Check out Mrs.Joiners weekly update below! Have a great weekend!
https://youtube.com/shorts/acFQS0LPHKg?feature=shared
The third graders at Old Mill are working on a special project to fix and improve our school’s Lost and Found system. As part of our research, we are gathering input from the people who use it most—students, parents and staff.
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Please take a moment to fill out the short Google Form below. Your feedback will help students understand what’s working, what’s not, and what solutions might make the Lost and Found easier for everyone.
Thank you for supporting our third graders and helping them make a real difference in our school community!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1Xcxvxzke_tI56FbAlKsARLLRlrZPTMkiczOkBjFp8nvx6Q/viewform
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Please take a moment to fill out the short Google Form below. Your feedback will help students understand what’s working, what’s not, and what solutions might make the Lost and Found easier for everyone.
Thank you for supporting our third graders and helping them make a real difference in our school community!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1Xcxvxzke_tI56FbAlKsARLLRlrZPTMkiczOkBjFp8nvx6Q/viewform
It’s Dress for Success Day and Kona Ice Friday!
Students are encouraged to dress as the career they dream about, and Kona Ice will be available for purchase today.
Please refer to the images for details on dress-up expectations, career colors, and Kona Ice pricing.
We can’t wait to see our Koalas shine bright and dream big today! 💛💙✨
Class Spotlight: Mrs. Welch’s Students
Shout-out to Mrs. Welch’s class! While reviewing expectations, we talked about focusing on being productive collaborators. Before I could even continue, the students jumped right in and began identifying other Graduate Profile skills they knew they would need to be successful with their challenge.
Their awareness, reflection, and ownership of their learning were incredible to see. This class truly understands what it means to grow, work together, and strive for success. Way to go, Mrs. Welch’s class you’re shining examples of what learner empowerment looks like!
Shout-out to Mrs. Welch’s class! While reviewing expectations, we talked about focusing on being productive collaborators. Before I could even continue, the students jumped right in and began identifying other Graduate Profile skills they knew they would need to be successful with their challenge.
Their awareness, reflection, and ownership of their learning were incredible to see. This class truly understands what it means to grow, work together, and strive for success. Way to go, Mrs. Welch’s class you’re shining examples of what learner empowerment looks like!
Bullitt East Newspaper Staff Inspires Our 5th Grade Journalists!
This week, the Bullitt East newspaper team visited our 5th graders to share how real reporters gather facts, interview sources, and write strong stories.
Their visit kicks off our next Social Studies unit, where students will become Revolutionary War journalists and explore: “How can we tell the stories of the Revolution to help others understand its impact?”
🌟 Community Spotlight: Community Helpers & Entrepreneurs!
A huge thank you to A Cheap Tow, Salt River Electric, Valu Market Balloon, Logsdon Grading, and Mr. Tea for joining our OMES Pathways on Wheels event!
These amazing community members shared their expertise, tools, and experiences to show students how everyday careers and entrepreneurial ventures make a big impact in our community. From towing and construction to local business and creative services, students got a firsthand look at the skills, dedication, and creativity that drive these careers.
We are so grateful for their time and energy in helping our students explore the many ways they can make a difference in the world around them! 🛠️💡🎈
A huge thank you to A Cheap Tow, Salt River Electric, Valu Market Balloon, Logsdon Grading, and Mr. Tea for joining our OMES Pathways on Wheels event!
These amazing community members shared their expertise, tools, and experiences to show students how everyday careers and entrepreneurial ventures make a big impact in our community. From towing and construction to local business and creative services, students got a firsthand look at the skills, dedication, and creativity that drive these careers.
We are so grateful for their time and energy in helping our students explore the many ways they can make a difference in the world around them! 🛠️💡🎈
Today our 4th graders stepped into detective mode and modeled true Proactive Collaboration—a key part of our Bullitt County Graduate Profile.
They analyzed clues, shared math strategies, and used multi-digit multiplication to solve their case files.
Case closed! ✔️
Tomorrow is Makeup Picture Day! 📸
If your child missed our first Picture Day or you’d like them to retake their photo, they will have the opportunity to do so tomorrow at school.
Please make sure they are dressed and ready for pictures!
If your child missed our first Picture Day or you’d like them to retake their photo, they will have the opportunity to do so tomorrow at school.
Please make sure they are dressed and ready for pictures!
Our kindergarten students are diving into fables and lessons learned through storytelling! 📚
After identifying the message and moral in each story, they will create illustrations for our preschool students and teach them about the important lessons characters learn.
We love watching our youngest learners become teachers, leaders, and storytellers!
