Thank you to our Anchor Partners!
The newsletter for the week ending on December 13, 2024, can be found at https://secure.smore.com/n/q4a7g
Shopping Day with Kids has a primary purpose of providing a memorable Christmas to children in our community who would otherwise not be getting much for Christmas. Every year, the 1st Saturday in December, a group of chaperones (mostly Omro High School students and a few Omro Staff) take approximately 30-60 children, grades 4k through five, shopping for themselves for clothing, toys and other items of their choice with money provided by donations to our group from the community. We start our day with a donated breakfast at Omro Elementary School while the students get to know their shopping buddy. Then we load buses for the shopping trip to Oshkosh. The group shops for one hour, then returns to school where all the gifts are wrapped and labeled and then a donated lunch is served.
Here in Omro, we believe early education is about more than academics—it’s about building confidence, enhancing social skills, and nurturing creativity. Our 4K program is something we are so proud of, and as a district, it’s our mission to create a supportive and engaging environment where children can truly thrive and grow as an individual. 🌱✨
With that, we understand that every child is unique, which is why our approach encourages children to work at their own pace while discovering new things. That’s why we use play-based learning combined with guided instruction to create an environment where children feel empowered to learn and grow. Who says learning can’t be fun? 👏🏻
Outside of the classroom, partnership with families is also at the heart of our 4K program. Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers, and we believe that by working together, we create a supportive network to guide your child on their academic journey. 📚❤️
Do you have a little one enrolled this year? We’d love to hear your favorite part of 4K here in Omro! Drop your answer in the comments down below! 💭
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES for the week ending on December 6, 2024. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
The newsletter for the week ending on December 6, 2024, can be found at https://secure.smore.com/n/dpuxc
Balloons Over Broadway! Throughout the District, during the month of November, teachers used the same anchor text in very different ways!
Kindergarten and 1st grade students at HB Patch learned about the tradition of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. After listening to the story, Balloons over Broadway, a story that tells about a puppeteer and how his imagination invented the giant balloons that are now a part of the parade, students designed and made their own balloons. After they finished their creations, students paraded through the halls of Patch for all to see!
Over at OES, grade 5 began their unit by engaging in an interactive read aloud of "Baloons Over Broadway" and watching part of the 2023 Macy's Day Parade. Over the course of two weeks students used online and printed resources to research the history of the Macy's Day Parade, as well as history/information on a specific balloon that has been featured in the parade at any point from 1924 to 2023. 5th grade students turned their research into an informative essay which they took through the writing process. After their writing pieces were complete they designed and created a "flat stanley" model of the balloon they focused their research on.
For the 2024-2025 school year, we would like to introduce/share about as many staff members as possible, as everyone has an integral role in our school community.
Staff were asked to share about themselves using a "6 word summary." Many staff this week asked their students to come up with their summary; read on to learn a bit more about third grade!
Have you seen what the FabLab and Art Department has been up to lately?
Mr. Turner and Mrs. Benbo, along with their students, designed and developed a Fox mold. Once created, it was then painted by an Omro graduate to create this one-of-kind Fox that is proudly displayed in the OMS/OHS office.
Stay tuned for other exciting posts featuring the Omro FabLab!
There is No School today, Friday, November 29, 2024.
We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to the buildings on Monday, December 2, 2024.
There is No School today, Thursday, November 28, 2024. Warm wishes to all those who celebrate Thanksgiving!
We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to the buildings on Monday, December 2, 2024.
There is No School today, Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to the buildings on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Youth Apprenticeship (YA) is a 1- or 2-year program that gives juniors and seniors in high school the chance to explore a career area of interest. Students spend part of their school day earning credit and wages while they gain valuable industry experience under the guidance of a local business mentor. 🌟
Employers are also encouraged to engage in ongoing conversations with the students regarding the potential for ongoing employment and post-secondary education recommendations tied to the careers that they were exposed to.
Every Youth Apprentice student that successfully completes the career path program requirements will earn an Occupational Skills Proficiency Certification. This certification verifies that they have gained the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to be successful in their chosen industry within the state of Wisconsin.
Visit to learn more: https://www.yawisconsin.org/benefits-of-ya-students/
The newsletter for the week ending on November 26, 2024, can be found at
Students in Mrs. Mugerauer's 2nd grade art classes are learning about foreground, middleground and background. They created cities that will be glued to their Starry Night style skies they are seen painting!
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES for the week ending on November 22, 2024. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
The newsletter for the week ending on November 22, 2024, can be found at https://secure.smore.com/n/kxyve
Did you know that the School District of Omro offers a wide variety of classes that provide both High School and Postsecondary credit?
Omro students have the opportunity to enroll in dual-credit courses - CAPP, AP, and/or FVTC courses. These options give our Omro students a strong educational foundation as they prepare for 2-year or 4-year colleges.
By acquiring post-secondary credits while in High School, our students could also save time and money when they move on to college.
Are you interested in learning more about our CAPP, AP, and FVTC course offerings? Check out our Curriculum and Instruction website for more information (omro.k12.wi.us/page/curriculum-instruction).
Today, November 19, schools across Wisconsin are publicly releasing their State Report Card. The School District of Omro once again achieved Exceeds Expectations!
While we see each and every day how hard our students and staff work to ensure a safe and healthy environment that supports student learning, we want to take a moment to extend our gratitude to our family and community partners for their support as we all work together, striving for continued improvement and achievement.
The full press release can be found in the "News" section of the District website.
www.omro.k12.wi.us
Thank you to everyone for supporting this year’s Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair was a success at Omro Elementary, Middle and High School. Money was raised during the book fair which allowed our school libraries to purchase new books for our students to enjoy!
