The Irish Times
January 3-9, 2016  
CCHS Happenings
January 3-9
NOTE:  The CCHS website will be down from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday as we move to our new site.  Edline is still accessible.

Monday, January 4
Seniors Off
MANDATORY Pippin Student & Parent Meeting 7 p.m. Dining Hall
Play Rehearsal Begins
Parents Association Meeting 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 7
Canvas Concoctions 7 p.m. Dining Hall

Friday, January 8
Volleyball Banquet 6:30 p.m. Dining Hall

Sunday, January 10
Cathedral Scholars Mass & Reception
THIS THURSDAY! CANVAS CONCOCTIONS
 JANUARY 7 at 7PM

Mark your calendars for this exciting and art-filled evening!

Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m.
PISA DINING HALL at CCHS
$25 PER PERSON INCLUDES CANVAS, PAINTS, BRUSHES AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART (SHOWN AT RIGHT) TO TAKE HOME!
BRING YOUR FAVORITE SNACKS AND BEVERAGES TO ENJOY WHILE PAINTING.

Painting will be led by alumnus artist Ethan Howe '15.

EMAIL FOR RESERVATIONS: [email protected]
ATTN: CAST & CREW OF PIPPIN AND PARENTS
MANDATORY STUDENT & PARENT MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 4 AT 7 P.M. DINING HALL

WRESTLING WINS WALTER WOODS TOURNEY

Fighting Irish Wrestling brought home the Walter Woods Tournament Championship by upsetting Christian Brothers Academy in this well-respected post-Christmas competition. 

10 Irish Wrestlers placed in the top 5.   Freshman Matt Revano (113) and Senior Mark McCormick (138) were first place finishers while Senior Jarrett Ziegler (132) placed second. Revano pinned all three of his opponents, including a state placewinner from Christian Brothers Academy. 

GO IRISH!
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SEASON BANQUET
Friday, January 8th, 2016
CCHS Dining Hall
6:30pm-9:00pm
Tickets are $15.00 per adult, $10 for those under 18 and players are free.
Tickets can be purchased in the Athletic Director's office or by seeing Maddie Smith or Jasmine Williams.
Please RSVP by  1/1/16.
For further information email Traci Wright at  [email protected]

 
IT'S COMING...THE NEW CAMDENCATHOLIC.ORG!


On Tuesday, January 5 we will unveil the all new www.camdencatholic.org. We have been working for many months to create an easily navigable, accessible and fresh site (sneak peak above). We are anticipating this launch with great excitement and appreciate your patience as we transition on the day of January 3, during which time our site will be inaccessible. However, Edline will not be affected. 
PICTURE OF THE WEEK
 

Dozens of students enjoyed a performance of George Balanchine's  The Nutcracker , presented by the Pennsylvania Ballet at the Academy of Music, supporting two of our own Camden Catholic students who are members of the Ballet: sisters Anastasia '17 and Alexandra '19 Calzaretto, a s well as their younger sister Amelia. 

 
FROM THE OFFICE OF GUIDANCE: 

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.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: 
2016-17 FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid applications are due by Jan. 15, 2016. Even if families received financial aid this year, you must re-apply every year. If you do not apply, you lose the opportunity to receive aid that you may have received this year.

If you would like to see if you are eligible for financial aid, please log onto FACTS and follow the instructions. All paperwork requested must be sent into FACTS for the application to be complete.

