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Nutcracker Ballet

TICKETS: $22 Adults | $16 HS Students & Younger & Military Personnel (with ID)
Reserved Seating

7 p.m. Friday, Dec 7, 2018
1 & 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec 8, 2018
2 p.m. Sunday, Dec 9, 2018

Going to see Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet at the Oconomowoc Arts Center has become a holiday tradition in the Lake Country Area. With Artistic Director Eddy Bray's all-new choreography, amazing set design and the magical musical score of Peter Tchaikovsky, the ninth annual production promises to delight audiences of all ages.

www.wedancemainstage.com

Behind the Scenes with the Nutcracker
(MainStage Academy of Dance)

10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec 1, 2018*

TICKETS: $20 (cost for one child and one accompanying adult)

Kids ages 4 to 10 are invited to get an exclusive behind the scenes look at what goes into the making of MainStage Academy of Dance's production of The Nutcracker. Meet cast members, learn a few dance movements, create a craft to take home and learn what goes into putting on make-up and styling hair.

www.wedancemainstage.com

*MainStage reserves the right to move kids from one session to another if a session does not reach a minimum of 8 kids.

Senior Nick Schulz Named Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist

OCONOMOWOC, WI – November 19, 2018. Oconomowoc High School (OHS) senior Nick Schulz has been named a Semifinalist for the 2019 class of the Coca‑Cola Scholars Program, moving to the next round of the selection process to become a Coca-Cola Scholar and receive a $20,000 college scholarship. A joint effort of Coca-Cola bottlers across the United States and The Coca‑Cola Company, the Coca-Cola Scholars Program is one of the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship programs of its kind. With the addition of the 2019 class, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will have provided more than 6,150 Coke Scholars nationwide with over $69 million in scholarships over the course of 31 years.

• Nick Schulz, a student at OHS, has been named a Semifinalist for the 2019 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
• 1,896 high school seniors were selected as Semifinalists from a pool of 95,715 applications from across the country based on their academic excellence, leadership and service demonstrated in school and community activities. See the full list.
• The Semifinalists are in the running for 150 college scholarships worth $20,000.

Semifinalists are now asked to complete Phase 2 applications, which include essays, recommendations, and transcripts. An independent selection committee will review the applications and select 250 Regional Finalists by the end of January to participate in online or in‑person interviews. 150 Coca‑Cola Scholars will be named in March and come to Atlanta in April for a celebratory banquet and Leadership Development Institute facilitated by program alumni.

OHS Principal Jason Curtis stated, "Nick embodies the spirit of Oconomowoc High School. He is extremely kind to his peers, works hard in the classroom and is involved. He holds himself to high standards and is a role model for our entire community. Nick is deserving of this recognition and I could not be more proud to have him as a member of our school community."

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The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation celebrates and empowers visionary leaders who are refreshing the world. With its 30^th class of Coca-Cola Scholars, the Foundation has provided more than $66 million in scholarships to over 6,000 program alumni who together have become a powerful force for positive change. Learn more at www.coca-colascholars.org.

Photo:

Nick Schulz

OCONOMOWOC HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL CAMP

Boys Baseball Camp for Grades 1-8

January 19, 26 & February 2, 2019

Sign up today for the 2019 Raccoon Baseball Camp. Our Camp is led by OHS Varsity Baseball Coach, Arno Kirchenwitz, along with the OHS Baseball Coaching Staff, current OHS players, and alumni.

Features of our camp:

• Instruction in hitting, pitching, and fielding
• Groups split by grade level, into 8-10 campers per coach
• Individual attention and progressing with new drills each session

Schedule:

2:00-4:00 p.m. for grades 1-4

4:00-6:00 p.m. for grades 5-8

Location: inside the OHS Gale Douglas Fieldhouse

Equipment: Campers should wear tennis shoes and bring a glove, bat, and helmet.

Cost: $65

Registration Deadline: January 16, 2019

Registration Information:

Register online by clicking on this link. A complete waiver and concussion agreement form is required for camp and can be found by clicking on this link.

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.

WE NEED YOU! FOOD SERVICE IS HIRING!

December 2018

Are you looking for a job that works around your kid's school schedule? Do you want to have nights, weekends, holidays & summers off? Sodexo Food Service is looking for a hard working individual to become a part of the Oconomowoc Area School District Foodservice Team at OHS. We are currently looking to fill 1 P/T position in food service as a Food Service Worker at OHS. Shifts for this position are M-F 8:30am-1pm, no nights, holidays or weekends, great pay. This position is Unemployment Eligible for all time off during school closures and breaks, including summer. Must be friendly and enjoy serving kids of all ages and be available to work over the lunch periods.

