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Friday, Oct. 25
Senior Baby Ad Last Deadline
V Boys Soccer Semi-Finals vs. Poolesville @ OHS
6 PM
V Girls Soccer Semi-Finals vs. Poolesville @ PHS
6:30 PM
V Football vs. Walkersville @ WHS
6:30 PM
Monday, Oct. 28
V Field Hockey Semi-Finals vs. Walkersville @ OHS
6 PM
Wednesday, Oct. 30
JV Football vs. Tuscarora @ THS
6 PM
Thursday, Oct. 31
V Girls Cross Country Regional Meet Vs. Liberty @ LHS
3 PM
Dates and times are subject to change.
If your family or guests require interpreting services for an event or meeting, please email Mrs. Krivos at
Sherri.Krivos
@fcps.org
.
Please submit your request, 10 days prior to the event.
NEWS AND EVENTS
FREE Exam Prep Guides
Free exam preparation (SAT, ACT, AP, ASVAB, and more) is available online via the OHS Library. The Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC) is a start-to-finish Gale subscription resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident decisions to shape the rest of your life.
Over 300 practice tests and courses (AP, ACT, SAT, PSAT, GED, ASVAB, basic computer skills)
Dozens of ebooks containing valuable study material and practice tests
Information on over 4,000 accredited schools
Scholarship search featuring $8 billion in available scholarships
Resume builder with over 1,000 brainstorming phrases to get you started
Career modules covering subjects from career change to salary negotiations
Access our school subscription with the password "bears" at the following link:
http://www.galepages.com/fcpoakhs
(NOTE: look for TERC in the A-Z list)
NOTE: students using this database will be prompted to create a personal and private account within the database to customize and track their learning in the various modules.
Questions? Contact Library Staff at 240-566-9690 or email our Library Media Specialist at
Renate.Owen@fcps.org
.
Attention All Freshmen and Sophomores!
Time is running out! Apply to the OHS Leadership Academy NOW! Applications are being accepted NOW through Friday, November 1. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unique opportunity only available at OHS! To learn more about the program or to access the application online, visit the OHS website under "quick links." Submit all materials to Diane Harding in the AP office no later than 2:30 PM, Friday, November 1! Email Tiffany Malagari at
tiffany.malagari@fcps.org
We look forward to your student’s application!
Attention ALL Students!
The yearbook staff needs YOUR photos for our tenth anniversary edition. We need photos of students from HOMECOMING, pep rally, spirit week, college visits, summer/travel, then and now photos, Celebrity Look-alikes, students and their pets, visiting The Great Frederick Fair, Football games, and athletic events. Please send photos to Amy Pyles
amy.pyles@fcps.org.
News from the OHS Library
The 2019-20 Young Authors’ Contest (YAC) is underway! YAC is an annual contest sponsored by the State of Maryland Literacy Association (SoMLA) and promoted via Frederick County Reading Council and Frederick County Public Schools. Each year, students at Oakdale High School are encouraged to participate in the SoMLA Young Authors’ Contest. Students can submit poetry and short story entries for a chance to win. This is also a great opportunity for students’ creative writing skills to shine and, if a student becomes a county or state winner, this is quite an honor to brag about on any future college or scholarship applications!
For additional details and guidelines, students must join the official YAC Google Classroom with code: y99x5e or visit/email Ms. Owen in the Library Media Center or @
Renate.Owen@fcps.org
. Deadline for all submissions is Monday, November 18.
Write on!
Veterans Day Assembly
On Thursday, November 7, Oakdale High School will honor all Veterans in our community at a Veterans Day Assembly at 10 AM in the school auditorium. We would like to invite all parents, guardians, grandparents, siblings and members of the community who have served in the military, or are presently serving, to attend. Wayne Green, Vice President and Chief of Staff, Mount St. Mary’s University (Colonel, United States Army, Retired) will deliver the keynote address. Please join us as we honor those who have served our country in the Armed Forces. RSVP to Ed Schoder,
Edward.schoder@fcps.org
by Wednesday, October 30.
