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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear O’Gorman Parents/Guardians and Students: BUILDING ON EXCELLENCE “CELEBRATION GOAL”: Once August arrives, we will see the completion of the “Building on Excellence” Celebration goal (O’Gorman High School classrooms & core area). When we begin classes in August of 2009, our students, staff and families will see the awesome beauty and dedication of a community who rallied together to provide one of the best facilities around the state and region. The commitment of our families and stakeholders has been incredible, and the completion of the Celebration goal is proof of our commitment to our families and students now and into the future. SUMMER NEWS: As we approach the end of June, summer school will begin preparing for their final week of summer school and preparations for final exams will begin. We are so thankful to the junior high and Mrs. Broveleit for allowing us to conduct our final summer school session in their building as the contractors finish up our lobby, administrative offices as well as our air conditioning in time for the start of the 2009-2010 school year. Summer school will conclude on July 2nd. However, our driver education course (driving portion) has reached their midway point. SUMMER CONSTRUCTION NEWS: The following information outlines our progress with the construction in Area ‘D’ (Lobby, Physics Classroom, Chapel & Administrative offices) 1.The demolition at the temporary stairs and link up to the temporary auditorium entrance is completed 2. The main level Area ‘D’ office space floor covering installation is in progress. 3. We are targeting June 26th for completion of the Physics Classroom/Lab. The ceiling and floor covering installation are scheduled for this week. 4. The stair and ramp installation at the auditorium is in progress. Framing installation is in progress. Drywall installation is scheduled to begin June 22nd – 26th. 5. The site work (behind the existing auditorium – west side) will be completed when the temporary link is removed. Asphalt completion at the new driveway will begin when the final grading is complete. 6. Landscaping will be completed when the earthwork is complete. The extension to complete the segmented retaining wall at east property line has been approved. 7. The coiling door (cafeteria) has been installed. 8. Tentatively we are scheduled to move administration out of temporary offices and into their permanent locations beginning Monday, July 27th. TAKE TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS THIS SUMMER & ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL SUMMER WEATHER! HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY!! SINCERELY, KYLE L. GROOS PRINCIPAL