Are you "hooked" on Swedish Fish? Please support the Fishing Club by buying Swedish Fish candy outside of the cafeteria today and tomorrow during all lunches.
Freshmen, please bring your device for the college readiness presentation that will held today and tomorrow during Knight Time. You will need to use it.
The following college visits will occur today in the counseling conference room.
Champlain College 11:00 a.m.
College of the Holy Cross 12:30 p.m.
The following college visits will occur tomorrow in the counseling conference room.
Colby-Sawyer College- 8:30 a.m.
Hollins University- 10:30 a.m.
University of St. Andrews, Scotland- 10:30 a.m.
Loyola University Maryland- 12:00 p.m.
East Carolina University- 1:00 p.m.
Davis and Elkins college- 2:00 p.m.
New addition for Monday, October 26th- McGill College (Canada) 1:30 p.m.
The University of Mary Washington will be here on Wednesday, November 4th at 11:00 am in the counseling conference room, to meet with students who would like to obtain an instant admissions decision. It is necessary for interested students to have already submitted an application to Mary Washington by November 1st. See Mrs. Herbst for more information.
The following college visits will occur on Wednesday, October 28th in the counseling conference room.
Miami University of Ohio 12 noon
Ohio State University 1:30 p.m.
Providence College 2:00 p.m.
The following college visits will occur on Thursday, October 29th in the counseling conference room.
Longwood university 8:30 a.m.
Dickinson college 11:30 a.m.
Lynchburg College 1:00 p.m.
Indiana University, Bloomington 2:00 p.m.
Model UN will be meeting today, Monday, October 26, at 3pm in room 122.
The Game Design with Girls in Mind club is meeting today, Monday, Oct. 26 at 3 o'clock in the Library. Be ready to have your photo taken with the group for the yearbook.
We will have a Unity Council Meeting this Tuesday after school in Mrs. Stabile's room 316. We will discuss:
- The upcoming "Concert Against Hate"
- Christmas Around the World
- The February Assembly as well as new ideas for this year
Ever think you could earn some money just for expressing your thoughts? Here is your opportunity! Three DJO students will be awarded $500 each for an essay on the topic: "Why I am Proud to Be an American" No number of words are specified. Include a title page with your name, grade and homeroom section. Do not put your name or specific identification in your essay. Essays are due next Tuesday, November 2, by noon in room 326 or you may email them to Mrs. Wentzel at mwentzel@bishopoconnell.org by then. Remember, you cannot win if you do not enter!
"The Debate Club will be meeting in room 321 immediately after school today, Tuesday October 27. We will be discussing the topics for the November student congress and reviewing the results from October. Don't be late! See Ms. Gibeily with any questions."
Our TWO-DAY event in our Global Studies speaker series will be in the library directly after school this Tuesday, October 27th and Wednesday, October 28th. Our guest speaker will be DJO alum, Ann Soldner who is joining us from Cambodia. Mrs. Soldner is Co-Founder and Director of Family Care Cambodia, a faith-based volunteer organization, whose goal is to provide opportunities for basic education and build capacity and leadership among Cambodia’s children, particularly the poor and vulnerable, and to assist in childhood trauma healing.
This year, a colder than average winter may be on the horizon for the Northern Virginia area. At O’Connell, The Annual Christ House Soup collects thousands of cans each year to help feed those suffering in these cold and impoverished conditions. This year, our goal is to collect 15,000 cans of soup which equals 15,000 meals for the poor and hungry. There are only 3 days left to help contribute to the Christ House Soup Drive, so bring in those cans and let’s help feed those in need! As an added incentive, the advisory with the most cans wins a donut breakfast! Remember any soup that is a “meal in a can” is acceptable. Progresso, Safeway or Giant Brand, Chunky, Campbell’s Home Style… it’s mmm mmm good! Thank you so much!
Hey Freshmen! Are you interested in making a difference in an important leadership position this year? If you nodded “Yes” run for an SCA class officer position this November! Forms are available outside the SCA office on the folder on the wall and are due October 26th! Speeches which need to be approved are due November 2nd, and speeches will take place on November 5th with elections on November 12th!.
Attention all freshman and sophomore students: On October 31st there is a huge Stop Hunger Now event in our local area. See the flyer on the Christian Service Office window to sign up for a shift! This is a great way to help the hungry in our local area!
This Wednesday, the day before the Living Rosary and the end to our Soup Drive, DJO will be spooked and haunted. Come in your favorite, appropriate Halloween costume. O’Connell kids… FYI… this does not mean sweatshirts and sweat pants. Nope, dressing like an O’Connell basketball, football, baseball, hockey, or soccer player is neither original nor Halloweeney. Get your scare on. Those students who are not participating will be wearing their uniforms… and not your Brittany Spears version of your school uniform. Hello. Let’s go DJO, keep it classy and have some fun.