News

FRESHMAN SOCIAL
Turned out to be a succeess. Even those who weren't freshmen went to join in on the fun. Let's hope this turns out to be a new tradition the next ortho kids will follow. 

CLUB RUSH!!!!
Hurry up and sign up for as many clubs as you can handle this year! There will be many to choose from, from pre-med, to even a dead-poets society!! Each club will have its own table with its own sign up list and members who have already joined. Don't miss out on learning many new things, meeting new people, and having fun. Many clubs have already started recruiting.

NO SCHOOL TUESDAY SPETMBER 29, 2008
In recognition of the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah.

Cross-Crountry
Looking for new runners. There are no try-outs, just talk to Mr. Lough, who is in charge of the team.

TREASURER AND SECRETARY IN NEED
Pick up an application at the main office and turn it in to the school class president or mrs. Tsui before Friday 26, 2008

AIDS WALK L.A.
Will be on October 19, 2008. Sign up and help.

SCAVENGER HUNTS
Scavenger hunts have been held at the school library. They are quite challenging, but fun nontheless. Ask the librarian, Ms. Valdez, to see when the next one will be held.

SPIRIT WEEK!!!
Spirit Week is finally here! Starting Monday September 29 and ending October 3, Spirit Week will be full of many activites.
Monday will be Sports day.
Wednesday is Wacky Wednesday
Thursday is Twin day
Friday is Aloha Friday
Remember to bring your cameras. You will see many unsual things and people this week ;)

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
Ortho Parents will be able to have coffe with our principal, Mrs. Horn, on Friday, October 3, 2008, from 9:00am - 10:00am in the library. Tell your parents to come and discuss any issues or comment on anything they would like. There will be a guest speaker - Sgt. Michael Vargas - who will be talking about safety tips for students and parents, on behalf of the Los Angeles School Police.

VOLUNTEERING AT THE  ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL
Orientation meeting has been postponed until further notice. However, if you haven't received an application from Mrs. Tsui, you may not be able to attend. Listen up during homeroom for more up-to-date news.

NO SCHOOL CTOBER 9, 2008
In recognition of the Jewish Holiday, Yom Kippur.

5 WEEK REPORT CARDS
Report cards will be mailed hom eon October 10

STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Elections for Treasurer and Historian will take place on October 10, during homeroom.

DISTRICT-WIDE ADMINISTRATION OF PSAT
October 15

OPEN-HOUSE
Bring your parents to schooll from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, on October 16

"SHADES OF BROWN" OPEN MIC TO CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITSGE MONTH
October 17

COLLEGE NIGHT
October 23

STUDENT OF THE MONTH ACTIVITY
October 29

SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
5:00pm - 7:00pm, October 30

HALLOWEEN DANCE
October 31

STUDENT OF THE MONTH ACTIVITY

CEAC, ELAC, AND SSC MEETINGS
If you know what these meetings are and would like to attend, pick up a flyer at the main office. the orientation meetings will be held on October 7.