Principal – Bob Perdaems
Assistant Principals – Ronnie King & Michael Lehan
SPRING 2015
Meet the New Principal!
Michael Lehan has
been named the new
principal of Osseo
Senior High School
effective July 1, 2015.
He will succeed Dr. Robert Perdaems who is
retiring at the end of the school year.
During the time he has been at Osseo,
Mr. Lehan has worked to establish meaningful
relationships with both staff and students.
Mr. Lehan is an instructional leader who
values the combination of rigor and applied
learning. He understands the storied history of
Osseo and will continue to work towards
promoting the positive school environment for
which Osseo is known.
Mr. Lehan is an experienced educator who has
worked both in the Osseo School District and
in St. Paul Public Schools. Prior to his current
role as assistant principal at Osseo Senior
High, he served as assistant principal at Maple
Grove Senior High and assistant principal at
Harding High School in St. Paul. He has also
served as administrative assistant at North
View Junior High and at Osseo Junior High.
Michael earned an Education Specialist in
educational leadership from the University of
St. Thomas and holds a Master of Arts in
educational leadership from St. Mary’s
University. He earned a Bachelor of Science
in family social science with a minor in youth
studies from the University of Minnesota. He
is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in
leadership from the University of St. Thomas.
In this issue...
This issue of the Flier has information about
our upcoming music concerts, the last Parent/
Teacher Conferences of the school year,
orientation dates in August/September for the
next school year and lots of information for
seniors and their parents/guardians.
Pages 4 and 5 contain important information
about upcoming ACT testing for juniors. On
the same date sophomores will be doing an
array of class level activities and there is no
school for seniors. Please read it over
carefully.
Pages 6 and 7 detail everything you need to
know for your student’s attendance at prom
this year, including some very important
information regarding ticket sales.
Be sure to check out the notes from Marsha
Newcomb, our Volunteer Coordinator. There
are many wonderful volunteers helping in so
many ways, both here at Osseo Senior High
and throughout the district, and this is the
issue we take the opportunity to recognize
their contributions.
Orientation Schedule for 2015
Please mark your calendars now
for your summer planning!
Aug. 18 – Senior Orientation – 8:00 AM
Aug. 18 – Junior Orientation – 1:00 PM
Sept. 2 – Sophomore Orientation – 8:00 AM
Sept. 2 – Freshman Orientation – 1:00 PM
Football begins Monday, August 10
Other Fall Sports begin Monday, August 17
IMPORTANT DATES
April 13 ...................................... WORKSHOP DAY- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
April 21 ............................................................. Midtri Reports handed out in Advisory
April 22 ........................................... Region 5AA Orchestra Solo & Ens. Con./2 - 8 PM
April 23 .................................................... P/T Conferences/3:30 – 8:30 PM/Classroom
April 24 .................................................................................. Tri 3 Sophomore Retreat
April 28 ........... ACT Test for juniors/soph. grade level activities/No School for seniors
May 4 - 14 .................................................................................................... AP Testing
May 7 - 11 ........................................................................................ OEC Spring Camp
May 15 ....................................................................... Possible Spring Carnival/Pepfest
May 16 ........................................... Prom/7:00 – 11:00 PM Earle Browne Heritage Ctr.
May 18 or 19 ................. Graduation Speech & Song Auditions – 2:15 PM/Choir Room
May 20 ............................................................................... Junior Summit/Periods 4 - 6
May 20 ........................................... Awards Night – 6:30 Cake Social/Auditorium lobby
7:00 PM Program/Auditorium
May 21 ....................................................... Spring Band Concert - 7:30 PM/Auditorium
May 22 ............................................................................... Student Senate Blood Drive
May 25 ............................................................................. Memorial Day/NO SCHOOL
May 27 ..................................................... 5th Annual Scholarship Recognition - Forum
May 27 ........................ Spring Jazz Band & Percussion Concert – 7:30 PM/Auditorium
May 28 ...................................................... Spring Choir Concert – 7:30 PM/Auditorium
May 28 & 29.................................. Mandatory Graduation Assembly during Advisory half of seniors each day/auditorium
June 1 ................................................ Spring Orchestra Concert – 7:30 PM/Auditorium
June 2 ............................................. Last Day for Seniors/Cap & Gown Dist./6th period
June 4 ......................................................................................... Last Day for Students
June 5 ............................................................... Last Day for Teachers/Mark Reporting
June 6 ............................................ Graduation Ceremony, 4:30 PM @ Mariucci Arena
SATURDAY - No limit on number of guests
June 6 ................................................................ All Night Party - 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM
AWARDS NIGHT
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Social at 6:30 PM/Auditorium Lobby
Program at 7:00 PM/Auditorium
Academic, Athletic & Music Awards
combined in one great program!
