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September 25: "Suicide, The Ripple Effect" Documentary Screening

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You're invited to a screening of the documentary, Suicide, The Ripple Effect, at the Oconomowoc Arts Center on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Photo of Kevin Hines from the documentary Suicide, The Ripple Effect


The documentary highlights the journey of Kevin Hines, who at age 19 attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge, the film follows Kevin on a mission to help others stay alive and find recovery. In the Oconomowoc community, statistics reveal concerns around the issue of suicide as well. In spring of 2017, Oconomowoc High School students took the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) that revealed startling statistics. The percentage of students who seriously considered attempting suicide in the last 12 months was 13.3—that's 160 students.


We hope this film sheds light on this topic and offers hope to all that may be touched by suicide.


Tuesday, September 25, 2018

  • 5:30-6:00 p.m. - Resource fair
  • 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Documentary screening
  • 7:30-8:00 p.m. - Panel discussion with audience Q&A
  • Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest Street, Oconomowoc

The event is FREE and open to the public for ages 13 and over.


Screening Partners/Sponsors Include:

  • Rogers Behavioral Health
  • SOFA: Saving Others for Archie
  • National Alliance of Mental Health: Waukesha
  • Oconomowoc Area School District


September 11: Senior Parent Night at OHS

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The counselors of Oconomowoc High School would like to invite parents of the Class of 2019 to attend our Senior Parent Night on the evening of Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Oconomowoc Arts Center.

This evening will provide information on the following topics:

  • College, Career & Life Readiness Information
  • Post High School Exploration
  • College Admission Procedures and Process
  • Scholarship Resources and Information
  • Financial Aid Process

Due to changes in the financial aid process last year, we now bring in a financial aid expert who will speak on important deadlines and details on filling out the FAFSA.

Seniors will also begin meeting with their counselors in workshops during assigned PRIDE periods in early September to begin post high school planning. Students are not required to come to parent night.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the OHS Student Services office at (262)-560-3115.

We hope to see you there!

Oct. 18 & Nov. 5: Collective Community Identity Conversations

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Join us for a conversation and opportunity to think collectively about diversity and the goals of the Oconomowoc Area School District. We'll talk about the values we want to carry forward and create a shared vision for the future.


Event Details:

  • Thursday, October 18 and Monday, November 5, 2018
  • 6:30-9:00 p.m. for both sessions
  • Oconomowoc High School East Campus, 915 E. Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc
  • Parking in front of the building, enter at main entrance


Session Goals:

October 18th: Overview of Identity Development

  • Understanding our biases and assumptions and how they impact us individually
  • How we see ourselves and others and its impact at the classroom, school and community levels


November 5th: Overview of Educational Equity

  • Delineate areas of needs and interest specific to marginalized identities
  • Participants categorize areas of interest and prioritize


About the Facilitators:


Dr. Elise Frattura


Dr. Elise Frattura has been a professor in the Department of Administrative Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education since 2001. She's Co-Founder of Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity (icsequity.org) and Co-Director of the National Leadership for Social Justice Institute and Academy. From 2003-2013, Dr. Frattura served as an Associate Dean and Department Chairperson for the School of Education.


Dr. Joe Schroeder


Dr. Joe Schroeder combines successful leadership experience in teaching and administration with a passion for leadership development. Before joining the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) as Associate Executive Director in 2012, Dr. Schroeder served five years as Superintendent of the Muskego-Norway School District. Prior to that, Dr. Schroeder was the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services in the Elmbrook School District, Principal of Brookfield East High School, Associate Principal and Principal of Evansville High School, and English Teacher at both Menasha and Parker High Schools.


Click Here to RSVP for this event!

2018 Homecoming Week Information

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Homecoming 2018: September 30-October 6, 2018

Homecoming 2018 Theme, Ohana Ocon-A, Where Ocon means family


















Homecoming Week Festivities

Sunday, September 30, 2018

  • Window Painting @ 10:00 a.m. - Meet in front of Roots Coffee Shop
  • OHS Main Campus & East Campus Dedication Celebration & Open House @ 1:00 p.m. - OHS East Campus

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

  • OHS Varsity Soccer @ 6:30 p.m. - OHS Soccer Stadium
  • OHS Varsity Volleyball @ 7:00 p.m. - OHS Fieldhouse

