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The holidays are here, and so is the cold weather! Please consider donating to Oakland Mill's hats, gloves, scarves, and new unwrapped toys drive to help members of our community keep warm this winter and have a small gift to brighten up the holidays (ends this Friday, December 15th--scroll down for more information). Also, enjoy the many holiday concerts being presented in our schools this season!
Stevens Forest neighbors have organized Christmas Caroling in Stevens Forest on Thurs. Dec. 14th. Everyone interested should meet at the Stevens Forest Elementary School parking lot at 6:00 p.m. Bring lanterns or flashlights. If you have a songbook bring it along, however the group has songbooks to share. For more information view the Facebook site:
Have a wonderful day!
Sandy Cederbaum, Village Manager
Amy Carpenter, Administrative Assistant
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Oakland Mills High School (OMHS)
Congratulations to Concert for Kids, which successfully raised money
for the WBAL Radio Kids Campaign! The concert was held at Oakland Mills High School and featured performances by students from several Howard County schools.
Support Oakland Mills Sports!
OM Girls Basketball defeats Hammond in season opener
A late free throw lifted the Scorps to their 47-46 victory. Read all about it in the
Howard County Times.
Congratulations to the boys' basketball and wrestling teams for winning their season openers!
OMHS Dance Concert
December 16th, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Band Concert
December 18th, 7:00 p.m.
OMHS Food Pantry
Dec. 21; Jan. 25
3:00-5:00 pm
OMHS has a food pantry! Individuals and families looking to get food should enter OMHS through the double doors on the front right of the building. Signs will be posted.
AfterPrOM
The committee needs a second foosball table and an air hockey table to borrow for the event. If you are able to lend one, please contact Jennifer at
[email protected]. In January, the AfterPrOM committee will hold a gift card drive. If you are shopping, pick up a gift card to donate as a prize to after prom OR if you receive a card that you will not use - donate it!
OMHS Boosters: Please click
here.
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Oakland Mills Middle School (OMMS)
OMMS Winter Chorus Concert
December 14th, 6:30 p.m.
OMMS Cafeteria
OMMS Band/Orchestra Winter Concert
December 19th, 6:30 p.m.
OMHS Auditorium
Gen-Z and RPS Need Donations
The students of Gen-Z and RPS are working diligently to provide disaster relief supplies to our fellow Americans. Residents of Puerto Rico are still in dire need of assistance, and you can be a part of the solution. Drop off bottled water, dry food, summer clothing, ponchos, toys, school supplies, and books at Oakland Mills Middle School. Keep your eyes peeled for boxes labeled "Puerto Rico Disaster Relief." Every item helps. NOTE: Monetary donations cannot be accepted.
The PTSA is currently in need of individuals to fill the following positions:
- Treasurer
- Correspondance Secretary
If you are interested, please contact the PTSA President, Alan Romack at
[email protected]
OMMS PTSA
:
Please click
here.
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Stevens Forest Elementary School (SFES)
SFES Winter Chorus and Chorus Chimes Concert
December 21st, 7:00 p.m.
Art Night Extravaganza
January 4, 2018, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Congratulations to Mrs. Malihom for being awarded the
Maryland Art Education Association District Recognition Award for Career Elementary School Teacher!
PTA meetings for the 2017-2018 school year will be held on the
second Wednesday of the month in the Media Center at6:30 p.m
*Please note that the December PTA meeting was held on Dec. 6 and will NOT be held on Dec. 13.)
For ongoing SFES fundraising opportunities, click here.
Please click here for the SFES PTA website.
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Talbott Springs Elementary School (TSES)
PTA Holiday Craft Night and Secret Shop
December 15th, 6:30 p.m.
TSES
TSES Maryland Science Center Science Night
January 11th, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
TSES PTA:
PTA meetings for the 2017-2018 school year will be held on the
third Thursday of the month at 7pm.
Please click
here f
or more PTA information.
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Thunder Hill Elementary School (THES)
December 14th (Snow date: December 19th)
Help Needed for a THES Family
On the evening of Friday, December 1, the home of a Thunder Hill Elementary School family was devastated by a fire. If you would like to help this family, please consider one of the following two options:
- Donate through GoFundMe www.gofundme.com/money-for-supplies-and-necessities
- A Thunder Hill neighborhood representative is collecting gift cards to give to this family. Please send gift cards by Dec. 20th in an envelope to "Attn: Heather Swan, c/o THES PTA" at the school.
PTA meetings for the 2017-2018 school year will be held on the second Monday of the month in the Media Center at 6:30pm.
Please click here for more PTA information.
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UPCOMING RESTAURANT NIGHTS
OMHS Cheer Team Fundraiser at Chick-fil-A
TONIGHT! Dec. 13th, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
6375 Dobbin Road
THES Carrabas Night
December 18th
4430 Long Gate Parkway, Ellicott City
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Howard County Public School System
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HCPSS s
chools and offices will be closed December 25th through January 1st.
Open Enrollment for Qualified Health Plans, Through December 15
Includes Medicaid. Click here for more information.
Emergency and Weather School Closing News Resources
Click
here to find out how to get word when schools close for emergencies and weather.
Holiday Plant and Wreath Sale
The Applications and Research Laboratory Greenhouse Horticulture program is holding its annual Holiday Plant and Wreath Sale through December 20th. Click
here for more information, including types of plants and prices.
6th Grade Art Showcase
Through January 31, 2018
Members of the public are invited to view the 6th Grade Art Showcase, on display at the Howard County Department of Education. More info.
School Performance and Gallery Schedule
The HCPSS Office of Fine Arts schedule of student dance, theater and music performances and visual arts exhibits is now
available.
Board of Education Regular Meetings
- Tuesday, December 19th, 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday, January 11th, 4:00 p.m.
All meetings are held in the Boardroom of the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City.
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Oakland Mills Education Committee
Committee meets the 4th Tuesday of each month from
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at The Other Barn. Everyone is welcome. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.
For more information contact Oakland Mills Board of Directors Chair and Education Committee Chair, Jonathan Edelson at [email protected]
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NOW HIRING YEAR ROUND!
CA's Aquati
cs Department is now hiring for year-round lifeguards and lesson instructors.
For questions about positions and the hiring process, please contact the Aquatics Department at 410-312-6332 or
[email protected]
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Dispose of your expired or unwanted prescription medications
at
HC Drug Free's free permanent drop-off location at
Community Outreach, 10741 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia
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Volunteer Opportunities
Please be sure to check out the volunteer opportunities at each individual school.
HC DrugFree
HC Drug Free is looking for parent/adult volunteers. Please email
[email protected] to volunteer. Include your availability and specify whether you can type, are willing to drive to pharmacies or liquor stores, and/or have any special skills or interests.
Please support Talbott Springs in this Community Outreach program. One hundred percent of the money raised goes to purchase food. To support Blessings in a Backpack, visit
blessingsinabackpack.org and select Talbott Springs. All donations are tax deductible. We thank you for your support for our students in need.
Make a difference! Help enhance the academic and social development of identified Howard County elementary school students in schools near you through a consistent, supportive relationship with a child. Volunteers must be available weekday, daytime hours to meet one-on-one with an assigned student during the school day or with students in small groups in afterschool programs.
Volunteer Training
According to HCPSS Board Policy, all volunteers must complete a Confidentiality Training Course about protecting the privacy of our students, staff, and schools. View the Volunteer Certification Course
here.
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