Congratulations to 8th graders Faith Whitaker and Austen Queen for representing O. Henry in the city’s Do the Write Thing contest.

The Do the Write Thing Texas Challenge is an anti-violence and academic program targeted at middle school students. It provides youth the opportunity to think profoundly about the issues surrounding violence and enables them to express themselves through a nationally recognized program.

Entries are  judged on the basis of content, originality, and the most thought provoking and responsiveness to these 3 questions: 1. How has violence affected my life? 2. What are the causes of violence? 3. What can I do about violence?

Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week. We all know that teachers are the key ingredient to our students’ success. At O. Henry, we take the hiring, training, and retention of our faculty very seriously. Because of our wonderful teachers, staff, parents, and students, we attract the very best applicants whenever we have openings. We do not hire any individual unless s/he “wows” us. If you have a couple of moments, send a short email to our teachers to show how much you appreciate all they do for our kids.

Bell Schedules
Due to various activities this week, our bell schedules have been altered:

AHS Color Guard Auditions
The award winning and 2012 Austin High School Color Guard is holding auditions for their 2012-13 upcoming season. The Color Guard twirls flags, rifles, sabres and dances to music with the Austin High School Marching Band during the Fall and Winter Guard season. The Austin High Color Guard will be performing Monday, May 14 at 1:30 p.m. for all interested 8th graders in the small gym. Auditions will occur on May 15 (Tuesday) 4:00-5:30 pm and May 16 (Wed) 4:00-5:30 pm in our small gym. Contact or Mr. Brian Frock (Director of Bands) if you have any questions.

Algebra
Our algebra students will be taking the End of Course (EOC) STAAR exam on Tuesday, May 15, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Learning Walk
All present and prospective parents are invited to a Learning Walk on Tuesday, May 15, 8:30 a.m.

Choir News
Everyone is invited to our spring choir concert on Tuesday, May 15, 7:00 p.m., in the Cafe O. Henry.

Schools to Watch Celebration
You are invited to attend our Schools to Watch Celebration on Thursday, May 17, 9:00 a.m., in the gym. During this school-wide assembly, the Texas Middle School Association will officially recognize O. Henry as a Texas School to Watch. AISD Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen, AISD Board of Trustees President Mark Williams, and other dignitaries, will be in attendance. If you plan to attend, there will be seating at both ends of the gym. With 1100 individuals squished into the gym, it will be cozy!

After the assembly, local business Meador and Jones, CPA’s, will be sponsoring a lunch for our faculty and staff.

Band News
Our band will be performing on Thursday, May 17, 6:30 p.m., in the gym. Everyone is welcome to attend this concert.

The O. Henry Beginning band and Non-varsity bands competed at the Texas Music Festivals contest last weekend. Both bands received superior ratings from all judges and the Non-Varsity band also received the Best in Class Award. Congratulations to the 102 students who represented O. Henry at this event.

Honor Roll Assembly
Family members of our students who made the First Honor Roll during the third, fourth, of fifth six weeks grading periods are cordially invited to attend the Spring Honor Roll Recognition Assembly on Friday, May 18, 9:00 a.m. Students to be recognized are listed on our website and their names are posted on the bulletin board outside Cafe O. Henry. Please join us in the gym for a short ceremony to honor these students for their hard work.

8th Grade Dance
All O. Henry 8th graders are invited to our annual 8th Grade Dance on Friday, May 18, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., in the gym. (Entrance will be through the doors to the gym. Exit will be through the front doors.) Thanks to our very generous PTA, the cost is free this year. Students are asked to dress in their “Sunday’s best”, but it is not mandatory. Our young ladies may wear dresses that normally do not comply with our school’s dress code (spaghetti straps, strapless, etc.). Of course, we still want them to be appropriate! Please be prompt in picking up your student at 9:00 p.m. at the front of the school.

Upcoming Events

Science News
Our 7th grade science students are wrapping up the year by completing a project on Terraforming Mars. Students will be creating a 3-D model to go with their final presentation and many of them will be using shoe boxes. If you have extra shoe boxes hiding in closets, please bring them in for students to use in their project.

Thanks to our science department and parents, $1,900 was raised from the silent auction last weekend. The money raised will be spent on outdoor seating to provide more learning space in the garden.

Yearbooks on Sale
We have a limited number of yearbooks left to sell. Reserve a yearbook for your student today! Send $40 (cash only please) in envelope to Room 603, or to Mrs. Tucker’s mailbox in the main office. Be sure include your student’s name and RODEO teacher on envelope. Students will receive their yearbooks on Friday, May 25 at the yearbook signing party. All students who purchase a yearbook will have access to the online time capsule which includes hundreds of photos from the year not used in the yearbook. Provided by Jostens.

8th Grade End of Year Video
We WANT photos of your 8th grader for the end of the year video that will be shown during the graduation ceremony the last day of school. We are on the lookout for photos taken within the past 3 years (no baby photos please). Photos of students engaged in after school activities, birthday party pics, sport events, local Austin events, vacations, etc. Please email photo(s) to Mrs. Tucker at . DEADLINE TO SEND IN PHOTOS: Wednesday, May 23.

Library News
Thanks to all who shopped at The Summer Games book fair. Our goal was for every student to have a summer reading book to keep at home. Speaking of books, ALL O. Henry library books are due Friday, May 18, including book club books. Please search for any lost books or pay for them as soon as possible. The updated summer reading list is accessible online. Go to: http://www.ohenrylibrary.com and click on the summer reading list.

PTA Kudos
Special thanks to the following parents:

Student Kudos
Congratulations to 8th graders Faith Whitaker and Austen Queen for representing O. Henry in the city’s Do the Write Thing contest.

Space Station Article
Take a few minutes to read the wonderful article written by parent Joanne Foote, regarding our recent space station link-up:

http://oakhillgazette.com/featured/2012/05/students-talk-to-space-station-astronauts-live/#more

Parking
Please do not park in the east side parking lot before and after school while dropping off/picking your students. Thanks.

Attendance
Please make sure all attendance notes for this 2nd semester are turned in no later than May 29. For further contact, please contact Ms. Herrera at 414-7110 or email her at .

