OVA Connector

March 28

Dates to Remember

March 29 - April 5: No School, Spring Break
April 10: PSAT & SAT for Grades 9-11
April 11: Work Keys for Grade 11
April 12: M-STEP for Grade 11
April 10 & 12: OVA Elementary NWEA Testing
April 17: In-Person Support at OHS
April 17: PSAT for Grade 8
April 19: Elementary Field Trip
April 23: M-STEP for Grades 6 & 7
April 25: M-STEP for Grade 8

CLICK HERE IF YOU ARE AN OVA SENIOR!

...to learn about important Senior dates coming up.

Secondary Spring Testing Information

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Please click on the appropriate link(s) below for your student(s) to learn about testing dates, times, and expectations.

OVA Juniors

OVA Freshmen & Sophomores

OVA Eighth Graders

OVA Sixth & Seventh Graders

In-Person OVA Support

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Our next in-person academic support will not be held until Wednesday, April 17 from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Room 205 at Otsego High School.

Our next in-person SEL lesson with Mrs. Starr will also be held on Wednesday, April 17 from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. for grades 3 through 6 in Room 205 at Otsego High School.

SEL/OVA Upcoming Dates:

April 3: Cancelled, Spring Break
April 10: Cancelled, Testing
April 17: Normal
April 24: Occurring at OMS in the OVA room
May 1: Normal
May 8: Occurring at OMS in the OVA room

Elementary Corner

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Reminders from Mrs. Raseman:

See below for some reading challenge fun!
Sign up for our field trip below!
There will be no Friday small groups on the following dates:

April 12
April 19 (Field Trip Day)
April 26
May 3
May 10

Elementary Field Trip Registration

Edgenuity Help

Live Tutor Instructions

Take advantage of the live tutor that is available 24/7 within Edgenuity!

Parent Portal Instructions

Create a parent account through your student's dashboard to track their progress!

Capturing Kids’ Hearts

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April's Capturing Kids' Hearts character trait is Perseverance. We use monthly themes to help teach social emotional skills to our students, as we know these are the most important tools in being successful in their personal and educational lives. Our student's wellbeing is of most importance to us at OVA!

What is Perseverance?

Perseverance is the willingness and ability to keep going when things are tough. People who persevere show steadfastness and give the extra effort needed to do something despite how hard it is or how long it takes to reach the goal.

Why focus on Perseverance?

Perseverance encourages positive self-talk and thinking. When faced with difficult tasks, perseverance helps students reframe with positive thoughts, such as: "I'm not good at this YET!"
Perseverance develops empathy. Students gain a better understanding of who they are and develop more empathy and compassion for others who may struggle to reach a goal.
Perseverance sparks personal growth. Pushing through complex tasks builds resilience and helps students discover how capable they are.