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New Website Launched
Weekly E-Newsletter Reflects New Design
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website. The site development process began in March involving many stakeholders throughout the O'Dowd community, including all major user groups.
Balancing the goals of presenting O'Dowd to prospective families with that of communicating the most-needed information to our faculty/staff and parent/student communities guided our overall decision-making process. We anticipate the modern design and organization will make for an improved user experience for everyone who visits.
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The 19th Hole Cocktail Reception
Last Chance - REgister Now!
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Come join us to celebrate O'Dowd and raise funds for the Transforming Lives Fund for Financial Aid. This is your last chance to register for the September 19 after party celebration of the Dragon Golf Classic - no need to be a golfer! Enjoy music, light bites, beverages, music and some amazing Silent Auction items, including signed Andre Iguadola and Kevin Durant jerseys and more! Bid on an exclusive cruise around the Bay with your friends, followed by lunch at Sam's in Tiburon. Many of these items have never been featured before at O'Dowd events. Now is your opportunity. And, try your luck at the Putt-Putt contest.
More celebrities joining in for the Dragon Classic! In addition to 2015 NBA Finals MVP and Golden State Warrior Andre Iguodala and basketball Hall of Famer Gary Payton, NBA veteran and new Warriors Assistant Coach/Player Development Willie Green is playing in the golf tournament. Willie played for 12 seasons, including six seasons as a teammate of Andre Iguodala on the Philadelphia 76ers. And the celebrity golfers aren't limited to basketball players. Former Oakland Raider running back Charlie Smith, who scored the go-ahead touchdown in the famous 1968 Heidi Game between the Raiders and Jets, is also playing! A special shout out to Leon Natsues '84, Stanley M. Davis Insurance, for being one of our top sponsors, along with fellow alum Andy Armanino '83, Armanino LLP, and Ray Bonta for Assembly 2016.
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Mass of the Holy SpiRIT Celebrated
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With the entire Bishop O'Dowd High School community gathered on the Quad, Bishop of Oakland Michael C. Barber, SJ, along with campus chaplain Fr. Jim Sullivan, celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit on September 8.
Prior to the start of the liturgy, the Campus Ministry Team performed a skit focused on "Community in Diversity," an integral element in O'Dowd's Charism and a theme for the 2016-17 school year.
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Bonnie Sussman to Present at National Conference
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A highly regarded expert in the area of Holocaust education, O'Dowd social studies teacher Bonnie Sussman will present at the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) annual conference, being held in Washington, DC, in December.
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Senior & Parent Mass Set for Sept. 27
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The Senior & Parent Mass is set for Tuesday , September 27, beginning at 1:15 p.m., in the large gymnasium.
Parents of all faiths are invited to join their sons and daughters for this O'Dowd tradition celebrating the special parent - child relationship. Seniors are encouraged to dress up for this special occasion. Details will be emailed to parents, guardians and seniors.
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Mock Trial Team Shines at Empire International Invitational
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The O'Dowd Mock Trial team competed against top mock trial teams from the United States and from Korea at the Empire International Mock Trial Invitational held in San Francisco over the weekend.
Special congratulations to Natalie Silva '17 who received a Top Ten Witness Award. Look for more information about the event in next week's e-newsletter.
All students interested in auditioning for this year's Mock Trial team that will participate in the Alameda County competition should see Ms. Sussman in Room 201. |
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Upcoming Academic Support Events
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O'Dowd's Academic Support Department is hosting two upcoming events for students and their parents - one this evening, September 14, and the other on Wednesday, September 28. Read More
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Sojourn to the Past Informational Meeting
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All O'Dowd families are invited to attend a special presentation about Sojourn to the Past, the civil rights tour, on Thursday, September 22, beginning 6:30 p.m., in the theater. Read More
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California Scholarship Federation (CSF) applications for the spring 2016 semester are due to Mrs. Promes in Room 11 by this Friday, September 16. Four semesters of membership, one being in the senior year, are required for Life Membership status. Read More
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Upperclassmen interested in being inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) must turn in their student activity forms and resumes to Mrs. Counts in the library by this Friday, September 16. These materials will be presented to the faculty council for evaluation Read More
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Interested in traveling to Quebec in June 2017? An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 20, at 6 p.m., in Room 109. Organized by the World Languages Department, the trip features activities that focus on history, architecture, science, crafts and food. Contact Zack Polsky for additional information.
