Wednesday, February 07, 2018 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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1 It s February 1st the submission window is now open! Students have until February 28th to submit their films (There is no limit to the number of films submitted.) Follow us at Ocon Filmers on facebook. We will be sharing news and updates! Film submissions will only be accepted through the website at The film categories for the 2018 Lake Country Film Festival are: Short Films under 10 minutes Passion Pieces between 3-5 minutes Photomontages between 1-2 minutes One Minute Movies 60 seconds including titles and credits Single Topic Videos between 2-5 minutes Documentaries or Narratives between 3-8 minutes Experimental Pieces/Animation between 1-6 minutes Original Music Videos and Songs by local high school artists between 3-5 minutes The window is open Feb. 1st 2018 and will close on February 28th at 11:59PM. Selected films will be announced mid- March.

2 FBLA will be selling Crush cans at lunch These cans with the messages will be delivered to students on Valentine s Day Each Crush can is $1 and will include a message Pink message=love Purple=Secret Admirer Orange-Friend

3 "This week at lunch through Friday the 9th Rho Kappa will be selling Valentines Day Meme Grams during lunch for 50 cents each or three for a $1. Send a meme and a sucker to friends for Valentines Day!"

4 Attention juniors! On Friday, February 9 th, all juniors will be completing the required ACT registration in preparation for the 2/27 and 2/28 test dates. We will be using the Cafeteria all blocks and calling in juniors according to alpha/ counselor, to complete the ACT & Workkeys Pre-Registration. The registration session will likely take most of the block to complete. As always, students are responsible for any work they miss in class. Block A Bakkum (A-Fe) Block B Fisher (Fi-Kr) Block C Verhagen (Ks-Ro) Block D Hoffman (Ru-Z) Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to reach out to Carrie or myself.

5 ACT prep opportunities during prides = specifically JUNIOR PRIDES!!!! Red dates this week Purple dates next week Green dates the following week

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7 This month, on February 20th, 2018, there will be a Spring Primary Election for the State of Wisconsin. In preparation for this election, the OHS Junior State of America Club would like to raise awareness about this election and also help students register to vote. Voter Registration packets will be distributed to students that are currently 18 or who will be 18 on February 20th, There will be a voter registration drive on Wednesday, February 7th in Ms. Brooks room 104 to help students through the process of registering to vote. An online copy of the packet is attached Voter Registration Info Packets

8 Term 3 Drama wishes to announce Auditions for Showcase! The theme is Saturday Night Live. Auditions are Thursday, February 8th after school from 3-6. Please sign up outside the Drama Room 205 before the Auditions. Bring all supplies you will need to auditions. All are welcome; come try out!!

9 We will be having our first Tri-M Music Honor Society Meeting on Thursday, February 8 th during the lunch hour in the choir room. This meeting is mandatory for current members and students that are interested in membership. See Mrs. Kauffeld in the choir room with questions or to pick up a packet outlining membership requirements.

10 The January 30 th OHS Family Newsletter is ready to be viewed here: What s New Inside This Issue: Raccoon Rambler Jazz Dance Winter MAP Test Results Released MAP Parent Toolkit Save the Date: OHS Prom April 21 Updated OHS PTO Message Donation and Volunteer Requests for the 2018 Post Prom, Teacher Appreciation Lunch and Senior Lunch Now Hiring: Coaching Positions (Football, Track Jumps, Baseball, Swim, Dance) Community Corner: Healing Hearts Free Spring Sessions (Free Grief Support for Children and Families) UW-Green Bay Summer Camps Running Topics: Frost Fest OASD Parent Satisfaction Survey (open through Feb. 2 nd ) Senior Directed Show OHS Wall of Fame Nominations Open Though Feb. 16 th ACT Practice Students for Service Relay for Life Fund Raiser Lake Country Film Festival Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals Needed Ewald Class for Students: Learn About Your Car Ocon Shoe Drive Angel Fund Donations Learn to Chill: Regulating Emotions and Moods Group Living With and Loving Those Who Struggle with Mental Illness Presentation and Meal Changes in Bullying and Social Media Trends Event GALS Institute Pride Workshops for Students January Student Services Newsletter GALS Institute Winter Workshops and Groups Mental Health in Schools Have a great week! #oconpride

