Charlotte Catholic High School Daily Announcements

Thursday, September 13, 2018

From the official Twitter page of His Holiness Pope Francis:

“When I am merciful, I am a true child of the Father, because the Father is merciful.”

For the school event calendar, please visit our website at www.charlottecatholic.org.

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to CCHS seniors Alyssa Nelson, Elizabeth Gregory, and Lewis Nazarian for being selected as Charlotte Catholic’s 2018-2019 nominees for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! Winners receive a full academic scholarship to UNC.

MACS Schools Closed Tomorrow: All MACS schools will be closed on Friday, September 14th due to the anticipated inclement weather caused by Hurricane Florence. We will use our emergency communications, such as mass telephone calls and emails, to keep you informed about any changes in school activities.

College Application Boot Camp Postponed: The Boot Camp session originally scheduled for this Sunday, September 16th has been postponed until next Sunday, September 23rd.

Visitors to Campus: Due to the impending weather and closure of many college campuses, we have been happy to welcome many recent CCHS alumni

to our campus this week. Charlotte Catholic alumni are welcome to visit at any time, and we always enjoy their visits. For the security of our students, our policy asks all visitors, including alumni, to stop at the main office first to sign in and get a visitor badge. If alumni are accompanied by friends or family members who are not CCHS alumni, we ask that they obtain prior approval from administration before bringing non-alumni guests to our campus.

CCHS Foundation: Fall is the season for many corporate giving campaigns. CCHS parents, please take a moment to review the CCHS Foundation flyer at the end of the announcements for information on employee donations, matching donations, corporate giving campaigns, and more. As always, thank you for considering a donation to the CCHS Foundation, which exists solely for the purpose of supporting Charlotte Catholic High School.

MACS Open Board Meeting: Parents are invited to attend the next MACS Open Board Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the New Life Center at St. Matthew Catholic Church. All are welcome. Please see the flyer at the end of the announcements.

College Visits: Please review the following list of colleges and universities that will visit CCHS next week. Juniors and seniors who are interested in speaking with a representative from these colleges and universities should go to Naviance and print the confirmation page, which serves as the pass to attend. The full list of college visits for the school year can be found on Naviance. Monday, September 17th Boston University 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 18th Ursinus College 9:45 a.m. Catholic University 10:20 a.m. Miami University – Oxford, OH 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, September 19th Christopher Newport University 9:00 a.m. Davidson College 11:45 a.m. Babson College 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20th Furman University 8:00 a.m. Saint Leo University 2:00 p.m.

PTO Coffee with Kurt: Parents are invited to join CCHS Principal Kurt Telford and fellow parents for coffee on Tuesday, September 25th from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the CCHS Library. Please see the flyer at the end of the announcements. This is an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns, so please come and stay as long as your schedule allows!

CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

GENERAL

Bus Parking Lot: Parents and students, please do not park in the three large parking spaces behind the visitors’ side of the stadium, adjacent to the paved lot. These spaces are for MACS buses only. Signs will be installed soon, designating these as bus parking spaces only.

Freshman Parent Q&A: Parents of freshmen, please plan to attend one of the two Freshman Parent Q&A programs, which will take place next week. Parents of students with last names A – Le should attend on Wednesday, September 19th at 8:00 a.m. in the Library. Parents of freshmen with last names Li – Z should attend on Thursday, September 20th at 8:00 a.m. in the Library.

STUDENT NEWS

New Advice Column in the Catholic Chronicle: Students, the school newspaper now will feature an advice column! Any students who would like advice may email their problems or questions to catholicchronicle@cchsemail.org. All published problems and questions will remain anonymous. The Catholic Chronicle can be accessed on the school website by clicking here.

Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board Applications Now Available: The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board is now accepting applications for 2018-2019 board membership. Apply now if you would like to work directly with the Superintendent and other school leaders to share your ideas for a broader educational experience and a better school system. This is a chance to have your opinions heard and to be a part of positive changes to our Catholic school system. As a board member, you will attend approximately three to four meetings per year, during the school day. Membership will include high school students from the three high schools in the Diocese of Charlotte. Successful candidates will be creative, interested in the success of our school system, effective communicators, and school leaders. Applications for prospective Board members are available online now and due by 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, September 14th. Click here for the application.

