teachers please call Extension 1420 when you have heard the entire question and remember, NO HELPING:

QUESTION: Who invented the telephone?

Anser: Alexander Graham Bell

Have a fabulous Monday!  And remember, it’s always a great day to have a great day!


Announcement 09/10/2019

  • Our first robotics team practice will be tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11 after school until 4:30 in Mr. Wertz’s room.  All 7th and 8th graders are welcome even if you didn’t already sign-up.

  • Student Challenge will be this Thursday at 7:15 AM in the Student Workroom

  • Note from the Transportation Dept: Several of our buses are at full capacity. Please have your parent contact the transportation department 48 hours prior to determine seat availability. The office is no longer able to give out bus passes.

  • Middle Cross Country team will be dismissed at 2:35 pm today.  Good Luck and Go Marauders!!

Have a Terrific Tuesday!  And remember, it’s always a great day to have a great day!


Announcement 09/11/2019

  • Our first robotics team practice is today after school until 4:30 in Mr. Wertz’s room.  All 7th and 8th graders are welcome even if you didn’t already sign-up.

  • Student Challenge will be tomorrow at 7:15 AM in the Student Workroom

  • Note from the Transportation Dept: Several of our buses are at full capacity. Please have your parent contact the transportation department 48 hours prior to determine seat availability. The office is no longer able to give out bus passes.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday!  And remember, it’s always a great day to have a great day!


Announcement 09/12/2019

  • Cross country runners will be dismissed at 1:50pm this afternoon.

  • Mr. Kingsbury is looking for a couple of 8th grade students that are interested in helping him take pictures for this years’ yearbook.  Students must be able to attend after school sporting events. If you are interested, please stop in and see him.

  • Potter Park Zoo are offering a FREE day on Saturday afternoon from 1:00-4:00pm with a welcome bag and lunch, a snow cone and lots of fun activities.  There is a flyer on the Announcements board in the lobby if you are interested in learning more.

  • A reminder that the concession stand is open tomorrow afternoon.

  • This Friday is also blue and gold spirit day!!

Have a great Thursday and remember it’s always a great day to have a great day!


Announcement 09/13/2019

  • A reminder that the cafeteria is only open in the morning to those who are EATING breakfast.  We are also seeing a lot of spills and garbage being left behind by students. This MUST be taken care of before you leave.

  • Mr. Kingsbury is looking for a couple of 8th grade students that are interested in helping him take pictures for this years’ yearbook.  Students must be able to attend after school sporting events. If you are interested, please stop in and see him.

  • Don’t forget that Potter Park Zoo are offering a FREE day Saturday afternoon from 1-4pm.  Go see the critters, get a lunch and welcome bag all free!

  • The concession stand is open this afternoon.

  • Happy birthday to Julia R today and Jacey C on Saturday.  Have a great day girls!! Finally we have two very special birthdays to celebrate  Happy Birthday to the very lovely and talented Mrs Willbanks today and to our 6th grade Science teacher extraordinaire, Mr Fluharty on Sunday.  Have a great day guys!

Happy Friday Friends and remember it’s always a great day to have a great day!