Announcements Monday 10/14/2024:
Good morning staff and students! Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world. Today is Monday, October 14th, 2024. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Sofia C. Have a wonderful birthday Sofia! We also have a special staff birthday. Happy Birthday to our gentle giant, our very own Bill Nye, our master of all things Science and one of the nicest people that you’ll ever meet: Mr Wertz. Have a great day Mr Wertz!
Next week is the end of the marking period. Now is the time to make that big push to get any missing assignments done and handed in.
A reminder that a pass is required to go to the IC, unless you are going with your class. A pass is also required to enter the office.
Finally, if you are late to class and get a pass from the office, you may still be unexcused and marked tardy. You will only be excused if the reason that you are late is considered unavoidable and not due to poor planning on your part
COIN WARS has started. There will be bottles outside the office for you to put your coins and $$ notes into. Put your money into the bottle of the team which you WANT to win, either MI or MSU.
LUNCH:
Cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, mixed fruit and milk.
And now it’s time for Name That Tune so pop your thinking caps on and teachers dial 1420 when you have the name of the song and the band
Answer: Sugar by Maroon 5.
Class: Miller
Have a marvelous Monday everybody!
Announcements Tuesday 10/15/2024:
Good morning staff and students! Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world. Today is Tuesday, October 15th, 2024. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Bentley Nagel. Have a wonderful birthday Bentley!
There is a middle school FFA meeting on Friday 10/20 starting at 7:30 pm.
In X-Country News:
Good morning, Marauders! Our cross country team shone at yesterday's Jr. Greater Lansing Invite. Will B took 6th overall for the boys, while Bella S, Macy J, and Isabelle I now hold 2nd, 3rd, and 9th fastest times ever for 7th grade girls at OE. Multiple runners set new personal records. Great job, team! Cross country athletes, remember to meet in Coach Snyder's room after school today.
Get a pass:
A reminder that a pass is required to go to the IC, to enter the office and don’t forget that if you are late to class and get a pass from the office, you may still be unexcused and marked tardy, so make sure that you are not late to class.
COIN WARS has started. There will be bottles outside the office for you to put your coins and $$ notes into. Put your money into the bottle of the team which you WANT to win, either MI or MSU.
Halloween is on a Thursday, 31st. We will be wearing school appropriate costumes during the school day; which, of course means, no gore, no weapons, no masks and limited face paint applied before you get to school, not at school.
The Halloween party will be on Thursday after school. Tickets will be available the same day.
LUNCH:
Quesadilla, black beans, mandarin oranges and milk.
Have a terrific Tuesday everybody and remember it may not be easy but it will definitely be worth it!
Announcements Wednesday 10/16/2024:
Good morning staff and students! Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world. Today is Wednesday, October 16th, 2024. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Jaslynn V, Averie P and Kassidy F. Hope that you have a terrific day guys!
There is a middle school FFA meeting this Friday morning, in Mrs Miller’s room, starting at 7:30 am.
In Sports News:
We have fliers with wrestling sign ups available in the office. Practice begins on Monday October 21st. Contact Coach Potter with any questions.
Tomorrow is the last day for 6th grade to turn in Red Cedar basketball forms.
7th grade students. The 7th grade field trip is happening next Friday, October 25th! Students will experience a tour of our State Capitol and a career exploration fair focused on the Energy Industry, and more. Complete the Google form sent to your school email to choose to pack their lunch or pick up a sack lunch in the cafeteria Please complete The form is due today.
Finally, pick up a permission slip from your 1st hour teacher. Questions can be directed to Mr Stedman
LUNCH:
Pesto chicken, broccoli, watermelon and milk.
It’s Hump Day and we now have a little wisdom from Psychology Today author Paul Zehr:
Quote: “Want is not the same as need. Is what you think just something you want …. to say or write, or is it truly something that is necessary to be said or heard?
Have a wonderful Wednesday everybody! We’re halfway there so let’s make the rest of this week really count!
Announcements Thursday 10/17/2024:
Good morning staff and students! Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world. Today is Thursday October 17th, 2024. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Claudia K. Have a wonderful birthday Claudia!
There is a middle school FFA meeting this Friday morning, in Mrs Miller’s room, starting at 7:30 am.
In Sports News:
We have fliers with wrestling sign ups available in the office. Practice begins on Monday. Contact Coach Potter with any questions.
Today is the last day for 6th grade to turn in Red Cedar basketball forms.
7th grade students. The 7th grade field trip is happening next Friday, October 25th! Students will experience a tour of our State Capitol and a career exploration fair focused on the Energy Industry, and more.
The permission slip is available from your 1st hour teacher or the office. Questions can be directed to Mr Stedman
LUNCH:
Cheesy pull-apart bread, celery, frozen fruit slushies and milk.
We will have concessions tomorrow at the end of the day so bring your monies for the sugar sling!
Have a tremendous Thursday everybody! Let’s make today RIDICULOUSLY amazing!
Announcements Friday 10/18/2024:
Good morning staff and students! Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world. Today is Friday October 18th, 2024. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Jordyn C and Gage B over the weekend. Have a wonderful birthday guys!
7th grade students. Make sure that you get your permission slips in for the field trip next Friday.
Collect your spare cash for COIN WARS. There are bottles outside the office for you to put your coins and $$ notes into to support your team: MI or MSU.
Thursday 31st is Halloween. We will be wearing school appropriate costumes during the school day; which, of course means, no gore, no weapons, no masks and limited face paint applied before you get to school, not at school.
The Halloween party will be on Thursday after school. Tickets will be available the same day.
LUNCH:
Popcorn chicken, corn, kiwi slices and milk.
Heads up that next Wednesday is a popcorn day.
And now it’s time for the best time of the week, Ms. Holley’s Chuckle Time and this one is from Mrs Collins:
Question: How do farmers party?
Answer: They turnip the beets!
Have a fantastic Friday everybody! It looks like today is a great day to have a great day!!