Knight Letter April ‘15 Edition O†Gorman High School 3201 S Kiwanis Ave Sioux Falls SD 57105 A Message from the Principal: Dear O’Gorman Parents & Students: It is hard to believe that we have reached the point where we are staring at the final two months of the school year. As spring arrives and brings with it beautiful weather, we also begin to see the excitement on the faces of our seniors as they realize their senior year is nearly over and graduation is around the corner. We have been blessed to have the opportunity to educate such a talented group of individuals who have excelled in the classroom as well as in their activities and organizations. PAB INFORMATION: Graduation and summer are fast approaching which means there are positions opening up on our Parent Advisory Board (PAB). The PAB for OGHS is both similar and yet different than you might expect when you think of a PTA, PTO or the Parent Advisory of the O’Gorman Junior High. At OGHS, this is a group of parents who represent their respective parishes and act as liaisons between the school and parish. This group provides ideas, planning and organizational help for many activities for our students and staff. The board meets once a month with the principal. The focus of the meetings is to discuss various events, topics, provide input, and to be a "sounding board" to the principal. Each advisory member will be asked to bring comments, concerns & ideas from his or her parish to the meeting and bring back information as well. Parents interested in being a part of the PAB will need to submit their names to their parish priest by July 1st. The parish priests will provide their selection to the principal and will be notified by the end of July/Early August. The monthly meeting is generally the 2 nd or 3rd Thursday from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. in the administration conference room of OGHS, and lunch is provided. BARNES & NOBLE: Barnes & Noble along with our AP teachers & Advanced English teachers have teamed up to create an O'Gorman Summer Reading Book Fair on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th. The book fair will allow students to purchase their own copy of the required readings for advanced English courses and for any other AP courses. All advanced and AP English courses require summer reading along with our two AP History courses (U.S. and World). Students who have registered for those classes will want to take advantage of this opportunity. In addition, all O'Gorman supporters who purchase new books, summer reading materials, etc. can support the O'Gorman Summer Reading Book Fair. More information will be e-mailed to our families. END OF YEAR INFORMATION: You will find information pertaining to the end of the year in this Knight Letter. This includes graduation information, semester exams, and the College Board’s Advanced Placement exam schedule. “Our faults are like a grain of sand beside the great mountain of the mercies of the good God.” St. John Vianney Yours in Christ, Kyle L. Groos Principal 1 Follow OGHS on Twitter for all the latest news and updates! @OGHSKnights TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Dates ..................................................................................................................... 2 Parent Information / Athletic Physical Night at OI............................................................... 3 - 4 Barnes & Noble Bookfair & Campus Ministry..................................................................... 5 O’G Retreat Day (All Students) ............................................................................................ 6 Counseling Department ......................................................................................................... 7 - 8 Library News ......................................................................................................................... 9 Important May Dates & Graduation Information ................................................................. 10 - 11 SFCS News, Awareness Day & Parents Count .................................................................... 12 - 14 Athletic Physical Form for ‘15-‘16 ....................................................................................... 15 -17 IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, April 2 ............................................. .Early Dismissal (Noon) - Holy Thursday / Awareness Day Friday, April 3 .................................................................................. No School – Good Friday / Easter Break Monday, April 6 .......................................................................................................No School – Easter Break Tuesday, April 7 ............................................Box Office opens for West Side Story (Noon – 4 p.m. each day) Tuesday, April 14 ....................................................................... Late Start w/ Mass (Students report 9 a.m.) Saturday, April 18 .......................................................................... Senior Dance (Callaways) 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 ............................................................................... West Side Story (Lorang Theatre) 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23 ...................................................... All School Retreat (Each grade at separate locations) Thursday – Saturday, April 23 – 25 ................................................... West Side Story (Lorang Theatre) 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, April 25 & 26 (in-store) April 25 – May 1 (online) ..... OGHS Barnes & Noble Bookfair Wednesday, April 29 .................................................................................. All School NHS Mass @ 8:15 a.m. Friday, May 1 ..................................................................................................No School – OGHS Track Invite Essential Phone Numbers Tissues & Cough Drops Still Needed If you would like to help our students by donating Tissues or Cough Drops – just drop items off in the OGHS