Superintendent Update for the Week Ending December 20, 2019

District News

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.

OHS DECA adopt a school 2019: On Tuesday, our Oconomowoc High School DECA club students delivered gifts and necessities to 350 students at Riverwest Elementary School in Milwaukee. This is the 13th year that OHS DECA has organized this "Adopt a School" event to benefit another school. This year, OHS students, staff, and families donated gifts, warm weather gear, necessities, school supplies, and food. Silver Lake Intermediate hosted a "Fill the Cyclone" school supply drive, and Nature Hill Intermediate hosted a "Wolf Pack Snacks" drive, and both contributed the items to Riverwest Elementary. We're so proud of the generosity of our students, staff, and community members who continue to make Adopt A School a success. Click here to read more about Adopt A School and see photos.

OHS PRODUCTION OF WEST SIDE STORY NOMINATED FOR 24 JERRY AWARDS: We're pleased to announce that the OHS Players production of West Side Story has been nominated for 24 Jerry Awards, the most ever for any OHS musical performance! Winners will be announced in May 2020. Congratulations to the students, staff, and families involved in our theater productions and thank you to our community for supporting the arts in the OASD! Read the full list of nominations on the OASD website.

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

Our OASD students are oconDRIVEN to work hard and reach their goals and we'd like to share some of the ways that they're working towards those goals. This week's oconDRIVEN Student Spotlight is Greg G., Oconomowoc High School Sophomore. Click here to read Greg's spotlight on the OASD website and stay tuned for more oconDRIVEN student spotlights.

Staff Spotlights

Teacher Tuesday Spotlight on Mary Marshall, 2^nd Grade Teacher at Ixonia 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, 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

GEORGIE KRENZ "BORN TO TEACH" MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Summit Elementary School has established the Georgie Krenz "Born to Teach" Memorial Scholarship. Anyone who knew Georgie knew that she was "Born to Teach," and she truly loved the teaching profession. She touched many lives in her 28 years at Summit Elementary School. The money raised through this scholarship fund will be awarded to a graduate of Oconomowoc High School pursuing a career in the education field. Click here for more information or to donate to the scholarship fund.

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 hosted Waukesha West on Tuesday and clenched a 64-46 win, moving them to a 4-0 record in Classic 8 play.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: The Varsity Team traveled to Waukesha West on Tuesday and brought home their fourth straight win with a 65-60 score.

GYMNASTICS:Gymnastics hosted a 12 team Varsity Invitational at home on Saturday. Oconomowoc placed 3rd as a team in their division. Jenna H. placed 2^nd all- around with a 3^rd on vault, 4^th on bars, 5^th on beam and 5^th on floor. Paige E. placed 4^th all-around with a 4^th- place tie on vault and 3^rd on floor. Keira H. placed 6^th all-around with a 4^th-place tie on vault and 2^nd on bars.

HOCKEY: The KMMO Varsity team faced St. Mary's Springs Academy at Nagawaukee Ice Area on December 13 and finished with a close 5-4 loss.

WRESTLING: The Varsity Team traveled to Muskego on December 17 and worked hard but ended with a 45-18 loss.

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 21, 2019-January 1, 2020, OASD No School, Winter Break
• January 6, OHS 9^th – 11^th Grade Program Information Night, session 1 at 6:30 p.m., session 2 at 7:30 p.m., information available in the Updates from OHS Blog
• January 13, OHS Raccoon Ready Freshman Information Night for current 8^th Grade families, 6:30-8:30 p.m., OHS Gale Douglas Fieldhouse, information available in the Updates from OHS Blog
• January 20, OASD No School, Teacher Professional Development Day
• January 30-February 1, OHS Players Student Directed Play, Bottoms Up! by Gregg Kreutz, 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, tickets at www.TheOAC.net
• January 31, Greenland Elementary Annual All-School Dance, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• January 31, 15^th Annual Oconomowoc Jazz Dance, Red Hot Jazz, Waukesha Expo Center, 6:00-10:30 p.m.
  • Guests should wear red and enjoy performances by the OHS, Nature Hill Intermediate, and Silver Lake Intermediate bands.
  • There will be music, dancing, silent auction, raffles, and Saz's food available for purchase. Sponsored by the OHS Band Aids.

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
• 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.
• January 10 – March 2, 2020 – Visual Arts: Nostalgia
• January 11, 2020, John Mueller's Winter Dance Party, The number one and official show for Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper," 7:00 p.m.
• January 17 – February 17, 2020 – Visual Arts: Silver Lake Intermediate Student Exhibit

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