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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 12 • Two Sections • 16 pages July 31, 2020

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Masking up

2019 Beaux Arts Chairman Margo Ward presents Oklahoma City Museum of Art President and CEO Michael Anderson with a $75,000 check — the proceeds from last year’s ball. The 2019 Beaux Arts King David Huffman made a matching donation thus it was the largest contribution in the history of the Beaux Arts Society. For more photos from the luncheon, see Pages 11 & 12.

OKC MOA receives biggest check in Beaux Arts history

Like its neighbors, Nichols Hills gets on board with mandate By Rose Lane Editor

- Photo by Rose Lane

By Rose Lane Editor Thanks to a matching donation from 2019 Beaux Arts King David Huffman, the Oklahoma City Museum received the largest donation in the history of the Beaux Arts Society. 2019 Chairman Margo Ward presented the $75,000 check to the museum’s President and CEO Michael Anderson during a luncheon for the moms of the 2020 Beaux Arts court at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. 2020 is also the 75th anniversary of the Museum of Art and the Beaux Arts Society.

“For both the Museum and Beaux Arts Society to mark their 75-year anniversaries is monumental and a testament to our community’s devotion to the arts,” Huffman said. “(My wife) Lucinda and I are very pleased to be able to support them.” Aimee Harlow is the 2020 chairman. Karen Raupe is the co-chairman. They have been researching the museum archives and are producing a special book for the 75th anniversary celebration. Harlow said that is more than half the time of statehood for the state of Oklahoma.

“We are proud to be celebrating youth, family and community leadership,” Harlow said. Debutante balls themselves go back 600 years to England. Wealthy dads came up with the idea of a ball as a way to find husbands for their daughters. As 2020 has presented challenges for the Beaux Arts Committee, Anderson lauded Harlow. “You have the right leader,” he said. The 2020 Beaux Arts Society Debutante Ball is set for Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

Sheriff investigating Village shooting By Rose Lane Editor The investigation is continuing by the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Department into a shooting by a Village police officer of a man who allegedly confronted him during a domestic call. Police were asked on

Saturday afternoon to come to a residence in the 1600 block of Downing as a standby. A woman was retrieving her belongings and wanted to ensure her safety. A confrontation between a man at the residence and the officer reportedly ensued. The policeman discharged

his firearm, hitting 49year-old Christopher Poor who later died at a local hospital. Deputy Police Chief Russ Landon said the officer is on administrative leave while the sheriff conducts the investigation. He said once the Sheriff’s Department completes its investigation, the

results will go to the district attorney for him to consider if the shooting was justifiable. The Village will then conduct its own administrative investigation, Landon said. The sheriff was called in so the investigation would be full, independent and complete, Landon said.

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Dog and Babies of the Week Twin brothers Eilon Giacobassi and Lev Taylor pose with BIG “brother” Malcolm. The babies were born April 30 in OKC to Jacqueline and Eitan (EJ) Reshef. SabiE Dr. Eli Reshef and SatiE Edie Roodman are over the moon adding two more boys to Team Reshef. Aunt Er, Uncle D, Mayr, Mav, Uncle Ev and Aunt Mandelles can’t wait to welcome back the new family to New York City.

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Like Oklahoma City, masks are now required in indoor spaces in Nichols Hills. The fines are the same — $9 for the first and second offenses and $100 for the third. Like OKC, Nichols Hills will offer masks to those who aren’t wearing them. One difference is that the OKC mandate expires on Sept. 7, while Nichols Hills’ will remain in effect until it is repealed. Another difference is 42 residents spoke in favor or against OKC’s mandate. No one signed up to speak to the Nichols Hills resolution. The vote by the City Council was unanimous. The Village also has passed a version of OKC’s ordinance. But that city is not imposing fines. Three people spoke to the The Village City Council in favor of a mask mandate. The Nichols Hills City Council was actually presented with two ordinances. One placed a limit on the number of people to 50 who could attend a banquet or reception. The other was exactly same as OKC. The Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club was addressed as the potential site of many such gatherings. Vice Mayor Peter Hoffman said the club is already operating at only onethird to one-half capacity. “They are extra vigilant and careful,” Hoffman said. Mayor Sody Clements said that she originally thought there should be limits. “But it is not appropriate,” she said. City Manager Shane Pate said Nichols Hills is stocking up on masks to hand out to those who aren’t wearing one. “Like OKC, what you are doing is creating a societal expectation and helping people accomplish that,” Pate said.

Fridayland schools top Hidden Gems list By Rose Lane Editor Fridayland’s Quail Creek Elementary and Ridgeview Elementary have been named No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, on SchoolSparrow’s Top 5 Hidden Gems in Oklahoma City. Schoolsparrow.com publishes public K-12 school rankings that are normalized for parent income, elevating diverse schools to the forefront and shifting focus away from family income. According to schoolsparrow.com, the problem with other current school rankings is that they are often biased toward schools in wealthy neighborhoods. School Sparrow’s mission is to provide all parents with equitable school rankings. Both Quail Creek Elementary and Ridgeview Elementary are part of the Oklahoma City Public School District. Quail Creek Elementary earned a rating due to the students’ performance on the National Assessment of Academic Progress See GEMS, Page 3

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Friday politics

Harold Hamm hosts Neese fundraiser at country club Harold Hamm, Founder and Execu-

tive Chairman of Continental Resources,

hosted a fundraising party for Fifth District Congressional candidate Terry Neese at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club last week. The two friends have worked together on state and national policy interests for years. Both are entrepreneurs from small towns who started their own businesses. Mark Nuttle, Len Cason and Jackson Lisle were among the Neese supports at the country club, photo left.

- Photos By Fran Kozakowski

Harold Hamm, Terry Neese, center, and Debbie Martin greet guests as they arrive at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

Randy and Trevor Stafford.

Jim and Jenny Turner, visit with Bill Berry at the Neese party.

Shannon and David Hill at the party for Terry Neese. David was one of nine candidates running for the Fifth District. He is now supporting Neese.

Enjoying socializing and seeing friends at Harold Hammâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party for Terry Neese are Becky and Mark Clinton, above left, visiting with Christa and Dr. Calvin Johnson.

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Happy birthday!

Celebrating his big 70th birthday with family and friends is Rick Vermillion. From left, Anne, Sarah and Rick Vermillion, Susan, Ford and Nick Harriz.

