Friday, October 02, 2009

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

I am sending out this e-mail to update you on what is going on at Onekama Schools!  It is my goal to try to send out a weekly update every Friday that will include information for the upcoming week.  In addition to the information you will find in this e-mail I encourage you to take a minute and check out the school web-site.  The address is  www.onekama.k12.mi.us the web-site is packed full of information and is updated on a daily basis.  I would like to point out some specific areas on the web-site that are extremely helpful.  On the main page of the web-site there is a link called Parents, Staff & Student links if you click on this link you can find all the teachers e-mail addresses.  You can also find a link to Power School, this is a grading system.  You can check your students’ grades through here on a daily basis. (4^th – 12^th grade student grades) If you do not know your students’ log-in and password please contact the student services office and we will assist you. If you go back to the main page there are links to Fall Community Education Classes, Weather Closings, Activity Calendar,  (shows all events that are going on in the school) High School Sports Schedule, in addition to many other links.  I highly recommend you take some time to explore the web-site, it is a wonderful resource!

 

The following are the activities for the week of October 4^th – October 11^th:

 

Monday, October 5^th:

            Band Booster Fund Raiser will be taking place if you have questions please contact Kathy Joseph (889-5521), this will    
            continue throughout the entire week

            Middle School Volleyball @ Brethren 5:00, bus leaves @ 4:00

           

Tuesday, October 6^th:

            8:00 am – 3:00 pm CSI Presentations in the Media Center

            6:00 pm JV/V Volleyball @ Baldwin, bus leaves @ 4:15

            7:00 pm CSI Parent Presentation – Media Center

 

Wednesday, October 7^th

            9:45 am 3^rd Grade to Manistee River Weir

            4:15 pm Middle School and High School Cross Country League Jamboree @ West Shore Community College

            6:00 pm Middle School Football vs. Manistee Catholic at home

 

Thursday, October 8^th

            8:30 am 4^th grade to White Pine Village

            3:00 pm 4^th grade Girls Scouts (Becky Feil) Ms. Eichberger’s Room

            5:30 pm JV/V Volleyball @ Mesick

 

Friday, October 9^th

            12:00 pm 5^th grade Safety Patrol Meeting in Media Center

            7:00 pm Varsity Football vs. Brethren @ Home

 

Saturday, October 10^th

            9:00 am Varsity Cross Country @ Portage Central High School

 

 

Breakfast and Lunch Menu for October 5^th – October 9^th:

           

Monday, October 5^th:

            Breakfast: Cereal, Juice & Milk

            Lunch: Rotini Pasta w/ Alfredo Sauce, Garlic Bread, Tossed Salad, Veggies, Fruit & Milk

 

Tuesday, October 6^th:

            Breakfast: Bagel w/ Cream Cheese, Juice & Milk

            Lunch: Cheeseburger on Whole Grain Bun, Tater Tots, Veggies, Fruit & Milk

 

Wednesday, October 7^th:

            Breakfast: Egg & Cheese Muffin, Juice & Milk

            Lunch: Tyson Chicken Nuggets, Tossed Salad, Veggies, Fruit & Milk

 

Thursday, October 8^th:

            Breakfast: Assorted Flavored Oatmeal, Juice & Milk

            Lunch: Mashed Potatoes w/ turkey Pieces in the Gravy, Tossed Salad, Veggies, Fruit & Milk

 

Friday, October 9^th:

            Breakfast: Whole Grain Pancakes, Juice & Milk

            Lunch: E-Z Mart Pizza, Tossed Salad, Fruit & Milk

 

Just a reminder, for the Month of October we are having all Elementary Students go the cafeteria prior to school.  All students are encouraged to partake in our breakfast program.  Throughout the month fresh fruit from local markets will be provided with a breakfast purchase.

 

October College Visitations

 

October 9^th:  Ferris State University

October 15^th: Northern Michigan University

October 21^st: Grand Valley State University

October 29^th: Lake Superior State University

 

Interested seniors should see Mr. McKenney for specific times.

 

West Shore Community College will be hosting a college night on Monday, October 12^th.  Over 40 Michigan Colleges and Universities will be attending.

 

October Testing

 

MEAP Testing     Grades 3 – 9      Tuesday, October 13^th – October 23^rd

PSAT Testing     Grade 11           Wednesday, October 14^th

 

National Testing

 

ACT      Test Date – December 12, 2009 Registration Deadline – November 6, 2009

SAT      Test Date – December 5, 2009 Registration Deadline – October 30, 2009

 

Have a wonderful weekend I will update you again next Friday.

 

Gina Hagen

Principal