NO SCHOOL THURSDAY & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 and 19
FALL BREAK
 
Congratulations to the Drama Department for placing 1st at the Regional One Act Play Contest.  Classen not only placed first but also took the top Design and Technical Theatre Award.  Additionally, Classen had 3 of the top 5 actors named to the All Star Cast list.  The list includes Jeff Moody, Mikayla Savuto and Alix Golden.  Break a Leg at State!
 
PTSA General Meeting:    Our first lunchtime meeting is Tuesday, October 16 at 11:30 in the Drama Department’s “Little Theatre” across from the cafeteria.   Josh Morgan is our guest speaker and will deliver a rundown on sports information.  We will also be discussing new school improvements by the PTSA and upcoming MAPS for Kids plans for Classen.  Come and “try on” our new meeting format and see if it fits your life!
 
L The PTSA Golf Tournament which had been planned for Monday, October 29 has been cancelled due to a “cluster of chaos”!  So for those of you who have already contacted good-hearted golfing friends, pass the word and remember that there will be other support opportunities for them. 
 
YEARBOOK NEWS - The early ordering period for the Classen yearbook has begun. All students should be receiving their first order forms at their homes within the next two weeks. However, online ordering is already available. Just visit http://www.jostensyearbooks.com , and don't forget to visit the Classen Orbit website at http://www.geocities.com/classenorbit for the answers to all your yearbook questions.

Aiden Poole
English/Yearbook Teacher
Classen School of Advanced Studies
Oklahoma City, America
 
CHARITY BALL -  I posted an incomplete email address for  Jessica Hernandez.  Here is the correct one:   j.c.hernandez@cox.net  Please contact her if you are interested in being a chaperone.
 
 
Thank you for all who are liaisons for 2007-2008!!
Please help us give these remaining teachers a liaison:
 
1.    Ms. Sylvan – 7th grade Math
2.    Mr. Buller – History
3.    Mr. Fortune – Philosophy
4.    Ms. Huzieff – French
5.    Library
6.    Special Education Department
 
Please email Christi at Christi@swatokc.com
if you are interested in being a liaison for any of the above teachers.
 
2007-2008 PTSA Liaison List
Chair:  Christi Hill-Savage 848-6176 / Christi@swatokc.com
Co-Chair:  Christy Zelley 602-0293 / czelley@lokc.org
 
The mission of the PTSA Parent/Teacher Liaison Committee is two fold.  First, we are here to help parents stay informed about their children’s school life and secondly, to help the teachers get what they need.  The Parent/Teacher Liaison has been asked to be there for the parents who need information and the teacher who needs volunteers, wish list items, money and/or time contributions to help their classrooms function efficiently.  (Think of this as a grown-up Homeroom parent without the parties!)  Below and attached to this newsletter is a current PT liaison list.
 
 
 
AYUSA has one student needing a host family.  He is attending NE Academy.   His name is SangWoo, from S. Korea.   He is used to finding his own transportation via city bus to NE.   His language skills have improved phenomenally since coming here.
 
Anyone that might consider hosting or know of others who wish to show our  American hospitality should contact Wayne Dempsey,
 
232-1231 or cell 202-5111
 
Classen Parents, Students and Community,
Please mark Thursday, November 8th, 6:00 p.m. on your calendar to attend the following meeting - thanks,  Valerie Harris
 
MAPS PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING
 
Thursday, November 8, 2007, 6:00 p.m. 
Classen School of Advanced Studies Auditorium
 
1. Welcome and Introductions
 
2. Meeting Purpose and Overview
 
3. Review of Educational Specifications Process
 
4. Review Space and Instructional Program
 
5. Concept Facility Plans
 
6. Questions and Answers
 
 
To learn more about the Maps for Kids Program, you can find detailed information at
www.okc.gov/ OCMAPS (select PROJECTS).