Rocks & Swing Fore STEM OGF fundraiser at Topgolf The Oklahoma Geological Foundation will host its annual Rocks & Swing Fore STEMfundraiser, to be held at Topgolf OKC, 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10. The family-friendly evening will include food, drinks and golf on the driving range. The fundraiser will consist of silent and live auction venues featuring museum quality minerals, fossils, highly rated wine, dinner packages, artwork and many other items of interest. Also, bidders at the auction will have the opportunity

GEMS From Page B1 (NAEP) standardized test, when adjusted for family income. Quail Creek’s fourth and sixth graders earned an A+ based on their test performance. Ridgeview Elementary made the list as it beat the average school score on the NAEP standardized test by over 50 percent. The school received an A rating. Rounding out the list were Eugene Field Elementary, Tulakes Elementary and Barnes Elementary.

to participate through an online virtual website. All proceeds raised from the event will be used to help support the foundation’s STEM Program, as well as efforts to assemble and supply educational materials for the development of other new innovative programs featuring the study of the Earth Sciences. The Oklahoma Geological Foundation is a supporter of STEM education with a primary focus on Earth Science. Since 1996, the foundation has been an instrumental source of

funding that directly benefits many of these programs. From the beginning, the foundation has annually funded grants to students and teachers in elementary, middle, and high schools, and scholarships to certain students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate geoscience programs in colleges and universities. The foundation actively promotes numerous programs in support of Oklahoma educational institutions. Over the last 10 years, financial support from the Foundation has had a

direct impact for over 75,000 students and 1,400 teachers throughout Oklahoma. For more information on the event including the virtual auction, tickets, and available sponsorships, please visit the foundation’s website at OklahomaGeologicalFoundation.org.

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Sports Weekly Casady athletes prepare for fall season At Right: Casady student Caroline Naifeh works with some weights during a workout last week.

At left: Sophie Buthion uses a weight machine during last week’s workout at the school.

- Photos by Jason Jewell

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Wings Open brings out local golfers

From left, Jeremy Hammond, Wings student Jeff, Kern Creavey, Justin Hiersche and Ross Gilbert take a break on the 18th green for a photo during the 2020 Wings Open.

Wings Executive Director Cheri Weaver and Matthew welcome players to the tournament.

Cheerleaders, from left, Doug, Kalah and Haley greet players as they come up to the 18th green.

- Photos by Jason Jewell

Jacob Tyler, above, prepares to hit a tee shot during the Wings Open.

Nearly 150 players braved the summer heat to play in the 2020 Wings Open golf tournament earlier this month at Quail Creek Country Club. The event helped raise money for Wings, which exists to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through social, vocational and residential programs guided by principles of the Bible. For more information, visit wingsok.org

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About our schools: Casady School: General Eisenhower said it best, “Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.” Casady School understands the dual nature of planning, especially in the midst of this pandemic. That said, this summer has been rigorous and vigorous as Casady School plans and prepares for the on-campus arrival of 900+ Cyclones in August. From the outset, Casady School knew the only way to find success would be to seek a covenant with its families around three shared commitments of relationships, safety, and flexibility. These commitments became the guiding principles all plans within Casady’s Strategic Path Forward revolved. Relationships. Casady understands that relationships are the key to the strength, stability, and success of any great institution, especially during times of crisis, challenge, and uncertainty. Safety. Casady will make every effort to create a safe on-campus learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. Flexibility. Casady knows that the path forward will require us to be flexible and that we must be willing to iterate as necessary. Normally Casady averages between 167 and 172 school days. For the 2020-21 school year, we have committed to a total of 177 days of class time — in person or remote — to ensure that our students are able to master the essential skills and knowledge in a full cycle of continuous learning. More information about Casady’s Strategic Path Forward can be found at casady.org. ••• Heritage Hall is a co-educational college preparatory school in Oklahoma City. As one of the few secular private schools in the state, we offer a challenging aca-

demic curriculum for students from preschool through grade 12, as well as unique leadership opportunities, a wide spectrum of athletics and a well developed fine arts program. Guided by the school’s motto – TO LEARN • TO LEAD • TO SERVE – Heritage Hall faculty believe they are called to inspire and challenge students to realize their fullest potential at every stage of a lifelong, educational journey. For more information, visit heritagehall.com. ••• The mission of Crossings Christian School is to partner with parents and church to develop students into Christ-centered servant leaders who are academically and spiritually prepared for college and life. The vision of Crossings Christian School can best be explained by describing the ideal graduate CCS desires to produce. In many ways this description is truly an ideal, but it represents the target that CCS strives for as it carries out its mission effort. This ideal graduate will be trained to emulate Christ – intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually. For more information, visit crossingsschool.org. ••• Mount St. Mary isn’t just an education – it's a way of life, it’s a community! The faculty and staff are dedicated to making sure Rocket students have a blast in high school, while preparing them for their bright futures. Mount St. Mary students are prepared for more than just a college education, they are prepared to live compassionate lives, give back to their future communities and live their calling in life. For more information, visit mountstmary.org.

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CALENDAR NEWS EXHIBITS Now Showing • OKCMOA Exhibits Two new, original exhibitions are now open at the OKC Museum of Art. Art with a History, features paintings, sculptures and works on paper from the Renaissance to the 20th century. The Art of Light celebrates Oklahoma Contemporary’s inaugural exhibition, Bright Golden Haze, with three historical artworks that use light as the medium. The Museum is currently requiring face coverings, limiting capacity in the galleries and offering timed admission. Visit okcmoa.com for tickets.

Women predominate in many fields

Deaconess Angels of Destiny Virtual Gala Thanks for supporting Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption through Angels of Destiny! Although we aren't together in person this year, we hope you will still bid on items, purchase a mystery bag and make a donation to support our critical ministry to birth mothers and families! The Virtual Gala site is now live for you to view and make bids/purchase mystery bags. We have several fun things for you to bid on, including a week-long stay in Angel Fire, New Mexico; a condo and Silver Dollar City tickets in Branson, Mo.; a golf package; a spa/ luxury items package; an Oklahoma City "StayCation" package; and some priceless artwork. So be sure and check it out by visiting charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/DeaconessAngelsofDestiny12541. Happy bidding and good luck! You can also check out the Virtual Gala landing page for more information about Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption. Each day, we will be posting new videos that highlight more about who we are and what we do. Also, please remember that all donations (up to a total of $25,000) will be matched by our friends at Jasco, so please consider making your gift today!

NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT Calm Waters Center for Children and Families, Central Oklahoma’s only dedicated grief support center, will transition Ripples of Hope, the second annual benefit breakfast, into a noon virtual event in response to Oklahoma’s rise of COVID-19 cases and a concern for event attendee safety. The ticket price has dropped from $50 to $35 and tiered sponsor benefits have evolved to accommodate virtual recognition. Sponsors and individual ticket holders will be sent a virtual event link and password. Each virtual attendee has the freedom to watch and interact with the event at home, in their office, or gather a group of colleagues together to watch in a conference room over lunch. “Due to the continued rising cases of COVID-19, we have made the wise decision to host this much-needed event virtually,” said Erin Engelke, executive director of Calm Waters. “While the date of August 25 remains the same, the event will now begin at noon. The second annual Ripples of Hope will be just as meaningful and it will include stories of hope and healing as well as fun raffles and contests throughout the

one-hour event over lunch.” In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, Ripples of Hope will feature keynote speaker Sara Sweet and her raw and powerful grief journey after the death of her father, who was one of the 168 people who perished in the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah building. Calm Waters was present during the bombing’s aftermath by providing support groups and grief services to hundreds of survivors, and their children and their families. Calm Waters board emeritus Kay Goebel, Ph.D., will be honored at Ripples of Hope for her decades of service to Oklahoma City community and to the Calm Waters mission, to help children and families in their grief journey caused by death, divorce or other significant loss. All funds raised during the virtual iteration of Ripples of Hope will benefit the mental health of children, teens and adults who have experienced traumatic loss due to death or divorce. Individual tickets are available for $35 each and sponsorship levels range from $250$5,000. For sponsorships and tickets, please visit calmwaters.org and call (405)841-4800.

