Monday, February 14, 2022
February Vacation
Just a reminder, there will be no school from Monday, February 21st thru Friday, February 25th. Classes resume on Monday, February 28th.
Honor Roll
We anticipate releasing the 2nd quarter honor roll later this week.
Junior Parents & Students
Information was emailed to students last week on registering for the May SAT. The deadline to register is April 6th. Students must register and pay for the SAT using their College Board account. If parents would like a copy of this email, please reach out to Mrs. A.Ketch. amy.ketch@rsu34.org .
Senior Parents & Students
Yearbook is now offering ads for Senior Parents. If you order online the costs range from $80 to $300 and are available through the Josten's website. If you don’t want to use the website, you can email Mrs. Turner for more information. christina.turner@rsu34.org . The last day to submit an ad is May 12, 2022.
Class of 2022 - it is that time of year where you need to take a close look at your credits to ensure you have what you need to graduate. We do go over credits for seniors several times but the ultimate responsibility is on the student, so if you have any questions about your credits and schedule for the remainder of the year please ask. First semester grades should be posted in the next couple of days, if you failed a class you needed, you need to make a plan to address that. Please note, adding a second semester class at OTHS at this point is by teacher permission only (space permitted and often isn't approved after this week). You should start by looking on your Infinite Campus to see your grades and earned credits, and then if you have questions or concerns please reach out to your school counselor via email to connect and/or to set up a time to meet. Many of you monitor these things regularly and can disregard this reminder, otherwise please take a moment to check - June will be here before you know it. :)
You need 22 credits to earn your OTHS diploma (4 English credits, 3 Social Studies credits , 3 Science credits , 3 Math credits, 1 PE credit , 1 Health credit , 1 Fine Art credit, 6 elective credits). If you are working on a STEM or Honors Diploma and you have questions about your additional requirements, please consult with Mrs. Gardner.
OTHS Yearbook
The 2022 OTHS Yearbook is now on sale!
The cost is $75
To purchase: http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A03269000
Pooled Testing
We have had some inconsistent results with pooled testing due to our courier not delivering our tests in a timely manner. Please be vigilant about checking for symptoms, tracking exposures and reaching out to Nurse Jana when you have a question, concern or a positive test.
Not signed up for Pooled testing?
To sign-up a minor child - here is the link:
https://testcenter.concentricbyginkgo.com/minor-consent/start
If you are 18 or older and signing up yourself:
https://testcenter.concentricbyginkgo.com/invite-by-code
Access Code: X67ZUZ (This is a code for OTHS only - each of the schools in RSU34 have their own code.
Math Lab Update
There has been a high volume of students looking to get help during the math lab time. We have expanded the support 2 nights per week - Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 7. The support can be in person or virtual. Students must email by 3Pm on the day they need the support. Students can email mathhelp@hs.rsu34.k12.me.us from their hs google account to make arrangements.
Excusing Absences
Just a reminder that when you call your student as absent, we do need a reason to excuse that absence. There are 5 approved reasons
Illness
Medical Appointments
Observance of Religious holiday
Family Emergency
Planned absences with prior approval (ie family trip)
Messages that are left without a reason will be counted as unexcused. Extended illness may require a doctor’s note to excuse. Please call 827-3910 extension #2.
Financial Aid Help for Senior families
Help is available for students and families completing the FAFSA. Meredith Lee can help walk you through all the parts of the FAFSA.
Before setting up an appointment make sure that you:
Have set up your FSA-ID. Students and parents need to have their own FSA-ID (https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm?appid=HRSA_BMISS_PRD)
Have access to tax returns from 2020. (Meredith can assist if needed)
To set up an appointment with Meredith - reach out to the guidance office at the high school. 827-3910 x2114 or email sue.stlouis@rsu34.org . Meredith has evening appointments available as well as some daytime ones.
Masking Update and Expectations
The RSU 34 School Board is requiring all staff and students to wear a mask while in school until further notice. To maintain the safety of all school personnel, students, and our community, we ask that students wear masks to school, wear masks appropriately (over the mouth and nose) while attending school, and respect the expectation that has been asked of us as a school community. OTHS administration has put in place a three-strike system to support the expectation of proper mask-wearing: 1 - conversation and a reminder to the student 2 - conversation and call home to the parent/guardian to reinforce the expectation 3 - Administration Dismissal for improper mask-wearing. We are in this together and the best way to move in a direction that does not require masks or whole-school shut down is to practice responsible mask-wearing.
Update - our students are doing an incredible job with this request! Thank you so much for your support!
If you have any questions, please reach out to us.
Thank you for all of your support.
We are doing the best that we can for our kids!
Scott Gordon
Amy Ketch
Jeremy Bousquet