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Biglari
“One of our friends wandered into Nutcracker choir practice last week, picked up a music folder, and joined the group with confidence. Mrs. Biglari responded with patience, joy, and seamless inclusion — exactly what makes our school so special. 💛
Her calm presence and genuine embrace of differences reflect the core values we strive to follow every day. Thank you, Mrs. Biglari, for creating a space where all students feel included and supported.
Congratulations to our Old Mill Staff Member of the Year, Mrs. Denise Williams! 🎉 Mrs. Denise brings kindness, consistency, and heart to our school every single day. We are so grateful for the love and support she pours into our Koala family!
🎄 Christmas Food Drive! 🎁
Our school is collecting items to help families this holiday season! Each grade level has a special item to bring:
🍞 Kindergarten – Stuffing Mix
🧀 1st Grade – Mac & Cheese
🌽 2nd Grade – Cornbread Mix
🥫 3rd Grade – Green Beans
🥔 4th Grade – Instant Potatoes
🌽 5th Grade – Corn
📅 Collection Dates: November 19th – December 5th
📍 Drop Off: Place items in the beginning of your hallway
Let’s come together and make this Christmas a little brighter for those in need!
Our school is collecting items to help families this holiday season! Each grade level has a special item to bring:
🍞 Kindergarten – Stuffing Mix
🧀 1st Grade – Mac & Cheese
🌽 2nd Grade – Cornbread Mix
🥫 3rd Grade – Green Beans
🥔 4th Grade – Instant Potatoes
🌽 5th Grade – Corn
📅 Collection Dates: November 19th – December 5th
📍 Drop Off: Place items in the beginning of your hallway
Let’s come together and make this Christmas a little brighter for those in need!
🧠 Learning + Creating in STEAM!
Our 4th graders have been taking their thinking to the next level with Mrs. Compton as they explore the human brain. Students identified the major parts of the brain, learned what each part is responsible for, and are now beginning to design and sculpt their own brain models to show their understanding.
We love seeing hands-on learning, creativity, and real-world application come to life at Old Mill! 💡
We’re excited to share that our Central/East End Family Night for Multilingual Families is happening this Thursday from 5:30–7:00 PM at Shepherdsville Elementary!
Check out our weekly update on the link below:
https://youtube.com/shorts/T_CAwnx712I?feature=shared
Have a wonderful weekend!
🎉 Congratulations to Old Mill Elementary’s Teacher of the Year — Mrs. Amanda O’Bryan! 🎉
Mrs. O’Bryan represents everything it means to be an Old Mill Koala — dedicated, caring, innovative, and deeply committed to every child who walks into her classroom. Her students thrive because she builds strong relationships, creates joyful learning experiences, and believes wholeheartedly in their potential.
We are so proud to honor her with this well-deserved recognition.
Please help us celebrate Mrs. O’Bryan! 💛🤍💙
Mrs. O’Bryan represents everything it means to be an Old Mill Koala — dedicated, caring, innovative, and deeply committed to every child who walks into her classroom. Her students thrive because she builds strong relationships, creates joyful learning experiences, and believes wholeheartedly in their potential.
We are so proud to honor her with this well-deserved recognition.
Please help us celebrate Mrs. O’Bryan! 💛🤍💙
✨ Today is Graduate Profile Day! ✨
We are excited to continue celebrating Career Development Month with a schoolwide focus on the BCPS Graduate Profile!
Each student has chosen one competency to focus on this year, and today they’ll take part in conversations and activities that highlight how they are growing in that skill. To celebrate, students are invited to wear the color that matches their chosen competency:
💗 Productive Collaborator – wear pink
💙 Effective Communicator – wear dark blue
💜 Self-Directed Navigator – wear purple
🧡 Innovative Problem Solver – wear orange
💙 Community Contributor – wear light blue
💚 Mastery Learner – wear green
🪿💛 Goldie Goose has a new home!
Congratulations to Ms. Marinesi’s class for having the highest attendance in October! Their Gold Star attendance earned them our beloved Goldie Goose for the month! ⭐️
Student Spotlight: Penelope Burkhead
We want to recognize Penelope Burkhead for being an effective communicator! Penelope noticed a classmate who was upset and reached out with care, asking if they were okay and offering a hug. Her genuine compassion and kindness set a wonderful example for her fellow Koalas. We are so proud of her!
We want to recognize Penelope Burkhead for being an effective communicator! Penelope noticed a classmate who was upset and reached out with care, asking if they were okay and offering a hug. Her genuine compassion and kindness set a wonderful example for her fellow Koalas. We are so proud of her!
Digging into history! Our third graders transformed into paleontologists today and unearthed fossils right on our playground as part of our Kentucky Then and Now unit!
