• Saturday, August 27, 2022

    Good morning OMS Community,

    OMS Chiefs Updates week of Aug 29. 2022.pdf 

    This is your Principal, Dr. Lowery from Osceola Middle communicating your weekly updates for the week of August 29, 2022.  THANKS for your support of our first Sprit Night at Chicken Salad Chick last week.  That event was a success as a result of your support!  Please mark your calendars for School Pictures this Tuesday.  Parents may order online at www.leonards.com/order or complete/return the form sent home with your child.   Lastly, please be mindful our neighbors in the adjacent community...  I am receiving calls about families parking on their grass and not respecting their private property.  Let's work to keep our students safe and be respectful to each other.

    Previously Communicated Items:

    Parent Portal Password Reset:  

    Parents who wish to change their current password may do so by clicking on "Forgot your Password?" near the bottom of the page in Focus.  They can then enroll into the Self Service Reset Password Management system (https://ssrpm.pcsb.org//), and after enrolling, they will be able to reset their password. Parents must create a complex password that is a minimum of ten characters long.  New passwords will require at least one character from three of the following four categories:  lower case alphabetic (a-z), upper case alphabetic (A-Z), numeric (0-9) and special characters (examples:  !,@,#). 


    If parents are unable to change their password online or if they do not know their username or password, we prefer for them to visit the school to have their identity confirmed and password changed. Please bring your identification with you.

    Electronic Forms Completion:

    Parents can access the Re-Enrollment Form Packet at https://focus.pcsb.org with their p.username and unique case sensitive password.  The parent account must be active and have the student linked to the user to access the Re-Enrollment Packet. Once a parent has completed the forms online, School Staff will be able to access and update contact information in Focus.  If there are multiple parent FOCUS accounts for a student, only one parent can submit the re-enrollment packet.

    *Back to School FOCUS Forms Tip Sheet:

    • Please allow yourself 5-10 minutes to complete the acknowledgement forms in this electronic packet. 
    • All forms in the annual re-enrollment packet for EACH returning student must be submitted before parents regain access to their student's FOCUS information. 
    • If there are multiple parent/guardian FOCUS accounts for a student, only one parent can submit the re-enrollment packet. 
    • Please note: An asterisk (*) indicates that a response is required to move to the next page. 
    • If you need to pause, click the Save and Continue Later button to save your work and return to your last response.

     

    Additional Important Info:

    • Monday is the last day of volleyball tryouts for the girls.  There were over 60 students trying out this year and can only keep 18!!  Practice will start on Tuesday after school until 5:30pm.
    • School Lunch: Students in all Pinellas County Schools are still able to apply for free and reduced lunch meal benefits online. Online application for free meal benefits are available at www.myschoolapps.com. Please complete the school lunch application for your child along with all student/parent contact information.  Students will be provided breakfast and lunch free of charge.
    • ATTENTION 7th Grade Families:  All 7th Grade Students are required to submit a copy of their TDAP immunization for entry into class.  Please take advantage of submitting evidence of this this immunization requirement or medical exemption early to avoid any delay in your child's entry into their classes.  You may contact the school (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. M - F.) if you have any questions/concerns or refer to the attached Dept. of Health Parent Letter.
    • Sign up for transportation/school bus information at www.busbullentin.com to receive notifications and updates regarding your child's assigned bus.
    • August 30th:  School Picture Day – flyers sent home with students
    • August 30th:  Leadership Club Meeting (4:15 p.m.)
    • August 31st:  Fishing Club Information Meeting (4:30 p.m. - Gym)
    • August 31st:  SAC & PTSA Meeting (5:30 p.m. - Media Center)
    • September 5th: Labor Day (Schools and District Offices Closed)
    • September 8th: Open House/Back to School Night (6:00 p.m. for All Grade Levels)

    Have a great OMS weekend!

    Solomon J. Lowery, Ed. D.

