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Pony Express

Week of October 30-November 5

Pony ExpressWeek of October 30-November 5
In This Issue:
  • Principal's Message
  • Happening This Week at O. Henry
  • Camp O. Henry
  • Counselor Corner- High School Visits
  • Incident Report
  • Mustang News
  • Athletics News-8th Girls Practice Schedule
  • Fine Art News-Art in Action, Theatre Show on Friday Night, District Band and Regional Advancements
  • PTA Updates: Membership, Thank yous, Volunteer
  • Prospective Student and Parent Campus Tours
  • Previously Posted Logistical Resources: Bell Schedule, AISD Calendar, Absence Reporting, Transportation, AISD Health Services
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Principal's Update

Mustang Families,


At O. Henry Middle School we are all about our middle school students’ participating in experiential education. We closed out October strong and proud. Here are just a few highlights from this past week:

  • The Library hosted our Scare Fair Book Fair-- so many of our Mustangs left the library each day with a book in hand and we are on our way to meeting our Million Minute Reading Challenge.

  • Career and Tech students visited ACC for a showcase .

  • Spanish students created Ofrendas for Dia de los Muertos.

  • 7th and 8th Grade Football Teams played in City Championship Games.

  • Girls Basketball season started on Thursday.

  • All “A” Honor Roll students were recognized on Thursday.

  • Beginning Orchestra students played on Friday for C-Lunch students.

  • Our Cheerleaders hosted a Spooktacular school dance on Friday night.

  • On Saturday our Mustang Band participated in District and many are advancing to Regionals next weekend.


Be sure to check out our social posts for pictures and become a follower of our stories.


November will be a short three weeks before our Thanksgiving Break. We have lots to be thankful for on campus. Through fall-fundraising goals during Round Up, OHMS PTA has helped us add to our campus department budgets and outside learning environments, cultural enrichments, and scholarships for more field trips. Do you have ideas for our OHMS PTA and Campus? Please share ways in which our Mustangs can continue to receive our world-class education and extension experiences.


This is also a time of the year to send a note of kindness. Consider sending a shout-out email to a staff member or even submitting a positive note at RAVE.


Make it a great week to be an O. Henry Mustang!

☮❤️&🐴's

Marlo Malott

Happening This Week Around Campus

Monday, October 30th- C Day

  • 7:00 Cheer Practice
  • AHS Pals on Campus
  • 4:00 Jazz Club, HW Club, 8GR Girls BB Practice


Tuesday, October 31st - C Day

  • 7:00 6th Girls Wts. and Conditionning
  • 8th Grade Book Club at A Lunch


Wednesday, November 1st - A Day

  • 7th Grade Book Club at B Lunch
  • 4:00-- HW Club, Workout Club, Boys Soccer


Thursday, November 2nd - B Day

  • 7:30 FCA Huddle
  • 8:30 Prospective Student and Parent Tour
  • 6th grade Book Club at C lunch
  • 4:00 HW Club, DND Club, Boys Soccer
  • 6:00- B Team /7:00 A Team-- OHMS Girls Basketball vs.Lamar

Friday, November 3rd - C Day
  • No HW Club after school on Fridays
  • 6:00 PM - Mustang Theatre Presents: Pandora's Backpack - In Cafeteria


Saturday, November 4th

9:00 Saturday School

9:00 Boys Soccer @ Bailey

Camp O. Henry

Camp O. Henry acceptance letters will be handed out through 8th grade science classes on Monday 10/30. We are so excited about the number of students interested in attending camp, and we were able to accept 125 8th graders to head to Marble Falls with us in January for a few days of outdoor education, team building, and fun! Applications are now closed, and we have started a waiting list.


If your child is accepted to attend camp, they will bring home a packet of forms and information on Monday. Please look through this packet carefully.


There will be a required parent/guardian and student information meeting on November 8th at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria.


Camp O. Henry Payment Link - click here if your child is attending camp


Camp O. Henry Donation Link - click here if you would like to donate and send an 8th grader who is in need of financial assistance to camp


Please reach out to Macie Cohen (macie.cohen@austinisd.org) and Crystal Gaffney (crystal.gaffney@austinisd.org) with questions.

1st 9 Weeks All "A" Honor Roll 1st 9 Weeks All "A" Honor Roll

Counselor's Corner: High School Visits for 8th Graders

LASA - Liberal Arts and Science Academy

Date: Tuesday, November 7th

Location: Library

Time: 12:50 PM-1:30

Info: This presentation is for 8th grade students who are interested in learning more about LASA.


Did you enjoy the visit from McCallum's Fine Arts Academy? Check out the flyer for their showcase below.

