A Note from the Principal

 

   The high school orchestra had an extraordinary concert last night. Our orchestra is conducted by Mr. Jordan Millard, and our students presented a combined concert with the University of Dayton's orchestra conducted by Dr. Patrick Reynolds.  We are so thankful that our students were able to partner with the University of Dayton.  These are such wonderful experiences for our students, and it would not have happened without dedicated teachers like Mr. Millard. 

   I also wanted to remind everyone on Tuesday, March 12, we will have ACT testing and pre-ACT testing.  Juniors will take the ACT while sophomores will take the pre-ACT. We use the pre-ACT data to provide our students with targeted instruction and tutoring opportunities in order to prepare them for the test their junior year.  Remember high school students are not too old to be reminded to get a good night's sleep and to eat a healthy breakfast, especially on testing days.  Our teachers do a great job preparing our students for the ACT.  This is evident by our consistently high ACT average, which is often the highest in the state of Ohio. 

   On another positive note, I would like to congratulate AJ Lewadowski for competing at State this past weekend for wrestling!  We are proud of AJ and our entire wrestling team!

   Finally, make sure you read about our Speech and Debate team in the Oakwood Register.  We had a record number compete at state last weekend, and they are now preparing for Nationals!  Congratulations to our Math Club, as well.  Last weekend, we had three teams compete at the UD Math Completion, and Oakwood's team finished within first, second and third place!  

   Go Jacks!

 

Paul Waller
Principal
Oakwood High School

 

 

Other Items in This Edition

 

Sports Shorts with Mrs. Connor

OHS Athletics in the Week Ahead

What's Happening in the Guidance Department

News from the nurse

News from the Prevention/Intervention Counselor

Pups for People Fundraiser

Parker Love of Teacher Award

Class of 2019 Information

Young @Art

OHS Mulch Sale

Turnabout Dance

Summer School 2019

Next Week at OHS
 

Sports Shorts with Mrs. Connor

 

Will return soon! 

 

Please check out the athletic webpage for details or call (937) 297-5342.

 

 

Your source for information regarding our athletic teams and their schedules is http://oakwoodschools.net; select Athletics.  Here you are able to access contact information for coaches, directions to events, schedules and necessary forms for participation. 

OHS Athletics in the Week Ahead 

 

• Saturday, March 9 - Boys' JV Lacrosse vs. Centerville, 8:40 a.m. AWAY
• Saturday, March 9 - Boys' V Lacrosse vs. Centerville, 2:30 p.m. AWAY
• Sunday, March 10 - Girls' JV Lacrosse vs. CJ Playday, 12:00 p.m. AWAY
• Friday, March 15 - Girls' V Lacrosse vs. Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 6:00 p.m. HOME (Lane Stadium)
  
• Saturday, March 16 - Boys' JV Lacrosse vs. Bishop Fenwick, 1:00 p.m. HOME (Lane Stadium)
• Saturday, March 16 - Boys' V Lacrosse vs. Bishop Fenwick, 3:00 p.m. HOME (Lane Stadium)

 

 

You can find more information at the OJH/OHS Athletics Page.

What's Happening in the Guidance Department
 

One of our most popular need-based scholarships, the Dayton-Montgomery County Scholarship (DMCS), requires a completed FAFSA as part of the application.  The DMCS application site will open in December, and the deadline is March 8, 2019, 4pm.  It is imperative that you submit your FAFSA in order to be eligible for the DMCS.  More information about the DMCS and the Oakwood Foundation Scholarships will be shared with all seniors prior to Holiday Break.

 

Attention Sophomores: OHS will be administering the Pre-ACT during the school day March 12, 2019.  This is a practice test in preparation for junior year's ACT. 

Please contact the high school office at 297-5325 if you have any other

questions.

 

Grief Support Group:

 

A Grief support group is forming this spring.  Oakwood Junior High School and Oakwood High School will each be offering a grief support group led by Melissa Tinker from South Community in partnership with the guidance department. These groups are appropriate for any student who is dealing with the loss of a loved one. If you are interested in participating, or if you have questions, please see your school counselor and/or contact the guidance department at ohs.guidance@oakwoodschools.org. Students will need parent permission to participate in this group.  If you are interested in having your child participate, or if you have questions, please see Melissa Tinker or a school counselor.

