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Trailblazer Weekly | December 18, 2023
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Overland High School
BLAZER GREAT. BLAZER PROUD. BLAZER EXCELLENT.
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Tickets to sporting events are now cashless and spectators must use the GoFan app to purchase tickets. | | |
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Thank You, Parents!
Our Staff is SOUPer Grateful for OPTCO
On behalf of the Blazer faculty and staff, THANK YOU to OPTCO for a lovely soup luncheon on Friday, December 15. What a wonderful treat!
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- Breakfast available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (closes at 8:20)
- Limited Grab and Go lunches available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, starting about 5 minutes before the end of the last class
- Buses leave about 10 minutes after end of last class--no “late” bus at 3:30!
- Students should leave building after last class
- Friday December 22 is by appointment ONLY. Most teachers will not be available for drop in visits. There are no busses and no food service.
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Grades will be finalized by 12:00pm on Friday.
Check PowerSchool to view exam scores and semester grades.
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Points of Pride
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Congratulations to our Speech and Debate team on a great season! Shout out to our amazing coaches, Pam Ford, Cayley Olsen, and Emily Barrette!
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Congratulations to Drew Shaver, Gil Trevino, Carter Krueger, and Kate McDonnell for being chosen as NHS Star teachers of the semester! Pictured above
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Our FCCLA chapter was awarded a $1500 grant to conduct a traffic safety project!! Congratulations!
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Please congratulate the following students on their acceptance into the Colorado All-State Choir! Younes Aichiouene, Barbara Akuoko, Lillith Cuesta, Emily Elliott, Diego Fleetwood, Devin Hunter, Deajane Jackson Morgan, Chani Mouland.
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Winter Break dates available | |
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Student Volunteers Needed
The Office of Curriculum & Instruction is looking for student volunteers to help us at our Science Resource Center.
We are offering volunteering opportunities for high school students that are looking to complete their community hours, or are trying to find ways on how to help our district better support all of our schools. If this is you, or you know any other CCSD student who is interested in helping, we would love to have all of you!
This volunteering experience consists of unpacking, packing, sorting, etc. Some physical labor is expected.
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Join our team as a Health Liaison at the OHS Health Clinic!
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to work alongside our school nurse, providing essential support to ensure the well-being of our students. As a Health Liaison, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations of the clinic and assisting with clinic triage, the management of students with chronic health conditions and administrative tasks. If you are passionate about promoting the health and welfare of high school students and are ready to make a positive impact in their lives and our community, we encourage you to visit the CCDS Jobs website and apply.
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Dec 22 is also the last day to buy a yearbook for $70. | |
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Senior Tributes due Dec 22
- Create a tribute to celebrate your child's achievements
- Commemorate your year by purchasing a tribute with your friends or team
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Click here to purchase and design your ad! Use code 6510
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AP Exam Fees – due 2/28
- Cost per AP Exam | $98.00
- Cost per AP Exam for Free or Reduced | $40.00 (letter required)
- AP/ College Board Late Registration Fee | $40.00 (Any exam registered after Nov 15)
- Late Payment Fee | $25.00 (Added after February 28 payment due date)
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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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Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 24, 2024
8:00 a.m.
Ritchie Center, University of Denver
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Jostens Orders
You can order your cap & gown and other senior regalia online.
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Call Nurse Brian at 720-747-3789 | |
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HOW SICK IS TOO SICK?
This week, I want to address a crucial question: "How Sick is Too Sick?" It's essential to understand when it's best to keep your child at home to prevent the spread of illness and ensure their well-being and the well-being of our school community. Per CDPHE guidelines, there are four main reasons for children and adults to stay home:
- Your student could infect others with a contagious illness, either because of symptoms, a diagnosis, or recent exposure to a contagious illness.
- Your student does not feel well enough to take part in usual activities. For example, a child is overly tired, fussy, or will not stop crying.
- Your student needs more care than teachers and staff can give while still caring for the other children.
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Your student has symptoms or an illness on this list, and staying home is required.
Flu and COVID Prevention
One of the most effective ways to protect your child and our school community from the flu is by getting a flu shot. We strongly recommend contacting your healthcare provider to inquire if the flu shot is available and recommended for your child. Additionally, staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and following public health guidelines, such as mask-wearing and social distancing, can help reduce the risk of transmission of both the flu and COVID-19.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a healthy learning environment for all students. Your partnership is essential in keeping our school community safe and well.
