It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Christ House Soup Drive begins today! Please support this amazing tradition when we literally fill the shelves of Christ House in Alexandria with cans of hearty soup. Any brand of Hearty Soup is needed…Chunky, Progresso, or Home Style! Our goal is to surpass last year’s collection of 11,000 cans; or 12 cans per student. Please be generous! Bring your cans of soup to your advisory teacher! Thank you!
Freshmen! Are you interested in running for a leadership position on our Student Council? Nomination forms will be available in the SCA room. Freshmen speeches are on Nov. 3 and voting will take place Nov. 4. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a great organization!
All junior and senior women of O'Connell are invited to attend the Fiat meeting today, Tuesday, at 11:31am (during B lunch) in Room 222. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Funk.
Today Victor O'Neill will be here in the Trinidad Lobby during Knight Time for picture retakes. 1. Any student who had their picture taken and did not like their photo may come and have their picture retaken. The original picture package must be turned in at that time or a new package may be ordered. 2. Any student or faculty or staff member who did not have their picture taken in August may come and have their picture taken and receive a new ID. 3. Replacement IDs are also available. Any questions, please see Mrs. Adkins in the Activities Office.
Seniors, please head out to the football field after announcements for your class picture. You must be in perfect uniform.
The Music Department is presenting a Pops Concert tomorrow - Wednesday - evening at 7pm. Admission is free. Our amazing music ensembles and choral groups will be performing a variety of songs, include the Beatles, Gershwin, and even Guns and Roses. It is sure to be a fun evening so come out and support our musicians!
SCA Officers, Councilors, and Advisory Reps will meet in the Trinidad Lobby on Wednesday after school to practice for the Living Rosary.
Tomorrow is Federal Reserve Financial Education Day 2014. Students interested in learning about the Federal Reserve Board are invited to attend a presentation tomorrow, Wednesday in the auditorium during the second half of 3rd period (10:20-11:05). Permission to attend is required from your 3rd period teacher. Global studies, economics and financial students are encouraged to attend.
The Stock and Finance club will meet on Wednesday at 3:05 PM in room 202. New members are welcome to attend. See you there.
The Sign Language Club will begin meeting during B1 homeroom mornings. The next meeting will be this Wednesday, October 22nd, in room 321 at 7:35am, and we will start with the alphabet and greetings. See Mrs. Mihalich or any of the officers: Christine Castro, Michael Galvan, Ellen Dhondt or Ben Watson, if you have any questions!
The Math Honor Society will have it's first meeting of the year in the upper balcony of the auditorium after school on Thursday (1:25 dismissal). If you are unable to attend, see Mr. Bernhard in Rm 213.
Hola estudiantes, This Friday, October 24, there will be a Spanish club meeting in Room 313 for all members after school. It will be a pulsera planning meeting with traditional Hispanic food! Members, please bring your $5 dues. Thank you!!
Attention all members of the French Club and those interested in joining!: Do not miss the early bird deadline to pay French Club dues. This is for anyone who pays BEFORE the October 29 meeting and Halloween party! Bring payments to Mr. Hobson in 311. Members, do not forget to join the French Club Edmodo group! If you no longer have the code or need it for the first time, see one of the officers: Shelby Rieger, Kathryn Baker, Isabel Fernandez or Jane Greenhalgh, and she will provide it when convenient to her. You do NOT need to speak French to join. If you missed the chance to interact with our visiting students from France, be sure not to miss out on other opportunities to celebrate the French-speaking world and learn more about our ties to it.
Attention students: are you interested in going on a mission trip this Spring Break? See Ms. Hogan in the Christian Service Office during Knight Time to pick up an application! Application deadline is October 31!