Otsego High School
Weekly Parent Newsletter (Week 8)
From the Desk of Mr. O'Shea
Marshal Geiselman
Talk Amongst Yourselves.....Project Based Learning
Luke Simpson - CEO, Knight 'n Day Cafe (Coffee Shop)
Joey Vershum - CEO, Concession Stand Business
Requesting Alumni Veteran Picture (8x10)
OTSEGO LOCAL SCHOOLS WILL BE DEDICATING A WALL IN THE HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS TO HONOR VETERANS WHO ATTENDED OTSEGO SCHOOLS OR ONE OF ITS PREDECESSOR SCHOOLS (Grand Rapids, Haskins, Washington Township or Weston).
If you are a military veteran who attended one of these schools we are requesting that you provide us with an 8 x 10 photograph (hopefully in uniform) to be placed on the wall.
You can email a scanned copy of your photograph to koshea@otsegoknights.org or physically bring a copy of your picture to the Legion or the High School Main Office. Thank you for helping us honor our local veterans.
Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Ups
Conferences are approaching. They will be held over two days Wednesday November 2nd (4:00pm - 8:00pm) and Thursday November 3rd (10:00am - 8:00pm).
Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up Link - CLICK HERE
Feedback last year was very positive about on line sign-ups so we are using SignUp Genius again for you to conveniently sign yourself up to meet with your child's teacher during conferences. I have created a short video tutorial to show you just how quick and easy it is. HOW TO USE SIGN-UP GENIUS VIDEO TUTORIAL.
If you do not wish to use the online tool to sign up for conferences, call the office at (419) 823-4381 and we can help you out over the phone. Thanks.
Grades
I just want to remind all students and parents that all of our courses are now semester courses, meaning at the end of this semester they will receive a (.5) half a credit for passing the class. If they do NOT pass the class then they will not receive that credit and will need to recover it at a later time. This is different in years past where they could fail the first semester and pass the second semester at a high enough percentage that they could ultimately pass the class. The problem with that is we would have to wait an entire year to find out whether or not a student passed or failed leaving us further behind to help a student recover. 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.
Checking Grades
Want to check your students grades on your phone?
Use the PowerSchool app!
Using a web browser on your mobile device won’t give you the best experience on our PowerSchool website. PowerSchool makes an app for iPhones and Android phones that makes it easy to check your students grades on your phone.
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.
Update on Jordan Rizziello
Congrats Mr. Furlong!
Immunizations - Letter
ANY students that do not have this record in the office or that have not confirmed an appointment to complete this, will begin to be sent home starting next week and they will be unable to attend school until they have it.
Immunization Letter from Jane Gray
All 12th grade students need to have TWO doses if they have not received one as of now. Only one dose is required.
PLEASE bring proof of Immunization to school or have Doctor's Office fax to (419) 823-1397.
Clown Masks PROHIBITED
Although there has been NO threats made specifically to Otsego Local Schools we are PROHIBITING any student from wearing one on or around school property. Failure to comply with this may result in a child being suspended and charges pressed on them, and adults will be immediately dealt with through the Wood County Sheriff's Office.
Powder Puff Football
If you are interested in signing up for Powder Puff, please sign up on the clipboard outside of Miss Pierce's room. We are looking for girls willing to play, boys willing to ManLead, and volunteers willing to coach.
The deadline to sign up is Friday, October 14th. At that point, you will receive information regarding shirts and practices.
Homework Cafe
Homework Cafe takes place every Wednesday after school from 2:20pm-3:30pm in the HS Library/Media Center. This is a great time to finish up any projects students are working on, study for upcoming tests or quizzes, or even receive tutoring from fellow classmates. All after school activities on Wednesdays will not start until 3pm to allow student athletes to be in Homework Cafe for 30 minutes before practice/games.
Students who attend Homework Cafe are expected to sign in. The office is then tracking the student's lowest grade and acknowledging them after 7 days if he/she has brought that grade up.
Communication with the High School
2016-2017 Otsego High School Staff Directory
Below are a few of the other ways to connect with us and to have access to updates and communications from us. Please remember that we desire two-way communication and encourage everyone to reach out to us and ask questions, voice concerns, and give feedback. Thank You.
1. High School Website The Otsego Local Schools site highlights what is important to us and the community. The 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:
Highlights of the Week
XC - WE ARE THE NBC Champions!
Upcoming Dates/Events
October
Tues. 10/18 - HS Choir Concert, 7:30pm
Wed. 10/19 - District Two Hour Delay for Professional Development
Wed. 10/19 - PSAT Testing
Thurs. 10/20 - Financial Aid Night, 6:30pm Lourdes University
TBD - 9th Grade Hearing Screenings
TBD - 9th Grade Jostens Class Ring Presentations
TBD - 9th Grade PENTA Presentations
Fri. 10/21 - Senior Night
Fri. 10/21 - End of the 1st Quarter (1st Nine Weeks)
10/23 - End of the first 9 weeks
Mon. 10/24 - 11/4 - HS OGT Make-Up Testing
Tues. 10/25 - Board of Education Meeting, 6pm
Tues. 10/25 - HS Band Concert, 7pm
10/26 - 10/30 - Fall OGT Testing
Financial Aid Night
2016 Financial Aid Night Flier
High School Seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend this informative session to get a better understanding of the students financial aid process. Student Aid experts will be available to assist you with filing your FAFSA and to answer any questions. Come to Otsego High School's free financial aid night on October 20th at 6:30pm in the high school computer lab. Click the link below to sign up.
