December 2024
Parent-Child Luncheon
Held from December 2nd through December 13th, parents of Primary and Elementary children were able to enjoy a meal with their child in their classroom environment. This very special visit gave parents a unique insight to their child's daily routine; an opportunity to meet their friends and spend time with their teachers; and most importantly, create some priceless memories with their child that will last a lifetime!
Harvest Feast
OMS held its Harvest Feast on November 27th. Children enjoyed caprese skewers, fruit salad, pastries, pumpkin pie and apple cider. It was a great way to the holidays!
On Being: Shifting the Focus
for Deeper Connection
As the year-end rush approaches, I reflect on how much effort we often put into doing for our children—orchestrating perfect birthday parties, purchasing holiday gifts, and planning everything to be “just right.” We quickly become so engrossed in the planning that we overlook the simple act of being with our children.
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Photo Gallery
Toddlers
PuzzlesPuzzles help develop children's cognitive and motor skills as well as hand-eye coordination, memory and problem-solving abilities. 
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Pouring WaterPouring helps the child focuses on an isolated skill while they develop their hand and equilibrium...and if the water spills, they learn how to clean it up. 
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Primary 1
Short ChainsShort chains are equivalent to the squares of the number. Here, a child is practicing a short chain of 10 (100 chain). 
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Thematic TabletsThematic tablets are six identical sets of tablets of different natural materials. The child wears a blindfold and feels each one on their wrist. This develops an awareness of different substances. 
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Primary 2
Cylinder BlockWorking with the cylinder block helps children observe and compare different series with each other, gives the child a clearer idea about dimensions and develops the mathematical mind. 
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Art-Clay ModelingCreative art allows children to explore and express their ideas guided by their inner will and external impressions.
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Elementary
VertebratesElementary children are studying the different fish and amphibian vertebrates. 
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Work of AirAir occupies space. In this experiment, children can see that warmer air moves upward and air insulates. 
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Looking Ahead
January 2025
Winter Break
School will be closed from December 23rd through January 6th for the winter break and will resume on January 7, 2025.
Holiday
School will be closed on January 20th in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Parent Observation Days
Held from January 14th through 31st, Primary and Elementary parents will have an opportunity to observe their child(ren) for 30-minutes in their classroom environment to see their routine and interactions with their teachers and peers.
