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Important Dates
June
June 10- Last Day of School- Classroom Celebrations
Principal's Message
Dear O.H. Anderson Students and Families,
Congratulations to all of our students, staff, and families for an unprecedented school year. You have shown what it means to be resilient learners who value relationships with each other. During our end of the year traditions, I have shared joy with learning, being together, Dilly Bars, and our Zephyr Time celebrations.
I would like to congratulate our OHA retirees: Mrs. Frye, 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Vaughan, secretary, and Mr. Anderson, head custodian. We thank them for their service in Mahtomedi.
Congratulations to our OHA fifth grade class of 2021. We wish you all of the best at Middle School and know you will always be a part of the OHA Family.
It has been an honor to work with all of our 650 students, 100 staff members, and many families this year. I hope all of you enjoy your summer, read a lot, and value the relationships and time together.
Please take care of yourselves, your family, and each other.
On the website, you’ll find information and resources about our sixth-grade program for the 2021-22 school year. We have a student-led video tour as well as informational videos from students and staff.
We look forward to welcoming you to Mahtomedi Middle School Zephyr Family!
If you have any questions about sixth-grade, please contact the Mahtomedi Middle School Associate Principal Collins at jackie.collins@isd832.net or Sixth-Grade Counselor Ann Haschig at ann.haschig@isd832.net
Important Dates
August 31, 2021 (morning): Sixth-Grade Student Orientation (In-Person Tours and Information)
September 7, 2021: First Day of School for Grades 6-12
Mahtomedi Middle School Hours (2021-22 school year) 8:00 am-2:30 pm
Go Zephyrs!
Dr. Mike Neubeck
Middle School Band Information
This is an exciting time! We will be having summer band in person this summer! (June 16-July8) Since we are in person we will be back to not only having fun learning our new instruments but we will also be back to fun dress days(pajama day, hat day,etc.) and having a drawing for prizes on the last day.
Many students are already signed up but students who are not yet registered should encourage their parents to get them signed up for summer band. If they cannot do summer band then their parents can contact me for lesson information.
If there are any students with financial issues they should also let me know so that I can help.
Grade Level Music Programs 2021
All students this year will participate in a grade level program. This will be very different from the past because they will be pre recorded videos shared via YouTube. Over the next few weeks, video recordings of students will be made during music class. All of those videos will be edited together to create our program. Performances will include songs by individual classes and songs by the entire grade level. All of the work for these programs will be done during music time. The distance learners will be making recordings at home that will be merged into a class video so they may also participate.
There will also be speaking parts that will separate each of the songs. All of these parts will be recorded during school time. There is no need for students to memorize their parts or practice them at home.
The programs will not be perfect, but they give us the opportunity to share with you what we have been learning in music this year. Please let Mr. Pontious know if you have any questions or need further information.
2021 Grade Level Program Videos:
The videos for the OH Anderson grade level programs are still being created. Please check the link below sometime this weekend to see them. This has been far more difficult than I originally planned. However, the recordings sound absolutely wonderful. Thank you for your patience and I hope you enjoy them.
Bus transportation forms for the 2021-2022 school year are due by July 1, 2021. Please note, school transportation forms need to be submitted annually.
Mahtomedi District Residents:
If a K-9 student will ride the bus to and from the stop nearest home, a form does not need to be completed.
Nonresidents: If your student(s) are nonresidents to school district 832 and wish to use school transportation, an Out of District Transportation Request Form MUST be completed. Students may only access existing stops within or near the district’s boundary. Stops that fall outside the district boundary will be charged a fee for this service.
Meet: Ms. Vaughan She has been the Receptionist at OHA for the last 14 years
Fun Fact: I have worked in Mahtomedi Schools for over half of my life!
What I love about OHA... “When I came to work at OHA from MHS I was welcomed like I was part of the family. Over my years here at OHA it has been so fun to see those past students that I have worked with at the High School who are now parents of OHA students. It has been a pleasure & a privilege to work with all of you."
Health Office Contact Information
Marcia Senkler, Building RN O.H. Anderson School Marcia.Senkler@isd832.net 651-407-2335
Nutritional Support
During In-Person Learning, breakfast and lunch are FREE for all students at all of our school buildings on school days. Meal packs will continue to be available for distance learners, students in quarantine, and for all students on holidays and no school days.
Artwork by Lila P. Gr. 5 Homemade Fan by Shelly Y. Gr.4
Bottle Rockets 5th Grade
Strategy Games
5th Grade
Amazing Staff Greeting Students on Last Day
Question of the Month
June question of the month
Camryn C
- Gr. 5 Gralish/Carlson
"One Word to describe me is... - Sweet!"
PTO Information
1) THE PTO NEEDS YOU! The Fun Run committee typically begins meeting in August, and we need your help! If you are interested in volunteering for the Fun Run or Spring Fundraiser committees, please email Liz at president@mahtomedipto.com.
2) For students entering grades 3-5 in the fall: Order OHA School Supplies next fall and support the PTO! Spirit wear
Gear up for spring with new Zephyr wear! A portion of the proceeds go directly to the PTO to support our elementary teachers and students. Shop today at https://apparelnow.com/mahtomedi-pto-apparel
The PTO is committed to supporting Wildwood and OHA Students and invites you to play an active part of their organization. Visit mahtomedipto.com for opportunities to get involved and to sign up for their directory.
Community Education
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Bring your bike and helmet, a bag lunch, and a water bottle. Mahtomedi Community Education will provide all the FUN and learning. (BikeMn will provide a limited number of bikes for those who need one for the event.) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Follow me on Twitter to check out what’s happening at OHA! @prathesm 
person this summer! (June 16-July8) Since we are in person we will be back to not only having fun learning our new instruments but we will also be back to fun dress days(pajama day, hat day,etc.) and having a drawing for prizes on the last day.
