Daily Announcements

National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Here are a few Hispanic Americans and their contributions to areas like science, government, art, literature and sports.

Celia Cruz

Cruz was a Cuban-American singer and one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century. She became known internationally as the QUEEN OF SALSA due to her unique and trend-setting music.

Cesar Chavez

Chavez was a Mexican-American labor and civil rights leader. His determination helped him lead boycotts, protests, and movements to help Latinos obtain equal rights in the U.S.

Ellen Ochoa

She is known for being the first Hispanic woman to go to space. Not only did her intelligence and hard work help her become an astronaut; it also helped her become the director of the Johnson Space Center (2013-2018).

Sonia Sotomayor

She is a Puerto-Rican American woman who became the youngest judge in the southern district. Her fearlessness helped her become the first Puerto Rican woman to serve as a judge in the U.S. Federal Court. Currently, she is a Supreme Court justice.

Roberto Clemente

Clemente was an MVP on and off the field. He is the first Latino minor league baseball player to make 3,000 hits. He is also known for persevering through discrimination from his peers.

School Hours:

Doors open at 7:30am.

Classes start at 7:45 am and dismisses at 3:15pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Students are dismissed at 2:00pm every Wednesday for early release.

Students must be in their classroom by 7:45am to avoid being tardy. If you are late, you need to sign in at the office and get a pass before going to class.

The fall STAR testing window for 9th and 10th grade is Sept. 9-20.

ELA: Sept. 16-20

Makeup: Sept. 23-27

Sept 20: KEY CLUB meeting during Fox Time, Dues $20 by Oct 1

Sept 24: SADD meeting during Fox Time

October 4: Blood Drive

October 7: Picture Retakes

October 10: Sophomores to FOCUS at the PAC

October 11: Staff Inservice; No school for students

October 14 - 19: Homecoming

Just a reminder, there will be a Key Club Meeting TODAY during Fox Time. Dues are $20 and should be turned in by October 1.

You must complete the following 3 steps by Friday, September 27:

1. Pay the $5.00 dues to Mrs. Kennedy or Mrs. Resop

2. Join the Spanish Club google classroom: dv5jhdg

3. Your parent/guardian has to complete the online waiver form (https://omro-ar.rschooltoday.com/)

Just a reminder to remain seated at your table until the bell rings dismissing you to 6th period. Standing up and walking toward the front of the lunch room causes congestion and it doesn't make the bell ring any faster. You all have plenty of time to get to your 6th period class, so please remain seated until the end of the lunch period.

Do you need to leave for an appointment? Remember, if you are in a sport or afterschool activity, you MUST BE IN SCHOOL FOR THE ENTIRE DAY. If you have an appointment, we must be notified AT LEAST 24 hours in advance in order for you to be eligible to participate. PLEASE have your parent or guardian let know what time you need to be excused from school in order for you to make it to your appointment on time, not necessarily the time of your appointment. Help us help YOU!

Students, please remember to charge your chrome books AT HOME and bring them back to school the next day. We do not have enough loaner chrome books to go around because you did not charge yours. These loaner chrome books are for those who need their chrome books serviced in some way. So again, make sure you are charging your chrome books at HOME so they are ready for the next day!

SADD meeting during Fox Time on Tuesday, Sept 24!! Join us!

"Help save lives and donate blood! Each donation also helps Omro HS earn money towards the Red Cross Scholarship for seniors.

Donors must be 16 years or older."

“Fox Time with Griffin” will be offered again this year, every other week in the HS/MS Media Center.

These are the dates for Fox Time with Griffen!

Sept 23 Jentz

Oct 7 Morse

Oct 21 Ransom

Oct 28 Johnson

Nov 18 Johnson

Dec 2 Morse

Dec 16 Jentz

Jan 6 Ransom

Jan 13 Jentz

Jan 27 Morse

Feb 10 Johnson

Feb 24 Jentz

March 10 Johnson

March 31 Ransom

April 7 Johnson

April 21 Jentz

May 5 Morse

May 19 Johnson

Interested in the military services? Join us Saturday, September 21, 9am-12:30pm, EAA Aviation Center, 3000 Poberezny Rd., Oshkosh WI. Interested high school students, teachers and parents can meet representatives from the US Air Force Academy, US Coast Guard Academy, US Merchant Marine Academy, US Naval Academy and US Military Academy at West Point.

