Superdance Update – only 60 students need to finish collecting your last pledges. Please bring your money to the SCA room or give your white envelopes to the Superdance chairs and co-chairs on Wednesday. 25 Seniors will not be able to purchase their prom tickets or a ticket for their date until the SD pledges are fulfilled. “Hey Jamie, would you like to go to prom with me?” “Oh sorry, I still own SD money so I won’t be going to prom.” Avoid the awkwardness Seniors… bring in your money!
For all students who registered for Superdance but did not get a shirt, please stop by the SCA Office to pick one up!
SENIORS- please notify the counseling office ASAP of any scholarships or merit money you have received from a college or university. This includes any money from a college you are not planning to attend. The deadline for submittal is Friday, May 9.
Global Studies students- There are a few spots left for the trip to the Embassy of the Philippines next Thursday, May 8th. Please see Ms. Webb by tomorrow if you would like to attend. Those who have already registered, you must get your permission form from Ms. Webb to have it signed or you will not be able to go.
WARNING---- AP students! All overdue library books must be returned and all fines paid BEFORE you may take your AP tests. If you have any questions see one of the librarians to check your record. You have worked too hard to prepare for the test to miss it now.
There will be a meeting for newly inducted National Honor Society members in the balcony after school on Friday. Members who are unable to attend must see Mr. Cassidy in room 111.
The Senior Class will have a brief meeting in the auditorium on Friday immediately following advisory. Senior advisory teachers please escort your advisories to the auditorium. Students should sit in advisory seats. The meeting will last approximately 10 minutes. Important information related to graduation will be presented.
ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS -----do you enjoy partaking in all O'Connell events? Do you want to develop priceless leadership and people skills? do you think you have what it takes to be part of the Student Council Executive Board? For all JUNIORS interested in running for President, Vice President, secretary, and treasurer of the SCA Exec Board, please stop by TODAY if you haven’t already done so to pick up an application! Please turn in this application WITH YOUR SPEECH for review by THIS FRIDAY. All details are outlined in the application. Speeches are on Wednesday, May 7th! We are looking for motivated and dedicated individuals.
The Pro Life Baby Shower is next week! Please bring any gently used baby items to the chapel hallway. The Pro Life Club members are collecting money during classes! Please be generous O'Connell! Your money will be spent on baby clothes, diapers, strollers, and other baby items for local mothers and children in the area!"
Tomorrow is the first Friday of May. Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 a.m. in the Student Chapel. A light breakfast will follow in the Chapel lounge. All are invited.
French Honor Society seniors - If you would like a French Honor Society cord for graduation, you must pay Ms. Webb $12 by tomorrow! There will be no orders after Thursday.
Come out and celebrate this Saturday, May 3rd from 6:00-9:30pm at Bishop O’Connell’s 16th annual Festival of the Arts Show! This year’s theme is A Knight in the Far East. Tickets are $5 per person, $15 per family & students who come in Asian-themed clothes will get in for FREE! What will a ticket get you to the festival of the arts? FREE FOOD & drinks, entry into student art gallery in the gym, Continuous music performances on 3 stages, Relaxed Coffeehouse Tent in Courtyard, drama performance of “Billion Dollar Saint” in Auditorium, dance performances in Gym and Auditorium, fashion show in Auditorium, Cultural displays and performances.