Otsego High School
Weekly Newsletter (Semester 1 Week 10)
From the Desk of Mr. O'Shea
Thank You SENIORS!
End of the First Nine Weeks
The first quarter is now over. Teachers have until Tuesday morning to finalize their grades and have them submitted to the office. Parents, below are a few things to be thinking about.
- Course Credit: As a reminder to all students and parents, all of our courses are now semester courses, meaning at the end of the 2nd nine weeks students will receive (.5) half a credit for each class they pass. If they do NOT pass the class then they will not receive that credit and will need to recover it at a later time. Please contact the office if you have questions about this. It is critical that your child passes at the semester in order to receive credit. Otherwise, they will need to make it up. Please contact your child's teacher with any concerns you have and make sure you check their grades in Powerschool fairly regularly.
- Grade Reporting: The High School will run grades at the end of the first nine weeks. If a student receives a (D) or an (F) in any class their parents will receive a letter in the mail recommending that they schedule a conference with the teacher during parent teacher conferences. We DO NOT mail home grade cards. Grades can be accessed online through powerschool. If you do not know how to access theses or have
difficulties doing so, just contact the office and we will get you taken care of. Checking Grades: You can also download the Powerschool App on your mobile devices and check your child's grades right from your phone. (See instructions Below)
iPhone / iPad users click here:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/powerteacher-mobile/id390563073?mt=8
Android users click here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.powerschool.portal&hl=en
Again, if you have questions please let us know.
Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up
Conferences are right around the corner. They will be held over two days Wednesday, November 1st, (4:00pm - 8:00pm) and Thursday, November 2nd (10:00am - 8:00pm).
Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up Link - CLICK HERE
The online sign up form is now live. You can conveniently sign yourself up to meet with your child's teacher(s) during conferences.
If you are NOT familiar with using sign up genius, I have created a short video tutorial to show you just how quick and easy it is to sign up for conferences.
HOW TO USE SIGN-UP GENIUS VIDEO TUTORIAL.
If you do not wish to use the online tool to sign up for conferences or if you are having difficulties, call the office at (419) 823-4381 and we can help you out over the phone. Thanks.
Spirit Wear Order
Wood County ADAMHS Youth Survey
In November, the Wood County ADAMHS Youth Survey will be administered to students in grades 5-12 to collect basic data, concerning the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, school safety, and mental health indicators. This information helps us to better plan prevention efforts, obtain federal and state grant money for prevention planning, and provides trend data so that we can see how our current prevention efforts are doing.
Please know that this survey is anonymous. No personal information is requested nor can any response be linked to any individual student. The purpose of the survey is to determine overall patterns of behavior and attitudes about alcohol, tobacco, prescription and other drugs by youth of various ages as well as school safety, and mental health indicators. The survey will not identify what any one individual is thinking, feeling, or doing. The answers given cannot be used to identify students. If you would like to see this survey in advance please let me know and I will give you a copy.
If you prefer that your child does not participate in the Wood County ADAMHS Youth Survey, please fill out the form below by November 1, 2017. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Otsego FIT-Knights
Otsego Local Schools has put together a Wellness Committee to promote the health and well-being of our students. The District believes that for students to have the opportunity to achieve personal, academic, developmental and social success, we need to create positive, safe and health-promoting learning environments at every level, in every setting, throughout the school year. We will be implementing various activities over the course of the year related to student health. Parents and Guardians can help by encouraging your children to eat healthy at home. The FIT-Knights Committee will be meeting again Thursday, October 19, at 3:30 in the elementary library. Staff, parents, and community members are welcome!
Veteran's Day Breakfast and Assembly, November 10th
Counselor's Corner
FREE Online College Fair
Students must go to www.collegefairsonline.com to the students tab to register now. This service is completely free. Please Register as soon as possible.
Financial Family College Planning Events set for October 24 & 25
The event is focused on families of 7th and 8th graders, but will have relevance to those of all ages. It is free and open to the public, regardless if they are within Perrysburg Schools or not, thanks to JHPO sponsor Adam Day, Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual.
Mr. Bisig will also hold a presentation on Wednesday, October 25 beginning at 10:00 a.m. focused on how grandparents may help with their grandchildren’s education. This will be held at the Commodore Building cafeteria (140 E. Indiana Ave.).
