ACE Program Ninth Grade

Shout Outs! To: Ashley Reese From: Ms. Renzi Strength: Persistence Description: Playing hard the entire gym period – even scoring a touchdown! To: Can Minter From: Mrs. Lowman Strength: Persistence and Social Intelligence Description: Asking excellent questions and stimulating great conversation during the lesson. To: Ms. Gizara’s 2A class From: Ms. Gizara Strength: Social Intelligence Description: Pushing other to put away phone and take time to learn. To: Martese Flowers From: Mrs. Meehan Strength: Persistence Description: Always participating and being a great leader in class! To: Christina Clary From: Ms. Blackert Strength: Persistence Description: She always comes to class prepared no matter what the assignment. To: Naomi Rhymer From: Ms. Gizara Strength: Kindness Description: Lending a writing utensil to a student that was unprepared. To: Xavier Jacobs From: Mr. Otero Strength: Persistence Description: Persevering after a tough first few weeks of school to regain confidence and focus!

Shout Outs! To: Tyneria Thomas To: Derrick Jackson From: Ms. Lowman Strength: Social Intelligence Description: Actively participating in the lesson and volunteering to give responses. Setting a great example. To: Derrick Jackson From: Ms. Andrew Strength: Citizenship Description: Respecting a classmate’s belongings while he was seated at his desk in Ms. Kummer’s class (zipped up his binder so nothing fell out and placed it with his book bag) To: Taisha Woodard From: Ms. Blackert Strength: Social Intelligence Description: Doing a great job in class discussion. To: Aaron Larrimore From: Ms. Renzi Strength: Persistence Description: Giving the flag football game a 110% effort in gym! To: Chrysta Udumukwu From: Mr. Wilner Strength: Citizenship Description: Setting a good example in the classroom with her accurate and articulate comments during class discussion. To: Michael Campbell From: Mr. Wilner Strength: Persistence Description: Michael’s hard work and commitment to the soccer team paid off and earned him a starting position for our game vs. Woodlawn. To: Antoine Mason From: Mr. Wilner Strength: Persistence Description: Making a strong effort every day to improve his grade.

Put them in Ms. Renzi’s mailbox in the front office. Shout Outs! Submit yours for next week! They can be from… Student to student Student to teacher Teacher to student Teacher to Teacher Pick up forms from the Shout Out board (located across from the guidance office), or from your teachers. Put them in Ms. Renzi’s mailbox in the front office.

School Newspaper – The Overlea Interested in being a reporter for the school newspaper? Tuesdays after school – Mr. Otero’s room See Mr. Otero if you are interested in more information

Get Involved! Citizenship in the O! Cross Country Get in shape, prepare for a winter sport, make some friends…Overlea XC offers ALL of that! Practice M/W/Th/F with study hall both W & Th Meets are held on Tuesdays See Coach Single in 312 or Coach Brown in the weight room (or just about everywhere) Get Involved! Citizenship in the O!

See Ms. Renzi (Room 310) if you plan on going – she has a prize for students who go and complete and activity while they are there!

A great way to get involved in the Overlea community. See Ms A great way to get involved in the Overlea community! See Ms. Brown in room 226 for more details.

Chess Club Get Involved! Citizenship in the O! Meets Tuesdays after school in room 308 with Mr. Benjes All levels of chess skill are welcome Come play America's most exciting game! Get Involved! Citizenship in the O!

Yearbook Photos! Say CHEEEEESE!! Underclassmen are scheduled to take their headshots September 24th and 25th.

Binder Checks! Congratulations on making it through your first binder check! This year’s binders look much better than last! Your Government teacher will return your grades soon. Remember to write your homework in your agenda EVERYDAY for EACH CLASS!

Come out and get involved in the JROTC. See Col Come out and get involved in the JROTC! See Col. Smith or any of the ROTC students for more information.

This week’s HOME events: JV Football vs. Bel Air High School – Thursday, 6:00 pm Varsity Football vs. Bel Air High School –Friday, 7:00 pm

This weekend’s AWAY events: Volleyball (JV and Varsity) vs. New Town High School – Friday, 3:45 pm

Come out and support the O! Show your Overlea pride and citizenship!

What else would you like to see? These weekly announcements are designed to celebrate the good things that you are doing, and to help keep you informed about activities going on in our community. Do you have any suggestions that you would like for us to consider when making these announcements? Please share them with your ninth grade teachers – or Ms. Renzi.