O Gorman Junior High School Newsletter

MARCH
O’Gorman Junior High
School
NEWSLETTER
Sioux Falls, SD
March 2014
O
Gorman Junior High School Newsletter
From the Principal’s Desk
Lent is such a special time in the Catholic Church. Lent is viewed by Catholics as an opportunity for "spiritual self
improvement" because with quiet prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, God provides us an opportunity to have
the Holy Spirit speak through us. Let this season of reflection allow us all to become closer with Christ.
May God bless us all on our Lenten journey.
Mr. Wade Charron, Principal
Loving God, we give you thanks and praise for the great love and new life You have given us in Your Son, Jesus.
Help us to celebrate Easter every day by the love we show each other. Amen.
Upcoming Events
March 4—OGJH Music Tour (Show
Choir and Jazz Band) to Elementary
Schools
March 5 –Ash Wednesday Mass at
1:15 PM; Up with People
Presentations in PE and Geography
classes.
March 6--Seventh Grade Health
Screenings
March 7—First Friday Mass in
OGJH Chapel at 7:30 AM; End of 3rd
Quarter (0 Infraction/Detention
Dress Down Day)
March 14—Students for Life—7:30
AM; “Best of Show” for Show Choir
at Washington High School
March 19—Lenten Reconciliation
(No Mass)
March 20—No School—Teacher InService
March 21—No School—Vacation
Day
March 24—OGJH Track Begins
March 25— Final Show Choir
Concert at OGHS Performing Arts
Center: 7:00 PM
Please join us for Mass every
Wednesday
at 1:15 p.m.
Lent at OGJH: “In Christ We Come Together”
Lent is a time of prayer, penance, and good works in preparation for Easter.
The O’Gorman Junior High Lenten Committee will be using the theme, “In
Christ We Come Together,” and will focus on almsgiving and prayer.
Almsgiving
Our service project will be supporting families who are in need of help
within the city of Sioux Falls. We will be collecting paper goods (paper
towels, toilet paper, Kleenex), cleaning supplies, and diaper wipes.
Prayer
The OGJH staff and students will each have a prayer partner(s) to pray for
during Lent. Students will receive labels that shows who they will be praying
for (1 staff member, 1 student) that will be placed in the student’s planners.
The students will have opportunities to pray for their prayer partners during
Lent. In addition, we will have daily, all-school prayer in the gym prior to
dismissing for homeroom in the morning.
March: Middle Level Education Month
Other than from birth to age three, ten to fifteen year-olds are experiencing
the most rapid, significant changes of their lives—changes that are physical,
social, emotional, and cognitive in nature. March has been designated as
Middle Level Education Month. This month of recognition provides us with
an extra opportunity to thank our faith community and to understand the
importance of this time in your child’s life. Together with you, our parents,
it is our hope and desire that we make a positive impact in all areas of your
child’s life. Thank you for all of your cooperation of making your child’s
middle school years a successful experience.
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Looking Ahead @ Your Library
April is School Library Month and the O’Gorman Jr High library is looking forward to a great month of
discovery. The theme this year is “Lives Change @ your library”. In keeping with this theme our school library
will have on display various books and resources pertaining to careers, discoveries and inventions. Students
can read and learn how simple questions asked through the years led to major life changing discoveries.
Through activities requiring hands on experiences and website research as well as library books, students will
explore ways to solve problems and to answer questions they have. These items will be displayed and
available throughout the month of April in the library. Toward the end of the month we will host the second
annual “Edible Book Festival”. This event inspires students and staff to make edible art that has something to
do with books. These items can be decorated cakes or cupcakes, vegetables depicting scenes from a book or a
title, whatever the imagination dreams up. Join the fun as we explore, discover and create @ your library.
Look for more detailed information in the April Newsletter.
Promoting Positive Peer Relations
It is extremely important to O’Gorman Junior High that students feel comfortable and safe in our school.