If you cannot attend Otsego's financial aid night below is information about Lourdes University's financial aid night:
The 9th Annual High School Financial Aid night is coming up at Lourdes University. High school seniors, interested underclassmen, and their families, are encouraged to attend. Students who do not plan on attending Lourdes are still invited to participate. Light refreshments will be provided before the presentation begins and there is no cost to attend.
We had a well-attended event last year and hope to see more Otsego High School students! Please place this event on your calendars or list of events that will be passed out to your students. If you need additional information or materials to send out or post please let me know and I will be sure to get the resources to you. We plan to cover the following topics, though if there are additional subjects you would like us to discuss please let us know.
- Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Explanation of the new Prior-Prior Year FAFSA
- Explanation of the various types of federal and state aid available
- Tips for scholarship searches
- How to compare costs after aid is offered from different schools
The event will be held Thursday, October 20th, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. at the Franciscan Center at Lourdes University. We are holding the event earlier than usual this year due to the FAFSA changes. After the presentation, the financial aid staff will be available for questions.
Yearbook
Yearbook Page
Parents, you can access yearbook information on the Otsego High School website. The yearbook price is currently $65. Parents can purchase a 2016-2017 yearbook by sending a check for $65 made payable to: Otsego Yearbook. If you would like to order online click on the link. Online Ordering - Click Here
If you still want to purchase a 2015-2016 yearbook you will have to give a check to Mrs. Lockhart for the extended sales price of $70. All checks should be made out to: Otsego Yearbook. We currently have only 15 yearbooks available for sale. It is first come first serve basis. Get your yearbook! They are selling out fast!
Transportation Department
Communication/Updates
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
UPDATE: We have updated our phone system so that our main voice prompts will allow callers to press option 5 for the transportation department. Option 5 will ring extension 3156. If you have questions please email our Transportation Director, Eva Vasher
Safety/Regulations
Parents please talk to your child(ren) about eating/drinking on the bus to and from school. Simply put, it is prohibited and against the law. Our transportation department will be enforcing this rule and I do not want kids getting tripped up by this. Despite past practices current Ohio Law prohibits eating and drinking on the bus.
Athletics Department
Grades/Eligibility
Every Wednesday, ALL sports will wait until 3:00pm to start their practices. This will allow for students to seek out teachers after school for help with their school work and not feel as rushed to get out to practice as well as allow our athletes to possibly get involved in other clubs and organizations which will be allowed to meet after school during this time. Athletic teams may hold study tables after school on Wednesdays until 3:00pm.
The Athletics Department will also begin running a weekly eligibility list identifying all athletes that have either a "D" or "F" in a class and notify coaches and players. Coaches will be expected to work with their athletes to get these kids off the eligibility list.
Communication/Updates
‘Otsego Athletics’ is on Twitter and Facebook. Follow for high school scores and other athletic department information.
Music Department
Information
10/18 - 7:30PM- Fall Choir Concert with All HS groups
News from the Cafeteria
Menus
2016-2017 Lunch and Breakfast Schedules
If you have questions please email our Food Service Director, Jeanie Jeffers
Free & Reduced Lunches
Reminder from the cafeteria:
If your child was on the free or reduced meal program for last year, the grace period has expired. Any charges that are occurring are your responsibility. You may still apply for free or reduced meals for this school year. But the charges must be paid.
Charges cut-off:
As in the past we have allowed students to charge two meals. As of Monday October 17 ,2016 any student in the elementary who owes for more than two meals will receive a cheese sandwich for lunch. Any jr. high or high school student will not receive a meal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jeanne Jeffers at 419-823-4381 ext:1104 or email, jjeffers@otsegoknights.org
FFA Wall of Fame Unveiled
Community Events
Veterans Day Program
All Star Driver's Ed
Employment Opportunities
Wood County Prevention Newsletter
Horizon Youth Theater Show
Mark your calendars for 2 upcoming shows presented by Horizon Youth Theatre: The Great Cross Country Race (Or the Tortoise and the Hare) and The Fabulous Fables of Aesop. Both shows include a few students from Otsego elementary or junior high schools as well as other area community schools and home schooled students. Tickets are $5 and available online or at the door. horizonyouththeatre.org
Classic Joke of the Week:
A: Open Toads, Duh!
Have a Great Week.
Contact Me
Otsego High School Principal
2016-2017 Otsego High School Staff Directory
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