Trailblazer Weekly | August 14, 2023
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Overland High School
BLAZER GREAT. BLAZER PROUD. BLAZER EXCELLENT.
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- Bell Schedule and Calendar
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Phase-in Days
Overland Phase-in Days are designed to assist 9th graders in making a smooth transition from middle school to high school and to introduce all students to their teachers before we begin the A/B class rotation schedule. We want to help prepare all students to be Blazer Great, Blazer Proud, Blazer Excellent!
Monday, August 14 — Freshman Phase-In A-Day
Tuesday, August 15 — Freshman Phase-In B-Day
Wednesday, August 16 — A-Day for all students
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Counselors will email your Creek Mail account regarding changes made, so be sure to check! | |
Schedule Repair
Students, please fill out the form if you need to change your schedule for the following reasons:
- Student is not enrolled in enough credits (freshmen must have 8, sophomores 7, juniors 6, and seniors 6)
- Student does not have enough core classes (4 academic classes)
- Student is placed in the wrong level of a course
- Schedule does not include a course required for graduation (seniors only)
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Freshman Barbecue
Freshmen, Overland staff, and their families are invited to attend our Freshman BBQ on Tuesday, August 15 from 5:00–7:00pm on the north lawn.
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Attendance Form
Parents, you may now report an excused absence, late arrival, or early dismissal with our attendance app.
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Security Kiosk
A security hut has been placed at the Pacific Avenue entrance to our campus near the four-way stop. This is a security checkpoint and a drop-off location for food deliveries.
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Cheer Tryouts
Interested in being a cheerleader? Join us for an open cheerleading practice on Friday, August 18 from 4:00–6:30pm in the OHS Cafeteria.
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Back to School Night
Open House Meet & Greet
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
6:00pm–8:00pm
The Overland Administration would like to welcome you into our school community to highlight many of the important aspects of student life as a Blazer. The evening is an Open House format to allow for time to meet with teachers, enjoy some food, and check out clubs/activities/sports on your own schedule.
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Student ID Information
Students will receive their Overland Student ID on Friday, August 18.
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Student Planner + Handbook
All 9th graders will receive a student planner from their Blazer 101 teacher. Other students may stop by the counseling office if they would like one.
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Boys' Volleyball Earns Team Academic Award
The Overland High School boys' volleyball team, coached by Diane Swan, received the 2022-23 USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award.
The United States Marine Corps and the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced that 1,332 collegiate and high school volleyball teams have earned the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award this season. This marks an all-time record number of programs honored for their academic achievements. The award, initiated in the 1992–93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale.
Overland boys were the only boys' team in Colorado to achieve the honor. The overall team GPA was 3.437, and this is the second year of winning this award! This is an amazing accomplishment by an incredible group of young men!
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Class of 2024
Get ready for your senior year by looking through the information on our website.
- Important dates
- Order cap & gown
- Yearbook
- Senior pictures
- Senior Sunrise
- and more
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Call Nurse Brian at 720-747-3789 | |
Welcome Back to School: Health and Wellness Tips from the School Nurse
Welcome back, students and parents! As we embark on another exciting school year, I want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of health and wellness. As your school nurse, my primary goal is to ensure that each student has a safe and healthy learning environment. Here are a few tips to help kick off the school year on the right foot:
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Stay Hydrated: Proper hydration is essential for staying focused and energized throughout the day. Encourage your child to bring a reusable water bottle to school and remind them to take sips throughout the day.
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Healthy Eating: A balanced diet fuels both the body and mind. Pack nutritious snacks and lunches that include fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Limit sugary snacks and drinks to keep energy levels steady.
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Regular Sleep Schedule: A consistent sleep routine is crucial for academic success. Aim for 8-10 hours of sleep each night to ensure your child is well-rested and ready to learn.
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Immunizations: Ensure your child's immunizations are up-to-date and submitted to the OHS Health Clinic – Otherwise, file a vaccination exemption form. More info HERE. Vaccinations play a key role in keeping our school community healthy and safe.
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Mental Health Matters: Encourage open conversations about feelings and emotions. If your child is feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious, don't hesitate to reach out to me for FREE therapy resources.