Austin High Spring Football Game: All Are Invited!
Come out and get a glimpse of Austin High spirit at the Spring game on Friday, May 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at House Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the football game starts at 7 p.m. This event isn’t just about football! You can meet the players and coaches from all Austin High teams. During half time, participating Austin High teams will be introduced. Members of the Austin High cheerleaders and Red Jackets, as well as other clubs and organizations, will be available to talk with you about getting involved. There will be food, games, and fun for all ages. So come out on May 18 and bring your neighbors, parents and friends. It’s going to be a fun evening supporting all AHS Maroons!

For Incoming 6th Grade Parents
Here’s the supply list for this fall: OHMS 6th Grade Supplies 2012.pdf

Summer Enrichment

Can You Dig It?
If your incoming 6th, 7th or 8th great daughter has volleyball fever, then you’re in luck because Dynamite Volleyball Camp has the cure! Coach Johnson and Coach Nelson have perfected the art of teaching fundamental volleyball skills in a fun, competitive atmosphere where all young ladies have a chance to excel. The camp is June 4-8, 8:30 am until noon, at the O. Henry campus. Please email for more information.

See: Dynamite Volleyball.pdf

Summer Enrichment

Power of me Art camp
O. Henry counselors, Wanda Montemayor and Amy Humphries, will be hosting 1 session of multi-media art camp this summer for students ages 11-15. Ms. Montemayor is an art teacher, an LPC-S and a registered art therapist. Ms. Humphries is a National Board Certified School Counselor and specializes in working with students through creative means to help students recognize personal strengths.

Students will learn mosaic, painting skills, ceramics/sculpture, and other multi-media techniques. Students will leave each camp with at least three completed projects and a portfolio. Registration is on-line http://ohenrycounselors.weebly.com/summer-art-camp-2012.html

We have five students who are in need of a scholarship to the art camp. If you would like to sponsor a student for camp, please contact Ms. Montemayor at or 512-414-7106.

See: Art camp flyer 2012.pdf

Rough Rider Sports Camps
Looking for a way to keep your student athlete active this summer? Rough Rider Sports Camps is offering a Basketball Camp along with a Football/Conditioning Camp for students to help improve their conditioning and coordination while having fun! Come and join Coach McKey and Coach Richter for some summer fun!

Basketball Camp: June 4th-7th, 1pm-4pm
Football/Conditioning Camp: August 6th-9th , 8am-11am

See: Rough Rider Sport Camps 2012.pdf

End Zone Football Camp
We encourage 6th, 7th and 8th grade students of all ability levels to register for this fun, competitive, non-contact football skills and 7-on-7 summer camp, run by experienced middle school teachers and coaches. Participants will enjoy many opportunities to pass, catch, run and kick as we work on improving fundamental offensive and defensive football skills in a safe and supportive environment. Camp runs June 5th through 8th from 8AM to 11AM on the O. Henry campus. Registration deadline is May 25th and filled up fast last year, so please don’t wait. Please review the attached brochure for details or contact Coach Brunner or Coach McNally with questions.

See: Football Camp June 2012 Brochure.pdf

Have a great week!

Pete Price

On April 3 O. Henry students conversed live via teleconference with astronauts 225 miles above them in the International Space Station. The event was covered for the Oak Hill Gazette by Joanne Foote, whose comprehensive story with pictures is now available online. Check it out!

On Wednesday, May 9 the National Junior Honor Society held their annual Spring Induction and Farewell Ceremony in Cafe O. Henry. Mr. David Freeman, O. Henry sixth grade counselor, was the featured speaker.

NJHS Officers led a candle-lighting ceremony followed by induction of new members by Mr. Freeman and NJHS Sponsor Amy Humphries. Ms. Humphries then recognized current members and expressed gratitude to the officers, parents, PTA, and teachers who have done so much for the O. Henry Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.

Congratulations to this year’s and next year’s members:

Thanks to Amy Humphries for sponsoring this year’s NJHS!

 