CCHS Mountain Bike Club Team: Mountain Biking is a co-ed sport that is

growing nationwide. Come learn more about the new CCHS Mountain Bike Club Team at Club Day, which will be held on Tuesday, September 18th from

2:35 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the gym. Please see the flyer at the end of the announcements for additional information.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Caritas Service Days: Students, if you are involved in a charity or service

project on a regular basis, please contact MJ Dawson in Campus Ministry at mjdawson@charlottecatholic.com and let her know for our Caritas Service Days. Thank you.

Kairos Retreat: Kairos #42 is scheduled for Friday, October 12th through Sunday, October 14th at Camp Thunderbird. The retreat is open to all juniors and seniors. Please pick up a brochure in Campus Ministry. For more information, contact MJ Dawson, Campus Minister, at mjdawson@charlottecatholic.com. Scholarships are available.

COUNSELING

Service Academy Day: Students interested in attending a service academy are

invited, along with their parents, to attend Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 22nd from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at Wake Tech’s Southern (Main) Campus, located at 9101 Fayetteville Road in Raleigh. Doors open at 9:45 a.m. Attendees will be able to meet with representatives from each service academy, ask questions about the nomination process and requirements, and meet one-on-one with a staff member from Senator Thom Tillis’ office. Registration is not required. Call (919) 856-4630 if questions.

Christian College Fair: Charlotte Christian School will host a Christian College Fair on Monday, September 24th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Click here for more information.

Game Day: Talk, Tour, and Tailgate: Lenoir-Rhyne University is hosting an

event on Saturday, September 29th for students interested in learning more about the school. Students and two guests are invited to attend a Lenoir-Rhyne football game, explore the campus, and learn more about the university. Students and guests receive free game admission and a complimentary dinner. Check-in is at 1:00 p.m., dinner is at 5:15 p.m., and kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. Click here to register. The registration deadline is Thursday, September 27th.

Exploring Educational Excellence: Students are invited to an information

session presented by Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Rice University, and the University of Chicago on Tuesday, October 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Hilton Charlotte University Place, located at 8629 J.M. Keynes Drive. Come for information about the selective admissions process, academic programs, scholarships, and campus life. Click here for more information, and click here to register.

Discover Duke: Students interested in attending Duke University are invited to

an information session on Sunday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Greensboro, located at 3030 West Gate City Boulevard. Click here to register.

CLUB NEWS

Levine Buddies Club: The club will meet today, September 13th at 3:05 p.m. in Room 305.

Environmental Club: The Environmental Club will meet today, September 13th,

immediately after school in Room 325.

CCHS Club Day: All students are invited to come to Club Day on Tuesday, September 18th from 2:35 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the gym. Charlotte Catholic has clubs on campus to fit the interests of every student. Club Day is a great opportunity to learn more about the many clubs on campus, which involve service, sports, games, hobbies, art, language, charity, faith, and more. All students are encouraged to learn more, sign up, and become involved!

CCHS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

CCHSAA Fall Sports Program – Advertising Deadline Extended: Sponsorships

are available now to parents who would like to advertise a business in this upcoming publication. The Fall Sports Program will have photos of all fall athletic teams, cheerleaders, dance team, and marching band. The Athletic Association is offering full-page, half-page, and quarter-page ads that can be purchased through the online school store. Click here to see the sponsorship options that are available. Parents of seniors also may purchase $75 sponsorships to congratulate their senior student-athletes. Please email

Carolyn Culicerto at ccsc@bellsouth.net if you would like to purchase an ad on the senior pages. The deadline has been extended to Monday, September 17th. Thank you for your support of the Athletic Association!

CCHS Athletic Association: Brand RPM is offering Senior Sports Yard signs for sale throughout the school year. Senior families can order yard signs directly from Brand RPM by clicking here. Questions may be directed to Brand RPM by clicking “contact us” at the bottom of the Brand RPM webpage.

