Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Osborn Middle School Update

As an extension of Osborn’s partnership with the Phoenix Sister Cities, OMS will host a Taipei Dance performance for students and guests on Feb 5 at 10:30 am. Student performers will have lunch with OMS students. There will be a wonderful and world famous dance performance from Taipei, Taiwan on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 6:30 PM at the Orpheum Theatre to celebrate and honor the 30th Anniversary of Phoenix and Taipei Sister Cities, established in 1979. www.OsbornSchools.org/news

Sixty 8th grade and twelve 7th grade algebra students took the Phoenix Union High School District Midterm for Algebra I. Students worked hard preparing for the exam and completed it prior to Winter Break. Each year a number of graduating 8th grade Osborn students pass the Algebra Qualifying tests, effectively placing them in 10 grade mathematics, and giving them high school credit for the work they do in junior high. We anticipate that closer teacher collaboration and preparation will increase the number of students receiving credit this year. We are very proud of our excellent math students and teachers!

Washington D.C. students are continuing their fund raising efforts along with teachers Matthew Kruger, Chandra Crudup, Amber Struthers, and Janice Guerrero. Please consider donating your 2009 school tax credit donation to this dedicated group of students as they prepare for a very educational visit to our nations capital: www.OsbornSchools.org. Thanks to those who contributed in 2008.

8-1 wing students moved into their newly remodeled classrooms and are enjoying fresh rooms and the luxury of not camping out in alternate locations. Team 8-A’s wing is now relocated in temporary quarters while their classrooms are refurbished. School renovations are funded through the passage of the November 2006 bond issue.

Source: Osborn Elementary School District

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