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Physical Activity: Regular exercise helps boost mood and concentration. Encourage your child to participate in physical activities they enjoy, whether it's a sport, dance, or simply playing outside.
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Stay Home When Sick: If your child is feeling unwell, it's important to keep them home to prevent the spread of illness.
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Find all things “OHS Health Clinic” by clicking HERE.
Please know that I am here to support the health and well-being of every student. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or if your child has specific medical needs. Let's make this school year a fantastic and healthy one together!
Wishing you all a successful and thriving school year!
Kind Regards,
Brian Kornreich, BSBME, BSN, MS, RN
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Community Liaison
Meet Sara Khatib, our Community Liaison. She can help students and families with various needs such as
- Food/clothing
- Mental health support
- Economic hardship/homelessness
- Uninsured or medical difficulties
- Free and reduced lunch
- Transportation
- School supplies
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Volunteer and Job Opportunities
Students, are you looking for volunteer work or summer jobs? Check out some resources that are available to you in Aurora and Denver.
This document is updated all the time, so keep checking back. Contact Ms. Sara Khatib with any questions.
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myCherryCreek
Check grades
Check attendance
Email teachers
Access classwork
LINK: myCherryCreek
VIDEO: How to use myCherryCreek
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Check Your Student's Grades and Attendance
Just a reminder that CCSD allows parents/guardians to access their student's grades, attendance, email teachers, and access student classwork via myCherryCreek. This is a great way to help you monitor your student's academic success at Overland throughout the academic year.
Questions?
Yvette Rolison
yrolison@cherrycreekschools.org
720-747-3624
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When schools are on a delayed start High School bus pickup is delayed 90 minutes. School starts at 9:50 a.m. | |
Weather Delays and Snow Days
Winter weather can happen at any time. Ensure that you receive weather delay and closure notifications by making sure your phone numbers and email addresses are correct in myCherryCreek.
Just log in to myCherryCreek, click on the Oracle tile, then on Contact Info in the menu on the left. Make sure your Home Mobile Phone and/or Home Phone numbers and Work Email address are correct, so that you will receive weather delay and closure notifications.
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Student ID's
Overland students must have their OHS Student ID at all times. Need a replacement ID? Please go to the IST Main Office.
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North Entrance
The Jewell Avenue (north) entrance to the Overland-Prairie campus and the STRIDE Health Clinic will be closed during school hours. Vehicles may enter from Pacific Drive.
The STRIDE Health Clinic parking lot is for patients only.
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Make an appointment today!
(303) 7STRIDE
(303-778-7433)
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STRIDE Community Health Center
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Services
- Behavioral Health Services
- Chronic Disease Management
- Dental Screenings
- Developmental Screenings
- Immunizations
- Minor Injuries
- Newborn Care & Well Child Checks
- Physicals
- Sick Visits
- Sports Physicals
- Sexual & Reproductive Health and Education
Insurance Information
While STRIDE is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides healthcare to the underserved, uninsured and working families who cannot afford these services, they are NOT a free-service clinic.
STRIDE participates with following discount and insurance programs and also offers families financial screenings to determine sliding-scale discounts or help find health plans patients qualify for:
- Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP)
- Colorado Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Colorado Access
- Access Advantage
- Self Pay
- Some private insurances
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Support OHS at King Soopers
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If you do not already have a charity associated with your King Soopers card, please consider selecting one of the OHS groups below so some group earns that free money.
Log in to your King Soopers account and select Community Rewards on the left-hand side and then select one of the groups below:
- Overland PTCO - GA375
- Overland High School Band Parents Association (Band and Orchestra) - HK700
- Overland High School Choir and Theatre – BC026
- Cherry Creek School District Overland Baseball – KT631
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Overland High School (goes to Student Council) – TR572
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K&G Fashion Superstore Supports OHS |
Need an outfit for Homecoming, Prom, or other formal occasions? K&G Fashion Superstore will donate 10% of purchases made by Overland students back to Overland High School!
K&G Fashion Superstore
13940 E Mississippi Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
303-369-1015
website
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