Otsego Elementary Extra
Principal's Weekly Update - January 20, 2017
Staff Spotlight - Megan Solle
This is Mrs. Solle's first year teaching fourth grade at Otsego Elementary. Mrs. Solle received both her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Lourdes University in 2012 followed by her Master's Degree in reading in 2015. She and her husband have 1 young daughter. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and outdoor activities.
PAX Parent Night
What: PAX Parent Night
When: Wednesday, January 25 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: Otsego Elementary School Commons
PAX Good Behavior Game teaches students self-regulation, self-control, and self-management in the context of collaborating with others for peace, productivity, health and happiness. PAX is widely used by classroom teachers in the Otsego District and throughout Wood County. For more information, check out PAX at http://tinyurl.com/paxwebsite
We will introduce you to research-based pieces of the PAX Good Behavior Game and offer ideas for using these strategies to increase your children’s good behavior and decrease negative behaviors.
Our PAX partners will answer any questions you have, including the following:
· What are “PAX kernels”?
· What practical strategies can I use for changing behavior and how do I use them in my home?
· How can I improve my child’s behavior by changing their environment?
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration
Preschool Pre-Registration for 2017-2018 will begin February 21st at the Elementary School. Paperwork packets may be picked up in the office or printed off the web site by choosing the District tab and then clicking FORMS. Please drop completed paperwork off to the office between 8:00am and 4:00pm. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to register early as classes fill up fast.
We will be accepting Kindergarten Registration for the 2017-2018 school year from March 6th thru March 31st.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR CHILD MUST TURN 5 ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1.
Please bring the following items to the Elementary office with you when you are registering: Birth Certificate, Proof of Residency (rental agreement, utility bill, real estate tax receipt) with full physical address and parent's name, and Custody Papers (if applicable). Also, when registering we will need the Registration Form and Transportation Form completed. Prior to the FIRST day of school we will need the Doctor Physical Form and Updated Immunization Form completed.
If you have any questions, please call the Elementary Office at 419-823-4381 option 4 or e-mail jhelberg@otsegoknights.org and/or barmitage@otsegoknights.org
Weather with Ronnie
Military Appreciation Night
TONIGHT Otsego will be participating in a state wide military appreciation night at the boys basketball game. We ask that all in attendance dress in support of our heroes wearing Red, White, and Blue especially the student section. All military members past and present will be allowed into the event free of charge. See flier for more details.
Second and Seven
This week, our 2nd graders were able take part in a great program called, 2nd & 7. Mr. Kevin Olds, Junior High Principal and Athletic Director, brought this program to OES - and of course our students LOVED it!
The 2nd & 7 Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Columbus, Ohio. Three former Ohio State University football players, Luke Fickell, Ryan Miller and Mike Vrabel, started the foundation in 1999. Inspired by their involvement in various community outreach programs as student athletes, they decided to continue making a difference by promoting literacy and providing positive role models for children in central Ohio. Since that time, their outreach has grown into a national effort to pay it forward.
The purpose of the 2nd & 7 Foundation is to help promote literacy. The foundation focuses on serving schools where the need is great and on communities where we can make the biggest impact. With that in mind, we created the "Tackle Illiteracy" program.
Student-athletes from universities and high schools across the nation are a huge part of our program. They are out in the schools each week, reading to kids, handing out books, and reminding the 2nd graders why reading is so important. They also use the themes in the Hog Mollies books to reiterate valuable life lessons.
OES 2nd Graders will get to participate in this program once a month for the rest of the school year! A HUGE THANK YOU to Mr. Olds and our High School Athletes!
If you are interested in learning more about this program, please visit: https://www.secondandseven.com/
Town Hall Forum featuring Senior Chief Edward C. Byers Jr.
We are very excited to announce that Senior Chief Edward C. Byers Jr. will be coming back to Otsego to talk to the community and our students!
Otsego Local Schools will be hosting a Town Hall Q & A forum featuring Senior Chief Edward C. Byers Jr. on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Chief Byers was a 1997 graduate of Otsego High School and is a member of the U.S. Navy.
On February 29, 2016 President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor to Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward C. Byers Jr. during a ceremony at the White House; this makes him only the fifth SEAL to receive the Medal of Honor.
http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/moh/byers.html
We would love to have a large representation from the Otsego Community attend this special event. We would greatly appreciate it if you could please help spread the word. I have also sent a letter to every church and post office in the community. There will also be something in the Sentinel.
Please note: There is absolutely NO video allowed during the community presentation.
There will be a couple other events on Friday that will be for our students only, but I wanted to share with everyone what they are.
We will be having a character development/motivational assembly with Chief Byers on Friday, February 3rd with our JH and HS students. In the afternoon, Chief Byers will be taping two segments on the stage of the auditorium with WBGU-TV hosted by Otsego's own Steve Kendall.
Otsego Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - February 3rd
The Otsego Hall of Fame Ceremony will be held on Friday, February 3, 2017 in between the JV and Varsity Basketball Game at Otsego High School. This will be the 5th class inducted to the Otsego Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have brought honor to themselves by making significant impacts or contributions to the school, community, or students. The Otsego Hall of Fame also exists for all alumni who have earned distinction beyond graduation. These individuals have made noteworthy achievements as successful adults in their chosen careers and/or have served as benefactors of mankind. The Otsego Hall of Fame also recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Otsego Local Schools as a staff member, coach, or friend of Otsego.
