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

2. Today is Tuesday, January 12 Day 1

3. Midterm Schedule Tuesday, January 19 Wednesday, January 20 Thursday, January 21 Friday, January 22 Period 1 8:30 – 9:30 Period 2 8:30- 9:30 Period 3 8:30- 9:30 Period 4 8:00-9:00 Period 9 10:15 – 11:15 Period 8 10:15 – 11:15 Period 7 10:15 – 11:15 Period 5 9:15-10:15 Period 6 10:30-11:30

4. Congratulations Abbey LoBello was awarded the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship.

5. "Teachers in the main building, please put your recycling bins in the hallway at the end of period 3. The Environmental Club will be doing its first collection today.”

6. Campus Ministry will meet Tuesday, January 12, from 2:45 - 3:30 in G15.

7. Theater Group will meet on Tuesday, January 12 after school in the JOA Theater. This is a warm-up session and informational meeting about our Fairy Tale spring production. Now's the time to get involved! Theater Group will meet on Tuesday, January 12 after school in the JOA Theater. This is a warm-up session and informational meeting about our Fairy Tale spring production. Now's the time to get involved!

8. If you are interested in the Appalachia Mission Trip please talk to Ms. Farrell, Dorrie or Lindy Brennan, so that they can put your name on the interest list.

9. Right after announcements today, all students attending the March for Life please go to G15 for a very brief meeting.

10. The forensics team competed at the North Allegheny Forensics Tournament over the weekend. This was one of the biggest tournament that we have attended this year, with over 350 competitors across the various categories. Kennedy Wade, Cassie Moats, and Eithne Hartnett each participated in Student Congress. Bella Enfield competed in Humorous Interpretation of Literature for the first time. Each student performed extremely well and Kennedi placed in the top 5 for her Congress house

11. The Science Fiction Fantasy Club will meet this Thursday January 14th after school in Ms. Day’s room for TableTop Day. Take a break from studying and join us as we play a variety of indie board games! As always, there will be food.

12. An OC Graduate will be visiting OC on Thursday, January 14th during the lunch periods to talk about Cornell University and the "Ivy Experience“ Please sign up in the Guidance Office.

13. The Writing Center is available to all students who would like help at any stage of the writing process and for any kind of writing assignment. English teachers are in the Writing Center every day during all lunch periods, as well as during periods 2 and 3. There are also Writing Center sessions during every CCW. All of the English Department faculty members are happy to help you with your writing assignments.

14. Just a reminder that all students are able to sign up to be tutored by the members of the National Honor Society during CCW sessions.

15. GCI FRESHMEN MUST CHECK EDMODO FOR A CHANGE IN THE DATE OF THE BOOK GROUP.

16. On Thursday, January 14th, A Representative from the Pittsburgh Public Theatre will come to speak to students about how to prepare for the upcoming Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest. If interested in participating, please email or see Mrs. Rinkacs as soon as possible. Thursday’s meeting will take place in room J303 immediately after school.

17. Attention Juniors and Seniors: On April 15th, Central and Oakland Catholic will be hosting their annual Dancing with the Vikings charity event. If you are interested in dancing please email Mary Beth Miller at mmiller@oaklandcatholic.org. Within the email include the style of dance you wish to perform, i.e. ballet or hip hop, etc. and any athlete you may want to dance with. If you do not already have a partner one will be provided for you. Please contact her by January 21st.

18. Today’s Feature TURKEY & CHEESE $2.50 PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY $1.50

19. Today’s Feature CHICKEN PATTY $2.50 PASTA COMBO $4.00

20. Today’s Feature CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD $4.00 CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $4.00

21. Today’s Feature PLAIN $1.50 PEPPERONI $2.00 SPECIALTY $2.00

22. Today’s Feature GRILLED PANINI SANDWICH BAKED POTATO VEGGIES $5.00