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Do you want your voice heard?  Teen Forum is for you

3/31/2021

 
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Teen Forum is a place where Teens gather together to discuss Hot Topic issues that are going on in the community and in the schools. Please consider volunteering your time to attend Teen Forum to give your opinions, thoughts, ideas, and possible solutions to problems that you are tired of!  Topics like bullying, vaping, fighting, and teen suicide make for great discussion points at Teen Forum, and your voice matters. The Olathe Police Department will be there, but will not be a part of any of the discussions – they are there to answer questions from teens like you.  All discussions are led by teen leaders – you just need to be there to share your thoughts. Can you give up some of your time to share your concerns with our city leaders?  Teen Forum is scheduled for May 4th from 6pm-8pm at the Fire Administration Building on Old 56 Hwy.  To sign up, you can contact your building principal.  (The QR code on the flyer is the sign up sheet.)
 
If you get questions, feel free to send them my way or to Major Bragg at JBragg@olatheks.org
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Miss Taylor's Spring Newsletter

3/31/2021

 
Hey Parents!
I know it may seem like the future is far for your student but I want you all to keep their dreams alive. THEY WILL ATTEND THAT SCHOOL, THEY WILL GET THAT JOB, THEY WILL GET THAT CAR, THEIR DREAM(S) WILL COME TO PASS! Your student is strong and I can’t wait to see what the future holds 😊. With that being said, I want you to make sure your student is on top of things and continue preparing for life after high school. Below are your monthly announcements! Let me know if you have any questions.
QUICK UPDATES!
  • DECISION DAY!!!!!!- This year’s Decision Day will take place May 7 during Seminar… Students will need to sign up here to reserve their spot! MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON😊
    • Parents, if you would like to donate dorm essentials, gift cards, laundry items, etc. please let me know. Examples of dorm essentials can be found here.
  • Upcoming Workshops- Community College Application Workshop on April 8 during Seminar- sign up here and Financial Aid Award Letter Workshop on April 21 during Seminar- sign up here
  • College Admissions- Several colleges have changed their admissions and deposit deadlines. Use this link to find out more information.
  • Virtual Campus Tours- Can't visit a school?! Check out a virtual campus tour using this link.
  • Upcoming ACT Exams- June 12 (register by May 7) and July 17 (register by June 18)
Senior Checklist!
  • April
    • Review Financial Aid award letter with Ms. Taylor
    • Accept/Deny financial aid from college
    • Limit final college decisions
    • Submit Housing application (if  applicable)
    • Register for Orientation with college
    • Apply for community colleges and universities
    • Take ACCUPLACER (if attending a community college(
    • Apply for scholarships, scholarships, scholarships!!!!
    • Register for June 12 ACT
    • Check out OlatheNorthCCC website for post-secondary information
ACT Life
  • Upcoming ACT Exams- June 12 and July 17
  • Use this link to register for Spring ACT exams
  • Students on free or reduced lunch receive 4 free fee waivers
Scholarships
  • Greater KC Community Foundation Scholarships- DEADLINE VARIES
    • https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
  • Kansas Board of Regents- DUE MAY 1
    • https://www.kansasregents.org/scholarships_and_grants
  • Check out the list of scholarships on Olathe North’s College and Career Twitter Page (@olathenorthccc)
    • UNIGO
    • College Greenlight
    • Opportunity Scholarship 
    • Olathe Public Schools Scholarships
    • College Board Opportunity Scholarship
    • JLV College Counseling- List of April Scholarships
  • Scholarships for Students without Citizenship or Residency Status
    • College Greenlight- list of scholarships
    • TheDream.US
    • JLV College Counseling- Undocumented Students Scholarships
Financial Aid
  • Financial Aid packages with scholarships, grants, and loans are currently being sent out electronically or in the mail by colleges. If you have any questions or would like me to help you go over it, please let me know.
Other Random Stuff
  • Dorm Checklist
  • Olathe North Clothing Closet
  • JCCC Senior Sessions
 
Brionna Taylor                       
College Adviser
Kansas State College Advising Corps
 
Olathe North High School
600 E. Prairie St.
Olathe, KS 66061
913-780-7140 I bstaylor@olatheschools.org
Website: sites.google.com/view/onccc
 @olathenorthccc
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LINK Crew Application Information

3/31/2021

 
Applications are now available for current 10th and 11th grade students interested in being part of Link Crew for next year. We have simplified the process quite a bit this year and all applications will be completed via Google form. Applicants will be required to submit a short video, so don’t wait until the last minute to start the application! Deadline is Friday, April 9th by midnight.
 
The link is below and I am also attaching a flyer with a QR code 😊
 
https://forms.gle/4Dq8542Xn23RrKDZ8
 
Nicole Etherton
Counselor F-L
Link Crew
Olathe North High School
913-780-7140
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Olathe District Visual Art Exhibit

3/29/2021

 
 Due to this wild year, our district exhibits have been modified from our traditional gallery hanging at the BOE building. This year, the district is creating virtual art exhibits organized by feeder patterns.
 
