Sunday, May 22, 2011

Last Week of the Regular Year!!!

Hi Everyone,

Wow! That is the word for both Hollingers as we can hardly believe that this is the last week of the year. Every year seems to go by faster and faster.

It has been both an honor and a privilege to work with you and your wonderful children this year. It was a great experience and an amazing year.

Please email me if you need to know your time for your end of the year parent meeting this week. Days are listed below. Thank you!

Here is what we have going on this week:

Monday:
  • MS students have their social studies wrap up day with Mr. Randy
  • HS FLVS day
  • MP: Regular day
  • End of year family meetings starting at 9:00am with Cloutier, Cox, Johnston, Jorden, Smartt, and Adams
Tuesday:
  • HS/MS FLVS day
  • MP: Regular day
  • End of year family meetings starting at 9:30am: Mullins, Reed, Steele, Syed and Corchis
Wednesday:
  • HS/MS FLVS day
  • MP: Regular day
  • End of year family meetings starting at 8:30am: LaPlante, Saltiel, Burgtorf, Weldon and Ruder
Thursday:
  • Project presentations starting at 8:45am-I will send an email with names of students presenting.
  • HS/MS FLVS day
  • MP: Regular day
Friday:
  • 9:00am REP theater improve performance-parents should plan to attend.
  • 10:00am Mysterious Package presents their final project/MS and HS present Costa Rica project.
  • EOY party-Lunch/Big Kahuna Water Park/Dinner
Announcements/Reminders:
  • Please pay $20 for the EOY party.
  • Please pay $20 for a memory book if you would like one.
Attitudes of Gratitude:
  • Thank you to Jonathan and Kelly for their help with the concert!
  • Thank you Faisal for helping transport Instruments for the show!
"Every end is a new beginning."

Have a safe and happy summer!
Amy




Sunday, May 15, 2011

Week of May 16th

Hi Everybody!

It was great to have everyone back at Ohana last week. I look forward to opening to door every day and seeing the students, they are awesome!

Please remember to help us get the students to school in the next ten days. There is a lot going on and we need them to be present. If there is a reason that they are going to be out please drop me an email to allow us to plan for their absence. Thank you.

Also, Sunday students need to be at the Hibiscus cafe at 3:00pm for rehearsal. The show will be at 6:00pm with light snacks available for purchase. I will send you a more details on food etc. in a few days.

Monday:
  • HS/MS: Morning is RRA/FLVS-Afternoon is Costa Rica Trip wrap up with Lettye.
  • Mysterious Package: Regular day with afternoon spent on prep for their trip to present their projects at the Montessori school Tuesday.
Tuesday:
  • MS/HS: RRA/FLVS
  • Mysterious Package: In the morning this group will travel to South Walton Montessori Academy to present some information to the students there. They are excited to be taking their learning on the road!
Wednesday:
  • RRA all groups/concert prep (rock and roll academy)
  • All groups will be working on their electronic portfolios and getting ready for their conferences with parents next week
Thursday:
  • All groups RRA/concert prep
  • Mysterious Package: Regular work day
  • MS/HS FLVS
Friday:
  • Mysterious Package: Regular work day
  • MS/HS FLVS
  • REP theatre class

Announcements/Coming Soon:
  • RRA concert may 22 6:00pm at the Hibiscus Cafe in Grayton Beach
  • Final Parent check in meetings and class registration meetings for next year week of 5/23.
  • May 27th Project palooza open house for parents (9:00am-11:00am)-Last day of the regular Ohana schedule.
  • May 30-June 3 Ohana closed
  • June 6th Ohana's first annual June intensive learning institute begins.
  • June 11th Parent Advisory Board meeting 9:00am Ohana administrative office.

Attitudes of Gratitude:
  • Mr. Ken for coming to visit and help our Juniors and Sophomores get ready for college.
  • Ms. Nancy for being back and helping Ohana get to the next level.
  • Ms. Jennifer for the great cupcakes-yummy!!!!

"Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health."

- Julia Child


I am looking forward to some awesome days with the students this week!
Amy

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Week of May 9th

Beautiful view from our Costa Rica travelers!

Hi Everybody!

You should have received an email form me already but I really want to stress the importance of attendance for all students from now until the and of the year. We have so many amazing things going on and it is next to impossible to get it all done when the students are not at Ohana every day. Please help us by having them at Ohana for the next three weeks.

