Otisville Elementary School
SCIENCE FAIR SUCCESSPosted May 24 at 12:00am
Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the Otisville PTO Science Fair. Students used the Scientific Method to prepare a multitude of science activities ranging from chemistry to Earth science. As a reward for their hard work and participation, the PTO awarded each student with a medal and a certificate. The future of science is in the capable hands of Otisville Elementary School students! UNDER THE SEA ANIMATIONSPosted May 20 at 1:19pmStudents in Ms. Routi's Kindergarten class studied the letter "o" by learning about the ocean and discovering things that might be found in an octopus's garden. The lesson was culminated by creating 3 frame animations. Click the following video to discover the world that these young animators imagine under the sea, in an octopus's garden. INCOMING KINDERGARTEN ACTIVITIESPosted May 16 at 2:12pm
Incoming Kindergarten students spent the morning at Otisville Elementary School. These new learners explored movement activities in the gym and created a sculpture during an art-technology integrated activity. These students were well behaved and excited about learning. Bravo! Welcome to the Otisville Elementary School learning community! NATIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT WEEK MAY 13-17Posted May 10 at 3:59pm
As part of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month the National Association for Sport and Physical Education is kicking off National Physical Education and Sport Week. Parents and guardians are encouraged to help their children explore a variety of physical activities. Otisville Elementary School students are encouraged to get active and stay active! School-wide "get active" reminders: THANK YOU!Posted May 10 at 3:54pm
A hearty, "thank you" goes out to the Otisville Elementary PTO and our wonderful parents and families. The teacher luncheon was wonderful and, as always, greatly appreciated. E-NEWSLETTER: OTISVILLE GOES GREENPosted May 6 at 12:46pm
The Otisville Elementary School newsletter is now accessible on the Minisink Valley CSD website. To navigate to the newsletter, click the Otisville tab, then choose "Newletters" in the black tab on the left hand side of the page. In an effort to "go green," paper copies of the newsletters will no longer be sent home. To access this month's newsletter, click here. LISTENING TO THE FUTUREPosted May 1 at 1:17pm
The High School Wind and Jazz Ensembles traveled to Otisville Elementary School, treating fourth and fifth grade students and faculty to a concert. Concert selections included Spongebob Squarepants and The Wizard of Oz. In addition to concert pieces, high school students demonstrated the capabilities of specific instruments. The elementary students experienced the high school students' musicality and professionalism. This important event allowed elementary students to get a good understanding of what happens when they practice their instruments and progress through the band program. The students and staff of Otisville extend their warmest appreciation to the high school band directors and their students for taking time to visit Otisville Elementary School. ALL COUNTY CHORUS PARTICIPANTSPosted April 22 at 10:44am
Congratulations to Kristen Moskowitz, Keeley Hedberg, Jessica Neale, and Alexa Morales for their participation in the ALL COUNTY ELEMENTARY CHORUS. Otisville Elementary school was well represented at this weekend's concert. Bravo to our excellent musicians! FAMILY ZUMBATHONPosted April 10 at 3:18pm
The Minisink Valley Teachers' Association, with the help of Studio Ayo, is hosting its 2nd annual Family Zumbathon event at the Minisink Valley High School gym. The Family Zumbathon will be held on Friday, April 26 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm for check-in. A variety of raffles and food items will be available for sale at the event. This will be a fun event for the whole family. Proceeds will be donated to the MVTA Scholarship Fund. THEATERWORKS USA VISITS OTISVILLEPosted April 3 at 3:30pm
Otisville's third, fourth, and fifth grade students viewed a Theaterworks USA production entitled, Freedom Train. Through this musical drama, the story of Harriet Tubman and her role in helping slaves navigate the Underground Railroad was told. Thank you to the PTO for bringing this production to Otisville Elementary School. |