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• Principal's Update
• Happening This Week at O. Henry
• Mustang News- Episode 21
• Counselor Corner- AVID Summer Bridge, Updated 24-25 Transition Newsletter
• Athletic and PE News-Girls' Soccer,Tennis News, Track and Field News, Golf News
• Fine Art News- Art in Action- Youth Art Month, Band Concert and Bowling Party, Theatre News-Talent Show Tryouts
• PTA Updates- Thank you's!
• Other Campus and AISD News: Attendance, Enrollment for 24-25 School Year, Bell Schedule, AISD Calendar, Transportation, AISD Health Services, Weather Guidelines
  

Dear Mustang Families,

Congratulations to our Outstanding Students of Excellence Jourdan Stevens, Roman Simpao, Raleigh Crowther, Shai Coates, Ella Ramirez, Nico Hill. These students were recognized for their academic accomplishments on Friday, February 23rd at the African American Culture and Heritage Celebration. Celebrating African American Heritage is an opportunity to honor the rich cultural contributions and resilience of African Americans throughout history. From art and music to literature and civil rights activism, African Americans have made indelible marks on our society. Let us use this time to reflect on their achievements, honor their struggles, and commit to building a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

Starting this week Assistant Principal Paul Kleiman will be out on parental leave for the birth of his first child. Congratulations Mr. Kleiman! O. Henry is happy to welcome AP sub Dr. Monica Woods who will be filling in on his absence along with Principal Intern Mr. Matthew Moore starting on February 29th.

Congratulations to our Girls Soccer and Boys Basketball Teams as they head to play-off games this week. Check out our Happening Weekly for scheduled games and locations. Our Band and Orchestra have one more week of practice before UIL. Last week our musicians geared up for the competition season with Pre-UIL concerts and are sounding amazing.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support this week and last week’s events.

Make it a great week to be an O. Henry Mustang!

☮❤️&🐴's,

Marlo Malott

Monday, February 26- C Day

• STAAR Interim Assessments Make-Up Day
• Talent Show Application is due to Ms. White
• 4:00 HW Club, A Team Soccer, BBB, Theater
• 6:00 Play off Game-Girls Soccer vs. Ann Richards @ House Park
• 6:00 Play off Game- 7th Boys Basketball vs. Paredes @OHMS
• 7:00 Play off Game- 8th Boys Basketball vs. Bailey @OHMS

Tuesday, February 27- C Day

• 7:00 6th Grade Girls Fitness Club, Orchestra Rehearsals

• TELPAS Reading/Writing

• 5th period ACES- Leader In Me Lesson
• 4:00 Campus CAC meeting
• 4:00-HW Club, A Team Soccer, BBB--7-CTeam, Theater

Wednesday, February 28 - A Day

College Shirt Day

• TELPAS Speaking/Listening 8th am/6th pm

• B Lunch-7th Grade Book Club
• ACES-6th- Indoor Games, Study Hall, 7th Outside Time; 8th Outside Time
• ACES-- Track and Field Meeting
• 4:00-HW Club, A Team Soccer, BBB, Theater

Thursday, February 29- B Day

• 7:00 FCA Huddle- Student Meeting
• TELPAS Speaking/Listening 7th am
  
• C Lunch- 6th Grade Book Club
• ACES-ACES-6th-Outside Time; 7th--Indoor Gamess and Study Hall; 8th-Indoor Gamess and Study Hall
• 4:00-HW Club, Soccer, DND, 7/8-C Team, Theater
• 6:00 Symphonic and Wind Ensemble Vertical Team Concert @Austin HS
• 6:00 TBD Girls Soccer and Boys Basketball

Friday, March 1-C Day

• 5th ACES- Mustang News
• 6:00- 7th and 8th Grade Band Bowling @Westgate Lanes

AVID Math Summer Bridge Opportunity

• 7th Grade Accelerated Summer Bridge -This course is designed for rising 7th graders who would like to be part of the pathway to take Algebra I in 8th grade. 7th Grade Accelerated sign up form
• Algebra Readiness Summer Bridge - This course is designed for rising 8th graders who were not on the pathway to take Algebra I in 8th grade. Students will need to show mastery of 8th grade math at the end of the camp in order to take Algebra I in 8th grade. Algebra Readiness sign up form. This opportunity is only for rising 8th graders

AVID Summer Bridge is designed to strengthen students' math skills over the summer to prepare for Algebra. Deadline to register with transportation is April 21, 2024. Registration for students who do not need transportation is open until May 10, 2024. Please note: Students must be enrolled in Austin ISD in Spring 2024 to participate in summer programs.

June 3- June 20 (No Fridays or June 19th) (Please note the flyer listed May 29 incorrectly as the student date)
8:30 am -1:00 pm

It is important that students make a commitment to attend all 11 days. Space is limited please fill out this Google form.

