Monday, March 30, 2020 (Updated: 11:00am)
Hey Raccoon Family!
I hope that everyone had a great Spring Break and you are feeling ready to hop into the “routine” of virtual learning. Just a reminder, virtual learning will now occur Tuesday through Friday, with Monday being time to catch up on assignments and for teachers to plan the upcoming lessons and activities.
I hope that everyone had a great Spring Break and you are feeling ready to hop into the “routine” of virtual learning. Just a reminder, virtual learning will now occur Tuesday through Friday, with Monday being time to catch up on assignments and for teachers to plan the upcoming lessons and activities.
Today’s update is focused on helping us connect as a community and
to provide you with an update on various events and activities planned this
fall. Please feel free to reach out to me at CurtisJ@oasd.org if you have any
questions.
VIRTUAL SPIRIT DAY: You can’t hide
that Ocon Pride!
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 (no joke!)
It’s important that we remain connected as a school community! I
am excited to share that we will host a Virtual Spirit Day on Wednesday, April
1. We are calling on all Raccoons (students, staff, parents, alumni, community
members...anyone!) to go crazy and put on your Purple and Gold! In addition, we
are challenging you to submit a photo with a happy thought, positive message,
words of inspiration, or anything to show your Ocon Pride!
Dress up and submit your photos on April 1.
- Tag
#VirtualOconPride on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter
- Email
me directly at CurtisJ@oasd.org
Student Council will be giving out gift cards to local restaurants
for the best submissions in each category:
- Craziest
Ocon Spirit
- Most
Creative Student Post
- Most
Creative Staff Post
- Most
Creative Community Post
Lessons and activities will now occur Tuesday through Friday. This
will give teachers Monday to thoughtfully plan out the activities for the week.
Lessons will be posted by 7:30am each day. Students will no longer need to
complete their attendance checks by 3pm. Rather, they will be held accountable
to completing the assignments through our grading process. Families can reach
out directly to their teachers with any questions or concerns.
Work Permits
We have received permission to open the office at Main Campus on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9am to process work permits. We know that our
local grocery stores are in desperate need of employees, so we are happy to
offer this service to students under 16. Please bring:
- Your
social security card
- Your
birth certificate
- A
letter from your employer indicating you have been offered a job (must be
on letterhead)
- A
letter from your guardian indicating that they give you permission to work
- $10
cash processing fee (please bring exact change)
Updated Information: Postponements
and Cancellations
Career and College Readiness Day: Tuesday, April 7
Originally, this day was set aside for Freshmen and Sophomores to
take the ACT Aspire Exam and for Juniors and Seniors to participate in the
Global Youth Service Day. However, all state assessments are cancelled for this
year. This means that our Career and College Readiness Day scheduled for
Tuesday, April 7 will now be a “regular” virtual learning day for all
grades.
Spring Sports Season
The Spring sports season remains suspended for the duration of the
school closure.
Advanced Placement Exams
On March 20, the College Board provided further guidance around
the administration of AP Exams. You can click
here to read the most updated communication. Essentially, they will
offer an abbreviated version of the AP exam, with the option to complete the
exam at home. The exam covers certain units and will be completed in 45
minutes. The exact date of your exam will be determined. Your teachers will be
in touch regarding next steps for your specific class.
Project Lead the Way
Project Lead the Way has announced they will suspend end of course
assessments.
IB Exams
Students in IB classes received a letter from Mrs. Schultz on
Tuesday, March 24. In this letter she shared that IB has cancelled their
upcoming Spring exams scheduled for April 30-May 22. IB will still award
Diplomas and Certificates based on your internal assessments and predicted
scores. Students impacted by this change will receive additional communication soon.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Saturday, May 2
Our athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be postponed. We
are currently working to reschedule the event. Our Athletic Office will be
sharing more information at a later date.
Reminder: Previously Announced Postponements and
Cancellations
- Lake
Country Film Festival (April 3): Cancelled
- Prom
(April 18): Rescheduled to Saturday, May 30 at OHS
- Relay
for Life (April 24): Cancelled
- Spring
Show (April 30-May 2): Cancelled
While I remain hopeful that we can return to a
normal schedule before the end of the year, it’s important that we start to
plan ahead. In the coming weeks, we will begin to evaluate the events and
celebrations planned for May. This evaluation includes all end of year
celebrations, such as the Scholar-Athlete Banquet, Senior Honors Night,
Grilling to Give, Celebrate Your Future Week, the Senior Awards Assembly, our
rescheduled Prom, and, of course, the Commencement Ceremony scheduled for June
13.
There is no doubt that this is all so crazy and at times difficult
to cope with. On a personal note, this is my favorite time of the school year.
Term 4 is typically a time of celebration, recognition, and fulfillment as we
celebrate the individual and collective accomplishments of our community. My
heart is especially breaking for our seniors and their families. Trust that
over the next few weeks we will continue to monitor the pandemic, CDC
guidelines, and regulations provided by the state and, if necessary, think
creatively about how we will celebrate the accomplishments of the Oconomowoc
High School Class of 2020!
Hang in there, Raccoons! We got this!
Jason