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

  • Powder Puff Football Game @ 7:00 p.m. - OHS Rux Stadium

Thursday, October 4, 2018

  • Swim Meet @ 6:00 p.m. - YMCA at Pabst Farms

Friday, October 5, 2018

Saturday, October 6, 2018

  • Homecoming Dance @ 8:00-11:00 p.m. - OHS Upper Gym

2018 Homecoming Court

2018 OHS Homecoming Court Group Photo

  • Back Row- Left to Right: Cole Ninmann, Ben Rawson, PJ Nelson, Jacob Hogan, Michael Kluz, & Luke Petersen
  • Middle Row- Left to Right: Ethan Cash, Katie Jorgensen, & Emily Osborn
  • Front Row- Left to Right: Dani Rabay, Madison Begos, Chela Quinones, Ryan Odeja, Sierra Boettcher, & Abby Westburg
  • Not Pictured: Malik Staude



Spirit Week Themes at OHS

Monday, October 1: Tie Dye

Tuesday, October 2: Hawaiian Day

Wednesday, October 3: Vine/Meme Day

Thursday, October 4: Throwback to Third Grade Day

Friday, October 5: School Spirit Day



Homecoming Parade Participation

Homecoming application forms are available through this link. Forms are due to the OHS Athletic Office by Friday, September 26, 2018. Please email completed forms to Beth Loppnow at LoppnowB@oasd.org.


Parade Safety Guidelines:

  • Due to overhead electric wires, floats may not exceed 16' in height.
  • NEW - PROVIDE 2 ADULTS to walk along parade route with float. Direct spectators back to the edge of the road. Candy can be handed out along the sidewalks.
  • All City, County & State ordinances must be followed during the event. Any participant who violates city, county or state ordinances or creates a public safety hazard will be referred to the appropriate authorities.
  • All parade vehicles/floats must be structurally sound and safely designed. The main platform must have no holes or hollow areas where someone could fall through. All standing persons must have something on which to hold (i.e. a railing, pole, handle, etc.) or they must be seated at all times.
  • Two people need to be in the pulling vehicle with one being a full time spotter for the driver.
  • No vehicle in the parade shall stop in route to load or unload passengers.
  • No one will be permitted to ride on the roof or hood of a moving vehicle.
  • Parade moves at a set pace, please follow accordingly to ensure that the parade begins and ends on time and that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time.
  • Parade entries must maintain appropriate distances (one car length) from the entry in front of them. Large gaps between entries can pose a safety hazard as can following an entry too closely.
  • For the safety of parade attendees, throwing items such as candy, etc., from the float or vehicle will not be permitted. You may walk along the sidewalk and hand out candy. Entries identified as throwing items risk future parade participation.
  • Persons riding on floats should have proper footing/seating and should not hang any appendage over the sides of the float.
  • Parade participants should not jump from or onto a float or motorized vehicle.
  • Ensure that float decorations do not obscure the driver's view of the road and that drivers/operators can hear verbal instructions.
  • Entry should easily travel the parade route, turn corners and fit under traffic signals.
  • The height of the entry needs to fit under trees and traffic devices encountered on the parade route.

Fire Department Presence on Bolson Drive-Not Affecting OHS

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For Immediate Release - Message from Oconomowoc High School Principal, Jason Curtis:



Dear OHS Students, Families, and Staff,

We were notified by the Western Lakes Fire District that a fire alarm was activated at one of the apartment complexes on Bolson Drive a short time ago. Western Lakes personnel responded to the scene with fire trucks and other vehicles. I wanted to assure you this situation does not affect or involve Oconomowoc High School. Traffic on Bolson Drive may be affected this afternoon.

Sincerely,
Jason Curtis
Principal

Upcoming Safety Drills At All OASD Schools

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Over the next few weeks, all OASD schools will participate in safety drills following the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) safety protocol. This training encourages staff and students to respond to an unsafe person based on the situation, rather than rely on centralized instructions in dynamic times of crisis.


The purpose of these safety drills is to provide students and staff the opportunity to practice making a well-informed decision if an unsafe and unexpected situation were to happen at school. Before these drills are held, teachers will hold age-appropriate discussions on:

  • what will take place during the training
  • how to calmly complete the exercise
  • what materials students may need to have with them
  • the expectations for remaining orderly throughout the drill


Parents will receive additional information, including specific dates and times, via email prior to and during these drills. Any school-specific information will also be shared in these emails. Please contact your school front office with any questions about these safety drills.


