All Keyette Members who did not attend the meeting on Monday, January 5 please see Mrs. Graif in room 114 or Mrs. Koranek in room 116 as soon as possible to pick up an agenda.
All Superdance Chairs will meet in the SCA room today, Wednesday, after school.
The Bishop O'Connell Varsity Sailing team will be having an informational meeting at 3:15 pm, this Thursday, after school for those interested in sailing for O'Connell this spring. No experience is necessary, all are welcome!” The meeting will take place in the UPPER GYM! Please see Samara Leith with questions.
There will be a mandatory meeting for senior Global Studies students today, January 7, directly after school in room 319. Please let Ms. Webb know before the holidays if you are unable to attend. This is for seniors only.
The WINTER PIANO SHOWCASE will be on Thursday evening, January 8th at 7PM, in the Music Room. Come join some of the best pianists at DJO while they perform some amazing music.
The SALT Club is trying to get a great turn-out for the Jan. 9th basketball game- We are going to film our student section and submit the video to a contest for the best student section. PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW KNIGHTS!
Please check the lost and found in Student Life for any items you may be missing. These items will be on display during lunch on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. If not claimed they will go to Goodwill next week. Thank you. Exam time is coming---Any library books that were due before Christmas break must be returned and all outstanding fines paid. There are also other outstanding library fines that also must be paid BEFORE you may take your exams. Return all and pay now, or it will cost more later. If the librarians have to come and find you the fines increase. Check the list posted at the library to be sure you have taken care of these items. Any questions see one of the librarians. Return and take exams , no returns , no exams!
The March for Life is a very important part of how Bishop O'Connell stands up for those who can't stand up for themselves. Thank you to all the students that signed up to go with O'Connell to the Rally and the March. We have a very limited number of spaces available if you still want to sign up. Please see your theology teacher or come to the Activities Office to add your name to the list of those students attending the March with O'Connell.
Attention DJO: Do you like obstacle courses? Well, the O'Connell Elite Club is looking for you. We will be training to take on 5K obstacle courses such as the Spartan Race and Warrior Dash. An interest meeting will be held after school at 3 PM this Friday, January 9th, in room 231. Please be prompt as important information will be discussed. If you have any questions see Mr. Mahoney, President Antonio Marrero, or Vice President Collin Snyder."
$5 Dress Holiday Friday! (Extra Donations Welcomed). All proceeds will go to… Catholic Charities! Bring $5 to Advisory on Thursday. Students must dress according to the handbook, page 54. Please note… if the dress code is not followed (leggings, jeggings, yoga pants, you know the look…) all future dress out days will be denied. This is not a test… this is real. Dress holidays are awesome so please be sure you dress appropriately … girls… don’t even think about grabbing those leggings slash yoga pants from your closet… so Stay classy O’Connell!
Attention all members of the Young Women's Executive Club, we have our first guest speaker coming on Friday January 9th at 11:30 am. Please come to the Guitar Room located in the history hallway. Attendance will be taken. We also have a meeting next Tuesday, January 13th at 3:15 in Room 122.
FOR WEDNESDAY JAN 7 - THURSDAY JAN 8 and FRIDAY JAN 9: Auditions for the spring musical "The Sound of Music" will be next Monday and Tuesday during knight time in the UPPER GYM. Students are asked to prepare a one-minute monologue as well as TWO 16 bar songs. Monologues DO NOT need to be memorized. Song selections should be upbeat and slow, and not from the show. For more information, please visit the theatre bulletin board near the center office OR email Ms. Zimmerman at szimmerman@bishopoconnell.org
Come support your Royalette Dance Team at the East Coast Regional Championship on this Sunday, January 11th at West Springfield High School. Performance slots are 4:15pm, 5:00pm and 5:45pm.
ATTENTION FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE STUDENTS: DJO will be hosting a Confirmation Retreat on January 17th. We are in need of student volunteers. The event will run 9am-9pm. See Ms. Hogan in the Christian Service Office to sign up for a shift! This is a great opportunity for any students who have incomplete hours to make up! Thank you!