OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 009 DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
FYI
Important Reminder
This Friday, September 12 is an Institute Day; there is NO SCHOOL for students.
Spirit Assembly
Get ready for the Back to School Spirit Assembly this Thursday. The cheerleaders and drill team are bringing the excitement, let’s see which class bring the most cheers. Sign up in Room 174 to be a Huskie Super Fan. A Huskie Super Fan is head to toe in orange and blue…the crazier, the better. One person in each class will win an MP3 player. Will it be you?
Attention Class of 2009 (M. Carrow)
This week is the LAST week to have a senior portrait taken for the 2008-2009 Tabula yearbook.
VIP is photographing at Concordia Univ. in the Koehneke Community Center, Room 10 through Thursday, September 11. Please call for an appointment toll free at 866-830-5275. If you have recently left a message with VIP and they have not gotten back with you; try them again.
CLUB CORNER
ACTSO
Staff, students and families are invited to our 2008-09 kick-off event complete with food, fun and performances at the 13th annual Community Festival of Foods this Saturday from 1- 4 p.m. at Ascension Church at East and Adams. Admission is a dish for 4-6 people to share.
APA/GSA
A Place for All GSA will be meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in Room 475. Everyone is welcome. We will be taking candidates for officers. (R. Heister)
B.O.S.S. Organization
B.O.S.S. Club members are holding their first meeting of the new school year today in Room 174 during periods 4 & 6. Stop by and check out the club. Under new student leadership, B.O.S.S. is renewing its pledge to serving you --- even better. Welcome to all! (M. Vance)
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA, a non school sponsored club, will continue to read from the book of Proverbs this Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Room 246. As always come for a special treat. (F. Arriaga)
Film Club (J. Condne)
Film club will have its first meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in the TV Studio - Room 398. All are invited.
Gospel Choir
All singers, musicians and dancers interested in gospel music are invited to Room 204 at 4:00 p.m. today. We will be auditioning and discussing upcoming events.
J. Kyle Braid
We will meet tomorrow morning at 7:15 a.m. to discuss ideas for an after school program with the River Forest Community Center. See you then. (D. Hill)
Attention Photo Club
If you are you interested in taking pictures and processing your own images. Photo Club will be meeting for our first meeting of the year. All are welcome. Photo Club will meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Room 334 starting today at 3:15 p.m. in the photo lab/Room 334. Processing chemicals will be available. (M. Carrow)
Attention Ping Pong Players
All students interested in playing some lively ping pong, Table Tennis Club is for you. We meet every Thursday after school starting at 3:20 p.m. in the 2 East Gym. Everyone is welcome to come. Our first week is next Thursday, September 18. Any questions see Mr. Colquhoun in Room 212.
First meetings of the year Individual Events - Speech Team today
Do you like acting, poetry, debate issues, new broadcasting, and more? Well, come to first Speech Team meetings on Wednesday and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in Room 371. Bring a friend, no experience necessary, all are welcome! Not able to attend, stop by Room 414 before or after school and talk with Mrs. Cheney.
Student Council
Want to get involved? Want to help out with Homecoming? Then come to Student Council tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the South Cafeteria. Bring your friends and come have a say in your school.
Students for Peace and Justice
Attention any student interested in joining or returning to SPJ, our first club meeting will take place today after school in Ms. Faulkner’s Room, 410, at 3:10 p.m. Come for a special treat. (Faulkner)
Technology Club
The first meeting of Technology Club will be held today after school. We will discuss club plans for the year. Please bring your ideas. The meeting will be at 3:15 p.m. in Room 228A across from the Math office. Please see Mr. Allee if you have questions. (D. Allee)
Wheel Throwing Club
Wheel Throwing club will meet briefly on Thursday, Sept 11 to make plans for the fall. Come to room 390 at 3:15 with your ideas to share so we can create a schedule and elect officers. If you can't be there and have some ideas, drop in room 390 or 399 and see Ms. Ebsen on Wed. or Thursday before the meeting. We'll start working with clay every Thursday starting Sept. 18 in room 399. Everyone is welcome.