Congratulations to our Girls Soccer Teams and their great seasons.

Click here for more information about Tennis for the Spring 2024 Season: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelllfxDKKZd7uO3gm1CwV1XUYEiep1QBEI_Pi_Jsm7G3pnrg/viewform?usp=sf_link

SAVE THE DATE

Mustang Golfers!

Please fill out the form below if your student is interested in playing golf this year at O. Henry. The season starts after Spring Break and goes on until Mid-May. We don't have an exact practice schedule yet as we coordinate with Lions to maximize the space they have available.

O. Henry Golf 2024 Sign-Up Form

Youth Art Month at the PAC

Congratulations to the following students! Their artwork was chosen to be on display at the AISD Performing Arts Center for Youth Art Month (YAM). The district-wide display can be viewed during the month of March at 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Austin TX 78723.

Ms. Lilie's students:

Maya S., Jessica A.G., Colette S., Danielle R., Harper R., Allie C., Eleanor T., Morgan L. , Sophie C. , Lia A., Windsor L., Isabella P., Audrey H., Callie E., Leslie E., Birdie M., Georgia H., Katie F.

Ms. Parker's students:

Madelyn H., Ali R., Maria S., Madelyn M., Tommy M., Giovani N., Kiara A., Zoe A., Bea W., Hatch B. , Amelia T., Phoebe M., Kassandra V., Charlotte G., Alice C., MK R., Noah B., Hatcher M.

Vertical Team Band Concert at Austin HS - Tuesday, Feb. 27 at (6:15 PM)

On Tuesday the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will perform their last “tune-up” concert before UIL. Our Vertical Team Pre-UIL Concert will take place at the Austin High School PAC. Parents are invited to join us. The concert will begin promptly at 6:15 PM with the Symphonic Band followed immediately by the Wind Ensemble. The Clint Small Bands will take the stage immediately after O.Henry. Both O.Henry bands will be done by 7:00 PM. There is a one-way bus available for students who need transportation from OHMS to AHS. All students should be picked up from Austin High School at 7 PM.

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O.Henry Middle School peeps! 🎉 Guess what? The 23-24 Yearbook is packed with all our crazy moments, and awesome memories. Grab yours now for just $35! But heads up, if you snooze and wait till after December 1st, it's gonna cost ya $40. So, why pay more later when you can snag it for less today? Let's make this year unforgettable! Don't miss out! Go to balfour.com and click the "Shop My School" tab or go directly to this O. Henry hyperlink to pre-order your copy.

We are so grateful to our members and volunteers for their effort and time in February, especially:

Hunter Norris for all of her dedication and hard work on Directory Spot to help our school community connect!

Heather Chesney and her committee of volunteers who assisted with the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Recognition Assembly.

Marjann Cooper, Jenny Butterworth and all of the parent volunteers who helped with Prospective Parent tours to recruit new Mustang families.

Acia Moody for coordinating the Counselor Appreciation-Staff/Student Luncheon this month.

And to former parent Margaret Wallace for serving as Guest Speaker at our February General PTA Meeting, and Kathleen Loughlin & Easy Tiger for donating pastries!

https://www.austinisd.org/health-services/public-health

All families should enroll in school for next year.

Why is matters?

School budgets are based on enrollments. For O. Henry this impacts the number of courses we can offer and the number of teachers and staff members we can hire.

For students applying to high schools, an application may be necessary, This is due on February 6th.

Mustangs-

Please plan on dressing for the ever changing Texas weather. We expect students to be prepared to be outside. We encourage sweatpants, hoodies, coats, beanies, etc whatever else is needed to feel comfortable.

CLICK HERE for the AISD Guidelines

2023-2024 General School Supply List

Attendance Laws and Regulations

Chromebook Distribution Questions

Enrichment/ACES Supplies We Are Looking For!

Foodservice Information: Breakfast and Lunch Menus, Meal Drop Off Guidelines

Safety Planning - Temperature and Weather Health Guidelines

Teacher Wishlist Items

Have a question or concern for the district, or aren't sure who to ask? Submit a Let's Talk at the button above.

Car Riders: To keep traffic flowing, follow the arrows on the map below. Be patient, student safety is our most important priority. To keep our Mustangs safe, do not drop off in back bus lot. If pickup is altered due to bad weather, a Schoolmessenger alert will go out from the Principal.

Bus Riders: Bus riders may only ride their assigned bus. Use the Bus Finder page to check which route you are assigned. Buses leave promptly at 3:57 PM each day - information about late buses will be available in coming weeks. Buses drop off and pick up on the east side of campus. For additional questions about transportation see AISD's website here.

Walkers/Bike Riders: If walking or biking to school please be safe and use crosswalks to get across streets. Bike racks are available for student use.

Website: https://ohenry.austinschools.org/
Location: 2610 West 10th Street, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-3229
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