OVA Connector
March 1
Dates to Remember
- January 31 - March 6: Virtual Count Month
- March 5 & 7: OVA Elementary Conferences
- March 6: In-Person OVA Support (Time Change)
- March 8: No School
- March 19 & 21: OVA Secondary NWEA Testing
- April 1-5: No School, Spring Break
- April 19: Elementary Field Trip
OVA Reminders
- Edgenuity recommends working for at least 50 minutes in each of your courses, every day, Monday through Friday, in order to stay on pace.
- Seniors, your last day to work in your courses in Edgenuity is May 13!
- All other OVA students, your last day to work on your Edgenuity courses is May 27!
- You must complete two, two-way contacts every week in order to be marked "Virtual Present" in Infinite Campus.
- When looking at your grade report that is emailed to you, you need to look at the "Actual Grade" in order to view a grade that captures any late assignments.
- If you are struggling- use the many supports around you! Your Edgenuity teachers, your Otsego mentor or Otsego teacher, the LiveChat tutor in Edgenuity, or Mrs. Nast!
Virtual Count Month
Just a reminder that attendance is always important, but it is especially important during the following virtual weeks:
Week 1: W Jan 31 - T Feb 6
Week 2: W Feb 7 - T Feb 13
Week 3: W Feb 14 - T Feb 20
Week 4: W Feb 21 - T Feb 27
Week 5: W Feb 28 - T Mar 5
You must respond to your mentor teachers in detail when they ask content-related questions. One word answers do not count! Be sure to check Google Classroom and your Otsego email every day. This is so, so important!
In-Person OVA Support
Our next in-person academic support will be held on Wednesday, March 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Room 205 at Otsego High School.
Our next in-person SEL lesson with Mrs. Starr will be held on Wednesday, March 6 from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. for grades 3 through 6 in Room 205 at Otsego High School.
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!
Elementary Corner
Reminders from Mrs. Raseman:
- We have a change in our schedule for next week. Be sure to check google classroom for those changes.
- Be sure to use the 1-1virtual times as well as Wednesday in person support hours for help. Extra meetings can be set up, too, if you need support. Just email Mrs. Raseman to schedule that.
- View the image below to learn more about our spring fieldtrip!
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