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Carolyn Sheppard, Principal
August 22, 2013
Principal Gram
Welcome Back t o
a n e w a n d e x c i t i n g s c h o o l y e a r.
I look forward to all the learning activities that will be taking place for our
students.
I want to mention a new change, so that everyone gets the same message…
S TA G G E R E D D I S M I S S A L O N T H U R S D AY S / H O M E G O I N G !
Students who are transported by OSB will be dismissed at 3:15 pm.
Again this only applies to students that we (OSB) transport.
All other students will be dismissed at our regular time each week,
which is 3 : 3 0 p m .
R e m i n d e r : Please assure to check in with our front office , if you
have to drop off or pick-up your child during regular school
hours (8 am – 4:05 pm / 3:30 on Home Going), e.g. late arrival or
leaving early - due to a doctor’s appointment, etc.
(Please provide a doctor’s notice as applicable for our files.)
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
We will be sending home our regular monthly Newsletter,
with the first edition coming out on August 29th .
Thanks,
Carolyn Sheppard
OSB Principal
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Dear Parents / Guardians,
I am happy to announce that O S B w i l l p a r t i c i p a t e in the
Regional Special Olympics Sw im Meet
o n N o v e m b e r 1 4 th, 2 0 1 3
at the Muskogee Swim & Fitness Center.
A t e n t a t i v e d u a l m e e t is planned for N o v 6 t h at the same location.
As with any competitive event, preparation will require consistent practice, stamina, and
dedication from the participants. Swimming competitively requires that a person has the ability
to swim efficiently and feel comfortable with their swim skills in both shallow and deep water.
Swim team members must be age 10 or older.
This is a unified event that allows non-special Olympic participants to compete along with area
special Olympians. Therefore, any OSB student is welcome to tryout for the swim team.
We will have s w i m t e a m t r y o u t s on A u g u s t 2 8 (7:00 pm)
during Recreation Swim night at the Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center.
Students will be selected on the basis of below listed required skills.
All swimmers must perform the following:
 Swim team members must be able to enter and exit the pool independently from both
shallow and deep water.
 Swim a minimum of 25 meters using front crawl and back stroke. Modifications to these
strokes are allowed – such as using a flotation device or kickboard.
 Stroke efficiency will also be evaluated. Improving stroke efficiency will be a major
component of swim team practices. => Attendance is very important. <=
Please discuss with and encourage your student to try out for the swim team.
Each student must provide a swimsuit that fits well and allows appropriate
coverage of body parts during active movement. Some eye conditions may
require goggle usage; most swimmers prefer to use goggles at all times. A swim
bag and flip flops are encouraged for keeping up with personal belongings and
hygiene. Let us know if you require assistance with obtaining a swim suit, caps,
goggles, etc.
October and November swim practice dates and times will be determined ASAP.
If you have questions, feel free to contact me at the school or by email: [email protected].
*** Day students must obtain prior permission from Mrs. Cragg to stay after school or in the
dorms on swim practice nights.****
Thank you,
Mrs. Allen and Mr. Culie
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Enrollment Sunday
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First Day of School
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NO SCHOOL
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4:05 pm: A c a d e m i c Te a m P r a c t i c e
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DECA Meeting during Lunch
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NO SCHOOL
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4:05 pm: A c a d e m i c Te a m P r a c t i c e
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A c a d e m i c M e e t @ R o l a n d ( leave OSB at 4:05)
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9:00 am:
High School History Class to
Philbrook Art Museum in Tulsa
7:00 – 8:00 pm: S w i m T e a m T r y o u t s
@ Muskogee Swim & Fitness
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NO SCHOOL
Upcoming SEPTEMBER Dates - Important
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N O S C H O O L – L A B O R D AY !
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6:00 pm: Rabbit & Poultry Show at OSB Gym
SCHOOL IN SESSION !
Academic Meet at Sequoyah, Tahlequah (leave OSB at 5:15)
Run for Pride Kick-Off, OSB Gym
Academic Meet at Muldrow (leave OSB at 4:30)
Blood Drive at OSB
Academic Meet at Stilwell (leave OSB at 4:45)
Field Trip to Silver Spur Ranch, Haskell
E x p l o r e T e s t i n g W e e k (Sept. 30 – Oct. 3)
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