Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School
NEWSLETTER
September 2022
from the principal
Upcoming Events
- Parent Night/Open House 9/26
Hello OC Community, As we say goodbye to Summer this week and welcome in Fall, I hope you all can take in the many exciting events coming in the next month. Our Open House is scheduled for September 26th from 5pm-7pm. We hope to see all parents in attendance. It is a great opportunity to meet your student's teachers and see all the great things going on in academics and in the vocational programs. The second annual Fall Festival is planned for October 15th. It is going to be bigger and better than last year. I hear there will be some local celebrities to dunk in the dunk tank. We start our Homecoming week on October 16th and end the week with our Homecoming Dance on Saturday October 22nd from 7-10pm. Please check our website for times of all events. See you all around campus. Be Well, Mr. Parker
- OC Family Fall Festival 10/15
Homecoming
A complete list of homecoming events can be found at the Athletics link below. The homecoming dance will be held on October 22nd from 7-10pm in the gynasium. Tickets will be $10 and sold at lunches later next month. If students want to bring an outside quest they must obtain and fill out a guest authorization form from Mr. Linehan's office.
Click for:
Academics
Athletics
Guidance
PTO
Vocational
Yearbook info
Exploratory Program: The Exploratory Program has begun and we have successfully completed our first cycle! Just a reminder, take time to review the expectations and requirements for each technical program, included in the Exploratory Assembly Handout, prior to entering each exploratory selection. These expectations and requirements will have an impact on your program's exploratory grade, which could affect your ultimate shop assignment.
Student Advisory Committee
The Student Advisory Committee represents the student voices at OC. Each month the committee will meet with Mr. Parker to go over topics, requests, and ideas the students have. All of this is then presented to our School Committee members at their monthly School Committee meetings. This committee is what OC is all about; hearing from our students and making sure they are having the best possible school experience. We encourage students to sign up for this committee and be an active part of our OC community. All students who join and participate in the Student Advisory Committee will receive a letter of recommendation from Mr. Parker for their student portfolios. First meeting will be held on September 21, 2021 at 7:30 in the gym. Contact Mrs. Craig in the main office to sign up!!
Vocational News
Graphic Communications:
We would also like to congratulate the following students on their award-winning contributions to the Cool Science Art Exhibition. This contest takes place annually and has a national reach in terms of entries. The winning artwork is displayed on the inside and outside of the Lowell Transit Authority.
The Graphic Communications and Design Department would like to congratulate the following 12th-grade students for their award-winning artwork submitted to this year's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Marine Art Contest: Student Artwork
Student Artwork
1st Place: Biodiversity-30th Anniversary by Robert Andrade 3rd Place: Fishes-30th Anniversary by Keith Furlong Honorable Mention: Naked Sea Butterflies by Aiden Frazier-Smith Honorable Mention: Amphipod-30th Anniversary by Finn Pereira Honorable Mention: Atlantic Puffin by Steven Morrison
Winner: Owen Flynn, grade 12 Winner: Emma Andrade, grade 12
Winner: Ryleigh Demelo, grade 11
Runner-up: Jae Walden-Stotts, grade 11
Guidance News
September Highlights in the OC Counseling Center:
Upcoming Guidance Happenings:
- Helping seniors with college applications.
- Conversations with all sophomore and junior students about key PSAT information and why it may be beneficial for students to take the PSAT.
- Writing letters of recommendation.
- Signing Co-op paperwork for seniors.
- On-going student support as needed.
Week of 9/19: The guidance department will be meeting with all seniors in small groups to give college/career/future information. Week of 9/19: The guidance department will assist seniors with college/career planning through MyCAP. 10/1/2022: October SAT (at testing location of your choosing). Late deadline to register is 9/20/2022. 10/3/2022: PSAT Prep Cougar Time for Grade 11. 10/4/2022: College Financing Seminar with Beth Connelly-Sylvia from the Educational Opportunity Center at 6:00 pm. 10/12/2022: PSATs for Grades 10 & 11. 10/17/2022: College Applications Cougar Time for Grade 12. 11/2/2022: OC FAFSA Night (Tentative - more information to follow!) 11/5/2022: November SAT (at testing location of your choosing). Deadline to register 10/7/2022. 11/10/2022: BCC Informational Cougar Time with BCC advisor Jenna Debortoli (Grade 12). 11/14/2022: College Applications Cougar Time for Grade 12. 12/15/2022: UMass Dartmouth Informational with Admissions Counselor Nicole Arruda Cougar Time (Grades 10 & 12)
PSAT’s:
On Wednesday, October 12th your sophomore/junior student will have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT Test at Old Colony during the school day. All sophomore students will be taking the PSAT this year at no cost. Junior students are highly encouraged to take the test. For both sophomores and juniors, the PSAT/NMSQT is great practice for the SAT.