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
ACT
The ACT Test is being administered at OPRFHS on September 13. Students must be at the front doors at 7:45 a.m. No one will be admitted without I.D. and admission ticket.
Seniors
Any senior who did not take the PSAE as a junior may use the Grade 12 PSAE retake to satisfy the graduation requirement to take the PSAE. Any senior who took the PSAE as a junior may retake the 2-day test. Pick up forms and instructions from Room 373. Deadline is September 16, 2008.
Seniors Registered For Fall ACT Test Prep
The first TestWatch TestPrep class for ACT will NOT be held this Thursday, Sept. 11, as originally scheduled because of Parent Back-to-School night on Thursday. The first ACT test prep class for seniors will be held Tuesday, September 16, in Room 374, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Bring pencils and your calculator.
Computer Proficiency Computer Proficiency is a graduation requirement. The first proficiency test is Wednesday, September 17 at 3:15 p.m. in Room 303. Only 50 students may take the exam. Register in person with Mrs. Rice in the 3rd floor library from September 8 – 15 during school hours. A practice test is scheduled for September 15 at 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. in Room 303 for registered students. Consult page 21 in the 08-09 Academic Hand book for additional information.
SPORTS CORNER
Badminton Intramurals
Starting today from 6:15-7:45 p.m. in the field house, badminton will run on most Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:45 p.m. Please come to sign up. You will need your ID and $10. Contact Ms. Graham with questions.
Boys’ Lacrosse
There will be a mandatory meeting for Boy’s Lacrosse on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 3:15 p.m. in the Monogram Room. If you can’t attend the meeting, see coach Terretta in Room 484.
Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Any junior or senior who is interested in trying out for the Varsity Boys’ Basketball team should attend open gym on Tuesday and Thursday at 4:15 p.m. Interested individuals must attend a study session at 3:15 p.m. in Room 350 in order to participate in the open gyms on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Maloney.
COLLEGE CALLERS
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
University of Missouri Period 2 Room 210
Emory University Period 5 Room 210
Bradley University Period 7 Room 210
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Kalamazoo College Period 2 Room 210
Millikin University Period 3 Room 210
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 009 DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
FYI
Important Reminder
This Friday, September 12 is an Institute Day; there is NO SCHOOL for students.
Spirit Assembly
Get ready for the Back to School Spirit Assembly this Thursday. The cheerleaders and drill team are bringing the excitement, let’s see which class bring the most cheers. Sign up in Room 174 to be a Huskie Super Fan. A Huskie Super Fan is head to toe in orange and blue…the crazier, the better. One person in each class will win an MP3 player. Will it be you?
Attention Class of 2009 (M. Carrow)
This week is the LAST week to have a senior portrait taken for the 2008-2009 Tabula yearbook.
VIP is photographing at Concordia Univ. in the Koehneke Community Center, Room 10 through Thursday, September 11. Please call for an appointment toll free at 866-830-5275. If you have recently left a message with VIP and they have not gotten back with you; try them again.
CLUB CORNER
ACTSO
Staff, students and families are invited to our 2008-09 kick-off event complete with food, fun and performances at the 13th annual Community Festival of Foods this Saturday from 1- 4 p.m. at Ascension Church at East and Adams. Admission is a dish for 4-6 people to share.
APA/GSA
A Place for All GSA will be meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in Room 475. Everyone is welcome. We will be taking candidates for officers. (R. Heister)
B.O.S.S. Organization
B.O.S.S. Club members are holding their first meeting of the new school year today in Room 174 during periods 4 & 6. Stop by and check out the club. Under new student leadership, B.O.S.S. is renewing its pledge to serving you --- even better. Welcome to all! (M. Vance)
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA, a non school sponsored club, will continue to read from the book of Proverbs this Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Room 246. As always come for a special treat. (F. Arriaga)
Film Club (J. Condne)
Film club will have its first meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in the TV Studio - Room 398. All are invited.
