OLE NEWS
May 2015
FROM THE DESK OF MR. SCHOCHENMAIER
Issue # 9
Dear Otter Lake Families,
We have nearly made it
to the end of the year.
Each school term I like to
take a moment to reflect
on some of the highlights
from one year. For me, it is a good reminder of all the things we collectively do to
bring experience to children or new learning to staff in the form of professional
development. Each year I like to mindfully,
intentionally hold on to a few big memories. Just like many of you, the fast pace of
my life sometimes does not allow for reflection. As I reflect, I’m not sure which
memories I will hold on to. Will I hold on
to the Deep Portage trip with our 5th
graders or packing food with the 3rd graders at Feed My Starving Children? Maybe
my memory will be the nature hikes with
second graders at Tamarack or something
very simple like the day to day conversations with parents at the pick-up door. I
invite you to reflect at your home with
your children to identify good memories
for your kids. What I do know is this, Otter
Lake is a great school that intentionally
does things to make good memories for
kids! On behalf of all the staff here at OLE,
thanks for partnering with us and thank
you for the great school year.
May 2015
651-653-2843 – PRINCIPAL
651-653-2831 - OFFICE
651-653-2833 - FAX
651-407-7540 - SCHOOL CLOSING
A big thank you to all our volunteers
and our PTA members. Thank you for
all you do for Otter Lake. You are the
heart of our school community!
651-653-2846 - HEALTH OFFICE
651-653-2834 - EXTENDED DAY
651-407-7538 -
TRANSPORTATION
651-653-2832 - ATTENDANCE
651-653-2839 - KITCHEN
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OTTER LAKE ELEMENTARY
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FROM THE DESK OF MR. SCHOCHENMAIER
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PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS
OF CLOTHING THAT YOUR
STUDENT BRINGS TO
SCHOOL.
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SCHOOL HOURS: SCHOOL STARTS AT
9:15AM AND ENDS AT 3:40PM.
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~We donated Pop Tabs to
McDonalds for the Ronald
McDonald House.
~ We received a check from
General Mills for $1000 for
the box tops we collected.
~ Keep saving Campbell’s
labels.
~ Look for a baggie to
come home to save box
tops over the summer.
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Phy. Ed. Facts from Mr. O’Connell
In May, Otter Lake students will be finishing up the
same six Fitnessgram tests we took in the Fall. We
practiced the Pacer test once a month starting back in
November, so the students will really be able to zero
in on their goal for the actual test we took the last
week of April.
The Pacer test is a test they will continue to take in Middle School and it
tests each student’s Aerobic Capacity.
The Springs fitness tests give Otter
students a chance to compare their
fitness level to where they were at in the beginning of
the year. Students will be able to add these tests results to their Sportfolio’s and I will also send a copy
home for you and your child to view together and
look for improvement in the different areas tested.
Those areas are: BMI - Total Body Composition, Sit
and Reach test - Flexibility, Curl Up test - Core
strength, Arm Hang test - Upper Body Strength, Pacer
test and Mile or 1/2 Mile - Aerobic Capacity.
After testing we will
spring into our Track and
Field unit. Each gym period the student will try
one field event and one
track event. Track events consist of hurdles, distance
running , sprints and relays. The Field events are running long jump, standing long jump, foxtail throw
(discus), and Javelin.
We’ll finish out the year
with our Baseball/Softball/T
-Ball unit. The kids will get
a chance to show their
knowledge of the rules (we
learned and practiced in our
kick ball unit). Outside we
are going to work on throwing, fielding, hitting, and
rules playing a game each class period.
Nutritional Tip: If you find yourself hungry
and craving sugar or sweets two to three
hours after a meal you probably consumed
too many carbohydrates that last meal. Whenever
you have a problem with hunger or carbohydrate
cravings, look to your meal for a clue to the reason
why.
Taken from - The Zone by Barry Sears.
Enjoy this Spring weather as a family and be active
together outside!
Mr. O’Connell - Physical Educational Specialist
HABLA ESPAÑOL?
¡ Hola a todos!
As we near the end of the school
year and the beginning of summer, it’s important to remember
that successful second language
acquisition requires practice—
year round! Encourage your child
to maintain what they have
learned this year as well as to
learn more over the summer
with basic Spanish books (ex.
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish,
Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss), watching
a favorite (ex: Finding Nemo)
movie with the audio in Spanish,
or by playing fun Spanish games
at websites like http:/
interactivitiesites.weebly.com/
spanish.html. Duolingo is another fabulous app to use on the
iPad or iPhone. There are also
many great places that you can
visit over the summer with
countless opportunities for our child to practice. Some excellent ideas include: Midtown Global Market, Mercado Central, and El Burrito. The Festival of Nations runs from April 30—May 3 this year.
Have some fun and learn all about the Hispanic culture right here in the Twin Cities!
Thank you for a wonderful school year and I hope you all have a wonderful summer!
Señora Boever