🌞 Open 🌞 Announcements

August 25, 2024

October 28 - 31, 2024

Dear Open High Family,

Show your Open spirit all week! 👻

Thursday Reminders:

Signed permission forms are required to ride bus to Maymont , 11 AM - 2 PM. FORM ATTACHED BELOW. Bring your lunch or make arrangements with your Family.
Hallway Decorating in Family, 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Haunted Hallway Trick or Treating, 5 -7 pm. Items needed include spider webs, spiders, black & orange streamers, toilet paper, pumpkins, plastic milk jugs, plastic tealight candles, spooky lights, fog machine, CANDY!! Bring items to Vic! Get volunteer hours to hand out candy!

19th Annual Halloween Parade, Oregon Hill, around 7 pm (not an OHS-sponsored event)

In addition...

Fall 2024 PSAT/NMSQT scores for Grades 10-11 are now available on College Board. Ask your student to login and share.
GRASP Advisor Amy Swierczewski will be here on Monday in the Resource Room to discuss financial aid and FAFSA with seniors. Contact her at open@grasp4va.org.
The OHS Debate Team desperately needs parent volunteers to judge competitions. No exprerience is required! Please sign up here: Debate Team: Speech and Debate Judges
Interested in Girls Flag Football? We're trying to form a club and generate interest in the district. See Clary ASAP to sign up if you haven't already!
The RPS Coordinator for Athletics will be here on Tuesday during lunch to share info about Winter sports at zoned schools. Tryouts for girls basketball at Huguenot High School start on November 11.
Get Homecoming tickets today! $25 at Online School Payments SEE BELOW
Get your 24-25 Yearbooks! $30 at Online School Payments
BSU Trip to Science Museum, Nov 7, $10 at Online School Payments
Signed Permission Forms for Washington, DC Trip due Nov 15 FORM ATTACHED BELOW

HOLLY ST PLAYGROUND IS THE OPEN GYM!

Share your voice at one of two

Holly Street Playground Community Engagement Meetings

to discuss playground improvements

Mon, Oct 28, 5:30 - 7 pm

Sat, Nov 2, 10 am - 12 pm

If you can't attend, view a draft sketch of

possible updates and provide feedback here

Marking Period 1 report cards will be distributed by the end of next week. Teachers will be available for drop-ins on Thursday, Nov 7, 4:30-6:30 for Caregiver Conferences. No appointments necessary. Teachers are also available by email. Enjoy the extended break and don't forget to VOTE if you're eligible!

With love and appreciation,

Clary Carleton

Principal

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On the Horizon

11/1, RPS Closed for Diwali
11/4, RPS Closed for Wellness Day
11/5, RPS Closed for Election Day
11/6, Open House for prospective students, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
11/7, Parent Teacher Conference, 4:30 - 6:30 (in person and virtual by appointment)
11/7, BSU Trip to Science Museum
11/9, Pleasants Park Cleanup, (Laurel St.), 10 am - 12 pm
11/11, Rescheduled James River Boat Trip (9th grade Biology)
11/15, Homecoming! PAY HERE
11/20, Twelfth Night at VCU Theater PAY HERE
12/6, DC Trip, SIGN UP HERE & PAY HERE

Scholastic Art & Writing Competition!

The Scholastic Art & Writing Competitoin is now open! This prestigious competition offers a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their artistic and literary talents. The submission deadline is December 5, 2024. Please encourage your scholars to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to express their creativity and earn recognition for their skills. See Brigette or Vic ASAP!

PTSA

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. 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.

Next Meeting: November 12