Gospel Choir
All singers, musicians and dancers interested in gospel music are invited to Room 204 at 4:00 p.m. today. We will be auditioning and discussing upcoming events.
J. Kyle Braid
We will meet tomorrow morning at 7:15 a.m. to discuss ideas for an after school program with the River Forest Community Center. See you then. (D. Hill)
Attention Photo Club
If you are you interested in taking pictures and processing your own images. Photo Club will be meeting for our first meeting of the year. All are welcome. Photo Club will meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Room 334 starting today at 3:15 p.m. in the photo lab/Room 334. Processing chemicals will be available. (M. Carrow)
Attention Ping Pong Players
All students interested in playing some lively ping pong, Table Tennis Club is for you. We meet every Thursday after school starting at 3:20 p.m. in the 2 East Gym. Everyone is welcome to come. Our first week is next Thursday, September 18. Any questions see Mr. Colquhoun in Room 212.
First meetings of the year Individual Events - Speech Team today
Do you like acting, poetry, debate issues, new broadcasting, and more? Well, come to first Speech Team meetings on Wednesday and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in Room 371. Bring a friend, no experience necessary, all are welcome! Not able to attend, stop by Room 414 before or after school and talk with Mrs. Cheney.
Student Council
Want to get involved? Want to help out with Homecoming? Then come to Student Council tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the South Cafeteria. Bring your friends and come have a say in your school.
Students for Peace and Justice
Attention any student interested in joining or returning to SPJ, our first club meeting will take place today after school in Ms. Faulkner’s Room, 410, at 3:10 p.m. Come for a special treat. (Faulkner)
Technology Club
The first meeting of Technology Club will be held today after school. We will discuss club plans for the year. Please bring your ideas. The meeting will be at 3:15 p.m. in Room 228A across from the Math office. Please see Mr. Allee if you have questions. (D. Allee)
Wheel Throwing Club
Wheel Throwing club will meet briefly on Thursday, Sept 11 to make plans for the fall. Come to room 390 at 3:15 with your ideas to share so we can create a schedule and elect officers. If you can't be there and have some ideas, drop in room 390 or 399 and see Ms. Ebsen on Wed. or Thursday before the meeting. We'll start working with clay every Thursday starting Sept. 18 in room 399. Everyone is welcome.
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
ACT
The ACT Test is being administered at OPRFHS on September 13. Students must be at the front doors at 7:45 a.m. No one will be admitted without I.D. and admission ticket.
Seniors
Any senior who did not take the PSAE as a junior may use the Grade 12 PSAE retake to satisfy the graduation requirement to take the PSAE. Any senior who took the PSAE as a junior may retake the 2-day test. Pick up forms and instructions from Room 373. Deadline is September 16, 2008.
Seniors Registered For Fall ACT Test Prep
The first TestWatch TestPrep class for ACT will NOT be held this Thursday, Sept. 11, as originally scheduled because of Parent Back-to-School night on Thursday. The first ACT test prep class for seniors will be held Tuesday, September 16, in Room 374, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Bring pencils and your calculator.
Computer Proficiency Computer Proficiency is a graduation requirement. The first proficiency test is Wednesday, September 17 at 3:15 p.m. in Room 303. Only 50 students may take the exam. Register in person with Mrs. Rice in the 3rd floor library from September 8 – 15 during school hours. A practice test is scheduled for September 15 at 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. in Room 303 for registered students. Consult page 21 in the 08-09 Academic Hand book for additional information.
SPORTS CORNER
Badminton Intramurals
Starting today from 6:15-7:45 p.m. in the field house, badminton will run on most Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:45 p.m. Please come to sign up. You will need your ID and $10. Contact Ms. Graham with questions.
Boys’ Lacrosse
There will be a mandatory meeting for Boy’s Lacrosse on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 3:15 p.m. in the Monogram Room. If you can’t attend the meeting, see coach Terretta in Room 484.
Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Any junior or senior who is interested in trying out for the Varsity Boys’ Basketball team should attend open gym on Tuesday and Thursday at 4:15 p.m. Interested individuals must attend a study session at 3:15 p.m. in Room 350 in order to participate in the open gyms on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Maloney.
COLLEGE CALLERS
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
University of Missouri Period 2 Room 210
Emory University Period 5 Room 210
Bradley University Period 7 Room 210
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Kalamazoo College Period 2 Room 210
Millikin University Period 3 Room 210
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 009 DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
FYI
Important Reminder
This Friday, September 12 is an Institute Day; there is NO SCHOOL for students.
Spirit Assembly
Get ready for the Back to School Spirit Assembly this Thursday. The cheerleaders and drill team are bringing the excitement, let’s see which class bring the most cheers. Sign up in Room 174 to be a Huskie Super Fan. A Huskie Super Fan is head to toe in orange and blue…the crazier, the better. One person in each class will win an MP3 player. Will it be you?
Attention Class of 2009 (M. Carrow)
This week is the LAST week to have a senior portrait taken for the 2008-2009 Tabula yearbook.
VIP is photographing at Concordia Univ. in the Koehneke Community Center, Room 10 through Thursday, September 11. Please call for an appointment toll free at 866-830-5275. If you have recently left a message with VIP and they have not gotten back with you; try them again.
CLUB CORNER
ACTSO
Staff, students and families are invited to our 2008-09 kick-off event complete with food, fun and performances at the 13th annual Community Festival of Foods this Saturday from 1- 4 p.m. at Ascension Church at East and Adams. Admission is a dish for 4-6 people to share.
APA/GSA
A Place for All GSA will be meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in Room 475. Everyone is welcome. We will be taking candidates for officers. (R. Heister)
B.O.S.S. Organization
B.O.S.S. Club members are holding their first meeting of the new school year today in Room 174 during periods 4 & 6. Stop by and check out the club. Under new student leadership, B.O.S.S. is renewing its pledge to serving you --- even better. Welcome to all! (M. Vance)
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA, a non school sponsored club, will continue to read from the book of Proverbs this Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Room 246. As always come for a special treat. (F. Arriaga)
Film Club (J. Condne)
Film club will have its first meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in the TV Studio - Room 398. All are invited.
Gospel Choir
All singers, musicians and dancers interested in gospel music are invited to Room 204 at 4:00 p.m. today. We will be auditioning and discussing upcoming events.
J. Kyle Braid
We will meet tomorrow morning at 7:15 a.m. to discuss ideas for an after school program with the River Forest Community Center. See you then. (D. Hill)
Attention Photo Club
If you are you interested in taking pictures and processing your own images. Photo Club will be meeting for our first meeting of the year. All are welcome. Photo Club will meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Room 334 starting today at 3:15 p.m. in the photo lab/Room 334. Processing chemicals will be available. (M. Carrow)
Attention Ping Pong Players
All students interested in playing some lively ping pong, Table Tennis Club is for you. We meet every Thursday after school starting at 3:20 p.m. in the 2 East Gym. Everyone is welcome to come. Our first week is next Thursday, September 18. Any questions see Mr. Colquhoun in Room 212.
First meetings of the year Individual Events - Speech Team today
Do you like acting, poetry, debate issues, new broadcasting, and more? Well, come to first Speech Team meetings on Wednesday and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in Room 371. Bring a friend, no experience necessary, all are welcome! Not able to attend, stop by Room 414 before or after school and talk with Mrs. Cheney.
Student Council
Want to get involved? Want to help out with Homecoming? Then come to Student Council tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the South Cafeteria. Bring your friends and come have a say in your school.
