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    Spring Showcase Flier 2025 (2).pdf 

    PSTA Pinellas County Schools Letter-1.docx 

    Parent Update for the Week of 3/31/25

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

    This week, we have a busy week with students taking the BEST Writing assessment Tuesday morning.  Parents, as this is where students write their essays they have been preparing for, it is very important that all students charge their laptops and get good rest on Monday night.  Wednesday after school there is an OMS Fishing club meeting in the cafeteria and the next event taking place Saturday April 5th at ROC Park from 8:30-10:30am.  All students and families are welcome. 

    As we just completed our first week of quarter 4, quarter 3 report cards will be sent home Thursday during 7th period and Friday will be our OMS Activity Day where students will receive quarter 3 awards and end the day with our last OMS Pep Rally for the year.  Looking ahead, I have attached a flier for our OMS Spring Showcase that will take place April 11th from 5:30-7:30pm where we will have parent and guardian engagement sessions on various topics and for kids there will be video game competitions, a movie in the cafeteria, board game, and more. The whole family is invited, and dinner is provided!

    In athletics, we have our first boys and girls flag football games this week with games on Monday at Seminole High and Wednesday at Largo High.  All games start at 4:45 and tickets can be purchased on the GOFAN app.  https://gofan.playonsports.com/digital-ticketing-guide

    As a reminder all Pinellas County Schools students can ride PSTA buses for free with their school ID, providing transportation to school, activities, jobs, and recreation. This partnership ensures reliable travel and supports student success.

    To maintain a safe environment, please remind students of the following:

    1. ID Proof: Students must show their ID or proof of enrollment when boarding for accurate ridership counts. For ID questions, email UPASS@psta.net.
    2. Behavior Expectations: Disruptive behavior, such as fighting, profanity, loud talking, or playing music without headphones, is not allowed.

    Yearbooks are on sale ordered yearbooks will have student’s name engraved on a name plate on the front cover. You can purchase online using the following link: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/355

    Last, our PBIS focus of the week is to be Responsible and our Fun Friday Tee theme is to wear class colors (solid or OMS spirit wear) for our OMS Pep Rally. 6th is White/Gray, 7th is burgundy/red, and 8th is Navy/Blue.

    Thank you Chief parents for your support and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

    Looking Ahead:

    03/31/25 – Flag Football @ Seminole High 4:45pm

    04/01/25 – BEST Essay Writing Test for all students

    04/02/25 – OMS Fishing Club meeting in cafeteria 4:15-5pm

    04/02/25 – Flag Football @ Largo High 4:45

    04/03/25 – Report Cards go home 7th period

    04/04/25 – OMS Pep Rally/Awards Activity Day

    04/05/25 – OMS Fishing Club Event @ ROC Park 8:30-10:30am

    04/09/25 – Flag Football @ OFSH 4:45

    04/11/25 – OMS Spring Showcase 6-7:30pm – all OMS families welcome!

    04/16/25 – Flag Football @ OFSH 4:45

    04/18/25 – No School for students

    04/21/25 – No School for students

    04/24/25 – NJHS Induction Ceremony

    04/25/25 – Q4 Progress Reports Visible in Focus

    In case you missed it:

    TDAP Reminder: 6th grade parents, we hope that you have contacted your child’s doctor’s office to schedule their Tdap immunization for entry into 7th grade.  If not, now is a good time to do so in order for your child to be ready for the first day of school.  Once you have the new immunization form you can send it into the front office, however, most physicians upload the forms for us to access.

    Parents, please remember that we are not allowing parking on 94th 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 park there to pick up your child as that takes away from those who really them.

    Also, when picking up your child early, it is important to remember that all parents, guardians, and permitted family members must have a valid ID to sign out your student due to updated school safety regulations.  To ensure a quicker sign out process, please call your child’s grade level office ahead of picking them up so we can have them ready at time you arrive.  When it is an afternoon pickup, it would be best to call before noon.  Also remember that 3:45pm is the latest you will want to pick up your child as we have limited parking in the front of the school, and we need the spaces available for parents who have accommodations.

    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.

    Joto's Spirit Day.pdf 

    Parent Update for the Week of 3/24/25

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

    As we welcome students back Monday from what I hope was a fun and restful spring break, we begin our last grading period for the school year. As teachers finalize quarter 3 grades this week, report cards will be sent home April 3rd.

    This week, we have our next SAC and PTSA meetings Wednesday at 5:30pm in our media center and also Wednesday all day (11am - 9pm) we have an OMS Spirit Day at Joto's Pizza on Park Blvd OR Belcher Rd, (both locations are participating), where you can Dine-in, take out, or call for delivery and 15% of your total order is donated back to OMS! See attached flyer for more details.

    Yearbooks are on sale and this weekend is your last chance to purchase before we will have a price increase. All ordered yearbooks will have the student’s name engraved on a name plate on the front cover. You can purchase online using the following link: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/355

    Last, our PBIS focus of the week is to be Active Learners and our Fun Friday Tee theme is to wear Blue and Yellow (print is okay if blue/yellow) for Down Syndrome Awareness Day which was on March 21st.

