OEMS Announcements Week

Announcements Tuesday 2/20/2024: 

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, February 20th, 2024.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to Mitchell B and Abigail B. Have a wonderful birthday guys!

We have a Spirit Week to celebrate our FFA and National FFA Week and I have a FFA trivia question for you.  Do NOT call in the answers.  You do not need your Chromebooks out.  Your first hour teacher will fill out the Google Form with your answer, the number of FFA emblems that you have found and the number of kiddos dressed in spirit wear.  

Question:What year was the official blue corduroy introduced?

Our Dress Up Days are:

Today is Carhartt Day

Tomorrow is Camo Day

Thursday is Wear Flannel Day 

And Friday is National Blue and Corn Gold Day.

Absolutely NO HATS - even if they are carhartt, blue and gold camo, made of flannel.  NO HATS!

Finally: Find the FFA Emblem components hidden around the school for different points and prizes.

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

Announcements Wednesday 02/21/2024: 

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, February 21st, 2024.  Please stand for the pledge…..

I have a FFA trivia question for you.  Teachers please fill out the Google Form with the classroom answer, the number of FFA emblems that you have found and the number of kiddos dressed in spirit wear.  

Question: What NFL Quarterback was an award winning FFA member?

Our Dress Up Days are:

Today is Camo Day

Thursday is Wear Flannel Day 

And Friday is National Blue and Corn Gold Day.

Absolutely NO HATS - even if they are carhartt, blue and gold camo, made of flannel.  NO HATS!

Remember to keep your eyes open to locate the FFA Emblem components hidden around the school for different points and prizes.

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

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

Quote:  "Not having the best situation, but seeing the best in your situation is the key to happiness."

— Marie Forleo

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

Announcements Thursday 02/22/2024: 

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 February 22nd, 2024.  Please stand for the pledge…..

8th Grade students must complete the Google Form and watch the videos about the classes that the HS offer by this Friday.  This was emailed directly to students from Autumn Winsor - HS counselor.

"There will be a JV Football Sign-up meeting for 8th Grade Boys on Tuesday March 5th at 7:45 am. Please meet in the Middle School Gym at this time."

Save your pennies cos the book fair is coming March 4th-8th and during PT conferences.  There will be an early viewing available sometime next week.  Stay posted for more details.

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

Our line up in the FFA challenge has changed up a bit: 

4th - Mrs. Wilbanks

3rd - Mrs Collins

2nd - Mr. Latz 

Taking the lead today is MRS. DUCKERT!  

I have a FFA trivia question for you.  Teachers please fill out the Google Form with the classroom answer, the number of FFA emblems that you have found and the number of kiddos dressed in spirit wear.  

Question:   How many state officers have been from the Ovid-Elsie chapter since the chapter rechartered in 1966?

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

Announcements Friday 02/23/2024: 

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, February 23rd, 2024.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday to Daniel W today, Drake B and Bryce K over the weekend.  Have a sensational birthday guys!

8th Grade students must complete the Google Form and watch the videos about the classes that the HS offer by this Friday.  This was emailed directly to students from Autumn Winsor - HS counselor.

"There will be a JV Football Sign-up meeting for 8th Grade Boys on Tuesday March 5th at 7:45 am. Please meet in the Middle School Gym at this time."

Save your pennies cos the book fair is coming March 4th-8th and during PT conferences.  There will be an early viewing available sometime next week.  Stay posted for more details.

"Wishing exceptional play to the Ovid-Elsie Middle School Chess team members who are traveling to the State Tournament this Saturday. Good luck Levi W, Ben Z, Thomas E, Maxwell P and all the other students who participated on the chess team this season, way to go team!

We will have concessions at the end of the day!

Our line up has changed up a bit: 

4th - Mr. Belill

3rd - Mr. Latz 

2nd - Ms. Duckert

Taking the lead today is MRS. WILLBANKS!  

As you can see this is still anyone's game.  An Entire class of spirit wear tomorrow and a few emblems could bring even those in the back to the sweet victory of donuts!

So here is the last FFA trivia question for you.  Teachers please fill out the Google Form with the classroom answer, the number of FFA emblems that you have found and the number of kiddos dressed in spirit wear.  

Question: Who was the only United States President to have been a FFA member?

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

Question:  Why do bees have sticky hair?

Answer: Because they use honey-combs.

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