Did you volunteer over the summer? Would you like to see if your summer service hours will be approved for your Christian Service Project? Please go to the Christian Service website, click on the INTENT TO SERVE form and fill it out. Visit Ms. Hogan in the Christian Service Office during Knight Time for any questions or to discuss their summer hours. Summer service hours submissions are due Wednesday, Oct. 1.
There are a few more locker shelves available for purchase. Support the Medical Missionaries Club and pick one up in room 326 for $3.
To all sophomores: make sure you are checking your swipe in the morning as the counselors have begun individual appointments. Also, make sure you are completing the blue college readiness sheet and returning it to either Ms. Stuhlman or Mrs. Black by September 15.
The Young Men’s Executive Club met yesterday after school. If you would like to be a part of this awesome club please come by and see Coach Owens in room 224. All interested young men of O'Connell are invited and encouraged to be a part of the YMEC in the DMV.
Varsity football will be playing Saint Christopher's tomorrow at home at 1 pm. The game will be a GOLD OUT to celebrate the life of Luke McGuire. O'Connell and PVI may be rivals on turf, though in times of tragedy we are brothers and sisters in Christ. We're not only going to rock Saint Christopher's tomorrow, were also going to rock the gold.
The Theology department will be hosting a series of debates sponsored by the Diocese of Arlington. This event is free to our students and staff! We are looking for a few student volunteers to serve as ushers, hosts and tour guides on Monday, Sept. 15, and Monday, Sept. 22 from 5 - 9:30 pm. Please see Coach Owens for details room 224. Underclassmen may receive service hours for volunteering!
There will be a meeting of the O'Connell SADD Club this coming Monday, Sep. 15 during "B" Lunch in the Upper Auditorium Balcony.
Ms. Webb will be holding information sessions about the Global Studies Certificate Program on Monday, Sept. 15th. All sophomores interested in registering for Global Studies need only attend one session to learn more about the Global Studies program. If you are unable to attend, please see Ms. Webb. If you are a junior interested in registering for Global Studies, please see Ms. Webb to schedule a meeting or to attend one of the sessions
The Social Justice Club will have its first meeting Wednesday, September 17, at 3:05 pm, in room 221 to discuss issues students wish to support, raise awareness of, and fund raise for. All are welcome.
Juniors it is almost time to order your class ring! You can order your ring next Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday during lunches.
There will be an FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America meeting on Thursday the 18th at 3:30 in room 113. If you have any questions see Ms. Fratrik.
There will be a Young Women's Leaders meeting Wednesday the 17th at 3:30 in room 113. We will be discussing plans for the year. If you have any questions see Ms. Fratrik.
McLean Community Players are looking for an all-teenage cast for the musical play "13." The play will run on weekends from January 30 to February 15. Auditions will be held at 7pm on September 22 and 23. Be prepared to sing and dance. Details can be found in room 120, that's Dr. Le Blanc's room.
The executive board of the Social Studies Honor Society, Rho Kappa would like to invite all juniors and seniors with a 3.5 GPA or above, who are not already a member of our club, to apply as soon as possible. Application forms can be found from one of us or from Mr. Haas in Room 124. It only costs $10 to join. Rho Kappa is an elite, nation-wide club that looks great for college applications, and it will reward you with a cord to wear for graduation.
Attention for all returning seniors who were inducted into Rho Kappa last year: To remain in the club, you must fill out an application form and pay $5 to receive your cords at graduation this year. All applications and payments are due by Friday, September 26th. Thank you!