So that we can plan accordingly, please register for your seat to either event by emailing Marissa Dombrowsky at mdombrowsky@perrysburgschools.net or call 419-874-9131 ext. 2158 with your name and the number attending.
NHS Scholarship Information
Applications for the 2017-18 NHS Scholarship Program have now opened. All NHS senior members in good standing are eligible to apply.
General information is available for students and parents on the NHS website as well.
The submission deadline for applicants is January 30, 2018. A total of $1.5 million, the highest amount ever in a single year, will be disbursed among 500 NHS seniors.
Please contact Mrs. Danko for information regarding this scholarship.
Financial Aid Night
There is a high school financial aid night being hosting at Lourdes on November 1st 2017 at 6:30! I’ve attached the flyer for the event as well (See Below)
Students DO NOT have to be considering attending Lourdes to attend and this is a FREE event!
Math Help
First Semester Upcoming Dates/Events
October
Fri. 20th - Fall Sports Senior Night
Fri. 20th - End of the First Quarter
Fri. 20th - Jostens Senior Cap and Gown Orders
Mon. 23rd - FAFSA Completion night
Tues. 24th - Fall Band Concert, 7:00pm, HS Auditorium
Fri. 27th - HS PD Day - NO SCHOOL
November
Mon. 6th - NHS induction Ceremony, 6pm Auditorium
Mon. 6th - Fall Sports Awards Banquet, 7pm Auditorium
Thurs. 2nd - Conferences 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fri. 3rd - NO SCHOOL
Mon. 6th - NHS Induction Ceremony, 6:00pm, HS Auditorium
Mon. 6th - Fall Sports Awards Ceremony, 7:00pm, HS Auditorium
Fri. 10th - Veterans Day Assembly/Breakfast, 9:00am
Tues. 14th - Family Fun Night
Mon. 20th - Career Day
Tues. 21st - Bloodmobile
Thurs. 22nd - 26th - Thanksgiving Break
December
Mon. 18th - Thurs. 21st - Fall Testing Re-Takes
Wed. 20th - Choir Concert - 7:00pm, Auditorium
Fri. 22 - Jan. 2nd - Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL
January
Thurs. 4th - Fri. 12th - Fall Testing Re-Takes
Mon. 15th - MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
Wed. 17th - Academic Information Night, 7:00pm
Weekly Highlights
News from Athletics
Dalton Limes in the Spotlight
Fall Sports Awards Banquet
Game Schedules
***For the most up to date Schedules please go to the main HS Website, these only get posted once per week and may not reflect changes. High School Website with updated Dates
Communication/Updates
Otsego Athletics is on Twitter and Facebook. Follow (@OtsegoAthletics) for high school scores and other athletic department information.
Otsego Hall of Fame:
Otsego Local Schools is now accepting nominations for The Otsego Hall of Fame. This program recognizes individuals who have brought honor to themselves by making significant impacts or contributions to the school, community, and/or students. This program also provides an opportunity to honor alumni who have earned distinction beyond graduation. The categories for nomination include: Alumni, Former School Employees, Former Coaches and Friends of Otsego. The deadline to submit the nomination forms is Friday, November 17, 2017. The 6th induction class will be recognized at Otsego High School on Friday, February 2, 2018.
Zach Biller honored through scholarship
Athletic Booster Information...
- BGSU vs. Northern Illinois Football Game October 21st ------ To purchase tickets: The code is “OTSEGOKNIGHTS”, all caps, all one word, no quotation marks. Anyone that uses that code will have their ticket reduced to $14. Otsego will receive $3 for every ticket bought.
- Reverse Raffle: November 18th (Committee members NEEDED)
- To help with events please contact Karen Smoyer 419-575-9395, ksmoyer@eastwoodschools.org or any Booster member.
Music Department News
Concerts
Holiday Band Concert - December 11th, 7pm HS Auditorium
Holiday Choir Concert - December 20th, 7pm HS Auditorium
Transportation Department
Sign up to receive text messages from our Transportation Department!