SPRING 2012 Honor Roll Assembly	Grade
6th Grade
Aguon, Jazzarae	6
Alexander, Victoria Raye	6
Alvarado, Aleena Patricia	6
Ballard, Lauren	6
Barfield, Mary Bentley	6
Beaman, Sarah Ann Kelleher	6
Beard, Analisa E	6
Beaty, Brendan Matthew	6
Benton, Olivia Vaughn	6
Bitticks, Alyssa Nicole	6
Bonnecaze, Daniel Ethan	6
Butler, Simon Reese	6
Cameron, Reed Patrick	6
Campbell, Ellen Tyrrell	6
Carlander, Claire Mary	6
Carrillo, Maria Louise	6
Cho, Caitlin Yoonjae	6
Clemons, Jackson	6
Collins, Jack Ryan	6
Cruzcosa, Keaton Cole	6
Devarga, Calder Joseph Miro	6
Devereaux, Jessie Grace	6
Doidge, Brodie William	6
Eastwood, Weston Lee	6
Farasat, Romeen	6
Fish, Laurens Brainard	6
Frasier, Marlaine Lebey	6
Garvey, Joseph Henderson	6
Gill, Claire Brennan	6
Glasheen, Mary Elizabeth	6
Goetzel, Maura Laine	6
Goss, Lance Harrison	6
Harris, Zachary Alexander	6
Harrod, Carter Brant	6
Heide, Mia Simone	6
Hibler, Amity Moon	6
Jobe, Olivia Grace	6
Johnson, Sophie Mason	6
Jones, Nathan Zachary	6
Kocurek, Mary Frances	6
Kocurek, William Christopher	6
Lane, Tyson Alexander	6
Leuzinger, Ben Ellis	6
Long, Alexis Aubrey	6
Lopez, Jonathan	6
Lowry, Minor Malcolm	6
Lozano Garza, Karla M	6
Maher, Milo Jackson	6
Malachowski, Rhyan Ashley	6
Marler, Anne Marie	6
Marsales, Nathan Cole	6
Martinez, Jaqueline	6
Mawer, Jack Jefferson	6
McCann-Pewitt, Julia Elizabeth	6
McGehee, Lucia Natalia	6
Moin, Arina	6
Monsivais, Marina Grace	6
Montemayor, Maya D	6
Moore, Riley Marie	6
Munoz, Mia Morgan	6
Norman, Jack McLendon	6
Orr, Erin Joy	6
Ozer, Nora Julia	6
Pate, Callie Frances	6
Perez, Victoria Alexis	6
Peterman, Claire Anne	6
Peyton, Georgia Allie	6
Pfluger, Helena Grace	6
Phillips, Beck Harrison	6
Phillips, Delaney Smith	6
Rivers, Ethan Hall	6
Rusek, Erin Sophia Todd	6
Russell, Dylan Isaac	6
Savell, Isabella	6
Schuelke, Kennedy Nicole	6
Sehlke, Thomas Reagan	6
Sheridan, Clayton Randal	6
Strathmann, William Riley	6
Tagle, Samuel Alejandro	6
Toy, Mason Alexander	6
Wangemann, James Tomas Santos	6
Windham, John David	6
Wise, William Parker	6
Wood, Linus Patrick	6
Zaplatar, Emerson William	6
7th Grade
Alanis, Angelina Mariposa	7
Allen, Robert Temple	7
Arocha-Guerra, Avery Rose	7
Awitan, Ariston Capistrano F	7
Babb, Caitlin Ann	7
Barrera-Waters, Elena Lillian	7
Bell, Sarah Joye	7
Bengtson, Kendall Claire	7
Boies, Campbell Berry	7
Bourek, Jolie Marie	7
Brady, Aidan Gonzales	7
Braun, Anna Caroline	7
Brown, Jackson Burdett	7
Brown, Whitney Nicole	7
Byckovski, Merek James	7
Campbell, Angela Rose	7
Chavarria, Salvador	7
Clarkson, Diana Valrea	7
Cline, Eva Kathryn	7
Cline, Martha Monroe	7
Craven, Nicole	7
Currie-Buckner, Alexandra Tara	7
Diaz, Victoria Renee	7
DuPont, Reed Harris	7
Escobedo, Jessica Margaret	7
Flores, Christian Isaiah S	7
Frohlich, Honus Henkel	7
Galvan, Isaiah Michael	7
Grigsby, Emily	7
Gutierrez, Gabriella Renee	7
Harwood, Samantha Elizabeth	7
Hemmer, Kevin Michael	7
Larson, Chloe	7
Launius, Taylor Elizabeth	7
Lipof, Pearl Sylvia Mae	7
Listi, Margaret Josephine	7
Losefsky, Parker Henry	7
McAfee, Sydney Anne	7
McCutchen, Bobby Lee	7
McCutchen, Daniel Lee	7
McDonald, Samuel Benton	7
McIntyre, Graham	7
McNamara, Riley Bryn	7
Miller, Forest J	7
Modesett, Michael James	7
Moe, Savannah Ashley	7
Morran, Michael Henry	7
Muzny, Trent	7
Noblitt-Atkins, Aron L	7
Ozdil, William Dawes	7
Perkins Fedoroff, Lillian Patricia	7
Powers, John Leon	7
Reyes, Maricela E	7
Riekstins, Maia Blue	7
Romero, Benjamin Amador	7
Sallans, Russ Carter	7
Sanchez, Tauviana Adell	7
Shilliday, Jackson	7
Sjolseth, Daisy Rae	7
Spikes, Madeline Celeste	7
Torres, Jorge Uriel	7
Vanderglas, Jake Ryan	7
Vargas, Yazmin	7
Von Kreisler, Kirk Amis	7
Von Kreisler, Kyle Andreas	7
Vu, Hoang Minh	7
Wenmohs, John Ronan	7
Wiedeman, Harper C	7
Williams, Andrea Noelle	7
Williams, Ryan Andrew	7
Zottarelli, Victoria Louise	7
8th Grade
Alexander, Allison Mills	8
Allen, Langley Ann	8
Alvarez, Luis Erick	8
Amiss, Grace Katherine	8
Ashburn, Audrey K	8
Azulay, Kira Eleanor	8
Baltisberger, Lucas Fleury	8
Barcinski, Meghan E	8
Berg, Jaelin Ryen	8
Biggs, Peter Alston	8
Bills, Hannah Rene	8
Boes, Garrett Karl	8
Botello, Desiree M	8
Burns, Emily Elizabeth	8
Byckovski, Michael Joseph	8
Carlander, Chloe Anne	8
Carlson, Anna Brantley	8
Carlson, Micah William	8
Carr, Mary Ella	8
Crose, Maya Anais	8
Cruz, Cristan I	8
Curran, Meredith Faith	8
Datres, Lauren Isabelle	8
Davis, Kathryn J	8
De Paz, Vincent Earl	8
Dell, Austin Pierre	8
Diaz-Wallace, Miah Janae	8
Duke, Matthew Petersen	8
Durant, Lois Abigail Kostroski	8
Elenz, Reed R	8
Fiedler-Ryals, Morgan Jazz	8
Fielder, Mamie Frances	8
Freeby, Claire Elizabeth	8
Gershoni, Nyla Belle	8
Geyer, Carson Scott	8
Gift, Lucille Elizabeth	8
Gonzales, Katrina Renee	8
Hagen, Lilly Grace	8
Harrod, Madeline Virginia	8
Hawkins, Madaline Elizabeth	8
Heal, Hailey E	8
Hemingson, Grant Louis	8
Hicks-Green, Grace	8
Hosch, Jon Hamilton	8
Hubner, Elena Jean	8
Jackson, Meredith Ann	8
Johnson, Bryana D	8
Johnston, Grace Margaret	8
Kalbacher, Coleman Beau	8
Kim, Corrie H	8
Kinkade, Rene Elizabeth	8
Krakauer Ganz, Toby Simon	8
Lanzillotti, Marcella Gwyn	8
Lasby, Jenna Marie	8
Lucio, Ernest Brandon	8
Ludeke, Adela	8
Magallanes, Monica Michelle	8
Maples, Benjamin	8
McClelland, Connor	8
McLendon, Lewis P	8
Mershon, Ian Ramsdell	8
Molloy, Lauren	8
Narciso, Janea	8
Nelson, Emma Dae	8
Orr, Riley A	8
Parkash, Khunal	8
Parker, Harrison Patrick	8
Peterman, William Joseph	8
Phillips, Robert Kyle	8
Pineiro, Gabriela	8
Potter, Emily Quinn	8
Quick, Eleanor Elizabeth Cook	8
Remmert, Noah Barry	8
Ritz, Savannah Olivia	8
Robertson, Claire M	8
Robinson, A'lexus Diamond	8
Rodriguez, Jesus	8
Rowsey, Claire Delayne	8
Saenz, Rudolph Josephmartens	8
Sanchez, Ashley Maria	8
Scovell, Madeline Rose	8
Shack, Bernadette L	8
Sheridan, Ben Duncan	8
Shield, Summer Lea	8
Simmons, Virginia Fontaine	8
Straus, Charlotte Louise	8
Tavira, Adriana Calixto	8
Traudt, Jacob Thomas	8
Trevino, Joshua Ryan	8
Underbrink, Evan Alexa	8
Villafuerte, Estrella Marina	8
Walker, Chandler K	8
Watson, Michael Brashaun	8
Weldon-Carroll, Ryancole	8
Wilson, Catherine Rees	8
Wright, Maverick Tunney	8

Library Book Fair
Are you ready for The Summer Games book fair? Come by the O. Henry library between Tuesday, May 8 and Friday, May 11 from 7:45 am until 4:30 pm to buy books for summer reading! We are collaborating with Book People (6th and Lamar) for this spring’s book fair. Visit http://www.ohenrylibrary.com and click on The Summer Games banner to see what books we’ll be selling all next week. Profits benefit the O. Henry Library program. Thanks in advance for your support.

