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September 2, 2010
Opening School Liturgy Thursday, September 2, 1:00pm
Library Students are reminded that they must have a pass from their teachers when they come to the library. One pass per student.
Library Copier There is a 10 cent charge per page printed from either a library computer or the library photocopy machine. There will be no credit. Thank you for your cooperation.
Athletic Events The Volleyball team has a scrimmage this evening at Greensburg Central Catholic. The Varsity tennis team has a game at Baldwin. Good Luck teams.
Cheerleading Missed tryouts? Interested in a competition style cheerleading squad? No experience necessary! OC Cheerleading Open Gym September 9th, 2010 5pm-7pm Please wear athletic attire.
Student Council iPad Raffle! 3 tickets- $1 10 tickets- $3 20 tickets- $5 Drawing at the end of the Opening Picnic! Tickets sold at lunch and day of Picnic!
OC Bookstore The OC Bookstore will be open before school and after school this week. Anyone interested in working the bookstore this year should see Ms. Decker in J102 and plan to attend a brief meeting after school at the bookstore on Friday September 3rd.
Student Council Our first meeting of the year will be held on Weds. Sept 8 at 2:45 PM in the presentation room. All members are expected to attend.
Important Meeting All students interested in being part of Campus Ministry this year are invited to attend a joint meeting of student council and Campus Ministry on Wednesday, September 8 in the lecture hall at 2:45 PM.
Basketball Any freshman interested in playing basketball – please sign up in Ms. McKamish’s room – J203! There will be an open gym on Thursday, September 2 from 4-6pm.
Picnic Tickets for the school picnic go on SALE during lunches today and tomorrow. Individual tickets are 25 cents, but students can get a strip of 22 tickets for $5 during the presale.
Magazine Drive Order your magazines online Go to QSP.com and use our school code 425008858 Print your confirmation order and bring them to your homeroom teacher on a Turn in Day. -
August 31, 2010
Picture Day School pictures will be taken on Tuesday, August 31. All students will have their picture taken. Forms will be available in Homerooms.
Golf Team The Golf Team has an Early Release today at 1:49pm. Good Luck, Team!
Student Council iPad Raffle! 1 ticket – $3, 3 tickets – $5 Drawing at the end of the Opening Picnic! Tickets sold at lunch and day of Picnic!
Basketball Any freshman interested in playing basketball – please sign up in Ms. McKamish’s room – J203! There will be an open gym on Thursday, September 2 from 4-6pm.
Chess Team There will be a VERY Brief organizational meeting for all old and new players on Wednesday at 2:33 in Room 205.
Summer Travel Remember to submit your summer travel pictures to Ms. McNulty.
Are you in complete uniform as stated in the OC handbook?
Order uniform pieces directly from School Belles.
Attention OC Students: What’s the best way to find out how an OC grad matches up at a particular college or university? Talk to them directly! If you have an OC username and password, click here to get the OC scoop on what a college is really like!
What’s it really like to be an OC student from day to day? The OC Film Club along with some JOA Sophomore Scholars have put together a few videoclips to fill you in on the daily workings of life as an OC student. OC students are transformed into OC Reality Actresses as they let you in on what life at OC is like. Click on “The OC Experience” bar above to view video clips highlighting some unique OC experiences.
The bookstore has gone online! You can now purchase Oakland Catholic apparel as gifts without coming to the school. Please check out the Bookstore Inventory. Purchases can be made through email.
Interested in placing an order? Click here for email request.
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Honors Economics Writing Assignment and Rubric
Period 7 and 8 Honors Economics writing assignment on the Friedman lecture is below. The rubric for grading the assignment is included as well. Any questions, see Mr D in room 207
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Forms for 2010-2011 School Year
Forms for 2010-2011 School Year
Additional surveys for No Child Left Behind -
English Summer reading list 2010-2011
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: These books are to be read during the summer. All books will be assessed during the first two weeks of school. The assessments will take a variety of forms according to the plans of the teacher. Several titles will
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ATTENTION: Juniors Taking AP, Honors, and CP American History
All Juniors taking American History next year (regardless of the level, AP,Honors, CP) will have a summer reading. Please refer to the revised book list posted as a link below:
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AP U.S. Government and Politics (2010-2011)
Students who have signed up for AP U.S. Government and Politics, here are some important documents for you to review before you begin the course work in August. If you have any questions about this material please email Mr. D at ocinbox2011@yahoo.com.
2010-2011 AP Student Information Sheet
AP U.S. Government and Politics 2010-2011 Syllabus, Summer Reading Outline and Vocab/Names List
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Social Studies Summer Reading List
Freshman and Sophomore Honors students, Junior Honors and CP American History students, and Junior and Senior AP Students please download the summer reading list for the 2010-2011 school year.
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Nacel Exchange Program
Host families are needed for international students who will be studying at Oakland Catholic High School for the 2010 – 2011 school year with the Nacel Open Door International Exchange Program. The students are fully insured and they bring their own spending money for personal expenses. Host families provide room and board and receive a generous monthly hosting stipend ($450) to cover the cost of food, electric, water, etc. If you have room in your heart and home for one of these great students, please contact Amanda Newland at amanda.j.newland@gmail.com or 412-651-3557.
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Catholic Education in Pennsylvania
News for Advocates of Catholic Education in Pennsylvania – February 22, 2010 Download the newsletter
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Report cards
Report Cards are now posted on RenWeb.
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H1N1 information
The Department of Health is planning vaccination clinics for January 8 and 9 for Pennsylvanians who do not have access to it through his or her healthcare provider or do not have a provider. H1N1 Vaccine Locations in PA
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