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New technology purchased for districtThe Olean City School District andCommunity Schools (through it’s 21 stCentury grant) purchased videoconferencing technologies that will offernew opportunities for students and staffalike. There will soon be one videoconferencing camera in each buildingthroughout the district. (Olean purchasedthe brand, PolyCom.)Examples of the opportunities thatvideo conferencing can provide for ourstudents and staff are: allowing students toget feedback and evaluation from theCleveland Institute of Music on a piece ofmusic they play via live video conference;having student asks questions and receivereal-time answers form experts in anygiven field; allowing students in differentbuilding in the district work on projects; orcollaborating with students from schoolsanywhere in the world; real-time virtualfield trips, staff can access professionaldevelopment opportunities through realtime video conferencing; meetings can beheld in several locations in the district andattendees will still be able to interact witheach other. The possibilities are endless.Video conferencing capability in thedistrict is an exciting venture towards thefuture for our students and staff. Rememberwhen the district announced that it hadconnected to “Broadband” – well, we arenow able to utilize even more the capabilityof broadband with the PolyCom videoconferencing cameras.Instrumental Music Night Sept. 13The instrumental music department willhold its annual Parents Night in the musicsuite at OMS on Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m.Parents of elementary students interestedin having their child participate inthe instrumental music program areencouraged to attend. Students in fourthgrade may register for string lessons, whilefifth graders may sign-up for strings and/ora band instrument.Representatives from area music storeswill be present to discuss available rentaloptions and OCSD music staff will be onhand to answer questions and registerstudents.The Bridge Program is for high schoolnon-completers who are interested ingetting their GED in a “fast track”program. Classes are held daily from 9 tonoon in the Depot Building at JCC’s Oleancampus. GED classes are taught three daysa week with JCC instructors providingcourse work the other two days. Once theGED is obtained, students bridge intoJCC, other institutions of higher learningor go on to find employment.The program is open to out-of-schoolyouths between the ages of 16 and 21.Enrollment is open ended so anyone canjoin the program at any time. For furtherinformation and eligibility criteria, contactLinda Edstrom at 375-8033 or LindaHatch at the One-Stop, 383-1880, ext. 276.4News & NotesBridge Program fast track to GEDWhat are your middle schoolstudents doing after school?Lets work together and keep our kids off the couch, away from the T.V. and get theminvolved in this exciting, one of a kind 21 st Century after school program. Researchshows the students who spend quality time involved in enriching after school programswill increase their academic achievement and attitude in school. The 21 st CenturyCommunity Learning Center isexcited to offer, OASIS, OpportunitiesAfter School InspiringStudents program, for thosetransitioning through middleschool for the 2005-2006 schoolyear.This program is offeredthrough the 21 st Century grant andadministered by Olean CitySchools with partners from theYMCA and ACCORD Corporation.The logo and name, OASIS,were created by your very ownOMS students and will promote arich educational experience aswell as a variety of activitiessupporting positive youth development.An assortment of activities willinclude, but are not limited to“Cooking around the World,”“Early Rock-n-Roll guitar,” “Hip Hop Dance Team,” “Chess Club,” “Drum Circle,”“Performing literature,” “School Newspaper,” and “Robotics.” OASIS will also targetreading, math, and other school subjects with homework helpers and peer tutoringprograms. The OASIS registration form will be sent home with students on the first dayof school and the program will begin on September 12. This is a great opportunity toexpand the outlook of all the OMS students.For any additional information please contact Lynn Corder, Program Director, at375-8043. Let’s get them involved!Olean City School District Newsletter
