Oakland Mills School Happenings | September 21, 2022 | Issue 115 | |
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Fall is in the air, which means Homecoming is, too. Visit the OMHS block for more info on this year's homecoming game and festivities. There are also many opportunities to support OM schools through fundraising, restaurant nights, and more.
Also, mark your calendars for the annual Oakland Mills Fall Festival on Saturday, October 1st from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. As always, some of our local schools will be participating. Find out more HERE.
Have a beautiful day!
Sandy Cederbaum, Village Manager
Amy Carpenter, Administrative Assistant
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Oakland Mills High School
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OMHS Food Pantry Distribution
September 28th, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
at OMHS (front parking lot)
Directions and procedures HERE.
Donations accepted at The Other Barn, Mondays through Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See donations box below for details.
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Hispanic Heritage 2022
October 12th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
OMHS Cafeteria
Hosted by the OMHS PTSA and Hispanic Committee.
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Fall Music Concert
October 17th & 18th, 7:00 p.m.
OMHS
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OMHS Homecoming 2022
Homecoming Carnival
October 14th, 4:00 p.m.
OMHS Back Parking Lot
Homecoming Game vs. Howard
October 14th, 7:00 p.m.
OMHS
Homecoming Dance
October 15th, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
OMHS, doors close at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets $20, on sale 9/27 through 10/7 via OSP, in-person 10/10-10/14 during lunch. Family File must be updated to purchase tickets. If you'd like to volunteer, click HERE.
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Fall Sports Schedules
The OM Fall sports season is starting! Visit County Sports Zone to find schedules. Buy tickets online HERE.
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Oakland Mills Middle School
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PTSA Meeting
September 28th, 7:00 p.m.
OMMS
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OMMS Restaurant Night at Panda Express
October 12th, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.
6455 Dobbin Road, Columbia
More info and flyer on the event Facebook page. For online orders, enter code 342103 in the fundraiser code box.
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Stevens Forest Elementary School
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SFES Restaurant Night at Chipotle
September 28th, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
6181 Old Dobbin Road Suite 100
Columbia
Bring a flyer (hard copy or on phone) or mention SFES to the cashier. For online or pickup orders, use the code X2XEVAA.
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SFES PTA Meeting
October 10th, 7:00 p.m.
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SFES 50th Anniversary
October 8th, 11:00 a.m.
SFES Blacktop
The SFES PTA is hosting a community event to celebrate 50 Years of Excellence at SFES! This event is for anyone in the community and/or who has had a connection to SFES in the past 50 years. Festivities include a DJ, food trucks, activities, live performances and artwork by students and more! Want to help? Please contact sfesptaprograms@gmail.com.
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Talbott Springs Elementary School
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TSES Hispanic Back to School Night
September 21st, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
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TSES PTA Meeting
September 29th, 7:00 p.m.
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Guest Staff Members Needed
TSES is currently interviewing guest teachers for a long-term Reading Specialist position split between Stevens Forest Elementary School and Talbott Springs Elementary School. This long-term job begins immediately and ends 12/5/22. We are also looking to hire Temporary Employees to work with our Special Education team to provide individual support to students throughout the school day. If you are interested in learning more or to schedule an interview, please contact Derek Lewis at derek_lewis@hcpss.org or 410-313-6915.
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Thunder Hill Elementary School
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THES Fall Festival
October 7th, 5:30 pm to 7:30 p.m.
Rain Date: October 14th
Free meal, lots of games/activities, a DJ, and more. Co-sponsored by the PTA and the Community Outreach Team.
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THES Restaurant Night at Noodles & Company
October 12th
6191 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia
More info to come.
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Howard County Public School System
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School Closure Dates
September 26th: Closed
October 5th: Closed
October 21st: Closed
October 24th: Closed
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School Bus Locator
Info on bus service, including bus routes locator HERE.
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Free RTA Bus Passes for Students
Learn more HERE.
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School Meal Information for the 2022-23 School Year
The federal government has not extended waivers allowing free meals for all students. Consequently, for the 2022-2023 school year, students whose families do not qualify for free or reduced lunch will be required to pay the Daily Meal Price.
Many HCPSS families are eligible to participate in the Free and Reduced Price Meals (FARMs) program. Families must submit a new application every school year.
Details on the Free and Reduced Meals program, including a link to apply, are available online.
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Complete Your Family File
Every year HCPSS parents must complete a Family File for each child. HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, and can do so by logging in to HCPSS Connect PARENT ACCOUNT and selecting the MORE OPTIONS tab on the left and then clicking on Family File.
Helpful Links:
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Board of Education Meetings
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Sep. 22th, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
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Oct. 4th, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Hybrid meetings are virtual and in-person (more info) and will be streamed live/viewed on the HCPSS board website or on Comcast channel 95/Verizon 42 in Howard County.
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Redistricting for the 2023-24 School Year
Keep on the latest steps in the process HERE. | |
Oakland Mills Board of Directors
Education Committee
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Virtual OMCA Education Committee meeting
Next meeting: September 27, 2022
The Oakland Mills Community Association's Education Committee supports and advocates for all Oakland Mills schools and county-wide on a variety of issues. All interested individuals are welcome to join the conversation!
For more information contact Oakland Mills Board of Directors Chair and OMCA Education Committee Chair Jonathan Edelson at jledelson.omca@gmail.com.
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HC DrugFree provides resources and education on prevention, treatment, recovery, and health and wellness to help Howard County residents develop knowledge and skills to understand and address behavioral health (substance use and mental health) disorders. HC DrugFree website
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Oakland Mills Online (OMO) is an online social learning platform founded by Oakland Mills families to keep our community connected while we are socially isolated.
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Oakland Mills United (OMU) is a community group started by recent OMHS graduates that advocates for the OM community and its schools and offers tutoring and college help. OMCA is a proud partner with OMU.
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Oakland Mills Local Leadership Team's mission is to make the village of Oakland Mills an inclusive, equitable and connected community that values and supports the healthy development of all children, youth and families.
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Oakland Mills High School Food Pantry
September 28th, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Free, no contact. See the OMHS block for more info.
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Columbia Community Care
Free Supplies & Food Distribution
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to Noon
OMMS
More locations and info.
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Oakland Mills United
Free tutoring and help understanding the college process HERE.
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The Howard County MultiService Center Free Grab-and-Go Meals
If you are in need of food and cannot get to the center please call 410-313-0220 to schedule an appointment.
Mons. & Weds.: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Third Sat.: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Oakland Mills High School Food Pantry
Donations Accepted at The Other Barn, Mondays through Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
See details, including a list of needed items HERE. Donations always welcome! Donate in-person at OMHS on the second Wednesday of the month, make a monetary donation, or order donations through the pantry's Amazon Wishlist. Visit the the OMHS Food Pantry Website for more info.
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Oakland Mills United
Tutors needed! More info HERE.
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Blessings in a Backpack at Talbott Springs ES
The Blessings in a Backpack program continues to help TSES students this school year. Learn more HERE.
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A-Ok Mentoring & Tutoring: Tutors Needed!
A-OK Mentoring & Tutoring needs YOU to help provide support to Howard County elementary and middle school students!
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