CALENDAR CHANGE >
At the BOE meeting last Thursday, the board voted to make MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024 a give-back snow day, with NO SCHOOL. This change extends OV's spring recess, and it also makes it easier for families to observe the solar eclipse (but protect your eyes!).
IMPORTANT CAMP OSWEGATCHIE TRIP UPDATE:
The bus will still be leaving today (Monday, March 11, at 2 pm) for those students going to Camp Oswegatchie. Parents will need to transport students to school to get the bus. Bags still need to be checked so arrive by 1:30 pm.
Attention Ski Club members: Labrador and Song Mountain are open some days and closed other days. Your pass will allow you to ski at either place. Check on-line to see if one or both of them are open if you wish to go skiing. There will be no more buses for the Ski Club, but your parents can take you if the hill is open.
Otselic Valley is now CLOSED on Monday, March 11 due to inclement weather. (Updates about the Camp O trip will follow later.)
Due to the inclement weather, Otselic Valley is on a 2-hour delay today (Monday, March 11). No breakfast will be served, and there will be no morning BOCES.
#ThrowbackThursday to the 10th grade in the 1977 yearbook
REMINDER for Thursday, March 7: Career & Technical Education Career Night in Norwich
Tenth graders and their families are invited to visit the DCMO BOCES Pole Campus (6678 County Rd. 32, Norwich, NY) to explore available CTE programs. Eighth graders and their families are also invited to come explore.
Programs: Autobody refinishing and repair, automotive technology, barbering, business foundations, carpentry and building construction, computer technology, conservation and heavy equipment, cosmetology, culinary arts, early childhood education, human and retail services, New Vision Allied Health, New Vision Law & Government, nurse assisting, security and law enforcement, visual communications, welding
REMINDER for Thursday, March 7, 2024:
Reports and Presentations Meeting at 7 pm in the mirrored cafeteria. [Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: 25 cents per page.]
Do you eat sprouts? What are sprouts? Why should you eat sprouts?
Join us at the OV library on March 20th to learn more about sprouts and their nutritional benefits. You’ll leave with everything you need to start your very own indoor sprout garden.
NOTE: there’s been a TIME CHANGE from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Space is limited. Sign up now! (see attached flyer)
If you are interested but can’t make it to the workshop, learn more here: https://wholefully.com/sprouting-101/.
NO SKI CLUB TOMORROW >
Labrador Ski Center is CLOSED tomorrow (Thursday, March 7) so there will be no Ski Club.
ALL ARE INVITED TO MAPLE WEEKEND >
The community is invited to experience the “maple mayhem” of maple weekend on March 16/17, 2024 at Whistlin' Dixie Maple in Smyrna, NY.
Mr. Alan Gnau, who is also OV's bus mechanic, is a professional maple syrup producer, and he has a wealth of information to share. "I will have all the equipment on display, and will be boiling fresh syrup," he told us. "Free samples and snacks made with syrup from the farm will be available. I will also be demonstrating and explaining the whole process from start to finish."
DATE/TIMES:
Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 from 9 am - 5 pm.
LOCATION:
Whistlin’ Dixie Maple
670 German Hollow Rd
Smyrna, 13464
[This is not an official district event, but it will be of interest to many in our community. Thank you, Mr. Gnau!]
It appears there is a widespread outage affecting our district Facebook page, and all Meta platforms as far as we're aware (Facebook, Instagram, Threads, some YouTube). We apologize for any inconvenience, and we will use our district website to stay in touch as needed.
When the Boys Basketball team headed to sectionals over winter recess, the Otselic Valley Booster Club celebrated them with a send off and a very special Viking bus. Booster Club members wanted to inspire our Vikings, and Mr. Gross helped by choosing quotes that were displayed inside. Many quotes were timeless, and we'd like to share them with all our Vikings over time. Many thanks to the OV Booster Club and Mr. Gross!
HEY VIKINGS in grades 6-12:
"After School is open tomorrow (Tuesday, March 5) from 3-5:15pm! Would you like a quiet space to work and study, or extra help on homework or labs? Plan to stay after school!"-- Ms. Beck
This past Sunday was Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day so the Sunshine Committee gives a shout-out to OV's incredible bus maintenance staffperson, the one and only Alan Gnau. Alan makes sure our buses are in top shape and that they stay running smoothly. Thanks to Alan for keeping our students and staff safe and for helping out wherever possible.
Sunshine Committee
The Winter Sports Recognition assembly will take place in the M P R on Tuesday, March 5 at 2 pm. Families are welcome to join us!
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS IN MARCH >
Thursday, March 7:
--7 pm - Reports and presentations in the mirrored cafeteria
Tuesday, March 21:
--6 pm - Policy Committee Meeting in the library
--7 pm - Business Meeting in the mirrored cafeteria
[NOTE: The March 21 meetings may be rescheduled so please watch for updates. Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: 25 cents per page.]
#ThrowbackThursday to the South Otselic 4th grade in 1942
MARCH MENU >
A delicious and nutritious breakfast and lunch is available FREE to every Otselic Valley student in every grade this year. You don't need to apply--just come on down. Many thanks to our lunch ladies for taking care of us every day!
Also note upcoming days off for students:
--Friday, 3/15: NO SCHOOL for students (Staff Development Day)
--Friday, 3/29: NO SCHOOL (Good Friday; offices closed)
--NO SCHOOL April 1-5 for Spring Break (we'll see you back at school on Monday, April 8)
View it on the website: https://www.ovcs.org/dining (use the little grey arrow on the upper right side to navigate through different weeks's menus)
#EatBetterFeelBetter
HAPPENING NOW!
Fun Night sponsored by the Class of 2024 is starting! Join us for two sessions: 3-5 pm for Grades 2-5, and 5-7 pm for Grades 6-12. Admission: $12 per person (includes all activities, pizza, chips, soda; more concessions will be available for sale). If elementary parents haven't yet submitted permission forms, please see Mrs. Davis when you arrive and she'll help. Thank you for your support!
