Welcome to the OMS 2012 Showcase Night!

Introductions - Presenters Ms. Starkie, Assistant Principal Ms. Starkie, Assistant Principal Mr. Guglia, Assistant Principal Mr. Guglia, Assistant Principal Mr. Kearns, K-12 Fine Arts Director Mr. Kearns, K-12 Fine Arts Director Ms. Brookshire, Guidance Counselor Ms. Brookshire, Guidance Counselor Ms. Lovering- Math Head teacher & 8 th grade Math teacher Ms. Lovering- Math Head teacher & 8 th grade Math teacher Ms. Killion- S. Studies Head teacher & 7 th grade S. Studies teacher Ms. Killion- S. Studies Head teacher & 7 th grade S. Studies teacher Mr. Dorion- Art Head teacher, 8 th grade Art Teacher Mr. Dorion- Art Head teacher, 8 th grade Art Teacher Ms. Burak- ELA head teacher, 6 th grade ELA teacher Ms. Burak- ELA head teacher, 6 th grade ELA teacher Ms. Bauman- Elementary & Middle School Chorus Instructor Ms. Bauman- Elementary & Middle School Chorus Instructor Mr. Davey- Elementary & Middle School Band Instructor Mr. Davey- Elementary & Middle School Band Instructor

Did you know…. OMS classrooms have a Smart-Board in every classroom! OMS classrooms have a Smart-Board in every classroom! OMS embraces technology, each team has a web site, school has a web site updated daily, OMS is on twitter and sends daily “tweets.” Parents can access grades 24/7 on “Parent Portal.” OMS embraces technology, each team has a web site, school has a web site updated daily, OMS is on twitter and sends daily “tweets.” Parents can access grades 24/7 on “Parent Portal.” OMS is one of the top performing schools in southeastern MA on MCAS (5 th -68%, 6 th -77&, 8 th -83%) OMS is one of the top performing schools in southeastern MA on MCAS (5 th -68%, 6 th -77&, 8 th -83%) Class size is low, compared to area middle schools, average class size is 20 students. Class size is low, compared to area middle schools, average class size is 20 students. Teachers are experts in their subjects and must go through a rigorous certification and re-certification process required by Commonwealth of MA. Teachers are experts in their subjects and must go through a rigorous certification and re-certification process required by Commonwealth of MA. New “Pathway” courses replaced most “study halls” last year, providing students with enriching opportunities (History of Stoughton, Managing Money, etc.) New “Pathway” courses replaced most “study halls” last year, providing students with enriching opportunities (History of Stoughton, Managing Money, etc.) Field Trips offered to Boston, New York City (7 th grade), Quebec (7 th grade) and Washington D.C (8 th grade), among other locations! Field Trips offered to Boston, New York City (7 th grade), Quebec (7 th grade) and Washington D.C (8 th grade), among other locations! Extra-Curricular opportunities are plentiful! Extra-Curricular opportunities are plentiful!

Extra-Curricular School Activities Extra-Curricular School Activities Art Club Bass Club* Drum Club* Homework Help Jazz Band (Grade 6)* Jazz Band (Grades 7 & 8)* MCAS Math Help Open Gym (Permission Slip Required) Peer Leadership PhotoshopScrapbooking Soccer Club Student Council* Track Club Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Club Weight Club Yearbook Club* *These activities are not open to everyone; tryouts or a selection process is involved.

Helpful Information About 6th Grade Lunches are $2.25 and the same procedure is used with Student I.D. #’sLunches are $2.25 and the same procedure is used with Student I.D. #’s School starts at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 2:12 p.m.School starts at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 2:12 p.m. Aside from after school programs, teachers are available after school on Tuesday, Wedneday & Thursday until 2:45 p.m., minimally.Aside from after school programs, teachers are available after school on Tuesday, Wedneday & Thursday until 2:45 p.m., minimally. Students are graded in the traditional manner (A,B,C,D,F) with a report card each quarter.Students are graded in the traditional manner (A,B,C,D,F) with a report card each quarter. With an administrative team of a building principal, two assistant principals, two guidance counselors, two adjustment counselors and two school psychologists along with Detective Hardy (SRO), student safety and well-being is taken very seriously.With an administrative team of a building principal, two assistant principals, two guidance counselors, two adjustment counselors and two school psychologists along with Detective Hardy (SRO), student safety and well-being is taken very seriously.

More opportunities to transition to OMS Each elementary school visiting in June. Each elementary school visiting in June. “Day in Life of Sixth Grader” video will be posted on web site. “Day in Life of Sixth Grader” video will be posted on web site. You will receive a letter this summer inviting you to attend a building orientation including a scavenger hunt for the students and question & answer session with the administration. You will receive a letter this summer inviting you to attend a building orientation including a scavenger hunt for the students and question & answer session with the administration. Orientation Night for Parents and students will be scheduled in May. Orientation Night for Parents and students will be scheduled in May.

OMS PTSO-Lori Bates, President How does the PTO function in middle school? How does the PTO function in middle school? How does the PTO help students? How does the PTO help students? How does the PTO help teachers? How does the PTO help teachers? How can you get involved? How can you get involved?

Tour for Tonight You will be making 6 stops with your You will be making 6 stops with your Peer Leader tour guide Peer Leader tour guide Humanities Room 114 STEM Room 105 Guidance Room 122 Fine Arts Band Room Nuts&BoltsLMC Informal Q&ALMC Ten minute presentations Ten minute presentations Announcements for movement Announcements for movement

Tour for Tonight Cont… Yellow: Devin & Bridgette Yellow: Devin & Bridgette Green:Hannah & Olivia Green:Hannah & Olivia Orange: Hannah & Sam Orange: Hannah & Sam Blue:Haley & Monica Blue:Haley & Monica Red:Olivia & Breyanna Red:Olivia & Breyanna