WORD OF THE WEEK:
TALISMAN
tal·is·man (tăl′ĭs-mən, -ĭz-)
PART OF SPEECH/DEFINITION:
NOUN: Something that apparently has magical powers.
SENTENCE: He said his talisman was his facial hair, but she was not so sure it brought him luck.
Stuff You Need to Know
Need a ride to the Homecoming Parade Starting Point? A school bus will be available to shuttle students and staff members to the parade gathering area. The bus will run continuously from the Spartan Lobby to Alive Church at 89th and Austin. The bus service will begin at 5:00 PM and continue until 6:20 PM.
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
Girls Who Code Club - Girls, are you interested in technology? The first meeting for the Girls Who Code club is Meeting Monday October 2nd in room 369 after school. Introduction to the club. Fun Activities/Ice Breakers. Club Schedules. Anyone Welcome. Follow olchs.gwc on ig.
Student Services News
Need service hours? Here are this week’s spotlight volunteer opportunities:
- The Children’s Farm in Palos is hosting their Pumpkin Days every Saturday and Sunday through the end of October. Various shifts are available on all days!
- Enjoy the outdoors while helping at the Cook County Forest Preserves. Various sites are available throughout the fall!
Further details and sign-ups for either of these opportunities are posted on the Service Learning Calendar.
Are you looking for a part-time job? Are you unsure if you need a workers permit? Sign up for Spartan Plus “Find a Part-Time Job” with Mr. Krupa. It will be this Friday. Learn about places that are hiring, how to ask for an application and fill it out, and how to be prepared for an interview.
Representatives from the following schools will be visiting OLCHS this week:
Wednesday, 9/27 – Loyola University and University of Louisville, pd. 4/5
Thursday, 9/28 – Northwestern University, pd. 4/5 and Knox College, pd. 9
Friday, 9/29 – Prescott College, pd. 2
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.