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OTSEGO ELEMENTARY EXTRA
August 14, 2015

Our Students, Our Community, Our Success
ELEMENTARY LEADERSHIP CHANGES
Leadership at Otsego Elementary has changed this year.
However, you will still see a familiar face as Mrs. Katrina
Baughman, former assistant principal, is now our
building principal.
Mrs. Baughman is currently home

with her new baby but has a
message for students and parents:
Welcome back!! I am so excited to start this school
year! We have so many great things happening at OES,
and I am looking forward to watching our students
learn and grow for another year. Even though I am out
on maternity leave, as always, please feel free to
contact me with any questions, concerns or issues. You
are also welcome to contact Marc Opsincs - Assistant
Principal or Priscilla Pixler - Interim Principal
Welcome Mr. Marc Opsincs as

our new Assistant Principal. He
has some words for Otsego
Elementary Community.
It is with great honor and excitement that I write this
letter of introduction to you as the newly appointed
Assistant Principal of Otsego Elementary School for the
2015-2016 school year. I currently reside in Maumee
with my two beautiful, spunky daughters, Spencer and
Savannah. Having grown up in a large family, I have
learned the importance of teamwork and teamwork
continues to be a major component of who I am today. I
anticipate the opportunity to build relationships and
grow with students, staff, and community members as
the school year unfolds. So, please stop by my office
and say hello, as my door is always open.
OTSEGO PTO NEWS

Check out the PTO on Facebook and follow on
Twitter @OtsegoPTO
www.otsegoknights.org/pto
Theres a Minion reasons to join PTO
You will be seeing a lot of PTO communication

coming home with the minon as a mascot. All PTO
communication will be on light yellow paper when
sent home with your child. Last year the PTO
provided over $30,000 of support to OES! There
are many different ways to get involved based on
your comfort level. Start by getting ontheir email
list, liking their Facebook page and following on
Twitter. This will keep you informed on the latest
information.
FIRST PTO MEETING IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AT
6:30 PM IN THE OES COMMONS. Babysiting is
provided and light refreshments will be served.
PTO EMAILS
Please email the PTO at OPTO@otsegoknights.org if you
would like to be on the mailing list.
PTO Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Otsego Parent Teacher Organization
shall be devoted to the welfare and educational interests
of the Otsego Elementary School and each of its
individual students. Specifically the organization shall
work to provide for the needs of the school through fund
raising and volunteerism.
OTSEGO LATCH KEY PROGRAM

Weve had several calls regarding our before and
afterschool Latch Key Program. This school-age childcare
is for children age 5 and above. It runs before school from
6:30 a.m. to the start of school and after school to 6:00
p.m.
Hourly Rates: First child $3.00 per hour, 2nd child $1.50 per
hour, 3rd child $1.00 per hour (minimum of one hour per
session, hourly rates billed to the next quarter hour)
The annual Latch Key Registration fee of $10.00 must
accompany the registration form.
The Latchkey Staff are highly qualified and well trained.
They plan many activities to engage your children and
provide a safe and positive atmosphere.
In the event of a school cancellation after a two hour delay,
Latchkey will remain open.
You will find the registration form and additional information on
our Otsego website. Registration should be completed and sent
to office to the attention of Crystal Stough.
CRYSTAL STOUGH, Latch Key Supervisor
419-823-4381, ext. 4408 after you dial the phone
number, press 9, then dial the extension
Please feel free to email Crystal Stough at

cstough@otsegoknights.org if you have additional
questions.
OPEN HOUSE and PARTY IN THE PARKING LOT

Otsego Elementary School Open House is Thursday,
August 20, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. During this time students
and parents have the opportunity to visit classrooms and
meet teachers prior to the first day of school.
Additionally, the Otsego Elementary PTO will be
sponsoring Party in the Park Lot with various food trucks
from 5:00 to 8:30 pm. on Thursday, August 20, 2015.
The entire Otsego community is welcome. Please join us
as we kick off the school year.
Food Trucks include: Rosies, Deets BBQ, Chick fil-A, and
Kona Ice credit cards accepted.
Thank you for the support of the Elementary PTO!
Important Dates
Aug. 20
Open House 6-7p and Party in the