Monday:
  • HS/MS: Costa Rica
  • Mysterious Package: Marianna caverns trip
  • Parent Advisory meeting 5:15pm

Tuesday:
  • MS/HS: Return from Costa Rica late in the evening.
  • Mysterious Package: Back on campus debriefing Florida Adventures trips.
Wednesday:
  • RRA all groups/concert prep (rock and roll academy0
  • Mysterious Package: Regular work day
  • HS/MS: Student choice project number 2 wrap up & FLVS work time
Thursday:
  • All groups RRA/concert prep
  • Mysterious Package: Regular work day
  • MS/HS FLVS
  • Parent advisory board meeting 5:15pm at Ohana.
Friday:
  • All groups RRA/concert prep
  • Mysterious Package: Regular work day
  • MS/HS FLVS
  • REP theatre class

Announcements/Coming Soon:
  • May 14th HS guidance counselor visit for all juniors and sophomores.
  • RRA concert may 22 6:00pm at the Hibiscus Cafe in Grayton Beach
  • Final Parent check in meetings and class registration meetings for next year week of 5/23.
  • May 27th Project palooza open house for parents (time TBA)-Last day of the regular Ohana schedule.
  • May 30-June 3 Ohana closed
  • June 6th Ohana's first annual June intensive learning institute begins.

Attitudes of Gratitude:
  • Costa Rica Chaperones you rock!!!
  • Amy C. for keeping the parent advisory group on task and moving forward.
  • Donnie Weldon for chaperoning our trip to Marianna Caverns.
"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. "
William Shakespeare

I am looking forward to having the Ohana family all back together this week!
Amy

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Costa Rica/Florida Adventures and Beyond!!!!

Costa Rica: Parrot with volcano in the background

Hi Everybody!

We are ready for two amazing experiential learning trips for our older and younger students!! Whether the students are traveling far (Cost Rica baby!) or near (Marianna Caverns here we come!) this next ten days promises to be packed with authentic learning and the highlight of the year for many students.

Monday:
  • HS and MS students need to come to Ohana at 1:00pm with their suitcases for a "packing check. " Please note that these students do not have a regular schedule this day and are only expected to be at Ohana at 1:00pm.
  • Mysterious Package: There will be a brief parent meeting to go over the Florid Adventures trip itinerary at 3:30pm. Please plan to stay a few minutes when you come to pick up your child.

Tuesday:
  • MS/HS: Leave for Costa Rica!!!!!
  • Mysterious Package: Beach clean up/African Cats.
Wednesday:
  • Mysterious Package:Emerald Coast Science Center-Ft. Walton Beach
Thursday:
  • Mysterious Package: Marianna Caverns Trip-Marianna
  • Parent advisory board meeting 5:15pm at Ohana.
Friday:
  • Mysterious Package-To be announced

Announcements/Coming Soon:
  • May 14th HS guidance counselor visit for all juniors and sophomores.
  • RRA concert may 22 6:00pm at the Hibiscus Cafe in Grayton Beach
  • Final Parent check in meetings and class registration meetings for next year week of 5/23.
  • May 27th Last day of the regular Ohana schedule.
  • May 30-June 3 Ohana closed
  • June 6th Ohana's first annual June intensive learning institute begins.

Attitudes of Gratitude:
  • Lettye, Jonathan and Kelly thank you for the great Costa Rica kick off unit!!
  • Thank you Costa Rica chaperones: Denise, Jon, Lettye, Allen, Tim, Paige, Jonathan and Kelly-have a fabulous time!
  • Thank you to everyone for taking time to be involved in everything that we have going on (parent advisory board, project presentations, trips, scheduling etc.)!
"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."
~ St. Augustine

Safe travels everyone!
Amy

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Week of April 18th

Hi Everybody!

We are ready for another amazing week for our students!!

Here is what is going on this week:

Due this week:
  • All HS students need to come prepared to write their resumes on Tuesday. I sent an email to both parents and students about the things that they will need to compile prior to coming to school on Tuesday. Please help your child get their things together.
  • Student choice project #2 needs to be sent to experts for review this week. Their will be formal check ins Thursday to make sure that all groups have sent their projects to their experts.

Monday/PBL day:
  • MS/HS: Kick off to Costa Rica!!!!! They will start with a trip to yolo board and then start a mini project on Costa Rica.
  • Mysterious Package: Kick off of their Florida Adventures trip!!!
Tuesday/FLVS day/Check ins with AmyPresentations starting at 8:45am please join us if you can! Tuesday's presenters: Nathan, Leah and Taylor.
Wednesday/PBL day:
  • MS/HS: continue/complete their Costa Rica project
  • Mysteriuos package: Continue work on their Florida Adventures project
Thursday/FLVS day/Check ins with Amy

Friday Start Spring Break-OH is close
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Announcements/Coming Soon:
  • Parent Advisory Board Meetings: Monday 5:30pm topic-financial information AND Wednesday 5:15pm topic-mission statement and 2011-12 calendar. Both meetings will be at OH.
  • Spring break-OH will be closed 4/22-5/1.
  • May 14th HS guidance counselor visit for all juniors and sophomores.
Things to ask your student about:
  • HS/MS-What are you working on for the Costa Rica Project?
  • Elem-Where are you going on your Florida Adventures?