main office. Thank You - your generosity is very much appreciated! Attendance: 575-3310 (Tracy Petersen) Counseling Dept: 575-3320 (Sue Knight) Lunch Accounts: 575-3339 (Deb Stene) Activities / Rentals: 575-3300 (Aaron Strand) Knight Locker: 575-3391 (Sandy Fitzgibbons) Tuition Accounts: 575-3367 (Jessica Aning) 2 Follow OGHS on Twitter for all the latest news and updates! @OGHSKnights Parent Information Financial Aid & Scholarship Information: April 15 is the deadline to apply for SFCS financial aid and SFCS scholarships. Numerous scholarships and financial aid opportunities are available for students in all grade levels. Full details & application forms are available at http://www.sfcss.org/financial-aid/. Notable Knights Congratulations to the O’Gorman Powerlifting team for placing first in the State Powerlifting Meet on March 7. Individuals who placed in their weight division include: Jordan Anderson- 1st , Noah Anderson- 1st & he broke a school record with a squat of 360#, Dominic Rausch- 3rd, Colin Zimprich- 1st, Easton Schuster- 1st & he set State/School Records in squat-600#, Bench 405# and total- 1525#, Joey Gaspari- 2nd, Nick Walker- 1st, Gunnar Sommervold- 1st, Jimmy Pio- 3rd , Dodi Makwinja-1st, Logan Kobernouz-1st, Michaela Goldammer- 1st , Morgan Hermanson- 2nd, Easton Schuster and Michaela Goldammer both won Outstanding Lifter as well. Congratulations to the O'G Jazz Ensembles for their performance in the Coyote Jazz Festival at USD. Jazz Ensemble I took second place in class 3A, and Trudy Jones was recognized as an Outstanding Soloist! Congratulations to Luke Evans and Isaac Dardis of Team South Dakota! Their team brought home the Gold - beating Montana in Plano Texas to win the U16 National Hockey Championship. Debate News: Congratulations to the following place winners in the 2015 State Debate & Individual Events Tournament: Alex King & Liesel Julsrud - Semi-finalists in Public Forum Debate; Jonah Dally & Daniel Waddell and Eloise Asfora & Zach Shaw - Quarter Finals in Policy Debate; 4th place, AA International Extemp; Jonah Dally - 5th place & Alex King - 6th place, AA Domestic Extemp; Jackson Frey - 6th place, AA Original Oratory. Show Choir News: Congratulations to following at the Sing All About It Show Choir Invitational: Alyse Brown – Best Female Solo; Ovation! – Most Entertaining Show; Infinity – 1st place Prep; Ovation! – 1st place 3A. Congratulations to O’G Show Choirs on their performances at WHS Best of Show! Infinity was 1st Runner up in the Prep division and Ovation! was 1st Runner up in AA, along with Best Costumes award and Best Female SoloistAlyse Brown! In finals, Ovation! was awarded Best Vocals and 2nd Runner Up with an Outstanding Performer award to Micah Spader! Way to go Infinity and Ovation! Congratulations to the following for the Singsational! Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest Results: Out of 43 entries… 8 PERFECT scores, 37 'Superior - I' scores; including the perfect scores, 5 'Excellent - II' scores. The 8 perfect scores were: Taylor Billion, Alyse Brown, Christian Heisler, Samantha Messier, Mary Motz, Anna Picasso, Rachel Townsend, and the All-State Singers’ Ensemble. Track and Field News! Congratulations to those who participated in the Dan Lennon Relays in Vermillion. Athletes from 4 states participated in this event. Winning awards for the Knights were: Nick Staudenmier 5th in the PV, Emma Hertz 3rd in the Shot Put, and Alyssa Wiedler 3rd in the 60 dash, and 2nd in the Long Jump. Good Job! O’Gorman Greater-Sioux Falls HOSA Chapter: Students spent the month of February campaigning for America’s Tooth Fairy’s “Smile Drive”, collecting dental supplies for needy children around South Dakota. 10,447 Toothbrushes & 817 tubes of Toothpaste were collected along with other supplies. One highlight for our chapter was collecting supplies at 3 Lewis Drug Store locations in SF, with a student at each location dressed as a Tooth Fairy. Pictured at left: Matt Moe (center) along with Sadie Facile and Christina Salter. Katie Benz, Hannah Christian, and Hannah Vaca will spend two days visiting a community of Karen refugees in Huron and the Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge to deliver some of the dental supplies that were collected and discuss good oral hygiene habits. 3 Follow OGHS on Twitter for all the latest news and updates! @OGHSKnights State Art Competition Results: Congratulations to Emily Groth who received 1st place in the mixed-media category for her piece entitled “Clairvoyance” and the Best of Show award from the SDHSAA at the State Art Competition held in Sioux Falls. Athletic Physical Night at Orthopedic Institute: All students participating in athletics during the 2015-2016 school year must have a physical exam dated after April 1, 2015. OGHS recommends physicals for those in marching band, but it is not required. OGJH students are not required to take a physical unless they will be petitioning up for athletics at the high school level. Physicals will be offered at Orthopedic Institute on Monday, April 13 for a reduced rate of $30. (Girls’ will begin at 5:30 p.m. with boys’ at 6 p.m.) Orthopedic Institute donates all proceeds back to OGHS. We encourage all athletes to take advantage of the physical night and help raise money for O’Gorman. Also receiving awards were Jenae Porter- 1st place in Drawing, Marisa Moser- 1st place in Painting, Derek Domangue- 2nd place for a Ceramic Vessel in the Crafts Category, Cole Frankman- 2nd place in Graphic Design, and Rylee Skillman- 2nd place in Drawing. Please print the physical form found on pages 13-15 and bring it with you to the appointment. Make sure all three pages get signed and returned to school. If you have any questions, please call the activities office at 575-3300 or email Aaron at [email protected]. 