Daily Announcements

December 4-10

Monday

December 8

Prayer Intention: We pray that we will have the courage to turn away from sin and say yes to God’s plan for our lives, just as Mary said yes to God’s plan. We also ask that you keep Mrs. Anderson and her family in your prayers. Her aunt passed away yesterday. May they feel God’s comfort, peace and love during this time.
Today is the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day celebrates the dogma of our Catholic faith that Mary was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception. This dogma is not about the conception of Jesus but about Mary being chosen and prepared to be his mother.
Today is a 3-bell Wednesday schedule with a 2:15 dismissal. Leave your backpacks and belongings in bell 2 and proceed immediately to the theater. Sit in assigned seats. No food, drink or cell phones in the auditorium. Tomorrow is a 4-bell day day; Wednesday is a 3-bell with a 2:15 dismissal; Thursday is a 4-bell and Friday is a 7.
Don’t forget that tomorrow night’s basketball game against Ursuline is a charity event. It is also grade school night! The theme is Holly Jolly Christmas! Find your best Christmas gear, join the fun and earn points for your house!
Remember to upload your photos from fall sports and Green Week by tomorrow to earn additional points for your house! You can find the link in your dean’s email!
During Wednesday’s S block, houses will be celebrating their Christmas parties. Please watch for an email from your dean or house leader with directions for your house! We will be having an ugly Christmas sweater contest for all students and staff. So haul out your best ugly Christmas item and wear it on Wednesday!
If you signed up for the Art Club/Eco Club tote bag painting this afternoon, the meeting will be in Mrs. Metz’s room beginning at 2:15.
All are invited to The Astronomy Club Christmas Party, after school tomorrow, Tuesday 12/9, from 2:50 PM – 3:30 PM, in Room 114. There will be food, drinks, and prizes. We will be making Astronomy themed Christmas ornaments.
Bonjour! The French Club will be making its third stop around the globe to visit France on Wednesday, December 10 at 7:25 in Madame's room. This month the French Club will be learning all about the Strasbourg Christmas market in France! We will be making paper lanterns and enjoying some French treats. No worries if you are running late or have to leave early! Stop by for as long as you can to earn the next stamp for your passport!
Saints, thank you for all your hard work with the Giving Tree! If you have a gift and have not brought it in yet, the last turn-in day is this Wednesday, December 10th! Please bring your gift unwrapped with the tag attached to the commons before MG. If you have questions, email Lauren!
Happy Birthday today to: Charlie Scherch and Mr. Renick
Happy half birthday on June 8 to: Olivia Fowkes

Today in Athletics

Tuesday

December 9

Prayer Intention: We pray that we will always trust in God’s plan for us as we walk by faith and not by sight.
Today is the feast of St. Juan Diego. He lived in the early 1500’s. He was walking to mass one winter morning when the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to him on a hill outside Mexico City. She asked him to go to the bishop and ask for a shrine to be built there in her name. The Bishop did not believe him and asked for a sign. Mary told St. Juan Diego to go to a hill and pick the flowers that bloomed there. He found roses blooming in the winter snow. He wrapped them in his cloak and took them to the bishop. When he opened his cloak, there was a beautiful and miraculous image of the Blessed Mother on it. The bishop then believed Juan Diego and a shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary was built on that hill. The cloak with this miraculous image is preserved in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe to this day.
Today is a 4-bell day
You now have until Friday to upload your photos from fall sports and Green Week by tomorrow to earn additional points for your house! You can find the link in Josie’s email.
During tomorrow’s S block, houses will be celebrating their Christmas parties. Please watch for an email from your dean or house leader with directions for your house! We will be having an ugly Christmas sweater contest for all students and staff. So haul out your best ugly Christmas item and wear it on Wednesday!
All are invited to The Astronomy Club Christmas Party, after school today, from 2:50 PM – 3:30 PM in Room 114. There will be food, drinks, and prizes. We will be making Astronomy themed Christmas ornaments
Bonjour! The French Club will be making its third stop around the globe to visit France on Wednesday, December 10 at 7:25 in Madame's room. This month the French Club will be learning all about the Strasbourg Christmas market in France! We will be making paper lanterns and enjoying some French treats. No worries if you are running late or have to leave early! Stop by for as long as you can to earn the next stamp for your passport!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10th, is the last day to turn in your Christmas Giving Tree Gift. The gift should be brought to the commons before MG, unwrapped with the tag attached. Thanks for your help!
In an attempt to get all birthdays and half birthdays that are happening during the three weeks we won’t have announcements (exam week and 2 weeks of break), we’re going to be making a lot of birthday wishes out of order! Please pay attention!
Happy Birthday today to: McKenzie Kroeger and Josie Seger
On December 21 to: Ali Taulbee and Ms. Kammer. On December 22 to Jaylee Carmichael. On December 23 to Mariska Ebbers, Ashlyn Frampton and Rory Frampton. On December 24 to Madison Hoelzer and Sophia Lab and on December 25 to Nyla Bobo and Lilly Feldman
Happy half birthday on June 9 to: Mikeisha Black, Lauren Cramerding and Celina Shade-Cradduck

This Week in Athletics

JV, Varsity B and Varsity A bowling meet St. Ursula at 4:00 at Western Bowl.
Dive competes in the Best of the West competition.
And JV and Varsity Basketball take on Ursuline at home at 6:00 and 7:30. The varsity game is a charity event. Look for the sign in sheets on a table across from the trophy cases. It is grade school night and the theme is Holly Jolly Christmas. We can’t wait to see everyone in their favorite Christmas attire!

