
All after school activities, games, and practices have been canceled for Central students today, Tuesday, January 23.

Dear Ottawa Elementary Families, Due to the icy road conditions, E-Learning will be implemented on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Please ensure that your child checks in using TeacherEase. Our E-Learning plan is available on our website at www.oes141.org for reference. Should you encounter any issues, please contact your child's school directly. Thank you.
Estimadas familias de la escuela primaria de Ottawa: Debido a las tormentas de hielo previstas, el aprendizaje electrónico se implementará el martes 23 de enero de 2024. Asegúrese de que su hijo se registre utilizando TeacherEase. Nuestro plan de aprendizaje electrónico está disponible en nuestro sitio web www.oes141.org como referencia. Si tiene algún problema para iniciar sesión, comuníquese directamente con la escuela de su hijo. Gracias.

Dear Ottawa Elementary School District Families. Due to anticipated weather today, Ottawa Elementary School will be participating in E-Learning. Please be sure to check-in. If you experience any problems, please contact your child's school directly for assistance. Thank you
Estimadas familias del Distrito Escolar Primario de Ottawa: Anticipándose al clima de hoy, la Escuela Primaria Ottawa participará en E-Learning. Asegúrese de que su hijo se registre. Si surge algún problema, no dude en comunicarse directamente con la escuela de su hijo para obtener ayuda. Gracias.

Good Afternoon, This is Chris Bucciarelli, Assistant Superintendent of Ottawa Elementary School District. In light of the extreme temperatures forecasted for Tuesday, January 16, we will be implementing an eLearning day for our students. Please make sure that your child checks in using TeacherEase. The district's detailed eLearning plan is accessible on our webpage at www.oes141.org under Quick Links. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Buenas tardes, Soy Chris Bucciarelli, superintendente adjunto del distrito escolar primario de Ottawa. A la luz de las temperaturas extremas pronosticadas para el martes 16 de enero, implementaremos un día de aprendizaje electrónico para nuestros estudiantes. Asegúrese de que su hijo se registre utilizando TeacherEase. Se puede acceder al plan detallado de aprendizaje electrónico del distrito en nuestra página web en www.oes141.org en Quick Links. Gracias por su cooperación y comprensión.

Join us at BASH on Thursday!

Congratulations to all of our 6th grade students that participated in the spelling bee on Thursday, January 11. It was a tough battle, but we crowned a winner and a runner up! Congratulations to Brayden K. for being our top speller, and to Joslyn H. who was our runner up!



Central Cyclone Band and Shepherd Band, Choir, and FCS students had a great day at the Paramount Theater. They were able to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on stage and then attend a Q&A with prop designers to learn all the tips and tricks to putting on a stage production.


Student Expectations for E-Learning:
Third-Sixth Grade Students
1. Check in through TeacherEase by 8:20 AM (Student or a parent)
-Click login with Google (student), or login with your parent credentials
-Follow the prompts to check in for attendance
2. Students are required to either join the live Google Meets at 9:00 AM or watch the posted video lessons at a later time.
3. Students should begin working on assignments following the lesson via Google Meets or Google Classroom
4. Students must submit all assignments through Google Classroom prior to returning to school during the next in-person attendance day.
5. Students are still subject to each school's homework/assignment policies for the work assigned on the emergency day.

Good Evening OES families, This is Dr. Lee, superintendent of Ottawa Elementary School District. Due to the predicted storms on Friday, January 12, we will be conducting an eLearning day for our students. Kindly ensure that your family checks in using TeacherEase. The district's eLearning plan is available on the district's webpage at www.oes141.org under Quick Links. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Stay safe, Dr. Lee Buenas noches familias de OES, Este es el Dr. Lee, superintendente del Distrito Escolar Primario de Ottawa. Debido a las tormentas previstas para el viernes 12 de enero, llevaremos a cabo un día de aprendizaje electrónico para nuestros estudiantes. Asegúrese de que su familia se registre utilizando TeacherEase. El plan de aprendizaje electrónico del distrito está disponible en la página web del distrito en www.oes141.org bajo Quick Links. Gracias por su cooperación y comprensión. Mantenerse seguro, Doctor Lee

Today, State troopers Sgt. Matt and Trooper John visited Central for a K-9 demonstration for our students. The presentation was very informative, as well as entertaining! Thank you Sgt. Matt and Trooper John for taking the time to visit our school!






Due to the inclement weather, we are canceling all after after school activities. This includes: the wrestling meet (there will not be practice, either), volleyball practice, and FCS practice. As a reminder to families, we are on a Tuesday schedule with a 2:20 dismissal today.

We're thrilled to announce the new app for OES 141! It's everything OES 141, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/48BAhWm
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Check out Central's January Newsletter!
https://www.smore.com/kr678

Central Teachers stepped it up for our Snowman themed day!





Team Lead visited Pleasant View Nursing home and performed a readers' theater about the Grinch. They also sang Christmas Carols and were able to visit with the residents.



Ottawa Elementary School District 141 is launching a new website this weekend! Make sure to check it out!


Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Heth, FCS, and the Shepherd choir performed at the Kris Kringle Market recently.



On Thursday, December 7, Central and Shepherd hosted Literacy Night. Students, staff, and families had fun answering trivia questions about the books they had read and enjoyed some yummy snacks. Everyone had a great time!


On December 5, the DoChange Mentor Program from Ottawa High School visited Central School to have lunch with our September and October Champions of the Charter. The high school students were able to have lunch with our students, and a little fun at recess! Thank you to Mr. Amm, Mrs. Parrot, and all of the student mentors for helping our champions celebrate their accomplishment!





On Friday, December 1, our Friendly City Sound students performed at Pleasant View Nursing Home, and at Freezing for a Reason. They did an outstanding job!


