WORD OF THE WEEK:
BANE
bane (bān)
PART OF SPEECH/DEFINITION:
NOUN: 1. A source of persistent annoyance or exasperation.
SENTENCE: They balked, at first, believing the source of the irritant was from somewhere outside the classroom, but the bane of their existence was in reality his stinky feet.
Stuff You Need to Know
Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Bowling Team for winning the South Suburban Red Conference Championship last Friday at Palos Lanes. This is our 4th consecutive Conference Title. The Team finished 317 pins ahead of Shepard and 460 pins in front of Reavis. Freshman, Peter Garcia, bowled his first ever 300 in game #6 and was the individual Conference Champion. His teammates, Justin Canvin and Gavin Rybicki, finished in 2nd and 3rd place respectively. All three won All Conference honors. David Bush finished just out of the metals in 11th place, and Charlie Dell and Vinny McBrien were also instrumental in completing our four-peat.
On the JV level, we finished in third place, just behind Reavis and Shepard. Everyone bowled well but Decimus Pecina (6th place), Jose Zavala (7th place), and Ethan Aguinaga (9th place) earned All-Conference awards.
The regular season concludes with a match vs. Chicago Christian Monday, 1/13, and the Varsity moves on to the IHSA Regional this Friday, 1/17, at Palos Lanes.
Congratulations Bowlers!
Do you love dancing to Latin music? OLAS is looking for talented dancers like YOU! We’re gearing up to practice dance routines for our next performance during Global Society Week, and we’d love for you to join us. If you’re interested, come to our practices every Tuesday after school in room 356 with Ms. Torres. Let’s bring the energy, have fun, and make this performance unforgettable!
We can’t wait to see you there!
¡Prepárate para la noche más vibrante del año! El 15 de febrero, de 7:00 PM a 10:00 PM, te invitamos al Baile de Corazón 2025 aquí en la escuela. ¡Será una noche llena de música, diversión y los mejores ritmos latinos para que bailes hasta el cansancio! Los boletos estarán disponibles pronto por solo $15 por persona, así que mantente alerta para el día en que salgan a la venta.
¡No te lo puedes perder! Invita a tus amigos, ponte tus mejores pasos de baile y prepárate para una experiencia inolvidable. ¡Te esperamos!
Get ready for the most exciting night of the year! On February 15th, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, join us for the Baile de Corazon 2025 right here at our school. It’s going to be a night filled with music, fun, and the hottest Latin beats to keep you dancing all night long! Tickets will go on sale soon for just $15 per person, so stay tuned for the release date.
Don’t miss out! Bring your friends, show off your best dance moves, and get ready for an unforgettable experience. See you there!
Free event! Yemeni Culture Night will be this Friday January 17th in the PAC from 5:15 – 7:30PM. Come learn and celebrate this amazing culture! Activities include interactive stations, food, Henna, Kahoot, and more! Hope to see you there! Have questions, email Mrs. Elmasry at [email protected]
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.
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.
Club/Team News
E-Sports - The final round of tryouts for esports will be held in the media center this Wednesday and Thursday after school. Spots are still open for Mario Kart, Rocket League, Madden and FIFA. If you are in a winter sport and cannot make it, stop by Coach Murray’s SP+ in Room 12 anytime to receive an informational flyer.
FSCAB - FSCAB's next meeting will be Wednesday, January 22nd at 3pm in Student Services. If you cannot make this meeting, please contact Ms. Sears or Mrs. Madsen.
Spanish Honor Society - Attention students interested in joining the Spanish Honor Society! Just a friendly reminder that your application is due on Monday, January 27th. Be sure to submit it to your Spanish teacher or drop it off with Ms. Torres in room 356. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an amazing group that celebrates the Spanish language and culture. We’re excited to see your application!
Student Services News
Attention Juniors - Teachers are hosting special test prep sessions that are designed to prepare you for the ACT. The sessions will be every Monday and Friday and take place during Spartan Plus. Students can sign up for as many sessions as they need leading up to the Spring ACT test. For more information, email Dr. Coleman at [email protected].
Athletic News
Girls’ Track & Field - The official season and official practices begin on Tuesday, January 21st. Get registered through the portal: [https://schools.snap.app/OakLawnCommunityHS/athletics/track-and-field/g/all] Please email Coach Butler with any inquiries you might have: [email protected]