OVS Update
March 20, 2020
WE MISS YOU!!!!
CONNECTIONS
- join our private Facebook group for learning coaches
- use our OVS family directory to find contact information for other families in the program.
SHARE YOUR SPIRIT VIRTUALLY!
We are going to host a theme every week for learners to share their OVS spirit on Facebook (and love for learning!). Next week (March 30-April 3), post a picture of you, your learners, or your pets wearing your OVS gear or colors on our Facebook page...Our colors are Blue and yellow:) You can post your picture any day during the week, because we are nothing but flexible at OVS!!!
LC Connection--the kids don't get to have all the fun!!
Join Dr. Loewenstein and other LCs on Thursday night at 7pm to check in, ask questions, share ideas. This is an informal opportunity to connect with one another and ask Wendy questions! Her dogs might make an appearance, too! Click HERE to join us on Thursday night at 7pm!!
Stay safe and stay healthy!
OVS Directory
The OVS school directory is now complete and ready for you to use. There are tabs at the bottom that have all students, and students sorted by day of attendance. Please note, students are only listed if parents filled out the form to be included. Please contact Brooke via email if you are not included and wish to be added. brooke.donnelly@ops.org
If you requested a printed copy in the form, you should have received it at conferences.
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
Try out this Flipgrid and have fun with it! Dr. Loewenstein will be sending one to our learners as well. Your input is valuable!!! Don't know how to do it? Need help?! Ask your learner!!!
Mark Your Calendar
Help us recruit new families to OVS!!
Thursday, April 2nd, 9-10 am- Facebook Live Information Session- If you know someone interested in OVS for the 2020-21 school year, please let them know to visit our Facebook page during this time for a Facebook Live information session with Dr. Loewenstein. Here is a link for you to post and share on your Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/478259982838067/?event_time_id=478259989504733
Wednesday, April 15th--Registration for NEW students opens. Please share with interested families. You are always our best recruiters!
K12 Re-Registration--Action needed
Re-registration in K12 has opened up to all OVS families. We still have 105 learners who have not indicated a choice for next year. Please take a moment to let us know your plans for next year.
Please take a moment to sign into the parent portal, find your students name, and click re-register for next year. You will be able to choose registering, not registering, or undecided.
You will need to be the legal guardian of the learner to re-register this year. If you have any issues, please contact Brooke. Here is a video to help you through the process.
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK, TODAY!
We will have an ALL School yearbook this year! If you haven't already, you should receive an email from TreeRing.com to create an account to purchase your learner's yearbook AND to create a personalized page for your family.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kitko at christmas.kitko@ops.org.
Middle School Summer School Opportunity
Safe2HelpNE
The City of Omaha, Omaha Police Department, Boys Town National Hotline and area school districts are collaborating on a platform that allows students, families and even staff to anonymously report safety concerns to trained counselors and law enforcement. Those concerns may be about personal safety, self-harm, or threats against another person or the community.
You may have seen coverage of the partnership and platform in local media this week.
Safe2HelpNE Basics
Safe2HelpNE references three ways to share information:
- Online at www.Safe2HelpNE.org
- Through the Safe2HelpNE mobile app available for free in the Apple and Google Play stores
- By phone to (531) 299-SAFE
Safety is our priority and we are grateful to a strong community resource available to us.
Omaha Virtual School
Email: virtualschool@ops.org
Website: omahavirtualschool.org
Location: 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 531-299-0269
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPSVirtualSchool/
Twitter: @ops_virtual