OMS Bulldog Bulletin

October has been a busy and exciting month filled with opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and celebrate our wonderful school community! As the fall season brings cooler weather, colorful leaves, and lots of festive activities, we are enjoying all the special moments that make this time of year so memorable.

We had a fantastic Week of Respect! Our students embraced the spirit days with enthusiasm and excitement, and it was wonderful to see everyone participating and showing their school spirit. Throughout the week, we reinforced the importance of kindness, inclusion, and treating others with respect. We also enjoyed a wonderful assembly that provided our students with a memorable and engaging experience. A special thank-you to OMH&S for generously funding this assembly and helping make this opportunity possible for our students.

We are looking forward to our upcoming Third Grade Pumpkin Show! This is always a fun and creative event, and we cannot wait to see the students’ hard work and imagination on display. As a reminder, please remember to send in a food item to help support this special event. Thank you in advance for your generosity and for helping make this tradition a success!

Mark your calendars for Unity Day on October 21! On this special day, we come together to celebrate kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. We encourage all students to wear their Wall gear to show their school pride and demonstrate that we are united as one school community. Let’s fill our school with Wall spirit and remind our students that everyone belongs and that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference!

We are also excited for our Halloween festivities on October 30! The students are looking forward to our Halloween parade and classroom parties, which are sure to be filled with creativity, laughter, and plenty of Halloween spirit. I look forward to all the wonderful memories we will continue to make together this fall.

🍂📅 Important October Dates to Remember!

🥨 October 20: Pretzel Day

📸 October 20: Make-Up Picture Day
🤝 October 21: OMH&S Meeting & Unity Day

🐾 October 23: Paw Shop
🏫 October 26: No School
📚 October 27–30: Book Fair
🎃 October 30: Halloween Parade & Classroom Parties

Please read the student handbook. As a district, we are committed to fostering respect, responsibility, and safety in all our schools through our updated Code of Conduct. This initiative reflects a collaborative effort among all elementary schools to support students in developing these essential skills for both their academic journey and everyday life.

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Old Mill Home & School Association (OMH&S) is Old Mill's PTA. OMH&S raises funds for all class trips and assemblies, recess equipment, supplies and events throughout the year. Our ability to operate is entirely dependent on the volunteer efforts of Old Mill School families and educators. Join us today!

Building on our September Ready, Set, Belong: ALL Means ALL kickoff, Wall Township Public Schools will continue our focus on belonging, respect, safety, and healthy choices throughout October.

We will celebrate Week of Respect, October 5–9, with activities promoting kindness, positive relationships, respect, and belonging. Our schools will also participate in New Jersey Goes Gold & Blue, reinforcing our commitment to respect and bullying prevention.

During Unity Week (School Violence Awareness Week), October 19–23, our school community will focus on unity, trusted adults, positive relationships, and school safety.

Red Ribbon Week, October 23–30, will be celebrated with students at the secondary level, promoting healthy, drug-free choices through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

Throughout the month, ALL Means ALL reminds us that we each play a role in creating a school community where everyone feels connected, valued, safe, and supported.