High School & JH Buses (Bus Routes for grades 6-12 & Penta)
Text: @otsbus6-12
to: 81010
Food Service Department
Meal Benefit Expiration
If your child/children received free or reduced meals last year and you haven't filed a new application, you are now responsible for any charges that are incurred.
Meal benefit expiration letters were mailed on September 15th to the address that is on file.
If you have questions please email our Food Service Supervisor, Jeanie Jeffers or follow on twitter @Otsego_Cafe
Ag and FFA News
Otsego FFA is a TOP TEN Chapter in the NATION - MODEL OF EXCELLENCE!
We have been selected as a top ten chapter in the nation for the Model of Excellence. This is based on our chapter's top 9 activities in the areas of growing leaders, building our community and strengthening agriculture.
We will be honored at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October.
Three chapter members will present to a panel of judges about our chapter activities and the events in which we participate.
Questions or Comments should go to our Program Director Debbie Ayers.
Student Council
POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL
We are looking for girls willing to play and boys willing to ManLead. We already have coaches covered!
If you are interested in signing up for Powder Puff, please print and turn in the attached forms with payment for your shirts.
The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, October 31st. THERE WILL BE NO EXTENSION!!
Note, we are hoping to hold PowderPuff on Thursday Nov 9th, if we make it further in playoffs, we will reschedule for Thursday, Nov 16th. Practices will likely be in the evenings during that week, so please plan accordingly. You are required to attend ONE practice to be eligible to play.
Please understand that players are required to order a shirt or sweatshirt to wear during the game.
If you are a manleader, you are not required to purchase a shirt, but you may if you would like to.
If you are not in the school full time, please email Ms. Pierce, and we will make arrangements.
Community News and Events
Adult Tech Classes:
Thank you for your feedback about the possibility of an adult technology class. We are still working to plan this. If you are interested, there is still time to fill out the Google Form or e-mail jmartinez@otsegoknights.org.
In the meantime: I will be hosting an open lab in the elementary during conferences. If you have any technology related questions, concerns, or simply need help, stop in before or after your parent-teacher conference! Thank you!
Jessica Martinez, Elementary Technology
Wood County Prevention Coalition
Special Olympics Information
Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man
There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian in this classic American musical.
Performances will take place at Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts:
Thursday, October 19th 7:00 P.M.
Friday, October 20th 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, October 21st 7:00 P.M.
Sunday, October 22nd 2:30 P.M.
Here is the weblink to purchase tickets ahead of time.
Classic Weekly Student Joke:
A: DUH, They Planet!
Have a great Week.
Communication with the High School
1. High School Website www.otsegoknights.org has a new look! The new Otsego Local Schools site will more effectively highlight what is important to us and the community. The new website layout uses responsive design, meaning that it will adjust for tablets and mobile devices. We will keep the high school site updated with pictures, news articles, and other important information regarding the district and the building.
2. Remind 101 (Text to: 81010 Message: @otseg there is no "o" at the end just @otseg. Thats it. You will receive a message that says you've been added to our group. You will receive text messages straight to your mobile device). If you don't want to text, you can go to https://www.remind.com/join and just type in (otseg) as the class code.
3. Twitter (follow @otsegohsoffice or @KosheaOHS)
4. District App:
Kevin O'Shea - High School Principal
2017 - 2018 Staff Directory/Contact List
Email: Koshea@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://www.otsegoknights.org/high-school
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Tontogany, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381
Twitter: @KosheaOHS
Tom Ferdig - Dean of Students/HS Athletic Director
Email: tferdig@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823 - 4381 (2108)
Twitter: @OtsegoAthletics
Jen Wronkovich-Clark - School Counselor (Grades 10-12)
Email: jclark@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (2143)
Twitter: @CounselorClark
David Fryling - School Counselor (Grades 6-9)
Email: dfryling@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (3006)
Betsy Roberts - High School Secretary
Email: broberts@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (2100)
Twitter: @OtsegoHSOffice
Jane Gray - District Nurse
Email: jgray@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (4002)
Deputy Brian Ruckstuhl - School Resource Officer
Email: bruckstuhl@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://highschool.otsegoknights.org/
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419) 823-4381 (2099)
Twitter: @DeputyBrianSRO