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1024 Orchard Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801 Phone 509.662.7745 Fax 509.663.8042

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Congratulations to April "Student of the Month" recipients. Students were recognized for their Leadership.

MSP Test Tools Demo

Students grades 3-8 can learn about the online MSP test-taking tools! On January 20th, the Flash-based web demo for the online MSP state assessment was launched for anyone to review. Demos can be accessed from any computer with Internet access. The Demos are designed to provide students grades 3-8 and parents the opportunity to become familiar with the online testing environment. Students participating in online testing practice with these features before the April 25 - June 1 test administration window.

North Central Regional library system will post a link on the desktop of every public access computer within the library system.

News

Wenatchee Valley Tech Center Summer Session is available to all existing 8th - 12th grade students. This is an exciting opportunity to earn academic credit while pursuing a variety of interesting hands-on opportunities. Brochures and registration packet are available in the OMS GEAR UP Office or call the Tech Center at 662-8827. Registration deadline is June 1st, 2012. Click here for more information.

June 2: Live for Adventure Race. This is a three-stage relay with various divisions for participants age 10 and up. Winning teams earn money for their school. Check out their website for more information: www.live4adventure.org

Welding workshops: The After School Program is taking 10 students to welding workshops at Wenatchee Valley College on May 2, 16, & 23. Students may attend just one class, or sign up for all three. We will be walking to the welding lab after school and returning back to Orchard by 4:50 p.m. This is an exciting opportunity for students to participate in this hands-on workshop. There are clothing requirements and safety procedures that must be followed. The info is on the permission form. Forms are available outside Room 403, or in the GEAR UP office. For more information call Nancy Zahn at 662-7745 Ext. 403.

Vintage Bulldog jerseys are on sale! $5 gets you a sweet vintage Bulldog basketball jersey. Take your money to Mrs. Hopkins in the office, then go see Mr. Spietz to get your jersey. We have four different styles; buy one or collect them all. Remember that the money we make goes to the ASB fund.

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Pertussis (Whooping Cough) letter

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Week of May 14-18
This Week's Sports
Week of May 21-25
Next Week's Sports

Mon - May 14	Tue - May 15	Wed - May 16	Thu - May 17	Fri - May 18
		LIT meeting, 3 PM

Mon - May 14	Tue - May 15	Wed - May 16	Thu - May 17	Fri - May 18
Sports (information subject to change!)
Softball - OMS vs. Icicle River, 4 PM @ Orchard	7/8 Track - Meet vs. Pioneer & Icicle River, 3:30 PM @ Peshastin Field	Softball - OMS vs. Cashmere, 5 PM @ Clovis Pt.	Softball - OMS vs. Pioneer, 4:15 PM @ Triangle Park	6/7/8 Track - Meet vs. Pioneer & Foothills, 3:30 PM @ WHS

Mon - May 21	Tue - May 22	Wed - May 23	Thu - May 24	Fri - May 25
7/8 Choirs to Foothills May "Student of the Month" assembly, 10 AM, OMS library		Gang Awareness Night, 6:30 - 8:30 PM	After School Program Parent Night, 6:30 PM

Mon - May 21	Tue - May 22	Wed - May 23	Thu - May 24	Fri - May 25
Sports (information subject to change!)
Boys' & Girls' soccer begins

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