 

News from the nurse

Raising Healthy Eaters

 

March is National Nutrition Month so I thought it would be appropriate to list some tips for teaching kids the importance of food, nutrition and eating skills. As with any part of raising children, no one is perfect but you can help raise healthy eaters.

• Serve regular, balanced meals and snacks with a variety of nutrient-rich foods.
• Provide calm, pleasant meal times where adults and children can talk together.
• Allow children to use their internal signals to decide how much and what to eat.
• Explore a variety of flavors and foods from different cultures and cuisines.
• Share an appreciation for healthful food, lovingly prepared and shared with others.
• Make simple food safety, such as hand washing, part of every eating occasion.
• Teach basic skills for making positive food choices away from home.
• Find credible food and nutrition resources when you don't know the answer.

While this may seem like an intimidating to-do list, two family habits go a long way to making all of this happen: regular family meals and involving kids in nutrition from the ground up.

 

News from the Prevention/Intervention Counselor

 

BOLD/NHS Parents' Night Out!

 

The members of BOLD and the National Honor Society are sponsoring a Parents' Night Out from 5-9 at OHS the evening of Friday, March 15.  The cost for each child is $10.00, and the proceeds will benefit patients at Dayton Children's Hospital.

 

Games, crafts, dancing and more will take place!  Look for information to come home with the elementary students next week, or feel free to contact Mrs. Bline or Mrs. Edwards for further information!

 

Pups for People Fundraiser

 

Pups for People, a club at Oakwood High School, is dedicated to providing therapy and service dogs to those in need.

 

Over the past few years, the Oakwood community has supported this group and their mission to better the lives of kids in the Dayton area. This year, they are raising money to get a service dog for Lili Rodriguez, a 5th grader at Smith Elementary School. Lili was born with a condition called Arthrogryposis. This means she was born with joint contractures. Often the muscles around these joints are thin, weak, stiff or missing, making it difficult for Lili to perform daily tasks. A service dog would be of great assistance to her which is why Pups for People will be holding a fundraising event on March 10 from 1-3 p.m. at Oakwood High School, 1200 Far Hills Ave. Visitors of all ages can participate in carnival games, an obstacle course, play with service dogs and win great deals at their silent auction!

 

To learn more or to donate, visit www.pupsforpeople16.com.

 

Parker Love of Teacher Award

 

What better way to show your love and appreciation for a special Oakwood teacher than nominating he or she for the Parker Love of Teaching and Lifelong Learning Award.

 

Nominations are now being accepted for this prestigious honor.  The award is presented each spring and honors a current Oakwood teacher who uniquely inspires the full potential of each student with whom he or she works.

 

In 2010, The Parker Love of Teaching and Lifelong Learning Award was created by former longtime Oakwood teacher Bev Parker in memory of her late husband, Bob Parker.  Based on the belief that Oakwood teachers are exceptional and give much of themselves for the betterment of the children in our community, the Parker Award honors teachers who go above and beyond what is expected of them.

 

The award consists of a $1,200 prize, which is divided between the recipient and an academic department, grade or program of the recipient's choosing. 

 

You can see the nomination requirements on the form located on the OSF website at https://www.oakwoodschools. org/community/osf/parker-love- of-teaching.  Nominations are due by March 31, 2019.

 

If you need more information, contact Mrs. Dante Connell, OSF Director, by email at contact@ oakwoodschoolsfoundation.org  or by phone at 297-5332.

  

Class of 2019 Information

 

For planning purposes, the location of the Class of 2019 commencement will be the Dayton Convention Center.  This ceremony takes places on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.

 

Seniors who have not ordered their cap and gown should call Jostens at 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367) to order or go to their website at www.jostens.com.  Jostens has designed a custom rental gown for Oakwood.  The cost to rent this gown is $40 plus 7.25% sales tax ($42.90).  The rental gown will be returned after the commencement ceremony; however, the cap and tassel are yours to keep.  Please make sure to order the cap/gown/tassel unit through Jostens. 

 

Seniors are reminded to schedule a sitting appointment with Easterling Studios for their senior portraits.  

