October 2013

Student of the Day:
    Marley Peters chosen by Mr. Wilkie.
   
Orem FFA members please meet in Mr. Lawson's room, 3119, after school today for a short meeting.

Students you will be receiving a yellow Emergency form sometime this week. Please take it home and have your parents fill it out then return it to the main office. These forms are very important, so please return them to the office ASAP. 

We will be offering an ACT Prep Class that will meet each Tuesday for 4 weeks starting Nov. 12th at 2:20. The cost is $30.00 which includes an ACT prep book.  To sign up for this class pay your $30.00 at the financial office.  Taking this prep class DOES NOT register you for the ACT test.   

If you want to take the December 14th ACT test you need to register on line by November 8th to avoid a late fee.  Come to the counseling office for information regarding the ACT

Tigers: The Fantasticks will be in the Little theatre.  Fantasticks is the longest running off-Broadway musical in history and there's a reason!  Come enjoy!!!
We start up again tomorrow Friday night and end Tuesday.

Bargain Ball is coming up fast, so boys–get your dates! It's on Saturday, November 16th and tickets are ONLY $5.00!! It's going to be the best and least expensive dance of the year, so start planning and get your dates!
   

Student of the Day:
    Esther Harkness chosen by Mrs. Alyssa Ridge.

Students you will be receiving a yellow Emergency form sometime this week. Please take it home and have your parents fill it out then return it to the main office. These forms are very important, so please return them to the office ASAP. 

FBLA will be meeting in Room 2105 at 12:25 today, October 30.

We will be offering an ACT Prep Class that will meet each Tuesday for 4 weeks starting Nov. 12th at 2:20. The cost is $30.00 which includes an ACT prep book.  To sign up for this class pay your $30.00 at the financial office.  Taking this prep class DOES NOT register you for the ACT test.   

If you want to take the December 14th ACT test you need to register on line by November 8th to avoid a late fee.  Come to the counseling office for information regarding the ACT

Tigers: The Fantasticks opens tonight, Wednesday, the 30th @

7:00  pm in the Little theatre.  Fantasticks is the longest running
off-Broadway musical in history and there's a reason!  Come enjoy!!!
No show on Halloween but we start up again Friday and end Tuesday.

Bargain Ball is coming up fast, so boys–get your dates! It's on Saturday, November 16th and tickets are ONLY $5.00!! It's going to be the best and least expensive dance of the year, so start planning and get your dates!

   
We would like to encourage everyone to enter this year's Utah PTA Reflections contest! The 2013 Reflections Theme is: "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Entry forms and category rules can be found at http://www.utahpta.org/reflections

Please turn in all entries to Mr. Ellingford in room 2203.
Entries are due today, October 30, 2013.
 

Student of the Day:
    Lomialani Tuia chosen by Mr. Greg Sheide.

We will be offering an ACT Prep Class that will meet each Tuesday for 4 weeks starting Nov. 12th at 2:20. The cost is $30.00 which includes an ACT prep book.  To sign up for this class pay your $30.00 at the financial office.  Taking this prep class DOES NOT register you for the ACT test.   

If you want to take the December 14th ACT test you need to register on line by November 8th to avoid a late fee.  Come to the counseling office for information regarding the ACT

Tigers: The Fantasticks opens tomorrow night, Wednesday, the 30th @ 7:00  pm in the Little theatre.  Fantasticks is the longest running
off-Broadway musical in history and there's a reason!  Come enjoy!!!
No show on Halloween but we start up agin Friday and end Tuesday.

Bargain Ball is coming up fast, so boys–get your dates! It's on Saturday, November 16th and tickets are ONLY $5.00!! It's going to be the best and least expensive dance of the year, so start planning and get your dates!
   
Interested in joining the film club? Well, we will be meeting Tuesday, October 29th, to watch the seminal film The Sixth Sense. Come join us in room 2206 at 2:30.

We would like to encourage everyone to enter this year's Utah PTA Reflections contest! The 2013 Reflections Theme is: "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Entry forms and category rules can be found at http://www.utahpta.org/reflections
Please turn in all entries to Mr. Ellingford in room 2203.
Entries are due: October 30, 2013
 

If you want to take the December 14th ACT test you need to register on line by November 8th to avoid a late fee.  Come to the counseling office for information regarding the ACT.
Bargain Ball is coming up fast, so boys–get your dates! It's on Saturday, November 16th and tickets are ONLY $5.00!! It's going to be the best and least expensive dance of the year, so start planning and get your dates!
   
Interested in joining the film club? Well, we will be meeting Tuesday, October 29th, to watch the seminal film The Sixth Sense. Come join us in room 2206 at 2:30.

We would like to encourage everyone to enter this year's Utah PTA Reflections contest! The 2013 Reflections Theme is: "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Entry forms and category rules can be found at http://www.utahpta.org/reflections
Please turn in all entries to Mr. Ellingford in room 2203.
Entries are due: October 30, 2013
 

Student of the Day:
    Zach Campbell chosen by Mrs. Cherie Almond & Mrs. Carlene Cosgrove.

