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

2. Today is Wednesday, September 24 Day 1

3. Soccer will have an Early Release today at 2:15. Players may not leave their classes before that time. The bus will leave at 2:40. The team will be playing Carrick at Cupples Field. Go Eagles.!

4. Seniors: Research paper reminders- Pick up your topic forms from Mr. D in room 207 sometime today. Be sure to meet with your moderator as soon as possible. The first preliminary work turn in day is October 2nd. See Mr. D if you need a research paper calendar.

5. College Visits

6. Congratulations, National Merit Commended Students Margaret Cinicola, Emily Cumpston, Madeleine Zalenski These students placed in the top 5% of more than 1.5 million students that took the PSAT test last October. We congratulate these scholastically talented students. Congratulations, National Merit Commended Students Margaret Cinicola, Emily Cumpston, Madeleine Zalenski These students placed in the top 5% of more than 1.5 million students that took the PSAT test last October. We congratulate these scholastically talented students.

7. Attention Forensics Students: There will be an open audition for the team immediately after school today in the Lecture Hall. Please see Mr. MacDonald or Mrs. Rinkacs if you cannot make the meeting.

8. There will be a Student Council meeting today after school, Wednesday Sept 24, in the chapel, not the lecture hall. Charity presentations are today so all members must be in attendance.

9. Ongoing service opportunities are posted on the Campus Ministry board. If you plan to attend a service event, you must first sign up.

10. On Thursday, September 25th, will be the first official meeting of the Oakland Catholic Science Fiction and Fantasy club! We will be meeting in 213 in Mrs. Day's room. New members and old are welcome!

11. Global Awareness Club First Global Awareness Club meeting of the year will be on Thursday, September 25 th in room 201 There will be brownies

12. The Shakespeare Club will meet for the first time this Thursday, immediately after school in Mrs. Rinkacs’ Room - J303. Exciting plans for the coming year will be announced. If you are interested but cannot make the meeting, please see Mrs. Rinkacs for more information.

13. the first MAPS meeting will be held on Thursday, September 25th after school in the study area. Invitations for new members will be received today, Tuesday, September 23rd during homeroom.

14. Grow closer to Jesus through Sacred Scripture - Bible Reflection, beginning this Thursday, Sept. 25th after school at 2:45 - 3:30 in the Chapel. We will begin with the Gospel of Matthew. Grow closer to Jesus through Sacred Scripture - Bible Reflection, beginning this Thursday, Sept. 25th after school at 2:45 - 3:30 in the Chapel. We will begin with the Gospel of Matthew.

15. Picture re-takes will be taken on Tuesday, October 14th outside the Donahue Pavilion beginning at 8:00am. Students must sign up in the Main Office by Thursday, October 9th. A flyer with the picture package pricing information is available in the Main Office. If you are having your pictures re-taken, you must return your complete picture package that day. Students who transferred or were absent on the original picture day (August 28 th ) should sign up. If you are purchasing your pictures, you must bring your payment (exact cash or a check made payable to Lifetouch) with you at the time your picture is taken.

16. Please remember to turn your dues into Mrs. Maxwell By Friday, September 26. Also review the competition events and make a selection by Monday, September 29.

17. NHS Tutors Needed Current members please complete tutoring forms indicating subjects and times available. Forms are located in the library. Return form to Mrs. Maxwell in room J101 or in office mailbox.

18. Reminder to all Juniors and Seniors interested in being Kairos Leaders, applications are due this Friday, September 26th.

19. Freshmen Gracie Kennedy and her Girl Scout Troop are making news for their efforts to welcome the immigrating children from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador that will be staying at the Holy Family Institute. Gracie has dedicated over 50 hours to the project, preparing and gathering games, clothing, books and English-learning tools for the kids. Congratulations to Gracie!

20. Come Support and Cheer on the OC Soccer Team on Monday September 29 @ Highmark Stadium as they take on Allderdice at 7:00pm. It is Senior Night!! Tickets are available for purchase in the Main Office they are $10.00 a ticket. OC gets a portion of the ticket sales so purchase your tickets at school. GO SENIORS and GO EAGLES!!!!

21. Italy, Sicily, and Greece Trip June 15-25, 2014 - Rome – Palermo – Agrigento – Taormina - - Patras - Delphi - Athens - Interested? See Ms. Day in room 213 for more information! Sign Up Deadline: October 31st www.Explorica.com/Day-2892