Bobcat Bulletin January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023
Upcoming events & items of interest
January 27: Yearbook order Deadline
February 20: No School, District closed, holiday
February 21: No School
Cell phone policy
The goal of the OVMS cell phone and electronic device policy is to create opportunities for digital citizenship and use of technology, while maintaining high standards for learning. In order to promote the most effective learning environment possible, and limit distractions, students cell phones and other personal electronic devices will be powered off and put away from 8:25 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. During the school day, staff will allow access to electronic devices needed for any activities and assignments. In the event of an emergency, parents can contact the Main Office to get a message to their student. Students who have their phones and/or other personal devices out during the school day will be directed to put them away. Repeated infractions will result in parent communication and possible school consequences.
Congratulations to our A and B Honor Roll students. View list
Yearbook order deadline Friday, January 27
AVOID the PANIC
Last spring, we SOLD OUT of yearbooks at Oak View! Don't miss out this year. Pre-order online before Friday, January 27 to be guaranteed a book this spring.
*After this date, there are no guarantees a copy will be available (since we place our final book order to Jostens).
Order today: OVMS Yearbook Order Link or jostensyearbooks.com
Not sure if you ordered a yearbook yet? Call Jostens Customer Service Support: 1-877-767-5217
Other questions? Email: oms_yearbook@ahschools.us
Kindness Poster
Anoka-Hennepin School District held its annual Kindness Poster Contest this Fall. This year's theme was "There is Power in Kindness".
Oak View had several student participants. Samuel Rud (Grade 6) and Clare Jolly (Grade 7) were both selected to move on to the district finals.
Our very own, Clare Jolly, was the overall district winner for Grade 7. Congratulations Clare!
Thank you to all who participated, we have enjoyed seeing your posters displayed in our hallways.
7th grade kindness poster winner
Oak View poster contest participants
6th grade kindness poster winner
Samuel Rud: 6th grade Oak View winner
Student of the month
Grade 6: Mareena Kelly, Mya Thorsten, Gwenyth Udvig, Malachi Ogwang, William Pittman & Michael Jones
Grade 7: Meghan Ince, Charleigh Martin, Layla Weldon-Dellwo, Delia Walter, Luke Ketchum, Ariel Hemgren & Colin Wheelan
Grade 8: Reagan Charlton, Avery Plohasz, Kelsey Piatt, Katelyn Eisinger, Brooke Pearson, Sarah Kurschner, Madison Lightfoot & Jason Rice
Student of the month - Physical Education
Nicols: Aiden Lindholm (gr. 8)
Montgomery: Brooklyn Meyer (gr. 7) & Brendan Swanson (gr. 7)
Peterman: Teagan Boylan (gr. 8) & Eli Ahlstrom (gr. 8)
Whiteford: Alexander Krebsbach (gr. 8) & Reagan Charlton (gr. 8)
Frequently asked questions
- I need to pick my student up during the day, what is the process? Please call the Attendance line at least 1-2 hours in advance or send a note with your student the morning of the appointment. (Attendance, Absences, Early Dismal and Late Arrival policy)
- Do I need to come in to pick up my student? Yes, a parent/guardian must sign the student out. (Attendance, Absences, Early Dismal and Late Arrival policy)
- Do I need my identification to enter the building during the school day? Yes, all visitors/parents/guardians must scan their identification, typically a driver's license, before entering the building.
- How do I report if my student is going to be absent, will be picked up early, or arriving late? Please call the attendance office at 763-506-5606. (Attendance, Absences, Early Dismal and Late Arrival policy)
- Can I report my student's attendance online? Yes (Directions to report student attendance online)
- How do I add money to my student's Lunch Account? (Directions to add money to student lunch account)
Bobcat Den homework help
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)
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:
- Cross Country Skiing
- Bobcat Book Club
- Rocketry
- Dance Team
- Fencing
- Ping Pong
- Baseball
- Boys Tennis
- Boys & Girls Track
- Boys Volleyball
- Fencing
- Slowpitch Softball
- Ultimate
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 information
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.
To find your student's bus information follow these step-by-step directions. Contact the transportation department at 763-506-1125 with questions.
Technology help
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.
Stay Above the Line - promoting sportsmanship and positive fan behavior
Sportsmanship is everybody’s business, and Anoka-Hennepin Schools and the Northwest Suburban Conference (NWSC) are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all at athletics and activities events.
Earlier this year, around 100 students from all five district high schools and NWSC member schools participated in a sportsmanship seminar titled “Stay Above the Line,” an initiative to promote positive spectator behavior and expectations.
In the latest Parent Engage 360 Podcast episode, host Liz Burgard is joined by two high school seniors to learn more about the “Stay Above the Line” initiative. Coon Rapids High School senior Eleanor Defoe and Blaine High School senior Kendall Stadden both represent their schools as Bleacher Captains.
Bleacher Captains will be visible at all NWSC-sponsored activities to help promote a positive environment and respectful behavior and cheers for all players, fans, opponents and game personnel.
In this episode, both Defoe and Stadden share insights into what it is like at a high school sporting event both from the spectator and student-athlete perspectives.
Tune in to the Parent Engage 360 Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or at ahschools.us/parentengage360.
The Parent Engage 360 Podcast aims to provide parents and guardians with knowledge from experts in chemical health, mental health, internet safety and more, as well as the tools needed to support their children. Anoka-Hennepin hopes that providing timely and helpful information through the Parent Engage 360 podcast series will strengthen the bond between school and home with resources parents and guardians can use and share with others.
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