Thank you for your support of safety education in the Oconomowoc Area School District.

October 16: "Wake Up Call" Exhibit at Oconomowoc Arts Center

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Your Choice Prevention Education is hosting the "Wake Up Call" exhibit at the Oconomowoc Arts Center. "Wake-Up Call," is a life-size exhibit of a teen's bedroom with more than 20 "red flags" that can signal drug or alcohol use. The bedroom identifies spots where teens may hide drugs, household items that can be used as drug paraphernalia and ways teens try to cover up drug and alcohol use. This FREE presentation is intended for adults only, 21 years of age and older.


Participants will:

  • Learn the signs and symptoms associated with substance use as well as current drug trends
  • Receive a guided tour of the bedroom along with a description of items used to conceal substance use
  • Learn parenting strategies to help prevent substance use
  • Receive a comprehensive resource handbook
  • Receive an opportunity to go through the bedroom and ask questions

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

The Oconomowoc Arts Center

641 E. Forest Street, Oconomowoc

6:00-6:30 p.m. - Resource Fair

6:30-8:00 p.m. - "Wake Up Call" tour presented by Your Choice team members


Please register for this FREE event through this link.

For questions about this event, please contact Brenda Barker at (262)-569-4950 or Sandi Lybert at (262)-367-9901.

Every Student at Nature Hill Intermediate School Has a Story – Here's How We Learn Them

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Every Student at Nature Hill Intermediate School Has a Story – Here's How We Learn Them


Start To Learn Their Story Early

The staff at Nature Hill Intermediate School understand that moving from elementary to intermediate school can be frightening and challenging for students and parents. To help make the transition less intimidating, the Nature Hill team uses several programs to begin meeting students and families early, before the new school year begins.

In the spring, fourth graders from Ixonia, Greenland, and Meadow View Elementary Schools visit Nature Hill to see the school and learn what it means to become part of the Nature Hill "Wolf Pack." The visit is a good way to introduce students to the school while they're with their classmates and fourth grade teachers in a field trip environment. This visit allows the Nature Hill fifth grade teachers to observe student personalities and interaction when the students are in a more comfortable and relaxed situation.

After the visit, Nature Hill Administrative and Student Services staff meet with all of the elementary school staff teams. They learn more about the incoming fifth grade students and plan for any additional support that might be needed for specific students.

The final spring event is a fifth grade transition night with students and families. Parents meet the Nature Hill teachers and learn more about the school and changes they can expect for the new school year. While families are meeting teachers, students meet with outgoing fifth graders to talk about Nature Hill and being part of the "Wolf Pack."


Where Everyone Belongs (WEB)

It's important for teachers to get to know their students, but it's equally important for students to feel comfortable enough to share their personalities at a new school. Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) is a program developed to help incoming fifth graders feel familiar and comfortable at Nature Hill, so they're already part of the Wolf Pack on the first day of school. The program also gives students resources and tools that they can use if they need help or have apprehensions about their first year at Nature Hill.


Nature Hill eighth graders, Camille Jostad, Adam Lois, and Samantha Jappinen, are all WEB leaders who helped lead the fifth grade WEB experience in August. Samantha described the program at the Oconomowoc Area School District School Board meeting on October 16. She said, "WEB makes a fifth grader's transition from elementary school to middle school a little easier. We also play games and do activities with the kids to make their transition a little easier. It makes the kids know they're part of a community at school. We hope that 5th graders feel connected to the 8th graders through WEB."


Eighth grader Adam Lois explained the day-long WEB program in August. "This is the day where we meet the fifth graders. We all come into an assembly and we make a giant tunnel and have all the fifth graders run through it. It's just a cool way to introduce all the fifth graders to the school. After that we break up into small groups where we play different games with them and get to know the fifth graders."

The WEB program then extends throughout the school year, with the eighth graders periodically meeting with their fifth grade WEB team, to see how they're doing and offer guidance or help with anything they can.

Camille Jostad concluded the School Board meeting presentation by explaining what the WEB program meant to her when she was an incoming eighth grader. "In WEB I met new people who are now my best friends. It helped me so much just getting to know them and be social with them. I walked around the school and I got to see all my classes and see where the lunch room is. I also got to use my lock which was really helpful. Now being a WEB leader, I want to make the fifth graders feel comfortable and welcome coming into our school."


