Old Mill Elementary School
Newsletter
Rod Firquin, Principal
Kim Bleemel– Counselor
MAY 2007
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY:
4– NO
SCHOOL– PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10–
TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
10–
Kindergarten 07/08 Parent meeting 6:00 p.m.
14–
SBDM MEETING 4:45 P.M.
18-19–
RELAY FOR LIFE—WALKATHON EVENT @ NBHS
22– NO
SCHOOL– ELECTION DAY
28– NO
SCHOOL– MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
29–
OMES MUSIC FESTIVAL– 6:30 P.M.- PTO
AND SBDM ELECTIONS PRIOR TO CONCERT
JUNE:
1–
FIELD DAY
4– 5TH
GRADE RECOGNITION/AWARDS 2:00 P.M.
5– LAST
DAY FOR STUDENTS
ATTENTION: PLEASE SEND A SELF ADDRESSED/STAMPED ENVELOPE TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER BEFORE THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. WE WILL BE MAILING TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS AND SUPPLY LIST TO YOU IN JULY.
REMINDERS:
· LUNCH ACCOUNTS– WE WILL BE SENDING
HOME OUTSTANDING LUNCH CHARGES IN THE NEXT WEEK. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF THESE
ACCOUNTS DUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OUR LUNCH PROGRAM IS EXPECTED TO NOT
MAKE A PROFIT OR HAVE A DEFICEIT, WHICH KEEPS THE COST OF MEALS AS LOW AS
POSSIBLE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S ACCOUNT, PLEASE CALL
MRS. BLAIR AT 538-7995.
· PLEASE CHECK AROUND
YOUR HOUSE FOR ANY LIBRARY OR SCHOOL BOOKS. PLEASE RETURN ANY TO YOUR
CHILD’S TEACHER.
· SCHOOL DOES NOT OPEN UNTIL 8:30
A.M.PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF EARLY
· IF YOU KNOW YOUR CHILD WILL NOT ATTEND OLD MILL NEXT YEAR, PLEASE LET YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER KNOW. THIS WILL HELP WITH OUR 07/08 CLASS ASSIGNMENTS.
STUDENT DRESS
Old Mill
does not have a “uniform” dress code, but there are clothing items we
do not allow students to wear to school. Your child should have brought
home this information recently, and it is also contained in the
parent/student handbook all students received at the beginning of the
year. These guidelines are intended to create a safe and educationally
centered environment for our students. One of the “new” items students
are beginning to wear to school are “wheelie” shoes. These shoes have
wheels in the sole of each shoe. Most of the time the wheels are covered
by a plastic covering, but we are beginning to see large very hard plastic
soles on some of these shoes with large wheels that come out when a button
is pushed. I think you know what happens when a student gets in the
restroom or in the hallway with these shoes. Please do not allow your
child to wear these to school. We will let you know if they do and will
ask you to bring them safe school appropriate shoes.
OMES NEWSLETTER
MAY 2007 —- PAGE 2
CONGRATULATIONS:
Becky Todd, volunteer coordinator, for receiving the “outstanding graduate
student service award” from the University of Louisville. Ms. Todd has
been working toward a degree in Occupational Training and Development from
the U of L. Congratulations Ms. Todd!!!!!
PARKING LOT
It
looks like our temporary gravel parking lot will be in use through the end
of the school year. With the Bullitt East project continuing, the black
top will probably not be in place until the entire project is completed.
Please feel free to use this lot if you need to come into the building
during the day. When exiting, please be careful and watch for children and
buses entering the area. Hopefully, when school begins next August, that
area will be a newly asphalted parking lot.
THANK YOU TO TROOP/PACK 333
I hope you have notice how nice the front entry by the flag pole is looking. The boys from troop/pack #333 have been taking great care of our school all year long. They have been involved in a service project to help beautify the school and the grounds. Throughout the year they have picked up trash, helped to spread mulch, and planted flowers. Our new “garden area” at the rear of the school by the new wing is very beautiful, thanks to an Eagle scout project being completed by Bobby Long. Thanks to the boys and their leaders for this yearlong project.
CLASS BASKETBALL GAMES
We completed our class basketball games, a little late than in the past,
but everyone participated and had a great time. Thank you for your
donations, which will go to the American Cancer’s Relay for Life. Thanks
to all the parent volunteers who helped Mrs. Lowery and our teachers
during this event.
KINDERGARTEN PARENT NIGHT
Parents of 07/08 kindergarten parents are invited to a “Parent
University” sponsored by our Family Resource Center. This meeting will
help incoming parents understand the kindergarten expectations and maybe
answer some questions. The current kindergarten teachers will be here to
share some information about kindergarten. The meeting will be Thursday,
May 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the school’s library.
TEACHER
APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Please remember to send in your dishes for the teacher appreciation
luncheon this Thursday.
Thank You
PTO
SBDM
PARENT NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION
You
received information about nominations for the 2007-2008 Old Mill Site
Based Decision Making council (SBDM). The deadline for receiving the
nominations is Thursday, May 10. The council is responsible for many
decisions that make Old Mill the great school it is. Parental involvement
is vital to continue the progress. If you have misplaced the official
nomination form, you may nominate yourself by writing your wishes to be
nominated and getting it to the office before May 10. The election will be
May 29 prior to the music concert at 6:30. If you have questions, contact
Mr. Firquin at school.
STATE
ASSESSMENTS
We have finally completed the required state assessments. Our attendance
was excellent during the testing window. Thank you for your assistance and
encouragement. From all reports from staff the students came to school
with a positive attitude and gave their best efforts. We believe they were
prepared to do well, and given their effort, the scores will be what is
expected– higher than last year.
FROM
THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Rod Firquin
By
the time you receive this newsletter, you may already know that I have
decided that this will be my last year as principal at Old Mill. I have
decided to retire at the end of July.
It
has been a decision I have contemplated throughout this school year. Many
factors went into my decision , some professional, but most family related
and personal. Now just seems like the right time for me
to catch up on the many things I have not had time to do and explore new
things to challenge me. I will miss many things about being the principal
of Old Mill. The thing I will miss most are the great students who have
attended Old Mill. I believe there are no better kids anywhere than in Mt.
Washington. I have spent the last 21 years working with the students
and
parents who live here and send their children to the schools in
this community. It is truly a “community”, supportive and involved in
their children’s lives.
I
appreciate all the support, encouragement, and involvement in all the
school programs at Old Mill. I will always believe I have been blessed by
being associated with a great group of students, parents, and staff.
Thank you and God Bless.