The Brave Bulletin

We are very proud of our scholars who are making the effort to come to school in uniform each day. And we are very excited to launch a series of celebration to recognize students who are dressing and behaving the way they should. As we tighten up our expectations, students who are not meeting uniform expectations will begin to see more lasting consequences including detention and Saturday School. As always, families are notified each time a student arrives out of uniform.

As I said at the beginning, we are thrilled to be celebrating our students who are demonstrating The OAS Way every day.

Red Ribbon Week kicks off on Wednesday! See our flyer, below. It's always a very positive week at OAS as we prepare our students to live safe and healthy lives. Speaking of healthy lives, check out our information below about the Family Health Center that's coming to OAS! You'll have the opportunity to make sure your student is seen by a health care professional for sick visits immunizations and physicals. Make sure to sign and return the consent form.

Finally, I want to encourage families, especially 8th grade families, to check out the JCPS Showcase of Schools coming up November 2nd. It's a great way to see what JCPS has to offer your student as you begin to consider high school. I would even encourage 7th grade families to stop by- it's never too soon to start planning!

Blessings,

Principal Shelby

Greetings Families of 8th Graders!

High school transition is another milestone on the road to graduation. Here at OAS we want to ensure all students receive the needed support to transition to high school successfully. We will welcome high schools to OAS starting this month to for transition talk, and each student will also have an opportunity to visit our sister school, Iroquois. We have also prepared an 8th grade Transition Night for you this Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Additionally, we highly advise all families to the visit the showcase of schools on Saturday, November, 2nd to gain more information about each high school before finalizing a school selection and submitting an application.

Important Dates to Remember:

• Applications open: November 6, 2024

• Applications deadline: December 22, 2024

For more info on high school choices visit:

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/page/high-school-choices

Name: Stephanie Roederer

Background in Education: This is my 17th year overall and my 13th year at OAS.

Fun Fact: Before I was a teacher, I lived in Chicago and worked downtown on Michigan Avenue for two years.

Who was your favorite teacher when you were in school and why: Ms. King, my 7th grade creative writing teacher. She gave us tons of fun writing prompts, and she was the first person to tell me I am a good writer.

Words you live by: "Only when it's dark enough can you see the stars." Martin Luther King, Jr. This quote reminds me that if we didn't go through hard times, we wouldn't be able to appreciate the good things.

Hello, OAS! Starting in October, a new National Math Club will engage your students in math by making it fun and interactive! We will closely follow the school curriculum (and even get ahead) while teaching math hands-on. It will be on Mondays after school right here at OAS! We will usually have snacks and pizza, as well. Please scan the QR code to fill out an interest form to get updates. Thank you!

• Reminder: Students should only have clear water bottles at school with only water in them

• Please ensure your student is in dress code everyday and ready to learn.

• Encourage your student to read 20 minutes each night.

• ESS is offered after school for students who need additional academic support.

Recently your child brought home an information and consent packet from the Family Health Center that is located inside Iroquois High School.

The consent will allow the Nurse Practitioner from the FHC to see your child for sick visits, immunizations, physicals and more!

We are excited to announce that we will soon offer Telehealth provided by the FHC. Telehealth allows your child to be seen by the provider without leaving school! We use specialized equipment that allows the provider to examine your child’s ears, nose, throat, and even listen to their heart and lungs.

Please complete the consent and return it to the OAS nurse.

Red Ribbon Week is a substance

abuse prevention delivery system that promotes academic excellence through prevention.

During this week there are a variety of program experiences and activities that increase students knowledge about the destructive effects of drug and alcohol abuse. Yearly, students renew their commitment to live a healthy drug-free lifestyle.

Parents that communicate to their child about the risk are up to 50% less likely to use drugs than those that do not.

“Respect Yourself Be Drug Free”

• ECE Parent/Family Website! We believe that active family involvement is key to a child's success, and this website is crafted to empower you with valuable information, updates, and resources.

• What You'll Find:

• Curriculum Insights: Get a detailed overview of our ECE curriculum, including key learning objectives, developmental milestones, and engaging activities that you can reinforce at home.

• Communication Hub: Stay in the loop with our regular updates, newsletters, and announcements. We believe in open communication, and this platform is your direct channel to the latest news from the ECE program.

• Event Calendar: Explore upcoming events, workshops, and parent-teacher conferences. Mark your calendars and actively participate in your child's educational journey.

• Resource Library: Access a wealth of resources curated to support you as parents and guardians. From parenting tips to educational games, we've got you covered.

Superstars:

We will be going on a field trip to Bernheim Forest on November 6, 2024 to learn about sustainability!

Dan from Bernheim will be coming to visit us on October 22, 2024 to give us a lesson before we to the Forest!

If your student has not yet turned in a permission slip, please do so by Wednesday, October 30, 2024. If she needs a new copy, she can get on from Ms. Matthew.

Fearless:

• Central High School and Iroquois High School to OAS last week

• Math Counts after school Mondays 3:30-4:30 started October 21 - Real world connects to math, students from Manual HS & Ms. Alabudy

Scholars:

• Math - We have finished Unit 1 and Unit 2. After the end of the grading period (October 16th), we will begin Unit 3- Linear Relationships. Please check in with your student for missing work- all work is posted on Google Classroom!

• ELA - We are beginning our performance task to wrap up this module. Students will read a folktale, evaluate how to applies to modern times, and then write a review for a specific audience.

• Science - We are finishing up Lesson 7 and moving on to Lesson 8 in Unit 1 Natural Hazards.

• Social Studies - The students finish the Inquiry #6- Slavery vs Indentured Servant. The student will move to Inquiry #7- Bacon’s Rebellion.

• HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION will begin to come through Science class. Please encourage students to be on time and present during this class

Our upcoming units will include Yoga & Mindfulness, Stress Management, and Functions of the Muscular System.

Thirteen OAS Band students auditioned for 7/8th Grade All-County Band. Two were placed in symphonic band and four were placed in Wind Ensemble. We are proud of our OWLS!

• 8th grade visits to Iroquois High School were a great success.

• Our Business and Communications classes had visits from local business owners and businesses to make real world connections to their learning.

• Our Engineering and Design students experienced a visit by the Society of Women Engineers and Miranda Construction visited last week to se how their engineering lessons connected to college and careers in their future.

Upcoming Sports Events:

November 7: Basketball vs. Carrithers at Home

Varsity Only 6:00 PM

November 11: Basketball vs. Conway at Conway

JV- 5:30 PM

Varsity- 6:00 PM

November 18: Basketball vs Knight at Knight

JC at 5:30 PM

Varsity at 6:00 PM

November 28: Basketball vs. Brown at Home

JV at 6:00 PM

Varsity at 7:00 PM

December 2: Basketball vs. Farnsley at Farnsley

JV at 5:30 PM

Varsity at 7:00 PM

December 9: Basketball vs Grace James at Home

JV at 5:30 PM

Varsity at 6:00 PM

December 16: Basketball vs Stuart at Home

JV at 6:00 PM

Varsity at 7:00 PM

• The OAS PTSA needs someone to fill the President position so we can be in compliance with district and state PTSA. If we cannot get someone to serve in this position we will not be able to have a PTSA this school year.

  We need a parent to serve on the district Parent Advisory Council. These meetings are monthly.

  
  

• OAS needs two parents to serve on the SBDM council. We meet once a month on typically the third Thursday of the month. (Must pass a background check per state requirements)

Anyone interested in joining either committee may email Mr. Schuler at Kyle.Schuler@jefferson.kyschools.us