April 2

Monday, April 2, 2018

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

Attn Students: Tuesday, April 3^rd is the ACT state testing day. Juniors will be taking the ACT. Sophomores will be taking a mandatory practice ACT test. Freshmen will be taking a mandatory pre-ACT test. Students need to arrive to their testing locations by 7:45. You must have your student ID, an ACT-approved calculator, and several number two pencils. Cell phones are not allowed during testing, so please leave them at home. All students will be dismissed at 12:30 following testing. Lunch will be served, and buses will run at 12:30. Seniors are excused from school on Tuesday, April 3^rd. (4/2) – B. Estep

Students who have been invited to join La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica should remember to bring the $15.00 dues to Mrs. Ferguson by Tuesday, April 3. Please see Mrs. Ferguson in CS 301 if you have questions. (3/29, 4/2) – L. Ferguson

Are you getting excited for prom? Still not sure what you will wear? The cost of dresses bringing you down? Stop by Ms. Eidam’s room after school on Thursday, March 29, Monday, April 2, or Thursday, April 5 to check out the dresses and beauty products available to you for free! Prom night is every girls’ dream, and we look forward to helping you find the perfect dress and accessories to make your night complete. We hope to see you there! (3/29, 4/2, 4/4) – B. Estep

Join the AP Micro review group on Tuesdays during lunch and after school to improve your score on the  AP Exam.  Mrs. Bauman has created tons of resources for you to use in your study times.  If you took Micro during the Fall Semester, and cannot attend these times, see the Grand Puba to get materials or appointments for differing days.

Macroeconomics Reviews are on Thursdays during lunch and after school.  Join our awesome group of AP Scholars and work on scoring the 5 on your Macro exam.  Remember that your name will live on in the ceiling for all to see for years to come. (4/2-4/3) – B. Bauman

April showers may bring May flowers, but what do May flowers bring? Something at which students can stare out the window longingly while they take innumerable tests!

Get help with test prep at free NHS tutoring from  Olivia Mahathy and Victoria Wilson from 3:15 to 3:50 in the Counselling Center. (4/2- 4/3) – K. Senter

The City Youth Advisory Board is hosting a free Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, April 7^th at the Civic Center starting at 5pm.  Teams of 6-10 players will compete in this fun, annual event.  There are no co-ed rules this year to make signing up easier.  Forms are available in Student Affairs.  Please visit www.eventbrite.com to register or email Matt Reedy at mreedy@oakridgetn.gov .  Please register by April 5^th so that we can create the event schedule.  (4/2 – 4/4) – C. Wilson

Any Geometry student interested in taking the Geometry run off test should come to the Amphitheatre Wednesday, April 4^th, by 2:00.  The test will last less than an hour.  Top 12 scorers will qualify for the Tennessee State Math exam on April 10^th.  Bring your pencil and TI-84 calculator. (4/2-4/3) – J. Zimprich

 COUNSELING INFO

Please remember to check the ORHS Counseling webpage to stay up to date on scholarship opportunities available to ORHS students. The page is updated frequently so don’t miss out! Visit highschool.ortn.edu and click on the counseling page under the academics tab.   (M) – A. Morris

CLUB & ORGANIZATION INFO

National Honor Society will meet on Monday, April 2^nd at 3:15 in LC-327.  All members are expected to attend.  Please see Madame Bailey in LC-304 to explain conflicts. (3/28, 3/29, 4/2) – L. Bailey

SENIOR INFO

Attention Seniors, if you need Tennessee Promise hours, please contact Coach Etheridge.  He could use could use help at the track meet this Saturday. (4/2, 4/4, 4/5) – B. Ottinger

Seniors: Graduation supplies will be delivered on Thursday, April 5, during lunch. You may pick up your supplies in room CS347 (Mrs. Ledden’s classroom). However, you will only be able to pick up your supplies if your balance owed is paid in full. You may bring payment on that day or pay Jostens before April 5. Checks should be made payable to Jostens. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Ledden, or e-mail her at tledden@ortn.edu. You may contact Jostens’ at 423-787-0025 or 800-567-8367. (3/29, 4/2) – T. Ledden

Seniors: Each year, members of the Senior Class speak at Convocation and Commencement. Tryouts for these Senior Speeches are held on one day.  Make-ups are not available. This year, tryouts will be held on Thursday, April 5, at 3:15 in CS336. If you think you may be interested in trying out, see Ms. Sasser in CS336 for additional information. (3/27, 3/28, 4/2-4/4) – J. Sasser

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