September 2022
Meet Our New Team Members
OMS is pleased to introduce four new team members who joined us this academic year:
Sahana Boraiah, Primary 2 Assistant Teacher
Shawn Kreider, Elementary Guide
Martin Saxe, Elementary Assistant Teacher
Janani Rajyasri, A to I (birth to 3 years) Guide
Learn more about the entire OMS team by viewing our staff page.
Morning Drop-offs
Just as adults need time to settle into their day before starting work, children need time to settle into school before starting their work cycles. This is why OMS is implementing a new policy requiring parents to drop-off their children between 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (unless they are in extended morning care and arrive earlier). This allows them at least 30 minutes to acclimate before beginning their uninterrupted work period at 9:00 a.m.
Arriving late is not only disruptive to your child, but also to their teachers and other children in their classroom. Accordingly, a late fee will be charged for children who arrive after 8:45 a.m. Since this is a new policy, there will be three grace periods and naturally, exceptions will be made if the school has been notified in advance of previously scheduled medical appointments, therapy/counseling sessions, etc.
September Photo Gallery
Toddlers
BakingHere a child is exploring objects that represent tools used for baking. These include a rolling pin, clay (dough) and a glass container. 
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Hand WashingHand washing is a part of self-care. In addition to the obvious benefit of cleanliness, hand washing helps children learn control and coordination. 
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Primary 1
Sensorial MaterialsThe sensorial materials help a child to explore objects that refine their senses and make impressions. This process supports the development of the senses. 
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Working with ClayWorking with clay has many benefits. It can help the child develop their artistic side with creative exploration. It also has a practical benefit of improving hand strength. 
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Primary 2
PouringPouring is introduced at the toddler level and mastered at the primary level. This activity requires concentration, control and coordination and is a part of the Practical Life curriculum. 
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Caring for PlantsLearning to care for plants teaches children to care for the environment. It helps them to perform a task with motive of a purposeful activity and requires integration of mind and body. 
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Elementary
CursiveThere are many benefits to cursive writing including hand-eye coordination (which is a major developmental feature), self-discipline and mastery. 
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GeographyElementary children learn about our earth, places and the relationships between people and their environments. 
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Looking Ahead
October 2022
Parent Education Evening
Parent education evening has been moved from Friday, September 23rd to Friday, November 4th. As a result, this Friday will be a regular school day and November 4th will be an early day with dismissal at 3:00 p.m.
Breakfast in the Park
The annual Breakfast in the Park event will be held on Saturday, October 1st at the Family Circle picnic site in San Jose.
Elementary Farm Immersion Program
Children in the Elementary program are invited to attend an overnight farm immersion program tentatively scheduled for October 21st - 23rd. The dates have changed due to site availability. More information will be provided.
Oral Conferences
Oral Conferences will be held in the afternoons from October 17th - 21st. This will be a minimum week and school will close at 12:00 pm. Look for an email with a link to sign-up.
Carnival
The annual school carnival will be held on Friday, October 28th.
October 10th - School in Session
Staff in-service day has been postponed. School will be in session on Monday, October 10th.
