Weekly District News March 8, 2024 |
Clean sweep for OH Chess Congratulations to our Chess Team on their undefeated season for the third year in a row The team won the league championship win this week, beating out the 2nd and 3rd place teams from the Toledo Islamic Academy and St. Francis. The team is comprised of Michael Lin, Michael Kelley, Ryann Bhuiyan, Rohan Padhye, Xuan Huang, Aman Hasan, Kunjal Raskar. Congratulations to the team and advisor Tim Adkins! |
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New Student Tech Team is "Powered On" The new Student Technology Team, operating out of the tech bar inside The Foundry, "powered up" quickly after their formation last month. Students interested in exploring their technology goals and gaining hands on experience went through an interview process for this independent study with Ms. Paige Espiritu, assistant director of technology and integration coach, and Mr. Trevor Hug, director of technology. The team has already begun gaining hands on experience by performing in-house repairs, which has the added benefit of saving the district money, while also providing a quicker turnaround for students with broken screens and other tech problems. Congratulations to the students selected for the team: Isaac Alamina, Annie Bahar, Justice Davis, Nicolas Grossi, and Kunjal Raskar. |
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Did you know OHLS district has worked hard to reduce expenses? The chart below compares actual expeses from July 1, 2023- Jan. 31, 2024 to actual expenses from the same seven-month period July 1, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023. To learn more about how the district continues to work to reduce expenses, read the updated the FAQ on district finances here. A reminder that the Board has directed the Treasurer's office to place a 12.9 mill operating levy on the March 19, 2024, ballot. This levy, if approved, will generate $2.3 million. Early voting began this week at the Lucas County Board of Elections. |
The Sounds of Science There is always something fun happening inside our classrooms. This week, student's in Mrs. Genzman's 5th grade science class created a glass bottle orchestra, experimenting with pitch and vibration speed. |
Save-the-date: Exploring Career Pathways The district is part of a business advisory council through the Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West, and we are promoting an event that is hosted by Junior Achievement. Exploring Career Pathways will take place on May 8 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Glass City Center in downtown Toledo. We are encouraging parents to attend to explore career pathways for their children. Learn more at JA Inspire and watch the video here. |
 | Plan Ahead: Solar Eclipse Early Release
The Board of Education has added an early release for all students on Monday, April 8 at 1 p.m. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources states, "A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event. The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806, and the next will occur in 2099." Tips for viewing the event safely can be found here. |
 | Pedestrian Safety Week is March 11-15
Mark your calendar for the 2nd annual Pedestrian Safety Week. Each day is dedicated to an important reminder for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers to share the road safely. Read more here - Monday: Walk against traffic, bike with traffic.
- Tuesday: Ohio law requires hands free devices while driving.
- Wednesday: Be seen by wearing reflective gear when walking/cycling.
- Thursday: Always use designated crosswalks.
- Friday: Follow the rules of the road and obey all traffic signs and signals.
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 | Ticket sales start Monday Public tickets will go on sale for the spring musical, Chicago, on Monday, March 11. You can read the synopsis and view the cast list on the Ottawa Hills Music and Theatre website here. Show-times are: - Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m.
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Upcoming events: For the latest event details, visit the district events calendar or the athletic calendar - March 10: JHHS Spring Choir Concert 3 p.m. in auditorium
- March 10: JHHS Spring Band Concert 7 p.m. in auditorium
- March 12: OH Booster meeting 6 p.m. in The Foundry
- March 12: Village Pedestrian Safety Week stroll 7 p.m. at flagpole
- March 15: Irish music and dancers 7:45 a.m. at OHES
- March 15: Grades 4-6 bike safety assembly with OHPD
- March 15: Community Iftar 7:15 p.m. OHES community room
- March 16-25: Spring Break. Schools Closed.
- March 26: School resumes
- March 27: Board of Education meeting 4:30 p.m. at Village Green
- March 29: OHSPA meeting 8:15 a.m. in OHES community room
- April 8: Solar Eclipse Early release at 1 p.m.
- April 9: OH Booster meeting 6 p.m. in The Foundry
- April 12: OHSPA meeting 8:15 a.m. in OHES community room
- April 12-14: OHMTA Spring Musical Chicago
- April 17: Board of Education meeting 4:30 p.m. at Village Green
- April 17: Kindergarten information night 6 p.m.
- April 25: Junior high cookout 3 p.m.
- April 25: smART Show 6 p.m. at JHHS
- April 30: Brown Bag Chorus Spring Concert 7 p.m. in auditorium
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