Newsletter March 4th, 2022

 Interested in chaperoning Urban Challenge?  We are putting feelers out to see if anyone would be interested in being a chaperone?  Thank you to those of you who have already filled in the form.

 

Date:  TBD, but most likely May 12th. 

Time:  From 8:20 AM to 3:50 PM - it is an all-day commitment

FYI: You are not put with your scholar on purpose - it changes the team dynamic significantly.

Your role:  You are there for safety, not to lead the team or be a resource.  The hardest part of the day is not leading the team, especially when they want to go the wrong way.

Team size: 5 to 6 scholars typically 

Why:  It is a really amazing field trip that allows you to get outside for a whole day and see places around Madison in an Amazing Race type trip.  It is a lot of fun to be a part of the team.

Who: Adults who are interested, can be home adults, extended family, grown siblings etc.

Interested?  Please fill in this form and we will see if there is enough interest to go ahead with the planning of the field trip or not.

There are only two weeks left of quarter three which means many classes are in crunch mode.  Some scholars are cruising right along, others are falling a bit behind, we are jhere to help, just let us know what we can do.

 

Clubs at OMS:

• Yearbook club - contact Ms. Touhey for information.

• GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance)  meets every Tuesday in Mrs. Ripp’s classroom during lunch.  Her email is psripp@oregonsd.net

• Homework club runs every Tuesday and Thursday 4 PM to 5 PM - no sign up needed.  

• Art club (open studio format) will meet after school in room 205 Mondays 4 PM to 5 PM - no sign up needed.  See Ms. Touhey for information.

• Deutschklub (German Club) meets monthly. See Frau Wochenske for information.

Upcoming dates:

• Spring break begins the afternoon of March 18th, please contact us if your scholar will additional days around spring break. 

Quick links to help:

• Our team blog

• Our Facebook Page

• Homework blog

Class
Counselors’ Corner  (Severson)
English (Ripp)	We continue creating, analyzing, and exploring poetry.  We are in the final four of our poetry face-off, we learned about golden shovel poems, black-out poetry, used metaphor dice, and dove into the poetry of Clint Smith, Amanda Gorman, Gwendolyn Brooks, Terrance Hayes, and many others. Please look for any books that are at home,  if you would like to donate a lost book to our classroom, please see this wishlist. Deadlines: 5th reading goal due April 1st Read 2 hours + every week Figurative language test March 8th Poetry Collective summative March 11th tentatively  Questions to ask: How did you do on the figurative langue quiz? Which poem are you proud of - all of them are written in their notebooks How is your 5th reading goal coming? Who should win the poetry face-off?
English (Gunst)	We continue with our Poetry Unit.  Your students are learning key literary concepts, how to analyze texts, and creating poetry for a portfolio that they will submit for a summative grade at the end of the unit.  Students should still be reading 20 minutes a night outside of class.
Geography (Stoller)	We will be finishing up our unit on Darfur and discussing conflict in a broader sense.  There will be a quiz early to mid week. Questions *What was the main issue behind the conflict in Darfur? *What world event was used to force a change? *Who is to blame in your opinion?    *Did the world do enough in this situation?  Why or why not?
Geography  (Howe)
Math 7 & 8 (Gratzl)
Math (Malloy)
Science (Grady)
Science (Krucas)	This week we wrapped up our investigation into the systems of the human body! Students worked on their projects during class time. To culminate the learning students completed a written C.E.R. to show how each system works to keep the cells and body healthy and functioning. We are starting our next unit of study on genetics and inheritance of traits. Deadlines: Human Body Systems Project due Thursday 3/3 Human Body Systems C.E.R. due Thursday 3/3 Questions to ask: What was your favorite body system to learn about?  What is a genetic trait?
Literacy Lab (Tanner)	Classwork: Workbook and Lessons for Level 21.  Complete missing work at home if absent.
Health (Balbach)
P.E. (Faulkner/ Fleming/Lund)
Spanish (Cognac)
Spanish (Landsverk)	We will be reviewing GUSTAR in class this week. Quiz to come March 9-10th.
German (Wochenske)
Bilingual (Lofgren)
Orchestra (Black)	Solo & Ensemble is March 5th at Stoughton HS SCHEDULE Katie Ernst, jazz bassist and vocalist visits again on April 1st Next concert - May 12th at OHS
Band (Seiter, Dorn, Cornale)	Solo & Ensemble is March 5 at Stoughton HS.  Schedule to come. Q3 Small Group Schedule Summer Music Camp Opportunities OSD will also be offering band small groups in July as well as Jazz Band opportunities. Interested in Private Lessons?  Here’s a list of teachers. Google Classroom has all music and recordings available. Performance Schedule for the year can be found here.  Next concert is March 14 at the Oregon PAC, 7pm Students arrive at 6:30 Students wear all black Dress rehearsals are during the day
STEAM (Fischer)
STEAM (Stansfield)
Choir (Rattmann)	Solo and Ensemble Unit due this week Friday/Saturday.  In person Festival held at Stoughton HS.  Schedule to come.  Concert on March 17 at the Oregon PAC at 7:30 PM Students arrive at 7:10,  Wear concert uniform shirt and tan bottoms with black/dark shoes. Dress rehearsal will take place at OMS during the school day.
Art (Touhey)