|| Show your Viking pride!
Our PTO Spirit Blanket Fundraiser is here!
Order forms are being sent home -- each purchase helps support Otselic Valley programs and activities. Orders and money are due by November 3rd. Delivery will be mid-December.
|| Pumpkin Math in First Grade!
Our first graders put their math skills to work with a fun fall twist -- Pumpkin Math! Students counted seeds, measured weight and circumference, and even tested whether their pumpkin would float or sink.
Their results?
• 24 lines
• 549 seeds
• 34-inch diameter
• 12.3 pounds
And yes, it floated!
They wrapped up the activity by carving a pumpkin face and showing off their best spooky smiles. What a fun, hands-on way to learn!
Our first graders put their math skills to work with a fun fall twist -- Pumpkin Math! Students counted seeds, measured weight and circumference, and even tested whether their pumpkin would float or sink.
Their results?
• 24 lines
• 549 seeds
• 34-inch diameter
• 12.3 pounds
And yes, it floated!
They wrapped up the activity by carving a pumpkin face and showing off their best spooky smiles. What a fun, hands-on way to learn!
|| SAT Registration Reminder!
Don’t miss your chance to take the Nov. 8th SAT exam -- the registration deadline is October 24th!
• Registration fee: $68
• School code: 335285
If you need help registering, email Ms. Macrino to schedule an appointment.
Learn more or register here: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines
Don’t miss your chance to take the Nov. 8th SAT exam -- the registration deadline is October 24th!
• Registration fee: $68
• School code: 335285
If you need help registering, email Ms. Macrino to schedule an appointment.
Learn more or register here: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines
|| Some of our OV students will hit the field this weekend as part of the AFL Championship games! Good luck to all the players! We wish them and their teammates the best of luck -- and invite our community to cheer them on!
|| OV Athletes Make Their Mark with the Sherburne-Earlville Timberwolves
Otselic Valley seniors Lukas Schieferstein and Dustin Perry recently completed their first season as members of the Sherburne-Earlville Central School District football team and each had very successful campaign.
Lukas’ first varsity season was one of the most successful campaigns by a Timberwolves player in recent memory.
He found a way to score in every game this season and in a variety of ways. His 9 touchdown receptions this season tied a program record. He had 3 more rushing touchdowns. He had an interception return for a score and he returned a kickoff for a touchdown.
He also made 13 of 15 extra points.
He set the all-time program mark for receiving yards per game at 101.7 yards per contest and finished second all-time with 712 receiving yards in a single season.
Lukas was beloved by his teammates and despite the fact that he only played one year at S-E, he was named a team captain prior to the start of the year by his teammates.
Dustin had never played football before and a nagging ankle injury early in the season limited him, but by the end of the year he had worked his way into the offensive and defensive line rotations and ended up making 4 tackles over the final two games.
S-E Coach Steve Franklin said “We were so glad to have Lukas and Dustin shine for us this fall. Not only did they do great things for us on the field, the way they gelled with their teammates and bonded with them was exciting to see. They were a huge part of our family and we hope we can continue that success with future Otselic Valley athletes!”
Otselic Valley seniors Lukas Schieferstein and Dustin Perry recently completed their first season as members of the Sherburne-Earlville Central School District football team and each had very successful campaign.
Lukas’ first varsity season was one of the most successful campaigns by a Timberwolves player in recent memory.
He found a way to score in every game this season and in a variety of ways. His 9 touchdown receptions this season tied a program record. He had 3 more rushing touchdowns. He had an interception return for a score and he returned a kickoff for a touchdown.
He also made 13 of 15 extra points.
He set the all-time program mark for receiving yards per game at 101.7 yards per contest and finished second all-time with 712 receiving yards in a single season.
Lukas was beloved by his teammates and despite the fact that he only played one year at S-E, he was named a team captain prior to the start of the year by his teammates.
Dustin had never played football before and a nagging ankle injury early in the season limited him, but by the end of the year he had worked his way into the offensive and defensive line rotations and ended up making 4 tackles over the final two games.
S-E Coach Steve Franklin said “We were so glad to have Lukas and Dustin shine for us this fall. Not only did they do great things for us on the field, the way they gelled with their teammates and bonded with them was exciting to see. They were a huge part of our family and we hope we can continue that success with future Otselic Valley athletes!”
|| Update: Grief Support Group at Otselic Valley
Our afterschool Grief Support Group will be starting a little later than originally planned to allow time for additional enrollment. This will help ensure a supportive and meaningful experience for all students who participate.
We’re hoping to begin in November and will share an updated start date soon.
If your child has experienced a loss and would benefit from joining the group, please reach out to:
Mrs. Jordan Hicks, School Social Worker
315-653-7218 ext. 5118
jklein@ovcs.org
Mrs. Hicks can share more information and send home the permission slip for families interested in joining.