Learning a Student's Story Within the Classroom

Nature Hill Intermediate teachers, Kelly Boldt and Shelly Favorite, explained some of the approaches they use to build community within their classrooms, beginning the very first day of school. "This year we were excited with the one-to-one technology. We decided to take some activities we've done in the past with learner profiles, using paper and pen, and instead put it into a technology format."

Shelly Favorite explained further saying, "in addition to wanting to build our community, we wanted the kids to get to know each other on a personal level, on a learning level, and everything about them that's going to help them be successful in the classroom." To accomplish this community building, they created a Google Classroom with a variety of activities for the students to complete in small groups. They included videos, questionnaires, interactive games, and writing sections. When the groups completed all of the sections, they created a "teach us about you" project, where they made a video, a slide show, or a collage that they shared with the class. It worked very well for their students, and brought everyone together.


Nature Hill Principal, Chuck Olson, concluded by saying, "our goal is to learn our students story, to understand their learning profile. When we know our students stories, we can build classes that meet every students unique learning needs."


Nature Hill Intermediate School Board Showcase Presentation Group on October 16


Left to right: Nature Hill 5th grade teacher, Shelly Favorite, 5th grade teacher, Kelly Boldt, Samantha Jappinen, Camille Jostad, Adam Lois, and Nature Hill Intermediate Principal, Chuck Olson


OASD Schools Receive Bleeding Control Packs

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Through the generosity of the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, First Bank Financial Center, and ProHealth Care, the Oconomowoc Area School District has received 9 Bleeding Control Kits. The kits were created through a program called "Stop the Bleed" which seeks to strengthen training and availability of medical supplies in an injury or massive bleeding situation. A Bleeding Control Pack will be available at each OASD school and district medical response staff will receive training to use the supplies.




From the First Bank Financial Centre Press Release:

The "Stop the Bleed" campaign was initiated by a federal interagency workgroup convened by the National Security Council Staff and The White House. The purpose of the campaign is to build national resilience by better preparing the public to save lives by raising awareness of basic actions to stop life threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and man-made and natural disasters.


"At ProHealth Care, we strive to be the health care leader in Waukesha County by providing outstanding care across a full spectrum of services," said Sarah Butz, ProHealth Care Director, Community Benefit. "Those services may expand beyond our facilities, and supporting this initiative in our schools is an excellent example of that outreach."


Mark W. Mohr, President and CEO of First Bank Financial Centre, added, "Oconomowoc has been our home for nearly 160 years. It's an honor to support our schools in a variety of ways, and this initiative is a potentially life-saving program for our kids and teachers."


The campaign includes medical training and provides kits filled with supplies to be used in an emergency. Each kit includes a tourniquet, permanent marker, trauma dressing, gauze, two pairs of gloves, shears/scissors, and an instruction card.


Photo of the group who funded the OASD Stop the Bleed Kits


Pictured in Photo from left to right: Greg Maroo, Oconomowoc Area School District; Jennifer Wucherer, Oconomowoc Area School District; Sarah Butz, ProHealth Care; Dave Sutton, Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation; Christy Deal, Oconomowoc Area School District; Jeff McCarthy, First Bank Financial Centre; Kay Nissen, ProHealth Care and Paula Jacobs, ProHealth Care Foundation.


The Oconomowoc Area School District Earns Spectrum Award for Excellence in School Communications

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OCONOMOWOC, WI- November 14, 2018. WSPRA presented the Spectrum Awards at its recent annual conference, Nov. 7-9, in Madison, Wis. The OASD earned an Award of Excellence for its 2015-16 Annual Report, Learners and Leaders Community Newsletter, and the Oconomowoc High School Programming Brochures.

Spectrum Awards recognize high-quality public relations efforts produced by or on behalf of Wisconsin school districts. This year, this statewide competition honored 42 school districts with awards.

"Spectrum Award winners exemplify the very best communications work in school districts across the state," said WSPRA President Christina Brey. "The winners demonstrate the value of engaging stakeholders in order to build community support for Wisconsin's public schools."

