 Oak Leaflet E-Newsletter
Oak Lawn Community High School
November 7, 2014
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No School: Monday, November 10, &
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
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School will not be in session on Monday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.
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PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS?
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OLCHS's annual celebration of French language and Francophone cultures is always a fall highlight. National French Week began November 4th and ended November 7th. This year's program for French 1 students included playing Mancala, a game popular in West Africa, watching films in French and making and eating crepes. French 2 students followed the same program, but in addition, they used Adinkra symbols to illustrate the story of who they are. Adinkra symbols originated with the Asante people who live in the West African country of Ghana. French students also displayed their artwork, and outside of class, students taught French expression to their families, friends and classmates. <<read more>>
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PTSA Potbelly Fundraiser -Tuesday, November 18, 2014
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The PTSA is hosting a fundraising event at the Oak Lawn Potbelly Sandwich Works Restaurant on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. During this time, the restaurant will donate 25% of net sales to the OLCHS PTSA.
Potbelly is also offering a special "Spartan Shake" that provides an extra 50 cent donation to the PTSA.
The OLCHS Mascot will make a special appearance and students are eligible for raffle prizes. <<read more>>
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How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
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This year's musical is How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. The story concerns young, ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch, who, with the help of the book How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, rises from window washer to chairman of the board of the World Wide Wicket Company while trying to avoid certain employees trying to stop his meteoric rise and dealing with the romantic advances of a secretary falling head over heels for him.
Theater director Billy Denton said, "I love classic musicals, and while this one may not be as well-known as other Broadway shows, it's a great comedy with many memorable roles and songs for the students and audience members to enjoy. We've had a lot of new talent step up for this demanding show, and I'm excited to see how their hard work pays off for the public performances."
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying will be performed on Friday, November 7; and Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The performance will be at Oak Lawn Community High School (9400 Southwest Highway) in the Auditorium Gym.
The advance ticket price is $10.00. Tickets can be purchased through cast/crew members or by contacting the ticket hotline number at 708/424-5200 x5920. Additional information is available on the school's website at www.olchs.org or by contacting the show's producer Mrs. Meredith McGuire at mmcguire@olchs.org or 708-424-5200 x5920. <<read more>>
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Family Reading Night
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The Media Center will host Family Reading Night on November 20, 2014, from 7:00-8:00pm. The event will be an evening book club for students, parents, staff, and the community (all members of the "Spartan Family!"). There will be discussion and activities based around the popular novel Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell. The book is a sweet, gritty, and unforgettable story about two misfits in love. It's a rare bestseller aimed at teens and adults.
Family Reading Night is in conjunction with Illinois Reads, a statewide campaign to promote reading for all Illinois citizens created under the auspices of the Illinois Reading Council. Illinois Reads focuses on reading in school, as well as at home. Residents across the state from Rockford to Carbondale will be partaking in upcoming family literacy nights. The culmination event is a statewide celebration of literacy on the same evening as the book club.
Registration for Family Reading Night must be completed online.
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| Oak Lawn Community High School District 229, Oak Lawn, Illinois | |
Mission Statement. Oak Lawn Community High School exists to: inspire, challenge, and empower students and staff in a safe, supportive environment; maximize individual potential through academic and personal growth; and graduate students who attain the high standards set forth by our community.
Board of Education:
Matthew Egan, President
Robert Loehr, Vice President
Kathleen Berry, Secretary
Timothy Burke, Member
Stephen Greene, Member
Michael McCarthy, Member
James Melnik, Member
Administration:
Dr. Michael Riordan, Superintendent/Principal
Richard Hendricks, Assistant Superintendent
Joseph McCurdy, Assistant Principal
Dr. Jeana Lietz, Assistant Principal
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