OVS Update
Friday, January 24
Mark Your Calendar
SECOND SEMESTER IMPORTANT DATES
- Monday, January 27-
-MS/HS ISL starts this week
- Thursday, January 30-
-MS/HS ISL begins @ 10:30-12:30 & 1:30-3:30pm
Recruitment Events for INTERESTED families (please share):
- Thursday, January 30- Kindergarten Round Up 1:30-2:30 pm
- Thursday, January 30- Middle & High School Open House 6:00-7:30 pm
STEAM Fair was a success!
OVS T-Shirt Orders
T-Shirt Order Link here
Penny Wars
Each year, Mr. Gamble takes part in the Polar Plunge, which is in support of the Special Olympics of Nebraska. This year, he has convinced the entire K-5 team and Mrs. Nommensen to join him.
We would like to support his fundraiser with money raised by a Penny War!
Bring your bills and coins and to your face-to-face session January 14-February 5.
If you didn't do the Penny War last year, this is how it works:
- Pennies and bills are positive points, put them in the jar for your class.
- Silver coins are negative points, so put those in the jar for another class.
Inclement Weather- Snow Days, Late Start, and Early Release
SNOW DAYS
If Omaha Public Schools has a snow day. Omaha Virtual School will NOT be in session.
What this means:
- No face to face class sessions
- No online lessons
- Teachers are not "on duty" so response time to emails may be delayed
- No after school or school related activities will occur (LC training, robotics, open art, etc.)
However, students can still work on their coursework at home. :)
LATE START/EARLY RELEASE
The district's plan is to announce the night before a weather event, if there will be a two-hour late start or a two-hour early release if weather is predicted to affect part, but not all of a school day.WHEN OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS announce a 2 hour late start or early dismissal, Omaha Virtual School procedures/schedule are as follows:
2 hour Late start
Elementary School
- ALL K-5th grade students will attend the afternoon session 1-4pm
Middle School
- ALL 6th-8th grade students will attend the afternoon session 12:30-3:30
- ALL 9th-11th grade students will attend the afternoon session 11:30-3:30 (whether it is Tuesday or Wednesday)
2 hour Early Dismissal
Elementary School (K-5)
- ALL K-5th grade students attend morning session 9am-noon
Middle School
- ALL 6th-8th grade students attend morning session 8:30-11:30am
- All 9th-11th grade students attend the morning session 8:30-12:30pm (whether it is Tuesday or Wednesday)
HOW WILL YOU KNOW?
OPS would communicate the schedule adjustment by phone call and email, so please be sure your student’s school has your current contact information on file. Please do not block calls or emails from OPS, as you may miss important messages in the future.
Safe2HelpNE
The City of Omaha, Omaha Police Department, Boys Town National Hotline and area school districts are collaborating on a platform that allows students, families and even staff to anonymously report safety concerns to trained counselors and law enforcement. Those concerns may be about personal safety, self-harm, or threats against another person or the community.
You may have seen coverage of the partnership and platform in local media this week.
Safe2HelpNE Basics
Safe2HelpNE references three ways to share information:
- Online at www.Safe2HelpNE.org
- Through the Safe2HelpNE mobile app available for free in the Apple and Google Play stores
- By phone to (531) 299-SAFE
Safety is our priority and we are grateful to a strong community resource available to us.
School Badge
OVS Yearbook Information
We will have an ALL School yearbook this year! If you haven't already, you should receive an email from TreeRing.com to create an account to purchase your learner's yearbook AND to create a personalized page for your family.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kitko at christmas.kitko@ops.org.
Omaha Virtual School
Email: virtualschool@ops.org
Website: omahavirtualschool.org
Location: 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 531-299-0269
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPSVirtualSchool/
Twitter: @ops_virtual