Promoting positive peer relations will always be an on-going education with the students. We continue to
educate the students on the different aspects of peer relations (getting along with others, reporting an issue
to teachers/administration/guidance counselor, the essential role of the bystander, etc.) as the year
progresses. Our Community Building Rules are paramount in building positive relationships among our
students. The rules are as follows:
1. We will treat all students with respect.
2. We will help students who are not being treated with respect.
3. We will work to include students who are left out.
4. We will tell an adult if we know that someone is not being treated with respect.
We will continue to use a variety of ways to educate our students on the importance of positive peer
relations. We strongly believe it is important that students hear us consistently talking about peer relations.
The more they hear the messages at home and at school, the more they will understand the importance of
this issue. If incidents do occur, students/parents should report such incidents to Administration and/or the
Guidance Counselor and we will do our best to thoroughly investigate the matter.
Stay Up-to-Date with Your
Child’s Technology
The cooperation between home and
school is critical to helping to promote the
proper use of technologies among our
students. An effective site to stay up-todate on the latest in digital/social media
is http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/
March Virtue:
FORGIVENESS
Accepting and understanding when others
make mistakes
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Health Screening (7th Grade Only)—Thursday, March 6
The annual 7th grade health screening will take place Thursday, March 6 during the school day. Nurses from
Augustana College and Avera will be performing the tests. The following areas will be screened: vision, blood
pressure, teeth/glands, and scoliosis. You will be notified by school personnel if any irregularities are found.
THANK YOU
Thank you to all of our volunteers and donors who have helped in so many ways.
Mark and Kelly Stearns
Michael and Donna Edwards
Chad and Beth Bornhoft
Joe and Kristen Zueger
David and Kathryn Sorenson
Dan and Katie Fritz
Kevin and Mary Wilson
Thank you to all parents who provided lunch for Parent/Teacher Conferences!
Music Notes
March Wish List
* Batteries
* Cough drops
* Coke/Sprite
* Pencils
* Erasers
Congratulations to Stephen Osterberg who was
selected to participate in the All-City Middle
School Jazz Band. Stephen, who plays bass guitar,
is currently having rehearsals and will present a
concert with the Augustana Jazz Band on
Tuesday, March 25. Also, Congratulations to Adam
Catangui and Allison Crain for a job well-done
representing OGJH at the SD Junior Honor Choir in
Rapid City on January 24-25.
Band and Choir Dates for March:
• February 28 and March 1: Middle School
All-State Band in Pierre
• March 4: Innovation/Jazz Band Elementary
Tour
• March 14: Innovation Competition, WHS
“Best of Show”
• March 25: Innovation final show choir
concert
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O’Gorman Junior High Track and Field Information
As the calendar turns to March, everyone is anticipating the arrival of spring. With the arrival of spring, the
activity for most OGJH students will be track. We want to encourage our students to participate in track this
spring. The nice thing about track is it offers something for everyone. There are events for kids who can run
fast, as well as for kids who can run far. We also have the high jump and long jump, as well as the shot put
and discus. As a coaching staff, we do not dwell too much on having the best run, jump, or throw at the track
meet. We care about setting a performance to start the year and improve during the season. If you did that,
then you can consider your year a success. Our goal for all athletes is to learn about track, the benefits of
track to their everyday lives, and enjoying their time in the sport.
Track practice will begin with an organizational meeting on Monday, March 24th at 3:40 in the gymnasium for
all athletes. We will meet with all interested 7th and 8th graders and issue them a lock and a shirt. The plan is
to be done with this meeting by 4:30. Our first actual practice will be scheduled for Tuesday, the 25th. Our
practices are usually completed by 4:45. Some days we may run later when we work on our specialties
