November 2016 Edition

O’Gorman High School

3201 S Kiwanis Ave

Sioux Falls SD 57105

A Message From the Principal:

Knight Letter

Dear O‘Gorman Parents & Students:

As we move into November, we would like to extend a thank you to our parents and benefactors for all that you have

done to support us. We all know that once November arrives, Thanksgiving is not far behind. Thanksgiving is a time of

reflection for all of us. It‘s an opportunity to remember those individuals in our lives who have had an impact on us.

Many times we go throughout our daily lives without giving much thought to telling people how much we appreciate

their ongoing support, friendship, and love. Our faculty and staff feel blessed to work with students who touch our lives

each and every day. I personally give thanks to all of our faculty/staff, parents, supporters and stakeholders and wish

each of you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

PARENT ADVISORY BOARD (PAB):

The PAB meets once a month with O‘Gorman‘s principal. PAB is a non-policy making board that discusses various

events and topics, provides input, and acts as a ―sounding board‖ to the principal. Each parent advisory board member

will be asked to communicate back to his or her parish and to serve as a communication vehicle to and from O‘Gorman.

Each month‘s meeting minutes will be posted on the O‘Gorman website under the ‗parents-students‘ tab (click on parent

advisory board). You will also find a listing of our current PAB members on the webpage as well.

Our board members will serve for a period of three years. At the end of the three year period, the board member will

notify their parish priest/community of an opening and submit an ad (e.g., parish bulletin and word of mouth). Parents

who belong to a Catholic parish and are interested in serving on the PAB are encouraged to visit and submit their name

to their parish priest. The parish priest will provide their selection to O‘Gorman‘s principal by notifying the school by

July 1st. Individuals selected will be notified by the end of July/early August. Members-at-large (Non-Catholic) will

submit their names directly to O‘Gorman‘s principal for consideration.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES:

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our parents who attended parent-teacher conferences on

Thursday, October 27th. We understand that this year‘s fall conferences created some hardship as our schedule was

condensed. As always we truly appreciate your involvement and dedication to your child‘s academic progress. We

realize that our partnership with each of you is essential for the success of your child and the school, and our parent-

teacher conferences are a vital communication piece between school and home. As a faculty and staff, we thank you!

“True Thanksgiving means that we need to thank God for what He has done for us,

and not to tell Him what we have done for Him.” George R. Hendrick

Yours,

Kyle L. Groos

Principal

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Tuesday, November 8 ......................................................................................................... .Election Day

Friday, November 11……………………….………………………......KnightDrive Fundraiser Begins

Friday, November 11………………………………………………………..Guest Speaker, Jason Evert

Monday, November 14……………………….………Sophomore Parent Meeting (Cafeteria) 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 23………....Senior pictures due to Mr. Basche for the Yearbook & Composite

Wednesday, November 23.. ................................................................................ Early Dismissal (Noon)

Thurs., Nov. 24– Fri., Nov.25. .............................................................No School (Thanksgiving Break)

Tuesday, Nov. 29………………………………….……………………………..…...KnightDrive Ends

Essential Phone Numbers

Attendance: 575-3310 (Pam Gordon)

Counseling: 575-3320 (Sue Knight)

Lunch Accounts: 575-3356 (Carrie Keuser)

Activities / Rentals: 575-3300 (Aaron Strand)

Knight Locker: 575-3391 (Betsy Weber)

Tuition Accounts: 575-3367 (Jessica Aning / Mary

Haiar)

IMPORTANT DATES

Principal‘s Message………………………..……………………….…….………..…………........1

Important Dates & Senior Picture Yearbook Information ……………….……………..………...2

Parent Information……………………………………………………………………………….3-5

General Information …………………....……………………….…………..……….……..…..….6

Campus Ministry……………………………….....….……….………………………...…...……..7

Counseling………………………….…………..………...……………………….……........... 8-10

Our Little Christmas Spectacular ~ Save the Dates……...………...……………….………….....10

SFCS Info……………………...………………………………………….……...…………….....11

Catholic Business Directory Information…....………………..…………...……………….....…..12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Senior Pictures

Senior pictures are due November 23rd for the

yearbook.

Please see the Senior Picture Guidelines for details

or email Mr. Basche (dbasche@sfcss.org) if you

have any questions.

2016-17 Knight Legend Yearbook

2016-17 Knight Legend Yearbooks are on sale

now. These may be ordered online at jostensyear-

books.com or in room O-204 or mail your check for

$65 to:

OGHS Attn: Doug Basche

3201 S. Kiwanis Ave.

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Please remember that no extra copies will be ordered.