Students interested in bringing a guest to the Homecoming dance who is not a current Omro High School student must complete a dance guest permission form. Forms are found in the HS office. Please read the form carefully to make sure you have all the necessary signatures and information complete. Forms are due back to the HS office by Tuesday, October 15th.

Just a few reminders about being in the gym during lunch:

• You may NOT go out into the hall way. You are either in the PAC or the cafeteria.
• Behavior expectations remain the same in the PAC as they are in the classroom.
• Inappropriate language and behaviors are not allowed and will result in you being removed for the next day. This includes tackling, rough, aggressive play, throwing balls at others, kicking balls across the gym and using profanity.
• You may NOT bring open food into the gym.
• EVERYONE needs to help clean up when the bell rings. It is not ok to just kick the balls to the corner of the gym for someone else to clean up.
• Nothing should be left in the gym, including water bottles, chips, trash...
• Always be safe.
• Remember, it is a PRIVILEGE to have the gym open during that time and if you wish to see it continue to be open, you need to be following all behavior expectations.

It's not too late to join Fox Robotix. Fill out this Google Form and sign up for an upcoming VEX Robotics Fox Time. See Mrs. Whitney in Room 1805 with any questions. You do not need to have any previous experience with VEX Robotics to participate. Go Foxes!

We are looking for 4 Neurodivergent and 4 Neurotypical girls to would like to make a difference and change lives! This is a six week commitment to group meetings that involve dining out, hair and personal care, social skills and goal setting. Learn new skills and gain valuable experience while making a positive impact in your community and beyond! If interested, contact Lindsay Loewe at lindsay@growingoak.net, Mrs. Connie Bernier at cbern@omro.k12.wi.us or scan the QR code!

Friday, Sept 20

Cheese chompers or hot Italian sub

Macaroni and cheese

Fruit and veggie choice

SAND=Buffalo chicken

• “Every day you show up, you’re investing in your future self. Don’t underestimate the power of attendance.”

Fox Friday forms and the box to put them in are located in the MS/HS Media Center. Please take a moment to nominate students and staff you think deserve to be recognized for being safe, responsible, respectful and positive! You can also nominate staff you feel have made a positive connection, is a great role model or who stands up for students. Please fill out a form so we can celebrate our students and staff this week!!!

REMINDER: EXTRACURRICULAR ATTENDANCE POLICY - PRACTICE & COMPETITION

***Students must be in attendance for the entire school day in order to practice or compete in an event. ***

Special circumstances may merit exception with prior approval from the Principal/Dean of Students, or designee. To see if the absence can be approved:

• Step 1 - Parent/Guardian notification to office (Mrs. Prado, Mrs. Stadler or Mrs. Dobberstein) at least 24 hours prior to absence)
• Step 2 - If absence is approved, Student picks up signed Excused Slip from office
• Step 3 - Student gives signed Excused Slip to coach/advisor to participate the day of the absence

If an absence is deemed unexcused it will result in ineligibility for participation in extracurricular activities until the next full day of attendance.

Starting Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays the weight room will be open for 45 minutes prior to the school day starting from 6:30-7:15. The weight room will also be open on Wednesday after school.

Additionally, on Fridays of home games, Mr. Taylor will open it from 3:15-5:00.

This week's athletic activities:

Friday, September 20- Football @ Lomira 7:00 pm

Saturday, September 21- JV Volleyball vs Multiple Schools @ Kettle Moraine 9:00 am

Saturday, September 21- Varsity Volleyball vs Multiple Schools @ Berlin 9:00 am

*Those in BOLD are HOME EVENTS.

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

Take a look at this month's Library Newsletter to see all the fun things happening this month. There are some fun activities you can take part in and helpful Library Tips & Reminders to look over.

Fun Library Activities this Month:

Rick Riordan Trivia Contest

UPDATE: Candy Guessing Game:

The winner of the September Candy Guessing Game is Bella Freeman with a guess of 223.

The correct amount of Sour Patch Kids in the jar was ....... 224! Way to go Bella!

Battle of the Books Information

Summer Reading Challenge Winners
How you can get a Public Library Card

I hope to see you visit the library soon!

