The Owl
The Newsletter of OECHS -- December 14th, 2019
Final Exams!
12/16- English I – 9:30 (R105)
Chemistry – 9:30 (R103)
OVA Physics – 9:30 (R103)
Am. History I – 9:30 (102B)
CCCC SPA 111 (M/W) -- 2:30
12/17- NC Math 2 – 9:30 (R105)
PED 110 (M/W) – 2:00
OVA Health and PE – 2:00 (R105) ** For those freshmen with PED 110 (T/TH)
12/18- C&E – 9:30 (R102B)
Biology – 9:30 (R105)
All Juniors are reminded that their exams start this week as well. Juniors also need to turn in their textbooks and calculators before break!
OECHS Dance and SGA Fundraiser
In order to help keep costs down, we are asking for any donations that you can provide. Please fill out the form below and donate as you are able! We would like parents to please start bringing in their donations for the dance to the OECHS office (CE109) so we can see what items we will need to purchase prior to the dance!
SGA is also launching a Krispy Kreme fundraiser on January the 6th for $6 a card.
Prom and Senior Trip Fundraiser (Gift Card Basket Raffle)
We are kicking off our fundraising for the Senior Trip and Junior/Senior Prom with a Gift Card Basket Raffle. We are asking that each parent donate a gift card of their choice. We will be collecting them until January 7th in the OECHS Office. After we have collected all gift cards, we will create one or two baskets to raffle off. Please be on the lookout for raffle ticket sales and more details for that.
For information on this fundraiser or our committees, please contact Jamallia Petway @ 910-382-1880. We are excited to kickoff this fundraiser and more to come as we plan for the wonderful festivities of 2021!!
Key Club
This Friday, volunteers from Key Club at OECHS took our Holiday Book donations and read them to the students at Thompson Early Childhood. Students then donated the books to the students and faculty of the school. In total, we collected over fifty books to bring to the students today. Great job, OWLS!
We will also be hold an induction ceremony for our officers on January 17 in the Bodenheimer Auditorium at 3:30 p.m. Key club members will attend, along with the Disctric President, our Kiwanis Adviser, and several members from other high school key clubs. Parents of officers who would like to attend the ceremony, are encouraged to do so. Please contact Rebecca Huggins rebecca.huggins@onslow.k12.nc.us with questions.
National Honor Society
OECHS Class Updates
Guidance
As we are approaching this holiday season, please take time to consider those who are without family/friends. Please think of the families that may be in need of essential daily items like clothes and food. If you know anyone that could benefit from the many services in the community, please do not hesitate to pass the information along and we will get it to the right source.
A special thank you goes out to the Bissette family for donating yoga mats to our Intentional Owl group!
English
English I Honors: This week, students finished up their NCFE final prep and review, for their exam on Monday, December 16. Students also turned in their final project, their portfolios. Grades for the semester will be finalized in January when we return from break, but grades that are currently available in this six weeks are final.
Students are now able to look into their class notebooks for English II Honors, and may get a sneak peek at what World Literature looks like for the Spring semester. We will begin with some of the earliest works of literature, starting in January. Enjoy your break, and have a wonderful Holiday season!
Math
Honors Math 2: It has been a great semester! Happy Holidays! Study for your Final Exam!
Social Studies
Civics and Economics:Our NCFE is Wednesday the 18th. Make sure you are reviewing your Quizlets in preparation. It has been an amazing semester and I will miss each and every one of you! I can’t wait to have you again for AP World History!!
AP WH: Don’t forget about your Preview Packet notes, which are due when you return for the Spring semester. I have had a wonderful semester with all of you. I can’t wait to see you again after the break!!
American History I Honors: Our exam is Monday, December 16 @ 9:30 am! Students have had a great week of review and I am anticipating all As & Bs! Please make sure to charge computers and bring textbooks to turn in.
Science
Chem Honors: The Chem NCFE will be on Monday Dec 16 @ 9:30 am. Study!
Biology Honors: Study for your EOC on Wednesday!
CCCC One Book, One Community Event
On behalf of the 2019-2020 One Book, One Community committee we are beyond pleased to be able to announce that Abdi Nor Iftin, author of Call Me American will be coming to Coastal Carolina Community College on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Abdi will be speaking at 2:00 pm in Bodenhamer Auditorium followed by book signing at 3:00.
He will also be speaking to the Jacksonville community at Northside High School Auditorium at 7:00 pm that evening followed by another opportunity for book signing. For more information be sure to check One Book, One Community from the Coastal Carolina Community College library website.
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Free and Reduced Lunch Program
You can apply for free/reduced meal prices at https://www.lunchapplication.com/. If your family qualifies for free/reduced lunch, you also qualify for special benefits from ACT and The College Board. With free/reduced lunch status, both organizations will send your test results to the schools of your choice for free! Even if you are unsure if you will qualify, it is a good idea to go ahead and apply!
If you had free and reduced lunch last year, you still need to re-apply every year!
You can also track your child's meal account and make payment to Food and Nutrition Services at https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.
Key Dates Coming Up! (More dates and events to be added)
December 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th: OECHS Fall Semester Final Exams
December 19th--January 2nd: Winter Break
January 3rd: Spring Semester Begins (Freshmen and Sophomores)
January 6th: Spring Semester Begins (Juniors)
January 7th: Gift card donations due to the front office
January 17th: Key Club induction
January 31st: OECHS Dance (Casual Attire)
Onslow Early College High School
Email: james.strope@onslow.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/onslowearlycollegehs
Location: CE109, 444 Western Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28546
Phone: 910-938-6702
Twitter: @OnslowECHS