WORD OF THE WEEK:
EXTOL
ex·tol (ĭk-stōl′)
PART OF SPEECH/DEFINITION:
VERB: To praise highly.
SENTENCE: He tried extol her virtues in such a schmaltzy way that it did not curry favor with her.
Stuff You Need to Know
If you were born before November 6th, 2006, you can register to vote TOMORROW Tuesday September 19th in the cafeteria during your lunch periods. You will need to bring 2 forms of ID. To see acceptable forms of ID, look for the RED FLYERS posted around the school, or you can ask Mrs. Kuchyt in room 374.
Students that need a locker, school issued lock or any other locker related issues, email [email protected]. See your email for further details.
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.
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
Spartan Sisterhood - Hi Barbie! Are you interested in helping us plan our all-girl homecoming dance? If so, please meet us in room 32 this Thursday at 8am for poster making, ticket selling and decorating. Tickets will go on sale next week! If you can’t make it, but would like to request songs to be played, please scan the QR code in front of room 32 or room 378 to add your request. Hope to see you there!
Speech Team - Are you interested in improving your public speaking skills? There is still time to join the Oak Lawn Speech Team! Interested? Come join us in Room 34 from 3-4 on Mondays and Wednesdays for our novice workshops! This is a great opportunity to enhance your speaking, writing, and acting skills. Questions? Email Mr. Olsson; [email protected], or Mr. Capriola; [email protected]. We hope to see you there!
Student Services News
Any sophomore, junior or senior interested in joining the military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or National Guard) OR interested in exploring more career options for after high school, you need to take the ASVAB exam. It will be given on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. You must register ahead of time. No cost to test. If you are interested, complete this google form for more information https://forms.gle/DhAB9RrTh6Y3Y8bG9
Representatives from the following schools will be visiting OLCHS this week:
Tuesday, 9/19 – Eastern IL University, pd. 4/5 and University of IL at Springfield, pd. 10
Wednesday, 9/20 – IL Institute of Technology, pd. 4/5 and University of IL at Urbana-Champaign, pd. 10
Thursday, 9/21 – St. Xavier University, pd. 2 and Trinity Christian College, pd. 9
To attend a visit, please sign up to attend in Naviance. All passes must be approved in e-hall pass BEFORE reporting to the visit.