The document discusses several topics: 1) A school's 10-year strategic plan aims to improve education quality and create a knowledgeable workforce to benefit the community. 2) Contact information is provided for different school academies and their leaders. 3) A sports schedule is listed for upcoming boys soccer games. 4) Various school club meetings and activities are announced, including information on fundraising, contests, and leadership opportunities.

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.  CAPA and University Academy
› (CAPA students 9th-12th, and Honors students 10th-12th)
 Mrs. Ashley Tipton, 416-2031, tiptonat@scsk12.org
 Professional Academy
› (Repeat 9th graders, and 10th-12th traditional students)
 Ms. Ramala Osman, 416-2139, osmanr@scsk12.org
 9th Grade Academy
› (First time 9th graders)
 Mr. Kevin Trice, 416-2024, tricek@scsk12.org

5.  8/15 TBA(SCIAA
Jamboree) Memphis
Metro TBA
 8/18 @ Central
› 5:00 p.m.
 8/20 @ East
› 5:00 p.m.
 8/24 @ Whitestation
› 5:00 p.m.
 8/26 Whitestation
› 5:00 p.m.
 8/27 Hamilton
› 5:00 p.m.
 9/1 @ Melrose
› 5:00 p.m.
 9/3 Whitehaven High
› 5:00 p.m.
 9/8 @Hamilton
› 5:00 p.m.
 9/15 Central
› 5:00 p.m.
 9/22 Melrose
› 5:00 p.m.
 9/24 @Whitehaven
› 5:00 p.m.
 9/29 East
› 5:00 p.m.
› Home Games in BOLD

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. POW Club Members will meet on Tuesday, October 27 to
finalize Fall Festival Plans. Please make plans to attend the
meeting in Room 111, either at 2:30pm or 3:15pm (for 8th
hour students). It is vital that you attend one of these
meetings if you are working at the Fall Festival on Friday.

10. It is not too late to donate $20 to the Make-A-Wish
Foundation to wear jeans EVERY FRIDAY, if you haven’t
already donated.

11. 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.

12. All National Honor Society Candidates:
You must submit all candidate forms and applications no
later than November 30, 2015.

13. Congratulations to the Overton Marching Band! Last
weekend the band competed in the West Memphis
Marching Invitational Contest. The band received a
superior rating and also won: 1st Place Percussion, 3rd
Place Color Guard, and 2nd Place Band. In addition Alex
White won 1st Place Drummer & Jeffrey Huddleston won
the outstanding soloist award. Congratulations to these
students for their hard work!!

14. We have begun our “Trick or Treat so Kids can Eat” food
drive. Students please bring canned or dry food items to
your 5th period teacher throughout the month of October.
Teachers please send down your collected food items
with a student representative during lunch. Your grocery
bag will be returned to you. The winning class will receive
free admission to see the Monday performance of
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, on November 16.

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

16. There will be a Facing History and Ourselves Student
Leadership Group meeting this Tuesday, October 27, 3rd
Period in the library. Teachers will receive a list of students
participating.

17. Those intrepid travelers planning to join us fir the
Washington, DC adventure need to have your first
payment in by October 30. If you need additional
information, please see Dr. Taylor or Ms. Mosby.

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

19. Club BASIC – the Brothers and Sisters Improvement Club
will have its first meeting Tuesday, October 27 at 2:30pm in
the library. All members are asked to attend. If you would
like to join Club BASIC, we ask you to attend as well. Club
BASIC is designed to help you improve grades, provide
service hours, complete college applications and so
much more.

20. Students and Faculty – Overton is supporting the
American Cancer Society by offering students the
opportunity to dress down Friday 10/30/2015. The
donation is $5 and we are asked to wear pink tops & blue
jean bottoms. Donations will be given to the American
Cancer Society – located on Union Avenue.
*Please no cuts, slits and holes in your jeans please as per
Mr. Billings

21. All Key Club Members, your 1st payment of $25 is due for
your dues IMMEDIATELY! Please pay your dues and pick
up materials to collect donations for the dress down day!
Please aim to satisfy your dues by Friday, 10/30/2015.

22. Future Teachers of America will meet in Ms. Smith’s room
on Friday, 10/30/2015 at 6:50am. We are looking for all
students interested in teaching, coaching and serving as
professors.

23. Congratulations to Charity Johnson on the performance
of her award winning spoken word prize at the National
Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Award Ceremony. She
received a standing ovation from over 8,000 people in
attendance.

24. There will be a brief boy’s soccer meeting in the cafeteria
after school at 2:30pm – TODAY!

25. The results are in! Mrs. Mitchell wants to thank all the
students who participated in this years Mole Day Contest
and the judges who helped choose the most outstanding
entries! Congratulations to the winners:
1st Place: Jerquintez Gipson – Mole Rangers
2nd Place – Pamela Juarez & Aliyah Walker – Winnie the
Mole
3rd Place Tie – Joe Allen & Trinity Wilder
– Soviet Mole-Tariat & Powder Puff Moles

27. Teachers please make sure that your (Red) Emergency
Folder is updated, complete and placed in your
mailboxes. It is very important that the proper information
is placed in these folders, in case you are out. If you have
any questions, please see Dr. Chandler (500 Building
Office).