OVS Weekly Update
Mid-July 2017 Edition, Volume 36
Mark Your Calendars!
July 27th, 2-3pm Millard Public Library
Upcoming Learning Coach Opportunities
August 22-24th: K12 Learning Coach Platform and PTO mixer
August 29-31st: One Note Training
September 5-7th: Common Sense Media: Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
September 14th: Open House and PTO Meeting
School Supplies!!! Time to go Shopping!
Changes Coming to LC Experience on K12
2016-17 MAP Results! Great Improvements!
Technology Updates
- If your students wants to save their Minecraft worlds from 2016-17, PLEASE email virtualschool@ops.org by Wednesday July 26th so we can save these for students before re-setting the devices.
- Study Island dashboard should have changed this week for easier user interface. Don't forget your student has access to Study Island to earn blue ribbons this summer and keep their math/reading skills sharp!
K-8 Back to School Kick-Off
Lets start of the school year strong with our Back-to-School Kick off. We will have great activities for students and learning coaches to prepare for the new year. Students can bring school supplies at this event. Your student will also receive their device on this day. All activities will take place our new building!
There is no need to register! Contact Ms. Sechrest if you are unable to attend your designated day/time. We want to ensure your student's device is ready when they arrive.
Thursday, August 17 - 9am-noon (Tuesday, Full-time families)
Thursday, August 17- 1pm-4pm (Tuesday & Thursday Part-time families)
Friday, August 18- 9am-noon (Wednesday, Full-time families)
Friday, August 18- 1pm-4pm (Thursday Full-time families)
2017-18 Update
Registration Updates
Returning students: 84 returning students
PTO Corner
Upcoming PTO Events: Mark Your Calendar
- Friday August 11th at the Omaha Zoo @ 10am. Families will meet at by the front entrance to go in together.
PTO Board Vacancies
There are some vacancies on the PTO Board. The following positions are open:
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Co-Treasurer
Link to board position descriptions: http://ovspto.com/bylaws/
If you are interested, self-nomination period is Sept. 6-13th where interested parents can complete an online form with a brief bio and picture in preparation for voting that will take place on Sept. 14-17.
If you have any questions regarding board positions or the PTO: omahavirtualschoolpto@gmail.com
There are also committee openings in events and fundraising.
Letter from your PTO President
Greetings LCs,
We had an awesome first year for both OVS and the OVS PTO. We had some great events, established PEG groups, had some amazing fundraisers, got to make some new friends, and work with the wonderful OVS team of teachers and administrators. Thank you all so much for your hard work and we look forward a wonderful second year coming up.
We hope you enjoyed being a part of the PTO this past year. If you are not yet a member, please consider joining us in our efforts to partner with OVS to create a fun and creative workspace in which your child can learn and grow.
So that you're aware, I have become very overwhelmed with work and home responsibilities at this time and need my extra time to devote to those areas of my life. After a challenging time wrestling with this decision, I have announced that I am stepping down as PTO president. Ashley Muller (currently our amazing VP and fundraising chair) will step in as interim president in accordance with our bylaws and will announce her intent to remain president as soon as possible. If she chooses to take on this big responsibility in coming year, I know she will take the OVS PTO to the next level for us. :)
I will be on stand by to help as needed until my position is filled. There are a few open board positions that we need to fill at the beginning of the school year. Please watch your inbox for the OVS newsletters each week for more information about these available positions.
Thank you so much for your support and participation. I look forward to seeing you all soon and have a wonderful rest of the summer.
Sincerely,
Suzi King
OVS PTO President 2016/2017
Mission Statement
Omaha Virtual School
Email: virtualschool@ops.org
Website: ovs.k12.com
Location: 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE, United States
Phone: (531)299-0269
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPSVirtualSchool/
Twitter: @OPS_Virtual