
Falcon Flyer
Blair Oaks High School - December 7, 2018
Finals' Schedule
December 18 - 7th hour final, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
December 19 - 1st, 3rd, and 5th hour finals
December 20 - 2nd, 4th and 6th hour finals
December 21 - Celebration day! Celebrate our successes!
Football Championship T-Shirts
Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Games
- Coaches vs. Cancer basketball games will occur on Friday, December 21st, beginning at 6:00 p.m in the Blair Oaks high school gym.
- Varsity boys & girls teams will play Fatima with several activities planned throughout the evening.
- Basketball Cheerfair (for grades K-8th) is this same evening. A link to the Cheerfair flyer is provided below for those interested. Cheerfair participants will join cheerleaders to perform at half-time of the varsity girls game.
- If you would like to support this great cause, please see the t-shirt order form linked below. Long sleeve and short sleeve shirts are available. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the shirts will go to help fight cancer.
Links for your use:
Cheer Fair enrollment form
Coaches vs. Cancer "Falcons 4A Cure" t-shirt order form
Orders and payment must be turned in by Wednesday, December 12th.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Fighting Cancer with Free Throws
Join the Falcon & Lady Falcon basketball teams in fighting cancer by participating in a free throw-a-thon to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
- From 12/14 to 12/20, students sign-up sponsors to pledge money or a flat donation for each free throw made.
- Students will shoot 100 free throws at home or in the high school gym on December 16th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and keep track of how many shots they make.
- Pledge sheets and donations should be turned in to the high school office by Thursday, December 20th.
The presentation of the check to the American Cancer Society will occur between the varsity boys and girls games against the Fatima Comets on Friday, December 21st.
Blair Oaks Cheer Program Fundraiser
Shop the Hello Belle Boutique fashion truck
When: Saturday, December 15th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Blair Oaks High School, 1909 State Hwy B, Wardsville
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Blair Oaks Cheer Program.
The Hello Belle Boutique is Mid-Missouri’s first fully stocked “fashion truck” with clothes in sizes small to triple XL. The mission at Hello Belle is to provide the latest trendy boutique items at an affordable price, with all items being less than $40.
Thank you for your support!
Dual Credit Classes Deadline
Students taking 2nd semester dual credit classes must submit enrollment forms & payment to Jill Shanley in Blair Oaks High School's counseling office by Tuesday, December 13th.
2nd Semester Schedule Changes
- Schedule change forms are available from the counselors
- 2nd semester changes must be made prior to Christmas break
- Students dropping or entering a year-long class need to complete a schedule change form and get 4 required signatures
Christmas Concerts
Choir and band students invite you to join them for their Christmas concerts. Both concerts will be held in the high school gym.
- December 9, 2:00 p.m., Choir Christmas Concert
Guests will be treated to a pre-show beginning at 1:30 p.m. - December 9, 4:00 p.m., Band Christmas Concert
The Select Choir performance videos are available to view or download here: https://www.komu.com/holidaychoirs. Enjoy! Select Choir airtime over the holidays on KOMU, channel 8, will be 12/13/18 at 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., 12/24/18 at 9:00 p.m., and 12/25/18 at 9:00 p.m.
Additional Choir Activities:
- Dec. 12, 12:00 p.m., Select Choir and ASL will perform at the Nativity Event at the Capitol
- Dec. 15, 4:30 p.m., Select Choir will perform in the Whispering Gallery at the Capitol
Blair Oaks Vocal Music Program appreciates your support and wishes you and your family a very joyous holiday season!
Weather Make-Up Day
Due to the inclement weather which caused us to have a snow day, Blair Oaks High School will be in session on February 18th (Presidents' Day) as our first weather make-up day.
School Cancellations
How to find out about closings:
- Information regarding school closings or schedule changes due to extreme weather will be posted on the cancellation page of the Blair Oaks district website
- Typically, a decision to close school is made just prior to 6:00 AM on the morning in question.
- On days that our district is closed, our broadcast telephone messaging system will call all district families at their primary contact number at approximately 6:00 AM to announce the closing.
- The Blair Oaks R-II School District will post school closings or schedule changes on the local radio and television stations.
Reward Day
As an incentive for doing their best during spring testing and semester exams, students will be rewarded with a movie day on Friday, December 21st. Be watching for a permission slip that will be sent home next week. The form requires parent signature and should be returned to 1st period teachers before Friday, December 14th.
This is a regular school day; any absences will be unexcused.
Students of the Month
UPCOMING DATES
DECEMBER
- December 9 - Band and choir concert
- December 12 - Select Choir & ASL participate in Live Nativity
- December 13 - Dual credit enrollment deadline
- December 15 - Select Choir performing at Capitol, 4:30 p.m.
- December 21 - Early Release, 12:30 p.m. - Winter Break Begins
JANUARY
- January 3 - School Resumes
- January 9 - Red Cross Blood Drive in High School Library
- January 9 - Select Choir UCM Choral Clinic
- January 21 - No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 25 - Winterfest Assembly
- January 26 - Winterfest Dance
- January 28 - Select Choir PLC Conference
- January 31 - Jostens' Sophomore Ring Meeting
Dr. Melinda Aholt
Email: maholt@blairoaks.org
Website: www.blairoaks.k12.mo.us
Location: Jefferson City, MO, United States
Phone: (573)635-8514
Facebook: facebook.com/BlairOaksFalcons
Twitter: @WeAreBlairOaks