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Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014. OMS. Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014. Welcome back to the new school year. Our staff is ready and excited to work with your children this year. Some advice:. Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014. To our Parents: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Ontario Middle School
2013 - 2014
OMS
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014
Welcome back to the new school year. Our staff is ready and excited to work with your children this year.
Some advice:
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014
To our Parents:We want you to think about the following “A’s”. • If your Adolescent is Accountable, they will
Achieve. • If your child has a great Attitude, it will show in
their Academics, Attendance, and Activities.
We will be working on these “A’s” throughout this school year.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014
More advice to our parents:
• Get involved with your children at OMS.• Visit the school.• Communicate with the teachers.• Ask questions.When the school, parents, and community are all involved, everyone benefits!!!
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014To our Students:We want you to think about the following “A’s”. • You are now reaching Adolescence. • You will need to be Accountable and that will help
you Achieve in Academics, Attendance, and all your Activities.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014More advice to our students:• You will be offered a more challenging
curriculum. Go for it!!!• Make new friends.• Participate in activities at school.• Make good choices. Seek advice from
your parents, teachers, counselor, and principal.
When we all work together and get involved, you will truly benefit!!!
Ontario Middle School
2013 - 2014Meet the staff and crew of our school…
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014
Office
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Julie S. BrokawPrincipal
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Diane Cunningham Guidance
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Michele Fisher Secretary
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Diana Wendling Secretary/Aide
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Julia Miller Librarian
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Adam Gongwer School Resource Officer
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Sixth GradeStaff
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Zack CanfieldSocial Studies
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KelleyCaporiniMath
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Carrie MurrayLanguage Arts
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Heidi RoushScience
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Meredith Wendling
Literature
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Seventh GradeStaff
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Scott Cardwell Science
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Renee Davis Social Studies
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Maureen JohnsonLanguage Arts
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BarryBeerMath
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AlisonTurnbaugh Literature
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Eighth GradeStaff
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Melissa FittanteMathAlgebra
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Kim Sorensen Literature
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Angela TaggLanguageArts
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Michael TaggSocial Studies
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John WhiteScience
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Intervention Specialist
Staff
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Paulette Huber
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SibbyNeff
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Lauren Reichenbach
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Brock Spurling
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Instructional Aides
Gretchen AdkinsKristen StraubJacque TuckerDeb WeberKathy Wolf
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SpecialsArts/TechLanguage
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Cary Carcione PE
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April Furr Choir/ Band
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Lana Garberich Art
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Jennifer Klaus FCCLA
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Rod Miller Industrial Tech
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TedMutti PE
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Carol Rinehart PE/Health
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Mike SchwallBand/Music
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Susan Weirich Spanish
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SpecialServices
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Mary Bennett Speech
NursesAnnette MangunMelissaSchaffer
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MargotCaldwellSpecial Education Coordinator
CarolynFowlerSchoolPsychologist
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CooksBetty CleggSue WentzAnna WhittakerWendy Williams
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Custodians
Randy HanlonTrisha RussleeRandal Thompson
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Bus Drivers
Lucille Boebel Donna ClarkRebecca Clark Belinda
CrawfordPat Duffner Tonya Flanegan Jenn Forsythe Brenda GrasselMelinda Guinther Cindy Kleilein
Bobbie O’Day Tim PrunerLori Santymer Nancy Shafer
Raena Van Houten Sue Wentz Maggie Windbigler
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Mission Statement
O M S
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014The mission of Ontario Middle School is to encourage Outstanding citizenship and Motivated learning with Skills for life.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Warrior P R I D ECode ofConduct
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Punctuality – to school, class, and with work
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Respect – for all people and property
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Individuality – shared and appreciated
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Discipline – of self
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Enthusiasm – for life and learning
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014DisciplineOntario Middle School students are expected to demonstrate a high degree of self-discipline as stated in the Code of Conduct.
Code of Conduct
Staff
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Disciplinary Procedures
and other information
• Teacher-directed consequences
• Discussion• Detention• Discipline form• Denial of school
privileges• Friday School• Suspension• Expulsion• Searches• Cameras
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Hallway Conduct
No horseplay!!!
Students are to be orderly and not running or pushing other students.
Students need to have a hall pass when in the hallway during class time.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Progress BookTeachers and parents have the capability to have continuous information about a student’s
educational progress.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Non -Discrimination Policy
No person on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap, will be excluded from participation.
