Eagle Express

From: "Eagle Express" <no-reply@dvusd.org>
Subject: Eagle Express
Date: February 5th 2018

Eagle Express

    

        Monday February 5, 2018

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Check the school website for more in depth information.

 

Reminder for all staff and students-There are no drinks other than water allowed in classrooms or the Library at any time.

 

 

Students please be aware of the city of Phoenix's parking policies for our surrounding community neighborhoods. We have been notified by Safeway Shopping Center Management, as well as Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office that O’Connor students parking in the business parking spaces can and will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.

 

Also REMINDER  there is NO PARKING allowed on the north curb of Hackamore in the student loading zone. All violators will be ticketed without warning sticker.

 

Please obey all posted signage.

 

Not obeying posted signage will result in your car being ticketed or towed at your expense.

 

If your car is towed see someone in security or conduct.

 

Students riding bicycles and skateboards on campus will need to use the sidewalks in a responsible manner, and not ride on the driveway entering the campus. It is a safety issue with vehicle traffic. Skateboards may not be carried from class to class.

 

Reminder: Students and Parents

The front desk will not accept personal items such as IPads, cell phones, money or lunches. There are also no deliveries allowed for students such as balloons, flowers, food or gifts of any kind.

 

 

Students, this is a reminder to check your PowerSchool grade on a regular basis.  Be sure that you communicate with your teachers on Monday if you are not passing a class and need to attend Eagle Hour both Tuesday and Thursday.  All students with a D or an F grade need to attend Eagle Hour with their teacher on Tuesday and Thursday in order to improve their learning. 

 

 

 

Congratulations to STAY CLASSY OC winners:

 

Kristen Chancellor

Frank Nguyen

 

Remember to Stay Classy OC…You could be a Winner!

Place your ticket into the drawing box by Rosa Leptich's desk in the admin building for your chance to win!

 

 

 

Attention Seniors

Reminder Panoramic Picture is Monday Feb. 5th. Bing money that day.

Also if you are getting cap and gown pictures, they are Monday at lunches in lobby of auditorium Bring Money.

 

 

PLEASE NOMINATE A TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!

 

The Deer Valley Education Foundation's Teacher of the Year Program is designed to celebrate and honor the contributions of Deer Valley School District's teachers - we want to celebrate and spotlight those exceptionally skilled and dedicated teachers who have gained the respect and admiration of students, parents, and co-workers and who have the superior ability to help students achieve.

 

Our District is blessed with many, many teachers who possess all these qualities. Please honor these teachers by nominating them for Teacher of the Year!

 

Teachers who are selected as a DVEF Teacher of the Year are honored at an award ceremony and dinner at Arizona Broadway Theatre on May 7th, 2018 and also receive a cash award.

 

Candidates must be HAVE COMPLETED their 5th year of teaching in the Deer Valley Unified School District in order to be considered for Teacher of the Year.

 

Nominations need to be returned to Marie Brennan, DVEF, District Office, or e-mailed to marie.brennan@dvusd.org by 4PM on February 8th, 2018. The nomination form is attached.

 

Please don't hesitate to call me with any questions you may have and we look forward to receiving many nominations!

 

Earn to Learn

Starting October 1st, The Earn to Learn Program starts at The Shops at Norterra. All you have to do is turn in your receipts from shopping at the Norterra Shops located on the North side of I-17 and Happy Valley! All your receipts can be turned into any O'Connor TEACHER or the FRONT OFFICE. You can also enter your own receipts at shopandlog.com/Norterra or easily put the app on your phone and log all those receipts yourself. The program runs from October 1st-March 31st.

We can earn $500-$2500 for Sandra Day O'Connor through this program by simply turning in receipts from the Shop at Norterra. EASY!

 

Students-

Many students with iPad problems have lost everything because they didn't save files. Don't let this happen to you! Please take time to save important files on your iPad. Save to an Adobe account, Google Drive, or simply email files to yourself. If you need help, check out the LMC website or stop by the library and see Mrs. Salameh.

 

 

Bookstore

 

If you need an ID or had a schedule change, please visit the Bookstore before school, after school, or during your lunch hour. If you have lost your ID, it's $5 for a new one.

 

 

Make your payments from home! Visit payments.dvusd.org and log into your student's account. Please remember to provide a receipt to the teacher for any payments made online.

 

Students, please do not visit the bookstore during class unless you need textbooks, have Ipad issues, or have club/sport business to take care of.

 

If you have payments, purchases to be made, or need an ID, please visit us before school, after school, or at lunch. If you come down during class for these items we will turn you away.

 

 

 

Café

Have you had lunch at the OC Cafe yet?  Come on and try --We offer a variety of food..... from, pizza, chicken sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, popcorn chicken, salads, wraps, to  mexican and asian food.  With our meals starting at $3.00, it's a great deal.  All meals include, entree, side and juice, milk and a cup.  Come in today, we have some fun OC lunch ladies ready to serve your nutritional needs.

Have a great day Eagles!!!

 

 

Health Reminder: DO NOT come to school if you have a fever over 100.0 degrees or if you are vomiting or having diarrhea. You need to stay home for 24 hours.

 

 

 

If you are interested in being a part of creating the 2018-2019 Yearbook stop by room 505 for an application. You do not need to own a camera and you don't have to take Journalism. You do need to apply in order to be in the class.

 

 

Sports

 

OC Track & Field

Track & Field practice starts Monday - February 5th at 2:45 pm. You must be cleared through the Athletic Office to participate. No tryouts are required.

 

 

TENNIS TRY-OUTS

Girls and Boys Tennis team try-outs will be Monday February 5^th through Friday February 9^th (no try-outs on Wednesday 8^th) from 2:30PM to 4:30PM.

