The Softball Team Retreat will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 3:15 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. in the school auditorium. Attendance is mandatory for all girls interested in trying out for softball this spring. Everyone needs to bring something to write on (some paper/notebook) and a writing utensil.
Knights for Life will be participating in 40 Days for Life by praying a Rosary at the Falls Church Health clinic on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school during Lent. If you are interested in joining us, please see Ms. Lattie in Room 215 for a permission form. All students, faculty, and families are welcome to attend
The next career cafe opportunity will take place on Monday, February 22 from 11:30am to noon in the counseling conference room. All sophomores, juniors, and seniors are welcome to come. Natalie Cocozza, a 2009 graduate, is going to speak about her experience at George Mason University in the School Psychology Program. Please see Ms. Usle with questions.
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!
The counseling department is requesting four student volunteers to give out College Folders next Tuesday, Feb. 16 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.
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.
To all 11th grade girls.. Girls State will once again occur this summer. This is 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 held today at O'Connell.