WORD OF THE DAY
SCHMALTZ
schmaltz (shmälts)
PART OF SPEECH/DEFINITION:
NOUN: 1. Excessively sentimental
SENTENCE: Critics called it schmaltz, but he curried favor with fans who saw this was no run-of-the-mill performance.
Stuff You Need to Know
Ventra Cards are now available for sale in the Business Office, Room 123. Cost is $2.00. If you’ve already purchased a card online, please pick it up in the Business Office. Business Office hours are 7:30am – 3:30pm. Plan accordingly! You will not be excused from class to pick up/purchase a card.
Homecoming Dance 2023 – Are you planning to go to the homecoming dance with non-OLCHS students under the age of 21? If so, you will need to complete and submit the Guest Form to the dean’s office by Friday, September 22 - BEFORE the tickets are sold. You can obtain a Guest Form from the media center, dean’s office, or via this link https://4.files.edl.io/e7e0/08/22/23/164312-a89a0548-7f4f-450e-b7de-64e66dfca489.pdf
Tech Help - If you’re having trouble logging into your classes or having any other tech issues, please email [email protected] for tech assistance. If possible, include a screenshot of your issue.
Club/Team News
Bible Club - If you are interested in learning more about the Bible and the Christian faith, the Bible Club will be having our first official meeting THURSDAY right after school in Mr. Zwirkoski’s room - room 212. Anyone is welcome.
Chess Team - Anyone interested in joining the chess team this year, our practices will begin TODAY Tuesday September 5th and Thursday September 7th from 3:00 – 4:00 in room 286. Come learn about the team, meet new people and of course play some chess. For more information, please email Mr. Faro at [email protected] and join the chess team remind with the code @coachfaro
Gaming Club - Gaming & Competitive Gaming Club starts TODAY September 5th in the Media Center from 3-4PM. Come play games like Roblox, Valorant, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, NBA2k and many more.
International Club - International Club is meeting TODAY at 3:05 today in room 357. It is not too late to join. Everyone is welcome.
MSA - MSA (Muslim Students Association) is starting this week. Are you interested in meeting new people and playing fun games? MSA is having the first meeting of the year this week! We will meet Thursday, September 7 @3:05PM in Room 107. Everyone is welcome. We can't wait to see everyone and especially our new Class of 2027!
Speech - Are you interested in becoming a better actor, speaker, writer, or performer? Join Speech! There are 14 events to choose from, all of which will help you improve your skills and grow as an individual while you are competing on the IHSA 2nd in State, award winning Speech team. Our first meeting is TODAY Tuesday September 5th at 3:00pm after school in the Performing Arts Center, PAC. Have a question? Email Mr. Olsson; [email protected], or Mr. Capriola; [email protected]. We hope to see you at the meeting!