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THE IRISH TIMES
Week of May 29-June 5
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THIS WEEK AT CCHS
Graduation Week Class of 2016
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day-School Closed
Tuesday, May 31
State Playoffs: Baseball 3:30 p.m. home vs. Paul VI, Softball @ Notre Dame 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 1
Senior Breakfast 8 a.m. Pisa Dining Hall
Graduation Practice, following breakfast
Senior Promenade 6 p.m. Grandi Auditorium
Senior Prom 8 p.m. The Merion
Friday, June 3
Baccalaureate Mass 7 p.m. Christ Our Light Church
Sunday, June 5
Class of 2016 Commencement 1 p.m. Grandi Auditorium
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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
Senior Breakfast & Graduation Practice: Seniors should report to their homerooms on June 1 by the 8:15 am bell; they will be called down to the dining hall for the breakfast & slide show. Students should dress as they would for a special occasion. Following the breakfast, the students will move to the auditorium for practice. The main practice will conclude around noon; those students who are readers or gift bearers will stay after for a separate practice. Tickets for Baccalaureate & Commencement will be distributed at the practice.
Senior Prom: Promenade will take place in the auditorium beginning at 6 pm on June 1. The prom will be at the Merion Caterers in Cinnaminson from 8 pm until midnight on June 1; all seniors and their guests must arrive by 9 pm and remain for the duration of the prom. If you are picking up your student from the prom, please be there at midnight so that the chaperones can get home in a timely fashion and be prepared for school the next morning.
Any freshman, sophomore or junior who will attend senior prom must remain in school for a full day (2:37 pm) on June 1; additionally they should be in school on June 2.
Baccalaureate Mass: Seniors must attend Baccalaureate Mass in order to attend Commencement on Sunday. The Mass will take place at the Catholic Community of Christ Our Light on Kings Highway in Cherry Hill on Friday, June 3. Seniors must report to the cafeteria of Resurrection school, behind the church, by 6:15 pm. Girls should wear white or light colored dresses, skirts/blouses under their white gowns; boys must wear a dress shirt with tie, dress pants, and dress shoes. Boys must be clean shaven with neatly groomed hair. Only the girls wear their caps with the gowns for Mass. The procession into church begins @ 6:50 pm with Mass beginning at 7 pm; an awards ceremony follows the Mass.
Commencement Exercises: Commencement exercises will take place at CCHS on Sunday, June 5. Seniors must report to their homerooms by 12:15 pm with their caps, gowns, tassels, and National Honor Society stalls (for NHS members only). The procession will begin at 12:50 with the ceremony beginning at 1 pm. Following the ceremony can cap toss by the flag pole, all seniors must report to their homerooms to receive their diplomas.
Families that requested special seating for a family member who cannot walk far or who will be seated in a wheelchair will receive instructions on the location of that seating in the envelope with the tickets.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2016!
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HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to
Gabriella Giegerich '19, Zhiji Jessica Lin '17 and
Theresa Gardner '18 for earning the 2016 Hall of Fame Scholarship.
The students were selected by members of the Hall of Fame Committee, who reviewed their academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and a submitted essay illustrating how they exemplify the qualities of leadership, determination and a "Camden Catholic spirit."
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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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STUDENTS VISIT PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
Communications students and faculty visited the newsroom at the Philadelphia Inquirer last week. They met with editors and Pulitzer Prize winning reporters to learn more about the issues facing journalism and how the Inquirer, Daily News, and Philly.com are adapting.
Left to right: Mr. Bruckner
, Mrs. Murphy, Jarrett Ziegler, Jacey Ludlam, Jordon Malick, Annalisa Canevali, Dana Surgner, and Mr. Hoover.
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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 FRESHMEN TRACK
Indian Freshman Finale Results:
Girls
Sayndia Sando finished 1st in the triple jump.
Kimberly Powers finished 3rd in the 1600 meter run.
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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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