Welcome to Otter River Elementary

MISSION
The mission of Otter River Elementary School is provide a rigorous comprehensive academic program for all students in a safe and supportive environment.

VISION
Otter River Elementary School staff is dedicated to teaching all students skills which will enable them to reason critically, utilize technology effectively, and contribute to their school, community, and the world.

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CHILD FIND:
Each school establishes a School Consultation Team (SCT) to process referral requests for students suspected of having a disability. School personnel, parents, or another person may refer a student to this team. For students who are referred, the team will review the student’s education records and information about the student’s performance and make recommendations for meeting the student’s educational and behavioral needs. In reviewing the student’s performance, the school consultation team may use a process based on the student’s response to scientific and research based interventions (RTI). The team will ensure that these interventions are documented, and that the use of these interventions do not unnecessarily delay a student’s evaluation for special education. If the student does not make appropriate progress using these interventions, the team will refer the student to the special education administrator for an evaluation to determine if the student needs special education and related services.

As a member of the committee, the building principal or designee (SCT Coordinator) receives all referrals to the team. The team may make a referral for evaluation for special education and related services at any time. This may be prior to or while implementing these strategies. Any action by the team must be in writing and must include the information on which the decision is based. 

school News

KINDERGARTEN Registration for the 2023-24 School Year will open on March 14, 2023. Click HERE for a flyer with more information.

STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Please click the link below to review the enrollment criteria for both NEW and RETURNING students.

Click here for the 2022-2023 school year student registration information.

Preschool Application Information

CLEVER ACCESS
On virtual learning days, students can access their work on Canvas from Clever, a single sign-on tool. If you are unfamiliar with Clever, please view the helpful video below for instructions on how to help your child sign in. For further help with Clever or virtual learning, please visit the BCPS Virtual Help Center (HERE) and use the Chat or Email tool to be connected with an Instructional Technology Coach (ITC). 

CANVAS
Click HERE for directions for parents to access the Canvas learning platform by creating a Canvas Observer account.

IMMUNIZATIONS/VACCINES INFORMATION

Parent letter K Immunization 2021-2022 (1).docx
Hep A Information Sheet.pdf

CONGRATULATIONS to MRS. LISA TAYLOR
ORES 2022-23 TEACHER OF THE YEAR!

CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Kathy Overstreet
ORES 2022-23 SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR!

SCHOOL CASH ONLINE
School Cash Online is a safe, simple and secure way for parents to pay for field trips, yearbooks, spirit wear, athletic fees and more. No need to take out cash or write checks, now you can shop online from the comfort of your own home. Click here and choose Register. 

Parent Registration Resource Flyer
Click here for School Cash Online - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in PDF format