 

If pictures are taken at Easterling, the senior will automatically be included in the class composite and yearbook.  If photos are taken by another studio, seniors MUST schedule a sitting with Easterling to be included in the composite photo.  Pictures from a studio other than Easterling will not be included in the composite picture as this is a gift to the school from Easterling Studios.  Easterling's phone number is 222-8410.  You may also visit their website at www.easterlingstudios.com.

 

The Senior Slide Show Committee is collecting high-quality pictures for the commencement slide show, and we need your help!  We need elementary, junior high, and underclass pictures AND pictures of seniors in action from Oakwood Schools events.  If you take pictures, you can submit them to seniorslideshow@oakwoodschools.org, or bring them to the collection box outside the senior high office. Please indicate whether they are from senior year or earlier years.  If you are leaving hard copies, please make sure to put your name on the back so that they can be returned to you.  Names of those pictured would also be much appreciated.

 

Seniors:  Please send in a baby/toddler picture to Mrs. Baker in the high school office.  You may bring in a picture or scan and email a picture to Mrs. Baker at baker.beth@oakwoodschools.org.

 

Young @Art

 

WHEN:  Saturday, March 16, 7p-10p

Tickets sold at the door: $15 adults, $5 students, children 3 and under free.

Young @Art is a family-friendly evening filled with visual art, jazz, a cappella, soloists, creative writing, speech & debate demonstrations, student film, and more.

Proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to our arts grant fund. Recent grants include funding a followspot for stage productions, OHS Marching Band drumline equipment, Speech & Debate coach travel expenses for the national conference, 20 choir robes, reusable table coverings for art shows, Lane Stadium art installation, guitars and accessories for a new course offering, a cello for the orchestra program, and printmaking supplies for the visual arts program. 

 

Please come and support Young @Art!

 

OHS Mulch Sale

 

Need Mulch? The Class of 2019 is currently running their annual mulch sale as a fundraiser for prom.

 

The cost is $6 per bag and you have the option of picking it up at Irving Field on April 6 or having it delivered to your home for an addition charge. The sale ends Friday, March 22. Go to https://tinyurl.com/mulchsale2019 or mail flyer with check made payable to Oakwood High School to: OHS office attn: Mulch Sale (1200 Far Hills Ave.).

 

Turnabout Dance

 

WHEN:  Saturday, March 9th, from 8:00-11:00pm

 

WHO:  Students in grades 10th-12th

 

WHERE:  OHS west gym

 

Summer School Packets 2019

 

Summer School sign-ups began on Thursday, 3/7/19 at 8:00 a.m. for current sophomores and juniors.

 

Beginning Monday, 3/11/19 at 8:00 a.m., and continuing through Friday, 4/12/19 at 3:15 p.m., all students may register for summer classes daily in the Senior High Book Room. No early registrations accepted.

 

Summer school packets are available in the junior high, high school, and guidance offices.

 

OAKWOOD BAND PARENTS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS MONTE CARLO NIGHT

 

The OBPA is excited to announce the hosting of the first annual Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser! It is scheduled for March 9th from 7-11 pm at the Miami Valley Hunt and Polo Club located at 2465 Keystone Club Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45439. Cost per person is $30 and includes starter chips, raffle ticket, and light refreshments. RSVP by messaging us on Facebook @OHSMB, or contact Song at (740)505-1616 or Jessica at (937)430-3550, or email us at OakwoodHSBand@gmail.com. Get your name on the list soon!!

 

Next Week at OHS - Special Events

 

• Saturday, March 9 - Turnabout Dance, west gym, 8:00-11:00
• Saturday, March 9 - OBPA Monte Carol Night, Miami Valley Hunt and Polo Club, 7:00-11:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 10 - Pups for People fundraiser, OHS, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, March 12 - ACT Testing, all juniors/elective sophomores
  

• Friday, March 15 - Principal/Superintendent Advisory Council meeting, room 204, 11:45 a.m.
  
• Friday, March 15 - BOLD/NHS Parents' Night Out, OHS, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 15 - Last Day of Grading period (Quarter 3)

 

Looking ahead:

 

Saturday, March 16 - Young @Art, auditorium, 7:00-10:00pm

Friday, March 22 - NO SCHOOL

Monday, March 25-29 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

Monday, April 1 - Classes Resume

 

 

For a full calendar of OHS activities, go to the OHS Webpage and view the calendar.

 

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