Thomas Aquinas, Wikicommons
We celebrate the Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Jan. 28th), the patron of our school, the Ox in Oxrose, a poet of God's charity, and a doctor of God's wisdom. With him (we hope), we give thanks to God for this wonderful community; we pray for our teachers, families, and students; and we celebrate our life together as Oxrosians!
You are all warmly encouraged to participate in the fun this week. Each class day will have a theme (we usually wear something odd for class times) and a prayer intention, there are challenges to complete (see the League page) a house battle, several surprises, and an All School Gathering to close the week.
THE SCHEDULE
MONDAY
Morning Prayer: 8:45 AM Central Time
Link: >>MORNING PRAYER>> AND PRINTABLE LITTLE OFFICE OF PRAYER
Theme: Majestic Mop Monday
Wear your highest or loftiest “do.” Greet people with the phrase: “Nice mop!” Response: “Semper in altum!”
Intention: Pray for all of your fellow students
TUESDAY
Morning Prayer: 8:45 AM Central Time (link above)
Theme: Totally Tonsure Tuesday
Wear the hairstyle of the Saint …. The initiator of contact cries: “Did you get a haircut?" To which the interlocutor responds: "Gaudio sicut gladiis!"
Intention: Pray for all of the teachers and staff
WEDNESDAY
House Battle: 7:45 AM Central hosted by Mr. Matthew Walsh
Who ~ All Houses (matched teams will be assembled from those present)
Link ~ >>BATTLE>>
Morning Prayer: 8:45 AM Central Time (link above)
Theme: Warily Watchful Wednesday
Wear anything distinguished for the eyes. Greet people with the cheerful phrase: "What are you staring at?” Response: “The voluminous corpus of scholastic writings!”
Intention: Pray for all of our parents
*Since this is St. Thomas' Feast, treats are encouraged during class times.
THURSDAY (The Strange Tidings are True! It is "THE DIES ACADEMICUS")
Morning Prayer: 8:45 AM Central Time (link above)
Theme: Thoughtful Throwback Thursday
Obviously, wear period dress and hairstyles of St. Thomas Aquinas' Time Period. Greet people with the following: "Looking forward to the plague?” Response: “The wait’s killing me!” OR Greeting: “Gaudio sicut gladiis!” Response: “Semper in Altum”
Intention: Pray for the Oxrose school community
ES 3 Class Time moved to 12:30 PM CT
ES 2 Class Time moved to 10:30 AM CT
Dies Academicus 9:00 AM hosted by Mr. Joshua Keatley
Who ~ All students and faculty
What ~ A Great Conversation, lead by the faculty, focused on this important topic: “On Conversion”
>>>Readings<<< and Link ~ >>Zoom Link>>
Why ~ That we be reminded of the truly leisurely nature of our academic enterprise. That we see the festal nature of discussion. That we understand what it means to be free, rational, agents of charity in the kingdom of God's good making.
House Battle: 3:00 PM Central hosted by Mr. Zachary Krueger
Who ~ All Houses: Quiz Masters Round
Houses should pick their top three quiz masters and submit their names and academic years to Mrs. Rolling by Wednesday at 3:00 PM. Players will be asked questions drawn from only their current year of enrollment. No more than one player from the same year of enrollment allowed.
Link ~ >>BATTLE>>
FRIDAY
Morning Prayer: 8:45 AM Central Time (link above)
Theme: Feathered Friday
Dress up as your house mascots, and wear your house colors to class and around home. Greet each other at the Assembly and all Tutor Times with your house calls.
Intention: Pray for the Church Militant
Aquinas Lecture: NOON Central Time
Who ~ Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, AND PARENTS AND FACULTY!
Link ~ >>ASSEMBLY>>
All School Assembly: 3:00 PM Central Time
Who ~ All Oxrosians Are Invited (parents, faculty, and students). We will close the week in prayer and festive solemnity.
Link ~ >>ASSEMBLY>>
Special Events, Challenges, & a Scavenger Hunt
Picture & Poem: Take a beautiful photo and write a poem that goes with it. Prize and house points for the winner. ALL SCHOOL: Need not be a House member to enter.
Spirit Week Challenges: These draw inspiration from the life of Saint Thomas, complete them to grow in virtue and earn house points.
House Battles: These are head-to-head competitions between houses to win both house points and bragging rights. See the schedule above.
Scavenger Hunt: Find who won the Yearbook Cover Contest by answering riddles to the winner. See the League for details. First clue will be available Monday by NOON CT. ALL SCHOOL: Need not be a House member to enter.