OEMS Announcements

Announcements Monday 02/03/2025: 

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 February 3rd, 2025.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to KateLynn G and Levi S. Have a wonderful birthday guys!

Bring your forms and money into your first hour teachers for the Polar Plunge.  You have until February 10th. 

LUNCH:

Corn dog, sweet potato fries, peach cup and milk.

And now it’s time for Manic Mystery Monday so pop your thinking caps on and teachers dial 1420 when you have heard the entire question and your class has an answer:

Question: What is the name of the kingdom where Shrek lives?

Answer: Far, Far Away

Class: Latz

Note: Far Far Away, or the Kingdom of Far Away, is a kingdom in the Shrek Universe and birthplace of Fiona.

Its name is based upon the traditional opening line for many children's stories: "Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far, away...".

Have a marvelous Monday everybody!

Announcements Tuesday 02/04/2025: 

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 February 4th, 2025.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to our Middle School Counselor.  He’s always there with a sympathetic ear and good advice.  Thank you for everything you do Mr Stedman, have a wonderful day!

No book checkout today or loaner Chromebooks.  Please stay out of the IC. 

Bring your forms and money into your first hour teachers for the Polar Plunge.  You have until February 10th. We are only $200 away from hitting our first fundraising goal and revealing which staff member will be taking the POLAR PLUNGE!

LUNCH:

Chicken and cheese crispito with queso and 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 02/05/2025: 

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, February 5th, 2025.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to Brena V.  Hope that you have a terrific day Brena!

SWIM CLUB

“Getting to know Swim Team”

The swim team are offering a three day mini clinic to answer students’ questions about what the swim team is all about.  All that is required is a  swim suit, a towel and the ability to listen. You don’t even have to be able to swim to begin.

Put it on your calendar for Feb 18,19,and 20th after school, on the pool deck at 3:20 and finish on deck at 4:30.

Contact Mr Dahlke at room 114 or email karl.dahlke@ovidelsie.org

Bring your forms and money into your first hour teachers for the Polar Plunge.  You have until February 10th. We are only $200 away from hitting our first fundraising goal and revealing which staff member will be taking the POLAR PLUNGE!

Valentine Grams:

Next week, we’re kicking off Valentine Grams during every lunch period! Want to send a sweet surprise to a classmate? You can buy fun goodies and have them delivered straight to their 7th-hour class! It’s super easy – just come by, pick your item and pay for it, and we’ll handle the rest! Check out the prices posted outside the concession booth to plan ahead. Don’t miss out on the chance to spread some love right here at school!

 

LUNCH:

Baked potato bar, pulled pork, chilli, banana bread, broccoli, mixed fruit and milk.


It’s Hump Day and we now have the inspirational quote of the week from Franklin D. Roosevelt to get you over the hump:

Quote:Have a wonderful Wednesday everybody!  We’re halfway there so let’s make the rest of this week really count!

Announcements Thursday 02/06/2025: 

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 February 6th, 2025.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to Mrs Bushard in the IC.  Mrs Bushard gives 150% to everything that she does and our school, the students and staff are the lucky recipients of all of the hard work, knowledge and big heart that she has to give.  Thank you for all of your time and love.  Have a wonderful birthday!

SWIM CLUB

The swim team is holding a three day mini clinic, Feb 18,19,and 20th to answer students’ questions about what the swim team is all about.  Students will go to the HS after school and meet on the pool deck at 3:20pm and get picked up at 4:30pm.  All that is required is a  Swim suit, towel and the ability to listen. You don’t even have to be able to swim to begin.

Contact Mr Dahlke at room 114 or email karl.dahlke@ovidelsie.org

You have until February 10th to hand in fundraising money and forms into your 1st hour teacher. We are only $200 away from hitting our first fundraising goal and revealing which staff member will be taking the POLAR PLUNGE!

Valentine Grams:

Next week, we’re kicking off Valentine Grams during every lunch period! Want to send a sweet surprise to a classmate? You can buy fun goodies and have them delivered straight to their 7th-hour class! It’s super easy – just come by, pick your item and pay for it, and we’ll handle the rest! Check out the prices posted outside the concession booth to plan ahead. Don’t miss out on the chance to spread some love right here at school!

 

LUNCH:

Bosco sticks, green beans, fruit slushie 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 02/07/2025 : 

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 February 7th, 2025.  Please stand for the pledge…..

SWIM CLUB

The swim team is holding a three day mini clinic, Feb 18,19,and 20th to answer students’ questions about what the swim team is all about.  Students will go to the HS after school and meet on the pool deck at 3:20pm and get picked up at 4:30pm.  All that is required is a  Swim suit, towel and the ability to listen. You don’t even have to be able to swim to begin.

Contact Mr Dahlke at room 114 or email karl.dahlke@ovidelsie.org

You have until February 10th to hand in fundraising money and forms into your 1st hour teacher. We are only $200 away from hitting our first fundraising goal and revealing which staff member will be taking the POLAR PLUNGE!

Valentine Grams:

Next week, we’re kicking off Valentine Grams during every lunch period! Want to send a sweet surprise to a classmate? You can buy fun goodies and have them delivered straight to their 7th-hour class! It’s super easy – just come by, pick your item and pay for it, and we’ll handle the rest! Check out the prices posted outside the concession booth to plan ahead. Don’t miss out on the chance to spread some love right here at school!

 

LUNCH:

Chicken pattie sandwich, french fries, kiwi fruit and milk.

Unfortunately sugar sling is cancelled today.  Save your money for next week.



And now it’s time for the best time of the week, Ms. Holley’s Chuckle Time:

Question:  Why did the skeleton call off his wedding?

Answer: Because his heart wasn’t in it.

Have a fantastic Friday everybody!   It looks like today is a great day to have a great day!!