December 06 Newsletter

Oakmont Regional High School

December, 2006 Principal – D. Jeff Lawrence Assistant Principal – David Uminski

Volume 2, Issue 2 Dean of Students – Brian Sargent

Principal’s News- What a Fantastic Fall!

Dear Oakmont Parents and Students,

I feel honored to be surrounded by so much excellence. I cannot remember a more successful fall both academically and in co-curricular activities. Our MCAS results place us in the top 15% of high schools in MA. All students in the class of 2009 passed MCAS except one. We had six perfect Math Scores. Our SAT scores are well above State and National averages. The academic year so far has also produced the smallest ineligible list in recent years, a measure of overall academic success.

Co-curricular activities have blossomed again with no fees being charged and involvement is close to 70% of the student body. Thank you to the voters for their continued support of our outstanding programs. Our Marching Spartans are State Division 3A Champions and won five stars in all categories at MICCA. The Varsity Cheering squad finished fourth in the state and will compete in the nationals in March. Our Girls Field Hockey Team won the coveted District II Sportsmanship award and our Boys Varsity Soccer Team was District Semi-Finalists and received the State Division II Sportsmanship Award. These are singular honors to be very proud of. The Varsity Football Team completed the program turnaround under Coach Dave LaRoche finishing 11-1 with victories over Gardner on Thanksgiving and capturing the Division III Super Bowl 28-0 on Dec. 2.

What a Fantastic Fall! May the New Year be just as Successful!

Upcoming Events

Holiday Vacation 12/25-1/1

Winter Vacation 2/19/-2/23

12/21 Holiday Concert

3/7 District Band Night

3/21 Spring Concert

Important Information for Parents and Students

Guidance Newsletter - Please read for important info for SAT testing and scheduling

Summer Reading - Please make sure your required summer reading is completed for your Semester 2 courses. English, Social Studies and many honors courses have required reading. Other courses will offer extra credit or bonus points for books read. Check with your teachers.

Parent Open House and Course Selection Night - February 8^th 6:30 pm Auditorium. Come and orient yourself to Oakmont and meet your student’s Semester 2 teachers. Learn about class expectations and content. Course Selection processes will be outlined as well for the 07-08 school year.

Parent Conferences Semester 2 - March 8^th Schedule a 10 minute conference with teachers. 12:20-4 or 6-9 to discuss your child’s progress. Conference forms will be sent home at the end of February.

Oakmont after Hours - Cycle II of our Adult Education Program will begin January 22^nd and run to March 23^rd. See Cable Channel 8 or here for more info. If you would be interested in offering an eight week course one evening per week contact Jeff Lawrence at Oakmont.

MCAS for Sophomores - English Language Arts testing the week of March 19^th encourage your students to read critically and write about what they read. Mathematics, Science and Tech, and History MCAS in May.

Budget Preparation - Budget formation for the 07-08 school year will take place through the winter months. Please attend meetings, become informed and assist us in providing the best educational opportunity available for our wonderful children.
Student Fees - Thanks to our two communities’ outstanding support of our budget we will have no athletic or co-curricular fees this year! The only student fees are for curriculum specific courses for extra materials in programs like Art and Technology Education.
New Track and Varsity Field - The new track facility is in place it just needs to be striped in the spring. Our new varsity turf field will be completed in the spring as well. The bulldozers are at work preparing the site and getting ready for turf installation when it is warm enough.

Semester 1 Schedule - Term 2 - 10/30-1/17 Academic Warnings - 12/15 Report Cards - 2/6 Final Assessments ½ Day Schedule: 1/18 Blocks A&B, 1/19 Blocks C&D Semester grades based on Term Grades - 40% each and a Final Assessment Grade 20%.
Semester 2 Schedule - Term 3 - 1/23-3/30 Progress Reports - 2/16 Report Cards - 4/6
Term 4 - 4/3-6/8 Academic Warnings - 5/11 Report Cards - 6/19 Final Assessments ½ Day Schedule: 6/11 Blocks A&B, 6/12 Blocks C&D

Winter Athletics - See schedule - The winter season began try-outs on November 27th. No student can practice or play without a current Physical and Permission Forms. Athletic eligibility is based on the previous term grade only. Contact the Athletic Director’s Office for more info. 827-5907 press 6.

