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Announcements Monday 12/01/2025: 

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 December 1st, 2025.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to Karleigh A, Blake D and Lillian S. Have a wonderful birthday guys!

It’s a PBIS week and we’re going to be talking about lots of ways in which we can be Respectful, Responsible and our BEST, here at school.

6th grade girls who are interested in joining Girl Scouts - there are fliers in the office and there is a meeting at 6-7pm this Thursday in the middle school cafeteria.

Don’t forget, we have a box for Toys for Tots in the lobby which would welcome some unwrapped toys for kiddos this Christmas.

LUNCH:

Chicken tenders, dinner roll, sweet potato fries, pears and milk.

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: In the movie ‘Klaus’, what job does Jesper have?

Answer: Jesper's job is a postman for the Royal Mail. His father, the head of the postal academy, banishes him to the remote, feuding town of Smeerensburg to get him to reform and successfully post 6,000 letters in one year. 

Class: Mrs. Collins 

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Have a marvelous Monday everybody!

Announcements Tuesday 12/02/2025: 

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 December 2nd, 2025.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to Silas P. Have a wonderful birthday Silas!

It’s a PBIS week and we’re going to be talking about lots of ways in which we can be Respectful, Responsible and our BEST, here at school.

Thursday, Dec 11th, is the band Christmas and they are not having a meal beforehand but will have a hot cocoa bar fundraiser during the concert which starts at 6pm. 6th grade girls who are interested in joining Girl Scouts - there are fliers in the office and there is a meeting at 6-7pm this Thursday in the middle school cafeteria.

Don’t forget, we have a box for Toys for Tots in the lobby which would welcome some unwrapped toys for kiddos this Christmas.

LUNCH:

Beef nachos, beans, applesauce and milk.

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

Announcements Wednesday 12/03/2025: 

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 December 3rd, 2025.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to our very own terrific turkey, our Monday motivator, our off-court coach, he bleeds Blue & Maize and prowls the halls with his big stick, you all know who I’m talking about…..Mr Latz!!!  You’ve been here forever but still manage to only be about 28 years old.  Not sure how you managed that! Have a fabulous day Latzy!! 

It’s a PBIS week, which means that those lessons about how to be respectful, responsible and your best, will be fresh in your minds.  We’re looking for some exemplary behaviors in the hallways, cafeteria and classrooms!

6th grade girls who are interested in joining Girl Scouts - there are fliers in the office and there is a meeting at 6-7pm this Thursday, December 4th, in the middle school cafeteria.

Next week, on Thursday, Dec 11th, we have a FFA meeting in the morning, before school, in Mrs Miller’s room.

That day is also the band's Christmas concert.  They are not having a meal beforehand but will have a hot cocoa bar fundraiser during the concert which starts at 6pm.  Come out and support your school band!

1st hour classes are collecting items for the Christmas Fundraiser.  Please bring in items to help the 20 teens we’ve adopted.  Each homeroom has a different item. Let's show these teens some generosity as they go through a tough time. All items due by next Friday the 12th.  

LUNCH:

Philly cheese steak sandwich, steamed broccoli, fruit slushie and milk.

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

Quote:  "I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” - Charles Dickens

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

Announcements Thursday 12/04/2025: 

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 December 4th, 2025.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Congratulations to all of our 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams who steamrollered over Birch Run last night, with both A and B teams winning the game!  Way to go Guys!!!

6th grade girls Girl Scouts are having a meeting at 6-7pm this Thursday, December 4th, in the middle school cafeteria.

We have some things coming up next week:

  • Wednesday is an early release day for students, 

  • Thursday morning, Dec 11th, we have a FFA meeting before school, in Mrs Miller’s room.

  • That day is also the band's Christmas concert.  Come out and support your school band!

  • 1st hour classes are collecting items for the Christmas Fundraiser.  Please bring in items to help the 20 teens we’ve adopted.  Each homeroom has a different item. Let's show these teens some generosity as they go through a tough time. All items due by next Friday the 12th.  

  • The Student Citizenship class is also hosting a Hat Day next week on Friday the 12th.

  • And the BIG Breaking News! Student Council is hosting a Christmas Party & Dance NEXT Friday the 12th from 3-4:30. There will be music, open gym, & games. Cost is $3 & will be for sale that day in the morning & during lunches. 

LUNCH:

Pizza, green beans, pineapple and milk.

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

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