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Blair Oaks High School - February 7, 2020
Friday, February 14 - No School - Teacher In-Service Day
Monday, February 17 - School IS In-Session
Random Acts of Kindness
Blair Oaks High School wants to foster a culture of kindness. Our hope is that an intentional focus will encourage connections between peers and students to teachers. The American Sign Language Club (ASL) is spearheading our Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) project. A special thank you to Annie King, our ASL Instructor, for leading the campaign. We hope all staff and students feel genuinely valued -- for who they are and what they contribute to our school community. We are grateful for our school and proud of its tradition of excellence!
For each random act of kindness, a student or staff member gets to write their deed on a star and then return it to a teacher or Ms. King to be hung on the hall. We want to keep this anonymous, so students and staff should NOT write anyone's name on the the star. By the end of the year, our goal is to have the stars wrapped around the entire school. We hope you will help promote this project by visiting with your child about what RAK they can do!
Students of the Month
Winterfest Activities - February 10-14
Winterfest Dress-Up Days
- Monday -- Pajama Day
- Tuesday -- Twin Day & shush game with Mardi Gras beads
Every student in 1st hour will get a beaded necklace; if underclassmen talk to a senior, they must give their beads to that senior. The two seniors with the most beads will be crowned Mr. and Ms. Irresistible at the Winterfest Assembly. - Wednesday -- Favorite Generation Day
- Thursday -- Spirit Day
- Friday -- No School, Teacher In-Service Day
Winterfest Assembly - February 13
- Date: Thursday, February 13, 2020
- Time: 1:30 p.m.
- Location: Blair Oaks High School Gym
- Students vs Staff Volleyball Game
- Class presidents responsible for organizing grade level teams.
- Parents are welcome to attend!
Winterfest Basketball Game - February 14
- Date: Friday, February 14, 2020
- Time: JV game begins at 6:00 p.m., Varsity game follows
- Blair Oaks Boys Basketball vs. Jefferson City High School
- Location: Blair Oaks High School Gym
Winterfest Court will be presented between basketball games, and
Winterfest King and Queen will be crowned.
- Winterfest Court: Juniors
Boys: Elijah Batiste, Jake Closser, Levi Haney
Girls: Ashley Fennewald, Molly Juergensmeyer, Meghan Maples - Winterfest Court: Seniors
Boys: Adam Hughes, Sam Doman, Connor Shanley
Girls: Madison Mitchell, Adeline Thessen, Kamryn Twehus
Winterfest Dance - February 15
- Date: Saturday, February 15, 2020
- Time: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
- Location: Blair Oaks Elementary Gym
- Cost: $5 per person
- Attire: Semi-Formal to Formal Wear, no jeans allowed
Fighting with Free Throws, February 1-12
Basketball coaches invite all students to shoot 100 free throws to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Athletes will find sponsors to pledge money for each free throw made. After athletes shoot the free throws, they will need to collect donations/pledges and turn them in to the high school office by Thursday, February 13th. Students can shoot at home or in a gym, just keep track of your makes! The high school gym will be open February 9th (note this date change), from 3:00-5:00 p.m. for students to shoot if they are unable to on their own.
The check will be presented to the American Cancer Society between the JV & Varsity boys game on February 14th. Share videos of you making your free throws on Twitter using #fightwithfreethrows. Be sure to tag @BlairOaksHoops & @LadyFLCNHoops.
Personal Plans of Study
Volleyball Info Meeting - February 12
- Date: Wednesday, February 12
- Time: Meeting begins at 7:35 a.m.
- Place: Middle School, Room 206
Class Ring Orders Due - February 13
- Jostens visited sophomore students today (Friday) and handed out class ring order packets.
- Jostens' representatives will return on Thursday, February 13th, to accept ring orders. Representatives will be available during all lunch shifts as well as 3:00-6:00 p.m. after school.
Contact Travis Roling at 573-690-7740 or Angie Thessen at 573-528-9788.