Arts and Enrichment Presentation
Thanks to our PTA Arts and Enrichment Coordinator Tamara Carlisle and the generosity of our PTA, the Tapestry Dance Company will put on a performance focused on middle school issues on Tuesday, May 8.

Mustang Council
Our 2012-13 Campus Advisory Council (Mustang Council) convenes for the first time Tuesday, May 8, 3:45 p.m., in the Distance Learning Lab. Everyone is welcome to attend.

NJHS
Our National Junior Honor Society Induction will take place on Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 p.m., in the Cafe O. Henry.

For Present 6th Grade Parents
If you have a 6th student planning to participate in O. Henry athletics next year, please plan to attend a meeting on Thursday, May 10, 5:30 p.m., in the Cafe O. Henry. At the meeting, you will meet the coaches and learn all about our vibrant athletics program.

Middle School 101: Workshop for Parents New to Middle School
Amy Humphries, O. Henry counselor, and Sharon Bien, LPC-Intern, are offering a workshop for parents who will have child entering middle school this next school year or still feel like they are not sure how to navigate middle school along with their child. If you are feeling nervous about middle school and how it “works”, this Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m. – 12 noon workshop will provide you with an opportunity to get your questions answered, your fears allayed, and provide you with a toolbox of tips and information to help with a smooth transition from elementary to middle school.

Parents can sign up online at www.middleschoolyears101.weebly.com or complete and return the attached registration form.

See: Middle School 101 Workshop Flyer.pdf

Upcoming Events

Walk for the Water Update
Led by our 6th grade World Cultures classes, our April efforts to advocate for clean water have been a tremendous success. Over 60 O. Henry participants took part in the symbolic 3.7 mile walk at the Burger Center on April 28th (557 total participants). Although numbers are not yet finalized, early results indicate that O. Henry is the number one fundraising campus (out of 33 schools) with over $7,000 donated towards a clean water system in Burundi, Africa. Last minute donations will be accepted through May 11th (walkforthewater.com, cash, or check). Final tallies will be available to us on May 15. Beyond walkers and donations, students used their voice to increase awareness of this global problem through posters, public service announcements, presentations and hundreds of conversations with family, friends, classmates and community members. Thank you for everything you and your students have done to use your time, talent and treasure to raise awareness and change lives.

Art News
On Saturday, May 5, seventeen O. Henry art students attended Jr. VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event). Each student spoke with a juror about their artwork. O. Henry students received 25 medals of high merit. All students did a fabulous job. A special thanks to all of the parents to helped make this possible for their students. A super congratulations to all students for their beautiful artwork:

Luis Alvarez
Audrey Ashburn
Maya Bernal
Maya Crose
Aaron Ferguson
Foster Tanner
Gabby Gonzalaz
Preston Grossling
Ava Isensee
Haven Kibbe
Sophie Leuzinger
Desiree Reyes
Luis Salinas
Jacob Taji
Adriana Tavira
Bethanee Tovar
Victoria Zottaretti

PTA News
Check out the amazing contributions of our 2011-12 PTA! See : Overview of PTA Activities 4-2012.pdf

Attendance
Please make sure all attendance notes for this 2nd semester are turned in no later than May 29. For further contact, please contact Ms. Herrera at 414-7110 or email her at .

Yearbooks on Sale
We have a limited number of yearbooks left to sell. Reserve a yearbook for your student today! Send $40 (cash only please) in envelope to Room 603, or to Mrs. Tucker’s mailbox in the main office. Be sure include your student’s name and RODEO teacher on envelope. Students will receive their yearbooks on Friday, May 25 at the yearbook signing party. All students who purchase a yearbook will have access to the online time capsule which includes hundreds of photos from the year not used in the yearbook. Provided by Jostens.

8th Grade End of Year Video
We WANT photos of your 8th grader for the end of the year video that will be shown during the graduation ceremony the last day of school. We are on the lookout for photos taken within the past 3 years (no baby photos please). Photos of students engaged in after school activities, birthday party pics, sport events, local Austin events, vacations, etc. Please email photo(s) to Mrs. Tucker at kristin.tucker@austinisd.org. DEADLINE TO SEND IN PHOTOS: Wednesday, May 23.

HEB Trip
Thanks to the following teachers who took 95 of our students camping for five days/four nights: Michael Shackelford, Alison Hise, Alexis Smith, Andrea Serra, Ashley Malone, Erika Swan, Hannah West, Mark Schoenfeld, and Thanasi Icossipentarhos.

Here were a few highlights from the trip:
The students playing kickball while blindfolded: Trust us, it was just as hilarious as it sounds
A student catching a 10 lb fish and multiple students catching their first fish (it was catch and release, no worries)
Everyone learning how to canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard thanks to Austin Expedition School
The kids practicing their best “Katniss” at the archery range, LOTS of Hunger Games references!
Teaching kids how to sweep, mop, clean toilets, and pick up after themselves (most had never done this type of work before)
Teaching kids how to grill burgers and fajita meat, crack 18 dozen eggs, make biscuits/pancakes/bacon/sausage for 110 people!
Hearing the kids use their conversion formulas while cooking breakfast (how many cups in a gallon, etc…)
Listening to the kids debate their history knowledge during a tough history trivia challenge
Hiking up and down the valley for 4 miles
Jumping off 15 foot cliffs into the Frio River
Watching the kids build boats out of cardboard, duct tape, and trash bags and then race each other across the river
All of these things were so much fun and very exciting to witness, but the greatest reward was hearing the kids share about the trip on the last night. Here are some of the things that were said:
“Preston has been in my class all year, and I always just assumed he was a jokester. It turns out he’s a really cool guy, and I’m really glad we’re friends now.”
“I’ve never met Zana before, but she is the funniest person I’ve ever met.”
“Lewis kept our whole group laughing, and our team wouldn’t have been the same without him.”
“Leslie is awesome; she always kept us on task.”
“Joseph was like our mom, he always kept us in line”
“I made a new best friend”
“I’ve never been away from home this long before, and it’s been awesome!”

