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Charlotte Catholic High School Daily Announcements Thursday, February 28, 2019 From the official Twitter page of His Holiness Pope Francis: “We can support one another, and face every kind of challenge with courage and hope, when we draw our strength from Jesus.” For the school event calendar, please visit our website at www.charlottecatholic.org. For the school sports calendar, including results, please visit our website at https://www.charlottecatholic.org/Domain/104 NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS Sophomore Parents: Thank you to those who came to the sophomore parent night. If you missed it, the link for the presentation is on the website https://www.charlottecatholic.org/Page/599 NFHS Network will broadcast the Varsity Women’s basketball game live tonight against Central Cabarrus at 5:50 p.m. Parents, a subscription fee is charged by NFHS Network to watch. Click here to view the game. Boston College - Ever to Excel Summer Program: Ever to Excel transforms students from around the world through opportunities to live Jesuit spirituality. Students deepen faith, engage in conversation, serve others, reflect, and explore Boston College and the city of Boston. The application is now available through April 15 th . For more information go to Ever to Excel. Summer Enrichment Programs: Interested in participating in a summer program? The counseling department website has an extensive list of summer
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Charlotte Catholic High School Daily Announcements
Thursday, February 28, 2019
From the official Twitter page of His Holiness Pope Francis:
“We can support one another, and face every kind of challenge with courage and hope, when we draw our strength from Jesus.”
For the school event calendar, please visit our website at www.charlottecatholic.org.
For the school sports calendar, including results, please visit our website at
https://www.charlottecatholic.org/Domain/104
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sophomore Parents: Thank you to those who came to the sophomore parent night. If you missed it, the link for the presentation is on the website https://www.charlottecatholic.org/Page/599
NFHS Network will broadcast the Varsity Women’s basketball game live tonight against Central Cabarrus at 5:50 p.m. Parents, a subscription fee is charged by NFHS Network to watch. Click here to view the game.
Boston College - Ever to Excel Summer Program: Ever to Excel transforms students from around the world through opportunities to live Jesuit spirituality. Students deepen faith, engage in conversation, serve others, reflect, and explore Boston College and the city of Boston. The application is now available through April 15th. For more information go to Ever to Excel.
Summer Enrichment Programs: Interested in participating in a summer program? The counseling department website has an extensive list of summer
enrichment programs that is continuously being updated. Follow this link to check it out!! https://www.charlottecatholic.org/Page/383
Polymer Camp: The Wilson College of Textiles at NC State offers this two-day
workshop for high school juniors interested in studying physical sciences or engineering. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about Polymer Color Chemistry, Textile Engineering, or Textile Technology degree programs. The application opens March 1st and closes May 31st. To learn more, please visit https://textiles.ncsu.edu/tecs/student-experience/pre-college/polymer-camp/. Questions may be directed to Lakisha Patterson at [email protected].
Summer Textile Exploration Program: The application for the Wilson College of Textiles Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP) is open to rising high school seniors. The Wilson College holds five one-week sessions of STEP each summer. Participants live on campus, learn about degree programs, the admissions process, and scholarship opportunities. The program cost is $250 for each participant, and limited financial aid is available. Each student has the opportunity to rank his or her level of interest in Apparel Design, Textile Engineering, Business Management, Textile Design, and Polymer Chemistry. To learn more, please visit https://textiles.ncsu.edu/step/. Questions may be directed to Shannon Tart at [email protected]. Applications are due April 1st.
National Catholic College Admission Association Scholarship: The National CCAA Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award given to eight college-bound high school seniors from various geographic regions, who will attend one of the member institutions of the National CCAA in the fall of 2019. Click here for information about the scholarship and to apply. The application is brief and will take just a few minutes to complete. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 15th, and award recipients will be selected in mid- to late March. To learn more about the many educational opportunities our member colleges and universities have to offer, please visit catholiccollegesonline.org.
Gene Marie Alfaro Scholarship: The St. Matthew Columbiettes will be awarding
their 15th annual scholarship in memory of Gene Marie Alfaro. Any Catholic high school senior who will pursue a career in Nursing or another health care field is welcome to apply for this $1,000 scholarship. Applications must be received by Friday, April 5th. Students interested in applying should contact Mrs. Smith, Counseling Assistant at [email protected] for more information and to obtain an application.
