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On December 14, 2023, 8th grade students participated in the annual OVMS Career Fair. Students engaged in a mock job interview, completed a mock job application, interacted with OVHS students in a Q&A session, participated in hands-on activities, and began a preliminary, four-year course plan towards graduation.

Thank you to those community members, business professionals, and others who volunteered their time to interview and interact with our students. Students reported back that their Fair experiences were very beneficial and enlightening.

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS : High School Transition Night is being held IN-PERSON at Oley Valley High School on Thursday evening, January 25th. Parents and students will hear about available courses in each subject, review graduation requirements, learn about clubs and other ways students can get involved, and meet the high school administration and faculty. If you will be a first-time parent of a high school student, or it has been many years since you have a student transition to high school, attendance at this evening’s event is highly recommended.

The evening begins at 6:30 PM for rising 9th grade parents.

Students will be receiving Course Selection Sheets during the week of January 30th.

STEPS TO COURSE SELECTION

1) Students should have conversations with their teachers regarding teacher recommendations for next year and have their teachers sign off approval for next year's courses.

2) Once teachers have signed off, students and parents should review and sign off on the selected courses next year. Please keep in mind the following information:

~Students should select enough courses that combined equal 8.0 credits~

~Generally, students should select 1.0 credits in the four core courses (Math, Social Studies, Science and English) *BCTC students have different requirements for graduation - see the OVHS Course Catalog on the HS Website or in the link below~

3) Course Selection Sheets should be returned to the OVMS Guidance Office by FEBRUARY 15th. The form must have ALL the required signatures - Parent, Student and Teachers - to be considered completed.

4) AFTER handing their course selection sheets, students will meet individually with the counselors to make sure they are meeting all graduation requirements.

BCTC's website hosts a free career interest survey which is available online to anyone. The survey produces individualized results which are then directly connected to career clusters and programs offered at BCTC.

Students and parents can then view each program's webpage which contains a brief video about the program, a skills alignment chart, and a list of potential certifications students can earn while participating in that program.

See the link below which will take you to the career survey.

Random Acts of Kindness Day is Thursday, February 15th. Aevidum will be promoting kindness through various small acts throughout the day. Please join us by taking a moment to do something kind for someone else.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS IN GRADES 8-11: OVHS will no longer be mailing paper copies of student schedules in June . Student schedules for the upcoming year will only be posted in the Infinite Campus Portal.

In late June, a SchoolMessenger announcement will go out alerting parents and students that schedules are available for viewing. Parents and students will still have until the first Monday in August to request schedule changes. More information on how to make a change request will be forthcoming.

Over the next few months, we ask that all parents and students take a moment to check their Infinite Campus Portal for accessibility. If you need assistance logging in, please contact the main office at the MS.

Please sign up below if you are interested in having your student work with a NHS peer tutor. Tutoring happens after school in the MS Library, from 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM. During these sessions, students can receive direct assistance with most subjects or simply use the time as an extended study hall for homework completion or test prep. Please note that students will need to have their own transportation home at 3:00 PM.

January Dates:

Tuesday, January 9

Thursday, January 11

Tuesday, January 16

Thursday, January 18

Monday, January 22 (NEW DATE)

Wednesday January 24

During the winter months, our Student Assistance Program coordinator will be running several support groups for any interested students. The winter groups will focus on general Teen Issues along with a separate Grief and Loss group for those students who have experienced loss in their lives. Please see the attached parent permission form for more information about each group. If you would like your student to participate in a group, please kindly complete this form and return it to your student's counselor.

January 15 - School Closed

January 25 - High School Transition Night

January 26 - Student Early Dismissal

February 15 - Class of 2028 Course Selection Sheet Due

February 16 thru 19 - No School for Students

Dr. Lori Bisbano - Students Last Names A-L - lbisbano@ovsdpa.org

Mrs. Terri Robinson - Students Last Names M-Z - trobinson@ovsdpa.org

Location: 3247 Friedensburg Road, Oley, PA, USA

Phone: 610-987-4100

Seasonal Affective Disorder, sometimes known as SAD, is a common disorder hallmarked by a change in mood based on the seasons. Symptoms often include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, social withdrawal, and sluggishness along with a decrease of enjoyment and fulfillment in preferred activities. Typically, 3 million cases of SAD reported in the US each year and many more go under-reported. Although most cases are reported in the winter, spring and summer are also known to impact unexplainable mood changes.

Below are a few tips in helping to ease the symptoms of SAD. If you or a loved one continue to experience deepening and pervasive feelings of depression, hopelessness or fatigue, please reach out to your family doctor or mental health professional.

The 2024 Kutztown Folk Festival is looking to hire for several positions for this summer's event. Students must be 14 years or older. Also the festival is looking to recruit for many volunteers.

8th grade students ~ keep in mind that you can start accruing your 30 community service hours toward graduation during the summer before your 9th grade year begins.

Please see the flyer for more information.

Please click the link below for a comprehensive list of mental health resources in our area -

https://www.berksiu.org/berks-county-mental-health-resources/