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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Three 6th grade students wanted to share their science presentations with the office in addition to the second grade class this afternoon. They taught us about moon phases, the life span of a star and how the moon creates the tides.
Yesterday, Barton celebrated their PBIS achievement with a costume day!
Tomorrow, Barton students are invited to join in the PBIS Celebration and wear costumes. Our Barton Tigers have shown caring, understanding, brave and safe behaviors this year filling our shadow boxes fill of tokens. Please make sure all costumes follow the guidance outlined below.
On Monday, our 8th grade soccer players were recognized as they played their last home game as Barton Tigers! Cheer them on at 4pm today in Orleans and again Tuesday in Glover!
A reminder to check out our new OCSU app! More details here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bct6H7knE2iSZFHQiy2SpUXCWE0YMHyH/view
Join the Barton School Community Club (previously Barton Parents Club) for their November event!
Information about a community Truck or Treat!
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.
Thank you to the Orleans Fire Department for coming to Barton Graded to talk about Fire Prevention & Safety with our students. They practiced Stop, Drop & Roll, learned about firefighter gear and equipment, toured the fire truck and saw the power of the water hose!
To learn more about fire prevention and safety visit: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire.html
It was a beautiful evening for a soccer game. Way to go, Barton Tigers!
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.
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
Click below to read more about the Orleans Junior Fall Soccer Program's registration dates and other related information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v6k1QAc1fGMvtQnjDIdybhU4Q0JSMK4G/view?usp=sharing
Orleans Central has a new app! To find out more, check out this introduction video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bct6H7knE2iSZFHQiy2SpUXCWE0YMHyH/view?usp=sharing
