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Native American Heritage Month~ November is Native American Heritage Month! Also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, this is a time to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people. National Native American Heritage Month was recognized federally for the first time in the United States in 1990.
~The indigenous people of the Americas first domesticated the strain of maize which produces popcorn thousands of years ago. In fact, popcorn artifacts dating back to 6.700 years ago were discovered in Peru. So the next time you grab a handful of your favorite snack, remember it’s not just Orville Redenbacher you should be thanking.
~If you’re a hockey fan, you may be unaware you have the Saux, Foxes, and Assiniboine people to thank. They were among the Native American tribes who played a game called “shinny.” In shinny, a buckskin ball was hit down the field using a curved stick. In the winter months, the game was played over ice. White settlers took note and over time, shinny was developed into the modern sport we call hockey.
~In the movies, male Native American warriors rode off to battle while their female counterparts remained behind to cook, sew, and take care of the camp. In real life, this wasn’t always the case. Many warrior Native American women fought alongside men. The most famous of these was probably Buffalo Calf Road Woman, a member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe who fought in the Battle of the Rosebud and the Battle of Little Bighorn. In fact, according to the elders of the Northern Cheyenne tribe, it was she who dealt Custer his final deadly blow. Buffalo Calf Road Woman is just one of many incredible women you didn't learn about in your history book.
- International Security Day
- National Mason Jar Day
- National Personal Space Day
- Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Card for Mr. Weber
Mrs. Gee has a card in the media center for you to sign if you wish. We are putting together a care package to send to him at his place of deployment and he would love to hear from you all so if you get some time to stop in the library to sign it, I am sure he would appreciate it! Thank you!!
LAST CALL for cards for Benbo Family
Students, if you would like to make a card or write a letter to the Benbo/Turzinzki family, we have a box in the office for you to drop them off. Please be sure to put your full name on the card and we will make sure they get them. They will be delivered to the family on Saturday and we just want to make sure all those who would still like to make a card has a chance to do so. Please turn them in before NOON on FRIDAY. Thanks!
Time to order your 2023-2024 high school yearbooks!
It's time to order your 2023-2024 yearbook! Please check out this link for more information!
Fox Time with Griffin
“Fox Time with Griffin” will be offered once per week. Our SOS Advisors will host “Fox Time with Griffin” and incorporate different themes, such as brain development in teens, obstacles and challenges teens face, relationships/friendships, personal power and emotional well-being. “Fox Time with Griffin” will be rotating to the following
Fox Times as follows:
Dec 5
Just a reminder...
Work Permits Are Available ONLINE ONLY
The application is now live. A parent can access the site using these instructions. Payment is made directly to the department through the application, using a credit or debit card or by ACH direct withdrawal. Once the permit application process is complete, the Department mails a paper copy of the permit directly to the employer.
In addition, we have reorganized our employment of minors web pages. The information you need is linked at the bottom of this page, including a guide to hazardous and prohibited work, the hours and times of day restrictions for minors, and links to the appropriate statutes and codes.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at workpermits@dwd.wisconsin.gov.
HS/MS Library Newsletter
Here is your library newsletter for November!! Click here to read all about it!!
CNA TRAINING
Attention 15 - 18 year old Students:
If you have any interest in learning more about obtaining your CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) license for free while working at the Omro Care Center, please sign up for the "Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)" Session during Fox Time on Tuesday, December 5th. For questions, please reach out to Ms. Williams in the Guidance Office.
FREE Firefighting class...Read to learn more!
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Do you have an interest in a career in firefighting? Would you like to get a jumpstart on your future career - for FREE? If you are interested in taking a firefighting class (Firefighting I) through Fox Valley Technical College next semester, please contact Ms. Williams in the Guidance Office for more details. Classes are held at Winneconne High School and the Winneconne Fire Dept. location.
Wisconsin Labor History Society's Essay Contest
All Wisconsin high school students (grades 9-12) are eligible to participate in a High School Essay Contest conducted annually by the Wisconsin Labor History Society. The high school students are asked to write an essay of approximately 750 words on the following theme: “Unions are good for my family, my community, and my nation because . . .” and up to eight cash prizes are awarded for the best. The prizes will include one $500 first-place prize, one $300 second-place prize, one $200 third-place prize, and up to five $100 prizes for honorable mention.
WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT . . .
All Wisconsin high school students have ready access to labor history. Check with parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts. Also, neighbors and family friends. Ask to interview them and then write your essay. Only 750 words. Also you may do independent research on topics of labor history. Check the Wisconsin Labor History website (www.wisconsinlaborhistory.org) for resources and other ideas.
CONTEST RULES . . .
