Dear AHS Families,

Our hearts are lighter today than they have been in three months. AHS junior, Hannah “Moose” Thomas-Garner, has reunited with her family in Texas. She ran away three months ago and we worried about her safety. This is the best possible resolution to this incident. While she and her family request privacy as they reunite, KDRV, KOBI and her father’s Facebook page, “BringHannahHome” have a few more details. We are delighted that a second student who ran away the same week, has returned to classes at AHS for second semester. We are grateful to live in a community that does not accept the disappearance of our children. We appreciate all the work of the Ashland Police Department and community groups who kept Moose’s story in the news. She said she saw all the messages online and meant a lot to her.

This spring we plan for the 2015-2016 school year. At student led conferences, students requested courses for next year. We build the master schedule based on the requests we receive from students. Now we’re meeting with 8th grade families to orient them to AHS.

Families across the Rogue Valley have the opportunity in the month of March to register for Open Enrollment and attend Ashland Schools without needing a release from their resident district. Open Enrollment information and registration can be accessed on the District website’s home page. Registration occurs on a Survey Monkey form at this site:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ASD1516APP

A critical part of planning for next year involves hiring teachers; we have openings in the content areas listed below. Please help us recruit exceptional educators by directing them to the employment section on our District website.:

http://ashland.k12.or.us/Employment.asp

• Math • Spanish

• Counseling • Special Education

Thank you for your partnership and participation in your child’s education.

All the Best,

201 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland OR 97520 Web: Ashland.k12.or.us/AHS

Phone: 541-482-8771 Email: Michelle.Zundel@ashland.k12.or.us

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Family Newsletter of Ashland High School

March 2015

Mar 13 Battle of the Bands 6:30PM @ AHS Small Gym Mar 14 SAT Test 7:45AM @ AHS IVC Center

Mar 17 Orchestra Concert 7:00PM @ AHS Mountain Ave. Theatre Mar 19 Retirees Luncheon: Special Schedule With Long Lunch: 8:00 – 9:30 AM Period 5 (90 mins) 9:40 – 11:10 AM Period 6 (90 mins) 11:10 AM – 12:50 PM Lunch (1 hr 40 mins) 12:50 – 2:20 PM Period 7 (90 mins)

Mar 23-27 No School: Spring Vacation

Mar 30 Classes Resume (White Day)

Apr 1: Student Senate Meeting during TCB Time @ AHS Upper Commons Apr 1: Parent Academy: Teen Sexuality 7:00PM @ AHS Library Apr 2: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7:00PM @ AHS Mountain Ave. Theatre Apr 3: Perk Up Ashland Schools Foundation Fundraiser @ Mix Bake Shop, 57 N Main St Apr 3-6: State Acting Competition in Salem, OR

Apr 6: Progress Reports Mailed Home This Week Apr 6: Chautauqua Author Visit: Jane Hamilton @ AHS Mountain Ave. Theatre http://chautauquawriters.org Apr 7: National ART Honor Society Induction 7:00-8:00PM @ AHS IVC Center Apr 7: Ashland High Arts Advocates Monthly Meeting 6:00PM @ AHS Band/Orchestra Room Apr 8: Booster Club Monthly Meeting 6:00-7:30PM @ AHS Small Gym Classroom Apr 9-11: Model United Nations Conference in Eugene, OR Apr 9-13: Comm Service Opportunity: Ashland Independent Film Festival Apr 11: Speech & Debate Tournament (State Qualifiers) Apr 11: Comm Service Opportunity: Food Project- shifts available 9:00-12:00 or 11:00-2:00 @ AEFB, 560 Clover Ln

Apr 12: Stars on Stage- Celebrating State Soloists @ Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave, Medford Apr 13: School Board Meeting 7:00PM @ Ashland Civic Center, 1175 E. Main Apr 14: Math Team Meet Apr 14: Ashland Schools Foundation Annual Fund Drive: AHS/Willow Wind Calling Night Apr 15: ASB Elections Assembly during Advisory @ AHS Large Gym Apr 16: ASF Annual Fund Drive: AMS/JMS Calling Night Apr 17-May1: Best of the Best Art Show @ Rogue Gallery Art Center, 40 S Bartlett St, Medford Apr 17: Mr. Grizz Pageant 7:00-9:00PM @ AHS Mountain Ave. Theatre Apr 18: SATURDAY Student Senate Meeting 10:00AM-12:00PM @ AHS IVC Center Apr 18: ACT Test 7:45AM @ AHS Room 207

Apr 20: ASF Annual Fund Drive: Elementary Calling Night Apr 22: ASF Annual Fund Drive: Elementary Calling Night Apr 23: Open Mic 2:30-3:30PM @ AHS Upper Commons Apr 23-25: Speech & Debate Tournament @ University of Oregon, Eugene Apr 24: Senior Projects (Half Day Grades 9 & 10 only -11th Graders are panelists)

