The Trailblazers

Our next Parent Advisory for Diversity Efforts (PADE) meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 8 at 7 p.m. in the Orange Middle School Library. We will provide free babysitting courtesy of some of our students (activities provided). We will begin planning for our Multi-Cultural Day that will be held on May 10.

PADE meeting schedule for the remainder of the school year:

February 8 and 22
March 7 and 28
April 11 and 25
Event: Multi-Cultural Day – May 10

All meetings begin at 7 p.m.in the OOMS Library.

Learn about the college and career readiness programs available to Olentangy students during a community forum on Monday, February 6 from 7 until 9 p.m. at Olentangy Liberty High School, 3584 Home Road in Powell. Superintendent Wade Lucas, Ed.D. and representatives from the Ohio Department of Education, Delaware Area Career Center, Ohio Wesleyan University, Otterbein University and Columbus State Community College will discuss the district’s educational partnerships and ways families may be able to save on college tuition costs.

Monday, February 13, 7:30 p.m.
Orange High School Commons

As we enter the month of February (with more mid-50′s weather coming our way), our upcoming General Boosters meeting on Monday, February 13 is a must attend session as we’re now well into the 2011-2012 winter athletics season. In addition to a winter sports update we have a special guest joining us: Dr. Wade Lucas, Olentangy Local School District Superintendent. Dr. Lucas will address your questions regarding the school district, our athletics program, as well as your interest in the ongoing work of the Olentangy Turf Committee. Mike Bull and his Turf Committee team members will also be providing a strategic update on their activities and progress with the ongoing Olentangy turf initiative. Given our special guests and the Turf Committee update, we’re looking for and would greatly appreciate a strong turnout by our booster liaisons, parents, supporters, and all available coaches.

Thanks for your ongoing support,
Mark McHale
OOAB
Communications Liaison

The OOMS Guidance Office is sponsoring Pennies for Patients February 6 – 24. Pennies for Patients is a fundraiser to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in hopes of finding a cure for Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma. The money goes toward central Ohio children. All students received boxes last week. Students can bring their boxes of spare change to advisory beginning Monday, February 6. Students should not go door to door.

The advisory collecting the most spare change will win a pizza party! Should the school reach their overall goal, Mr. Lidle will shave his head!

OOMS lost and found is located in the atrium just outside the Guidance Office. Please have your child check the lost and found as all items will be donated to the MOMM Foundation on February 8. Currently there are many lunchboxes and winter hats, and sweatshirts.

Orange Blazer’s Market is now selling tee shirts and sweatshirts today through February 8. Students were given order forms this week, and an order form is attached. Thank you for your support!

Calling all writers, photographers, page designers, and videographers who will be freshmen at Orange High School next year. OOHS’ journalism program needs you! If you are interested in these careers and want to learn more about magazine writing, yearbook design or T.V. news, then maybe a journalism class is for you. Sign up to take Introduction to Journalism when you register for classes for next year. If you take Intro, you are eligible to take Sophomore Newspaper, Yearbook, Broadcast or The Courier. For additional information, contact Mrs. Phillips at kari_phillips @olentangy.k12.oh.us.

Seventh or 8th grade students interested in participating on the OOMS Track & Field team this spring should attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 7 from 3:15 to 3:45 in the OOMS gym. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please see Coach Uher in Room 107.

Parent conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 29 and Tuesday, March 6 from 4:00 to 7:30 pm. The office will begin scheduling conferences on Tuesday, February 14. Please check with your child as teachers will be sending information home soon.

Summer enrichment opportunities for high achieving and gifted students are now posted on-line. Please see attached list. If you have any questions about the summer opportunities, contact the camp directors or Denise Brooks, OOMS Gifted Coordinator, at denise_brooks@olentangy.k12.oh.us. Before enrolling your child in a summer learning opportunity, carefully check to make sure the program is a good fit for your child. Note that the Olentangy Local School District does not endorse any of these offerings.