Osceola Middle

2024 TSIC Student Flyer (002).pdf 

Parent Update for the Week of 9/24/24

Good afternoon Osceola Middle School Families. This is your principal Derrik Craun your weekly updates.

Just a reminder parents, as Monday is a professional development day for our staff, there is no school Monday for students. Tuesday we begin our week with FAST Math PM1 testing for Ms. Hughes students and wrapping up PM1 testing with students in 8^th grade Pre-Algebra testing Wednesday and Ms. Selden’s Math students testing on Thursday with makeups on Friday.  Also Wednesday is our next SAC meeting at 5:30pm followed by PTSA at 6pm in our Media Center where all parents are welcome to join.  Friday is our OMS Fundraiser “Best Day Ever” event at 10am for those who qualified. Students will be given bracelets the morning of the event.

Parents don’t forget we have free before and after school tutoring every Monday through Thursday at 8am and after school until 5pm.  For any 7^th or 8^th grader in Civics, we Civics tutoring sessions for students on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:10 PM to 5:00 PM with Mr. Colborn in room 4-210. These sessions are designed to provide additional support in Civics, a crucial subject that is not only tested but also required for students to advance to high school.

Last, our PBIS focus of the week is to be Active Learners and our Fun Friday Tee is college shirt day.

That’s all the announcements for this week. Thank you Chief parents for your support and have a great weekend!

Looking Ahead:

9/23/24 – Professional Development Day – No school for students

9/25/24 – Boys and Girls Volleyball @ Safety Harbor Middle 5pm

9/25/24 – SAC meeting at 5:30pm and PTSA at 6pm in Media Center

9/27/24 – Fundraiser Best Day Ever Event for those who qualify 10-11:30am

9/30/24 – Boys and Girls Volleyball @ Palm Harbor Middle 5pm

10/07/24 – Boys and Girls Volleyball home vs. Seminole Middle 5pm

10/08/24 – PSAT for all 8^th Grade Students

10/09/24 – Boys and Girls Volleyball home vs. Fitzgerald Middle 5pm

10/11/24 – End of Q1

10/14/24 – School Based PD – No students

10/16/24 – Picture Retakes

10/24/24 – Report Cards go home 7th period

10/25/24 – OMS Fall Festival

10/30/24 - SAC meeting (Title 1 Annual Meeting) at 5:30pm and PTSA at 6pm in Media Center

11/01/24 – OMS Activity Day and Pep Rally

In case you missed it:

Tickets for our athletic events can be purchase using the GOFAN app.

https://gofan.playonsports.com/digital-ticketing-guide

Parents, as we always look for ways to encourage our students to read, we need help in finding out which books kids are interested in.  Please complete the library survey on the email message to provide recommendations and we will do our best to get these books in our media center. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BZM8c9c5GkaGb_3ye_PH_0fDWmtXriVPgfYgkLGjsOZUMTNKNVpNNFRON0pPSlFLMFBRRkdLNTVFSS4u

OMS has a food pantry and we would like to start stocking the shelves.  All nonperishable food items are greatly appreciated.  We provide meals for families during the holiday breaks.  Donations can be dropped off in the front office in the box.  If you or anyone else needs food please contact Michelle Shepard, shepard@pcsb.org any time throughout the year for assistance.

We are going to open a clothing closet for students and families.  If you have any gently used clothes both in and out of dress code, and all sizes, we would greatly appreciate those donations.  Areas we are most in need of are Boys Shoes (sizes 8 and up), Girls Pants, Boys Large Shirts (solid color) and Boys Sweatshirts (solid in color all sizes).  We are also looking for personal hygiene products.  If you have any questions about our clothing closet, please contact Kristie King at kingkrist@pcsb.org.

Parents, please remember that we are not allowing parking on 94^th Avenue in front of the school at dismissal as it is not safe to have students crossing in front of buses.  Remember, our front lot is rather small and only for students with accommodations.  Please do not part there to pick up your child as that takes away from those who really them.

For a few other important announcements, the Take Stock in Children Application window is now open. This statewide initiative offers students a pathway to college scholarships and pairs them with volunteer mentors. Qualifications include being on the approved free/reduced lunch list and proof of financial eligibility for students in grades 6-9.  More information is available on the email update.

OMS is currently selling advertising banners to promote local businesses! There are several different packages available. I’ve attached a flyer with all necessary information. Please email Shannon Fitzpatrick at fitzpatricks@pcsb.org with any questions. Thank you!