CCHS FOUNDATION

Kara Kloiber Memorial Scholarship: Kara Ann Kloiber ’93 cherished her time at

CCHS. She saw her school as a faith community where friends lasted forever and teachers became like family. Kara’s family established a scholarship in her memory, which provides tuition support to current CCHS students. Students may click here to print an application through the CCHS Foundation website, or see Mrs. Smith in the Guidance Office for a copy. Applications must be completed by students and signed by parents, and are due to Mrs. Smith on or before Thursday, September 20th.

CCHS PTO

Join the PTO: If you have not done so already, please join us! Click here to pay our $35 dues through the online school store, or bring or mail a check for $35 to the school office at 7702 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226, to the attention of the PTO Treasurer. Please include your student name(s) in the memo section. Don’t forget to pick up your magnet at the school office. Thank you for your support in making this a great year for our students and teachers!

SPORTS NEWS

Congratulations to Ari Rodriguez, who has been nominated as one of the WSOC-TV Big 22 Players to Watch! Our CCHS community is invited to vote for Ari to become one of five finalists. The voting period closes on Thursday, October 4th at 11:59 p.m. Should Ari be voted a finalist, a second voting period will open, and if he wins the contest, he receives a trophy and on-air

recognition, and CCHS receives $10,000. Please vote for Ari by clicking here. You may vote up to nine times per day.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Opportunity for Service Hours: The St. Gabriel Men’s Club will hold its annual Oyster Roast on October 20th, and many hands are needed. Help is needed that day from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. for setup, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for serving, and from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for cleanup. Help also is needed on Sunday, October 21st from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. for equipment breakdown. Students needing service hours are asked to volunteer by contacting Mr. Pete Mussoni at pete.mussoni@gmail.com.

Tutoring Volunteers Needed: The Morrison Regional Library Teen Tutoring program is recruiting Teen Tutors now for the 2018-2019 school year. Students who are interested in participating in this service opportunity should contact Paulina Barrier at pbarrier@cmlibrary.org. The Library will pair tutors with children who will benefit from a Teen Tutor. Please consider helping out the community through this program.

2018 Corporate Giving Opportunity

Attention Parents! For many local corporations, fall is the season for annual corporate giving campaigns. Did you know that the Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation is an eligible recipient for employee donations as part of the Duke Energy “Power of Giving” and the Wells Fargo “Community Support” campaigns?

Both Duke Energy and Wells Fargo will also match donations dollar for dollar up to $5,000.

Please thoughtfully consider including the Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation as you make your corporate donation. The CCHS Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization, with EIN number 23-741-1591. If you need to provide an address, please use CCHS Foundation, PO Box 47405, Charlotte, NC 28247.

Not employed by Duke Energy or Wells Fargo?

Your company may offer the ability for its employees to donate to the Charlotte Catholic High School

Foundation through similar corporate giving/United Way campaigns. Please contact your HR

Representative/Corporate Giving Director and ask if the CCHS Foundation EIN (or tax ID) number qualifies.

Interested in making an individual gift (not through a corporation)?

We welcome and appreciate all donations to the Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation! We accept credit

cards or checks. Please visit our website at www.CCHSFoundation.org, and thank you for your support!

About the Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation:

The Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation exists solely for the purpose of supporting Charlotte Catholic

High School. The Foundation is successful in its mission because of parents, alumni, and community leaders

who volunteer their time, talents, and resources to support our school. Our annual major initiatives include:

1) Teacher Impact Fund “TIF” (rewards and retains the best educators at CCHS) - $100,000

2) Grants (teacher/classroom) - $40,000

3) Sr. Paulette Awards (five faculty recognized for outstanding service) - $25,000

4) Tuition assistance (students) - $12,000.

“Coffee with Kurt”

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Charlotte Catholic High School Library

Parents are invited to join CCHS Principal, Kurt Telford,

and fellow parents, for coffee and conversation!

Bring your questions and comments

and stay as long as your schedule allows!