Parking Lot 5 8:30p
Aug. 24
First day of school
Aug. 24,25,26 PreK and Kindergarten Screening
Aug. 25
Board Meeting 6:00 pm
Aug. 26
Magazine sale starts (Gr. 4 and 5)
Aug. 31
First day for PreK and Kindergarten
Sept. 1
PTO Meeting 6:30 pm
Sept. 7
NO SCHOOL Labor Day
Sept. 8
Magazine sale ends
Sept. 16
2 hour delay (PD for teachers)
Sept. 21
Picture Re-Takes
Sept. 22
Oct. 6
PTO Meeting 6:30 pm
Oct. 12
NO SCHOOL PD for Teachers
Oct. 20
Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 23
End of 1st Quarter
Nov. 3
PTO Meeting 6:30 pm
Nov. 5-6
Parent Conferences NO SCHOOL
Nov. 24
Nov. 25-27
Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 1
PTO Meeting 6:30 pm
Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Winter Break
Jan. 4
School Resumes
Jan. 5
PTO Meeting 6:30 pm
Jan. 14
End of 2nd Quarter
Jan. 15
Teacher Workday NO SCHOOL
Jan. 18
MLK Day NO SCHOOL
Jan. 26
Feb. 2
PTO Meeting 6:30 pm
Feb. 15
Presidents Day NO SCHOOL
Mar. 1
PTO Meeting 6:30 pm
Mar. 16
Mar. 18
End of 3rd Quarter
Mar. 25-Apr3 Spring Break NO SCHOOL
Apr. 4
School Resumes
Apr. 20
May 11
2 hour delay - PD for teachers
May 3
PTO Meeting 6:30 pm
May 27
Last Day for students
School Contact Information
REMINDERS
SAVE ALUMINUM CAN TABS
Please help our students by collecting tabs from
aluminum cans. Each tab is easy to remove and can
be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. The
tabs help fund various projects for Ronald McDonald
Houses and its visitors. Send the tabs in a bag to the
school and our students will do the rest!
Please help our students by collecting
tabs from
cans. Each
tab is
SAVE BOX TOPS
ANDaluminum
CAMPBELLS
SOUP
easy to remove and is donated to the
LABELS
Ronald
McDonald
Housefor
to fund
You can help the
school
earn money
supplies
various
projects.
Send
the
tabs
a
by collecting box tops and Campbells labels in
from
bagsnacks.
to the school
we will
do the
rest!
soup, juices and
Our PTO
collects
and
Otsego Elementary
419-823-4381
Principal Katrina Baughman

Ext. 4005
kbaughman@otsegoknights.org
Interim Principal- Priscilla Brehe Pixler Ext.4005
ppixler@otsegoknights.org
Assistant Principal Marc Opsinc
mopsinc@otsegoknights.org
Ext. 4009
School Counselor Lianna Mikesina

lmikesina@otsegoknights.org
Ext. 4010
Special Education Director Lauri Dunham Ext. 4008

ldunham@otsegoknights.org
counts them and puts the money straight back

into the school.
Transportation Eva Vasher

evasher@otsegoknights.org
Ext. 2156
Ext. 1105
USING SOCIAL MEDIA
Food Service Jeanne Jeffers

jjeffers@otsegoknights.org
Keep up with district and school events, follow us on

Twitter: @AdamKoch_Otsego; @kbaughman723;
@OtsegoK; @OtsegoGrade 1; @OtsegoGrade 2,
@OtsegoGrade3; @OtsegoGrade4; @OtsegoGrade5;
@OtsegoPTO
HEARD A RUMOR OR HAVE A QUESTION

Please send me an email or give me a call!
ppixler@otsegoknights.org
419-823-4381 Ext. 4005
Otsego PTO
OPTO@otsegoknights.org
Otsego Schools Mission:

The Otsego Local School District, unified with family and
community, prepares all students to
reach their highest potential by providing innovative
programs in a rich environment focused on
student-centered learning. Otsego students will become
contributing citizens in a global society
while respecting individual differences.
Otsego Schools Vision:
A united community which inspires and challenges
everyone to exceed their expectations.
A caring and positive environment that values and
embraces all learners.
An innovative approach to instruction focused on student
achievement today, tomorrow and
beyond.
OUR STUDENTS
OUR COMMUNITY
OUR SUCCESS

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OTSEGO ELEMENTARY EXTRA

August 14, 2015

Mrs. Baughman is currently home

Welcome Mr. Marc Opsincs as

OTSEGO PTO NEWS

Theres a Minion reasons to join PTO

You will be seeing a lot of PTO communication

PTO Mission Statement:

OTSEGO LATCH KEY PROGRAM

Please feel free to email Crystal Stough at

OPEN HOUSE and PARTY IN THE PARKING LOT

Open House 6-7p and Party in the

School Contact Information

Principal Katrina Baughman

School Counselor Lianna Mikesina

Special Education Director Lauri Dunham Ext. 4008

counts them and puts the money straight back

Transportation Eva Vasher

USING SOCIAL MEDIA

Food Service Jeanne Jeffers

Keep up with district and school events, follow us on

HEARD A RUMOR OR HAVE A QUESTION

Otsego Schools Mission:

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