Today is Monday, January 23rd.
Stand for the pledge of allegiance Vikings (wait 3 seconds)
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. (wait 3 seconds)
We pause to acknowledge that Odle Middle School resides on the traditional and occupied land of the Coast Salish Peoples – past, present, and future. We honor their connection to the region, pay respect to Coast Salish Elders past and present, and stand in solidarity through their struggles.
You have until this Sunday, January 29th to pre-order your $25 Odle Yearbook which guarantees you a yearbook in June. Order through the BSD payment portal. If you don’t preorder, we can’t guarantee there will be extra to buy in June.
Happy Lunar New Year! The Lunar New Year celebrations last about 15 days in total, from Lunar New Year’s Eve to the Lantern Festival, held on the 15th day of the lunar year. Lunar New Year’s importance is rooted deep in history, and today it remains the most important occasion for generations of families to reunite and spend time together. This year Lunar New Year’s Eve is January 21st Saturday, and January 22nd -Sunday is the New Year’s Day. According to the Chinese zodiacs, this year is the Year of Rabbit. This year is also the Year of Cat in Vietnam. The Rabbit or Cat years are 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 and 2023. Vikings, if you were born in 2011, your zodiac is associated with kindness, cleverness, and prosperity. Happy Lunar New Year! xīn nián kuài lè! (How to pronounce – shing nE-en kwai luh)
Mmmm, there is sooo much food at Odle, Vikings! There is both breakfast & lunch- with many delicious options at each meal! Feed your body, feed your mind. If you are hungry in between meals, Miss Gayle usually has fruit or you can bring your own snacks from home.
Today’s clubs are Green Team in room 119, History Club in 231, Geography Club in 211, Anime Club in 131, and Literature Club in 205.
Today’s lunch is chicken and vegetable dumpling soup with a fortune cookie in honor of Lunar New Year!
Have a great day, everyone!