Morning Announcements

Announcements Monday 09/19/2022: 

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 19th September, 2022.  Please stand for the pledge…..

We have all kinds of good news for you today: Wednesday is a half day of school. MS students will be released at 11:30am.  

Hang on to yer bloomers cos, the Student Council has planned a few events for this week. Wednesday will be a Hat Day. Students can pay $1 in the MS lobby to wear a hat for the day. 

Are you up for a fun challenge? Wednesday, bring your books to school in "Anything But a Backpack" day. If you choose to participate, whatever you bring MUST fit inside of your locker. Let's see your creativity while keeping your ideas school appropriate.  

This Friday, Sept. 23, the Middle School will be having an after school activity from 3-5pm as part of our Homecoming Kick-Off. We will be showing the Minions Movie, Rise of Gru, along with an open gym and other activities. The cost is $3 to attend. Please see a student council member for more details. 

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: Which part of the human body has the smallest bone?

Answer: The ear.

Note: The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes bone in the ear.  Stapes means stirrup and the bone is actually shaped like a teenie weenie stirrup.

Class: Grandstaff.

Have a marvelous Monday everybody!

Announcements Tuesday 09/20/2022: 

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 September 20th, 2022.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to Kyla W. Have a wonderful birthday Kyla!

Remember that students have a half day of school on Wednesday with an 11:30am release. 

 Wednesday will be a Hat Day. Student council will have a table set up in the lobby tomorrow morning where students can pay $1 to wear a hat for the day.

 Bring your books to school on Wednesday in "Anything But a Backpack" . If you choose to participate, whatever you bring MUST fit inside of your locker. Let's see your creativity while keeping your ideas school appropriate.  

Hallway decorating for Spirit Week is tomorrow.  6th grade will decorate in their 1st hour classes, 7th and 8th grade will be in 6th and 7th hour.  Teachers should have picked a superhero for their door theme by now.  If you haven't, the possibilities are on the bulletin board outside Hazle’s room. 

This Friday, Sept. 23, the Middle School will be having an after school activity from 3-5pm as part of our Homecoming Kick-Off. We will be showing the Minions Movie, Rise of Gru, along with an open gym and other activities. The cost is $3 to attend. 

Minions: The Rise of Gru' Spreads Villainous Joy to Peacock Sept. 23 | Animation Magazine

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

Announcements Wednesday 09/21/2022: 

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 September 21st, 2022.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to Naomi S and Danica L.  Hope that you have a terrific day guys!

Just that student challenges tomorrow morning at 7:20 AM in Mr. Hazel’s room.

Mt. Morris have announced that they are going to have to cancel the MS girls’ basketball game this evening due to low numbers.  

We have an early release for students at 11:30am today.

 Please make sure that if you are wearing a hat, you have a band showing that you paid a $$ to Student Council.

 Hallway decorating for Spirit Week is today.  6th grade will decorate in their 1st hour classes, 7th and 8th grade will be in 6th and 7th hour.  

 This Friday, Sept. 23, the Middle School will be having an after school activity from 3-5pm as part of our Homecoming Kick-Off. We will be showing the Minions Movie, Rise of Gru, along with an open gym and other activities. The cost is $3 to attend. 

It’s Hump Day and we now have the inspirational quote of the week to get you over the hump and today it’s all about being accountable for your actions:

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

Announcements Thursday 09/22/2022: 

Happy Birthday today to Hailey H.  Hope that you have a fantastic birthday Hailey!

 Tomorrow Friday, Sept. 23, the Middle School will be having an after school activity from 3-5pm as part of our Homecoming Kick-Off. We will be showing the Minions Movie, Rise of Gru, along with an open gym and other activities. The cost is $3 to attend. 

We will not be selling concessions at the end of school tomorrow as concessions will be available for purchase at the after-school activity.

Today is the autumnal equinox.  This date marks the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. This is the moment when the Sun crosses the Equator, and those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere will begin to see more darkness than daylight.

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

Announcements Friday  09/23/2022: 

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 September 23rd, 2022 and it looks like Mother Nature definitely got the memo about the start of Fall.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday to Todd F today. Have a sensational birthday Todd!

 

Tomorrow Friday, Sept. 23, the Middle School will be having an after school activity from 3-5pm as part of our Homecoming Kick-Off. We will be showing the Minions Movie, Rise of Gru, along with an open gym and other activities. The cost is $3 to attend and tickets will be available at the door. 

We won’t be doing school wide concessions on the way out of school but they will be available during the after school event.

Our MS band is performing at the Football game tonight.  Come on out to support your team and band!

On Monday, we will start our Homecoming Spirit Week. Monday is Superheroes day off, so wear your pajamas! Check your email for more information on our spirit week days and lunch fundraisers! 

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

Question:  Why do you have to be careful when it's raining cats and dogs?

Answer: Because you might step in a poodle.

Have a fantastic Friday everybody!  Today is a GREAT day to have a great day!!