Students will receive personalized feedback on their performance to help improve their skills before taking the SAT.
College Financing Seminar:
The Old Colony Guidance Department will be hosting a Financial Aid evening sponsored through Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (M.E.F.A.). This seminar will be presented by Beth Connelly-Sylvia, who will provide information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. Parents and students will learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. This seminar is highly recommended for parents of juniors and seniors. Our seminar will be held on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 beginning at 6:00 PM. Please RSVP by Sunday, 10/2 using this Google Form:
SAT & ACT Test Prep Workshop through UMASS Amherst
Build confidence, practice skills and be test ready. October 8 - 29, 2022.
This online workshop is geared towards high school students to learn strategies for success and build confidence to perform their best on the SAT and ACT. These sessions are led by bestselling, in-demand test-prep author Brian Leaf. Meets live, online: Saturdays, 11am - 12:30pm (EDT). Total of 4 sessions over 4 weeks. Non-credit. Cost: $350. Registration is open until September 26 or until full. Note: Enrollment for this workshop is limited to give time for personalized attention. Questions? Email summerprograms@umass.edu.
College Financing Seminar RSVP Google Form
Academic News
Welcome back to OC! It’s been a great start to the 22-23 School Year and the academic departments are back in full swing.
Cougar Time is back! This flex block is built into the day to allow for intervention and enrichments. On the first day of each academic cycle, students meet with their mentors to check in on how school’s going, review grades, and self schedule for extra help or an enrichment course. This can be a time to get a jump on homework, make up a missed quiz, or just check in with some questions about the previous class! Enrichment Courses are starting the week of September 26th and students who have a 75 or better in all courses can take a look at the enrichment offerings and self schedule for whatever piques their interest. If any student has suggestions on what they’d like to see offered, or would like to plan and teach a course, they should talk to their teachers or Mr. Parker. We look to see student led classes! Be sure that you are on the lookout for our Cougar Time Enrichment offerings from Ms. Craig & check in with your mentor if you have questions. Remember, we know life happens! So, if at any point it looks like you may need some extra support in an area, you may be rescheduled to see another teacher to help you get caught up, so be sure to check your Enriching Students schedule everyday!
Cougar Connection:
Our Library is open every Monday - Thursday until 4:30. Be sure to stop in if you want to use any of the library resources, form study or homework groups with your classmates, or just need a place to get some work done before heading home, work, or practice. There will be teachers in the library all four days to answer your questions. Students who drive or can arrange for a ride home are welcome to stay until 4:30. We also have late buses Mon - Th that depart at 3:50.
Late Bus: We have late buses available Monday - Thursday every week, with the exception of half days or days where we don’t have school. Buses leave promptly at 3:50pm.
AP Students & Families:
Be on the lookout for info from your teachers on the Saturday Support session in your courses. We offer these in collaboration with Mass Insight and you get to meet like minded AP students from all over Massachusetts, attend targeted test taking sessions, work with your own OC AP teachers as well as other AP professionals, and win prizes! These are being offered for AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language & Composition, and AP English Literature and Composition. There are always incentives for attending, so remember to check in with your AP teacher.
Attendance & Timeliness:
THANK YOU SO MUCH for such a great start. When you’re here you can learn and you’ve done a great job getting to class on time and prepared to learn. Keep up the great work. We can’t wait to see all your growth and accomplishments this year.
After School Days:
All teachers are available on Tuesday or Thursday of each week, so be sure to take advantage of this time. If you don’t remember your teacher’s late day, remember to ask, check the syllabus or Google Classroom.
Year Book Information
It’s time to start thinking about your yearbook. Below is important yearbook sale information and recognition ads!
