September 2024
Parent Education Evening
On September 13th, parents were exposed to a wealth of information at OMS' Parent Education Evening. The topic was brain development in children from birth to 12 years.
Our guest speaker, Julia Volkman, walked through some core aspects of brain development and shared specific ways to support it. She talked about how all the little things that happen every day give us an incredible opportunity to optimize the development of our children’s brain.
If you missed this exciting event, you may view the recording by clicking on the link below.
OMS Team Updates
Welcome to the 2024/2025 school year! We're off to a great start and as the year begins, we would like to share some updates about our very special OMS team members:
Joyful News:
- Ms. Wen: congratulations on the arrival of her beautiful baby girl!
- Ms. Aysun: our expectant mother-to-be has begun her maternity leave.
Welcome Back, Welcome & New Role:
- Ms. Melek has returned to the Elementary environment! She has resumed her role as the Guide alongside Mr. Shawn.
- Ms. Lupe is the P2 Assistant Teacher.
- Ms. Jocelyn will be the interim P1 Assistant Teacher.
Well Wishes:
- Ms. Rina will be taking time away to care for her health. We wish her the very best during her recovery.
Photo Gallery
Toddler
Large Button FrameToddlers start working with a large button frame to hone in their control and coordination and focus of attention. This also helps them learn a practical life skill of dressing. 
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Food PreparationAnother practical life activity is food preparation. Children learn to safely use the necessary tools to slice, cut, etc. while performing a purposeful activity that integrates their mind and body. 
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Primary 1
Introduction to ScissorsChildren learn to safely use scissors to snip and cut straight, curved and zigzag lines. This helps them to master this useful tool for many other activities. 
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PouringPouring teaches children motive of purposeful activity and integration of mind and body. 
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Primary 2
Association of Quantity and SymbolsChildren use this material to visualize and put in sequence multiple digit numerals. This activity prepares them for counting the chains. 
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Puzzle MapsSensorial geography lessons begin with touch boards, the sandpaper globe and then puzzle maps. The larger concept is introduced first to give them a whole concept in the beginning. 
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Elementary
Single Digit DivisorA child is practicing distributive division with a single-digit divisor racks and tubes and single digit divisor record problem quotient and remainder. 
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Marine Mammal CenterThe Upper Elementary children went to the Marine Mammal Center to learn about the different aspects of their work in rehabilitation, research and education to care for animals and their ocean home. 
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Looking Ahead
October 2024
Oral Conferences
Oral Conferences will be held in the afternoons from October 7th - 11th. Look for an email with information about the schedule for each environment and a link to sign-up.
Curriculum Night
The fall curriculum night will be held on Friday, October 18th.
Carnival
The annual school carnival will be held on Friday, October 25th.
School Holiday
School will be closed on Monday, October 14th for staff in-service day.
