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Oley Valley School District
Digital Newsletter -- March 2017
Parent Forum on Digital Citizenship/Cyber Safety
The presenter is Senior Supervisory Special Agent Janene Holter from the PA Office of Attorney General.
The event will be held in the Oley Valley Middle School auditorium and will begin at 6:30PM
Register in advance here to be entered into a prize drawing.
Oley Valley Elementary School Update
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OleyValleyES/
Twitter: @ElemOley
2017-2018 Kindergarten Registration is Now Open
Click here to access registration documents.
Family Math & Reading Night
- 11,000 -- Principals will be singing a song on the morning announcements.
- 13,000 -- Students will sit where they choose during lunch on March 1st.
Oley Valley Middle School Update
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OleyValleyMS/
Twitter: @OleyMS
Middle School Spelling Bee
This year's OVMS spelling bee was an exciting affair, with 15 spellers (5 from each middle school grade) competing for the title. The spellers did an exceptional job, and the audience saw one of the longest, most competitive bees in OVSD history. This year's bee came down to a shootout between eighth grade student Myrra Small and seventh grader Kerry Hoover. Myrra was triumphant, winning with the word rheumatic.
Other spellers:
Grade 6: Logan Henry, Myiah Hurley, Ben Levengood, Skyla Wertz, and Jeron Zimmerman
Grade 7: Caleigh Dickinson, Madeleine Farah, Emily Fick, and Brandy Koch
Grade 8: Mason Kane, Bryn Murphy, Jackson Smith, and Zain Wegman
Article Submitted by Mr. Ken Bagenstose, Middle School Language Arts Teacher
OVMS Students learn a new word -- "AEVIDUM"
Oley Valley Middle School Presents "The Little Mermaid Jr."
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel (Lily Glick) longs to leave her ocean home to live in a world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton (Ethan McLaine), to make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula (Evey Fetter). Joined with her friends Flounder (Jorja McLaine), Sebastian (Anthony Witt), and Scuttle (Autumn Wolf), Ariel will try to convince Prince Eric (Corbin Teeters) that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice and reveal her true feelings for the prince, all before her deal with Ursula expires.
On Friday, March 17th and Saturday, March 18th, the Oley Valley Middle School Drama Club will present the musical, “The Little Mermaid Jr.” at 7:00 p.m. (both evenings). All tickets for the show are $5.00 (OVSD faculty are free) and can be purchased at the door or online at www.showtix4u.com. There will be refreshments served and raffle prizes displayed during intermission. We hope to see you at one of our performances.
Article submitted by Ms. Kristen Barone, MS Musical Director
Oley Valley High School Update
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oleyvalleyHS/
Twitter: @OleyValleyHS
PMEA District 10 Jazz Band Festival Comes to OVHS
Student Recognized for Pottery Skills
A hand thrown pottery bowl by Zach Good took first place awards at the "Souper Bowl" held on January 30, 2017 at Crowne Plaza in Reading. The annual event is the major fundraiser for Opportunity House, a multi-service organization improving the quality of life for children, families and adults who face various obstacles to independent living. The event annually raises upwards of $50,000 for the organization.
Attendees pay $30 to sample soup prepared by local restaurants and get to select a bowl to take home from works submitted by students and professional artists alike.
The Oley Valley High School juniors work was selected from donations of hundreds of hand made bowls. In addition, senior Sean Knarr also donated bowls for the event. Zach and Sean are to be commended for their willingness to donate their art to benefit this worthwhile community organization.
Article submitted by Mr. Jeff Dietrich, OVHS Art Teacher
OVHS Prepares for the Spring Musical
The Oley Valley High School Drama Department will be presenting Spamalot. The performance will take place on Friday, March 31st at 7:00PM and Saturday April 1st at 2:00PM and 7:00PM in the Oley Valley High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and seats are reserved. Order your tickets today online at www.showtix4u.com or call 484-336-9404.
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Athletics Update
For Athletic Schedules & Information visit www.ovlynx.org.
Follow the Athletic Department on Twitter @OVLynx for varsity scores and live playoff updates each season.
Spring sports are now underway! For up-to-date game and practice schedules please visit the athletic website. Also don’t forget to sign up for schedule change alerts on the website to be notified when the spring weather forces changes to the schedules. Good luck to all of our spring teams and student-athletes!
Congratulations to Daymond Zweizig and Dylan Lambert on qualifying for the District 3 AAA Wrestling Championships.
Congratulations to the Cheerleading Squad for capturing the Division 3 Championship at the BCIAA Cheerleading Championships and placing 4th in the county!
Congratulations to Casey Keller for placing 6th at the BCIAA Bowling Championships and qualifying for the District 3 & Regional Tournament. Also congratulations to Brandon Gust for qualifying for the Regional Tournament!