It has been an honor to recognize the following individuals for their contributions to the Otsego Local School District.
Class of 2012-2013 – Dan Cocke, Holly Frantz, Deb Kendall and Gordon Wenig
Class of 2013-2014 – Randy Donald, Ann Laskey and Lawrence Sprague
Class of 2014-2015 – John Brown, Madge Brown, Fred Moor, Bernard Scott and Jean Scott
Class of 2015-2016 – Barb Vollmar, Howard Bluhm, Charlene Genson, Carter Genson and Tim Downey
The 2016-2017 Otsego Hall of Fame Inductees will be: Edward C. Byers, Jr. and Mary Frazier.
Please help us recognize their contributions to the Otsego Local School District on February 3rd. We will be holding a special reception for our guests of honor at 6 pm in the High School Auditorium and would like to invite all family, friends and the community to celebrate with us. There will be light snacks and cake provided.
We would like to thank the Otsego Alumni & Friends Association for financially supporting the Otsego Hall of Fame. If you have any questions please contact Adam Koch or Lauri Dunham.
Mary Frazier - Teacher
- Taught over 3,000 students in her career and for 48 years
- 1st ever kindergarten teacher at Grand Rapids Elementary
- Recently celebrated her 100 birthday
- http://www.sent-trib.com/community/year-old-mary-frazier-shares-her-life-lessons/article_6d907586-2986-11e6-9892-53e7947d340e.html
- Lifelong member of the Grand Rapids and Otsego Communities
Senior Chief Edward C. Byers Jr. - Otsego Alumni and Navy Seal
- He grew up in Grand Rapids and is a 1997 graduate of Otsego High School
In 2002, Byers attended Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S) training and graduated with Class 242. After graduation, he attended the Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM) course. Byers was then assigned to an East Coast SEAL Team.
Byers has 11 overseas deployments with nine combat tours. His personal decorations include the Bronze Star with Valor (five awards), the Purple Heart (two awards), the Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor, the Navy Commendation Medal (three awards, one with Valor), the Combat Action ribbon (two awards), and the Good Conduct Medal (five awards).
Byers was awarded the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama during a White House ceremony February 29, 2016 for his efforts during a hostage rescue while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012. He is only the 11th living service member to be awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery displayed in Afghanistan.
Counselor's Corner
5th Grade Career Survey
Important Dates
January 25 - PAX Parent Night - 6pm - Elementary Commons
February 6 - 2 Hour Delay for Teacher Inservice
February 17 - District Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL
February 20 - President's Day - NO SCHOOL
February 21-24 - Jump Rope for the Heart
March 1 - 2 Hour Delay for Teacher Inservice
March 17 - End of the Third Nine Weeks
March 20 - Spring Picture Day
March 22 & 23 - ELA State Test for Grades 3-5
March 27-April 7 - Pennies for Patients
March 30 - 2nd Grade Music Program, 7pm
April 8-17 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 26 & 27 - Math State Test for Grades 3-5
April 27 - 1st Grade Music Program, 7pm
April 29 - PTO Pancake Breakfast and Auction
May 2 & 3 - Social Studies State Test Grade 4
May 2 & 3 - Science State Test Grade 5
May 15-16 - Field Day
May 18 - Kindergarten Graduation
May 25 - Last Day for Students
Otsego PTO
“There’s a Minion reasons to join PTO”
Check out the PTO on Facebook and follow on Twitter @OtsegoPTO
The next PTO meeting is February 7th at 6:00 in the Elementary Library.
Mark Your Calendar!!!....
Does your student still need immunizations?
Follow Us on Twitter
Preschool: @OtsegoPreK
Kindergarten: @OtsegoK1st Grade: @OtsegoFirst
2nd Grade: @OtsegoGrade2
3rd Grade: @OtsegoGrade3
4th Grade: @OtsegoGrade4
5th Grade: @OtsegoGrade5
School Counselor: @OEScounselor
Reminders
SAVE ALUMINUM CAN TABS
Please help our students by collecting tabs from aluminum cans. Each tab is easy to remove and can be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. The tabs help fund various projects for Ronald McDonald Houses and its visitors. Send the tabs in a bag to the school and our students will do the rest!
SAVE BOX TOPS AND CAMPBELLS SOUP LABELS
You can help the school earn money for supplies by collecting Box Tops and Campbells labels from soup, juices and snacks. Our PTO collects and counts them and puts the money straight back into the school.
*This year our PTO is going to collect Box Tops monthly, and the class that collects the most will get a pizza party in May.
Heard a rumor or have a question?
Katrina Baughman
Email: kbaughman@otsegoknights.org
Website: www.otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381 (4005)
Twitter: @kbaughman723
Mike Wiley
Email: mwiley@otsegoknights.org
Website: www.otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381 (4009)
Twitter: @PrincipalWiley
Lianna Mikesina
Email: lmikesina@otsegoknights.org
Website: http://oesknightscounselor.weebly.com/
Phone: 419-823-4381 (4010)
Twitter: @OEScounselor
Bonnie Armitage
Email: barmitage@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381 (4001)
Jenny Helberg
Email: jhelberg@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381 (4003)