September 29, 2017
minute with mike video
Dear Hawk Family,

As we head into a three-day weekend. I want to encourage you to take advantage of the time to renew and do a "check-up" with your student. Now that I am an empty-nester, I can look back and see so many of the things I am glad I did as a parent and, unfortunately, look at things I should have done differently.  I'd love to encourage you to do something with your student(s) that was a huge success for us as parents and that I even do with other students as well. Rather than asking at the end of the day if they "had a good day," I would ask, "What was the best part of your day?" It changed everything, because it made my son and all of us reflect on the day and find the best part of it.
 
Even on the most difficult of days we would find a bright part. Some days it was that moment itself.  My son, knowing that he would always be asked that question, would be ready for it and has even shared, now at 20 years old, that he would look at his days differently. That is so powerful.
 
Take advantage of this weekend to start a new tradition; ask your student, "What was your favorite part of your day?" Model and have them ask you the very same question. Who knows maybe, just maybe, you will change your view of your days as well.  Have an awesome weekend!
 
I hope it is "Wheelie" Great! 
Dr. Mike Goddard, Superintendent
Red Oak Independent School District
#ROISDSoaringToNewHeights
Heart of a Teacher Awards

Congratulations to the ROISD September Heart of a Teacher Award recipients! Every month a teacher from each campus will be chosen who exemplifies the 4 Talons of the Hawk: Preparedness, GRIT, Character, and Service. We appreciate all of our ROISD teachers and their service and dedication to their students! #4Talons 


Jessica Whitfill
Shields Elementary
Rob Hampton
Eastridge Elementary
Jennifer Tumey
Wooden Elementary
Patti Thompson
Red Oak Elementary

Katie Lenz
Schupmann Elementary
Megan Czerwieski
Red Oak Middle School

Leslie Kyle
Red Oak High School

October is National Principals Month. Please join us throughout the month of October in recognizing the positive contributions that our principals have made in Red Oak ISD.
    
A FAFSA Parent Night will be held at the ROHS Lecture Hall on October 3 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. A FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) expert from Navarro will give a presentation. Laptops will be set up for parents to begin their FAFSA application.
Hawktoberfest

Partnership Challenge Golf Tournament

The annual Partnership Challenge Golf Tournament benefiting the Red Oak ISD Education Foundation will be held on October 9, 2017 at Thorntree Country Club located at 825 W. Wintergreen Road in DeSoto. 

For more information or to register, download the  Parnership Challenge Flyer   or contact Karen Anderson, Executive Director at 972-345-4021 or karen.anderson@redoakisd.org
Youth Spirit Night - Oct. 20

cheerleader graphic Calling All Future Red Oak Cheerleaders!

ROHS Hawk Cheerleaders invite you to
Youth Spirit Night
Oct. 20 at the ROHS football game vs. Mansfield Summit HS
(Details will be given at pre-performance camp)

Pre-performance Camp:
When: Saturday, Oct, 14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. *Registration/Check-In opens at 8:45 a.m.
Where: Red Oak HS Cheer Gym
Who: Pre-K - 8th grade students

Deadlines to register:
Pre-Registration (Mon, Oct 9): $40 includes Youth Spirit Night shirt!
Late Registration (Fri, Oct 13): $45 possible shirt included (sizes limited)
Same day Camp Registration (Sat, Oct 14): $50 no shirt (please come at 8:45 to register)

Optional Items for Purchase: Mini Replica Bow: $10, Parent T-shirt $12

To Register:
Register online GetMeRegistered.com
Register by Mail by downloading ROHS Youth Spirit Night Flyer and send payments to ROHS BC P.O. Box 964, Red Oak 75154 (Must be postmarked by Oct. 9)

Questions?? rohscheerbc@gmail.com   

Upcoming Events
September 29-30
ROHS Hawk Theatre presents "A Doll's House" at 7 p.m.
[see article for info]

September 29
Hawkette Experience performance before Varsity Football game @ Goodloe Stadium

October 2
No school

October 3
FAFSA Presentation & Assistance @ ROHS Lecture Hall from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

October 7
Hawktoberfest @ ROHS courtyard from 4 - 7 p.m.

October 9
Education Foundation Golf Tournament @ Thorntree Country Club

October 16
Regular School Board Meeting @ ROISD Education Service Center at 7 p.m.

October 20
ROHS Youth Spirit Night at Varsity Football Game @ Goodloe Stadium [see article for more info]


 
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