This week in cooking club we made banana smoothies.
Mr. Meyer’s 6th grade was challenged by Leigh Elementary to do a Kindness Challenge. The kindness secret agents have been up to some good this week!
1st grade is solving the long standing great debate... How to eat an Oreo?! We then wrote step by step directions to teach how we do it. Are you a dipper, twister or eat it whole?
OCKD dance clinic reminder!
We celebrated National Kindergarten Day today! The kids enjoyed doughnuts for a special morning treat, we “Dressed to Impress”, and even had a special floral delivery! Kindergarten life is the BEST life!
Interested in having a seamless way to view all of your O-C Knights activities? Please click on the following link to watch a short how-to video on how to do so: http://somup.com/crfYnOFlzW
Congratulations to our OC artists who brought home 58 ribbons from the EHC Art Show held last Wednesday in West Point. Well done excelling in a wide range of art media and showcasing your originality. A digital art show of the pieces will be shared soon.
Kiley Arlt: Distinction (Blue)- Sculpture (Other)
Ashley Bicking: Honorable (Red)- Photography
Carter Bousquet: Honorable (Red)- Sculpture (Other); Distinction (Blue)- Graphite; Honorable (Red)- Charcoal; Honorable (Red)- Watercolor; Honorable Mention (White)- Markers; Distinction (Blue)- Sculpture (Clay)
Carmine Carson: Honorable Mention (White)- Pastels/Chalk; Distinction (Blue)- Pottery (Hand Built)
Hannah Deemer: Honorable Mention (White)- Ink
Yadhira Gonzalez: Honorable Mention (White)- Collage
Sydney Guzinski: Honorable (Red)- Sculpture (Other); Distinction (Blue)- Acrylics; Honorable (Red)- Charcoal; Distinction (Blue)- Tempera; Honorable (Red)- Acrylics; Honorable Mention (White)- Collage; Honorable Mention (White)- Acrylics; Honorable Mention (White)- Pastels/Chalk
Karah Johnson: Honorable (Red)- Colored Pencil; Honorable (Red)- Acrylics; Honorable (Red)- Mixed Media; Honorable Mention (White)- Watercolor; Honorable Mention (White)- Pottery (Hand Built)
Laryn Johnson: Honorable Mention (White)- Pastels/Chalk
Maycie Johnson: Honorable Mention (White)- Pastels/Chalk; Honorable (Red)- Markers; Honorable (Red)- Pottery (Hand Built)
Josh Monson: Honorable Mention (White)- Watercolor; Honorable (Red)- Mixed Media
Chaney Nelson: Honorable (Red)- Graphite; Honorable (Red)- Charcoal; Honorable (Red)- Mixed Media; High Distinction (Purple)- Sculpture (Clay)
Sadie Nelson: High Distinction (Purple) - Sculpture (Other); Distinction (Blue)- Watercolor
Johnna Peterson: Honorable Mention (White)- Sculpture (Other)
Kara Peterson: Distinction (Blue)- Watercolor
Ashten Rennerfeldt: Honorable Mention (White)- Sculpture (Other); Honorable (Red)- Pastels/Chalk; Honorable (Red)- Mixed Media; Distinction (Blue)- Acrylics; Honorable Mention (White)- Mixed Media
Rebekah Sechler: Honorable Mention (White)- Sculpture (Other); Distinction (Blue)- Collage
Milo Unwin: Distinction (Blue)- Pastels/Chalk; Distinction (Blue)- Acrylics; Honorable Mention (White)- Collage; Honorable (Red)- Ink
Jayda Van Deusen: Honorable (Red)- Mixed Media; Honorable Mention (White)- Sculpture (Other)
Charli Webster: Distinction (Blue)- Watercolor; Honorable Mention (White)- Ink; Honorable (Red)- Pastels/Chalk; Distinction (Blue)- Collage; Honorable (Red)- Acrylics; Honorable (Red)- Acrylics
Congratulations to Mia Linder, Elliot Johnson, & Ellen Magnusson for being honored Pinnacle Bank Outstanding Leaders!
OCHS Houses celebrated Senior Signing Day! Each senior in attendance introduced themselves and shared their college and career plans for the near future. In the daily words of Mrs. Burton, "It’s a great day to be an O-C Knight!"
Reminder... Little Dancers starts Tuesday!
These students are participating in the tallest tower challenge. It must hold a 14 oz can for 60 seconds.
OCHS Houses celebrated Senior Signing Day! Each senior in attendance introduced themselves and shared their college and career plans for the near future. In the daily words of Mrs. Burton, "It’s a great day to be an O-C Knight!"
Thanks to some amazing donors, 1st grade has received some “forever books” this past year. Today we are taking home “The Good Egg”. We are so lucky to live in such a generous and supportive community filled with a bunch of ‘Good Eggs’!
These students are practicing how to push on their skateboard in skate club.
Fifth grade has been learning all about Jackie Robinson this quarter so today we celebrated Number 42 on National Jackie Robinson Day!
1st grade is practicing for our Music concert tomorrow night! Come see us Friday at 7:00pm😊
Mrs. Jacobsen's third grade class had a generous gift to each student of "Josh The Baby Otter" books. Thank you to our donor, and to the JCMF Children's Charities for sharing this great book on water safety. We can't thank you enough!
Thank you to our students who applied for National Honor Society this year. It was a competitive group of applicants and we are proud of all of your accomplishments! Congrats to our new NHS members: Sydney Guzinski, Caleb Sechler, Brayden Selk, Shea Johnson, Carter Bousquet, Johnna Peterson, Tavis Uhing, Laryn Johnson, Chaney Nelson, Luke Richards, and LJ McNeill.
Kindergarten and 1st graders are spending their April learning how to play T ball. We started with catching and throwing a tennis ball.
Oakland-Craig Elementary is excited to welcome Mrs. Natalie Guenther to our staff for the 2021-2022 school year. https://5il.co/rf4k
We are grateful for Paige Peterson from Anytime Fitness. She spent part of her Friday afternoon playing games with our students.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on April 12, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Customized Basketballs and Backpacks for sale! Orders are due April 13th , at noon!
Order form is available in the offices or here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17UI18EV4T_k7W3DdVcgQRVtPs4zxzP7N/view?usp=sharing
Public viewing for the EHC Art Show is from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 14.
Mixed Media Dream Catchers by 8th grade
The After school students made self portraits.
Fun times in Kindergarten decorating eggs!
Mrs. Jacobsen’s third grade class had fun using shaving cream and food coloring to dye eggs. Thank you parents for buying and boiling the eggs! We appreciate you!
Greatest Day Of The Year!!! #OCFFA
1st grade sure loves when Mrs. Bousquet comes and reads!!
FYI: Yearbook prices go up tomorrow!!!!!
Reminder... Little Dancers registrations due tomorrow, March 31st! We can’t wait and hope you join us! Questions? Please contact Jill Anderson or Kristin Johnson.
This week in cooking club we learned about hydroponics. We then picked lettuce and used it to make veggie pillows.
O-C TeamMates is selling Eileen's Cookie dough! The following board members can take your order! The following people can take your order: Annie Magnusson, Wendi Anderson, Tami Brands, Michelle Burton, Jess Bland, Shannon Harney, Matt Johnson, and Jeff Smith.
First grade is learning about what kind of beak is best for crushing seeds, scooping up fish, and digging for worms this week.
Math is way more fun when glue is involved!! Learning about shapes and their attributes.
Calling all OC dancers! Dance team will host our OCKD Dance Clinic (formerly known as Little Dancers) in April. Girls PreK-7th are invited to attend! Sign up sheets with more info will come home today in Tuesday folders. Direct any questions to Kristin Johnson or Jill Anderson.
Need a hand? Hire an OCFFA member! Auction starts Monday at 6:30 PM in the elementary gym. Snacks will be provided. 😋 Contact Mrs. Penke with questions (402-260-0334).
Thank you the many that made a special memory for our O-C juniors and seniors as they celebrated Prom on Saturday night! We are grateful for you all!
The Bright Knights after school program is seeking donations of used youth baseball and softball gloves. They can be dropped off at the elementary office.
Third graders studied Russian folk art and created nesting dolls.
After school students made Leprechaun traps in celebration of St. Paddy’s day.
Genetic engineers sighted at O-C! Bio technology students successfully transformed bacteria to glow thanks to their new jellyfish gene!
Check out what Oakland-Craig has to offer! #UKnighted #KnightPride https://drive.google.com/file/d/10j2754dK_M-817sEFxj1z9R2o6hmvTaG/view
8th grade ceramic tiki masks
Good morning! Our phones are down this morning. Please email rsmith@ocknights.org or cdenton@ocknights.org if you need anything.
Oakland-Craig HS Blood Drive Tuesday, March 16th 8:30am – 1:30pm Bloodmobile. To schedule an appointment, call 800.287.4903 or visit our website at www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.
We celebrated Pi Day in 5/6 by inviting the Seniors to enjoy pie, solving puzzles, graphing, drawing, and seeing how many digits of Pi we could memorize. Josie Peterson memorized 101 digits of Pi and Jalie Meyer recited 71...now that’s “irrational” 😂!! Proud of all my students!
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on March 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Mrs. Hagedorn's class created models of different types of water forms found on Earth using Moon Sand.
This is a friendly reminder of upcoming O-C calendar dates:
March 12: No School due to Winter Break
April 1,2,5: No School due to Spring Break
April 23: No School due to District Music
Thanks for your support!
Have a Great Day!
O-C Schools
Mrs. Hagedorn's second grade class worked on making a model of a flower today.
The Kinders sang Happy Birthday to Miss Robin and created a list of presents that they would buy her! Miss Robin is very special to the Kindergarten class!
Congratulations to Grant Seagren for qualifying for the Class C Nebraska State Speech Contest! O-C is proud of you!
First grade began making collages out of paper like illustrator Christian Robinson.
Working on collaboration and measurement in first grade.
When it’s 72 degrees you practice Phonics OUTSIDE!!
Teamwork with friends to measure our classroom objects!
Second graders are learning about maps!
Second graders celebrated "Reading Across America" !
Wacky Wednesday found the 5th and 6th grade students participating in a Dr. Seuss scale drawing activity and math class in the hall!
O-C FFA could get used to these new Covid regulations at contests...as long as the weather is always like this! 🌞😎 Results to come early next week!
First grade bird watchers with their binoculars!
OC JH/SH Pops Concert Tuesday, Mar 9th at 7pm. Elem Gym. Free will offering.
After school students pair up to do their next Robotics challenge.
Kindergarten is learning how to produce High Quality Work! Here are some examples! They all are doing a great job! Keep up the great High Quality Work Kinders!
