2018-2019 School Year

The Wingspan

Friday, Mar 22, 2019 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

Finance Corner

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For your convenience all class fees, club dues, t-shirts, senior dues, etc. can be paid for by using conroeisd.schoolcashonline.com

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

On-line Information ORHS Website orhs.conroeisd.net CISD Website conroeisd.net

Last Day of School:

May 30, 2019

FBLA Students going to Nationals We’re so proud to announce that seven members of the ORHS chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America placed at the state competition and have qualified to compete at FBLA Nationals. Front row: Alissa Boxleitner -First Place - Electronic Career Portfolio, Megan Covington-

First Place - Client Services, Luis Guizar- FBLA Virtual Business Challenge Finance, Back row: Ryan Covington-FBLA Virtual Business Challenge Finance, Logan Idekar-FBLA Virtual Business Challenge Finance, Adam Frost-Fourth Place-Business Law and Sameer Ali-First Place-Public Speaking.

Early Music Ensemble Before Spring Break, the ORHS Early Music Ensemble performed in Dallas, TX. The ensemble was invited to perform by a local music society and the concert was open to the public. Students performed music from the Renaissance period as well as Nimrod by Edward Elgar. *Orchestra has a Spirit Night at Mario’s on March 27th. See flyer at the end of this newsletter.

ORHS is a Testing Site for the ACT/SAT Remember to click on ORHS to test at your home campus!

Testing Dates PSAT: October 10, 2018 ACT Testing: September 8, 2018 October 27, 2018 December 8, 2018 February 9, 2019 April 13, 2019 June 8, 2019 SAT Testing: August 25, 2018 October 6, 2018 November 3, 2018 December 1, 2018 March 9, 2019 May 4, 2019 June 1, 2019

AP Testing May 6-17

STAAR/EOC TESTING April 9 – English I April 11 – English II May 6 – Algebra I May 7 – Biology May 8 – US History

Winter Exams Dec 14 – 3 and 7 Half Day Exams: Dec 17 – 2 and 4 Dec 18 – 1 and 5 Dec 19 – 6 and 8

HUNCH Hygiene Kits Heading to Space

The US Hygiene Kits that were designed and prototyped by HUNCH students from Oak Ridge High School Fashion Design under the instruction of Mrs. Darlene Parson, with feedback from crew members, are on the way to space. These kits will be used in lieu of the former Russian Comfort Kits for crew provisions.

ROTC Cadets Spend Spring Break in Washington, D.C.

Night 1: Visit the National Harbor for dinner, Ferris wheel rides and photo ops: Day 2: Visit US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Arlington National Cemetery for changing of the guard, and the US Air Force Memorial Day 3: White House Tour and Air and Space Museum Day 4: Joint Base Andrew

Tour where we visited the base honor guard and the military working dogs then the Law Enforcement Museum Day 5: Raised the Flags at Mt. Vernon then toured property, National Archives and American History Museum Day 6: Visit the US Capitol and National Cathedral before departing.

Progress Report Dates 1st 9-weeks:

09/06, 09/27

2nd 9-weeks:

11/01, 11/29

3rd 9-weeks:

01/31, 02/21

4th 9-weeks:

04/11, 05/02, 05/23

Approximate: Report Card Dates (Distributed)

1st 9-weeks:

October 12, 2018

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2nd 9-weeks:

January 11, 2019

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3rd 9-weeks:

March 22, 2019

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4th 9-weeks:

June 7, 2019

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PTO Meetings Held in the ORHS Library at 10:30am 2nd Thursday of Each Month September 13 October 11 November 8 December 13 January 10 February 14 March 7 April 11 May 9 http://oakridgepto.com/

Liberty Belles

The Liberty Belles competed at Moody Gardens in Galveston in the American Dance/Drill Team competition on March 1-2. The team was awarded a Sweepstakes for receiving Division 1 ratings in three routines and a Gussie Nell Davis for receiving a score of 90 or more from every judge on every routine. They received Judge’s Awards for outstanding contemporary and jazz routines. They earn a Dreibrodt for excellence in military. They won Outstanding Team Choreography and Presentation. They placed 2nd runner up in the Super XL Team division.