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Dress Code
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Dress Code Do’s and Don’ts
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Dress CodeDo’s
Clothes should be:•Clean •Good taste•Non-disruptive
•Free of safety hazards
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Dress CodeDon'ts
Clothes should not show:• Cleavage• Midriffs• Ripped garments• Undergarments• Too much leg (shorts
or skirts)• Items promoted like
drugs, alcohol, or unhealthy activities
• Poor taste
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Some other Don'ts
NO:•Sleeveless shirts
for boys and girls•Pajama bottoms
or tops•Slippers•Coats worn during
the day•Hats worn during
the day•Sagging
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Wearing appropriate and clean clothing will help your child be ready to learn. They will be safe, and it will not disrupt the educational process.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014
O M SSports
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Fall SportsVolleyball – GirlsFootball – BoysCheerleading – Girls
Cross Country – Boys and Girls
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Winter Sports
Swimming – Boys and Girls
Basketball – Boys and Girls
Wrestling – BoysCheerleading – Girls
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Spring Sports
Track – Boys and Girls
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A Day at O M S
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Warning Bell at 7:45
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Students are expected to be here on time.
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Absences need to be reported.
Call the absentee number 419-755-2004 or OMS number 419-529-5507 to report your child off from school.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014School Closings:WMAN 1400WSWR 100.1WVNO 106.1WNCO 101.3WMFD TV 68
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Release Bell at 2:52
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Each student will be
assigned a locker. Locks with a combination lock may be used.
Students are responsible for keeping the locker in excellent condition.
Locks will be cut off if there is a concern or just cause to search the locker.
Lockers
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 Library:
Students may come to the library during study halls and by arrangement of classroom teachers.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Book bags:
During the day, book bags must remain in the lockers.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Guidance:
Looking for some help?
Help is available with Mrs. Cunningham. She will work with individuals and groups.Topics include:• Personal issues• Self-awareness• Self-understanding• Adolescence• Responsibility• Setting goals• Peer mediation
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Lunch at O M S
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Students can pack or buy a school lunch. A daily lunch is $2.75.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Lunches are purchased though a PIN (Personal Identification Number) system.
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Charges not to exceed $15.00
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014•Money can be deposited in your child’s account.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 Food and
drink remain in the cafeteria.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Other opportunities at OMS:Student CouncilAcademic ChallengeNewspaper StaffYear Book Staff
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Transportation to and from
O M S
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 Code of
Conduct applies to all school transportation.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Students who utilize bus service are expected to respect the driver, all passengers, and the equipment.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 Guidelines
:• Wait until the bus has
come to a complete stop.• Cross if needed, 10 feet
in front of the bus. Driver needs to see you.
• Stay seated while in motion.
• Stay in the same, assigned seat.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014More Bus Guidelines:• Keep all parts of your body,
including arms, inside the bus.• Keep all items in your book
bag.• Nothing is to be thrown on the
bus.• Students are to be silent at a
railroad crossing. It is the law.• Respond immediately to the
driver directions and requests.
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WCDsWireless
Communication Devices
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• Students may use WCDs before and after school.
• Students may use WCDs during their lunch period.
• Students may use WCDs on a school bus if it is allowed by the driver.
• Students must have the device on vibrate or silent mode.
Guidelines forWCDs:
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Some More WCDsGuidelines:• Students may not use
WCDs if they create a distraction, disruption or otherwise interfere with the educational environment.
• Students may not access the Internet websites that are blocked to students at school.
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 Even More
Guidelines:• Students are prohibited
from using WCDs to capture, record or transmit the words and images of any student, staff member, or other person in the school. Without consent is an invasion of privacy rights.
WCDs
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 Cell Phone
Guidelines:Students using their phones in class will have the cell phones taken and sent to the office. First time – student will pick up at the end of the day.Second – Parent will need to pick the phone up.Third – Friday School will be issued.
WCDs
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Board policy 5517.01Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior:Students are prohibited from using WCDs in a way to transmit and share material that is threatening, obscene, disruptive, or sexually explicit. Violations shall result in disciplinary action.
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VisitorsTo OMS
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 All visitors must
report to the school office upon arrival.• Enter the first set of
doors.• Buzz in to the
secretary.• Go directly to office
when buzzed in.• When possible, make
advanced arrangements to visit the school.
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Important Dates on
the Calendar
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014• August 19, 2012 – OMS Open House from 7:00 – 8:00• August 21 – First Day of Classes for students• September 2– No School – Labor Day• October 12 – No School for Students• October 17 – Early Release Day – out at 1:52• October 18 – No School – Teacher In-service• November 7 and 814– Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4 –
7:30• November 27 – Early Release Day – out at 1:52• November 28, 29, and December 2 – Thanksgiving Break
and comp day for conferences – No School for Students• December 20 – Early Release Day – out at 1:52• December 23 – January 3 – Christmas and New Year’s
Vacation
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014• January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School• February 13 and 20 – Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4 –
7:30• February 17– Presidents’ Day – No School• March 6– Early Release Day – out at 1:52• March 31– No School • April 1 - 4 – Spring Vacation – No School• April 18 – No School – Good Friday• May 1 – Early Release Day – out at 1:52• May 26 – Memorial Day – No School• May 29 – Last day for students• May 30 – Graduation OHS
Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Again, Welcome to Ontario Middle School. We wish everyone a fantastic year of school. Your children will grow academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. Good luck to everyone!!!