Schedule for the week:
October 14th and 15th will be a regular schedule 7 hour days no block.  
Testing Day on 10/16: 7:45-12:15

October 16, 2019
Conferences will begin at 4:30pm and conclude 8:30pm
October 17, 2019
Conferences will begin at 11:00am and conclude at 8:00pm.  The Olathe North staff will have a dinner break from 4:00-4:45.  

Things to remember
1) We will not be handing out grade cards or class schedules.  Please bring a copy of your students schedule or an electronic device to use ParentVUE or StudentVUE
2) We will have translators for our Spanish speaking families.  
3) Please contact Kathy Stanley at kjstanley@olatheschools.org if you need a DHH Interpreter. 
​4) Administration and Counselors will be on hand to visit with parents.
5) Bring cash!!!  Several Olathe North activities and clubs will be fundraising in the commons.
6) (Chat with the Counselors) in the library at 6:00 on Wednesday night.  Great opportunity to visit with counselors about any questions you might have. 
7) We will have an electronic check in.
8) Remember to enter the school on the North side of the building through the event entrance.
9) Parents will receive Panorama data for each student. 

Olathe North Parents and Guardian
Just a couple of reminders:
There is no school for students on 10/11, our teachers will be in Professional Development and then will have time to prepare grades and prepare for parent teacher conferences. Hopefully our students enjoy a safe, restful, 3-day weekend!
 
Schedule for next week:
10/14: regular 7 hour day for staff and students
10/15: regular 7 hour day for staff and students
10/16: Testing day (more info below)

• students report from 8:00-12:20
• teacher PD from 1:30-3:30
•  parent/teacher conferences: 4:30-8:30 (More Information to come on P/T Conferences) 

10/17: no school for students, parent/teacher conferences: 11:00-8:00
10/18: no school for students and staff
 
Important information for Testing Day on 10/16:
REPORT TO THE ASSIGNED TESTING LOCATION NO LATER THAN 7:45 AM!!
(If students are later than 8:15, they will not be allowed to take the assessment, and will be directed to a supervised area until dismissal from testing day.)
-9th grade: pre-ACT 9 or the PSAT
-10th grade: ACT Practice or the PSAT
-11th grade: ACT Practice, ASVAB or the PSAT
-12th grade: ASVAB or a college/post-secondary program visit
***Students are already signed up for the test they will take on 10/16, this is purely informational!!

​OATC Tours
Sophomore and junior students, don’t forget to sign up for the OATC tour on October 24th. Below is a link to open a PowerPoint describing what each OATC program is and what is required. There is also a link below to sign up.
 
https://olatheschoolsorg-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/mawartick_olatheschools_org/EUChzin9ZWdKg_prHw7zFMABcA2qyDMNTi9KiIH2LS0bZg?e=sq66Eh
 
Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/y24sg7hr
 
Thank you,
 
Angie Wartick
Olathe North High School
Counselor A-D
21st CENTURY ACADEMIES
913-780-7857
 

A Party to Murder is a Agatha Christie style murder mystery with lots of intrigue, twists, and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don’t miss out, because the Olathe North Culinary Program will also be serving you a fantastic meal of Spinach Arugula Caprese Salad, Basil Cream Chicken, Toasted Orzo with Grilled Marinated Vegetables, and a intermission you will get Dark Chocolate Orange Pistachio Trifle.
 
We would love to see you at the show. Friday and Saturday dinner starts at 6:00 and the show to follow. You can get tickets online at www.olathenorththeatre.com.
 
Thank you for supporting Olathe North Theatre and this production.

​Attention sophomore and junior students,
If you are interested in Olathe Advanced Technical Center (OATC) programs, Aviation Electronics, Construction Trade, Healthcare and Nursing, CNA or Medical Emergencies Specialties, Auto Collision, Auto Technology, Culinary Arts or the brand new program, Vet Nursing, we will be touring the programs on October 24th from 8:15 to 10:15. The tours are required in order to enroll in OATC programs. Students who sign up will tour all programs including riding a bus to West Dennis Learning Center to see Aviation and Construction Trades.

If you are interested in Aviation Electronics, below are additional requirements.
•    Must apply to JCCC prior to submitting an OATC application
•    Go to www.jccc.edu to apply to JCCC
•    Take Accuplacer Math (ANQS) and earn a score of 219 or higher
•    Note: Transportation provided for students enrolled in the morning session.  Afternoon students will need to provide their own transportation.
If you are interested in Healthcare & Nursing, CNA or Medical Emergency Specialties, below are additional requirements.
•    Must apply to JCCC prior to submitting an OATC application
•    Go to www.jccc.edu to apply to JCCC
•    ACT reading score of 19 or higher
•                        OR
•    Take Accuplacer Reading and earn a score of 243 or higher
•    Note: Transportation provided for students enrolled in the morning session.  Afternoon students will need to provide their own transportation.
Please sign up for OATC tours using the URL or QR code below. Also attached, please find the student permission sheet which must be filled out and returned to the front office. 
https://tinyurl.com/y24sg7hr

OATC Applications for next year open on October 28th and close on December 2nd.
Thank you,
Angie Wartick
Olathe North High School
Counselor A-D
OATC
21st CENTURY ACADEMIES
913-780-7857

There is a box by the attendance office that Jordan Dix brought in for an Eagle Scout Project. Let’s help him help others. It will be here until Oct. 18th. Thank you!!
 
If you have any new or gently used:
Coats
Hats
Mitten/Gloves
Scarves
 
NEW:
Socks/underwear

National Honor Society invitations were handed out to current juniors and seniors with a 3.75 cumulative unweighted GPA during Advisory on Oct. 3. Please ask your student about the invitation. The invitation explains the upcoming meeting for students and parents on on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Little Theater. If you have additional questions please e-mail Amy Henry, NHS Advisor ahenryon@olatheschools.org.

College Opportunity Night- NEXT WEEK!

• Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 6pm-7:30pm in the Commons
• College fair for ALL students in Olathe and surrounding cities!
• Volunteers NEEDED

Olathe North F.A.F.S.A. FRIGHT NIGHT!!!- SENIORS ONLY

• HALLOWEEN THEMED!
• Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 6pm-8pm in Room 807
• Items to bring:
  • 2018 Tax Returns
  • 2018 W-2s
  • Social Security Numbers
  • FSA ID (we’ll help you create one if you haven’t already)
• There will be English and Spanish speaking financial aid professionals here to assist students submit their FAFSA.
• Register Here!

College Application Week!

• October 21-25
• Admissions Rep Event on Monday October 21 during EHT- University of Tennessee, Knoxville and University of Arizona
• FSA ID Creation on Tuesday, October 22  in Room 004 during EHT
• Wednesday, October 23- EVENT TBD
• FAFSA Fright Night on Thursday, October 24 at 6pm in Room 807
• College Application PIZZA PARTY on Friday, October 25 in Room 004 during EHT.

Wichita State University campus tour

• Wednesday, October 30
• Students need to sign up in the front office with Mrs. McQuay

 
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
 @olathenorthccc
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