Letter from the Editor and Staff If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking. ~Buddhist Saying With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable. ~Thomas Foxwell Buxton Now is that lovely time of the year when the OMS students have the opportunity to show how much they know! The start of spring brings a time of renaissance or rebirth. Just as a renaissance man excels in all fields, our students have been champions in athletics, art, academics, civics, mathematics, music, science, technology, and writing!! The Florida State Assessment (FSA) is beginning April 10th for 8th grade, April 18th for 7th grade, and April 24th for 6th grade. Make healthy choices during testing weeks and do your personal best! Oakridge continues to thrive with its talented student body, exemplary staff, and spirit of kindness and community! Ms. Duplaa OMS Bulldog Bulletin Editor Follow Us Online! March April 2017 Volume 2 , Issue 4 Inside this issue: ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS 2-3 AWARDS & CHAMPIONS 4-5 OMS MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS 6- 12 8TH GRADE SPECIALS 13 STAFF PAGE 14 And even more! Oakridge Bulldog Bulletin Twitter: @OMS_Bulldogs (http://twitter.com/oms_bulldogs) School Website: http://www.collierschools.com/oms Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CollierSchools District Website: http://www.collierschools.net CCPS Mobile App: Search for it on
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Letter from the
Editor and Staff
If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep
on walking.
~Buddhist Saying
With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all
things are attainable.
~Thomas Foxwell Buxton
Now is that lovely time of the year when the OMS students
have the opportunity to show how much they know! The start
of spring brings a time of renaissance or rebirth. Just as a
renaissance man excels in all fields, our students have been
champions in athletics, art, academics, civics, mathematics,
music, science, technology, and writing!!
The Florida State Assessment (FSA) is beginning April 10th for
8th grade, April 18th for 7th grade, and April 24th for 6th
grade. Make healthy choices during testing weeks and do
your personal best!
Oakridge continues to thrive with its talented student body,
exemplary staff, and spirit of kindness and community!
ACADEMIC WORLD QUEST OMS made history on March 25, 2017 when they took 1st place at
the Academic World Quest competition! This is the first time OMS has
placed 1st, and we are so proud of the competitors and Ms. Forrest,
their fearless leader!
The students were met with fierce competition but reigned supreme
with the following scores:
OMS 88/100
GVM 86/100
Community School 84/100.
The following students placed 1st:
John Bekhash (7)
Hadi Dalao (8)
Bharath Ram (6)
Justin Wang (6)
CHAMPIONS and HONORS
Haley Ballard and Alondra Damian-Noyola recently received a very
prestigious award.
The Naples Music Club awarded these students the Haegg Family
Award. The award is 9 months of private music lessons, valued at
nearly $2,000 for each student. The students had to write an
essay and perform a solo for a panel of music specialists.
The OMS Debate Team competed at Cypress Palm Middle School. We were victorious with a score of 188! CSM scored 124 and CPM scored 116! It’s such a great year to be a Bulldog! Members Osei Allen Carinn Bethea Cody Camp Victoria Culver Hadi Dalao Alan Peralta Delgalo Sarah El-Hefnawy Gabe Isenberg Sunhee Frecker Grant German Tanisha Gupta Bharath Ram Alyssa Timothee Emily Zhou Nick McClure Aiden Cahill Alexis Timothee Ananya Gurajapu TOPICS Round 7 - Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its funding of elementary education in the United States. Round 8 - Resolved: The United States should lift its embargo against Cuba.
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DEBATE
Our OMS
SCHOLAR BOWL
Our OMS Scholar Bowl is an exemplary team who love to show their OMS pride by using their superior smarts to win! Their January match was a huge success and the following students participated:
Tanisha Gupta(6) Barath Ram(6), Justin Wang(6) Charles Jaikaran(7), Nathan Kim(7) Steven Santos(7), Devin Baer (8) Lara Ergun(8) Mia Ginsberg(8) Anatasia Johnson Jack Valenti(8) Kayla Weinrich(8).
These students have helped OMS to become a better school on so many levels. They won their tournament on January 25 with a score of 177 over ENM with 120 and CMS with 140. They were in the top three. What a great month to be a bulldog!