    Thank you Chief parents for your support and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

    Looking Ahead:

    03/25/25 – IReady testing for grade 6 intensive reading classes

    03/26/25 – IReady testing for grade 7 intensive reading classes

    03/26/25 – SAC/PTSA @ 5:30

    03/27/25 – IReady testing for grade 8 intensive reading classes

    03/31/25 – Flag Football @ Seminole High 4:45pm

    04/01/25 – BEST Essay Writing Test for all students

    04/02/25 – OMS Fishing Club meeting in cafeteria 4:15-5pm

    04/02/25 – Flag Football @ Largo High 4:45

    04/03/25 – Report Cards go home 7th period

    04/04/25 – OMS Pep Rally/Awards Activity Day

    04/05/25 – OMS Fishing Club Event @ ROC Park 8:30-10:30am

    04/09/25 – Flag Football @ OFSH 4:45

    04/11/25 – OMS Spring Showcase 6-7:30pm – all OMS families are welcome!

    04/16/25 – Flag Football @ OFSH 4:45

    04/18/25 – No School for students

    04/21/25 – No School for students

    04/24/25 – NJHS Induction Ceremony

    04/25/25 – Q4 Progress Reports Visible in Focus

     

    In case you missed it:

    TDAP Reminder: 6th grade parents, we hope that you have contacted your child’s doctor’s office to schedule their Tdap immunization for entry into 7th grade.  If not, now is a good time to do so in order for your child to be ready for the first day of school.  Once you have the new immunization form you can send it into the front office, however, most physicians upload the forms for us to access.

    Parents, please remember that we are not allowing parking on 94th 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 park there to pick up your child as that takes away from those who really them.

    Also, when picking up your child early, it is important to remember that all parents, guardians, and permitted family members must have a valid ID to sign out your student due to updated school safety regulations.  To ensure a quicker sign out process, please call your child’s grade level office ahead of picking them up so we can have them ready at time you arrive.  When it is an afternoon pickup, it would be best to call before noon.  Also remember that 3:45 is the latest you will want to pick up your child as we have limited parking in the front of the school, and we need the spaces available for parents who have accommodations.

    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.

    HIGH SCHOOL Registration Nights.docx 

    2025 Secondary STEM SIC Infographic.pdf 

    Parent Update for the Week of 3/10/25

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

    Looking ahead to next week, this is the last week of quarter 3 so it is a very important week of meaningful instruction with no major activities taking place other than 8th grade Science assessments. 

    Attention 8th grade students attending Seminole High School next year! You should have received a message in FOCUS from Assistant Principal, Ms. Sinatra on March 4.  Students who will be in 9th grade next school year are to select their elective choices by Sunday March 9.  Students and parents can access this form in their child’s focus account.  Seminole High School is also hosting their 9th grade orientation on Wednesday, March 12, at 6PM.  Any questions, please call Mrs. Krupp at 547 7689 ext. 2062.

    Yearbooks are on sale and will have a price increase in late March. All ordered yearbooks with have the student’s name engraved on a name plate on the front cover. You can purchase online using the following link: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/355

    As we head into Spring Break, there are many academic contests for students to take part in for Pinellas County Schools’ Spring Break Challenge.  Students will learn about these challenges how to earn prizes on Thursday during core classes.

    Last, our PBIS focus of the week is to be Respectful and our Fun Friday Tee theme is Tackey Tourist Day so wear a tropical shirt as we head into Spring Break.

    Thank you Chief parents for your support and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

    Looking Ahead:

    03/11/25 – Science Mock SSA McAllister classes

    03/12/25 – Science Mock SSA Schiller classes

    03/13/25 – Science Mock SSA Gibbons classes

    03/14/25 – End of Quarter 3

    03/17-21 – SPRING BREAK

    03/26/25 – SAC/PTSA @ 5:30

    04/01/25 – BEST Writing Assessment for all students

    04/03/25 – Report Cards go Home

    04/04/25 – OMS Activity Day Pep Rally Awards

     

    In case you missed it:

    The district is expanding camp opportunities and providing options in June and July. This year, camps will have a cost of $75 per session and a rate of $25 per session for students eligible for free- or reduced-price meals. Some of the many options include robotics, journalism, performing arts, mural painting, Italian cooking, AI comics and cosmetology.  During your summer planning, please note that there will be changes to Summer Bridge eligibility. Summer Bridge programs will focus on helping students address academic challenges and continue to address achievement gaps. Middle school Summer Bridge programs will concentrate on credit recovery.  Stay tuned for more information. Summer Camp space is limited so please apply early when applications open. 

