Bobcat Bulletin Nov. 22, 2022
November 22, 2022
Oak View Marching Band
Congratulations to all members of the Oak View Middle School Marching Band for performing in the 2022 Anoka Halloween Parades! The band marched in the Big Parade of Little People on October 28 as well as the Grand Day Parade on October 29. The band received many compliments from the parade officials, community members and parents. This year’s marching selection was “Louie, Louie”. Way-to-go Oak View Marching Band!
Promoting health and wellness in school, early influenza season
Minnesota is starting to see an uptick in flu cases, according to new data from the state department of health. Now is the perfect opportunity to remind your students about healthy habits to prevent the spread of germs and illness. Use these conversation tips at home to stay healthy this school year:
- Wash hands frequently: Scrub hands and fingers with soap and clean water for at least 20 seconds.
- Cover coughs and sneezes: Use an elbow or a tissue.
- Avoid touching your face: Germs can enter your body through your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Practice healthy eating habits: Food is your body’s fuel. Choosing well-balanced meals boosts energy and health. Avoid sharing food/drinks/utensils with others.
- Get plenty of rest: Sleep is important and restores your mind and body.
When to stay home
Ensuring schools are safe and healthy for all students is the first priority for Anoka-Hennepin. If your child does get sick, keep them home from school so they don’t share their illness with others. Reference school district guidelines to help with this decision:
- If a student has had a fever of 100 degrees or more, the student must stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal without fever reducing medication.
- If a student has vomited or had diarrhea, the student must stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
- If a student has had any rash that may be disease-related or the cause is unknown, check with your family physician before sending the student to school.
- If a student is ill, please call the school daily to report the illness.
For more resources and information contact your school health services office or visit ahschools.us/healthservices.
Bobcat Den
Oak View Students have a place, after school, to:
- Work on homework
- Get help from a teacher
- Get caught up from being absent
Bobcat Den is located in the Media center
- The Den began Monday, Oct. 24 and ends Thursday, May 25. (No Den on Jan. 19 or April 27 due to conferences)
- The Bobcat Den runs Mondays through Thursdays from 3:10 to 4:15 p.m.
- On Tuesdays and Thursdays there are activity buses students can take home - these buses usually depart by 4:30 p.m. On Mondays and Wednesdays, students will have to arrange their own transportation home (for safety reasons, students will not be allowed to linger in the building after the Den).
- The purpose of the Bobcat Den is to provide a safe, organized place for students to receive additional academic support. Students who are off-task and.or disrupt the opportunity for others will be removed from the Den and may lose the privilege of future participation.
(Students should bring all necessary materials when they report for help.)
View Bobcat Den Flyer (PDF)
Upcoming concert dates:
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022
6:30 p.m. Band 7 at Andover HS Auditorium
8:00 p.m. Band 8 and Jazz Band at Andover HS Auditorium
Thursday, Dec 15, 2022
7:00 p.m. Choir 7/8 at OVMS Cafetorium
Monday, Dec. 19, 2022
7:00 p.m. Orchestra 7 at OVMS Cafetorium
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022
6:45 p.m. Band 6 - Hour 2 at OVMS Cafetorium
8:00 p.m. Band 6 - Hour 3 at OVMS Cafetorium
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023
7:00 p.m. Orchestra 6 at OVMS Cafetorium
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023
6:45 p.m. Choir 6 - Day 1 at OVMS Cafetorium
8:00 p.m. Choir 6 - Day 2 at OVMS Cafetorium
Thursday Jan. 12, 2023
7:00 p.m. Orchestra 8 at OVMS Cafetorium
Student grades
We encourage students and parents to closely monitor student progress throughout the year. This year, the only official grading periods will be the end of trimester reports. Directions to access gradebooks for Student and ParenetVue are outlined below. If you have questions related to login and password support, please call 763.506.HELP for assistance. If you have questions specific to grades or assignments in a particular class, please contact the teacher directly.
