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Daily Mass
Daily Mass is offered in the school Chapel at 7:05 a.m. All are welcome.
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 Locks of Love Remember to bring your pony tail donations to the Main Office, through Nov. 1. The school is collecting pony tails, 3" to 12" in length, for Locks of Love - an organization that makes wigs for cancer patients. Pony tail donations must be submitted in a Ziploc bag, with your name and homeroom written outside. Thanks for your support of this great cause! |
 Bobcat Ambassadors
There will be a meeting for all Bobcat Ambassadors who were not able to attend last week's meeting, on Monday, Oct. 14, immediately after school, in the Library. Also, all Bobcat Ambassadors are reminded to sign-up for Open House and Bazaar events. The sign-up sheets are posted outside Ms. Martinez's office. Deadline to sign-up is Wednesday. |
Friends of the Library Club Meeting
The Friends of the Library Club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 2:50 p.m., in the Library. |
PSAT
The PSAT exam will be administered to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Students were given their PSAT Student Guides two weeks ago. They must bring with them #2 pencils and their calculators. Dismissal will be at noon. Seniors do not report to school that day. |
Environmental Club Meeting Join us for the Environmental Club's monthly meeting, Thursday, Oct. 17, in Room 208, immediately after school. Make a difference in your school and the world. |
Agape Prayer Group Meeting The Agape Prayer Group will have their first meeting of the school year Friday, Oct. 18, at 2:45 p.m., in Room 104. The purpose of this prayer group is to help students grow in their relationship with God and build community. All are welcome. |
Antigone - Thespian Production The OLLA Thespian Honor Society proudly presents Antigone, the classic Greek Tragedy by Sophocles. One night only! Friday Oct. 18 at 7:00 p.m., in the school auditorium. Tickets are available for purchase: $5 general admission and $10 for VIP seating (VIP pre-sale only). Tickets are available for purchase in room B110 from Ms.Minnie, as well as at the door. |
FBLA Meeting There will be an FBLA meeting on Friday, Oct. 25, at 12:15 p.m. |
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Song for Breast Cancer Research
Download the song, "Sola Tu No Estas - Fight Against Breast Cancer," from iTunes. The song was written by Misi Murillo, the famous Colombian Broadway playwright, and it is based on the feelings and thoughts of Dr. Orlando Silva's Breast Cancer patients and their families - Silva's Army. (Dr. Silva is the director of Breast Cancer Education at the University of Miami.) The song is sung by seven Colombian artists, all very famous in their own right, who came together under the leadership of Misi and followed her inspiration to change the world, leading by example, to bring free medicine to patients with breast cancer, by first uniting their voices and charisms. Dr. Silva founded the Emmaus Medical Mission(EMM) in 2001, a 501c3, Catholic humanitarian relief organization, which has no salaries and only works with volunteers, hoping to bring medicines and care to our afflicted sisters forgotten by the world. Click HERE to download the song. To view the video, click HERE.
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Chemistry Tutoring
Chemistry Tutoring is available in Room 2016 on Mondays and Thursday, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Anyone looking for help with Chemistry is welcome. |
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Balloon Sale
Give something special to someone special. Balloons will be sold, by room 103, by the Robotics Team, all year.
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Toiletries Collection
We will be collecting hotel toiletries (i.e. shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, etc.) for the homeless of Camillus House. Please think of the less fortunate when traveling, and bring back these complimentary items. There will be a collection bin in the front of the school, where you can drop off these toiletries. This will be a year-long collection. |
Cheer on our Bobcats at the Games Below
| Date | Game | Time | | Oct. 15 | Golf Districts @ Palmetto | 8:00 a.m. | | Oct. 15 | Volleyball vs. St.Brendan @ Columbus | 6:00 p.m. / 7:15 p.m. | | Oct. 18 | Swimming @ Miami Country Day | 4:30 p.m. |
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LIVE Sports Feed
Follow our athletes all the way to the top, on Twitter, @BobcatSports. |
College Visits on Campus This Week
The following colleges will be meeting with our seniors this week:
- University of Florida Innovation Academy, Oct. 14 @ 8:00 a.m.
- Boston College, Oct. 14 @ 1:30 p.m.
- Pennsylvania State University - University Park, Oct. 17 @ 1:30 p.m.
If seniors are interested in meeting with the representatives, they must sign-up on Naviance. Please see Mrs. Castellanos or Mrs. Carballo, if you have any questions. |
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Harvard/Princeton/University of Virginia Information Session
Harvard, Princeton and the University of Virginia will host an information session on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m., at the Pine Crest School - Stacy Auditorium, 1501 NE 62 Street, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334. |
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Christopher Columbus High School College Fair
Juniors and Seniors are invited to the Christopher Columbus High School College Fair, which will take place on Monday, Oct. 14, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Columbus is located at 3000 SW 87 Ave., in Miami, FL 33165. |
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University of Miami Campus Tour
Juniors and seniors are invited to the University of Miami campus tour, which will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 2:00 p.m. The tour departs from the Office of Admission, 132 Ashe Building. Parking information is available at www.miami.edu/visit. Students may download a copy of the visitor's guide. The link to the guide can be found on the right-hand side of the page. Juniors and seniors interested in attending must RSVP to Mrs. Webb at [email protected]. |
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Application Deadlines
Please refer to the table below, to know when college applications are due to the Guidance Office:
| Application Due Date | Guidance Due Date | | On or before Oct. 16 | Oct. 2 | | Nov. 1 | Oct. 18 | | On or before Jan. 10 | Dec. 2 |
Please note the Guidance deadline includes submitting the application and requesting transcripts. |
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CSS/Financial Aid Profile
Seniors: the CSS Profile is an online application that collects information used by certain colleges. It is available beginning Oct. 1. Please log on to www.collegeboard.org and select CSS/Profile. You can view the list of colleges requiring the profile on the Profile Index Page.
