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THE IRISH TIMES
Week of October 9, 2016
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CANNED FOOD DRIVE CONTINUES THROUGH 10/21
Monday, October 10
Columbus Day-School Closed
Tuesday, October 11
Regular Schedule
Irish Field Hockey Chick-Fil-A Day (Haddonfield Rd. across from Cherry Hill Mall) All Day-mention CCHS field hockey when ordering!
Wednesday, October 12
Regular Schedule
Thursday, October 13
Regular Schedule
Friday, October 14
Homecoming Family Fest 4-7 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game 7 p.m. vs. Shawnee
Saturday, October 15
Irish Field Hockey Breast Cancer Awareness Game 10 a.m. Shamrock Field
Homecoming Dance 7-10 p.m.
Sunday, October 16
Class of 1966-50th Reunion Mass & Breakfast 10 a.m. |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JUNIOR KATE DEUTSCH FOR GETTING HER 500TH SAVE WHILE SECURING THE SHUTOUT OF CHERRY HILL WEST 3-0 LAST WEEK.
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CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR 10/14 CCHS VS. SHAWNEE HIGH SCHOOL BLITZ "GAME OF THE WEEK" ON NBC10
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REN WEB
All students now have Ren Web access codes. Please be sure the have signed up for Ren Web. Parents should also activate parent accounts. This will be our primary means of communication during the school year. Ren Web will also be how you are notified of school closing and announcements. If you have trouble accessing your account, please call Mrs. Buroojy at 856-663-2247 x 114.
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MySchoolBucks
School Payments Made Easy
Getting started is a simple three-step process.
Create a user profile by clicking on the Sign Up Today button on the home page.
Add students to your household - you'll need the child's name, and student ID ( this ID# is on student ID card ).
Now you're ready to make payments!
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REMINDERS FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS:
LATE TO SCHOOL REMINDER
Late students should be dropped off at the back door (location C2) and report directly to Mrs. Madden in 114. This is also the same procedure for a student who returns back to school after an early dismissal (doctors appt, college visit, etc.).
Canned Food Drive Reminder
During the entire month of October, we are having a school wide canned food drive. The canned food drive is designed to help the needy, as well as help each class accrue points toward Spirit Week. Students can bring in canned food products and deliver them to their moderator's classroom. Freshman moderator's classroom is 112, sophomore moderator's classroom is 127, junior moderator's classroom is 232, and senior moderator's classroom is 210. We encourage all to participate!
Homecoming Dance Final Reminder
The Homecoming dance on October 15, 2016 will be opened to outside guests. Those guests must have graduated from middle school or be under 20 years of age in order to be permitted to attend. Dance ticket order forms were handed out on Monday October 3, 2016 during homeroom. Guest paperwork will be available in Room 109 or 114. . Outside guests must complete the form in its entirety and return the form with payment to Room 109 by October 13, 2016. Cost of each ticket is $20.
SENIOR HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY - OCTOBER 31 - REGULATIONS (Seniors Only)
The Class of 2017 will be permitted to dress up in Halloween costumes on October 31. They are expected to abide by the following stipulations. A separate sheet with these directives will be forwarded to the senior homerooms for distribution to each senior.
WE WANT INTERESTING COSTUMES. STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE LEGITIMATE COSTUMES THAT CAN BE EASILY RECOGNIZED WITHOUT THE USE OF THE PROHIBITED ITEMS LISTED BELOW. STUDENTS SHOULD CONSIDER DEVELOPING A THEME WITH THEIR FRIENDS OR DESIGN THEIR OWN UNIQUE & TASTEFUL COSTUME.
