A reminder to all Senior girls that the Father Daughter Dinner is tonight, Thursday, December 11 in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. The cafeteria will be closed after school in order to set up for this event.
This Friday's 7 a.m. Advent Mass will be celebrated by Father Thompson in the School Chapel. Mass will be followed by pastries, coffee and juice in the Chapel Lounge. This is a great way to prepare for Christmas. All are welcome.
Hey if any of you are interested in wood working or wood crafts, O'Connell is starting a new wood crafters club. There will be an interest meeting today, Thursday after school in Rm 215.
The Gamer Club "Minecraft-Hunger Games" challenge competition has been postponed until next Thursday, Dec. 18th. We will instead host a Halo Master Chief Collection contest immediately after school today in Rm. 202. All are welcomed to come on out, participate and cheer.
The Spanish Club yearbook picture will be taken immediately after school tomorrow, Friday, December 12 at 3 p.m. in room 313. Please arrive on time and remember to bring your dues if they are still unpaid. ¡Gracias!
The next important event in our Global Studies speaker series is in the library directly after school tomorrow Friday, December 12. Our honored guest speaker is Scarlet Sandoval who will be sharing her extraordinary experiences in her missionary work in Guatemala and Mexico. Ms. Sandoval has been featured in the Catholic Herald and we are fortunate to have her join us.
A message to the young ladies of the Junior and Senior class, due to high interest, applications for the Young Women's Executive Club will be accepted up until tomorrow, Friday 10/12, but no later. Letters of acceptance will be distributed next week.
The culmination of DJO's Hour of Code activities takes place during Knight Time tomorrow (Friday), and everyone is reminded to drop in and participate in the following Hour of Code activities: Rm. 201 - Gaming & Animation w/Mrs. Scott. Rm. 202 - Hour of Code Hands-On w/Mr. Betthauser. Rm. 300 - Hacking 101 & Secure Coding w/Mr. Andrews. Come early, as space and time may be limited!
The French Honor Society yearbook photo will be Monday, December 15th directly after school in room 319. Come directly after 7th period, and please do not be late or you will not be able to be in the photo.
Planning is under way for the 2015 French exchange programs. If you are interested in spending a week in a French-speaking country while trying to learn the language, speak with your parents or guardians and ask them to contact Mr. Hobson asap. There is even a summer opportunity available for one O'Connell male. Space is limited!