Juniors it is almost time to order your class ring! You can order your ring this today, Wednesday, or Thursday during lunches.
Spanish tutoring has begun. Are you having trouble in your Spanish class and could use some extra help? Members of the Spanish Honor Society are ready to assist. Please come to room 312 during Knight Time.
Congratulations to the three co-presidents of the Spanish Tutoring Society: Hannah Gavin, Alexandra Rodríguez and Diego García.
There will be a Young Women's Leaders meeting Wednesday the 17 at 3:30 in room 113. We will be discussing plans for the year. If you have any questions see Ms. Fratrik.
It's Academic will meet Wednesday afternoon in room 112. Anyone who will attend the taping on September 27 must attend.
The Stock and Finance Club will meet on Wednesday at 3:05 PM in Room 202. During the school year, we will be participating in the Stock Market Game and competing against other teams from across Virginia. Please bring $5.00 to the meeting on Wednesday to cover the cost of the Stock Market Game. Please see Mr. Betthauser if you have any questions.
Attention Seniors: Fr. Thompson is holding a meeting for Seniors who are interested in working with the underclass retreats on Wednesday morning during Advisory period. Working two underclass retreats will fulfill your Christian service project for the year. Seniors interested in helping out with the retreats need to come to the auditorium balcony at 7:45 tomorrow morning to sign up. Please swipe in at the chapel before entering the balcony. The meeting will be brief; please be prompt.
The Social Justice club meeting date is moved. The Social Justice club will now meet in room 221 at 3pm on THURSDAY, Sep 18 to discuss issues to support, and fundraising.
Thank you for your interest in an O'Connell all male A Capella group. Audition dates will be Thursday, September 18 during Knight Time and after school, as well as Friday during Knight Time. Come ready with a song of your choice to sing. There will be a sign up sheet on the band room door. Please sign up for a time.
The Spanish Club will hold the first meeting of the year in Room 313 at 3:05 pm on Thursday. We will elect the Spanish club officers and plan the activities for the first semester. Please see Sra. Pacheco if you are interested, but are unable to attend the meeting.
There will be an FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America meeting on Thursday the 18 at 3:30 in room 113. If you have any questions see Ms. Fratrik.
Attention junior and senior women of O'Connell! Ms. Funk would like to invite you to the first meeting of Fiat (a girls' group) on Thursday, September 18 in Room 222, at 11:31 (Lunch B). Fiat is a weekly group for young women who want to grow deeper in their relationship with Christ. For more details, come to the first meeting!
Medical Missionaries and the Interact Club will hold their first meetings and elect officers for the year. All are welcome to join. Meet in room 326 at 3:00 on Thursday Sept. 19!
This is a reminder to all LINK mentors and LINK buddies that you are invited to our second annual ICE CREAM PALOOZA, this Thursday, September 18, in the court yard during KNIGHT TIME. We will have ice cream and delicious toppings for you and your buddy.
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 26. Thank you!
The last debate hosted by the Theology department is on Monday, Sept. 22 from 5-9:30 p.m. 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. Please see Coach Owens for details room 224. Underclassmen may receive service hours for volunteering!
The first event in our Global Studies speaker series will be the library directly after school on Wednesday, September 24th-please be prompt. Our honored guest speaker will be Bishop O'Connell Alum, Paul Singh. He is the founder of Disruption Corporation and general partner of Disruption's post-seed venture capital arm, Crystal Tech Fund. This event is mandatory as important business will be discussed, please see Ms. Webb if you are unable to attend.
There will be a mandatory meeting for SENIOR Global Studies students only on Monday, September 22 at 3pm in room 319.
All students planning to register for Global Studies, please return your signed purple sheets to Ms. Webb asap in order to begin your program!!
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.
Spanish Honor Society students, Tutoring at Tuckahoe Elementary School will be starting on Tuesday, September 30. Please see Srta. Yanine for more details in room 310.
If you completed Christian Service over the summer, please see Ms. Hogan during Knight Time. Summer service hours submissions are due Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Hispanic Heritage Month fact, "And now Kylan has a message from the O'Connell Unity Council"