Myriad Botanical Gardens has made the decision to cancel its annual Sonic Summer Movies series due to COVID-19 concerns. The movies had moved to Scissortail Park for more room however due to a spike in numbers it has been determined this is the best course of action to take for the safety of visitors, vendors and staff. We look forward to returning in 2021.

In response to COVID19, the Paseo Arts Association has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Paseo Arts Festival, which had already been rescheduled to Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 5-7.

Did you know? The employment outlook for women over the next several years is very good. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women predomi‐ nate in many fields that projec‐ tions suggest will have consider‐ able openings through 2026. In its job openings projections that esti‐ mated openings between 2016 and 2026, the BLS found that 13 of the 20 occupations with the best employment outlook employed more women than men in 2016. Childcare workers, regis‐ tered nurses, nursing assistants, and home health aides were all professions that were dominated by women, and the BLS anticipat‐ ed that each profession would have considerable openings through 2026. The field of nursing figures to be especially good to women in the coming years, as the BLS estimated, in its recent

Occupational Outlook Handbook, that employment of registered nurses was projected to grow by 12 percent between 2018 and 2028. Registered nurses, 90 per‐ cent of whom are women accord‐ ing to the BLS, figure to benefit greatly from this rosy employ‐ ment outlook.

Season Update: Keeping you in the Loop Dear OKCPHIL Patrons, We hope you and your loved ones are staying well and healthy. We at the OKCPHIL have been busy preparing for the upcoming season during this swift‑ ly chang‑ ing time. For the past few months, we have been in close con‑ tact with city lead‑ ers, our venue, and

health professionals, as we plan for a re‑imagined 2020‑21 Season. While things may look different than in previous years, we are committed to bringing inspiration and joy to our community through orchestral music now more than ever. We will have more details to share with you soon, so please stay tuned. If you are not signed up for our e‑mail, please do so now so you can receive the most up to date information. Sign up at www.okcphil.org. We thank you for your contin‑ ued understanding, patience, and support. We look forward to see‑ ing you again soon! Warm regards, Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev Executive Director

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COMMUNITY BOOSTER SERIES Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble offers Virtual Summer Festival In August, the Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble presents its 17th annual chamber music festival, an all‐ Beethoven program celebrating the 250th birthday of one of classical music’s seminal figures, Ludwig van Beethoven. For the safety of patrons and musicians, the festival is offered by live stream through the website and shared on Facebook in four virtual con‐ certs on August 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 pm. Watch online, to take part in the worldwide celebration of the man who changed music. The festival is available through the website, brightmusic.org and shared on Facebook @Brightmusi‐ cOK. After the initial release date, the festival is available anytime.

Concert 1: Distant Beloved The Mae Ruth Swanson Memorial Concert Romance in F major for violin/piano, Op. 50 An die ferne Geliebte, Op. 98 Piano Trio in B‑flat major, Op. 11

Concert 2: Celebratory Cello Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 5, No. 2 String Trio in G major, Op. 9, No. 1

Concert 3: Immortal Beloved Adelaide for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 46 Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 “Kreutzer”

Concert 4: Joyful Winds Duo for Clarinet and Bassoon, No. 1 in C major, WoO 27 Trio in E‑flat major, Op. 38, for clarinet, cello and piano (arr. Beethoven)

Virtual Virtuosos appearing: Gregory Lee & Katrin Stamatis (violin), Mark Neumann (viola), Jonathan Ruck & Meredith Blecha‐Wells (cello), Chad

Burrow (clarinet), Larry Reed (bas‐ soon), Andrew Ranson (tenor), and Amy I‐Lin Cheng (piano). Recorded at First Presbyterian Church, Norman and First Baptist Church, Oklahoma City. Recording engineer: Matt Horton Born in Bonn in 1770, the boy Beethoven would, like most other boys of the day, go into the family business— music in his case. Despite poverty and a dysfunctional family, he managed to get an adequate musical grounding before relocating to Vienna at the age of 22. Over the next three and a half decades he would overcome ill health, chronic depression and deafness to become the most celebrated composer in Europe by the time of his death in 1827. Today he is regarded as one of the most influen‐

tial figures in the history of music. Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble, Oklahoma City’s own chamber ensem‐ ble, normally presents fine classical chamber music in acoustically‐rich St. Paul’s Cathedral at NW 7th and N. Robinson near downtown Oklahoma City (when there isn’t a pandemic going on). For more information and updates, visit brightmusic.org.

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Our graduates describe influential teachers Compiled by Rose Lane Editor We asked the members of OKC FRIDAY’s All Star Scholarship and Leadership Teams to describe an educator who has had a profound impact on them. The following are their responses. HERITAGE HALL Ms. Trudgeon, Honors Western Civilization “She inspired me to believe in myself in many ways. Often I would tell her about my goals and I’d always leave strengthened by her faith in me. Her compassion and desire to assist students to dream big and unwaivering faith in young people is something I cherish.” — Louis Phillip Smitherman Mark Rauch, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Independent Study Mentor, Earth Sciences “Mr. Rauch helped fuel my love for the sciences, beginning with his AP Biology class during my sophomore year. As a direct result of his guidance and teaching, I was inspired to undertake an independent study in the use of viruses as antibiotics during my junior and senior years.” — Nathaniel Branscum “Whether teaching me the inner workings of a cell, taking me on adventures through Catalina, Calif. for Explore Week, or just discussing our favorite clothing brands, Mr. Rauch was and is always there for me. He made me feel like my dreams are real and achievable.” — Reagan Williams

“Mr. Rauch always pushed me to do well in my classes with him. However, he always cared less about my performance in his class than getting me to establish good habits that will help me in the future.” — Hayden Schraad Chris Hamel, US History “Dr. Chris Hamel really helped me to evolve as a student. He taught me the importance of persistence and consistency in the classroom which I plan to take with me to college, and really helped me along my way on the path to my future.” — Max Baetz Nate Toll, AP Physics II “Teaching a very small physics class, Mr. Toll has actively learned how each of us learns best and arranges classtime discussions and activities to bring out our strengths, but challenges us in unexpected ways. He has taught me a love of science and brought out my love of learning.” — David Turner Robert Ring, AP English Language and Composition “Mr. Ring taught me how to have a passion for diving deep into the meaning behind literature. He made me feel like my thoughts and opinions about literature mattered and through him, develop the confidence to join the academic team and read the books I never thought I would. He is a positive role model in my academic life and will continue to be one of my greatest academic advisors.” — Lauren Paque

