Oneida Middle School

Teaching children to immerse themselves in a good book is one of the most valuable things you can do as a parent. A childhood love of reading sets the stage for success as an adult. A child who loves reading will have an inquiring mind, a vivid imagination, and great problem-solving skills. Set some time aside to do some reading with your kids this week and inspire a lifelong love of the written word.

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#ChildrensBookWeek #OceanOfStories

REMINDER
There is no school for students tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4.
This is a scheduled Superintendent's Conference Day for all faculty and staff.

MEET ONEIDA'S PTSO NEWEST MEMBERS!

PTSO PRESIDENT: SHANA LEWIS FAMILY! - Hi! My name is Shana Lewis and I am the proud mom of Adagio Weller. We are new to Oneida middle school this year (6th grade). I formally served on the PTSO at Zoller elementary where I was influential in planning and volunteering at many events throughout my son’s time there. I am excited to be apart of the PTSO at Oneida Middle School because I think that it is important to be connected and build relationships with teachers and staff that are now a part of my son’s village, to be of advocacy to not only my child’s education but other children too and to make a change, whether that is for one child or many. I am willing and ready to utilize my knowledge and skills in whatever capacity that I am needed. Let’s go Timberwolves!

CO-PRESIDENT HALLIE MCKINNON AND FAMILY! - Hello! My name is Hallie McKinnon, and I am the proud mother of Addison, who is in 6th grade at Oneida Middle School. In addition to Addison, I have four wonderful daughters — Ellie, age 9; Kennedy, age 4; and Lennon Grace,age 2 — as well as my amazing stepdaughter, Isabela, age 7. Life is full, busy,and beautiful — definitely keeping me on my toes as a super mom!
My two middle children attend a private school where I am assisting with first grade this year. During the pandemic, I helped spearhead 518Mamas, a grassroots social justice organization supporting families and children through daily challenges and advocating for those in need. Currently, I am in the process of forming a daycare to provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care for children of all backgrounds — an initiative inspired by my own experience as a mother of four (and bonus mom to one).
I am honored to serve as PTSO Co-President and to work alongside families, teachers, and staff to make a positive impact on our school community. Thank you!

TREASURER KRISTEN PIRRO (KP) EVANS AND FAMILY! - Hello, I was born and raIsed in Schenectady and I am a true lover of our small city! In addition to being an Oneida alum and the proud mom of two current Oneida students, I am the current Executive Director of the Capital Region Land Bank, and have 15+ years of experience in non-profit management, event planning, fundraising, and advocacy work, and 5+ years of experience in direct care, employment coaching, and case management for both teens and adults. From 2006 - 2021 I served as a founding board member, volunteer coordinator, and first-ever executive director of Albany Barn, Inc., and in 2017 brought the organization to Schenectady with the opening of the Electric City Barn makers' space in Hamilton Hill. I currently serve as Vice President and Program Committee Chair for the Zonta Club of Schenectady, a service and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the status of women and girls locally and worldwide. 

OUR SECRETARY AND BI-LINGUAL SECRETARY BIO AND PICS WILL BE SENT ON MONDAY! LET'S WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS AND REMEMBER IT TAKES A VILLAGE! LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE

OUR ONEIDA COMMUNITY GREATER!!!!!! WE CAN'T WAIT TO CONTINUE SEEING OUR FAMILIES PARTICIPATING AND ENGAGING IN OUR EVENTS. THANK YOU TO OUR FAMILIES WHO ATTENDED MOVIE NIGHT!

Didn't catch our important Substance Abuse Panel Discussion last night? No problem!

We've uploaded the full video so you can watch it anytime and get the crucial information you may have missed.

📺 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/MXHEDmFzLoY

If you have questions after watching, we encourage you to reach out. You can submit them through Let's Talk or by texting us at 518-900-7318.

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