Monday – November 2, 2020

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

 

 

STUDENT INFO

 

The AMC is more than a one-day competition. When students participate in the AMC 10/12, they experience how fun and rewarding math can be! The competitions will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Registration for the AMC 10B & 12B will look a little different this year.  Just Scan to register on your Math teacher’s door.  Registration deadline is November 20, 2020. (M-11/20) – J. Zimprich

 

This is the last week to register for AP Exams. Payments will be accepted through Friday during lunch. Payments can be made in FULL or a with a $40.00 down payment to reserve the exam. Exams are $95 this year with the exception of Seminar and Research. The Seminar and Research exams are $143. If taking more than three exams, the 4th and subsequent exams will be $40/exam. Students qualifying for free and reduced lunch at the beginning of this school year have an exam price of $15.00. Please see Mr. Foust if unsure of free & reduced lunch status.

Due to uncertainty around the Covid-19 global pandemic, CollegeBoard will be waiving any fees for canceled or unused tests this year so exams can be ordered with confidence. Monies will be refunded for exams not taken.

If paying by check, please make the check payable to Oak Ridge High School. Please put the student name and the AP exam(s) being taken on the Memo line.  Please contact Mr. Foust at djfoust@ortn.edu with questions!

 

Bored at lunch? Youth for Christ is discussing several short films from a series called, “Christianity Explored.” Youth for Christ is a student-led club that meets for lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays in LC330. Bring your lunch for social-distanced dining with masks on at all other times. (10/29-11/2) – K. Senter

 

The Oak Log is sponsoring a pumpkin carving contest. Send us a picture of your pumpkin, we will vote as a staff, and the winning pumpkin-carver will receive a $20 gas card! Entries due by November 4th. Tweet them to us or email rahale@ortn.edu, and make sure to include your name! (11/2-11/4) – R. Hale

 

As much as we would all love a good ski trip this winter, Ski Club will not be sponsoring any ski trip this year due to COVID.  Hopefully next year we can book some great trips and have some good times on the slopes.  (11/2-11/3, 11/5-11/6) – C. Stevens

 

The Fall Play “Twelfth Night” is 10 days away!  Do you have your tickets for this classic comedy?  Shows are Nov 12-15:  Thursday at 7, Saturday at 7, and Sunday at 2.  Advance tickets are $6 and are available online.  Find a poster and use the QR code on it.  Posters are found all around the school and outside Mr. Moreno’s room.  Tickets will be available at the door for $9 for students and $10 for adults.  Don’t miss this high school tradition!

 

 

ATHLETICS

Tickets for November 6th game, 1st round of play-off games, will go on sale in the Main Office at the High School on Monday, November 2 from 8:00 – 4:00 each day.   All tickets are $8.00.  Tickets will be on sale at The Ferrell Shop in Jackson Square Tuesday through Friday.

 

 

 

COUNSELING INFORMATION

 

University of Alabama – Huntsville is hosting a Charger Meet-Up in Knoxville on November 9th.  Charger Meet-Ups are designed for prospective current high school seniors and their families to meet with a UAH Admissions representative and receive more information about UAH, the admissions process, freshman scholarships, and more! Students can meet me in-person and bring up to two additional guests. Email Ms. Campbell (akcampbell@ortn.edu) for the registration link. (M,F)

 

Applications for the 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards are now open.  Students who have volunteered over the past year can apply for the 2021 award at https://spirit.prudential.com/

Qualifying certified applicants will be eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship.  If you are interested, apply on the website then email Ms. Taylor, letting her know that you have applied. (M, Th)

 

 

Fire Safety Announcements

 

The following is a required Fire Safety Announcement that we will run 4 times a year:

 

 

FIRE SAFETY Announcement
3 minutes or less is how much time you have to escape a fire. Please be sure to have the following in order to increase your chance of survival:

    1. Working smoke alarms
    2. Home Escape Plan and practice it twice a year.
    3. Close the door when sleeping and when escaping a room or building that is on fire.
    4. Call 911 and report fires or emergencies immediately. When you hear a smoke alarm, get outside and stay outside.
    5. If you need smoke alarms in your home, please contact the Oak Ridge Fire Department at 865-425-FIRE (3473) or email smokealarms@oakridgetn.gov.

 
Working smoke alarms save lives, cutting the risk of dying in a home fire in half by having working smoke alarms in the home.

    1. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home including the basement.
    2. Test smoke detectors monthly
    3. Smoke alarms must be replaced every 10 years.
    4. Change the batteries twice a year or when the detector chirps indicating a low battery.
    5. Make sure everyone in the home understands the sound of the smoke alarm. When you hear a smoke alarm, get outside and stay outside according to your home fire safety plan.

 
Home Escape Plan

    1. Make sure you have working smoke alarms inside and outside of every sleeping area, and on every level. Make sure that everyone in your home knows the sound and understands the warning of the smoke alarm and knows how to respond.
    2. Make a home escape plan by drawing a map of each level of the home, showing all doors and windows. Go to every room to identify two ways out of the room. Make sure all of your windows and doors will open and everyone knows how to remove screens. Practice your plan with everyone in the home at least twice a year.
    3. Have an outside meeting place (something permanent, like a tree, light pole, or mailbox) a safe distance in front of the home where firefighters will easily find you.
    4. Make sure your house number can be seen from the street both day and night.
    5. Please be sure that everyone knows how to call 911 and report fires or emergencies immediately. When you hear a smoke alarm, get outside and stay outside.

 
Close the door

    1. A closed door is one of the best pieces of firefighting and lifesaving equipment. It can:

i.      Reduce fire growth and spread

ii.      Limit damage to your home

    1. If you have to leave a room that is on fire, simply closing the door behind you can be the best decision you make.
    2. Close the bedroom door when sleeping.
    3. Close doors behind you when escaping a room or building that is on fire.
    4. Keep fire doors closed. Never wedge, disable or prop open fire doors in any building.

 
 

Cooking

    1. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. Stay in the kitchen and be alert. Turn the burner off if you leave the kitchen for any reason.
    2. Have a “kid free zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove and area where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
    3. Keep things that could catch fire (i.e. oven mitts, paper, utensils, food packaging, towels, curtains) away from the stove and heat sources.
    4. Keep stovetop, burners, and oven clean.

If you need smoke alarms or assistance with home fire safety please call (865) 425-FIRE (3473) or email smokealarms@oakridgetn.gov
Heating appliances in the home – Electric Space Heaters

    1. Turn heaters off when you go to bed or leave the room.
    2. Have at least a 3 foot “kid-free zone” around space heaters.
    3. Use only listed space heaters.
    4. Purchase space heaters that automatically shut off if they are tipped over.
    5. Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlets and never into an extension cord or power tap.

If you need any smoke alarms or additional information, please call (865) 425-FIRE (3473) or email smokealarms@oakridgetn.gov
Carbon Monoxide

    1. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a gas you cannot see, taste, or smell. It is often called “the invisible killer”. It is created when fossil fuels such as kerosene, gasoline, coal, natural gas, propane, methane, or wood don’t burn completely. CO gas kill people and pets.
    2. Headaches, nausea, and drowsiness are symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Exposure can be fatal.
    3. CO alarms shall be installed outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for placement and mounting height.
    4. Test CO detectors monthly and replace if they fail to respond.
    5. If CO alarm sounds, immediately exit per your home escape plan and call 911. Do not go back until fire department personnel declares it is safe to re-enter the home.

 
A fire can breakout with little or no warning.  The more prepared you are, the safer you will be.  Smoke detectors should be located on every floor of your home and near all places that you and your family sleep.  Smoke detector batteries should be changed on a regular basis.