SPRING MUSIC SCHEDULE
Orchestra Solo & Ensemble Contest – Wednesday, April 22, 2:00 - 8:00 PM
Band Concert – Thursday, May 21, 7:30 PM
Jazz Band & Percussion Concert – Wednesday, May 27, 7:30 PM
Choir Concert – Thursday, May 28, 7:30 PM
Orchestra Concert – Monday, June 1, 7:30 PM
O S H
M I S S I O N
S T A T E M E N T :
The purpose of Osseo Senior High is to teach ALL students to…
● become successful learners.
● be responsible citizens.
● pursue personal fulfillment.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Thursday, April 23/3:30 to 8:30 PM/Classroom
We invite you to join us to meet with your student’s teachers
during our spring conferences. Teachers will inform you of your
student’s progress and answer your questions during a 5-minute
meeting. The conference time does not allow for a lengthy
discussion of problems. We suggest you arrange to meet with your
student’s teachers at another time to meet to resolve larger issues.
TIPS FOR PREPARING FOR CONFERENCES:
• Discuss with your student how she/he perceives they are
progressing in class.
• Review classroom objectives and goals.
• Review completed assignments.
• Ask your student if he/she has any concerns about the class
work or teacher expectations.
• Be prepared to share information with the teacher that will
assist him/her in working with your student.
TEAM OSSEO
We Want You!!
To attend
your
student’s
conferences
Midtri reports will be distributed in Advisory on Tuesday, April 21.
Please go over it with your student. The reports are generated
on-line which allows us to produce one report per student that
includes information from each teacher that is up to date. This
system allows teachers to provide the most current midterm
information available. It also allows you to see and discuss your
student’s report prior to coming to conferences.
Information tables will be set up in the lobby of the Main Entrance
to the building. Volunteers will be available to print student mid tri
reports, attendance and fines/fees information. You will need to
show a picture ID to receive the information and it can only be
given to parents/guardians listed on the computer screen.
There will also be a list of teachers’ classroom conference locations
as well as building maps available. We at Osseo want to
emphasize that our midterm conferences are intended for both
parents and students. Please have your son or daughter come with
you so the educational link between home and school can be
complete.
PARENTS OF SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT PLANNING
FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL WITH YOUR STUDENT?
If you need help or have questions about your student’s options after high school, please attend a ’planning for
life after high school’ information session on Thursday, April 23 (during Spring Conferences) at 5:00 PM in the
CRC. Topics covered will include planning for the future, what colleges are looking for, what the CRC can help
you with, visiting colleges and financial aid. We hope to see you there!
IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION
All students in Minnesota public schools are required to participate in the statewide assessment
program. The assessments your student takes during the school year 2014-2015 measure academic
achievement and progress towards meeting the state graduation assessment requirements. Students
must meet graduation assessment requirements in Reading, Mathematics and Writing in order to be
eligible to receive a diploma from a Minnesota public high school. The chart below identifies the
assessments your student will take in the school year 2014-2015.
STATEWIDE ASSESSMENTS ADMINISTERED IN 2014-2015
Grade 10
(Class of 2017)
Grade 11
(Class of 2016)
Grade 12
(Class of 2015)
Take Grade 10 ACT Plan
Take the Mathematics MCA
for accountability
(if not already taken)
Take Science MCA
for accountability
(if not already taken)
Take Science MCA for
accountability (if not already taken)
Meet graduation assessment
requirements in reading,
mathematics and writing:
Proficiency on MCA or pass
GRAD retests OR
Take Reading MCA for
Accountability
and
Take Science MCA for
accountability
(if not already taken)
Take or have taken ACT/Work
Keys/Compass/ASVAB OR
Take Grade 11 ACT Plus Writing
Take or have taken ACT/Work
Keys/Compass/ASVAB
We administered MCA Reading to all sophomores and MCA Math to all juniors between March 11 and
March 23. The students were tested using the online assessment program.
