Oakland Mills School Happenings | April 10, 2023 | Issue 126 | |
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We hope you've had a wonderful spring break! Schools are back in session tomorrow, with lots of great performances, sports games, and exciting year-end happenings. Be sure to check out each school below to learn more. And, as always, there are many opportunities to give.
Enjoy the blossoms and blooms!
Brigitta Warren, Village Manager
Amy Carpenter, Administrative Assistant
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Oakland Mills High School
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HCPSS Shredfest
April 18, 7:00 p.m.
Wilde Lake HS
OMHS performs at the HCPSS high school guitar festival
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OMHS Spring Music Concert
April 25 & 26, 7:00 p.m.
OMHS Auditorium
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OMHS Food Pantry Distribution
April 26, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
at OMHS (front parking lot)
More info. Donations accepted at The Other Barn, Mondays through Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See donations box below for details.
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OMHS Prom
April 29, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
M&T Bank Stadium
More info
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OMHS Spring Dance Concert
May 5 & 6, 7:00 p.m.
OMHS Auditorium
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OMHS Spring Showcase
May 10, 7:00 p.m.
OMHS
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OMHS Graduation - Save the Date!
May 31, 11:00 a.m.
Merriweather Post Pavilion
More Info
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OMHS's 50th Anniversary
The 2023-2024 school year will mark the 50th anniversary of OMHS! The school will be assembling a team of OMHS staff, students, and community members to come together and plan our year long celebration for next school year. If you are interested in participating in the planning please send an email to jeffrey_fink@hcpss.org. Stay tuned for meeting dates.
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Fine Arts Performance Schedules
Click the Fine Arts Boosters (FAB) orange box below to see a calendar of OMHS fine arts events.
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Spring Sports Schedules
Spring sports are in full swing at OMHS! Visit County Sports Zone for schedules and scores.
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Oakland Mills Middle School
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PTSA Meeting
April 17, 7:00 p.m.
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OMMS Spring Musical: Moana
April 19, 20, & 21, 6:30 p.m.
OMMS Auditorium
Tickets
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OMMS PTSA Donations
Support OMMS by donating to the PTSA! Please click HERE to donate.
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Stevens Forest Elementary School
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SFES Staff Breakfast: Donations Needed!
Help spread sunshine to SFES's wonderful staff! The PTA will be providing the staff with breakfast on Wednesday, April 12.
Please review the available slots here: https://bit.ly/Q3StaffBreakfast and click on the button to sign up. Items can be sent in to the Front Office on Tuesday, April 11. If this date doesn't work for you, please include an email address and/or phone number so you can be contacted about having your items dropped off to Sylvia or picked up.
Contact: Sylvia Hennessie, PTA Recording Secretary: sylvia.hennessie@gmail.com
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SFES PTA Spring Movie Night
April 14, 6:00 p.m.
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SFES PTA Meeting
April 17, 7:00 p.m.
Held Virtually
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SFES Nothing Bundt Cake Restaurant Night
May 2
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SFES Spring Math & Reading Night/PTA Bingo Night
May 9
Math & Reading, 6:00 p.m.
Bingo, 7:00 p.m.
SFES
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SFES Kindergarten Registration Info
Click HERE.
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Volunteers Needed! SFES College and Career Day, June 8th
Do you or someone you know have an exciting career that you would like to speak about to help inspire our students at SFES? If so, please reach out to Mrs. Carlson, School Counselor, at Jennifer_Carlson@hcpss.org if you are interested in volunteering or for more information.
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Order your Brick Today!
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Stevens Forest Elementary School, the SFES PTA is pleased to announce the sale of personalized, engraved bricks that will be permanently installed to commemorate the memories of the students and families. More info.
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SFES Staff Treats
Looking for a way to support the staff? Help the PTA keep the staff lounge stocked with snacks and coffee. Follow this link to purchase an item from the Amazon Wish List and the item will be mailed right to the school.
