Friday Highlights

• September 18: Picture Day for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors

• September 19: Senior Parent College Night - 5:00 p.m., Auditorium

• September 19: Meet the Teacher Night - 6:00 p.m. - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.

• September 20: Professional Development Day - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.

• October 5: Homecoming Dance - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., OHS Gym

Monday: Periods 1 - 4, A Day

Tuesday: Periods 1 - 4, B Day

Wednesday: Periods 1 - 4, A Day

Thursday: Periods 1 - 4, B Day - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.

Friday: Periods 1 - 4, A Day - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.

To view the list of athletic schedules, go to the OHS Website and select the tab for Athletics. Use the drop-down arrow and you will find schedules for each sport that is offered.

Jersey Mike’s Players of the Week: Congratulations to the following athletes for being selected as players of the week for their sport:

Football: Xavier Teixeira

Girls Soccer: Liv O’Brien

As a friendly reminder from Nurse Dani, please log into your student’s PowerSchool account and sign off on the use of Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen and Tums if needed while in school. When you log into PowerSchool, go to forms and check off the boxes if you would like your child to receive any of these medications when in need. These medications may only be administered if the forms are completed on PowerSchool. Verbal permission is not accepted. Lastly, please forward your student’s Medication Administration and Asthma Action Plans. Connecticut does not allow medication to be administered with an outdated form.

CT State law requires that all students in 10th grade have a physical assessment. This assessment serves to document adequate immunizations and any health issues that may impact your child while they attend school. The physical exam must be dated after January 01, 2024. The front of the HAR form must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian. The second page must have all *asterisks areas completed.

As a friendly reminder your child must be fever free (without medication) and has not vomited within 24 hours before returning to school.

As we start the new school year, we want to remind you of the procedure for early dismissals:

1 - Early Dismissal Note: If your student needs to leave school early, please send them in with an early dismissal note. This allows us to give your student a dismissal pass, enabling them to sign out on their own. There is no need for you to come into the school.

2 - In-Person Pick-Up: If you need to pick up your student in person, please bring your driver’s license. You will need to complete the dismissal process through Securly Visitor for security purposes.

3 - Contact Information: Ensure that your contact information is up-to-date, including who is permitted to pick up your child.

We appreciate your cooperation in making the early dismissal process smooth and secure.

Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18th for freshmen, sophomores and juniors. To order photos online, please visit: www.ctpremierphotos.com

Click on “To View and Order Photos”

Under Private Galleries enter: FMOXHSC

You must place your order online by midnight on Wednesday, September 18th.

Oxford Public Schools is looking for parents, students, and staff to join the Food Advisory Committee. There are two meetings held during the school year - one in November and one in March. If you are interested, please contact Beth Murphy at murphye@oxfordpublicschools.org.

Meet the Teachers is scheduled for Thursday, September 19th beginning at 6:00 p.m. This event will afford you the opportunity to meet with each of your student’s teachers. Each class presentation will last approximately 10 minutes and there is passing time built in the schedule. Meet the Teacher is not a student conference, rather an opportunity to meet the teachers that will be working with your Wolverine. You will receive more details as we get closer to the date.

The Homecoming Dance will be held at Oxford High School on Saturday, October 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets will be $30 per student. If paying by check, please make it payable to Oxford High School and include the student’s name on the check. Tickets will be sold during the Advisory/Flex period in Mrs. Cappello’s Room, 308 starting Monday, September 23 through Thursday, October 3. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, October 3 and will not be sold after that date.

Please be aware that all OHS students must complete a permission slip and return to Mrs. Cappello when they purchase their ticket. If a student is purchasing a ticket for a guest that does not attend OHS, a permission slip for the guest must be completed as well for that student. Permission forms can be found on each grade’s Google Classroom and also in Mrs. Cappello’s room, 308.

Spirit Week is scheduled for the week of October 7th. There will be a theme for each day. More information about spirit week will be sent next week.

Auditions for Voices of Oxford (VOX) are being held on Wednesday, September 18 in the OHS Auditorium from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Any interested Oxford High School students can audition. No preparation is required. Students should contact Ms. Marquardt for any questions.

Parent College Information Night: The OHS School Counseling Department is having their annual Parent College Night on Thursday, September 19th at 5:00 p.m. in the auditorium. They will be reviewing the program’s procedures, policies, tips, strategies and resources to make the college application process as seamless as possible for everyone involved.

Financial Aid Virtual Presentation: We will be hosting a Virtual Financial Aid evening on Thursday, October 17th at 6:00 p.m. with the Director of Student Financial Literacy from Southern Connecticut State University. The zoom link is listed below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82914120516?pwd=wXddUKa1u1ddNREaka3epi8eZgoaqa.1

College Visits:

Off Campus Visits: All Juniors and Seniors are allowed 3 Verified Excused absences a school year to visit Colleges and Universities. Documentation must be submitted to the main office following the visit.

On Campus Visits: OHS offers College Representative visits throughout the fall for Juniors and Seniors. Students can view the list of schools and register through their Naviance Accounts.

Senior/College Application Information:

Assembly on the College Application Process - An assembly will be held on September 18th during Advisory to review the process.

Parent Email - An email outlining pertinent information regarding the College Application Process was sent this week.

Common Application Support - The Counselors will be visiting senior Capstone classrooms this month to provide support.

