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THE IRISH TIMES
Week of June 5-11
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THIS WEEK AT CCHS
Monday, June 6
Board of Trustees Meeting 11 a.m.
Parents Association Meeting 7 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse Banquet 6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 7
Baseball SJ Finals vs. St. Augustine 4 p.m. @ East Brunswick Tech
Wednesday, June 8
AM Schedule, Year End Mass
Thursday, June 9
PM Activity Period
Locker Cleanout
Friday, June 10
Final Exams (Math & World Languages)
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SUMMER HOURS
Friday 6/17 Hours: 7:30AM-Noon
Beginning Monday 6/20: Monday-Thursday 8AM-3PM
Closed Fridays
NOTE: School Building Closed 6/24-6/28 Due to Construction (library renovations)
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SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS
CCHS offers a wide array of summer programs for grammar school and high school students. Click here for a full list of arts, academic and athletic summer camps and programs.
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FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 10
Math
World Languages
Monday, June 13
English
Science
Tuesday, June 14
Religion
Social Studies (and second Math)
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BASEBALL IN SECTIONAL FINAL FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 1997
Irish Baseball continues on the road to a state championship with an upset over Red Bank Catholic on the road on Friday, 2-0 as Jay Crusemire pitched a complete game shutout. The Irish will take on St. Augustine in the SJ Final on Tuesday, June 7 at 4 p.m. at East Brunswick Tech. LET'S GO IRISH!!!
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FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS:
Detentions/Suspensions: The last regularly schedule Thursday school detention will be on June 9. If a student earns demerits that result in a detention after June 9, that detention will be served on exam make-up day, June 15.
Students who accumulate demerits that warrant a suspension after May 15 will be required to serve the suspension time on June 15 and 16. Written notification of the suspension will be provided to the student and parents.
Final detentions and suspensions must be served before the student will be allowed to return to school in September; for those not returning to CCHS, these obligations must be fulfilled before clearance from the Student Affairs Office is provided.
Uniforms: Any students who have uniform items they can no longer use are asked to please donate them to the uniform exchange. We are in need of the sweaters and kilts.
2016-2017 Student Directory: If you wish to opt-out of the 2016-2017 Student Directory or need to update your contact information, please complete the form and return it to the Student Affairs Office by
July 15. The office will automatically update your child's grade. The Class of 2016 will be deleted from the directory.
CLICK HERE FOR RETURNING STUDENTS DIRECTORY FORM
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2016!
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IMPORTANT: TRANSPORTATION ISSUE
For those living in Camden County, we have received information from the Camden County Commission that underscores the issues of transportation. This is a problem in all counties but the following is information from the Commission specifically:
We have approximately 45 nonpublic routes this year. The bus companies renewed 22, which means the rest have to be bid and we hope for responses. However, the number of students on many of the renewed routes is under the required minimum dollars, meaning they may have to be aided or combined with another route
We are looking at routes again this year and trying to find creative ways to add incentive for the bus companies. One option we are considering is to use a hub/spoke design where we identify satellite pick up locations to reduce the number of stops, which in turn reduces the overall route time making it more cost effective for the bus company. The trade-off is that parents will have to drive their children to the satellite location. Second, we asked the high schools to give us the earliest possible drop off and latest possible pick up times they can tolerate. This option MAY allow for a bus company to add a route to their existing tiers for additional, rather than competing revenue.
Below is a link for an article from the Burlington County Times reporting the issue state-wide about the lack of bus drivers. Please read so you can understand the difficulties behind transportation. The hardships are falling on all schools in all districts.
We will continue to inform you as we receive information. It is important on our end to educate everyone about this process.
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We have another request for all parents to contact the appropriate legislators on the Senate and Assembly Budget Committees. This is another attempt to reach as many legislators as possible with our requests for nonpublic funding. The months of April, May, and early June are crucial to this effort.
Below are the key "asks" of the nonpublic school community re: the Governor's 2016-2017 budget. This message should be sent to the below listed members of the appropriate committees by email:
Dear
I am writing to ask that you restore the 6.8 % nonpublic school reduction in funding in the Governor's Fiscal Year 2017 Budget. Specifically, I ask that you restore the Nonpublic School Security Aid Program to at least $25.00 per pupil, and that you increase the $884.00 per pupil allotment for Nonpublic School Transportation Aid. This allotment has been frozen since 2008. Additionally, please restore Nonpublic School Nursing Service Aid to $94.00 per pupil and Nonpublic School Technology Initiative to $40.00 per pupil. Such increases are greatly needed by nonpublic school students whose parents save the taxpayers of the state of New Jersey a great deal of money each year.
