Please remember that you must “swipe” in the morning. If you fail to swipe in you will receive a detention. Questions? See Student Life.
Attention all Seniors - Today is the last day to order a Senior sweatshirt in the first round of ordering. Orders can be turned in to Mr. Britt in Room 236 or in to the Center Office. Sweatshirts will be delivered in mid-November.
Drama club is having an all club member meeting TODAY after school in the auditorium. We will be discussing upcoming events, and having our club picture taken for the yearbook.
The following college visits will occur today, 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 29 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.
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.
There will be a Photography Club meeting today after school in room 302.
Knights for Life will meet today (Wed) in Rm 125 during Advisory. New members are always welcome! Regular members, bring a friend! As always, there will be food!
The Anime Club will meet and celebrate Halloween tomorrow, Thursday, October 29 at 4 P.M. in room 327. Don't forget to bring baked goods and candy.
Fr. Martin, from St. Luke's parish, will be here today to host a luncheon for students from his parish. St. Luke students should report to the Trinidad Street Lobby (by Room 226) at the beginning of your lunch period for pizza and soda with Fr. Martin.
There will be a mandatory meeting for all those planning on trying out for Boys JV or Freshman Basketball this Thursday, October 29 after school in room 146.
Model UN will have a meeting Monday, November 2, at 3pm in room 122.
Winter Uniform begins on Monday, November 2. Please review the guidelines in the handbook to find out about proper attire. Questions? See Student Life.
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!
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!
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!
Freshmen speeches are due in the SCA room by Monday, November 2.
Thank you and have a "tomorrow is the last day to bring in your cans" WEDNESDAY.