Austin High Spring Football Game: All Are Invited!
Come out and get a glimpse of Austin High spirit at the Spring game on Friday, May 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at House Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the football game starts at 7 p.m. This event isn’t just about football! You can meet the players and coaches from all Austin High teams. During half time, participating Austin High teams will be introduced. Members of the Austin High cheerleaders and Red Jackets, as well as other clubs and organizations, will be available to talk with you about getting involved. There will be food, games, and fun for all ages. So come out on May 18 and bring your neighbors, parents and friends. It’s going to be a fun evening supporting all AHS Maroons!

Casis Teachers’ Retirement
See: Retirement Invitation.pdf

For 8th Grade Parents
If you have a student attending Austin High School next school term and are interested in volunteering in the AHS office at either the attendance or principal’s desk we would love to have you. Please contact Jana Lewis at to sign up. It is a great way to meet the students and stay connected.

Austin High Football Information Night is Wednesday May 16, 7:00 p.m. Come early and watch practice 4:30 – 6:30. Both parents and students welcome.

Athletics Assembly Date Change
The Athletics Assembly has been moved from May 10 to May 23, 9:00 a.m.

For Incoming 6th Grade Parents
Here’s the supply list for this fall: OHMS 6th Grade Supplies 2012.pdf

Summer Enrichment

Can You Dig It?
If your incoming 6th, 7th or 8th great daughter has volleyball fever, then you’re in luck because Dynamite Volleyball Camp has the cure! Coach Johnson and Coach Nelson have perfected the art of teaching fundamental volleyball skills in a fun, competitive atmosphere where all young ladies have a chance to excel. The camp is June 4-8, 8:30 am until noon, at the O. Henry campus. Please email for more information.

See: Dynamite Volleyball.pdf

Art Camp
O. Henry counselors, Wanda Montemayor and Amy Humphries, will be hosting 2 sessions of multi-media art camp this summer for students ages 11-15. Ms. Montemayor is an art teacher, an LPC-S and a registered art therapist. Ms. Humphries is a National Board Certified School Counselor and specializes in working with students through creative means to help students recognize personal strengths.

Students will learn mosaic, painting skills, ceramics/sculpture, and other multi-media techniques. Students will leave each camp with at least three completed projects and a portfolio. If you would like to help sponsor a scholarship or need a scholarship please contact Mrs. Montemayor at or 512-414-7106. Registration is on-line: http://ohenrycounselors.weebly.com/summer-art-camp-2012.html

Sessions:
Session 1: June 11th – 15th from 8am to noon
Session 2: June 11th – 15th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Fee:
Cost for each session is $140 plus a $45 materials fee = $185 total cost for each session.
A snack will be provided
Location: O. Henry Middle School, room 607

See: Art camp flyer 2012.pdf

Rough Rider Sports Camps
Looking for a way to keep your student athlete active this summer? Rough Rider Sports Camps is offering a Basketball Camp along with a Football/Conditioning Camp for students to help improve their conditioning and coordination while having fun! Come and join Coach McKey and Coach Richter for some summer fun!

Basketball Camp: June 4th-7th, 1pm-4pm
Football/Conditioning Camp: August 6th-9th , 8am-11am

See: Rough Rider Sport Camps 2012.pdf

End Zone Football Camp
We encourage 6th, 7th and 8th grade students of all ability levels to register for this fun, competitive, non-contact football skills and 7-on-7 summer camp, run by experienced middle school teachers and coaches. Participants will enjoy many opportunities to pass, catch, run and kick as we work on improving fundamental offensive and defensive football skills in a safe and supportive environment. Camp runs June 5th through 8th from 8AM to 11AM on the O. Henry campus. Registration deadline is May 25th and filled up fast last year, so please don’t wait. Please review the attached brochure for details or contact Coach Brunner or Coach McNally with questions.

See: Football Camp June 2012 Brochure.pdf

Have a great week!

Pete Price

O. Henry science teacher Michelle Brown is the featured presenter for Science Under The Stars, Thursday May 10 at 7:30 PM at the University of Texas Brackenridge Field Laboratory, located just around the corner from OHMS at 2907 Lake Austin Boulevard.

Ms. Brown will discuss her adventures working with two science research teams across Antarctica as part of the PolarTREC team last fall. PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) is a program in which K-12 teachers spend 2-6 weeks participating in hands-on field research experiences in the polar regions. The goal of PolarTREC is to invigorate polar science education and understanding by bringing K-12 educators and polar researchers together. Click here to read Ms. Brown’s PolarTREC journal that is full of fascinating pictures, videos, and interesting facts, and be sure to attend her presentation under the stars on May 10.

The teachers, staff, and students did an amazing job with the state assessments last week! Everyone was working very hard. We should get our results in a few weeks. Algebra End of Course Exam is Tuesday, May 15.

Now that most of the STAAR tests are over, some kids think the school year has ended. Obviously, it has not. We have lots of exciting lessons, field trips, assemblies, and activities yet to occur these next five weeks. Please remind your students to fight Spring Fever and to stay focused!

Choir News
Our choir students did very well at the UIL contest. They earned excellent ratings on their stage performance and superior ratings in the sight reading room. Congratulations!

Golf News
The 6th grade golf team is back at it this week with practice after school on Wednesday and Thursday, May 2 & 3, at Lions. Practice begins at 4:45 and ends at 5:30. Please email Coach Martinez at if you have any questions.

3v3 Basketball
The 4th annual 3v3 basketball tournament is back on schedule this week. The gym will open at 7: 15 a.m. and games will start at 7:20. Teams that are eliminated from the tournament are welcome to play pick up games on the empty courts if available. Parents are welcome to come and support their kids.

