2017-2018 School Year

The Wingspan

Friday, Apr. 27, 2018 27330 Oak Ridge School Rd, Conroe Texas 77385

832-592-5300/936-709-7216 Attendance 832-592-5433 1-888-KID-CHAT Fax 832-592-5544 Transportation 936-709-7911

Progress Report Dates 1st 9-weeks:

09/15, 10/04

2nd 9-weeks:

11/01, 11/29

3rd 9-weeks:

02/01, 02/21

4th 9-weeks:

04/11, 05/02, 05/23

Approximate: Report Card Dates (Distributed)

1st 9-weeks:

October 13, 2017

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2nd 9-weeks:

January 12, 2018

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3rd 9-weeks:

March 23, 2018

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4th 9-weeks:

June 4, 2018

Mailed

First Day of School:

August 16, 2017

Last Day of School:

May 31, 2018

Special Olympics Track and Field State Qualifiers These students will be competing at the Special Olympics Track and Field State Competition on May 24-27 at the University of Texas-Arlington Christian Cambetta, Thomas Houghton, Angel Villaruz, Kole Keeshan Kailee Chatman, Cadie Darnell, Bianca Perez and David Leathers (not in picture). Good luck athletes, we’re rooting for you!

How Can We Improve?

We welcome your suggestions about how we can improve and better serve our students, parents and surrounding community at Oak Ridge High School. We want to hear from you if you have a suggestion, question, comment or concern. Please don’t hesitate to contact us! To submit your suggestion you can fill out the form on our website:

https://orhs.conroeisd.net/orhs-suggestion-box/

Spring Exams Senior Exams Regular Schedule

5/22: Exams 2 & 6 5/23: Exams 1 & 5 5/24: Exams 4 & 8 All Exams Regular Schedule

5/25: Exams 3 & 7 Exams For 9th-11th

Half Days

5/29: Exams 2 & 6 5/30: Exams 1 & 5 5/31: Exams 4 & 8 ORHS is a Testing Site for the ACT/SAT Remember to click on ORHS to test at your home campus!

Testing Dates ACT Testing: September 9, 2017 October 28, 2017 December 9, 2017 February 10, 2018 April 14, 2018 June 9, 2018 SAT Testing: August 26, 2017 October 7, 2017 November 4, 2017 December 2, 2017 March 10, 2018 May 5, 2018 June 2, 2018

STAAR/EOC TESTING May 7 – May 18, 2018

UIL Concert and

Sightreading Contest

Last week, students in Sinfonietta, Symphony and Chamber orchestra participated in UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest. All three orchestras received Sweepstakes ratings! Varsity Chamber

received Straight 1's which is the highest possible rating. Ms. Florian and Mr. Funez are proud of these students for their dedication to music! Congratulations to all!

Webstore For your convenience all class fees, club dues, t-shirts, senior dues, etc. can be paid for by using our WebStore at www.orhswebstore.com

Check Policy All checks require the following: -Full Name -Physical Address -Home Phone # -Secondary Phone # -Driver’s License # with State

School Holidays Early Release Days 2017/2018 Labor Day: September 4 Early Release October, 6 @11:25am Holiday October 9 Thanksgiving: November 20-24 Early Release December 18 @ 11:25 December 19 @ 11:25 December 20 @ 11:25 Winter Break: December 21–January 8 Teacher Work Day January 8 Students Return January 9 MLK Day: January 15 Teacher Staff Development: February 19 Presidents’ Day: February 19 Early Release Day: March 9 Spring Break: March 12 – 16 Memorial Day: May 28

NASA HUNCH Final Review

Shown below are some pictures from yesterday's Final Review held at Johnson Space Center. NASA HUNCH (High School Students United to Create Hardware) student Dakota Anderson is pictured below showing off his zero-gravity scale. From close to 300 different projects from HUNCH schools around the country, Dakota made the "invite list" so that he could present his idea to astronauts and engineers present at the event. One of the many highlights

was students signing their names to flight hardware scheduled to go to the space station soon. Also at JSC is Saturday's annual Award Ceremony recognizing the efforts and contributions of all HUNCH students who participated in this year's project designs.

