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Check out the OCSU Resources and Notices page for information on addressing peer pressure, as well as resources on protecting students from online drug dealers.
https://www.ocsu.org/page/public-notices
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OCSU is hiring!
Check out https://www.ocsu.org/page/employment-opportunities for a listing of current opportunities.
If you are interested in becoming a substitute, scroll below the ad board and download the sub packet for more information.
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Get on Board!
Pre-Board Candidate Training
December 12, 2023
6:00-7:00pm
The VT School Boards Association (VSBA) recognizes the value that diversity brings to school board governance. Therefore, VSBA is helping districts increase the number of qualified candidates who run for open seats and improve representation on boards. WHY? For a number of years there’s been a growing number of school districts that have had to fill board member vacancies via appointments rather than through the electoral process. By identifying resources, removing barriers and delivering information,VSBA hopes to encourage community members to consider engaging in the important service school boards provide. Please take this opportunity to learn how you can “get on board” and help make the decisions that will shape our children’s future.
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vzIzyUPaRAmaJpyyAUZyGA#/registration
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LRUEMSD Board Meeting 12-11-23 VIRTUAL ONLY Due to the weather, the school board chair has decided to hold tonight's LRUEMSD board meeting VIRTUAL ONLY. Stay home and stay safe. Log in:meet.google.com/ekf-cgwu-kwi Join by phone:(US) +1 484-531-2223 PIN: 135 000 663# Stay home and stay safe.
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Mary Farnsworth, Mariah Gariepy, Lee Penniman, and Bobby Walls-Thumma recently presented at the Annual Vermont Alliance for the Social Studies Conference on using music to teach social protest via the C3 Inquiry method and as historical evidence.
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Congratulations to Albany Community School.
"Congratulations on the impressive efforts of you and your staff to support students and
families/caregivers by maintaining your Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
(PBIS) implementation during the 2022-2023 school year."
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The 2023-23 middle school basketball schedule is online.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AKeDtmeO1HR75wOuk3yobFef-KKmKyqDtzhX0YkMAI8/edit#gid=0
Please note changes may occur due to weather or other circumstances. Check your school athletics page for additional information.
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OCSU Parents and Guardians, a reminder to please complete this after school program survey by December 1st, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Rachelle Gray, rgray@ocsu.org. Thank you for your help! https://forms.gle/HZKiemFERjVLuYzk7
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Would you or your student like to be involved in planning what the future of middle level education might look like in OCSU? Please consider joining us for a Visioning Workshop with TruexCullins on Thursday, December 14th at Lake Region Union High School. Those who would like to participate in the workshop must fill out the Google Form linked below by Wednesday, December 6th. If you'd like to attend and just observe, you're welcome to do that as well!
https://forms.gle/7zryo8hB6HabkC527
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Here is more information on the 43rd Annual Outstanding Educator Day:
article about the event:
https://www.uvm.edu/news/cess/elevating-educators-elevate-learning
photos:
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OCSU is pleased to share the 43rd annual UVM Outstanding Educator Day recording! Lindsay Davis and Adrienne D’Olimpio were OCSU's award recipients this year. To view the fill recording, click here:
https://youtu.be/QucFEKdmH48?feature=shared
To see Lindsay Davis spotlighted, click here:
https://youtu.be/QucFEKdmH48?feature=shared&t=2818
To see Adrienne D’Olimpio spotlighted, click here:
https://youtu.be/QucFEKdmH48?feature=shared&t=2989
Congratulations to Lindsay, Adrienne, and all our talented staff on Orleans Central Supervisory Union!
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OCSU Parents and Guardians,
We need your help! We want to create an after-school and summer program that is helpful to your child and convenient for you. The survey below will only take a few minutes to fill out. Please complete the survey by December 1st, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Rachelle Gray, rgray@ocsu.org. Thank you for your time!
https://forms.gle/HZKiemFERjVLuYzk7
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LRUHS Boys Basketball
LR Athletic department is looking for someone to run the clock for home JV and varsity boys basketball games this winter.
Anyone interested should contact
Chris Wentworth (cwentworth@ocus.org) 754-2500 ext 223 or
James Ingalls (jingalls@ocsu.org) 754-2500 ext 119
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Take a break from the stresses of life and immerse yourself in the heartfelt world of the magical romantic comedy, “Almost, Maine.” Come and soak up “Love” in all of its many forms! ♥️ Performed by the Lake Region Theater Company at the Orleans Municipal Theatre. Friday, November 17th and Saturday November 18 at 6:30. Tickets at the door - $5.
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Hi OCSU families! Please review this information regarding updates to our grading and reporting system for our EMS K-8 schools. Thanks, and have a wonderful weekend!
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A reminder to check out our new OCSU app! More details here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bct6H7knE2iSZFHQiy2SpUXCWE0YMHyH/view
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The Lake Region Union Elementary-Middle School District and the Central Orleans Family Education Center are requesting proposals for plowing, sanding, and snow removal for the 2024 season. Interested parties should email mkittredge@ocsu.org for details.
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Lake Region Union High School Spanish Club Fundraiser — Cornhole Tournament
October 22, 2023 at Sweet Scoops/Barton, VT
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Do you want to get involved in OCSU by volunteering in the schools? Do you want to go on your child's field trip? Have you ever thought about substituting within OCSU? Have you found it difficult to get the process started?
The Orleans County Sheriff's Dept (OCSD) and OCSU will be offering completion of the entire background check process as a one-stop shop to families and staff within OCSU.
This will be held on 9/20/23 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm at COFEC - 130 Kinsey Road, Barton, VT 05822.
Anyone who is interested in volunteering with us or becoming a substitute can attend. Those teachers who need BG checks for licensing can attend as well. If someone wants to volunteer in OCSU and is employed at another SU, they can come by and complete a secondary dissemination request with me if they have completed a BG check in the last three years. There will be no payment for the secondary dissemination request.
***Please note that if paying by check, you may need two checks, one for OCSU and one for OCSD.
If you have questions, please reach out to Amber Hastings in Human Resources at ahastings@ocsu.org or via phone at 802-525-1204 x130.
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Are you interested in becoming a Paraeducator but don't know where to start? North Country Career Center has an opportunity for you!!
From October 19th through November 9th, they are holding a course called "Prepare to become a Paraeducator." The course will run four weeks on Thursdays from Oct 19-Nov 9 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm.
For additional information, use this link: https://nc3.ncsuvt.org/workforce-personal-development/education or call 802-334-5469 x3309
To sign up, use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9YBmBxnMB6nVu0DPsOSSPOnl8peKLFxHCyAq1ya480X2IPw/viewform
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