SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE HIGH SCHOOL

FEBRUARY 2018

OHS Principal’s Newsletter School of the Osage in partnership with our students, families, and community will equip all learners to meet their maximum potential for a lifetime of success!

MODIFIED BLOCK PILOT

DON’T FORGET

From February 12-23, students will participate in a modified block bell schedule.

The Why We are constantly reviewing our schedule and course offerings to provide the MOST opportunities for students, and the BEST teaching and learning experience possible. While some subject areas benefit from a long block to dive deep into learning, research shows that student learning and retention increase when students are in certain classes on an every day basis. We are also asking our students and teachers to “dream big” and think outside the box about how we can even better meet the needs of all students.

The What We have developed a modified block bell schedule which will allow us to try something different but still maintain instructional minutes, 8 total classes, and start/end times. This modified block will also allow our LCTC and A+ students to travel. We recognize this schedule may challenge our normal routine, but believe this is the best way we can try out something before considering any major changes for next school year. Questions? Contact the high school office.

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SCHEDULE PALOOZA 
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Parent Teacher Conferences On March 15, from 1:00-7:00 p.m., students will need to come to the high school to input their 18-19 schedules into SIS. Dream Coaches will be available in the commons to assist students, and parents are definitely invited to come and learn more about the scheduling process. Students who are unable to attend Schedule-Palooza may not get their first choice of classes. It is important that all students attend some time between 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. All teachers will also be available for conferences regarding students’ progress.

OHS NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY, 2018

Dude Be Nice Week February 5-9 Dude Be Nice is a week-long campaign dedicated to throwing kindness around like confetti. Students will be uplifted and inspired to look for the best in themselves and others.

Monday Happy Morning Greeters 😀 handing out stickers and mints, Music Playing🎶 , Decorated Doors and Sidewalks. Monday is VOTING Day : we will send a an email to our student body asking them to vote for "Nicest Dude(s)”.👑 In AcLab, students will write a kind or inspiring message💌 to themselves or someone else. We will use these messages to make a design for a wall in the commons for the next day. 


Tuesday You Are Loved Wall ❤ in the commons : Challenge to take a selfie in front of the wall OR with Mr. Williams, post to social media using #dudebenice. We will have a fun prop for students to use. Winner of the selfie contest gets a free lunch from wherever they want - paid for by the counselors office.🍔 🍟

Wednesday 🎩 Hats for Nice Dudes : students and staff can pay $1 to wear a hat for the day. All proceeds will be donated to the amazing Lake Ozark Idiots who are always willing to meet any need an Osage student has.

Thursday Compliments of Interact" (So, dude be nice would not have happened the last 2 years without interact. We think of big, crazy ideas...and they help us find the cash.) Interact will give a🆓 ice cream🍦 AND a compliment to every student who wants one at lunch. We will have a booth set up at lunch and a SMALL, QUIET-ISH band playing for entertainment 🎸 .

Friday Assembly Day🎉 !! Our assembly will begin at 10:25 when the student selected Nicest Dude will be surprised. Get into the fun!!

EVERYDAY We will have high fives ✋ in the hallways during passing times and a "CHILL" lunch. Students may bring blankets, lawn chairs, bean bags, etc... to relax on the floor while eating lunch. 📸 Emily Kostuke will be taking photos and videos throughout the week to make our Dude Be Nice video which we will show at the assembly. Students from Video Production are also working on a video.

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