Eagle Express

From: "Eagle Express" <no-reply@dvusd.org>
Subject: Eagle Express
Date: February 8th 2016

Eagle Express

    

        Monday February 8, 2016

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

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

 

Students still in need of an ID can get one at the Bookstore before and after school or at lunchtime.

 

 

Students please be aware of the city of Phoenix's parking policies for our surrounding community neighborhoods.

 

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 .

 

 

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.

 

 

Eagle Parents and Guardians,

As we continue our efforts to reduce paper usage and use digital access to important parent information, we ask that you follow this link to complete your annual Acknowledgment and Verification form. While we have sent this home as a hard copy in the past, we hope you can complete it online this year. Should you prefer a hard copy, please call Ms. Leptich at 623-445-7137. Click here to complete your Acknowledgment and Verification Digital Form now:  http://goo.gl/forms/byBlbABuJ0.

 

 

 

Congratulations to Stay Classy OC winners:

 

Hannah Forsley

Ty Clark

 

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 STUDENTS:

Do you have a teacher that has influenced your life?  Barnes & Noble is having a "My Favorite Teacher Contest" and looking for nominations.  Please take the time to nominate that teacher that has impacted your high school experience. 

It is very simple to enter:

Pick up an application in the Front Office or Counseling

Write an essay poem, or thank you letter explaining how a teacher has influenced your life and why you appreciate and admire them.

Entries should be 500 words or fewer, in English and typed on 8 1/2 X 11 paper

Turn it in to Cindy Pressler and we will submit it for you

Please take the time to nominate an outstanding teacher at OC!

 

 

YEARBOOK SALES

 

Yearbook prices are now $85 until

Spring Break ~ Friday, March 18^th, 2016.

 

They will no longer be sold at the bookstore after Spring Break.

 

 

Senior Panoramic Photo

The Senior Panoramic photos are in.

If you purchased one it can be picked up at the bookstore.

 

 

SENIOR ADS

 

 

ATTENTION SENIORS:

YOU CAN PICK UP A COPY OF YOUR IMMUNIZATIONS IN THE HEATH OFFICE

PLEASE BRING A PHOTO I.D. WITH YOU.

 

 

Students

During MTSS time on Thursdays (After 2nd hour), there will be a presentation in the auditorium for students that are not utilizing MTSS time for academics.  These sessions will provide information that students can use to benefit the social and emotional aspect of their lives.  Scan the QR code to sign up for the presentation. The topics range from Creating The Mindset Of A Champion, Planning For Success At The Next Level, Getting Ready For College and much more.   Thank you and make your day great! 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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!!!

OC Community-Would you or someone you know like to work a part-time job at the OC Café?? If so we are hiring! Apply today!!

 

 

Stugo

 

Sports

 

OC Track & Field

There will be an informational meeting at 2:45 pm Thursday 2/4 at the track.OC Track & Field practice starts Monday Feb 8^th at 2:45 pm at the track. If you have not been in another sport this year be sure to have your athletic paperwork turned in to the office this week. If you don’t have your paperwork in this week you will not be able to participate.

 

Boys Tennis

The boys tennis team will start tryouts on Monday February 8th at 2:30 on the Tennis Courts. Please see Sue Perrault to turn in all paperwork to join the team. If you have any questions see coach Younger in PA 214 before school or after school on the courts.

 

 

Girls Tennis

***MUST HAVE PHYSICAL AND ATHLETIC PAPER WORK TURNED IN!!!

TRYOUTS begin Monday Feb 8th 2:30-5:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

and from 11:15-2:30 on 1/2 days- Thursday and Friday.

 *** Final team will be posted on Friday February 12th.

Contact me with any questions:

Coach Debbie Rodrigues 623-445-7110

 

 

 

Football

Attention All Students Interested in Trying Out For Football:

Our after school lifting program has begun. Our workouts are every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday immediately after school. If you are not involved in a winter sport at O'Connor, You are expected to be there. See Coach Rodriguez for details.

 

 

 

 

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

 

Academic Decathlon

Academic Decathlon had regional competition this past weekend in various locations throughout the state. Our O'Connor team did very well;  They will be advancing to state competition on March 11th-12th at Red Mountain High School!

Three of our team members won medals in the Region II Competition. Please join us in congratulating the following students:

1. Colton Flowers won the gold medal in Science in the Honors Division; he was also the highest scorer in Science in the Region II Competition.
2. Colton Flowers won the bronze medal in Economics in the Honors Division.
3. Gage Driscoll and Aaron Nash tied for the bronze medal in Math in the Scholastic Division.
4. Cooper Bertke was the highest scorer for our team; he earned 6,497.1 points (all ten events are worth 1,000 pts. each).
5. Aaron Nash was the highest scorer in the Scholastic Division, earning 5,633.6 points.
6. Skyler Dorn was the highest scorer in the Varsity Division, earning 5,547.1 points.
5. Our team also placed 4th in the Super Quiz Relay event.