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Student Leadership Retreat
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All students are invited to sign up for a leadership retreat, being held on Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the O'Dowd campus. The retreat will be peer-led, mostly by seniors from ASB, CMT and S-Corps who participated in a leadership retreat before the school year began and are eager to share what they learned. Students from all grades are welcome - those who are already in a position of leadership on a team, in a club, or some other group, and those who see themselves as leaders. You'll learn how to build connections and work on public speaking, event preparation and organization. There is limited space, so sign up right away. First come, first served. Cost is $10 to cover lunch. |
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O'Dowd Cheer Wins Tradition Plaque at UCA Cheer Camp
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Over the summer, members of the O'Dowd cheer team traveled to UC Berkeley for the UCA (United Cheer Association) camp. They received tutoring in stunting, dance performance and sideline cheer from college coaches and cheerleaders. The members of team were judged daily on performance technique and received numerous superior gold ribbons and two superior blue ribbons.
Three cheerleaders qualified for All-American - Kelsei Cobbs '20 and seniors Josie Boyd-Conn and Yasmine Patton, which means they can cheer in Houston or London with an international team.
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Purchase Dragon Ticket Family Season Pass
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A Dragon Ticket Family Season Pass provides you and your family members admission to all O'Dowd home football, basketball, and volleyball games. Read More
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Athletic REgistration for 2016-17
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All students intending to participate in athletics at O'Dowd are required to complete our online athletic registration process. Students may not participate or tryout until this process is completed. Register
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Tickets for Saturday Football Game
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Tickets for this Saturday's football game against St. Mary's College High School in Berkeley are now available online.
Please note that due to construction on the St. Mary's campus, there are some parking/traffic challenges.
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In the mood to catch up with old classmates and enjoy a couple free beers? Then O'Dowd's Alumni Beer Garden is the place for you!
When: Friday, October 28, from 5-7 p.m., prior to kickoff of the
football game vs. Berkeley High
Where: Dominican Hall Courtyard, Bishop O'Dowd High School
Note: All attendees must RSVP by Friday, October 14, in order to be put on the event list. You must be on this list to gain campus entrance. Please plan to arrive early as campus parking is limited. Campus gates will close by 6:30 p.m.
Bonus! The first 50 alums who RSVP online will receive a FREE football ticket to the game afterwards.
Adults only, 21 and over. Sorry, no children allowed.
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Reunions
Class of 1961 to Celebrate 55th
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It's "Double Nickels" for the Class of '61 - October 29, 2016 will be the 55th class reunion for this group of grads renowned for starting late, being tardy, and disregarding rules. Class members are asked to please save the date. Principal events will be a 6 p.m. reception in the school cafeteria, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. More details to follow. Contacts: Johnny Maloney or David Schwoegler. Several other class reunions have been scheduled.
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Parent Admissions Ambassadors Needed
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The O'Dowd Admissions Office is looking for parent volunteers who can help at events and serve as ambassadors to prospective families.
If you are interested in sharing your excitement about O'Dowd and your family's experience with prospective families, we need you. Please email Admissions Associate Tricia Bevilacqua if you interested in becoming a Parent Admissions Ambassador. It is a great way to connect with the O'Dowd community.
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Current 8th grade students and incoming transfer students are invited for a classroom visit experience. These visits are scheduled through the Online Inquiry Form on specific dates, from 9 a.m. to noon. Register for a visit |
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Current 8th grade students and parents and prospective incoming transfer students and parents are invited to tour the O'Dowd campus and meet our faculty, staff and students while school is in session. There is no need to RSVP. Tour dates are:
Friday, October 7, 9-11 a.m.
Thursday, October 20 and 27, from 9-11 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 1, from 9-11 a.m.
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Sept. 18 RSVP Deadline for Dragon Parents Group Social and Artisan Pizza Event
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Join the Dragon Parents Group (DPG) and Principal Childs for the first DPG meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 21, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Center for Environmental Studies.
Enjoy artisan pizza from the O'Dowd wood-fired oven, meet other parents and learn about DPG activities for the year ahead.
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Fall Parents Book Club meetings
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The first meeting of the Parent Book Club was a wonderful opportunity for parents to share their experience in response to Dr. Shefali Tsabary's radical reframe of parenting in his book The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting.
Our Book Club continues with the second meeting on Tuesday, September 20. The Book Club meets from 7-8:30 p.m. in the school library. RSVP for any or all of the remaining meetings.Read more
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Did you know you can support O'Dowd when you shop on AmazonSmile?
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Have you registered with eScrip and designated O'Dowd as a beneficiary? Register so that proceeds from your everyday purchases at eScrip merchants benefit our students.
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Dragon
Classic
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Monday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. - check in
Claremont Country Club
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Dragon Parents Group Meeting
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Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6:30-8 p.m.
Center for Environmental Studies
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East Bay Private High School Fair
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Wednesday, October 19, 7-9 p.m.
Large Gymnasium
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Thursday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m. Large Gymnasium
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Fall Play
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Performances
November 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20
O'Dowd Theater
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