OMS Bulldog Bulletin

October is here, and we are excited to begin another wonderful month together! We had a fantastic first month of school, and it has been wonderful to see our students settle into their routines, build relationships, and become more comfortable and confident in their classrooms. Our school is filled with energy, curiosity, and a strong sense of community as students and teachers continue to learn and grow together.

Our new math program is providing our students with exciting opportunities to think deeply and creatively about mathematics. It has been especially rewarding to see students collaborating with their classmates, sharing their thinking, explaining their strategies, and engaging in meaningful math conversations. Students are also getting hands-on experience using manipulatives and participating in math games and activities during engaging math centers. These experiences are helping our students develop not only their math skills, but also their problem-solving, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

We are looking forward to all that October has in store! Week of Respect will take place October 5–9, with a special assembly on October 5 to help kick off the week. We are very grateful to OMH&S for generously supporting our school and helping to make these assemblies possible.

We are also excited for our Book Fair during the last week of October! We look forward to celebrating a love of reading with our students and families. As the month comes to a close, we will enjoy our much-anticipated parade and classroom celebrations.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are looking forward to a fun, meaningful, and memorable October!

🍂📅 Important October Dates to Remember!

🌟 October 5–9: Week of Respect & Spirit Days
🍦 October 14: Hoffmans Ice Cream Fundraiser
❤️ October 16: School Spirit Day — Wear Red & OMS Wear!
🥨 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

Our first and second students are utilizing whisper phones to practice their fluency.

We are so proud of our students who showed that they are "pawsitively" kind at Old Mill School this past month! 🐾❤️

Throughout the month, students were “caught being kind” by a teacher, bus driver, or paraprofessional for demonstrating kindness, compassion, respect, and thoughtfulness toward others. Whether they offered a helping hand, included a classmate, used encouraging words, or simply went out of their way to make someone’s day a little brighter, these students showed us that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference.

A special shout-out to all of our pawsitively kind students! We are proud of the positive example you are setting for our school community. Keep spreading kindness wherever you go! 🐾❤️

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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Please join OMH&S! They do SO much for our students!

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.

Below are some of the activities scheduled for Week of Respect. Be on the lookout for information from your school about additional activities planned for Unity Week and Red Ribbon Week.