Trailblazer Weekly | November 6, 2023
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Overland High School
BLAZER GREAT. BLAZER PROUD. BLAZER EXCELLENT.
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Tickets to sporting events are now cashless and spectators must use the GoFan app to purchase tickets. | |
Winter Sports begin November 13 | |
Register for Winter Sports
- Basketball – Boys
- Basketball – Girls
- Cheerleading
- Ice Hockey
- Poms
- Swimming – Girls
- Wrestling – Boys
- Wrestling – Girls
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Monday, November 13
3:45pm
Auditorium
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Musical Reveal – Nov 13
Actors | Singers | Dancers | Instrumentalists | Techies
Are you interested in being part of the spring musical? Come to the Musical Reveal after school in the auditorium on Monday, November 13.
Performing Arts staff will perform musical numbers from the show, and then students will receive information about signing up for auditions, pit orchestra, or tech crew.
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Thursday, November 9
7:00–8:00pm
IST Lecture Center
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OPTCO Meeting — November 9
Overland Parent Teacher Community Organization
Please join your Overland PTCO for our next General Meeting on Thursday, November 9 from 7-8pm in the IST Lecture Center. The meeting will be held both in person and virtually.
Click here to view the agenda and information on how to connect. Our featured guests will be from the CCSD Safety & Security Department and will share with us information about how they work to keep our kids, school, teachers, staff, and community safe. We hope you can join us!
Questions? contact us at overlandptco@gmail.com.
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Join our team as a Health Liaison at the OHS Health Clinic!
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to work alongside our school nurse, providing essential support to ensure the well-being of our students. As a Health Liaison, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations of the clinic and assisting with clinic triage, the management of students with chronic health conditions and administrative tasks. If you are passionate about promoting the health and welfare of high school students and are ready to make a positive impact in their lives and our community, we encourage you to visit the CCDS Jobs website and apply.
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District P.A.S.S. Meeting
Our next in-person District P.A.S.S. Meeting will be Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the Overland High School Library.
Join us for a Student Panel Q&A Session with Superintendent Chris Smith. Childcare and interpreter services for our Spanish speaking families will both be available. Please note: District P.A.S.S. Meetings are not recorded nor live streamed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email CCSDEquity@cherrycreekschools.org.
For more information on District P.A.S.S. visit the Cherry Creek School District website: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/12789.
Thanks,
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Students can access their digital student ID through the MINGA app.
We will also be using MINGA to issue digital hall passes to students.
Download the app or visit app.minga.io.
Sign in with Microsoft or Google with the same login you use for my.cherrycreek.
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When schools are on a delayed start High School bus pickup is delayed 90 minutes. School starts at 9:50 a.m. | |
Weather Delays and Snow Days
Winter weather can happen at any time. Ensure that you receive weather delay and closure notifications by making sure your phone numbers and email addresses are correct in myCherryCreek.
Just log in to myCherryCreek, click on the Oracle tile, then on Contact Info in the menu on the left. Make sure your Home Mobile Phone and/or Home Phone numbers and Work Email address are correct, so that you will receive weather delay and closure notifications.
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Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 24, 2024
8:00 a.m.
Ritchie Center, University of Denver
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Jostens Orders
You can order your cap & gown and other senior regalia online.
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Call Nurse Brian at 720-747-3789 | |
HOW SICK IS TOO SICK?
This week, I want to address a crucial question: "How Sick is Too Sick?" It's essential to understand when it's best to keep your child at home to prevent the spread of illness and ensure their well-being and the well-being of our school community. Per CDPHE guidelines, there are four main reasons for children and adults to stay home:
- Your student could infect others with a contagious illness, either because of symptoms, a diagnosis, or recent exposure to a contagious illness.
- Your student does not feel well enough to take part in usual activities. For example, a child is overly tired, fussy, or will not stop crying.
- Your student needs more care than teachers and staff can give while still caring for the other children.
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Your student has symptoms or an illness on this list, and staying home is required.
Flu and COVID Prevention
One of the most effective ways to protect your child and our school community from the flu is by getting a flu shot. We strongly recommend contacting your healthcare provider to inquire if the flu shot is available and recommended for your child. Additionally, staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and following public health guidelines, such as mask-wearing and social distancing, can help reduce the risk of transmission of both the flu and COVID-19.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a healthy learning environment for all students. Your partnership is essential in keeping our school community safe and well.
Wishing you and your family good health throughout the school year.
Kind Regards,
Brian Kornreich, BSBME, BSN, MS, RN
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Student ID's
Overland students must have their OHS Student ID at all times. Need a replacement ID? Please go to the IST Main Office.
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North Entrance
The Jewell Avenue (north) entrance to the Overland-Prairie campus and the STRIDE Health Clinic will be closed during school hours. Vehicles may enter from Pacific Drive.
The STRIDE Health Clinic parking lot is for patients only.
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Security Kiosk
A security hut has been placed at the Pacific Avenue entrance to our campus near the four-way stop. This is a security checkpoint and a drop-off location for food deliveries.
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Make an appointment today!
