There are so many upcoming holiday events at all of our Oakland Mills schools. We hope during this busy holiday season you take the time to enjoy some of the wonderful concerts and performances taking place. What better way to get in the holiday spirit!
Thank you,
Sandy Cederbaum, Village Manager
Brigitta Warren, Events and Administrative Coordinator
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Oakland Mills High School (OMHS)
Congratulations to the new inductees to the Oakland Mills Alpha Achievers.
Mr. James and the Alpha Achievers provided a Thanksgiving dinner for families in the community. Thank you.
Mr. Shea, the sociology classes, and YOU all helped to provide Thanksgiving meals and groceries to 40 families. Thank you.
Congratulations to OMHS for being ranked #35 in the Niche Best Public High Schools in Maryland.
Saturday, December 3, 2016, OMHS
Family Matinee: 1:00pm; Evening Performance: 7:30pm
Celebrate the start of the holiday season and support a good cause while enjoying beautiful music performed by our talented students and special guest artists.
Our Holiday Boutique will be open from 2:00pm until approximately 10:00pm. Hand crafted home decorations, ornaments and gifts will be available throughout the afternoon. Performances by the Oakland Mills Middle School Jazz Band, Oakland Mills High School Orchestra and Choir students will help to "make your spirit bright". Pictures with Santa and a do-it-yourself holiday craft will be available for the children.
And as always, all proceeds from the Concerts and the Holiday Boutique above our costs will be donated to the
WBAL Radio Kids Campaign.
Please click
here
to purchase your tickets.
OM FAB Chipotle Night
Eat at Chipotle at the mall on Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 2:00 - 9:00pm. Earn 50% of sales for Oakland Mills High School Fine Arts Boosters when you present the
flier
.
OMHS Winter Dance Concert
Saturday, December 10th, 2pm and 7:30pm at OMHS
OMHS Choir and Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, December 13th, 7pm at OMHS
OMHS Band Concert
Thursday, December 15th, 7pm at OMHS
PTSA Fundraiser Night at Potbelly's
The PTSA is sponsoring a restaurant night at Potbelly's on Dobbin Road on December 15th from 5:00 - 8:00pm. Potbelly's will make a donation to the PTSA based on attendance. It's a great night to grab dinner then head to the Winter Band Concert! Please RSVP to this event by December 12th. Twenty
RSVPs are needed in order for us to hold the event. You can come even if you do not RSVP, but we cannot hold the event without 20 people saying yes!
The money we raise will help fund our scholarships and after prom.
OMHS PTSA:
Please click
here.
OMHS Boosters: Please click
here.
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Oakland Mills Middle School (OMMS)
Thanks to OMMS for collecting 206 pounds of food to be donated to Grassroots! Great job.
Congratulations to OMMS for being ranked #39 in the Niche Best Public MIddle Schools in Maryland.
Winter Concert
Thursday, December 15th, 6:30pm, OMMS
PTSA Restaurant Night at Chipotle
Dobbin Road, Monday, December 19th
Please mention the fundraiser from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM so OMMS PTSA receives 50% of your order.
PTSA Board Game Night
Tuesday, December 20th, 6pm to 9pm, OMMS
OMMS PTSA
: Please click
here.
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Stevens Forest Elementary School (SFES)
SFES Quick Spirit Wear Order
Due Date: Friday, December 2, 2016
Orders will be in before Winter Break :)
We have had quite a few families ask about ordering spirit wear and we have added some new styles to this form.
In order to have the items arrive before winter break, orders must be received by this Friday, December 2nd.
Please email Mrs. Albright at
[email protected] if you are planning to submit an order so we can ensure that ALL orders are received and turned in for prompt delivery.
BJ's Memberships
The next round of BJ's membership offers will run from December 1 through December 15th. Don't renew your membership or sign up at the store or online. Renew or sign up through the PTA and you will get a DISCOUNT - $15 off the $50 annual membership fee or $25 off the $100 Rewards membership fee, PLUS 13 months = 1 month FREE! Each membership includes a FREE household card. If you renew ahead of time to support our school, BJ's will add the 13 months onto the end of your current membership. It will not overlap.
THE BEST NEWS - BJ's will donate $5 of your membership fee back to our PTA!
View complete instructions
here and download and complete a membership application
here.
Jason's Deli Restaurant Night - Tuesday, December 6th!
Please join us for our next restaurant night at Jason's Deli on
Tuesday, December 6th from 5:00-10:00pm, 8874 McGraw Road, Columbia, MD
SFES PTA:
Please click
here.
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Talbott Springs Elementary School (TSES)
PTA Craft Night
Friday, December 9th, 6:30pm to 8pm, TSES
Winter Concert
Tuesday, December 20th, 6:30pm, OMHS
TSES PTA:
Please click
here
.
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Thunder Hill Elementary School (THES)
Congratulations to the students, staff, and community of Thunder Hill Elementary School! The 2017 Best Schools Niche results are in!
* THES has been ranked #14 in the 2017 Niche Best Public Elementary Schools in the Baltimore Metro area.