On April 28, all juniors across the state of Minnesota will take the ACT Plus Writing exam. It is a
required graduation assessment to provide information to grade 11 students, their parents and
educators regarding the level of preparedness for postsecondary success on a nationally recognized
college entrance exam. This exam will be administered at OSH beginning at 7:30 AM and it is FREE
OF CHARGE!!
Also on April 28, all sophomores are to report to school as usual. They will be taking part in an array
of activities related to their classes, college and career readiness and activities related to the
upcoming MCA Science test that is scheduled to start on May 4.
The seniors are excused from school on the day of the ACT, April 28, because of the expectations
and demands of coordinating the ACT Plus Writing.
The Minnesota Department of Education has shared the suggestions on the next page for parents to
help students get ready for statewide assessments.
IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION cont.
General Preparation
• Students should take courses that address Minnesota’s academic standards. Most
schools also make appropriate educational opportunities available to students who
are at risk for not succeeding on these tests.
• Familiarize students with the test directions and format. For most Minnesota
Assessments, you can download Item Samplers from the website at
http://www.MNstateassessments.org/item-samplers.
• Encourage students to answer ALL test questions.
• Encourage students to participate in practice sessions at school and home.
• Have students get a good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast before taking a test.
• Provide students with a study area.
• Encourage students to practice good study habits. Students should set aside time every
day for homework.
Reading Tests
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•
•
Read to students and encourage them to read to you.
Have students try crossword puzzles and news quizzes in your local newspaper.
Encourage students to read the daily newspaper and general interest magazines.
Discuss the events and stories you read about in the newspaper and/or general interest
magazines.
Math Tests
• Encourage students to use Mathematics every day. They can practice by creating a
grocery budget, explaining charts and graphs from newspaper and magazine articles,
dividing food portions, using rulers to measure objects, measuring a recipe or adding
prices on a shopping trip.
• Play games that involve numbers or computation.
• Encourage students to connect what they are learning in Math class to their hobbies,
other classes and everyday life.
Science Tests
• Share your enthusiasm and interest in Science with your children.
• Use Science articles from news publications to show that Science is an ongoing, active
process.
• Have students use inquiry skills by participating in Science competitions, fairs and other
activities.
• Explore Science outside the classroom – nature centers, zoos and Science museums.
MCAIII Science
This test will be administered to all students assigned to a Biology course that fulfills their Biology
requirement for graduation. The test will be administered online at school the week of May 5.
Writing Tests
• Have students practice writing essays that:
Describe, narrate or explain observations of human events or situations,
Analyze patterns and relationships of ideas, topics or themes,
Construct support for a position, argument or idea and
Evaluate an idea, topic or theme based on specific criteria
• Encourage students to write letters and keep a journal.
Using a Calculator
Talk to your child’s classroom teacher to find out how calculators are typically used in the classroom.
Students can use a calculator on the ACT Math assessments. You can get more information on using
a calculator for testing from the school.
JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM 2015
Dear Parents/Guardians,
In a little over a month we will have our annual rite of spring, Prom! Many of you will have sons and/or daughters
attending prom, either Osseo’s, that of another school, or possibly both. We hope these experiences are memorable
and enjoyable.
This year we are very excited to again be holding prom at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center.
Directions are on the next page. The theme chosen for this year is “Unmask the Night” and our colors are red, black
and gold. The date is Saturday, May 16. Due to site requirements, the dance is from 7:00 to 11:00 PM. We would
like to remind students and parents that students are expected to be in school the Friday before prom and the Monday
after. All juniors and seniors registered at OSH or in an Osseo diploma program, as well as a date from any school
(with a completed and signed guest form) may attend at a cost of $40.00 per person. The price includes refreshments
at the dance and a special memento gift they will receive with their ticket. The memento gift this year is a mask the
students will be able to decorate/personalize so get your ticket early! If you plan to bring a date, the date needs to be
at least a sophomore in high school and under the age of 21. If your guest does not attend Osseo Senior High you
will need to have a guest form filled out and signed and bring it with you in order to purchase both tickets.