ACT at Blair Oaks for Juniors - February 25
ACT for Blair Oaks for Juniors
- Who: Juniors who previously signed up for testing
- Where: Blair Oaks High School
- When: Tuesday, February 25, 2020
- Cost: Blair Oaks School District covered the cost of testing
- Make-up tests: There are no make-up tests. Students must be present on February 25th.
- If students wish to sign up for the ACT on one of the national test dates, they must register and pay online at ACTstudent.org.
District Tournament Dates
- Boys Basketball
2/24 - 2/29/2020 - at Eldon - Girls Basketball
2/24 - 2/29/2020 - at Eldon - Wrestling
2/20 - 2/22/2020 - at Mexico
Spring Sports begin - March 2
March 2nd is the first allowable practice for spring sports. Blair Oaks offers boys' and girls' track, boys' golf, and baseball for anyone interested. Athletes need to have a physical on file before the first day of practice in order to participate. Any student athlete who did not participate in winter sport will be required to practice 14 days prior to the first contest.
With spring sports comes the risk of weather-causing postponements and cancellations of baseball games or track meets. Please follow the school website, Twitter feed, Facebook, and check with your athlete for information regarding cancellations. We are looking forward to a successful spring season on and off the field.
Senior Career Fair - March 5
Who: Class of 2020 (all seniors)
What: Blair Oaks Career Fair
Where: Blair Oaks High School
When: March 5, 2020
Blair Oaks seniors will participate in our 2nd annual career fair during the school day on March 5th. The career fair is a good opportunity to link students’ career aspirations with their educational and lifestyle goals. It will provide opportunities for students to learn more about the job search process, giving back to their community as a working citizen, and life skills regarding how to make the most out of their paychecks. Students will participate in practice interviews and receive feedback. Instruction will be provided on resume and cover letter writing. This year we are excited to add a Reality Check exercise that requires students to pay monthly bills and consider how to wisely use their income.
"The Beatles Slept Here" - March 13 & 15
What: Blair Oaks High School Play
Where: Blair Oaks High School Gym
When: March 13th, 7:00 p.m., Evening performance
When: March 15th, 2:00 p.m., Matinee performance
Tickets: $5.00 at the door
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Packed with hysterical Beatles references and puns, this magical mystery-comedy will have your audience come together to remember all the memorable tunes.
Sgt. Paprika's Penny Lane Hotel is failing. Some high school students publicize that the Beatles once spent a night there and all kinds of hotel "guests" begin to arrive, including fans, impersonators, crooks and detectives.
Mark your calendars!
Important Notice:
School will be in-session on the following days:
- Dec. 16th will be made-up on Monday, February 17th.
- Jan. 24th will be made up on Monday, March 23rd
- Jan. 17th will be made up on Thursday, April 9th.
- .Feb. 5th will be made up on Monday, April 13th.
February
- 1-12 - Fighting Cancer with Free Throws Campaign
- 10-13 - Winterfest Week
- 11 - Winterfest Court photo
- 12 - Volleyball Information Meeting, 7:35 a.m. at MS Room 206
- 13 - Sophomore Josten ring orders due
- 13 - Winterfest Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
- 14 - No School - Teacher In-Service
- 14 - Winterfest Basketball Game v. Jefferson City, 6:00 p.m.
- 15 - Winterfest Dance, 8:00 p.m.
- 17 - School In-Session - Make Up Date
- 17 - Girls Basketball Senior Night
- 21 - Boys Basketball Senior Night
- 22 - FFA Alumni & Supporter's Dinner & Dance
- 24 - 29 FFA Week
- 25 - ACT Test
- March 5: Senior Career Fair
- March 13 & 15: HS Play "The Beatles Slept Here"
- March 14: Football Fundraiser
- March 23: School In-Session
- March 29: Project Graduation Chicken Dinner
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Blair Oaks High School
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Vision Statement:
We envision soaring to new heights through:
Academic Excellence
Character Development
Community Involvement
Leadership and Service
Email: maholt@blairoaks.org
Website: www.blairoaks.k12.mo.us
Location: 6124 Falcon Lane, Jefferson City, MO, USA
Phone: 573-635-8514
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