Friday, September 30, 2022
Today is a B day
Schedule for next week:
Monday, October 3 - A day
Tuesday, October 4 - B day
Wednesday, October 5 - No School (Yom Kippur)
Thursday, October 6 - A day
Friday, October 7 - B day
Clubs Happening Today:
Mental Health Club - Mental Health Club will be meeting today from 2:30-3:05. We will have a guest speaker discussing their experience with the effects of mental health in their personal life and their career. If you would like to join, or attend to see the speaker, please let Mrs. FitzSimmons or Ms. G know by Friday morning.
Dungeons & Dragons - Come and join our D&D club. We will be fighting off monsters and journeying through the endless universe of D&D. Make sure you get your dice ready and fight to become the legendary force you have always wanted to be! We will meet every Friday after expanded day in room 161, which is right across from the cafeteria. Please see Ms. Smith (Art) if you have any questions.
Full Choir Rehearsal (TODAY):
A reminder to all choir students that there is a full choir rehearsal in the auditorium today during periods 2 and 3. At the end of first period, all choir students should go directly to the auditorium.
BSA (Black Student Association):
Feel free to join us every other week on Tuesdays starting Tuesday, October 11th. Time: 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm
Location: Room 168 (SENIOR LOUNGE) Classroom next to the Cafeteria
B.S.A’s Advisor: Mrs. Simmons (A.K.A Mrs. Cameron) aleah.cameron@hffmcsd.org. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Student-Athlete Advisory Club:
Are you a Junior/Senior leader on your Varsity sports team? If so, come represent your team at the Student-Athlete Advisory Club’s first meeting Tuesday, October 4th in the Auditorium at 2:30. This club aims to encourage community service, better leadership on and off the field, and serve as a way to improve O’Neill’s sports programs through expressing concerns or new ideas. If you have any questions, contact Adah Spain at adaspa1129@hffmcsd.org or Coach Crowe at debra.crowe@hffmcsd.org.
Zen Den:
Want to Zen Out! Come to the Zen Den, you will leave feeling recharged and relaxed. Every Wednesday in Room 220. Treat yourself! Also, if you want to bring your club for a special session, just email Ms. Viano at Nicolette.viano@hffmcsd.org.
Yearbooks are on Sale:
The 2023 Yearbooks are on sale. Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/. Our school code is 4302. Click on Hi Guest in the upper right corner and create an account. Follow the directions to purchase a book. The books are $70.00. You have the option (by 1/15/23) to order a one-line name stamp for $5.00. There are also options for an autograph supplement and a World Yearbook (news pamphlet for the year).
Honor Your Senior with an Ad:
The 2023 Yearbook Ads for sale starting in September 2022. Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/. Our school code is 4302. Click on Hi Guest in the upper right corner and create an account. Follow the directions to create an ad. Ad sizes range from a full-page ad to a sixteenth-page ad. DEADLINE FOR ADS: JANUARY 7, 2023
Senior Yearbook Requirements:
Formal Yearbook Photo Choice - Log into https://prestigeportraits.com/ and choose the pose you want for the yearbook. It must be either the tux or the black drape, not the cap and gown. If you don't choose, the default photo will be used. DUE DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2022
Last Senior Photo Day is Oct. 20. If you haven't had your photo taken yet you must make an appointment for that day. If you need your login code, please see Ms. Valens.
Senior Formal Photo Makeups are Wednesday, November 1st in the auditorium. You must log in to https://prestigeportraits.com/ with your confirmation code to make an appointment.
Senior Candid Photos and Quote - For your space next to your formal portrait in the yearbook, please email Ms. Valens at patricia.valens@hffmcsd.org, 1-4 photos of you with family, friends, JIO memories, etc., and a meaningful quote. All photos and quotes must be school-appropriate (No hand signs). The administration will review everything before it goes into the yearbook. Please name/label your photos YB1, 2, 3, or 4 and your name. The photo file format should be jpg. DUE DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2022
Senior Baby Photo - please email Ms. Valens at patricia.valens@hffmcsd.org, a baby/toddler photo. Please name/label your photo "baby and your name." The photo file format should be jpg. DUE DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2022
Senior & Siblings Photo - this is only for seniors who have a current JIO sibling in the building. The photo can be old or new. Please name/label your photo "sibling and your name." The photo file format should be jpg and emailed to Ms. Valens at patricia.valens@hffmcsd.org. DUE DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2022
Join the PTSC:
Parents, Teachers & Students: Join the JIO Parent Teacher Student Council (PTSC) – our Raider version of the PTO! You don’t have to volunteer, but you can donate to support our students, teachers and school! The PTSC provides a lot of great information and camaraderie for parents! The PTSC also provides support for our student teams, clubs & scholarships, as well as volunteers to help with events (if you would like to volunteer, but not required). You can renew or buy your membership here: https://www.jioptsc.org/membership .* Once you are a member, you can join our JIO PTSC Members Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jioptsc
*Please note if you cannot pay the dues this year, please reach out to Carly Lemler, PTSC President, and we will make you a full member without anyone knowing. You can text her at 480-221-4941.