The officers were awarded a Sweepstakes for receiving Division 1 ratings in three routines. They received Judge’s Awards for outstanding jazz and lyrical routines. They won Best Officer Precision. They were named 2nd runner up in the Officer Super XL division. The Dance Troupe was 2nd runner up the medium ensemble division. The duet of West/ West was 3rd runner up duet.

Congratulations to all the Liberty Belles on such a successful season!

Please join the Liberty Belles, Oak Ridge Dance, ETB and the Irons Liberty Stars for their final performances of the season. Spring Show will be in the Auditorium at ORHS on Saturday, April 6 at 7 pm. Spectators will be $5. Come out for a wonderful evening of Dance!

ORHS Athlete Goes to State for Powerlifting

During Spring Break, on March 16th, Angelina Sahagun (pictured left) competed at the Girls State Powerlifting Meet in Waco. Angelina finished 12th in the 198 class for 6A girls. She finished with a total of 820 pounds and a personal record for bench at 190 pounds. Congratulations Angelina!

Softball Camp A flyer and registration for ORHS Softball Camp for this summer can be found near the end of this newsletter.

School Holidays Early Release Days 2018/2019 Labor Day: September 3 Early Release October, 5 @11:25am Holiday October 8 Thanksgiving: November 19-23 Early Release December 19 @ 11:25 Winter Break: December 19–January 7 Teacher Work Day January 7 Students Return January 8 MLK Day: January 21 Teacher Staff Development: February 18 Presidents’ Day: February 19 Early Release Day: March 8 Spring Break: March 11-15 Holiday: April 19-22 Memorial Day: May 27

Debate

Three students attended the Texas Forensic Association State Meet over spring break last week. Sameeer Ali competed in Original Oratory and Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking, Kirby Cabler competed in Lincoln Douglas Debate and Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking and Laila Hammad competed in Congressional Debate. Congrats to Sameer for being a quarter finalist in Foreign Extemporaneous speaking! The state meet is comprised of only the top students from around the state who had to qualify in each event in order to attend. Breaking to quarters is an amazing feat and the debate team is very proud of Sameer for his accomplishment.

Fine Arts Friday

Fine Arts Friday's are coming to a pit near you!

Why: Student Council has identified a need for students to show appreciation for various clubs on campus that are doing great things. They are hoping to build camaraderie and pride among ORHS students. Chick-fil-A has partnered with Stu Co and plans to help. We are hoping to get a the press involved to showcase all the goodness here at The Ridge 😊

Who: Student Council, Lake Woodlands CFA, and Fine Arts clubs (see schedule below) What: Fine Arts Friday's will be a mini performance of various fine art groups with light snacks for students to enjoy while they watch. Where: The Pit! When: Friday mornings in February and March between 6:45-7:10

Schedule so far; 2-1 Band, 2-8 Theater, 2-15 Cheer, 2-22 Orchestra, 3-1 Art, 3-8 Expression Through Beats, 3-22 Choir, 3-29 ???

Eat Breakfast at School!

Breakfast is served at school! School breakfast will give your child a healthy start to the day. A nutritious breakfast helps students be more alert so they can learn more in class. Breakfast has vitamins and nutrients for a strong and healthy body. Breakfast at school is affordable at only $1.35. If you qualify for free and reduced price meals, you also qualify for the breakfast program, with no additional paperwork. You can’t find a healthy breakfast at such a low cost anywhere else. Help your child start the day right with school breakfast!

Desayuno en la Escuela!

¡Los niños pueden desayunar en la escuela! Sus niños pueden comenzar el día saludablemente al comer el desayuno en la escuela. Un desayuno saludable ayuda a los estudiantes estar más alertos, y así aprender más. El desayuno tiene vitaminas y nutrientes para un cuerpo fuerte. Y el desayuno en las escuelas no cuesta mucho- $1.35. Si ya calificas para comidas gratis o comidas a precio reducido, también calificas para el Programa de Desayunos Escolares, y no tienes que llenar más formularios. ¡Ayuda a tu niño a comenzar el día bien con desayunos escolares!