2015 All-Knighter PARENT Update: “A Knight Around the World” Time is ticking away as the graduation party to end all parties is coming up following the OGHS graduation on May 17, 2015. The All-Knighter is literally an all-night party in a safe environment at OGHS with food from “around the world”, games, prizes, videos and a lot of fun. Whether this is your first senior to graduate or your last, as parents we will celebrate with our graduates and other parents this one last moment of comradery. The cost for this event is $100. We have several students who can’t afford to attend. If you’re able to help provide financial assistance, please join us at our next meeting or email [email protected]. There are opportunities for every parent to help with this incredible evening. Assistance is still needed on several committees including: games, parent lounge, and the float committee. SFCS Certificates Earn Tuition Credit! Use SFCS certificates for all of your shopping, restaurants & fuel purchases! Choose from the more than 35 participating vendors. ***If you’re going there anyway…. why not get the extra benefits? Schwan’s Cares Giving back to SFCS never tasted so delicious … If you’re not able to attend, there are ways that you can assist with in-kind donations or a cash contribution. SFCS certificates offer many $5 gift card options that make great prizes – we’ll take car wash gift cards too! Another area you can help is to donate food and beverage for the parent lounge. Be sure to use this link to find out how your Schwan’s purchases can benefit SFCS all through the year! LAST CALL FOR PICTURES! Parent, Dave Goldammer has graciously agreed to do the class video. Please check out the Message Board on our Shutterfly page for details on the kinds of pictures needed and how to submit them. “You shop. Amazon gives.” Our Shutterfly page is filled with details - how to volunteer, donate, post pictures, or for more info, go to: https://ogormanallknighter2015.shutterfly.com/ This is a team effort, we need you! Molly, Michele & Angie: Event Co-Chairs FINAL Parent Meeting – April 1 OGHS Cafeteria 7:00 pm 4 Follow OGHS on Twitter for all the latest news and updates! Amazon Smile Simply go to www.smile.amazon.com and then buy Amazon products just like always. SFCS will get a percentage of every purchase! @OGHSKnights Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26 A portion of all purchases (even a sandwich & coffee!) will benefit O’Gorman High School. (Just tell them at the register!) Mark Your Calendar ! Use SFCS certificates & earn tuition credit too! …Think Mother’s Day, Graduation, Summer Reading Assignments, & Teacher Wish Lists… They have Games, Toys, Movies, CD’s, Reading Lights, plus books, books & more books! Online Sales apply between April 25 & May 1. (Digital Books do not earn credit for the book fair. **Additional Info will be sent out later in April.** Campus Ministry Happy Easter! “He has risen as he said!” Matt 28: 6 A HUGE thank you to the following for their generous support of O†G’s annual Empty Bowls Soup Supper: Parents, staff, and alumni for providing desserts. The approximately 175 student and faculty volunteers Gary Siska, Doug Basche, and Emily Kolbeck for making pottery bowls Restaurants and businesses that donated to the event- please visit and thank them for their support! Spezia Restaurant Granite City Honeybaked Ham The Breadsmith Burger King Ruby Tuesday Zoup! Olive Garden Bagel Boy Camille’s Sidewalk Café Minnehaha Country Club Sam’s Club Royal Fork Culvers Pizza Ranch Perkins Restaurant Scooters Coffehouse Catholic Foundation 371 meals were served and $2,400 was raised. All proceeds from the event go to the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, the St. Francis House, and the Food Pantry. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Jon Konz at 575-3347 or [email protected] “Let you doand be done in love.” ~ 1 Cor.Theatre 16: 14 Dr.allTom Penny Lorang 5 Follow OGHS on Twitter for all the latest news and updates! @OGHSKnights † O G RETREAT DAY Thursday, April 23, 2015 The Freshman Class Retreat is on Thursday, April 23. They will spend the day reflecting on their relationship with God, themselves, and others. Freshmen are expected to arrive in the OGHS gym at 8 AM. OGHS Dress Down Day attire is appropriate. All school codes regarding behavior, electronics, etc. will apply. Lunch will be provided. The retreat will conclude at 2:50 PM. The Sophomore Service Day is on Thursday, April 23. The sophomore class will reflect on and follow Christ’s call to offer loving service to others. Sophomores will meet in the OGHS Performing Arts Center at 7:55 AM. Students will be split into groups of 10-16 and travel by bus to Catholic elementary schools and parishes to offer service. The retreat will conclude at 2:50 PM at OGHS. Sophomores must bring their own sack lunch! OGHS Dress Down Day attire is appropriate. All school codes regarding behavior, electronics, etc. will apply. The Junior Class Retreat is on Thursday, April 23. The Junior class will meet at The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls at 8AM. The day focuses on the distinct ways men and women are called to share God’s love in the world. OGHS Dress Down Day attire is appropriate. All school codes regarding behavior, electronics, etc. still apply. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Juniors will be dismissed at 3pm. The Senior Class Retreat is on Thursday, April 23. The seniors will meet at 7:35 AM at the main doors of OGHS to load buses for Hartford, SD. They will retreat for the day at St. George Parish to focus on keeping their faith alive and in shape in college and adulthood. OGHS Dress Down Day attire is appropriate. All school codes regarding behavior, electronics, etc. will apply. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Seniors will return to O†G at approximately 2:50 PM. *All retreats are on the same day. This allows our entire faculty and staff to be involved in the retreats. We look forward to a fun, faith-filled O†G Retreat Day! Contact O†G Campus Ministry with questions at 575-3347 or [email protected] 6 Follow OGHS on Twitter for all the latest news and updates! @OGHSKnights Visit us at http://ogorman.sfcss.org/academics/guidance-and-college-planning SENIORS should be putting the finishing touches on college plans. Many seniors have received scholarships of various amounts. These students should inform the counseling office by completing the senior survey that will be handed out to them in May. If a senior has not started the financial aid process, it is highly recommended that this be done as soon as possible. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is available on the web at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. First, the student and the parent must apply for a PIN (www.pin.ed.gov). The FAFSA is used by colleges to determine financial aid packages (scholarships, grants, loans, work study) for students. SFCS Foundation scholarship application forms are now available on the SFCS website at http://www.sfcss.org/scholarships/ . There are many SFCS Foundation scholarships available for students in grades K-12. Students will upload their transcript to the application. Transcripts are available on Infinite Campus, under “Reports”. Senior Awards Mass: Thursday, May 14th @ 8:15 am. Seniors who have received scholarships should inform the counseling office by completing the senior survey which will be handed out to them in May. Future Plans Survey: Another survey we ask the seniors to complete is the future plans survey. We will send final transcripts to the school indicated on this survey. Students will be given this form in May. Alumni Survey: Seniors who represent the last child in their family to graduate from O’Gorman will be asked to complete an information sheet updating family data. SHADOWING: The Shadow Ed representative (Linda Rodman) is at our school during 4B and 5C lunch periods every Friday. If students are interested in shadowing in a particular career field, they should stop by the counseling office or contact Linda at [email protected]. JUNIORS: This is the time of year to do some college exploration/visits, and talk to the reps that visit our school. Many juniors are registered for the April ACT test. June is another good test date. The June ACT test is on June 13, with a registration deadline of May 8. The more you do this spring and summer, the easier your senior year will be. COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES SCHEDULED: These visits give students an idea of admission requirements, costs, programs available, and timelines to follow. All college visits are listed in the daily student bulletin, and posters are displayed with dates and times. Students must get a pass from the counseling office no later than 8:00 a.m. on the day of the visit. The following colleges are scheduled at this time: COLLEGE VISITS April 7 April 9 April 13 2:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. St. Thomas MSU Mankato SDSU SUMMER SCHOOL: The cost is $240. Session runs from Monday, June 1st through Friday, June 26th from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Registration forms can be found in the counseling office, on the SFCS website, or on your Infinite Campus home screen. The registration deadline is March 31st. Classes being offered are: Personal Finance, Speech, Wellness for Life, World Geography, World History, US Government. Currently, there is a waiting list for Wellness for Life and Personal Finance. DRIVER EDUCATION: The cost is $325. The classroom portion runs from Monday, May 18th through Friday, May 22nd from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Registration forms can be found in the counseling office or on the SFCS website - click here. The registration deadline is March 31st. 7 Follow OGHS on Twitter for all the latest news and updates! @OGHSKnights NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER: Any student wanting to compete at the Division I or Division II level in college athletics must be cleared academically. The requirements include registering online, having transcripts mailed, and ACT scores sent directly from ACT to the Eligibility Center. Seniors are encouraged to complete this process as soon as possible. See Mr. Hagg for details. The website is www.eligibilitycenter.org. NAIA ELIGIBILITY CENTER: NAIA colleges also require high school athletes to register for academic clearance to compete at an NAIA college. Go to www.playnaia.org to register. TEST OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Test Date June 13 ACT Register on-line at www.actstudent.org Registration Deadline Late Registration Period (regular fee) (additional fee required) May 8 May 9-22 Photo Upload Deadline June 5 It is recommended that students take the ACT for the first time during the spring of their junior year, preferably in April. O’Gorman’s School Code is 421-175 and our Test Center Code is 157-640. We are a National ACT testing site. SAT Register on-line at www.collegeboard.com/sat Test Date Test(s) May 2 June 6 SAT & Subject Tests SAT & Subject Tests Registration Deadline (regular fee) Apr 6 May 22 Late Registration Deadline (regular fee) Mail Phone/Online Apr 17 Apr 21 May 22 May 27 Deadline for Changes Apr 21 May 27 Seniors must take the ACT or the SAT for college admission. It is usually not necessary to take both tests. Juniors and seniors interested in either of these tests should stop by the counseling office for registration information and deadlines. Questions can be addressed to the counseling office at 575-3320 or the Board of Regents website at www.sdbor.edu. AP TESTING: The deadline for registration was Monday, March 23rd. No extra tests were ordered. The schedule for AP tests this spring is: Week 1 Morning 7:30 a.m. Afternoon 11:45 a.m. Week 2 Tue, May 5 Chemistry Calculus AB Afternoon 11:45 a.m. Wed, May 6 English Literature and Composition Thu, May 7 Computer Science A Spanish Language and Culture Psychology Mon, May 11 Morning 7:30 a.m. 8 Mon, May 4 Biology Tue, May 12 United States Government and Politics Spanish Literature and Culture Fri, May 8 German Language and Culture United States History Physics 1 Physics 2 Wed, May 13 English Language and Composition Thu, May 14 Fri, May 15 World History Human Geography Statistics Follow OGHS on Twitter for all the latest news and updates! Latin @OGHSKnights During 2013, the O’Gorman High School librarian began taking applications for a new committee. This group of eight would come to be known as the Library Teen Advisory Committee. The group was tasked with sharing ideas on improving library programming, planning activities and events, sharing book and resource ideas, and promoting the library. In the beginning of the 2014-15 school year, our group grew to 25 students! These students have worked to plan for such events as Teen Read Week (Oct.), book clubs (Nov.