WSPRA's Spectrum Awards are judged by members of other school public relations associations throughout the United States, including from Illinois, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, and South Carolina. All entries were judged on a 30-point scale in six areas: goals and objectives, research and planning, execution and evaluation, results, language, and design.

The Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) is a professional association representing schools, school districts, educational associations, consulting agencies and organizations. The theme for the 2018 conference was "Building on the Best. Creating the best possible school communications for student success!"

WSPRA is a state affiliate of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). The mission of WSPRA is to expand the capacity of its members to provide effective communication management for the purpose of strengthening educational opportunities for all students.

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Left to Right: Kelly Ellifson (OASD Communications and Marketing), Nathan Chow (Foundry Creative Director), Jenni Holland (OASD Communications and Marketing Manager)

Every Family at Park Lawn Elementary School Has a Story

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This year's theme for our Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD) School Board presentations is Every Student Has a Story. The teachers and staff at Park Lawn Elementary School work hard every day to understand each student's story, but also know how important it is to understand each family's story too.


At the November 13, 2018, OASD School Board meeting, Park Lawn Elementary Principal Jennifer Jones was joined by the LePage family and Park Lawn staff members, Laura Schleicher, Taryn Trost, Samantha Speich, and Becky Scheltz. The group came together to share their story of academic variability within a family and how that mirrors the academic variability that our teachers strive to address each day. Mrs. Jones introduced the LePage family and shared the strengths of each student – Sam, who is in sixth grade and is gifted in math; Sophia, who is in first grade and talented in art and creative expression; and Gabe, who is gifted in reading and is a child with autism.


Kindergarten teacher, Taryn Trost, and Learning Strategist, Samantha Speich, shared some of the tools they use to ensure the curriculum is meeting the needs of all the students in their classroom. They specifically shared some of the tools and approaches they created to ensure Gabe's academic needs are met.


The team emphasized the crucial role of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in their efforts to proactively plan and tackle barriers for learners, instead of waiting for a learning barrier to occur. Principal Jones said, "Thank goodness we have the kind of common planning time that our teachers have, that we have professional development opportunities where our teachers can collaborate and learn and grow together, so that they can learn about the students and plan the necessary action steps that they need, so they can meet that variability academically."


4K Teacher, Laura Schleicher, talked about teaching Sophia and Gabe and the changes she needed to make in her approach. She also worked closely with Samantha Speich to design the right curriculum for both students, adding, "We also planned a lot. Things that worked, things that we needed to fix, we talked on a daily basis and constantly were collaborating."


Mrs. Jones concluded the presentation by saying, "It's nearly impossible to predict the combination of strengths and weaknesses any student will possess. The flexibility of presentation, materials, and the physical environment allow for a wider range of access for all students."



Park Lawn Elementary School Board Showcase Presentation Group Photo


Left to right: Park Lawn Learning Strategist, Samantha Speich, 4K Teacher, Laura Schleicher, Paraprofessional Becky Scheltz, 5K Teacher, Taryn Trost, Gabe L., Principal, Jennifer Jones, Sara L., Sam L., and Sophia L.

December 6: Dedication Ceremony of the OHS Gale Douglas Field House

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Join us as we celebrated the dedication ceremony of the Gale Douglas Field House on December 6, 2018, at 6:45 p.m. before the start of the first OHS Raccoon Varsity Dual meet of the season.

The OASD Board of Education approved the naming of the OHS Field House after Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach Gale Douglas. Coach Douglas was the head OHS Wrestling Coach from 1967-1991. His major accomplishments include:

  • Dual meet Record of 292-49-2
  • 43 Team Invitational Championships
  • 11 Conference Championships
  • 84 State Qualifiers, including 6 Champions
  • Inducted into the Wrestling hall of Fame in 1995

An OHS Raccoon Wrestling Alumni dinner will be held on December 7, 2018, at Lakeside Supper Club and Lounge at 6:00 p.m. to honor Coach Douglas. Cost of the dinner is $30.00. Food choices are fish, chicken or beef. Please RSVP by December 1 to Eric Jensen.

Tax deductible donations are also being accepted for the Oconomowoc Area School Disrict- Douglas Field House Project. Donations can be made online or checks (made out to OASD) should be sent to:

Oconomowoc Area School District
Attn: Mitzi Cass, Business Office Manager
915 E. Summit Avenue
Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Questions should be directed to V.J. Scully at 414-588-0373.