Ticket Sale
Information
Tickets will be sold May 5, May 7, May 12 and May 14 during all three lunches.
In order to buy tickets all fines and fees must be cleared prior to this time.
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE AND TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD
AT ANY OTHER TIME. All tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.
Due to the large number of students we have attending prom we do not have a grand march - however, we invite
parents to take pictures of couples as they arrive at Earle Brown between 7:00 and 8:00 PM. We ask your cooperation
in leaving the site by 8:00 PM.
As is the case with any of our school-sponsored activities, this event will be well chaperoned. Administrators and
faculty members, along with some of their spouses, will be in attendance. The chaperones will be there to help ensure
a safe, enjoyable prom for all participating. Our contract with Earle Brown also requires that we have two police
officers in attendance. Their presence is to help ensure a safe exit and entry from the site, as well as providing
hopefully unnecessary emergency care or assistance with unruly prom guests.
All school policies will be enforced. Use, or apparent prior use, of mood altering chemicals, as well as tobacco use,
will not be allowed by anyone in attendance, student or non-student. Although this event is not a lock-in, the one
entrance dance policy will be in effect. Once a student has left the building, they will not be allowed to reenter.
Students are expected to behave appropriately and respond to all adults in attendance if questioned.
There are some concerns involved with sponsoring an event of this nature. One of the most enjoyable things about
prom, and a reason chaperones are easy to find, is seeing these young people all dressed up. Formal attire seems to
have the effect of formalizing manners and behaviors of the wearer. It’s as if the clothes and the event elevate the
feeling of maturity. One concern lies in recognizing that this feeling of maturity brings with it the responsibility for
making other mature decisions during prom night. Many students’ evening does not end with the drive home after the
dance. The letter on the opposite page addresses some of the concerns that arise on this type of occasion. We hope
parents will discuss all plans for the evening with their sons and daughters, and that the discussion includes making
good decisions regarding some tough choices they may be faced with about hotels, chemical use, sexual
intimacy, etc. Forethought and prior discussion can help to provide the opportunity for a much more enjoyable and
memorable Prom experience for everyone involved.
We have a great group of students at Osseo and we want Prom to be a very special event in their lives. It is our hope,
along with that of the Junior Class Committee and the entire school staff, that this will be an event that can be looked
back on with wonderful memories.
If you have any questions please call us at 391-8500.
Michelle Corrigan & Marcy Nelson, Junior Class Advisors
JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM 2015
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As we approach the end of another school year, calendars fill with many activities and events. One of the most
anticipated is Junior/Senior Prom. This year’s Prom will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM at the
Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center. We are anticipating a large group of students will attend.
Your son or daughter may be one of the many students attending this event. We at Osseo Senior High would like to
encourage you to be a part of your son’s or daughter’s plans. Sit down and go through the evening’s plans with them.
If they have plans for after Prom, make sure you know where they will be. Hotel room parties have become enough
of a problem that many hotels are ready to prosecute students involved in uncontrolled activities in their
establishments. We highly recommend that parents do not rent rooms for students. If you choose to do so, we hope
that you will check on the liability associated with that choice and instead plan to open your home for a short time for
the students to end their evening in a chaperoned atmosphere free of drug and alcohol related activities.
Set a reasonable curfew and expect your son or daughter to follow it. Please, again, discuss with your son or
daughter the responsible behavior you expect them to exhibit during this special evening. We feel that with
support from you, students will make good decisions and have a memorable and safe evening.
In order to make the night more enjoyable for all, we have instituted some guidelines related to dance conduct and
dress code. Below you will find the Dance Guidelines and Dress Code we will be using.
DANCE POLICIES
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5.
6.
Everyone must present a photo ID at the door.
The doors lock at 9:00 PM, you must be checked in prior to that time.
If you leave the dance, there is no re-admittance.
All dresses must meet the OSH Dance Dress Code.
Every student will receive a wristband upon entry in to the dance.
Sexually suggestive dancing will not be allowed (no straddling legs, no bending over, no touching of breasts,
buttocks or genitals, both feet must remain on the floor, etc.).