Nolan Gray is nominated for the athlete of the week award, called the Edge MVP by Preps Magazine. He needs your votes to win this week. Go to www.prepsmag.com to cast
your votes. Voting will take place now through Sunday night. 

Varsity Art Club members! Varsity Art Club will be celebrating the end of term and this beautiful autumn season today, Friday at our Fall Social: Friday, October 25th after school from 2:15 to 4:00 pm in Mrs. Ridge's classroom (Room 1004). We will be carving pumpkins and eating delicious soups and treats! Please pay your $5.00 club fee prior to attending. Come have a good time!

Seniors:   
    The Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions is holding their annual College Fair this Saturday, October 26th from 1:00-3:30pm! This is free and open to the public. It is held at Juan Diego High School in Draper. Over 110 colleges from all across the United States will be represented. Come and have all your questions about college admissions answered and learn more about how to apply for college and financial aid!  See Mrs. Jacobs in the Career Center for more information.

We would like to encourage everyone to enter this year's Utah PTA Reflections contest! The 2013 Reflections Theme is: "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Entry forms and category rules can be found at http://www.utahpta.org/reflections
Please turn in all entries to Mr. Ellingford in room 2203.
Entries are due: October 30, 2013
 

Student of the Day:
    Michael Lunt chosen by Mrs. Cherie Almond & Mrs. Carlene Cosgrove.

Nolan Gray is nominated for the athlete of the week award, called the Edge MVP by Preps Magazine. He needs your votes to win this week. Go to www.prepsmag.com to cast
your votes. Voting will take place now through Sunday night. 

Varsity Art Club members! Varsity Art Club will be celebrating the end of term and this beautiful autumn season this Friday at our Fall Social: Friday, October 25th after school from 2:15 to 4:00 pm in Mrs. Ridge's classroom (Room 1004). We will be carving pumpkins and eating delicious soups and treats! Please pay your $5.00 club fee prior to attending. Come have a good time!

Seniors – The University of Chicago will be at Orem High on Friday during lunch! Come find out more information about this fabulous university!

Seniors:   
    The Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions is holding their annual College Fair this Saturday, October 26th from 1:00-3:30pm! This is free and open to the public. It is held at Juan Diego High School in Draper. Over 110 colleges from all across the United States will be represented. Come and have all your questions about college admissions answered and learn more about how to apply for college and financial aid!  See Mrs. Jacobs in the Career Center for more information.

We would like to encourage everyone to enter this year's Utah PTA Reflections contest! The 2013 Reflections Theme is: "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Entry forms and category rules can be found at http://www.utahpta.org/reflections
Please turn in all entries to Mr. Ellingford in room 2203.
Entries are due: October 30, 2013
 

Student of the Day:
    Michael Nicholes chosen by Mr. Reggie Rhees.

There's an FCCLA Meeting TODAY during lunch in room 1105! t's not too late to join.  Come and get involved!

Varsity Art Club members! Varsity Art Club will be celebrating the end of term and this beautiful autumn season this Friday at our Fall Social: Friday, October 25th after school from 2:15 to 4:00 pm in Mrs. Ridge's classroom (Room 1004). We will be carving pumpkins and eating delicious soups and treats! Please pay your $5.00 club fee prior to attending. Come have a good time!

Seniors – The University of Chicago will be at Orem High on Friday during lunch! Come find out more information about this fabulous university!

Seniors:   
    The Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions is holding their annual College Fair this Saturday, October 26th from 1:00-3:30pm! This is free and open to the public. It is held at Juan Diego High School in Draper. Over 110 colleges from all across the United States will be represented. Come and have all your questions about college admissions answered and learn more about how to apply for college and financial aid!  See Mrs. Jacobs in the Career Center for more information.

We would like to encourage everyone to enter this year's Utah PTA Reflections contest! The 2013 Reflections Theme is: "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Entry forms and category rules can be found at http://www.utahpta.org/reflections
Please turn in all entries to Mr. Ellingford in room 2203.
Entries are due: October 30, 2013
 

Students of the Day:
    Savannah Tittle chosen by Mr. Nik Rice.
    Jacob Villagra chosen by Mr. Ross Reed.

Seniors:   
    The Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions is holding their annual College Fair this Saturday, October 26th from 1:00-3:30pm! This is free and open to the public. It is held at Juan Diego High School in Draper. Over 110 colleges from all across the United States will be represented. Come and have all your questions about college admissions answered and learn more about how to apply for college and financial aid!  See Mrs. Jacobs in the Career Center for more information.

Seniors!
    Are you interested in Utah State University?  Don’t forget about the USU Open House on Tuesday, October 22nd at the Provo Marriott and Conference Center from 6-8 PM.  This is a great opportunity to visit with the admissions and scholarship office, learn more about the majors offered, financial aid and scholarship possibilities and on-campus housing.  Don’t forget your transcripts and ACT scores because USU will be awarding academic scholarships on the spot to those that qualify!  See you Tuesday!

If you are interested in taking Drivers Ed please see the accounting office. Classes   after school start today, Tuesday October 22 with Mr. Rhees. Sign up now!