5th graders drew from observation and created their favorite pop. Inspiration came from studying the art movement Pop Art and the Artist Andy Warhol. Art is everywhere you look!
6th graders used their creative skills and made a lotus flower while learning about Ancient India.
2nd Graders continue their plant research during reading. Today included drawing types of plants and learning their different parts.
O-C is excited to welcome MacKenzie Charling to the elementary teaching staff! While unsure what grade level she will be teaching, Mrs. Charling is excited to join our O-C family and we are fortunate to have her! Welcome Mrs. Charling!
Elementary Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/xj8ny
We are excited for our O-C Speech Expo Night this Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the high school building. Our team cannot wait to share their performances with you! Free will donation at the door.
Good food at great people at the FFA Pancake Feed today. A HUGE thank you to Memories Cafe for making a memorable experience for our students and community!
FFA Community Day!
Special thanks to CVA for lunch, Coop 101 and GooseChase fun! Shout out to all of our wonderful local businesses! #OCFFA
FFA Community Day!
Special thanks to CVA for lunch, Coop 101 and GooseChase fun! Shout out to all of our wonderful local businesses! #OCFFA
Highlights from Ag Literacy day! #OCFFA
The after school students (and staff😀) are enjoying the snow while it lasts.
Mrs. Jacobsen’s third grade class has been busy writing informational paragraphs about frogs, we have written our first draft, and today had our peers critique to write our final draft. They have been working hard to gather information and write their informational paragraphs.
Mrs. Jacobsen’s third grade class has been busy writing informational paragraphs about frogs, we have written our first draft, and today had our peers critique to write our final draft. They have been working hard to gather information and write their informational paragraphs.
The afternoon preschool class sure enjoyed the warmer weather! We worked together to create one giant snowman! ⛄️
Tuesday is Ag Literacy Day at O-C! You have a chance to keep learning about agriculture by downloading the GooseChase app and searching "Oakland FFA Week." CVA is offering prizes to people with the highest points!
Wednesday is Blue & Gold Day so plan your outfit accordingly!
1st grade has been studying physical characteristics of birds. After conducting research through multiple texts, we thought we’d perform our own experiment by using models of different bird beaks!
Students are exploring their own interests and talents when doing choice STEAM activities.
OCHS is geared up for FFA week! Start by downloading the GooseChase app for the CVA scavenger hunt. You can also wear your ag-related hat to school or purchase one from Mrs. Penke just $2!
Mrs. Hagedorn's second graders are finding out if there is more land or water on Earth.
Mrs. Hagedorn's second grade class enjoyed celebrating Valentine's Day !
Mrs. Hagedorn's second grade class enjoyed celebrating Valentine's Day !
Art 2 & 3 acrylic paintings
Due to the forecasted Wind Chill Warning with dangerously cold temperatures and the potential for an electric grid rolling blackout, Oakland-Craig Schools will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, February 16th) with all morning activities cancelled.
Due to the forecasted Wind Chill Warning with dangerously cold temperatures all day tomorrow and into Tuesday, Oakland-Craig Schools will be closed tomorrow (Monday, February 15th with all activities cancelled.
Due to weather conditions, the winter dance will conclude at 11:00 p.m. tonight. The freshman class will still take down decorations after the dance. Doors will open at 8:00 p.m. for pictures, and class pictures will begin at 8:30 p.m. The dance entrance fee is $5. We are looking forward to enjoying the night with our Knights!
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on February 15, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Second grade cardinal collages
Students in the after school program made a marble run out of only paper and tape.
Good luck to our Knights that are competing in the Burt County Spelling Bee today!
February 8 or 11 Parent/Teacher Conferences - 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Please plan to attend one of the two sessions offered for your student’s grade level.
8th Grade (Going to be freshmen) parent/student registration meeting 6:00-7:00 p.m.
10th Grade (Going to be juniors) parent/student registration meeting from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
ALL MEETINGS WILL BE IN THE ELEMENTARY BAND ROOM
Congratulations to the 2021 Stanton Honor Band and Choir participants! These musicians rehearsed all day and performed a 4 pm concert. Well done!
Here are some beautiful 7th grade art pieces that combined collage and collagraph prints.
Way to go Josh and Mike on a successful Ag Demonstration on Agritourism & Education (AKA “Boom, Butter Cow”)! 😆
EHC BB PostponementTournament information:
Midland University is set to host the GIRLS SEMI-FINALS Friday starting at 1:30 (NBC vs WPB) and the second game (BRLD vs OC) will start 20 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. The gym will be cleared at the conclusion of the second game to clean and to take admission for the boys semi-final. The boys semi-final will start at 6:00 p.m with NBC vs HLHF followed by the BRLD vs OC game that will start 20 minutes after the first game. Please remember the 500 capacity limit at Midland and you will need to have your ticket for admission into the games.
Due to very slick road conditions and visibility issues, Oakland-Craig Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 4th. Conditions will be evaluated again this afternoon.
Due to adverse weather conditions, Oakland-Craig Schools will have a 2-hour late start today (Thursday, February 4th) with no AM PK and busses running accordingly.
Online Book Fair begins today. Help us promote literacy and support our library! 25% of sales stays in the district now through February 16.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oaklandcraig
After weeks of research, planning, drafting and editing we are CELEBRATING the completion of our 3 verse Narrative poems! Way to go 1st grade!
The Sophomore Class is selling Eileen's Cookies now until Friday, February 5! 3" cookie is $3, 4" cookie is $5, and the 6" cookie is $6. Print out the order form and return to either office. Cookies will be delivered on Thursday, 2/11. Click here: tinyurl.com/7t4xzctd
National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 5. Join the Oakland-Craig NHS and wear red to show your support and raise awareness for heart disease and stroke.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6BVOYEEHew&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=GeraldBrand
Elementary Newsletter - February : https://www.smore.com/u9pgx
Come and watch the O-C Competition Dance Team as they perform their two state competition routines for the Midland Dance Judges today at 1:00 p.m. in the New Gym!
Kindergarten Round Up 2021. We had a fun morning listening to a story and creating an art project.
Oakland-Craig Junior-Senior High School is currently accepting applications for a part-time special education paraprofessional. Please contact Superintendent Mr. Jeff Smith with any questions related to the position.
Oakland-Craig schools will be closed today. Please avoid the school grounds to allow our snow clearing crews to operate rapidly.
Due to the continuing Winter Storm Warning into tomorrow morning, Oakland-Craig Schools will have a two-hour late start with no morning PK and busses running accordingly. There is a strong possibility that we may not be able to have school at all tomorrow so please be prepared for updates in the morning.
Due to the impending Winter Storm Warning calling for heavy snow in Burt County, Oakland-Craig Schools will be closed today, (Monday, January 25th) with all school activities and practices cancelled.
All early morning practices and meetings held prior to the start of school for O-C Schools are cancelled for tomorrow morning (Monday, January 25). Please stay tuned for more possible weather cancellations early in the morning.
Kindergarten was busy counting and painting to 100. We are 100 days smarter! Happy 100th day of school!!
Thanks to Caleb and Truman for broadcasting today’s OC Invite on https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/
Celebrating 100 days of school with STEAM building challenges!
Mrs. Hagedorn's class celebrated the 100th day of school!
Celebrating 100th Day with 100 second challenges in 5/6 grade.
Third Grade had a blast building 3D creations with 100 marshmallows for the 100th day of school!
Happy 100th Day of school from 1st grade! 100 cup towers, 100 piece LEGO creations were just a couple of our celebration today!
Mr. Rexroad's Industrial Technology students are eager to begin rebuilding this V-8 engine!
OC art students were inspired by the art movement Pop Art. Pop Art included imagery from popular and mass culture, such as comic books, advertising, and mundane mass-produced objects.
OC art students were inspired by the art movement Pop Art. Pop Art included imagery from popular and mass culture, such as comic books, advertising, and mundane mass-produced objects.
First grade playing sight word tic tac toe
We found a friend on the playground! Is anyone missing a dog? Contact 402-685-5631.
OC is hiring in our after school program! Contact Jess Bland for application materials and for any questions you may have.
OC is hiring an elementary special education paraprofessional! Contact Jeff Smith for application materials and with any questions you may have.
Due to the current and forecasted blizzard warning in effect for Burt County, Oakland-Craig Public Schools will be closed tomorrow (January 15th) with all school activities cancelled.
Due to concerns about Covid-19, the boys and girls JV/Varsity basketball games with BRLD scheduled for Friday, January 15th have been postponed to Thursday, January 28th. The JH game scheduled for the 28th has been moved to a 4:00pm start in Lyons.
First grade is working on tens and ones this week.
Saturday's Games!
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/kcnikbbn
LISTEN
95.3 FM, http://KBBN.com, and the free KBBN app!
All games will be streamed to watch. The last two games will also be broadcast on the radio.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on January 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Kindergarten is learning about weather around the world. Today we packed a suitcase for the weather in Canada.
1st grade is getting back into the swing of things this week! Working collaboratively sorting pictures into categories and working on expanded form in math!
There will be no morning junior high weights tomorrow, Thursday, January 7th. Both junior and senior morning weights will take place on Friday, January 8th.
These students are loving slime time!
The elementary Christmas concert has to be taken down soon due to licensing. Watch it before Monday the 11th or you'll have to have your kids sing it to you solo!!!!
Oakland-Craig Public Schools is hiring!
A special thanks to @PaxtonSchools, @BradySchools, @THTigers2, @LyonsDecatur for joining the OC Elementary teachers in an English Language Arts Professional Learning Community this morning! #collaboration #ilovepublicschools #OpenUpELA
Due to inclement weather, all O-C school activities and youth practices have been cancelled or postponed for the day. Stay safe!
Due to weather conditions, O-C youth practices are cancelled for the remainder of the day.
The 9-12 Winter Dance scheduled for Jan. 16th has been postponed, with eventual cancellation likely. We will continue to monitor C-19 levels for our district and make a final decision at a later time.
Please contact Mrs. Burton with any questions regarding the Winter Dance.
Our older students used a bunch of recycled materials to design something with 10 items or less. Among the projects were a birdhouse, parachute, and raft.
Merry Christmas from Mrs. Hagedorn's second grade!!
https://youtu.be/Rc-GyVgvaeg
Merry Christmas from afternoon preschool 🎄
https://youtu.be/qkUTf-s_47E
Merry Christmas from morning preschool 🎄
Firsties worked on perseverance once again to build gingerbread houses. Perseverance is something one has to work at for your whole life with different tasks—just because one thing in life comes easy, it doesn’t mean it all does. Every situation is an opportunity to grow.
1st grade studied “The Gingerbread Man”, then we got to make gingerbread houses!
We just completed our last math test of 2020 and celebrated with a GoNoodle!! Way to go 1st grade!