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Chatfield Instrument Restoration Campaign

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The Oconomowoc High School seeks donations to help restore four beautiful, handcrafted vintage string instruments: two violins, a cello and a viola. These fine musical instruments were built by local musician Frank Chatfield and donated to the school in the 1930's. The donated instruments were used by students for several decades until they fell into disrepair and were put into storage. The decision was made in 2015 to preserve the instruments and restore them to playing condition.

Chatfield, a long-time city planner for Oconomowoc, took up the hobby of building and repairing stringed instruments, most notably violins, violas and cellos. He harvested wood for his instruments from trees in the Lac La Belle Area, and some of that wood, which still exists, will be used to repair the instruments.

The school needs your help to repair these historic instruments! Scott Sleider, a world-renown luthier in the Milwaukee area, has agreed to do the meticulous restoration work at an estimated cost of $28,000. As of December 11, 2018, $12,830 has been raised. OHS hopes to raise an additional $15,000 to reach the goal of complete restoration.

A tax donation of any amount can be added to your cart to help fund the restoration process.

Click the link below to donate to donate.


(Photo Credit: Todd Ponath, Lake Country Publications.)

Chatfield Fundraiser

Every Student Has a Story: Greenland Elementary Fourth Grade

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Greenland Elementary School continued our Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD) School Board Showcase theme on December 11, by presenting, "Every Student Has a Story: Greenland Elementary Fourth Grade."


Greenland Fourth Grade Teachers Michelle Ware, Jennifer Edwards, and Cathy Seidenglanz, began the presentation by saying, "We started thinking about the students in our classrooms and their stories and couldn't come up with just one story to tell. It's hard to tell you about our fourth grade community without telling all of our students' stories. We work on creating a community in our classrooms and using that community to ensure that every child is successful. We teach students that we all have strengths and obstacles. We rely on our community to ensure that we are all successful."


All 64 fourth grade students shared their story by video, saying things like, "I am the student who needs a quiet work space," or "I am the student who needs help but struggles to ask for it," and "I am the student who communicates with an iPad."


Two Greenland Elementary students also shared their stories in-person at the School Board meeting. Fourth grader, Elias Mandigo described his experience as a new student at Greenland and talked about the warm welcome he received from staff and students, making his transition easier. Chyanne Fox added her story as a student who excels in math and appreciates her math extension time, where she can use online tools to try new and more challenging math problems.


Greenland Elementary Principal, Shannon McCaffery then introduced several Greenland parents by saying, "just like we have 64 fourth grade stories, there are also parent stories to tell." Stephanie Seefeldt described her experience relocating her family to Oconomowoc in 2016 and sending her, then second grader, to Greenland. "What has set Greenland apart for me is what takes place almost every day before and after school. When we pulled up for the first day of second grade, Mrs. McCaffery greeted each and every car, opening the car door to welcome the kids. What this actually does is create a culture of compassion and warmth when our kids arrive and head home." She concluded by saying, "I am the parent who on June seventh, after 16 years of elementary school, will be crying in the car line."


Andy Brezski added, "We open enroll to Oconomowoc Area School District. We chose Greenland and have always been glad we did. The staff and administration really care about each student and their well-being. We've always felt like part of a team, working to support the kids."


Cathy Seidenglanz concluded the presentation by saying, "We really believe that the future of the world is in our classroom each day. That's why every student story; their present story, their past story, their future story; is our mission."


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Greenland Elementary, OASD School Board Presentation


Back, left to right: Shannon McCaffery, Greenland Elementary Principal, Stephanie Seefeldt, Greenland Elementary Parent, Andy Brezski, Greenland Elementary Parent, Cathy Seidenglanz, 4th Grade Teacher, Sara Pyka, 4th Grade Teacher, Michelle Ware, 4th Grade Teacher, and Jennifer Edwards, 4th Grade Teacher

Front, left to right: Greenland 4th Grade Students: Bennett Brzeski, Elias Mandigo, Chynne Fox, and Ezra Seefeldt


Greenland Elementary School Board Showcase Presentation Group Photo

January 21: OHS Freshman Information Night

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Current 8th Grade Families and Students are invited to the OHS Freshman Information Night on Monday, January 21, 2019, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. inside the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse.


