This week during Homeroom, students will be having grade checks and working on their individual growth plans in Khan Academy or Edmentum. These plans will help them improve their scores on the PSAT and eventually the SAT.
Wednesday 10/16 is Walk to School Day. Students who normally get dropped off can be dropped off at the corner of Oliver and 117th street by the Little League fields. Bus riders will also be dropped off at the football parking lot.
The PSAT is coming up on October 23rd for all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. This exam is to help students prepare for the SAT in their junior year. Their individual growth plans in Khan Academy will be adjusted based on how they do on the PSAT. The SAT is an important exam that helps colleges decide who they are going to accept into their school. Additionally, reaching the benchmark in the exam will allow students to fulfill the post-secondary readiness competency part of their graduation requirements.
Parent Teacher Conferences are also on October 23rd in Memorial Gym. We hope to see parents and guardians sometime between 4 and 7 PM on that day. All teachers will have a table and chairs set up for you to meet with them at that time.
There are multiple fundraisers this week. The Class of 2027 is selling Holiday Greenery and the basketball teams are selling Krispy Kreme donuts. Please reach out if you would like to donate and purchase some items.
Congratulations to Leilani Muniz and Finn Monroe, who were the Oilers of the Week last week. Teachers nominate Oilers of the Week by choosing students who exemplify our five core values (self-discipline, responsibility, self-advocacy, grit, and growth mindset).
The end of the quarter is on October 18th. It is important that any student who is failing a course to take advantage of the extra assistance that we offer. Any student who would like to attend Assignment Recovery is welcomed. Monday is for Social Studies with Mr. Belyayev. Tuesday is for English with Ms. Bailey. Thursday is for Science with Ms. Morando. Friday is for math with Mr. Simmons. In addition to Assignment Recovery, we have partnered with local universities and programs to offer additional tutoring resources for all. Please see the article titled Tutoring Resources for more information.
Volleyball is home today against HAST. JV starts at 5:30 and Varsity starts at 6:30. Volleyball is home again on Tuesday against Wheeler. Varsity starts at 6:30. JV Football is home this Saturday against Wheeler. That game starts at 10:00 AM.
Thank you for your continued support of our school and community.
Have a great Oiler day!