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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.
National Go For A Ride Day
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.
Shopping Day with Kids
Shopping Day with Kids is coming soon. If you don't know what SDWK is, it is a program that has been in Omro for over 25 years. High School students are paired with elementary students who might need a little help to have a good Christmas. With donations from the community, the Big Kids and Littles get to share breakfast, go shopping for the littles, come back and wrap the gifts, and then enjoy lunch together. It is a beautiful and special morning. This year, SDWK will be held on Saturday, December 2, from 7:30 am until noon. We need high school students to shop with the littles, help set up at OES, serve the food and clean up. If you are interested in helping with Shopping Day with Kids, please see Mrs. Miller or Mrs. Kennedy for an application. You can also pick up an application in the office!
Seniors, It's Time to Order your Cap and Gown!
Now is the time to order your cap, gown and other graduation supplies! Orders will be taken during lunch at school on Tuesday, November 21st. You can also order online at the link below. Also below is a short video of what was discussed in a Senior Meeting. Any questions, please contact Chad Kilton at kiltonc@jostens.com or 262-899-8334. We look forward to helping you celebrate your big day!
Ordering Link –
Short Video –
https://youtu.be/9TSxK8QICgw?si=-bvBmZnA2JPB658x
Graduation orders will be placed at the cafeteria counter during both lunches on Tuesday, November 21st.
Work Permit Information
Work Permits Are Available ONLINE ONLY
A parent can access the the work permit 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact by email at workpermits@dwd.wisconsin.gov.
Upcoming College or Armed Forces Visits
Please sign up in Edficiency if you are interested in learning more about what they have to offer you after high school.
November
28- St Norbert College - Green Bay
Lunch visit:
29- Army
December
FoxTime:
Dec 7th - US Navy
Dec 11th - FVTC
Dec 14th - US Marines
Lunch visit:
Dec 14th - US Navy
American Legion Speaking Contest
Do you want to get better at public speaking? Do you like to present speeches or perhaps you are involved in Forensics? Are you knowledgeable about the US Constitution? The American Legion has an Oratorical contest program that is a good opportunity for students to win scholarship monies.
The student must be in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade.
Our Local Post will hold a contest, the winner at the Post contest moves on to a County contest. The winner of the County contest moves on to the District contest.
The winner of the District Contest moves on to the Regional contest scheduled on March 23, 2024 at Ripon College. The winners at the Regional level move on to the Finals contest the same day and the overall winner will go to the National Contest in Hillsdale, Michigan in May to compete for $25,000 in scholarship. The winner of the Wisconsin contest receives a $3000 scholarship.
Over the last few years, Omro students have each earned up to $2,000.00 while being in this contest!
For more information, please see Mrs. Miller by November 20, 2023.
I have attached the rules, assigned topics and flyer along with a link to our National American Legion website and the Wisconsin American Legion that has a lot of information and videos for those who are interested.
https://www.legion.org/oratorical - contest information link - National
https://wilegion.org/oratorical - contest information link - Wisconsin
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.
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. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to Oct.10th! “Fox Time with Griffin” will be rotating to the following Fox Times as follows:
Update: The Nov 21 Griffin time has been rescheduled for Dec 5 due to Turkey Bowling on the 21st.
HS/MS Library Newsletter
Here is your library newsletter for November!! Click here to read all about it!!
Just a reminder...
Work Permits Are Available ONLINE ONLY
As you may have heard, the Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division has developed a new online work permit application tool. The Division carefully considered the lessons of the past few years, when pandemic restrictions made it nearly impossible for some minors to obtain work permits and decided to pursue an online application that would be available to the parents of minors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any computer, tablet, smartphone, or similar device. The application improves accessibility for minors who live in rural or underserved areas and eliminates the difficult logistics involved in working parents having to take off work to make a trip to a work permit office.
The application is live now. 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.
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.
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!!!
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.
Your brain hides your nose!
Did you know that your nose is always visible to you?
You can’t see it very well because your brain ignores it through a process called Unconscious Selective Attention.
So, even though your nose is right in front of you, your brain focuses on other things instead.
Amazing, isn’t it?