Students, if you are looking to get your temps or driver's license, you can contact Cruisin' Safely at https://www.cruisinsafely.com/drivers-education or Ries Driving School at https://riesdrivingschool.com/ for more information about the programs they offer!

The application is now live. A parent can access the site using these instructions. Payment is made directly to the department through the application, using a credit or debit card or by ACH direct withdrawal. Once the permit application process is complete, the Department mails a paper copy of the permit directly to the employer.

In addition, we have reorganized our employment of minors web pages. The information you need is linked at the bottom of this page, including a guide to hazardous and prohibited work, the hours and times of day restrictions for minors, and links to the appropriate statutes and codes.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at workpermits@dwd.wisconsin.gov.

If you are currently employed or seeking a position in a career area of interest before graduation, there is still time to enroll in Youth Apprenticeship! Complete your online application now at YAWISCONSIN.org.

Are you interested in Fire Science/ Firefighting? Fox Valley Technical College is offering Firefighting Principles for high school students. Contact information is located on the attached flyer below. Note your schedule would need to allow for this course, which may be a challenge for some. If you are interested and need to see if your schedule might be able to work with this for next semester, see Mrs. Sonnleitner in the guidance office on Thursday mornings or Fridays.

The Winnebago County Land & Water Conservation Department invites K5 through 12th grade students in Winnebago County to participate in the 2024-2025 Conservation Awareness Poster Contest. The annual competition encourages students to showcase their creativity and express their thoughts on conservation practices.

The theme for the 2024-2025 school year is "Home is where the Habitat is."

The contest is open to all Winnebago County public, private, and home-schooled students in K5-12th grade. Submissions will be evaluated in five different grade divisions: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. The top three posters in each category will receive prizes. Each of the the 1st place county winners will advance to the area competition, with a chance for their poster to win further prizes at the state and national level!

Posters and entry forms are due by 5:00pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 to the Winnebago County Land & Water Conservation Department.

Poster Contest Guidelines

• Poster size must be 12" x 18" OR 14" x 22"
• The 2025 National Contest Theme, "Home is where the Habitat is," must be written on each poster.
• All posters shall be created by an individual student, rather than a team of students.
• Any media may be used: paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, stickers, paper or other materials on regular posters. Computer-generated posters will not be accepted.
• To be eligible for judging, each entry must have a completed and signed entry form attached to the back.

Entry Form

Poster Contest Flyer

Please call 911 IMMEDIATELY in the event of a medical emergency, fire, disaster response, reporting a crime or any life-threatening situation.

Please call 211 if you need contact information for community resources such need of food, housing/ shelter, utility assistance, healthcare services or government services, substance abuse or mental health resources, transportation, legal services, counseling, support services or disaster aftercare.

Please call 988 for help with thoughts of suicide, mental health crisis, substance use crisis, or emotional distress or you need support handling a crisis.

Anyone in Wisconsin can call or text 988 or use the chat function via www.988lifeline.org to reach out and get the help they need. 988 is ready to provide support for anyone experiencing a suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis. People can also contact 988 if they are concerned about a loved one in crisis.

988 Handout

It is Suicide Prevention Month...

As you support others through their mental health challenges, it’s important to remember that your own wellbeing matters too. One effective way to take care of yourself is by practicing self-compassion. This means treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would offer to a good friend.

Here’s how to practice self-compassion:

1. Acknowledge your feelings: When you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed, take a moment to recognize your emotions without judgment. It’s OK to feel this way, and it’s a natural part of being human.
2. Speak kindly to yourself: Notice your inner dialogue and replace self-critical thoughts with affirming and supportive ones. For instance, instead of thinking, “I’m not doing enough,” try, “I’m doing my best, and that’s enough.”
3. Take mindful breaks: Set aside time each day for activities that help you recharge and center yourself. Whether that means taking a short walk, deep breathing, or a few moments of quiet reflection, these breaks can help reduce stress and boost your resilience.
4. Seek support: Don’t hesitate to reach out to others when you need help. Just as you support those around you, allow yourself the same privilege. Talking with a trusted friend, mentor or counselor can provide valuable perspective and comfort.

If you need to report a threat, please go HERE for more information!

Here's a little joke for you!

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