We try to help as many families as possible with financial aid. The average amount awarded is between $750-$1000. We do understand the sacrifices families make to receive a Camden Catholic education. After four years, you will be so proud of the outcome. Please remember to keep to this deadline. 
DINE & DONATE: SAVE THESE DATES!
JANUARY 21, 1-8 P.M. AMY'S OMELETTE HOUSE
FEBRUARY 9, CHICK-FIL-A

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD TO 6TH, 7TH & 8TH GRADERS: 
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION NIGHT ON JAN. 28
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AN IMPORTANT REMINDER 
RE: SERVICE HOURS

St. Rose of Lima Athletic Committee is looking for high school volunteers to help out during our basketball games this season (Dec - Feb).  The games are usually  Friday evening from 6-9.  You may be asked to babysit, sell concessions or help with crowd control. Sign up using the link below:  https://www.volunteersignup.org/3XQWP
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: 
CONGRESSMAN NORCROSS 
 
Congressman Donald Norcross' District Office in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking applicants for its Spring 2016 Semester Internship Program.  Individuals with strong writing, research, and organization skills are encouraged to apply.  Interns must have the ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and work independently in a fluid environment.  The selection of interns is made on the basis of several criteria including, but not limited to: academic achievement, extracurricular activities, residence of the applicant, and the time the application is submitted.  The Congressman's internship program is unpaid.  Volunteer hours for interns are flexible but applicants should notify the office beforehand of their availability.
 
*To apply please visit https://norcross.house.gov/services/internships and complete the online application.No phone calls or drop-ins, please.  Thank you!   

ARAMARK SERVES BREAKFAST!
 
Take advantage of delicious breakfast served daily in the Pisa Dining Hall, including French toast, pancakes, omelets, breakfast skillets, and breakfast sandwiches.
PARENT SURVEY

CLICK HERE:

Please take just a few minutes to complete this brief survey. The Parent's Association would like to have feedback to plan the most successful fundraisers for our school. Because the cost to send your student here is about $11,500 and tuition is $8,500, we rely on these fundraisers to help keep tuition costs down.  Please complete the survey to help the Parent's Association understand your interests to have successful fundraisers. 
YEARBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT
The 2014/2015 yearbooks are in and we still have some for sale! The book can be bought in the library for $95. 

The 2015/2016 yearbooks are for sale. This year, the book will come out in June and you can order your child's copy now for only $75.  Please go to  www.jostensyearbooks.com  now to order your book- the price will go up to $85 in November.  Seniors receive a book as part of their graduation fee and do not need to order a 15/16 book. All seniors will receive a yearbook at the senior breakfast this year. If you have ordered a book online, your credit card will be refunded. 

Questions? Email Lindsey Murphy at  lindsey.murphy@camdencatholic.org
DO YOU SHOP WITH  AMAZON OR TARGET?
CCHS earns donations when you shop and mention Camden Catholic as your non-profit of preference. For Amazon.com you must shop through the Amazon Smile link here:  http://smile.amazon.com/ref=smi_ext_twt_lds_smi
For Target and Target.com you must be a "Red Card" holder and can select CCHS here:
FIGHTING IRISH ATHLETICS
Visit ScheduleStar.com at any time to view all Irish sports schedules, and to sign up to receive schedule alerts.  

Monday, January 4
Swimming 4:45

Tuesday, January 5
Girls Basketball @ Wilson: JV 3:30, Varsity 5:15. Freshman @ Woodstown 4 p.m.
Boys Basketball vs. Wilson: Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15, Freshman 6:30
Swimming vs. Timber Creek 5 p.m.

Wednesday, January 6
Swimming 4:45
Wrestling @ Seneca: JV 5:30, Varsity 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 7
Freshman Basketball vs. Freedom Prep 3:45
Girls Basketball @ Timber Creek JV 3:45, Varsity 5:15 p.m.
Swimming 4:45 p.m.
Track 5 p.m.
Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Timber Creek, JV 5:15, Varsity 7 p.m.

Friday, January 8
Wrestling 12 p.m.
Swimming vs. Sterling 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 9
Track 9 a.m.
Boys Basketball vs. Winslow Township: Freshman 10 a.m., JV 11:30 a.m., Varsity 1 p.m.
Girls Basketball @ Winslow Township: JV 11:30 a.m., Varsity 1 p.m.
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Camden Catholic High School is a suburban, college preparatory, day and boardi ng 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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