(303) 7STRIDE
(303-778-7433)
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STRIDE Community Health Center
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Services
- Behavioral Health Services
- Chronic Disease Management
- Dental Screenings
- Developmental Screenings
- Immunizations
- Minor Injuries
- Newborn Care & Well Child Checks
- Physicals
- Sick Visits
- Sports Physicals
- Sexual & Reproductive Health and Education
Insurance Information
While STRIDE is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides healthcare to the underserved, uninsured and working families who cannot afford these services, they are NOT a free-service clinic.
STRIDE participates with following discount and insurance programs and also offers families financial screenings to determine sliding-scale discounts or help find health plans patients qualify for:
- Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP)
- Colorado Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Colorado Access
- Access Advantage
- Self Pay
- Some private insurances
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Community Liaison
Meet Sara Khatib, our Community Liaison. She can help students and families with various needs such as
- Food/clothing
- Mental health support
- Economic hardship/homelessness
- Uninsured or medical difficulties
- Free and reduced lunch
- Transportation
- School supplies
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If you need support with housing, please reach out to your counselors, Ms. Khatib, or a trusted adult in the building. | |
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Volunteer and Job Opportunities
Students, are you looking for volunteer work or summer jobs? Check out some resources that are available to you in Aurora and Denver.
This document is updated all the time, so keep checking back. Contact Ms. Sara Khatib with any questions.
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Food Resources in Aurora/Denver/Arapahoe Country
Food Pantry Locator
https://www.foodbankrockies.org/find-food/
More Life Community Center
14000 E. Jewell Ave Sundays:10:00a-1:00p
1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 9:30a-2:00p; 2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 9:30a-12:30p; Mobile Food Bank of the Rockies: 3:00p-5:00p (North Parking Lot)
www.ColoradoFoodCluster.com
Get food delivered to your home- students 6-18 yrs old- 7 meals, 14 snacks, and 7 milks weekly.
Aurora Interfaith Community Services
Get Help – Aurora Interfaith Community Services
Food bank, utility help
https://feedingdenvershungry.org/grocery-store/
Shop for free groceries in Denver-- 11402 East 53rd Avenue, Suite 200, Denver, Colorado 80239 Door #36 on the back left side! (November dates are full; but sign can up for December)
Secor Cares Food Market
https://www.secorcares.com/free-food-market FR
Wednesday and Thursday 9a-4p; Friday & Saturday 9a-1p
17151 Pine Lane, Parker, CO
Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626
Little Flower Assistance Center
11149 E. 14th Ave, Aurora, CO 80010
303-360-9686
https://ccdenver.org/parish-community-relations/the-little-flower/
Free Community Food Bank on Wednesdays
14485 E Evans Ave. 80014 on the North side of the parking lot at 12:00
https://www.pawclife.com/
The Gateway Food Pantry at Bridgewater Church
Sundays from 11a-12p; 5201 E. WARREN AVE. Denver, 80222
Benefits in Action
Food Delivery https://biaction.org/
Resources for the Holidays
https://christmasstorecolorado.com/shop/
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Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Nepali, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese | |
When schools are on a delayed start High School bus pickup is delayed 90 minutes. School starts at 9:50 a.m. | |
Weather Delays and Snow Days
Winter weather can happen at any time. Ensure that you receive weather delay and closure notifications by making sure your phone numbers and email addresses are correct in myCherryCreek.
Just log in to myCherryCreek, click on the Oracle tile, then on Contact Info in the menu on the left. Make sure your Home Mobile Phone and/or Home Phone numbers and Work Email address are correct, so that you will receive weather delay and closure notifications.
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myCherryCreek
Check grades
Check attendance
Email teachers
Access classwork
LINK: myCherryCreek
VIDEO: How to use myCherryCreek
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Check Your Student's Grades and Attendance
Just a reminder that CCSD allows parents/guardians to access their student's grades, attendance, email teachers, and access student classwork via myCherryCreek. This is a great way to help you monitor your student's academic success at Overland throughout the academic year.
Questions?
Yvette Rolison
yrolison@cherrycreekschools.org
720-747-3624
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Food Deliveries
For safety reasons, food deliveries will not be accepted inside the building. Students should limit all deliveries to their lunch time, and food must be picked up outside near the security kiosk.
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Please Apply for Free & Reduced Lunch
Even though Colorado has elected to provide free meals for all students, applying for MEAL BENEFITS through the district has benefits beyond meals. For example:
- Reduced cost for testing
- Reduced Athletic and Activities Fees
- Reduced or free College Application Fees
You need to reapply every school year.
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EVERY CLASS
EVERY DAY
ON TIME
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Support OHS at King Soopers
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If you do not already have a charity associated with your King Soopers card, please consider selecting one of the OHS groups below so some group earns that free money.
Log in to your King Soopers account and select Community Rewards on the left-hand side and then select one of the groups below:
- Overland PTCO - GA375
- Overland High School Band Parents Association (Band and Orchestra) - HK700
- Overland High School Choir and Theatre – BC026
- Cherry Creek School District Overland Baseball – KT631
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Overland High School (goes to Student Council) – TR572
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K&G Fashion Superstore Supports OHS |
Need an outfit for Homecoming, Prom, or other formal occasions? K&G Fashion Superstore will donate 10% of purchases made by Overland students back to Overland High School!
K&G Fashion Superstore
13940 E Mississippi Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
303-369-1015
website
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