OVA Connector
March 15
Dates to Remember
- March 19 & 21: OVA Secondary NWEA Testing
- March 20: In-Person OVA Support
- April 1-5: No School, Spring Break
- April 10 & 12: OVA Elementary NWEA Testing
- April 8 - 12: HS Spring State Testing Week (Stay tuned for specifics)
- April 17: PSAT for OVA 8th Graders
- April 19: Elementary Field Trip
NWEA Testing
- All 6th through 11th grade OVA students need to plan on coming into our OVA classroom at OMS on both Tuesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 21 at 9:15 a.m. for NWEA testing.
- Students must bring their charged Chromebook on both dates!
- This is required district benchmark testing!
In-Person OVA Support
Our next in-person academic support will be held on Wednesday, March 20 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 be held on Wednesday, March 20 from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. for grades 3 through 6 in Room 205 at Otsego High School.
Both in-person academic and SEL support will be at Otsego Middle School in our OVA Classroom on the following dates:
- April 10
- April 24
- May 8
Elementary Corner
Reminders from Mrs. Raseman:
- We are officially halfway done with this semester. Check your progress to make sure you are at least 50% complete in all of your classes. If not, you'll want to work a little more each day to catch up.
An email went out last week to sign up for testing. Please check your email for that and sign up if you haven't already.
There will be no Friday small groups on the following dates:
- April 12
- April 19 (Field Trip Day)
- April 26
- May 3
- May 10
Edgenuity Help
Capturing Kids’ Hearts
March's Capturing Kids' Hearts character trait is Courage. 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 Courage?
- Courage is the ability and strength to face something that may be difficult or challenging. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather perseverance in the presence of fear and the willingness to stand up for what is right or to try something new even though it may be uncomfortable or uncertain.
Why focus on Courage?
- Courage encourages engagement. Courage helps students raise their hand, participate, try new things, and voice their opinions.
- Courage builds self-confidence. Courage is the choice to act. By doing something, students increase their belief in themselves and their ability to do difficult or challenging things.
- Courage can help reframe a negative. When something does not go as planned or a student gets upset about a mistake or failure, courage can help reframe the event in a positive light.
Contact Information
Amanda Nast | Coordinator/Mentor
Karen Raseman | K-5 OVA Teacher
Ashley Leneway | OVA Mentor
Merry Beth Scott | OVA Mentor