Color has been a huge inspiration the past couple weeks for OC’s art department.
Color has been a huge inspiration the past couple weeks for OC’s art department.
Art 2 students created a mixed media painting that showed an architectural scene.
First grade is SO grateful for the Grinch dropping off some glue sticks last night so we can finish our parent gifts 🎁 yay!
Proud of these OC Ag Ed students for a wonderful presentation of the school test plot! We are blessed with such a supportive school board and community!
Proud of these OC Ag Ed students for a wonderful presentation of the school test plot! We are blessed with such a supportive school board and community!
Proud of these OC Ag Ed students for a wonderful presentation of the school test plot! We are blessed with such a supportive school board and community!
Proud of these OC Ag Ed students for a wonderful presentation of the school test plot! We are blessed with such a supportive school board and community!
Proud of these OC Ag Ed students for a wonderful presentation of the school test plot! We are blessed with such a supportive school board and community!
Proud of these OC Ag Ed students for a wonderful presentation of the school test plot! We are blessed with such a supportive school board and community!
The preschool class enjoyed some hot chocolate with marshmallows on this cold day! Counting down the days until Santa arrives!
4th, 5th, and 6th graders spent last week wrapping books for local daycare children. We thank them for their help getting almost 60 books wrapped to donate this week to children in our community.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on December 14, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
O-C students & staff-don’t forget to bring your donations for the local food banks this week.
These Bright Knights made homemade salt dough ornaments and decorated them.
6th graders just finished “Drawing like an Egyptian” in Social Studies
1st grade has been working on taking quality notes and discussing what is important information from a text. Today we got a chance to have a Science Talk about “Why does the moon seem to change shape?”, using our notes to help us discuss!
3rd graders working together to beat the next level on Code.org. Coding is a great sequencing and problem solving activity as well as teaching them how computers work. Students k-6 practice every quarter!
Santa Bags are available!
Due Monday, December 14th-$3 each
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PvSmdZQJiM6RyHHqysaHP5XV5B_0UORO/view?usp=sharing
Way to go Cora and Brooks for being our cool kids of the week!
The Burt County Museum in Tekamah is currently displaying O-C fourth grade’s Poinsettia Drawings. These masterpieces were created with Elmer’s glue and oil pastel.
Mrs. Hagedorn's second grade class has been learning about reversible and irreversible changes in Science. We conducted an experiment to see if we melted our crayons, could we reverse the process and get our same crayons back?
The Kindergarten class is counting down the days until Christmas. Each day the trim Santa’s beard and count how many more days are left.
Join us in our celebration of the holidays at OCS by dressing up!
Monday-Wear Your Favorite Holiday Tees!
Tuesday-Dress as a Candy Cane-Wear Your Red and White!
Friday-Flannel Friday
Go Knights!
These firsties each had a different question to collect data on and put it in tally and picture charts. Then they had to come up with a sentence about their data.
These firsties each had a different question to collect data on and put it in tally and picture charts. Then they had to come up with a sentence about their data.
We decided to play GaGa ball by added a creative twist. Instead of one ball there were three.
Tonight’s live stream program!
Updated junior and senior high lunch procedures have been emailed to all secondary students and staff members for next week. We encourage parents to contact Mrs. Burton with any questions.
1st grade is working on collecting, organizing, and interpreting data. Our latest class survey was “What is your favorite snack?”... survey says... Cookies!
These Bright Knights helped put up and decorate our tree.
First grade split words into syllables and identified the vowels...because we all need to know each syllable has a vowel.
The Elementary Student Leadership Team sees the importance of recycling and has raised funds to purchase a recycling center for the Elementary Commons. We encourage you to help us recycle paper, plastic, and cans when you are here for activities!
The Art 2 students created their own pastel landscapes. They layered and mixed the pastels to show complex colors, lines, and shapes.
The Art 2 students created their own pastel landscapes. They layered and mixed the pastels to show complex colors, lines, and shapes.
1st grade is working on mastery of reading and writing closed, 2-syllable words. So we actually cut apart our syllables today!
Wrestling Shirts are available!
Order forms are due in the office by Friday.
Full size image and order form are available:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ro13ujRFD0dw3BOKWLDr_PXEM47rttxn/view?usp=sharing
Interested in staying up with district events? Check out the O-C RSchool Today calendar at https://www.easthuskerconference.org/public/genie/648/school/7/
You can also download the easy-to-use app by visiting the page. Thank you, and GO KNIGHTS!
Basketball Shirts are available!
Orders are due to either office by 8:30 on Friday!
Full order form is available: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WBd3MTnPYkiN3dszL8uS310Lgt5Frdx7/view?usp=sharing
Mrs. Hagedorn's second graders have been creating a shelter to keep their animal safe. With the focus on strength, their structure had to hold at least 10 washers. Everybody did a great job!
For a limited time only, the One-Act performance of "The Most Dangerous Game" is available on the O-C STRIV channel in the On-Demand section. Please take the opportunity to watch this soon as we can only keep it posted a short time!
https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/
Please Note the Holiday Music Concert Changes due to COVID:
Due to COVID restrictions on the number of people at indoor gatherings, the holiday music concerts in grades K-8 will be virtual this year. Both the K-8 and 9-12 concerts will be posted on the O-C STRIV page by December 18th.
9-12 students will have an in-person concert opportunity on December 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the Elementary Gym. Only those in the band or choir student's household will be eligible to attend per Nebraska Directive Health Measures.
Please contact a building administrator with any questions or details.
Have a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Superintendent Jeff Smith
Oakland-Craig Public Schools
Happy Thanksgiving from these cute little turkeys!
There will be no school for Oakland-Craig students on Thursday, November 26th, or Friday, November 27th. We wish all of our Knight Families a Happy Thanksgiving!
These wild turkeys want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃
6th graders learning how to do a ‘jigsaw’ in ELA with the short stories “Medusa” and “Cronus”.
We are preparing to discuss The Social Dilemma tomorrow in our OCHS Houses. We would encourage parents to view the following site: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/ and consider watching this and discuss with your child.
We wish you a happy Thanksgiving weekend!
3rd grade read "Thank you, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving" then discussed what we are thankful for in our lives. So much to be thankful for here at OC!
Last week the seventh graders built original clay monsters.
Quizlet test prep...division of whole #...Ready, Set, Go!
Mrs. Hagedorn's second grade class is creating their own imprints!
Essay writing in 5th grade
Our culinary experts here at OC outdid themselves! We are so grateful to have them here!
Second grade paleontologists worked hard today putting together the "fossils" from a saber-toothed tiger!
6th graders were inspired to create these drawings after learning about Abe Lincoln and the Civil War.
Congratulations to our cool kids of the week, Luke and Adele. Our cool kids get special privileges such as helping pass out snack and dismissing tables. They also get a cool poster with special messages saying how great they are! Way to go Luke and Adele!
NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Notice is hereby given that a special public meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on November 16, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district's website at
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M
The special public meeting will be held for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the Superintendent position.
Secretary
Julie Ehlers
Go Big Orange!
Good Luck Knights! 🏈
O-C seventh graders were busy this week creating collagraph prints of plants.
This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Monday, November 16th in order to provide our teachers more preparation time and conduct interviews for our superintendent search.
Classes will resume as usual on Tuesday, November 17th.
Superintendent Jeff Smith
WARNING ⚠️ Tonight is the last chance to contact these hard working FFA members or Mrs. Penke to get some delicious fruit, meat, cheese, chocolate, candy and much more!!! Student order forms are due at 8 am Friday morning.
I’m so proud of the kids doing something new and performing their Two-Voice Poems today! We are learning and growing every day!
Fifth grade has been working hard on writing a two-voice poem. They all did a great job performing them today.
Due to a shortage in staffing, the Bright Knights After School Program will be closed from November 12-Thanksgiving. We will plan to resume programming on November 30. If we are still short staff at that time we will re-evaluate our options and communicate any changes with you.
Due to the ongoing Winter Weather Advisory/Ice Storm Warning along with the continuing threat of power outages and downed power lines/ tree limbs, O-C schools will be closed today (Tuesday, November 10th)
Due to the ongoing Ice Storm Warning and reports of power outages and downed power lines/ tree limbs, O-C schools will have a 2-hour late start today (Tuesday, November 10th) with no AM PK and busses running accordingly.
Due to the ongoing Ice Storm Warning and reports of power outages and downed power lines/ tree limbs, O-C schools will have a 2-hour late start today (Tuesday, November 10th) with no AM PK and busses running accordingly.
Lower elementary became architects by creating spiderwebs this week in STEAM. Using string and glue they created 3D creations to take home.
4th, 5th, and 6th designed and built candy catapults for their Halloween STEAM activity. The goal was a 6 foot launch, but our overall winner shot almost 46 feet. Congratulations to 4th grader Isaias Popoca!
Dear OC Community,
This is Superintendent Jeff Smith with a quick update.
Due to Burt County moving into the Red on the health dial, O-C schools will be taking additional precautionary measures. Starting on Monday, November 9th student lunch schedules will be rearranged to have elementary students eat in their classrooms and 7-12 students in a staggered schedule to have fewer students in the lunch room. Open lunch campus for students in grades 7-12 will be temporarily suspended until further notice. Students may bring their lunch or go home to eat with written permission. As a reminder, all students may eat a school breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE for the entire school year.
A complete list of changes may be found on the school website or going to the provided links. The changes are temporary but will be in place at least to the Thanksgiving Break on November 25th. Conditions will be evaluated each week to determine the best course of action. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate our way through the Covid Pandemic.
Jeff Smith
Please select the links below for details.
Elementary Information
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dBqU1OeK5kiGf_JNoZsI47mk2EigZMjG/view?usp=sharing
Lunch Permission Form
https://drive.google.com/file/d/122W4STpvNq5ynw1wjN374fyg8PiZ8e4O/view?usp=sharing
7-12 Information
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zQhaVs26CKhNHan7TazublueNVC9LJOg/view?usp=sharing
We practiced reading words that follow the “floss” rule by playing a game called “rotten bananas”.
We did a close read of a story called Summer Sun Risin’ where the boy lived on a farm. We learned how the sun moves through the sky throughout the day and the activities the boy did on the farm. We love directed drawings so we went with a farm this week! They did great!
The afternoon preschool enjoyed being artists! 🎨
They all created a masterpiece!
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on November 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
We dropped to "red" on the health dial and have a few changes at the elementary to report. Please click the link to learn more! https://5il.co/ms2l
In these uncertain times, nothing makes me happier than this. Meet Herman the skate board cart. He is truly a blessing!
