Advisory teachers – please be sure to email Mr. Glynn or Mrs. O’Reilly the name of your SCA representatives. Advisory Representatives – congratulations and thank you! Be sure to come by the SCA room after school for some important information!
Global Studies students - Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington and Bret Baier of Fox News will speak Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. at The Newseum. The talk will address the topic “Catholicism and our Challenging World Today.” Admission is free. Please see Ms. Webb for further details.
The Chinese Culture Club will be having its first meeting on Monday after school in Room 223. Remember - you don't have to be Chinese to join! This is a great chance to have some fun while learning about Chinese culture and history! We hope to see you there!
On Thursday, September 12, the DJO Cheerleaders will be holding a bake sale in the cafeteria during all lunch periods.
Coed Cheerleading Tryouts will be held next Tuesday, September 10 from 3:15 to 5:15 and Wednesday, September 11 from 6:00 to 8:30 in the Upper Gym. Tryouts are open to Freshmen and transfer students ONLY. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Jacobsen in the counseling office.
ATTENTION SENIORS! We are still in need of volunteers for the LINK Program. The purpose of the LINK program is to "LINK" every transfer student up with a senior mentor. For applications and to pass in your LINK Program application see Mrs. Jacobsen or Mr. Giska by tomorrow, September 6.
The Pep Band is looking for dedicated individuals to play percussion! Do you play the drum set, or want to pick it up again? If so, please stop by the band room after school and talk to Ms. St.John. Pep Band typically meets on Wednesdays after school until 4:15 with a couple of rehearsals on Thursdays, in addition to the home Varsity Football Games. A complete schedule is available for you if you think you are interested in participating.
The orchestra needs a double bass player! If you play the electric bass and would like to try to learn the double bass, this is a perfect opportunity for you. Have you played a string instrument in the past and would like to try a new stringed instrument? If so, please stop by the band room and talk to Ms. St. John. A double bass is available for you to use.
Crew is the ultimate walk-on sport, everyone learns together, and there are no “team cuts.” Please join us for an informational meeting today after school in room 140, and on Saturday, September 7 from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Thompson’s boat center, located at 2900 Thompson’s Avenue NW, Washington DC. Visit the crew team page for more information.
Auditions for the fall musical drama Little Women: A Civil Christmas will be held Thursday and Friday, September 5 and 6, after school in the Auditorium. Actors, Singer, Artists, and Technical Crew are needed. See Ms. Milam or Drama Call Board for more information.
The Welcome Back Dance is tonight, September 6th. Admission is $5 per person, and the dance will run from 8:00pm – 11:00pm. If it’s not Neon, IT’S NOT ON.