Apr 29: Student Senate Meeting during TCB Time @ AHS Upper Commons Apr 29: Spring Play "Putnam County Spelling Bee" runs April 29-May 3 & May 6-10 @ AHS Mountain Ave. Theatre

Congratulations to our principal, Ms. Michelle Zundel, who received the National Women in School Leadership Award! The American Association of School Administrators honored her at their national conference in February! She is the first administrator from Oregon to receive the award. Their website states that this award, “pays tribute to the talent, creativity, and vision of outstanding women educational administrators in the nation’s public schools.” In her message to staff, Ms. Zundel said, “We know that no one accomplishes anything alone. Education is a highly collaborative enterprise, so this award is shared by all of you, along with the students, families, and community that support education in Ashland.”

Photo courtesy AASA

While you’re getting refreshed on vacation, consider spending some time and energy filling out an AHAA! scholarship application. It’s not complicated and could win you a nice bit of funding to help further your Summer arts endeavors.

• Will you be a 10th, 11th, or 12th grader next year? • Will you be enrolled in an AHS fine arts or performing arts class next year (2015/2016)? • Are you participating in a performing arts or fine arts activity this coming summer?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, congratulations! You are eligible to apply for a 2015 AHAA! Summer Enrichment Scholarship!

Scholarship Information and applications are available on the AHAA! Website:

http://ashlandhighartsadvocates.webs.com/forms.htm Just drop your completed application at the AHS main office.

Science Works 2015 Summer Internship Program Science Works is offering a limited number of summer internships for students, ages 13 and up, who are interested in science, developing new skills that can be applied personally and professionally, having fun and giving back to the community. For more information and an application, please visit the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 24.

United World College -USA Summer Programs in New Mexico Informational meeting in the Counseling office 9:40-10:20 April 7, 2015 United World College (UWC) is a private high school consortium with 15 campuses around the globe. The purpose of the school is to bring peace and sustainability through education. The summer programs reflect a lot of the experiential education that happens in the school year, but there is no academic curriculum. As well, the summer participants come from all over the world too. It’s a fantastic way for youth to learn about the world, and also offer themselves as resources for learning to their international peers. This summer, we are offering four distinct programs: Global Leadership Forum, Summer Wilderness Expedition, Language and Culture, Environmental Systems Intensive. Please visit the Counseling Office for more information or visit the UWC Summer site at: https://summer.uwc-usa.org/ and the School Site at:://www.uwc-usa.org

Camp Ryla Leadership Camp for Sophomores from June 22-27, 2015 Camp Ryla is seeking high school sophomores with leadership potential who want to be challenged to grow as leaders and citizens. Spend 6 days and 5 nights in beautiful Dorena, Oregon. Participate in leadership challenge activities, small group work, team building, outdoor recreation, campfire and much more! The deadline to Apply: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 There is no cost to students or families as Rotary sponsors this opportuity. Visit the Counseling Office for an application & information.

Southern Oregon University and several private individuals offer tutoring or classes to prepare for the SAT.

Eric Danson, College Prep Advisor - Future Focus Educational Services offers SAT Prep Tutoring and College Entrance support: eric@futurefocuseducation.com or (541) 301-9951

Full SAT Program $650*: Designed for maximum score improvement with small classes, two complete diagnostic practice tests, general topic strategies and individualized plans. Students average an increase of more than 200 points!

Express SAT Class $200: A lecture series offered to ensure every student has a convenient and affordable SAT prep class at their disposal. Ideal for those students with a busy schedule or those who have the discipline to self-study!

Shawna Huggins, M.A. – Professional Tutor & SAT Preparation Expert that also offers Individualized Tutoring in Most Academic Subjects Grades 4 – 12+ www.shawnahuggins.com (541) 512-9415 contact@learningisfun.biz

Kim Marie Murphy, M.S., Marine Geochemistry is a private tutor offering SAT Tutoring and additional services for : ACT, GED, GRE, Math, Science, Language Arts, Study Skill. (541) 488-8520 / (541) 301-2351 / kmurfsurf@gmail.com

SAT 2015 Registration Deadlines

Test Date May 2

Test Date June 6

Regular Registration Deadline April 6 May 8

Late Registration Deadline, Paper April 17 May 22

Late Registration Deadline, Online & Phone April 21 May 27

Juniors and Seniors are invited to experience language and culture through workshops on food, song, crafts, theater and dance events as part FLIS Day May 1 at the University of Oregon. There is an April 1st is a deadline for payment and registration. There are only 48 spots available. For more information, please contact your advisory teacher or Señora Hobein at 541-482-8771 ext.170

