The Irish Times

                      December 21-January 5  
What's Happening at CCHS?

Tuesday, December 23
AM Assembly
Half-Day 11:57 a.m. Dismissal
Christmas Break Begins

Monday, January 5
School Resumes
CCHS Christmas Card 2014
Art by Andrea Paleos '17
Dear Parents:

 

The Camden Catholic High School Family wishes you God's peace in your hearts and homes this Christmastime, and throughout the new year.

It has been a year of change and growth here at CCHS and we are continually grateful for the community which makes it all happen. From our faculty and staff to our amazing students and their families, we thank you and hope that you have time to rest, rejuvenate and enjoy the holidays with your families.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Mary Whipkey
President

Heather Crisci
Principal

PARENT'S ASSOCIATION 

"IRISH EXTRAVAGANZA" UPDATE

 

Thanks to those who attended last week's meeting for the "Irish Extravaganza" on February 28th. 
This pre-St. Patrick's Day event will be a fun evening of celebrating our Irish Pride as we dedicate our new Dining Hall to John Pisa ('74), whose generous donation helped make the renovations possible.  Please contact us if you are interested in assisting with one of the committees: entertainment, food, gift baskets, tickets, decorating ... We need your ideas, your connections, and your enthusiasm to make this event a success! Questions? Contact Sharon McHugh: rsksmchugh@gmail.com
Junior and Senior Assembly: Lessons from College

Recent graduates of CCHS are returning on Tuesday, December 23 to speak with our juniors and seniors about how best to prepare for success in college during their time at CCHS. Our thanks to Isabella Dolente, Tracey Cadogan, Gabriella Rosolia, Marcus Coleman, Mike Harder, and Joe Caputi for coming "home" to CCHS to share their post-CCHS experiences with our students.
IMPORTANT: EXAM SCHEDULE


 

Arrival:  8:11 am
Session 1:  8:25 am - 9:45 am
Break:  9:50 am - 10:00 am
Session 2:  10:05 am - 11:30 am
Dismissal:  11:30 am


 

Students arrive at school and report directly to their first exam session.  There is a break in between exams.  There is no After School Study Hall.  Students must exit building at dismissal unless they are with a faculty member at an approved activity.


 

Exam Schedule:


 

January 14:  Session 1 - Math
                   Session 2 - Foreign Language


 

January 15:  Session 1 - English
                   Session 2 - Science


 

January 16:  Session 1 - Religion
                   Session 2 - Social Studies/2nd math


 

January 20:  Make-Up Exams/Conflicts
CAMDEN CATHOLIC
SHOP ON AMAZON SMILE

Now you can select CCHS as a beneficiary when you shop-this does not require any additional spending, you simply designate CCHS as your selected "charity". 

Log in exactly as you would for the regular Amazon site via this link: 

It's the exact same products as the Amazon site, but logging in here allows the foundation to track purchases and donate back 0.05% of every purchase to CCHS each quarter.
FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS:
Ms. O'Connor,
Vice Principal for Student Affairs


 

Half-Day Schedule Reminder: Tuesday, December 23, Camden Catholic will have a half day. The students will be dismissed at 11:57 am. Bus transportation will be available. Families who pick up students must make transportation arrangements now. All students are expected to leave school at dismissal time. NO PM STUDY HALL will be available on December 23. Students cannot be left unattended in the building, so please make sure that you have a way for your son/daughter to get home at 11:57. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.

Happy Holidays: May you and your families have a blessed holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Student Affairs Office.
SHOP THE BLARNEY STORE

The school store has added some wonderful new items just in time for the Christmas season. Don't forget the Fighting Irish fan in your life! 

Visit the store Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or click here to shop online.
FINANCIAL AID REMINDER

This is a reminder that you must apply for financial aid each year in order to receive it. 
Click here to link directly to the Facts Tuition website. The deadline is December 31, 2014.
NEWS FROM THE ARTS ACADEMY

  

The 2014- 2105 Shakespeare Troupe 

The Shakespeare Troupe for the 2014-2015 season has been announced.  These talented students will compete at the STANJ at Rutgers University, at the De Sales University Shakespeare Competition, as well at CCHS.  Last year's scholarship winner, Abigail Camden, is featured on the website for the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Competition.  


