1. Welcome to Oakland Catholic High School! Spirituality, Scholarship, Service

2. Today is Tuesday January 20 DAY 5

3. The Collaboration Center will be closed during lunches until JOA renovation is complete. If you need tech help – Mrs. Haslett will be located in the study area during lunch periods and then in the Collaboration Center during periods 7,8,9.

4. Any freshman interested in playing Freshman Volleyball need to see Mrs. Haslett or Mrs. Bielich to sign up. Practices will begin in February.

5. Driver’s Education classes – Spring Session The Driver’s Education class information for the Spring Session can be obtained in the Main Office. We need 25 students enrolled to have the class. Students must sign up in the Main Office by Thursday, January 29th. The class will be held on Tuesdays 2:40pm to 5:40pm for ten weeks starting February 3, 2015. (Session is from February 3, 2015 to April 7, 2015.)

6. Mrs. Rinkacs’ Forensics students will not meet today (Tuesday) but will begin meeting again this Friday. Please try to attend Friday’s practice to learn about upcoming tournaments. Mrs. Rinkacs’ Forensics students will not meet today (Tuesday) but will begin meeting again this Friday. Please try to attend Friday’s practice to learn about upcoming tournaments.

7. There will be a MAPS meeting directly after school in the study area on Thursday 1/22. We will be discussing our upcoming project and any new ideas. There will be a MAPS meeting directly after school in the study area on Thursday 1/22. We will be discussing our upcoming project and any new ideas.

8. OC Ski and Snowboard Club Be sure to check Edmodo in order to plan the next trip to Seven Springs or stop by 202 and see Mr. Kornosky. Possible trip dates include: Friday the 23rd Tuesday the 27th Wednesday the 28th

9. Students attending the March for Life, see Ms. Farrell today during your lunch period. Students attending the March for Life, see Ms. Farrell today during your lunch period.

10. Immediately following announcements, the Campus Ministry yearbook picture will be taken in the Donahue Pavillion.

11. There will be a yearbook meeting after school today in the Collaboration Center. New members are always welcome! There will be a yearbook meeting after school today in the Collaboration Center. New members are always welcome!

12. DANCE CONTRACTS  Girls may turn in their dance contracts on the following days in the cafeteria at the student council table: Thursday 15 th and Friday 16 th in between midterms Tuesday 20 th through Thursday 22 nd during lunch periods  All contracts must be turned in by Thursday, the 22 nd in order to be able to attend the dance!

13. This month, on Saturday January 24 th, Oakland Catholic will be hosting their annual semi-formal dance for all grades in our fabulous auxiliary gym. The theme is black and white, Old Hollywood! Forms are available in the office. Pick up your BLUE contract in the office, and a PINK form if you wish to ask a date. A night at the O s c ars

14. Attention Students: You are to check your Oakland Catholic emails on a regular basis. Some of you have received numerous emails about picking up your 2013-2014 yearbooks. Please do so ASAP during lunch periods from the Collaboration Center.

15. Any senior who has not yet done her interdisciplinary research paper must see Mr.D in room 207 as soon as possible to pick up important information. Remember, the successful completion of this paper is a graduation requirement.

16. Anyone Interested in participating in Indoor Field Hockey it will be every Tues. and Thur. evenings starting on Tues. January 20 and going to Feb.19. Times: Tues. from 6pm- 7:30pm and on Thurs. from 7pm-8:30pm. The cost will be $100. Please make check out to Oakland Catholic. Any questions see Mrs Bielich.

17. Attention Senior Team Mr. Flohr will again offer his new mini course: Getting Ready for College - Surviving the 1st Semester Successfully! Feb. 17-18-19 2:45 to 4:45 Cost: $40 Mark your calendar. Detail email later.

18. Attention JOA students! You will be meeting with Ms. Day in the Donahue Pavilion for a quick meeting and to take the yearbook photo during homeroom. See the dates below for details. Remember to sign in with your homeroom teacher first! Seniors: Tuesday January 20 Juniors: Wednesday January 21 Sophomores: Thursday January 22 Freshmen: Friday January 23