Superintendent Update for the Week Ending December 13, 2019

District News

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL FAMILIES – PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FAMILY SESSION ON BULLYING PREVENTION: Silver Lake and Nature Hill Intermediate families are invited to a family session on bullying prevention on Monday, December 16, 2019, in the OHS Little Theater, 6:00-7:30 p.m.We have invited Santo Cafora and Edie Baran to work with students at Silver Lake and Nature Hill Intermediate Schools beginning on Wednesday, December 4.On the evening of Monday, December 16, Mr. Carfora and Ms. Baran will share the work they are doing with 7^th-grade and 8^th-grade students on bullying prevention, character education, and building school/classroom culture. OASD and school administration will also discuss the next steps from the recent student bullying survey. Please join us to participate in this important conversation.

OASD HOLIDAY BREAK:Friday, December 20^th is the last day of school for 2019. OASD Winter Break will be December 21, 2019 – January 1, 2020. School resumes on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

JOB OPENINGS IN THE OASD & WITH OUR PARTNERS: There are several custodial positions available within the OASD along with openings at 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
• Oconomowoc Transport openings are also available on the OASD website
• Sodexo Food Service openings are available on the OASD website
• YMCA Before & After School Program opening are listed on the OASD website

Staff Spotlights

Teacher Tuesday Spotlight on Jennifer Schneider, 4^th Grade Teacher at Meadow View Elementary School

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, 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.

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

NATURE HILL INCOMING 5^th- GRADE INFORMATION NIGHT:4th-Grade parents and guardians from Greenland Elementary, Ixonia Elementary, and Meadow View Elementary are invited to the Incoming 5th-Grade Information Night on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Nature Hill Cafeteria.This is a great opportunity to learn more about the transition to Intermediate School, the daily schedule, and much more.

Park Lawn: Click here for the Panther Press

Silver Lake: Click here for All Things SLI

SILVER LAKE INCOMING 5^th- GRADE INFORMATION NIGHT:4th-Grade parents and guardians from Park Lawn Elementary and Summit Elementary are invited to the Incoming 5th-Grade Information Night on Monday, January 20, 2020, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Silver Lake Cafeteria.This is a great opportunity to learn more about the transition to Intermediate School, the daily schedule, and much more.

Summit: Click here for the Summit Husky Herald

Oconomowoc High School: Click here for Updates from OHS

OHS 2020-21 EVENTS COMING IN JANUARY:OHS is hosting several events for current 8^th grade families through current 11^th grade families, to begin planning for the 2020-21 school year.You'll find the information you need to support you through the scheduling process on the Updates from OHS Blog:

• Current OHS Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Students and Families: Please join us at Program Information Night on Monday, January 6, 2020, starting at either 6:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Click here for more information on sessions and locations for the event.
• Current 8^th Grade Students and Families: Please join us at Raccoon Ready Freshman Information Night on Monday, January 13, 2020, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the OHS Gale Douglas Fieldhouse. Click here for more information about the event.

OHS Athletics

BOYS BASKETBALL: The Varsity team faced Waukesha North at home on December 6, and captured a 73-53 win.The team had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to face Waunakee at Fiserv Forum on December 11, and played a great game, but ended in a 50-48 loss.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: The Varsity team traveled to Waukesha North on December 6, and brought home a hard fought 57-54 win.They faced Janesville Craig on December 10 at home a secured a 49-43 nonconference win.

HOCKEY: KMMO faced Arrowhead at Nagawaukee Ice Rink on Tuesday and finished with a 5-2 loss.

WRESTLING: The team faced Waukesha South at home last night and finished with a 43-27 win for Parent's Night.

OHS BOYS BASEBALL CAMP FOR GRADES 1-8:Sign up today for the 2020 Raccoon Baseball Camp, January 18, 25, and February 1, 2020.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 13, OHS Wind Symphony Concert, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 7:00 p.m.
• December 15, Silver Lake Intermediate 7^th and 8^th Grade caroling at the Oconomowoc Farmers Market, OHS Cafeteria, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• December 17, OHS DECA Adopt-A-School Delivery Day, Riverwest Elementary School, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
• December 17, Park Lawn Elementary School Kindergarten Music Concert, 5:30 p.m.
• December 17, Park Lawn Elementary School 3rd Grade Music Concert, 6:45 p.m.
• December 17, Nature Hill Intermediate 6th Grade Band, Choir, and Orchestra Tour, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• December 18, Park Lawn Elementary School 1st Grade Music Concert, 5:30 p.m.
• December 18, Park Lawn Elementary School 2nd Grade Music Concert, 6:45 p.m.
• December 18, Ixonia Elementary School 5K Music Concert, 5:30 p.m.
• December 18, Ixonia Elementary School 1st Grade Music Concert, 6:45 p.m.
• December 18, OHS Choir Concert, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 7:00 p.m.
• December 19, Silver Lake Intermediate 7th and 8th Grade Band Concert, 7:00 p.m.
• December 21, 2019-January 1, 2020, OASD No School, Winter Break
  

OAC Events

• November 8, 2019 – January 12, 2020, OHS Student Show, Imagine A Day Art Gallery
• November 27, 2019 – January 6, 2020, The Gift of White – Artists: D.K. Palachek, Lynn Rix, Pam Ruschman, Wendie Thompson
• December 14, OHS Student Show Artist Reception, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
• December 14, That Holiday Feeling, 7:00 p.m.
• January 3-4, 2020, Cabaret Café: Lost in Boston, starring Joel Kopischke, dinner begins at 6:15 p.m., show at 7:00 p.m.
  

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