WORD OF THE WEEK:
KEN
ken (kĕn)
PART OF SPEECH/DEFINITION:
NOUN: 1. Range of what one can know or understand.
SENTENCE: It was beyond his ken to actually do the job for which he gave spurious claims to his stoic employers on the formidable grounds that he was a harrowing presence that could outsmart his antagonistic interlopers.
Stuff You Need to Know
If you signed up to wrap spare change boxes for Operation Santa Claus, please meet in Room 361 after school TOMORROW. This activity should last from 3-4pm.
FSCAB will be running our annual coat drive starting Monday November 18th through December 13th. Please bring slightly used or new coats to room 117 to Ms. Sears or Mrs. Madsen. Thank you for your support!
Ventra cards can be renewed for the 2024-25 school year and new Ventra cards can be purchased for $2.00 in the Business Office, Room 123. If you’ve already purchased a card online from the OLCHS Webstore, 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 renew or purchase a card.
Students that need a locker, school issued lock or any other locker related issues, email [email protected]. See your email for further details.
Did you lose something? Email [email protected] with a description of the item for assistance.
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.
The iTeam Genius Bar is open from 7:45 am - 3:00 pm. Students can come to the Media Center for support.
Athletic News
Boys Dive Team - Do you like doing flips and tricks? Do you enjoy an adrenaline rush? Do you have a gymnastics background? Then the Boys Dive Team is the sport for you! Tryouts will be held next week on Monday, Nov.25th before school at 6:00am in the Spartan Lobby. You will need to register online and bring your swimsuit and towel. No experience needed. Any questions about the Swim and Dive Teams, see Coach Maciaga in Room 280.
Boys Swim Team - Do you know how to swim? Want to compete against other schools? The Boys Swim Season starts next week Monday, Nov. 25th. Tryouts will be held right after school in the Spartan Lobby outside the Pool Door. You will need to register online and bring your swimsuit, towel, and goggles. No experience needed.
Boys Track & Field- There is a Preseason Informational Meeting for anyone interested in participating in Boys Track & Field on Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024 at 3:15pm in the Jr./Sr. Lounge in the cafeteria. Please see Coach Miller in room #257 if you have any questions.
Girls Bowling - Girls’ Bowling tryouts will be next Monday, November 18th and Tuesday, November 19th. We will meet in the Spartan lobby after school. Transportation to and from Palos Lanes will be provided. Bowling balls and shoes will be provided as well if you do not have them. You must be registered on the athletics website and have a current physical to try out. Please see coach Faro in room 157 if you have any questions!