This year we'll have a new format, designed for parents and students to start their journey as Oconomowoc High School Raccoons. The night will include:

  • A review of the OHS Program Planning Guide and scheduling courses
  • One-on-one course advising and support
  • Additional assistance if you're new to the OASD
  • Opportunity to learn about athletics and clubs
  • Incoming Freshman student forum, led by our Junior and Senior Raccoons


We can't hide our #oconpride! Join us at Freshman information night to be Raccoon Ready for next fall.

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January 22: OASD After School Closings Today

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Due to the expected inclement weather conditions today, the OASD is canceling all after school activities for Elementary Schools, Intermediate Schools, and Oconomowoc High School. This includes all after-school clubs, sports, and meetings scheduled at all district buildings.


YMCA After School Care at our elementary schools will remain open for students enrolled in that program.


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OASD Elementary School Open Houses

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You're Invited to our Elementary School Open Houses!


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If you're new to the OASD or considering enrolling in an OASD school for the 2019-20 school year, please join us for one of our elementary school open houses. You'll learn more about our OASD elementary schools, get a tour of the school, meet the principal, and join some of our fun events.


No RSVP required, we're looking forward to seeing you!




Meadow View Elementary
Friday, February 1, 2019
5:30 p.m. - Virtual tour of the new Meadow View Elementary School
6:00 p.m. - Join us for the PTO family dinner and bingo night


Greenland Elementary
Thursday, February 7, 2019
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Join us for the Science Fair


Park Lawn Elementary
Thursday, February 7, 2019
5:30-7:00 p.m. - Join us at the Talent Show


Summit Elementary
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
6:30 p.m. - Presentation
7:00 p.m. - School Tour


Ixonia Elementary
Thursday, March 14, 2019
4:00-6:00 p.m. - Join us for an open house during the Learning Celebration
6:00 p.m. - Presentation
6:30 p.m. - School Tour




RESCHEDULED February 4: Silver Lake Intermediate 5th Grade Parent Information Night

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The Silver Lake Intermediate 5th grade parent information night has been rescheduled for Monday, February 4, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Silver Lake Cafeteria.


If your child is currently in 4th grade, preparing to move to Silver Lake Intermediate for 5th grade next year, please join us for an information meeting to prepare for the journey. You'll learn more about the culture at Silver Lake, what to expect in the transition to middle school, the changes in daily schedule, and much more. We're looking forward to seeing you!


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February 22: 14th Annual OHS Jazz Dance at Waukesha Expo Center

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You're invited to the 14th Annual Oconomowoc High School Jazz Dance - Black, White & Be Bop!


Friday, February 22, 2019
6:00-10:30 p.m.
Waukesha Expo Center


Tickets:
$10 for students or seniors
$15 for adults
- Available for purchase at Piggly Wiggly or Books and Company in Oconomowoc.
- Reserved tables for 10 people with admission are available for $225.
- Black and white attire is optional


Performances by the Oconomowoc High School, Nature Hill Intermediate, and Silver Lake Intermediate bands.

Music, dancing, silent auction, and raffles. Saz's will provide food available for purchase.

Sponsored by the OHS Band Aids. Call 414-640-0593 for more information.


January 29: Orbis Corporation Food Drive & OHS Basketball Games - Time Change

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Tomorrow's OHS Basketball games and the food drive have been moved up. The new game times will be:
- JV2 Gold vs. Arrowhead @ 3:30 p.m.
- JV vs. Arrowhead @ 3:30 p.m.
- Varsity vs. Arrowhead @ 5:00 p.m.

Join us for one of the games and help OHS and the ORBIS Corporation collect non-perishable food items for the Oconomowoc Food Pantry.




The Orbis Corporation and Oconomowoc High School will be hosting a food drive on Tuesday, January 29, at the OHS Boys Basketball games. Food donations will benefit the Oconomowoc Food Pantry. Bring a non-perishable food item to one of the games at the OHS Gale Douglas Fieldhous.


January 29th OHS Boys Basketball Schedule:

  • JV2 Gold vs. Arrowhead @ 4:00 p.m.
  • JV vs. Arrowhead @ 5:15 p.m.
  • Varsity vs. Arrowhead @ 7:00 p.m.


Thank you to the Orbis Corporation for helping us support the Oconomowoc families in need of these donations!


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