Other News:

Osceola Middle School Raises Awareness and Funds for Artists in Central America

From 09/16/2024 to 09/30/2024, Osceola Middle School's High School Credit Spanish classes will be selling hand-woven bracelets, or ‘pulseras’ in Spanish for $5, to empower the artists who make them in Nicaragua & Guatemala. The sale was organized through the Pulsera Project, a Fair Trade nonprofit organization that empowers and educates people in the U.S. and Central America through pulsera sales.

Mrs. Melecio and her student volunteers will raise funds that benefit fair trade jobs, worker rights, sustainability, and education, while learning about the culture, lives, and struggles of Central Americans. The Pulsera Project’s goal is to create a more just and colorful world by encouraging conscious consumerism and social enterprise.

www.pulseraproject.org 

2024 TSIC Student Flyer (002).pdf 

OMS Sign Banner Info Form.pdf 

Pulsera Project.pdf 

Countryside High School ISTEM Shadowing Days 24-25.pdf 

Start With Hello Week Flier.pdf 

Parent Update for the Week of 9/17/24

Good afternoon Osceola Middle School Families. This is your principal Derrik Craun your weekly updates.

As our PM1 Reading assessment is in full swing, thank you parents for making sure you child brings their fully charged laptops and power cords to school.  8^th grade students will finish up testing either Monday or Tuesday and then we begin Math PM1 Wednesday by math teacher. The calendar is attached which shows which day each student tests based on their Math Teacher.

Parents, please remember that we are not allowing parking on 94^th Avenue in front of the school at dismissal as it is not safe to have students crossing in front of buses.  Pinellas County Sherrifs Dept. will be assisting us in enforcing these guidelines.  Remember, our front lot is rather small and only for students with accommodations.  Please do not part there to pick up your child as that takes away from those who really them.

For a few other important announcements, the Take Stock in Children Application window is now open. This statewide initiative offers students a pathway to college scholarships and pairs them with volunteer mentors. Qualifications include being on the approved free/reduced lunch list and proof of financial eligibility for students in grades 6-9.  More information is available on the email update.

OMS is currently selling advertising banners to promote local businesses! There are several different packages available. I’ve attached a flyer with all necessary information. Please email Shannon Fitzpatrick at fitzpatricks@pcsb.org with any questions. Thank you!

Last, our PBIS focus of the week is to be Respectful and our Fun Friday Tee is to Twin Day as students are encouraged to make a new friendship next week as part of our Start with Hello Week. This allows students to wear any school appropriate printed shirt to match with the new friend they made. Also, as Thursday is See Something Say Something Awareness, students are allowed to wear any school appropriate Green printed shirt.

That’s all the announcements for this week. Thank you Chief parents for your support and have a great weekend!

Looking Ahead:

9/18/24 – FAST Math PM1 window begins-students will test with their Math teacher on designated day

9/18/24 – Boys and Girls Volleyball home vs. Largo Middle 5pm

9/23/24 – Professional Development Day – No school for students

9/25/24 – Boys and Girls Volleyball @ Safety Harbor Middle 5pm

9/25/24 – SAC meeting at 5:30pm and PTSA at 6pm in Media Center

9/27/24 – Fundraiser Best Day Ever Event for those who qualify 10-11:30am

10/11/24 – End of Q1

10/14/24 – School Based PD – No students

10/16/24 – Picture Retakes

10/22/24 – OMS Strategy Walk for teachers

10/24/24 – Report Cards go home 7th period

10/25/24 – OMS Fall Festival

In case you missed it:

Tickets for our athletic events can be purchase using the GOFAN app.

https://gofan.playonsports.com/digital-ticketing-guide

Parents, as we always look for ways to encourage our students to read, we need help in finding out which books kids are interested in.  Please complete the library survey on the email message to provide recommendations and we will do our best to get these books in our media center. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BZM8c9c5GkaGb_3ye_PH_0fDWmtXriVPgfYgkLGjsOZUMTNKNVpNNFRON0pPSlFLMFBRRkdLNTVFSS4u

OMS has a food pantry and we would like to start stocking the shelves.  All nonperishable food items are greatly appreciated.  We provide meals for families during the holiday breaks.  Donations can be dropped off in the front office in the box.  If you or anyone else needs food please contact Michelle Shepard, shepard@pcsb.org any time throughout the year for assistance.

We are going to open a clothing closet for students and families.  If you have any gently used clothes both in and out of dress code, and all sizes, we would greatly appreciate those donations.  We are also looking for personal hygiene products.  If you have any questions about our clothing closet, please contact Kristie King at kingkrist@pcsb.org.