Congratulations to our Winter Berks County All-Stars:
Boys Basketball –
Nash Williamson – All-Division 3
Clark Williamson – All-Division 3 Honorable Mention
Nick Repko – All-Division 3 Honorable Mention
Girls Basketball –
Lindsey Williamson – All-Division 3 Honorable Mention
Bowling –
Casey Keller – All-Division 2
Wrestling –
All-Star Information TBD
Donation Opportunity
Sponsorship Opportunity
School Closing/Cancellation Information
The Oley Valley School District uses the following methods to inform the public of closings, delays and early dismissals:
- School Messenger -- Mass phone call system
- Social Media -- Facebook/Twitter
- School District Webpage -- www.oleyvalleysd.org
- Mass Media -- WFMZ, WGAL, CBS3, NBC10, 6ABC, WEEU
- Text Messaging -- REMIND
- The 1, 2, and 3 hour delay schedules can be found here.
The Oley Valley School District makes every effort to inform the public as soon as possible regarding a change in the school schedule.
Calling All Veterans...
Please send or e-mail a photo, first name, last name, graduating year, armed forces branch, years of service and theater of operation to:
Oley Valley Middle School
Veterans Wall
3247 Friedensburg Road
Oley, PA 19547
or email Dan Marks with the information.
If you do not have a photo to give us, please stop by the Oley Valley Middle School so we may take a digital image of your photo.
Thank you for your service!
Attention Alumni!
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Oley Valley Community Education Foundation
The Oley Valley Community Education Foundation's mission is "To enhance educational opportunities for the students, residents, employees, and alumni of the Oley Valley School District while encouraging community support and participation."
OVCEF has provided our students and teachers with activities and tools including Promethean Interactive Whiteboards, scholarships, and the mobile Ag lab.
Click here for more information and ways to donate toward this great organization.
Looking for Bus Drivers!
The Quigley Bus Service is looking for school bus and van drivers for the Oley Valley School District. Part-time positions are available driving morning, afternoon or both. Quigley will train new drivers.
Apply in person on weekdays between 9:00AM-5:00PM at 326 Main Street, Bally, PA.
Oley Valley Employment Opportunities
None
The Oley Valley School District currently has the following certificated vacancy:
High School Guidance Counselor
Extended School Year Teachers
The Oley Valley School District currently has the following job opportunities:
Full Time 260 Day Custodial
Extended School Year Life Skills Assistants/Substitute Assistants
Extended School Year Learning Support Assistants/Substitute Assistants
Extended School Year Nurse/Substitute Nurse
The Oley Valley School District currently has the following substitute openings:
Substitute Certified Teachers
Substitute Instructional Assistants
Substitute Custodians
Substitute Licensed Practical Nurses
Substitute Clerical
Substitute Dining Services
The Oley Valley School District currently has the following coaching vacancies:
MS Softball Coach
Click here for more information regarding all employment opportunities.
Important Upcoming Events
- 3/12/17 -- Daylight Savings Time Begins
- 3/13/17 -- In Service -- Schools Closed
- 3/14/17 -- MS Spring Sports Begins
- 3/15/17 -- School Board Meeting 7:00PM
- 3/17/17 -- MS Musical 7:00PM
- 3/18/17 -- MS Musical 7:00PM
- 3/20/17 -- First Day of Spring
- 3/21/17 -- Athletic Booster Club Meeting 7:00PM
- 3/23/17 -- ES Parent Discussion Meeting 6:30PM
- 3/24/17 -- End of Quarter 3
- 3/24/17 -- 7th & 8th Grade Dance 7:00PM
- 3/26/17 -- Community Pot Pie Dinner HS Cafeteria
- 3/27/17 -- Start of Quarter 4
- 3/27/17 -- HS Parent Discussion Meeting 6:30PM
- 3/28/17 -- School Board Finance Meeting
- 3/28/17 -- ES PTO Meeting 6:30PM
- 3/24/17 -- Tri-M Induction 6:30PM
- 3/30/17 -- K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences 5:00PM
- 3/31/17 -- No School for Elementary Students -- ES Parent/Teacher Conferences
- 3/31/17 -- ES PTO Movie Night 7:00PM
- 3/31/17 -- HS Musical 7:00PM
- 4/1/17 -- HS Musical 2:00PM & 7:00PM
- 4/3/17 -- School Board Committee Meetings
- 4/3/17 -- 4/7/17 -- PSSA ELA Window Grades 3-8
- 4/5/17 -- Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
- 4/6/17 -- MS PTO Meeting 7:00PM
- 4/6/17 -- FFA Banquet 6:00PM
- 4/6/17 -- Athletic Booster Club Meeting 7:00PM
- 4/7/17 -- MS School Store
- 4/8/17 -- HS Fashion Show 7:00PM
- 4/10/17 -- 4/17/17 -- Schools Closed
Oley Valley School District Board of Directors
Stephen S. Burns, President
David Pollock, Jr., Vice-President
Carl J. Kubitz, Jr., Treasurer
Joanne Ewing, Board Member
Christopher Hannum, Board Member
Robert Heckman, Board Member
Darrell L. Markley, Ed.D., Board Member
Ralph Richard, Board Member
Dawn Zackon, Board Member
Maria Jones, Board Secretary (non-member)
John Stott, Esquire, Board Solicitor
Oley Valley School District
The Oley Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression and prohibits Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or practice in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. Compliance issues/questions should be directed to the Office of the Superintendent.
Email: dschmaldienst@ovsdpa.org
Website: www.oleyvalleysd.org
Location: 17 Jefferson Street, Oley, PA, United States
Phone: 610-987-4100