* Out of 874 public schools, we also were ranked #20 in the Best Public Schools in Maryland, and #49 with the Elementary Schools with the Best Teachers in Maryland.
Restaurant Night at Pei Wei
6478 Dobbin Road
Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 4-9 pm
OPERATION GIVING: KIDS HELPING KIDS
Please click
here for more information and how you can help.
PTA Volunteer Opportunities Available at THES
Sight Word/Fluency Helpers (with Mrs. Darchicourt)
We are seeking parent volunteers to help facilitate a "Sight-Word and Fluency" reinforcement program for students in grades 1-2. The program will be delivered 3 days/week for 15 min. each session, during the grade level content times. Parent volunteers will be trained in strategies and activities to support the program. If you are interested in being a part of this instructional opportunity, feel free to contact Keith West or Stacey Darchicourt at
410-313-6922.
Clerical Help
Mrs. Darchicourt needs clerical volunteers throughout the week. Decide on a time that works best for you! Contact Mrs. Darchicourt if you have an hour a week to spare.
Reading Specialist Clerical Help Needed
Mrs. Darchicourt needs help Monday - Friday with clerical odd jobs (book sorting, filing, etc.) If you are interested, please email her directly at
[email protected].
School Sign
The PTA is looking for someone who can update the school sign monthly. Come by THES during school hours and update the sign that faces Mellenbrook Road. Interested? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator.
Coordinator - Walking Program
The PTA is looking for a coordinator and volunteers for a spring session of the Walking Program. This program is a great wellness program that gets kids moving and gives an additional activity choice during recess. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator
[email protected] if you would like to be involved!
STEAM Day Presenters
The THES STEAM Committee needs presenters for STEAM Day on April 6, 2017. The Committee is looking for: Interactive, hands-on presentations that will get the students up and learning (no lectures!) Be able to present for 3 consecutive rotations of 45-60 minutes each. Expertise in the areas of arts (visual arts, vocal or instrumental music, dance or kinesthetic movement, drama) and/or a STEM discipline. Interested? Download and submit the STEAM Day Presenter. Return this
form with your child or drop it at the Front Office.
Support the PTA with Amazon Smiles
You can support the THES PTA every time you shop through Amazon Smiles. Please visit
www.smiles.amazon.com and search Thunder Hill PTA. Thank you.
THES PTA:
Please click
here.
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OMCA Education Committee Updates
The OMCA Education Committee will be holding their next meeting on
Tuesday, December 13th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at The Other Barn.
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UPCOMING RESTAURANT NIGHTS
SFES Jason's Deli Restaurant Night
8874 McGraw Road, Columbia
Tuesday, December 6th from 5:00pm-10:00pm
Please click here to
RSVP.
Columbia Mall
Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 2:00-9:00pm.
Earn 50% of sales for Oakland Mills High School Fine Arts Boosters when you present the flier.
Restaurant Night at Pei Wei to support THES
6478 Dobbin Road
Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 4-9 pm
OMHS PTSA Fundraiser Night at Potbelly's
Dobbin Road
Thursday, December 15th from 5:00 - 8:00pm.
The money raised will help fund PTSA scholarships and after prom.
Restaurant Night Fundraiser at Chipotle
6181 Old Dobbin Lane in Columbia
Monday, December 19th between 3:00pm and 9:00pm
Tell the cashier you're there to support the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the
OMMS PTSA.
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Howard County Public School System
HCPSS Insight: School Start & Dismissal Times
Monday, December 5, Noon-1 p.m. - Watch live on our website or on HCPSS-TV (Comcast Channel 95/Verizon Channel 42)
A
School Start and Dismissal Time Committee was established under the direction of the Superintendent to gather input from a broad base of stakeholders regarding the possibility of adjusting the start and dismissal times of schools. The committee examined research related to school start times, developed a survey to identify impacts on student well-being, student activities, community activities, and safety.
The Committee on November 17 presented a report to the Board of Education with four alternative models from the current practice. Details, a comparison model, and a link to the full report are available on our
website.
Join our panel of experts to better understand the work conducted by the Committee, and what impact shifting start times may have. Panelists include HCPSS School Improvement and Administration Executive Director Frank Eastham and Transportation Director David Ramsay.
Ask questions prior to, or live during the panel discussion by tweeting questions using the hashtag #HCPSSInsight or emailing
[email protected]. Following the live broadcast, HCPSS Insight will be available on demand on our site.
Piano Sale, Dec. 2-4
Friday, December 2 or Saturday, December 3, appointment only, Sunday, December 4, 12-4 p.m., Maryland Piano, 9143 Red Branch Road in Columbia
For more information, please click
here.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Please be sure to check out the volunteer opportunities at each individual school.
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.
Learn more about AOK's volunteer opportunities at an Information Session: November 14th at 1pm at the Hawthorne Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia. Please sign up at www.aokmentor.org.
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Tickets are still available!
Gingerbread House Decorating
Wednesday, December 7th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Tickets are $20/house and are on sale at The Other Barn.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
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