JOHN MARSHALL Shelly Campbell, English, Student Council, Sr. Seminar, Leadership, AP Language Arts, AP Literature “Mrs. Campbell is a teacher that shows her students a warm environment. She encourages students to work hard and strive for success. I believe she is more than an instructor, but a role model and friend.” — Diondre Alexander “She’s the best teacher I have ever met. Whether that’s actually making sure the students know what to do or going that extra mile by caring for the students. There have been times where my mind wasn’t right and I would always go to her just to talk. Mrs. Campbell isn’t just that educator-type teacher. She’s the willing and caring type and that is the best part about her. Yeah, she cares about education first, but mainly she likes to see where her students’ heads are at all times. I wish I could repay her for all the things she has done for me because she truly deserves it. This is the educator who has made a HUGE impact on my life.” — Jalen Shells “Before I met Mrs. Campbell, I felt like I was just an average student and I didn’t push myself to become a better student. After meeting her, I started to become inspired by her teaching and the life advice she would give her students. I’ve been in her class for about three years See TEACHERS, Page 11

July 31 Bret Barrowman Robert Cooke Cameron Enteshary Kelsy Lynn Foskin Lauren Nicole Foskin Christopher Hendee John McCharen Glynne Mildren Amy Smith Rick Snyder Kerrie Thompson Miles Tolbert Justice Villa August 1 James Baker Katie Bridges Anna Cornwell Danielle Griffiths Denise Houston Russell Hunter Quinniece Jackson Michael Ridener Cassidy Saunders Jacque Stansell Christian Woodside Clare Woodside John Woodside August 2 Chad Bleakley Parker Brown Janie Cotton Duane Dahlgren Laura Downham Christy Esterline Michelle Forman Charlotte Franklin Paige Freeman Sara Hunter Patricia McClure Laken Rollins Carolyn Russell Joshua Sepkowitz Helen Wallace Greg Winneke Juanita Wood August 3 Christopher Adams Jim Benson Kent Carlin Lois Carlton Mary Delafield Brian Egolf Cassie Forster

Tammy Grubb John Kenney Phil Montgomery Jana Morrison Kent Ogilfie Stephanie Shawn Jack Whittington Millard Woodall August 4 Ray Broadfoot Carol Calhoun Nadine Cochran Dorrel Coffman Maguerite Daulton Jean Gilbert Abby Justus Marty Kavanaugh Richard Malone Katherine McLean Stewart Meyers, Jr. Daisy Mitchell John Murray Mary Ellen Scott Hayden Terlip Mike Webb August 5 Aurelie Amis Doris Bolender John Corbin Lorna Cunningham Billy Hays Doug Henley Melissa Kizer Thomas Lindgren Connie Loessberg Andrew Nelson Georgine Ryter Linda Verebelyi JP Waring Preston Withers August 6 Bunny Bose Robert Brunner Trent Brewer Ian Kristic Michelle Lasater Stuart Lusk David Nelson Celeste Newhouse Chuck Rayshell Bev Reed Dixie Rodman Charles Smith JV Smith

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(7) Tables, chairs, and objects used to complete a purchase must be sanitized using appropriate antimicrobial disinfectants after each use; and

ORDINANCE NO. 1186

(8) No parties exceeding ten (10) people are allowed at one table in the dining area, unless household family members.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE CONCERNING DETERMINATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY AND ENACTING REGULATIONS TO CONTROL THE COVID-19 VIRUS; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(b) All athletic gyms, recreation centers, exercise facilities, indoor sports facilities, and similar recreational facilities must maintain strict social distancing, CDC sanitation protocols, and comply with the following standards: (1) Employees’ temperatures should be checked each day either by the employee or their employer and employees with a temperature above 100.4°F should not be at the facility;

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE

(2) Employees that have contact with the public must wear face masks or coverings;

WHEREAS, the United States is experiencing is a massive outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus-2019, also known as COVID-19 (“COVID-19” or “COVID-19 Virus”), infecting millions of people in the United States, including thousands of people in Oklahoma, which is part of a world-wide COVID-19 pandemic (“Pandemic”) ; and

(3) Surfaces such as doorknobs, gates, counters, and other items that are high-touch should be regularly cleaned and sanitized using appropriate antimicrobial disinfectants; (4) Locker rooms and bathrooms must be cleaned and sanitized regularly, particularly high-touch surfaces, and ensure they have handwashing supplies;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22-120 of Title 11 of the Oklahoma Statutes, municipalities are authorized to make regulations to prevent the introduction of contagious diseases into the municipality and may enforce quarantine laws; and

(5) Measures must be taken to ensure that access to handwashing/hand sanitizing facilities and supplies are available for employees and customers; and

WHEREAS, Title 21, Section 1321.9 of the Oklahoma Statutes allows cities and towns to enact ordinances establishing a State of Emergency; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma (“Council”) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council pursuant to the Ordinances of the City and the Laws of the State of Oklahoma, determined by Resolution 1373, approved on March 24, 2020, that the Pandemic and the resulting local community transmission of such disease was a public disaster which affects life, health, property and public peace (“Public Disaster”) within the limits of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma (“City”), and declared a state of emergency within the City; and, the Council now determines that the Public Disaster continues; and therefore, the Council hereby ratifies, renews, restates and amend Resolution 1373 insofar as it determines that the Pandemic is a Public Disaster, and further, the Council renews, restates and presently declares a state of emergency within the City; and therefore, the Council enacts the following Ordinance:

(6) Rental equipment and shared equipment must be cleaned and sanitized by the customer or an employee using appropriate antimicrobial disinfectants before or after each use. (c) Personal care businesses may operate by appointment only and must follow CDC sanitation protocols and comply with the following standards: (1) Employees’ temperatures should be checked each day either by the employee or their employer and employees with a temperature above 100.4°F should not be at the facility; (2) Employees at these facilities must use facial masks or coverings, and customers shall be offered sanitized face coverings, provided that if the customer does not have a mask or face covering of their own, service may be refused;

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. Chapter 32, Article VI, entitled Offenses Involving Public Safety, of the Nichols Hills City Code is hereby amended by adding a new Division 3 entitled COVID-19 Virus Control Regulations, and the Council hereby (i) affirms the prior enactments and provisions set forth above, (ii) renews, restates and presently declares a state of emergency within the City, and (iii) repeals, supersedes and replaces the provisions of Ordinance No. 1183 enacted on June 9, 2020, (iv) and further enacts, along with forgoing, the following new amended provisions of the Nichols Hills City Code, to wit: ARTICLE VI. OFFENSES INVOLVING PUBLIC SAFETY. DIVISION 3. COVID-19 VIRUS CONTROL REGULATIONS. Sec. 32-224. Statement of Findings and Determinations by the Council regarding the COVID19 Virus. (a) The Council hereby makes the following findings and determinations regarding the COVID-19 Virus: 1. The United States is experiencing an outbreak of Novel Coronavirus-2019 also known as COVID19; and