Talent Development Opportunity: Spelling Bee
The Spelling Bee will return to Oak View and other district middle schools this year! Students will be encouraged to sign-up through their ELA teachers. The event will take place after school on Tuesday, January 10 in the Oak View Room. All students will be recognized for their participation and the winner will move on to the next level, a regional competition. Questions: Jennifer.Clark@ahschools.us
Student of the month
Grade 6: Dillon Esselman, Sawyer Schwartz-Eckhardt, Benjamin Lawrence, Sage Taylor, Eleanor Fogarty and Maren Williams
Grade 7: Katelyn Ta, Isabel Paowei, Benjamin Vue, Hieu (Simon) Nguyen, Ryann Meier and James Roberg
Grade 8: Lincoln Finton, Alana Clark, Grahm Clemmer, Signe Hagelin, Rogan Ellis and Renad Taher
Physical Education student of the month
Montgomery: Lily Krebsbach (gr. 8) and Cooper Thomas (gr. 8)
Nicols: Nolan Longtin (gr. 8) and Taylor Dehn (gr. 8)
Peterman: Chase Foy (gr. 8) and Audrey Lind (gr. 8)
Whiteford: Mason Develice (gr. 6) and Marin Hitzeman (gr. 6)
Holiday Support
Oak View has resources for families needing support over the holidays. If you would like to find out more, please contact your student's school counselor,
- Tami Soens: Grade 6 (All) and Grade 7 (student last name beginning with A-K) at 763-506-5621
- Jessica Hootz: Grade 7 (student last name beginning with L-Z) and Grade 8 (All) at 763-506-5798
Anoka County families can also take part in the Christmas Committee Food and Toys for Joy Holiday Distribution, you must apply online by November 23, 2022. www.christmascommittee.com
Yearbook
Interested in ordering a yearbook? ORDER TODAY! at jostensyearbooks.com
Have a question? Email: oms_yearbook@ahschools.us
Not sure if you ordered a yearbook yet? Call Jostens Customer Service Support: 1-877-767-5217
Winter weather reminders
Minnesota weather is shifting gears, and the Anoka-Hennepin School District has plans in place for when extreme winter weather arrives.
The safety of all students is the first priority when determining if schools should stay open in adverse weather. If a determination is made to close school due to extreme winter weather, the district will alert families in a variety of ways, including:
- Phone, text or email message from AHlert system (for Anoka-Hennepin parents/guardians only).
- District and school websites.
- District and school social media pages (e.g. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).
- Media outlets including WCCO, KSTP, FOX 9, KARE 11, CCX Media, WCCO radio and Star Tribune newspaper.
Those responsible for activities scheduled in schools over the weekend will determine if adverse weather conditions necessitate a cancellation.
Read more about the district’s policies on extreme winter weather at ahschools.us/weather.
Technology support
MS Parent/Student Technology Resources
For help with your Chromebook, send an email to:
Michele.Dunleavy@ahschools.us and Lisa.Cole@ahschools.us
or call
Michele Dunleavy 763-506-5726 or Lisa Cole 763-506-5639
** Remember to try a Hard Reset before asking for help.
Community Education
Community Education Opportunities for OVMS students are after school, evenings and weekends.
Register now for these upcoming Winter/Spring middle school activities/athletics:
- Wrestling
- Ski/Snowboarding Club
- Play Auditions/Performance: Sleeping Beauty
- Performance Cheer
- Dance Team
- Fencing
- 8th/7th and 6th Grade Boys Basketball
- 8th/7th and 6th Grade Girls Basketball
- Ping Pong
- Baseball
- Boys Tennis
- Boys & Girls Track
- Boys Volleyball
- Fencing
- Slowpitch Softball
- Ultimate
Online Registration, for these classes, will open in early December:
- Dungeons and Dragons
- Rocketry
Please view the district wide Community Education offerings online at https://ahschools.ce.eleyo.com/
If you have questions or need registration assistance, please contact Community Education Secretary Ruthi Bratsch Landaeta at 763.506.5642 or ruth.bratschlandaeta@ahschools.us
Volunteer news
Oak View Middle School has many volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. We look forward to working with you. Please visit our volunteer webpage to find the two required volunteer forms (Volunteer Application and Criminal Record History Release form). Once you sign up to be an OVMS volunteer, you will receive regular email notices for current and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Please direct volunteering questions to Volunteer Services Coordinator, Cindy Roerig at 763-506-5730 or Cindy.Roerig@ahschools.us
Transportation update
To find your student's bus information follow these step-by-step directions. Contact the transportation department at 763-506-1125 with questions.
Real-time bus information through FirstView app
Anoka-Hennepin families can check where their bus is — live — through a transportation app, called FirstView. The app monitors regular school bus routes in real-time. Best of all, it’s free for parents/guardians and students to use.
Important dates
Nov. 23 - No school, conf conversion day
Nov. 24 & 25 - No school, District closed
Dec. 1 - End of trimester one
Dec. 2 - No school, staff planning, grades
Dec. 5 - No school, staff development
Dec 23 - Jan. 2 - No school, winter break
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