-Apr.), Love Your Library (Feb.), Teen Tech Week (Mar.), and School Library Month (Apr.). Without the help from the committee, the librarian would not be able to plan for and manage all these great experiences. This is what some committee members wrote about their desires to be on the Library Teen Advisory Committee: Emily K.: “Personally, I love to read, and I’d appreciate the opportunity to help everyone find at least one book that they’ll enjoy, even if they don’t necessarily like reading.” Samantha M.: “I want to be on the Teen Advisory Committee because I love to read and tell other people about what I have read, and I am always looking for a good book.” Rachael W.: “I want to be a writer, so I should be involved with activities that get me near books. I really like working with others and running activities/programs.” Alex A.: “I really enjoy seeing what the library means to and does for students, and I want to take part in helping with that.” Taylor B.: “I want to be on the Teen Advisory Committee because I think I can bring new ideas and excitement to the library. Also, I just love to read!” Isaac H.: “I saw it as an opportunity to become more involved in the library.” Ramona A.: “I have always been interested in reading, but with school and other activities, I don’t have too much time. This would be a good chance for me to reconnect with reading while being more involved at school.” Miranda G.: “I think it would be a great experience to try something new this year. I also enjoy reading immensely and would like to help give input about different ideas our library could do.” Cheyenne C.: “I absolutely love books and reading, and I would really like to be a children’s librarian someday. I’ve been a volunteer at [a Siouxland public library branch] library for…years.” Follow us @OGHSLibrary! Mary Johnson, OGHS Librarian 9 Follow OGHS on Twitter for all the latest news and updates! @OGHSKnights MAY SCHEDULE (Grades 9 – 12) (Please also review the “Senior Information” page.) Friday, May 1 NO CLASSES IN SESSION DUE TO O’G TRACK & FIELD INVITE - Faculty and Staff will report to school. Monday, May 4 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. 11:45 – 3:30 p.m. College Board’s AP Chemistry Exam College Board’s AP Psychology Exam Tuesday, May 5 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. College Board’s AP Calculus AB Exam Wednesday, May 6 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. 11:45 – 3:30 p.m. College Board’s AP English Lit./Comp. Exam College Board’s AP Physics 1 Exam Thursday, May 7 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. 11:45 – 3:30 p.m. College Board’s AP Computer Science A Exam College Board’s AP Spanish Language & Culture Exam College Board’s AP Physics 2 Exam Friday, May 8 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. College Board’s AP German Language & Culture Exam College Board’s AP U.S. History Exam Monday, May 11 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. College Board’s AP Biology Exam Tuesday, May 12 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. 11:45 – 3:30 p.m. 11:45 a.m. College Board’s AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam College Board’s AP Spanish Literature & Culture Semester Exams (Periods 1,2,8) Wednesday, May 13 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:45 – 3:30 p.m. 11:45 a.m. College Board’s AP English Lang./Comp. Exam Graduation Practice w/Sr. Mtg. & Selective Mass Ministers College Board’s AP Statistics Exam Semester Exams (Periods 3,4,5) Thursday, May 14 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. College Board’s AP World History Exam Seniors line up in the Rec. Center with gowns/sashes only - NO CAPS Senior Awards Mass in the gym (All grades attend) Reception for seniors follows Semester Exams (Periods 6, 7 & Early Bird) 8:15 a.m. 11:15 – 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 15 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. College Board’s AP Human Geography Exam NO SCHOOL/CLASSES NOT IN SESSION – TEACHER WORKDAY 11:00 a.m. Faculty Mass (Chapel) 11:30 a.m. Lunch & Special Recognitions 11:45 – 3:30 p.m. College Board’s AP Latin Exam Sunday, May 17 6:00 p.m. Graduation Mass & Commencement @ Elmen Center SENIOR INFORMATION GRADUATION REMINDERS: We are asking parents to please assist us with these guidelines. • Graduates must dress appropriately. Boys must wear dress slacks, socks, and shoes (NO SANDALS OR ATHLETIC TENNIS SHOES) under graduation gowns. Normal dress code guidelines will apply. Girls will wear a dress shoe or dress sandal. Girls will not be allowed to bring a purse or other items to their seat. Appropriate haircuts/styles will also apply. Students will not be allowed to carry cameras and video cameras to their seat. • Students may not bring any type of noisemaker or items that can be thrown, squirted, etc. OGHS requests that family members and friends of graduates also respect the ceremonial guidelines. • Each graduate will receive 4 tickets for family members to use for seating on the main floor at the Elmen Center. Ticket holders may choose their seats on a first-come, first serve basis until 5:45 p.m. Keep in mind that there is plenty of additional seating in the bleacher area which does not require a ticket. Floor Seat tickets will be given to seniors at the mandatory senior meeting on Wednesday, May 13th at 9:00 a.m. in the gym. • The doors at the Elmen Center open at 5:00 p.m. Seniors should report to the upper level of the Elmen Center by 5:30 p.m. • Senior All Knighter Registration is from 9:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. at OGHS. Important Upcoming Events for Seniors: Saturday, April 18th 8-11 p.m. Senior Dance @ CJ Callaway’s Hors D’oeurves will be served at the dance Semi-formal attire