They make a great Christmas Gift!

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PARENT INFORMATION

Important Reminder Regarding Attendance:

If your student is going to be absent from school for one or more days, a parent/guardian must call or send a

note with the student to the attendance office at least a day in advance stating the reason and days for the dis-

missal. The student then receives an extended absence form which needs to be signed by all of the student‘s

teachers. Notifying the student‘s teachers of the absence does not excuse the absence. This can only be ac-

complished through notifying the attendance office. Attendance office phone number is 575-3310.

Attendance Reminder

The KnightDrive Fundraiser will once again provide families with an opportunity to earn SAGE

Scholars Tuition Rewards through Great American Opportunities (GAO). We work with GAO by

having our students sell magazines as well as wide range of items that would make great Christmas

gifts. By simply participating in our KnightDrive program and selling magazines or other items to

support our school system, students may earn up to $2,500 in Tuition Credit for college...every

year! By selling $100, students earn $1,000 in Tuition Rewards Points! By selling $250, students

earn $2,500 in Tuition Rewards Points! Seniors are not eligible as the last chance to register points

earned with Tuition Rewards is June 30th...prior to their senior year of high school

The SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards program is a college saving plan like no other. By enrolling in

Tuition Rewards, students will earn guaranteed minimum scholarships at over 365 participating pri-

vate colleges and universities across America! The following area colleges are participating in this

program: Creighton University, Briar Cliff University, Morningside College, Benedictine Col-

lege, University of Mary, Augustana University, University of St. Thomas, Saint Mary’s Uni-

versity of Minnesota and The College of Saint Scholastica plus many more.

For more information please access the SAGE Scholars website: https://

secure.tuitionrewards.com/ or you can read the additional information attached in this newsletter.

KNIGHTDRIVE FUNDRAISER!

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Q. Do the points expire? A. No Q. What is the maximum number of Tuition Rewards points a student may use? A. The student is limited to 25% of a member college’s tuition. Rewards are spread equally over a pro-jected four years of attendance (and are never issued in cash). Q. Are the points transferrable? A. Yes. There is an ability to register and transfer points to other children in the family. Q. Who keeps track of the points? A. SAGE has the database and registration system to keep track of the points for families/students. Q. Why do member colleges participate in Tuition Rewards? A. Member Colleges are seeking to reach and attract talented and motivated prospective students. Q. Is participation in Tuition Rewards a guarantee of admission into member colleges? A. No. Each school’s normal admissions standards apply. Q. Is the sales goal for the student based on retail dollars sold? A. Yes Q. What Great American products and programs are eligible? A. All regular products qualify, however, Direct Mail Programs, TIME For Kids, ReachOut, etc., do NOT qualify.

Tuition Rewards Q & A Q. When can schools and groups begin to offer Tuition Rewards? A. Fall 2015 Q. Can points be earned every year by students? A. Yes… as long as the school or group is participating in an eligible

Great American Program. Q. How does a student earn Tuition Rewards points? A. When a student sells $100 in eligible Great American Products, they earn 1,000 points. When they sell $250 in eligible products, they earn 2,500 points. (Maxiumum points earned in one GAO program is 2,500) Q. Is there a minimum age for participating students to begin to accumulate points? A. No Q. Are there limitations as to who can participate? A. Yes. Seniors may not participate. The last chance to register points earned with Tuition Rewards is June 30th…prior to their senior year. Students who have registered in time, have until 8/31 prior to

For More Information, Visit TuitionRewards.com/GAO

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Congratulations to Nathaniel Pekas who was selected to be a member of the Bands of

America (BOA) Honor Band in the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade.

The following students were selected as members of the 2016 All-City Jazz Ensemble: Stephen Osterberg,

Nathaniel Pekas, Olivia Roers, and Michael Sulaiman.

Congratulations to the following students who were selected via audition to play in the 2016 South Dakota

All-State Orchestra: Maria Claire Lusardi, Hannah Olson, Nathaniel Pekas, and Olivia Roers.

Congratulations to the following students selected to perform in the Augustana Band Festival:

Ally Byrd (Honor Band), Adam Catangui, Ethan Dingman (Blue Band), Trudy Jones, Hannah

Olson, Stephen Osterberg, Nathaniel Pekas, Sam Peterson (Gold Band), and Michael Sulaiman.

If you know of someone who should be recognized, please email Jackie at

jshotkoski@sfcss.org

Notable Knights

Semester Care Packages…

Look for the email that will be sent out in late-

November with information and forms for or-

dering Semester Test Care Packages. It‘s a fun

way to mark the end of the semester & support

the Staff Scholarship Fund which helps with

student tuition!