Remember, all yearbook photos must be taken by Mare Studios & Gallery, New Bedford. If you have not scheduled your yearbook portrait with Mare Studios please do so, you still have time. Yearbook portrait selections are due to Mare Studios by the first week of December. For those of you who cannot get to Mare Studios I will be scheduling a complimentary photoshoot at Old Colony (date TBD). Also, at this time I am collecting baby and/or childhood photos (maximum of 2). Please make sure the photos are at least 300dpi (high resolution/good quality). Email photos and questions to Kathy Peterson at kpeterson@oldcolony.us with “student(s) name/baby photo in the subject line. All photos are due November 30.
PTO NEWS
Get active in the OC PTO!
Did you know that all parents are automatically members of the OC PTO? Please join us at our monthly meetings at the school. Our next meeting is October 13 at 5:30. We look forward to seeing you there.
To be included on the PTO mailing list please email:
oldcolonypto1@gmail.com
Upcoming Events: 10/13 5:30 - Monthly Meeting 10/15 11:00-3:00 - 2nd Annual Fall Family Festival 10/31- Mini-Grant Application Deadline 12/22 - Santa at Lunch 12/22 - Treat Cart for the teachers
Board Members: Debra Quin - Chair Laura Graber - Vice ChairAna Alcock - Secretary Brianne Crook- Treasurer
Welcome Brianne! The PTO is thrilled to have Brianne as our treasurer.
SAVE THE DATE: October 15th, 11:00-3:00 2nd Annual OC Fall Family Festival: Get in on the fun and excitement! The PTO is hosting our 2nd Annual Fall Family Festival for our greater OC community. Festival highlights will include Vendors, Inflatables including: giant skee ball, jousting and a 50ft obstacle course, Cartoon artist, “Minute to Win it” games, Crafts, Raffles, Dunk tank and more!
This is a large event that requires many volunteers. Please consider volunteering or donating.
Fall Festival Volunteers
Bake Sale for Fall Festival
Pre-register by 10/10 and receive 2 free raffle tickets EventBrite Tickets Fall Festival
New Student Orientation:
We helped welcome OC’s newest students and their parents/guardians with snacks, water and coffee at orientation in August.
Xfinity Fundraiser: Thank you to everyone who has taken part in fundraising so far. The Xfinity fundraiser is how the PTO raises the majority of its funds. These funds have allowed us to do so much for the students and staff. So far we have raised over $ 44,672.05 and we are not done yet! There are 5 shows left. Please email if you are interested in joining us.
***Saver’s Clothing Drive TBA April - Be sure to put aside any of your soft goods as you clean out your closets***
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Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School
NEWSLETTER
September 2022
from the principal
Upcoming Events
Hello OC Community, As we say goodbye to Summer this week and welcome in Fall, I hope you all can take in the many exciting events coming in the next month. Our Open House is scheduled for September 26th from 5pm-7pm. We hope to see all parents in attendance. It is a great opportunity to meet your student's teachers and see all the great things going on in academics and in the vocational programs. The second annual Fall Festival is planned for October 15th. It is going to be bigger and better than last year. I hear there will be some local celebrities to dunk in the dunk tank. We start our Homecoming week on October 16th and end the week with our Homecoming Dance on Saturday October 22nd from 7-10pm. Please check our website for times of all events. See you all around campus. Be Well, Mr. Parker
Homecoming
A complete list of homecoming events can be found at the Athletics link below. The homecoming dance will be held on October 22nd from 7-10pm in the gynasium. Tickets will be $10 and sold at lunches later next month. If students want to bring an outside quest they must obtain and fill out a guest authorization form from Mr. Linehan's office.
Click for:
Academics
Athletics
Guidance
PTO
Vocational
Yearbook info
Exploratory Program: The Exploratory Program has begun and we have successfully completed our first cycle! Just a reminder, take time to review the expectations and requirements for each technical program, included in the Exploratory Assembly Handout, prior to entering each exploratory selection. These expectations and requirements will have an impact on your program's exploratory grade, which could affect your ultimate shop assignment.
Student Advisory Committee
The Student Advisory Committee represents the student voices at OC. Each month the committee will meet with Mr. Parker to go over topics, requests, and ideas the students have. All of this is then presented to our School Committee members at their monthly School Committee meetings. This committee is what OC is all about; hearing from our students and making sure they are having the best possible school experience. We encourage students to sign up for this committee and be an active part of our OC community. All students who join and participate in the Student Advisory Committee will receive a letter of recommendation from Mr. Parker for their student portfolios. First meeting will be held on September 21, 2021 at 7:30 in the gym. Contact Mrs. Craig in the main office to sign up!!
