Oakland Mills School Happenings | November 30, 2022 | Issue 120 | |
We hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful and filled with good times with family. Don't forget, this Saturday is the WBAL Concert for Kids at OMHS. See the flyer below for more info.
Also this Saturday is Treats and Crafts with Santa at The Other Barn, with 9:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. seatings. Tickets are still available. Click HERE for more info and to purchase tickets.
Sandy Cederbaum, Village Manager
Amy Carpenter, Administrative Assistant
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Oakland Mills High School
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Axes & Ivories: OMHS Guitar & Piano Recital
December 7th, 7:00 p.m.
OMHS
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OMHS Winter Instrumental Concert
December 8th, 7:00 p.m.
OMHS
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OMHS Winter Dance Concert
December 16th & 17th, 7:00 p.m.
OMHS
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OMHS Food Pantry Distribution
December 21st, 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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Fine Arts Performance Schedules
Click the Fine Arts Boosters (FAB) orange box below to see a calendar of OMHS fine arts events.
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OMHS Chamber Choir - Donations Needed!
The OMHS Chamber Choir has the prestigious honor of being selected to perform at the 2023 American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) conference in Cincinnati, OH in February 2023. They are seeking financial support for the entire Chamber Choir to attend, which is estimated at $10,000.00, including transportation and lodging. Your donation will bring the choir one step closer to this great honor for OMHS and our cOMmunity. Thank you and always remember - we are OM, we are strongest together. Donate HERE.
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Oakland Mills Middle School
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OMMS PTSA Donations
Support OMMS by donating to the PTSA! Please click HERE to donate.
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Stevens Forest Elementary School
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PTA Winter Movie Night
December 16th, 6:00 p.m.
SFES Cafeteria
More info on the PTA Facebook page.
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SFES PTA Meeting
December 12th, 7:00 p.m.
SFES Media Center
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SFES Staff Treats
Looking for a way to support the staff? Help the PTA keep the staff lounge stocked with snacks and coffee. Follow this link to purchase an item from the Amazon Wish List and the item will be mailed right to the school.
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Talbott Springs Elementary School
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TSES PTA Restaurant Night at Mod Pizza
December 14th
10000 Town Center Ave C, Columbia
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TSES PTA Meeting
December 15th, 7:00 p.m.
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TSES School Winter Concerts
December 16th
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TSES Winter Concert at OMHS
December 20th, 6:30 p.m.
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Thunder Hill Elementary School
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Toys for Tots
Thunder Hill is working with Toys-for-Tots this year to provide toys to local families. If you are interested in donating to Toys-for-Tots you may drop off donations in the front office marked for Kasey Veenstra/Toys-for-Tots. TFT recommends gifts in the $10+ range, new and unwrapped. They have the greatest need for toys suited for those 10-15 years old. All toys must be dropped off to THES by Friday, December 9th.
Toys-for-Tots is also in need of volunteers, especially bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) volunteers. If you are interested, please access the volunteer link : Office of the County Executive: Howard County Toys for Tots Distribution - 2022 (signupgenius.com) or email Kim Pruim at kpruim@howardcountymd.gov. Set up for the event is on Friday, December 16th from 3-11pm. Distribution is on Saturday, December 17th from 6am-6pm. Please do not email Kim Pruim to register to receive toys. If you have questions about receiving toys for your family, please contact our school counselor, Kasey Veenstra kveenstra@hcpss.org
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Howard County Public School System
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School Closure Dates
December 14th: Close 3 hours early
December 26th through January 2nd: Closed for Winter Break
Inclement Weather Info
Click HERE
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Nominate a Principal or Teacher Today!
Deadline: 4:30 p.m., January 4th, 2023
Nominations are now open for the annual HCPSS Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards.
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Class of 2023 Graduations
May 18th through June 1st, 2023
HCPSS has confirmed the window for the 2023 high school graduations. Ceremonies will be held in person at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with the exception of Cedar Lane School, which will be held at the school.
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Free RTA Bus Passes for Students
Learn more HERE.
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Board of Education Meetings
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Dec. 5th, 4:00 & 7 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
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Dec. 15th, 4:00 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting (no evening session)
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.
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Oakland Mills Board of Directors
Education Committee
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Virtual OMCA Education Committee meeting
Next meeting: January 24th, 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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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 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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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 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 High School Food Pantry
December 21st, 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
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
Mons. & Weds.: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Third Sat.: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
MORE INFO ~ Spanish Flyer
If you are in need of food and cannot get to the center please call 410-313-0220 to schedule an appointment.
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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. Donate HERE.
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A-Ok Mentoring & Tutoring: Tutors Needed!
Would you like to be a volunteer mentor-tutor who supports Howard County elementary and middle school students? Are you a trustworthy adult who can commit to one school year of service for a student? A-Ok would love to meet you!
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