Dear O-C Community,
I want to provide a few updates and clarifications to the current health situation at O-C. Burt County has moved to Red on the health dial. The health department has changed their original recommendations to schools. Instead of closing school in level Red, the new recommendation is to keep schools open if at all possible. There are several reasons for this change. For example, school is a controlled environment with established rules and protocols for masking, social distancing, and symptom monitoring. O-C schools will continue to stay open as long as we can safely meet our staffing requirements and the health department recommends we stay open.
We will have a more detailed joint announcement from both the school and health department this afternoon.
Superintendent Jeff Smith
Oakland-Craig Public Schools
Students colored their masks using squirt bottles.
These after school students painted tin can pencil holders for Halloween.
O-C can be proud of our first time State Land Judging team! The whole team placed in the top half to earn 19th!
The Close Up Volleyball League will be cancelled for this Sunday, November 1st. We are thankful for the support of the many that have made this league successful this year.
Happy Halloween from second grade !
Happy Halloween from 1st grade!
Thank you to our local businesses for a fun afternoon of trick-or-treating!
Happy Halloween from 1st grade! Thank you to our local businesses for making our day complete😊
The OC Art Club collaborated with the Oakland Public Library and designed a Little Free Library in the style of Dr. Seuss. A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange. Anyone in the community may take a book or bring a book to share.
Tonight’s rosters:
After school students enjoyed playing putt putt golf in the hallways at school during the chilly first half of the week.
Burt County has moved to the Orange level on the most recent health dial. O-C Public Schools will operate in the orange for our COVID-19 protocols. To avoid exposure to outside sources during lunch, consideration is given to closing campus for lunch. If campus is closed during the lunch break, students would not be able to leave school grounds during lunch and all students would either bring food from home or eat at school.
As a reminder, both breakfast and lunch at school are FREE to ALL students for the entire school year.
The administration is going to wait another week to determine if a closed campus will be necessary and to give families time to make arrangements if they choose to have their child bring food from home.
We will make a decision based on the latest information by November 6th on how to best proceed for our students.
We made taco pizza for cooking club today.
Please note this important calendar change. Pending formal board approval, O-C schools will have a teacher work day on Monday, November 16th with all classes cancelled for the day. Classes will resume as normal on Monday, November 17th.
“The title of my art piece is ‘A Yankton Summer Night’. The elements that stick out the most are color, texture, and shape. Without the boats' imperfect shapes and the glossy shadows, the art wouldn't be as unique in my opinion. Color is shown in the boats, texture is shown by the oil pastel, and various shapes are seen as you glance at it.” - Senior Ashten Rennerfeldt
“The title of my art piece is ‘A Yankton Summer Night’. The elements that stick out the most are color, texture, and shape. Without the boats' imperfect shapes and the glossy shadows, the art wouldn't be as unique in my opinion. Color is shown in the boats, texture is shown by the oil pastel, and various shapes are seen as you glance at it.” - Senior Ashten Rennerfeldt
O-C students are ready for their day on WSC! @wscadmissions
Rosters!
Due to slick road conditions and the continuing Winter Weather Advisory into tomorrow morning, Oakland-Craig Schools will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow (Monday October 26th) with busses running accordingly.
The Close Up Volleyball League has been postponed due to weather concerns. The final week of the league is scheduled for Sunday, November 1st.
Thank you Edie and Makenna for creating such a cute door for the kiddos to come through!
First grade got to imagine they were opening their own pumpkin patch. They had to decide what activities and food they would like to offer and stick to their budget. Today they created their pumpkin patch map and brochure.
Volleyball subdistricts are out, OC will begin it's quest for the State VB Tourney at home, next Monday and Tuesday.
OC fans, we've got Thursday Night Football to close out the 2020 regular season! Tonight OC travels to David City to battle the Scouts. Good luck boys!
Also, masks are REQUIRED due to the status of Butler County.
The game will be on the DC Striv feed:
striv.tv/channel/david-city
“Since it’s my senior year, I wanted to create an art piece that really means something to me. My mom and I have always been really close and I don’t always have the words to explain my love and appreciation. Art is a great outlet for any and every emotion, and can even help you share an idea or claim.” - Senior Josh Monson
Oakland-Craig Elementary is looking for substitute paraprofessionals. If interested, please contact Jess Bland at jessbland@ocknights.org or 402-269-5248.
It’s typical to tie multiple shoes in a day, but this one was anything but typical and had me thinking this Kindergartener gets the trophy for their knot making skills!
Today 1st grade completed a Project Based Learning activity- Planning the Perfect Halloween Party! They completed a Brainstorming web, shopped on a $20 budget, designed a floor plan and created invitations! Good job using a variety of skills to be successful.
Tonight’s program
“On March 29, 2003, my uncle, Antonio Ayala Jr. , was deployed to Iraq to fight for his country. He had three children and a wife at the time. Our family was devastated that he had to leave us, but we had faith and hope he’d come home soon. I made the decision to make this my art project because this was moments before Antonio left for Iraq. He is holding his oldest son, Anthony, who was only three years old.” - Senior Jayda Van Deusen
State Football Shirts are available! There is a short order window!!!
Orders are due by noon on October 21st.
Form are available via the link listed below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nvrhp4ODkmW4J8fbJPbXL6MMI9noOXY_/view?usp=sharing
O-C schools will allow use of the facilities on a limited basis during non-school hours and is dependent upon local health conditions. Masking and social distancing will be required when necessary. Walking and shooting baskets will be allowed if you bring your own equipment.
Conference VBall rosters for tonight
Art 2 students created self-portraits using only straight lines and geometric shapes.
Oakland-Craig High School Parent-Teacher Conferences are quickly approaching! We look forward to welcoming you to conferences hosted at Oakland-Craig Elementary from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19th and Wednesday, October 21st. The secondary teachers will be located in the gym.
We are looking forward to meeting with all parents about the academic growth of their students over the first quarter. We encourage you to bring your questions for teachers as they discuss your student’s individual experience, as well as the plan for their course moving into second quarter.
Please keep in mind that we will have the following teachers that will be gone due to O-C Knight coaching obligations on Monday night: Mr. Karl Lundquist and Mr. Joe Anderson. Both educators will be in session with us on Wednesday night.
We do require that all parents and guardians wear a mask while in the building and conferencing with our staff. Please bring a mask with you. Otherwise, they will be able to be purchased.
We can't wait to see you next week! Go Knights!
Mrs. Michelle Burton
Mrs. Hagedorn's second grade is enjoying their Fire Prevention activities from the Oakland Fire Department! Thank you!
What a supportive community we are blessed with! Brand new forever books bought with donations from people in our community! Thanks for helping us create the love of reading in some of our youngest Knights!
Congratulations to our O-C Girls Golf Team State Qualifiers! We will be lining up the highway at noon today from the school through South 77. Please remember to socially distance and cheer loud for our Lady Knights!
Congratulations to our state FFA qualifying land judging team! Way to go, Luke R., Caleb S., Johnna P., and Bailey H.! These students finished in the top 30 of over 500 competitors! Your school is proud of you!
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on October 12, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
JH VBall rosters
Mrs. Jacobsen’s third grade class got to do some silent reading outside earlier this week. We are taking advantage of the beautiful weather!
Second graders got to go on a scavenger hunt, looking for the 3 states of matter.
OC student Ethan Johnson is proudly holding his painting inspired by Artist Vincent Van Gogh. Ethan used switches to power a drill and blow dryer to melt crayons and spin his canvas.
The Kinders were excited to get their very own pumpkin! Thank you to Ken & Justine Wood for donating the pumpkins. We are excited to decorate them!
Fourth graders learned about warm and cool colors and created fall foxes!
Second graders enjoyed decorating pumpkins!
Tonight’s VBall roster
You can make a difference If you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/45-2056147 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to Oakland-Craig Public Schools Foundation.
5R wants to thank Terry and all of our custodians for their hard work and dedication!! Happy Custodial Day!!
Art 3 students created expressive self-portraits with mixed media.
Art 3 students created expressive self-portraits with mixed media.
Art 3 students created expressive self-portraits with mixed media.
What an unexpected surprise! Wix Filters awarded O-C FFA with an additional $1000 for turning in A lOT of box tops! Thank you Wix,Weitzenkamps and KC Parts and Repair for collecting box tops!
What an unexpected surprise! Wix Filters awarded O-C FFA with an additional $1000 for turning in A lOT of box tops! Thank you Wix,Weitzenkamps and KC Parts and Repair for collecting box tops!
Alright folks.... we have built, tested and revised our magnificent things for the classroom! A trash collector, metal grabber, chart holder, door prop and iPad/charger storage!
More revised magnificent things! Chart hanger and metal grabber!
First grade working on short O while playing connect 4
The seventh graders were busy this morning glazing their ceramic leaf bowls.
The Bright Knights students participated in a cooking class with Jordan Luxa from UNL extension. This will be every Tuesday for 8 weeks.
Day 2 of creating our most magnificent things in 1st grade!
Mr. Meyer’s 5th grade science discovered an awesome space interactive that allows them to travel to different places in the Milky Way Galaxy.
Mrs. Hagedorn's second graders are working on their math strategies!
More building!
Magnificent update!! Starting to build. 1st graders are so determined to build their solutions to a classroom problem!
It’s a good day for Dairy Judging! #OCFFA
It’s a good day for Dairy Judging! #OCFFA
After 2 days of planning, we finally had Day 1 of building our magnificent things in first grade!
Collaborative opportunities. 21st Century Learning Skills. Highly trained teacher. Relevant curriculum.
Check out just one more amazing opportunity that students are having in Industrial Education with Mr. Rexroad!
Seventh graders used oil pastels to create colorful sunflower drawings.
1st grade Magnificent Thing update... today was tools and materials plan and gather day! We began to plan out and gather our project materials. Thank you to all who donated materials to us😊
1st grade being sentence detectives today and trying to arrange scrambled sentences in the correct order!
Protocols for tonight's home game against David City Aquinas! We are having an O-C Community Black Out! Wear your black Knight gear!
MASKS
OC students will be required to wear masks at all events, home and away.
Fans are required to wear masks anytime they are 6 feet or closer to other people and at all times in the concession/restroom area. Fans are strongly encouraged to wear masks while in the bleachers and must have masks on when closer than 6 feet from others. Fans should also socially distance in the stands or when they stand along the fence. Fans can remain in their cars as well.
Children will not be allowed to play behind the bleachers during games, unless we are ‘green’ on the latest health department dial. As long as we are ‘yellow’ or above, a child needs to be seated or with his or her parent/guardian.
No fans, parents, etc. will be allowed inside the fence (on the track or football field) following the game.
Players/coaches: Team personnel on the bench should socially distance as best they can, and wear masks when feasible. If the head coach can socially distance, no mask is required.