Wishing you and your family good health throughout the school year.
Kind Regards,
Brian Kornreich, BSBME, BSN, MS, RN
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Join our team as a Health Liaison at the OHS Health Clinic!
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to work alongside our school nurse, providing essential support to ensure the well-being of our students. As a Health Liaison, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations of the clinic and assisting with clinic triage, the management of students with chronic health conditions and administrative tasks. If you are passionate about promoting the health and welfare of high school students and are ready to make a positive impact in their lives and our community, we encourage you to visit the CCDS Jobs website and apply.
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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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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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Make an appointment today!
(303) 7STRIDE
(303-778-7433)
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STRIDE Community Health Center |
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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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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Food Resources in Aurora/Denver/Arapahoe Country
Food Pantry Locator
https://www.foodbankrockies.org/find-food/
More Life Community Center
14000 E. Jewell Ave Sundays:10:00a-1:00p
1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 9:30a-2:00p; 2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 9:30a-12:30p; Mobile Food Bank of the Rockies: 3:00p-5:00p (North Parking Lot)
www.ColoradoFoodCluster.com
Get food delivered to your home- students 6-18 yrs old- 7 meals, 14 snacks, and 7 milks weekly.
Aurora Interfaith Community Services
Get Help – Aurora Interfaith Community Services
Food bank, utility help
https://feedingdenvershungry.org/grocery-store/
Shop for free groceries in Denver-- 11402 East 53rd Avenue, Suite 200, Denver, Colorado 80239 Door #36 on the back left side! (November dates are full; but sign can up for December)
Secor Cares Food Market
https://www.secorcares.com/free-food-market FR
Wednesday and Thursday 9a-4p; Friday & Saturday 9a-1p
17151 Pine Lane, Parker, CO
Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626
Little Flower Assistance Center
11149 E. 14th Ave, Aurora, CO 80010
303-360-9686
https://ccdenver.org/parish-community-relations/the-little-flower/
Free Community Food Bank on Wednesdays
14485 E Evans Ave. 80014 on the North side of the parking lot at 12:00
https://www.pawclife.com/
The Gateway Food Pantry at Bridgewater Church
Sundays from 11a-12p; 5201 E. WARREN AVE. Denver, 80222
Benefits in Action
Food Delivery https://biaction.org/
Resources for the Holidays
https://christmasstorecolorado.com/shop/
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If you need support with housing, please reach out to your counselors, Ms. Khatib, or a trusted adult in the building. | | |
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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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Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Nepali, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese | |
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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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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Food Deliveries
For safety reasons, food deliveries will not be accepted inside the building. Students should limit all deliveries to their lunch time, and food must be picked up outside near the security kiosk.
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Please Apply for Free & Reduced Lunch
Even though Colorado has elected to provide free meals for all students, applying for MEAL BENEFITS through the district has benefits beyond meals. For example:
- Reduced cost for testing
- Reduced Athletic and Activities Fees
- Reduced or free College Application Fees
You need to reapply every school year.
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EVERY CLASS
EVERY DAY
ON TIME
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How to Support the Overland Wrestling Team | |
Join King Soopers Rewards Program.
If you are a King Soopers shopper and have a rewards login, please connect your account to the Overland High School Wrestling Team!
Just log in to your account, click My Profile, Scroll down to Community Rewards, then search Overland High School Wrestling, and enroll. Then every time you shop under your rewards, a percentage comes back to us.
Use Mile High Ducts for duct cleaning.
We have an exciting opportunity to raise funds for our wrestling program. OHS Wrestling Alumni and Business Owner, Andy Fitzpatrick, owner of Mile High Duct, is offering an amazing opportunity to have a percentage of funds come back to our program if your household or business uses their service of duct cleaning! All you have to do is say that you were referred by the Overland High School Wrestling Program.
Check them out online at
https://www.milehighducts.com/ or call them at Phone: (720) 422-9953.
Become a Wrestling Sponsor.
Each wrestler is required to pay a $100 wrestling fee, which helps to pay for their practice gear pack for the season. While money is necessary for our program, it is never a barrier. If there is a student-athlete who is unable to pay, then we find community sponsors to cover all or most of their fee. If interested, respond to this email.
Join Go Green Now to join a Community Solar Program
Use the link below to read more about the program, and enroll at the bottom. All you need is to be an Xcel Energy user. Use referral code OHS for a $100 donation to come back to the OHS Wrestling Program.
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Support OHS at King Soopers | |
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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