National Honor Society Induction National Honor Society induction Monday, April 30, 2018, at 6:30 pm. Inductees need to arrive at 5:30 pm. Dress nicely. All inductees who turned in the paperwork will be mentioned at the induction.

On-line Information ORHS Website orhs.conroeisd.net CISD Website conroeisd.net PTO Meetings Held in the ORHS Library at 10:30am 2nd Thursday of Each Month September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 January 11 February 8 March 8 April 12 May 10 http://oakridgepto.com/ “Operation Graduation” Meetings Held in the ORHS MPR at 7:00pm on dates listed: September 26th October 17th November 7th December 5th January 16th February 1st March 6th April 3rd May 1st

Seniors 2018

Seniors can pick up or purchase prom tickets beginning April 24 – May 4, on even days during all lunches. In order to pick up or purchase prom tickets, all fines and fees must be cleared. Visit the Library and Textbook Room to ensure all books have been turned in and all fines/fees have been paid. Log onto the WebStore at www.orhswebstore.com to check that all class fees and fines have been satisfied.

Prom tickets are $80 if purchased at school or $100 if purchased at prom. All guests who do not attend Oak Ridge High School must submit a “Guest Permission Slip,” which must be signed by the ORHS student and their parent, the guest and their parent, and the guest’s principal, so please allow ample time to obtain all of the necessary signatures and submit the completed form to Mr. Almond no later than Friday, April 27, 2018.

Students must have a ticket and ID to enter prom. Prom tickets cannot be resold, traded, or transferred to another student for any reason. Students are allowed to purchase or earn a maximum of 2 tickets; a ticket for the ORHS student and one date.

ORDER YOUR GRADUATION DVD NOW!

Graduation is approaching, and the reality is starting to set in for your child. Before you get caught up in the excitement and events surrounding graduation, take the opportunity to purchase the professionally recorded DVD of the graduation ceremony. The DVD’s are only available on the WebStore at www.orhswebstore.com for $25.00 each. The DVD’s will be mailed directly to you towards the end of July.

Senior section Recommendation Letters: (teachers/staff need a minimum of 10 days to write letters) Cap/Gown, and Announcements: HERFF JONES 281-367-4723 grads@myhjgrad.com www.myhjgrad.com Fees and Fines: Must be cleared Senior Awards Night: May 17

Cap & Gown Meeting:

Jan. 31 Senior Prom: May 05, 2018 @ The Woodlands Marriott 8pm - Midnight Senior Exams: May 22– May 26 Graduation Meeting: February 31 during EN Senior Picnic: May 29 Graduation Practice: May 29 on campus May 30 at Pavillion Graduation Tickets: Distributed after Graduation Practice Graduation: May 30, 2018 7:30pm Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

School Safety Scoop

Suicide Crisis Hotlines Montgomery County (24 hrs.): 1-800-659-6994

National Hotline (24 hrs.): 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line (24 hrs.): Text CONNECT to 741741

Online Safety

Keeping our children safe while working or playing online is a full-time job. At school and at home, students can open up themselves to issues for which they are not prepared. Whether it’s dealing with an adult predator posing as a teen or simply sharing their family’s vacation (and empty house) plans with too many online friends, young adults are trusting to the point of endangering themselves. And, while cell phones make it convenient for parents and students to stay in contact, they also become a tracking device for others who may not have good intentions. Many apps often requests access for location services with photo apps geo-tagging pictures. Tips on the safe use of and disabling location services are available on the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) website at https://tea.texas.gov/Academics/Learning_Support_and_Programs/Technology_Resources/Internet_Safety__Communication/ Cyberbullying is another threat that we didn’t grow up with but that our children can face. According to Leah MacDermid, with Two Hat Security, a 2016 report by Cyberbullying Research Center states that “33.8% of students between 12 and 17 were victims of cyberbullying in their lifetime.” Unlike past generations, today’s students can be the subjects of unwanted attention and harassment 24/7 because of social media. Following your child on social media is one way to ensure your child’s online safety and behavior. In addition to protecting them from others right now, colleges and scholarship committees often review a prospect’s online presence before making an offer. Always remind your child to stop and think before posting on social media as that information can be found for a long, long time. Please take some time this weekend to review the TEA links and to discuss your child’s social media and online habits.