7. Sexually suggestive dancing may result in removal of your wrist band by chaperones. This will serve as your
warning. If you are approached again you will be asked to leave the dance (you will not be reimbursed for
your ticket).
8. No “making out” (overt and/or prolonged public displays of affection).
DRESS CODE
Dress lengths may be no higher than 4 inches above the knee. Dress slits may be no higher than 4 inches above
the knee. Anyone not meeting this dress code will NOT be allowed into Prom. If you are turned away from the
dance due to a dress code violation, you will NOT be reimbursed for your ticket.
Endorsed by: Dr. Bob Perdaems, Principal
Ronnie King, Assistant Principal
Michael Lehan, Assistant Principal
Ray Kirch, Activities Coordinator
Osseo Senior High Faculty
Greg Martin, Administrative Assistant
Michelle Peterson, Administrative Assistant
Jim Rustad, Administrative Assistant
Osseo Senior High Activities Department
Directions to Earle Brown Heritage Center
Earle Brown Heritage Center is located at 6155 Earle Brown Drive in Brooklyn Center. From Interstate Highway
694, take the Shingle Creek Parkway exit (#34); turn left onto Shingle Creek Parkway. Turn left (at the stoplight)
onto Summit Drive North. Take your first left onto Earle Brown Drive and follow around to the main entrance on
your right. We will be in Carriage Hall.
WHAT ARE YOUR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL PLANS? WE CAN HELP!
Stop in the OSH CRC (Career Resource Center) to:
♦ Identify colleges with majors to prepare you for your career
♦ Know the admission requirements of colleges
♦ Pick up ACT, SAT, FAFSA and CSS/Financial Aid Profile forms
♦ Visit with college representatives
♦ Visit with career speakers
♦ Learn how to research college information
♦ Pick up applications and receive help in completing and sending college
applications and high school transcripts
♦ Visit with career speakers
♦ Scholarship information and searches
♦ Check CRC webpage with college and scholarship information which can be found online
For more information contact:
Michelle Mazanec at (763) 391-8666 or [email protected]
Kristi Voight at (763) 391-8668 or [email protected]
ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING AT OSH MAY 4 - 15
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is an opportunity for high school students to participate in college-level
classes. OSH currently offers AP courses in Art History, Calculus, Drawing, English, French, Government and
Politics: US, Psychology, Spanish, Statistics, US History and World History. These classes contain rigorous
curriculum and learning experiences. A college or university may grant credit and/or advanced placement to
students who earn a qualifying score on AP exams (usually a 3, 4 or 5). Each college/university uses its own
standard to grant credit or advanced placement so it is extremely important that students check with the specific
institution to determine its guidelines. Students registered for AP tests in March and will test in May.
CRC DATES FOR PLANNING
May 1
May 4
May 15
May 20
May 28
National Commitment deadline - college final decision and deposit
AP testing begins (ends May 15)
Scholarship reporting form deadline for Awards Program recognition
Late AP testing begins
Final transcript release deadline for all seniors
NEED A TRANSCRIPT?
As of August 2014, Osseo Senior High uses Parchment to handle all transcript requests. Students, both current
and former, who need to request a transcript should create an account at www.parchment.com. Current students are not charged for any transcripts requested (unless the receiver does not accept electronic transcripts,
then the fee is $2.00 payable with a debit or credit card ) and former students/graduates are charged $5.00 per
request. Transcript requests will be processed within two school days with the following exceptions: weekend,
holidays, during processing of final trimester grades (typically three days before and four days after trimester
end). Transcript requests are processed once each week during the summer.
ACT AND SAT TEST DATES 2014/2015
The ACT and SAT achievement tests are offered several times throughout the school year.
ALL juniors are encouraged to take the ACT test at some point during the year (most juniors take the ACT test
in February, April or June). Students may take the test as many times as they’d like. If you have questions
about the best time for your student to take the test, or you would like registration information, please contact the
Career Resource Center at (763) 391-8666 or (763) 391-8668.
