STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS - AUGUST 28, 2023

WORD OF THE WEEK

CURRY FAVOR

cur·ry                             (kûr′ē, kŭr′ē)

PART OF SPEECH/DEFINITION:

VERB:        1.   To seek or gain favor by flattery.

SENTENCE:       He thought he could curry favor with the mouse by simply giving him a cookie, but it ultimately led to other complications.

Stuff You Need to Know

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

Creative Writing Club - Hey all you creative writers! Are you interested in writing poetry, short stories, and being published in an annual magazine? Creative Writing Club will meet for the first time this year TOMORROW Tuesday August 29th at 3pm in room 117, the college and career center. See you there!

Fishing Team - Do you know what time it is? It’s fish o’clock!  The fishing team meets every Wednesday at 3pm in room 372.  It doesn’t matter if you have never fished in your life or if you’re an expert angler, everyone is welcome to join the fishing team.

Freshmen/Sophomore Class Advisory Board - Looking to get involved this school year but don't know where to start?! Join the Freshmen/Sophomore Class Advisory Board! This club offers leadership opportunities to Freshmen and Sophomore students by planning service-learning opportunities, fundraising events, and participating in school events! Meetings will be held weekly on Wednesdays at 3:00pm. Join us for our first meeting on Wednesday, August 30th at 3:00pm in the College and Career Center (RM 117). 

Gaming Club - Gaming & Competitive Gaming Club starts September 5th in the Media Center from 3-4PM. Come play games like Roblox, Valorant, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, NBA2k and many more.

Photojournalism Club - Are you interested in taking photographs to tell stories? Do you want to experience photography as a career? Join Photojournalism Club. Our first meeting is TODAY at 3:00 in room 240. Everyone is welcome. If you have questions, see Mrs. Wargin.

Spartan Screamers - Are you interested in joining Spartan Screamers? We are still looking for new members to come out and join us in supporting our OLCHS teams. Starting this week, we will meet every Tuesday at 3:05 PM in room 380. We will be discussing the theme for the next Home football game vs. Richards on Sep. 15th. Hope to see you there. 

Spartan Sisterhood - Are you interested in being a part of a club that empathizes, embraces and encourages young women? Come to Spartan Sisterhood’s first meeting of the year this Thursday at 8am in room 32. We will be discussing plans for our All-girl homecoming dance next month. If you can’t make it, stop by room 32 or 378 and see Mrs. Black or Ms. Odeh to join any time this week. We can’t wait to meet you all!

Athletic News

Baseball - There is a meeting for all baseball players who are not participating in a fall sport on Wednesday 8/30 after school in room 27. It will only last 10 minutes and will go over the schedule for the off-season workouts.