THE IRISH TIMES
Week of March 20-26

THANK YOU FOR GIVING!
IRISH GIVING DAY MAKES HISTORY

On March 17, 2016 CCHS held its second Irish Giving Day, celebrating our Irish pride by reaching out to all members of the Camden Catholic family to ask for support for the Annual Fund. We are so grateful to all of you who responded so generously by donating and by helping us spread the word. We are pleased to announce that Irish Giving Day 2016 raised  $87,145.56! Here is a special thank you from President Mary Whipkey. 
THIS WEEK AT CCHS
Holy Week

Monday, March 21
Dress Down Day ($3-money donated to 3 different charities)
Blood Drive

Tuesday, March 22
AM Schedule
Lenten Production 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 23
Retreat Day-no classes

Thursday, March 24
Holy Thursday 
Dine & Donate @ Treno 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
School Closed-Easter Break Begins

Friday, March 25
Good Friday
School Closed

Sunday, March 27
Happy Easter
FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS 

Summer Uniform: Students may begin wearing their summer uniform when we return from Easter break. On March 16 & 17, students had the opportunity to donate or take uniform items they needed during our uniform exchange. Thank you to the moms for volunteering their time to organize the exchange.

Attention Senior Parents: All graduation request forms (extra ticket for auditorium, request for dining hall tickets, special invitations for clergy, and special seating requests) are due to the Student Affairs Office by March 23. REMINDER: Seating for the dining hall is by request only.

BEST WISHES FOR A BLESSED AND HAPPY EASTER.
RETREAT ANNOUNCEMENT

March 23rd is an all school retreat day. There are no classes on  March 23.  Attendance is required at one of our all school retreats if you have not completed a Leadership Academy Module retreat.  

Students who have successfully completed a Leadership Academy Module retreat and received a Successful Completion Email are exempt. If you are unsure if you are exempt from the  March 23rd retreat you can check the Retreat list and the Retreat exempt list posted on Edline. 

Please contact Mr. Paoletti with any questions.

DINE & DONATE @ TRENO
Holy Thursday, March 24
11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD COUPON

15% Will be donated back to CCHS. Coupon must be printed and presented to server for credit. Includes dine in, take out and bar. 
SENIOR NETWORKING NIGHT
What does "networking" mean, and why is it important?
Join us to find out!
Mix and mingle with CCHS Alumni, experts in their respective professional fields, who will share their tips and tricks for using networking in college and beyond.

Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. 
CCHS Library 
Business casual attire. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
RSVP by April 7 to [email protected]. 

Featured Alumni: 
Ted Brennan '98, Attorney and Mayor of Merchantville, NJ
Ben Cortese '06, Realtor, Coldwell-Banker Preferred, Philadelphia
Emily Cuneo DeSmedt '03, Labor & Employment Attorney, Morgan Lewis & Bockius
Marian Hensler '07, Human Resources, Campbell Soup Co.
Zac Ottoson '06, Attorney,  Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
Molly Whipkey Ridgway '03, Craft & Import Development Manager, Tenth & Blake
Brian Romani '90, VP Sales, Maple Direct
IMPORTANT SAT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Juniors: i t 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.  STUDENTS SHOULD NOT WAIT TO TAKE THE SAT IN THE FALL, 2016.  It is very important that students/parents understand that with the new test, the official scores from the Fall test dates  may not be published in time to meet the Early Decision Deadlines or the individual College/University Scholarship Deadlines. 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact your Guidance Counselor.   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.

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
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
  • 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. 
Summer Discovery Sports Internships with the New England Patriots

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.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION 
SAVE THE DATE
BAG BINGO BASKET BLOWOUT
FRIDAY, MAY 6 
More information will be available soon!
CLOTHING & TOY DRIVE: APRIL 16, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

WHAT WE COLLECT:                 
CLOTHING AND SHOES
USABLE AND WEARABLE CLOTHING AND SHOES/BOOTS
CLOTHING FOR ALL SEASONS
MEN'S, LADIES, CHILDREN, BABIES
ACCESSORIES: POCKETBOOKS, BELTS, BABY ACCESSORIES, BACKPACKS, HATS, SCARVES, BRIEFCASES, GLOVES, TIES
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS MADE OF FABRIC IN GOOD CONDITION: BLANKETS, KITCHEN AND BATH TOWELS, BED SHEETS, TABLE CLOTHS, BED PILLOWS, DRAPERY/CURTAINS, THROW PILLOWS, QUILTS, COMFORTERS, BATH RUGS, TOYS, SOFT TOYS, SMALL HARD TOYS, ACTION FIGURES, CARS/TRUCKS/AIRPLANES, DOLLS/RAG DOLLS, BEANIE BABIES, STUFFED ANIMALS, DOLL HOUSES, PUZZLES, BIKES (ANY SIZE)

BOOKS, VIDEOS, AND CDs ARE NOT ACCEPTED!

Just drive up and drop your items off at the side parking lot of CCHS on the day of the event.
If you can't make it on the 16th, CCHS will also permit items to be brought into the school on Friday, April 15th. If that is not good for you, please contact Project Graduation, and we will arrange to get your donations.

Please put donations in well-tied plastic bags.

For more Info. Contact: Nancy Carusone at [email protected] or (856) 534-4574
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!
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