May 14, 2024

OAG Mission Statement:
Being one school and one family, we strive to develop the whole child to become diverse and dynamic leaders by building relationships with passion and consistency.

OAG Rockets Administration Team

★ Intent to Return: Intent to return closed February 23rd. If the forms are not completed, we will not be able to guarantee a seat for your student next school year. Open enrollment for the general public began on February 5th, and we will use the information you provide through the Returning Student Registration forms to determine how many new students can be enrolled.

★ May Flyer: Click HERE for our May Flyer of events in English and Spanish.

★ GIFTED AND TALENTED | Gifted and Talented Referral Information - Click HERE

★ 23-24 School Hours | All grade levels (PreK-12th) will begin school at 7:45am and end school at 4:00pm, Monday through Thursday. If a student arrives after 7:45am you will be required to park in a parking spot, come into the office and sign the student in to school. No students will be released for early pickup starting at 3:00pm. Breakfast will be served from 7:30am-7:45am.

★ 24-25 School Supply List | Coming Soon!

★ PARENT PORTAL | Please log on to your students parent portal and fill out the registration information to make sure we have the most up to date information on file. You can also see your student’s report card. If you need your students Portal ID, please call the front office at 409-750-9289 https://portals04.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=084802 

★ ATTENDANCE LAW |

Compulsory Attendance Law - requires students to attend school each day.

• Students absent without permission will be considered in violation of the compulsory attendance law and could be subject to discipline and/or court filing.

90% Rule - student must attend class for 90% of the time to receive credit.

• Failure to meet required attendance may result in denial of credit - this counts excused and unexcused absences.

★ DETECTION DOGS |

• When: .Random searches throughout the year.

• What: The dogs are trained to alert to contraband products: vapes, OTC medication, drugs, gun powder, alcohol, etc.

• Why: Safety is one of our core values! Detection dogs will help keep our campus and our students safe.

• How: Students will leave their belongings in the classroom. Students will not be present as dogs sniff backpacks, jackets, and desks. Dogs may also sniff cars in the parking lot.

★ OAG a Lighthouse Campus | We are excited to announce we have been awarded Lighthouse Status from Franklin Covey’s international Leader in Me program. Only the top 10% of Leader in Me schools reach Lighthouse Status. Thank you to our staff, students and families for helping us achieve this goal!

★ 5TH - 8TH GRADE COMPUTER AGREEMENT | Important steps to move forward! Please take the time to complete the follow form: Computer Loan Form. The form at this site has you enter your student’s information, accept the Student Computer Loan Agreement, and enter information on your student’s computer. It is important to complete this form as soon as possible!

Another important link is the link to the Student IT Support form. Use this link to enter a ticket for your student’s device. Students can submit tickets too! It is a good idea to create a shortcut to this link so a ticket can easily be submitted when needed.

★ CHILD NUTRITION & BIRTHDAYS | Please remember we have cupcakes and balloons available for purchase for your child’s birthdays! For more information, click here.

★ CHILD NUTRITION | Please complete your 2023-2024 Meals application online by visiting myschoolapps.com or visiting the Odyssey Academy website and clicking the Departments tab and selecting Child Nutrition.  If you do not have your student’s ID number you can email dscott@odyacad.com or mtovar@odyacad.com for that information. OAG will register under the OA-Galveston Campus, but both OABA and OATC schools will register under the OA-Bay Area Campus since we are one campus combined.

★ May 23: Family Picnic Day

★ May 23: Senior Awards Night

★ May 27: Student and Staff Holiday

★ May 28: End of Year Award Ceremonies for Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

★ May 29: Class End of Year Party

★ May 30: Last Day of School - HALF DAY - SCHOOL ENDS AT 12:00pm

★ May 30: Fun in the Sun/Field Day

★ May 31: Graduation

★ June 6: Report Cards in Parent Portal

LEADER IN ME SPOTLIGHT:

Habit 6: Synergize

Seeking 3rd Alternatives

Monday: More than just my way or your way, 3rd Alternatives are a better way. Discovering 3rd Alternatives is an important part of Habit 6: Synergize.

-For today’s mission moment, let’s think about ways we can find 3rd Alternatives and celebrate with Synergy Awards.

Tuesday: We find 3rd Alternatives by listening, valuing differences, and being open to new ideas.

-For today’s mission moment, let’s ask ourselves, “What do we do when we disagree with our friends?

Wednesday: We all have disagreements, but leaders know there is usually a solution if everyone works together.

-For today’s mission moment, let’s ask ourselves, “When we disagree with someone and we have both shared why we disagree, what’s next?”

Thursday: Great leaders are open to brainstorming. They listen to other people’s ideas and work together to make an even better idea.

-For today’s mission moment, let’s try to think of times when we came up with a 3rd Alternative at home or at school.

Friday: Leaders think of new ways of doing things. They also value the creative thinking of others.

-For today’s mission moment, let’s think about times when we learned from someone else’s ideas.

© Leader in Me

Thank you for the privilege to educate your children. We hope this information is helpful. Also, thank you for your continued flexibility, patience, and grace. We appreciate our families greatly! Please reach out to the teachers or the office if you have any questions. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Holly Bailey
Principal