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WIN THIS CUSTOM CCHS BIKE, VALUED AT $400!
Raffle tickets, $5 each, can be purchased in the Advancement Office or at the Ceilidh Party event on February 28.
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What's Happening at CCHS?
Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
School Closed
Tuesday, January 20
Exam Make-Up Day (No classes)
The Ceilidh Party Committee Meeting 7 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21
Project Graduation Meeting 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 22
March for Life
Friday, January 23
Freshman Semi-Formal
Sunday, January 25
Catholic Schools Week 2015 Begins
"Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service"
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| ELECTRICIAN NEEDED
If you are a licensed electrician and available to assist with work at CCHS please contact Mary Whipkey 856-663-2247 ext. 136.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL:
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Dear Parents,
I have a few notes for this week's message:
Play Like a Champion Today:
We apologize that we needed to cancel our Play Like a Champion Parent Program on Sunday. Our presenter was on her way through Pennsylvania and had to turn around due to the several road closures. We are disappointed that we needed to cancel, but we will be looking for a date to reschedule. Play Like a Champion Today is the world's only university-based (not-for-profit) initiative focused on promoting a positive sports culture for all young people. The goal of the program is to develop ethically responsible sports leaders and to promote character development through sports. At the high school level, we know that athletics is a critical part of the educational experience. The lessons that athletes learn on the field take them far beyond their high school years. The elements of Play Like a Champion are for coaches, players, and parents. We hope that you will join us in our mission of implementing this important program at CCHS. Keep an eye on this newsletter for more information.
Registration for the 2015-2016 School Year: As a reminder from last week, we are quickly approaching registration for the 2015-2016 school year. During the first week of February, students will have class activity period assemblies to go over the registration process and hear about electives offered to their class. Student will choose courses and return all of their registration paperwork on February 20. At this time, students are also required to submit a $300 registration fee. Please begin to plan now and speak to your students about the coming school year. Registration paperwork will be given to students and posted on Edline during the first week of February.
Grading and Second Semester: The second semester officially starts on Wednesday. (There are no classes on Tuesday due to make-up exams.) Teachers will complete first semester grades this week and transcripts will be posted to Edline. It is critical that you review your child's grades. You will see the following: first quarter, second quarter, midterm exam and first semester. For semester courses, you will also see a final grade. The first semester grade is very important in calculating the student's final average in a course. Please speak to your students about the work that they did during the first semester and what needs to be done during this semester to achieve success. By continuing the conversation at home, you are reinforcing what we do at school each day. I hope you have a wonderful week. Heather Crisci Principal
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CEILIDH TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Ages 21 and over only.
Saturday, February 28, 8-11 p.m.
Dedication of the John Pisa '74 Dining Hall
Food, drink and entertainment inspired by the Emerald Isle.
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JOIN IN SUPPORT OF ESEA
(Elementary and Secondary School Act)
Click here to join the subscription list (click "Subscribe to our mailing list" on the right side of the page) for "CQ Engage" to be updated on important updates and advocacy opportunities for ESEA.
The start of the 114th Congress in January offers a new and promising opportunity to get ESEA improved and reauthorized. The House and Senate are both expected to reintroduce bills to reauthorize ESEA as early as late January and early February. We will be working with our other partners to ensure that the proposed bills include provisions which improve equitable participation, including technical fixes for the issue of "set asides" being taken off the top prior to calculation of our equitable participation
As part of our advocacy in support of ESEA Reauthorization, we propose two rounds of Hill visits. These visits will be coordinated with National Catholic School's week and will involve Congressional meetings on Thursday, January 29, 2015 and will follow the Congressional School Choice Caucus event scheduled for Wednesday, January 28th. Round 2 of Congressional visits will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2015, and will involve Superintendents, Government Programs Directors and Directors and Education contacts at State Catholic Conferences from key Congressional districts which have a high concentration of Title I services and where set asides have the most significant impact.
As you know, any good advocacy requires a collective and coordinated response from the national and local Catholic education community. We would like to coordinate both rounds of Hill visits with support at the local level in the form of letters from schools, board members and parents.
