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National Merit Semifinalists
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Colm Connolly '19 and Sofia Odeste '19
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among approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Connolly and Odeste, along with the other academically talented high school seniors, have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $31 million, that will be offered next spring.
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Senior & Parent/Guardian Liturgy
Tuesday, October 2, at 1:10 p.m.
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Parents and guardians of seniors, you are invited to the Senior & Parent/Guardian Mass on Tuesday, October 2, beginning at 1:10 p.m., in the large gymnasium. Seniors are encouraged to dress up for this special occasion.
Parents of all faiths are invited to join their sons and daughters for this special celebration of the beginning of their final year of high school.
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Seniors Learn About Substance Use and Abuse prevention
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As part of the substance use and abuse curriculum that students receive at O'Dowd, the senior class attended a presentation on the health risks associated with alcohol, nicotine and marijuana use. The senior class meeting took place during MP on Thursday, September 13. O'Dowd partnered with Being Adept, a Bay Area non-profit drug and alcohol abuse prevention program. Being Adept also presented to the parent community on September 5.
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Academic Support Presentation Tomorrow Night
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Please join us for an introduction to the various Academic Support programs at O'Dowd on Thursday, September 20, beginning at 7 p.m., in the Center for Environmental Studies (CES) #2, immediately following the Dragon Parents Kick-Off Pizza Social.
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7 Things
Michael Turnacliff
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This is the latest installment in a series of profiles called "7 Things" about O'Dowd's terrific faculty and staff.
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Rugby Teams engage in Community Service
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For the third year in a row, the O'Dowd men's and women's varsity rugby teams engaged in a community service project, helping the Kairos Prison Outreach Program set up and organize their fall retreat for women and children who have male family members currently incarcerated.
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Partners in Parenting: Academic Support Family Workshop
Tackle Procrastination: Tips for Students about How to Organize Time and Follow Through
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Ready to get great grades in high school without losing your life to school and studying? Back by popular demand, Gretchen Wegner returns to share small-but-powerful time management & organization routines that every student & parent should know, so that you "de-stressify" school and maximize success (not to mention, have a life too!).
This interactive, anti-boring presentation, set for Tuesday, September 25, from 7-8 p.m. in the Annex, will include straightforward tips for parents as well as students, so come one, come all!
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Partners in Parenting Education Event
Help! My Teen is Dating
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Help! My Teen is Dating provides real solutions to tough conversations and is changing the way parents and their teenagers are approaching, discussing, and handling decision-making regarding dating, intimacy, and parties.
This event by the Date Safe Project is scheduled for Wednesday, October 3, in the theater. Join us for a welcoming reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. Click this link to RSVP.
This evening event is a complement to the Safer Choices student assembly that will be presented during the day on October 3rd as part of Health and Wellness Week.
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Curious About College FInancial Aid?
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Join the Counseling Department and a financial aid professional on Thursday, October 4, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Theater, for an informative evening focused on the successful completion of college financial aid forms. This session is geared towards seniors and their families, but all are welcome.
In addition, we are excited to announce that this year we will be hosting a Spanish speaking presentation on the same date and at the same time in the Dominican Lounge.
El 4 de octubre de 7-9pm en Dominican Hall, tendrémos una reunión con un profesional de ayuda financiera para la universidad. Será una noche informativa con ayuda para llenar los formularios. Esta sesión está dirigida a los estudiantes de último año y sus familias, pero todos son bienvenidos.
¡Esperamos verlos!
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Kwame' Glover '19 Reflection on Rise March
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Kwame' Glover '19 was among a group of O'Dowd students, faculty and staff who joined with more than 30,000 people in the historical RISE March for Climate, Jobs and Justice that took place on September 8 in San Francisco. He recently shared his reflection on the experience.
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Sara Lindorfer '19 Reflection on Rise March
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Sara Lindorfer '19 was moved to action by the RISE March for Climate, Jobs and Justice, later attending a One Planet Charter writing event to develop principles around the subject of environmental justice.
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Dragons Named USA Water Polo Academic All-Americans
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Seniors Colm Connolly, Katie Rehberger and Remington Wood were recently recognized as 2017-18 USA Water Polo Academic All-Americans.
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O'Dowd offers new recruiting tool for student-athletes
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O'Dowd has introduced a new tool to ensure that student-athletes are empowered to pursue their athletic dreams. Launched by the Athletic Department on September 1, SportsRecruits is a platform that supports student-athletes in their efforts to discern schools that meet their academic and athletic needs. O'Dowd is one of the few high schools in Northern California to offer the program.