Vocational News
Graphic Communications:
We would also like to congratulate the following students on their award-winning contributions to the Cool Science Art Exhibition. This contest takes place annually and has a national reach in terms of entries. The winning artwork is displayed on the inside and outside of the Lowell Transit Authority.
The Graphic Communications and Design Department would like to congratulate the following 12th-grade students for their award-winning artwork submitted to this year's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Marine Art Contest: Student Artwork
Student Artwork
1st Place: Biodiversity-30th Anniversary by Robert Andrade 3rd Place: Fishes-30th Anniversary by Keith Furlong Honorable Mention: Naked Sea Butterflies by Aiden Frazier-Smith Honorable Mention: Amphipod-30th Anniversary by Finn Pereira Honorable Mention: Atlantic Puffin by Steven Morrison
Winner: Owen Flynn, grade 12 Winner: Emma Andrade, grade 12 Winner: Ryleigh Demelo, grade 11 Runner-up: Jae Walden-Stotts, grade 11
Guidance News
September Highlights in the OC Counseling Center:
Upcoming Guidance Happenings:
Week of 9/19: The guidance department will be meeting with all seniors in small groups to give college/career/future information. Week of 9/19: The guidance department will assist seniors with college/career planning through MyCAP. 10/1/2022: October SAT (at testing location of your choosing). Late deadline to register is 9/20/2022. 10/3/2022: PSAT Prep Cougar Time for Grade 11. 10/4/2022: College Financing Seminar with Beth Connelly-Sylvia from the Educational Opportunity Center at 6:00 pm. 10/12/2022: PSATs for Grades 10 & 11. 10/17/2022: College Applications Cougar Time for Grade 12. 11/2/2022: OC FAFSA Night (Tentative - more information to follow!) 11/5/2022: November SAT (at testing location of your choosing). Deadline to register 10/7/2022. 11/10/2022: BCC Informational Cougar Time with BCC advisor Jenna Debortoli (Grade 12). 11/14/2022: College Applications Cougar Time for Grade 12. 12/15/2022: UMass Dartmouth Informational with Admissions Counselor Nicole Arruda Cougar Time (Grades 10 & 12)
PSAT’s:
On Wednesday, October 12th your sophomore/junior student will have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT Test at Old Colony during the school day. All sophomore students will be taking the PSAT this year at no cost. Junior students are highly encouraged to take the test. For both sophomores and juniors, the PSAT/NMSQT is great practice for the SAT. Students will receive personalized feedback on their performance to help improve their skills before taking the SAT.
College Financing Seminar:
The Old Colony Guidance Department will be hosting a Financial Aid evening sponsored through Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (M.E.F.A.). This seminar will be presented by Beth Connelly-Sylvia, who will provide information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. Parents and students will learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. This seminar is highly recommended for parents of juniors and seniors. Our seminar will be held on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 beginning at 6:00 PM. Please RSVP by Sunday, 10/2 using this Google Form:
SAT & ACT Test Prep Workshop through UMASS Amherst
Build confidence, practice skills and be test ready. October 8 - 29, 2022. This online workshop is geared towards high school students to learn strategies for success and build confidence to perform their best on the SAT and ACT. These sessions are led by bestselling, in-demand test-prep author Brian Leaf. Meets live, online: Saturdays, 11am - 12:30pm (EDT). Total of 4 sessions over 4 weeks. Non-credit. Cost: $350. Registration is open until September 26 or until full. Note: Enrollment for this workshop is limited to give time for personalized attention. Questions? Email summerprograms@umass.edu.
College Financing Seminar RSVP Google Form
Academic News
Welcome back to OC! It’s been a great start to the 22-23 School Year and the academic departments are back in full swing.
Cougar Time is back! This flex block is built into the day to allow for intervention and enrichments. On the first day of each academic cycle, students meet with their mentors to check in on how school’s going, review grades, and self schedule for extra help or an enrichment course. This can be a time to get a jump on homework, make up a missed quiz, or just check in with some questions about the previous class! Enrichment Courses are starting the week of September 26th and students who have a 75 or better in all courses can take a look at the enrichment offerings and self schedule for whatever piques their interest. If any student has suggestions on what they’d like to see offered, or would like to plan and teach a course, they should talk to their teachers or Mr. Parker. We look to see student led classes! Be sure that you are on the lookout for our Cougar Time Enrichment offerings from Ms. Craig & check in with your mentor if you have questions. Remember, we know life happens! So, if at any point it looks like you may need some extra support in an area, you may be rescheduled to see another teacher to help you get caught up, so be sure to check your Enriching Students schedule everyday!
