OIS Welcome Samantha Meeker to #TeamOwen. Ms. Meeker is a special education teacher, is married to Chris and has a son Charlie! Fun facts:
1. I love kickboxing and yoga.
2. My favorite book series is Harry Potter.
3. I have a cat named Mocha and a dog named Bella.
OIS. We will be hiring 8 new staff members this year with varying degrees of experience. We are very much looking forward to making them a part of the Owen Family. If you see their smiling faces, please make them feel welcome.
OIS Everyone could use a few good tips about parenting. The job is tough, but can be very rewarding. Here is a good article that talks about Positive Parenting.
https://positivepsychology.com/positive-parenting/
OIS. One way to keep your heart healthy is by walking or running. Everyone should get up and move for at least 20 minutes each and every day. So, stop what your doing, grab the family and get moving! #excercise #TigerPride #running #walking
Registration for 5th grade is TODAY! Get your ID, class schedule, buy a t-shirt or KONA Ice!
OIS Monday, August 23 is REGISTRATION Day for GRADE 6. PICK UP YOUR CHROMEBOOK. Times: 9-11:30 for last names that begin with A-M and 12:30 - 3:00 for last names N-Z. Students will take their yearbook picture and families will fill out important forms. KONA Ice and new Owen T-Shirts will be for sale!
OIS THROWBACK Thursday. Post a picture of your children from an important time in their life. These are my two "babies" from my son's high school graduation. He is currently at U of M while my daughter is finishing her last year at Michigan State. Post below.
OIS The main office will be open starting August 23rd from 8 am - 3 pm. Ms. Mahdi and Ms. Floro will be available to answer all of your questions as we get the school ready for the return our #OwenTigers. #BacktoSchool #openingourdoors
OIS Friday is REGISTRATION Day for Grade 5 Students. Times are as follows: 9-11:30 for last names that begin with A-M and 12:30 - 3:00 for last names N-Z. Yearbook pictures will be taken along with Kona Ice, t-shirt sales and important forms to fill out.
OIS. I am reading Learning in the Fast Lane to prepare for our upcoming school year. It is all about how we can accelerate learning rather than simply remediating it. #Reading #Learning #SusieRollins
OIS Think about the this message. #TeamOwen #WeShallRise
OIS Kids don't remember the things you bought them, but they remember the time you spent doing things with them.
OIS Download the Calm app to listen to relaxing and serene sounds that helps incorporate peace into daily life.
OIS Never stop learning because the world never stops teaching.
OIS. "If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow." -- John Dewey
OIS Our secretaries are second to none. They work hard to ensure your kids are safe and taken care of. Make sure you say hi and get to know them. They will be your greatest resource. #secretary #schoolsecretary #smilingfaces #TigerPride
OIS New changes at the school. We have 7 new teachers joining our amazing staff. Please make them feel welcome when you see a new face around the school. #newbies #colleagues #BestTeachersEver
OIS. What are you most excited about for this school year? Share your answer below!
OIS Friends are forever. It starts at Owen Intermediate. #friendships #BeKind #OwenTigers
OIS Registration is coming up on August 20th for 5th graders 9-3 and 6th graders on August 23rd from 9-3. Lunch break from 11:30 - 12:30. Pick up your schedule, fill out some forms, buy a new t-shirt, practice your locker and walk around the school. #BackToSchool #WeShallRise
