GRIZZ-O-GRAM
January 11, 2019
Ashland High School
Email: Rebecca.Sullivan@ashland.k12.or.us
Website: http://www.ashland.k12.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=41
Location: 201 South Mountain Avenue, Ashland, OR, USA
Phone: 541 482 8771
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHS.Ashland.OR/
A Message from Principal Bare
Dear AHS Family,
I hope you enjoyed some time as a family over the winter holiday! It has been wonderful to have students back on campus as we prepare for finals and the start of the second semester. Time does go by so quickly! Please pay close attention to the special schedule for finals included in this newsletter. I had the great pleasure of watching early bird senior projects this past week. The passion projects that our seniors complete never fail to amaze me! I was once again inspired by our young people and what they created, along with the tremendous supports they received from the community to make their projects such a tremendous success. If it is not already on your calendar, I encourage you all to consider coming to be a panelist in our next round of senior projects on Wednesday, May 1st. If you would like to be on our list of volunteers please e-mail Amy Schumacher at amy.schumacher76@gmail.com and we will be sure to reach out to you as we get closer to the date. It is such a fun and inspiring couple of hours! I am so grateful to serve Ashland High School. Thank you for supporting our mission to “Inspire Learning for Life”.
All the best,
Erika
Being Smart About Social Media
As parents, we have all had to learn how to navigate a teenage world steeped in social media. It is a tricky landscape, but as with most things, knowledge is power. Please read the attached article for some practical strategies to help your teen manage social media.
Semester 1 Finals Study Session
Sunday, January 13 1:00-4:00 IVC
Free Tutoring and Snacks!
Final Countdown Review and Study Session in the IVC sponsored by AHS Math Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta. There will be at least 10 tutors available at any time. These students can answer more than just math questions. They can edit papers, provide test study and preparation assistance, help with the creating of notes sheets, etc. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this FREE tutoring by some of our schools brightest, kindest, and coolest students. There will also be plenty of treats to fuel students’ brains! Sponsored by AHS Math Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta.
Semester 1 Final Exam Schedule--
Buses will run on the regular schedule
* Indicates that teachers are available in their classrooms
Tuesday, January 15
8:30 – 10:00AM Review and Study Session*
10:00 – 10:30AM Break
10:30 – 12:00PM 1st Period Exam
12:00 – 1:00PM Lunch
1:00 – 2:30PM 3rd Period Exam
2:30 – 4:00PM Teacher Grading Time
Wednesday, January 16
8:30 – 10:00AM Review and Study Session*
10:00 – 10:30AM Break
10:30 – 12:00PM 5th Period Exam
12:00 – 1:00PM Lunch
1:00 – 2:30PM 7th Period Exam
2:30 – 4:00PM Teacher Grading Time
Thursday, January 17
8:30 – 10:00AM Review and Study Session*
10:00 – 10:30AM Break
10:30 – 12:00PM 2nd Period Exam
12:00 – 1:00PM Lunch
1:00 – 2:30PM 4th Period Exam
2:30 – 4:00PM Teacher Grading Time
Friday, January 18
8:30 – 10:00AM Review and Study Session*
10:00 – 10:30AM Break
10:30 – 12:00PM 6th Period Exam
12:00 – 1:00PM Lunch
1:00 – 2:30PM 8th Period Exam
2:30 – 4:00PM Teacher Grading Time
NO SCHOOL- January 21 MLK & January 22 Teacher Inservice
Ashland Jazz Festival- January 25th & 26th
The 2019 AHS Ashland Jazz Festival has an amazing lineup of artists – both student and professional!
Friday, January 25th and Saturday, January 26th - 7:30 PM in the Mountain Ave Theatre
All proceeds from this event go to help AHS Band and Orchestra students travel to Hawaii to perform at the Pacific Basin Music Festival!
Get tickets NOW, as we are anticipating large crowds.
For tickets, go here: www.grizzband.seatyourself.biz
For questions, please email jazz@grizzband.org
Do You Know Someone Who Wants To Play?
Scholarship and Grant Information
ATTENTION JUNIORS: There are a few scholarships available just for Juniors! Visit the Counseling Department and check out the Current Scholarships board for scholarship opportunities.
ATTENTION SENIORS: For information on local and current scholarship opportunities, visit www.ashland.k12.or.us/scholarships. Under “Local Scholarships,” you will find scholarship descriptions and applications. Local Scholarship deadline is February 19, 2019. Under “Current Scholarships & Opportunities,” you will find current listings of many obscure-type scholarship opportunities with varying deadlines. If you have any questions, please visit the Counseling Department.