Other News:

Osceola Middle School Raises Awareness and Funds for Artists in Central America

From 09/16/2024 to 09/30/2024, Osceola Middle School's High School Credit Spanish classes will be selling hand-woven bracelets, or ‘pulseras’ in Spanish for $5, to empower the artists who make them in Nicaragua & Guatemala. The sale was organized through the Pulsera Project, a Fair Trade nonprofit organization that empowers and educates people in the U.S. and Central America through pulsera sales.

Mrs. Melecio and her student volunteers will raise funds that benefit fair trade jobs, worker rights, sustainability, and education, while learning about the culture, lives, and struggles of Central Americans. The Pulsera Project’s goal is to create a more just and colorful world by encouraging conscious consumerism and social enterprise.

www.pulseraproject.org 

Osceola Middle- PM1 Assessment Schedule.doc 

ELP_Schedule_Student_24-25.docx 

Chick Fil A 91124 flyer.jpg 

Parent Update for the Week of 9/9/24

Good afternoon Osceola Middle School Families. This is your principal Derrik Craun your weekly updates.

It is hard to believe that our first month of school is now complete and progress reports will be posted in focus Tuesday as we are almost halfway through quarter 1.  Don’t forget that we have started before and after school tutoring which takes place at 8am in the morning or after school until 5 pm Mondays through Thursdays.  Please note that we had to make a couple adjustments in the calendar I shared last week so please replace that one with new calendar attached to the email update. 

As we begin FAST testing this week, please remind your students to bring their fully charged laptops and charging cords with them every day but especially the day that they test.  This year we will test students with their Language Arts teacher for Reading PM1 and their math teacher for PM1.  I have attached the calendar so you know which day your child tests for each of their Reading and Math assessments.

Also this week, Cheerleading tryouts will take place after school on Monday and Tuesday until 5:30pm.  Students must have all athletic paperwork completed to participate and can be picked up in our car circle at 5:30. On Wednesday, we will host our first volleyball game here vs. Tarpon Springs Middle at 5 pm but will be for the girls team only as they do not have a boys team this year.  Both boys and girls play at Carwise Middle on Monday.  Tickets for our athletic events can be purchase using the GOFAN app.

https://gofan.playonsports.com/digital-ticketing-guide

Please help support OMS at Chick-Fil-A Largo for our first Spirit Night the following Wednesday, 9/11/24, 6:30am – 10:00pm. See attached flyer for all information and a Mobile Order code.

Last, our PBIS focus of the week is to be Responsible and our Fun Friday Tee is to wear OMS Spirit wear for Spirit Day.

That’s all the announcements for this week. Thank you Chief parents for your support and have a great weekend!

Looking Ahead:

9/09/24 – Boys and Girls Volleyball @Carwise Middle 5pm

9/09/24 – FAST Reading PM1 window begins-students will test with their ELA teacher on designated day

9/11/24 – Girls Volleyball home vs. Tarpon Middle 5pm

9/18/24 – FAST Math PM1 window begins-students will test with their Math teacher on designated day

9/18/24 – Boys and Girls Volleyball home vs. Largo Middle 5pm

9/23/24 – Professional Development Day – No school for students

9/25/24 – Boys and Girls Volleyball @ Safety Harbor Middle 5pm

9/25/24 – SAC meeting at 5:30pm and PTSA at 6pm in Media Center

9/27/24 – Fundraiser Best Day Ever Event for those who qualify 10-11:30am

In case you missed it:

Parents, as we always look for ways to encourage our students to read, we need help in finding out which books kids are interested in.  Please complete the library survey on the email message to provide recommendations and we will do our best to get these books in our media center. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BZM8c9c5GkaGb_3ye_PH_0fDWmtXriVPgfYgkLGjsOZUMTNKNVpNNFRON0pPSlFLMFBRRkdLNTVFSS4u

OMS has a food pantry and we would like to start stocking the shelves.  All nonperishable food items are greatly appreciated.  We provide meals for families during the holiday breaks.  Donations can be dropped off in the front office in the box.  If you or anyone else needs food please contact Michelle Shepard, shepard@pcsb.org any time throughout the year for assistance.

We are going to open a clothing closet for students and families.  If you have any gently used clothes both in and out of dress code, and all sizes, we would greatly appreciate those donations.  We are also looking for personal hygiene products.  If you have any questions about our clothing closet, please contact Kristie King at kingkrist@pcsb.org.

We have families who have not completed the 2024 forms and clinic card and school-based healthcare forms online.  If you are having difficulty with logging into your parent focus account, please contact the school and we can help you!

