Oshki Ogimaag Community School

As we journey toward the close of the school year, the days are still alive with exploration, discovery, and wonder.

We pause now and then, looking back to where we began — small steps taken, seeds planted — and marvel at how far we have traveled together. Growth has unfolded before our eyes: quiet, steady, beautiful.

As we reflect, we also dream forward. What strengths do we carry into tomorrow? What spaces call for tending and new growth?

One of the ways we gather wisdom for the path ahead is through our annual satisfaction surveys, a part of our charter school contract with Osprey Wilds.

We have just completed our student surveys, and family surveys will soon be arriving in your email inboxes.

Your voices are a vital part of our map for the future.

Here are a few glimpses into the spirit of our school, through the words of our students:

• 89% of students responded "Yes, always" to:
  ➔ "I learn about Ojibwe language and culture in a way that helps me understand and respect it."

• 78% of students responded "Yes, always" to:
  ➔ "My school helps me feel connected to my community, my identity, and who I am becoming."

When students were asked, "What is your favorite part of Oshki Ogimaag?", they shared:

• Reading

• Math (mentioned twice)

• Ojibwe

• Ms. Tina

• Playing (mentioned twice)

• Swimming

• Drawing

• Recess (mentioned three times)

• Snack

• The playground (mentioned twice)

• My friends

• My teacher (Ms. Jeana)

• "Learning cool things in Math"

When asked, "If I could change one thing about Oshki Ogimaag, it would be...", responses included:

• More pictures in books

• Pizza for lunch every day

• No rules

• More Ojibwe!

• More painting in Ojibwe!

• Nothing! (mentioned three times)

• More recess

In response to, "Any other comments or things you want to share about school?", students shared these heartfelt notes:

• "I would like Mom to visit school more."

• "I want every class to have cats and dogs and bears and coyotes, because I like bears."

• "I like everything!" (mentioned twice)

• "Math is awesome!"

• "Fun! School is fun!"

• "School is awesome!"

OOCS families, watch for your family survey arriving soon.
Your reflections are a gift to our school — shaping the road ahead with care, community, and hope.

When: Wednesday, May 14

5:30pm

Where: Grand Portage Lodge Event Center

All Community Members Welcomed to Attend!!!

• 11:30 - OOCS Awards Ceremony

(Approximate Times)

• 12-1:45 - Lunch (Hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, sides, cupcakes) and Open House!
• 1:45-3 All School Fishing at the Marina

Each Thursday, we offer Intergenerational Yoga with Ms. Carly. Yoga sessions are 20 minutes long and support students' focus, attention, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and bodily awareness. Elders are invited to join each session! See the flyer below for more details, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

On Mondays from 3:30–4:30 p.m. through March 31st, Dr. Erik Redix leads an Ojibwe Language Table in the OOCS Conference Room. All are welcome to join and grow their Ojibwemowin skills! See the flyer below for details.Special Note: Dr. Redix has EXTENDED Ojibwe Language Table to go through Monday, May 19th!

Chi-miigwech to Ms. Carly and Dr. Erik Redix, for sharing their time, knowledge, and gifts with our students and Community!

May

• 14 Grand Portage Awards Banquet - 5:30pm
• 16 Full Day Step-Up Day - 8am-3:15pm
• 21 OOCS Board Meeting - 4:30pm, OOCS Conference Room
• 26 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
• 30 Last Day of School - End of Year Celebration