Wednesday

December 10

Prayer Intention: We pray that we will always appreciate our families and our opportunities to work hard and grow in our abilities and our faith.
Today is the feast of Blessed Adolph Kolping. He lived in Europe in the 19th century. He became a priest, and he saw the suffering of men who had moved to the cities to work during the Industrial Revolution. He ministered to the men to help them stay connected to their Catholic faith despite the long hours and intense work. The group spread to the United States in 1856. It is now known as the Kolping Society and its members promote the holiness of family life and the dignity of work.
Today is a 3-bell day with a 2:15 dismissal. House Christmas parties will be held during the S block. Be sure to see the email from your dean or your house leaders for information. Drop off your phones, backpacks and belongings in MG after bell 2 and report immediately to your location. Cedar—theater; Emmits—MPR; O’Connell—Halo Café; Segale—gym.
Be sure to upload your photos from fall sports and Green Week by Friday to earn points for your house. You can find the link in Josie’s email from Monday.
StrongHer wants to help spread some Christmas joy and warmth to you all during this winter season. Tomorrow, there will be an after-school meeting in the Halo Cafe. Fun activities and hot chocolate will be provided! This is a great way to spend time with your classmates and relax during this busy season. We can’t wait to see you all there!
The Art Club will have the annual Gingerbread House Decorating Activity after school tomorrow in Art Room 218. All are invited, please bring some candy to share to help decorate the houses!
Tech club will be having a meeting tomorrow regarding Mental Health Game asynchronous competition and a small Christmas party.
Good luck to our freshman who will be performing in their first Christmas concert tonight to a sold-out crowd!
Mentor Captains—this is your reminder to email a picture of your ugliest Christmas outfit to your school captain before the end of MG.
And, if you saw the live elf yesterday and would like to take a guess as to who it was, you can find the submission form in Katelyn’s email from yesterday. You have until the end of MG to put in your vote. Maybe there will be another sighting today . . . !!
We’re going to pick up a lot of birthdays today!
Happy Birthday today to: Reagan Fulham, Ava Maddox and Marissa Panzeca.
On December 26 to: Ashlyn Taulbee; on December 28 to: Yesenia Bail Ramirez and Anna Viltro; December 29: Kylie Coleman and Nell Hayden; December 30, Mrs. Jenkins and December 31 to Lauren Childs.
Happy half birthday on June 10 to: Kylie Hack, Elliana Kuhlman, Avery Ramstetter, Lindsay Studt and Cassie Whittle. On June 21 to Sarah Grawe; June 22—Kennedy Cebula, Ava Joseph and Colleen Lipps; And on June 23 to Sammi Schenke, Nattie Slusher and Mrs. Rader.