Spring 2015 Tour of Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome 
Semester class covering art history, architecture & basic language.

Ceramics Club coming to CCHS in the spring semester! Learn how to create ceramic pieces with slab building as well as how to use a pottery wheel. Glazing and firing pieces in the kiln too!

SPRING MUSICAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 
Les Miserables {school edition}
NEW DATES!

Premier Night: April 30

Performances: May 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10

Auditions for Camden Catholic High School students will be in early January. 

The prime reason for the spring musicals is for the education of the Camden Catholic  students. At this time we will not be auditioning the grade school students.


YEARBOOK REMINDER
14/15 yearbooks are for sale at www.jostens.com for $85. The prices goes up to $95 on 2/15!
PROJECT GRADUATION 
EVENTS AND MEETINGS 

 

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at CCHS at 7:00 p.m. (no meeting in December due to the holiday)

SAVE THE DATE: Chick-Fil-A Day on January 15, 2015

ONGOING FUNDRAISER: CCHS Project Graduation 2015 has an ongoing fundraiser in conjunction with H&H Deli on Haddonfield Road in Pennsauken.  Project Graduation is selling coupons, which will provide the purchaser with a 12-inch hoagie for $5.00   $2.00 from every sale goes to the benefit of Project Graduation 2015.  If interested in purchasing any coupons, please contact Christine O'Drain at (609)217-5448 or odrain99@comcast.net.
SAVE THE DATE: 
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 12-1 p.m.
All parents of athletes are strongly encouraged to attend!

SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES

Collingswood Manor

This assisted care non-profit senior center is looking for student volunteers to assist with activities on weekdays between 3 and 4:30 p.m. Click here for details.

 

The Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Camden is open and we are looking for committed and talented volunteers.  If you have a desire to work with children after school and/or weekends, we can use your help.  Most volunteer opportunities start at age 16. Volunteers in the Visual & Performing Arts program start at age 14.  For more information, contact Dawn M. Garlic, Volunteer Services Manager at  (856) 379-4861 or email dawn.garlic@use.salvationarmy.org.
 

FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE:

Seniors
Congratulations!  College Acceptance Letters have started arriving along with academic scholarship offers.  Please update your Family Connection with your acceptances. 

The Guidance Office requests that you bring copies of your acceptance letters and scholarship offers to our office, we track all the acceptances and scholarship offers for graduation announcements.

Seniors: Your college applications should be finished by December 19. 

SUMMER 2015 ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
 
Below are some summer experiences that you may be interested in. Click on the link for more information:
 

Duke Summer Session

Pratt Institute's Summer Precollege Program

Yale Young Global Scholars Program

The Rena's Promise International Creative Writing Camp

Paid Science Internship - deadline is 12/15/14!

Blueprint Summer Programs

ATHLETICS NEWS


Congratulations to junior Jordan Jefferson who was selected to be a member of the U-18 National Development Team that will compete against Team Canada in January at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.

 

The International Bowl is an international competition sanctioned by the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) and USA Football and recognized as such by the NCAA and NFHS.  Jordan was hand-selected athletes from across all 50 states, and will have the unique responsibility to serve as an ambassador for football during international competition. Not only will he represent our country, he will be facilitating the international growth of the game as well. 

Msgr. Bob McDermott '60 was honored by the boys basketball team prior to their home-opener on Friday evening. Msgr. McDermott has served as a coach and assistant coach to the program since the 1970s. The event was covered by the Courier-Post, WPHL 17 and 6 ABC Action News. 

GAMES THIS WEEK:

Monday, December 22
Boys Basketball vs. Cherokee (away) Freshman 3:45, JV 4:15, Varsity 6 p.m.
Girls Basketball vs. Cherokee (home) Freshman 3:45, JV 5:15, Varsity 7 p.m.

Friday, December 26
Girls Freshman Basketball vs. Paul VI 11 a.m.
Girls Varsity Basketball @ Deptford 5 p.m.

Saturday, December 27
Wrestling vs. Steinhert (home) JV 2 p.m. Varsity 3 p.m.
Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Clearview (away) 3 p.m.
Our Mission
Camden Catholic High School is a suburban, college preparatory, day and boarding school. It educates young men and women spiritually, academically, socially and physically in a faith community to develop as life long learners and leaders in a global society in the Catholic tradition.


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