6. We won the 2016 Most Improved Region II Trophy, earning 11,689 more points than we earned in last year's Region II Competition.

 

NHS

National Honor Society is now accepting applications for membership from sophomores and juniors (freshmen are NOT eligible) who currently have a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.75 or above.  The application packet is available on the NHS web page. (Follow the links - O'Connor/Get Involved/Club/NHS) All applications are due to Mrs. Cunningham (Room 509) or Mrs. Knoll (Room 616) by Friday, February 26, 2016.

 

Interact

Please help Interact support Crutches for Africa by bringing your crutches, Wheel chairs, walkers and other assistive devices to room 519.  Donations will be accepted until February 15th in order to have enough time to deliver the donation. 

 

O.C Mingle

Find your O. C.  Match using the QR code on the pink flyer. Matches can be purchased February 10-12 in front of the cafeteria. 

Last day to take the O'C mingle survey is Tuesday 2/9 at 2:30.  Purchase your matches 2/10 during both lunches and before and afterschool 2/11 and 2/12 in room 519. 

 

 

Poetry and Creative Writing Club

Interested in slam poetry, creative writing, or writing workshops? Meetings are every Monday at 2:30 in Ms. Almeida's room (526). You don't need to be a writer to join. Club meetings will consist of watching and discussing poems, sharing writing, and future guest speakers. E-mail Ms. Almeida at alex.almeida@dvusd.org for more information.

 

Art Club

Art Club meets on Thursday's from 2:30-3:30.

 

 

 

COUNSELING

 

Seniors

Don't miss the opportunity to apply for the Jack Dillard's Soaring Eagles Scholarship.  You must have qualifying criteria.  Please visit the Counseling Department website.

The scholarship will be awarded to a  Sandra Day O’Connor High School senior whose life has exemplified the ideals of Mr. Dillard.  Mr. Dillard was passionate about providing additional support and recognition for students who have risen above their life’s difficulties and attained remarkable personal and academic success.  Selection will be based on service to the community, academic achievement, personal challenges, and an essay.

 

Test Prep

Kaplan offers FREE practice tests all year long! View times and enroll at kaptest.com/hsevents. Turbo Tests are also available online and provide a prediction of a student's full score in either the PSAT, SAT, or ACT. Visit kaptest.com/newsatturbotest, kaptest.com/actturbotest and kaptest.com/psatturbotest.

 

 

AP Examination Payment

All students taking  AP Examinations in May, need to make payment at the bookstore before March 18th, 2016.  The cost of each exam is $92.00

 

 

Attention high-achieving juniors! The W.P Carey School of Business at ASU is offering phenomenal business programs at the university's Tempe campus this summer. The Fleischer Scholars Program and Business Scholars Institute are both week-long, residential programs designed for high school students interested in pursuing business education and career opportunities. Application deadlines are approaching soon and students are highly-encouraged to visit www.wpcarey.asu.edu/summerprograms for more information.

 

 

PSAT

PSAT test takers should already have access to their electronic score reports. Students will receive paper score reports in their History classes Feb. 11th-12th.

Students preparing for the Spring exams should know that  Kaplan Test Prep is offering up to $300 off all of their SAT and ACT test prep courses and tutoring options from now until January 28. To learn more, visit kaptest.com/january or call 1-800-527-8378.

 

 

Help yourself eliminate stress from worrying about how you will pay for college. Attend this special online event! During the Paying for College Virtual College Fair, you can:

• Chat live with admissions counselors from 100+ colleges and universities

• Learn from financial aid experts on how you can fund education including a presentation by the US Department of Education

• Be entered to win a $5,000 scholarship, just for researching colleges during the event

  Sign up at P4C.CollegeWeekLive.com

   

   

   

  Tutoring

  Need help in a class? After school tutoring in the Career Center begins Tuesday and is available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 3:30.  Get the help you need before you get behind!

   

  Scholarships and Counseling Dept. Info

  Be sure to visit the Counseling Department website for valuable resources, including available scholarships opportunities and College and Career planning tools.

   

  Seniors, be sure to connect with the college representatives from the colleges of your choice for information on programs, degrees, application information, financial aid, and more.  

   

  http://www.dvusd.org/domain/1364 

   

   

  Transcripts

  Students that request copies of transcripts for pick up need to allow either Mrs. Mockler or Ms.Youngblood 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.

   

  eTranscripts 

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