OVA Connector
March 17, 2023
Dates to Remember
- March 23: Two-week course extensions are complete.
- March 28 & 30: MS & HS Spring NWEA Testing (See below)
- April 3-7: Spring Break, No School
- April 12: 8-11th Grade PSAT/SAT
- April 13: 11th Grade WorkKeys
- April 18 & 20: MS M-STEP
- April 20: 11th Grade M-STEP
*Testing information will be emailed to parents and students at the beginning of next week as well.
OVA Spring NWEA Testing
Tuesday March 28th @ 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 30th @ 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Please let us know if there are questions.
High School PSAT, SAT, & M-STEP Testing
11th Grade Testing Information
10th Grade Testing Information
Middle School PSAT & M-STEP Testing
CKH: Courage
What is Courage?
Courage is the ability and strength to face something that may be difficult or challenging. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather perseverance in the presence of fear and the willingness to stand up for what is right or to try something new even though it may be uncomfortable or uncertain.
Why focus on Courage?
- Courage encourages engagement. Courage helps students raise their hand, participate, try new things, and voice their opinions.
- Courage builds self-confidence. Courage is the choice to act. By doing something, students increase their belief in themselves and their ability to do difficult or challenging things.
- Courage can help reframe a negative. When something does not go as planned or a student gets upset about a mistake or failure, courage can help reframe the event in a positive light.
OVA Classroom
OVA has a classroom now! We are still located inside the Otsego Middle School building, but our new room is located directly off of the cafeteria. There is a single door located just north of the custodian overhead doors on the west side of the building (facing the high school). Please use this door if you are coming to the classroom. If you do not have a scheduled time with a teacher or administrator, please use the OMS office door, as the OVA office is not currently staffed at all times.
OVA Contact Information
OVA Coordinator/Mentor: Amanda Nast anast@otsegops.org
K-8 Virtual Teacher: Kassie LaDuke kladuke@otsegops.org
High School Mentor: Merry-Beth Scott mscott@otsegops.org
High School Mentor: Ashley Leneway aleneway@otsegops.org
About Us
Email: anast@otsegops.org
Website: https://www.otsegops.org/schools/ova
Location: 540 Washington St, Otsego, MI 49078
Phone: 269-694-7983
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otsegops
Twitter: @OtsegoSchools