WORD OF THE WEEK:
DEMUR
de·mur (dĭ-mûr′)
PART OF SPEECH/DEFINITION:
VERB: 1. Raise doubts or show objections
SENTENCE: I was demur with my objections about her levitating expertise before she was knackered with my objections and floated away into space.
Stuff You Need to Know
Good Monday morning. Did you know that the great City of Chicago, a city that is so close in proximity to Oak Lawn and many of us were born and lived in, was founded by a Black man? It’s true! Jean-Baptist-Point Du Sable was born in the year 1750 in St. Marc, Saint-Domingue, which is now known as Haiti. He is considered to be the “Father of Chicago” because he was a pioneer trader who founded the settlement that later became the City of Chicago. Born to a French sailor and an enslaved woman of African descent, DuSable would later marry a woman of Potawatomi descent, which is a Native American tribe. He established a trading post that served European and Native American traders in what would later become the third largest city in America and one of the largest cities in the world. DuSable has a museum named after him on the South side of Chicago. Also, the famous Lake Shore Drive was renamed after DuSable to honor his founding of Chicago. This has been your Black History fact for Feb 3, 2025. Remember, Black History is American History!
Valentine’s Day is on the way! Creative Writing Club is challenging all writers into “Springing with love” as we start the Spring semester. Submit your Valentine’s Day poems to Mrs. Madsen or Mrs. Razik by February 10th to be entered to win a prize!
¡Los boletos ya están en venta para el Baile de Corazón por solo $15 por persona en la página Web de la escuela! ¡Prepárate para la noche más vibrante del año!. ¡El 15 de febrero será una noche llena de música, diversión y los mejores ritmos latinos para que bailes hasta el cansancio con esa persona especial!
¿Piensas traer un amigo/a de otra escuela? Asegúrate recoger el formulario para invitados en la oficina principal, de los Deans o en aula 356. Se necesita entregar el 7 de febrero.
Tickets are now on sale for the Heart Dance for just $15 per person on the school website! Get ready for the most vibrant night of the year! February 15th will be a night filled with music, fun, and the best Latin rhythms to dance the night away with that special someone!
Thinking of bringing a friend from another school? Be sure to pick up the guest form from the main office, the Deans, or Room 356. It must be submitted by February 7th.
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
FSCAB - The next FSCAB meeting will be on Wednesday, February 5th at 3:00pm in Student Services. Please contact Mrs. Madsen or Ms. Sears if you are unable to attend.
Graphic Design Club - Graphic Design Club will meet on Wednesday, February 5th from 3-4pm in room 146. All are welcome! See Mrs. Hartmann in room 146 for more information.
MSA - MSA will be collecting food items for the first annual “Ramadan Food Drive” that will run through February 21st. Flour, sugar, semolina, vegetable oil, and cereal are some items appreciated as well as grocery store gift cards. Carts will be out in the media center hallway for collection. All proceeds will go to the Mosque Foundation Food Pantry.
Spartan Sisterhood - To all students from the Spartan sisterhood, Mrs. Black and Ms. Odeh: The Spartan sisterhood is looking for new members to join our club. We will be raffling off a $25 Ulta gift card at Thursday’s meeting at 8 AM in room 32. Our club is looking for new ideas for events, activities and field trips and we would love to have you join us! You must be present at this Thursday's meeting for a chance to win the gift card. Come see what we are all about!
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].