Ottawa Area Center Parent Link

• February 2 - Early Dismissal
• February 19-23 - No School/Mid Winter Break

Covid Guidelines

With the lifting of the COVID Emergency Order, there will be some changes in the way in which we proceed in handling COVID related situations in the future.

As far as questions related to illness symptoms, in both staff and students, we will be adhering to our current illness policy and guidelines. Keep in mind, viral illnesses are most contagious 1-2 days prior to symptoms starting until 3-5 days after symptoms started, while symptoms are acute and at their worst. Once you have been fever free, without the use of fever reducing medications, for 24hrs and symptoms are improving, you are able to return to school.

Students who test positive will need to stay home through day 5 from when symptoms started. The student may return on day 6 as long as symptoms are improving and fever free for 24hrs without the use of a fever reducing medication. No mask will be required upon return to school.

There is no longer any required quarantine for exposure to a positive COVID case, even if it is an in the home exposure. Please monitor your student for symptoms after a suspected or confirmed exposure and test if you develop symptoms.

As a courtesy, we will still be notifying by email or phone if your student has been exposed to a positive COVID case. Please have an updated email and phone number on file with the office, to ensure the receipt of these communications.

School Cancellations

Please refer to the handbook provided to you by Dean Transportation. If you do not have a handbook, please call Dean at 616-738-4300.

If your local school district is closed due to inclement weather, Dean Transportation will not transport students in your district. The OAC will operate even when several districts in our boundaries are closed. Notification of OAC closures will be communicated by Infinite Campus messenger, phone and text messaging.

School Delays

See information from Dean Transportation Department for school delays.Notification of OAC Delays due to weather conditions will be communicated by Infinite Campus messenger, phone and text messaging.

Please see the flyer below to order the 23-24 yearbook for $8. Online orders only. Many may have already ordered one in your students picture order. This is an option to order the yearbook if you didn't order pictures or would like an extra copy.

This is a wonderful program that many families are unaware of. If your taxable income is less than $60,000, you can qualify for subsidies.

Upcoming events at the Momentum Center.

Grand Haven:

Save the Date- Prom with a Purpose (May 18, 2024)

This is your one stop location for parents/guardians to go for community supports and resources. Please check out this resource at Social Work/OCSN Resource Warehouse. Bookmark this resource on your computer and refer back often. It will be continually updated with fresh and new information.

All submissions in the section are from independent organizations and not affiliated with Ottawa Area Center.

Adult Foster Care Home Direct Care Worker at Living Hope Home Care, llc

We are looking for individuals to fill the role of Direct Care Worker/Caregiver. The right candidate will be responsible for providing compassionate care and assistance to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

If you have prior experience working with disabled adults in a direct care role, we encourage you to apply for this position. If you do not have experience and have a heart for this special population, we would also love for you to apply. We will train! You will be working at Hope Farm located on Lake Michigan drive in West Olive and caring for 4 residents with the help of two other staff at all times. Must be able to manage time wisely, be organized, professional and tactful. We are looking for staff who are willing to work as a team and possess leadership skills.

Direct Care Workers provide assistance and support to patients who are not able to look after themselves. Common job duties of a Direct Care Worker/Caregiver include but not limited to:

*Administering medications per state guidelines (training for this will be provided)

*Assistance with ADL's (bathing, dressing, feeding etc...)

*Cooking meals

*Handling laundry

*Reporting health changes to management

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: *shifts vary

3:00 pm-11:00 pm

11:00 pm- 8:00 am

8:00 am -3:00 pm- weekends, holidays, and days residents do not have school.

Flexible schedule, willing to work around school and family needs, must be 18. Please email Laura at care4hopefarm@gmail.com to apply

Full Day – 8:37am-3:03pm

½ Day – 8:37am-11:50am

Early Dismissal – 8:37am-1:35pm

Student AM Bussing begins at 8:27am

Student PM Bussing begins at 2:53pm

Email: bseymour@oaisd.org
Website: www.oaisd.org/schools/ottawa-area-center
Location: 10160 96th Avenue, Allendale, MI, USA
Phone: (616)738-8960
Facebook: facebook.com/OttawaAreaCenter/