Travel Opportunities
London and Stratford
Ashland HS Students! Tour London and Stratford for 9 days in 2020! Come to a meeting on January 22 at 6 p.m. in the Rose Studio. Travel can change your life!
Ireland, England and France
Ecuador
AHS students have a great opportunity to explore Quito, Ecuador, and the enchanted Galapagos Islands this 2019 summer. http://www2.educationaltravel.com/Contreras-9069
Short Term Youth Exchange Through Rotary
Rotary Short-Term (family to family) Youth Exchange is a less formal program than the full year Rotary Youth Exchange program. For the short-term program, students and their families are matched with a student and family overseas. During the summer break, the U.S. student spends three weeks overseas, and then the two students return to the U.S. for three weeks, or vice versa. While language is helpful it is not required. Pack your bags and get ready for an amazing summer!! Currently we have exchanges with Spain, France, Germany, Finland (Finns arrive in the USA approximately 6.27.19) and Wales. Interested in knowing more? You can call or text Dan Fowler, Lithia Springs Rotary Youth Exchange Officer, 707-972-6378, revfowler@yahoo.com
Deadline to receive applications is January 10.You can apply for Short Term Exchange on line through this link:https://yehub.net/W11-stapp
Health Center News
Sports Physicals
Vaccines Available
Just a reminder that flu and other vaccines are available for students with a parent's written permission slip. Visit the Health Center for more information or questions.
Looking Ahead
Jan 15 --18 Semester Finals (see schedule above)
Jan 20 – Middle School Drama Workshop MLK Day
Jan 21 - NO SCHOOL- MLK Holiday
Jan 22 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice
Jan 23 - 2nd Semester Begins- White Day
Jan 23 – Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly
Jan 25 - 26 Ashland Jazz Festival
Feb 1 - Winter Formal Dance
Feb 1 - 2 Regional Acting Competition in Eugene
Feb 7 - Careers in Gear--9th Grade Field Trip to Central Medford High School
Feb 12 - Site Council Meeting
Feb 18 - NO SCHOOL- Presidents Day
Feb 23 - Jack Frost Festival
Feb 26 - Spring Sports Practice Begins
Feb 27 - Career Day
Feb 28 - Conferences- NO CLASSES
Mar 1 - Conferences- NO CLASSES
The AHS 2018-19 Events Calendar is available on SharePoint AHS Event Calendar
Senior Class of 2019
Graduation May 31, 2019
Senior Projects Presentations
Spring Presentations will be held on Wednesday, May 1st.
Senior Projects are an important opportunity for AHS Seniors to explore subjects and interests in ways that challenge them and encourage them to go above and beyond anything they have done before. Senior Projects also teach students the importance of giving back to their community and sharing their knowledge and experiences with a wider audience. These projects are shared in a formal presentation setting where students have a chance to discuss not only what they accomplished but also their journey over the last four years of high school.
Full handbook is available on the AHS website: http://www.ashland.k12.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=2205
Parent and Community Member Volunteers Needed
Senior Project Panelists needed for the Spring Presentations. Please support our hardworking seniors by volunteering to observe presentations on Wednesday, May 1st. Contact Amy Schumacher at amy.schumacher76@gmail.com for details.
Senior Cap & Gown Orders
Senior Class of 2019-- you may order your Graduation Caps and Gowns directly from the website highschool.herffjones.com Call 1-800-442-4696 with questions.
Senior All Night Fundraiser
The Senior All Night committee is selling $20 Louie's gift cards. Louie's generously donated $10 for each card sold! Text or email Lindsay Gates to purchase cards. 541-951-5911 or linsegates@gmail.com Also, Senior parents are needed to help sell Louie's cards. https://www.louiesofashland.com/
Go Grizzlies!!
Stay up to date on all the AHS Sports by clicking here: https://ashlandgrizzlies.org/
GRIZZLY WINTER SPORTS
Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, Swimming, Wrestling, Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski, Bowling, Snowboarding
GRIZZLY SPRING SPORTS (Practice begins Feb. 26)
Baseball, Boys & Girls Tennis, Softball, Track & Field, Boys & Girls Golf, Equestrian, Crew
Athletic Office 541-482-2377
PowerSchool
School Lunch
We are excited to have menus filled with locally sourced, made from scratch options. When viewing the menu, look for the rooster symbol!
Menus are available online
http://www.ashland.k12.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=918
Get Your Grizzwear!
Get Your Grizzwear!
GrizzWear Print Shop is a training site for high school students. They learn how to operate the equipment and process jobs while learning customer service skills, teamwork, motivation and the importance of attendance in the work environment.
Visit AshlandGrizzWear.org to order your GrizzWear today.