(3) All chairs and tools must be sanitized using appropriate antimicrobial disinfectants between customers; and (4) While receiving services, customers shall remain at least six (6) feet apart. “Personal care” businesses include salons (hair and nail), barber shops, cosmetology facilities, esthetician facilities, laser hair removal facilities, spas, massage facilities, tattoo parlors, and piercing facilities. (d) Other than event permits described in subsection (a) hereof, all licenses, permits, and certificates previously issued by the City and scheduled to expire while this State of Emergency is in effect shall be deemed to be renewed, provided that the applicable fees are paid and necessary inspections and approvals, if any, are satisfactorily completed, within thirty (30) days following the repeal of this Ordinance. (e) Notwithstanding any conflicting provisions contained in the Nichols Hills City Code, temporary signs notifying the public of carry-out or curbside service are permitted. (f) This Section only regulates the activities and uses herein described, and does not otherwise regulate retail, commercial, office, service, institutional, residential or other activities or uses.

2. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization characterized the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic; and

(g) Any person, including but not limited to an owner, manager, employee and/or representative of a location or facility, not complying with the requirements of this Section shall be in violation of the Nichols Hills City Code.

3. On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a National Emergency because of the COVID-19 pandemic and which declaration is still in effect today; and

(h) The regulations of this Section shall be effective at 12:01 AM on July 27, 2020 and shall continue in effect until terminated by law or by future action of the Council.

4. On March 15, 2020, the Governor of Oklahoma declared a State of Emergency because of the COVID-19 pandemic and which declaration is still in effect today;and 5. The Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) has emphasized the COVID-19 risk to individuals is dependent on exposure, and transmission is through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes; and 6. There have been COVID-19 related deaths statewide with over 110 deaths in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area; and 7. Oklahoma City-County Health Department (“OCCHD”) states this is the worst public health crisis to face our city in the last half-century; and

Sec. 32-226. COVID-19 Virus control - Mask Regulations (a) Face Coverings required. All persons shall wear face coverings when entering and while inside any indoor place open to the public. The term “face covering” as used in this Section shall mean a uniform piece of material that securely covers a person’s nose and mouth and remains affixed in place without the use of one’s hands and/or a face shield (“Face Covering”). (b) Guidelines for Face Coverings. The public is encouraged to wear Face Coverings that:

8. The Council of the City finds that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has identified a virus, COVID-19, which is causing a pandemic throughout the world and the United States remains present, extremely contagious, and potentially deadly within the City; and

(1) it snugly but comfortably against the side of the face;

9. After reaching a low point for positive tests and hospitalizations, in June 2020 the Oklahoma City metropolitan area experienced a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 positive tests and hospitalizations; and

(3) allow for breathing without restrictions; and

10. After a period where the rise in new cases subsided, the increase in new cases and positive testing percentages has resumed and remains at an elevated level relative to previous phases of the pandemic; and

(2) are secured;

(4) Face Coverings may be disposable or non-disposable. (c) Exceptions. Nothing herein shall require the wearing of face coverings by:

11. Since mid-June, hospitalizations have consistently remained at an elevated level that causes concern to public health officials; and

(1) persons under 11 years of age unless required by a school or day care to wear a Face Covering;

12. The OCCHD data have successfully identified safety measures that will substantially improve the City’s response to this pandemic, preserving the health of the community; and

(2) persons working in a professional office who do not have any face-to-face interactions with the public;

13. Based upon information provided by local healthcare providers and public health experts, the current surge occurred, in part, due to public gatherings associated with the Fourth of July holiday where social distancing and mask wearing protocols were not observed; and

(3) restaurant patrons while eating or drinking; (4) persons in a setting where it is not practical or feasible to wear a face covering, such as when receiving dental services, medical treatments, or while swimming or at a splash park;

14. One strong recommendation by the CDC and OCCHD is the adoption of the safety measure for the mandatory wearing of face coverings (masks) over the nose and mouth to help prevent air-born virus particles from causing new infections and, depending on the design of the mask, can also help prevent the persons wearing the face covering to not become infected with COVID-19; and

(5) persons engaged in any competitive sporting activities, whether professional or amateur or merely for recreational purposes; (6) persons engaged in performing cardio exercise, but they should make a reasonable effort to practice social distancing from persons not from their household;

15. With the transmission of COVID-19 and COVID-related hospitalizations continuing at an elevated level, provisions for the safety of the life, health, and property of City residents are still necessary; and

(7) persons inside any Federal, State, or county government building or otherfacility;

16. The Council declares that the continuing occurrence and threat of widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property from COVID-19, including severe economic damage to the City and the State of Oklahoma, which can result from COVID-19 justifies emergency action by the City to help avert such danger or damage and to protect the public health.

(8) persons inside any public or private school building or other facility unless required by the school to wear a Face Covering; and (9) persons attending any indoor religious service or ceremony as long as all persons who do not live in the same household are social distancing from one another are not less than 6 feet apart; and

17. The Council further declares an emergency need for an ordinance containing the COVID-19 safety measures for the mandatory wearing of face coverings over the nose and mask whenever persons are in any place or setting open the general public; and

(10) persons with a development disability, including persons who are deaf and hard of hearing.

18. The Council notes that on Friday, July 10, 2020, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan publicly stated that: i.

The “key to ensuring a faster U.S. economic recovery is wearing masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus;” and

ii. “How the [COVID-19] virus proceeds, and what the incidence is, is going to be directly related to how fast we grow [economically]”... ; and iii. “While monetary and fiscal policy have a key role to play, the primary economic policy from here is broad mask wearing and good execution of... health care protocols; if we do that well, we’ll grow faster”; and

(d) Enforcement. This Section may be enforced by any legally authorized code-enforcement inspectors or sworn police officers, as follows: authorized OCCHD inspectors, authorized code-enforcement inspectors of the City, and sworn peace officers of the Nichols Hills Police Department (“Inspectors and Officer”). However, Council prefers that OCCHD inspectors or code-enforcement inspectors of the City become the enforcers in the future. (e) Violation and Penalties.

iv. “The message I’d have today about the economy (is that) while monetary policy and fiscal policy are very important, they are not as important right now in us doing a good job of flattening this curve on the virus, and if we do that, we’ll grow faster.”

(1) Inspectors and Officers, at the initial contact, shall offer a Face Covering or the option of leaving the indoor place to a person who is not excepted from the Face Covering requirement. No citation shall issue to a person who complies with one of the options. Failure to wear the Face Covering or failure to leave the indoor place shall constitute a violation of this Section.

19. The Council further notes that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in several U.S. states is raising concern that the economic recovery that likely began in May, 2020 could falter if authorities reimpose lockdowns or consumers reduce spending out of fear that getting out and about could mean they get the sometimes fatal disease. 20. The Council further notes that Goldman Sachs Group Inc. economists have argued that a national mask mandate would boost the chances of a faster recovery; and that Mr. Kaplan, a former Goldman Sachs bank officer, reiterated that the U.S. economy will likely shrink by 4.5% to 5% in 2020, even after what he expects to be growth during the third and fourth quarters. 21. The Council also finds that it is appropriate and in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare and would further protect property and civil order, for the Council to adopt this Ordinance with, among other things, a regulation mandating the wearing of masks over the nose and mouth whenever persons are entering and while inside any indoor place open to the public; and 22. The Council states that this Ordinance is being enacted to limit the health impacts and slow the spread of COVID-19 by mandating the wearing of face coverings over the nose and mouth whenever persons are entering and while inside any indoor place open to the public; and 23. Based upon further information from local healthcare providers and public health experts, the present enactment of COVID-19 regulations will reduce the potential for an additional COVID-19 surge associated with the Labor Day holiday weekend; and 24. Therefore, based on the forgoing and other provisions of this Ordinance set forth above, the Council determines that e n a c t m e n t o f t h i s O r d i n a n c e is in the interests of public health, safety, welfare, the protection of property and preservation of civil order, a n d will reduce the possibility of the need to enact in the future more stringent COVID-19 regulations interfering with employment and social interaction. Sec. 32-225. COVID-19 Virus control - General Regulations (a) All restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, taverns, food halls, cafeterias, and any other food service are required to maintain the following standards to limit the spread of the COVID-19 Virus: (1) Employees’ temperatures should be checked each day either by the employee or their employer and employees with a temperature above 100.4°F should not be at the facility;

(2) Each violation of this Section shall constitute a separate offense. Upon conviction, the penalty shall not exceed, for the first and second offenses, a $9 fine only. A third or subsequent violation of this Section shall require a mandatory appearance in the Municipal Court and, upon conviction, shall be punishable with a penalty not exceeding $100 inclusive of costs and State-mandated fees. (f) Defense to Violation. It shall be a defense to any violation of this Ordinance if an individual produces a document from a physician stating that wearing a Face Covering could cause impairment or would constitute a hazard to the individual. (g) Effective Date. The regulations of this Section shall be effective at 12:01 AM on July 27, 2020 and shall continue in effect until terminated by law or by future action of the Council. Secs. 32-227 - 32-354. Reserved SECTION 2.

This Ordinance shall be codified as set forth above.

SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions or parts of same in conflict herewith, to the extent of such conflict, are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof. SECTION 5. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law. PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 23rd day of July, 2020.

(2) All servers and staff interacting with customers must wear facial masks or coverings, including but not limited to table bussers and food delivery personnel; except that wait staff taking customer orders, hosts/hostesses and managers need not wear facial masks or coverings provided that they maintain six (6) feet of social distancing from customers;

APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 23rd day of July, 2020

(3) All tables available for seating must be at least six (6) feet apart; (4) All menus shall be single use or capable of being sanitized after each use;

Amanda Copeland City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality:

(5) All condiment bottles must be sanitized after each table change, or condiments must be served in a single use packet, disposable container, or washable dish;

John Michael Williams City Attorney

(6) Service at buffets and salad bars must be provided by an employee only;

ATTEST:

Sody Clements Mayor

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Deb and escort moms meet f or lunch From left: Cacky Poarch, Monica Szymanski and Stacy McDaniel hear about the ins and outs of the big night — the Beaux Arts Debutante Ball.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Jayne Clark and Julie Affolder at the moms’ luncheon.

Debs do bow practice Following the moms’ luncheon, the Debutantes came to the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club to learn to bow. At right: Hallie Reiger and Meg Bohanon.

Caroline Pitzer and Megan Szymanski. Above: Pheobe Shapard, Kendall Harrison and Lucy Green. At left: Brooklynn Dyson, Julia Grantham and Ella Brinkman. At rigtht: Twins Grace and Sophie Pilcher.

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CDC offers tips for planning for a return to the classroom For many families, back to school planning will look different this year than it has in previous years. Your school will have new policies in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. You may also be starting the school year with virtual learning components. Whatever the situation, the Centers for Disease Control is offering checklists which are intended to help parents, guardians and caregivers plan and prepare for the upcoming school year. Planning for in-person classes: • Check in with your child each morning for signs of illness. If your child has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, they should not go to school. • Make sure your child does not have a sore throat or other signs of illness, like a cough, diarrhea, severe headache, vomiting, or body aches. • If your child has had close contact to a COVID-19 case, they should not go to school. Follow guidance on what to do when someone has known exposure. • Identify your school point person(s) to contact if your child gets sick. • Be familiar with local COVID19 testing sites in the event you or your child develops symptoms. These may include sites with free testing available. • Make sure your child is up-todate with all recommended vaccines, including for flu. All schoolaged children should get an influenza flu vaccine every season, with rare exceptions. This is espe-

cially important this year because we do not yet know if being sick with COVID-19 at the same time as the flu will result in more severe illness. • Review and practice proper hand washing techniques at home, especially before and after eating, sneezing, coughing, and adjusting a face cover. Make hand washing fun and explain to your child why it’s important. • Be familiar with how your school will make water available during the day. Consider packing a water bottle. • Develop daily routines before and after school — for example, things to pack for school in the morning (like hand sanitizer and an additional (back up) cloth face covering) and things to do when you return home (like washing hands immediately and washing worn cloth face coverings). • Talk to your child about precautions to take at school. Children may be advised to: Wash and sanitize their hands more often; keep physical distance from other students; wear a cloth face covering; avoid sharing objects with other students, including water bottles, devices, writing instruments and books; use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol; and monitor how they feel and tell an adult if they are not feeling well. • Develop a plan as a family to protect household members who are at increased risk for severe illness. • Make sure your information is See SCHOOL, Page B4

The Centers for Disease Control is offering checklists which are intended to help parents, guardians and caregivers plan and prepare for the upcoming school year.