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Talbott Springs Elementary School
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TSES Academic Night
April 13, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
See flyer
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TSES Field Day
April 20
Rain date: April 28
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TSES PTA Meeting
April 20, 6:15 p.m.
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TSES Three Rivers Plant Company Fundraiser
Now through April 24
Order HERE.
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2023-24 Pre-K & Kindergarten Enrollment
See the TSES page on enrollment.
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TSES Sunshine Snack Cart Request
Show your appreciation for the TSES staff! Sign up and details HERE.
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Thunder Hill Elementary School
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THES Community-wide Yard Sale
April 15, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Rain date: April 22
at THES
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THES Restaurant Night at Noodles and Company
April 20, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.
6191 Old Dobbin Ln, Columbia
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Howard County Public School System
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School Closure Dates
April 21: Schools closed
May 19: Schools closed
May 29: Schools closed (Memorial Day)
June 7: Schools close 3 hours early
June 12 & 13: Schools close 3 hours early
June 14: Last day of school (close 3 hours early)
Inclement Weather Info
Click HERE
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44th Annual Howard County Public Schools System K-12 Spring Exhibition
Now through April 20
Mall in Columbia
Featuring artwork of students from around the school system, including from our own OM schools.
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Class of 2023 Graduations
May 18th through June 1st, 2023
HCPSS has confirmed the window for the 2023 high school graduations. Ceremonies will be held in person at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with the exception of Cedar Lane School, which will be held at the school.
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Board of Education Meetings
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April 13, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
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April 27, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Hybrid meetings are virtual and in-person (more info) and will be streamed live/viewed on the HCPSS board website or on Comcast channel 95/Verizon 42 in Howard County.
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Oakland Mills Board of Directors
Education Committee
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Virtual OMCA Education Committee meeting
Next meeting: April 25, 6:00 p.m.
The Oakland Mills Community Association's Education Committee supports and advocates for all Oakland Mills schools and county-wide on a variety of issues. All interested individuals are welcome to join the conversation!
For more information contact Oakland Mills Board of Directors Chair and OMCA Education Committee Chair Jonathan Edelson at jledelson.omca@gmail.com.
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Oakland Mills Online (OMO) is an online social learning platform founded by Oakland Mills families to keep our community connected while we are socially isolated.
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Oakland Mills Local Leadership Team's mission is to make the village of Oakland Mills an inclusive, equitable and connected community that values and supports the healthy development of all children, youth and families.
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HC DrugFree provides resources and education on prevention, treatment, recovery, and health and wellness to help Howard County residents develop knowledge and skills to understand and address behavioral health (substance use and mental health) disorders. HC DrugFree website
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Oakland Mills United (OMU) is a community group started by recent OMHS graduates that advocates for the OM community and its schools and offers tutoring and college help. OMCA is a proud partner with OMU.
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Oakland Mills High School Food Pantry
April 26, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Free, no contact. More info.
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Columbia Community Care
Free Supplies & Food Distribution
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Locations and info
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Oakland Mills United
Free tutoring and help understanding the college process HERE.
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The Howard County MultiService Center Free Grab-and-Go Meals
Mons. & Weds.: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Third Sat.: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
MORE INFO ~ Spanish Flyer
If you are in need of food and cannot get to the center please call 410-313-0220 to schedule an appointment.
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Oakland Mills High School Food Pantry
Donations Accepted at The Other Barn, Mondays through Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
See details, including a list of needed items HERE. Donations always welcome! Donate in-person at OMHS on the second Wednesday of the month, make a monetary donation, or order donations through the pantry's Amazon Wishlist. More info.
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Oakland Mills United
Tutors needed! More info HERE.
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Blessings in a Backpack at Talbott Springs ES
The Blessings in a Backpack program continues to help TSES students this school year. Donate HERE.
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A-Ok Mentoring & Tutoring: Tutors Needed!
Would you like to be a volunteer mentor-tutor who supports Howard County elementary and middle school students? Are you a trustworthy adult who can commit to one school year of service for a student? A-Ok would love to meet you! Find the next A-Ok info session on the A-Ok website.
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