Incident Report
Mustang News- Episode 8
Mustang News created by the students of O. Henry Middle School

ATHLETICS NEWS ATHLETICS NEWS

Athletics News
Mustang Club, Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Physicals

Girls Basketball

8th Grade Girls:


Monday - practice 8th period - 4:30

Tuesday - practice 8th period - 4:30

Wednesday - no practice

Thursday - Game day! HOME game vs. Lamar - 8th period practice, team dinner and study hall, B team plays at 6:00 and A team at 7:00

Friday - practice 8th period, 3:50 pick up

Fine Arts News Fine Arts News

Art in Action

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Zadie B-8th Gr

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Zoe A-8th Gr

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Noah B-8th Gr

Band News

Congratulations to the following band students for earning All-District Band honors on Saturday.


Sabine Fernandez – Euphonium

Len Hanson – Alto Saxophone

Kevin Hoard – Tuba

Maeve Lanham – Euphonium

Aedan Mercado – Trumpet

Makeyla Molina - Trumpet

Weston Rhoden - Trombone

Melody Serrano - Trumpet


Best of luck to Sabine, Meave, Aedan, and Melody as they

they advance to the TMEA All -Region band auditions on Saturday, November 4

Orchestra News

Beginning Orchestra plays their Monster Concert pieces for "C" lunch students.

Spanish Classes

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Ofrendas - Spanish 2 Classes
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Ofrendas - Spanish 2 Classes
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Ofrendas - Spanish 2 Classes

Yearbook Pre-Orders Starting Now at Balfour.com!

O.Henry Middle School peeps! 🎉 Guess what? The 23-24 Yearbook is packed with all our crazy moments, and awesome memories. Grab yours now for just $35! But heads up, if you snooze and wait till after December 1st, it's gonna cost ya $40. So, why pay more later when you can snag it for less today? Let's make this year unforgettable! Don't miss out! Go to balfour.com and click the "Shop My School" tab or go directly to this O. Henry hyperlink to pre-order your copy.

Native Plants and Animals Create Bug Boxes

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PTA Updates PTA Updates

PTA 2023-24 Membership Drive

PTA 2023-24 Membership Drive - LAST CHANCE to Help Us Reach our Goal! The O. Henry PTA Membership Drive for 2023-24 is still underway and we are within striking distance of our membership goal! Only 15 more members needed! Membership is good for one school year so please renew, and grandparents, caregivers and spouses can also join. Unsure of your membership status? Please reach out to Christy Merritt or Kelley Newberry

Please help us reach our membership goal by joining today!

PTA Thank Yous!

PTA Thank Yous!

Thank you to Anne Henderson and Sara Trantham for organizing Breakfast for the amazing O. Henry teachers and staff this past week.


Thank you to chair Heather Chesney and volunteers Christy Moody, Ann Marie Gonin, Angelica Martinez and Cecilia Allen for helping with the All A Honor Roll Assembly.

We need PTA Volunteers!

Parent involvement is what makes a school GREAT!

Please consider giving your time and talent to the Mustang Family. We have volunteer opportunities that accommodate a wide variety of interests and availability from front office staff, Mustang Mall, library, Honor Roll assemblies and more! Please sign up for volunteer opportunities HERE

Austin High School Vertical Team Connection and News Austin High School Vertical Team Connection and News

News In Review - Previously Published, Reposted For Your Reference

2023-2024 General School Supply List


Attendance Laws and Regulations


Chromebook Distribution Questions

Enrichment/ACES Supplies We Are Looking For!


Foodservice Information: Breakfast and Lunch Menus, Meal Drop Off Guidelines


Safety Planning - Temperature and Weather Health Guidelines


Teacher Wishlist Items

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Have a question or concern for the district, or aren't sure who to ask? Submit a Let's Talk at the button above.

ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE REPORTING ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE REPORTING

Austin ISD School Year Calendar

Regular Bell Schedule 2023-2024 Regular Bell Schedule 2023-2024

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Transportation and Traffic Transportation and Traffic

Car Riders: To keep traffic flowing, follow the arrows on the map below. Be patient, student safety is our most important priority. To keep our Mustangs safe, do not drop off in back bus lot. If pickup is altered due to bad weather, a Schoolmessenger alert will go out from the Principal.


Bus Riders: Bus riders may only ride their assigned bus. Use the Bus Finder page to check which route you are assigned. Buses leave promptly at 3:57 PM each day - information about late buses will be available in coming weeks. Buses drop off and pick up on the east side of campus. For additional questions about transportation see AISD's website here.


Walkers/Bike Riders: If walking or biking to school please be safe and use crosswalks to get across streets. Bike racks are available for student use.

AISD Health Services
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O. Henry Middle School

Website: https://ohenry.austinschools.org/
Location: 2610 West 10th Street, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-3229
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohenryms
Twitter: @Ohenryms

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