UNACCEPTABLE COSTUME EXAMPLES:
JEANS & A T-SHIRT - CLAIMING TO BE A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT
ATHLETIC GEAR - CLAIMING TO BE A SPORTS FAN
FOR SAFETY, SECURITY & MODESTY REASONS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS CAN NOT BE PART OF ANY COSTUME :
- MASKS OF ANY KIND/FACE PAINT THE COVERS YOUR WHOLE FACE
- SWORDS, KNIVES, CLUBS, BOWS & ARROWS OR ANY OTHER WEAPONS
- CLOTHING THAT DOES NOT COVER YOU APPROPRIATELY (TANK OR HALTER TOPS, BARE BACKS OR MIDRIFFS, OR TOGAS) OR THAT PROMOTES NEGATIVE RELIGIOUS, RACIAL OR POLITICAL TONES.
- NO ROLLER BLADES, SKATE BOARDS, CARTS OR ANY TYPE OF VEHICLE
- IN LIGHT OF RECENT CONTROVERSIES AND ONGOING LAW ENFORCEMENT SCRUTINY, CLOWN COSTUMES ARE NOT PERMITTED.
SENIORS SHOULD REMEMBER THEY ARE REPRESENTING THEIR CATHOLIC SCHOOL. MODESTY & DECENCY ARE A MUST. WE WANT THEM TO HAVE FUN NOT TO BE SENT HOME FOR AN INAPPROPRIATE COSTUME.
IF SENIORS OPT TO NOT DRESS IN COSTUME, THEY MUST WEAR THEIR UNIFORMS.
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CHRISTMAS FRENZY RAFFLE WINNERS
Prizes will be mailed to winners. Thank you to our students and families for your participation!
1st Prize: $500
Ticket #08658
Krystyna Trocki
Sold by: Makayla Trocki, 2019
2nd Prize: $300
Ticket #2228
Kristen Koelsch Wikol
Sold by: Kevin Koelsch, 2017
3rd Prize: $200
Ticket #13293
Michelle Cunha
Sold by: Harry Hinojosa, 2020
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THE GIVE SOMETHING BACK FOUNDATION:
A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR FRESHMEN
The Give Something Back Foundation supports high school students in the Diocese of Camden. These students will be mentored through their high school years, and if they successfully complete their high school program, will be awarded full scholarships including room and board to selected New Jersey Universities. Families must attend an information night and be Pell Grant eligible.
For more information, please go to:
https://www.givesomethingbackfoundation.org/info-sessions/
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HOMECOMING
FAMILY FUN FEST
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 4-7PM
Adults, teens, kids of all ages -- help us kick off Homecoming Weekend at our Family Fun Festival!
We'll have carnival type games, activities, sumo wrestling, hamster balls, cotton candy, hot dogs, popcorn, inflatables and much more! Enjoy the fun and then stick around for the football game and root for the The Irish!
Tickets will be sold for food ($1 each) and activities ($1 for 4 tickets; $5 for 25 tickets), as well as wrist bands ($15) that grant you access to all activities and the football game!
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BOSCOV COUPONS
The Parents Association is selling discount coupons for Boscov's, valid for use in-store on 10/18/16 only. These 25% off coupons are available for $5 through Mrs. Merenyi in room 109 or at home football games. Thank you for your support of this fundraiser!
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CLICK HERE FOR THE NCEA PARENT NEWSLETTER, A GREAT RESOURCE
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VOTE FOR CCHS!
CAMDEN CATHOLIC VS. SHAWNEE FOOTBALL 10/14 IS IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE #EAGLESFOOTBALLSHOWDOWN
If CCHS wins, Swoop & the Eagles Cheerleaders will make an appearance at the game, and the school wins a monetary prize.
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SERVICE HOURS ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
The following is a list of places recommended by the NHS students that are looking for volunteers for service hours.
The Kroc Center
Contact: Dawn Garlic
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (856) - 379 - 4861
Kroc Kids
Minimum age of 15 to volunteer. 2 hour and 15 minute shifts starting at 3:00, 5:15 or the full shift from 3:00 - 7:30 requires a minimum commitment of 3 months/ 30 hours of service.