Please enjoy the works especially from our VERY talented ON students. Please congratulate them as they have been recognized for their incredible pieces. (Click link below)
 
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Catherine Bloomer
Olathe North High School
High School Art Facilitator
Drawing 1,2, and AP Studio Art instructor
National Art Honor Society Sponsor

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Olathe Virtual School application for 2021-22 open April 1-16

3/29/2021

 
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Dear Olathe Families,
As we mentioned last week, the Kansas Department of Education has announced that the current remote or hybrid learning option will not be allowed next school year. This means that our students will return to a fully in-person learning format for the next school year.

However, we know that for some families, learning virtually is better for their child. Beginning with the 2021-22 school year, Olathe Public Schools will be giving families the opportunity to apply for the district’s newest, progressive option for online learning – Olathe Virtual School (OVS). The application to apply for OVS is open now and can be found at www.olatheschools.org/virtual. The school will have limited enrollment and applications must be filled out between April 1-16.

Who can apply to enroll for the Olathe Virtual School? 

All K-12 students within the Olathe School District boundaries are eligible to complete an application for OVS. Enrollment will be limited. Should interest exceed availability, a lottery system would be used. The application window will be open from April 1-16 and can be found at www.olatheschools.org/virtual.  
How do I know if Virtual Learning is a good fit for my student? 

Ideal OVS students will have the following characteristics and skills: Self motivation, independent learner, computer savvy, effective time manager, written communication skills, personally committed to growth, along with an availability of a strong support system during the school day. If your student did not thrive in this year’s remote learning environment, OVS may not be a good fit for your student. We recognize that these qualities tend to look different based on age and grade level. Please submit any questions you have about OVS to this form: https://forms.gle/wYeRxNuLX4x87h1y7.
These questions will be addressed during the two Virtual OVS Parent Information Nights: scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 8 and Thursday, April 15. More information on the Parent Information Nights can be found at www.olatheschools.org/virtual.

How is the Virtual School different from the remote learning that took place this year?  Remote learning was a response to the COVID pandemic. It attempted to replicate the in-person experience by sharing staff, schedules and resources that were all designed for in-person learning.  OVS has been developed because the district recognized that some students thrived in or need a virtual learning environment and there was a long-term need. OVS will be an independent school within the Olathe School District, with its own Olathe staff, curriculum, resources and schedules adapted for the virtual learner. 

 Will the curriculum be different than in-person schools?
OVS will offer prioritized grade-level and standards-aligned instruction, with an additional emphasis on social-emotional learning.  Students will have access to a variety of opportunities and classes; however, we are unable to offer specialized courses such as AP classes, orchestra, band and choir. KSHSAA opportunities will be unavailable as well. High school students interested in participating in a 21st Century Academy or OATC should not apply for OVS. See attached for more information about schedules.

What if my student changes their mind about learning virtually? Will they be able to transfer to in-person learning at their home school?

We ask that any family that applies and is accepted into OVS make a year-long commitment. Please read over all the information carefully and discuss with your student if OVS is the right fit for your family.
Olathe Virtual School sounds like a great option for my family. How do I apply?   

The application and OVS website can be found at www.olatheschools.org/virtual. Applications will be open from April 1-16. Families will be notified the following week if they have been selected for enrollment. If it is medically necessary for your student to enroll in Virtual Learning, you will need to upload a current note from your child’s medical provider as part of the enrollment process.  
We look forward to working with our students and families in the Olathe Virtual School.

As a reminder, please submit questions you have about OVS to this form: https://forms.gle/wYeRxNuLX4x87h1y7.



Sincerely,
TJ Ulmer, Director of Blended Learning                                                                  

Ryne Huff, Coordinator of Virtual Learning

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Olathe North Student Organizes Book Drive Involving Multiple Schools

3/29/2021

 
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March 26, 2021 ~ Finding a way to help others is rewarding. Learning that your efforts far surpass your goal is amazing. That’s what Tasmin Sangha, a National Honor Society co-president at Olathe North High School, was feeling about a book drive she organized for the Johnson County Christmas Bureau.

What started as a plan to collect 500 new or gently used children’s or young adults’ books for the bureau turned into a massive collection of nearly 4,000 titles.
Sangha and her fellow National Honor Society members at Olathe North were in a Zoom meeting with adviser Amy Henry in December when the chapter talked about planning a service project that could involve students outside of their own group.

“I brought up the idea for a book drive to help the Johnson County Christmas Bureau Holiday Shop for 2021,” Henry said. “During our brainstorming Tasmin has the idea of reaching out to all of the Olathe middle and high school schools’ service-oriented clubs.”