In addition, please indicate in your RSVP if you are interested in speaking to a high school class prior to the Veterans Day Assembly (8:30-9:50 AM) and join our other Veterans for our luncheon after the ceremony (11 AM – 12:30 PM). Finally, we would like to recognize our Oakdale Alumni who have served or are serving. If you know of alumni in the Armed Forces, please forward that information to Ed Schoder at the above email address.
The National Honor Society is collecting new adult t-shirts and sweat pants for Veterans at Charlotte Hall Veterans Center from Monday, October 28 through Thursday, November 7. Please support those who have served our nation and are now in assisted living. Donations can be left at Dr. Schoder’s classroom; B206.
Hispano de Frederick Bowl-a-thon
Hispano de Frederick Bowl-a-thon: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 2-4 at Terrace Lanes
Donate through the GoFundMe page:
gofundme.com/f/chbowlingfundraiser
Raise $20 for 2 hours of bowling to support Centro Hispano de Frederick
SAT Review
Does your student need extra practice and review for the upcoming SAT? Come to the OHS Bear Den on Tuesdays and Thursdays in B200 from 2:15 - 3:30 PM. Assistance is available from peer tutors and content teachers, Ms. Watson, Mr. Widmeyer, Ms. Mulcahy and Ms. Pyles. For more information contact Mrs. Pyles at
amy.pyles@fcps.org
.
OHS Food Drive
1 in 9 Maryland students does not know if they will have food when they get home from school and all Marylanders miss more than 100 million meals annually. In order to help those in need, OHS is conducting a food drive from Tuesday, October 1 until November 1. Students can bring in contributions of non-perishable food items to their first period classes. The class that brings in the most items will win a free breakfast. If a student’s first period class is not participating in the contest, donations may be dropped off in Ms. Porter’s room; A225.
Senior Portraits
Students should select their senior portrait pose for the yearbook by Friday, Nov. 8. Any student that has not made a selection for the yearbook by date will have one chosen for them. Selected poses for the yearbook must have the blue background and have the student in tux or drape.
Yearbooks on Sale!
Yearbooks are still on sale for the price of $70.00 until Nov. 15th. Order online at
www.jostensyearbooks.com
or call 866-282-1516 to order. The price of yearbooks increases Nov. 16th to $75.00. Only a small number (25 or less) of extra yearbooks will be available to purchase in May when yearbooks are distributed for a significantly higher price. Reserve yours today!
NCI at Frederick Werner H. Kirsten Student Intern Program
The first Fall Lecture series presentation will be held on November 12 from 5 - 6 PM at the advanced technology research facility; 8560 Progressive Drive, Frederick. You must register at
https://ncifrederick.cancer.gov/events/conferences/whk-fall-lecture-series
The other dates for the Fall lecture series are: December 9, January 14, February 11, and March 10. If you are interested in applying it is highly recommended that you go to one of the lectures. Click her for more information
To apply:
https://ncifrederick.cancer.gov/careers/student_programs/internships/sip/
If you have questions email Mrs. Sutherin at
kristen.sutherin@fcps.org
or see me in B111.
Academic Assistance and Tutoring Options
Option 1 - School Day during SET on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Contact Mrs. Mehl @
carolyn.mehl@fcps.org
or Mrs. Orzechowski @
michelle.orzechows@fcps.org
. Assistance is primarily by peer assistance. Begins Tuesday, September 17.
Option 2 - After-school on Tuesdays and Thursdays in B200 from 2:15 - 3:30.
Contact Mrs. Pyles @
amy.pyles@fcps.org
, Ms. Watson @
melissa.watson@fcps.org
or Mr. Widmeyer @
mark.widmeyer@fcps.org
. Assistance from peer tutors and content teachers. Begins Tuesday, September 10.
Meritorious Service Hours
Any hours completed over the summer of 2019 will be collected in room B111 by Mrs. Sutherin, until September 30. Any service hours completed during the school year needs to be turned in within 2 weeks of service. Please turn in original FCPS service forms and don’t send digital copies. You can find the Meritorious service forms on the OHS homepage. If you have any questions please e-mail,
kristen.sutherin@fcps.org
.
5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754
Phone:
240-566-9400
Fax:
240-566-9401
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