School Dance
On Friday, May 4, our Cheerleaders will host an afternoon dance, 3:45 – 5:45 p.m., in the Cafe O. Henry. Wristbands will be sold during lunch time this week for $6 and at the door for $7. No wristband, no entry into the dance. Only O. Henry students will be allowed in the dance (entry will be through the front doors of the school). Students who have library/textbook obligations or have received a referral the week of April 30 will not be allowed to attend. Students should be on their best behavior during the dance. No running. No slam dancing. No crowd surfing. No “dirty dancing”. Our school dress code is in effect during all school dances. Parents are welcome and encouraged to chaperone at least part of the dance–it’s quite an experience! Sixth grade students will be dismissed at 5:25, 7th graders at 5:35, and 8th graders at 5:45. Please be prompt in picking up your students. Thanks!

Outdoor Classroom
On Saturday, May 5, Friends of O. Henry will host a reception in the garden of the school from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Please come and support our effort to raise $2,000 to develop a growing, living “Outdoor Classroom” for O. Henry science students and the community.Funds raised will help the O. Henry Science Department continue to enhance the outdoor classroom which was established in the Spring of 2010 using funds provided by the National Wildlife Federation. Plans are to add additional plants to already established gardens as well as establish new gardens that provide habitats for local wildlife. Enhancements will also include the construction of an outdoor learning space that will include benches and outdoor chalkboard.
The May 5th reception will include:

Sponsor checks can be made out to O. Henry Middle School and dropped off in the office; please place checks or cash in envelope marked “Mr. Martell, Science Dept.” Auction donations can be mailed to Heidi Gibbons at 613 Hearn St., Austin, TX 78703, ATTN: Outdoor Classroom Committee.

Thank you for supporting O. Henry Middle School. Your generous gift will help establish an Outdoor Classroom that parents can be proud of and one that will benefit O. Henry’s “budding scientists” for many years to come!

Sincerely,

Heidi Gibbons (512) 663-8865 Connie Fisher (512) 797-0196
Co-Chair Co-chair

Volleyball Clinic
Lindsay Rosenthal is inviting all 6th – 11th grade girls to a free volleyball clinic at AHS on May 4 & 10, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Athletics Assembly Date Change
The Athletics Assembly has been moved from May 10 to May 23, 9:00 a.m.

Library News
Mark your calendars for The Summer Games! The O. Henry spring book fair, featuring summer reading titles! Remember, if you buy a real book, it can get wet by the pool and doesn’t need to be charged. Our Book People book fair runs from Tuesday, May 8 through Friday, May 11. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Shannon Cameron at:
We are coordinating our book fair around the Book People summer reading program. For more details, go to: http://tinyurl.com/6q7scj4

Please turn in all Read-a-thon field trip forms as soon as possible. Our Read-a-thon students will visit Allison, Blackshear, and Zavala elementary schools to help distribute books and serve as book buddies. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Read-a-thon. We raised the most money and had the most participants of all Austin area middle schools.

NEW: 24 digital audio books and 74 ebook titles currently available at the O. Henry library website. You’ll need to download the free Catalist digital reader app for audio books (login: ohenry, password: mustangs). For ebooks, download the free Follett Digital Reader app. Add this to the space bar: wbb08814. The login and password: ohenry, mustangs. Ebook and audio book checkouts last for fourteen days. Just go to: http://www.ohenrylibrary.com and scroll down to Follett Shelf icon. Ebooks come up right away. To get to audio books, click: Digital resources and then Catalist Digital. Make sure your pop-ups are unblocked. Happy reading!

Yearbooks on Sale
We have a limited number of yearbooks left to sell. Reserve a yearbook for your student today! The Jostens online site will shut down April 29 for online purchasing but you can still purchase a book through Mrs. Tucker. Send $40 (cash only please) in envelope to Room 603, or to Mrs. Tucker’s mailbox in the main office. Be sure include your student’s name and RODEO teacher on envelope.

Students will receive their yearbooks on Friday, May 25 at the yearbook signing party. All students who purchase a yearbook will have access to the online time capsule which includes hundreds of photos from the year not used in the yearbook. Provided by Jostens.

Administrative Professionals Kudos
Kudos to our fabulous office staff–Georgia Winkler, Lucy Herrera, Andrea Serra, Gina Lovelace, and Emily Heckroth–as we celebrate Administrative Professionals Appreciation Week. As we all know, they are the absolute cream of the crop!

8th Grade End of Year Video
We WANT photos of your 8th grader for the end of the year video that will be shown during the 8th Grade Recognition Assembly the last day of school. We are on the lookout for photos taken within the past 3 years (no baby photos please). Photos of students engaged in after school activities, birthday party pics, sport events, local Austin events, vacations,etc. Please email photo(s) to Mrs. Tucker at

Middle School 101: Workshop for Parents New to Middle School
Amy Humphries, O. Henry counselor, and Sharon Bien, LPC-Intern, are offering a workshop for parents who will have child entering middle school this next school year or still feel like they are not sure how to navigate middle school along with their child. If you are feeling nervous about middle school and how it “works”, this workshop will provide you with an opportunity to get your questions answered, your fears allayed, and provide you with a toolbox of tips and information to help with a smooth transition from elementary to middle school.

Parents can sign up online at www.middleschoolyears101.weebly.com or complete and return the attached registration form.

See: Middle School 101 Workshop Flyer.pdf

Summer School Keyboarding Course
AISD will be offering Keyboarding during the Summer School at Burnet MS and Fulmore MS for current 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. No rising 6th grade students will be allowed to register for the course. For information about the dates, fees, on-site registration times, etc. for the course, please visit: http://archive.austinisd.org/academics/parentsinfo/summerschool/summer_ms.phtml If you would like your child to register via mail for the summer keyboarding course, please obtain a registration form from your child’s counselor. You may call the summer school office at 414-0145 with any specific questions about the course.

Credit By Exam for Acceleration
Credit by Exam for Acceleration will be offered at Austin High School on June 13, 14 and 15th from 9am – 4pm. Pre-registration by May 4 is required. Students must apply for CBE through their counselor. This is a good opportunity for students who are already proficient in both speaking and writing in a Language Other Than English. Please see the attached brochure about this opportunity.

See: CBE Parent Brochure.pdf
See: Summer 2012 CBE Registration Form.pdf

Kudos
Congratulations to Faith Whitaker and Austen Queen for being selected as O. Henry’s finalists for the “Do the Write Thing” anti-violence writing contest. They’ll be recognized at a ceremony on May 10 at City Hall for their poems.