CONCESSIONS
We will have a concession stand. Single file lines at each window, please follow social distancing guidelines while in line. Masks are required in the concession areas and restrooms.
We will broadcast most home events on our Striv channel.
Tonight’s Rosters!
Thank you to the Friends of Oakland Foundation for providing the funds for the Buddy Bench on our elementary playground. How does it work? If a child is feeling lonely they can sit on the bench and another student will take notice and ask them to play with them. #bekind
Magnificent Things, Day 1... Today we collaborated with our partner to decide what type of “classroom problem” to solve. We came up with...iPad storage, trash picker-upper, door prop, metal detector, and chart storage!
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting for superintendent search planning purposes. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Through a partnership with the non-profit, The Bay, we are able to provide a virtual skate club for 20 of our students. Each week, The Bay teaches a short skateboard lesson then we are able to practice our skills. The students are loving it!
After weeks of learning about tools and habits of character, 1st graders will begin the process of planning and building a “magnificent thing” to help solve a classroom problem. We are so excited... stay tuned over the next several days for updates!
The OC store is open again and will close on Oct. 2.
Link: https://stadiumsportinggoods.itemorder.com/sale
Password: OCKNIGHTS20
Today's (September 22) O-C Varsity and JV Volleyball games scheduled to be played at North Bend have been Postponed due to Covid-19 at North Bend. A make-up date will be determined in the future.
Group work 2020 = All facing the same direction + Zooming with whoever is absent = Everyone Learning!!
The O-C Junior Varsity Football game scheduled to be played at Ft. Calhoun tonight (Sept. 21) has been cancelled as Ft. Calhoun doesn't have enough healthy players.
2nd and 3rd graders enjoying the outdoors with some backyard fishing.
Gooo Big Or-ange....GO BIG ORANGE!🏈🏈
Second Graders are enjoying dressing up for Homecoming!
We went hunting for sight words in our decodable readers today in 1st grade!
Sensors, meters and maps were the topic of discussion on the Precision Ag field trip to Richards Ag. Special thanks to Justin Herting for teaching benefits and mechanics of managing crop inputs on a granular scale!
Sensors, meters and maps were the topic of discussion on the Precision Ag field trip to Richards Ag. Special thanks to Justin Herting for teaching benefits and mechanics of managing crop inputs on a granular scale!
University Day yesterday and Beach Day today! We enjoyed dressing up for homecoming week! Go Knights! 🧡🖤
Due to an outbreak of Covid-19, Norfolk-Catholic has been forced to cancel our Friday, Sept. 18 football game. The Logan-Magnolia Panthers from Iowa will come to Oakland-Craig and play (Sept. 18) in Oakland. All Homecoming festivities will go on as originally planned!
Roster for tonight’s Volleyball!
5R Spirit!
OCHS Homecoming is this Saturday at Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch! Doors will open at 8:00 for pictures with OCHS 9-12 students only. Breathalyzers, as well as temperature and mask checks, will also be done at the door. The dance will begin at 9:00 p.m., and doors will close at 9:30 p.m. The last dance will take place at midnight.
More information has been sent to your student's email account and will be sent out in student announcements as the day draws near.
Students are loving the DIY puffy sidewalk paint we made.
We love homecoming dress-up days in preschool! We’ve had safari day and western day so far!
The afternoon preschool enjoyed the reptiles yesterday!
Thanks again Mrs.Nelson, we enjoyed learning about reptiles!
The afternoon preschool enjoyed the reptiles yesterday!
Thanks again Mrs.Nelson, we enjoyed learning about reptiles!
The morning preschool class enjoyed learning about reptiles yesterday! Thanks to Mrs.Nelson’s science class for inviting us over!
Cowgirls and cowboys, birthday boys, and a horse, of course! 5W Spirit can’t be beat!
Fifth grade artists used paper and textures to create artwork inspired by Vincent Van Gogh.
2nd and 3rd grade after school students engaging in a stick raft engineering challenge.
O-C Blood Drive
Tuesday, September 15th
8:30 a.m.--2:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, contact 800-287-4903 or www.lifeservebloodcenter.org
Appointments are required. Walk-in donations are not accepted at this time.
Homecoming Spirit in 5W...Jungle/Safari Day!! Go Knights!
O-C Blood Drive
Tuesday, September 15th
8:30 a.m.--2:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, contact 800-287-4903 or www.lifeservebloodcenter.org
Appointments are required. Walk-in donations are not accepted at this time.
Thank you to Mrs. Nelson’s Biology class for a great tour of some habitats of the reptiles we will get to see next week! The third graders can’t wait for next week!
Today the third graders did a peer critique and review of a paragraph one of their peers wrote. They rocked it! They worked hard, were very respectful to each other, and we learned how to give constructive feedback while being positive!
Programs for tonight’s broadcast!
striv.tv
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on September 14, 2020 immediately following the Budget Hearing and the Hearing to Set the 2020-2021 Tax Levy which are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M.
Kindergarten learning the difference between letters and words by playing Rocks in a Pond.
Kindergarten learning the difference between letters and words by playing Rocks in a Pond.
Art 2 students drew light bulb still lifes and effectively used the medium of pencil to show surface quality, value, and depth.
Art 2 students drew light bulb still lifes and effectively used the medium of pencil to show surface quality, value, and depth.
Art 2 students drew light bulb still lifes and effectively used the medium of pencil to show surface quality, value, and depth.
Art 2 students drew light bulb still lifes and effectively used the medium of pencil to show surface quality, value, and depth.
Firsties making shapes and working on their collaboration and perseverance.
O-C has been approved for FREE breakfast & lunch for ALL students.The free USDA program is effective 9/1/20 until 12/31/20 or until funds run out. Main meals are free, there will be a charge for extras. Lunch accounts will be refunded back to 9/1/20.
First grade went “fishing” today..... for High Frequency Words🐠
Seventh graders created drawings that show a range of values (lights & dark) with overlapping lines.
Show your O-C spirit by getting Spirit bags for HOMECOMING week now! Order forms are due Tuesday, September 15th!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RgbfzjBth5ocemVrNWfGtPRNs355gqIT/view?usp=sharing
For Thursday's home volleyball games, remember, O-C is requiring masks to be worn at all indoor events.
JH vs Stanton is in the old gym @ 5pm and will need a ticket for entry.
HS vs Wisner-Pilger is CBA, at 5:30, in the new gym.
OC v W-P will also be on our Striv feed:
striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig
Rain can’t stop our recess fun in 1st grade! We got our creative juices flowing with directed drawings and LEGO creations😊
5th graders comparing decimals to the thousandths on a number line today.
Due to weather conditions, the O-C JV Home Football Game scheduled to be played tonight (Sept. 8) at 6:00pm has been cancelled.
Did you know that a well-manicured landscape adds 6-12% to the value of a home? Under the fearless leadership of Mr. Burton, Plant Science students practiced landscape management by sprucing things up around O-C.
Did you know that a well-manicured landscape adds 6-12% to the value of a home? Under the fearless leadership of Mr. Burton, Plant Science students practiced landscape management by sprucing things up around O-C.
After school students are on an adventure, using their magnifying glasses to find bugs, pine needles, and more.
After school students are on an adventure, using their magnifying glasses to find bugs, pine needles, and more.
The after school program is seeking new or gently used skateboards and helmets for a new club, Skate School. If you would like to donate, please contact Alana at 402-685-5631 ext. 189 or email apearson@ocknights.org.
The goal: build the tallest tower with your team but only use the four cups you were given. Way to go firsties! We worked on some habits of character in the process: initiative, collaboration, and perseverance.
Just found out that STRIV has a Roku channel/app! Watching OC vball on Pender’s stream right now!
Food Science class is putting the scientific method to work with their yummy, yet covid-safe dairy experiments!
The third graders in Mrs. Jacobsen’s class would like to thank everyone who donated milk jugs for us to make our water bottle holders for our desks!
1st Grade dominating the GaGa Ball pit at recess today. They were just as determined in the classroom too!
In order to provide the best opportunity to protect and keep students in school, continue with our activity seasons, and avoid the limitation of spectators at our home events, O-C Schools will be requiring masks to be worn at all times for all indoor activities.This change is effective starting 09/03/2020 and will be reviewed at the Sept. 14 board meeting.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2nd is the all district picture day! Please dress your child accordingly.
Kindergarten using their fine motor skills to form their names!
Hey 1st Grade...Let’s practice counting by 10’s and exercise too!
Get your tickets today!
Reminder... Dance Team youth/adult Tshirt and youth uniform orders are due tomorrow (Monday, August 31st) by the end of the school day. Thank you for supporting the OC Dance Team!
Reminder... Dance Team youth/adult Tshirt and youth uniform orders are due tomorrow (Monday, August 31st) by the end of the school day. Thank you for supporting the OC Dance Team!
Reminder... Dance Team youth/adult Tshirt and youth uniform orders are due tomorrow (Monday, August 31st) by the end of the school day. Thank you for supporting the OC Dance Team!
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on September 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is a budget work session. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://www.ocknights.org/.
What did you think of the camera angles for Thursday's Vball game? Let us know here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3kYtNZd3742OFhW5UPvk6mHGH8lJKCHxuM2uwSYbwlz6kOg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Don't forget, if you are heading to Ponca tonight for football, here are Ponca's COVID protocls. Mask up and cheer on the Knights!
Seventh graders developed and applied their knowledge of line to create animal zentangle drawings.
Seventh graders developed and applied their knowledge of line to create animal zentangle drawings.
Race Day! XC gets going today at Logan View! Knight fans be on the lookout for the new orange jerseys!! First race begins at 5pm.
First Grade DEAR time with their phonics phones.
Little Miss Muffet craft in First Grade.
Dance Team T-shirts’ (adult and youth) and youth cheer uniform order forms. Elementary students will receive an order form in their Tuesday Folders today. JR/HS form available in the office! Orders due Monday Aug. 31, make checks payable to OC. Any ?’s contact Kristin Johnson.
Cross Country Order Form Due Friday, August 28th!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uO7AOycO0HuKe7aZYneLvtQBenKlQ3jq/view?usp=sharing
Students in the after school program learn how to grow plants in our new hydroponic growing tower, thanks to a kind donation from Farm Credit Services.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on August 25, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://www.ocknights.org/.
New school test plot provides many different lessons in agronomy! Thank you to all who made it possible: O-C School Board and administration, Richards Ag, Helena, CVA, Tony Johanson of Brevant, and Roger Johnson!
1st grade practicing making halves, quarters or fourths with play doh!
New school test plot provides many different lessons in agronomy! Thank you to all who made it possible: O-C School Board and administration, Richards Ag, Helena, CVA, Tony Johanson of Brevant, and Roger Johnson!
Check out this season's @ocknights volleyball shirt! Get your orders in by August 28th!
