Oak Ridge High School
Wildcat iNews for the ORHS Wildcat Nation 09/03/19 #105
GRADUATION PACKETS ARE COMING!
THE WILDCAT FAMILY EXPANDS!
ASVAB TESTING SIGNUPS BEGIN SEPTEMBER 3RD!
www.asvabprogram.com/option-ready
MRS. GOLDEN EXPANDS HER CLASSROOM TO A DIFFERENT HEMISPHERE
We are delighted to meet our new amigos argentinos and look forward to our next video call!
CANVAS PROBLEMS? CHECK OUT THESE UPDATES FROM MRS. WITICK!
Parents,
If your Canvas Dashboard is not loading, and it looks like a slot machine flashing cards, it is because Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser for Canvas since they have stopped doing updates for the browser. HERE is the list of Supported browsers:
Current and first previous major releases of the following browsers:
- Chrome 75 and 76
- Firefox 67 and 68 (Extended Releases are not supported)
- Edge 44 (Windows only)
- Respondus Lockdown Browser (supporting the latest system requirements)
- Safari 11 and 12 (Macintosh only)
You should always use the most current version of your preferred browser. Your browser will notify you if there is a new version available.
French Exchange 2020
Attention French Students and Parents! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 10th! We will be having an informational/interest meeting for the 2020 French Exchange at 6:30 PM in the ORHS Amphitheater. Come find out more about this exciting adventure!
MID-TERM PROGRESS REPORTS!
NHS TUTORING HAS BEGIN!
IVY LEAGUE IN YOUR SENIOR'S FUTURE???
HELP! MY SENIOR IS APPLYING FOR COLLEGE!!!
Parents of Seniors! Are you stressing about the College Application Process? Are you MORE stressed than your senior??? Not sure how to use Naviance? Should you apply via Common Application or directly to the college? How do you request an official transcript and when will they be available? How do you request a letter of recommendation?
Two sessions for parents will be held in the ORHS Auditorium on Thursday, September 12th from 6 - 7 pm and on Sunday, September 15h from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Parents are welcome to attend either of these meetings that works best with their schedule.
ANXIETY AS THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS?
BUS LOOP IS NOT A DROP OFF POINT!
PICTURE RETAKES/MAKEUPS
VISITORS AT LUNCH
DOES YOUR TEEN LOVE KNOXVILLE'S THE MAIN EVENT?
HOMECOMING 2019!
HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING!
SENIOR ADS FOR THE OAK LOG!
BUY THE YEARBOOK - PRICE WILL INCREASE IN SEPTEMBER!
KEEP UP WITH SENIORS!
Seniors! Now that your senior photos are here it’s time to get real about making the most of these memories! Share your senior events, activities and fun times by using the hashtag #wildcats2020vision. Also be sure to follow our twitter and Instagram accounts @wildcats2020vision to see what the class is up to.
Finally- you and your parents can submit pictures for the end of the year senior slide show to wildcats2020vision@gmail.com. We want your old, cute, funny group pictures! Field trips, sleep overs, school plays and sports teams are examples of the memories you’ll want to share! It’s more fun if everyone participates- time to dig through the old photo albums!
PTSO NEEDS A TREASURER!
ORHS PTSO still needs to fill several board and committee positions - specifically, a Treasurer.
If you are interested, please email ptsoorhs@gmail.com and come to the September 9th PTSO meeting.
IT'S TIME FOR THE BUTTER BRAID PASTRY SALE!!
The Visual Arts Department will be kicking off their annual fundraising campaign selling Butter braids. They have been a very popular item over the years with many repeat customers. If you would like to order please see an art student or art teacher to purchase your butter braids today. Braid® Pastries
Experience our best-selling product, the one-and-only Butter Braid pastry!
Butter Braid pastries are soft, flaky, hand-braided pastries filled with fruit, cinnamon, or cheese fillings, made with 100% real butter. An icing/marinara packet is included with each pastry.
Contact: Mrs. Schrock - gashrock@ortn.edu
SUPPORT WILDCAT BASKETBALL!!!
SEND YOUR RECIPES TO CREATE AN OAK RIDGE COMMUNITY COOKBOOK!
The ORHS Choral Boosters is doing a big fundraiser and we need your help! We are doing a community cookbook, what fun!
We are hoping to get this done and ready for the Winter Concerts and in time for Christmas. What we need from you are recipes. Think of those tried and true ones that are must haves at family occasions. Send in appetizers, side dishes, main dishes, desserts, and any yummy item to include.