Our afterschool Grief Support Group will be starting a little later than originally planned to allow time for additional enrollment. This will help ensure a supportive and meaningful experience for all students who participate.
We’re hoping to begin in November and will share an updated start date soon.
If your child has experienced a loss and would benefit from joining the group, please reach out to:
Mrs. Jordan Hicks, School Social Worker
315-653-7218 ext. 5118
jklein@ovcs.org
Mrs. Hicks can share more information and send home the permission slip for families interested in joining.
|| Creative Fun in First Grade!
Just in time for Halloween, our first graders had a blast during their group OT time creating their very own spider models!
With help from Mr. Harvey, students painted their spiders, used tweezers to carefully add eyes, and chose just the right legs for their creatures. It was a fun, hands-on way to build fine motor skills -- and spark lots of smiles and laughter along the way!
Just in time for Halloween, our first graders had a blast during their group OT time creating their very own spider models!
With help from Mr. Harvey, students painted their spiders, used tweezers to carefully add eyes, and chose just the right legs for their creatures. It was a fun, hands-on way to build fine motor skills -- and spark lots of smiles and laughter along the way!
|| Varsity Basketball Sign-Ups Are Open!
It’s that time of year again -- basketball season is almost here!
FamilyID registration for Varsity Basketball is now live.
Register here: https://rebrand.ly/140onb6
It’s that time of year again -- basketball season is almost here!
FamilyID registration for Varsity Basketball is now live.
Register here: https://rebrand.ly/140onb6
|| Health Notice: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
We’ve been notified of reported cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Families are encouraged to watch for symptoms and take preventive steps like frequent handwashing, disinfecting surfaces, and keeping children home if they’re not feeling well.
For questions, please contact our school nurse, Stacie Morse, BSN, RN, NCSN, at 315-653-7218 ext. 4006.
We’ve been notified of reported cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Families are encouraged to watch for symptoms and take preventive steps like frequent handwashing, disinfecting surfaces, and keeping children home if they’re not feeling well.
For questions, please contact our school nurse, Stacie Morse, BSN, RN, NCSN, at 315-653-7218 ext. 4006.
A Special Visit with Jeff Kinney!
Last week, our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders enjoyed an amazing virtual field trip with Jeff Kinney, the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series! Through Scholastic Story Voice, students got a behind-the-scenes look at his creative writing studio, listened to a sneak peek from his upcoming new release, and even previewed his new movie coming out in December!
A big thank-you to Mrs. Thorp for organizing such a memorable opportunity that brought reading and storytelling to life for our students!
Last week, our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders enjoyed an amazing virtual field trip with Jeff Kinney, the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series! Through Scholastic Story Voice, students got a behind-the-scenes look at his creative writing studio, listened to a sneak peek from his upcoming new release, and even previewed his new movie coming out in December!
A big thank-you to Mrs. Thorp for organizing such a memorable opportunity that brought reading and storytelling to life for our students!
|| Halloween Fun in South Otselic – Saturday, October 25th!
Get ready for a spooktacular night of family fun right here in South Otselic!
Join us for an evening of treats and Halloween spirit:
• 5-7 PM - Pumpkin Walk, Trunk-o-Treat, and Wagon Rides
• 6:30 PM - Costume Contest at the Fire Station
Enjoy student-carved pumpkins, festive decorations, horse-and-buggy rides, games, and more!
Come in costume, bring your friends and family, and celebrate Halloween!
Get ready for a spooktacular night of family fun right here in South Otselic!
Join us for an evening of treats and Halloween spirit:
• 5-7 PM - Pumpkin Walk, Trunk-o-Treat, and Wagon Rides
• 6:30 PM - Costume Contest at the Fire Station
Enjoy student-carved pumpkins, festive decorations, horse-and-buggy rides, games, and more!
Come in costume, bring your friends and family, and celebrate Halloween!
|| SAT Registration Reminder!
Don’t miss your chance to take the Nov. 8th SAT exam -- the registration deadline is October 24th!
• Registration fee: $68
• School code: 335285
If you need help registering, email Ms. Macrino to schedule an appointment.
Learn more or register here: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines
Don’t miss your chance to take the Nov. 8th SAT exam -- the registration deadline is October 24th!
• Registration fee: $68
• School code: 335285
If you need help registering, email Ms. Macrino to schedule an appointment.
Learn more or register here: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines
|| Salsa Verde Success!
Our 8th graders did some hands-on learning in Spanish class with Ms. Cantrell, making fresh salsa verde -- and they loved it! From chopping and mixing to taste-testing, this activity brought language and culture together in a delicious way.