The state of Nebraska requires all 7th graders to have a physical and updated immunizations. Oakland-Craig is allowing until October 1st to show proof of this shot and physical. Forms are available in the OCHS Office.
Attention elementary parents! Join us for a Booster Club informational meeting on Monday, August 24th at 7 pm.
Attention elementary parents! Join us for a Booster Club informational meeting on Monday, August 24th at 7 pm.
Has a precautionary move to avoid unnecessary Covid-19 exposure, the O-C Gatorade Scrimmages scheduled for Friday 8/21 for Football, Volleyball, and Cross-Country have been cancelled. The regular season begins next week and at this time all games will be played as scheduled.
Has a precautionary move to avoid unnecessary Covid-19 exposure, the O-C Gatorade Scrimmages scheduled for Friday 8/21 for Football, Volleyball, and Cross-Country have been cancelled. The regular season begins next week and at this time all games will be played as scheduled.
Tonight's 7th/8th grade Technology night has been moved to Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at OCHS. You can also pick up your forms from the office beforehand to quicken the process. Thank you for your flexibility as we prepare devices for your child!
Football Shirt Orders
Due Friday August 21!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aWIjjAzGq7bSATWMGpwsXMxIL29WdUD9/view?usp=sharing
OC High School students: If you haven't turned in your paperwork and gotten your device already, please plan on doing so on Monday at 7:45 a.m. in the HS office. Don't be late or you may have to wait!!!!
Second graders first day of school!
Please check out our updated New Marquee Sign!
Go Knights!!!
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on August 17, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. Public access to the Board meeting is also available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://www.ocknights.org/
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://www.ocknights.org/.
Great to have kids back in the building and the recess equipment is ready!!!
Oakland-Craig Elementary Handbook Links https://5il.co/j8a5
We can't mask our excitement! O-C staff and students can't wait to get started. Bring on 2020-21!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eYQtinORJljuRzu_XoevWauRC1PBisY9/view?usp=sharing
Please visit www.ocknights.org for the complete O-C Return to School Plan. O-C schools will start next Thursday, August 13th in the health department code of Yellow. Temperature checks will take place at the door and masks will be required whenever feasible.
Oakland-Craig Return to School Information July 31, 2020
The entire Return to School Plan will be available on Monday August 3 at 9:00AM.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19MmDSs7sGGvSoVv9EGj5rIRJZ2HB_BSe/view?usp=sharing
Tomorrow is the last day to place your order for this round! Start your school shopping here! This set of orders is due August 1. We will have another order after that as well.
https://stadiumsportinggoods.itemorder.com/sale
Password: OCKNIGHTS20
This is a friendly reminder that OC Schools will open on August 13th as scheduled with a noon dismissal. The Administrative team has been working on a Return to School Plan all summer and will share details on August 3rd.
Superintendent Jeff Smith
Oakland-Craig Public Schools
The OC staff has been working hard all summer to prepare for fall. Some think teachers have summers off but that is definitely not the case here. I'm so impressed with how hard they are working to make this fall the best for our students. #blessedwiththebest
OC is hiring!
O-C masks ($6) on sale now by the student council. Get yours from Mrs. Magnusson or stop by the HS office. Show your O-C spirit while being safe out & about.
Oakland-Craig Elementary is selling OC gear! Start your school shopping here! This set of orders is due August 1. We will have another order after that as well.
https://stadiumsportinggoods.itemorder.com/sale
Password: OCKNIGHTS20
OC SCHOOLS UPDATE: Based off the latest information from the health department, OC schools will be open for all students on August 13th as scheduled. Some restrictions will be in place and may change based upon the threat level and directives. Details: https://url.esu2.org/u
Support our Seniors Saturday at 2:00 by watching the graduation live stream! Congratulations Class of 2020!
https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/
This is a reminder that the class of 2020 O-C graduation ceremony will be held at 2:00pm in the Elem. gym on July 11th. Attendance is restricted to family members only. The general public will not be allowed due to Covid restrictions. Social distancing and Masks are encouraged.
Come out tonight from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and support the OC Volleyball team!
O-C masks ($6) & face shields ($10) will be on sale next week by the student council. Show your O-C spirit while being safe out & about.
O-C masks ($6) & face shields ($10) will be on sale next week by the student council. Show your O-C spirit while being safe out & about.
On July 10, 2020 at 12:00p.m., a meeting conducted by Oakland-Craig Public Schools will
take place at the High School. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide an opportunity
for parents and representatives of nonpublic schools to participate in the development of a
plan for providing special education services to children with disabilities who attend
nonpublic schools and home schools which are within the Oakland-Craig Public Schools
district for the 2020-2021 school year. Parents of a home-schooled child or a child
attending a nonpublic school who has been or may be identified with a disability and attend
a nonpublic school within the boundaries of Oakland-Craig Public Schools, are urged to
attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Julie Ehlers
at 402-685-5661.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on July 13, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public.
The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent or on the district’s website at https://www.ocknights.org/.
Support the OC volleyball team by coming out on July 9 for Kona Ice!
OC Volleyball Camp will be July 21-23 for 5th-12th graders. Please go to the link for more information and the registration forms. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e8UuG68ttPV27cUCWtmGzhEUaTXxCVGF/view?usp=sharing
FFA members applied Envita to the test plot today. Special thanks to Tony Johanson of Brevant Seeds for providing the 4-wheeler and sprayer!
This is a friendly reminder that we are installing sod at the elementary today and could really use the help as we are running short of people.
Thanks!
Jeff Smith
We would greatly appreciate any/all help to install sod south of elementary on Friday, June 12th weather permitting. We will start at 7:30am, feel free to show up or contact Jeff Smith jsmith@ocknights.org 402-685-5661.
Important links for tonight's board meeting:
Stream: https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/
Agenda: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0B5epgyF4XIc2X1pvUEZOU2Z2c3M
Come out and support the OC volleyball team today and get some KONA ICE to keep you cool in this hot weather!
Due to a high likelihood that dancing will not be allowed by July 9th, the O-C Prom will be cancelled. It is looking favorable to hold graduation on July 11th at 2:00PM with restrictions in place. Please save the date/time. Details will be sent out in the near future.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on June 8, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. by videoconference. Public and media access to the videoconference is available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://www.ocknights.org/
As this board meeting will be held by videoconference, and no quorum of the Board of Education will be physically present together, there will be no in-person attendance available to the public or the media. Patrons that wish to provide public comment may email Superintendent Jeff Smith (jsmith@ocknights.org). Superintendent Smith will read the public comment out loud to the board members during the ZOOM meeting. A copy of the agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection in the office of the Superintendent of Schools in Oakland, Nebraska, and online at the above-mentioned link.
All student athletes who wish to lift need one of these forms signed and turned into Mr. Anderson before they can lift weights.
Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vt8_ofPsj62ry3iQPK9TgdlrmPIMRzlt/view?usp=sharing
Thank you to the men and women in our military. We are blessed with freedom because of your service. Stu Co was happy to put out flags in our cemetery.
O-C FFA Test Plot Planting Day! Thank you volunteers, Richards Ag, Helena, CVA, O—C School Board and Roger Johnson!
Congratulations to the new O-C FFA Officer Team
Updated senior video available.
Courtesy of Donnie Dodge, Dodge Well Productions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTP3RE_th5E&feature=youtu.be&disable_polymer=true
Another shoutout to the graduating seniors. Found their elementary yearbook from 2012-2013. Has your role model changed?
HELP NEEDED:We have been approved by the health dept. to allow no more than 10 (observing social distance rules) to help lay sod on the east practice field. Wed. May 20th from 7:30-10:30 or 10:30-1:30. Please contact Jeff Smith at 685-5661 or jsmith@ocknights.org to sign up.
The PTO thanks the OC staff for their time and efforts to make OC such a great place!
Thank you alumni!
OC UPDATES: Final student check-out:
Mon. 5/18: 11th: 9:00AM, 10th: 10:30AM, 9th: 1:00PM, Others: 2:00PM
Tues. 5/19: 8th: 9:00AM, 7th:10:30AM
Please drive by our Senior student homes tomorrow (May 16) from 2:00 to 4:00 to honk and wave! Graduation is tentatively July 11th.
It is officially the last day of school for OC students. It certainly was a strange way to end the year but we appreciate all of your hard work and flexibility during a crazy time. We miss you all but hope you have a fantastic summer!
Mrs. Munderloh loved getting to see her first graders! ❤️
Video tribute to the class of 2020 courtesy of Donnie Dodge, Dodge Well Productions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ERSYB4J_Us&feature=youtu.be
Elementary School Supply Kit Orders are Due Friday, May 15. Order today!
My apologies for the audio issues tonight. 4 devices, 2 adapters, 2 locations, 2 software pkgs. & 1 last second configuration error = fried techie! Congratulations to our talented musicians and thank you to our extremely understanding music teachers!
TONIGHT at 7 pm is the 2020 Virtual Music Awards live on the Oakland-Craig Striv channel CORRECTED LINK:
https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/
TONIGHT at 7 pm is the 2020 Virtual Music Awards live on the Oakland-Craig Striv channel (http://striv.tv/Oakland-craig).
• Senior Artist Spotlight • Congratulations Jess DeLeon Guerrero! “My art has always been a way for me to express myself without using words. I've always hesitated to make art that represented myself or my background because I'm so different. I separated the style of my personal art from the style for my projects that I would showcase, but my teachers and friends loved the art that I kept to myself. So I became more comfortable with making art that I want, and my results were better than I expected. I would say art made me acknowledge my differences because I learned to realize they make my art unique.”
Congratulations to the Class of 2020 on their "Signing" Day. Watch the video to see some of their reactions!
https://youtu.be/FNorD1e14h4
Agenda for the OC School Board Meeting tonight:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xN6AOABO0huFJQNpZ5JuatA7xLuG08o5/view?usp=sharing
Tonight's school board meeting will be on STRIV starting at 8:00
https://striv.tv/channel/oakland-craig/
Class of 2020, be sure to stop by Hwy 77 Classic Clean to see their digital dedication of you. May 13-19. Thank you for your support!
Elementary School Supply Kit Orders are Due Friday, May 15. Order today!
National Field Day has come to a close, what a day!
Scores can still be entered until Wed. 5/13 when they will be used to issue out certificates to those who met the ‘Field Day Champion’ criteria.
Thanks to all who participated :)
https://forms.gle/mbzc1Mr7NjqUyxEz6
Tuesday, May 12 at 7 pm will be the Oakland-Craig Virtual Music Awards! The awards will be broadcast live at http://striv.tv/oakland-craig and on the Striv TV app. Join us as we honor the accomplishments of music students and celebrate the Class of 2020!
