Parent-Teacher Conferences, PIPPIN tickets, Irish Party tickets
THE IRISH TIMES
Week of February 14-20

THIS WEEK AT CCHS

Monday, February 15
President's Day-School Closed

Tuesday, February 16

Wednesday, February 17
Parent-Teacher Conferences 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Second Service Reflection Due

Thursday, February 18
President's Breakfast
Student Government Dress Down Day

Friday, February 19
Registration Due
Tuition Contracts Due (turn in to homeroom)

Saturday, February 20
Class of 2020 Freshman Registration (Dining Hall 8-11 a.m.)
DRAMA STUDENTS COMPETE AT NJDFL 2016
(NJ DRAMA & FORENSICS LEAGUE) COMPETITION
Mrs. Werner-Kaiser and Mr. Corbett led the CCHS students at the annual competition where we were the only Catholic school to compete amongst a group of more than 250 students. Mrs. Werner-Kaiser also was a judge in the category of "Persuasive Speeches." Well-done students!
ANNOUNCEMENT: SERVICE REFLECTION DUE 
Second semester written Service Reflections will be collected in all Religion classes this Wednesday!
ANNOUNCEMENT: DELIVERIES TO SCHOOL 
CCHS cannot accept deliveries for students from outside agencies at school.  Recently, we have had an increase in the number of parents dropping items off at school.  While we understand that there are days when an item is forgotten, we need your help!  Please arrange for your students to be prepared with what they need in advance of leaving for the school day.  Thank you!
FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: MANDATORY SENIOR & PARENT MEETING RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 15 - due to a conflict with tech week for Pippin, the mandatory senior and parent meeting has been rescheduled for March 15 @ 7 pm in the Grandi Auditorium. All seniors and at least one parent must attend to obtain important information about all of the year events for seniors.

MEDICATION REMINDER:  Students are not permitted to carry on their person any medication with the exception of epi-pens and inhalers.  Please make sure that all medications are given to the nurse with doctors' prescription orders.
COLLEGE FAIR 

40th Anniversary Camden County School Counselors Assoc.
Focus On Your Future  College Fair 
Wednesday March 16, 2016
6:30-8:30 pm
Camden County College
Papiano Gymnasium, Blackwood, NJ
KAPLAN FREE SAT/ACT PREP 
For Juniors who would like extra help for the Spring SAT and ACT, Kaplan Test Prep will be hosting free online Cram sessions for the New SAT and ACT.  Sessions are starting  Saturday, February 27th. Space is limited.  To sign up, please visit  www.kaptest.com/freecram.
Click here for links to the May and June "New SAT" Prep Classes
Click above to purchase online, send check to school Attn: Mrs. Noemi Merenyi or email  noemi.merenyi@camdencatholic.org to reserve.
FROM THE OFFICE OF GUIDANCE
  • Congratulations Seniors!
    • Acceptance Letters and Scholarship Offers are arriving daily, the seniors have done a great job! Please remember to bring copies of your letters to Mrs. Olt in the Guidance Office
  • Juniors: it is time to be thinking about the SAT.  You should plan on taking the SAT once during your Junior year. The tests will be given in March, May and June. You can register online at Collegeboard.com. See your Guidance Counselor if you think you are eligible for a Fee Waiver for the test.  Fee Waivers are given based on Financial need.
  • NJ FAFSA Days: learn more about the college financial aid process. Click here for more information.
  • American Educational Guidance Center Announcement
    Please link to   http://www.college-scholarships.com/schools/new-jersey/ to view  lists and offers, contact information for virtually all post-secondary schools, colleges, and universities in your state.   Elsewhere on  http://www.college-scholarships.com  are links to 70 scholarship search data bases, GPA and student loan calculators, a guide to the FAFSA, information on online degree programs for adults, and dozens of helpful articles for college students of all ages.
Gettysburg College:
  • Camp Psych - Campers will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology during this fun, challenging, and engaging introduction to the field.
  • Government Leadership Camp - This program is designed for students who have a passion for understanding American government to engage in small discussions, attend college-level lectures, and participate in debates, simulations, and field trips.
  • Writing Camp - Students gain an in-depth introduction to all four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen.
  • 3D Object Modeling and Printing Camp - Students will study 3D object modeling and printing starting with the basics of a 3D printer. After learning the fundamentals, they will practice designing objects. 

FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE
All Juniors need a physical exam.  If your child doesn't have a current physical on file in the nurse's office, please call your doctor to schedule an appointment. Please return completed forms as soon as possible.
 
Spring sports physicals need to be returned to the nurse's office by  March 2nd.  No student is permitted to play a sport without a current physical on file with the nurse.

 

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

Don't miss out on the best seats for this year's spring musical: PIPPIN! Purchase tickets for your preferred show time online at www.cchsperformingarts.com. 

PARENTS ASSOCIATION NEWS
  • Next Meeting: Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge. Please join us!
  • Let's Celebrate: Don't forget to purchase tickets for The Irish Party! See above announcement and link to ticketing page.
ACTION ALERT
T he issue of nonpublic school transportation is the top priority of our budget advocacy efforts at this time.  The per-pupil allotment for transportation has been frozen at $884.00 since 2008.  THIS MUST BE INCREASED in the next budget, or the future of many of our Catholic schools, who rely heavily on this transportation, will be in jeopardy.

We are told by those who work in the Governor's office that, at this stage, there is strength in numbers, and that the number of letters, emails, and phone calls made to the Governor's office does have a bearing on which issues get the greatest attention. Please review the below linked document and information sheet.  Let us all join with great enthusiasm in prayer and ACTION, so that 2016 may be the year in which the freeze on nonpublic transportation may be lifted.

 

THANK YOU!
ARAMARK SERVES BREAKFAST!

SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES
ITEM DONATION REQUEST
Camden Catholic received a request for support from Christina Wambach '13, who is a current nursing student at the University of Scranton. Christina will be participating in a service trip to the Dominican Republic  March 20 - 27, 2016  with a group called Island Impact Ministries. Island Impact Ministries ( www.islandimpact.net ) is a U.S. registered 501(c) non-profit organization that serves the medical and educational needs of both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Christina's mission trip will provide medical and surgical assistance to the Dominican people in the poorest barrios of Puerto Plata and Sosua. Camden Catholic will have a drop off box in the Office of Student Affairs from  February 1 through March 1  for anyone who wishes to contribute supplies to this service trip.
Supply List:
First aid:  Band-aids, Gauze, First aid tape, ace bandages, butterflies, suture materials, protective masks, thermometers, gloves-sterile and non-sterile, mineral oil, hand sanitizer, hydrogen peroxide
Baby:  Diaper rash cream/ointment,  Baby wash,  Baby Oragel, teethers,  Small light blankets,  Onesies and Socks,  Wipes and diapers-small packs only,  Infant Tylenol
Hygiene Supplies:  Small bottles shampoo/conditioner,  Soap antibacterial-small bars and liquid, Hand sanitizer-small bottles,  Toothpaste/toothbrush,  Deodorant,  Baby wash cloths,  Qtips and cotton balls,  Disposable shavers,  Combs/brushes
Misc:  Ziploc bags-sandwich and gallon size, small stuffed animals,  small balls, coloring books, stickers, chalk
BASEBALL FUNDRAISER
Save the date! Saturday, March 12, 7-11 p.m.
Double Nickel Brewing in Pennsauken, NJ
Ages 21 and Over
$30/person includes food, beer, and DJ. Basket Raffles, TV Raffle (see below), and a 50/50 will add to the fun!

$5 RAFFLE! Samsung 55" 4K Ultra HD Curved LED SMART TV
Raffle tickets are $5 and in room 216.

The drawing takes place at the CCHS Baseball Fundraiser on  March 12th.  You do not need to be present to win.


FIGHTING IRISH ATHLETICS
Monday, February 15
Boys Basketball vs. Urban Leadership Charter School: JV 1, Varsity 2:30
Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Life Center Academy 4:30 

Tuesday, February 16
Boys Varsity Basketball vs. BCIT-Medford 4
Swimming 4

Wednesday, February 17
Freshman Boys Basketball @ Pemberton 4:30 



Thursday, February 18
Boys Basketball vs. Paul VI: Freshman 3:45, JV 5:15, Varsity 7 
Girls Basketball @ Paul VI: Freshman 3:45, JV 5:15, Varsity 7

Saturday, February 20
Wrestling 9:30 a.m.
Girls Basketball vs. Lenape 10, 11:30, 1
Track 3 p.m.
Boys Varsity Basketball @ Middle Twp 7:15