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October 4 The Osprey Connection

Posted Date: 10/04/26 (05:00 PM)
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THE OSPREY CONNECTION

The Chain of Lakes Middle School Newsletter

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This Week's Events

October 5 NJHS Meeting @ 4:15 Rm 820
October 6 STEM/Robotics Club @ 4:15 Rm 424
October 7-9 Volleyball Tryouts @ 4:15 Gym
October 7 Art Club @ 4:15 Rm 424
October 7 Chosen Bible Club @ 4:15 Rm 618
October 9 End of First Quarter
October 9 Osprey Complete Retreat
October 9 Running Club Meeting
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School Stakeholder Survey

Please complete the Fall Survey by scanning the QR code or going to https://my.thoughtexchange.com/participate/870431188.
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Volleyball Tryouts this Week!

It's volleyball season! Tryouts will take place after school this week, October 7-9, in the gym. Any student interested in trying out must have a physical on file. Please see Ms. Teague with any questions.

End of Quarter 1 is this Week!

First quarter ends this Friday! Make sure your child has all their classwork and homework assignments turned in! Report cards for quarter 1 will be available October 22 for families to access on Skyward.

Parents can access student grades, attendance, schedules, report cards, and other important information through Skyward Family Access. To get started, visit the OCPS Parent Portal and log in through ClassLink, then select the Skyward Family Access icon. If you need help accessing your account, please contact the school office.This is an example of a sentence to begin a paragraph.

BOO-grams

Attention Ospreys!  The National Junior Honor Society Chapter at Chain of Lakes will be selling Boo Grams beginning Monday, October 5 between 9-9:30am in the courtyard. If you would like to send a Boo to a friend, you need to know their first and last names and their Period 7 teacher or room number. Price for a Boo is $1.50 for 1 or $2.00 for 2, cash only. Sale ends Wednesday, October 28.  Flyers are posted around campus with more details.

Meet Our Physical Education Teachers!

Meet our Physical Education teachers, Coach Musco and Coach Almansberger! They are dedicated to helping our students stay active, build teamwork skills, and develop healthy habits while having fun. We are grateful to have them inspiring our students to move, grow, and be their best!

Osprey Complete Retreat

The Osprey Complete Retreat is a new quarterly academic and behavior incentive that rewards students who complete all class assignments, maintain passing grades, and demonstrate positive behavior. Students who qualify participate in engaging activities during class periods for which they are eligible. To participate, students must have no more than five tardies during the quarter and no Level III or higher discipline referrals. Our first Osprey Complete Retreat will be this Friday, October 9!
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Save the Date!


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Caught on Camera

Take a look at what's happening on campus this month!
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Classroom Spotlight

Students in Ms. Miles’ classes are stepping back in time as they learn about early humans! As part of their learning, students participated in a hands-on activity where they explored how early humans made primitive tools and clothing!
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Two students sit at wooden tables in a classroom, working on crafts involving twine and small wooden blocks.
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links: