Friday's 7 a.m. Mass will be celebrated in the Student Chapel, followed by a light breakfast in the Chapel Lounge. This is a great way to prepare for Christ's coming at Christmas. All are welcome!
It's not too late! You can still send your favorite person a candy-gram. Send one to your honey; send one to your friend's honey; send one to your bff; send one to your fave teacher; send one to Elliott Kunkel. Just send one. They're just 50 cents! Candy cane candy grams are available for sale during lunch periods.
You've already heard from Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. Now it's time to hear from your classmates. Come to the auditorium this Friday during B-Lunch (between 11:30 and noon) when the Young Republicans Club and the Young Democrats Club take the stage for a debate on issues that are currently in the national spotlight. Come support your fellow students.
Attention all Knight Time and Class Time Peer Mentors for Expanded Services: Join us in Room 214 for a Christmas Party THIS FRIDAY, Dec. 18th during B and C lunches. If this is your lunch period, bring your lunch along. We will have holiday treats to share! Check your DJO email for more details!
Catholic Charities Feeds the Hungry, Clothes the Naked, Houses those who need refuge, and protects Life. Lets help them help others by supporting the dress holiday this Friday. Pay $5 in Advisory this week to dress out this Friday.
All French Club members are invited to attend the French Club Christmas party in Room 317 after school on Friday, December 18. See Mr. Hobson or officers Kathryn Baker or Isabel Fernandez for details.
The next Global Studies event will be in the library directly after school this Monday, December 21st. Our guest speaker will be DJO alum Conor Powell from the class of 1995. He is a foreign correspondent for Fox News based in Jerusalem.
Knights for Life invites everyone to join us in prayer this Saturday, December 19th at the Falls Church Healthcare Center. Please see Ms. Lattie in room 215 for details.
Join Fr. Thompson and Ms. Funk for "Mount 2000", a dynamic retreat experience specifically for high school students, is being held at Mount St. Mary's University during the weekend of February 5-7. The retreat features great speakers, music, opportunities for confession, Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. The cost for the weekend is $80 and includes food, transportation, and admission.
Have a holly jolly good time at O'Connell's second annual Sadie Hawkins Dance this Saturday December 19th! Tickets are $10 for a single and $15 for a couple and will be sold this week in the cafeteria. If you plan on bringing a guest from another school, please stop by Mr. Britt's room (236) for a guest form. Be sure to wear your very best Christmassy attire. If you have any questions please reach out to any member of the Senior SCA