Oasis Newsletter

Hello students and family members,

My name is Emily Shiner and I am excited to be the principal of Oasis Alternative Middle and High School. I am eager to work alongside our dedicated staff to support you and your students throughout the year!

This is my 8th year with MPPS and my third year as an administrator within the district. I have worked mainly as special education teacher within a variety of grade levels and needs, and was the Whole Child Coordinator at Fancher elementary for the last two years. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education and Special Education (CI), as well as a Masters in Educational Administration. My passion has been working with students and their individualized needs to make sure we are offering them all of the best services that we can to help them grow. I look forward to continuing that passion here at Oasis.

I have lived in Mount Pleasant for the last 14 years and love this town! Originally a Yooper, I have found a wonderful life here and am happy to be part of this wonderful community. I am often found exploring, exercising, and fishing the beautiful Chippewa River in my downtime.

It takes a team effort to help our students grow into community members and I hope to be a partner with you to help your student, or yourself, reach their best potential.

Warm Regards -

Emily Shiner

eshiner@mp.edzone.net

The purpose of the newsletter is to keep families and students in the know with important items related to school. Please watch for regular send outs for important information!

August 21 / 22 - Student Open House/Orientation Days - please see schedule below

August 25th - First day of 'In Person' Learning Sessions for Oasis students

October 31st - Marking Period 1 Progress Reports

January 22nd - Semester End for OASIS

Orientation for Oasis students will take place over several sessions assigned by grade levels over the dates of August 21st and 22nd. Students must be oriented to our new platform, Edmentum, prior to their classes starting on the 25th! Bring your chromebook with you!

See the flyer below for information.

Students who are currently enrolled should receive a login to Edmentum, our new Learning System. Please check your email to ensure that you have received this information. Parents/Guardians/Care providers, if you have provided updated information for email contact via Final Forms, you should also receive a parent login so that you may monitor your student's progress.

https://edm.geniussis.com/PublicWelcome.aspx

Students will be required to login and work for 2 hours a day while at home, at minimum, if they are student who attends 'in person learning'.

For students who are learning via and all virtual format, a recommended 4 hours of work a day is recommended at minimum.

All students will still be assigned a mentor, and will be scheduled for an in person learning schedule. For any students who have been virtual learners, you are always able to come in and meet with staff during your grade level time slot so that you may get in person assistance. Virtual access to teachers through the Edmentum platform is available as well!