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THE IRISH TIMES
Week of May 22-28
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THIS WEEK AT CCHS
Monday, May 23-Thursday, May 26
Senior Exams
Monday, May 23
Football Alumni Night, PJ Whelihan's Haddonfield, 6-9 p.m.
Wednesday, May 25
Mandatory College Planning Workshop for Sophomores & Juniors (students and parents) 7 p.m. Grandi Auditorium
Friday, May 27
Link Crew Development Day
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SOPHS & JUNIORS-MANDATORY:
COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP
Guidance Office is sponsoring a mandatory College Planning Workshop
Sophomores, Juniors and their Parents must attend this important program.
May 25, 7:00 PM in the Grandi
Auditorium
See you there!
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTIONS
Congratulations to all inductees and congratulations to our graduating members! Thank you for your service. Click on the image below for a slideshow of photos from this year's inductions.
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CLASS OF 2016 "CONGRATULATIONS" SIGNS AVAILABLE FOR ONLY $10!
Graduation signs will be available for purchase at the Promenade preceding the Prom o
n 6/1/16 and again at the school following the Baccalaureate Mass o
n 6/3/16. The cost of the sign is $10 and benefits the Project Graduation celebration for the seniors. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Reustle via email at
[email protected].
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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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IRISH GIRLS BASKETBALL 2016 NEWSLETTER
Click on the image to read the 2016 Irish Girls Basketball Newsletter.
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IMPORTANT: 2016-17 FACTS RE-ENROLLMENT
You will be receiving the FACTS re-enrollment form for 2016-2017 the week of
May 16th
by email or mail depending on how you decided to receive correspondence from FACTS. When you receive the form, please verify the information and notify Jean Muldoon at
856-663-2247
ex 103 by
May 30th
of any changes.
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HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT AT THE PHILLIES: STUDENTS, PARENTS & TEACHERS
Go behind-the-scenes with the Philadelphia Phillies major league baseball team during our 2016 Phillies High School Night Series (www.phillies.com/highschool) on Friday, May 20 taking place in the media room at Citizens Bank Park. Check-in begins at 4pm with the program officially beginning at 5pm, followed by the Phillies-Braves game at 7:05 pm.
The cost is $30.00 for a ticket to the game (Pavilion Section) + $12.00 concession coupon. Purchase tickets: www.phillies.com/highschool.
Highlights include:
- A special welcome from a Philadelphia Phillies player.
- A question-and-answer session led by Phillies broadcaster Tom McCarthy. Taking part in the behind-the-scenes discussion will be executives from the Phillies scouting, marketing and community outreach department. Each will discuss their roles in the Phillies organization and provide mentoring advice to high school students.Among the speakers (subject to change): John Brazer, Director, Publicity; Rob Holiday, Director, Amateur Scouting Administration; Mary Ann Moyer, Director, Community Initiatives; and Rob MacPherson, Director, Corporate Partnerships.
- Take #selfies with the World Series Trophies; plus meet the Phillies Ballgirls!
- Cheer on the Phillies with a ticket to that night's game with seating on the popular Scoreboard Porch (a ticket value of $30). Ticket price includes $12 worth of concession credit that can be redeemed throughout the ballpark for food, beverage and/or merchandise. The cost for each Phillies High School Night Series event is $30. There will be a maximum of 200 students per event.
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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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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.
All seniors must use their monies on the My School Bucks system. Please have your senior students spend all their money on their cards for lunches in the next few weeks. Any unused monies will not be returned or transferred to a sibling.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF GUIDANCE
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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FIGHTING IRISH ATHLETI
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NJSIAA STATE TOURNAMENT NEWS
Girls Lacrosse
The team defeated Haddon Twp. decisively in Round 1 of States with a 14-4 win at home.
Click here for the recap from the Courier-Post.
They continue on the quest for a championship with a match-up @ Mount Saint Mary on Tuesday, May 24 at 4 p.m. LET'S GO IRISH!
Baseball
Irish Baseball gets going in the playoffs this Thursday, May 26 at 4 p.m. at home vs. Msgr. Donovan. Come on out and support the #9 team in South Jersey!
Congrats to Coach Bergholtz for being voted Top Baseball Coach in the Olympic Conference!
Follow for scores and updates!
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