News from the OPA Central Office

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The school year is off to an amazing start! And how could it not when you start the first day of the school year with donuts? A huge shout out to our Honour Societies for keeping one of our favorite traditions alive by supplying a steady supply of teal donuts to kick off the school year!

The start of the school year also marked the launch of WeTip - an anonymous way to report any safety concerns directly to the school. The system is easy to use, allowing students, parents, and the community to report any concerns at any time.

Posters with QR codes that link to the reporting system are being placed in every classroom and are also available at the front of the student planners. Additionally, the link can be found on our wesite, or by clicking the image to the left.

Meet your Professor is an exciting day for both champions and professors! Meeting your professor and finding out your University for the year is a much-anticipated event for both new and returning students. We hope everyone is excited to bring the school spirit!

The OPA Board of Directors selected two new members to the Board during the June 28, 2024, regular Board meeting.

Mrs. Betsy Freiler is a seasoned financial professional and dedicated community volunteer with extensive experience in accounting, project management, and customer service. Many families may recognize her from her years of service with the Honour Society. Member Freiler will serve as Board Treasurer.

Mr. Michael Delune, J.D. brings extensive experience as an attorney in the banking industry with expertise in governance structure, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and budgeting. Member Delune will serve as Board Secretary.

Full bios for both new members can be found on our website:

https://www.opaschools.org/apps/pages/board-members

OPA is happy to welcome these new staff members this year! During the summer they attended New Staff Orientation and learned all about our traditions and what makes OPA, OPA! We know they will fit right in and contribute to making OPA the special place that it is. If you see one of these new staff members, please be sure to welcome them to the community!

Every school day is an opportunity for your child to learn something new, build on previous knowledge, and develop essential social skills. Consistent attendance helps ensure your child is keeping pace with their peers and not missing out on important lessons that contribute to their academic success.

• Each day's lessons build on the previous day's work. Missing even a day can make it difficult for your child to catch up.
• Studies show that students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well academically. Consistent attendance is key to mastering the skills and knowledge needed for future success.

We understand that children may occasionally need to miss school due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances. If you have any concerns about your child's attendance, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's school. we are here to support you and your child.

School lunches are getting good reviews! Our new food vendor, Revolution Foods, is getting two thumbs up from our students - and the best part? This year families will no longer need to submit weekly forms for school lunches.

Monthly menus can be found on the website here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hGJPKXv4VqUMfbuGNwwzYfE9gMPi3OqW/edit?gid=1875850744#gid=1875850744

Multiple Intelligences (MI's) are the foundation of OPA's philosophy and instructional approach. It states that each of us possesses eight intelligences that characterize the way we learn. This approach allows for differentiated instruction in the classroom allowing for students to learn, comprehend, and retain information due to receiving instruction in a variety of methodologies.

The use of MI's can be found in all OPA classrooms at every grade level. To learn more about the Theory of Multiple Intelligences, visit our website: https://www.opaschools.org/apps/pages/Multiple-Intelligences

This summer we converted the locker room at SOC into a new classroom to make room for more student learning! (With the movement of middle school to their own campus, there was no longer a need for the locker room.)

Thank you to our facilities team who spent their summer working on many projects getting all of our schools ready for our champions. We appreciate you!