The O’Neal Quarterly •
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Middle School students assist in building a playground in Robbins during the North Moore Family Resource Center’s “Community Build Day.” O’Neal’s Relay for Life team is recognized for having the most donations in Moore County for the month of March.
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John Corcoran, author of the book “The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read” spoke to Middle and Upper School students.
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Lower School students give junior and senior students notes expressing how much they look up to them and to enjoy the Prom during Prom Promise.
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O’Neal honors its volunteers by hosting breakfast snacks during National Volunteer Appreciation Week.
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The Parents’ Association hosts its second teacher/staff appreciation luncheon of the school year.
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Margaux Winter (10), MacKenzie Morrissett (10), Emily Mackillop (11) and Erin O’Connell (11) were 4 of the 5 students selected for the Southern Pines Library Teen Advisory Board.
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Students in the NAIS Global 20/20 class present their final report on infectious diseases which focused on proper handwashing techniques and education.
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Middle School hosts a second group of 12 French students and 2 teachers for two weeks.
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Molly Kuzma(6), Zoey King (6), and Sydney Maynor (7) were recognized as Grannie Annie winners for submitted stories. With over 600 entries nationwide, there were only 22 winners selected in grades 6-8. 2nd and 5th grade students conclude their unit of the Westward Movement with the annual O’Neal Trail. The Model UN team brings home a superior delegation for Spain and an honorable mention delegation for Venezuela.
SPRING 2015 •
O’Neal has three different groups travel to China, Italy and Spain over Spring Break.
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The National Theatre for Children presented “Treasure Trove of Conservation Cove, A Pirate’s Tale” to Lower School students recognizing energy resources and conservation.
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O’Neal hosts Elementary and Middle School Battle of the Books Regional Competitions.
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Pre-K4 classes launch a school wide “Cha Cha Challenge.”
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The O’Neal Booster Club hosts the JV/Varsity Winter Sports Recognition Ceremony.
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Over $70,000 is raised for the Computing and Innovation Initiative during the 44th Annual Auction.
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Win and Elizabeth Dozier serve as honorary chairs for O’Neal’s 44th Annual Auction.
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O’Neal Middle School Science Olympiad Team takes the regional title.