The Weekly Update #4
October 3rd, 2023
Dear Families,
Greetings from Otisfield Community School. We are off to a much better start this week and have a few highlights to share.
*3-6 Students are still taking part in their Fall State testing. Please continue to support your child a little extra this week with providing healthy snacks, an early bed time, and encouragement. Any extra support is greatly appreciated.
*Last spring our students participated in State testing and these scores are now available. You will receive a copy this week.
*The State sets the daily attendance goal for a school at 94%. So far, our attendance rate is better than this time last year, but we are still struggling to meet this goal. We do have an attendance team that meets regularly to find ways to better support families. One way to support families is to notify them of their child's attendance record. Nancy has prepared these letters so OCS Families will be sent this week and next. Students with 5 or more absences and 5 or more tardies will be receiving these letters, regardless if these tardies or absences were excused. It is an informational campaign! We have already reached out to families who we are worried about this year.
*We are so excited that our OCS SOS is offering a family movie night! Check below for the date and time!
*Intervention Blocks are starting this week. Intervention Blocks allow students to work in small groups or individually with a teacher to address a targeted need. Your teacher will send home a notice, if your child has been invited to receive an intervention. This is meant to be a helpful support for your child.
We hope you have a great week. Thanks for everything you do to support our students and staff.
If you need anything, reach out. We will do our best to support you!
Jessika Sheldrick, on behalf of OCS Staff
PS I am still looking for a few parents who would like to meet some morning to discuss ways to engage families. Please reach out if you are interested. j.sheldrick@msad17.org
Magical Moments
Students cleaning up the forest play area and eating lunch!
Students using their new sit spots for outdoor learning.
Seed Dispersal Lesson
From Cleaners to Mathematicians!
Fire Prevention Week was AH-MAZING! A huge thank you to the OCS Fire Department!
Pics of your room
Pics of students
Our Facebook page has a few more photographs to enjoy! We love the days our Fire Department visits.
Mr. Ryan has set up a mini Blacksmith Shop to help students learn more!
Just Hangin' Around
DIGITAL PARENT DASHBOARD
Click here to see our digital parent dashboard. As we transition, we are sending home a hard copy for you. If you have ideas of what you might like to see on the parent dashboard, please send a suggestion to Nancy Norcross, our school secretary.
Important Dates and Information
10/20- PTO/SOS Movie Night 6-8pm
10/20- 10/27 Book Fair Week
10/23-10/27- Conference Week
10/24- 2nd and 6th grade Field Trip