Thank you for your support!
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PARENT'S ASSOCIATION
"IRISH EXTRAVAGANZA" UPDATE
Thanks to those who have offered to assist with the "Irish Extravaganza" on February 28th. This event has been coined the "Ceilidh" (or, "Party" in Gaelic).
The committee will meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. to continue planning for this major event. ALL ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE ON THE PLANNING COMMITTEE!
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, and/or come on Tuesday 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: [email protected] |
ACTION ALERT
Issue: The ceiling for nonpublic school transportation, currently at $884.00 per pupil, has not been increased since the 2008-2009 school year. As a result, nonpublic school students are losing
transportation services because of the costs incurred by districts and private contractors.
Action: Please call, email, or write Governor Christie on a continuing basis between now and the release of his Budget in February to ask for this increase. Please keep the following points in mind:
1. Public school students living within the designated mileage limits are never denied a ride to school of enrollment.
2. Nonpublic school students are dependent upon the bids submitted by public school districts and private contractors which do not exceed the $884.00 per pupil limit.
3. In contacting Governor Christie's Office, please describe in detail your own stories with respect to nonpublic school transportation.
4. Be courteous but firm in your request for this most important health and safety issue.
5. A question and answer document is included with the Alert. Please feel free to use it as needed.
You may contact Governor Christie's office as follows:
Email the Governor http://nj.gov/governor/contact
Call the Governor's office at 609-292-6000
You may send a simplified message through the NJCC Advocacy Network at: https://votervoice.net/NJCC/Campaigns/37671/Respond
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NEWS FROM THE ARTS ACADEMY
SPRING MUSICAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Les Miserables {school edition}
NEW DATES!
Premier Night: April 30
Performances: May 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10
Audition Callbacks: Tuesday, January 20, 6-9 p.m.
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The 2014- 2015 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!
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ARTS ACADEMY PARENTS ASSOCIATION
The Arts Academy Parents Association will hold their next meeting on Monday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m. This is a monthly meeting for the parents of students involved in the Arts at CCHS (band, dance, film, fine art, chorus, drama, etc.).
The MAIN purpose of these meetings are to support our talented kids and their amazing teachers with carrying out their visions. Our goal is to help out each art department in areas of organization, planning events, and striving towards success and growth which will enhance the overall experience for our children.
Please enter through the rear doors of the building near the band room. If you are unable to make this meeting and would like to be a part of the association, please text Nancy Carusone 856-534-4574 or nncyc[email protected].
To obtain past meeting agendas and minutes, CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW.
January 12, 2015 Meeting Minutes
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PROJECT GRADUATION
EVENTS AND MEETINGS
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at CCHS at 7:00 p.m.
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 [email protected].
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YEARBOOK REMINDER
14/15 yearbooks are for sale at www.jostens.com for $85. The prices goes up to $95 on 2/15!
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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 [email protected].org.
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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. See your Guidance Counselor ASAP if you are still sending in applications.
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GAMES THIS WEEK:
Tuesday, January 20
Boys Basketball vs. Winslow Township (away) Freshman 3:45, JV 3:45, Varsity 5:15 p.m.
Girls Basketball vs. Winslow Township (home) 3:45, JV 5:15, Varsity 7 p.m.
Swimming @ Eastern 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21
Wrestling vs. Winslow Township (away) JV 4:30 p.m., Varsity 5 p.m.
Thursday, January 22
Boys Basketball vs. Paul VI (home) 3:45, JV 5:15, Varsity 7 p.m.
Girls Basketball vs. Paul VI (away) 3:45, JV 5:15, Varsity 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 24
Swimming, SJISA Championships, Time TBA
Varsity Wrestling @ Cherry Hill East time TBA
Boys Basketball vs. Vineland (home) Freshman 10 a.m., JV 11:30 a.m., Varsity 1 p.m.
Girls Basketball vs. Deptford (home) JV 4:30 p.m., Varsity 6 p.m.
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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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