Week of February 18, 2019
NO SCHOOL MONDAY
Please note that Monday, President’s Day, is a student/teacher holiday.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports will go home on Tuesday.
FFA WEEK
Next week is FFA Week and we’re going to celebrate with some dress up days. We kick off with Twin Tuesday, followed by West Orange FFA Wednesday, then Country Thursday, and Friday is wear Blue day—the official color of the FFA and one of West Orange’s colors too.
CELEBRATE!
Congratulations to Ms. Julie Mazur, OCPS Guidance Counselor of the Year, and Dr. Jeffery Redding, GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year!
PARENT/GUARDIAN SURVEY
Parents and Guardians, we need your input. Please take a few minutes to complete our annual community survey at https://ocps.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bat4w9T2DJZLckR
On Friday, we asked students to type our web address at www.westorangehs.ocps.net into their browsers on their school computers for your quick access! Please use those computers to open that browser, go to the parent survey on the left side of the page, and complete that for us. We appreciate your input!
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY VISITS
Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors, Colleges and Universities will be visiting West Orange this semester! To attend, students must sign-up through their Naviance account on Launchpad. To see the list of colleges visiting, look on our website under the student services tab and click on the College and Career Center page.
PRACTICE SAT TEST
Monday is the last day to register for the practice SAT! Don't forget to sign up for a free SAT practice exam at www.revolutionprep.com/partners/4386 The exam will be held here at West Orange on February 23. The cost is a low $5.
FAFSA
Parents of Seniors, make sure you are completing your FAFSA. If you pursue any post-secondary education opportunities, you will have to fill it out anyways—and you wouldn’t believe the amount of money that goes unclaimed each year that is available to just about every income bracket. For more information, call or visit our Student Service Office.
GRAD BASH
Seniors, Grad Bash permission forms are due to Student Services Monday. Tickets will be sold February 19 through 21 for $80 cash each. All obligations must be taken care of in the Media Center before a ticket can be purchased.
GRADUATION YARD SIGNS
Parents of Seniors, make sure you order your Class of 2019 Graduate Yard Sign before February 22. Order forms are available in the front office or you can order at www.tinyurl.com/wo19yardsign
WARRIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Did you know that we have some talented photographers who can help your small business with publicity needs? Contact Ms. Melanie Goodman-Smith at West Orange for more information.
TECHNOLOGY HELP?
Student technology help is available when you are at home by emailing studenthelp@ocps.net