OVA Connector
March 10, 2023
Important Dates to Remember
- February 8 - March 14: OVA Count Month
- March 13: Tri III Begins, Tri II Grades Mailed Next Week
- March 16: Career Speaker Series
- March 16: OMS Field Trip Information Day (See below)
- March 28 & 30: MS & HS Spring NWEA Testing (See below)
- April 2-7: Spring Break, No School
Trimester III Updates
This is a very important piece of your OVA enrollment, as this is how we keep track of your attendance! Start cranking out your coursework in Pearson right away on Monday!
Returning to In-Person
The third trimester begins Monday, March 13th.
If we do not receive the devices a week into the third trimester, you will be fined for all devices that are missing.
Career Speaker Series
On March 16th Otsego will be holding our first Career Speaker Series at the middle school for OVA students. Each student will be able to attend 2 sessions to listen to speakers from a variety of career paths. Please fill out the form below and let us know which areas you would be most interested in. We will do our best to match your selections.
The first session will start at 9:45 a.m. and students would need to be picked up after the second session at 11:00a.m. on March 16.
This is a great opportunity to hear about various career pathways! Please note that both OVA MS and HS students will attend the series at OMS!
Middle School EOY Field Trip Information Below!
On Thursday, March 16th, Mrs. Koenig, Mrs. McEvoy, and Mr. Alkire will be hosting informational meetings with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. They plan to do this via Google Meet/Zoom where students and parents can login to the meetings so that they can hear about the trip they will have the opportunity to attend on Tuesday, June 6th. See below for more information regarding your specific grade's trip!
8th Grade Trip: Chicago
On Thursday, March 16th OMS Principal Mrs. Koenig will be presenting to all current OMS 8th graders information regarding this year's trip to Chicago, Il. This trip will take place on Tuesday, June 6th.
If you'd like to learn more about this year's trip, please join Mrs. Koenig via Google Meet on Thursday, March 16th at 1:10pm. Please use the link below to join the virtual presentation:
If you are unable to join Mrs. Koenig for the presentation, please read through the following letter that will explain all the details regarding the 2023 trip to Chicago:
7th Grade Trip: Outdoor Discovery Center & The Saugatuck Dune Ride Company
On Thursday, March 16th Mr. Alkire will be presenting to all current OMS 7th graders information regarding this year's trip to the Outdoor Discovery Center and the Saugatuck Dune Ride Company. This trip will take place on Tuesday, June 6th.
If you'd like to learn more about this year's trip, please join Mr. Alkire via Zoom on Thursday, March 16th at 1:10pm. Please use the link below to join the virtual presentation:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89127561386
Meeting ID: 891 2756 1386
Passcode: 989440
If you are unable to join Mr. Alkire for the presentation, please read through the following letter that will explain all the details regarding the 2023 trip to Holland/Saugatuck:
2023 7th Grade Trip To Holland/Saugatuck (Letter)
If you have questions regarding the trip, please email Mr. Alkire (nalkire@otsegops.org)
6th Grade Trip: Air Zoo In Portage
On Thursday, March 16th Ms. McEvoy will be presenting to all current OMS 6th graders information regarding this year's trip to the Air Zoo located in Portage, MI. This trip will take place on Tuesday, June 6th.
If you'd like to learn more about this year's trip, please join Ms. McEvoy via Zoom on Thursday, March 16th at 1:10pm. Please use the link below to join the virtual presentation:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86802038192?pwd=Ym1OOWovRGJHbkdoNHlJdnViUWlwUT09
Meeting ID: 868 0203 8192
Passcode: 817760
If you are unable to join Ms. McEvoy for the presentation, please read through the following letter that will explain all the details regarding the 2023 trip to the Air Zoo:
2023 6th Grade Trip To The Air Zoo (Letter)
If you have questions regarding the trip, please email Ms. McEvoy (cmcevoy@otsegops.org)
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.
New OPS App!
All About Pearson
Important OPS & OVA Links
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