Announcements Monday 12/02/2024:
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 December 2nd, 2024. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Adriana and Dominic Y, Silas P & Dominic H. Have a wonderful birthday guys!
There will be a Science Olympiad Team sign up meeting tomorrow morning 12/3 in Mr. Wertz's room 116 at 7:35 am. All 7th and 8th graders are welcome to join this year's team.
Today we are kicking off our donation drive for our very own Marauder Closet! Please bring all donation items to your first hour teacher. Remember, the winning class will be able to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and get a little treat! If you have questions about what to donate or any questions about the closet in general, please see Mrs. Collins or your class's assigned 8th grader.
LUNCH:
Sliced turkey, dinner roll, mashed potatoes & gravy, a strawberry cup and milk.
We are so proud to announce the following students who are being recognized for their academic effort and achievements and for their great classroom citizenship in the Student of the Month and the Marauder of the Month:
Student of the Month:
6th - Chase P & Maggie M
7th - Audree W & Nolan M
8th - Brady L & Sierra S
Marauder of the Month:
6th - Hickory H & Emma A
7th - Ryan F & Grayson T
8th - Audrianna H & Eyan F
We would also like to recognize our Staff Member Marauder of the Month, Mrs Tuma. Mrs Tuma is the unsung hero of the middle school and has been for many years. She leaps into action to take care of the many responsibilities which keep the school running without ever needing to be asked and frequently goes unthanked, so now is the perfect time to say that we are so grateful for everything that you do, Mrs Tuma. You are the spirit of what it means to be a Marauder.
And now it’s time for Manic Mystery Monday Name That Christmas Song. Teachers dial 1420 when your students can name the title of the collection of artists who sang the following song for charity in 1984 :
Answer: Band-Aid
Class: Hufnagel
Have a marvelous Monday everybody!
Announcements Tuesday 12/03/2024:
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, December 3rd, 2024. Please stand for the pledge…..
We have a very special staff birthday today, Happy Birthday today to the Great Motivator - a teacher who goes beyond making you a great student to inspiring you to be a great human being. The best Buddy the Elf EVER, Mr Latz! Hope that you have a terrific day Latzy!
Just a wee reminder that we have lots of fun ‘reward’ events coming up, such as the 6th grade Holiday celebrations. These events require students to be passing all classes, have no missing or late work, have 1 or less tardies, no teacher detentions and no office discipline referrals. Please make sure that you are getting your work turned in, on time, that you are meeting the school expectations and that you are not late to class so that you too can celebrate with your grade.
This week we are bringing in items to donate to our very own Marauder Closet. Please bring all donation items to your first hour teacher. Remember, the winning class will be able to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and get a little treat! See Mrs. Collins or your class's assigned 8th grader with any questions.
We have a pickle day tomorrow so don’t forget to bring $1 if you want a pickle.
Beef taco, refried beans, applesauce and milk.
Have a terrific Tuesday everybody and remember it may not be easy but it will definitely be worth it!
Announcements Wednesday 12/04/2024:
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, December 4th, 2024. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Daniel V.. Hope that you have a terrific day guys!
Chromebooks are NEVER permitted in the cafeteria, including at breakfast.
We are halfway through our Marauder essentials drive for the Marauder Closet. If you are able to bring in items such as deodorant, socks, toothbrushes, gloves they will benefit students right here in the MS. Stay posted this afternoon for an announcement of which 1st hour class is in the lead.
Last night we wrestled at Chesaning Middle School in a Qaud with Webberville and Mt. Morris. It was a great night for our wrestlers as we dominated on the mat! We won 11 of 16 matches and the losses were all highly contested matches.
Brent S. went 2-0 on the night with a 13-1 Dec. And a 2nd period pin
Max B. split matches going 1-1 with a 8-0 dec.
Wrestlers going 1-0 on the night
Lilly S. by 14-1 dec.
Will B. by 13-3 dec.
Madeline I. by 1st period pin
Caleb L. by 1st period pin
Levi S. by 3rd period pin
Bentlee R. by 1st period pin
Marcus P. by 1st period pin
AND Camrin S. by 1st period pin
Go Marauders!
Check your email for the Student Council calendar of events for December.
LUNCH:
Baked potato bar, broccoli, mixed fruit and milk.
It’s Hump Day and we now have the inspirational Christmas quote of the week to get you over the hump:
Quote:
And don't forget that those who need your friendship and kindness are all around you!
Have a wonderful Wednesday everybody! We’re halfway there so let’s make the rest of this week really count!
Thursday - 12/05/2024
SNOW DAY!!
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 December 6th, 2024. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday yesterday to Trinadee M and today to Brent Sp and Bristol S Over the weekend Paige M and Jack S are celebrating their birthdays. I hope that you all have a wonderful birthday guys!
In FFA news:
There will be a FFA meeting December 10th before school at 7:30am in Mrs Miller's room. There is also a parent meeting in the evening at 6pm, same day, same place, Mrs Miller's room.
This is the last day for the Marauder essentials drive competition for the Marauder Closet. We will be announcing the winning 1st hour classroom at the end of the day. Items are always welcome, so please feel free to continue to bring them in. They will benefit students right here in the MS.
Asian bowl, brown rice, oriental slaw, grapes and milk.
We will have concessions at the end of the day.
And now it's time for the best time of the week, Mrs Holley's Chuckle Time:
Question: What kind of photos do Santa's Little Helpers take?
Answer: Elfies!
Have a tremendous Friday everybody! Let’s make today RIDICULOUSLY amazing!