To Apply for the Food Service Worker at OHS please visit: http://sodexo.balancetrak.com/201819631

If you have questions regarding the positions, please contact:

Tina Hohlfeld,

Director of Food & Nutrition Services

262-560-2146

HohlfeldT@oasd.org

Sodexo will require a background check

District News

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE GALE DOUGLAS FIELDHOUSE DEDICATION ON DECEMBER 6: The OHS Fieldhouse has been renamed the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse in honor of former OHS Wrestling Coach, Gale Douglas. To recognize Mr. Douglas and his achievements as our Wrestling Coach, we will dedicate the Field House in his honor before the first OHS Varsity dual meet of the season, at 6:45 p.m. on December 6. Learn more about Mr. Douglas and the Dedication Ceremony on the OASD website.

HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE ANGEL FUND? The Angel Fund provides OASD families facing hardship, with financial support to cover temporary shortfalls in student meal accounts. If you're looking for a charitable opportunity this holiday season, consider making a donation to a specific school's Angel Fund, or the district-wide Angel Fund. Donations can be made any time through out District Webstore. Click here to learn more or make a donation.

Staff Spotlights

In the last OASD parent satisfaction survey, we asked parents if there were any staff members they wanted to recognize for good work. The positive response was so overwhelming that we'd like to honor those staff members by sharing a weekly Teacher Tuesday Spotlight, along with our Faculty Friday Spotlight.

• Teacher Tuesday Spotlight: Tamara Klaisner, Kindergarten Teacher at Meadow View Elementary. Click here to read Mrs. Klaisner's spotlight.

• Faculty Friday Spotlight: Stacy Yearling, Principal of Ixonia Elementary School. Click here to read Mrs. Yearling's spotlight.

Facility Updates

MEADOW VIEW ELEMENTARY: Progress at the new Meadow View Elementary School has been moving swiftly and the building looks amazing. The exterior brick on the gym and café area is 95% complete and roofing work is continuing. Exterior framing has begun on the grade 1-4 wing and rough plumbing and electrical work is underway on the first floor there. Rough plumbing, electrical, and duct-work has also begun on the 4K/5K wing. Exterior window installation will begin soon in this area as well. Exterior light poles have also be set in the parking lot areas and around the building.

You can view live time-lapse photos of the construction progress through these three site cameras:
Click here to view camera 1
Click here to view camera 2
Click here to view camera 3

School Board Updates

DID YOU KNOW? YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO OF EACH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ONLINE!

You can watch live stream video of all the regular Oconomowoc Area School District School Board meetings by following this link. These videos remain on the site for viewing after the meetings as well. In addition, all School Board meeting schedules and agendas are available by following this link.

2018-19 School Board Meeting Schedule:

• Tuesday, December 11, 2018, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 15, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 19, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 19, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 16, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 7, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room
  • Organizational Meeting of the Board, 6:45 p.m.
  • Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 18, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.

School News

Greenland: Click here for the Greenland Gazette

MOD Pizza Oconomowoc is hosting a fundraiser for the Greenland Elementary Best Buddies Friendship Club on Wednesday, December 5. If you bring in a copy of this flyer, MOD Pizza will donate 20% of your bill to the club.

Ixonia: Click here for the Falcon Flyer

Meadow View: Click here for The Paw Print

Families with 8^th grade choir students from Silver Lake & Nature Hill: Students are invited to join the Oconomowoc High School Gold Vibrations Choir and Director, Beth Kauffeld, on Wednesday, December 5. They'll be part of a high school level rehearsal and learn more about the OHS choir program, then be invited to perform with the Gold Vibrations at a concert. This is a great chance to learn more about the OHS choir program before moving to 9^th grade! The event is free and busing will be provided. See Mrs. Carlstein or Ms. Garon for more information and permission slips!

