Welcome Back to a new and exciting school year. I look forward to all the learning activities that will be taking place for our students. I want to mention a new change, so that everyone gets the same message… STAGGERED DISMISSAL ON THURSDAYS / HOME GOING! Students who are transported by OSB will be dismissed at 3:15 pm. Again this only applies to students that we (OSB) transport. All other students will be dismissed at our regular time each week, which is 3:30 pm. Reminder: Please assure to check in with our front office, if you have to drop off or pick-up your child during regular school hours (8 am – 4:05 pm / 3:30 on Home Going), e.g. late arrival or leaving early - due to a doctor’s appointment, etc. (Please provide a doctor’s notice as applicable for our files.) Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. We will be sending home our regular monthly Newsletter, with the first edition coming out on August 29 th. Thanks, Carolyn Sheppard OSB Principal IMPORTANTNOTICE Carolyn Sheppard, Principal August 22, 2013 Principal Gram Principal Gram – Page 1

Principal Gram – Page 2 Dear Parents / Guardians, I am happy to announce that OSB will participate in the Regional Special Olympics Swim Meet Regional Special Olympics Swim Meet on November 14 th, 2013 at the Muskogee Swim & Fitness Center. tentative dual meet Nov 6 th A tentative dual meet is planned for Nov 6 th at the same location. As with any competitive event, preparation will require consistent practice, stamina, and dedication from the participants. Swimming competitively requires that a person has the ability to swim efficiently and feel comfortable with their swim skills in both shallow and deep water. Swim team members must be age 10 or older. This is a unified event that allows non-special Olympic participants to compete along with area special Olympians. Therefore, any OSB student is welcome to tryout for the swim team. swim team tryouts August 28 We will have swim team tryouts on August 28 (7:00 pm) during Recreation Swim night at the Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center. Students will be selected on the basis of below listed required skills. All swimmers must perform the following: Swim team members must be able to enter and exit the pool independently from both shallow and deep water. Swim a minimum of 25 meters using front crawl and back stroke. Modifications to these strokes are allowed – such as using a flotation device or kickboard. Stroke efficiency will also be evaluated. Improving stroke efficiency will be a major component of swim team practices. => Attendance is very important. <= Please discuss with and encourage your student to try out for the swim team. Each student must provide a swimsuit that fits well and allows appropriate coverage of body parts during active movement. Some eye conditions may require goggle usage; most swimmers prefer to use goggles at all times. A swim bag and flip flops are encouraged for keeping up with personal belongings and hygiene. Let us know if you require assistance with obtaining a swim suit, caps, goggles, etc. October and November swim practice dates and times will be determined ASAP. If you have questions, feel free to contact me at the school or by *** Day students must obtain prior permission from Mrs. Cragg to stay after school or in the dorms on swim practice nights.**** Thank you, Mrs. Allen and Mr. Culie

Principal Gram – Page 3 11Enrollment Sunday 12First Day of School 16NO SCHOOL 204:05 pm:Academic Team Practice 22DECA Meeting during Lunch 23NO SCHOOL 264:05 pm: Academic Team Practice 27Academic Roland (leave OSB at 4:05) 289:00 am: High School History Class to Philbrook Art Museum in Tulsa Swim Team Tryouts 7:00 – 8:00 pm: Swim Team Muskogee Swim & Fitness 30NO SCHOOL Upcoming SEPTEMBER Dates - Important 2NO SCHOOL – LABOR DAY ! 36:00 pm:Rabbit & Poultry Show at OSB Gym 6SCHOOL IN SESSION ! 10Academic Meet at Sequoyah, Tahlequah (leave OSB at 5:15) 14Run for Pride Kick-Off, OSB Gym 17Academic Meet at Muldrow (leave OSB at 4:30) 23Blood Drive at OSB 24Academic Meet at Stilwell (leave OSB at 4:45) 25Field Trip to Silver Spur Ranch, Haskell 30Explore Testing Week (Sept. 30 – Oct. 3)