Eagle Express
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Eagle Express
Date:
March 26th 2014
Eagle Express
Wednesday March 26, 2014
Reminder for all staff and students-There are no drinks other than water allowed in classrooms at any time.
If you park on Hackamore in the neighborhood west of 39th Ave, Please do not block driveways or fire hydrants
If you block a driveway or fire hydrant your vehicle will be towed at your expense. If your vehicle is towed see security or someone in the conduct office for tow information.
Sports
TENNIS RESULTS: Boulder Creek won a close match 6-3 yesterday. Varsity winners were senior captains Selia Gartley and Madie Bennett. A varsity double winner was freshman Gabby Shawe. The JV won 7-2 and came close to a clean sweep! Great job EAGLES!! Come watch the action on Thursday against Sunnyslope.
To Anyone Interested in Learning About Football:
The OC football program is hosting a 10 day camp for anyone who would like to learn the fundamentals and rules of football. You do not have to be a football player to attend. Come out and experience what high school football players do on a daily basis. Camp is every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. March 4 through April 10 (excluding spring break). You will receive a t-shirt and shorts, and 10 days of football instruction. Come out, have some fun and
Clubs:
Congratulations- Model UN Club members for a great showing at the 52nd Annual Model UN High School Conference held this past weekend at the U of A in Tucson. Individual awards and recognitions are as follows:
Special Rapporteur (Security Council): Julian Wolpert and Pooja Dhupati
Best Position Paper (Historical Security Council): Evan Targioni and Srinivasan Ventakesh
Best Delegation (GA6): Michael Catchings
Best Delegation (IAEA): Paul Chung
ATTENTION ALL EAGLES!
There will be Relay for Life team captain meeting today Wednesday, March 26. It will be held in the library at 5:30-6:30 pm.
Relay for Life club will be meeting on March 31, in Mrs. Simon’s room at 2:30. Don't forget to bring canned food goods with you!!"
Attention students, beginning March 31 thru April 15, pay off your cafeteria debt and receive a free cookie. All cafe debts must be paid before you can apply for a parking pass and before graduation for all seniors.
SOFS Tutoring Opportunity: Mrs. Galbreath, Stetson Hills teacher, needs some middle school math tutors. The sessions will be on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30-4:30 p.m. If you're able to help, please contact Mrs. Galbreath via e-mail or phone--#623-445-5360. E-mail: Jennifer.Galbreath@dvusd.org.
Attention all Sophomores and those Juniors and Seniors who still need to pass the math portion of the AIMS test. There will be AIMS practice tests on Saturday March 29th and Saturday April 5th. The practice tests begin at 9:00 AM and conclude at 12 noon. These are excellent opportunities to take the test in a testing situation. You must sign up prior to the testing dates. You can sign up in the front office at the front desk.
IMMUNIZATIONS:
If you want a copy of your immunizations, please email Nurse Debbie at debbie.rodrigues@dvusd.org. Please allow 48 hours and bring a photo ID with you to pick them up.
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.
*HEALTH OFFICE REMINDERS:
*****When sending a sick student down to the nurse, PLEASE make sure they bring all of their belongings with them.
******ALL students MUST have a pass---unless actively bleeding/ vomiting.
******The Health Office closes at 1:20 to student services for PREP//LUNCH. (Emergencies ONLY after 1:20)
******FLU season is upon us. Please encourage students to cover their coughs and wash hands often!!
If you have lost any items please check with the conduct office. If you have already checked there and still have a lost item check the Health Center.
Transcripts
Students that request copies of transcripts for pick up need to allow either Mrs. Kennedy or Mrs. Sartin 24 to 48 hours to process their request. If you have requested paperwork for insurance, Social Security, full time student letters or any other forms to be filled out we also ask for a 24 to 48 hour processing period. Students are responsible for coming back to pick up their paperwork before school, after school or at lunches. A pass will not be sent out.
ACT and SAT Test Prep Resources:
Kaplan- Attention Freshman and Sophomores- Join Kaplan on May 3rd from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm to take a free PSAT Practice Test at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 16620 N. Scottsdale Rd., 85254. Space is limited. Visit kaptest.com/countdown to sign up today!
