OVHS Weekly Bulletin...
August 30, 2018
News for the week...
SMORE:
Classroom Walkthroughs:
As you know, I have been making visits to your classrooms. My goal is every classroom…every day. I am very impressed with student engagement, building student/teacher rapport, organization, and creating a positive classroom culture. So honored and proud to be a part of the OVHS Faculty.
Open House Schedule:
SCHEDULE – CYCLE DAY 1
Period Time Subject Teacher Room #
Period 1 7:00PM-7:10PM
Period 2 7:14PM-7:24PM
Period 3 7:28PM-7:38PM
Period 4 7:42PM-7:52PM
Period 5 7:56PM-8:06PM
Period 6 8:10PM-8:20PM
Period 7 8:24PM-8:34PM
Period 8 8:38PM-8:48PM
· School Counselors will be available in the library/media center.
· Feel free to visit our library/media center if you have a study hall or the teacher you are scheduled for is not available this evening
* Attached to the email is the opening presentation for parents. Please use for your reference and open for any feedback!
SLO:
SLO’s are available for access on talent ed. Please complete on talent ed and place a printed copy in Mr. Becker’s mailbox on/before 9/20. Thank you!
Student Recognition:
In terms of student recognition models, we have adapted a positive student referral in a certificate format. This highlights students for their positive attitude, gratitude, leadership, kindness, grit, creativity, and other items.
Students will receive this certificate with comments and signatures by OVHS staff and administration. Students will also receive a small gift and OVSD pin for a job well done. This exact template and more information will be available in the next week or so.
Social Media
One goal for the 18-19 school year is to promote all the wonderful things at OVHS on social media. During the first week of school, we reached 5,900 people and engaged 1,400 people. It will continue to be a focus. Feel free to let me know of any special classroom events!
Passes:
As you know, we now have a new policy for sign outs in the cafe. Everything is working well so far.
I want to remind you about passes during class time. Students need to carry their agenda book and signed by staff when going from point a to b. This will make class cuts and excessive hallway time very easy to determine. During hallway sweeps, I am sending students back to class that do not have their agenda books. Attendance should also be taken during each period to ensure no one is cutting, missing from class, etc.
Finally, No permanent passes are permitted. Students need to have teacher approval to leave their classroom.
Safety Report Feedback- 8/28/18:
Dave & I completed the safety assessment on 8/28. We met with John Baker. John leads IU 13's safety and security initiates. He is highly regarded in the area for his work on safety and keeping kids safe.
We had very high remarks for the fantastic work that has taken place!! That is a credit to the hard work by Oley SD in the last few years. It doesn't happen overnight.
We look forward to his final report and keeping our status.
2 areas to pass along for building reminders:
1). Unoccupied areas need to be locked at all times.
2). Classrooms should always be key locked with magnet.
Alumni Awards- September 28th
Work has begun on this yearly assembly. The 2018-2019 recipients include: Neal Moyer (1981), Toni Palmertree (2000), and Mary Williams (1958). Students participating will be: Melissa Geary, Elijah Karas, Madison Wolfe, and Tessa Freed. The award ceremony will begin at 1:15 PM.
Dave:
As Dave begins his last week @ OVHS, I wanted to thank him for all he has done for OVSD. It is evident he has made a difference in the lives of students, staff, and the Oley Valley community. We are sad to see him go but wish him the very best! Let’s honor his legacy during his last 4 days.
Message from our Interim Assistant Principal, Colleen Hovanec:
Welcome back! I hope you had a relaxing summer and made some memories with your family and friends. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as I will be serving as an interim assistant principal at OVHS. My name is Colleen Hovanec and I am a graduate of Northbrook High School in Houston, Texas. I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas with a dual major in Elementary and Special Education. I obtained a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Millersville University and earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University. I began my educational career as a middle school (grades 7-9) special education teacher in the School District of Lancaster. I continued to serve as an elementary teacher, instructional facilitator, dean of students and assistant principal in the School District of Lancaster. In 2007, I was hired as the principal at J. E. Fritz elementary school in the Conestoga Valley School District. I retired on June 30, 2018 after 31+ years in education.