The virtue for November is Gratitude

Guest Speaker ~ Jason Evert

Friday, November 11th

Love or Lust? (7th—12th grade)

In this seminar, which has been delivered to more than one million teens on five continents, Jason reveals

the compelling vision of God‘s plan for human sexuality and presents an uplifting case to practicing the vir-

tue of chastity by addressing the issues that teens struggle with most, such as sexual pressure, pornography,

modesty, and starting over. Jason offers encouragement for teens to maintain their purity or begin again if

they‘ve made mistakes in the past.

Guest Speaker

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Campus Ministry

Seminary Visit

St. John Vianney Seminary in St. Paul, MN weekend

visit is Nov 17-19. Ages 16+

Seminary visits are free, but space is limited.

Learn about:

Seminarian Life

The priesthood

University classes

The Mass

Prayer

If your son has expressed interest in the priesthood,

please encourage him to contact Fr. Haggerty or Mr.

Konz.

2016 Youth Conference – One Thing Remains The Youth Conference is November 12 in Brook-

ings. This year‘s conference will feature national

speakers Jason Evert and Nic Davidson. Registration

forms are available online. Sign up today!

www.sfcatholic.org/youth

Teach Like Jesus

March 4 Life Pilgrimage to DC

January 25-29 – This pilgrimage is open to all. Join

hundreds of thousands of people in Washington, DC

to witness, defend, and protect life at all stages!

For more information:

www.sfcatholic.org/youth

605-988-3766

All students are invited to participate in Campus Ministry activities. Events are announced through the

daily Student Bulletin, as well as in Theology classes. Sign-up sheets for activities are always located in

the Campus Ministry office (Room K-100). Activities include:

Ski With The Seminarians Dec. 29 in Sioux Falls – Sign up online @

www.sfvocations.com or call Fr. Haggerty @

605-988-3772

Contact

If you have any questions on these activities, or for

more information regarding the activities listed,

please feel free to contact Jon at any time.

Phone: 575-3347 Email: jkonz@sfcss.org

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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT NEWS

SENIORS should now be in the planning phase of the college application process. The month of November should be

used to narrow down choices and complete applications. Although most colleges will accept applications until Christmas,

students are encouraged to submit them prior to Thanksgiving break. To help with this process, the counselors have

visited the senior English classes to discuss timelines and the college application process. Mr. Hagg and Mrs. Jones are

also available to visit with students individually.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID has changed for seniors entering college in the fall of 2017. You can apply for financial

aid as of October 1st and use 2015 tax return. Most financial aid deadlines will remain as in the past, but families are

encouraged to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible.

SENIOR ATHLETES who plan to participate in college athletics must register with the NCAA

(www.eligibilitycenter.org) or NAIA (www.playnaia.org) to confirm academic eligibility for college programs. See Mr.

Hagg for more information.

JOB SHADOWING: The Shadow Ed representative (Linda Rodman) is at our school during 4B and 5C lunch periods

every Friday. Students interested in shadowing a particular career field should stop by the Counseling Office or contact

her at shadow@siouxfalls.com.

CAREER/COLLEGE INFORMATION: www.SDMyLife.com is an online college and career information system

available to all students. Come to the Counseling Office if you need your log-in information.

CAREER/COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT FOR SOPHOMORE PARENTS AND STUDENTS: will be held

on Monday, November 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the Lorang Theatre. This presentation is designed to inform parents about

various aspects of counseling services, including high school course planning, post-high planning, career information, and

suggested timelines to follow. We feel it would be valuable for both parent and student to attend.

PSAT: The results of the PSAT will be available in early December. It was administered at O‘Gorman on October 19th

to 79 sophomores & juniors. The Counseling Department will give the results to the students as soon as they are

available.

PEER RELATIONS REPORTING is available on the OGHS homepage. Use this tool to report concerns you have

about peers or yourself. Remember Mrs. Jones and Mr. Hagg‘s doors are always open to talk about personal, family, or

academic questions and concerns you have. You can walk in or make an appointment with Mrs. Knight if we are not

available.

ACT Register on-line at www.actstudent.org

It is recommended that students take the ACT for the first time during the spring of their junior year, preferably the April

test date.

O‘Gorman High School is a National ACT testing site.

Test Date Registration Deadline

(regular fee)

Late Registration Period

(additional fee required) Photo Upload Deadline

December 10 November 4 November 5-18 December 2

February 11 January 13 January 14-20 February 3

April 8 March 3 March 4-17 March 31

June 10 May 5 May 6-19 June 2

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O’Gorman’s School Code is 421-175 and our Test Center Code is 157-640.

