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Samuel Ogle Middle School

A Week At A Glance ~ Family Edition

From the desk of Ms. Kathleen R. Brady, Principal

              February 4, 2008 through February 8, 2008           

 

When parents and teachers collaborate on behalf of children, they create windows of light for the generations that follow.   ~Author unknown

 

RAM Celebrations:

  • Congratulations to our Black Saga Club members and their club sponsor, Mrs. Wright Key, for the exciting Black Saga Competition held recently at Ogle.  Our students, organized by teams named for historically black colleges, demonstrated their knowledge and teamwork.  The Howard University Team, Alexis Ojeda, Ayana Crutchfield, and Cameron Jenkins and the Meharry Medical College team, Michael Robinson, Susie Smith, and Summer Robinson have advanced to the State Competition at Towson University on March 8th.  Go Rams!

  • Congratulations to our Student Government Association (SGA) and their sponsor, Mrs. Bartolomeo, for the fun filled school dance held recently at Ogle.  The decorations and music were great, and our students had a terrific time.  Special thanks to the PTSO for providing the snacks and beverages and to our teacher and parent chaperones without whom the evening would not have been a success. 

  • Thanks go to the PTSO for sponsoring our MSA Parent Information Workshop during the January PTSO general membership meeting.  Our teachers, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Pumphrey, Mr. Ellwood, Ms. Akinbulumo, Mrs. Mathis, and Ms. McGill, provided an overview of the instructional process, academic expectations, and rubric scoring in the core curriculum areas of reading, mathematics, science, and social studies.  In addition, they suggested methods parents can use to provide support for students at home using the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) website as a resource.  If you were unable to attend and would like to access the MSDE website, go to www.mdk12.org and follow the links for detailed information. 

 

RAM Reminders:

  • Eighth graders are invited to the Bowie High School Curriculum and Showcase Night at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, February 6th at 6:30 PM.  Students and parents will receive registration information for the 2008-2009 school year and learn about the high school’s academics, clubs, and sports.  This is a great opportunity that you won’t want to miss.

  • During the week of February 19th, all students not currently enrolled in Algebra or Geometry will take the Orlean’s Hannah Algebra readiness test.  The Orlean’s Hannah results will be used to help determine mathematics class placement for the 2008-2009 school year.  Please be sure that your child arrives at school on time for testing and has a good night’s rest and a nutritious breakfast in order to do his or her best during testing.  Detailed information about test dates will be sent home later this month.  

  • During the week of February 25th, students enrolled in Algebra will take the Algebra HSA pre-test to measure their preparedness for the upcoming HSA.  Please be sure that your child arrives at school on time for testing and has a good night’s rest and a nutritious breakfast in order to do his or her best during testing.  Detailed information about test dates will be sent home later this month.  

  • The Samuel Ogle Middle School Counseling Department is sponsoring a Hat and Glove Drive to benefit the Samuel Ogle student community, the Warm Nights Shelter in Bowie, and the Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services (LARS).  Please be generous and donate new hats and gloves to those less fortunate in our community.  Students who donate a total of 10 or more hats or pairs of gloves will receive one community service credit for high school graduation.  Donations will be accepted through February 8th for this worthy cause. 

  • Winter Intramural basketball has begun.  Please encourage your child to participate in this fun athletic activity under the supervision of Mr. Eccles during our after school program.   Intramurals are open to all students in grades six through eight, and interested students must return the signed Permission to Participate forms to the office. 

  • All teachers at Samuel Ogle use www.schoolnotes.com to enhance our home-school communication.  They include homework, class information, and long-term project information for each class.  Please access the site, enter our school zip code (20715), and click on the teacher’s name.  This is a great way to assist your child and stay up to date with school information.

 

 

 RAM Parent Opportunities:

  • Ms. Akinbulumo will present our AVID Parent Night on Thursday, February 7th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center.  Parents of AVID student are encouraged to attend this special evening to update you on the program progress and AVID instruction in the classrooms. 

  • The Region IV Parent Workshop is scheduled for March 10th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at James Madison Middle School.  Topics will include quarterly curriculum updates, student success strategies, and strategies that can be used at home to support students’ learning.  I encourage you to attend these informative sessions.

 

 

RAM Ethical Citizenship Topic of The Week:

Being patient with others and being patient when things do not go as we want them to.

 

 

RAM SAT Word of the Week:

disheveled: (adj.) in loose disorder; disarranged; unkempt; untidy   The students came to school with disheveled hair after walking in the wind.

 

 

RAM Dates to Remember:

2/4-8     Hat and Glove Drive – SOMS Counseling Dept.

2/6        Bowie High School Showcase 6:30 PM at Bowie Performing Arts Center

2/7        Picture Day – individual, candids, and clubs

            AVID Parent Workshop 7:00 PM in Media Center

            PTSO Executive Board Meeting 7:00 PM in Conference Room

2/8        PTSO Pizza Sale ends

2/12      No School – Election day

2/13      Interim Progress Reports Released

2/18      No School – President’s Day

2/19      Bowie-wide Concert – Grade 7 Orchestra Performance 7:00 PM at B.   Tasker MS

2/19-22 Orlean’s Hannah Algebra Readiness Test administration

2/25-29 Algebra HSA pre-test administration   

2/27      National Junior Honor Society Induction 7:00 PM in Multipurpose Room  

 

 

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