Principal's Message

Hello Seahawks,    
 
This is Dr. Robert Rasmussen with the OVHS Weekly Update.  I hope you had a fantastic weekend!  

There will be school this week Monday through Friday.  Monday will be a Traditional Bell Schedule with Periods 1-6.  Tuesday and Thursday will be an Odd Block Schedule with Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7.  Wednesday and Friday will be an Even Block Schedule with Periods 2, 4, 6, and 7.  Please visit the OVHS website for more information about this week's bell schedule.

Throughout the month of November we are celebrating Native American Heritage Month. We will celebrate the many significant contributions that Native Americans have made in our nation's culture and history.

This week is Kindness Week.  There will be spirit dress up days planned each day this week.  Don't forget to dress up Seahawks and earn 5-Star points!

This Wednesday is our Friendsgiving Food Fair.  Seahawks, please make sure to bring some money to buy some tasty treats.

Would you like to donate blood?  The UCI Blood Drive is happening this week on Thursday.  To donate blood, you must be 16 years of age and complete the parent permission slip.

Please make sure to mark your calendars.  The OV Winter Overdrive Car Show and Boutique is coming up on Saturday, December 7th.   There will music, food, and a lot of fun for the entire family.  I hope to see you there!

If you are a student and are struggling in any of your classes, please ask your teacher for help.  Your teacher is your best resource! Additional help is also available through tutor.com which is accessible on the teacher's Canvas page. Don't forget Seahawks, always do your best and please ask for help if you need it.

Just a reminder, the school's front offices will be closed every Monday from 2:30-3:30pm.  This brief closure each Monday will allow all staff to participate in trainings and professional development opportunities. Thank you for understanding and I apologize for any inconvenience that this may create. 

One of the many reasons OV is such a great school is the lOVe that we have for each other.  We lOVe sharing new ideas, we lOVe caring for each other, and we lOVe working for a better world.  In the first few months of the school year, I have noticed an increase in the number of cases of student to student conflict, often resulting in physical altercations.  Conflict is inevitable but the way we respond to conflict is important.  It is never okay to act out physically to harm someone else.   It is important to always use words to express our feelings and emotions.  And when our feelings and emotions become escalated, there are staff on campus that are here to help to resolve any situation.  Remember Seahawks, if you see something, say something!  You all have an important role to play in helping to keep are campus safe as well a promoting a campus of love and inclusivity.

That's all for me Seahawks!  I hope you have a wonderful week!  And remember, you can't spell lOVe without OV!

Sincerely,

Dr. Rasmussen
Robert Rasmussen