11 You are invited! WHAT: Athletic Scholarship Signing WHO: Cameron Briggs Soccer ~ Creighton University, Dominic Briggs Soccer ~ Creighton University WHEN: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 TIME: 11:10 am PLACE: OAC Lobby

12 GALS Pride Period Schedule Wednesday February 14th: Jen M - Anxiety & Mindfulness. Title: Learn to relax your body and mind. Learn tools to stay focused and calm in all situations. Wednesday February 21st: Jen M - Anxiety & Mindfulness. Title: Calm, Cool and Confident. Learn skills to ease stress and become more mindful.

13 There will be a Girls Soccer player meeting on Thursday, February 8 th from 6pm to 7pm in the Little Theater.

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15 SENIORS Diploma names have been posted outside of Student Services. Please stop down and check the spelling of your name. This is how your name will appear on your diploma. If there are any corrections, please see Mrs. Zimmer in Student Services

16 Looking for fun and free activities for the family? The public libraries in Waukesha and Jefferson counties are hosting special programs throughout February that span a variety of ages and interests. Pick up a Libraries Transform brochure at the Oconomowoc Public Library or visit oconomowoclibrary.org. Attend three or more featured programs to enter an Amazon gift card drawing! Visit for more information. Join the Oconomowoc Public Library for: Not Just for the Birds Saturday, February 24, :00-11:00 am Meet Dakota, the great horned owl, and other birds from the Wildlife in Need Center! Learn about these amazing avian ambassadors and Wisconsin wildlife rehabilitation. All ages.

17 FROST FEST!! The second annual Frost Fest Winter dance will be Saturday, February 17 6:30 10:00 p.m. In the Fieldhouse, Cafeteria and upper gym Tickets on sale NOW for $10 in the Webstore! The dance will include our very own Mateo Gamez and his DJ Company TEO Events Along with performances by local musical groups! There will be food for dinner, drinks and games so bring money! Please watch the following video for further details!! Frost Fest Video

18 Tickets for the Senior Directed Play, The Nerd will be sold during lunch in the main hallway. Tickets can also be purchased at the OAC box office. Ticket prices are $15.00 for adults & $12.00 for Students. Shows will be February 8-11.

19 This year Oconomowoc High School's Students 4 Service Club is planning a school wide advocacy and fundraising campaign to benefit the American Cancer Society. Throughout this campaign, Students 4 Service will be coordinating monthly fundraisers all leading up to our BIG event, Relay for Life, on May 11th, Relay for Life is a team event that celebrates cancer survivors, and raises funds for the American Cancer Society research, education, prevention, advocacy and patient services. It is a fun, outdoor fundraising event where teams take turns walking or running around a track. To kick off our fundraising efforts, Students 4 Service will be selling purple fabric ribbons in honor and/or in memory of those affected by cancer. Ribbons will be sold during lunch for $1 (or by donation) through Friday, January 25th. Students and staff are encouraged to tie these ribbons on their backpack, lanyard or wrist to raise awareness and to paint our world purple ( A few additional notes: Team Registration opens in March. If you would like to hear about our latest planning and fundraising opportunities, please follow our social media (twitter) Recognizing and Celebrating Survivors is one of the most meaningful aspects of Relay for Life. We invite all survivors to join us! If you, a family member or a friend has battled cancer, please encourage them to participate. Interested survivors, please contact Ms. Hoffman

20 As part of the fundraising efforts for Relay for Life, Students 4 Service will be selling Oconomowoc popsockets for $10 near room 219. All money raised is going to the American Cancer Society.

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22 Attention Seniors: If you did not turn in your Jostens order you will now have to mail your order form directly to Jostens at: P.O. Box 506 North Praire, Wisconsin or go online to:

23 Open gyms for softball have begun. Any female here at OHS interested in getting in some swing should come by. Open gyms run from 7:00 P.M.- 8:30 P.M. each Monday thru March 5th. See you then!