We would like to encourage everyone to enter this year's Utah PTA Reflections contest! The 2013 Reflections Theme is: "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Entry forms and category rules can be found at http://www.utahpta.org/reflections
Please turn in all entries to Mr. Ellingford in room 2203.
Entries are due: October 30, 2013
 

Student of the Day:
    Marscelles Jones chosen by Mrs. Cherie Almond & Mrs. Carlene Cosgrove.

Seniors!
    Are you interested in Utah State University?  Don’t forget about the USU Open House on Tuesday, October 22nd at the Provo Marriott and Conference Center from 6-8 PM.  This is a great opportunity to visit with the admissions and scholarship office, learn more about the majors offered, financial aid and scholarship possibilities and on-campus housing.  Don’t forget your transcripts and ACT scores because USU will be awarding academic scholarships on the spot to those that qualify!  See you Tuesday!

ARC Night is an opportunity for students to make up ARC credit if they come for one hour to a presentation sponsored by "Zero Fatalities" tonight, Friday from 5-6 o'clock in the OHS auditorium.  They can receive 2 hour credit if they bring their parents.  Also, EVERYONE is invited to get recommitted to "NO Texting while driving"..

There is an FFA planning meeting after school will be today, Friday. All FFA members should be in attendance. Please come and participate.

If you are interested in taking Drivers Ed please see the accounting office. Classes in the morning before school will start next Monday the 21st with Mr. Steele and classes after school start next Tuesday October 22 with Mr. Rhees. Sign up now!

We would like to encourage everyone to enter this year's Utah PTA Reflections contest! The 2013 Reflections Theme is: "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Entry forms and category rules can be found at http://www.utahpta.org/reflections
Please turn in all entries to Mr. Ellingford in room 2203.
Entries are due: October 30, 2013
 
Orem Girls get your dates! It's Sadie's Time!
    Tomorrow, Saturday, October 19th from 8-11pm. The theme is Sadie's Goes O Town. Dress up in your Orem High Favorites, spirit & colors and bring O Town City to life. Tickets are $15 pre sale and $20 at the door. Remember that school dress code will be enforced.

Red Ribbon Week:
         Friday – "This week has been amazing and we've seen some crazy hair-dos today, but just because Red Ribbon Week is only one week out of the year, doesn't mean we have to stop bringing awareness to the misuse of drugs. Let's remember to say No to drugs and stay away from other crazy habits. See you all next year!"

Everyone who is a member of National Honor Society, we will be having a service project to benefit the school today, Friday! We will be meeting in the library at 3:00. Make sure to bring your yellow service log. See you there!

Are you looking to improve your college resume? Are you proud to be an American? The Excel Club may be right for you! The Excel Club is a new club at Orem High starting this If you are interested, please see Mrs. Gilbert in room 1112 by today, Friday, October 18th!

Student of the Day:
    Cal Joyner chosen by Mrs. Cherie Almond & Mrs. Carlene Cosgrove.

ARC Night is an opportunity for students to make up ARC credit if they come for one hour to a presentation sponsored by "Zero Fatalities" Friday from 5-6 o'clock in the OHS auditorium.  They can receive 2 hour credit if they bring their parents.  Also, EVERYONE is invited to get recommitted to "NO Texting while driving"..

There is an FFA planning meeting after school on Friday. All FFA members should be in attendance. Please come and participate.

If you are interested in taking Drivers Ed please see the accounting office. Classes start next Tuesday October 22. Classes are offered before school (Mr. Steele) and after school (Mr. Rhees). Sign up now!

We would like to encourage everyone to enter this year's Utah PTA Reflections contest! The 2013 Reflections Theme is: "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Entry forms and category rules can be found at http://www.utahpta.org/reflections
Please turn in all entries to Mr. Ellingford in room 2203.
Entries are due: October 30, 2013
 
If you have any questions please contact Tracy Brousseau, 801-787-3015, [email protected]
Have a great day and GO TIGERS
   
Orem Girls get your dates! It's Sadie's Time!
    This Saturday, October 19th from 8-11pm. The theme is Sadie's Goes O Town. Dress up in your Orem High Favorites, spirit & colors and bring O Town City to life. Tickets are $15 pre sale and $20 at the door. Remember that school dress code will be enforced.

Red Ribbon Week:
        Thursday – "Today's outfits have been insane and we can't wait to see the winner of the fashion show, but here's an announcement about tomorrow's theme. 'We might have CRAZY HAIR, but we aren't crazy enough to do drugs.' That's right everyone, tomorrow is our Crazy Hair day. Come with the craziest hair and lets see who wins during our competition at lunch. Be there or be…well, crazy!"

Everyone who is a member of National Honor Society, we will be having a service project to benefit the school this Friday! We will be meeting in the library at 3:00. Make sure to bring your yellow service log. See you there!

Are you looking to improve your college resume? Are you proud to be an American? The Excel Club may be right for you! The Excel Club is a new club at Orem High starting this month! The Excel Club is a national organization that focuses on Americanism and service in the community.  By being part of the Excel Club, you will participate in two service activities during the school year.  Excel Club members will also teach elementary students to be proud to be an American!  This is a great and fun opportunity to build your college resume! If you are interested, please see Mrs. Gilbert in room 1112 by Friday, October 18th!