Today we have a few special guests with us, including Miss Jenna Swirsky-Sacchetti, Development Manager for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Chapter in Bethesda. Last November we began planning for this year's Superdance; we were able to register 89.4% of the entire school population, with 100% registration coming from the senior class. In addition, we received tremendous support from Carrabbas restaurant, the Washington Nationals, and the Washington Capitols organizations. Most importantly, nearly every student came together to support #DoItForWalter! Even though we still have a few outstanding pledges, we are very proud to hand over this check for $115,000! With all your on-line donations, and pledged money still coming in, this year's Superdance will net just under $124,000! Congratulations to everyone who supported Superdance 2016; we thank you and look forward to next year's Superdance being even more successful!
FRIDAY KNIGHTS is ON today, May 20! Stop by room 214 for games, music, and snacks during B and C lunches. All are welcome. If you are a SENIOR Peer Mentor, please stop by - even if it is just for a couple of minutes. THANK YOU!
The final Knights for Life clinic outreach for the school year is this Saturday, May 21. We'll begin with Mass in the student chapel at 9:30 am and conclude at IHOP for a time of fellowship with students from PVI, Ireton, and Robinson.
Any underclassmen that would like to usher at graduation, please come down and sign up in the activities office.
Come be a part of the Jenga tournament and support the Math Honor Society. Tournament rounds will take place after school in Rm 116. To enter you must come by Rm 116 after school today or Tuesday. Two people per team and the cost is only a dollar per person. A cash prize is awarded to the winning team. Questions? See Mr. Bernhard. *Play video!
Tickets for Prom are on sale today after school in Room 236. Tickets are $75 per person and will be on sale after school through Monday, May 23. Tickets will NOT be sold at lunch or during the school day. If you are bringing a non-O'Connell guest, you may pick up a guest form before you purchase tickets. All completed guest forms must be returned to Mr. Britt by Monday, May 23. Get your tickets for this amazing night early to avoid the rush!
Tryouts for the 2016-2017 Cheerleading Team are next week! Join us Monday, May 23 to Wednesday, May 25 for clinics and tryouts. Please check out our website, www.bishopoconnell.org/cheerleading for more detailed information, or come and see Ms. Moynihan in Room 123. Go knights!
The Cookies and Coloring Club is holding their first annual meeting on Tuesday May 24th at 3:15 in room 301. There will be, you guessed it, cookies and coloring! See Ms. Liz in the Center Office for more information.
It is the trip you have always dreamed of... Join a group of 2017 Seniors during spring break next year to "La Bellezza Eterna, The Eternal Beauty" in an epic journey in search of the timeless beauty of Italy led by Fr. Benetti with a special guest appearance by Pope Francis! Spots are limited. Contact Father Benetti for more details.
Seniors please return your library books and pay your late fees BEFORE exams begin on May 23 (which is three more school days from now), You will NOT be able to take your final exams until you do. Stay tuned for this video!
Seniors: Field Day will be held immediately after the mandatory graduation practice/picnic on May 31. Sign-up sheets will be made available during Knight Time this week. We'll have 32 squads of 8 seniors each.