Please include your name and ORHS affiliation when sending it in. (such as student, faculty, staff, etc.) Please email them to me at kvacaliuc@gmail.com and include “Recipe” in the subject line.
Recipes will be collected until October 1st. Thanks for your help with this project.
STILL TAKING SIGNUPS FOR EUROPEAN TOUR SUMMER 2020!
Some spaces remain for the summer trip, and a deadline is approaching. Students will travel to 5 countries: Italy, the Vatican, Monaco, France and Spain in June of 2020. A $250 discount is currently available if students enroll by October 3. Additionally, 3 college credits from the University of California at San Diego are included in the cost of the trip for those students who wish to participate in the coursework. To enroll, go to www.worldstrides.com/enroll. The ID is Bailey-2020. Contact Madame Bailey (lbailey@ortn.edu), Señor Gonzalez (jgonzalez@ortn.edu), Mr. Pickering (apickering@ortn.edu) or MS Toler (dvtoler@ortn.edu) if you have questions.
AP TESTING - BIG CHANGES FOR SIGNUPS!
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/ap-coordinators/important-changes
TN PROMISE APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!
First Deadline - November 1, 2019 - Apply
COLLEGE FAIR, SEPTEMBER 23RD - SAVE THE DATE!!!!
GET YOUR TAG THIS WEEK BEFORE WE START CHECKING THE STUDENT LOTS!
DRIVER'S PERMIT / LICENSE
WILDCAT ATHLETICS THIS WEEK!
COACH'S CORNER @ THE PIZZA INN
TRACK PARENT MEETING
A YEAR OF SPORTS FOR A FLAT FEE!
CHUCK FLEISCHMANN'S 2019 ACADEMY DAY!
WAYS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AT ORHS!
FOOD CITY SCHOOL BUCKS PROGRAM!
It’s time for Food City’s School Bucks Program that helps support ORHS-CDC! The program begins Wednesday, September 4, 2019 and ends on May 5, 2020.
Parents can use this to easily link their ValuCard to their school of choice at checkout.
• At the cash register, have the cashier scan the barcode along with your Food City ValuCard. This will automatically link the two together, which means you only need to scan this barcode one time. The PLU listed below may also be entered at the cash register by the cashier in lieu of scanning barcode.
• Parents also can register their ValuCard online by visiting www.foodcity.com/schoolbucks
From that point, it’s simple… just shop and earn valuable points for your school. Remember this is a ValuCard program… use your ValuCard and save for ORHS-CDC. Nothing has to be done again until next school year!
*Please share the barcode information with family and friends! You can only register your ValuCard with one school/program so please make it ORHS-CDC! Thank you in advance for your support!
DO YOU LOVE A BARGAIN?
KROGER SHOPPERS!
Oak Ridge High School Band Boosters
Oak Ridge High School Orchestra Boosters
Oak Ridge High School PTSO
SHOP AMAZONSMILES AND SUPPORT MANY ORHS ORGANIZATIONS!
More Info: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_rspo_laas_aas
Support: Wildcat Football Boosters Club
SAVE YOUR COKE LIDS AND CASE CODES FOR CDC
CDC is asking everyone to continue to save your Coke product lids/case codes. You may send those Coke lids/codes in to us here at the high school or you can set up your own account @ https://us.coca-cola.com/give/schools , input your codes and donate them to Oak Ridge High School. All proceeds donated go to CDC to help pay for classroom supplies, materials and student needs. Thank you for your support!!!
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
All Box Top funds go to support our CDC classrooms!
WHO IS YOUR ADMINISTRATOR??
Class of 2021 - Amber Roberts ahroberts@ortn.edu
Class of 2022 - Beth Estep kestep@ortn.edu
Class of 2023 - David Foust djfoust@ortn.edu
Executive Principal - Martin McDonald mgmcdonald@ortn.edu
COUNSELING STAFF
Last Names A - C - Ms. Paige Redman hpredman@ortn.edu
Last Names D - H - Mrs. Ashley Bennewitz abennewitz@ortn.edu
Last Names I - M - Mrs. Brianna Ottinger bottinger@ortn.edu
Last Names N - R - Mrs. Kelly Rowland KSrowland@ortn.edu
Last Names S - Z - Mrs. Heidi Foster hafoster@ortn.edu
Social Worker - Mrs. Alison King aking@ortn.edu
Registrar - Mrs. Audrey Morris amorris@ortn.edu
TECHNOLOGY TRAGEDY??? DO YOU NEED HELP???
Mrs. Witick has been an Instructional Technology Coach in Oak Ridge Schools for 13 years. Students and parents can also contact her for assistance with Skyward Family Access, our Canvas Learning Management System, and Office 365 apps.
