Orioles Newsletter

Feedback opportunity! Please share your thoughts on our school calendar via: OsseoSchools.org/CalendarInput. Your input will directly inform our Planning Committee’s next steps as they draft calendars for 2027-28 and beyond.

Every year, Osseo Area Schools strives to build a calendar that prioritizes student learning while respecting the time and needs of our families and hardworking staff. While it’s clear there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, your feedback is the most important tool our team has in finding the best possible balance.

The feedback form will close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. Questions? Reach out to info@district279.org.

Registration is now open for the OMG Summer Program! This program is designed to provide additional academic support to our scholars while also offering a fun, engaging opportunity to connect with classmates and explore personal interests such as cooking, STEM, sports, and more.

The OMG Summer Program is available to scholars who will be entering 6th - 8th grade for the 2025-2026 school year at Osseo Middle School and Maple Grove Middle School. The program will run Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, starting June 22nd and ending July 23rd. All sessions will be held at Osseo Middle School.

Registration forms can be picked up at the Osseo Middle School front office or in Room 138 from Ms. Schroetke. To qualify for the program, scholars must be referred by a staff member at their current school. Completed registration forms are due by April 15th.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the program’s co-facilitators:

• Ms. Crudup at crudupk@district279.org

• Ms. Wallar at andersonwallark@district279.org

We look forward to a wonderful summer full of learning and fun!

If your student will be attending either Brooklyn Middle school or Northview Middle School next school year, please check out Game On!

Community Education’s Camp ROCKS! Mini Camps give students a fun and active way to learn new skills and make new friends during the summer. Enrichment camps are led by experienced instructors and cover a wide range of topics such as arts and crafts, coding, dance, game design, guitar lessons, languages, inventing, robotics, sports, technology, woodworking and more. Click here to learn more!

We recently celebrated students who met our schoolwide expectations for being on time to class with our latest No Tardy Party. Students who qualified enjoyed games, pizza, and ice cream as recognition for demonstrating positive, responsible behavior throughout the school day.

At Osseo Middle School, we teach and reinforce the Oriole Way through our PBIS framework. Being on time to class is one way students show they are Respectful, Responsible, and Resourceful. These celebrations allow us to recognize and reinforce the positive behaviors we want to see across our building.

We are proud of the many students who earned this recognition and appreciate our families for partnering with us in supporting the Oriole Way. Stay tuned for details about our next No Tardy Party!

Join us this spring for an exciting theater experience with Disney’s The Lion King KIDS! This musical tells the story of Simba and his journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again. Students will explore themes like courage, friendship, and finding who you are. The show includes favorite songs from the Broadway and animated movie, such as “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.”

This class is great for anyone who loves to sing, dance, and act—or wants to try theater for the first time. Every student will have a role in the show, and no experience is needed. Auditions for lead roles will happen on the first day. Costumes are provided, but students should bring their own base layer.

The program is led by trained theater professionals who create a fun and supportive environment. Students will build confidence, learn teamwork, and develop leadership skills while putting on a fantastic show. Space is limited to 50 participants, and pre-registration is required.

Tech rehearsal is on Tuesday, April 28 from 3-5:30 PM at Maple Grove Middle School.

Performances (free) on Friday, May 1 at 7:00 PM (students arrive at 4:30 pm) & Saturday, May 2 at 2:00 PM (students arrive at 11:45 am) at Maple Grove Middle School.

Register Here

Rock Your Socks Off!

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at the Maple Grove Community Center by rocking colorful socks. Enjoy carnival games, music, and a fun, festive atmosphere.

March 21 (3/21) recognizes those with three copies of the 21st chromosome. Socks were chosen as a symbol because the karyotype of Down syndrome chromosomes resembles mismatched socks. Each year on March 21, people around the world show support by wearing bright, mismatched socks.

Ages: All ages
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon
Price: Free
Location: Maple Grove Community Center

Game Night & Puzzle Competition

Dive into the hobby of puzzles and board games at the Brooklyn Park Game Night & Puzzle Competition. Participate in a puzzle competition and play light board games with friends and family Registration is required for the Jigsaw Puzzle Competition and the Family Jigsaw Puzzle Race. See the information below.

Event Details
When: Saturday March 7th 2:30 to 8pm
Where: Community Activity Center – 5600 85th Ave N

Anti-Violence Youth and Family Game Night

Join us for an Anti-Violence Youth and Family Game Night focused on connection fun and community.

This event brings youth parents and neighbors together for an evening of games laughter and positive engagement in a safe and welcoming space.

Our goal is to strengthen relationships build trust and create opportunities for families to connect while promoting peace prevention and unity across our community. Food and raffles will be provided.

All ages are welcome come ready to play connect and enjoy time together.

Event Details
When: Friday March 20th 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Zanewood Recreation Center, 7100 Zane Ave N Brooklyn Park

Glow Party and Teen Movie Night

We’re lighting up the night with the premiere screening of Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 on Thursday, March 24 at our brand new Teen Center Gym at Zanewood.

Our glow party and movie night is a great way to celebrate spring break. The event is free but we are asking people to RSVP, via the link below, so we can help make sure to have enough snacks on hand for the event.

The doors open at 5 p.m. and the movie begins at 5:30 p.m.

RSVP: https://ow.ly/S1zQ50Yi9L5

Event Details
When: Tuesday March 24th 5-8pm
Where: Zanewood Recreation Center, 7100 Zane Ave N Brooklyn Park

Attention parents of 6th grade students, prior to the start of 7th grade, all students are required by State Law to get their Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines. Please refer to this form for any questions, or if your family choses not to vaccinate, this form is used for exemptions as well. Thank you for your help in making sure this is done.

https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/immunize/basics/readyk12.pdf

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March 6- Mark Reporting Day NO SCHOOL

March 9- Trimester 3 begins

March 20: Conf Release NO SCHOOL

March 23-27: Spring Break NO SCHOOL