Our 8th graders did some hands-on learning in Spanish class with Ms. Cantrell, making fresh salsa verde -- and they loved it! From chopping and mixing to taste-testing, this activity brought language and culture together in a delicious way.
|| DCMO BOCES Presentation at OV Board Meeting
At the October 16th Otselic Valley Board of Education meeting, Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES District Superintendent Michael Rullo visited to share information about Renewal 2027: The Proposed Capital Project. Mr. Rullo’s presentation provided an overview of the project’s goals and guiding principles.
Community members can view the presentation here: https://aptg.co/5XxndF
At the October 16th Otselic Valley Board of Education meeting, Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES District Superintendent Michael Rullo visited to share information about Renewal 2027: The Proposed Capital Project. Mr. Rullo’s presentation provided an overview of the project’s goals and guiding principles.
Community members can view the presentation here: https://aptg.co/5XxndF
|| Fire Safety Fun in Kindergarten!
Our Kindergarten students had an exciting visit from the South Otselic Fire & EMS and Pharsalia Fire Departments this week!
Students learned important fire safety tips, met real firefighters, and even got to explore the fire trucks up close. The smiles say it all -- it was a fun and memorable learning experience!
Thank you to our local fire departments for spending time with our youngest Vikings and helping them learn how to stay safe.
Our Kindergarten students had an exciting visit from the South Otselic Fire & EMS and Pharsalia Fire Departments this week!
Students learned important fire safety tips, met real firefighters, and even got to explore the fire trucks up close. The smiles say it all -- it was a fun and memorable learning experience!
Thank you to our local fire departments for spending time with our youngest Vikings and helping them learn how to stay safe.
|| The Viking Voice -- Third Edition is Here!
Catch up on news, stories, and celebrations from across Otselic Valley.
This issue features classroom moments, recent events, and stories from around the district.
Read it here: https://rebrand.ly/8nh1605
Catch up on news, stories, and celebrations from across Otselic Valley.
This issue features classroom moments, recent events, and stories from around the district.
Read it here: https://rebrand.ly/8nh1605
|| A Great Local Opportunity for Kids and Teens!
Looking for something fun, hands-on, and educational for kids and teens? 4-H offers free weekly programs for youth ages 5-19, with activities like cooking, gardening, shooting sports, hiking, crafting, and animal clinics.
It’s a great way for young people to learn new skills, make friends, and get involved in their community -- all while having fun.
Enrollment is free: https://ccechenango.org/4-h-youth-development
Looking for something fun, hands-on, and educational for kids and teens? 4-H offers free weekly programs for youth ages 5-19, with activities like cooking, gardening, shooting sports, hiking, crafting, and animal clinics.
It’s a great way for young people to learn new skills, make friends, and get involved in their community -- all while having fun.
Enrollment is free: https://ccechenango.org/4-h-youth-development
|| Our First Morning Program of the Year!
What a great start to the day at Otselic Valley! Our first Morning Program opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song, followed by updates from our students.
Each grade shared something special: the weather report, lunch menu, and Kids with Character, where students talked about the Tree of Choices and named different emotions. We also enjoyed some fun facts, jokes, and a birthday song for Jasmine!
We celebrated our OV Stars for showing Respect! Congratulations to Jaelyn, Lyra, Jasmine, Asher, Charlie, Nolan, Ava, Charlotte, Hannah, Nolan, Ian, and Clay!
And to finish on a high note, Amelia wowed us all with her performance of “You Belong with Me” during OV’s Got Talent!
It was an amazing start to our day! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success and to all who attended.
What a great start to the day at Otselic Valley! Our first Morning Program opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song, followed by updates from our students.
Each grade shared something special: the weather report, lunch menu, and Kids with Character, where students talked about the Tree of Choices and named different emotions. We also enjoyed some fun facts, jokes, and a birthday song for Jasmine!
We celebrated our OV Stars for showing Respect! Congratulations to Jaelyn, Lyra, Jasmine, Asher, Charlie, Nolan, Ava, Charlotte, Hannah, Nolan, Ian, and Clay!
And to finish on a high note, Amelia wowed us all with her performance of “You Belong with Me” during OV’s Got Talent!
It was an amazing start to our day! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success and to all who attended.
|| Middle & High School Incentive Trip to Dorchester Park!
Our middle and high school students enjoyed a nice day at Dorchester Park for the first Incentive Field Trip of the year!
The day was filled with laughter and time to relax and connect with friends -- a well-deserved reward for our Vikings!
Our middle and high school students enjoyed a nice day at Dorchester Park for the first Incentive Field Trip of the year!
The day was filled with laughter and time to relax and connect with friends -- a well-deserved reward for our Vikings!
|| Morning Program Tomorrow!
Join us Friday, October 17th from 8:20-8:45am -- parents can start signing in at 8:15 a.m.
We can’t wait to see you there!
#OVPride #MorningProgram
Join us Friday, October 17th from 8:20-8:45am -- parents can start signing in at 8:15 a.m.
We can’t wait to see you there!
#OVPride #MorningProgram