SAT Register on-line at www.collegeboard.com/sat

Seniors must take the ACT or the SAT for college admission. It is usually not necessary to take both tests. Juniors

and seniors interested in either of these tests should stop by the Counseling Office for registration information and

deadlines. Questions can be addressed to the Counseling Office at 575-3320.

COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES SCHEDULED: These visits give students an idea of admission requirements,

costs, programs available, and timelines to follow. All college visits are listed in the daily student bulletin and posters are

displayed with dates and times. Students must get a pass from the Counseling Office no later than 8:00 a.m. on the

day of the visit. The following colleges are scheduled at this time:

COLLEGE VISITS

DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES: O‘Gorman High School offers several options for high school students to receive

college credit for courses. Several courses offered at O‘Gorman can be taken for college credit through our articulation

with Mount Marty College. Online registration for the spring semester of the Mount Marty College dual credit program

opens on November 7 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on January 6, 2016. Visit www.mtmc.edu and click on Academics – Dual

Credit.

Please review the registration guides carefully. You will not automatically be registered for college credit for the spring

semester. If you have questions about registration, please call 605-668-1515.

MOUNT MARTY COLLEGE O’GORMAN HIGH SCHOOL

STH 130—Speech Communications (3 cr) - Spring ENE 310—Speech Communication (.5 cr) - Spr

ENG 103—Composition I: The Essay (3 cr) - Fall ENG 321—AP English Lng/Cmp (.5 cr) - Fall

ENG 104—Composition II: Critical Writing (3 cr) - Spr ENG 322—AP English Lng/Cmp (.5 cr) - Spring

MTH 150—College Algebra (4 cr) - Spring MAT 351/352—College Algebra (1 cr) - Year

Test Date Test(s) Registration Deadline

(regular fee)

Late Registration Deadline

(additional fee required)

Mail Phone/Online

Dec 3 SAT & Subject Tests Nov 3 Nov 15 Nov 22

Jan 21 SAT & Subject Tests Dec 21 Jan 3 Jan 10

Mar 11 SAT only Feb 10 Feb 21 Feb 28

May 6 SAT & Subject Tests Apr 7 Apr 18 Apr 25

June 3 SAT & Subject Tests May 9 May 16 May 24

DATE TIME COLLEGE

November 3 9:00 a.m. Northern State

November 7 10:00 a.m. Concordia Moorhead

November 8 10:00 a.m. UNL

November 8 2:30 p.m. St. Olaf

November 15 9:00 a.m. University of North Dakota

November 21 1:30 p.m. SDSU

December 6 10:00 a.m. SDSU

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT NEWS

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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT NEWS

MOUNT MARTY COLLEGE O’GORMAN HIGH SCHOOL

BIO 103—Principles of Biology (4 cr) - Spring SCI 401/402—AP Biology (1 cr) - Year

CHM 111—General Chemistry I (4 cr) - Fall SCI 411—AP Chemistry (.5 cr) - Fall

CHM 112—General Chemistry II (4 cr) - Spring SCI 412—AP Chemistry (.5 cr) - Spring

PHY 221—Principles of Physics I (4 cr) - Spring SCI 321/322—AP Physics 1 (1 cr) - Year

PHY 222—Principles of Physics II (4 cr) - Spring SCI 421/422—AP Physics 2 (1 cr) - Year

HIS 120—US History I (3 cr) - Fall SSC 431—AP US History (.5 cr) - Fall

HIS 121—US History II (3 cr) - Spring SSC 432—AP US History (.5 cr) - Spring

HIS 130—World History I (3 cr) - Fall SSC 441—AP World History (.5 cr) - Fall

HIS 131—World History II (3 cr) - Spring SSC 442—AP World History (.5 cr) - Spring

GRM 201—Intermediate German I (3 cr) - Fall WRL 401—AP German (.5 cr) - Fall

GRM 202—Intermediate German II (3 cr) - Spring WRL 402—AP German (.5 cr) - Spring

SPN 203—Intermediate Spanish I (3 cr) - Fall WRL 421—AP Spanish Lng/Cult (.5 cr) - Fall

SPN 204—Intermediate Spanish II (3 cr) - Spring WRL 422—AP Spanish Lng/Cult (.5 cr) - Spring

S a v e T h e D a t e !

O u r L i t t l e

C h r i s t m a s

S p e c t a c u l a r Friday, December 9—7:00

Saturday, December 10—2:00

and 7:00

Sunday, December 11—2:00

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