24 HONOR ROLL CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE (1 ST & 2 ND TERM) AT THE SWITCHBOARD. PLEASE STOP AND REQUEST A CERTIFICATE TO BE PRINTED FOR EITHER HIGH HONOR (3.7 AND HIGHER) OR HONOR ( )

25 Wall of Fame Oconomowoc High School has created a Wall of Fame to honor OHS graduates. This recognition identifies graduates who have made significant contribution to mankind and allows current OHS students to be aware of the promise and challenge that they can achieve these accomplishments as well. Nomination forms are available at the high school office or on our website under Our School and then Alumni. The main criteria to be considered is that the graduate must have made a significant contribution to the welfare of mankind. Spring 2018 nominations are due by February 16, Please submit nominations to Liz Hofschulte at Hofschultee@oasd.org. The recipient will be honored at the April School Board meeting.

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28 Mark your Calendars: Lake Country Film Fest APRIL 13 th,

29 Attention Juniors----ACT TEST PREP CLASS at OHS starting soon! Are you looking for a way to prepare for the state administered ACT test the end of February? ACT Test prep classes will be starting soon!! Sign up now!!! The Wisconsin Test Prep course consists of seven sessions that focus on all four ACT test subject areas. Because our curriculum uses actual ACT test problems, students gain a distinct competitive edge on test day. Stop by Student Services to pick up a brochure with registration information or go to for more information.

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31 If you did not pick up your 2017 yearbook it is available in the main office/switchboard

32 Main office hours: Office Hours will be 7:00-3:30 however, the tangible items (ex. Parking permits, padlocks, goggles etc.) will only be sold during LUNCH and AFTER SCHOOL NOT BEFORE. Students will not be allowed to leave class for this purpose.

33 Available for purchase this year: 30 offsite parking stalls in the West Softball Field Lot, $62.50 per year or $31.25 per ½ year available only 2 nd semester.

34 COLLEGE VISITS: February 20 th UW Green Bay during lunch February 21 st -Marquette University during Pride April 11 - UW Waukesha during lunch Marines- 1 st Tuesday of every month Army- 2 nd Thursday of every month Air Force- 1 st Friday of every month during lunch- 2/9 TH

35 Follow OHS on We regularly tweet out news and photographs of what learning looks like at OHS. We welcome you to follow us!

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37 Monday - Thursday 7am - 10:20am 1pm-3:15pm Friday 7am-10:20am

38 Online Ordering Through Sodexo **New Menu Items Now Available at OHS! Who Can Order? All OHS Students & Staff How Do I Order? Go To: m-oasd.sodexomyway.com from your mobile device. Click on the home screen then click on Grab and Go and complete the order form. What Can I Order? Salads, Subs & Wraps & Sandwiches are available to order! You can add chips, snacks, soda, juice, bottled water or milk. **Your order needs to be placed by 9:30 AM** CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

39 CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Where Do I Pick Up My Order? Your order will be waiting for you to pick up during the lunch period at the Ticket Booth located by the exit doors in the Lower Main Cafeteria Lobby. This window will be marked *Online Order Pick-Up Only* How Do I Pay For My Lunch? Your lunch account will be charged by the Foodservice Office after ordering. NO CASH TRANSACTIONS What is the Cost? Price varies from $ $7.00 depending on what you order from our new ala carte menu items. Reduced Lunches - $0.40 **Menus can also be viewed at m-oasd.sodexomyway.com with your mobile **Please us at FoodService@oasd.org if you have any questions device!

40 PARKING SIGN IN: A parking permit is required to park on school property. If you do not have a parking permit, you are allowed to park up to 5 times free during the 1 st Semester which ends January 18th and an additional 5 free times during the 2 nd Semester. You MUST sign in your vehicle when you arrive in the morning on the clipboard at the Switchboard/Main Office if you do not have a Permit.

41 Please only use the locker that has been assigned to you. If you are unsure of your assignment, feel free to stop by the main office/switchboard to find out your locker number. Also please only use DISTRICT ISSUED LOCKS OR YOUR LOCK WILL BE CUT OFF