Professional Development - Staff will be working on Curriculum Mapping, Assessment, and Standards Based Education. Full Days (No School for Students) - 1/22 Half Days - 12/11, 1/18 & 19 Final Assessments, 2/6, 2/7, 3/8, 6/1

School Council - The Council meets the first Wednesday of the month in the Library from 7-9 p.m. and all meetings are open to the public.

PTO - The Oakmont Parent Teacher Organization is alive and well and looking for new members. It is a very small commitment in time but yields untold benefits for Oakmont. Sign up at Open House or call the school at 978-827-5907 to sign up.

Armed Forces Recruitment - Federal regulations require us to supply recruiters with names, phone #’s and addresses of students. If you want your students’ name withheld please contact the Guidance Office @ 978-827-5907, then press 5.

Final Assessments - As Semester 1 draws to a close in January final assessments will be part of your student’s responsibility. These assessments count for 20% of the semester grade. Your students should begin preparation by organizing class notes and materials for review as they prepare to finish Semester 1. Contact your teachers for information.

Semester 2 Begins - January 23 begins Semester 2 and a new school year. Your student will be taking four new courses and repeating the basic marking period time frames as in Semester 1. It is an opportunity for a fresh and optimistic start. Encourage that positive beginning with your student as mistakes made Semester 1 can be rectified. Start Positive - Finish with Success!

Alumni Association - A concerted effort is being developed to create a functional Alumni Association. If you are an alumnus/alumnae or know one, please have him/her contact us for a membership form. Spread the Word! Look for sign up tables at school activities and games. Join us! A nominal $5.00 fee will be charged for membership.

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Oakmont Regional High School
December, 2006	Principal – D. Jeff Lawrence	Assistant Principal – David Uminski
Volume 2, Issue 2	Dean of Students – Brian Sargent
	Principal’s News- What a Fantastic Fall! Dear Oakmont Parents and Students, I feel honored to be surrounded by so much excellence. I cannot remember a more successful fall both academically and in co-curricular activities. Our MCAS results place us in the top 15% of high schools in MA. All students in the class of 2009 passed MCAS except one. We had six perfect Math Scores. Our SAT scores are well above State and National averages. The academic year so far has also produced the smallest ineligible list in recent years, a measure of overall academic success. Co-curricular activities have blossomed again with no fees being charged and involvement is close to 70% of the student body. Thank you to the voters for their continued support of our outstanding programs. Our Marching Spartans are State Division 3A Champions and won five stars in all categories at MICCA. The Varsity Cheering squad finished fourth in the state and will compete in the nationals in March. Our Girls Field Hockey Team won the coveted District II Sportsmanship award and our Boys Varsity Soccer Team was District Semi-Finalists and received the State Division II Sportsmanship Award. These are singular honors to be very proud of. The Varsity Football Team completed the program turnaround under Coach Dave LaRoche finishing 11-1 with victories over Gardner on Thanksgiving and capturing the Division III Super Bowl 28-0 on Dec. 2. What a Fantastic Fall! May the New Year be just as Successful!
Upcoming Events Holiday Vacation 12/25-1/1 Winter Vacation 2/19/-2/23 12/21 Holiday Concert 3/7 District Band Night 3/21 Spring Concert