is required (NO jeans, shorts, costumes etc.) Monday, May 11 8:05 a.m. Normal Class Schedule Tuesday, May 12 11:45 a.m. Semester Exams (Periods 1,2,8) Wednesday, May 13 9:00 a.m. Graduation Practice w/Sr. Mtg. & Selective Mass Ministers Mtg. Semester Exams (Periods 3,4,5) 11:45 a.m. Thursday, May 14 8:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 11:15 – 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 15 Sunday, May 17 Seniors line up in the Rec. Center with gowns/sashes only - NO CAPS Senior Awards Mass in the gym - reception follows Semester Exams (Periods 6, 7 & Early Bird) No Classes / Teacher Work Day 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:45 p.m. Doors open at the Elmen Center Seniors report to upper level Parents & family members must leave the upper level Mass & Graduation at the Elmen Center Senior All-Knighter President · Admissions · Development · Personnel · Alumni · Business Office · Foundation 336-6241 575-3358 336-6354 575-3350 575-3360 335-6557 575-3343 April 2015 Achievement Academy Achievement Academy is now accepting registration for summer 2015 courses. Achievement Academy offers tutoring, testing and occupational therapy to families in order to broaden and strengthen student achievement and success. The summer program includes early childhood classes, elementary through grade 12 classes, summer camps … and much more! Visit www.sfcss.org to register! Register for Summer STRETCH! Have the best summer EVER! Summer Stretch is an exceptional SFCS summer care program that offers children fun-filled activities throughout the summer. Each week focuses on a specific theme and will feature activities that revolve around that theme. Children will have the opportunity to participate in optional additional activities, such as karate, soccer, cooking, tennis, Girls on the Run, and swimming. Visit www.sfcss.org to register! O’Gorman High School Awareness Day 2015 April 2, 2015 Keynote Speaker – Tom Henderson, Restoration Generation What does March Madness, Nicki Minaj, your classmates and success all have in common? Come and find out! Using humor, stories and his own journey, Tom Henderson, founder of Restoration Generation, who speaks to tens of thousands of students across the country every year, will share 4 key principles that will not just impact your life, but the lives around you as well. Following the Keynote all freshmen will go to the Rec Center for their own Breakout sessions. Sophomores will attend a Junior Achievement session on Business Ethics with their Advisories during the first session. Breakout sessions include: Truth4Youth – Three Speakers coming for three different breakout sessions Three Reasons Your Resume is Already Amazing - Mary Ellen Dirksen This is a conversation about maintaining a holy perspective in a success-oriented society. The Real Truth about an Abortion Choice- Barb Frick Barb is one of millions whose teenage pregnancy became an abortion statistic. Have you ever wondered about the life-long consequences of abortion? Does a woman ever think about or miss her aborted baby? Do you know that the emotional trauma to the heart will affect every relationship until the inner conflict of loving, but rejecting your child's life is resolved? Barb's heartfelt true story of her life will make you laugh, cry, and wonder why. The Story Behind Distracted Driving – Chris Weber Do you remember hearing the news about a mom on a bike ride with her two daughters when a pickup hit them last summer? This is the story told by Chris, the driver of the truck, and how his life has changed as a result of distracted driving. HOTT Careers in Health Care- Janet Scherschlight Thinking about a career in health care? This session is for you! You will see a video highlighting several careers. You will also have time to explore the HOTT website that is a one stop site for all medical careers. Teens and Suicide: How do I Help a Friend? - Stephanie Moore, Suicide Prevention Coordinator at Helpline Center Teens struggle with many stressors, and some of your friends may have told you they have thoughts of suicide. This is a scary, and life threatening situation that you may be unsure of how to help your friend. Come learn about warning signs of suicidal thoughts in yourself and others, how to intervene when someone is suicidal, and watch a true story about students and a school counselor that intervened and helped the student choose life. Human Trafficking Is Modern Day Slavery - Junior League of Sioux Falls Forced prostitution isn’t something that just happens in big cities or other countries. It’s here, in South Dakota; even in Sioux Falls. Women, children, and men are being abused and exploited, right here in Sioux Falls. The Junior League of Sioux Falls is working with stakeholders across the state on Human Trafficking initiatives and is committed to educating our community on this issue. Nutrition, Exercise and Health Tips FOR FEMALES- Alysa Klein, Avera You will remember Alysa from our mental health lunch seminar series in March. We are excited to welcome her back for a discussion that will explore the benefits of a healthy & balanced diet, active lifestyle/exercise, meal & snack ideas, exercise & nutrition’s effects on mental health and physical health specifically related to females. Basic Self Defense - Doug Blomker, Minnehaha County Doug is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and has 22 years of law enforcement experience with the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. The class will consist of discussion of awareness of one’s surroundings & environment, strategies to avoid an attack and several basic self-defense techniques with proper application. Sorry guys GIRLS ONLY SOS: Speaking on Sobriety – Glory House Come listen to personal stories on the struggle of getting sober. Drunk Driving Accident Reconstruction – Sioux Falls Police Department and Fire Rescue What really happens and who is really involved when there is a drunk driving accident? Watch as first responders arrive on the scene of an accident through the arrest of the driver. This will be outside, so be prepared for