Odem High School
February 1, 2017
Principal's Corner
Email: walkers@oeisd.org
Website: oeisd.org
Location: One Owl Square, Odem, TX 78368
Phone: (361)368-3401
Upcoming Events in February
February 10th--Deadline to sign up for SAT test on 3/11
February 11th--ACT @ Odem High School
February 14th--End of Fourth Six Weeks
February 20th--No school for students--Teacher Planning Day
February 22nd--Parent Involvement Conference--Robstown
February 24th--One Act Play Performance--8th period--Cafetorium (Contest 3/7--Goliad)
2017 San Patricio Livestock Show Winners
Jackson Whatley
Tristin Frerich
Spectators at Show
Ty McClellen
Colton Witherspoon
Terra McClellen and Jennifer Garcia
Student Spotlight
Senior Michael Everett: "Whatever you are, be a good one." -Abraham Lincoln
I have recently been selected for the Corpus Christi Hooks Pre-Season All-Star team. There were multiple very talented athletes from our area, so I was honored to be in the same category as them. Also, I received the Built Fort Tough Player of the Week. I am going to Dallas this weekend with my grandfather to attend a "Player of the Year" banquet.
What are your future plans?
My future is still very much undecided. I have consdered attending Baylor, Texas State, and Texas A & M University. Although they all have their perks, I still have to visit and tour each campus before I decide which college is best for me. As for my major, I couldn't be more uncertain on which I want to choose. I enjoy helping people, the environment, and making money, so I am trying to find a career that would give me the opportunties to do all the above.
What advice would you give to students entering high school athletics and advanced academics?
Coming from a senior like myself, I now know how important starting high school on the right path is. Take your classes and grades seriously. Take the ACT/SAT as many times as possible and get your best score possible. Those scores, although they may not reflect your true potential, show colleges everything they want to know. And, last but not least, college is expensive. Don't let it scare you, but college is a huge investment, so don't waste it.
Baseball/Softball Season is Here
2/10-Odem Alumni-Home
2/14-Falfurrias @ home
2/17--Rockport@ Rockport
2/28-Aransas Pass @ Aransas Pass
Softball Season begins Saturday, February 4th with a Tri Scrimmage @ Sinton
2/6--TBA-Game Cancelled
2/10--Tri-Scrimmage @ home
2/14--Refugio @ Refugio
2/16-18--Calallen Tournament @ home
2/21--Miller @ home
2/23-25--CCISD Tournament @ Away/TBA
2/28--Port Aransas @ Port Aransas
Academic Decathlon Results --Tuloso-Midway Meet January 20-21
Brandon Chavira Silver Medal in Interview for Varsity Division
Armando Serrano Bronze Medal in Math for Honors Division
New Staff Spotlight
Mrs. Rosa Linda Silva--Odem High School Assistant Principal
After retiring five years ago, she has enjoyed traveling with her husband Ted and spending time in Colorado with her grandchildren. "At Odem High School I enjoy working with the students the most by helping them to succeed."
Words of Wisdom: "Always work as if someone is watching!"
Favorite quote: "Every job is a self-portait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with exellence." --Jessica Gidabono
Email: silvar@oeisd.org
Location: One Owl Square
Phone: (361)368-3401
STAAR End of Course Exams are just around the corner and it is time to prepare!
MONDAYS (January 30th through March 28th)
All 9th and 10th grade students have STAAR Tutoring
4:00-5:00 in the high school cafetorium .
You ask, “What’s in it for me?”
- · 5 minutes early to lunch Tuesday-Friday
- · FREE dessert at lunch Tuesday-Friday
- · Door Prizes given during tutorials (must be present)
- · School Day Trip in April that you don’t want to miss!
- · Outstanding Tutors!
- · Bus ride home if needed
- · Improved STAAR Scores
- · Preparing you to be super writers and advanced readers!
- Thank you parents for making our first MONDAY a great success! We had 93 students in attendance. Continue to encourage your child to attend evey Monday afternoon.
Stations for Essay Revision
Lisa Flores--Persuasive Essay
Coach Melissa Vela--Expository Essay
Bond Project Update
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-- Khalil Gibran