OVA Connector
April 26, 2024
Dates to Remember
- April 29: Annual School Survey Opens
- May 1: OVA In-Person Support
- May 13: Last Day in Edgenuity for Seniors
- May 22: Last In-Person Support Day!
- May 27: Last Day in Edgenuity for K-11
Annual District Survey - Opens Monday!
Your voice is valued at Otsego Public Schools and we want to know what you believe are our building and district strengths, what we do well, and areas where we can improve. Please click on this short video for a message from Supt. Haase on the importance of this yearly opportunity. Thank you!
Frederick Meijer Gardens Trip
Capturing Kids' Hearts Survey
In-Person OVA Support
Our next in-person academic support will be held on Wednesday, May 1 from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at OHS in Room 205. OVA students are welcome to work on academics the entire time, or attend the SEL lessons with Mrs. Starr at the allotted times below.
Our next in-person SEL lesson with Mrs. Starr will also be held on Wednesday, May 1 from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. for grades 3 through 6 at OHS in Room 205. Grades 7-12 will meet with Mrs. Starr from 11:15 to 12:00 p.m.
SEL/OVA Upcoming Dates:
- May 1: Normal
- May 8: Occurring at OMS in the OVA room
- May 15: Normal
- May 22: Normal, Last Support Day!
Elementary Corner
There will be no Friday small groups on the following dates:
- April 26
- May 3
- May 10
- Thank you to those who joined us on the field trip!
Make sure to finish strong this last month of school and let me know if you have any questions.
- Don't forget to show up for your Monday meetings. This is an important time to check in and get questions answered.
Middle School Field Trip Information
On Tuesday, June 11th, OMS will be venturing off on their grade level field trips! Students joined a Google Meet meeting this week to learn all about the details of the trip! We have included all of the links below. Please keep in mind that this is a trip students earn by good attendance, behavior and grades. In order to attend any of the trips, the following criteria must be met:
Have less than 7 absences during the 3rd trimester.
Have less than 2 office referrals during the 3rd trimester. A student may be ineligible for the trip if they are suspended out of school for any reason or are assigned to in-house suspension during the 3rd trimester.
Passing all 6 classes.
Complete registration by deadline.
Should you have any questions pertaining to the trips, please contact the field trip coordinators.
6th Grade - Ms. McEvoy - cmcevoy@otsegops.org
7th Grade - Mr. Alkire - nalkire@otsegops.org
8th Grade - Mrs. Koenig - mkoenig@otsegops.org
6th Grade: Students Should Join Google Classroom Code: w4sqvh2
Edgenuity Help
Capturing Kids’ Hearts
May's Capturing Kids' Hearts character trait is Integrity. 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 Integrity?
Integrity is the ability and willingness to live with honesty and excellence. People who act with integrity make a choice to do the right thing, no matter who is watching. Integrity is the foundation on which we build relationships and trust.
- Integrity generates trust. When we are honest and follow through on promises, we gain the confidence of our team; Trust allows us to collaborate and achieve more together.
- Integrity encourages self-assessment. Integrity requires our regular self-assessment to align behaviors with our goals and self-beliefs.
- Integrity is essential in leadership. Great leaders decrease anxiety and build strong teams when they are honest, consistent, and responsible.
Contact Information
Amanda Nast | Coordinator/Mentor
Karen Raseman | K-5 OVA Teacher
Ashley Leneway | OVA Mentor
Merry Beth Scott | OVA Mentor