WORD OF THE WEEK:
BALK
balk (bôk)
PART OF SPEECH/DEFINITION:
VERB: 1. To stop short and refuse to go on.
SENTENCE: She balked at the idea of going back to school after the break, but she found her happy place in the classroom.
Stuff You Need to Know
Congratulations to the varsity cheer team for qualifying once again for ICCA Championships this weekend. The girls are off to Springfield on Friday. Wish them luck!
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
Scholastic Bowl - The Scholastic Bowl has their last practice before the season starts next week. The practice is Wednesday January 8th at 3:05 in 366. New members are welcome. Please see Mr. DiFilippo in room 366 if you have any questions.
Yearbook Club - Have you been looking for a new club to join for the 2nd semester? Come by room 366 at 3:05 today to learn about the yearbook club. Please see Mr. DiFilippo in room 366 if you have any questions.
Athletic News
Welcome back Speedy Spartans!
Girls’ Track & Field conditioning continues this week – Tuesday through Thursday at 3:25pm. Come to the second-floor breezeway dressed and ready to train. 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 inquires you might have: [email protected]