If you have questions for Mrs. Witick about these items, you can contact her at 425-9587 or email nwitick@ortn.edu
Ways to Connect and STAY INFORMED!
Website - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/
Daily Bulletin - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/daily-bulletin/ this is the Daily Announcements and are published on the website.
Channel 15 at 7:50 AM - Watch the announcements each morning by our Crew! YouTube Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL9N_azmWeQByrIW6pWLBlQ
Live in Knox/Anderson/Roane - If you live throughout Anderson/Roane/Knox counties and have ATT Uverse you can find us on Channel 99 – just select the Oak Ridge Schools option.
INews - this is the weekly Newsletter; distributed Monday morning at 7:00 am by email; it is also sent out on Twitter on Sunday evening on @stefthompson63 @ORSchools All previous issues can be found at http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/news-events/news-links/
Skylert Messages and Emails - Please make sure your current email address and phone numbers are up to date!!!
PTSO Newsletter - PTSO distributes a VERY detailed quarterly newsletter to inform parents of upcoming events and LOTS of counseling information! This comes to your email! They also have a presence on the website: http://www.orhs-ptso.org/news-information with tons of information! PTSO also has a Facebook presence, and we encourage you to "LIKE" their page! https://www.facebook.com/ORHSPTSO/
Twitter - While we know not everyone is on Twitter, many, many are! We keep the list of Twitter accounts for sports, clubs, teachers, principals, class information, etc. updated on the Wildcat iNews. We encourage you to follow us! Twitter provides us an opportunity to share quick information throughout the day as well as celebrate our awesome kids and their accomplishments!
Class of 2020 families - We have started a Facebook page as well https://www.facebook.com/ORHSClassof2020/ in addition to our @ORHSClassof2020 Twitter account.
OAK RIDGE SCHOOLS CALENDARS!
FOLLOW US ON @TWITTER!
NEW ACCOUNTS ADDED ARE IN BOLD
@DavidJFoust - David Foust, Class of 2023 admin
@KITTYCOMMITTEE1 - ORHS Student Section
@ORHSSchoolcraft - Jonathan Schoolcraft, ORHS Math teacher
@ORHS_FB_Boostr - ORHS Football Boosters
@ORHSWildBand - ORHS Marching & Concert Band
@OrhsJam - ORHS Jam Club with Mr. Alexander & Mrs. Whitaker
@davidbowman10s - ORHS Tennis Team
@orhsinteract - Interact Club
@HealthyORS - ORS Coordinated School Health
@Alison_King23 - ORHS Social Worker
@ORladysoccer- ORHS Lady Soccer Cats
@ORHSOakLog2017 - Oak Log Yearbook for 2018-19
@ORHSClassof2021 - Mrs. Roberts' Class of 2021
@ORHSvolleyball - ORHS Girls Volleyball Team
@ORHSXC - ORHS Cross Country Team
@ORHSLibrary - ORHS Library & Media Services
@ORHSCreditUnion - ORHS Credit Union
@ORHSBaseball15 - Varsity & JV ORHS Baseball Team
@MasquersORHS - Masquers and Theater for ORHS
@orpsef - Oak Ridge Public Schools Educational Foundation
@orhs_gsa - Gay/Straight Alliance Club
@ORSTechnology - Updates from IT Dept. for technology in @ORSchools
@ORHSTennis - ORHS Tennis Team
@GraduationCeleb - ORHS Graduation Celebration 2019
@ORSchools - District Twitter Account
@ORHSWIldcatMGM - Mr. McDonald
@ORHS_PTSO - PTSO for ORHS
@ORHSCounseling - Counseling Office
@ORHSClassof2020 - Senior Information
@estepintime - Mrs. Estep, Assistant Principal for the Class of 2022
@ORBoysBball - Oak Ridge Boys Basketball
@ORLadyWildcats - Oak Ridge Girls Basketball
@orhs_cheer - Oak Ridge Cheerleaders
@ORHSDanceCats - Oak Ridge Dance Cats
@OakRidgeSports - Oak Ridge Sports
@frc4265 - Secret City Wildbots
@ORHSOrchestra - Orchestra
@APES_ORHS - AP Environmental Science
@wildcats_AT - Athletic Training for ORHS Sports (Mighty Terra Davenport!)
@ORHSgolf - Golf Team/Scott Estep
@PhysicsCats - ORHS Betsy Hondorf's Physics Highlights
School Contact Information!
Email: tseals@ortn.edu
Website: http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/
Location: 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, United States
Phone: 865-425-9600
Twitter: @ORHSWildcatMGM