ACT – register online @ actstudent.org
SAT – register online @ collegeboard.com
ACT Test Dates
Test Date
June 13, 2015
Test Date
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
Registration Postmark Deadline
May 8, 2015
SAT Test Dates
Registration Postmark Deadline
April 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
Late Reg./Fee Required
May 9 - 22, 2015
Late Reg. Deadline (fee applies)
April 21, 2015
May 27, 2015
ATTENTION SENIORS & PARENTS OF SENIORS
COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPATION FEE TO BE COLLECTED IN MAY
A commencement participation fee will be collected in mid-May from all eligible 12th grade
students wishing to participate in the graduation ceremony. The fee is $20, payable in
CASH ONLY. Seniors will receive a letter in Advisory in early May giving them the dates
and times the payment will be collected, as well as the location. Students must pay this fee
before they will be cleared to pick up their cap and gown on June 2. The cap and gown are
provided by the school at no additional cost for those students who are participating in the
commencement ceremony. Seniors completed a form to order their cap and gown as well
as their diploma during Advisory in February.
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COMMENCEMENT 2015
GRADUATION IS SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 4:30 PM
MARIUCCI ARENA
A special Graduation Flier will be mailed to the families of all seniors the first week of May
Please note - Osseo’s graduation is again on Saturday and we are at Mariucci Arena. More
details will be included in the Graduation Flier but we hope it will help you prepare by
having this information well in advance.
PSEO students – please be sure you have the information you need about graduation. All
mailed information is sent to you but it is your responsibility to check the ‘virtual Advisory’
on the Internet for information that is distributed through Advisory.
ATTENTION CLASS OF 2015
ALL NIGHT PARTY INFORMATION!
‘THIS IS IT!’
SATURDAY, June 6, 2015
Osseo Senior High
9:00 PM to 5:00 AM
(doors lock at 10:00 PM sharp)
There is still plenty of time to register for the party but the deadline to pre-register
and be guaranteed a gift bag is May 31. The current price is $90. After the
May 31 deadline you will have to pay at the door and the cost will be $110 cash
only. Extra registration forms are available in the main office at the school. You
can drop off your form with payment in the office, mail it to the address on the
form or register on-line at www.seniorallnightparty.org.
Parents and guardians - it’s also not too late to get involved in the planning.
Volunteers are still needed! Call Tracy Hanson, (763) 391-8508 in the school
office if you are interested. Don’t miss this party - it’s one of the best you will ever
take part in!
Spring 2015
Dear Parents and Class of 2016:
Planning has begun for the 2016 yearbook and David Bank Studios has again been designated as Osseo’s
official photographer. As a result, David Bank Studios will provide us with yearbook photography and other
services at no cost to the school which enables us to help keep yearbook costs down.
Since we are planning to have senior yearbook pages in color, we can accept photos ONLY from David
Bank Studios. In order to have their pictures in the yearbook, all seniors must have their portrait taken at
David Bank Studios.
While you may choose a different photographer for your senior photo purchases we recommend David
Bank's. We have been pleased with the quality and multiple options offered by David Bank's. However, if you
elect to use another photographer, you must still have a portrait session at David Bank's in order to
have your senior photo included in the yearbook.
David Bank Studios offers a no-charge session for your yearbook portrait from June 1, 2015 through
July 10, 2015. This session is 2 to 3 poses. A no-charge yearbook pose is also included with any paid
session at David Bank Studios. Session fees begin at $30 for a Traditional session including 6 to 8 poses in
one outfit. Information from the studio on additional session choices will be enclosed with this letter. The
free session is available at the studio until July 10, 2015. The last day to have your portrait taken to be
included in the yearbook is September 18, 2015. You must have your pictures taken at David Bank Studios
by September 18, 2015 for it to appear in the yearbook. Any pictures taken after this date will not be included
in the yearbook. ALL Seniors are encouraged to take care of this early – avoid the September
rush, get it done right away! Please call the studio at 763-421-4553 (Anoka) or 763-571-2265
(Fridley) to schedule an appointment. Do not call the school.
PLEASE NOTE - ONLY “SCHOOL APPROPRIATE”
OUTFITS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE YEARBOOK.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK APRIL 12 - 18
Osseo Senior High would like to thank the many adult volunteers for all of the school activities they have
been involved in for the first two trimesters of this year. There have been 182 individuals who have
contributed over 3,832 hours. Without all of you, we wouldn’t be able to do our great events.