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Bishop McGuinness July 2020 31 - New Teacher In-service @ BMCHS August 2020 3- New Teachers of Other Faiths (8:30 a.m. @ CPC) 4 - New Teachers – Safe Environment (1:00 p.m. @ CPC) 5 - All Teachers New to Archdiocese (9 a.m. @ CPC) 5- BMCHS All Faculty Retreat 6 - BMCHS All Faculty In-service 7 - 9th Grade Orientation (8 a.m.-3 p.m) 10 - 10th Grade Orientation (8-11 a.m.) 10 - 11th Grade Orientation (12:30–3:30 p.m.) 11 - 12th Grade Orientation (8-11 a.m.) 12 - First Day of School 20 - All School Mass (9:30 a.m.) 22 - 15th Annual Trivia Night (5:30–9 p.m.) 28 - Freshman Student Council Elections September 2020 2 - Club Walk-About 7 - No School – Labor Day 9 - Grandparents Day (7:30 a.m.) 11 - Beat Kelley Assembly (1:45 p.m.; AM in PM Schedule) 17 - All School Mass (9:30 am) 22 - 12th Grade Retreat @ CPC 24-26 - Girls KAIROS 25 - No School – Archdiocesan In-Service 28 - 7th Annual Student Council Trivia Night (6–8 p.m.) 29 - Parent Classroom Night (6:30–8:30 p.m.) October 2020 2 - Football Homecoming vs. Woodward (7 p.m.) 3 - Homecoming Dance (8-10 p.m. @ Gymnasium) 4 - OKC Memorial Marathon – Irish Alley 14 - 9th–11th PSAT (dismissal 11 a.m.) / 12th Career Day 15 - 10th Grade Retreat @ BMCHS 16 - No School – Fall Break 19 - No School – Archdiocesan In-Service 22 - All School Mass (9:30 a.m.) TBD - STS Placement Test (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.) 30 - Halloween/Canned Food Drive AM in PM (1:45 p.m.) November 2020 1 -Open House 11 - Veterans Day Assembly (Extended HR @ 9:50 a.m.) 12 - All School Mass (9:30 a.m.) 18 - ASPIRE Test (9th graders) 19 - Canned Food Drive (morning drop-offs @ east entrance) TBD - STS Placement Test (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.) 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break December 2020 3-6 - Boys KAIROS TBD - STS Placement Test (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.) 8 - All School Mass – Immaculate Conception (9:30 a.m.) 12 - Christmas Dance (8-10 p.m.) 16, 17, 18 - Finals 21-Jan. 4 - No School – Christmas Break January 2021 5 - First Day of Spring Semester 14 – 17 - Girls KAIROS 18 - MLK Day (dismissal 1:05 p.m.) – Parade Downtown 24-30 - Catholic Schools Week 28 - All School Mass (9:30 a.m.) 28-31 - Boys KAIROS

May 2021 3-7, 10-14 - AP Testing 3 - Awards Assembly (7-9 p.m.) 4 - All School Mass (9:30 a.m.) 11, 12, 13 - Senior Finals 16 - Baccalaureate @ St. John the Baptist, Edmond 17 - Senior Robing 19 - Graduation (7 p.m.) 24, 25, 26 - 9th–11th Grade Finals 26 - Last Day of School 31 - Memorial Day

Crossings Christian August 2020 18 - New Parent Orientation/ 5th-12th Student Orientations 19 - K-4th Student Orientations/Open House 19-21 - Preschool/PreK Orientations 20 - K-12th First Day of School Week of Monday, Aug. 24 - Preschool/PreK First Day of School September 2020 7 - Labor Day Holiday, No School October 2020 8-14 - 7th/8th Quarterly Testing 14 - US PSAT Testing/End of 1st Quarter 15 - No Students/PS-8th Conf Day/ US Staff PD 16, 19 - Fall Break November 2020 23-24 - No Students/Staff Professional Development 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break December 2020 14-18 - 7th/8th Quarterly Testing/ US Semester Exams 18 - Early Release/ End of 2nd Qtr. & 1st Semester 21-Jan. 1 - Christmas Break January 2021 4 - Classes Resume 11 - US PreACT Testing 18 - MLK Holiday/Staff Prof. Development February 2021 12, 15 - Winter Break

March 2021 8-12 - HH Explore Week 15-19 - Spring Break (classes resume Monday, March 22) 26 - LS and 5th Grade Parent/ Teacher Conferences (no classes for PS-5th Grade) April 2021 9 - Faculty In-Service Day (no classes) May 2021 23 - Baccalaureate 24 - Fourth Grade Farewell 25 - Last Day of Class for ECC and Lower School 26 - MS Graduation, 5 p.m. 27 - US Graduation, 6 p.m.

Putnam City August 2020 17 - 182 day Employees Return (Convocation Day/PCACT) 18-20 - Professional Days (3 Days) – No Classes 21 - Classes Begin September 2020 7 - Labor Day – All District Offices Closed October 2020 15 - Parent Conferences - No School - District Offices Open End 1st Qtr (39 Days) 16 - Fall Break – No School; High School & District Offices Closed 19 - Schools Closed – Virtual Learning Day — Students/Staff District Offices Open November 2020 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break – No School — District Offices Closed December 2020 18 - End 2nd Qtr (40 Days)/End 1st Semester (79 Days) 21 - Christmas Break Begins – District Offices Closed

March 2021 8-12 - 7th/8th Quarterly Testing 12 - End of 3rd Quarter 15-19 - Spring Break 26 - PS-8th Conf. Day/ 9th-12th classes as usual

January 2021 4 - Professional Day – No Classes 5 - Classes Resume 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School – District Offices Closed 19 - Conferences/Enrollment Day – No School —District Offices Open

April 2021 2 - Good Friday Holiday 27-30 - 5th-8th ACT Aspire Testing

February 2021 22 - Professional Day – No Classes

May 2021 17-19 - Senior Final Exams 21-26 - 9th-11th Final Exams & 7th/8th Quarterly Testing 26 - Last Day of Classes PS-12th 27 - MS End of Year Award Ceremonies (morning) 27 - Commencement (evening)

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February 2021 3 - Rose Day @ State Capitol 9 - Curriculum Night for Incoming 9th Parents (6:30-8 p.m.) 10 - 10th Grade ACT/College Day 10 - 11th Grade Retreat @ Epiphany 15 - No School – Teacher In-service Day 17 - All School Mass – Ash Wednesday (9:30 a.m.) Mass with Archbishop 19 - Feeder Leader Day 22 - Freshman Registration Night (1st of 3) 23 - Freshman Registration Night (2nd of 3)

August 2020 9 - Freshman Orientation and New US Parent Meeting 10-11 - ECC and LS Orientation, MS Meet and Greet 11 - US Last-Minute Details Day 12 - First Day of School 17 - MS Back-to-School Night 18 - US Back-to-School Night

March 2021 1 - Freshman Registration Night (3rd of 3) 2 - College Night 11 - All School Mass (9:30 a.m.) 15–19 - Spring Break

October 2020 9-12 - Fall Break (classes resume Oct. 13) 12 - Faculty In-Service Day (no classes) 30 - LS and 5th Grade Parent/ Teacher Conferences (no classes for PS-5th Grade)

April 2021 2 - Stations of the Cross (9:15 a.m.); dismissal 1:05 p.m. 5 - No School – Easter Monday 8 - 9th Grade Retreat @ BMCHS 15 - All School Mass – Red Cord Mass (9:30 a.m.) 17 - Prom (8-10 p.m. @ Will Rogers Theatre) 19-23 - Olympics Week 23 -Annual Auction (6 p.m. @ National Cowboy Museum) 25 - OKC Memorial Marathon – Irish Alley