Essays should be approximately 750 words in length. They will be judged on understanding, evidence of original research, writing style and significance. Essays must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word or as PDF file. Submissions must include a cover sheet with the following information: Your name, address, home telephone number, your email address, your grade in school, name and address of your school, and, if you were encouraged or assisted by a teacher, the teacher’s name. (Also, list your family’s union membership, if applicable.) If you have any questions, contact: Harvey J. Kaye at kayeh@uwgb.edu.
Deadline for submissions is Feb. 15, 2024.
Send your essays to the following email address: info@wisconsinlaborhistory.org. Put “essay contest” in subject line.
EXTRACURRICULAR ATTENDANCE POLICY - PRACTICE & COMPETITION
***Students must be in attendance for the entire school day in order to practice or compete in an event. ***
Special circumstances may merit exception with prior approval from the Principal/Dean of Students, or designee. To see if the absence can be approved:
- Step 1 - Parent/Guardian notification to office (Mrs. Dubinski, Mrs. Stadler or Mrs. Dobberstein) at least 24 hours prior to absence
- Step 2 - If absence is approved, Student picks up signed Excused Slip from office
- Step 3 - Student gives signed Excused Slip to coach/advisor to participate the day of the absence
If an absence is deemed unexcused it will result in ineligibility for participation in extracurricular activities until the next full day of attendance.
Home Games
Thursday, November 30~ Boys Varsity Basketball vs Campbellsport @ 7:00pm
Friday, December 1~ Girls Varsity Basketball vs St Mary's Springs Academy @ 7:15pm
Tuesday, December 5~ Girls Varsity Basketball vs Menasha @ 7:15pm
Tuesday, December 5~ Bowling vs Kaukauna @ 4:00pm
Thursday, December 7~ Varsity Wrestling vs Campbellsport @ 7:00pm
Friday, December 8~ Boys Varsity Basketball vs Lomira @ 7:15pm
Tuesday, December 12~ Girls Varsity Basketball vs Laconia @ 7:15pm
Tuesday, December 19~ Boys Varsity Basketball vs North Fond du Lac @ 7:15pm
Tuesday, December 19~ Bowling vs Appleton North @ 4:00pm
Thursday, December 21~ Varsity Wrestling vs Lomira @ 7:00pm
Friday, December 22~ Boys Varsity Basketball vs Amherst @ 7:15pm
Omro Track and Field
Students interested in joining Track and Field, PLEASE let Coach Sadie Pomplun know by December 18th.
Her email is sadie.huth@gmail.com
Our track apparel store will be open from
January 15th through
January 29th. In order to receive your apparel before the season you MUST order during this time!
February 29 - Team Meeting in Cafeteria
March 4th - First day of Practice
Who would YOU like to nominate for Fox Friday? Fill out a form TODAY!
Fox Friday forms and the box to put them in are located in the MS/HS Media Center. Please take a moment to nominate students and staff you think deserve to be recognized for being safe, responsible, respectful and positive! You can also nominate staff you feel have made a positive connection, is a great role model or who stands up for students. Please fill out a form so we can celebrate our students and staff this week!!!
Care Solace- Every person deserves access to mental health care.
The School District of Omro continues to be committed to the well-being of our students, staff, and families to create a safe and healthy learning environment.
The care team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 per year to quickly connect you to carefully verified providers in our community. Students, families, and staff members may access Care Solace services in the following ways:
● Contact your school counselor, to ask for assistance for a referral
● Call (888) 515-0595 at any time. A dedicated Care Companion will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.
● For an anonymous search, answer a few questions to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at https://www.caresolace.com/site/omro
Care Solace is now available at no cost to our students and families. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. All information entered through the Care Solace tool is completely confidential and securely stored.
Please note: This service is an optional resource available by choice and is not mandatory to use. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider. In the event of a life-threatening emergency:
Dial 911 or the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or
Dial 988 - for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you are interested Care Solace connecting you to counseling-related services for your child, yourself, or another family member, please contact Care Solace directly, or reach out to your school's counselor:
● HB Patch/OES : Tracy Rees, trees@omro.k12.wi.us , 920-685-3100 ext.2683
● Omro Middle School : Carrie Sabel, csabe@omro.k12.wi.us , 920-303-2301 ext.2207
● Omro High School : Rachel Williams, rwill@omro.12.wi.us , 920-303-2319
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
Anyone in Wisconsin can call or text 988 or use the chat function via www.988lifeline.org to reach out and get the help they need. 988 is ready to provide support for anyone experiencing a suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis. People can also contact 988 if they are concerned about a loved one in crisis.
Can you do it?
By applying even pressure to an egg, it is nearly impossible to break the shell by squeezing it. Eggs are similar in shape to a 3-dimensional arch, one of the strongest architectural forms. The egg is strongest at the top and the bottom (or at the highest point of the arch). That's why the egg doesn't break when you add pressure to both ends.
