ON Community,

Tomorrow the Olathe North staff will be providing some mini-lessons to students about specific procedures that we will follow this school year.  They range from Eagle Halftime expectations, Safety and Security when it comes to crisis drills and nonnegotiable from the ON Administration.  I wanted to put some of the PowerPoint presentations on the blog so that you can preview them.  It is important that we share the details of information that we are sharing with your students.   

1st hour:  Video from Mr. Herman welcoming the students
2nd hour: PowerPoint reviewing Eagle Halftime
3rd Hour: PowerPoint Mandatory Office Hours
4th Hour: Tardy Policy
5th Hour: PowerPoint A.L.I.C.E Drill  
6th hour: Safety and Security for Olathe North
7th hour: Video on Athletic and Activities
Seminar: PowerPoint Advisory and Seminar Expectations

Sudents and Parents,

I am so excited to kick off the 2018-19 school year.  I wanted to post some information that are just reminders as the students return to school.  First, this school year we will maintain a procedures for parents and students coming and going from Olathe North. The district has installed an Audio/Visual Surveillance System.  This is the bell and camera system at our two points of entry for parents and students.  To enter Olathe North during the instructional day, from 8:00am-3:00pm, you will need to ring the bell and show your Id to the camera.  Students that arrive after 8:10 will need to enter the building in the student entrance, south 600 entry.  This is the entrance to the auditorium lobby.  Parents dropping students off will need to enter the student parking lot on the east side of the building and drop their student off at the south 600 entry.  Please be understanding with my staff as the strict restrictions for all persons, including ON students,  is a directive from my office.  Safety and Security is an area that I take very seriously  Thank you for support in advance.  

Schedule for the week of Aug 15th and 16th... 

Wednesday, August 15th, all freshman are to report to the North Commons before 8:00am.  Freshman do not need to bring anything to school with them that day.  We will be serving lunch on that day.  This is a great way to understand how our lunch procedures work.  If your student wants to bring their own lunch, they are welcome to do that.   Students will be released at 12:15.  Buses will run normal pick up times in the morning and will leave Olathe North at 12:22.  Please make sure your student knows what bus they ride by number.  That evening all Olathe North freshman and parents are invited to our annual "Welcome to the Eagles Nest Night".  A post card was mailed home with this information.  The freshman will have a 9th grade only mixer in the Auxiliary gym from 6:30-8:00.  There will be an informative parent meeting in the Auditorium, with yours truly, from 6:45-7:15.  Then parents will breakout to meet your student's alpha administrator and counselor.  Both events will conclude at 8:00pm. 

Thursday, August 16th, all students return to school for a full day.  We will run a special 7 hour schedule on this day all students need to report to their advisory/seminar classroom at 8:00am.  We will not start block schedule until August 29th.  We are asking students to know where their Advisory/Seminar is when they come on Thursday.  We will post Advisory/Seminar teachers and room numbers by student name around the building to help any students who do not know where their Advisory/Seminar class is located.  Students will receive updated schedules in their first hour.  We will not have Eagle Halftime until August 24th.  . 

****Parking will be open for all students in the student lot until August 27th.  Beginning 8/27/18, we will expect students to park in their assigned spot with their parking tag displayed from the rear view mirror.  Here are the dates for students to receive their parking tags.

• Must pay $30 parking fee
• Fully complete the vehicle registration form
• On scheduled day of selection, students must bring a valid driver’s license (Valid restricted licenses are accepted. NO Learner’s Permits.), receipt of online payment or check/cash, and completed registration form.
• Students that receive Eagle Extras will be notified the week before school begins via email/Blackboard
• Passes will be picked up first come fist serve on your appropriate day in the front office and main hallway area. 

Eagle Extra Seniors Only                                    Monday, August 20
7:30 – 7:50 am
Lunch
3:00 – 4:00 pm

Eagle Extra Juniors Only                                     Tuesday, August 21
7:30 – 7:50 am
Lunch
3:00 – 4:00 pm

Seniors                                                                     Wednesday, August 22
7:30 – 7:50 am
Lunch
3:00 – 4:00 pm

Juniors                                                                      Thursday, August 23
7:30 – 7:50 am
Lunch
3:00 – 4:00 pm

All Remaining Eligible Students                      Friday, August 24
(Excluding Freshman)
7:30 – 7:50 am
Lunch
3:00 – 4:00 pm

• Students must park in their assigned parking spaces beginning Monday, August 27th.

Dear ON Senior Parents,
 
Planning for Project Graduation for the Class of 2019 is already started.  We are constantly looking for parents who can assist in making this event a success.  Here are a number of ways that you can assist and support our students:

• Do you work at a business that might be able to make a product donation for a raffle item or even make a monetary donation?  If so, please email me at billweber67@gmail.com.
• Would you like to join one of our committees or serve in a leadership role for planning Project Graduation?  We are still looking for a secretary (to take notes at meetings), someone to head up our fundraising opportunities, and someone to co-lead this endeavor with me.
• Come to our next meeting to learn more about this wonderful event.  Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 28th, at 6:30 PM and will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 920 S Alta Lane.

 
I hope you will consider getting involved in Project Graduation to support the Class of 2019!
 
Bill Weber, Project Graduation Lead,  billweber67@gmail.com
Jean Beach, Project Graduation Treasurer, jaybee@kc.rr.com
Jeanne Flucke, Coordinator, fluckejeanne@gmail.com
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If you or your student are planning to attend Olathe North Athletic events please consider purchasing an activity pass from Olathe North.  These passes are accepted at all Olathe events.  If you do not have an activity pass adult tickets are $7 and student tickets are $5.  If we are at any other Olathe high school and you pay cash for the ticket that high school gets to keep that money.  So to ensure that your money comes to Olathe North buy an Atheltic/Activity pass today through MyPaymentsPlus.com

​•Student Pass: $40
•Adult Pass: $60
•Youth Pass (K-8):  $35

Dear Olathe Public Schools Families:
We are excited to begin the 2018-19 school year and welcome your children into our schools. Attached are three very important items for your family to review:
1)    The Parent Guide to the Olathe Public Schools: This helpful guide will serve as an informational tool for you in addition to resources readily available on our district website www.olatheschools.org. The guide contains information on the Board of Education, a listing of feeder schools, transportation, inclement weather days, enrollment, health services, safe schools, student information, directory information, FERPA and school hours.
2)    The Olathe Public School 2018-19 School Year Calendar: This calendar provides dates of importance for the entire school year including reporting periods, holidays, parent-teacher conferences and school breaks. 
3)    The Code of Student Conduct: It is important that parents review this document in its entirety and review and share as appropriate with your children. Each school will spend time at the beginning of the year appropriately reviewing the Code of Student Conduct with students as well. 
Please visit with your building principal, if you have any questions regarding this information. 
Best wishes for an outstanding year!
Olathe Public Schools Administration

All freshman, sophomores and juniors will take school pictures on 8/20/18 during their English class.  All families should have received an email from Life Touch late last week or early this week.  Feel free to go to www.mylifetouch.com and enter the Picture Day ID: KM108001Q1. Attached is the flyer in English and Spanish.  Students will receive their ID that day as soon as the picture is taken.