OVA Connector
Otsego Virtual Academy November 1, 2024
👋 Dear OVA Families,
Here are the 3 important news items you need for this week!
- It's count month! Please be sure to complete your 2 two-way communications each week in order to be present for attendance. If you complete your 2 communications by 3pm on Friday during count, you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 gift card.
- Be sure to keep up weekly in your classes. While attendance is important, so is completing your work in Edgenuity!
- In person support is available each week Tuesday and Thursday 9:15-1:00. Check out the information below.
Study hard & dream big!
Save the date
November 12 Student Half-Day
November 13 Student Half-Day
November 14 Student Half-Day
November 15 No School
In-Person Social/Emotional Learning Opportunity Update
Please note that we follow the OPS school calendar including all breaks and inclement weather closings. In addition, on November 12 and November 14, our sessions will be from 915-11am to reflect the district half day schedule.
In-Person Social/Emotional Learning Opportunity for OVA 5th-12th Graders
What: Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) is an important life skill! Tasks that fall under this category include: self awareness, self management, social awareness, and relationship building. Research shows that people who have mastered these four skills do better in school, careers, and relationships. OVA is now offering a twice-weekly resource for students who want practice in these areas. We know life for students can be challenging, we’d love to help. Some examples of topics would include:
Empathy: possibly doing a community service project
Mindfulness: Learning our body cues for anxiety and ways to cope
Being Kind To Yourself: Learning about our unique qualities and celebrating them!
Stress Management: How can we deal with the stressors of everyday life?
Goal Setting: What is important to us in and out of school? How can we get there?
Who: This opportunity is for students in 5th - 12th grade.
When: Tuesday/Thursday 9:15 am-1pm
Where: OVA Room is located in the back of Otsego Middle School. Coming from downtown Otsego, go West on M89. Turn left on Grant street. This street empties into a parking lot. The middle school is across from the tennis courts. Our room has an exterior door right near the green dumpsters. We will be outside to greet you!
Details:
Mr. Matt Eldred, retired middle school teacher, will be the teacher on-site. He will interact with students, help them set goals and help with work completion.
Mrs. Anna Starr is the District Behavioral Health Coordinator & School Social Worker. She will be onsite to help social/emotional learning groups.
Both Mrs. Starr & Mr. Eldred are so excited to have fun with OVA secondary education students!
Lunch will be provided (for free) from our food service department. If you child does not want a school lunch, feel free to have them bring their own lunch!
Questions? Feel free to contact Anna Starr at astarr@otsegops.org.
Two-Way Communication is Every Wednesday Through Tuesday
What is two-way communication and how does it work at OVA?
Every OVA student is assigned a mentor teacher. Every Wednesday, the mentor teacher will reach out to the students they are working with with a short assignment. Students are expected to communicate back with their teacher or mentor. Each week, each student must respond to at least two communications with their teacher or mentor. The week starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday. This is a requirement and how attendance is taken at OVA. Attendance plays an important role in the success of the student in the OVA program. Please be sure to communicate with your teacher and/or mentor teacher.
WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP?
For K-12 Grade Students
- For anything in an online course you have questions about, please contact the online teacher of the course.
- For questions about two-way communication or how to log-into courses, please contact your OVA mentor teacher. For K-8 students, please contact cmcevoy@otsegops.org. For HS students, please contact either aleneway@otsegops.org or mscott@otsegops.org.
- For problems with your OPS email address or your Chromebook, please contact our director of technology, Michelle Triemstra, at mtriemstra@otsegops.org.
- If you are a high school student and have questions about your credits for graduation, dual enrollment or tech center, AP exams, or post-high school information please contact your school counselor. See picture for information on who your counselor is.
- For any other questions, you may contact the OVA coordinator, Ms. Maxwell, at tmaxwell@otsegops.org.
The link below will take you to all the newsletters of schools in the district
Part of Otsego Public Schools
Offering full-time and part-time virtual learning
Email: tmaxwell@otsegops.org
Website: https://www.otsegops.org/apps/pages/OtsegoVirtualAcademy
Location: 501 Grant Street Otsego, MI USA
Phone: (269) 694-7980