    TDAP Reminder: 6th grade parents, we hope that you have contacted your child’s doctor’s office to schedule their Tdap immunization for entry into 7th grade.  If not, now is a good time to do so in order for your child to be ready for the first day of school.  Once you have the new immunization form you can send it into the front office, however, most physicians upload the forms for us to access.

    Parents, please remember that we are not allowing parking on 94th 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 park there to pick up your child as that takes away from those who really them.

    Also, when picking up your child early, it is important to remember that all parents, guardians, and permitted family members must have a valid ID to sign out your student due to updated school safety regulations.  To ensure a quicker sign out process, please call your child’s grade level office ahead of picking them up so we can have them ready at time you arrive.  When it is an afternoon pickup, it would be best to call before noon.  Also remember that 3:45 is the latest you will want to pick up your child as we have limited parking in the front of the school, and we need the spaces available for parents who have accommodations.

    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

     

    Astro Skate Flier.pdf 

    Pinellas Park High Freshman Registration Night - 24-25.pdf 

    2025 Summer Camp Flyer (2).pdf 

    Parent Update for the Week of 3/3/25

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

    Looking ahead to next week, we have a few practice end of course assessments taking place as well as Finance Park and AVID Field Trips.  Good luck to our chorus students who have their district MPAs on Thursday.

    On Friday, 3/7, from 6 – 8pm at Astro Skate it is our OMS Spirit Night. $10 includes entry fee and skate rental. A portion of the proceeds is donated back to OMS. Help support your school! Please see attached flyer for additional information.

    Just an reminder, this summer there will not be Summer Bridge Enrichment only summer credit recovery.  As an alternative, Pinellas County Schools will hold various Summer Camps and the registrations window is open through March 9. Families can choose from more than 50 summer camp offerings, ranging from STEM to the arts to career exploration.

    The district is expanding camp opportunities and providing options in June and July. This year, camps will have a cost of $75 per session and a rate of $25 per session for students eligible for free- or reduced-price meals. Some of the many options include robotics, journalism, performing arts, mural painting, Italian cooking, AI comics and cosmetology.  During your summer planning, please note that there will be changes to Summer Bridge eligibility. Summer Bridge programs will focus on helping students address academic challenges and continue to address achievement gaps. Middle school Summer Bridge programs will concentrate on credit recovery.  Stay tuned for more information. Summer Camp space is limited so please apply early when applications open. 

    TDAP Reminder: 6th grade parents, we hope that you have contacted your child’s doctor’s office to schedule their Tdap immunization for entry into 7th grade.  If not, now is a good time to do so in order for your child to be ready for the first day of school.  Once you have the new immunization form you can send it into the front office, however, most physicians upload the forms for us to access.

    Last, our PBIS focus of the week is to be Responsible and our Fun Friday Tee theme is OMS Spirt Day to wear class colors.

    Thank you Chief parents for your support and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

    Looking Ahead:

    03/03/25 – Algebra 1 Mock EOC

    03/04/25 – Civics 8th Grade Mock EOC

    03/04/25 – District Track Championship (Field/Prelims) @ Countryside 4:45

    03/05/25 – District Track Championship (Running for who qualifies) @ Countryside 4:45

    03/06/25 – Chorus MPA 3:15pm

    03/06/25 – OMS Orientation for incoming Chiefs 6-7:30pm

    03/07/25 – Civics 7th Grade Mock EOC

    03/11/25 – Science Mock EOC McAllister classes

    03/12/25 – Science Mock EOC Schiller classes

    03/13/25 – Science Mock EOC Gibbons classes

    03/14/25 – End of Quarter 3

    03/17-21 – SPRING BREAK

     

    In case you missed it:

    Yearbooks can still be purchased.  You can purchase online using the following link: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/355

    Parents, please remember that we are not allowing parking on 94th 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 park there to pick up your child as that takes away from those who really them.

    Also, when picking up your child early, it is important to remember that all parents, guardians, and permitted family members must have a valid ID to sign out your student due to updated school safety regulations.  To ensure a quicker sign out process, please call your child’s grade level office ahead of picking them up so we can have them ready at time you arrive.  When it is an afternoon pickup, it would be best to call before noon.  Also remember that 3:45 is the latest you will want to pick up your child as we have limited parking in the front of the school, and we need the spaces available for parents who have accommodations.

    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!

    Osceola Fundamental High School is excited to offer a co-ed Youth Football & Flag Football Camp this summer for students in grades K-8. This is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to learn football fundamentals, enhance their skills, and have fun in a safe, structured environment.

    📅 Camp Dates:

    • Session 1: June 2 – June 5, 2025 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
    • Session 2: June 16 – June 19, 2025 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

    📍 Location: Osceola Fundamental High School
    💲 Cost: $175 per camper (scholarships available)
    🍽 Lunch Option: Available for purchase ($5 per day)

    🏈 Camp Highlights:
    ✅ Football fundamentals & position techniques
    ✅ Agility drills, speed training, and form running
    ✅ Competitive drills and flag football games
    ✅ Camp T-shirt included