Library - Minimum age of 16 to volunteer. Monday through Friday from 10:00 - 2:00 or 6:00 to 8:00
Computer Lab - Minimum Age of 16 to volunteer. Monday through Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00
*Must complete Application to volunteer
St. Rose Teen Choir
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Practice every Sunday from 9:30 - 10:30 at 12 2nd Ave Haddonfield NJ. Then the group sings at Mass the 2nd Sunday of the month. (about 27 hours available per semester)
Cherry Hill Food Pantry
Phone: (856) - 428 - 0300
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cherryhillfoodpantry.com
Hours: Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 and Thursdays 11:00 - 1:00pm
Virtua Voorhees
Phone: (856) 914 - 7073
Must be 14 to volunteer. Volunteers will assist in being hospital greeters, patient transport, thrift shop clerks, evening snack carts, surgical waiting room volunteers and general office clerical assistants.
*Apply Online
Kids Alley
Phone: (856) 546-1098
Must be 14 to volunteer. Spend time with inner city kids at 3:30 after school, helping them with their homework, reading with them and even playing video games.
*Apply Online
Mitzvah Day
When: Saturday October 15
Website: www.christourlight.net
Volunteers will help with outdoor work, painting, food preparation and distribution, a blood drive, donations, and clean up.
Cherry Hill Soccer Club Halloween Tournament
When: October 22nd and 23rd
Where: Cherry Hill East High School
Email: [email protected]
Cherry Hill Soccer Club needs tournament volunteers: S
aturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23
. The tournament is seeking student volunteers to run arts and crafts, activities for younger children, direct people to field locations, and other positions. We are asking for 2.5-3 hours blocks of time.
Contact: Kelly Gauntt,
[email protected],
609-980-0921
Volunteer Committee CHSC
The Contact of Burlington County TEENLINE Needs Volunteers
TeenLine is a teen to teen confidential helpline. It is a safe place where teens can call and talk to a nonjudgmental person of the same age group who is there to listen, support and discuss ways to manage any stresses they are experiencing. Our teen volunteers are trained and mentored in the skills necessary to meet the needs of the caller, including active listening and effective communication. Teens acquire needed community service hours. Training begins on October 12th. For more information, please contact: Sandra Capano, Program Director, 856-234-5484, ext. 214, www.contactburlco.org
JDRF One Walk, Gloucester Township at Camden County College
Click here for more information
St. Joan of Arc 5K
Link to sign up to volunteer:
Link to sign up to run:
Link to paper registration:
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STUDENT ASSISTANCE REQUESTED
The Department of Athletics is seeking a student setup crew for football games. They are in need of 4-6 students. Please email Mr. Levine [email protected] or Miss Crowell [email protected] if you are interested. These students will receive free admission to games.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF GUIDANCE:
Save these Important Dates!
Haddonfield High School
72nd Annual College Night
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Workshop:
Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m.
Financial Aid official will assist parents in Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), in the Pisa Dining Hall.
Christian College Fair: O
ctober 18,
7-9 p.m.
Cherry Hill, NJ
Collingswood High School College Night:
October 20th,
6:30-8:30,
High School Gym
Over 70 Colleges and Universities will be represented
Seniors
who want to apply Early Decision must check with their schools to see if there is a different due date than
November 1
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Updated Student/Counselor Assignments
The Guidance Office is switching to grade level counselors this year: Mrs Cortese will be the freshman counselor, Mr. Lewis will be the sophomore counselor and Mrs. Barry will be the junior counselor. The seniors will be divided between the three counselors with Mrs. Cortese and Mr. Lewis keeping their former juniors and Mrs. Barry taking Mr. Phipps' students.