Senior section Recommendation Letters: (teachers/staff need a minimum of 10 days to write letters) Cap/Gown, and Announcements: HERFF JONES 281-367-4723 mygradaccount.com Senior Awards Night: TBA Senior Prom: May 11 @ The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Senior Picnic: May 24

Graduation Assembly: May 24

Graduation Rehearsal: May 28 Graduation Tickets: Distributed after Graduation Practice on May 28 Graduation: May 28, 2019 7:30pm Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Senior Class Remind 101 Code: @caff9a

UIL Best of Texas Winners Congratulations to all of our ORHS students that competed in the Best of Texas online competitions. Riddhi Ankolekar ( left picture) finished 10th place in Literary Criticism. Alden Garris (middle picture) placed 2nd and Miranda James (right picture) placed 3rd in 9th Grade Computer Science.

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/

Seniors, Order Your Cap and Gown Graduation Cap & Gown Ordering Info: If your senior missed the campus order days for GRADUATION SUPPLIES, they can be ordered online at mygradaccount.com It is recommended that orders be placed by the end of February so that items will arrive in time for graduation.

College and Career Center

March 26th - Lone Star Honors College is coming during Eagle’s Nest. Sign up in Naviance if you’re interested in coming to their presentation. April 3rd- Junior Jumpstart- College Park HS 6:30pm. Round robin sessions on all you need to know for your senior year. April 3rd during lunch periods- College Fair with over 20 colleges and universities. April 10- Letting Your Kids Fly for Senior parents! 6:30pm MPR. This is an informal workshop will help parents see the importance of letting their children experience set-backs and handle difficult situations on their own. It also includes information from college professors on what skills are most beneficial for success in college. April 10-Daytime student panel for seniors EN-MPR- Seniors will have the opportunity to ask questions and get advice from current college freshman and sophomores about the transition into college. May 7 during A lunch- Academic Signing for full ride academic scholarships May 10- Top 15% Senior Luncheon May 16- Senior Awards Night-6:30pm May 28 Graduation-7pm Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

On Campus Parking

All on campus parking spots have been assigned. If your child did not receive a parking spot on campus, they can purchase Woodforest Parking tags for $20 and park at the stadium. A shuttle bus will deliver them to and from school. Before any tag can be purchased, they must register online. All instructions are located on the ORHS website under “Student Parking”. Students can contact Ms. Baumann in A215 with any parking questions.

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.

How Can We Improve?

To report an absence or tardy update On the day of the student’s absence or tardy a parent or guardian may call the Senior Campus at 832-592-5433 or E-mail attendance at orhs-attendance@conroeisd.net

For the 9th Grade Campus please call 281-465-5012 or E-mail attendance at hstock@conroeisd.net

ORHS Attendance Procedures

To report an absence or tardy:

On the day of the student’s absence or tardy a parent or guardian may call the Senior Campus at 832-592-5433 or E-mail orhs-attendance@conroeisd.net

Call the Ninth Grade Campus at 281-465-5012. If you do not report the absence or tardy by phone on the day of absence a note from a parent or

guardian with a signature will be required. Returning students must take their signed notes to the attendance office before or after school or

during their lunch period.

Check In/Out Procedures:

All students must sign in and out through the attendance office. If a student driver needs to leave campus, a note including the name, date, time leaving and

parent signature and phone number is required. All notes to leave early must be taken to the attendance office the first thing in the morning. All guardians picking students up must present a photo ID upon signing their student out. If a person needs to pick up a student who is not on their pick-up list, the guardian may add them

using the Student Pick Up form located in the attendance office. (If the form is not signed at the attendance office, the guardian must have the form notarized.)

The Emergency Clinic form may not be used for pick up purposes due to HIPPA laws. The cut-off time for early pick-up is 2:15.

Regards,

Tommy Johnson, Principal

Parent Access to Canvas Information

Marquee Birthday Announcements

REQUEST FORM

Student’s Name:_______________________________ (Please Print Neatly)

Student’s Birthday:_____________________________

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Parent/Guardian’s Signature:_____________________

Phone Number:________________________________

Announcement will run for 24 hours.

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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.