The document contains announcements for students at Overton High School about various clubs, activities, and important deadlines. It announces opportunities to get involved with clubs like Spanish Club, FCA, and OHS Pride. It also provides information about upcoming events like a jazz band dinner, college acceptance letters, and important deadlines for programs like TN Promise scholarships and National Honor Society applications.

2. Our goals for students are
more ambitious than any we
have ever attempted. Our 10-
year strategic plan is designed
not only to improve the quality
of public education, but also
create a more knowledgeable,
productive workforce and
ultimately benefit our entire
community.

3. Non-Emergency pulling of a
FIRE ALARM is
A Felony Juvenile Court
Offense
EXPULSION
will be issued for this
Level 4 Offense

4. If you’re interested in
joining the Spanish
Club, please pick up an
information packet in
room 133. New
members | $10
Dues |$5

5. O – HOUSE HANG OUT
FOOD, FUN + FRIENDS
3:00PM UNTIL 5:00PM
AUGUST 21, SEPTEMBER 4 & 18, OCTOBER 2 & 23
NOVEMBER 6 & 20, December 4 & 17
FUN, FAITH & FRIENDS – Who is Jesus? What is the Gospel?
6:30am Until 7:15am - Every Thursday Morning
August 27 – December 10
Overton House 1611 Colonial Road 38117

6. FREE TUTORING IN CLASS SUBJECTS
– BREAKFAST PROVIDED, GAMES & DEVOTIONALS
ACT PREP HELP
PRESENTED BY
OVERTON FCA CLUB
FCA CLUB MEETS IN ROOM 133, * 9:30AM – 12:00PM
OCTOBER 3, NOVEMBER 7 & 14;
DECEMBER 5 ACT TEST DATES – OCT. 24 & DEC. 12
SPONSORED BY FCA & HIGHPOINT CHURCH

7. Students if you are interested in being a youth court volunteer, -
pick up a application from Mr. Trice in the Guidance Office.
Youth court volunteers will prosecute, defend and serve as
bailiffs and jurors in a real sentencing hearing of juvenile
offenders in Shelby County.

8. Online class registration is NOW OPEN!!!!!!!
Please see Ms. Osman to register for an online class during
your lunch or after school.

9. If you are receiving College Acceptance Letters and/or
Scholarship Offers, please provide Mrs. Tipton with a copy in
Guidance.

10. IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE………..
Congratulations Overton High Orchestra Students -Journey
Hogan, Jerald Walker and Kenneth Gillespie. Out of 5,500
hopefuls they have been selected to travel and perform at New
York City’s Carnegie Hall (High School Honor’s Performance
Series). They have also won spots in TN. All West & All State
Orchestra.

11. The P.O.W. Club is currently collecting non-perishable food
items (canned & dry goods) for our 5th Annual Holiday Food
Drive to benefit the Mid-South Food Bank. Students are invited
to donate through their first period class between today and
Friday December 4th. The first period class that donates the
largest # of items will receive a celebratory breakfast during the
last week of this semester. Thank you for your support! See any
P.O.W. Club member for further details.

12. Students please know that November 16th – 20th is American
Education week. There are only two main times of the year that
we recognize all of those who service us with their dedication to
Education. Please take tome this month of November to tell
any adult at Overton that you are thankful that they work in
Education.

13. As we prepare to close out American Education week, let’s
have a “Thankful Thursday”. The cafeteria has set the stage
with a thanksgiving meal today in the cafeteria. So tell any
educator today that you are thankful that they are in your life.

14. If you received the TN Promise Scholarship, you MUST
ATTEND a Mandatory meeting in Overton’s auditorium on
Friday Nov. 20th at 7:30 am to remain eligible. Please see Mr.
Trice if you have any questions.

15. OHS Pride will hold weekly meetings every Monday from
3:15pm – 4:15pm. Come and join to be apart of an accepting
environment. While discussing LGBT related issues and
working on related projects.

16. The P.O.W. Club congratulates Mr. Clawson’s 1st period class!
Currently, they are leading the school in donations of canned &
other non-perishable foods to the Holiday Food Drive to benefit
the Mid-South Food Bank. Remember the 1st period class who
donates the most food by Friday, December 4, will receive a
free breakfast during exam week. Donate through your 1st
period class today! See any P.O.W. Club member for more
details.

17. How would you like to have your artwork on display for all
students and teachers to appreciate? Here is your chance. Art
students, Non-Art students, clubs and teachers: You are invited
to submit your sketch to Design-A-Stall. Turn your sketch in to
Ms. Mosby or Dr. Taylor by Friday, November 20th for your
chance to Design-A-Stall.

18. The FHAO Leadership Group would like to invite students
grades 9 – 12 to join them on their upcoming field trip to
Washington, D.C. This will be a great way to spend your Spring
Break. For details on the trip, please see Ms. Mosby or Dr.
Taylor.

19. Friday is the last day to turn in money for T-Shirts. Any Asian
Culture Appreciation Club member that hasn’t paid needs to
see Ms. Stornes in room 222. Also there will be meeting on
Friday from 2:30 – 3:30 in Room 222.

20. The Overton Blue Jazz Band would like to invite you to their
“Dining with Jazz” event this Thursday night at 6pm in the
Overton Cafeteria. Prepaid tickets are $5 and $7 at the door.
See any Jazz Band student to purchase your tickets. Come
and enjoy a delicious Italian dinner and listen to GREAT jazz!

21. Detention will be held this week on Tuesday and Thursday at
2:30pm. There are 4 ways to find out if you have detention:
-Phone call from Mr. Billings
-A detention notice
-Look on the posters outside of Pupil Services
-Visit the website (overtonhs.net) under the Student Tab
There are no excuses for missing detention. Also, when you
attend detention you MUST be working or reading the entire
period!

22. IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!
Order your OHS gear on Thursday during your lunch. There are
hot new items to purchase. Get your gear for the cold weather
and basketball season. Order forms are on the school website
home page and main office counter.

23. To All National Honor Society Candidates:
The deadline to submit ALL National Honor Society
Applications and letters of recommendations is November 30,
2015. Applications will not be accepted after this date.