Springtime! It is a little early this year here in Ozark, AR. Ozark School District is very excited about Spring and looking forward to the many challenges it contains.
Benchmark testing and norm referenced testing season is upon us and we are looking forward to showcasing our students’ talents as another successful year is quickly coming to a close. I encourage all of our students to try their best and leave no regrets in this regard.
Parents, often just a word of encouragement means a lot to your child as they prepare for a tough week of testing. Please encourage your child to do their best work and be proud of what they submit for their best effort. Whether we like it or not, there will be many more “tests” in their life and this is a time we can teach some life lessons. Taking pride in a job well done is a life lesson as well as giving your best effort and not stressing too much about the results.
Teachers, it is very important to administer according to protocol and remember to take it seriously, but not too seriously. Your students’ stress levels will soar if yours does. We have all spent a great deal of time and energy toward completing a rigorous curriculum. Testing season is a time that it all comes together and we show where our students and school district is academically. It is one measure, albeit a very important one.
We are also busy interviewing applicants for open positions. OSD is looking for prospective employees that are passionate about positively impacting lives through K-12 Education. We take this responsibility very seriously, as we know the life changing impact that great teachers and staff have on our students and their future.
There are many other projects we are planning in order to improve for next year. Among other things, we are looking at building covered sidewalks for the student drop-off zone in front of Upper Elementary, pricing a track re-surface for our students and communities use, improved telecommunications between buildings of the District, transportation improvements, food service improvements, technology improvements and many other routine maintenance/improvement projects. OSD is excited about the future!
Ozark School District takes great pride in the care and level of education that is provided to our students. We look for ways to build partnerships between school and home because we know that TOGETHER, WE ARE STRONG! Students win in this environment; let’s have a strong finish OSD! HPRD!
