Friday Highlights

• November 4: Picture Retake Day for Underclassmen
  

• November 5: NO SCHOOL

• November 13: Parent/Teacher Conferences-Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m. (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

• November 14: Parent/Teacher Conferences-Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m. (12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.)

• November 15: Fall Play - Twelve Angry Jurors, OHS Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

• November 16: Fall Play - Twelve Angry Jurors, OHS Auditorium, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

• November 27: Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.

• November 28/29: Thanksgiving Break - No School for Staff/Students

Monday: Periods 1 - 4, B Day

Tuesday: Periods 1 - 4, A Day

Wednesday: Periods 1 - 4, B Day

Thursday: Periods 1 - 4, A Day

Friday: Periods 1 - 4, B Day

The Hope Club is hosting Dining with our Military on Friday, November 8th at Oxford High School in the cafeteria. Military veterans and their families are invited to join us for a free ziti dinner and dessert. There will be two seatings to choose from. The first seating is from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the second seating is from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please use the following link to reserve your seating by Friday, November 1:

docs.google.com/forms/d/1jhR4KXT9FyGZHKtzE3023_Ms3xs2Sf6umWGQbokKSas/edit?ts=67091702

Oxford High School Drama presents Twelve Angry Jurors. Performances will be held at OHS in the auditorium on Friday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here for $10 or at the door for $12. A signed Taylor Swift CD will be raffled off at each show!

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:

Unified Sports: Freddie Blum

Girls Volleyball: Sarah Medina

As a reminder from Nurse Dani, students are NOT allowed to carry medication with them. Please fill out forms on PowerSchool if you would like your student to have Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen or Tums in school. When you log on PowerSchool, go to forms and check off the boxes if you would like your child to receive any of these medications when in need.

Please be aware that these medications may only be administered if the forms are completed on PowerSchool. Verbal permission is not accepted.

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.

Senior and Freshman Conferences: Seniors and Freshman are encouraged to set up a conference with their School Counselor through our appointment calendar links. Seniors should select the 40 minute Post-Secondary planning meeting option and Freshman should select the 15 minute meeting option.

Financial Aid Information: Thank you to all that participated in last week's virtual presentation. A copy of the presentation is available on the School’s website under the Counseling tab. We are looking to plan another evening in the Spring for underclassmen families.

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.

College Free Application Day: College Free Application Day is Wednesday, November 1st for Connecticut State Schools.

College Panel: The school counseling department will host OHS alumni for a college panel on Wednesday, November 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. They will answer student questions and share their first year experiences with current 11th and 12th grade students.

Advanced Placement Testing Information: Exam registration deadline is Friday, November 1 and payment is through My School Bucks using the links provided below.

AP English Seminar -

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI2F08GMG05P23_ZZ64BUF16UAU9BO

All Other AP Courses -

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI2F08GMG05P23_ZZ60EHM95IPP130

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

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Domestic violence is prevalent in every community and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, socio economic status, religion, etc. The Department of Justice defines domestic violence as “a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, or technological actions or threats of actions or other patterns of coercive behavior that influence another person within an intimate partner relationship. This includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone.” Connecticut has created The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence. This coalition provides resources, education, and safe housing to those needing support. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available 24/7 days a week just by calling or texting 888-774-2900. Please see the attached handout for further information and resources.

We are requesting staff and students to wear pink next Wednesday, October 30th in support of breast cancer awareness month. Please consider sending in a $1 donation or other amount of your choosing for collection during advisory that day. There will also be a collection container in the main office.

We are requesting staff and students to dress up next Thursday, October 31st to celebrate Halloween. Students should stop by Room 308 to take a picture of themselves in costume. First place winners for each grade will be announced and awarded a gift card during Advisory on November 6th.

**Costumes must be school appropriate and adhere to OHS dress code. Also, students cannot wear masks nor can they have facsimile weapons as part of their costume.

Yearbooks are on Sale! Purchase your yearbook now while books are only $75. Prices will increase on December 1st.

Attention Senior Parents: Parent ads are available to purchase! The deadline to purchase an ad for the yearbook is January 31, 2025. Prices vary based on the size of the ad. See the links below to place an order:

Yearbooks: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01100339

Ads: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1673572

If you have any questions, please contact our yearbook advisors; Ms. Aldrich or Mrs. Campbell. Their email address is listed below:

aldrichp@oxfordpublicschools.org

campbellb@oxfordpublicschools.org

A flyer is attached with information from the Seymour/Oxford Food Bank.

Thank you to all who participated in the Boo Bag Fundraiser. If you have any questions regarding your orders, please contact Jen Crooks (crooksj@oxfordpublicschools.org) or Emily Marquardt (marquardte@oxfordpublicschools.org).

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:

• 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.

Babysitting Course: The OHS Booster Club is offering Adventures in Babysitting where you can get certified in first aid and receive CPR training. The classes will be held on Saturday, January 18 and Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Oxford High School from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. The cost of the class is $95. Space is limited to 15 people. You can register for the course by using the following link: https://bit.ly/BCBabysittingCourseJan2025

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

• 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 Wednesday, November 6 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.

Boys Soccer Raffle: The OHS Boys Soccer Team is holding a raffle fundraiser. Tickets can be purchased through any boy’s soccer player. All Venmo purchases must be marked

“BOYSOC RAFFLE” and must include a cell phone number so a photo of the ticket can be provided to you. Venmo @Bob-Sterclub. Checks can be made payable to OHS Booster Club. Tickets are $5 each and you must specify a basket.

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. Please be aware that this fundraiser ends on November 2. A flyer is attached with more 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.

From the Principal's Office:

As the regular fall sports season comes to an end, I want to take a moment to thank our fall athletes for your incredible commitment, hard work, and dedication to your teams and our school. Your effort on and off the court and field has been inspiring. The OHS community celebrates and congratulates you on your contributions to the team and the sport you've been a part of.

Finally, a special recognition to Junior Freddie Blum and class of ‘24 OHS graduate, James Badeau, who traveled to Washington, D.C. with Wellness Teacher & Head Unified Sports Coach, Jen LaCapra on 10/17 through 10/20. Freddie and James are in their second term of being Special Olympics North America (SONA) Youth Ambassadors. As part of their second term, they were tasked to head back to DC to train the incoming group of youth ambassadors at the SONA Unified Youth Ambassador Onboarding Training. The Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors are a group of 30 youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities who are striving to make the nation a more inclusive place for all. These youth leaders act as advocates, share stories, and demonstrate the values of Inclusive Youth Leadership across the country. Through training, engagement, and activation at the national level, U.S. Youth Ambassadors are strong leaders of the Inclusion Revolution. To learn more, go to: https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/youth-and-schools/unified-champion-schools/u-s-youth-ambassadors

We have a lot to be proud of, Wolverines.

Enjoy the weekend,

Heather