Fellowship Friday Fish Fry: The CCHSAA is hosting an evening of fellowship and
fun at Charlotte Catholic on Friday, March 15th from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Please join the Athletic Association in the Cafeteria as we celebrate our fantastic Cougar community!
o Online pre-ordering of meals is encouraged! Click here to order. o Adult plates (two 4 oz. filets, fries, slaw, and hushpuppies) are $8 in
advance and $10 at the door. o Kids’ plates (one 4 oz. filet, fries, slaw, and hushpuppies) are $5. o Cheese pizza is available for $2 per slice. o Takeout boxes will be available. o The Mountain Biking Team will have baked goods available for sale for
dessert. Please be sure to bring cash! o The Spirit Store will be open in the stadium during the Fish Fry. o If you’d like to help with the Fish Fry, please click here to sign up!
Need to announce an upcoming event? Please send complete information to
Jenn Cramer at [email protected]. All announcements must be approved by Administration prior to being posted in the Daily Announcements.
CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
GENERAL
All-school Mass on Friday: All-school Masses are held on the first Friday of each month. Our next Mass will be celebrated tomorrow, March 1st at 8:36 a.m. in the gym. Everyone in our extended CCHS community is welcome.
Half Day on Friday: Please note that Friday, March 1st is a half day of school. CCHS will dismiss students at noon on Friday. Buses will leave CCHS at 12:15 p.m. The school office will close at 12:00 p.m. If you need a Driver Eligibility form completed, please plan accordingly.
2019-2020 Re-enrollment Information from MACS: The process for current
MACS families to re-enroll for the 2019-2020 school year will be online and available during the first week of March. Parents will receive more information from MACS soon via email.
Heart of a Champion Day: Mark your calendars now for this year’s Heart of a Champion Day, which has been scheduled for Saturday, June 1st. CCHS student-athletes entering grades 9 through 12 are invited to attend this annual event, which offers free sports physicals as well as orthopedic, nutritional, and general wellness assessments. Student-athletes also receive heart screenings that are not offered at routine athletic physicals, to detect health risks before they become issues. Watch for more information and registration soon!
Diaper Drive for Mira Via: The Mira Via club is sponsoring a diaper drive which will end on Friday, March 1st. All diaper sizes are needed and welcomed. Collection boxes will be located in the hallway across from Campus Ministry.
STUDENT NEWS
Amaryllis News: Students, the Cougar Chronicle’s literary journal, The Amaryllis, is open for literary submissions through April 1st. Student-written short stories and poems are welcome and, new this year, comic strips and personal essays. Please send submissions to [email protected].
Attention Ms. McManus’ Junior Art Students: Those interested in taking AP Art next year need to check their email and sign up online for a portfolio review this week. Thank you.
CCHS Sadie Hawkins Dance: The CCHS Student Council is sponsoring a Sadie
Hawkins Dance! The St. Patrick’s-themed dance will be held in the gym on Saturday, March 16th from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Please spread the word and encourage your friends to attend the dance!
o Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in advance only, through the online store. Click here to purchase tickets.
o Questions? See below:
Q. Do I need a date? A. No! You can come with a group of friends if you want. The idea is to have fun – no stress.
Q. What do I wear? A. The dance is semi-formal. Girls usually wear anything from a nice dress to a fancy one. Boys usually wear a blazer or sport coat and a
tie. You do not have to wear green because of the St. Patrick’s Day theme.
Q. What if I bring a guest from a different school? A. Guest forms are at the front desk and must be filled out and turned in to Mr. Belk by Thursday, March 14th. Any guest from another school needs to be at least a high school freshman.
CCHS Parents: The Student Council needs your help with the Sadie Hawkins Dance! If you can donate soda or water, please click here to sign up. If you can chaperone, please click here to sign up. Thank you!
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Kairos XLIII: Juniors and seniors, Kairos 43 will be held March 1st through March 3rd at Camp Thunderbird. Joining us on Kairos XLIII will be Bishop England from Charleston and Blessed Trinity from Atlanta. Get your application in now! Come by the Campus Ministry office to pick up a brochure. If you have questions, please email MJ Dawson, Campus Minister.