Band News
See: O. Henry Summer Band Camp 2012.pdf

Course Verification Sheets
Current 6th and 7th grade students received their course verifications for the 2012-13 school year on Monday, April 23, in RODEO. Note:
This is a listing of the course requests that we are scheduling for your student.
This is not your student’s class schedule–you will receive that on the first day of school.
It is very important that you review these carefully because we will not be making course changes in August. If you find an error, please write down the course(s) that you want to drop and list the course(s) that you want to add.
The form only needs to be returned if there are changes.

For Incoming 6th Grade Parents
Here’s the supply list for this fall: OHMS 6th Grade Supplies 2012.pdf

Summer Enrichment

Can You Dig It?
If your incoming 6th, 7th or 8th great daughter has volleyball fever, then you’re in luck because Dynamite Volleyball Camp has the cure! Coach Johnson and Coach Nelson have perfected the art of teaching fundamental volleyball skills in a fun, competitive atmosphere where all young ladies have a chance to excel. The camp is June 4-8, 8:30 am until noon, at the O. Henry campus. Please email for more information.

See: dynamite volleyball.pdf

Art Camp
O. Henry counselors, Wanda Montemayor and Amy Humphries, will be hosting 2 sessions of multi-media art camp this summer for students ages 11-15. Ms. Montemayor is an art teacher, an LPC-S and a registered art therapist. Ms. Humphries is a National Board Certified School Counselor and specializes in working with students through creative means to help students recognize personal strengths.

Students will learn mosaic, painting skills, ceramics/sculpture, and other multi-media techniques. Students will leave each camp with at least three completed projects and a portfolio. If you would like to help sponsor a scholarship or need a scholarship please contact Mrs. Montemayor at or 512-414-7106. Registration is on-line: http://ohenrycounselors.weebly.com/summer-art-camp-2012.html

Sessions:
Session 1: June 11th – 15th from 8am to noon
Session 2: June 11th – 15th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Fee:
Cost for each session is $140 plus a $45 materials fee = $185 total cost for each session.
A snack will be provided
Location: O. Henry Middle School, room 607

See: Art camp flyer 2012.pdf

Rough Rider Sports Camps
Looking for a way to keep your student athlete active this summer? Rough Rider Sports Camps is offering a Basketball Camp along with a Football/Conditioning Camp for students to help improve their conditioning and coordination while having fun! Come and join Coach McKey and Coach Richter for some summer fun!

Basketball Camp: June 4th-7th, 1pm-4pm
Football/Conditioning Camp: August 6th-9th , 8am-11am

See: Rough Rider Sport Camps 2012.pdf

End Zone Football Camp
We encourage 6th, 7th and 8th grade students of all ability levels to register for this fun, competitive, non-contact football skills and 7-on-7 summer camp, run by experienced middle school teachers and coaches. Participants will enjoy many opportunities to pass, catch, run and kick as we work on improving fundamental offensive and defensive football skills in a safe and supportive environment. Camp runs June 5th through 8th from 8AM to 11AM on the O. Henry campus. Registration deadline is May 25th and filled up fast last year, so please don’t wait. Please review the attached brochure for details or contact Coach Brunner or Coach McNally with questions.

See: Football Camp June 2012 Brochure.pdf

Have a great week!

Pete Price

Dear O. Henry Families and Friends,

Although the district did not make any additional teacher cuts for the 2012-13 school year, we still will be four teachers short.  This means that core class size could be 36-38 students!  Therefore, we are obliged to restart our fundraising engines, so we can offer our students the finest middle school education in central Texas.

“But why should I donate my hard-earned dollars to O. Henry?” you might ask.  Here’s why:

Once again, we’ll be working with Austin Community Foundation to assist us with the fund-raiser.  Here’s how you can donate:

Sincerely,

Pete Price       Vicki McDonald                Jana Howden
Principal       2011-12 PTA President     2012-13 PTA President

STAAR
The state testing schedule for the week of April 23:

Course Verification Sheets
Current 6th and 7th grade students will receive their course verifications for the 2012-13 school year on Monday, April 23, in RODEO. Note:
This is a listing of the course requests that we are scheduling for your student.
This is not your student’s class schedule–you will receive that on the first day of school.
It is very important that you review these carefully because we will not be making course changes in August. If you find an error, please write down the course(s) that you want to drop and list the course(s) that you want to add.
The form only needs to be returned if there are changes.

Sixth Grade Field Trip
The 6th graders will be heading to Park and Pizza on Friday, April 27, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

O. Henry Spring Clean-Up/ Garden Workday Scheduled
Help build Insect Hotels and clean up the O. Henry science garden/outdoor classroom. The work day is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.-12 noon (rain day to be determined if needed.)

If you have any spare items which could be used for constructing the insect hotels bring them to the work day. Items include bricks, twigs or smaller branches, small or broken clay pots, 1/2″-2″ pvc pipe, bamboo, cinder blocks, plywood or any thing else you think an insect could hide in! Please do not purchase new items, but bring materials you might have already at your house.

We also need a hacksaw and parent to help us saw the wood for the insect hotel project. Finally, most of our plants are in good shape after the mild winter we had, but we have lost a few of our native plants. If you are interested in bringing plants to plant on the workday, contact us and we can let you know what types of native plants we can use in our National Wildlife Federation certified native habitat.

Please contact Camie Fillpot at (science department chair/instructional specialist) if you would like to help.

Students and parents coming to help with the workday should bring their own garden work gloves. We have a few pairs available on site.

Walk for the Water
Our 6th grade World Cultures students are partnering with local non-profits, A Legacy of Giving and The Gazelle Foundation to advocate for clean water. Our campus goal is to raise $1,000 towards the construction of a clean water system for citizens in the Songa region of Burundi, Africa. Additionally, on Saturday, April 28 at 8:30 AM at the Burger Center, everyone is invited to represent OHMS as we join 32 participating schools in walking a 3.7 mile course together to symbolize the average daily, one-way distance that people in developing nations must walk to access clean water. A celebration of our fundraising efforts will immediately follow the walk. Please go to walkforthewater.com to donate, register to walk, or volunteer, or contact Mr. McNally or Mr. Devereaux with questions.

Duke Talent Search
Congratulations to the following 7th grade students for being recognized by Duke University for their exceptional SAT scores:

Grand Recognition
Angelina Alanis

State Recognition
Campbell Boies
Anna Braun
Merek Byckovski
Alexandra Currie-Buckner
Benjamin Romero
Bram Yarbrough

Dress Code
The weather gets warmer and the shorts get shorter! Please remind your students to dress appropriately for school. Last week, we observed a greater number of young ladies wearing shorts that were not longer than mid-thigh. Thanks for your assistance in this matter.

