Students from St. Mark's parish and St. Thomas a Becket parish should report to the Trinidad Street Lobby (by room 226) at the beginning of their lunch period for pizza & soda with Fr. Paul.
Do you want to discuss today's latest political developments with your peers? Are you interested in modern politics and foreign affairs? Then the Bipartisan Unity Club is for you. This is a debate society for people with differing views to meet and discuss today's latest political developments. We will be meeting after school today, Thursday the 11th, in room 231 for an intro meeting. If you have any questions please contact Gaby Rizk or Mr. Mahoney.
Pre-season meeting for all those interested in trying out for lacrosse is on Thursday (today) at 7pm in the Library. Prospective players should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The Gamer Club will meet today Thursday, Feb. 11, Rm. 202
Attention to any band or DJ interested in performing at this year's Superdance on March 5th, please stop by Ms. Hogan's office sometime today Thursday, February 11th.
Come on by the Superdance registration table during your lunch periods and start collecting pledges! There will be several awesome prizes given out at Superdance like free smoothie bowl coupons, light sabers, manicures, and many more! Don't forget: May the CURE Be With You!
The 2016 Yearbook is now on Sale!! This year's book is in full cover and it will be full of great memories from throughout the year! You can bring a check for $75 to the school bookstore or you can purchase one online. The link is in the Friday Blitz. www.bishopoconnell.org/yearbooks. All seniors automatically receive a yearbook. We're Just Sayin - You don't want to miss this yearbook!
Attention all new members of the National English Honor Society. You received a letter in your advisory last week with details of the Induction ceremony next Wednesday evening, February 17.Remember that this ceremony is mandatory for all new members. You must see Mrs. Cerniglia if you have a serious conflict. Please respond with the number of guests you will be bringing to the ceremony so that we may prepare for the reception that will follow. Also, if you have not joined the Edmodo group, please do so immediately. The code is on the letter you received.
Lost and found items will be displayed outside of the Student Life Office. Please stop by and claim your possessions. The items left will be donated to Good Will at the end of the week. There is a Vera Bradley wristlet, guys wallet, camera and Kate Spade bracelet among the lost items. Thank you.
The counseling department is requesting 4 student volunteers to give out College Folders at our College Night for Junior Students and Parents. Volunteers would need to be at O'Connell by 6:15 p.m. and should be finished by 7:15 p.m. If you are a junior planning to attend that would be optimum. Please see Mrs. Herbst in counseling if you are willing to volunteer.
On all Fridays of Lent, the 7 a.m. Mass will be celebrated in the Student Chapel and a light breakfast will follow in the Chapel Lounge. All are invited.
To all 11th grade girls, Girls State will once again occur this summer. This a worthwhile program for junior girls that are interested in politics and government. Please make sure to see Mrs. Herbst in counseling today if you are interested. Interviews will be this Friday at O'Connell.