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!


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

