Otsego Middle School
January 14, 2018
Upcoming Events
Jan. 14 - Art Club - 2:50-3:30 p.m.
Strength & Agility training 3-4 p.m. - OHS Weight Room
Jan. 15 - Breakfast Club - 6:15-7:15 a.m.
Jan. 16 - Delayed Start - 1st hour starts at 9:15 a.m.
Strength & Agility training 3-4 p.m. - OHS Weight Room
Girls Basketball Game
Jan. 17 - Breakfast Club - 6:15-7:15 a.m.
Wrestling Meet vs.Three Rivers - Home - 5 p.m.
Jan. 18 - Be Nice Meeting - 7 a.m. - OMS Media Center
2nd & 5th hour PE classes go to Bittersweet - 9:30 a.m. -end of day
Meet Our Students of the Month!
Front row - left to right -6th grader - Ebon VanSparrentak, 6th grader - McKenzie Peloquin, 7th grader - Kristofer Saucedo
Back row - left to right - 7th grader - Avery Davis, 8th grader - Pierce Bentley, 8th grader- Mina Hawes
Opportunity for Current 6th Grade Girls this Summer
Mrs. Hitchcock Selected as Staff Member of the Month!
This month's recipient was selected because she is always patient when other students haven't caught up with everyone else. She is always caring when we make a couple of mistakes or are too loud and chatty. She has been with us since the first year of school and has made us feel like we were all loved and cared for by her. We always have someone to talk to with her. She notices when we need help. She is always inviting another person into another group so they're not alone. She´ll always challenge us to be and do our best. She is always empowering us to have a smile on our face and can brighten up our day. Whenever she is around, she makes the day even better. She is always happy and has never yelled or got mad at us when we would do something wrong but she would find a way to fix it and be happy. That's why we are proud to say our recipient this month is… Mrs. Hitchcock.
Otsego Public Schools to Start on August 19th
Otsego Public Schools is also preparing for a change, as we will start prior to Labor Day for the 2019-2020 school year.
The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency (AAESA) received a three-year waiver that allows local school districts to start prior to Labor Day. The OPS calendar for next year is complete, with school starting on August 19, 2019. The first three weeks of school will only be four days and all buildings will be closed on the first two Fridays. Additionally, the calendar includes two breaks, from October 21-25 and February 17-21, called Intercessions. During this time:
- Additional academic support will be available to students who need it, with participation being highly recommended and possibly required. There will be no cost; transportation, breakfast and lunch will be provided.
- Academic enrichment opportunities will be offered for interested students with the cost being similar to our summer programs.
- Otsego Public Schools is also preparing for a change, as we will start prior to Labor Day for the 2019-2020 school year.
PTO to Sponsor Dinner for Staff on Thu., January 24th
Second trimester conferences are quickly approaching. We will be providing a dinner for our staff on Thursday, January 24 at 4 p.m. If you are able to donate an item, please sign up at the link below. Please have items here by 3:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Karen Raseman at karen.raseman@gmail.com.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4DABAB2DABF58-omsstaff1
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019, 05:00 PM
Otsego Middle School Gym
Thank You OPS School Board Members!
January is School Board Appreciation Month! Thank you to our Board of Education for your dedication and service to our students, staff, parents and community!
Safety Reminder...
Volunteers Needed
We are in need of volunteers during our WIN time on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45-9:15 a.m. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Kalleward at tkalleward@otsegops.org
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
To determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced breakfast and lunch, you can apply atLunchApp.com. Paper copies are available in our office.
Otsego Middle School
Email: mkoenig@otsegops.org
Website: www.otsegops.org
Location: 540 Washington Street, Otsego, MI, United States
Phone: 269-692-6199