OPEN LIBRARY AND CHESS TOMORROW > Come play chess with a friend or someone new on Tues., 6/6 from 5-7 pm during Open Library (3-7 pm)! Just two more Open Library Tuesdays remain before we close for the summer and transition to Public Library services. Books should be returned by Friday, June 9. Thank you for your support! Just 2 more Open Libraries are scheduled
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chess pieces on a board and open books. Otselic Valley Open Library on Tuesday, June 6. Special event: Play chess! Open Library: 3-7 pm. Chess play: 5-7 pm. www.ovcs.org
Hey Vikings, Katherine Applegate, the author of "Wish Tree," noticed your Wish Tree Day celebration and commented on Twitter.! How cool is that?
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A tweet and reply: Katherine Applegate writes This looks like an incredible day--thank you all for reading! Reply: It read was. Thank you for writing!
JUNE MENU >> Enjoy!
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A school lunch menu in a grid format
YEAR-END & SUMMER CALENDAR >> The calendar for the rest of June and the summer at OV is packed. Check it often for updates! https://www.smore.com/4xeuc
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Just 3 more sleeps until the after-school Roller Skating Party hosted by the Class of 2027! The permission slip deadline has been extended to Mon., 6/5. Students in Grades 7-12 can pay at the door for the 4:30-6:00 pm session. $8 per skater (skates included). Parents too!
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white roller skates, and students and adults skating in a school gym. The Class of 2027 presents roller skating party! Monday June 5, 2023 after school. Grades Pre-K-4th > 3-4:30 pm, Grades 5-9 > 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Grades 7-12 . 4:30-6:00 pm. Parents are welcome to skate too! Pizza and drinks are available for purchase. $8 per skater, skates included. The permission slip deadline has been extended to Monday, June 5. Questions: Cmorse@ovcs.org. Come join us!
REMINDER: SKATING PARTY MONDAY, JUNE 5 The Class of 2027 is proud to host a skating party in the gym this Monday. Permission slips are due FRIDAY, JUNE 2. --Grades PreK-4th skate time: 3-4:30 pm --Grades 5-9 skate time: 4:30-6:00 pm --Grades 7-12 who want to skate from 4:30-6:00 pm may pay at the door --YES, parents can skate! --Cost: $8 per skater (pizza and drinks available for purchase) Thank you for your support!
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Students in roller skates on a gym floor, slice of pizza, bottle of water. Class of 2027 Roller Skating Party! Hosted by the class of 2027 on Monday, June 5th. Grades PreK - 4th skate from 3-4:30 pm. Grades 5-9 skate from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Skate At School. Cost: $8 per skater, parents welcome to skate! pizza, drinks available to buy. (Pizza slice $2.50; water/soda $1.00
Text only: I give permission for (blank) to come to the roller-skating party on June 5th after school. Please check and print name. (blank) I will be picking up my child on or before 4:30 pm (grades PreK - 4th). (blank) I will be picking up my child om or before 6:00 pm (grades 5-9). (blank) I give (blank) permission to pick up my child. (blank) I will be attending. (blank) I will be skating. (blank) Enclosed is $8.00 for admission for each skater. * option: I will send money with my child for pizza and or a drink. Parent/Guardian Name : (blank) / print. (blank) / sign
1st ANNUAL ELEMENTARY SCIENCE FAIR FEATURING GRADES 3-5 >> Come join us on Thursday, June 1 from 5-7 pm to celebrate the curiosity and discoveries of our 3rd through 5th graders. You won't believe these projects and displays. Way to go, Vikings!
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Letter artfully and uniquely created spell Science Fair. Don't forget! O V C S 1st Annual Elementary Science Fair. Join us on Thursday, June 1st from 5-7 pm to acknowledge our 3rd-5th grade students on their amazing scientific discoveries! Our students have been working very hard on their projects and displays over these past few weeks. Let's celebrate their achievement together!
It's Tuesday and school is in session so you know what that means: Open Library for the community from 3-7 pm! Today's special event is Book Club from 4-5 pm, with the Read Harder Challenge. Come check out books, use the printer & computer, and explore the makerspace!
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A stack of library books. Otselic Valley Open Library, Tuesday, May 30, 3-7 pm. Special event: Book Club, 4-5 pm with the Read Harder Challenge. Check out book, use the computer and printer, and explore the makerspace!
Memorial Day is both beautiful and solemn. We remember.