Today in Athletics

Thursday

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Today is the feast of St. Rose of Viterbo. She only lived to be 18 years old, but during that time, she cared deeply for the poor. She prayed for them constantly and gave everything she could to help them.
Prayer Intention: We pray for all those in our world and especially in our community who struggle to make ends meet and ask God to help us provide the necessary resources to help those in need.
Today is a 4-bell day
Yesterday, Varsity golf won over Lakota West with a low score of 173 to their 199! The medalist of the match was Zoe DiNovo with a score of 42.
Attention Varsity Volleyball team – please check your email for a message from Mrs. Schwartz!
Kenzie’s Closet is having a designer warehouse sale open to the public this Saturday, September 6 from 9:00 until noon at their location on Madison Avenue. All dresses are $20 or less. Watch for an email from an FBLA board member with additional information.
Tomorrow, all juniors will eat lunch at 10:30 in the Halo Cafe and then proceed directly to their testing rooms at 11 to take a practice ACT. Students will receive their room assignments from Mrs. Anderson so please look for this in your email. There will be no early dismissals for juniors tomorrow.
Freshman: tomorrow, Z lunch will be moved to the MPR. Pizza, bagged snacks, cookies and drinks will be available for purchase. Or pack your lunch! The Halo Café will not be accessible during your lunch bell!
There will be an Astronomy Club meeting after school on Tuesday September 9 in Room 114. There will be drinks, snacks, and prizes. All are invited.
We had a great first Seton Helping Saints meeting with 126 students in attendance!! We assembled 50 baskets for teachers at St. Teresa and St. Willam, thanks to everyone who attended! We can't wait for the rest of this year!
Saints! We hope you are just as excited as we are to win a Parke sweatshirt OR a long champ bag for our next SHS Day incentive! We will draw one winner for the Parke sweatshirt and one winner for the Longchamp bag! All you have to do is sell ONE more chance as of yesterday, Tuesday September 2nd’s turn-in day. Check your updated sheet in MG to see where you stand and get your chances in!!
Mentor Groups, you did a fantastic job on your SHS Day tracker displays!! There was a lot of creativity and FUN in your designs!! Great job!!!
It is time to announce the winners! One winning Mentor Group in each House will receive Busken cookies. The runner-up in each House will receive a small candy treat. Lauren will be in touch about when your prize will be delivered.
Congratulations to…. The Cedar winner – Mr. Guck and Mrs. Childers!! The runner-up is Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Kemphaus! From Emmits, the winner is – Mrs. Kappa!! The runner-up is Ms. Zahn and Mr. Swinerton! The top O’Connell MG is – Mr. Cox!! The runner-up is Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Leonard! The winner in Segale is – Mr. Denney and Mrs. Lott!! The runner-up is Mr. Merk!
This is a reminder that school pictures will be on TOMORROW! Please refer to the email Mrs. Vanover sent out for your time to get photographed in the Commons. Bring your order form and money to give to the photographer (if you ordered online you do not have to bring anything!) Everyone will need to get photographed for our yearbook and for your school badge.
Please join us for the rosary tomorrow morning at 7:25 am in the chapel! Junior and Emmits House Chaplain Kendall Goldrainer will lead us in prayer. Our prayer intention this week is that we will be inspired by Blessed (and soon to be Saint) Carlo Acutis and his love for Christ in the Eucharist. No worries if you're running late or need to leave early. Just show up and encourage a friend to come with you!
Happy Birthday today to: Reagan Dolan, Brianna Plummer, Sophie Wills and Mr. Salzman of our security team!

Today in Athletics

All three volleyball teams meet Mercy McAuley at Mercy McAuley at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30.
JV Tennis takes on Mt. Notre Dame at MND at 4:00
Varsity A Tennis plays Mt. Notre Dame at 4:00 at the PAC. This is a charity event. Be sure to check your email from our junior house captain with the name of your sign in person! And remember—every sign in earns a point for your house!
Good luck, Saints!

Friday

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Prayer Intention: We pray that we will always keep God first in our hearts so we will always be ready to help those in need.
Today is the feast of Saint Didacus. He was a Franciscan friar who lived in the 1400’s. He was known for his generosity toward the poor. The city of San Diego is named in honor of Saint Didacus.
Today is a modified 4-bell day with a pep rally at 2:00. When it is time to move to the gym for the pep rally, please leave all your belongings in your bell 7 class.
This is a reminder that tonight is a home Elder playoff football game. All cars must be off campus by 4pm. If you need to stay after 4 p.m. please see Cindy Busse’s email with directions on where to park. Athletics appreciates your cooperation.
There will be an informational meeting about running Distance Track on Tuesday, 11/11, at 2:55 in Mr. Merk's Room, room 216. Please join for important information about winter conditioning.
Today’s French Week Clue - - One of the world’s first written laws. / Question: Which ancient civilization created it? Be sure to watch for an email from Madame that will follow today’s announcements. Keep playing to win the French Goodie Bag!
Sophomores—this is a reminder that if you are interested in attending the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference this June, please make sure to get your completed application to Lauren by next Tuesday. If you have any questions, please ask!
The Astronomy Club will be meeting after school on Tuesday November 11, in Room 114. The theme will be about Artemis, NASA's mission to return to the moon. There will be planetary treats and drinks. All are invited.
Saints—Please listen. There are State t-shirts for everyone. They will be on tables outside the Halo Café during all three lunch bells today. If you did not get one on Tuesday, there is one for you. Please pick it up today during lunch. MR is asking that you please try to keep the sizes together to make it easier to grab! Then wear it for good luck this weekend—even if you can’t attend the games!
This is one final reminder—if you attend any game this weekend and DO NOT ride the bus, you will need to send a selfie with the name of the venue in the background. Send it to your school cap. The points are really close right now and every person makes a difference! Take a minute to take that picture and email it!
This is a charity point update!!!! We’re are current on points through Tuesday night’s soccer game and the Halloween candy collections. Standings are: O’Connell—259 points, Emmits—269 points, Cedar—277 points, Segale—in the lead with 282 points! Only 23 points separate first place from fourth. 23 people over multiple weekend events is not many!!!!! See why we keep saying everybody counts!!!This is still anybody’s game! Don’t forget to send your selfie to your school cap. Email it as soon as you take it and then you don’t have to worry about it!
We have no birthdays today or tomorrow! Happy birthday on Sunday to: Liezel Keller and Sophie Rohr!

This Weekend in Athletics

Bless Our Children

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