Proud to be a Bulldog
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AWARDS CORNER
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Olivia Strom, a 7th grade student, won
first place in the Naples Optimist Club
Essay Writing Contest for the second
year in a row!
Wesley Podos, a 7th
grade student, won the
OMS Science Fair and
participated in the Collier
Regional Science and
Engineering Fair.
Dominic Young won the Laws of
Life Essay Writing Contest for
OMS. Dominic presented his
essay to an audience and
attended a special dinner
honoring the writers.
Jonathan Konopik , a 6th
grade student, received
6th Place in the Florida
State Science Fair.
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CHAMPIONS
Special Olympics
Ms. Martin and her students were excited to participate in this year’s Special
Olympics on February 10! The Special Olympics are a time for students with
disabilities to shine! Many times these students don’t get to participate in events
such as basketball games and science fairs. They deserve to be able to show their
many talents, and the Special Olympics is one of the events that gives these
students that chance.
This year is especially exciting because this is the first year Oakridge is
participating! Ms. Mart in, the special education teacher, has decided to have her
students participate in Basketball and Arts of All. Make sure to follow these
special students as they participate in exciting events such as the Science Fair and
the Academic Challenge!
Big thanks to Ms. Martin for making such a rich, educational experience for her
students!!
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7th Grade Visits FGCU
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On May 11th, the 7th grade will visit
Florida Gulf Coast University. They
will be touring the campus, academic
classrooms, sports facilities, and
student housing. To learn more about
the trip, I interviewed Mrs. Howell, a
7th grade science teacher.
about the future:
It is never too early to start thinking
about this because colleges base
their admission on a student’s
achievements in high school. Since
many of our Oakridge students begin
taking high school crucial courses in
the 8th grade, 7th grade is the perfect
time to start having discussions
about possible career paths.
On March 28th all the 7th grade
students took the Kuder Career
Interest Assessment. Based on their
survey answers, students were able
to see possible career choices. If
students investigated further, they
were able to see average earning
potential as well as education
requirements for those positions. The
trip to FGCU will give students a
chance to see their desired majors
are very close.
Last year we were able to visit
student housing and dorm rooms.
Students saw the university’s library
and dining options. The 7th graders
were also invited into classrooms
where FGCU students were able to
give a brief overview of their college
experience as well as answer
questions that the OMS students
had.
Middle school students will be
given the opportunity to see what
an actual college campus looks
like, as well as opportunities that
are available to college students.
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7th Grade Mock Trials
Civics in Action! The 7th grade Civics classes conducted Mock Trials on March 22 and
23, 2017. Students became prosecuting and defense attorneys, jury members,
witnesses, a bailiff, and the accused. After carefully analyzing several cases and
working on the case during spring break, they prepared their remarks and questions.
The Media Center was transformed into a courtroom. Mr. Manento presided over the
trials as Judge Manento and, as a former teacher of the law, offered advice and
recommendations after each trial. Periods 1 and 4 presented the case of The United
States of America vs. John Wilkes Booth.
Students learned how to prepare arguments, analyze information, apply rhetorical
devices, and perform the civic duties of American citizens. In addition, they had great
fun, and they all did a fantastic job!
Thank you Ms. Forrest, Mrs. Pignatiello, and Mrs. Polanco! Thank you Mrs. Ferreira for
filming the trials. And thank you, of course, to Judge Manento!
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2016-2017
OAKRIDGE MS
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
HIGHLIGHTS
The Oakridge MS Band, Chorus and Orchestra music students have been very busy this year. Not only have there been several evening concerts throughout the school year but there has also been many other specialized events the students have been involved with.
