Superintendent Update for the Week Ending August 9, 2019

District News

VISIT THE SUMMER BOOKMOBILE AT IT'S LAST STOP: The Loving Oconomowoc Literacy (LOL) Bookmobile is making the last stop of the summer! The Bookmobile is free to all Oconomowoc families in grades 4K-8. Come to a scheduled stop to grab a book to borrow, enjoy a surprise guest reader, and connect with other friends.s 4K-8. Come to a scheduled stop to grab a book to borrow, enjoy a surprise guest reader, and connect with other friends.

Date: August 15

Scheduled Stops on August 15:

• Ixonia Fireman's Park: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
• Greenland Elementary Playground: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
• Meadow View Elementary (current Brown Street location): 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
• Imagination Station: 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
• Summit Elementary: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

OHS AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM RIBBON CUTTING: Join us at a ribbon cutting celebration to launch the new Automotive Program at OHS. The Oconomowoc community, OHS families, and students are invited to the OHS Auto Lab on Tuesday, August 27^th at 1:30 p.m. for a ribbon cutting, then guests can tour the new automotive classroom. Please park in the staff parking lot at the back of OHS and enter the Auto Lab through the garage door. OHS families and students can go from the celebration to the OHS Back-to-School Open House which starts at 2:00 p.m.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES ON AUGUST 27^TH: Join us at Back-to-School Open House for all of our OASD schools. This is a great time for students and families to visit their schools, get familiar with classroom locations, meet teachers, and drop off school supplies. Open House times will be:

• Oconomowoc High School: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
• Nature Hill & Silver Lake Intermediate Schools: 3:00-6:00 p.m.
• Greenland, Ixonia, Meadow View, Park Lawn & Summit Elementary Schools: 400-7:00 p.m.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IN THE OASD: We're excited to start the 2019-20 school year! The first day of school fluctuates slightly, depending on what grade your child is entering. Here is our first day of school schedule:

Students entering 4K:

• 4K students will start school on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.
• Students attending the morning 4K program will be in school from 8:40 to 11:20 a.m.
• Students attending the afternoon 4K program will be in school from 1:00 to 3:40 p.m.

Students entering 5K – 4^th Grade:

• 5K-4^th grade students will start school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
• Students in grades 5K through 4^th will be in school from 8:40 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

Students entering 5^th – 8^th Grade:

• 5^th – 8^th grade students will start school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
• Students in grades 5 through 9 will be in school from 7:30 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.

Students entering 9^th Grade:

• Oconomowoc High School Freshman will start school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
• Students at OHS will be in school from 7:20 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
• This is the first year that only Freshman will be at school on the first day. This will allow our newest Raccoons to learn their way around the building and integrate themselves into the OHS community.
• ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED
• Buses will operate on their regular schedule.
• Students will meet their teachers but should not bring their Chromebooks or school supplies on September 3^rd. Freshman should bring Chromebooks and school supplies on Wednesday, September 4^th.
• The day is designed to help students meet each other, learn about high school, and lay a foundation for a fun and successful year.
• Students will be able to purchase lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch on September 3^rd.
• There will be an OHS All School Cookout on Wednesday, September 4^th and lunch will be free. There is no need to bring a lunch that day.

Students entering 10^th – 12^th Grade:

• Oconomowoc High School Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will start school on Wednesday, September 4, 2019
• Students at OHS will be in school from 7:20 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
• Students should bring their Chromebooks and school supplies on September 4^th.
• There will be an OHS All School Cookout on Wednesday, September 4^th and lunch will be free. There is no need to bring a lunch that day.

JOB OPENINGS IN THE OASD & WITH OUR PARTNERS: There are several custodial positions available within the OASD along with openings at Sodexo Food Services and Oconomowoc Transport. Click these links to learn more about working with the students and staff of the OASD!

• OASD Custodial openings are posted on the WECAN website
• Sodexo Food Service openings are available on the OASD website
• Oconomowoc Transport openings are also available on the OASD website

RACCOON RALLY 2019: Save the date for the 2^nd Annual Raccoon Rally at Oconomowoc High School. OHS Student Council will host this pre-game family carnival and community event on Friday, September 6, 2019, from 4:00-7:30 p.m. at Rux Stadium, with a Varsity Football Game starting at 7:00 p.m. The rally will feature carnival games, face painting, music, a performance stage, bouncy houses, food, and more! Ticket prices and additional information will be coming soon! Visit www.oasd.org/RaccoonRally for updates.

Facility Updates

LESS THEN FOUR WEEKS UNTIL THE NEW MEADOW VIEW WELCOMES STUDENTS: The new Meadow View Elementary is almost finished! Final touches are underway while staff prepare to begin their classroom setup next week. In the café commons area, the social stairs are complete, the polished concrete floor in the cafeteria is complete and the gym is complete. Final cleaning is complete in the 4K/5K wing and the grade 1-4 wing. Furniture delivery and setup is well underway, all in preparation to greet students and families at the annual Open House on August 27^th.

SAVE THE DATE - MEADOW VIEW ELEMENTARY DEDICATION CELEBRATION: OASD Families and the Oconomowoc community are invited to celebration the opening of the new Meadow View Elementary School at a dedication celebration on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Meadow View Elementary, 1500 Whalen Drive, Oconomowoc. There will be a formal dedication ceremony followed by tours of 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.

2019-20 School Board Meeting Schedule:

• Tuesday, August 20, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, September 17, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room
  • 6:00 p.m. – Budget Hearing
  • Immediately following budget hearing (approximately 6:30 p.m.) – Annual Meeting
• Tuesday, October 15, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 19, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 17, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 21, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 18, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 17, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 21, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 5, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room
  • 6:45 p.m. – Organizational Meeting of the Board
  • 7:00 p.m. – Regular Board Meeting
• Tuesday, May 19, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 16, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events

• August 13, YMCA Kids Fest at Roosevelt Park, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• August 20, OASD School Board Meeting, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• August 21 & 22, OHS Cheerleading Youth Camp, OHS Upper Gym, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
• August 26, OHS Players Vocal Auditions for West Side Story, OHS Choir Room, 3:00-8:00 p.m.
• August 27, OHS Players Dance Auditions for West Side Story, OAC, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• August 28, OHS Players Callbacks for West Side Story, OHS Choir Room, starting at 3:00 p.m.
• August 27, OASD School Open Houses:
  • OHS, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
  • Intermediate Schools, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Elementary Schools, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
• September 3, First Day of School
• September 6, OHS Raccoon Rally, Rux Stadium, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

OAC Events

• July 3 – August 26, OAC Art Gallery – The Journey
• July 10 – September 9, Imagine A Day Art Gallery – ACAP ArtLinks Show
• August 16-18, "In the Light," Fiamma Performing Arts Company
• August 24, John McGivern's, "A Midsummer Night McGivern," 7:00 p.m.

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