This morning we had another deluge of fake profiles on Facebook attempting to solicit unauthorized clothing sales in the comments section of numerous posts. They have been handled, but readers should always be cautious about posts like that, both here and anywhere else on Facebook. Even if the profile and product photos make it look like it's a real person in the comments section, that profile may be faked. We will continue to monitor our traffic. Thank you for your patience and awareness.
SPRING SPORTS PARENT NIGHT (MODIFIED & VARSITY)
WHEN: Thursday, 2/29, 6:30 pm
WHERE: In the gym
WHO IS THIS FOR: Student athletes and parents/guardians
WHAT'S COVERED: Family ID, what to expect, coaching, spectators
QUESTIONS? Contact Coach Graham at dgraham@ovcs.org.
DON'T MISS FUN NIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 !
The Class of 2024 is sponsoring a Fun Night in two sessions:
--3-5 pm for Grades 2-5
--5-12 pm for Grades 6-12
ACTIVITIES: Bounce House, food, basketball, face painting, Photo Booth, games, dancing
COST: $12 per person (includes admission for all activities, slice of pizza chips, soda; additional food will be available for purchase)
PERMISSION SLIPS for grades 2-5 were sent home before break.
Because everybody needs a little help sometimes, after-school tutoring is again available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 3-5 pm from Feb. 27 through April 11. A late bus at 5:15 will travel between school and Georgetown with stops on Rt. 26, or you can pick up your child. To register, sign-up sheets are available in the Main Office.
It's back! OV's After the Bell Program for students in grades K-5 will take place 3-4 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (except for Feb. 28) beginning on FEB. 27 and ending on APRIL 11. These fun after school activities are FREE and include a snack, but transportation isn't provided. Parent pick-up is on the bus loop at 4 pm sharp. Check your student's backpack for the sign-up sheet.
[UPDATE with time adjustment: Please arrive at least by 5:30 pm to participate in the send off. Players will board the bus at 5:40 pm.]
Join us today (Tues, 2/20/24) at the bus loop to cheer on our Vikings as they board the bus for their sectionals game vs. Madison today! Please arrive by 5:30 pm; players will board their bus at 5:40 pm. Go Vikings!
Pro tip: Schedule Galaxy (on the Athletics page of our school website) includes a map and directions if you want to head to the 7 pm game in Madison. Just click on the game to see more.
#GoVikings #VikingPride
#FallbackFriday to the 7th and 8th grades in the 1950 Georgetown yearbook
LOST AND FOUND
Families, if you're missing items, please ask your child to check the Lost and Found table.
DID YOU REMEMBER TO SIGN UP FOR SPRING SPORTS?
Sign up, Vikings!
--Varsity Softbal
--Modified Softball
--Varsity Baseball
--Modified Baseball
--Golf and Track
#GoVikings #VikingPride #SpringSports #Baseball #Softball #Golf #Track
FREE FAFSA WEBINAR SERIES ON FEB. 20, 21, 22 >
College-bound students and families are invited to a FREE webinar series about federal financial aid. Sessions include understanding the 2024-2025 FAFSA form, a parent’s guide to federal financial aide, comparing schools and financial aid offers, and more. Scan the QR code on the poster to register.
MENU CHANGE
On Friday, February 16, we will be having cheese pizza, salad, green beans, fruit, and milk. Enjoy!
REMINDER FOR THURSDAY, FEB. 15 >
Board of Education meetings:
—Board retreat at 5:30 pm in the conference room
—Business meeting at 7:00 pm in the mirrored cafeteria
[Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: 25 cents per page.]
BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL IS BOUND FOR SECTIONALS!
"The Varsity Boys took a long trip up to Lyme yesterday and came back home with the WIN! Our boys outscored them 55 to 47. Leading the way in points was Braeden Davis with 29 followed by Caleb Loomis with 10. Cole Warren added 11 boards and Lukas added 6 boards. With the win, the boys are sectional bound! Congratulations! We are proud of your efforts, keep up the work! " -- Coach Preston
REMINDERS FROM MRS. LEHMANN:
--7th - 12th grade agriculture students planning to attend the New York Farm Show field trip over break, please return your permission slips before this Friday!
--FFA members who are planning to compete at District 4 competitions, please turn in your paperwork ASAP!
#AgEducation #ThankAFarmer #StudentLeaders
FEBRUARY BOARD MEETINGS >
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024
--6 pm: Facilities and Transportation Committee meeting, in the library
--7 pm: Reports and Presentation Meeting, in the mirrored cafeteria
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024
--5:30 pm: Board Retreat, in the conference room
--7 pm: Business Meeting, in the mirrored cafeteria
[Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: 25 cents per page.]
MENU CHANGE for Friday, Feb. 2 >
Nachos with cheese sauce, buffalo wing chicken with salsa, diced tomato, onion, green beans, cornbread, fruit, milk (instead of pizza)
Enjoy!
Remember: breakfasts and lunches are available FREE for EVERY student this year -- no application required. Enjoy!
#ThankYouLunchLadies #nutrition #EatBetterFeelBetter #FoodIsFuel
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, January 29, 2024 while staff have a conference day. There will be no BOCES transportation on Monday. Basketball games are still on (see ScheduleGalaxy on the Athletics page of our website).
The spring musical isn't the only rehearsal you might find at OV. Welcome to Reader's Theater!
Here Mrs. Youngs and her students are practicing a read-aloud script for an in-class "performance" (no memorization and no sets needed!). There's plenty of time to practice, and Vikings work together on a shared experience that gives them a reason to read. Reading fluency, reading confidence, and another experience of reading-for-fun helps grow strong readers. (Applause, applause!)
Thank you, Mrs. Youngs.
"Who should I call?" The District Communications Guidelines chart is your road map for getting to the right person as efficiently as possible. Please start with "1st contact" and move to "2nd contact," etc. if you need more help. You can find this chart on the printed calendar sent annually to district residents, and it's also on our website on the District, Our School, and Parents pages.
