Eagle Express
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"Eagle Express" <sdohsweb@dvusd.org>
Subject:
Eagle Express
Date:
April 1st 2014
Eagle Express
Tuesday April 1, 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
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:
This past weekend, March 28-30, students from Concert Choir and Honor Choir traveled to California for a choral competition with Worldstrides Heritage Music Festival. These students have been working diligently all year continuously improving their musical skills. Their hard work has paid off with both Choirs receiving 1st place and Gold ratings (90% or higher) in each of their respective musical category. Each choir also received the Adjudicator Award for earning a 95% or higher in their performance score. Because of these results, we also received the Choral Sweepstakes Award and were extended an invitation to compete in the National Festival of Gold competition in 2015!!
"ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, AND FRESHMEN Eagles!!! If you are interested in running for Student Government for the 2014-15 school year for your class, you MUST attend one (1) class election meeting for the permission slip and campaign information. The meetings are: Thursday, April 3rd and Monday, the 7th BEFORE (after 7 am) and AFTER (220 pm)school. The meetings should not last more than 20 minutes. STUGO is looking forward to you being a part of our class next year!"
Freshmen Mentor applications are available in Miss Culley's room (719). They are due April 11th. For more info please attend the informational meeting during 4th and 5th lunch in the mini-auditorium on April 2nd.
"GLOW has been rescheduled for Friday, April 11th from 6:30 pm - 9 pm on the main football field. Over 35,000 glow sticks will fall from a hovering helicopter on the football field for students to have a chance to win amazing prizes. All proceeds benefit Phoenix Children's Hospital and the event is sponsored by one of O'Connor's amazing supporters, Grand Canyon University! Come out to support this vital and incredible event! Tickets for students with ID are $5.00. See you there!"
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.
***AIMS information***
- AIMS MATH will be next Tuesday, April 8th.
- AIMS SCIENCE will be next Wednesday, April 9th.
- Please check out the Room lists for AIMS testing on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Room lists will be posted on Monday morning in all building lobbies.
- Please be sure to get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast. Do your best!
- If you would like to retake AIMS Math to get an EXCEEDS score please stop by the desk of Kari Beth Paulk no later than 2:45 on Wednesday, April 2.
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 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.
Attention Seniors and Parents of Seniors:
The Senior Awards Ceremony is fast-approaching. All copies scholarship award letters must be submitted to the counseling office no later than Thursday, May 1st to be included in the ceremony program. Don't delay. Turn them in today!
ACT and SAT Test Prep Resources:
Kaplan- Visit http://www.kaptest.com/pathtocollege for valuable information on financial aid, scholarships, key admission factors and application tips/tools.
-Free SAT and ACT Turbo Tests at http://www.kaptest.com/turbotest and http://www.kaptest.com/actturbotest.
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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, 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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