Not intimidated by the daunting task of contacting 14 other schools to propose her plan, Sangha said “the most important thing is communication. I reached out to each middle school KAY club sponsor and high school National Honor Society and service club sponsor to gauge their interest. Fortunately, all the responses were positive and from there I figured out the logistics of the entire book drive.”
The project involved the National Honor Society groups from Olathe North, Northwest and South, as well as the Olathe West High School National Honor Society and Owl Service Club, and the Mission Trail Middle School KAY club. In a two-week period in late February and early March, the groups reported their collection totals to Sangha.

“After seeing West’s success (more than 650 books), I am very excited to see the amount of books we collect,” Sangha said during the collection period. “We easily beat our goal of 500 books, which is amazing!”

By the time JCCB Books Chair Nancy Thompson visited each participating school to pick up their collection, the total rose to 3,879 books.

“The books department of the bureau relies on drives to gather the books we distribute,” Thompson explained. “You should be extremely proud of your students showing community action and leadership. These books will make a difference in the learning and enjoyment of children in need.”
In a normal school year, the Olathe North NHS would have been happy helping the Christmas Bureau by itself, but in this remarkable year, one leader wanted to take it further.
“I wanted to expand it in order to help more people,” Sangha said. “I love being able to see the success we’ve had. It’s amazing to see the response from the community and to help more people than we would have originally.”
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“I really like it when I’m able to mentor my student leaders behind the scenes,” Henry said. “Tasmin has a natural connection to wanting to make our community a better place. It was her own personal perseverance that made this project thrive in so many ways that it will continue to build literacy for people throughout Johnson County.”

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Olathe North Stadium Seats

3/28/2021

 
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Do you want to show your Eagle pride in comfort?  Please consider ordering an Olathe North stadium seat.  These great looking and comfortable stadium seats are $40 and on sale now.  Please complete the attached form or simply reach out to Mrs. Palmisano at spalmisanoon@olatheschools.org
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​Second Annual Women’s Self Defense Class Presented by Officer Reed!

3/26/2021

 
When: Saturday April 24th from 12 pm-2pm
Who can attend: Any female age 12 & older
Where: Olathe North Main Gym
Cost: FREE
Come out and learn some basic self-defense. Tyson Kilbey and associates will teach the Class. Tyson teaches the women empowerment program through Gracie Jiu-Jitsu check out this link for a quick peak at the program. https://youtu.be/pndPbpHLpos
*Please wear a mask per CDC Guidelines*
Contact Officer Reed for questions or additional information
913-780-7843 or dsreed@olatheschools.org
 
 
 
 
 
 
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4th Q Reminder Video for Students

3/25/2021

 
​This is a video I created and shared with students during advisory on Thursday.  It refers to office hours, e-hall pass, dress code, bells & tardies and the parking lot.  It was a reminder for our staff and students as we returned to school for 4th quarter.  I would appreciate if you could review the video and discuss with your student.  If you have any questions about any of the topics please let me know.  
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Senior Academic and Military Signing Ceremony and Graduation Speaker Tryouts

3/24/2021

 
Two of the great traditions we have here at Olathe North are the Academic & Military Signing Ceremony and Student Speakers at Graduation. 

The Academic & Military Signing Ceremony is an opportunity to honor those Seniors who will be receiving scholarships for college or a trade school based upon their academic performance here at Olathe North, who have gained admission to selective admission colleges or universities (i.e. Ivy League, Stanford, Northwestern, etc.), or who have chosen to enlist and serve in one of the branches of our armed forces.  This year’s ceremony will be on Thursday, April 29th starting at 9:30 a.m.

This year, tryouts for Commencement Speakers will be on April 21, 2021 via Zoom starting at 3:15 p.m. 

Full details and procedures can be found in the attached power point.  It would be great to see as many Seniors as possible participate in one or both of these events.

If you have any questions, please direct them to Mr. Richard Belske at rbelskeon@olatheschools.org



Información sobre la Ceremonia de Firma Académica y Militar y el Orador de Graduación

Dos de las grandes tradiciones que tenemos aquí en Olathe North son la Ceremonia de Firma Académica y Militar y los Oradores Estudiantiles en la Graduación. 

La Ceremonia de Firma Académica y Militar es una oportunidad para honrar a aquellos estudiantes de último año que recibirán becas para la universidad o una escuela de comercio basada en su rendimiento académico aquí en Olathe North, que han obtenido la admisión a colegios o universidades de admisión selectiva (es decir, Ivy League, Stanford, Northwestern, etc.), o que han elegido alistarse y servir en una de las ramas de nuestras fuerzas armadas.  La ceremonia de este año será el jueves 29 de abril a partir de las 9:30 a.m.

Este año, las pruebas para los oradores de la ceremonia de graduación se llevarán a cabo el 21 de abril de 2021 a través de Zoom a partir de las 3:15 p.m.

Los detalles y procedimientos completos se pueden encontrar en el power point adjunto.  Sería estupendo que el mayor número posible de estudiantes de último año participara en uno o en ambos eventos.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, diríjala al Sr. Richard Belske en rbelskeon@olatheschools.org
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