Senior Conference - Seniors are encouraged to set up a Senior Conference with their School Counselor through our appointment calendar links.

Mancinone:

Grade 9: A - C

Grade 10: A - C

Grade 11: A - C

Grade 12: A - C

Angeley:

Grade 9: D - L

Grade 10: D - M

Grade 11: D - M

Grade 12: D - L

McRae:

Grade 9: M - Z

Grade 10: N - Z

Grade 11: N - Z

Grade 12 M - Z

The counseling caseload by grade level (above) and links to book appointments (below).

Mancinone - https://appt.link/mancinonea

Angeley - https://appt.link/sarah-angeley

McRae - https://appt.link/mcraea

September is recognized as National Attendance Awareness month. According to Attendance Works, “absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school”. A missed school day is a missed opportunity for learning. In a high school setting, a missed school day can perpetuate the cycle of anxiety and can lead to school avoidance and chronic absenteeism. Getting an adolescent to school can be very challenging for families. Creating a strong partnership with school can help. If your child is struggling with getting to school, reach out to school personnel, including teachers, school counseling, and school support staff. It can make a big difference.

The Booster Club is excited to welcome everyone back for another fantastic school year. Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you as part of our amazing community.

• Who We Are: The Booster Club is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the experiences of our students, teachers and school programs through a variety of initiatives, events and fundraising efforts. Our mission is to support Oxford High School’s activities, arts and athletic programs that directly benefit the students. We are focused on enriching the school environment and building a strong sense of community among OHS families.

• Upcoming Meeting Dates: We invite you to join us at our upcoming Booster Club meetings, where you will have the opportunity to share ideas, get involved and stay informed about what is happening at OHS. Listed below are the meeting dates for this semester:

• Tuesday, October 1, 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 6, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 3, 7:00 p.m.

All meetings will be held in the OHS cafeteria. We encourage all parents, guardians and staff to attend.

• Upcoming Events: Please mark your calendars to come out and support the groups and the Booster Club

• Girls Swim & Dive Car Wash - Saturday, September 14
  

• Boys Basketball Fall Clean-Up - See attached flyer
  

• Girls Basketball Mum Sale - https://bit.ly/OHSGirlsBasketballMumSale
  

• Girls Volleyball Dine-Out at Oxford House Tavern - September 23

• OHS Pink Games (October)

• Boys Soccer - October 1
• Girls Soccer - October 9
• Girls Volleyball - October 10

• OHS Booster Club Halloween Designer Bag Bingo - October 24: https://bit.ly/Booster-Bingo-2024

• Performing Arts - “Twelve Angry Jurors”: November 15 and November 16

• Pizza with Santa & Festival of Trees: December 13 and December 14

https://bit.ly/OHS-Holiday-Market-2024

These events are great opportunities to support our school and students, and meet fellow parents and have some fun!

Get Involved: We are always looking for volunteers and new ideas to help make our school even better. If you are interested in getting involved, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your participation, no matter how big or small, makes a huge difference. Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Let’s work together to make this school year the best one yet! Sign up to be a member today at: https://bit.ly/2024OHSBCMembership

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Baseball Fundraiser: The OHS Baseball Team is holding a Fall Clean-Up Fundraiser. Tickets are available to purchase and the winner will receive two hours of yard work at their home, courtesy of the baseball team. A flyer is attached with more information.

Baseball Shirt Fundraiser: The OHS Baseball Team is holding a baseball shirt fundraiser. Whether you are a proud parent, a dedicated fan or teammate, these shirts are the perfect way to cheer on our team. A flyer is attached with more information.

Girls Swim & Dive Car Wash Fundraiser: The OHS Girls Swim and Dive team is holding a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Old Center School located at 462 Oxford Road from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A flyer is attached with information.

Girls Swim & Dive Fundraiser: The OHS Girls Swim and Dive team is holding a Wolverine Track fundraiser. The team will paint a white wolverine logo on your driveway. The cost is $20, and the logo should last up to a year depending on weather and traffic wear. A flyer is attached with more information.

Girls Basketball Fundraiser: The OHS Girls Basketball Team is holding a Mum sale on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Old Center School from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A percentage of the sales will be donated toward the “Re” Beautifying the Town of Oxford. A flyer is attached with more information.

Oxford Middle School Cheer Fundraiser: The OMS Cheer team is holding a Dine-In/Take-Out fundraiser on Thursday, September 19 at the Oxford House Tavern from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be sure to tell your server that you are supporting the Oxford Middle School Cheerleaders and a percentage of your bill will go to the team.

From the Principal's Office:

Thank you for another great week, Wolverines!

As noted above, we are gearing up for Homecoming and Spirit Week. The Homecoming dance is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, from 6:30-9:30 in the gymnasium, and will be the precursor to our Spirit Week scheduled for October 7-11. More information will be shared in the coming days specific to our Spirit Week themes. We will end Spirit Week with a schoolwide pep rally on Friday, October 11, and look forward to seeing you at our Homecoming football game against Woodland that evening at 6:00 p.m. on Wolverine Field.

Oxford High School has redesigned its website! Under the “Administration” tab there is a page titled “Principal’s Press” where all communication shared with families is posted, with the most recent communication at the top. Additionally, we are excited to share our new Instagram page: oxfordhighschool_wolverines

Have a great weekend,

Heather