Nature Hill: Click here for the Wolf Pack Press

Park Lawn: Click here for the Park Lawn Panther Press

Silver Lake: Click here for All Things Silver Lake

Silver Lake Intermediate Science Teacher Renews National Board Certification: Congratulations to Tina Heinecke-Kurtz, a Science Teacher at Silver Lake. Mrs. Kurtz is one of 4,446 teachers across the U.S. to renew her certification as a National Board Certified Teacher. "National Board Certified Teachers have proven that they teach to the highest standards in the profession – and ten years later, they have put in the work to show their commitment to their practice and to their students. Research makes clear that their students are the true beneficiaries," said Peggy Brookins, NBCT and President and CEO of the National Board. Mrs. Kurtz said, "I chose to renew my certification because it allowed me the opportunity to revisit and reflect on what makes education significant for our community. Ten years ago my certification was a career defining professional challenge, but renewal was a chance to dive right back into refining practices and reflecting on what has made me successful."

Summit: Click here for the Summit Husky Herald

Oconomowoc High School: Click here for Updates from OHS

OHS Global Youth Service Day: OHS is starting to plan for the third annual Global Youth Service Day and hoping for even more students to participate this year. There will be two planning meetings where students can decide what projects to focus on. If students would like to participate but can't attend a planning meeting, they can contact Mrs. Holtzman or Mrs. Chaussee.

• Planning Meetings: December 10, Pride Period, 10:25-11:05 a.m., OHS East Campus, Wilkinson Board Room

OHS Athletics

GIRLS BASKETBALL: The Varsity team came back from a 10 point and 19 point deficit in their game against Franklin High School on November 19, but ended with a 66-54 loss.

KMMO HOCKEY: The KMMO Varsity team bolted into the 2018-19 season with a commanding 7-1 win over Baraboo on November 23. They continued their success on November 24, with a 1-0 win against DePere in quadruple overtime.

WRESTLING: The wrestling season started strong yesterday with a Varsity 52-28 win over Waukesha South.

OHS BOYS BASEBALL CAMP FOR GRADES 1-8: Sign up today for the 2019 Raccoon Baseball Camp, January 19, 26, and February 2, 2019. The camp is led by OHS Varsity Baseball Coach, Arno Kirchenwitz, along with the OHS Baseball Coaching Staff, current OHS players, and alumni. Click this link for more information on the schedule, cost, and online registration.

OHS Cross Country Coach Joel Heroux–Coach of the Year: Congratulations to Oconomowoc High School Boys Cross Country Coach, Joel Heroux! Coach Heroux was selected as the District 6 Boys Coach of the Year by the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association.

OCONOMOWOC SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB WINTER RALLY & YOUTH NIGHT:The Oconomowoc Sports Booster Club will host their Winter Rally on Friday, November 30, at the OHS Gale Douglas Field House. It's also Youth Night at the JV and Varsity Basketball games that night. Join us for the Girls Varsity game at 6:45 p.m. and the Boys Varsity game at 8:15 p.m.

Click here for OHS Athletic Home and Away Game Schedules for the year

Upcoming Events

• November 30, OHS Basketball Youth Night at all JV and Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball Games. Click this link for a full game schedule.
• November 30, Oconomowoc Sports Booster Club Winter Rally, starting at the Varsity Girls Basketball Game at 6:45 p.m. and continuing for the Varsity Boys Game at 8:15 p.m.
• November 30, OHS Dance Team Annual Kid's Clinic, 4:00-8:30 p.m., OHS Upper Gym
• December 4, Ixonia Elementary 5K Concert, 5:30 p.m.
• December 4, Ixonia Elementary 1^st Grade Concert, 6:45 p.m.
• December 6, Greenland Elementary 3^rd Grade Concert, 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• December 6, Silver Lake Intermediate 5^th Grade Concert, 6:00 p.m.
• December 6, Silver Lake Intermediate 6^th Grade Concert, 7:15 p.m.
• December 6, OHS Gale Douglas Fieldhouse Dedication Ceremony, OHS, 6:45 p.m.

OAC Events

• November 27-December 21: Waukesha Creative Arts League Member Show-Visual Arts
• December 1: Behind the Scenes with The Nutcracker, 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• December 7-9: Mainstage Academy of Dance presents, "The Nutcracker"
• December 15: Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet featuring a Charlie Brown Christmas, 7:30 p.m.

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OCONOMOWOC, WI – November 30, 2018. In 2006, Oconomowoc High School (OHS) DECA students were looking for a way to give back to others during the holidays. After talking with students and parents, they decided to donate school supplies to a nearby school and call the program "Adopt a School". Twelve years later, the "Adopt a School" program is still going strong and about to bring necessities, gifts, and holiday cheer to Pershing Elementary in West Milwaukee.

