May/June 2024
Farm Immersion Program
The Elementary children recently spent three-days and two-nights at Live Earth Farm in the Santa Cruz mountains. They learned about the land and farmers; gained a better understanding of the source of food, and their role in the local and global food system.
The children were shown what it takes to bring fresh produce to market. They sowed seeds; planted crops; cultivated fields and garden beds; harvested their own lunch; and tended farm animals. They were also able to build a deeper bond with their classmates.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is a special time to say 'thank you’ to the extraordinary educators who work tirelessly with children and families throughout the year. Celebrated each year during the first week in May, this year, the team was provided keepsake photos of the children in each environment.
We thank everyone who made our teachers at OMS feel special.
School Picnic
OMS held its annual end-of-the-year school picnic on June 1st at the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy in San Jose. This was a wonderful opportunity for the children, parents and the OMS team to meet, catch up and reminisce about the 2023/2024 school year.
OMS Team Updates
As the school year ends, we want to share some updates about our very special OMS team members:
Joyful News:
- Ms. Diana: congratulations on the arrival of her beautiful baby boy!
- Ms. Janani: congratulations on the arrival of her beautiful baby girl!
- Ms. Wen: our expectant mother-to-be will begin her maternity leave.
Welcome:
- Ms. Amy (Toddler Assistant Teacher)
- Ms. Aysun (Floater/Assistant Teacher P2)
- Ms. Chekesha (On-call Sub/Floater)
- Ms. I-ling (Floater/Assistant Teacher P1)
- Ms. Jocelyn (Floater AT/Paraeducator)
Farewell and Good Wishes:
- Ms. Mala: we wish her the very best as she starts her retirement journey.
- Ms. Sally: she is changing careers and starting her own Pilates and health business.
A Warm Welcome Back:
Last but not least, we are extremely thrilled at the prospect of our beloved Ms. Melek returning this summer, if all goes well with her visa situation in Turkey!
Photo Gallery
Toddlers
Shape SorterSorting objects with varying shapes and sizes helps develop motor skills and problem-solving abilities. It also teaches children cause-and-effect and improves their cognitive and analytical skills. 
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Washing DishesWashing dishes, which is a Practical Life activity, teaches the child to concentrate; learn control, coordination and focus while they perform this purposeful cleaning activity. 
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Primary 1
Golden BeadsGolden Beads have units of 1, 10, 100 and 1,000. They familiarize the child with the names of the quantities and their relationship to each other. They also acquaint them with the difference in quantities. 
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Introduction to QuantityMath concepts are introduced with materials which draw children's interest. Learning begins with a sensorial experience in a sequence that makes sense to them through exploration and repetition. 
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Primary 2
WatercolorFrom broad backgrounds to fine details, painting improves hand-eye coordination and sharpens fine motor skills. This activity can also develop concentration as it allows the mind to focus on the images at hand. 
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Geometric SolidsThe Geometric Solids: Stereo gnostic Game helps the child become aware of the solid geometric shapes that surround us, by training, developing and refining the stereo gnostic sense. It also prepares them for mathematics. 
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Elementary
State CapitalsA child is identifying and marking all of the 50 capitals of the United States to learn and commit them to memory. 
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Field TripIn conjunction with a child's service learning project about plastics, the children visited Sunnyvale's SMaRT station to learn about recycling. 
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Looking Ahead
Graduation & Promotion
Toddler children: the ceremony will take place June 13th @ 4:00 pm at the school. June 13th will be the last day of school for Toddlers.
Primary and Elementary children: the ceremony will take place on June 14th @ 9:30 am at the Campbell Community Center's Orchard City Banquet Hall. June 14th will be the last day of school for Primary and Elementary children and will be a minimum day which will end after the event.
School Closure
School will be closed for summer holidays from June 15th through August 14th. Parent Orientation will be held on August 14th from 9:00 am - 10:00 am (online) and 11:00 am - 12:00 am (in person). The first day of school for the 2024/2025 academic year will be August 15th.
We wish you all a safe and enjoyable summer and look forward to seeing you in August!
