by Dkemp
28. April 2010 10:45
by Dkemp
9. September 2009 15:29
For information please contact:
Dennis Patzer, Otsego, 269.692.6076
Jennifer Rogers, MASB, 517.327.5908
Sept. 9, 2009
For Immediate Release
Otsego Public Schools’ program top in the state
LANSING, MI – Nine school districts across Michigan are starting the school year off with a celebration of success. The Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) recently announced the recipients of the 2009 Michigan’s Best Award. While schools face many challenges, the Michigan’s Best award is an example of the quality education taking place in Michigan schools each day. Otsego Public Schools’ Rewiring the Brain program has been selected as a recipient of the 2009 Michigan’s Best Award. Otsego will accept its award Oct. 24 at an awards ceremony co-sponsored by MASB and SET SEG School Insurance Specialists, the program’s exclusive sponsor. Otsego’s winning program earned the honor in the Professional Development category for its innovativeness and impact on student achievement. Teachers, administrators and school board members will be on hand to celebrate the prestigious award. “We’re being challenged at the state and local level to develop innovative approaches to education,” said Kathy Hayes, MASB executive director. “These districts have a proven record of success, and should be thought of as models for other districts across the state.”
In Allegan County, a literacy initiative has the goal of having all students read at grade level as prescribed by No Child Left Behind. In Otsego, it became evident that there was a wide-range of teacher knowledge and comfort regarding teaching literacy. Countywide assessments were administered by Title I staff, leaving teachers without a clear understanding of the measurement and results. Therefore, Otsego Public Schools adopted Rewiring the Brain, a mandatory, intensive professional development program. A global presentation of curriculum content is represented using half-day trainings, while explicit instruction is addressed within weekly grade level meetings.
Programs are judged by an independent panel of experts in each area, based on uniqueness, the critical need served and evidence of impact on student achievement. More than 150 entries were received from districts across the upper and lower peninsulas. Each winner receives a trophy for display at the school and $1,500 to sustain their efforts. These programs won round-two judging and represent the top honor in each of nine categories of MASB’s Education Excellence program. MASB provides quality educational leadership services to all Michigan boards of education, and advocates for student achievement and public education. # # #
by Dkemp
2. September 2009 12:31
Attention area senior citizens:
Otsego Community Education still has room for its trip to Turkeyville on Oct. 6, 2009. The show will be Oklahoma with lunch and transportation included for $40. Please call 269-692-6225 for more information. Otsego Community Education will offer area adults programs in Salsa and Ballroom Dancing. Please contact Otsego Public Schools at 692-6225 for more information.
by Dkemp
2. September 2009 09:59
Free haircuts, clothing and school supplies will be available to Washington Street Elementary students during the school?s annual Clothing Exchange on Sept. 2 from 6 to 8:15 p.m.
Gently used clothing will be available and stylists from Elle Salon will be on hand to give haircuts. The Plainwell/Otsego Walmart store has donated $10 shoe vouchers. Goody bags with school supplies will be handed out and information will also be available about the school?s Backpack Buddies food supplement program.
This is the second year that
Washington Street has hosted the clothing exchange. ?The beginning of school is so expensive for families and we?re trying to make the transition to school as easy as possible,? said Washington Street Elementary principal Heather Badders.
The clothing exchange runs during the school?s orientation session. All services are free.
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