Congratulations to the following Olathe North student/athletes that have made the decision to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level.  

​Kylie DeHook – Missouri Western (Softball)                              
Maya Gallagher – Rockhurst University (Softball)                    
Riley Higgins – Coffeyville Community College (Baseball)          
Morgan Applegate – Gannon University (Gymnastics)                 
Jaidyn Takaishi – Kansas City KS Community College (Soccer)
                                                                       
 
                        

​We will be having an A.L.I.C.E. drill with the focus and emphasis of the drill being the lock-down aspect.  This drill is part of the new requirement the state of Kansas announced in July. We will conduct this drill early next week. An announcement will be made over the intercom to begin the drill.  
 
The expectation for this drill is door locked and out of sight. During the drill, the expectation is for staff (once you have locked down and are out of sight) to go over some key aspects of the A.L.I.C.E. protocol with students.  The protocol and tips for the A.L.I.C.E. drills are listed below. It is important that our students understand and take these drills seriously. Students are not to be on their phones or talking while the drill is in place and should be following instruction and talking points of the A.L.I.C.E. protocol.
 
Some key aspects of the A.L.I.C.E protocols:

• Out of sight: Students must be out of the line of sight if an active shooter or intruder is in the building. This includes but not limited to moving away from the door, windows, and turning off lights and closing blinds to minimize visibility.
• Barricade Door: This tactic is used when the decision to shelter in place has been made. Barricading the door with chairs, desks, or other class room items is necessary to execute this tactic. When this tactic is deployed you may have students assist with this. 
• Counter: This is the last resort should an aggressive counter need to be used to protect yourself and your school community. It is important to acknowledge and consider what you and possibly your group will do in order to defeat or escape the aggressor.  
• Evacuate: If an evacuation is an option, USE IT. In considering evacuation, you must assess and process the amount of information available to you in order to make a calculated or strategic decision to evacuate the building.
•  “All-Clear”: During a drill or an actual event it is important to understand the process of an “All-Clear”. Administrative personnel or the proper authorities will be the only individuals announcing an “All-Clear”.

 

​Hello everyone!  Attached is the orchestra Chipotle flyer for November 27th!  I know that you’ll be tired of eating turkey by then, so save your appetites for a burrito!  Just show them this email and we get 30% of what you spend.  Help a poor, needy orchestra kid out!
Thanks,
Cecily
 

I am proud to report that the Olathe North Staff raised the most money by building in the entire school district for United Way!!!  

The Olathe School District Untied Way has come to a close.  I am proud to announce that the Olathe School District Staff has stepped up and made a significant contribution through auctions, Chili Feeds, and payroll deductions.   
 This year’s total for the entire district is well over $43,000.00.
 We are grateful for an OUTSTANDING and INCREDIBLE effort at Olathe North High School.  Their staff lead all buildings and raised $6,515.
 Eleven other buildings (including 6 middle schools) had totals over $1,000.
 Among the elementary schools, Ridgeview leads the way with $1,329.
 The Education Center ($5,160) and IRC ($2,437) had great efforts among our support buildings.
THANK YOU to everyone for your efforts on behalf of United Way. 

​The Olathe North Eagles Online Store is now open!

Many Parents, Students, and Staff have reached out to the athletic department the past couple of months to ask how they can order nicer Olathe North apparel.  We have a solution for a limited time!!!

We are working with BSN who has created a majority of the gear you see the administration, coaches, and players wearing at Olathe North.  Find items that I've picked out specifically for our fans!  Included are polos, hoodies, 1/4 zips, and heavier jackets.  This spirit wear is available for your family and friends and anyone who supports the EAGLES!!!

Check out the shop details below.

OUR SHOP DETAILS
    - Shop Now: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/v3/shop/team_shop/VxwFZjLQWR
    - Store Open From: November 9 - November 15, 2018

All Items MUST be ordered by 11:59 pm on Thursday!  We must have the order in quick so that we get the items back before winter break. 

Late Night At The Nest will take place on November 30, 2018, in the North Gym from 7:00 – 9:00pm.  The cost is $5 a person, or any student can bring 3 canned food items and get in free (those donations will go to Mission Southside).  The night will be jammed packed with music from DJ “Mr. Skilled Hands”, a concession stand, an opportunity for them to meet the coaches and players, watch a scrimmage from both the girls and boys teams, see a slam dunk and 3-point shoot-out, and witness a dance off!  We’ll even have the pep band, dance team, and cheerleaders to help maximize our spirit for the evening! And, this year students can purchase raffle tickets for some cool giveaways. 

Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions rlwilliams1969@yahoo.com

Calling all Olathe students that are gearing up for the February ACT Test.  ACT Test Prep will be offered on Friday, Feb. 1, at the Olathe Instructional Resource Center
ACT Test Prep Class
WHEN:
Friday, February 1, 2019
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE:
Olathe Instructional Resource Center
(14090 Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062)

​Online registration is set and ready to go at  https://powerprepinc.com/olathe-schools-february-2019/.  

Tomorrow, Thursday, November 15, 2018 the National Honor Society will be hosting the 9th Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand before school and during Eagle Halftime. NHS students will be helping at the stand. I know several students on the list will be coming to class on time and not leaving early. The goal is to raise $500 dollars in this short period for Childhood Cancer Research. If you have yellow clothing we encourage you to wear it tomorrow to support the cause.

Parents and students,

This is a reminder that you only have one more week to sign up for a free ACT or ACT WorkKeys exam in February.  This is an outstanding opportunity for all juniors and eligible seniors.  Please remember you must click below and complete the online form by 11/16/18.  Please see detailed information at:
https://jasonhermanon.weebly.com/newsletter/additional-information-about-the-free-act-act-workkeys-exams-in-feburary

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=f8IlL4QKYEmIamhcur6jq609-I23dxZMuRsQsouAbZZUMk9QTFlaSzNFVThNVU0zTTNHT0pXRk1MNy4u

​As Influenza season begins, there a few items that need to be addressed this school year. 

Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious disease that is caused by Influenza viruses, and is spread mainly by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Symptoms can include: • fever/chills • sore throat • muscle/body aches • fatigue • cough • headache • runny or stuffy nose (CDC, 2018).

There are new exclusion guidelines for schools given by the Johnson County Health Department for Influenza. 

Students who have been diagnosed with Influenza by a Physician will now be required to stay home from school for 7 days from the onset of symptoms.  Influenza no longer falls under the “fever free for 24 hours” rule.   Also, these new guidelines apply even if your student has received Tamiflu and/or the flu shot.

Please let the school nurse know if your student has been diagnosed with Influenza.  The district tracks cases of influenza and it becomes useful when we begin to see a large number of absences in certain grades/classrooms.
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Feel free to contact the school nurse with any questions you may have regarding this information.