Principal’s Memo
Posted onMarch 23, 2018
Hi Everyone!
A reminder for sophomores and juniors that Biddeford Regional Center of Technology applications are due April 1st. Students can apply online or get a paper application from the guidance office. If your child is looking for summer employment please contact our community employment liaison Jim Pirrello at jpirrello@rsu23.org. Spring sports are getting underway and hopefully the weather will get warmer at some point. We are looking forward to a busy month of April! Here are this week’s communications:
Thank you Tony Hoffman!
Tony Hoffman, a well renowned national speaker visited OOBHS yesterday and delivered his powerful message about addiction and redemption. His appearance was sponsored by the OOBPD. Some information about Tony……
After paroling from prison on December 13, 2008, Tony Hoffman started living out his dream, with his drug and alcohol addictions behind him. Tony is a Former BMX Elite Pro and is currently ranked #2 in Masters Pro class. He is a 2016 Rio Olympic Games Coach, with Women’s BMX PRO, Brooke Crain, in his lineup. His story is full of redemption as he has seen some of the highest highs, and the lowest lows. Tony is the Founder and Director of The Freewheel Project, a non-profit organization that mentors thousands of youth through action sports: BMX, skateboarding and after-school programs. The Freewheel Project focuses on teaching kids leadership skills, and making healthy life choices, including substance abuse prevention, each year. In 2016 he also began writing his first book, titled, “Coming Clean.”
Important Dates From Guidance!
March 26th – Post-Secondary Paths Event for Juniors 1:45-2:45 pm in the Library. Juniors will hear from guest speakers from 2 and 4 year colleges, military branches, trade schools, and study abroad programs in order to learn more about the post-secondary opportunities available to them. Attendance required. Transportation will be provided in order to get vocational students back in time for the event.
April 2nd – Workshop for Seniors – Seniors will attend a CLB Workshop in order to hear information about their senior class trip, senior dinner, graduation activities, as well as to prepare for the academic side of their internship.
April 3rd – Career Conference and Local Job Fair Event for Juniors and Seniors in Biddeford – Runs Noon-6pm and is open to public as well. Interested juniors and seniors need to sign up in Guidance office and return a signed permission form.
April 5th – Pre-Administration of SAT for Juniors – Please help ensure your junior student is in attendance that day.
Yearbook Ordering Deadline Extended
Jostens was able to extend our yearbook ordering deadline for us until March 31st! If you would still like to order a yearbook you may do so online until March 31st via the link below:
http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1067457/Old-Orchard-Beach-High-School/
2018-2019 Course Selection
Click the link for the 2018-2019 Program of Studies. Course selection for next year will begin Monday, March 19th for all students.
Eighth Grade Step Up Night
Eighth grade step up night will be Wednesday, March 28th from 6-7:30 PM in the OOBHS cafeteria. Save the date!
Project Graduation Fundraising Event
There will be a fundraiser for the class of 2018 at Jimmy The Greeks on Monday April 2! More information will be coming soon! The Class of 2018 is the recipient of the Hannaford Helps Bag for the month of March. If you shop at the Saco Hannaford and buy a reusable bag for a dollar proceeds will go the OOBHS Class of 2018.
Junior Testing Dates
Wednesday April 4th is the date of the science MEA exam. Tuesday April 10th is SAT testing day.
Senior Scholarship Information Night
Wednesday, April 11th is senior scholarship information night. This is a very important meeting for seniors and their parents. We have may local scholarships to award. Please attend to learn how to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity for free money.
Important SAT Prep Information for Juniors!
Did you know that the SATs are Tuesday, April 10? Well, there’s an 8-week SAT prep class that started on Tuesday.
English-Ms. Horowitz, Tuesdays, 3/27, 4/3
Math-Mr. Lucchese, Thursdays 3/29, 4/5
All sessions are an hour and will begin promptly at 2:50. Any interested students need to see Mr. Lucchese or Ms. Horowitz by Friday, February 2 to sign-up. Location of the course is in the OOBHS library.
Community Service!
Students must complete 20 hours of community service as a graduation requirement. Parents of seniors please check with your child to find out if they still have hours to complete. Please contact the guidance office for community service opportunities. We have plenty for the kids to do!
Important Upcoming Dates
Today March 23 – No School(Teacher Professional Development Day)
Wednesday, March 28 – 8th Grade Step up Night
Friday, March 30– End of Quarter 3
Monday, April 2 – Class of 2018 Fundraiser at Jimmy The Greeks
Wednesday, April 4 – MEA Science Test for juniors/Early Release
Thursday, April 5 – PreAdministration of SAT for Juniors
Tuesday, April 10 – SAT Test for juniors
Wednesday April 11 – Scholarship Information Night
Friday, April 13 – April Vacation Begins
That’s all for this week. Have a great weekend!
-John