ORHS - Open Enrollment

ATTENTION: Open enrollment is NOW AVAILABLE! Students interested in transferring for the 2018-19 school year as part of open enrollment at Oak Ridge High School need to submit a transfer request. SPACE IS LIMITED! Requests for student transfers should use the drop down category (Hardship/Other) and include your reason. Requests will be approved in accordance with Board Policies FDA and FDB. Upon approval, you will receive an approval email. https://apps.conroeisd.net/studenttransfer/Default.aspx

Yearbook

Congratulations to Sarah Ellison and her yearbook staff members for the overall success with yearbook sales and production. Mrs. Ellison was presented with a Yearbook Yearbook pendant at Minute Maid Park, which is a prestigious honor for Oak Ridge. The Aerie will be in the Yearbook Yearbook publication that recognizes high schools and colleges for their outstanding designs, layouts, copies, pictures, and hardwork put in by the staff members and advisors. Yearbooks should arrive on campus in the next two weeks or so. Please be on the look out for the Yearbook Release Event that will be held after school. Students will be able to pick up their yearbook at the event. Extras may be delivered with shipment, so if you are interested in being in the waitlist, please contact Sarah Ellison at sjellison@conroeisd.net

Cheerleading

Congratulations to the Oak Ridge Cheer program for being selected at the VYPE Cheerleading Squad of the Year. Coach Ellison and team members will be recognized at the 1st Annual VYPE Awards on May 6th.

Deliveries to Campus

Students who have left items at home such as athletic clothes, homework/projects, money, etc. should stop by the front office and see if these items have been delivered. No items of this nature will be delivered to the student in the classroom. Deliveries from florist and other outside vendors will not be accepted. Balloon bouquets and floral arrangements are not allowed in the halls or classrooms.

Food Deliveries to School

Oak Ridge High School will not accept student lunch deliveries from a restaurant or from a delivery service such as "doordash." The only lunches that are accepted in the front office are those delivered by a parent or family member and should be picked up in the cafeteria at the Principal’s table during the student’s lunch period. Thank you for you cooperation.

Crosswalks! Students! The crosswalk signs are for your protection...please make sure to press the button to engage the signs whenever crossing the street. Thank you.

PTO News!

I can’t believe it is April 27th already! In approximately one month it will be graduation for our seniors and the end of another school year. Next month is an exciting one for our seniors with Prom, Top 15% lunch, Senior Awards Night, Senior Picnic and Graduation!! Please remind them to hang in there and remain focused for this last month of their high school career.

We really appreciate all the parents who have offered to donate food items and or time for our Teacher Appreciation Breakfast next Friday, May 4th. If you have not signed up please consider doing so, we still need additional items especially for the senior campus. We are requesting Muffins, Croissants and Scones which can all be dropped off at the front office on Thursday, May 3rd. If you want to bring a fruit tray, that must be dropped off on Friday, May 4th at the front office. Another way to show our teachers your support is to go on your Parent Access site and choose Teachers/Staff Excellence (TAE) and write a compliment for someone who you feel has made a positive impact on your student. This is a wonderful way to say Thank You!!

Please mark your calendars for Monday, April 30th for PTO Spirit Night! If your daughter is looking for some special jewelry to match her dress for prom, or if you need a graduation gift, head over to Kendra Scott at Marketplace. They are hosting an ORHS PTO spirit night from 6:00-8:00pm where you can shop and save 10% on all orders. If you can't physically get to the store, you just need to call and mention ORHS PTO and they will give you the discount and free shipping!! Now is the time to shop and take advantage of savings!!

Red Robin is also hosting an ORHS PTO Spirit Night on Monday, April 30th from 4:00-8:00pm. This would be a great place to have dinner before or after the NHS Induction Ceremony on Monday, April 30th, or just because you are craving one of their amazing shakes and burgers! Just remind your waiter/waitress that you are there for the ORHS PTO Spirit Night!!

