In science, all 8th graders are identifying an unknown this week based on chemical reactions. #socsowen #beawesometoday
Today our SEL classes worked together to solve the Growth Mindset Escape Challenge. The first group to solve the riddle (5 challenges) wins a prize! #socsowen #beawesometoday
Congratulations to Mr. Uhlhorn’s Pride (home room) class for winning the door decorating contest for College Go Week! They enjoyed donuts for breakfast and received the golden door trophy! #socsowen #beawesometoday
The OVMS choirs sounded and looked amazing at their fall pops concert! Thanks to Dr. Latta, staff, volunteers, and parents for supporting this great group! #socsowen #beawesometoday
Tell your students now, THIS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Thanks for your help in supporting our students in focusing on education while in school. #Socsowen #beawesometoday.
Christmas Assistance and Coat Giveaway info
Our SROs came to Mr. Crowe‘s civics class to talk about the 4th Amendment. This helps students understand search & seizure, probable cause, & obtaining a search warrant. They brought in 3 canine units to demonstrate how they are part of the process. #socsowen #beawesometoday
Our phones are currently down. Send an email if you need to reach us! leldridge@socs.k12.in.us
Our college go trivia winners this week were Noah Pendleton and Dakota Hacker! They answered some tough questions about colleges in Indiana and their mascots. We are excited for Friday’s door decorating contest winner to be announced! #SOCSOWEN #BEAWESOMETODAY
As part of SEL, and College Go Week, our students worked together to help decorate classroom doors with information about the schools their teachers attended. They also learned about the Principal’s Work Ethic Certificate and how to earn this award . #socsowen #beawesometoday
College Go! Week starts Monday, Sept. 20! Students will be practicing teamwork during their SEL classes Monday & Tuesday to decorate their classroom doors with college info. Friday is spirit day! Students can wear something from their favorite college. #socsowen #beawesometoday
Student appreciation day was a hit! Even though the teacher team ended up beating the winning student team in the end, everyone had fun! #socsowen #beawesometoday
OVMS is celebrating our students today with a fun activity! We are having a quick dodgeball tournament for the last hour of the day. The winning student team will play the teachers. Stay tuned for pics this evening! #Socsowen #studentappreciationsay #beawesometoday
Our internet and phones are currently down. Email me at leldridge@socs.k12.in.us if you need to reach us. #Socsowen
Ms. Martin‘s art club created these adorable dinos as their first project! #socsowen #beawesometoday
(masks pulled down for smiles!)
Students in Mr. Potts’ science class conducted a lab measuring force on a variety of surfaces. #socsowen #beawesometoday
It’s a rainy Wednesday morning! Remember, the doors of the school open at 7:55 am when staff members arrive to supervise. Many students get dropped off much before this. Please keep your child safe and dry until 7:55! #socsowen
Mrs. Hayes’ students experimented w/packing single Pringle chips in a variety of products of differing weights to see which protected the chip best during shipping. Almost all chips arrived unbroken! I was honored to reveal the results with the group! #socsowen #beawesometoday
Students in Mrs. Tucker’s science class continued their project building but increased the complexity this time! Check out what Ava, Olivia, Isabella, and Megan did with their Snap Circuits! #socsowen #beawesometoday A video clip is in the comments!
Our SEL lesson today provided students with information about the 21st century scholarship program. This is in preparation for next week’s College Go Week.
Parents can find more information and enroll their students online at learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/enroll.