Mrs. Barbara Cortese, Guidance Director
856-663-2247 ext. 105 | [email protected]
Freshmen
Seniors: Ortiz-Zeng
Mr. Varsay Lewis
856-663-2247 ext. 109 | [email protected]
Sophomores
Seniors: A-Frazier
Mrs. Nicole Barry
856-663-2247 ext. 110 | [email protected]
Juniors
Seniors: Fuentes-O'Callahan
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NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
New this year, Procacci Brothers Sales Corporation, one of the largest wholesale produce distributors in North America, and their affiliated farming operation, Santa Sweets Inc., have created a scholarship fund for Hispanic students at Camden Catholic High School. In partnership with the Spanish Sports Network, Procacci Brothers & Santa Sweets have agreed to donate $100 for every Philadelphia Phillies home run during the 2016 major league baseball season. The cumulative proceeds from the Phillies' home run totals will be used to provide renewable financial scholarships for Hispanic students at CCHS. Students that are incoming freshmen during the 2016-2017 school year are eligible to apply for "Estrella Naciente" scholarship. The winners of the scholarship will be determined during the 2016-2017 school year and the recipients will receive their scholarship funds prior to the start of their sophomore school year in 2017-2018. Applications for the scholarship are available in the CCHS Advancement Office. For more information on the scholarship, please visit http://santasweets.com/beca/.
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CONGRESSMAN NORCROSS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MILITARY ACADEMY RECOMMENDATIONS
As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Norcross has the honor of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies every year (U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Merchant Marine Academy
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That process is now underway, and the October 21, 2016 deadline to submit applications to my office is fast approaching.
The honor of attending a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.
Click here for more information.
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IRISH FIELD HOCKEY EVENTS
- Tuesday, October 11 Chick Fil A Day for CCHS Field Hockey, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mention CCHS at the Chick Fil A across from the Cherry Hill Mall on Haddonfield Road
- Saturday, October 15 at 10 a.m. Breast Cancer Awareness Game with snack stand proceeds & raffles benefiting South Jersey Breast Cancer Coalition
- Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. Light Up the Night Game vs. Ocean City to benefit Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) Foundation, started by the Martine family of Cherry Hill, whose son suffers from the disease.
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IRISH VOLLEYBALL: 10/24 IRISH SPIRIT & SENIOR NIGHT!
Monday, October 24 at 3:30 JV & Varsity Volleyball vs. Clearview
Good times, good music, games and honor the three senior volleyball players!
The first 100 student attendees receive a free "goody bag" (candy), pretzel and water. In between the varsity and JV volleyball games there will be volleyball competitions for the students to win prizes (gift cards to local establishments ranging from $5-$25). GO IRISH!
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FALL CLOTHING DRIVE & AMY'S OMELETTE HOUSE "DINE & DONATE"
OCTOBER 22 | 7:30AM-1PM
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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Peters Council #6735 Knights of Columbus Texas Hold'em Poker Social
To be held Saturday, October 15, 2016 in the school gym (43 Maple Avenue, Merchantville)
Cost is $35, includes pizza. BYO adult beverages. Open to all ages 21 and older.
For further information please contact Bob Altenbach at 856-663-2115, or 410-336-2209, or [email protected].
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Bingo
Friday, October 21, doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. 236 E. Main Street, Maple Shade, NJ
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GAMES THIS WEEK
Monday, October 10
Field Hockey vs. Lenape: Varsity 2, JV 3
JV Football vs. Pennsauken 4
Girls Soccer @ Moorestown Friends: JV & Varsity 4
Volleyball @ Kingsway: Varsity 4, JV 5:15
Boys Soccer @ Paul VI: JV 5, Varsity 7
Boys Soccer vs. Timber Creek: JV & Varsity 3:45
Girls Soccer @ Timber Creek: JV & Varsity 3:45
Volleyball @ Camden Academy Charter: Varsity 3:45, JV 5
Cross Country 3:30
Freshman Football @ Shawnee 4
Field Hockey @ Cherry Hill West: JV 4:30, Varsity 6
Friday, October 14
Cross Country 3
Girls Soccer @ Cherry Hill East: JV & Varsity 3:45
Boys Soccer @ Cherry Hill East: JV 3:45, Varsity 4:15
Varsity Volleyball vs. Woodrow Wilson 3:45
Varsity Football vs. Shawnee 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 15
Field Hockey vs. Timber Creek: Varsity 10, JV 11:30 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS GAME
Boys Soccer @ Harry S Truman 11:30
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