I reside in Lititz with my husband, Matt; son, Matthew and our 12-year-old yorkie named, Winston. My oldest son, Andrew, is currently enrolled at Ohio State University after serving in the United States Marine Corps. I am really looking forward to meeting you and serving the students, staff, parents and community in the Oley Valley School District.
Looking forward to having Colleen with us starting on September 10th!
ENJOY THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND!!!!!!!
Weekly Agenda...
Monday September 3- SCHOOLS CLOSED
Tuesday September 4- Day 3
Wednesday September 5- Day 4- AP Interviews
Thursday September 6- Day 5- HS OPEN HOUSE @ 6 PM
Friday September 7- Day 6- Dave’s last day
Please follow the OVHS AM/PM Duty Schedule in the staff handbook. Cycles run for 12 consecutive school days*
From the Athletic Office...
Varsity Golf @ Kutztown (Rich Maiden) - 3:30 PM
Boys' Soccer @ Bishop Shanahan - 3:45 PM
Girls' Soccer vs Daniel Boone - 4:00 PM
Boys' & Girls' Cross Country @ Berks Catholic - 4:30 PM
Field Hockey vs Unionville - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 5th
Boys' Soccer vs Schuylkill Valley - 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 6th
Varsity Golf @ Hamburg (Green Acres) - 3:30 PM
JV Golf @ Governor Mifflin (Flying Hills) - 3:30 PM
Girls' Soccer @ Wyomissing - 4:00 PM
Field Hockey vs Wyomissing - 4:00 PM
Friday, September 7th
Girls' Soccer vs Lancaster Mennonite - 4:00 PM
Boys' Soccer vs Lancaster Mennonite - 5:30 PM
Football vs Twin Valley - 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 8th
Boys' & Girls' Cross Country - PTXC9 Invitational @ Kutztown University
Field Hockey - Manheim Central Tournament
Staff Birthdays this week....
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Upcoming Events....
UPCOMING EVENTS
9/3/18 -- Schools Closed
9/6/18 -- HS Gifted Parent Meeting -- 6:00PM
9/6/18 -- HS Open House -- 6:30PM
9/10/18 -- School Board Committee Meetings
9/10/18 -- Athletic Booster Club Meeting -- 7:00PM
9/11/18 -- Patriot Day
9/12/18 -- School Board Combined Committee Meeting -- 7:00PM
9/13/18 -- OVSD Special Education Parent Discussion Meeting -- MS Music RM -- 6:00PM
9/14/18 -- HS Picture Retake Day
9/14/18 -- 7th & 8th Grade Dance -- 7:00PM
9/17/18 -- Constitution Day
9/18/18 -- ES Picture Day
9/19/18 -- School Board Meeting -- 7:00PM
9/20/18 -- Oley Valley Community Fair
9/21/18 -- Schools Closed
9/21/18 -- Oley Valley Community Fair
9/22/18 -- Oley Valley Community Fair
9/23/18 -- First Day of Autumn
9/23/18 -- Homecoming Week
9/24/18 -- MS Picture Day
9/25/18 -- ES PTO Meeting -- 6:30PM
9/27/18 -- Powderpuff Football Game/Homecoming Bonfire
9/28/18 -- ES School Store
9/28/18 -- ES Movie Night -- 7:00PM
9/28/18 -- Homecoming Games/Homecoming Crowning Ceremony
9/28/18 -- Athletic Booster BBQ
9/29/18 -- Homecoming Dance
10/6/18- SAT Assessment
10/8/18- Schools closed
10/9/18- Department Meeting 2:45-3:30
10/11/18- Secondary Transition Night @ 6:30 PM
10/12/18- 9TH GRADE BCTC trip