February 2021 12 - Faculty In-Service Day (no classes) 12-15 - Mid-Winter Break (no classes)

September 2020 7 - Labor Day Holiday (no classes)

November 2020 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break (classes resume Nov. 30) December 2020 21-Jan. 1 - Winter Break January 2021 4 - Classes Resume 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (no classes)

March 2021 12 - End 3rd Qtr (47 Days) 15-19 - Spring Break – No School – District Offices Closed May 2021 27 - Last Day of Classes (if no snow days needed) End 4th Qtr (49 Days)/ End 2nd Semester (96 Days) Snow Days Added to End of Calendar – If Needed 28 - Professional Day (or day after classes end) – No Classes

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Casady School August 2020 3 - Preseason Sports Begin 12 - MD Orientation 8th Grade, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Grade 9 Orientation and Cookout 12-5 p.m. MD Orientation, 7th Grade, 12:30-1:30 p.m. MD Orientation, 6th Grade, 2-3 p.m. 13 - MD Orientation, 5th Grade, 9-11 a.m. Grade 10 Orientation, 10-11 a.m. UD New Student Lunch (10-11), 12-1 p.m. Grade 11 Orientation, 1-2 p.m. 14 - LD, MD, UD Classes Begin PD Classes Begin September 2020 3 - UD Parent Information Night 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7 - Labor Day, No Classes 25 - Virtual Parent Conferences/No Classes October 2020 9-12 - Fall Break-No Classes/Offices Closed 13-17 - Homecoming Week 24 - Middle & Upper Division Admission Testing for 2021-22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. November 2020 5-7 - SPC Fall Championships 6 - Faculty Professional Development No Classes/Offices Closed 14 - Middle & Upper Division Admission Testing for 2021-22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break—No Classes/ Offices Closed December 2020 21- Jan. 4 - Christmas Break—No Classes/ Offices Closed January 2021 5 - Classes Resume

18 - MLK Day-No Classes/Offices Closed 23 - Primary Division Admission Screening for 2021-22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 Half Day (PK) | 5 Full Day (AP) | Kindergarten Loeffler Primary Division Building 29 - Primary Division Admission Screening for 2021-22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 4 Half Day (PK4) | Loeffler Primary Division Building 30 - Winter Ball, 9-11:30 p.m.

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February 2021 5 - Primary Division Admission Screening Day for 2021-22, 9 a.m. to 12 noon 4 Half Day (PK4) | Loeffler Primary Division Building 6 - Lower, Middle & Upper Division Admission Testing for 2021-22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 11-13 - Winter SPC Championships 13-15- Mid-Winter Break — No Classes/ Offices Closed 16 - Classes Resume

November 2020 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break

March 2021 12-19 - Spring Break 22 - Classes Resume April 2021 2 - Good Friday-No Classes/Offices Closed 29-May 1 - Spring SPC Championships 30 - No Classes/Offices Closed May 2021 3 - Classes Resume 6 - Future Cyclone Night for 2021-22, 5:30-7 p.m. 28 - 4th Grade Closing Ceremony Last Day of Classes MD Closing Exercises 31 - Memorial Day/Offices Closed June 2021 2 - Jr./Sr. Prom, 8 p.m. 4 - Baccalaureate, 5 p.m. 5 - Graduation, 7 p.m. 7 - Summer Programs Begin

August 2020 31 - Classes Begin September 2020 7 - Labor Day/No Classes October 2020 12-16 - Fall Break

December 2020 21-Jan. 1 - Winter Break January 2021 18 - Martin Luther King Day/No Classes March 2021 15-19 - Spring Break May 2021 20 - Last Day of Classes 31 - Memorial Day/Offices Closed

Editor’s note: As of press time, calendars had not been updated for the Deer Creek Public Schools and Mount St. Mary Catholic School.

Back to School

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SCHOOL From Page B1 current at school, including emergency contacts and individuals authorized to pick up your child(ren) from school. If that list includes anyone who is at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19, consider identifying an alternate person. • Be familiar with your school’s plan for how they will communicate with families when a positive case or exposure to someone with COVID-19 is identified and ensure student privacy is upheld. • Plan for possible school closures or periods of quarantine. If transmission is increasing in your community or if multiple children or staff test positive for

The CDC suggests that parents should plan for possible school closures when virtual learning may be necessary.

COVID-19, the school building might close. Similarly, if a close contact of your child (within or outside of school) tests positive for COVID-19, your child may need to stay home for a 2-week quarantine period. You may need to consider the feasibility of teleworking, taking leave from

work, or identifying someone who can supervise your child in the event of school building closures or quarantine. • If your child rides a bus, plan for your child to wear a cloth face covering on the bus and talk to your child about the importance of following bus rules and

any spaced seating rules. • If carpooling, plan on every child in the carpool and the driver wearing cloth face coverings for the entire trip. If your school uses the cohort model, consider finding families within your child’s group/cohort at school to be part of the carpool. • If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan or receives other learning support (e.g., tutoring), ask your school how these services will continue. • If your child receives speech, occupational or physical therapy or other related services from the school, ask your school how these services will continue. • If your child receives mental health or behavioral services (e.g., social

skills training, counseling), ask your school how these services will continue. • If your school uses a cohorting model, consider limiting your child’s in-person out-of-school interactions to children in the same cohort or to activities where physical distancing can be maintained. • Talk to your school administrators and teachers about their plans for physical education and physical activity (e.g., recess). Safer options include being outdoors when possible, reducing the number of people in an indoor space, and encouraging students to stay at least 6 ft apart. • Ask how your school plans to help ensure that students are following practices to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Children and cloth face coverings: If your school is requiring or encouraging the use of cloth face coverings, think about the following actions as suggested by the Centers for Disease Control. Consider asking what steps your school will take to minimize the potential for students to be singled out or teased for wearing or not wearing a mask. Appropriate and consistent use of face coverings may be challenging for some children. Wearing cloth face coverings should be a priority when it is difficult for students to stay 6 feet apart from each other (e.g., during carpool drop off or pick up, when entering the building or standing in line at school, or while on the bus). Actions to take and points to consider • Have multiple cloth face coverings, so you can wash them daily and have back-ups ready. • Choose cloth face coverings that fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face, com-

pletely cover the nose and mouth, are secured with ties or ear loops, include multiple layers of fabric and allow for breathing without restriction. Masks should be able to be washed and machine dried without damage or change to shape. • Label your child’s cloth face coverings clearly in a permanent marker so that they are not confused with those of other children. • Practice with your child putting on and taking off cloth face coverings without touching the cloth. • Explain the importance of wearing a cloth face covering and how it protects other people from getting sick. • Consider talking to your child about other people who may not be able to wear cloth face coverings for medical reasons (e.g., asthma). • As a family, model wearing cloth face coverings, especially when you are in situations where physical distancing is difficult to maintain or impossible.