Volume 7 Number 1                                                 August 8, 2016
Welcome to the 2016-17 School Year!

We hope you had a wonderful summer and pray for a safe and blessed school year for all students, faculty, and staff. 

This is the first Squire Wire of the year to keep you informed. Regular Friday Squire Wires will resume Aug. 26. 

We look forward to seeing the Class of 2020 on Aug. 18, and all classes on Aug. 22!
General News

Freshmen and New Student Parent Orientation

Freshmen and New Student Parent Orientation night will be Thursday, August 11 at 7 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Used uniforms will be available for purchase, and any ties previously ordered may be paid for and picked up as well.

 

A panel of teachers, parents, and students will speak regarding programs and daily life at Delone Catholic. There will be a question and answer period, as well as current parents available to speak with incoming families on a one-on-one basis.  


Back to School Shopping

Several of our teachers have provided a list of necessary supplies on their class webpages, so that families can take advantage of back to school sales. Please use the Class Pages Directory, along with the class schedule you received in the mail to find out what supplies you will need for your classes.

 

When you click on the specific class, it will say "click here for more information" in the description. Unfortunately with the new website it is difficult to read (we are working on resolving this!), so please look closely. 


Anti-Hazing Policy
The Diocese of Harrisburg prohibits any form of hazing of or by employees, volunteers or students. Please click here to read the full policy, adopted by the Diocese of Harrisburg on July 1, 2016. 

Main Office Hours

Regular hours (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) resumed today, Monday, August 8.


MMS Parent Portal - IMPORTANT
In preparation for the school year, we recommend that all parents change their MMS parent portal passwords and not share them with their children.  

During the 2016-17 school year, we will be introducing online forms for which your parent portal password will serve as your signature.  In order to prevent your student from giving permission or consent without your knowledge, it is important to keep your password private. 

Students will receive their own usernames and passwords to the MMS Student Portal at the beginning of the school year. 

Note from Instructional Support

All students receiving instructional support services should have received information from Miss Sneeringer. If you have not, please contact her immediately via email or call 717-637-5969 x219. Miss Sneeringer is also available if parents have any questions.


AP Scores Released; 14 AP Scholars from Delone Catholic

Delone Catholic is proud to have 14 students earn an AP Scholar Award in 2016, and increase of two scholars from 2015.

 

Six students were named AP Scholars, a distinction granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.

 

Two students were named AP Scholars with Honor, granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of the exams.

 

Six students were named AP Scholars with Distinction, granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five of more of the exams.

 

Excellent job Scholars!


Upcoming School Events

August 18 - Class of 2020 First Day of Class (no school Aug. 19)

August 22 - All students First Day of Class

August 24 - Picture Day (more details to come)

September 7 - Back to School Night at 7 p.m.

 

For a full and up-to-date list of events, remember to check the school website calendar.


Summer Reading Final Reminder
Please check the English Department's webpage for all summer reading book titles and assignments.  When you click on the specific class, it will say "click here for more information" in the description. Unfortunately with the new website it is difficult to read (we are working on resolving this!), so please look closely. 

All summer work is due August 22, the first full day of school for all students. 

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
Attention all parents/legal guardians - please   click here  to read the full Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) for the 2015-16 school year. 

Reminder of Uniform Regulations

Delone Catholic recognizes the commitment you as parents have to your children by enrolling them in a Catholic high school. Along with tuition and other fees, uniforms are a large expense we understand can burden parents. In an effort to make the most of your purchased uniforms, please review the uniform guidelines in the Student/Parent Handbook  to prevent having to purchase new uniform attire.  All students in grades 9 - 12 are expected to maintain a proper school uniform at all times.

 

Prior to school starting, please take time to ensure our female students have skirts of appropriate length (no more than 2 inches above the knee, both front and back), and all students have Oxford shirts that properly fit (top button must be buttoned), socks of appropriate color (white, navy blue, black or tan), and appropriate shoes (click here to view the Acceptable Footwear Gallery).  

 

We appreciate your help in abiding by these guidelines.


From the Athletics Department
Football Spirit Cards Now Available
The football team is selling Squires Football Spirit Cards for $10 each. 
Discounts are available from Aug. 1, 2016 to Aug. 1, 2017.

There are discounts for Arooga's, Bill Batemans, Brothers Pizza, Bruster's Ice Cream, Davis Massage Therapy, Domino's, Doug Myers' Taxidermy, Famous Hot Weiner, Golden Dragon, Hardees, Kona Ice, Littlestown Auto Care, Longhorn Steakhouse, O'Rorkes Spirits & Eatery, Persona Day Spalon, Sweet Frog, Texas Roadhouse, The Pike Restaurant, The Underside, Utz Factory Outlet Store, DCHS Varsity Football Games.

See a football player or coach to purchase.

UTZ


Athletic Association Sub Sale REVISION
There is a REVISED summary sheet for the sub sale. The old one had incorrect totals. 
Click here to download the correct summary sheet! 

Athletic Schedules Online
A complete schedule of sporting events, times and locations can be found at ArbiterLive.com or unter the Athletics tab on

Mission Statement
Delone Catholic High School exists to educate and challenge students 
spiritually, academically, physically, socially and aesthetically, 
within the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. 
This challenge will inspire students to experience Jesus Christ personally and 
to "Be Doers of the Word."

Delone Catholic High School
140 South Oxford Avenue
McSherrystown, Pa. 17344
717-637-5969
 

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