Cougar Connection: Our Library is open every Monday - Thursday until 4:30. Be sure to stop in if you want to use any of the library resources, form study or homework groups with your classmates, or just need a place to get some work done before heading home, work, or practice. There will be teachers in the library all four days to answer your questions. Students who drive or can arrange for a ride home are welcome to stay until 4:30. We also have late buses Mon - Th that depart at 3:50.
Late Bus: We have late buses available Monday - Thursday every week, with the exception of half days or days where we don’t have school. Buses leave promptly at 3:50pm.
AP Students & Families: Be on the lookout for info from your teachers on the Saturday Support session in your courses. We offer these in collaboration with Mass Insight and you get to meet like minded AP students from all over Massachusetts, attend targeted test taking sessions, work with your own OC AP teachers as well as other AP professionals, and win prizes! These are being offered for AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language & Composition, and AP English Literature and Composition. There are always incentives for attending, so remember to check in with your AP teacher.
Attendance & Timeliness: THANK YOU SO MUCH for such a great start. When you’re here you can learn and you’ve done a great job getting to class on time and prepared to learn. Keep up the great work. We can’t wait to see all your growth and accomplishments this year.
After School Days: All teachers are available on Tuesday or Thursday of each week, so be sure to take advantage of this time. If you don’t remember your teacher’s late day, remember to ask, check the syllabus or Google Classroom.
Year Book Information
It’s time to start thinking about your yearbook. Below is important yearbook sale information and recognition ads!
Remember, all yearbook photos must be taken by Mare Studios & Gallery, New Bedford. If you have not scheduled your yearbook portrait with Mare Studios please do so, you still have time. Yearbook portrait selections are due to Mare Studios by the first week of December. For those of you who cannot get to Mare Studios I will be scheduling a complimentary photoshoot at Old Colony (date TBD). Also, at this time I am collecting baby and/or childhood photos (maximum of 2). Please make sure the photos are at least 300dpi (high resolution/good quality). Email photos and questions to Kathy Peterson at kpeterson@oldcolony.us with “student(s) name/baby photo in the subject line. All photos are due November 30.
PTO NEWS
Get active in the OC PTO! Did you know that all parents are automatically members of the OC PTO? Please join us at our monthly meetings at the school. Our next meeting is October 13 at 5:30. We look forward to seeing you there.
To be included on the PTO mailing list please email: oldcolonypto1@gmail.com
Upcoming Events: 10/13 5:30 - Monthly Meeting 10/15 11:00-3:00 - 2nd Annual Fall Family Festival 10/31- Mini-Grant Application Deadline 12/22 - Santa at Lunch 12/22 - Treat Cart for the teachers
Board Members: Debra Quin - Chair Laura Graber - Vice ChairAna Alcock - Secretary Brianne Crook- Treasurer
Welcome Brianne! The PTO is thrilled to have Brianne as our treasurer.
SAVE THE DATE: October 15th, 11:00-3:00 2nd Annual OC Fall Family Festival: Get in on the fun and excitement! The PTO is hosting our 2nd Annual Fall Family Festival for our greater OC community. Festival highlights will include Vendors, Inflatables including: giant skee ball, jousting and a 50ft obstacle course, Cartoon artist, “Minute to Win it” games, Crafts, Raffles, Dunk tank and more!
This is a large event that requires many volunteers. Please consider volunteering or donating.
Fall Festival Volunteers
Bake Sale for Fall Festival
Pre-register by 10/10 and receive 2 free raffle tickets EventBrite Tickets Fall Festival
New Student Orientation: We helped welcome OC’s newest students and their parents/guardians with snacks, water and coffee at orientation in August.
Xfinity Fundraiser: Thank you to everyone who has taken part in fundraising so far. The Xfinity fundraiser is how the PTO raises the majority of its funds. These funds have allowed us to do so much for the students and staff. So far we have raised over $ 44,672.05 and we are not done yet! There are 5 shows left. Please email if you are interested in joining us.
***Saver’s Clothing Drive TBA April - Be sure to put aside any of your soft goods as you clean out your closets***