Important Information for Parents and Students Guidance Newsletter - Please read for important info for SAT testing and scheduling Summer Reading - Please make sure your required summer reading is completed for your Semester 2 courses. English, Social Studies and many honors courses have required reading. Other courses will offer extra credit or bonus points for books read. Check with your teachers. Parent Open House and Course Selection Night - February 8^th 6:30 pm Auditorium. Come and orient yourself to Oakmont and meet your student’s Semester 2 teachers. Learn about class expectations and content. Course Selection processes will be outlined as well for the 07-08 school year. Parent Conferences Semester 2 - March 8^th Schedule a 10 minute conference with teachers. 12:20-4 or 6-9 to discuss your child’s progress. Conference forms will be sent home at the end of February. Oakmont after Hours - Cycle II of our Adult Education Program will begin January 22^nd and run to March 23^rd. See Cable Channel 8 or here for more info. If you would be interested in offering an eight week course one evening per week contact Jeff Lawrence at Oakmont. MCAS for Sophomores - English Language Arts testing the week of March 19^th encourage your students to read critically and write about what they read. Mathematics, Science and Tech, and History MCAS in May. Budget Preparation - Budget formation for the 07-08 school year will take place through the winter months. Please attend meetings, become informed and assist us in providing the best educational opportunity available for our wonderful children. Student Fees - Thanks to our two communities’ outstanding support of our budget we will have no athletic or co-curricular fees this year! The only student fees are for curriculum specific courses for extra materials in programs like Art and Technology Education. New Track and Varsity Field - The new track facility is in place it just needs to be striped in the spring. Our new varsity turf field will be completed in the spring as well. The bulldozers are at work preparing the site and getting ready for turf installation when it is warm enough. Semester 1 Schedule - Term 2 - 10/30-1/17 Academic Warnings - 12/15 Report Cards - 2/6 Final Assessments ½ Day Schedule: 1/18 Blocks A&B, 1/19 Blocks C&D Semester grades based on Term Grades - 40% each and a Final Assessment Grade 20%. Semester 2 Schedule - Term 3 - 1/23-3/30 Progress Reports - 2/16 Report Cards - 4/6 Term 4 - 4/3-6/8 Academic Warnings - 5/11 Report Cards - 6/19 Final Assessments ½ Day Schedule: 6/11 Blocks A&B, 6/12 Blocks C&D Winter Athletics - See schedule - The winter season began try-outs on November 27th. No student can practice or play without a current Physical and Permission Forms. Athletic eligibility is based on the previous term grade only. Contact the Athletic Director’s Office for more info. 827-5907 press 6. Professional Development - Staff will be working on Curriculum Mapping, Assessment, and Standards Based Education. Full Days (No School for Students) - 1/22 Half Days - 12/11, 1/18 & 19 Final Assessments, 2/6, 2/7, 3/8, 6/1 School Council - The Council meets the first Wednesday of the month in the Library from 7-9 p.m. and all meetings are open to the public. PTO - The Oakmont Parent Teacher Organization is alive and well and looking for new members. It is a very small commitment in time but yields untold benefits for Oakmont. Sign up at Open House or call the school at 978-827-5907 to sign up. Armed Forces Recruitment - Federal regulations require us to supply recruiters with names, phone #’s and addresses of students. If you want your students’ name withheld please contact the Guidance Office @ 978-827-5907, then press 5. Final Assessments - As Semester 1 draws to a close in January final assessments will be part of your student’s responsibility. These assessments count for 20% of the semester grade. Your students should begin preparation by organizing class notes and materials for review as they prepare to finish Semester 1. Contact your teachers for information. Semester 2 Begins - January 23 begins Semester 2 and a new school year. Your student will be taking four new courses and repeating the basic marking period time frames as in Semester 1. It is an opportunity for a fresh and optimistic start. Encourage that positive beginning with your student as mistakes made Semester 1 can be rectified. Start Positive - Finish with Success! Alumni Association - A concerted effort is being developed to create a functional Alumni Association. If you are an alumnus/alumnae or know one, please have him/her contact us for a membership form. Spread the Word! Look for sign up tables at school activities and games. Join us! A nominal $5.00 fee will be charged for membership. Home