And know a saying from Nelson Mandela about knowing a language.
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.
- Nelson Mandela
All National English Honor Society Members, please pay close attention to the following announcements: You should have received a letter in your advisory either last week or this morning about the installation ceremony on Wednesday evening. Please remember that this ceremony is MANDATORY and that you are expected to arrive at 6:30, in appropriate dress as outlined in the letter, to line up for the procession. You are also asked to have your parents RSVP to Mrs. Cerniglia by this evening if they are planning to attend. If you know that your parents are coming, please let Mrs. Cerniglia know today so that we can order enough food for the reception. Finally, if you have not paid the $5 dues (this is separate from the installation fee), please do so before Wednesday! Thank you! Any questions?? See Mrs. Cerniglia today!
All French students who registered to take the National French Contest: It will be held directly after school tomorrow, March 11 and will last approximately one hour. You must be in your designated classroom by 3 pm. Room numbers will be posted on Ms. Webb and Mr. Hobson's doors and announced in class.
Congratulations on a great performance this past weekend for the DJO Jazz Band during the reception for the St. Timothy's Gala/Auction. The ensemble was "tight," and they rocked!
Hey O’Connell! Superdance 2015 is this Saturday. In order to attend, you must register! Once you are registered, be sure to get busy and get those pledges from your family, neighbors, teachers, and friends! Regis. takes place in the cafeteria during lunch on anchor days and every day after school!
This week’s spirit dress days (where you wear your O'Connell slacks or skirt with these dress out options) are only given to students who have REGISTERED for Superdance! Please register asap and help us find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.
Today is Team Tuesday. In honor of the first national sports league show us your favorite jersey.
Wonder Wednesday – Celebrate your favorite superhero and dress like the hero you are!
Theater Thursday – Dress in black and white to honor old Hollywood!
Freedom Friday – dress in patriotic attire to honor USA!
Attention anyone who volunteered for Superdance! Make sure to check what shift you are working. You can look at the email that was sent to you or come to the registration table after school in the cafeteria to look at the sheet. Thanks!
The Chinese Culture Club will be hosting a Chinese New Year Festival in the cafeteria lobby on Friday, March 13. Come by and try some Chinese egg rolls, take a picture in our photobooth, and have a chance to win Starbucks gift cards and other prizes in our games and calligraphy contest! We hope to see you there."
Do you know that the first person to actually receive this year’s awesome new Superdance t-shirt is a National treasure and none other than Nat’s third baseman, Ryan Zimmerman! Now you know!