events: long jump, high jumps, handoffs, etc. We generally do not practice on Fridays, but early in the season
we plan on practicing due to the fact we lose some days to weather.
As far as cancelling practice because of weather, we do the best we can with the information we have.
Unexpected cancellations will be announced before lunch. With as many kids as we usually get out for track,
and the limited space in our facility, it is very difficult if not impossible to have all students practice inside on
bad weather days. We expect all of our kids to have cold weather gear available each and every day. This
includes a sweatshirt, sweatpants, stocking cap, and gloves. For runners, it is important that they have a good
pair of running shoes. By having these items, we are still able to get outside and get something accomplished
even if the day is cool. We will use the 32 degree mark as a guideline as to whether practice will be held or
not. It is possible that we could keep a certain group of kids and work out inside the gym. (i.e. all 8th graders,
all 7th graders, all boys, or all girls)
The following people are helping with OGJH track this spring: Blake Bradfield, Meghan Boyle, BJ Keppen, Ross
Kruse, Crystal Richter, Sue Sommervold and Jason Van Engen. They all want the best for your son or daughter
and will coach your child to not only improve in their event but to become better people.
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O’Gorman Junior High Track and Field Information Continued….
Track Meets
O’Gorman will bus all athletes to the Track meet or Field meet. We will not bus the athletes back to OGJH so
expect to pick up your son or daughter from the meet. As soon as your son or daughter is done competing for
the day, you may take them home from the meet. As coaches, we are in charge of running the meet. That
means we will do the timing for running events and record the heights and length of the field events.
Therefore, it is important that your child knows when and where they are competing and at what time. We
will always have an informational meeting the day before the meet to discuss their events and we will always
hang the schedule and events by the locker room doors.
If your son or daughter is planning on participating in track this spring, we as a staff would appreciate knowing
about any conflicts that would preclude them from participating on these dates. As a coach, we spend many
hours planning what events our athletes will participate in and if they are involved in relays, who and in what
order they will be running. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
O'Gorman JH Track Schedule 2014
Date
Apr.8
Apr.9
Apr.15
Apr.16
Apr.23
Apr.24
Apr.29
Apr. 30
May 6
May 8
Day
Tues.
Wed.
Tues.
Wed.
Wed.
Thurs.
Tues.
Wed.
Tues.
Thurs.
Schools Participating
Edison/Whittier/Brandon
Edison/Whittier/Brandon
Axtel/Whittier/Brandon
Axtel/Whittier/Brandon
Memorial/Axtel
Memorial/Axtel
City Field Events
City Field Rain Date
City Track Meet
City Track Rain Date
Location
Howard Wood (HWF)
8@E, 7@W
HWF
8@OG, 7@AP
8@AP, 7@OG
HWF
8@HWF, 7@AP
8@HWF, 7@AP
HWF
HWF
Start time
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
4:30PM
4:30 PM
As far as practice is concerned for the month of March, you can expect for us to practice the 25TH - 28TH
and 31st, weather permitting. We will include a schedule for the months of April and May in the April
newsletter. For any questions please feel free to email Coach Keppen at [email protected] The staff is
looking forward to a fun and exciting year. RUN FAST AND TURN LEFT!
March 2013
Sun
Mon
23
Tue
24
Informational
Meeting
30
Wed
25
Practice 3:304:45
31
Practice 3:304:45
Thu
26
Practice 3:304:45
1
Practice 3:304:45
27
Practice 3:304:45
2
Practice 3:304:45
Fri
28
29
Practice 3:304:45
3
Practice 3:304:45
Sat
4
5
Practice 3:304:45
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MARCH 2014 O’GORMAN
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LUNCH MENU
S MON
TUE
BECAUSE OF
EMERGENCY
SITUATIONS
MENUS MAY BE
SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE.
3
4
HOT DOG ON BUN
OR
FISH FILET
SANDWICH
WALKING TACO
OR
MEATBALL SUB
WED
THU
FRI
5
6
7
FRENCH TOAST
STICKS
OR
CHEESE OMELET
BREAKFAST
POTATOES
STRING CHEESE
STEAMED CARROTS
BAKED BEANS
10
TANGARINE
CHICKEN AND
FRIED RICE
OR
HOT HAM AND
CHEESE
STEAMED BROCCOLI
17
BAKED SHAMROCK
CHICKEN NUGGETS
OR
