TONIGHT (Monday, Dec. 11) at 6 pm, please join us for the PreK-3rd Grade Sing-Along! This Otselic Valley tradition features students singing winter and holiday songs they've been practicing. Families are also invited to join their students on stage to sing along with select songs. We hope to see you there!
#ThrowbackThursday to the "Fancy Work" Club from the 1938 Centralian.
"The girls who were interested in fancy work formed a club with Mrs. Dietz as their leader. The girls have done embroidery, crocheting, and knitting. They interested the school by producing very pretty and unusual dishes made from confetti. The club meets on Tuesdays."
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS REMINDERS >
Thursday, December 7:
--6 pm, Policy Committee meeting (in the library)
--7 pm, Regular Board of Education meeting (in the mirrored cafeteria)
Events like Spirit Week and Winter Fest don't happen automatically. They are carefully planned and presented by Student Government representatives, including those working together during today's Viking Flex period (the first part of the day before academic classes begin).
Thanks for all your hard work, everybody. We can't wait to see what you're working on!
[Pro-tip: Leadership, project management, resource management, problem-solving, and event planning--all of which are regularly accomplished by Student Government members--are skills of interest to potential employers and essential to entrepreneurship.]
SPRING MUSICAL MYSTERY >
The suspense about this year's Spring Musical is a real nail biter, and it explains why students are stopping outside the band room to see what's up...or not.
The big bulletin board outside of the band room was once full of potential shows, but the no-go's are disappearing daily.
Which will be the last show standing?!!!
[Sign ups for cast and crew are already open on the bulletin board near Mrs. Kalin's room. Come join!]
YEARBOOK SALE >
Until January 4, 2024, get 15% off with this discount code: vikings24. Order at yearbook center.com; use code 5405. Good memories!
"Introducing the new OV Pep Club! Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Raymond have brought back 'cheer,' just with a different name since it is now a club instead of a sport. We cheered at the first boys home game on Friday, and we have learned a lot in the past few weeks about elevating school spirit. We will be at all the Girls Varsity and Boys JV and Varsity Basketball games, and look forward to the rest of this season.. We invite all in the OV Community to join us to cheer on our athletes." -- Mrs. Raymond
"Now that winter weather is on the horizon and our bus drivers will have to travel over slippery roads, it is a good time to review the bus rules with your children." -- Mrs. Barber-Breese
--No eating and drinking on the bus
--No yelling or swearing
--Don't play with seatbelts
--Keep the aisle clear
--Keep the emergency exits clear
--Stay seated and facing forward when the bus is moving
--Keep your hands to yourself
--Don't use cell phones while getting on or off the bus
--No bullying other students, not ever
--Take your stuff off the bus
--Follow the driver's instructions
#BusSafety #ThankYouBusDrivers #PeacefulBus
COMING SOON: Winter Concert featuring Grades 4-12
On THURSDAY, DEC. 14 at 7 pm, please join us in the M P R (multipurpose room) for music prepared by the bands and choruses for students in grades 4-12. Make a joyful sound!
COMING SOON: the Sing-Along for PreK-3rd grade!
Join us for the sing-along, an annual holiday concert featuring songs prepared by our youngest students, along with their families. We hope to see you on MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 at 6 pm in the M P R (multipurpose room).
#FaLaLa #SingAlong #HolidayMusic #MusicEducation
DECEMBER BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS >
Thursday, 12/7:
--Policy Committee meeting, 6 pm in the library
--Monthly Board of Education meeting, 7 pm in the mirrored cafeteria
Monday, 12/11:
--Finance Committee meeting, 7:30 pm in the library
DECEMBER MENU >
Remember, breakfast and lunch are FREE for EVERY student at OV this year. No application is required, just come to the cafeteria. Thank you, Lunch Ladies!
#FoodService #StudentNutrition #EatBetterFeelBetter #HaveBreakfast #FoodIsFuel
PreK-6th grade families, please check your email later today for an important survey regarding after school day care needs. If you don't receive it, please contact Mrs. Richards to have it resent or to get a paper copy mailed. Thank you.
Cheerleading is coming back! Students in grades 9-12 can find the sign up sheet at Room 216. Practice will begin November 13th from 3-5 pm. Please make sure you have a physical. Questions? Contact Mrs. Allen at SAllen@ovcs.org. #GoVikings
BOARD OF EDUCATION/AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING, Thurs., 11/9/23, 7 pm >
The Board of Education is expected to go into executive session in the conference room for the purpose of the Audit Committee.
[Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: 10 cents per page.]
BASKETBALL INFORMATION NIGHT, THURSDAY, 11/9, 6:30 pm >
WHO: Parents/guardians and student athletes on all basketball teams
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 9, 6:30 pm
WHAT: Topics to be covered include FamilyID, what to expect, and spectator responsibilities
We hope to see you there!
#ThrowbackThursday to the 8th grade in The Centralian from 1960
Which performance of "Our Town" will you be attending this weekend? Both you say? That's awesome! The OV Drama Club appreciates you, and we know you'll love the show.
"Our Town" has two performances only: Friday, 11/3 and Saturday, 11/4, both at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available at the door, and they cost $10 for adults and $5 for students. There will be refreshments and flowers for sale for an additional cost. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that this show is appropriate for students in grades 5-12 and adult audiences.
BOARD OF EDUCATION NOVEMBER MEETING CALENDAR
THURSDAY, NOV. 2
--6 pm: Transportation/Facilities Committee, Library
--7 pm: Finance/Audit Committee special meeting, mirrored cafeteria
--7:30 pm: Reports and Presentations meeting, mirrored cafeteria
THURSDAY, NOV. 16
--6 pm: Policy Committee, Library
--7 pm: Board Retreat, conference room
--7:45 pm: Business meeting, mirrored cafeteria
[Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: 10 cents per page.]
"The animals from nature need to stick together," Fenner said.
(Thank you for sharing, Ms. Cantrell!)
#Halloween #costume #thoughtful #WayToGoFenner
