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Dear Oak Ridge Parents, Staff, Students, and Community:

Here’s what’s coming up as we reach the midpoint of second quarter and look ahead to December.

Wednesday, November 18, marks the midpoint of second quarter. Families can check updated grades in TeacherEase on Friday, November 20. This is a good time for students to review their progress and make a plan for any missing work.

December Spirit Days
All PK–12 students are invited to join our 12 Days of Christmas Spirit Days, running on school days from December 3–18 and ending with PJ Day on Friday, December 18! Flyer attached to this Newsletter!

Grades 7–12 First-Semester Finals
Finals will take place during regular-length class periods on Thursday, December 17, and Friday, December 18. Advisory/6th hour will be available both days for studying and make-up exams.

• Thursday, December 17 — 1st-, 3rd-, 5th-, and 8th-hour finals

• Friday, December 18 — 2nd-, 4th-, and 7th-hour finals, with locker cleanout during 8th hour

Upcoming Bluejay Athletics

• Sat., Nov. 14 — JH Boys Basketball vs. East Prairie at the Scott-Miss Tournament in Delta, 2:00 p.m.

• Mon., Nov. 16 — JH Boys Basketball vs. Scott City

• Tues., Nov. 17 — JH Boys Basketball at Kelly, 6:00 p.m. • HS Girls Basketball Jamboree at Bloomfield with Sikeston, 5:00 p.m.

• Wed., Nov. 18 — HS Boys Basketball Jamboree at Kelly, 5:00 p.m.

• Thurs., Nov. 19, and Fri., Nov. 20 — JH Boys Basketball at the Scott-Miss Tournament in Delta, times TBD

Thank you to our families for continuing to partner with us. Whether it is encouraging students to stay on top of their grades, getting them to school each day, reinforcing expectations at home, or cheering them on from the sidelines, your support matters!

With BlueJay Pride,

Dr. Gena Sitton

Email: gsitton@oakridge.k12.mo.us
Website: https://www.oakridger6schools.com/
Location: 4198 State Highway E, Oak Ridge, MO, USA
Phone: (573) 266-3218

OAK RIDGE R-VI MISSION STATEMENT:

Bluejays Inspiring Excellence In All

Vision Statement:

Oak Ridge Schools will foster and empower students' intellectual, physical, social, and career development.

Our Collective Commitments

In order to achieve our vision, Oak Ridge R-VI schools make the following collective commitments to our students, families, and community. We will:

• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Integrate technological literacy into daily learning.

• Provide intentional preparation for personal and career goals.

• Expect students to be respectful, responsible, organized, and independent.

• Promote positive communication between students, faculty, and community

members.

• Collaborate in a positive, passionate, and professional manner.

• Emphasize high academic achievement.

• Model Bluejay behavior at all times.

Modeling BLUEJAYS Behavior

Every student at Oak Ridge Junior High and High School has the potential to lead and inspire. We live out our mission daily by demonstrating true BLUEJAYS behavior in the classroom, on the courts/fields, and in our community:

• B – Best Effort: Giving 100% in academics, activities, and sports.

• L – Learning Mindset: Staying focused, curious, and engaged in your education.

• U – Understanding: Respecting school rules, staff members, and fellow students.

• E – Excellence: Striving for high standards in everything you do.

• J – Joy: Bringing a positive, constructive attitude to the school day.

• A – Attitude: Choosing a cooperative, positive, and resilient outlook.

• Y – Your Choices: Recognizing that you are responsible for your own path and

actions.

• S – Safety: Acting in ways that keep the campus physically and emotionally safe

for everyone.

Free and reduced meal applications are completed online through the students enrollment portal using the Teacher Ease Login Link Below.

Teacher Ease Link

Notes from the Nurse

• Immunizations are due. If your child is in Kindergarten, 8th or 12th grade please send in a copy of their updated immunization records or email to mcheney@oakridge.k12.mo.us

• As we enter cold and flu season, please remember the Oak Ridge district policy states that any student with a fever of 100 degrees or above must stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without requiring the use of fever reducing medications such as Tylenol or ibuprofen. Additional policies regarding illnesses can be found in the school handbooks located on the district website.
• A reminder that all medication (even over the counter) must be stored in the nurse’s office. Students are not allowed to carry medication unless approved by the nurse and district administrators.