We would also like to thank the Student Peer Tutors for all of their efforts in the first two trimesters – we
have many conscientious and talented students who have volunteered to be Peer Tutors, helping other
students in numerous subjects. Way to go!
The Student Youth Service Program has had over 117 students who have contributed 2,440+ reported
hours of volunteer work to their school and community so far this year. Thank you and congratulations!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – Osseo is looking for adult volunteers to help with various school activities. Check out the website at www.district279.org/sec/osh/departments/volunteer for opportunities and
procedures, guidelines and forms. If you have questions, call our Volunteer Coordinator, Marsha Newcomb
at (763) 391-8542 or email her at [email protected].
WORLD LANGUAGE STUDENTS OF THE TRI
Congratulation to the following students who were chosen as World Language Students of the Tri
for Winter 2014/2015!
Spanish
Sam Banwell
Bethany Barrios
Lily Hamel
French
Kevin Luu
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A NOTE ABOUT REPORT CARDS
Report cards for second trimester were handed out to students during Advisory on Tuesday, March 17.
Third trimester report cards will be mailed to the homes approximately one week after school is over in
June. Please make sure that you keep your report cards as you receive them each trimester – many
insurance companies require a copy for ‘Good Student Discount’ purposes. School personnel will be
happy to complete insurance forms that you bring in but a second copy of the report card is not available.
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August 3:
Activity Office opens/online registration opens for the following Fall
activities: Boys/Girls Cross Country, Football, Girls’ Swimming/
Diving, Boys’ Soccer, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Tennis, Volleyball, Adapted
Soccer (played at Park Center), Cheer (tryouts already completed)
Dance Team (tryouts already completed).
August 10:
Football Begins
August 17:
All other Fall Sports Begin
Be Prepared:
ALL sports registrations must be done online with a parent’s SchoolView account. If you don’t have a
SchoolView account you can set one up by obtaining an access code from the Main Office at the school.
Our summer hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM but it would be advisable to call before coming in. Be sure
you bring an ID when you come.
A Sports Physical (not a Well Child annual physical) is necessary to compete in a sport. That physical
should be turned in to the Activities Office starting August 3. If you have a current physical (within the last
3 years) on file in the Activities Office it is not necessary to submit another. SchoolView will not let you
register a student until the physical is recorded by the Activities Office. The sports physical forms are
available to print on the OSH homepage under Quick Links or a hard copy is available in the Main Office.
Please keep in mind that sports registration will be denied on SchoolView if there are any fines from the
previous school year such as parking fines, textbooks, library books not returned or missing equipment.
The fines will have to be cleared once the Activities Office opens on August 3.
The Activity fee will be $190 and is payable upon online registration.
Osseo Senior High
317 2nd Avenue Northwest
Osseo MN 55369
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Permit No. 3
Osseo, Minnesota
Independent School District 279 does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you require auxiliary aids or services in order to participate in or attend a
district activity, please call us at 391-8500 or TDD (612) 391-7250 at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance (two week notice preferred).
The Osseo Flier is mailed several times a year to parents of Osseo Senior High students and interested community members. We hope to keep you
informed by presenting information about the instructional program, upcoming events, and matters of general interest.
Please contact the school office if you have information that you would like included in the Flier, or if you have questions or comments. Your
suggestions regarding topics you would like to see included in future issues are welcome and your continued support and interest are much
appreciated.
ARE YOU MOVING THIS SUMMER?? - PLEASE READ THIS!!!
If, for any reason, your student is not returning to OSH in the fall, please call our Registrar, Jodi
Voorhees-Gavenda, at (763) 391-8509, so they can be withdrawn. If you are moving, but will be
returning to OSH, please call the Enrollment Center at (763) 585-7350 to change your address
so you will continue to receive mailings during the summer.
OSSEO SENIOR HIGH - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Office Hours
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Activities Office
(763) 391-8600
Counseling Office
(763) 391-8675
Main Office
(763) 391-8500
Attendance ............................................................................ Press 1
To reach the Main Office ...................................................... Press 0
If you know the extension of the staff member you would like to leave a message
for call the voicemail system directly at (763) 391-7200 and enter their 5-digit
voicemail extension.
Get more information on the OSH website at www.district279.org/sec/osh