Students for Peace and Justice
Attention any student interested in joining or returning to SPJ, our first club meeting will take place today after school in Ms. Faulkner’s Room, 410, at 3:10 p.m. Come for a special treat. (Faulkner)
Technology Club
The first meeting of Technology Club will be held today after school. We will discuss club plans for the year. Please bring your ideas. The meeting will be at 3:15 p.m. in Room 228A across from the Math office. Please see Mr. Allee if you have questions. (D. Allee)
Wheel Throwing Club
Wheel Throwing club will meet briefly on Thursday, Sept 11 to make plans for the fall. Come to room 390 at 3:15 with your ideas to share so we can create a schedule and elect officers. If you can't be there and have some ideas, drop in room 390 or 399 and see Ms. Ebsen on Wed. or Thursday before the meeting. We'll start working with clay every Thursday starting Sept. 18 in room 399. Everyone is welcome.
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
ACT
The ACT Test is being administered at OPRFHS on September 13. Students must be at the front doors at 7:45 a.m. No one will be admitted without I.D. and admission ticket.
Seniors
Any senior who did not take the PSAE as a junior may use the Grade 12 PSAE retake to satisfy the graduation requirement to take the PSAE. Any senior who took the PSAE as a junior may retake the 2-day test. Pick up forms and instructions from Room 373. Deadline is September 16, 2008.
Seniors Registered For Fall ACT Test Prep
The first TestWatch TestPrep class for ACT will NOT be held this Thursday, Sept. 11, as originally scheduled because of Parent Back-to-School night on Thursday. The first ACT test prep class for seniors will be held Tuesday, September 16, in Room 374, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Bring pencils and your calculator.
Computer Proficiency Computer Proficiency is a graduation requirement. The first proficiency test is Wednesday, September 17 at 3:15 p.m. in Room 303. Only 50 students may take the exam. Register in person with Mrs. Rice in the 3rd floor library from September 8 – 15 during school hours. A practice test is scheduled for September 15 at 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. in Room 303 for registered students. Consult page 21 in the 08-09 Academic Hand book for additional information.
SPORTS CORNER
Badminton Intramurals
Starting today from 6:15-7:45 p.m. in the field house, badminton will run on most Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:45 p.m. Please come to sign up. You will need your ID and $10. Contact Ms. Graham with questions.
Boys’ Lacrosse
There will be a mandatory meeting for Boy’s Lacrosse on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 3:15 p.m. in the Monogram Room. If you can’t attend the meeting, see coach Terretta in Room 484.
Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Any junior or senior who is interested in trying out for the Varsity Boys’ Basketball team should attend open gym on Tuesday and Thursday at 4:15 p.m. Interested individuals must attend a study session at 3:15 p.m. in Room 350 in order to participate in the open gyms on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Maloney.
COLLEGE CALLERS
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
University of Missouri Period 2 Room 210
Emory University Period 5 Room 210
Bradley University Period 7 Room 210
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Kalamazoo College Period 2 Room 210
Millikin University Period 3 Room 210
A practice test is scheduled for September 15 at 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. in Room 303 for registered students. Consult page 21 in the 08-09 Academic Hand book for additional information.
SPORTS CORNER
Badminton Intramurals
Starting today from 6:15-7:45 p.m. in the field house, badminton will run on most Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:45 p.m. Please come to sign up. You will need your ID and $10. Contact Ms. Graham with questions.
Boys’ Lacrosse
There will be a mandatory meeting for Boy’s Lacrosse on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 3:15 p.m. in the Monogram Room. If you can’t attend the meeting, see coach Terretta in Room 484.
Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Any junior or senior who is interested in trying out for the Varsity Boys’ Basketball team should attend open gym on Tuesday and Thursday at 4:15 p.m. Interested individuals must attend a study session at 3:15 p.m. in Room 350 in order to participate in the open gyms on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Maloney.
COLLEGE CALLERS
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
University of Missouri Period 2 Room 210
Emory University Period 5 Room 210
Bradley University Period 7 Room 210
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Kalamazoo College Period 2 Room 210
Millikin University Period 3 Room 210
