What a finish to Semester 1! The Vikings truly finished strong in all aspects of this Semester and are ready to move into Semester 2. Schedules will be distributed Monday Morning in Advisory.
So many Congratulations are in order- Winter has DEFINITELY been our season!
Congratulations to:
- Cassie Weber and Claire Finkbeiner! Both received a #1 rating for their solo performances today at MSBOA solo and ensemble! Way to represent OL Smith’s Fine Arts! Both of these hardworking students deserve this rating! Not only are they both brave for taking on such a task but incredible musicians who deserve the rating that they received
- Girls Swimming, on BACK TO BACK District Championships
- Academic Games on placing 2nd in the ENTIRE DISTRICT.
- Academic Games Team member: Adam Faran for winning every single round he competed in; the only student in the 130+ students in the district to do so!
- Boys Basketball, on their District Championship
- Our students that GREW in NWEA, thanks to their hard work and DEDICATED teachers!
- Our students that passed the challenging Algebra 1 Midterm, setting them on the road for possible high school credit!
IT’S GREAT TO BE A VIKING!
Finally, MAJOR Commendations are in order to Ms. “Math” Laura Savage for not only being a phenomenal math teacher, but saving her student from choking! Using her knowledge of cpr and quick, calm action; she truly saved the day! Thank you Ms. Savage!
Your Week Ahead:
Monday 1/23
- Half Day, First Day of Semester 2 – Students Dismissal 11:30am, teacher Duty Day PM
- Boys Swim Tryouts 11:30-12:30 in the pool
- Girls Basketball tryouts 3:30-5:45 (NOTE Students will not be able to stay at school during the afternoon of the half day to wait for tryouts. All students exit the building at 11:30)
- CHESS CANCELED
Tuesday 1/24
- Half Day, – Students Dismissal 11:30am, teacher PD Day PM
- Boys Swim Tryouts 11:30-12:30 in the pool
- Girls Basketball tryouts 3:30-6:00 (NOTE Students will not be able to stay at school during the afternoon of the half day to wait for tryouts. All students exit the building at 11:30)
- JAZZ AND TUTORING CANCELED
Wednesday 1/25
- First Full Day of Semester 2
- Boys Swim Tryouts 3:30-4:30 in the pool
- Girls Basketball tryouts 3:30-6:00
Thursday 1/26
- Jazz 3:30-4:00
- Tutoring 3:30-5:30
Friday 1/27
- Boys Swim Tryouts 3:30-4:30 in the pool
Notes:
- Upcoming dates for your planning:
- Friday January 20th – Half Day – Records Day, End of Semester 1
- Monday January 23rd – Half Day – Teacher Duty Day
- Tuesday January 24th- Half Day – Teacher PD Day
- Wednesday February 15th – Late Start – All Busses and Class starts 1 hour later
- Friday February 17th – NO School Students: Teacher PD Day
- Monday February 20th – NO SCHOOL – Presidents Day
- SPRING CONFERENCES Wednesday March 15th, 4:15-7:15 NOTE THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE ORIGINAL DISTRICT CALENDAR. Originally this conference night for Spring was scheduled for April 13th.
Congratulations on a wonderful first Semester! Have a great weekend,
Principal Rummel
