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Excellence: Everybody, Every Day, Every Minute ~ No Exceptions

July 29, 2021

Dear Parents and Students:

The new school year is fast approaching and I hope you are as excited as I am! After a year of uncertainty, and new

challenges, it is great to be able to reflect on what we have learned, rebuild for a brighter future, and rise to meet the

new challenges ahead of us. We are thankful to have the opportunity to work together as staff, parents, and students to

we make this year a fantastic one.

Fall sports and registration for school are right around the corner. As we begin another school year, I want to share my

appreciation to all the parents for supporting our students in their education. In addition, we are committed to ensuring

quality communication to O’Leary’s students and parents through various means, such as PowerSchool, the O’Leary web

page https:/ol.tfsd.org/, and the SchoolMessenger App. We want to partner with you in providing the education our

students need and deserve. Please make sure your information in PowerSchool is current, especially your email since

this will be the primary form of communication.

We will continue to be faced with a lot of new challenges this year, and it will require all of us to be creative and flexible.

Our district has approved a plan with an emphasis on safety and providing as much face to face instruction as possible.

Please check out the plan on https://www.tfsd.org/tfsd-operational-covid-protocol/ if you haven’t already.

We have the same start time for this school year. The first bell to let students in the building will be at 8:35. The tardy

bell rings at 8:40. On Mondays (our Collaboration Days), the school day ends at 2:50. Busses will run at that time and we

ask that students be picked up before 3:00 if you provide transportation. The rest of the week, the school day will end at

3:51. Our PrimeTime advisory class will be during our lunch block in the middle of the day again this year (except for

Mondays). Students will be able to come in and buy breakfast in our cafeteria beginning at 8:05. Students should not be

on campus before 8:00 in the morning – we do not have supervision in place.

To make drop off and pickup safer for our students the striped area in the circle driveway is for drop off and pick up only

– please do not park in this area and wait for your student. If you need to circle around until they come out to meet you

please do so.

In order to create effective bus routes, it is important for the bus company to understand what services are needed for

each student each year. If you are planning to utilize the bus you must register for this service. You can find the link on

the district web page https://www.tfsd.org/departments/operations/bussing/. Please call Mid-Columbia Bus Company

at 733-8003 for bus information.

https://ol.tfsd.org/

https://www.tfsd.org/tfsd-operational-covid-protocol/

https://www.tfsd.org/departments/operations/bussing/



To get more involved in the education of your child, I invite all parents to be active in our Parent Teacher Student

Organization (PTSO). Parents can sign up to volunteer as part of the PTSO at registration. I also invite all students to get

involved in a fall sport or extracurricular activity. New opportunities will be available to join school clubs once the school

year is underway. Students who get involved in such opportunities do better in school and feel more part of the school

community. Information for fall sports are enclosed. I am looking forward to an excellent year! Please carefully read the

important information included about upcoming registration and events.

Sincerely,

Ace Marcellus

Principal

Vera C. O’Leary Middle School



Registration Dates and Times: **

To allow for social distancing we ask that students register at the following times, when possible. Please wear a mask while in the building.

August 3: 8:00-4:00 8th Grade Students

August 4: 8:00-6:30 7th Grade Students (District Health will be here for non-COVID vaccinations 8:30-4:00)

August 5: 8:00-4:00 6th Grade Students

August 6: 8:00-12:00 Any student that did not already register

Make-up registration days

Monday, August 9 – Thursday, August 11 8:30-3:00 pm (closed for lunch 12:00 – 1:00)

**Families having students in more than one grade may pick the day that is most convenient. During these days the

students will receive their class schedules and pay fees. If you know of new students to the district, please advise them to

attend registration. The lunch room will be open (Aug 3-6), so that you can put money in your student’s account. The

cost is $3.15 for lunch, breakfast is an additional $1.80.

Optional Registration Fees: Cash or checks will be accepted. An ATM will be available. Any past fees/fines need to be

paid at this time.

Activity Card - required for all

athletes (optional for other

students)

$20.00 If you lose your activity card,

agenda book or lock:

*Yearbook $30.00 +

tax

Replacement Activity/Student ID

Card

$10.00

Suggested Computer Printing

Donation

$10.00 Replacement Agenda Book $5.00

Suggested PBIS Rewards

Donation

$10.00

Replacement Lock $10.00

Locker Rental (not required,

backpacks will be allowed this

year)

$10.00

*Yearbooks (optional) will be sold for $30.00 + tax and will be distributed in the spring. You may opt to be billed for the

yearbook later in the school year.

Supply Lists: They can be found on our website (http://ol.tfsd.org/)

http://ol.tfsd.org/



Backpacks: Small backpacks/book bags are permitted this year to carry Chromebook devices. Each student will be

responsible for storing their bags appropriately in classrooms during class.

Cell Phones: Cell phones in classrooms must be turned off and out of sight.

Dress Code: Please see the attached copy of the dress code. 6th Grade parents please be aware of the changes from 5th grade.

First Day of School: School will begin on Monday, August 16, at 8:35 a.m. Attendance will be taken on the first day of school.

Attendance and Absences: For safety purposes, parents must verify each day a student is absent. When your child is

absent from school for any reason please call the school at 733-2155 by 9:30 AM each day. Someone is available to

answer the phone beginning at 7:50 AM. If your child has not been verified by 9:30 AM on the day your child is

absent we will make every effort to notify you so you can verify your child’s absence.

Athletics: Students who have questions about participating in fall sports may contact – Rocky Eller, Athletic Director -

OMS at [email protected]. All athletes must have a current (after May 1) physical examination from a local physician on file

prior to the first practice. *All practices will be held at OMS.

OMS Fall Tryout/Start Schedule:

Football-

o 7th & 8th Graders on August 16th after school in the gym. Volleyball- They need to have their own knee pads and gym shoes, and a water bottle

o 8th Grade Aug. 12 & 13, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. o 7th Grade Aug. 12 & 13, 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

Soccer-

o Girls 7/8 Grade Tryouts – coaches haven’t provided information yet

o Boys 7/8 Grade Tryouts – coaches haven’t provided information yet

Cross Country-

o Boys and Girls 6/7/8 Grade, first practice after school on August 16th

Cheer - Squads have already been selected and are competing

Dance – Squad has already been selected and is competing

Urgent Care on Addison by the old Kmart is doing sports physicals for $10.00 the month of August 2nd-7th! No

appointments necessary. Hours: Mon-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Birth Certificate on File: Idaho Code requires all students attending public school must have their birth certificate on file

in the school. If you do not have this record on file, please plan to do so.

mailto:[email protected]



Proof of Immunization: The Idaho Code requires that updated immunization records be presented prior to enrollment in

public school. Please be sure your child is properly immunized before enrolling in school. While records of

immunizations are required for school enrollment, in accordance with Idaho Code 39-4802 parents/guardians may

submit a signed statement or complete an immunization exemption form if they do not wish to have their child

immunized. Exemptions grounds may include medical, religious, and 'other'.

South Central Health will be available August 4th from 8:00 to 4:00 during registration to provide vaccinations

(COVID-19 vaccinations will not be available).

Student Insurance: The school district does not provide medical insurance to pay for medical expenses when students are

injured at school. This is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardian. The school will hand out insurance

brochures at registration for parent consideration.

**If you have any questions, please contact the school office 733-2155.**

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