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fabric American flags above and below. Memorial Day, remember and honor
JUNE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS >> --Thursday, June 1: Reports and Presentations, 7 pm, mirrored cafeteria --Thursday, June 8: Policy Committee meeting, 6:30 pm, library --Thursday, June 15: Business meeting, 7 pm, mirrored cafeteria
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O V C S Board of Education Upcoming Meetings. Thursday, June 1, 2023. Reports and Presentation Meeting, 7 pm, mirrored cafeteria. Thursday, June 8, 2023, Policy Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm, library. Thursday, June 15, 2023, Business meeting, 7 pm, mirrored cafeteria. Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: ten cents per page.
MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS IN THE VALLEY >> The American Legion Post 973 is hosting a parade at 11 am, a ceremony at the cemetery, and a chicken barbecue to follow. Parade lineup at the school is 10:15-30 am, step off is 11 am. Come listen to the OV Band, & hear winning student essays.
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American flags. Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony, B B Q presented by the American Legion Post 973. Monday, May 29, 2023. Parade lineup at Otselic Valley Central School at 10:15 am, step off at 11 am, ceremony at the cemetery, B B Q at the legion from 11 am until gone. Reserve halves ($8) and dinners ($11) by calling 315-653-4481.
For those going on the Syracuse Mets field trip tomorrow: At this time, the game is still ON even with the weather forecast. Students should dress accordingly and be ready for rain. If the game is rained out, students will get a ticket valid for 1 year. Some still need to bring in the $8 admission fee. Fingers crossed!
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A baseball on the ground in the rain
OPEN LIBRARY, 3-7 pm > It's Tuesday & school is in session so you know what that means: Open Library from 3-7 pm! Today's special events: Storytime (4-4:30 pm) and Knitters Group (6-7 pm). Come check out books, use a computer and printer, explore the makerspace!
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Against a striped background, an open book shows a photo with a photo of students sitting around library tables and working on a craft project. Text reads Otselic Valley Library. Open Library, May 23, 3-7 pm. Storytime with Ms. Charles: 4-4:30 pn, Knitters Group: 6-7 pm. www.ovcs.org
"It's hard to keep an open mind if you don't have an open heart." - Adam Grant [The diversity quote of the week is brought to you by Arts in Education.]
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A bright red heart in a black background opens like a door with light pouring through. It's hard to keep an open mind if you don't have an open heart. Adam Grant
PLANT ORDER PICKUP TODAY >> The Science Club Plant Sale pickup is today (Fri., 5/19) from 3:30 – 5:00 pm at the sap house ( behind school, next to the playground). We also have 10 inch hanging flower baskets available for $30.00. Thank you for your support!
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Inside of a trailer filled with bedding plants and hanging plants
UPDATE: Rising Senior Night originally scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, May 18) is canceled due to low attendance.
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And they're off! Otselic Valley FFA members, just some of which are shown here, are headed to the FFA State Convention in Buffalo. You'll make us proud, we're sure. #FFA #AgricultureEducation #AgEducation #agriculture #StudentLeaders #ThankAFarmer #FieldTrip #ThankYouMrsLehmann
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6 high school students with suitcases stand ready to leave on a trip
Your Gilligan's ice cream orders will be available for pickup TODAY (Wednesday, May 17) from 2:45 - 5:00 pm , or later if needed. The truck will be in the back of school by the concession stand. The Classes of 2027 and 2028 thank you for your support!
almost 3 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
An ice cream cone, an ice cream stand flavor board. Gillligan's ice cream, mint chocolate chip, Oreos and cream, strawberry
VARSITY SOFTBALL NOW HEADED TO SECTIONALS! Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Softball team! They defeated DeRuyter Last night 9-8 and secured their spot in sectionals going 6-6 this year. Cassidy Will threw 13 strikeouts, putting her above 100 for the year. Cassidy Will, Paige Will, and Riley Bartlett all hit home runs last night while Miranda Hackett added a triple." -- Coach Graham Congratulations, ladies! What a game!
almost 3 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
a softball flies through both water and fire while lightning bolts from either side
Today at OV: Budget vote & election, softball senior night and game, Open Library & Scholastic Book Fair, Class of 2025 spaghetti dinner fundraiser, Spring Concert by students in grades 4-12, and a Board of Education meeting. Yes, you can do it all! There's even more happening off campus: the Varsity Baseball Team will play McGraw at 5 pm at the Gutchess Sports Complex in Cortland. #GoVikings
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Concert & Art Show, Board of Education meeting. Also: Varsity Baseball vs. McGraw at GSC, Cortland, Thank you for your support, www.ovcs.org