Earlier, the National Field Day Webpage was down due 2 so many participants taking part in National Field Day.
We're told the issue has been resolved, keep flooding the site & participation high!
When your ready 2 report your scores use:
https://forms.gle/mbzc1Mr7NjqUyxEz6
Today is National Field Day! Remember the rules: Be Safe, use the Spirit of the Game, & Have Fun!!!!!
Can't wait to see those taking part in the day & good luck :)
Folder of Field Day Resources: https://drive.google.com/open?id=15ZhUrmCJIxvp3LYwtQwt5xhRdWXLI92M
Third grade took advantage of the virtual field trips to Durham Museum to learn about Native American Life and Pioneer Life this week! #OCTogetherApart
Congratulations Nebraska FFA State Secretary Hannah Moseman. We are so proud of you! #OCFFA
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on May 11, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. by videoconference. Public and media access to the videoconference is available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://www.ocknights.org/
As this board meeting will be held by videoconference, and no quorum of the Board of Education will be physically present together, there will be no in-person attendance available to the public or the media. Patrons that wish to provide public comment may email Superintendent Jeff Smith (jsmith@ocknights.org). Superintendent Smith will read the public comment out loud to the board members during the ZOOM meeting. A copy of the agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection in the office of the Superintendent of Schools in Oakland, Nebraska, and online at the above-mentioned link.
Torch run done, all that's left is the Opening Ceremony before the games begin! C ceremony here @ 6:30 P.M. https://openphysed.org/
Take part in a drawing for $100 GC *See details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pH5KkNkyzGmhcJOrdawrze0hqu5PRn0M48flsWKogkU/edit?usp=sharing
Excitement is building as tomorrow (May 8th) is National Field Day & the forecast calls for lots of sun & lots of fun!!
Watch the final day of the torch run here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mdix_fVKu7o&feature=emb_logo
@OC_Knights #NationalFieldDay
Congratulations to Paisley Peterson on earning first place in 17th Annual Nebraska Department of Agriculture poster contest. NDA Director Steve Wellman said these posters truly express how Nebraska agriculture brings us together. Great job, Paisley!
The National Torch Run has reached its 4th day and you will need to be sure and watch as they pass through Nebraska!
Watch Day #4-Run Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzrs4uMbmp8&feature=emb_logo
#NationalFieldDay
Hannah is prepped, practiced, and ready to find out if she will serve as a 20201-2022 Nebraska State FFA Officer! Watch it live on the Nebraska FFA Facebook page Thursday, 5/7 at 3:30 pm!
The National Torch Run is onto its 3rd day and they have almost made it to Nebraska!
Watch Day #3-Run Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8YG_y4hDoA&feature=emb_logo
#NationalFieldDay
Alumni Still Living in the District - We still need you!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! OC wants to thank all of our teachers and staff members for all they do for our students and district. We are blessed with such an amazing staff! If you get a minute, reach out to your teachers this week and thank them!
Thanks Mrs. Magnusson for meeting with the 6th graders to answer their questions and tell them about transitioning to 7th grade!
The National Torch Run has now entered its 2nd day!
Watch Day #2-Run Here:
https://youtu.be/8NS6icRxPNg
#NationalFieldDay
• Senior Artist Spotlight • Congratulations Carter Anderson! “Art for me has always been an escape from whatever is going on. Through the years I've learned to not be such a perfectionist, but also learning the importance of every detail. Art has changed the way I go about things, like how I handle and express emotions. I've always had a desire to create, and I will never lose my passion to use a pencil or a brush.”
The National Torch Run Has Begun!
Watch Day #1-Run Here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSx6f-k4Sog&feature=youtu.be
#NationalFieldDay
Today Kenadee had fun practicing the Clothes Relay!
With practice she improved her time from 1:28 min. to :49 sec. her 2nd try!!!
2 C her practicing, a video is in the folder. https://drive.google.com/open?id=15ZhUrmCJIxvp3LYwtQwt5xhRdWXLI92M #NationalFieldDay
It's officially #NationalFieldDay Week!
Keep an eye on our schools folder for continually added resources.
*New to the folder is a practice scorecard for your practice scores. https://drive.google.com/open?id=15ZhUrmCJIxvp3LYwtQwt5xhRdWXLI92M
Congratulations to Mya Guzinski and Thomas Maline for receiving the Distinguished Athletes Award that recognizes an athlete who clearly demonstrates their best effort to excel in all areas of physical fitness and athletic competition.
Congratulations to Trinity Seery for receiving the Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence. This award is presented to one high school senior who is recommended by their Band Director as the most deserving, outstanding senior bandsman in the high school.
Congratulations to Laurence Brands on receiving the Marines Scholastic Excellence Award. This award is given to an exemplary citizen, leader, and role model for fellow and younger students who has exhibited inspiration or greatest determination in pursuit of their studies.
Watch out! Flat Mrs. Johnson is on the loose! Farming, schoolwork, bicycle riding, cattle work and a smoothie!! Man I am having fun with 1st grade 😊
O-C FFA Officer Applications are due May 1st! All 2nd year members can apply. https://docs.google.com/document/d/11lgpdEFLirpMitsObP4hb4LKB_48vlNUQrjplAIh5MA/edit
• Senior Artist Spotlight • You and your creativity will be missed Megan Bousquet! “Art has been an easy getaway for me for many years. It allows me to put my creative side in gear and temporarily escape the reality of everyday life. As I get older I will continue to do art because it’s simply something I could never give up. Art is part of who I am and I will never lose my urge to create.”
Knights- Get out and enjoy the nice weather by participating in the photo scavenger hunt. Prizes will be awarded.
#OCTogetherApart
https://url.esu2.org/r
Up until this point, 10 of the Field Day events had been released & you were left waiting for the rest. Well, wait no more!! You can find the final 5 events along with the others here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=15ZhUrmCJIxvp3LYwtQwt5xhRdWXLI92M.
#NationalFieldDay
Thank you eighth graders for sharing your talents!
So glad we can still connect! Thanks Miss. Guzinski for surprising the 1st graders today!
Congratulations to Jessabel DeLeon Guerrero, Trinity Seery, Michael Maline, Caden Nelson, Gunnar Ray, Kiley Arlt, Bailey Helzer, Elliot Johnson, Mia Linder, Ellen Magnusson, and Truman Wood for being selected for membership in the O-C Chapter of the National Honor Society. Their selection was based upon careful consideration of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
OC Alumni, we need your help!
• Senior Artist Spotlight • Well Done Alexandra Gonzalez! “My name is Alexandra and I love everything about art even though I’m very picky and specific with my drawings and paintings. I mostly love what makes art unique and how you can express yourself in your own way when drawing and painting or doing clay.”
Congratulations to the Knight Challenge Winners! Thank you to everyone who participated. Keep reading and keeping those rooms clean!
OC staff misses our students, but while we are stuck at home we are enjoying...
https://youtu.be/AJF4Ny8wh2k
Second Grade Amazing Easter Baskets!
In order to reduce exposure to Covid-19, OC will move to a Thursday only meal pick up starting 3/9. Students will receive 5 days of meals each Thursday. Families that are already signed up do not need to sign up again.NEW students click for details.
https://url.esu2.org/n
We're excited to announce that our school is registered to participate in OPEN's National Field Day which allows students to do events right from home. More information to come, so mark your calendars & stay tuned! #NationalFieldDay
Knight Challenge is off to a great start! Keep the submissions and pictures coming! Top 25 will receive a prize! Post on your social media too! #OCTogetherApart #OCKnightChallenge
Let’s see your BLAM activities Oakland-Craig Elementary! Wether it’s creating your own color wheel or making a happy song on your instrument keep being creative Knights!
Early Development Network Services
We are so grateful for our amazing paras!
This week's Knight Challenge: Bingo! Get 5 squares on the bingo card and submit to Mrs. Elyce Peterson ASAP (Pics or it didn't happen!... Seriously, you need pics
Card available here: https://url.esu2.org/p Prizes too!
Remember to practice social distancing and be safe!
OC Kids! We have a fun challenge for you. Complete 5 of the spaces on the Knight Challenge board. Don’t forget to take a picture for evidence. After you complete 5, send your pictures to ejpeterson@ocknights.org and the first 25 to email her with their pictures claim a prize!
•Senior Artist Spotlight• We celebrate you Aliyah Tiedtke! "I've really let my creativity fly this year. I got to experience mediums I'd never used before, and did projects I wouldn't ordinarily do at home. I used to think realism wasn't for me, but I've learned to stop letting self doubt hold me back and to just try my best. It's okay to make mistakes, because that is what makes art unique. We aren't printers. We're humans."
Second Grade Robot Art !
Due to health restrictions, the O-C School Board Meeting on April 13th will be electronic only.The agenda and link to watch is at www.ocknights.org
Due to technical issues, there will not be public comment. Please refer questions to: Supt. Jeff Smith jsmith@ocknights.org
OC art students are still creating! Here are some of their visual responses to the Covid 19.
No music class right now? No problem! You can make an instrument at home. #octogetherapart
Teacher Parade! #OCTogetherApart
Today's the day! Join us for the parade starting in Oakland at 5 p.m. Routes are attached. Come out and say "hi" to the OC staff!
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on April 13, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. by videoconference. Public and media access to the videoconference is available by clicking on the link posted on the district’s website at https://www.ocknights.org/
As this board meeting will be held by videoconference, and no quorum of the Board of Education will be physically present together, there will be no in-person attendance available to the public or the media. A copy of the agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection in the office of the Superintendent of Schools in Oakland, Nebraska, and online at the above-mentioned link.
In order to reduce exposure to Covid-19, OC will move to a Thursday only meal pick up starting 3/9. Students will receive 5 days of meals each Thursday. Families that are already signed up do not need to sign up again.NEW students click for details. https://url.esu2.org/n
OC Staff will be doing a parade on Tuesday, April 7 starting at the elementary at 5:00 p.m. We will follow the route included through Oakland and Craig. Come out and wave and cheer for the OC Staff. Live out of town? Come on in and find a spot on the route. Hope to see you then!
Record time on yesterday’s fire drill! Cleared the building in <5 seconds!
Learning while social distancing. #octogetherapart#wearetough
Learning in the sunshine makes everything better! #OCTogetherApart
Learning can be fun everywhere!
OC Staff misses all of you and we want to see your faces! We will do a parade through Oakland and Craig on Tuesday, April 7. Routes and times will be announced soon!