Sincerely,
From the ASSEMBLY BUDGET COMMITTEE:
John J. Burzichelli (D) Vice-Chair (serves all of Salem County, part of Cumberland County and part of Gloucester County):
[email protected]
From the SENATE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE:
Jeff Van Drew (D) (serves parts of Atlantic, Cumberland, and Cape May Counties):
[email protected]
The 2017 State Budget: Eliminated Security Funding, Reduced Nursing & Technology Funds, and Froze Transportation Aid
The Governor is proposing a 6.8% budget cut for non-public schools.
Our Students Need Your Voice & Support.
Please Read Below & Act Today!
CLICK HERE TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Specifically, the Nonpublic School Security Program was totally eliminated; the per pupil amounts for nursing services and technology were reduced. The per-pupil amount for nonpublic school transportation remained frozen at $884.00 - an amount that has been frozen for nine years.
We need your voice to tell the State Legislators who are on the Budget Committees to restore the funding for the Nonpublic School Security Program and to increase funding for nonpublic nursing services to $94.00 per pupil and nonpublic technology aid to $40.00 per pupil.
You will be directed to the Action Center with two template letters describing the issues. All you have to do is sign the letters. The letters will be directed to the state legislators that serve the district in which you live, according to your zip codes.
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IMPORTANT: NJ TEXTBOOK LOAN FORM
All students in grades 9-11 must fill out the form (
click here for form) and return to their homeroom teachers.
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PROJECT GRADUATION SPONSORS
Thank you to our generous 2016 sponsors!
Magna Cum Laude Sponsor - $1,000
Kennedy University Hospital
Bath Fitter
Golden Tassel Sponsor - $500
Amy's Omelette House
Cherry Hill Drug & Alcohol Alliance
Cherry Hill American Legion Post #372
One Gift, One Graduate Sponsor - $100
Meadowbrook Farmers Market ($200)
Cafe Aldo Lamberti
Hillman Bus Co.
Pepsi Cola
$50 Sponsor
Super Pro Inc.
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CONGRATS GIRLS TRACK
Girls State Championship Track Update
Zarria Williams finished 2nd in the Long Jump and 5th in the 200 meter dash.
The 4 by 100 meter relay team of Zarria Williams, Taiah Thornton, Moriah Hall, and Olivia Covington finished in 3rd place.
The 4 by 400 meter relay team of Zarria Williams, Moriah Hall, Taiah Thornton, and Holly Bednarek finished in 4th place.
All are Meet of Champion qualifiers!
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IMPORTANT DINING HALL ANNOUNCEMENT
Starting on Monday, May 9th students must have cash or monies in their "myschoolbucks" accounts to buy food during breakfast and lunch. Often times the cashiers in our dining hall allow the students to purchase a lunch even if the student may be short a few cents or dollars. The cashiers keep a log in which they write down the name and how much the student owes. Then they collect the money owed from those students. With the end of the year quickly approaching the cashiers will no longer be able to do this for the students. During the month of June it is recommended that all students use the balance in their myschoolbucks account and then bring cash to purchase food from the dining hall. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF GUIDANCE
CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS!
The Guidance Office would like to Congratulate our Seniors!
Good Luck in all your future endeavors.
For students wanting to explore test prep over the summer, Kaplan is offering FREE PSAT, SAT and ACT PRACTICE TESTS and WORKSHOPS. Visit www.kaptest.com/hsevents to see what is available!
Markeim Arts Center Art-Ed Internship: Markeim Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit located in Haddonfield, NJ. Art-Ed Interns receive art-education and positive behavior guidance training as well as an end-of-term stipend. Art-Ed Interns assist art instructors during the camp and are part of the active Summer Camp team here at Markeim. Pickup an application in the Guidance Office, or click here to download!
Coast to Coast College Tour:
June 8
7-9PM,
Philadelphia Marriott West,
111 Crawford Ave,
West Conshocken, PA 19428.
Hear representatives from the following colleges speak:
Darthmouth Northwestern
Princeton
University of California Berkeley
Vanderbilt
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.
Stockton College Urban Teacher Academy:
June 27- July 8.
Day Program, transportation required.
Application Due Date
May 31, 2016.
Contact your Guidance Counselor for additional information.
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.
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SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES
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