weather. After the Accident Listen to all sides of the after effects of an accident. A panel involving an attorney who defends, an attorney who prosecutes, a judge who sentences and a first responder will share with you what is really like after the accident. Questions are welcome during this panel. PARENTS MATTER HAVE THE TALK COALITION FOR A DRUG-FREE SOUTH DAKOTA DEAR PARENT, PRAIRIE VIEW PREVENTION SERVICES You’re receiving this letter and brochure for a very important reason. BALTIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SINCE 2006, 66 SOUTH DAKOTA TEENS (13-19 YEARS OLD) HAVE BEEN KILLED IN ALCOHOL-RELATED MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES. IN THAT SAME TIME, 887 SOUTH DAKOTA TEENS HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ALCOHOL-RELATED MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES. According to the 2013 SD Youth Risk Behavior Survey of 11th & 12th graders: n 32.2 percent of 11th graders and 43.7 percent of 12th graders had one drink of alcohol on one or more days. n 21 percent of 11th graders and 25 percent of 12th graders had 5 or more drinks of alcohol in a row within a couple of hours (binge drinking). n n CANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT DELL RAPIDS SCHOOL DISTRICT GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT LENNOX SCHOOL DISTRICT SIOUX FALLS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS SIOUX FALLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS SIOUX FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TEA SCHOOL DISTRICT TAKE A STAND, HAVE THE TALK. n BRANDON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Eighty percent of teens feel that their parents are the leading influence on their decision about drinking alcohol. (NIAAA) n BERESFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT TRI-VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Inform your child about the dangers of underage drinking and driving. Be an example for your child. Let your expectations be known. Let them know it is illegal for an adult to provide alcohol to a minor. (SDCL 35-9) WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT LINCOLN COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY OFFICE MINNEHAHA COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY OFFICE Please set aside time to talk to your children. It’s important to “Take a Stand” and “Have the Talk” to stop these preventable tragic deaths and injuries. IT HAS BEEN PROVEN THAT WHEN YOU TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN, THEY’LL LISTEN. WE CAN HELP YOU TALK TO YOUR KIDS. LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSION MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MINNEHAHA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SIOUX FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT Visit SafeSouthDakota.com to learn more. SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DAKOTA DRUG AND ALCOHOL BOARD Robert R. Wehde President Sioux Falls Catholic Schools REMEMBER, IT’S AGAINST THE LAW TO HOST AN UNDERAGE DRINKING PARTY. SD codified law 35-9-9; 35-9-10; 35-9-12; 35-9-13 SafeSouthDakota.com SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PRAIRIE VIEW PREVENTION SERVICES SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM NAME CHECK ONE: _____ MALE _____FEMALE 1. Blood pressure (sitting) 2. Height 3. Weight 4. Vision 20/ (L) 20/ 5. Head 6. Mouth (dentures, braces?) 7. Eyes (contacts?) 8. Chest/lung 9. Heart a. Heart sounds b. Murmurs c. pulse (rad. vs fem.) d. rhythm 10. Abdomen a. liver or spleen b. masses 11. Genitalia (males only) a. hernias b. testes 12. Orthopedic a. cervical spine b. shoulder shrug c. deltoid d. arms/elbow e. hands f. hips g. knees h. ankles i. Scoliosis / GRADE Date Exam Expires: Check Appropriate Physical Exam Term: Annual Biennial Triennial DATE OF BIRTH (2015-16 School Year) Repeat in 5 minutes, if elevated Normal Abnormal __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ / . COMMENTS (R) ___________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ SPORTS PARTICIPATION RECOMMENDED FOR: ______ Cleared for ALL (collision, contact/endurance sports, and other sports) ______ Cleared only for contact/endurance sports and other sports ______ Cleared only for other sports Definition: [Collision=Football and Wrestling]; [Contact/Endurance Sports=Basketball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Competitive Cheer and Competitive Dance]; [Other Sports=Golf] ______ Cleared for ALL, but with recommendations for further evaluation or treatment for ____________________ ______ Above clearance to be granted only after ______________________________________________________ ______ Clearance cannot be given at this time because_______________________________________________ NAME OF EXAMINER (PRINT) __________________________________ DATE , 20________ SIGNATURE OF EXAMINER ___________________________________________________________ NOTE: The following licensed medical personnel are qualified to perform the examination and certify the health of the student athlete: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Chiropractic, licensed Physician Assistant and licensed Nurse Practitioner. Revised 07-15 PHYS – 1C ■■ Preparticipation Physical Evaluation HISTORY FORM (Note: This form is to be filled out by the patient and parent prior to seeing the physician. The physician should keep this form in the chart.) Date of Exam ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name _ __________________________________________________________________________________ Date of birth ___________________________ Sex ________ Age _ __________ Grade ______________ School ______________________________ Sport(s) ___________________________________ Medicines and Allergies: Please list all of the prescription and over-the-counter medicines and supplements (herbal and nutritional) that you are currently taking Do you have any allergies? Medicines Yes No If yes, please identify specific allergy below. Pollens Food Stinging Insects Explain “Yes” answers below. Circle questions you don’t know the answers to. GENERAL QUESTIONS Yes No MEDICAL QUESTIONS 1. Has a doctor ever denied or restricted your participation in sports for any reason? 