OTSEGO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Weekly Update - December 13, 2019
We are looking at ways to change up how we send information out to parents and community members. Below you will find a link to a one-question survey. We have heard from a few parents that they would like us to look at just sending one newsletter out. Can you please click on the survey to let us know if you prefer one newsletter with information from every source or you prefer getting separate emails from everyone.
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Meet the Teams - Saturday, December 14th. All winter athletes will be announced at the halftime of the Girls game on Saturday night. The game starts at 6 pm. Our student-athletes will be signing t-shirts following the game. T-shirts will be on sale at the game. Sample below. Let's pack the gym and support all of our student-athletes!
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Support the Otsego Endowment Foundation through Amazon Smiles.
This is a very easy process and it donates a portion of your purchases with Amazon directly to the Otsego Endowment Foundation.
1. Go to smile.amazon.com and select the Otsego Endowment Foundation as your Charity.
2. Bookmark this page. You have to go to smile.amazon.com every time you purchase from amazon.
Thank you for the support of the Otsego Endowment Foundation!
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Babysitter Database -
I have heard from a few parents that are looking for sitters. I am going to put the database up again. It will be very short and simple. I am not the middle man for any communication between parent and providers. I am simply willing to help gather the information for everyone. Below you will find a form to fill out if you are a babysitter in the Otsego District and accepting kids. Often times parents need a spare sitter or one only when school is not in session.
Again, only fill out the form if you are a babysitter willing to be contacted for your services.
FILL THIS FORM OUT IF YOU ARE A BABYSITTER LOOKING FOR WORK
Parents looking to hire a babysitter can CLICK HERE TO SEE IF ANYONE HAS FILLED OUT THE FORM ABOVE
Thanks!
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Coffee Talks Scheduled
Something on your mind about Otsego Schools? Sit down in January with Superintendent Adam Koch and Treasurer Steve Carroll for an informal conversation. There will be no agenda or registration. Both administrators believe it is important to provide regular opportunities throughout the year to meet with community members and share district accomplishments, new initiatives, and the overall progress of Otsego Schools. We hope to see you there!
Tontogany – January 9th – Otsego Central Office (HS Commons Entrance) @ 8:00 am
Haskins – January 16th – Haskins Village Hall @ 8:00 am
Grand Rapids - January 23rd – Grand Rapids Library Branch @ 8 am
Weston – January 30th – Weston Library @ 8 am
GO KNIGHTS!
Adam
Message from the School Nurse
Weather with Ronnie
DECA Fundraiser
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/otsego-knights-ugly-sweater
Knight In Shining Armor Nominations and Events
Please use the following form to inform OHS Student Council about a family in need within the school district. While the family does not need to have students in the district, we do ask that they are a member of the Otsego Community. Use this form to share information about their current situation as well as how they can best be assisted.
Please be sure to understand that while Knight in Shining Armor (KISA) would love to help all community members in need, we are still a new program, and may not have the funds to do so. With that being said, we will consider each request on a case by case basis. Filling this form out does not guarantee that we will be able to assist the family, but we will try our hardest to do so!
Here are some things that we have done with KISA funds:
- School supplies were purchased for multiple families.
- Gas money has been provided to get to and from medical treatment.
- Food cards have been provided to help families afford meals while going through medical treatment.
- Cash donations have been made to families to help assist in paying bills during medical treatment.
- Gift cards and supplies have been provided to help make ends meet after housing emergencies have occurred.
We now have TWO ways that you can nominate a family in need. Bookmark the link below to use as the need arises. You can also find this link on the Otsegoknights.org webpage under the "District" tab.
Please do not hesitate to nominate a family in need, and KISA will do their best to help out!
Otsego Food Pantry
The Otsego Food Pantry is always willing to help those in need. This service is by appointment only. Please call, text, or email to schedule.
Otsego Food Pantry
c/o Lisa Hatfield
PO Box 261
17700 Beaver Street
Grand Rapids, OH 43522
Phone: 419-830-1051
Email: otsegofoodpantryoh@gmail.com
Housed in the Grand Rapids First Presbyterian Church – Supported by our Community!
ATHLETICS
ATHLETIC EVENTS
Friday, December 13
4:45 - 9th/JV/V BBK @ Woodmore
Saturday, December 14
10:00 - 7th/8th GBK @ Bryan
4:45 - 9th GBK (H) Springfield
6:00 - JV/V GBK (H) Lake
Monday, December 16
4:15 - 7th/8th GBK (H) Lake
5:00 - 9th GBK @ Liberty Center
Tuesday, December 17
5:30 - JV/V GBK @ Elmwood
Wednesday, December 18
4:15 - 7th/8th GBK (H) Genoa
4:15 - 7th/8th BBK @ Woodmore
4:15 - JH WR (H) NCH Tri
5:30 - HS WR (H) NBC Tri (Orange/Black Team)
Thursday, December 19
4:30 - 7th/8th GBK @ Swanton
Friday, December 20
2:00 - HS WR @ Fricker’s Duals *Defiance College Smart Athletic Center (Orange/Black Teams)
4:30 - 9th GBK @ Swanton
4:45 - 9th/JV/V BBK (H) Lake
Saturday, December 21
9:00 - JH WR @ Liberty Center
10:00 - HS WR @ Fricker’s Duals *Defiance College Smart Athletic Center (Orange/Black Teams)
5:30 - JV/V GBK (H) Fostoria
COMMUNITY EVENTS SECTION
Questions, Concerns, Comments, or Rumors
SPONSORS
Otsego Board of Education
President: Brad Anderson banderson.otsego@gmail.com
Vice President: James Harter jameslharter@gmail.com
Board Member: Mark Tolles mdt814@cs.com
Board Member: Elizabeth Gorski jegorski@frontier.com
Board Member: Gordon Digby gdigby44@gmail.com
Adam Koch, Superintendent
Email: akoch@otsegoknights.org
Website: www.otsegoknights.org
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @AdamKoch_Otsego
Lisa Austin, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent/EMIS Coordinator
Email: laustin@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Lauri Dunham, Special Education Director
Email: ldunham@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Stephen Bihary, School Psychologist
Email: sbihary@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Luke Swartz, Technology Director
Email: lswartz@otsegoknights.org
Website: www.otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Katrina Baughman, Elementary Principal
Email: kbaughman@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @KBaughman723
Becky Buchman, Assistant Elementary Principal
Email: bbuchman@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @buchman_becky
Kevin O'Shea, High School Principal
Email: koshea@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @KosheaOHS
Jon Rife, Junior High Principal
Email: jrife@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @OJHS_Principal
Tom Ferdig, High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Grades 6-12
Email: tferdig@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Eva Vasher, Director of Transportation, Custodial, and Maintenance
Email: evasher@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Jeanne Jeffers, Director of Food Service
Email: jjeffers@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @Otsego_Cafe