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2014 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
This essay contest is open to students in all grades. The deadline is January 6, 2014. First prize is $10,000. For contest and submission information, visit: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx |
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Gator For A Day
The Gator For A Day Program is a program intended to give high school seniors an opportunity to experience student life at UF by shadowing a UF Ambassador. All seniors with a minimum 3.7 unweighted GPA are eligible to participate. Registration begins Sept. 23. Registration forms are available HERE. Forms must be faxed to 352-392-2115. Please submit forms at least three weeks before the date you wish to shadow. For more information, email [email protected] |
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Ave Maria University Open House
Ave Maria University invites you to visit their campus Open House on the following dates: Oct. 12, February 15, April 26, and June 14. Register online at www.avemaria.edu |
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FIU Campus Tours
FIU Campus Tours are given weekdays at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., excluding university holidays, as well as the first Saturday of every month, at 10:30 a.m. You can schedule a campus tour at www.fiu.edu.
*Note: Students who apply before Nov. 1 for Fall 2014 will have priority consideration for scholarships.
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FIU Open House with On-Site Admissions
The FIU Open House with On-Site Admissions will take place Saturday, Nov. 16 at FIU's Graham Center, at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Students attending the on-site admissions on Nov. 16 need to take an official transcript.
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National College Fair
The National Association for College Admission
Counseling (NACAC) invites sophomores, juniors and seniors to the National College Fair on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., at the Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. Admission representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities will be available to speak with students concerning the college admission process and college life, in general. We strongly encourage students, interested in attending, to register for the National College Fair, online at www.gotomyncf.com.
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American University Information Session
American University will host an Information Session on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Check-in will start at 1:40 p.m. The session will run from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The session will take place at Miami Airport Marriott, 1201 NW LeJeune Road, Building A. Interested students are asked to call 202-885-6000, create a prospective student portal to register, or email Jeremiah Rakowski at [email protected]
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2014 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Open to students in all grades, these awards recognize students who are engaged in a significant volunteer activity, at least in part after Sept. 1, 2012. Interested students may apply online at http://spirit.prudential.com. Please PRINT APPLICATION and bring to Ms. Diez-Arguelles in Guidance NO LATER THAN OCT. 22, 2013. One student will be selected as our honoree. |
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SCAD Challenge
Students are encouraged to participate in the Savannah College of Art and Design - SCAD Challenge. Visit www.scadchallenge.com for more information. There are different deadlines/awards, depending on grade and categories. Senior Challenge: Film, Photo, Comic Book, Poster, 2-D, and Fashion. Junior Challenge: Photo and 2-D. The maximum award for seniors is $3,000. The maximum award for juniors is $1,100, to attend SCAD pre-college programs. |
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Senior Transcripts
In preparation for college admissions and Bright Futures Scholarship applications, all course names and numbers were reviewed and updated, as needed. While the content of our Theology courses have not and will not change, several Theology courses were renamed on the transcript because the content of these courses is similar to the course descriptions of FDOE (Florida Department of Education) courses. This name change will be advantageous to our students during the college admissions process and when applying for Bright Futures Scholarships.
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Guidance Policy on Scholarship Supporting Materials
Please request any supporting materials needed for scholarship/award applications, from the Guidance Office, at least two weeks prior to the deadline. |
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Scholarship Opportunities
Parents and students of all grades are encouraged to check the Scholarship List on Naviance, for more scholarship opportunities. The list can be found on your "Family Connections," under "Colleges." Scroll down and click on "Scholarship List." |
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Testing Dates :: College Board / SAT
| Test Dates | Registration Deadline | Late Registration | | October 5 | September 6 | September 20 | | November 2 | October 3 | October 18 | | December 7 | November 8 | November 22 |
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Testing Dates :: ACT
| Test Dates | Registration Deadline | Late Registration | | October 26 | September 27 | September 28 - October 11 | | December 14 | November 8 | November 9 - 22 |
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Pilgrimage to Lourdes France
In celebration of the school's 50th Anniversary, we will be traveling on a religious pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, June 28 - July 7, 2014, including Paris, Nevers, Lourdes and Barcelona. To see the itinerary, click HERE. If you would like to learn more about this wonderful trip, please contact Chesi Stanfield at Express Travel - (305) 341-1200, etx. 222 or via e-mail at [email protected].
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Open House for Prospective Students and Families
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy will host its Open House for prospective students and families on Oct. 26 and Nov. 16. In order to provide each family with a more intimate experience, elementary schools have been assigned to a particular session. Please click HERE to see the session assignments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Olga M. Martinez at [email protected].
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Bobcat Holiday Bazaar
Come get a head start on your holiday shopping at our Annual Bobcat Holiday Bazaar, which will take place Nov. 1 (VIP Night) and Nov. 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets for this event are currently on sale through the Bobcat Ambassadors, or you may contact Ms. Olga M. Martinez at [email protected]. Tickets to the VIP Event are $25 each, and are pre-sold only. (VIP Shoppers get first dibs at the merchandise, the night before the bazaar opens to the general public. They get to shop with a limited crowd, as only 200 tickets are sold. Complimentary beverages, hors d'ouevres and goody bags are also distributed at the VIP event.) Tickets for the Main Event, on Saturday, Nov. 2, are $5 pre-sale and $10 at the door. Don't miss our biggest bazaar yet!
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Parent Prayer Group
All parents, alumnae and friends are invited to join us every Thursday for our Prayer Group, in the chapel, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Feel free to join us for a short while, to come together to pray for all of the members of our OLLA family and their loved ones. |
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