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Last week was another busy week at the Open Hive!

• Our inaugural Girls Flag Football team, The Queen Bees, won their first game against Richmond Community, 19 to 12! We encourage everyone to come out to the next away game against Franklin Military Academy on Wednesday.
• Not only did REAL Richmond students visit the Moton Museum to learn about the student-led strike that challenged segregated "separate but equal" schools, they also explored downtown Richmond with a focus on navigation and pedestrian safety. Read more about their experience HERE.
• Bea and Laila's Culture Day Senior Project was such fun! Thanks to everyone who participated and special thanks to the Latino Student Union, the Black Student Union, and Jim Smith for the great photos. Check them out HERE.
• Finnaly, our AP Environmental Science students visited University of Richmond's Eco-Corridor with Broad Water Innovations to investigate the stream restoration project, native flora and fauna, and careers in environmental conservation.

We're a small school, with a small staff, but this exceptional team of educators works hard every single day -- inside and outside the classroom -- to make school meaningful. But make no mistake, IT TAKES A VILLAGE to make this work. Our students, families, and community members are partners in all we do, and we are grateful!

Parent/Caregiver Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, 4:30-6:30 pm. This is a "drop by" event and no appointment is needed. Teachers are also available by appointment or by email.

Your chance to support the OHS Rocket Club's purchase of a 3D Printer ends on May 8! Help support these future engineers by visiting Donors Choose today. Thanks to those who have already donated!

This week, we plan to conduct our monthly fire drill along with our final Lockdown Drill, in accordance with Virginia law. The purpose of the drill is to practice our safety lockdown drill protocols in the event there is any potential danger outside or inside our building. During the drill, no one will be allowed to enter or leave the building.

THIS WEEK

Monday, April 14

• Biology field trip to Shalom Farms

Tuesday, April 15

• Deadline for prom tickets/forms

• REAL Richmond visits the Virginia War Memorial
• Girls Flag Football, OHS v FMA @ FMA, 6 pm

• Transistions Class - Final Meeting, 11:35 am - 12:30 pm
• Parent/Caregiver Conferences, 4:30-6:30 pm

• Prom, Delta Hotel, 555 E Canal St, 8 - 11 pm Only small clutch size purses will be allowed. Guests must have signed form. No exceptions. If you leave, you will not be allowed to re-enter.

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Clary Carleton, Principal

cwashing@rvaschools.net

804-780-4661

Amy Swierczewski with GRASP will be at Open on Monday, April 14 and 28th (link). Please reach out if you'd like any help deciphering award letters or have other questions. GRASP Scholarships have deadlines coming up! If Amy has met with anyone in the family, the student is eligible to apply for any of these scholarships:

• GRASP Pathways Scholarship - $1000/year to attend Community College and $400/month to use on items needed (i.e. food, transportation, books, rent, etc.). More than one student at Open can receive this. Deadline 4/15
• Cobb Imprint Scholarship - $3000 awarded to (2) students in the greater Richmond area who have lost one or both parents. Deadline 4/30
• Richmond Flying Squirrels All Star Legacy Scholarship - $5000 awarded to one student in the greater Richmond area who has participated in an athletic sport (note- can be any sport and doesn't have to be sanctioned by school). Deadline 5/31

• Richmond Flying Squirrels Richmond 34 Scholarship - $2000 scholarship renewable for 4 years awarded to a student in the greater Richmond area attending Virginia Union and one awarded to a student attending Virginia State. Deadline 5/31.

The James River Leadership Expedition is a tremendous opportunity for students interested in the environment! Travel down the James River by canoe, camp out under the stars, learn about the river ecosystem, and develop a capstone project to help the public become more aware of this tremendous resource in our backyard. Register for an info session HERE. We had a record number of Open students participate last summer--Sophie B, Liz, Max, and Sunny--so ask them about their experience!

APRIL

• 4/22, RPS Student Food Show, 10:30 am
• 4/23, Girls Flag Football, OHS v AHS @ AHS, 6 pm
• 4/24, Art Show & Bake Sale, 3:30 - 5 pm
• 4/26, Saturday School, 10 am - 3 pm
• 4/28, Girls Flag Football, OHS v TJHS @ TJHS, 6 pm
• 4/28, Junior College Fair
• 4/30, Girls Flag Football, OHS v JMHS @ JMHS, 6 pm

MAY

• 5/1, Decision Day
• 5/5-15, SOL & AP Testing
• 5/7, OHS Beautification Day
  
• 5/10, Saturday School, 10 am - 3 pm
• 5/16, Awards Ceremony
• 5/19, JA Finance Park trip for Econ/PF
• 5/20, Graduation Rehearsal & Last Day Seniors
• 5/27, Graduation Ceremony, Coburn Hall, VUU, 6 pm
• 5/30, Last Day

The Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. Please become a member and make your voice heard. Your dues are an important funding source for our school, supporting field trips, teacher classroom supplies, student clubs, monthly breakfasts, senior scholarships, the fall festival, the end-of-the year picnic, teacher appreciation week, holiday treats, and more! Joining does not obligate you to anything although we are always looking for more help! Extra donations are also very much appreciated. Consider linking your Kroger Shopper's Card to the Open High PTSA.

Email: cwashing@rvaschools.net
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