Oakland Mills School Happenings |
January 10, 2022 | Issue 99 |
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Oakland Mills High School
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Congratulations to OMHS junior outside linebacker Kharles Ngansi, who earned Howard County Football Defensive Player of the Year, Fall 2021 All-County. Read more on the OMHS Boosters Facebook page. |
OMHS Food Pantry Distribution
January 19th, 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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OM Virtual Job Fair
January 21st, 12:00 p.m.
On Zoom
For Oakland Mills youth, presented by the Oakland Mills Local Leadership Team. Win prizes! Free food for the first 50 registrants. More info and registration HERE. |
GO SCORPS!! OMHS Sports Schedules and Scores
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Oakland Mills Middle School
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PTSA Meeting
January 10th, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
OMMS Media Center
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OMMS Rising 6th Grader Parent Information Night
January 12th, 6:30 p.m.
Join through your child's HCPSS account with Google Meet Code: OMMS-orientation6.
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Help Needed!
The PTSA is continuing to support OMMS staff through a beverage and snack station in the Teacher’s Lounge. All items bought through Amazon can be shipped directly to the school. Items purchased from other stores can be dropped off at the front office by you or your student. Individually wrapped servings are best. Click HERE to see some suggested items.
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Stevens Forest Elementary School
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SFES Restaurant Night at Chipotle
January 19th, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
6181 Dobbin Lane, Suite 100, Columbia
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SFES Band & Strings Concert
January 31st, 6:00 p.m.
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PTA Meeting
February 8th, 7:00 p.m.
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Talbott Springs Elementary School
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TSES Restaurant Night at Noodles & Company
January 11th
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TSES Winter Concert (Band, Strings, Chorus)
Postponed to February 3rd at 6:30 p.m.
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TSES PTA Meeting
January 20th
Held Virtually
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TSES Blessings in a Backpack 2021-22
Help TSES students who may be facing hunger. Learn more HERE. |
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Thunder Hill Elementary School
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THES Community Meet & Greets
January 10th, 6:30 p.m.
Held virtually on Google Meet.
Meet THES's new principal, Mrs. Hurd, and learn about THES's mission and goals for the school year. More info and meet link.
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Welcome new THES Principal, Mrs. Sonia Hurd!
We're so glad to have you and look forward to getting to know you!
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THES Restaurant Night at Panera Bread
February 7th, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
6435 Dobbin Rd., Columbia
Online/curbside delivery orders, use code PRFUND.
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Howard County Public School System
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School Closure Dates
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January 17th: Closed (MLK holiday)
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January 19th: 3-hour early dismissal for all schools
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January 20th & 21st: 3-hour early dismissal for high schools only
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February 1st: Schools closed (professional work day)
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Emergency/Weather Closings
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Identify Your Child’s Device Needs by Jan. 14, 2022
As HCPSS plans for technology needs in the event of virtual instruction, HCPSS is requesting all families to complete a brief questionnaire regarding your child’s/children’s device needs. More info.
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HCPSS Hiring Fair
January 24th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wilde Lake High School
For those interested in the following positions: bus drivers, custodial, food and nutrition services, lunch and recess monitors, paraeducators, and student assistants. No registration required, but masking is required.
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Vaccine Clinics for Children Ages 5-11
HCPSS is holding vaccine clinics for children ages 5-11. Click HERE for more info. The Howard County Health Department also has a vaccine clinic at Howard Community College. Visit the County's Pediatric Vaccine Website for more info. |
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Kindness Pantry Partnership
The Howard County Public School System has partnered with The Kindness Pantry to support teachers and students by providing an inventory of school supplies to schools. Click HERE to donate.
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Information for Students who Must Quarantine
Visit this page for information on instructional supports during quarantine and other info. |
Daily Health Check Reminder
Parents/guardians MUST perform a COVID-19 health check every day before your student leaves home. A student or staff member should NOT come to school with any of these symptoms:
- fever of 100.4 degrees or higher
- sore throat
- cough
- difficulty breathing
- diarrhea or vomiting
- new onset of severe headache (especially with fever), or
- new loss of taste or smell
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Board of Education Meetings
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January 13th, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. – Hybrid Meeting
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January 27th, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. – Hybrid 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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Oakland Mills Board of Directors
Education Committee
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Virtual OMCA Education Committee meeting
Next meeting: January 25th (Zoom link HERE)
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 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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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 High School Food Pantry
January 19th, 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
In front of Oakland Mills Middle School
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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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Columbia Community Care
MLK Jr. Day of Service Donation Drive
January 17th, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Howard County Food Bank
9385 Gerwig Lane, Suite J, Columbia
Needed: small bags of rice, canned goods, pasta, and other food items. To support with a monetary gift, text “MLKCAC” to 44-321 for a direct link to donate.
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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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