If you have any questions or comments for PTO, please send us an email at orhspto@gmail.com

Thanks,

Leslie Oak Ridge High School PTO orhspto@gmail.com oakridgepto.com

Operation Graduation

ORHS OP GRAD WISHLIST 1. Gift cards to be used for prizes, gas cards, Amazon, Starbucks, Walmart, Sam’s,

BestBuy, Target, restaurants, etc. 2. Cash donations to sponsor the new ride at Main Event “DARK RIDE.” We need $1500,

any amount can help reach that goal. 3. Items to be uses for raffle prizes, comforters and sheet sets, magic bullets, tablets,

sporting event tickets, laundry baskets, pop-up hampers, drying racks, vacuums, storage cart/bins, mattress protectors, towel sets (2-3), surge protectors, ethernet cables, portable speakers, portable chargers, headphones, Fitbits, laptop locks, alarm clocks, batteries, first aid kits, flashlights, etc.

4. Volunteers to sell tickets during lunch times at the main campus during the month of May (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)

5. Volunteers the night of the OPERATION GRADUATION party at Main Event. We need 30 chaperones to help us man the emergency doors, bathrooms, raffle tables, candy tables, etc. from 11:00 pm-5:00 am. Refreshments and coffee will be available.

6. Volunteers to set up and check students in the night of the OPERATION GRADUATION party at Main Event. We need 15 parents from 9:00 pm -11:30 pm to help set up and check students in while we are at the graduation ceremony.

I want to invite all parents to lend a hand in celebrating their last night as high schoolers. I have made an “ORHS OPERATION GRADUATION WISHLIST.” If you find it within your heart to give us a hand, please do so. We are charging the students half of what other schools are charging by sponsoring the difference and the prizes, but we won’t be able to do so without your help. Please check out our wish list and let us know if you can help the Oak Ridge High School Operation Graduation to make our seniors’ last night in high school super special. We will be collecting donations tomorrow, Saturday April 28th between 9-3 at our CARWASH AT ADVANCED AUTOPARTS on the corner of Rayford Road and Richard Road, or by mail to: ORHS Operation Graduation

27330 Oak Ridge School Rd

Conroe, TX 77385

Please feel free to contact me at any time by emailing at: oakridgeopgrad@gmail.com, texting or calling (281) 546-2059

Parent Access to Canvas Information

Marquee Birthday Announcements

REQUEST FORM

Student’s Name:_______________________________ (Please Print Neatly)

Student’s Birthday:_____________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Name:________________________ (Please Print)

Parent/Guardian’s Signature:_____________________

Phone Number:________________________________

Announcement will run for 24 hours.

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Circle desired announcement format:

Option #1

Happy ##th Birthday, Student’s Name

Option #2

Happy Birthday, Student’s Name

Cost is $20.00 (cash or check payable to O.R.H.S.) *Checks accepted with signer’s drivers’ license number, date of birth and phone number written on the check.*Completed Announcement Request Form and payment must be received 3 school days prior to announcement date. For questions or additional information please contact Mrs. Vein at (832)592-5541.

 

Nominations for the PTO Board of Directors 2018 - 2019  

 

Please write in your nominations for the following positions on the Oak Ridge High School PTO form. You may nominate yourself. Please ensure that all nominees have agreed to serve as members of the board. Nominations will be accepted through April 30th and will be voted on at the May meeting (May 10th) for the following school year. Forms can be returned to the front office of either Oak Ridge HS Senior Campus or 9th grade campus. All nominees will be contacted by the Nomination Committee.  You may also send your name, position interested in and phone number to our email address for consideration: orhspto@gmail.com  Officers: Please include name, email address and phone number.  President Manages operations of PTO – organizes meetings and committees  VP of Communications Manages publicity and written/electronic communications with parents  VP(s) of Programs Manages special programs for students at ORHS as needed  Treasurer Manages financial records of the ORHS PTO  VP-Volunteer Coordinator Coordinates parent volunteers to assist Board or Committee members with events  Secretary Maintains permanent file and takes and distributes meeting minutes  Parliamentarian Provides guidance with formal rules and procedures of organization  Committee Coordinators: Please include name, email address and phone number.  Staff Appreciation Manages staff appreciation events and mailbox treats  9th Grade Campus Coordinator Coordinates events and enhances communication with 9th grade campus and principal