Middle School 101: Workshop for Parents New to Middle School
Amy Humphries, O. Henry counselor, and Sharon Bien, LPC-Intern, are offering a workshop for parents who will have child entering middle school this next school year or still feel like they are not sure how to navigate middle school along with their child. If you are feeling nervous about middle school and how it “works”, this workshop will provide you with an opportunity to get your questions answered, your fears allayed, and provide you with a toolbox of tips and information to help with a smooth transition from elementary to middle school.

Parents can sign up online at www.middleschoolyears101.weebly.com or complete and return the attached registration form.

See: Middle School 101 Flyer.pdf

School Dance
On Friday, May 4, our Cheerleaders will host an afternoon dance, 3:45 – 5:45 p.m., in the Cafe O. Henry. Wristbands will be sold during lunch time this week for $6 and at the door for $7. No wristband, no entry into the dance. Only O. Henry students will be allowed in the dance (entry will be through the front doors of the school). Students who have library/textbook obligations or have received a referral the week of April 30 will not be allowed to attend. Students should be on their best behavior during the dance. No running. No slam dancing. No crowd surfing. No “dirty dancing”. Our school dress code is in effect during all school dances. Parents are welcome and encouraged to chaperone at least part of the dance–it’s quite an experience! Sixth grade students will be dismissed at 5:25, 7th graders at 5:35, and 8th graders at 5:45. Please be prompt in picking up your students. Thanks!

Condolences
This week, O. Henry students Simon and Jane Butler’s father passed away. Our deepest condolences go out to the family.

Mustang Club News
O. Henry All Sports Awards Assembly and Breakfast
Parents, family and friends, please join us in honoring our 2011-12 O. Henry Athletes and Coaches on May 10, 9:00 am in the O. Henry gymnasium. Guest speaker will be Mike Rosenthal, Austin High School Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach. Breakfast will be served to our athletes after the assembly in Cafe O. Henry. GO MUSTANGS and Maroons!!

Incoming 7th grade Athletic Meeting
Parents of incoming O. Henry 7th graders, please join us in Cafe O. Henry on May 10, 5:30 pm to learn about O. Henry athletics. The coaches will talk about important dates, camps and other info re: your athletes. You’ll also hear about the Mustang Club and all that it does for the O. Henry athletic program. Don’t MISS IT!

Hazing
Last weekend, some of our 8th grade boys were paddled by some Austin HS students at Reed Park. Some of the boys received significant injuries. Austin High and O. Henry do not condone this behavior. This tradition needs to stop. Dr. Calzada, Coach Rosenthal, and I are working hard to replace these demeaning practices with positive, team-building traditions. If your student is ever inappropriately treated by high school students, please let me know.

Outdoor Classroom
On Saturday, May 5, Friends of O. Henry will host a reception in the garden of the school from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Please come and support our effort to raise $2,000 to develop a growing, living “Outdoor Classroom” for O. Henry science students and the community.Funds raised will help the O. Henry Science Department continue to enhance the outdoor classroom which was established in the Spring of 2010 using funds provided by the National Wildlife Federation. Plans are to add additional plants to already established gardens as well as establish new gardens that provide habitats for local wildlife. Enhancements will also include the construction of an outdoor learning space that will include benches and outdoor chalkboard.
The May 5th reception will include:

Sponsor checks can be made out to O. Henry Middle School and dropped off in the office; please place checks or cash in envelope marked “Mr. Martell, Science Dept.” Auction donations can be mailed to Heidi Gibbons at 613 Hearn St., Austin, TX 78703, ATTN: Outdoor Classroom Committee.

Thank you for supporting O. Henry Middle School. Your generous gift will help establish an Outdoor Classroom that parents can be proud of and one that will benefit O. Henry’s “budding scientists” for many years to come!

Sincerely,

Heidi Gibbons (512) 663-8865 Connie Fisher (512) 797-0196
Co-Chair Co-chair

For 8th Grade Parents
Mark your calendars: 8th Grade Recognition Assembly on Wednesday, May 30, 10 a.m., in the gym.

Summer Enrichment

See: dynamite volleyball.pdf

O. Henry counselors, Wanda Montemayor and Amy Humphries, will be hosting 2 session of multi-media art camp this summer for students ages 11-15. Ms. Montemayor is an art teacher, an LPC-S and a registered art therapist. Ms. Humphries is a National Board Certified School Counselor and specializes in working with students through creative means to help students recognize personal strengths.

Students will learn mosaic, painting skills, ceramics/sculpture, and other multi-media techniques. Students will leave each camp with at least three completed projects and a portfolio. If you would like to help sponsor a scholarship or need a scholarship please contact Mrs. Montemayor at or 512-414-7106. Registration is on-line: http://ohenrycounselors.weebly.com/summer-art-camp-2012.html

Sessions:
Session 1: June 11th – 15th from 8am to noon
Session 2: June 11th – 15th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Fee:
Cost for each session is $140 plus a $45 materials fee = $185 total cost for each session.
A snack will be provided
Location: O. Henry Middle School, room 607

See: Art camp flyer 2012.pdf

Rough Rider Sports Camps
Looking for a way to keep your student athlete active this summer? Rough Rider Sports Camps is offering a Basketball Camp along with a Football/Conditioning Camp for students to help improve their conditioning and coordination while having fun! Come and join Coach McKey and Coach Richter for some summer fun!

Basketball Camp: June 4th-7th, 1pm-4pm
Football/Conditioning Camp: August 6th-9th , 8am-11am

See: Rough Rider Sport Camps 2012.pdf

End Zone Football Camp
We encourage 6th, 7th and 8th grade students of all ability levels to register for this fun, competitive, non-contact football skills and 7-on-7 summer camp, run by experienced middle school teachers and coaches. Participants will enjoy many opportunities to pass, catch, run and kick as we work on improving fundamental offensive and defensive football skills in a safe and supportive environment. Camp runs June 5th through 8th from 8AM to 11AM on the O. Henry campus. Registration deadline is May 25th and filled up fast last year, so please don’t wait. Please review the attached brochure for details or contact Coach Brunner or Coach McNally with questions.

See: Football Camp June 2012 Brochure.pdf
Have a great week!

Pete Price