DECA adopts a different school each year but looks for a school that has 95% or more of its students on the free and reduced lunch program. This year, 241 students will receive gifts, as well as, two families that will benefit from the Adopt a School event. Staff and students at OHS select a student name and purchase some of the necessities and gifts from that student's wish list. This year each students will receive a book, toy, socks, underwear, hats, gloves, snow pants, snow boots, and a winter coat.

"What started as a simple drive has now evolved into a well-oiled machine of coordinated gift wrapping and buses of OHS students, singing as they spread joy. I only hope that today's OHS students learn as much as I did and take time to think about how they can continue to spread joy throughout their careers and lives," said Mackenzie Magnus, an OHS graduate who was a founding leader of "Adopt a School".

This year's "Adopt a School" is led by two OHS DECA members, Emma Zabinski and Jaysal Patel. They are responsible for working with the adopted school to understand what items are needed. Both students then lead the DECA club in organizing the donation drive, gift-wrapping, transportation, and delivery of the gifts.

"Adopt a School is my favorite event of the year. This is my 2nd year in charge, and I am so excited to be a part of this amazing event again! Knowing that you are changing someone's life by bringing them a Christmas present warms my heart, and I love knowing that our community is so generous. The students and teachers of each school we have adopted have all brought me to tears because of how thankful they were. The teachers cried watching their students open gifts with a gigantic smile on their faces, which may not have happened without our help. It is just an outstanding event to be a part of, and has been my favorite high school experience," said Emma Audley.

Jaysal Patel added, "Adopt a School has been a very special day to me the past couple of years, and I am so excited to be in charge this year!"

A special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus is always part of the day. Bob and Gina Magnus have been acting as Santa and Mrs. Claus for all 12 years of the program. "Sharing the joy of the holidays with the students cannot be described with words, it needs to be experienced, and it is so incredible. The joy you see when a youngster opens a present and gets new socks or underwear puts a new perspective on life for all. The interactions between the kids and the high school students are special," said Bob Magnus of his experience as Santa. "I too have enjoyed watching the program grow and become more sophisticated and efficient every year while managing to stay true to the original intention of the program, providing school supplies, clothing, and gifts for children and families in need. The highlights for me every year are watching our Oconomowoc students eat lunch and play with the kids, and watching our students when they realize how good it feels to give to others and how easy it can be! One small gesture can mean the world to someone else," added Mrs. Claus, Gina Magnus.

Gifts will be wrapped by OHS DECA students in early December and delivered to Pershing Elementary School on Wednesday, December 19, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. You can watch a video of 2017 Adopt a School gift delivery here: https://youtu.be/J-qcF5YVAdI .

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Photos:

OHS Students lining up to select a child's wish list for Adopt a School 2018

OHS DECA Adopt a School 2017 Gift Delivery

The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department has requested the use of Oconomowoc High School (OHS) for their K-9 Unit training on December 4, 2018. The training will focus on K-9 Unit tracking, and they will only be using the North Wing of OHS and areas outside. Please note there may be a police car presence at the high school and connected to the training.

Waukesha County Sheriff's Department
K-9 Unit Training
December 4, 2018

Oconomowoc High School
North Wing & Outside Areas
7 p.m.- 11 p.m.

Homecoming 2018: September 30-October 6, 2018

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

• Homecoming Parade Lineup @ 4:00 p.m. - Oakwood Avenue, see attached map
• Homecoming Parade Starts @ 5:15 p.m., see attached parade route map
• Homecoming Football Game @ 7:00 p.m. - OHS Rux Stadium

Saturday, October 6, 2018

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

2018 Homecoming Court

• 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.

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!

The Angel Fund provides OASD families facing hardship, with financial support to cover temporary shortfalls in student meal accounts. If you're looking for a charitable opportunity this holiday season, consider making a donation to a specific school's Angel Fund, or the district-wide Angel Fund. Donations can be made any time throughout District Webstore. Click here to learn more or make a donation.

District News

GALE DOUGLAS HONORED AT FIELDHOUSE NAMING CEREMONY LAST NIGHT: The OHS Fieldhouse was formally dedicated to retired OHS Wrestling Coach, and Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Famer, Gale Douglas, at a ceremony last night. OHS alumni, families, staff, students, and athletes gathered to honor Mr. Douglas for his coaching record and contributions to OHS athletics.