    Principal, Osceola Middle School

    Saturday, August 20, 2022

    Good morning OMS Community,

    OMS Chiefs Updates week of August 22. 2022.pdf 

    This is your Principal, Dr. Lowery from Osceola Middle communicating your weekly updates for the week of August 22, 2022 and to say THANKS for another great week!  Please be mindful that the visitor parking lot is being used for our Special Needs parents who often walk their students to the teachers.  I encourage parents to please use the main car line by the gym or the loop at Osceola High School to accommodate.  Also, please continue to be vigilant and exercise caution as you arrive/depart our campus during our peak traffic times.  I ask that you refrain from encouraging your child to walk through the front parking lot to your vehicle unaccompanied. This is a high traffic area and students should use the sidewalk to safely cross as they are monitored by OMS Staff.  See below and attached newsletter for additional updates/information.

     

    Previously Communicated Items:

    Parent Portal Password Reset:  

    Parents who wish to change their current password may do so by clicking on "Forgot your Password?" near the bottom of the page in Focus.  They can then enroll into the Self Service Reset Password Management system (https://ssrpm.pcsb.org//), and after enrolling, they will be able to reset their password. Parents must create a complex password that is a minimum of ten characters long.  New passwords will require at least one character from three of the following four categories:  lower case alphabetic (a-z), upper case alphabetic (A-Z), numeric (0-9) and special characters (examples:  !,@,#). 


    If parents are unable to change their password online or if they do not know their username or password, we prefer for them to visit the school to have their identity confirmed and password changed. Please bring your identification with you.

    Electronic Forms Completion:

    Parents can access the Re-Enrollment Form Packet at https://focus.pcsb.org with their p.username and unique case sensitive password.  The parent account must be active and have the student linked to the user to access the Re-Enrollment Packet. Once a parent has completed the forms online, School Staff will be able to access and update contact information in Focus.  If there are multiple parent FOCUS accounts for a student, only one parent can submit the re-enrollment packet.

    *Back to School FOCUS Forms Tip Sheet:

    • Please allow yourself 5-10 minutes to complete the acknowledgement forms in this electronic packet. 
    • All forms in the annual re-enrollment packet for EACH returning student must be submitted before parents regain access to their student's FOCUS information. 
    • If there are multiple parent/guardian FOCUS accounts for a student, only one parent can submit the re-enrollment packet. 
    • Please note: An asterisk (*) indicates that a response is required to move to the next page. 
    • If you need to pause, click the Save and Continue Later button to save your work and return to your last response.

    Additional Important Info:

    • Monday is the last day of volleyball tryouts for the girls.  There were over 60 students trying out this year and can only keep 18!!  Practice will start on Tuesday after school until 5:30pm.
    • School Lunch: Students in all Pinellas County Schools are still able to apply for free and reduced lunch meal benefits online. Online application for free meal benefits are available at www.myschoolapps.com. Please complete the school lunch application for your child along with all student/parent contact information.  Students will be provided breakfast and lunch free of charge.
    • ATTENTION 7th Grade Families:  All 7th Grade Students are required to submit a copy of their TDAP immunization for entry into class.  Please take advantage of submitting evidence of this this immunization requirement or medical exemption early to avoid any delay in your child's entry into their classes.  You may contact the school (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. M - F.) if you have any questions/concerns or refer to the attached Dept. of Health Parent Letter.
    • Sign up for transportation/school bus information at www.busbullentin.com to receive notifications and updates regarding your child's assigned bus.
    • August 25th:  Spirit Night Fundraiser – Chicken Salad Chick 4:30-8:30 must have flyer that will be sent home with your child for the school to get the credit.
    • August 30th:  School Picture Day – flyers will be sent home this week
    • September 5th: Labor Day (Schools and District Offices Closed)
    • September 8th: Open House/Back to School Night (6:00 p.m. for All Grade Levels)

     

    Have a great OMS weekend!

    Solomon J. Lowery, Ed. D.

    Principal, Osceola Middle School

    Saturday, August 8, 2022

    Good morning OMS Community,

    This is your Principal, Dr. Lowery from Osceola Middle communicating your weekly updates for the week of August 8, 2022.  Please come out in join us at our Chiefs Community Day next week (August 9th).  This will be a great opportunity to spend time on our campus and being an active part of our school community as you and your child take care of final tasks prior to the start of school. Additionally, I would like to remind 7th Grade families to submit documentation of your TDAP immunization for your child (please refer to attached flyer). Please stay safe and I encourage parents to consult your child's physician if he or she is not feeling well.  OMS Staff will work to support a smooth start of school as soon as they feel better and are ready to learn.  