CHEESE RAVIOLI
STEAMED BROCCOLI
24
HAMBURGER ON
BUN
OR
QUESADILLA
POTATO SMILES
11
MINI CORN DOGS
OR
SLOPPY JOE ON BUN
STEAMED GREEN
BEANS
18
NACHO GRANDE
OR
PRETZEL SANDWICH
REFRIED BEANS
25
MINI CHOCOLATE
CHIP PANCAKES
OR
BISCUIT & GRAVY
BREAKFAST
POTATOES
SMOKIES
MILK IS SERVED WITH EVERY
MEAL. A VARIETY OF FRESH
AND CANNED FRUITS AND
FRESH VEGETABLES ARE
AVAILABLE EVERYDAY.
CHICKEN TENDERS
OR
BAKED BEEF FINGERS
MASHED POTATOES
GRAVY
CORN
DINNER ROLL
12
13
HOMEMADE CHICKEN
SOFTSHELL TACO
ALFREDO
OR
OR
GLAZED BBQ RIB
SUB SANDWICH
SANDWICH
STEAMED CARROTS
19
PIZZA RANCH
PEPPERONI PIZZA
OR
COOKS CHOICE
CHEESE PIZZA
OR
TUNA MELT
STEAMED PEAS
14
BAKED FISH
SHAPES
OR
GRILLED CHEESE
SANDWICH
BLACK BEANS
20
FRENCH FRIES
21
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
STEAMED CARROTS
26
MEATBALLS WITH
ROTINI PASTA AND
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
OR
FOOTLONG ON BUN
STEAMED CARROTS
27
28
BAKED BREADED
MOZZERELLA
CHICKEN PATTY ON
CHEESE STICKS
BUN
WITH SAUCE
OR
OR
BREADED PORK CHOP
SHRIMP POPPERS
MASHED POTATOES
GRAVY, CORN
STEAMED BROCCOLI
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on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866)
632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal
Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6135 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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MARCH 2014
ELEMENTARY & JUNIOR HIGH
GLUTEN FREE
LUNCH MENU
S MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
4
5
6
7
BECAUSE OF
EMERGENCY
SITUATIONS
MENUS MAY BE
SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE.
3
HOT DOG ON BUN
PEARS
BAKED BEANS
MILK
10
WALKING TACO
SHREDDED LETTUCE
APPLESAUCE
CARROTS
MILK
CHCIKEN NUGGETS
MASHED POTATOES
CORN
PEACHES
SLICE OF BREAD
MILK
CHEESE PIZZA
APPLE
TOSSED SALAD
CELERY STICKS
MILK
12
13
HOMEMADE CHICKEN
SOFTSHELL TACO
ALFREDO
SHREDDED LETTUCE
PINEAPPLE
BANANA
CARROTS
BLACK BEANS
MILK
MILK
14
17
18
GRILLED CHICKEN
NACHO GRANDE
SLICE OF BREAD
SHREDDED LETTUCE
MASHED POTATOES
PEARS
CORN
REFRIED BEANS
PEACHES
MILK
MILK
19
21
24
HAMBURGER ON
BUN
ROSY APPLESAUCE
POTATO SMILES
MILK
26
TANGARINE
CHICKEN
FRIED RICE
MANDARIN
ORANGES
BROCCOLI
MILK
11
MINI CORN DOGS
MIXED FRUIT
GREEN BEANS
MILK
FRENCH TOAST
STICKS
POTATOES
STRING CHEESE
JUICE
MILK
25
PANCAKES
POTATOES
SMOKIES
JUICE
MILK
PEPPERONI PIZZA
ORANGE SMILES
TOSSED SALAD
CELERY STICKS
MILK
MEATBALL WITH
ROTINI PASTA
AND SAUCE
MIXED FRUIT
CARROTS
MILK
20
NO SCHOOL
27
BAKED CHICKEN
NUGGETS
APPLE
BABY CARROTS
WITH DIP
MILK
CHEESE PIZZA
GRAPES
FRENCH FRIES
MILK
NO SCHOOL
28
CHEESE PIZZA
APPLE
BROCCOLI WITH
DIP
MILK
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866)
632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal
Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6135 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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March 2014
Sign-up for Shamrock Run and the Leprechaun Fun Run!
We have started
building a new website
for the Sioux Falls
Catholic Schools!
The first of four phases
is complete so check it
out by going to
www.sfcss.org
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O’GORMAN HIGH SCHOOL
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
“JUST SING IT”
CHOIR COMPETITION
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2014
O’Gorman High Lorang Theatre
9:00 am - Awards begin at 4:00 pm
$6.00 All Day Pass
Participating Choirs:

Waukee A Cappella Choir, Iowa

Pipestone Area Schools Concert Choir

Roosevelt High School Concert Choir,
First Ladies & Presidents Men

Castlewood Concert Choir

Freeman Mixed Chorus

Washington High School Concert Choir

Mitchell High School
Black Concert Choir
Gold Concert Choir
Freshmen Mixed Chorus
Women’s Chorus

3201 S. Kiwanis Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Great Plains Lutheran Celebration
Choir, Watertown
Phone: 605-575-3327
E-mail: [email protected]
Sioux Falls Catholic Schools
O’Gorman Junior High
3100 West. 41st St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone
(605) 988-0546
Fax
(605) 336-9839
E-mail
[email protected]
Website
www.sfcss.org
O’Gorman Junior High School
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O’Gorman Junior High School
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Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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