Eagle Express

From: "Eagle Express" <no-reply@dvusd.org>
Subject: Eagle Express
Date: August 20th 2018

Eagle Express

      

         Monday August 20, 2018

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Reminder-No Backpacks allowed at Football games

 

 SDOHS A+ School of Excellence

We are pleased to announce that Sandra Day O’Connor High School has earned the coveted recognition of an A+ School of Excellence. This is the first time that Sandra Day O’Connor High School has earned this prestigious recognition and something to be very proud of. Our school was evaluated in the areas of student focus and support, school culture, active teaching and learning, curriculum, leadership, community and parent involvement and assessment data.

 

Fire Alarms

-Unless you can see fire or smell smoke, hold students in your classroom.

-Evacuate only when directed to do so by an administrator or emergency personnel.

 

Lockdowns

-During a DRILL, you will hear: “Teachers and staff, we are now initialing a lockdown drill.”

-During an actual EMERGENCY, you will hear: “This is a code red lockdown, code red lockdown, code red lockdown.”

-If you hear a fire alarm during either a DRILL or an actual EMERGENCY, hold students in your classroom.  Unless you see fire or smell smoke, evacuate only when directed to do so by an administrator or emergency personnel.

 

 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 this week’s STAY CLASSY OC winners:

Rachel Shepard - Received two tickets to the Wiz Khalifa concert on August 30th.

Tyler Walrod - Receive a FREE yearbook.

Gabrial Morgan - Received a FREE yearbook.

James Sturdivant - Received an Athletic Pass.

 

Remember to STAY CLASSY OC and you too could be a prize winner!

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

 

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

Any iPads + accessories that were not turned in will result in a fine on the account.

 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.

 

 Sports

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

Band Fundraiser:

Help support your OC Marching Band on Wednesday, August 29th from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at Panda Express at Happy Valley Towne Center, 2510 W. Happy Valley Rd. 20% will be donated from each purchase to the band. Be sure to show the flyer on your phone or bring in a printed copy. Tell your family and friends!

 

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 on your Google Calendar App!

 

COUNSELING

Juniors and College Bound Sophomores

Registration for the PSAT test is now open. The PSAT test is recommended for all college bound junior and sophomore students and will be administered on the SDOHS campus Saturday, October 13^th at 7:45am. The test allows students to prepare for the SAT, receive feedback on strengths and weaknesses to provide focus for their remaining time in high school, and for junior students to be entered into scholarship and recognition competitions, including the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program.

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SDOHS students may register electronically until 9/04/2018 at https://user.totalregistration.net/PSAT/030173 to sign up and pay the $23 fee.

Between 9/05/18 to 9/10/18 a $5.00 late feel will be charged. More information can be found on our school website at https://www.dvusd.org/Domain/43 

 

 

 

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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.  

 

Stay connected with Sandra Day O’Connor High School through Twitter and Facebook. Find us at the following locations:

Athletics:   @SDOAthletics

Continuous Improvement:    @OCEagleExpress

Stay Classy O'Connor:   @OHS_Eagles

 Facebook: Sandra Day O'Connor High School     

The mission of Sandra Day O’Connor High School is to empower students to learn, lead, and contribute.

The vision for Sandra Day O'Connor High School is one of high academic achievement for all students within a safe and healthy learning environment.