OVA Connector
February 9, 2024
Dates to Remember
- January 31 - March 6: Virtual Count Month
- February 12: Return from Mid-Winter Break
- February 14: In-Person OVA Support
- February 14: Elementary Valentine's Day Party
- March 4 - 8: OVA Elementary Conferences
OVA Reminders
- 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 grades in Edgenuity, 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 6
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, February 14 from 10:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room 205 at Otsego High School.
Our next in-person SEL lesson with Mrs. Starr will also be held on Wednesday, February 14 from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. for grades 3 through 6 and 11:15 to 12:00 p.m. for grades 7-12 in Room 205 at Otsego High School.
Elementary Corner
Reminders from Mrs. Raseman:
- Please continue to work in your courses daily and attend your meetings with Mrs. Raseman! This is so, so important for your success!
- Mrs. Raseman looks forward to seeing you at our Valentine's Day party on Wednesday.
- Parents, stay tuned for a conference schedule for the first week of March!
Edgenuity Help
Capturing Kids’ Hearts
February's Capturing Kids' Hearts character trait is Kindness. 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 Kindness?
Kindness is the ability and willingness to express care and compassion for others. Kindness is a choice to use our time, talent, and resources to better the lives of others and the world through genuine acts of love, compassion, generosity, and service.
Why focus on Kindness?
- Kindness boosts positive emotions. Acts of kindness create neural pathways that enhance feelings of well-being and the natural flow of feel-good endorphins and neurotransmitters.
- Kindness is self-replicating. When we perform an act of kindness, it is likely to encourage others to act in a similar way.
- Kindness reduces stress and anxiety. Kindness promotes positive relationships with other people. Anything that helps you to build bonds with other people helps decrease anxiety.
Contact Information
Amanda Nast | Coordinator/Mentor
Karen Raseman | K-5 OVA Teacher
Ashley Leneway | OVA Mentor
Merry Beth Scott | OVA Mentor