It’s Student Appreciation Week at Old Mill!
Our amazing PTO is helping us celebrate the very best part of our school—our students! Each day this week, we’re doing a little something special to show our kids just how much they are loved, valued, and appreciated. From sweet treats to fun surprises, it’s all about reminding them that they make Old Mill the wonderful place it is!
Thank you to our PTO for helping make this week full of smiles!
Shout out to Ms. Kromenacker and Mr. Ezell for completing the Thrive program—Bullitt County’s support program for first-year teachers! These two have gone above and beyond all expectations this year, and we couldn’t be prouder. Old Mill is truly lucky to have their energy, dedication, and heart pouring into our students each day!
This week's student spotlight goes outs to Avery Millard. "Avery noticed that her math partner had missed a few days of instruction and was confused with the concept of subtracting mixed numbers. Avery stepped right in without being asked, and talked her math partner through the process, step by step! This is a tricky concept for many of our fourth graders, and Avery explained it correctly and efficiently! Great job being a productive collaborator, AND a mastery learner, Avery! I am so proud of you!" -Mrs. Dixon
We're growing something special at OMES—and we need your help! Our school garden is in need of donations such as twigs, dead leaves, mulch, top soil, worms, water bulbs, food waste(fruit and veggies). If you’d like to support our young gardeners, please consider contributing. Every little bit helps our garden (and students!) thrive.
Shout out to Mrs. Clarissa Polson!
Her heart for her students shines brightly each and every day. As a 2nd grade teacher, she pours genuine love and care into everything she does, and it shows in the way her kids thrive. We are so thankful for the kindness, dedication, and heart she brings to Old Mill!
Our Lost and Found is overflowing! If your child is missing a jacket, water bottle, lunchbox, or any other item, please check the Lost and Found area as soon as possible. All unclaimed items will be donated after Thursday afternoon. Don’t miss your chance to reclaim lost belongings!
This morning, we celebrated our incredible bus drivers and lunch heroes with a special breakfast and heartfelt, handwritten cards from our students. Their dedication, kindness, and behind-the-scenes work keep our school running smoothly every day. We’re so grateful for the care they show our kids—whether it’s with a warm meal or a safe ride. Thank you for being everyday heroes!
At Old Mill, we believe in lifting each other up, celebrating every success, and making each day brighter for our students. If that sounds like the place you want to call home, we would love to hear from you! 💛
Today we had the privilege of honoring our Purple Star military kids! These are the kids who currently have a parent serving in one of the branches of our Armed Services. These kids show bravery, strength, resiliency, and courage as their parent serves our country. It is with our deepest gratitude that we honor the sacrifices made by our military children. We are so proud to have them at Old Mill!
Final Call for Yearbooks!
We have 50 extra yearbooks available for purchase! They are $35 each — cash or check only. Bring your payment to reserve your copy before they’re gone! Yearbooks will be handed out the morning of the last day of school so students can get them signed by friends and teachers.
🎉 Field Day Shirt Orders Are OPEN! 🎉 Don't miss out! Order your Old Mill Field Day shirts NOW! The online store is officially open and will close on Sunday, May 4th—so don’t wait! https://toateellc.chipply.com/OLDMILLPE/?action=viewall
Let’s gear up to celebrate a fun-filled Field Day together!
Community Spotlight: Kentucky Derby Museum
Last week we were thrilled to welcome the Kentucky Derby Museum to OMES! Representatives from the museum visited each grade level to share the rich history and fun facts about the Kentucky Derby. Through hands-on activities and interactive presentations, our students had an engaging and memorable experience — just in time for Derby season!
🎯 i-Ready Celebration Alert! 🎯
On Friday, we celebrated our students’ hard work on the i-Ready diagnostics with an epic NERF battle! 💥
Throughout the year, our students have been diligently working on their personalized learning paths, taking three major assessments to track their growth. i-Ready Diagnostic provides teachers with a complete picture of student performance relating to their grade level and national norms .
To honor those who met their individual goals, we turned the school into a NERF war zone! 🏃♂️🔫
So proud of our students’ dedication and growth! Here’s to making learning fun and rewarding! 🎉
BE students teamed up with 4th graders last week to bring fractions to life through hands-on learning! From dividing up snacks to measuring ingredients, the BE leaders helped make math more meaningful and fun. It was a great example of students learning from each other in creative, interactive ways!
We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Click below for Mrs. Joiners weekly update!
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The Race is ON!
Our grade levels are competing to hit 100% online registration—and it’s a close one!
1st Grade is currently in the lead with 71%, but 5th Grade is right on their heels at 70.4%!
The winning grade level will earn 30 minutes of extra outdoor wellness time AND a basket full of brand-new outdoor gear!
Let’s go, families—get those registrations in and help your child’s grade take the lead!
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OMES students showed off their future dreams in style as they dressed for careers in technology, communications, hospitality, tourism, and the arts! From tech-savvy innovators to creative designers and world explorers, our students embraced the chance to express their passions and imagine the paths they may one day follow.
Today our 2nd graders visited Bowman Valley and presented their showcase, exploring the question: “How can we learn from the past to make schools better for everyone in the future?” We are so proud of them—when we give big tasks to kids, it’s amazing what they can do!
This week's student spotlight goes out to Nolan Richardson & Lennon Bringhurst. "While doing an extension activity, Lennon and Nolan took it upon themselves to create their own "gamified" version of the activity. All completely unprompted, they even went further and asked if they could add their own, more-challenging game cards as we progress through our time unit!" -Mrs. Marinesi
At Old Mill, our commitment to kids goes far beyond the classroom.
Whether it’s in the school building or out on the ballfield, we believe in showing up for the whole child—academically, emotionally, and socially. Supporting students means being there for them wherever they are, because that’s what it means to be part of the Old Mill family. 💙