26. Do you cough, wheeze, or have difficulty breathing during or after exercise? 2. Do you have any ongoing medical conditions? If so, please identify below: Asthma Anemia Diabetes Infections Other: ________________________________________________ 27. Have you ever used an inhaler or taken asthma medicine? 29. Were you born without or are you missing a kidney, an eye, a testicle (males), your spleen, or any other organ? 4. Have you ever had surgery? 30. Do you have groin pain or a painful bulge or hernia in the groin area? Yes No 31. Have you had infectious mononucleosis (mono) within the last month? 5. Have you ever passed out or nearly passed out DURING or AFTER exercise? 32. Do you have any rashes, pressure sores, or other skin problems? 6. Have you ever had discomfort, pain, tightness, or pressure in your chest during exercise? 34. Have you ever had a head injury or concussion? 33. Have you had a herpes or MRSA skin infection? 35. Have you ever had a hit or blow to the head that caused confusion, prolonged headache, or memory problems? 7. Does your heart ever race or skip beats (irregular beats) during exercise? 8. Has a doctor ever told you that you have any heart problems? If so, check all that apply: High blood pressure A heart murmur High cholesterol A heart infection Kawasaki disease Other:______________________ 36. Do you have a history of seizure disorder? 37. Do you have headaches with exercise? 38. Have you ever had numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms or legs after being hit or falling? 39. Have you ever been unable to move your arms or legs after being hit or falling? 9. Has a doctor ever ordered a test for your heart? (For example, ECG/EKG, echocardiogram) 10. Do you get lightheaded or feel more short of breath than expected during exercise? 40. Have you ever become ill while exercising in the heat? 11. Have you ever had an unexplained seizure? 42. Do you or someone in your family have sickle cell trait or disease? 12. Do you get more tired or short of breath more quickly than your friends during exercise? 43. Have you had any problems with your eyes or vision? HEART HEALTH QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY 41. Do you get frequent muscle cramps when exercising? Yes No 13. Has any family member or relative died of heart problems or had an unexpected or unexplained sudden death before age 50 (including drowning, unexplained car accident, or sudden infant death syndrome)? 48. Are you trying to or has anyone recommended that you gain or lose weight? 49. Are you on a special diet or do you avoid certain types of foods? 50. Have you ever had an eating disorder? 51. Do you have any concerns that you would like to discuss with a doctor? FEMALES ONLY 16. Has anyone in your family had unexplained fainting, unexplained seizures, or near drowning? 18. Have you ever had any broken or fractured bones or dislocated joints? 45. Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? 47. Do you worry about your weight? 15. Does anyone in your family have a heart problem, pacemaker, or implanted defibrillator? BONE AND JOINT QUESTIONS 44. Have you had any eye injuries? 46. Do you wear protective eyewear, such as goggles or a face shield? 14. Does anyone in your family have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Marfan syndrome, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, long QT syndrome, short QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, or catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia? 17. Have you ever had an injury to a bone, muscle, ligament, or tendon that caused you to miss a practice or a game? No 28. Is there anyone in your family who has asthma? 3. Have you ever spent the night in the hospital? HEART HEALTH QUESTIONS ABOUT YOU Yes 52. Have you ever had a menstrual period? Yes No 53. How old were you when you had your first menstrual period? 54. How many periods have you had in the last 12 months? Explain “yes” answers here 19. Have you ever had an injury that required x-rays, MRI, CT scan, injections, therapy, a brace, a cast, or crutches? 20. Have you ever had a stress fracture? 21. Have you ever been told that you have or have you had an x-ray for neck instability or atlantoaxial instability? (Down syndrome or dwarfism) 22. Do you regularly use a brace, orthotics, or other assistive device? 23. Do you have a bone, muscle, or joint injury that bothers you? 24. Do any of your joints become painful, swollen, feel warm, or look red? 25. Do you have any history of juvenile arthritis or connective tissue disease? I hereby state that, to the best of my knowledge, my answers to the above questions are complete and correct. Signature of athlete ___________________________________________ Signature of parent/guardian_ ____________________________________________________________ Date______________________ ©2010 American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine. Permission is granted to reprint for noncommercial, educational purposes with acknowledgment. HE0503 Revised 07-15 9-2681/0410 PHYS – 1B SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PARENT OR GUARDIAN PERMIT I hereby give my consent for GRADE Name (Please Print) 2015-16 School Year who was born at City, Town, County, State on to compete in SDHSAA approved athletics for _________________________________ High School Date of Birth during the 2015-2016 school year. I/We give our permission for our son/daughter to participate in organized high school athletics, realizing that such activity involves the potential for injury which is inherent in all sports. Date ___________________, 20 Signed Parent or Legal Guardian THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED ANNUALLY AND MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE SCHOOL. INITIAL PRE-PARTICIPATION HISTORY SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR HEALTH HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE Revised 07-15 PHYS – 1B
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