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Have a wonderful week!
VEGGIE VAN GO - DATE CHANGED - Wednesday, Nov., 8, 2023 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations necessary. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a family member, friend or neighbor to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. https://tinyurl.com/bx9h466b
GET ON BOARD.....The School Board - Petitions are available now and due to Town Clerks by January 29, 2024 to be named on the ballot for the March 2024 elections. https://www.rnesu.org/page/district-information-school-boards
VEGGIE VAN GO - Friday, Oct. 27 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations required. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a family member, friend or neighbor to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. https://tinyurl.com/3rxnp9nu
SEEKING LETTERS OF INTEREST - The OVUU School Board is in search of community members who are interested in joining the board. There are two vacant board seats available: 1) Brandon Representative and 2) Pittsford Representative. The individuals appointed to these positions must reside in the respective towns and will serve until the next election in March 2024. Letters of interest must be submitted by Thurs. Nov. 2 to Melinda Piper at mpiper@rnesu.org stating which seat you would like to be considered for and explaining why you would be a valuable addition to the Board. The Board will make a decision during the OVUU School Board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the OVUHS Library.
The Middle School will hold a Fall Dance on Friday, October 27th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the large cafeteria. Music will be provided by the Vermont DJ Company Jam Man Entertainment. The cost will be $3.00 per student. Permission slips are required for entry. Students can get permission slips from their advisory teachers. Refreshments will be on sale during the dance. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Prizes will be awarded for the scariest, the most creative, and the funniest costumes. Only Otter Valley 7th and 8th graders are allowed to attend this event.
SCHOOL BOARD OPENINGS - The OVUU School Board is in search of community members who are interested in joining the board. There are two vacant board seats available: 1) Brandon Representative and 2) Pittsford Representative. The individuals appointed to these positions must reside in the respective towns and will serve until the next election in March 2024. If you are interested, please send a letter to Melinda Piper at mpiper@rnesu.org stating which seat you would like to be considered for and explaining why you would be a valuable addition to the Board. The deadline for submission is Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. The Board will make a decision during the OVUU School Board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the OVUHS Library.
VEGGIE VAN GO - Friday, Sept. 22 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations required. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a friend or family member to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. https://tinyurl.com/3rxnp9nu
VEGGIE VAN GO - Friday, Sept. 22 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot.
Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations required. What to participate but can't make the time? Ask a friend or family member to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. https://tinyurl.com/3rxnp9nu
REMINDER - This Friday, September 15th, is the first Early Release Day for the 2023-2024 School Year. These Early Release Days are critical in allowing staff to work collaboratively in their buildings and across all school in RNESU to review data and develop lessons that respond to the needs of students. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school.
OVUU SCHOOL BOARD SEEKS NEW MEMBERS - The OVUUSD Board is seeking interested parties to fill two vacant board seats: 1) Brandon Rep 2) Pittsford Rep.
The appointed school board members for these seats must be a resident of the respective town and would serve through to the next election in March 2024.
Interested parties should send a letter identifying the seat they wish to be considered for and outlining why they would be a good addition to the Board to Melinda Piper at mpiper@rnesu.org by no later than Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
The Board intends to take action at the following OVUU School Board meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the OVUHS Library.
ANNOUNCEMENT - Meal Payment Program Update - Now called LINQ Connect.
Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/5x7228v2 and access the Guide to Get Started and FAQ here: https://tinyurl.com/33rnzu2z
BUS ROUTES - School Bus Transportation is a privilege that is available to students across RNESU. Please review the bus expectations with your students. Bus Expectations and Routes can be found at https://www.rnesu.org/page/bussing-and-routes.
CALLING FOR ACTION - Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application - Although breakfast and lunch will remain free this year, completing the application is still essential for the district. The quantity of completed forms is tied to funding from the federal government for free school meals now and in the future, as well as funding for other school programs. Filling out the form also helps our community provide free summer meals to all kids, including those in childcare. This application process may also qualify your family for low-cost internet. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/2fjcnp3b
FAMILY & STUDENT DISTRICT HANDBOOK - For everything you need to know, check out the District Handbook. Find contact information, policies, links to school handbooks and more at https://www.rnesu.org/page/district-handbook.
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!
RNESU Students begin school on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Online Student Registration is now open. Families of returning students have been sent their students' snapcodes for registration via email. If you have not received an email by Friday, Aug. 18, please contact registration@rnesu.org for assistance.
Read Superintendent Hubert's welcome back message at: https://tinyurl.com/muerdeu3. See you all soon!