Meet at the Tennis Courts dressed out with your racquet, court shoes and water.

Be sure you are cleared through the Athletic office by January 31^st! (Get your packet to Sue)

 

Softball

Softball Tryouts for the spring season will begin on February 5. All girls interested in trying out will need to be cleared by the athletic office prior to the start of tryouts. Student athletes need to report the varsity softball at 2:45 pm and tryouts will end at 5:30pm.

 

 

Baseball Tryouts

Anyone interested in trying out for baseball this season, the tryouts will be February 5th-8th, from 2:30 - 5:30 at the baseball complex. Be sure to have all your paperwork turned in to the Athletic office in order to be cleared to tryout.

 

 

 

OC Beach

Attention to all players interested in OC Beach! We will be having tryouts Feb 5, 6, 7 & 8th. Please have all paperwork and physical turned into athletic office by February 1st. You will not be able to participate until all forms are turned in.

 

O’Connor Boys Volleyball 2018 Tryouts

Monday Feb. 5^th- 5-7 pm in Main Gym

Tuesday Feb 6^th – 2:30-5pm in Aux Gym

 

 

Student Reminder of behavior at games

School dress code applies

No backpacks are allowed

No outside drinks will be allowed inside the stadium

You must have your ID with you

 

 

Clubs

 

NHS

Students with a 3.75 cumulative weighted GPA or higher are eligible to apply for National Honor Society. Applications and recommendation forms are available on National Honor Society page of the school website. Students who are currently members of National Honor Society do NOT need to reapply.

 

Band

Come join us at Sauce on February 6^th for a great day & night of food and friends to support SDOHS Band. Be sure to show the flier (available from Band) so that 15% is given to the band between 11am and 9pm. Spread the word! Thank you for your support!

 

 

OC Wellness

OC Wellness has now come to SDO. Are you aware of activities on campus such as Yoga, Basketball, Art Therapy, Nutrition Classes and even TugOWar with Coach Casey happening before, during, after school and at Eagle Hour!

 

You can download the OC Wellness Calendar today on your Google Calendar App! Directions will be provided on the SDO website and at an Eagle hour booth tomorrow.

 

 

Art Club

Art Club will meet Thursdays from, 2:30-3:30.  

 

Chess Club

Chess Club will meet on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30.

 

 

 

 

COUNSELING

 

Barry Goldwater is having an event on Thursday, February 8^th…

Free Movie for teens, parents and staff. Bring your friends. This movie is very engaging. It's a true story based on two teen-agers who get sexually assaulted. It shows how they each dealt with the social media issues attached to their situations. There will be dialog immediately afterwards with Bloom 365 and Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence.

 

Free snacks will be provided. See attached poster for more information.

Februrary 8, 2018 | 6PM-8PM
BARRY GOLDWATER HIGH SCHOOL
Lecture Hall
2820 w. Rose Garden Ln.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Advocates will be on hand to provide confidential support and resource information. Join DVUSD, BGHS and BLOOM365 for a movie night of awareness and facilitated dialogue on how to prevent sexual assault among high school teens.

Schedule
6:00PM-7:30PM
Watch the Documentary
"Audrie & Daisy."
7:30PM-8:00PM
Break out sessions into 2 groups (teens and parents).

Free Babysitting provided (must be potty trained). Please share your child's age if babysitting is needed when you RSVP.  To RSVP & for more information email teens@bloom365.org. Please park in the west parking lot.

 

 

 

University of Arizona

Thursday, February 8^th , 11:26-12:30 University of Arizona Next Steps Center presentation for Seniors.

Next Thursday, February 8^th, come meet with your University of Arizona representative to find out the important steps and deadlines to officially become a University of Arizona Wildcat. He will be in Career Center during Eagle Hour 11:26-12:27 to help provide support and answer any questions you may have about the Next Steps Center. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

ATTENTION AP STUDENTS AND PARENTS:

AP exam registration is now open. Tests cost $100 each. The deadline to sign up without a late fee is 2/22/18. Between 2/22 and 2/28/18, there will be an additional $10 late fee per test. To register, visit the following link: www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/030173

 

 

Representative from Northern Arizona University on Campus…

NAU will be on campus February 15th during eagle hour 11:26-12:27 pm in the career center for any senior that has not applied and is interested in attending NAU.

“Come work 1:1 with your Admissions Officer from Northern Arizona University as you complete their college application! Students who complete an application on this day will be given a waiver for their application! Already completed their college application? No problem, stop on by for any questions you may have about the next steps to enrollment as you begin your journey as a future Lumberjack!”

When: February 15^th

Time: 11:26 – 12:27 pm

Where: Career Center

 

 

Ottawa University

Are you interested in applying to Ottawa University? Come meet and work with the admissions officer from Ottawa as you complete your application. Already applied and have questions? Come get answers.

 

When: February 1st

Time: 11:26-12:27

Where: Career Center

Transcripts

Please go to Parchment.com or find the link on our website.

We have partnered with Parchment.com as our transcript service. Parchment is a secure service open 24/7. Transcripts will be sent electronically to the admissions office or location of your choice.

Fees for this service are:  $3.50 for current students (some students may qualify for a fee waiver;                                   contact registrar for more information) $5.00 for Alumni students. 

 

 

“Say Something”

There is a collective benefit of reporting or informing adults about any potential unsafe activity so that students get to attend the kind of school they want to attend, a school where the climate is friendly, warm, respectful and supportive.  Individually and collectively, we can play an essential role in helping to maintain safety and can make a dramatic difference in preserving such a climate at Sandra Day O'Connor High School.  With a hotline in place, information can be reported anonymously by students, parents, or community members without fear or reprisal.  If you see something, say something by telling a staff member or dial 623-445-7137.   

 

 

 

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