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Purchase your dragon ticket family season pass today
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Each Dragon Ticket Family Season Pass will provided you and your family admission to all home Bishop O'Dowd athletic events for football, basketball, and volleyball.
Get details
Additional Game Ticket Information
The O'Dowd Athletic Department will be pre-selling digital tickets online for all home football and selected basketball games for the 2018-19 year.
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Never Miss a Game! Watch O'Dowd Live
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O'Dowd has invested in new technology that will bring you Live HD quality coverage online of every home varsity, junior varsity and freshman games in the sports of football, basketball, lacrosse, rugby, soccer and volleyball.
When you purchase an all access-seasonal or annual pass you will get full access to all live regular season and post-season games in the above mentioned sports, have immediate access to events when they are available On Demand, and be able to watch games on the go with iPhone and Android apps.
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Join Us at the alumni beer garden
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You're invited to the 6th Annual Alumni Beer Garden on Friday, October 19, from 5-7 p.m.
in Dominican Hall Courtyard, prior to kickoff of the football game.
This year, we are highlighting water polo and swimming teams from throughout the decades! RSVP now to sip a cold brew with coaches Jan Hagan, Emily Schmit, Dennis Dougherty and fellow alums.
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Save the Date for 2019 Alumni Grand Reunion
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Be sure to mark your calendar for the 2nd annual Grand Reunion, set for Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 4-8 p.m.
All O'Dowd alumni welcome, but we will be celebrating the classes of 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014.
Tickets will be available on the O'Dowd website starting in February 2019. Contact alumni@bishopodowd.org for more information.
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8th Grade HSPT Prep Workshop set for December 1, 2018
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Bishop O'Dowd High School partners with Classroom Matters tutoring center of Berkeley to offer an HSPT prep course on the O'Dowd campus. This course is open to any prospective high school students looking to familiarize themselves with the format and focus of the HSPT.
- When & Where: Bishop O'Dowd High School, Saturday, December 1, 2018.
- Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pizza lunch and all materials are included - students need only bring a water bottle, #2 pencils and a few ballpoint pens.
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Applications for 2019-20 Now Available online
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All admissions events/dates for the 2019-20 admissions season are listed on our website, and applications for 2019-20 are now available online.
To request information about O'Dowd and/or register for an admissions event complete an inquiry form.
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Tomorrow Night: Pizza on the Patio
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The Dragon Parents invite you to join parents from all grade levels at our annual Pizza Kick-Off Party tomorrow evening. We'll fire up the pizza ovens and provide other refreshments. This is all about celebrating our school community and our students' progress.
If you're interested, you may also attend a presentation by Director of Academic Support Catherine Harris about the types of academic support O'Dowd provides. The party starts at 6 p.m. and Ms. Harris' presentation begins at 7 p.m. in CES #2.
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Another opportunity to socialize with the parent community are the upcoming grade-level get-togethers planned by the Dragon Parents. These are held off-campus in various venues, with appetizers and a no-host bar. No RSVP necessary. Come as you are!
Sophomore Parents: Thursday, October 11, 7-9 p.m. Make Westing (Bar), 1741 Telegraph Avenue, one block from 19th Street BART.
Junior Parents: Friday, October 12, 6:30-9 p.m. The Englander Pub, 101 Parrott Street, San Leandro.
Freshman Parents: Thursday, October 18, 6:30-9 p.m. Also at The Englander Pub.
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The Dragon Parents sponsor two shopping rebate programs that pay O'Dowd a percentage of your purchases - at no added cost to you!
Amazon:
Use this easy to remember link every time you shop:
bit.ly/easygiving
. That will take you directly to the Amazon portal, and you shop as you normally would. No codes or passwords to remember. You'll also find Amazon links on the school website, under the My O'Dowd tab, and on the Dragon Parents page.
eScrip: Register your credit and grocery club cards from participating merchants at escrip.com, and be sure to designate "Bishop O'Dowd High School" to receive contributions.
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SEnior & Parent/Guardian liturgy
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Tuesday, October 2,
1:10 p.m.
Large gym
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Alumni Beer Garden
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Friday, October 19,
5-7 p.m.
Dominican Lounge and Courtyard
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Transforming
LIves Dinner
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Thursday, October 25,
6-9 p.m.
Small and large gyms
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Open House
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Sunday, November 4
12:30-3:30 p.m.
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Fall Play
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November 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18
O'Dowd Theater
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