Merry Christmas to you all

…and As-Salamou Alaykoum

Chicago Trip is still ON!

OK it’s 7:00 AM Saturday and I’m looking at the weather report for Saturday – Chicago looks great on Saturday. High 28 low 9. Great weather to roam around at Christmas time. There is a storm coming to Michigan later this weekend. It still says pretty good for Saturday night [...]

COLLEGE TALK – Friday December 19

First & Second Hour – The Auditorium.
On Friday December 19 several Oakridge High School graduates who are currently away attending college will return to share their experiences. They will be in the auditorium for first and second hours. Any student who has permission, any class that would like to come down and [...]

Let’s go to Chicago

Parents must contact Mr. Wood in order for students to go to Chicago. As of Dec 18 the following students are cleared:

Rhea Taylor
Sam Smith
Sam Ferrier
Angelina Mosher
Lexi Ickies
Becca Hall
Britt Weiss

ALL THE BASICS BELOW – Open Me!

Saturday December 20.
Leave Russ in GH – 8:00 AM via car pool.
Train – Michigan City to Downtown Chi-town. (9:20 [...]

Economics Honor Roll – Common Assessment (Public Policy)

Congratulations to the following individuals who earned A’s on the recent Common Assessment in Economics.

96% – Kelly Locke (2)
96% – Guy Gonyan (3)
95% – Jeff Pugh (2)
94% – Molly Morse (2)
92% – Shelby Bowen (3)
92% – Connor Patton (3)
92% – Amber Gee (2)
90% – Autumn Storm (2)
90% – Kassie Hanchera (3)
90% – Tricia Schmiege (3)
90% [...]

DECEMBER BAKE SALE!

It’s time for our next bake sale. It will be both lunches, THURSDAY THE 18TH AND FRIDAY THE 19TH. I have a list of things to bring. The plan is that one person bake one good off of the list and bring it Thursday morning to Mr. Woods room so that I can put all [...]

The Economy & America’s Health Care Mess

For Economics this week (April 13 to 17) we will take a good long look at America’s Health Care system and how it impacts the Economy and lives of us everyday normal Americans.
Family Health Care Survey – Please take this Health Care Survey home with you, and talk with your parents about yours and their [...]

LP’s – Dec 1 to Christmas

Lesson Plans will be posted here weekly in PDF format. In order to access them merely click on the correct class. As changes occur to the plans during the course of the week, I will note those changes at the end of the post – not on the PDF original – so please keep [...]

“COOL NEWS” IS BACK!

A particular teacher (who will remain unnamed) has been highly critical of this blog since the election…and has noted that it is now “boring.” While I disagree with that mindless premise, lately it’s been pretty much about popcorn buckets and airplane tickets. So, to remedy that we have resurrected “Cool News.” Last year, [...]

2008 OEA Building A Better World Scholarship Donors

Three $1000 scholarships.  Without the generosity of so many in the Oakridge Community, this scholarship would not be possible.  Thank you so much to the following individuals and businesses who contributed hard earned dollars to help these kids to achieve their dreams.
People: Maija Bejarano, Brandon &  Daphne Barry, Deb Beets, Adam & Kelly Carlson, Andrea [...]