News & Notes
The OPS Internal Staff E-Newsletter
May 1, 2018
Congratulations to our Nominees!
- Jacquie Bennett
- Lori Bronkema
- Judie DeWaard
- Katie Eichler
- Taylor Gudbrandson
- Alice Hoekstra
- Becky Hooker
- Kristin Jennison
- Mark McPherson
- Rita Mitchell
- Don Porter
- Tera Secord
- Bob Shook
- Heather Sokoloski
- Kim Winchel
- Nancy Zyzelewski
The three winners will be announced at the May Board of Education meeting. Those three will be honored at the Allegan County School Boards Association dinner in June along with the winners from the other AAESA schools.
Alamo DI Team Headed to Globals!
Alotobots Have Great Performance at State
OHS Receives College Success Award from GreatSchools.org
Sticky Situation
Congratulations, Jennings Award winners!
Welcoming New Employees
- As a new employee, I wish I knew/had known_________________
- As a veteran employee, new employees should know __________________
I will also be creating videos and would love a few participants. Please choose one of the following topics to help with:
- Who do we serve? Describe our students.
- What does Otsego Pride mean to you?
- What is it like working at OPS?
Click on this quick Google Form to jot down your responses. Thank you!
Fun Field Trips!
Students in history and choir hopped a train to Chicago to see Hamilton! It was a great time and an opportunity to see a bit of history and great theatre!
Finally, about 40 students went to DeVos Place for the Career Quest Career Fair exploring hundreds of future possibilities!
Students with the Holocaust survivor
Outside the theatre in Chicago
Students exploring at Career Quest
Calendar of Events
May
3 - OHS Collage Concert, 7pm
9 - 8th grade band concert, 7pm
10 - 6th & 7th grade band concert, 7pm
14 - Board of Education Meeting, OHS Choir Room, 6:30pm reception to honor top grads. Meeting at 7pm.
17 - OHS Pops concert, 7pm
21 - WCHS Graduation, 7pm
23 - Swingout, 7pm
28 - Memorial Day, No School, Parade, 9:30am Otsego
29 - Board of Education workshop, 7pm
31 - OMS Pops concert, 7pm
June 1 - Graduation, 7pm, Bulldog Stadium (weather permitting)
Natalie Trumley, 1st grade, Alamo
1. I can play the flute, piano, and once memorized entire portions of Mary Poppins and The Little Mermaid, but can’t sing to save my life. I actually used to lip sync songs in church programs!
2. Our family owns a cabin in northern Michigan on the Pine River (across from Dobson Bridge). I can’t wait to head there once we are on summer break.
3. I enjoy traveling. I rode a human rollercoaster and zip-lined in Cancun, took a trip to Paris, Madrid, & London, and am looking forward to parasailing in North Carolina in a few weeks. I’ve also always wanted to jump out of an airplane—any suggestions!?!?
Natalie
Angela Layton, Special Ed, OMS
1. Our family has visited 27 states with a goal of visiting the remaining 23 in the next 7 years.
2. My favorite job ever was working for Magical Theater Company as a touring and company player.
3. Outdoor activities like rafting, kayaking, and zip lining are on my "favorites" list.
Amber (Piper) Neal, Admin. Asst., DSE
2. I spent 2 months in Costa Rica for an internship in the summer of 2015.
3. This summer my husband and I will be going to Iceland for our honeymoon.
Volunteer of the Year Nominations Needed
Holly McCaw
Email: hmccaw@otsegops.org
Website: www.otsegops.org
Location: 400 Sherwood Street, Otsego, MI, United States
Phone: 269-692-6073
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Twitter: @OtsegoSchools