Check out the latest OCSU district music newsletter!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BV9fr3uE2yMkrqwyjwtOKqRuKd55av5n/view?usp=sharing
All are invited to the LRUHS music department Mardis Gras variety show! The event is Monday, February 12, 6:30pm, at the Irasburg Town Hall.
During our Friday PBIS celebration, one station students enjoyed was playing with legos! Our 8th graders were great role models and helpers with kindergarten and first grade.
Staff vs 8th Grade Tug of War! Staff won! Looking forward to a rematch!
K-8 Reconfiguration Data Collection
Dear Orleans Central Supervisory Union Parents and Guardians;
The Lake Region Elementary Middle School District Board is researching the possibility of implementing a grade band reconfiguration across our six K-8 schools for next year (August 2024).
This process requires the review of data and various models in order to make a well-informed decision. If you want to follow the discussion, please go to the OCSU.org website and under the Board Option you will find board meeting agendas and minutes.
One of the data points that must be collected is feedback and input from our families. If you have or will have a child(ren) in one of our K-8 schools during the 2024-2025 school year (from the towns of Albany, Barton, Brownington, Glover, Irasburg, Orleans and Westmore), please take a few minutes to complete this online survey.
PLEASE use this link: https://forms.gle/9FCsmuvHJHG3hX6A9
If you are unable to complete it electronically, please stop in at one of our school’s offices or the Central Office on 130 Kinsey Road in Barton to fill out a paper copy.
We appreciate your time and effort in this process.
We need to collect all feedback and input from this survey by Wednesday, February 7th at 4:00 p.m.
If you need assistance, feel free to contact any of the principal offices or call my office at 802-525-1204.
Congratulations to our Pups and Wolves of the week for the past two weeks! These students were kind and accepting of others! Missing from photo is Lexi. Congratulations to her as well! Keep up the hard work everyone!
We had a Whole School PBIS Celebration today! Thank you to Jeff and his team for the sleigh rides!
Lake Region Union High School Board Opening
The LR board is looking to fill a vacancy on the board with a legal resident from the town of Glover. This position is currently vacant and the board will hope to fill at elections on March 20, 2024 at the Annual Meeting. If you are interested, please attend the annual meeting (7:30 pm at LR). For resources on being a school board member, visit: vtvsba.org
Our 2nd/3rd graders had a tea party in library today as a follow up to reading the book Luli and the Language of Tea. Ask your child what language they had for tea!
Check out the OCSU Resources and Notices page for information on addressing peer pressure, as well as resources on protecting students from online drug dealers.
https://www.ocsu.org/page/public-notices
Congratulations to our Pups and Wolf of the week! These students treated others as they wanted to be treated. Way to go at being kind to others and respecting them!
Congratulations to our Pup and Wolf of the Week! Nice job being resilient learners!
Albany Together Meeting Thursday 1/18 – You’re Invited!
Join your friends and neighbors on Thursday, Jan 18th from 6:30-9:00 pm at the Albany Community School to build action plans for community priorities chosen through the Albany Together process.
At this meeting, community members will break into task force groups to define next steps and develop action plans with help from statewide experts and resource providers. The two task forces for the community-led initiatives will work to:
Revitalize Historic Buildings
Improve Community Communications
Learn more about these initiatives, and sign up to join one or more task forces at the Albany Together website: bit.ly/AlbanyTogether
Pizza, dessert, and drinks will be provided at the meeting, and childcare will be offered. ALL community members are encouraged to attend and engage for the future of Albany!
This is the 3rd and final meeting facilitated by the Vermont Council on Rural Development, a neutral facilitator invited by the Albany Selectboard. From here forward, all action is focused at the local task force level. Join a task force today or join on January 18th! For more information, contact the Vermont Council on Rural Development at 802-222-6896 or email alyssa@vtrural.org.
Due to the impending snowstorm we will not have After School Programming today, January 16th. Students will be sent home by their usual method. Please call the school if you need to make an alternative plan for your child.
Fourth through eighth graders had a great day at Jay Peak yesterday!
Hello Families,
Our Chili Cook-Off planned for this Saturday January 13th is being rescheduled to Saturday, February 10th. Email lmartin@ocsu.org to enter, and look for more info about the event soon!
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.
Congratulations to Albany Community School.
"Congratulations on the impressive efforts of you and your staff to support students and
families/caregivers by maintaining your Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
(PBIS) implementation during the 2022-2023 school year."