Juniors taking the spring SAT or ACT can register at kaptest.com/countdown for Kaplan's free April Cram Sessions.
Princeton Review: All students that register for ANY future courses before July 31st will receive 10% off of ANY ACT or SAT course, AND will be enrolled for a chance to win a free iPad! Parents and students can go to www.princetonreview.com and use the promo code IPAD10 to choose their course and schedule. Information is also found on O'Connor's Counseling Department website.
Princeton Review: The Princeton Review will be holding their Ultimate SAT course, which includes 30 hours of Instruction PLUS 4 Full Length SAT Practice Tests at Northwest Christian School and Notre Dame. Please visit the counseling department website (http://www.sdohs.dvusd.org) to see a detailed schedule of dates. Enroll online at www.princetonreview.com and use the promo code FEB300 and receive $300 Off ANY 30hr SAT or ACT ULTIMATE Class. Or, call the Princeton Review Tempe Office at 480-968-6381 EXT 1080.
APPLY NOW for summer programs! Wonderful opportunities are available for career and academic focused summer programs. Please visit the "Counseling<Summer Programs" tab found at sdohs.dvusd.org frequently for details and information. Don't delay!
Scholarships/Awards
Female Senior Golfers
The Caitlin Brondolo Foundation is offering a $2,500 scholarship to female golfers who plan on attending a college or university and have a GPA of 3.5. Visit the website for details and application. http://www.caitlinfoundation.org/scholarship.php
See the counseling website for details on the following scholarships. Deadlines are approaching quickly!
www. http://www.dvusd.org/Page/1704
Epsilon Sigma Alpha $1,000 scholarship available for students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
GFWC-Desert Jade Women's Club $650 scholarship
Chinese American Citizens Alliance offering $600 scholarship.
Future Health Care Workers check out stlukemedcenter.com for scholarship information.
Annabelle In Power Dream Big Scholarship
$500 to a future teacher, social worker, therapist, or psychologist.
Marine Corp League Scholarship $1500
Those interested in automotive industry, scholarship available through Buick.
Phoenix Marathon Scholarship
Are you a runner who has completed two years of Varsity Level, running-related activities? Check out the Phoenix Marathon Foundation for scholarship opportunities. http://thephoenixmarathon.com/the-phoenix-marathon-foundation/
If you are a student with a GPA of 3.5 or better, check out the WACE merit scholarships. Visit www.waceinc.org for more information and guidelines.
If you are interested in going to college in Seattle, check out the Sullivan Leadership Award. sullivanleadershipaward@seattleu.edu or www.seattleu.edu/sullivan
Arizona Science and Engineering Fair
Are you interested in science? Students at O’Connor have the opportunity to compete in the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair this year, on April 1, 2014. For the competition, students perform and present their own science fair research project. Students have the chance to compete in this statewide competition, and possibly win awards! More information and a sign-up sheet are available in the counseling office.
College Information
ASU is offerings Math-Science summer honors program. If you are interested in a career that requires math and science this may be for you.
Applicants must have completed their sophomore year and have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.25.
Please visit the website: http://mshp.asu.edu.
Seniors planning on attending Paradise Valley Community College, check out the Counseling Department's scholarship page to learn how you may be eligible to receive the PVCC Feeder High School Scholarship (up to $927 per semester).
Attention juniors and seniors interested in attending NAU! NAU will be hosting several Discover NAU events on the Flagstaff campus. The dates of these events are as follows
· Saturday, March 29, 2014
· Saturday, April 12, 2014
· Saturday, April 26, 2014
· Saturday, July 12, 2014
Seniors:
Are you interested in attending Grand Canyon University? The Discover GCU program allows you to experience firsthand what it means to be a GCU student by sitting in on classes, meeting financial aid representatives and staying overnight in one of the suite-style residence halls. You'll also attend special concerts or other Student Life events on campus during your stay! Go to: http://www.gcu.edu/Upcoming-Events/Campus-Events/Discover-GCU.php or contact our GCU admissions representative for more information. Will Armijo (480) 438-6303 or email will.armijo@gcu.edu.
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