Freshmen and Sophomore Cougar Caritas: As Catholics and Christians, we are called to imitate our Lord by joyfully serving others with our time, our treasure, and our talents. One way we do this is by taking part in Cougar Caritas, a cavalcade of service opportunities during school hours in our community. The service day for the freshman and sophomore classes is Tuesday, March 26th.
o Each student will sign up for the service project of his or her choice
through Sign-up Genius a week before the project. Details for each project will be located on the Sign-up Genius. Campus Ministry will notify students when projects are available for sign-up.
o Bus transportation will be arranged. o Parents: Your child will receive a permission slip through religion class.
There will be no formal classes for freshman and sophomores on this day, as teachers also will participate in Cougar Caritas. We ask parents to please complete and return permission slips in by Friday, March 8th.
o We are in need of several parents to assist our faculty and help chaperone our students. Please email MJ Dawson in Campus Ministry if you can help or with any questions.
COUNSELING
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers scholarship opportunities to students of Hispanic heritage who are seniors in high school, to apply toward next year’s college tuition. Please visit their website for more information and to apply at https://www.hsf.net or email Jordyn Avila at [email protected].
UK College-Fair event will be held at Charlotte Country Day School on Thursday, March 7th, from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The five leading UK Universities (Bristol, Durham, Newcastle, Southampton, and York) will host a Studying in the UK presentation and mini college fair. For more information and to register visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/best-of-u-charlotte-tickets-54759445977. Charlotte Country Day School is located at 1440 Carmel Road. Please see the flyer at the end of the announcements for more information.
The University of Kentucky is hosting a program for admitted seniors and juniors on Tuesday, March 5th from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Marriott Charlotte City Center, 100 West Trade Street. Please rsvp here https://uky.secure.force.com/events/evt__QuickEvent?id=a1L1K000005m2aP
CCHS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
CCHSAA Bag Tag Fundraiser: The CCHSAA is selling personalized bag tags, a fun spirit item and a great way to identify equipment bags, book bags, and luggage. Bag tags will have the student’s sport on one side, and name and jersey number on the other. Tags are available for all sports, and also for all clubs at CCHS. A generic version with only the CCHS logo is available as well. Please see the flyer and order form at the end of the announcements, and contact Joni Smith with questions at (704) 904-6454 or [email protected]. Thank you for supporting the CCHSAA!
Third Annual CCHSAA Women’s Tennis Tournament: Save the date and plan to join us on Monday, April 1st from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Park Crossing Recreation Club for round robin play and a luncheon benefitting all of our
student-athletes. Click here to purchase your tickets through the CCHS online store.
CCHS Rugby Alumni: All CCHS Rugby Alumni are invited to join us at halftime on Saturday, March 9th at Keffer Stadium to be recognized. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Saturday, March 2nd. Please see flyer at the end of the announcements for more information.
CCHS FOUNDATION
Gala 2019 Online Auction: The CCHS Foundation would like to thank everyone who attended the Gala and/or participated in the Online Auction this year! All funds raised through The Gala stay at CCHS to fund classroom grants, the Teacher Impact Fund, and so much more. Winners of auction items and gift certificates will receive emailed receipts today. Online Auction item pickup will be in the school lobby this week:
Thursday, February 28th from noon until 2:30 p.m. CCHS PTO
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week: Charlotte Catholic’s Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week will be held March 25-March 29. We are blessed to have an extraordinary team of teachers, administrators, and staff who work countless hours to make the Catholic school experience meaningful both spiritually and academically for our students.
Please help us celebrate them by donating a $25 Target gift card or a $25 gas card! Sign up by clicking here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AAFA72EA31-teacher3
Please drop off your gift card to the front office in an envelope labeled “Appreciation Week” by Thursday, March 21st. Thank you for your generosity!
COMMUNITY NEWS
Into the Light - Starting the Conversation on Mental Health: Join St. Gabriel Church and Silent Images for an evening of conversation on anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder on Thursday, February 28th from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. This program is a free community event. Please see the flyer at the end of the announcements for more information.
March Cafeteria Menu