Florida String Solo/Ensemble Adjudication Festival Back in November, the String Solo/Ensemble Adjudication Festival took place at the “Bowers School of Music” at Florida Gulf Coast University. The following students participated and received many Superior and Excellent scores from the judges. Osei Allen, Maelin Chabot, Christopher Connelly, Emily Corniola, Alondra Damian-Noyola, Emma Dobrydney, Sarah El-Hefnawy, Lara Ergun, Julia Flynn, Moorea Fusco, Gabriel Isenberg, Emma Seale, Genevieve Sugrue, Isabella Tenorio, Marina Ploeg, Allison Stavely, Ava Velozzi. FMEA All-State In January we had three All-State students attend and participate at The Florida Music Educator’s All-State Conference. Lara Ergun-7/8 Honors Orchestra, Dominic Young, 7/8 All-State Jazz Band, and Jack Cassidy, All-State 7/8 Band. CCPS Honors Chorus CCPS Honors Chorus took place in January at Gulf Coast HS. The following students auditioned and were selected to participate and perform were: Talon Alexander, Alivia Carmen, Owen Houston, Amaya Metelus, Chloe Pereyra, Julianna Perez Pineiro, Lauren Pitts, Aditi Rangdale, Kaya Scarboro, and Victoria Sutherland.
CCPS Honors Band CCPS Honor Band took place in January at Gulf Coast HS. The following students auditioned and were selected to participate and perform were: Isabella Rojas, Paige Brokopp, Olivia Honnila, Clara Alberty, Lydia Smith, Valentina Bolanos, Gabby
Garcia, Nick Cunningham, Olivia Strom, Kylie Sickels, Jack Cassidy, Dominic Young, Seth Kohler, Dario Finazzo, Hadi Dalao, Kennedy Eaton, Ashley Singer, Nathan Kim, Anthony Votta, Jackson Pope, Joseph Hernandez, Ralph Rodriguez, Carter Sickels, Nick McClure, and Aiden Cahill.
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Florida Band Solo/Ensemble Festival The following students participated in the Florida Bandmasters Association Solo and Ensemble Festival at Lehigh Sr. High School. These students had wonderful performances and earned many Superior and Excellent ratings. Aiden Cahill, Aiden Strackbein, Anthony Votta, Ashley Gendron, Ashley Singer, Carter Sickels, Christina Young, Clara Alberty, Daniel Rosales, Dario Finazzo, Devin Baer, Devon Guadagno, Dominic Young, Ellie Valerio, Faith Ray, Gabby Garcia, Griffin Crowe, Hadi Dalao, Isabella Rojas, Jack Cassidy, Jared Araque, Jolie Visgaitis, Jonathan Alden, Joseph Felbinger, Julie Kramer, Kennedy Eaton, Keyla Padilla, Krisha Patel, Kylie Sickels, Lydia Smith, Marley Plaissance, Max Smuda, Michael Oliva, Nathan Kim, Nick Cunningham, Nick McClure, Olivia Honnila, Olivia Strom, Paige Brokopp, Preslie True, Ralph Rodriguez, Seth Kohler, Shekaina Jimenez, Stephanie Muro, Teagan Alexander, Trent Young, Trey Harry, Valentina Bolanos, Victoria Culver, Victoria Sweet, and Zachary Berg. CCPS Honors Orchestra The CCPS Honors Orchestra just recently took place on March 31 at Golden Gate HS. The following orchestra students auditioned and were selected to participate and perform. Osei Allen, Christopher Connelly, Emily Corniola, Alondra Damien-Noyola, Sarah El-Hefnawy, Lara Ergun, Julia Flynn, Gabriel Isenberg, Allison Stavely, Arianny Suriel, and Isabella Tenorio. Music Performance Assessment Festivals These are events that both Mrs. Pflieger and Mr. Rosbottom take their music groups to be adjudicated by highly qualified judges from all over the state of Florida. All groups that attended received the highest of scores! Superiors!!! Congratulations to the following music classes: Intermediate/Advanced Chorus Intermediate Orchestra Advanced Orchestra Intermediate Band Advanced Band Jazz Band
OMS MUSIC
HIGHLIGHTS
Music Masters
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FORMAL DANCE
The 8th grade students will have
their first Annual Formal Dance on
May 13 at 5:00 PM. It will be held
at Lorenzo Walker Institute of
Technology and will feature a DJ, a
catered dinner, and fun!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On Saturday, April 22, 2017, the NJHS,
