OEMS Announcements

Announcements Monday 11/27/2023: 

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, November 27th, 2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Your student council are doing craft workshops after school on Thursdays.  If you signed up to participate you will need to be picked up after the class at 4:30pm.

Student Council will be selling popcorn on Wednesday at lunchtime for $1.

Pick up your garbage in the cafeteria at breakfast and lunchtime.

And now it’s time for Manic Mystery Monday so pop your thinking caps on and teachers dial 1420 when you have heard the entire question and your class has an answer:

Question: What is the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl?

Answer: Hedwig.

Class:  Grandstaff.

Note: Hedwig was a female snowy owl.  He was an eleventh birthday gift from Hagrid to Harry.  Sadly she died during the Battle of the Seven Potters at the height of the Second Wizarding War.

Have a marvelous Monday everybody!

Announcements Tuesday 11/28/2023: 

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 Tuesday November 28th, 2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Student Council will be selling popcorn on Wednesday at lunchtime for $1.

Please pick up your garbage in the cafeteria at breakfast and lunchtime.

We still have sign ups in the office for Competitive Cheer.  They are not just looking for girls who have experience, give it a go even if you have no experience, or if you are simply a good tumbler.  They are hoping to start practices some time this week.  You must have a physical on file to practice.

Have a terrific Tuesday everybody and remember it may not be easy but it will definitely be worth it!

Announcements Wednesday 11/29/2023: 

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 Wednesday, 2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

We have a Toys for Tots box in the lobby for new, unwrapped toys to make a local kiddo’s Christmas a little bit better.


Student Challenge will be held in the IC tomorrow morning @ 7:25am.  All are welcome!

Student Council will be selling popcorn at lunchtime for $1.  Bring the money to lunch with you if you wish to purchase it.

We also have the Holiday Workshop after school tomorrow if you signed up.  It’s not too late to sign up for future crafts.  It’s $3 to do so.

We still have sign ups in the office for Competitive Cheer.  They are not just looking for girls who have experience, give it a go even if you have no experience, or if you are simply a good tumbler.  They are hoping to start practices some time this week.  You must have a physical on file to practice.

It’s Hump Day and we now have the inspirational quote of the week to get you over the hump:

Quote:

Have a wonderful Wednesday everybody!  We’re halfway there so let’s make the rest of this week really count!

Announcements Thursday 11/30/2023: 

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 Thursday November 30th, 2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

We have a Toys for Tots box in the lobby for new, unwrapped toys to make a local kiddo’s Christmas a little bit better.

We also have the Holiday Workshop after school today if you signed up.  It’s not too late to sign up for future crafts.   It’s $3 to do so.

We still have sign ups in the office for Competitive Cheer.  

We will have concessions tomorrow at the end of the day so bring your monies for the sugar sling!

Finally we have a fun fact of the day for you: The blob of toothpaste on your toothbrush is called a nurdle.  

Have a tremendous Thursday everybody!  Let’s make today RIDICULOUSLY amazing!

Announcements Friday 12/01/2023: 

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 Friday December 1st, 2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday to Silas P, Maverick H, Dominic and Adriana Y, Dominic H and Catelyn W over the weekend; not to mention happy birthday to our favorite MC, Elf, Coach and international man of mystery or do I mean, main man of international history? Have a sensational birthday Mr. Latz!  You’re one of a kind!

We are so proud to announce the following students who are being recognized for their academic effort and achievements and for their great classroom citizenship in the Student of the Month and the Marauder of the Month.  If you hear your  name please come down to the office for a photo!

Student of the Month:

6th - Thomas W and Macy J

7th - Shaelyn K and Royce O

8th - Leyton B and Marlee O

Marauder of the Month:

6th - Kylee A and Marcus P

7th - Kane P and Audrianna H

8th - Zoey V and Brent P

We also have the staff Marauder of the Month to announce.  You voted and the results are in; we want to recognize Mr. Snyder and thank him for all the many ways in which he goes over and above to care for our students and staff, from coaching cross-country to offering a kind word and a helping hand to anyone who is having a rough day.  We’re so thankful that you are a Marauder Mr. Snyder.

  

And now it’s time for the best time of the week, Ms. Holley’s Chuckle Time:

Question:  Where do sports teams go to buy new uniforms?

Answer: New Jersey!

Have a fantastic Friday everybody!   It looks like today is a great day to have a great day!!