WINTER WONDERLAND KIDS FESTIVAL @ THE WINTER FARMERS MARKET ON SUNDAY: The OHS National Honor Society will host a winter kids festival at the Winter Farmers Market on Sunday, December 9, from 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Santa will arrive at the Market at 10:00 a.m. Join us for some family holiday fun and support the National Honor Society's efforts to fundraise for a fellow student. Get more information on the Winter Wonderland Kids Festival and all the student-led activities at the Winter Farmers Market on the OASD website.

HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE ANGEL FUND? The Angel Fund provides OASD families facing hardship, with financial support to cover temporary shortfalls in student meal accounts. If you're looking for a charitable opportunity this holiday season, consider making a donation to a specific school's Angel Fund, or the district-wide Angel Fund. Donations can be made any time throughout District Webstore. Click here to learn more or make a donation.

Staff Spotlights

In the last OASD parent satisfaction survey, we asked parents if there were any staff members they wanted to recognize for good work. The positive response was so overwhelming that we'd like to honor those staff members by sharing a weekly Teacher Tuesday Spotlight, along with our Faculty Friday Spotlight.

• Teacher Tuesday Spotlight: Kelly Boldt, 5^th Grade Teacher at Nature Hill Intermediate School. Click here to read Mrs. Boldt's spotlight.
• Faculty Friday Spotlight: Jose Frias, Associate Principal at Oconomowoc High School. Click here to read Mr. Frias' spotlight.

Facility Updates

MEADOW VIEW ELEMENTARY: Progress at the new Meadow View Elementary School has been moving swiftly and the building looks amazing. The exterior brick on the gym and café area is 95% complete and roofing work is continuing. Exterior framing has begun on the grade 1-4 wing and rough plumbing and electrical work is underway on the first floor there. Rough plumbing, electrical, and duct-work has also begun on the 4K/5K wing. Exterior window installation will begin soon in this area as well. Exterior light poles have also be set in the parking lot areas and around the building.

You can view live time-lapse photos of the construction progress through these three site cameras:
Click here to view camera 1
Click here to view camera 2
Click here to view camera 3

School Board Updates

DID YOU KNOW? YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO OF EACH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ONLINE!

You can watch live stream video of all the regular Oconomowoc Area School District School Board meetings by following this link. These videos remain on the site for viewing after the meetings as well. In addition, all School Board meeting schedules and agendas are available by following this link.

2018-19 School Board Meeting Schedule:

• Tuesday, December 11, 2018, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 15, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 19, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 19, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 16, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 7, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room
  • Organizational Meeting of the Board, 6:45 p.m.
  • Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 18, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.

School News

Greenland: Click here for the Greenland Gazette

Ixonia: Click here for the Falcon Flyer

Meadow View: Click here for The Paw Print

Nature Hill: Click here for the Wolf Pack Press

Park Lawn: Click here for the Park Lawn Panther Press

Silver Lake: Click here for All Things Silver Lake

Summit: Click here for the Summit Husky Herald

Oconomowoc High School: Click here for Updates from OHS

OHS Athletics

BOYS BASKETBALL: The Varsity Team had a decisive 53-39 win against Kettle Moraine on December 4.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: The Varsity Team faced Kettle Moraine on December 4, and brought home a 59-54 victory.

GYMNASTICS: The Gymnastics Team opened their season at the West Bend East Invitational last Saturday, December 1. They finished seventh out of the nine teams who participated. OHS will host the next invitational at the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse tomorrow, December 8, starting at 10:00 a.m.

KMMO HOCKEY: KMMO Hockey matches up against Waupun at Nagawaukee Ice Area tomorrow, December 8. The JV game starts at 5:15 p.m. and Varsity at 7:00 p.m.

GIRLS HOCKEY: Last Friday was the first conference Girls Hockey game for our Oconomowoc High School students on the Arrowhead/ Sussex Hamilton/Kettle Moraine/Oconomowoc co-op team. The team ended the game with a 4-1 win. Congratulations to Avery Z. and Nikki N., who are playing on Varsity, and Olivia H. who's playing on JV. Come cheer on the team when they face the Lakeshore Lightning on Tuesday, December 11, at 6:00 p.m. at the Howard G. Mullet Ice Center, on the Arrowhead High School Campus.

WRESTLING: The Wrestling team honored retired coach, Gale Douglas, and formally dedicated the OHS Fieldhouse in his honor last night. The Varsity team went on to beat Waukesha North, 63-18, and JV won all nine of their matches.