Welcome home, Mr. Trietley!By Eileen Keenan Skrobacz“There’s no place like home . . .” OMSPrincipal Jerry Trietley feels as though thequote fits his new position perfectly.Having graduated from Olean High Schooltwenty years ago, Mr. Trietley has alwaysdreamed of returning to Olean to work.The new OMS principal left Olean in1985 to attend the College of the HolyCross in Worcester, Massachusetts, wherehe played football for the Crusaders andstudied history. Upon graduation, Mr.Trietley moved closer to home after beinghired as a graduate assistant for AlfredUniversity’s athletics. After completinghis Master’s degree in social studies, Mr.Trietley began his teaching career.Continuing his education, Mr. Trietleypursued certification as a school districtadministrator. He was moving closer toOlean, working first as a social studiesteacher in Salamanca, then as their athleticdirector and senior high vice-principal.Once Mr. Trietley heard about the OMSprincipal opening, he knew it was the righttime to throw his hat in the ring. He wasready to come home. After just a fewweeks on the job in his hometown, Mr.Trietley feels humbled and grateful for theopportunity to be a part of the Olean CitySchool District.Some of Mr. Trietley’s immediategoals are to get to know his staff, students,September-October 2005and the parents. He plans to collaboratewith the OMS staff to assess currentprograms, continue the Student AdvisoryCouncil, gather essential input fromstudents about their school, and establish asense of collective ownership for decisionsaffecting OMS.Students and staff will also be introducedto “RAP: Respect, Academics, andParticipation.” RAP embraces the need torespect everyone, making an honest effortin learning in the classroom and seekingadditional help when necessary, andparticipating in activities after school,which strengthen teamwork, sportsmanship,and lifelong skills from social andacademic activities.Mr. Trietley sees parents as partners inthe educational process. “My door will beopen to everyone, staff, parents, andstudents should feel welcome to come andtalk to me,” Mr. Trietley said. “Communicationamong everyone is my number onegoal for success at OMS,” Mr. Trietleycontinued. “I am so excited to be backhome, to be a part of the Olean CitySchool District, and to be able to giveback to a community which gave so muchto me,” Mr. Trietley commented whenasked about his thoughts regarding his newposition.Welcome home, Mr. Trietley, and muchsuccess in your new position at OMS.Everyone is here to make transitionfrom elementary school easierBy Eileen Keenan SkrobaczChange does not have to be difficult.For many of our new sixth graders, thetransition from their elementary school toOlean Middle School may cause studentsto worry about finding their classrooms,memorizing their locker combinations andbeing on time for classes. There are manynew and different expectations for thestudents, but they need not worry. Themiddle school staff is there to help with theworries. Adults at OMS understand theconcerns the students have and do everythingwithin their power to help students.If students forget their locker combination,Mrs. Bush, guidance secretary, canlook up the students’ combinations andgive it to them. Lost in the halls? All ofthe adults in the building are able to helpthe students find their way. Even theseventh and eighth graders are helpfultoward the sixth graders. If your childforgets his or her lunch money, tell him orher to head to the main office, and askMrs. Buehler, front office secretary to usethe phone to call home.The OMS motto is, “We Are Here toHelp Each Other!” and that holds truefrom the first day of school through thelast!If your sixth grader is concerned aboutmiddle school, phone Mr. Driscoll, OMS6 th grade guidance counselor, and ask himto check on your son or daughter. He’d behappy to oblige.Here’s whatto expect fromMiddle SchoolBy Eileen Keenan SkrobaczWhat should parents expect of theirmiddle schooler? There are numerousexpectations you should have for yourmiddle school child. Students doreceive homework during the week.Most of the teams post their homeworkon the internet ... bookmark yourchild’s team site, and check it everynight to be sure all work is completed.Most students do not have “studyhalls.” The 20 minutes opposite lunchare used for SSR – “Sustained SilentReading.” Everyone is required toread from a pleasure book.Has school been difficult for yourson or daughter? If yes, then middleschool is not the time to let them sinkor swim. Your child will need yourhelp now more than ever! Look overyour child’s homework and ask him orher to explain it to you. Has everyproblem or question been attempted?If your child needs additional help, besure to instruct him or her to see theteacher after school for extra help. Allteachers are available in their roomsfrom 2:19 to 2:34 p.m. to provideafter-school help. Be sure your childtakes advantage of this opportunity.Schedule an appointment with yourchild’s team teachers during Septemberif you have concerns. Don’t let asmall problem become a big problem.It takes everyone to educate thechildren of the 21 st Century andworking with each other will offer thebest opportunity for success.Students will be given agendas onthe first day of school. The agendasare used to record daily assignments,quizzes, and tests. Teachers will alsogive students reminders aboutimportant dates such as OMS OpenHouse and picture day, so be sure tocheck your child’s agenda daily.Middle school is a time of change,growth, and uncertainty for students.The more we can do together, parentsand school, the more successful yourchild will be.OMS is open until 6 p.m. everynight. If your child forgets a book orhomework, feel welcome to return toschool to pick it up.5
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