July 26 – August 1, 2015 Southern Oregon University

Through a partnership with SOU, we are launching a Young Artists Institute. This year, students currently in grades 9-12 will be able to study creative writing and fine arts. In future years, additional art disciplines will be added. We hope this program will eventually rival Interlochen and Idyllwild. Applications are available at http://www.sou.edu/youth/young-artists-nstitute.html

The Oregon Center for the Arts Young Artists Institute is a new one-week summer residential program. Students receive first-class instruction by professional artists in creative writing and/or fine arts through intensive hands-on workshops, mentoring, evaluation and presentation of completed works. Tuition and Fees: $995 and no application fee. There is an additional $20 supply fee for visual arts students. Tuition assistance application also available. Applications are open until all slots are filled.

All swimmers are invited to join the Water Polo Team for a non-competitive spring season. It’s great exercise and a good way to learn the game. Who: Girl and boy swimmers When: March 3rd-May 28th, Practices Monday - Thursday 4:00-5:30pm Where: SOU Pool Gear: Girls - one-piece training swimsuit Boys - yes, a speedo Costs: $195 Website: www.ashlandh2opolo.org

On Saturday, February 21 three AHS students, Sophomore Bryce Ennis, Junior Keely Yant, and Senior Liam Atkins, competed at District Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contest, held this year at Grants Pass High School. The three students sing in choir, and all also study with private voice teachers. Each competitor prepared two contrasting classical songs, including at least one song in Italian, Latin, German or French, which they sang for an adjudicator, who then gave feedback and worked with the singer before giving them a score. This was the first time any of these three students had competed, and all gave beautiful performances while getting tips to help them sing their best. When the results were announced, Liam's score qualified him as first alternate to compete at the State Solo Contest – congratulations Liam! Meanwhile, Bryce and Keely are already planning for next year's competition. Any AHS student (or current 8th-grader) who likes to sing, and wants to know more about the opportunities for competing, or about singing in choir, or about private voice teachers, should come talk to Ms. Foster in the choir room any red day at lunch.

On Saturday, February 7, 30 Ashland High School actors competed in the Oregon Thespian Southern Regional Acting Competition at Redmond High School this weekend with 500 other actors. 21 of these AHS students won ribbons at the event and 19 will go on to state competition in one or more categories in Salem, OR in April.

These are the regionals winners from AHS who will go on to state competition at Salem in April: Solo Experienced: Jonathan Connolly Group Acting: Christine Impara, Abby Mizera and Tessa Buckley Duo Dramatic Novice: Julia Laurenson and Amelia Sorenson Large Group Musical: “Brotherhood of Man” was reimagined from How to Succeed since the

November show just for regional competition. Only 16 of 34 cast members were allowed to compete. They worked hours since January on this revised version. They received perfect scores by 3 of 4 judges. There were 16 Regional Winners/State Qualifiers in this category:

Jackson Richmond (Co-Director) Jonathan Connolly (Co-Director) Caitlin Campbell (Choreographer and Dance Captain) Preston Mead, Juliet Nienhaus, Tristan Giannini, Julia Laurenson, Liam Atkins, David Lee, Zoe Lishinsky, Alex Weldon, Emma Durbin, Michael Burt, Cadaxa Chapman-Ball, Kyle Storie, Katie Cook.

Although they will not compete in these categories at state, these three students’ scores were only 1 or 2 points away from state qualification.

Duo Music: Tessa Buckley and Jackson Richmond Solo Acting Novice: Preston Mead

AHS seniors present their Senior Projects on April 24th from 1:00 - 4:00PM and we need volunteer panelists to sit in and give feedback on the presentations. Please consider joining us! If you are able to participate, contact Diane Mathews, AHS Volunteer Coordinator, at ahsvips@ashland.k12.or.us. Share this invitation with family members, acquaintances, or neighbors as well! Thanks for your consideration.

We have a good start on organizing this year's Senior All Night party, taking the materials passed on by last year's committee and setting up the basic structure for this year's effort. Now we just need YOU! Join us at one of our next meetings:7-8:00PM on Tuesday March 17 & March 31 at Bellview School

While we still need people to take on leadership roles for some activities, we also need of people who are able to help do things like seek donations of money, food and prizes, work with seniors to choose a theme and activities, work out party logistics, and put on events to gather contributions and sign up volunteers. Come with your talents and sign up for what you like! If you are unable to attend the meetings but want to help, contact us at: seniorallnightAHS2015@gmail.com.

Thanks in advance for your help! Tonya Graham and Lindsay Gates, Committee Co-chairs

CONGRATULATIONS to the AHS Robotics Team for their 3rd place finish!

Families may download Ashland School District’s K-8 Calendar at: http://ashland.k12.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=2453

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