Superintendent Update for the Week Ending November 22, 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.

OHS LAUNCING THE AVID INITIATIVE PILOT PROGRAM:OHS is excited to announce the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) pilot program for students who embrace hard work and are driven by rigorous coursework.AVID focuses on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading to strengthen skills that are necessary for the high school classroom and in college.Students must apply to join the AVID elective class and demonstrate how the AVID program fits into achieving their post-secondary (college, career, and life) goals by participating in an interview process and attaining recommendations from teachers/counselors.The AVID program has been successful in other school districts including, Elmbrook, Muskego-Norway, and Mequon-Thiensville, and we're excited to pilot the program here.These kinds of programs are a direct reflection of our Strategic Plan commitment to hold our students and staff to high expectations, while engaging all learners in relevant curriculum to meet our achievement goals.

We will hold an information session on the AVID program during our Program Information Night on Monday, January 6, 2020.The evening is intended for current 9^th-11^th grade families and students and there will be two sessions, at 6:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. in the OHS Lower Wing, Room 114.Additional information about the Program Information Night will be sent to OHS families in the coming weeks. For more information about the AVID program, please explore www.avid.org.

OHS PLAYERS PRESENT WEST SIDE STORY: This landmark Broadway musical is inspired by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Timeless music composed by the late Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, include "Maria," "Tonight," "America," "Somewhere," "I Feel Pretty," "Gee, Officer Krupke," and more. From the first notes to the final breath, the world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this dynamic production that is considered one of theater's finest accomplishments. West Side Story contains mature content and is appropriate for ages 12 and older. This period piece includes depiction of violence, prejudiced language, and safe gunfire simulation. Tickets are on sale now at www.TheOAC.net.

SHOW TIMES:

• November 22: 7:00 p.m.
• November 23: 7:00 p.m.

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 Krista Wilcox, English Teacher at Oconomowoc High 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

Park Lawn: Click here for the Panther Press

Silver Lake: Click here for All Things SLI

Summit: Click here for the Summit Husky Herald

Oconomowoc High School: Click here for Updates from OHS

OHS Athletics

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

Upcoming Events

• November 22, 23, OHS Players Present West Side Story, show times and tickets available at www.TheOAC.net
• November 27-December 1, OASD No School, Thanksgiving Break
• November 24, Oconomowoc Winter Farmers Market, OHS Cafeteria, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• November 30, OHS Band Aids Breakfast with Santa, Oconomowoc Community Center, 8:00-11:00 a.m., tickets on sale for $12/adult, $8/student and senior, 4 years old and younger are free, purchase tickets at Piggly Wiggly, Books & Company, or at the door
  

OAC Events

• October 3 – November 25, Studies of Light and Form – Artists: Heidi Hallett, John Hallett, and Anne Raskopf
• 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
• November 30, MSAD's Behind the Scenes with The Nutcracker, 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• December 6-8, MSAD presents The Nutcracker, shows at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• December 14, OHS Student Show Artist Reception, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
• December 14, That Holiday Feeling, 7:00 p.m.
• December 14, OHS Student Show Artist Reception, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
  

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