We had the cutest pilgrims enjoying our Thanksgiving lunch today!
This weeks student spotlight goes out to Cassidy in 2nd grade. "Cassidy showed that she is a wonderful leader and a kind friend. When another student's project broke, Cassidy offered to share her own finished project to help her friend feel better. This made her friend happy and showed everyone what a caring and helpful person Cassidy is."
Join us in giving Mrs. Kelsey Kirk a big Old Mill welcome! Mrs. Kirk will be joining our 1st-grade team!
This week our student advisory committee had their first meeting. They quickly started brainstorming ways we continue to make our school experiences even stronger for our students! #koalascreate
This weeks teacher spotlight goes out to Mrs. Jump. "Mrs. Jump has a heart of gold! She is thoughtful and truly cares about her students and colleagues. She is an amazing leader and has willingly opened her classroom wall to assist our guest teacher in 1st grade. She goes above and beyond her job requirements and does it with a smile on her face! She is a productive collaborator, innovative problem solver, effective communicator and is a wonderful role model for our students. OMES is so lucky to have her as part of the koala family! "
Today's community spotlight goes out to all of our amazing community members that joined us at our career fair today. Students are working on their first learning excursion of the year in related arts where they are focusing on the culminating question "How can we take action to make a change in our community?"
Today was the entry event where students were learning how the different professions served our community and learned more about different professions.
Special thank you to:
Mooney Eye Care
Pediatrics of Bullitt County
Mt. Washington Florist
All star entertainment
Elk Creek Animal Hospital
Sanders Ridge
US Army
Wave 3 News
Yum brands
Jodi Santorum- Author
Louisville Metro Police Department
Joe Vaughn- Pipe Fitter
44 Roofing
Firefighter- Kenneth Miller
Cosmetologist- Shelley Probus
PNC bank
People's Bank Mount Washington
The second grade students had some special guest from the University of Louisville dental school. The dental students shared and taught the 2nd grade students about the importance of dental health! #koalascreate
On this special Veterans Day, the Old Mill Elementary community comes together with profound gratitude to express our heartfelt thanks for your unwavering service and sacrifice. Your commitment to protecting our freedom and upholding the values that make our country great serves as an inspiration to us all. Special thank you to our 5th grade students and Mrs. Biglari for hosting a fantastic Veterans Day program.
Thank you Veterans for your service!
Today we are honoring our Veterans during our school-wide assembly. We are encouraging everyone to wear patriotic colors to school today!
It is almost time for our Nutcracker play. This year we have made many changes and a whole new cast to the show. We would like to welcome everyone to come and enjoy the Nutcracker this year. Click the link below to purchase your tickets.
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This weeks student spotlight goes out Abram Gearheart. ¨Abe has matured so much this school year. He is always the first one on the floor ready for lessons, always has his materials ready, and has really started to be a leader in our class discussion. ¨ -Mrs. Grady
This weeks teacher spotlight goes out to Mrs. Watson. Mrs. Watson is our OMES Teacher of the Year. We are so thankful to have Mrs. Watson as a teacher at our OMES. Congratulations Mrs. Watson. #koalascreate
Happy National STEM Day, young scientists, engineers, and innovators! Today is a day dedicated to the exciting world of STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It's a day to celebrate curiosity, creativity, and the endless possibilities that come with exploring these fields. #koalascreate
This weeks community spotlight goes out to Mt. Washington Nutrition. They partnered with our OMES PTO to help show teacher appreciation by donating their specialty drinks to the teachers to start their Bullitt Day off great. Thank you so much for your partnership.
We honored our November Koalas of the Month yesterday with cupcakes and a special lunch bunch! #koalasCREATE
We hope everyone has a great long weekend! We will students back in school on Wednesday.
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At Old Mill Elementary, the Broadcast Team showcases exemplary teamwork on a daily basis to deliver an outstanding and engaging broadcast for the entire school community. Their seamless collaboration and cooperation are evident from the moment they step into the broadcast room. Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, ensuring that everyone contributes meaningfully to the broadcast. This team of students run the entire broadcast on their own. #koalascreate
This weeks student spotlight goes out to Stella Abell. "Stella is always willing to lend a helping hand to myself or her classmates, which helps make our class run more smoothly. She goes out of her way to make everyone feel special and important in class!" #koalascreate
Safety Patrol started today! We are proud of our 4th and 5th graders that are stepping up to be leaders in our building! #koalascreate
What a great day we had celebrating all things Halloween! Students rocked wearing awesome costumes, staff played a pumpkin seek and find, students created 3D ghost keychains, and had some virtual reality experiences! #koalascreate