2024-25 OMS ELP and Tutoring Schedule.docx 

Chick Fil A 91124 flyer.jpg 

6th Annual Mental Health Awareness & Youth Empowerment Summit (2).pdf 

robotics stem 2024.pdf 

The Dojo Martial Arts.jpg 

Parent Update for the Week of 9/3/24

Good afternoon Osceola Middle School Families. This is your principal Derrik Craun your weekly updates.

This week begins our before and after school ELP, clubs, and tutoring.  We have multiple opportunities for your child to engage either at 8am in the morning or after school until 5 pm.  The full calendar is attached. If attending in the morning, we ask that you drop your child off in the front and make sure they are through the front office no later than 8:10 to attend.

Tuesday after school until 5pm there is an informational meeting for any student interested in cheerleading in room 5-110.

Wednesday, we have our OMS Picture Day.  You can order pictures online using the link on the email update and students were also sent home with fliers. Students are still required to be in OMS dress code. https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/  Picture Day ID: EVTRJHFPP  Picture retakes if needed are on October 16^th.

Also Wednesday after school is our next OMS Fishing Club meeting in the cafeteria from 4:15-5:00.  Parents, if attending please use the lot in our car circle as the lot in the front of the school is for students with accommodations pick up and those spots are limited.  The fishing club event takes place on Saturday, September 7^th from 8:30-10:30 at ROC Park Madeira Beach with a beach cleanup from 11-12.  All are welcome!

Parents, as we always look for ways to encourage our students to read, we need help in finding out which books kids are interested in.  Please complete the library survey on the email message to provide recommendations and we will do our best to get these books in our media center. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BZM8c9c5GkaGb_3ye_PH_0fDWmtXriVPgfYgkLGjsOZUMTNKNVpNNFRON0pPSlFLMFBRRkdLNTVFSS4u

As our school wide fundraiser wraps up this Tuesday, any donation must be complete by Tuesday and any student who was able to collect $50 or more in donations will qualify for the Best Day Ever Event on September 27^th from 10-11:30.  It is not too late to qualify, and donation checks also count for qualification for the event.  Please turn in cash and check donations in an envelope with the student's name on it to the main office by Tuesday, Sep. 3. Please make checks payable to Osceola Middle School.

Looking ahead, Please help support OMS at Chick-Fil-A Largo for our first Spirit Night the following Wednesday, 9/11/24, 6:30am – 10:00pm. See attached flyer for all information and a Mobile Order code.

Last, our PBIS focus of the week is to be Active Learners which means our students are giving their best effort in class, participating, and bringing their fully charged laptops and binders to each class.  Our Fun Friday Tee is this Friday is to wear an a shirt of their favorite literary character comics are included as it is Literacy Week.

That’s all the announcements for this week. Thank you Chief parents for your support and have a great weekend!

Looking Ahead:

9/02/24 – Labor Day – No School

9/03/24 – Cheerleading information meeting after school until 5pm in room 5-110.

9/04/24 – Picture Day

9/04/24 – Fishing Club meeting 4:15-5pm in cafeteria

9/07/24 - Fishing Club event 8:30-10:30 at ROC Park Madeira Beach with a beach cleanup from 11-12pm

9/09/24 – Boys and Girls Volleyball @Carwise Middle 5pm

9/10/24 – FAST Reading PM1 students will test with their ELA teacher on designated day

9/11/24 – Boys and Girls Volleyball home vs. Tarpon Middle 5pm

9/17/24 – FAST Math PM1 students will test with their ELA teacher on designated day

9/18/24 – Boys and Girls Volleyball home vs. Largo Middle 5pm

9/23/24 – Professional Development Day – No school for students

9/25/24 – Boys and Girls Volleyball @ Safety Harbor Middle 5pm

9/25/24 – SAC meeting at 5:30pm and PTSA at 6pm in Media Center

9/27/24 – Fundraiser Best Day Ever Event for those who qualify 10-11:30am

In case you missed it:

OMS has a food pantry and we would like to start stocking the shelves.  All nonperishable food items are greatly appreciated.  We provide meals for families during the holiday breaks.  Donations can be dropped off in the front office in the box.  If you or anyone else needs food please contact Michelle Shepard, shepard@pcsb.org any time throughout the year for assistance.

We are going to open a clothing closet for students and families.  If you have any gently used clothes both in and out of dress code, and all sizes, we would greatly appreciate those donations.  We are also looking for personal hygiene products.  If you have any questions about our clothing closet, please contact Kristie King at kingkrist@pcsb.org.

We have families who have not completed the 2024 forms and clinic card and school based healthcare forms online.  If you are having difficulty with logging into your parent focus account, please contact the school and we can help you!