Congratulations to our OHS Fall sports and coaches for winning Classic Eight Sportsmanship Awards:

• Football – Head Coach Greg Malling
• Girls Golf – Head Coach Jason Dahl
• Girls Volleyball – Head Coach Michelle Bruss

OHS YOUTH BASEBALL COACHES CLINIC: The OHS Baseball Coaching Staff is offering a FREE clinic for all Youth Baseball Coaches in the community on Sunday, January 13, from 1:30-3:0o p.m. in the OHS Gale Douglas Fieldhouse. The clinic will focus on hitting, pitching, and practice drills you can use with your teams. There will also be time for questions after each session. No RSVP is required for the clinic.

OHS BOYS BASEBALL CAMP FOR GRADES 1-8: Sign up today for the 2019 Raccoon Baseball Camp, January 19, 26, and February 2, 2019. The camp is led by OHS Varsity Baseball Coach, Arno Kirchenwitz, along with the OHS Baseball Coaching Staff, current OHS players, and alumni. Click this link for more information on the schedule, cost, and online registration.

Click here for OHS Athletic Home and Away Game Schedules for the year

Upcoming Events

• December 7, Silver Lake Intermediate Encore Choir Singing at the Holiday Train Event, Downtown Oconomowoc, 6:00 p.m.
• December 9, Oconomowoc Winter Farmers Market, Kids Winter Festival hosted by the OHS National Honor Society & Visit Santa, OHS Cafeteria, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• December 10, Summit Elementary 1^st Grade Concert, 5:30 p.m.
• December 10, Summit Elementary 3^rd Grade Concert, 6:45 p.m.
• December 11, Silver Lake & Nature Hill Intermediates, Grades 7 and 8 Orchestra & OHS Orchestra Concert, OAC, 7:00 p.m.
• December 12, Nature Hill Intermediate 5^th Grade Orchestra & Choir, along with Silver Lake Intermediate 5^th Grade Orchestra Concert, Nature Hill Gym, 6:00 p.m.
• December 12, Nature Hill Intermediate 6^th Grade Orchestra & Choir, along with Silver Lake Intermediate 6^th Grade Orchestra Concert, Nature Hill Gym, 7:15 p.m.
• December 12, Summit Elementary 5K Concert, 5:30 p.m.
• December 12, Summit Elementary 2nd Grade Concert, 6:45 p.m.
• December 13, Nature Hill Intermediate Grades 7 and 8, Jazz Band Concert, 6:00 p.m.
• December 13, Nature Hill Intermediate Grades 7 and 8, Encore Band & Choir Concert, 6:30 p.m.
• December 13, Meadow View Elementary 5K Concert, Gym, 6:00 p.m.
• December 14, OHS Winter Band Concert, OAC, 7:00 p.m.

OAC Events

• November 27-December 21: Waukesha Creative Arts League Member Show-Visual Arts
• December 7-9: Mainstage Academy of Dance presents, "The Nutcracker"
• December 15: Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet featuring a Charlie Brown Christmas, 7:30 p.m.

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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.

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Oconomowoc High School and Arrowhead High School are participating in the WISN 12 Football Food Challenge, a friendly competition to see which school can raise the most money and food for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. The winning school receives $500 and all food and money donations from the challenge go directly to Feeding America.

How to Donate:

• bring non-perishable food items to Oconomowoc High School(OHS) between Monday, September 17-Friday, September 21.
• donation bins will be setup inside OHS all week
• you can text "Football" to 91999 to donate funds directly to the initiative, just remember to include "Oconomowoc High School" when texting, to ensure your donation counts towards our competition

Announcing the Winner:

• donations for both schools will be counted during lunch time on Friday, September 21
• the winner will be announced at the OHS vs. Arrowhead Football Game on Friday, September 21 @ 7:00 p.m. at OHS Rux Stadium

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.)

The Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD) is committed to ensuring the safety of our students and staff and providing fast and accurate information in a time of emergency. In a time of crisis, we utilize email, phone calls, social media, OASD website posts, and work with local media to share information. On January 7, 2019, we will be introducing text messaging as another option to communicate emergency information with families. You will need to complete several steps to ensure you receive these text messages.

Additional information about text message alerts will be posted here on Tuesday, January 2, 2019.

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, 4^th Grade Teacher, Sara Pyka, 4^th Grade Teacher, Michelle Ware, 4^th Grade Teacher, and Jennifer Edwards, 4^th Grade Teacher

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