Attitudes of Gratitude:
  • Whu hu great job students on your fabulous presentations last week!!!
  • Amy C. thank you for stepping up and leading our parent advisory group!
  • Thank you wonderful cleaning people for making our environment so nice and clean!!!
  • Thank you Mr. mark for an amazing week of rock and roll last week!!!
  • Thank you Claire for coordinating the efforts of the calendar committee and creating a wonderful presentation to share at the advisory meeting this week!!
  • Thank you Mr. David for making the Internet work so well!!
"Play is the beginning of knowledge"
Author unknown
Have a super week!
Amy

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Week of April 11th


Hi There Everybody!

Welcome back Mr Mark!!! We are so happy to have him and his family here this week.

Here is what is going on this week:

Monday/PBL day:
  • student choice project one presentation practice
  • student choice project two work day
Tuesday/ITBS testing/FLVS day/Check ins with Amy
  • Presentations starting at 8:45am please join us if you can! Tuesday's presenters: Nathan, Leah and Taylor.

Wednesday/ITBS testing/PBL day:
  • Presentations starting at 8:45am. Please join us if you can! Wednesday's presenters: Alex, Cale/Mason and McKenzie.
  • Student choice project two work day
  • Parent Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday 5:00pm at OH.
Thursday/ITBS testing/FLVS day/Check ins with Amy
  • Presentations starting at 8:45am please join us if you can! Thursday's presenters: Connor, Mitchell, Davis and Alyssa.

Friday/FLVS day/REP day:
  • Presentations starting at 8:45am please join us if you can! Friday's presenters: Hunter, Hannah, Kylie ,Chase and Jojo
  • Bring your bikes, scooters, boards...it is cruising Friday!
Announcements/Coming Soon:
  • Parent Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday April 13th 5:00pm at OH.
  • Spring break has been extended to include Friday April 22. OH will be closed 4/22-5/1.
Things to ask your student about:
  • HS/MS-What day is your presentation?
  • Elem-What project are you working on?
Due this week:
  • MS and HS: Student Choice Project #2 sent to experts by end of day 4/13. Student choice project #1 formal presentations this week.
Celebrations:
  • Happy Birthday Jack!!!!4/11/11
Attitudes of Gratitude:
  • Yay and thank you Jennifer Steele for sending the Shadowboxers our way for our own private concert last Friday afternoon. They were amazing!!!
  • Thank you Kelly for getting our students ready for their presentations!!!
  • Thank you Mr. Jonathan for helping our with RRA and elementary math!!!
  • Thank you Ms. Nancy for organizing our first parent advisory meeting and so much more!!!

Have a great week!
Amy

Friday, April 1, 2011

Week of April 4th



"Cruising Friday" fun

Hi There Everybody!

Welcome back Telluride Crew!!! We are so happy to have the "family" back together this week.

Here is what is going on this week:

Monday/PBL day:
  • student choice project one revision continues
  • student choice project one presentation prep
  • student choice project two work day (four work days total)
Tuesday/FLVS day/Check ins with Amy

Wednesday/PBL day:
  • Welcome back Nancy Barba (HMH consultant/retired Broward county educator). Nancy is visiting for a week and a half to work with all of us on helping to make the OH model the best it can be. Randy and I enjoyed her last visit and are looking forward to working with her again.
  • student choice project one revision continues
  • student choice project one presentation prep
  • student choice project two work day (three work days left)
Thursday/FLVS day/Check ins with Amy

Friday/FLVS day/REP day:
  • Bring your bikes, scooters, boards...it is cruising Friday!
Announcements/Coming Soon:
  • Parent meeting about next year with Tim week of April 11th (time and date TBA)
  • If you are having your student take the elementary or 10th grade FCAT the week of April 11th don't forget to contact the school where they will be going to take it.
Things to ask your student about:
  • HS/MS-What is your new PBL essential question?
  • Elem-What project are you working on?
Due this week:
  • HS: Final Draft Literary Analysis 4/8
Celebrations:
  • Happy Birthday Anastasia!!!!4/4/11
Attitudes of Gratitude:
  • Thank you Alyssa for cooking us some amazing pancakes this morning!!!
  • Thank you Ms. Lettye for sending the cleaning crew!!!



Have a super weekend!
Amy