OVA Connector
March 8
Dates to Remember
- March 8: No School
- March 13: In-Person OVA Support
- March 19 & 21: OVA Secondary NWEA Testing
- 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
OVA Reminders
- A LOT of required district and state testing is coming up in the spring. See above for the dates and tentative dates so you can plan ahead for transportation for your students. These tests are mandatory!
- 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!
In-Person OVA Support
Our next in-person academic support will be held on Wednesday, March 13 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 13 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
SEL lessons with Mrs. Starr!
Our students love this game!
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:
Be watching for an email soon to sign your student up for spring testing. These tests are required by the district.
- Wednesdays are a great time to get help in person at the high school. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity.
There will be no Friday small groups on the following dates:
- April 12
- 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