Another successful Zoom staff meeting in the books for the Elementary this morning. I couldn't be more proud of this staff and am missing them and our students greatly! #OCTogetherApart
Hey Knights,
How about sharing some pictures of doing your homework? All of us teachers wanna see you! Tag them: #OCTogetherApart
Wayne State Jr. High Music Festival Results
Vocal Solos
Miguel, Lael, River, Dawson: I
Izzy, Emma, Serenity, Grace: II
Percussion Ensemble: I
Woodwind Trio: I
Sax Quartet: II
Trombone Duet: II
Garrett S, Euphonium Solo: I
Concert Band: II
Concert Choir: I
Congratulations!
Elementary Parents: Thank you for completing the surveys last week. I have taken the questions asked and created a Q & A document. Please take a look if you are interested. If you have any additional questions, please email me at jessbland@ocknights.org. https://5il.co/edx3
OC Elementary had another successful pick-up day today! Thanks to all the staff that were able to help and parents that were able to stop by! If you didn't pick your child's things up, please call the office to arrange a time to do so. #OCTogetherApart
Mrs. Bland is at it again! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpZTuqIDhgE&disable_polymer=true
After studying the art movement Impressionism, Art 2 students created acrylic paintings in this style from their photographs.
Staff, we are having a jeans day tomorrow! Please wear pants with a button if you are correcting student work, making an assignment, or for heaven's sake wear pants if you're doing a zoom meeting!
Friday- PJ day. (B/c let’s face it. Wearing your pjs is the best part of homeschooling.) #OCTogetherApart
O-C Jersey day in honor of your favorite sports teams who are not able to play right now! #OCTogetherApart
If you use cellular data for your internet connections, Verizon reported that they are providing an additional 15 gb up through April 30. One source said US Cellular is looking at it on individual basis. You may want to call in for sure.
O-C students are you needing a fun out doors activity & community service? Head to the Heights to share your smile.
Another link for federal discounts on internet service: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/lifeline-support-affordable-communications
Wed.- Write to a Resident @ Oakland Heights. Details from your teachers coming soon.
Wed.- Write to a Resident @ Oakland Heights. Details from your teachers coming soon.
Elementary Pick-Up Day Scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2020 Click the link for important information about the pick-up day. https://5il.co/e4pi
Upon recommendations from the health department and NDE, O-C schools will be closed indefinitely and most likely for the remainder of the school year. Learning will continue via e-learning and packets. Please refer to the posted letters at OCknights.org for more details.
Crazy Hair Day! We love O-C!
Crazy Hair Day! We love O-C!
Knight Nation-Tuesday is crazy hair/school colors day in honor of our hair stylists & school we miss. Share your photos on social media. #OCTogetherApart
Knight Nation-Tuesday is crazy hair/school colors day in honor of our hair stylists & school we miss. Share your photos on social media. #OCTogetherApart
If you need financial help getting phone of internet service, this might be of benefit to you:
https://nationalverifier.service-now.com/lifeline
Sharing information on NNTC's free public Wi-Fi locations
https://nntc.net/nntc-response-to-covid-19-coronavirus/
And
Coupon for data usage from NNTC
https://nntc.net/closed-school-student-form/
Thanks, NNTC!!!!
Let's show our spirit this week! Share your pictures of your spirit wear with us on social media!
Share your O-C spirit on social media next week.
Art 1 students learned about Pop Art and created acrylic paintings inspired by the art of Wayne Thiebaud.
I think we've contacted everyone about internet access already, but if we missed anyone with limited access in the American Broadband service area, they have some options available. Please contact me or the school for contact information.
Hey Jr-Sr. High, You now have access to the sketchup app for chromebooks! If you are in CAD, have taken CAD, or want to take CAD, here's a tool just for you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJM-JdHj3Ko&feature=youtu.be
Sorry kids, not enough snow for a snow day today. Stay warm and keep being awesome.
Mrs. Slaughter has a new web site to help communicate with her students!
https://sites.google.com/ocknights.org/mrs-slaughters-kinders/home
Congratulations to Makenna Pearson & Josie Richards for being selected Midland U & Pinnacle Bank Outstanding HS Leaders!
Thank you so much Kate Webster for thinking of us! We love OC and our community!
Super proud of this elementary staff! We are discussing our hopes and fears of a potential new English Language Arts curriculum while practicing social distancing and have added a digital group discussion!
Please see the linked file on "Coping with Disease" during this difficult time from our counseling department. https://5il.co/dw60
Please see the linked letter from Mrs. Magnusson and Mrs. Bayer. https://5il.co/dw5y
Thanks to NNTC for the assistance with internet for students. See link for details: https://nntc.net/nntc-response-to-covid-19-coronavirus/
Today's schedule for students to pick up computers, educational materials and locker items. If the times do not work for you, please call or stop by the school from 8-4.
12:00 12:30 12th grade 6th grade
12:30 1:00 11th grade 5th grade
1:00 1:30 10th grade 4th grade
1:30 2:00 9th grade 3rd grade
2:00 2:30 8th grade 2nd grade
2:30 3:00 7th grade 1st grade
3:00 3:30 Kindergarten
3:30 4:00 PK
Ready for some GOOD NEWS? Congratulations to Hannah, Sam and Max who have all been selected for the UNL Teacher Scholars Academy which covers tuition, room, board and books for 4 years!
I have just been notified by the department of health that OC is ordered to close for 2 weeks effective tomorrow (Monday, March 16) We will have additional messages and information sent out tomorrow and as we are updated. Additional details will come out tomorrow.
What a fantastic day at the FFA petting zoo! Thank you Tiffany Popma Johnson, Kenny Johnson, Jamie Johnson, Rheanna Paul, Jon (Betty Dixon) and John Hladik for making it possible!I am so proud of the FFA members who really pitched in and we’re great with the kids! I also want to think the teachers who brought the elementary students over (Sharon Loftis, Carrie Largen, Lana Hagedorn, Megan Mattson, Marla Slaughter, Jade Jacobsen, Leann Canarsky Jorgensen). It was so fun!
OC will not attend district speech on Tuesday as
the NSAA is regretfully suspending district and state speech contests until further notice.
This is an unprecedented event. The NSAA will use this time to evaluate potential alternatives and the next steps for moving forward.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Oakland-Craig, in the County of Burt, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 014, has been scheduled on March 16, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building at Oakland, NE, in the Board meeting room, which meeting will be open to the public. The agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent.
FFA Petting Zoo!
Erosion: Second grade is learning about processes that shape the Earth. This week’s Science experiment focused on how wind and water can erode and shape land.
Skill of the Week-Cause and Effect:
The second graders are working together to determine the cause and the effect of different situations in their reading passages.
Art 2 Pop Art Paintings and Art 3 Colorful Portraits
Second grade is learning how to subtract 3-digit numbers while utilizing place-value blocks.
FFA Petting Zoo
4-5-6th graders completed a scale drawing for Dr. Seuss week.
1st grade Leprechaun directed drawing
Mr. Meyer’s 5th grade class is observing how chemical reactions speed up when the temperature is raised just as the pink water is dissolving alka seltzer
District FFA CDE contest Highlights
https://docs.google.com/document/d/138BwLSXOBlGw4yzq_LtPq0C7bg7KsAIpbAILUdeV_Tg
Preschoolers love Wacky Wednesday and Dr.Seuss week! ❤️
Read Across America Week: Animal Tuesday! Second grade sported animal print and brought stuffed animals to celebrate the day.
Second Grade students share festive snacks with their classmates to celebrate the start of 4-H sign-ups.
Second grade Burt County 4-H’ers share snacks with their classmates to celebrate the start of 4-H sign-ups.
Art 1 students created tempera paintings inspired by the artist Georgia O’Keeffe.
What a great day for 1st grade to have DEAR time outside!!!
Read Across America Week: Mystery Readers! Second grade enjoys listening to stories read by the Mystery Readers!
West Point Beemer has cancelled the JH wrestling event that is scheduled for tomorrow (March 9th) in West Point as a precaution and to avoid the spread of illness. O-C JH wrestlers will not wrestle tomorrow.
Updated Coronavirus Info: Based off the latest info we have from our state/local health officials, O-C schools will be open tomorrow. New Information will be sent home and posted as it becomes available. If your child is ill, please keep them home to avoid spreading illness.
Dear O-C Community,
As you may or may not be aware, Fremont Public and Parochial Schools along with Midland University will be closed next week as a precaution against the spread of Coronavirus. O-C schools will work with the Logan Valley Health Department to determine the most appropriate course of action as the latest information becomes available. Please stay tuned for updates.
Jeff Smith
Superintendent of Schools
The lady knights will play for third place tomorrow at Lincoln East High School with a 1:00pm start. Students that wish to attend need to bring $5 for entry and there will be no band.
GO LADY KNIGHTS! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!!
Thanks to 107.9 The Bull for their continued coverage of OC Athletics:
C2 Semifinals
Oakland-Craig vs Ponca- 7:00 pm at the Devaney Center.
Please check out the new awning going up today at the high school!
Thanks to Heartland Awning and Design out of Omaha!
Watch the game vs Ponca tonight on NFHS: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/nsaa/gam796c004609?utm_source=braze_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Clell%20Wade%20Event%20Alert
For those coming to the game, will the last person leaving town please turn out the lights...
Congratulations to lady Knight BB for a win over Clarkson-Leigh and advancing to play tomorrow night at the Bob Devaney Center with a 7:00pm start. The band bus will leave at 3:45 and non-band students need to bring admission fees.
GO KNIGHTS
Kindergarten kids each picked out a book at our school BOOK SWAP this week! Happy Reading!
We had a fun filled day and celebrated the 100th day of Preschool yesterday!
We also had crazy sock day and hat day for Dr.Seuss week!
We will miss our high school after school staff, Reese and Megan. They are starting track this week.
Second Graders enjoying Hat day!
Happy Birthday Dr.Seuss! We celebrated by eating green eggs and ham while listening to the story, making cat in the hat hats to record all of our Dr. Seuss books we read today, had a mystery reader (Miss. Guzinski) read us One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, solved Dr.Seuss story problems in math and played Dr. Seuss “I Spy”! What a day filled with reading!
Scoreboard and stream issues.... going to restart the stream....
It’s Read Across America week! The first and fourth graders enjoyed listening to their mystery readers this afternoon.
Mia, a 6th grader at Oakland-Craig was awarded the student of the month. Congrats Mia!!
Completed Cat in the Hat redesigns
1st grades challenge: Can you work as a team to redesign a hat for Cat in the Hat—it must have 2 shapes, stripes, and be 8” tall!
The 4th through 6th grade science classes have been able to view some unique science materials on display. Here is a hologram of a toy frog made by concave mirrors.
The Design Clubs latest bulletin board
Thank you Nebraska FFA State Officer Megan Fehr for sharing your agriculture story with the O-C Ag Ed program!
Plant House 🌱 ends February with an act of kindness. We hope the recipients enjoy their greens!
M