Dear OVE Families,
We are off to a fantastic start to the new school year! At our opening staff meeting, we officially adopted a new mission and vision statement for OVE. This has been a work in progress, and we are excited to share the following:
Mission: Ensuring all students achieve at high levels in a safe and supportive environment.
Vision: OVE will become the standard of student success and learning.
I love these statements because they clarify our purpose and clearly define what we aspire to be as a school.
As you probably know, our new playground has also set the bar pretty high—both physically and metaphorically! A huge shout out goes to our PTO, along with the dedicated parents and staff, for making this vision a reality.
Looking ahead, all K–2 students will take the state dyslexia screener in September. We use this assessment to identify and support students who may benefit from early literacy interventions. In addition, K–2 students will take the NWEA assessment the week of September 8. Our third graders will participate in the ILEARN checkpoint later in the month, which gives us valuable information aligned with the state ILEARN assessment scheduled for April. While there is a lot of testing, what matters most is how we use these results to meet each student’s instructional needs.
Our school ‘Fun-Raiser’ is scheduled for September 15–26. More information will be sent home as we get closer to the dates. All funds raised go directly back to students—supporting field trips, educational software, assemblies, rewards, field day apparel, treats, and more.
Whether you are new to OVE or returning, thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. It’s a responsibility we take very seriously, and we value having you as a partner in this journey. I encourage every family to find a way to get involved—whether through the PTO, mentoring, chaperoning, volunteering in classrooms, or even substitute teaching.
We are thrilled to have your child as an OVE Eagle, and we can’t wait to soar to new heights in 2025–2026!
Fly Eagles Fly,
Mr. Martin, Principal
