"Bee" in the Know
Week of September 3, 2023
Greetings Osbourn Park Students and Families!
We have finished our second week of school, and our students and staff are off to a great year of learning. This weekly newsletter is an excellent source of information for all things OP, so please be sure to look for it in your inbox each week.
Reminder
Underclassmen Pictures September 7 & 8 During English Classes
Grades 9-11 will have their yearbook and ID photos taken this week during their English classes. English teachers have been given picture forms to distribute for those who wish to pay using a check, money order, or cash. Pictures can also be preordered in advance using the following procedure:
1. Visit www.candidcolor.net
2. Click "underclass"
3. Enter OPKHPREPAY
4. Follow the on-screen instructions
5. Pay by credit or debit card
Yearbook Pre-Sales Will Start Soon!
We will have all the info for you in the next Bee-in-the-Know. Stay tuned!!!
The 2022-2023 OP literary magazine is still available for purchase!
These went on sale late last year (June) and are beautifully bound, full color collections of the best in OP student art, prose, and poetry from last year. Get your copy today for just $10. See Mr. Barber in room 1222 to purchase with a check made payable to "OPHS" or by cash (exact change, please).
College and Career Counseling News
Hello Yellow Jackets!
Senior Meetings
Senior Meetings begin on Tuesday, September 5th! During this time, counselors will share a presentation with seniors to review graduation requirements, use of Naviance, and discuss pathway options after graduation. Seniors will also meet 1-on-1 with their counselor to review their progress towards graduation and their post-graduation plan.
Parents, if you have not done so, please be sure you complete the FERPA consent form in the Back to School Packet in ParentVue by September 15th. This allows our counselors to submit transcripts to support student college applications. Transcripts cannot be sent until the FERPA consent is provided.
Senior Symposium
PWCS College Fairs
PWCS will host 2 College Fairs this fall to serve the Eastern and Western ends of the county. The first fair will be held at Freedom High School on October 12th. The second fair will be held at Battlefield High School on October 16th. Both fairs will run from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Click the link below to register and see which colleges are scheduled to attend.
Principal Advisory Council
Performing Arts Fall Play Information
OPHS theatre is proud to announce our Fall Play for the 2023-2024 school year!
The fall play is... drum roll please... Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic!
This exciting comedy is a fast paced parody play all about a certain magic school all from the perspective of the Puffs! If you would like to learn more about the show, please visit the play's website (www.puffstheplay.com/) or watch the off Broadway professional recording on Amazon!
Fall Play Important dates:
- September 5 & 6: General Auditions
- September 7 & 8: Invited Callbacks
- September 11: First day of Rehearsal!
- November 2-4: Performances!
Content Warning: Puffs contains minimal sexual content throughout the play. The production is geared towards a 13+ audience
Athletic Boosters
We ask that all athletes pay a one-time Booster Dues that covers various expenses throughout the year. All dues collected goes right back into our athletic programs. We dislike fundraising about as much as you, so we count on these dues to enhance our programs for everyone. If you haven't paid the dues yet, please do so asap. https://myopjackets.com/swarm-store/ols/categories/booster-dues
We will be selling OP Spirit Wear in all lunches on Wednesday! Stop by our table to pick out some gear to support our Yellow Jackets. Cash and card/ApplePay will be accepted. $10 tshirts, $20 long-sleeve tshirts, $35 hoodies!
Athletics
Fall Sports at OP are off to great start! See the below schedule of athletic events for this week. Please remember that no cash is accepted for tickets at the games. Tickets should be purchased in advance, online at the TicketSpicket website, or you can purchase online at the gate for any event via QR code using your phone. Sports Passes can be purchased at the TicketSpicket website. This is a great value and saves you time at the gate!
Fall Pass $40
All Access Pass $100
Family Pass - up to 5 family members $250
Passes are valid for Regular Season home games only. Not eligible for Tournaments or Post Season events.
This Week's Sports Schedule
OPHS Team
Website: https://osbournparkhs.pwcs.edu
Location: Historic District, 8909 Euclid Avenue, Manassas, VA, USA
Phone: 703-365-6500
Twitter: @OsbournParkHS