    Parent Portal Password Reset:  

    Parents who wish to change their current password may do so by clicking on "Forgot your Password?" near the bottom of the page in Focus.  They can then enroll into the Self Service Reset Password Management system (https://ssrpm.pcsb.org//), and after enrolling, they will be able to reset their password. Parents must create a complex password that is a minimum of ten characters long.  New passwords will require at least one character from three of the following four categories:  lower case alphabetic (a-z), upper case alphabetic (A-Z), numeric (0-9) and special characters (examples:  !,@,#). 

    If parents are unable to change their password online or if they do not know their username or password, we prefer for them to visit the school to have their identity confirmed and password changed. Please bring your identification with you.

    Electronic Forms Completion:

    Parents can access the Re-Enrollment Form Packet at https://focus.pcsb.org with their p.username and unique case sensitive password.  The parent account must be active and have the student linked to the user to access the Re-Enrollment Packet. Once a parent has completed the forms online, School Staff will be able to access and update contact information in Focus.  If there are multiple parent FOCUS accounts for a student, only one parent can submit the re-enrollment packet. 

    *Back to School FOCUS Forms Tip Sheet:
     

    • Please allow yourself 5-10 minutes to complete the acknowledgement forms in this electronic packet. 
    • All forms in the annual re-enrollment packet for EACH returning student must be submitted before parents regain access to their student's FOCUS information. 
    • If there are multiple parent/guardian FOCUS accounts for a student, only one parent can submit the re-enrollment packet. 
    • Please note: An asterisk (*) indicates that a response is required to move to the next page. 
    • If you need to pause, click the Save and Continue Later button to save your work and return to your last response.

    Previously Communicated Items:

    • Chiefs Community Day August 9th (see attached flyer)  
      • This event will include a variety of partners from the community including Clearwater Threshers, Seminole Fire & Rescue, St. Petersburg College, Kona Ice, etc.  It's our intent to bring a variety of resources and fun to our campus as we prepare to kickoff another great year!  All participants may take advantage of visiting our campus, attaining community based resources and goodies, meeting Teachers/Staff, and getting a head start on items for the first day of school (student schedule pickup during Chiefs Community Day only).

    Attachments:

    Chief Community Day family flyer.pdf 

    DOH 7th Gr Parent letter.pdf 

    EZ_PCS Vol Flyer.pdf 

    • EZ Finger Prints will be on campus during the Chiefs Community Day event to complete Level 2 Background screening.

    2022 Chiefs Fishing Club Registration Form.pdf 

    • OMS is starting a Fishing Club this year to teach students life lessons through fishing.  We are excited about this opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to our community through fishing. We welcome parents, businesses (who are interested in partnering with our organization), volunteers, mentors, guest speakers, and donations to support our efforts.  Please contact Mr. Schiller at schillerjo@pcsb.org if you have any questions on how you could get involved. 

    Additional Important Info:

    • School Lunch: Students in all Pinellas County Schools are still able to apply for free and reduced lunch meal benefits online. Online application for free meal benefits are available at www.myschoolapps.com. Please complete the school lunch application for your child along with all student/parent contact information.  Students will be provided breakfast and lunch free of charge.
    • ATTENTION 7th Grade Families:  All 7th Grade Students are required to submit a copy of their TDAP immunization for entry into class.  Please take advantage of submitting evidence of this this immunization requirement or medical exemption early to avoid any delay in your child's entry into their classes.  You may contact the school (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. M - F.) if you have any questions/concerns or refer to the attached Dept. of Health Parent Letter.
    • August 9th: Chiefs Community Day event (see attached flyer)
    • August 10th: School Resumes (1st Day for Students)
    • September 5th: Labor Day (Schools and District Offices Closed)
    • September 8th: Open House/Back to School Night (6:00 p.m. for All Grade Levels)

    Have a great OMS weekend!

    Solomon J. Lowery, Ed. D.

    Principal, Osceola Middle School