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What's Happening at CCHS?
March "Man-Ness" Ends
Monday, March 23
Sophomore Class Meeting
Chipotle Project Graduation Fundraiser (4-8 p.m. Hdfld Rd. Cherry Hill)
Tuesday, March 24
Career Day (Juniors Only)
Wednesday, March 25
March Man-Ness Judging and Awards 8 a.m.
Sophomore & Junior Students & Parents College Prep Meeting 7 p.m. (Auditorium)
Thursday, March 26
Senior Florida Trip Departs
Friday, March 27
Marking Period Ends
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IRISH GIVING DAY MAKES HISTORY!
Thank you to all who supported our first-ever one-day giving event on St. Patrick's Day. The event raised more than $63,000 in 24-hours, an historic achievement for CCHS due to the generosity of so many. We thank the students and parents who donated and helped spread the word, especially those who helped organize the Lip Sync Battle which benefited the Irish Giving Day. THANK YOU!
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| Together We Are The Difference. Irish Giving Day 2015 Thank You. |
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL:
Dear Parents:
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| Mrs. Heather Crisci, Principal |
It is hard to believe that this week marks the end of the third academic quarter. Our students are a group of hard workers. Please encourage them to continue their hard work through the end of the year.
Our senior class will be leaving for their class trip to Florida this week. Please keep them in your prayers as we wish them safe travels and a fun time.
Finally, I would ask that you pay attention and take time to read the two action alerts in today's newsletter. When we send these alerts home, it is critical that we respond so our state government hears what we need and want in our Catholic schools. I thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Heather Crisci
Principal
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CONGRATULATIONS TAYLOR WALSH '10
Wrestler Taylor Walsh, a 2010 CCHS graduate and a senior at Indiana University competed in the NCAA Division I Championships this weekend and finished second in the entire country in the 165-pound weight class. He finishes is college career as a Division I All-American.
Congratulations Taylor!
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FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS:
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| Ms. Kelly O'Connor, Vice Principal of Student Affair |
Attention Sophomore Parents - It's Time to Consider Ordering a Class Ring: Eaton Goldthwaite, our representative from Herff Jones, will meet with the sophomores on Monday, March 23 to discuss the ring ordering process. Then, he will return to school on Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31 during the lunch periods to take ring orders. Any parent that would like to meet with Eaton prior to placing the ring order may do so on Tuesday, March 31 from 5:00 to 7:15 pm in the dining hall. Please make sure your son/daughter is present so Eaton can ensure the proper size for the ring.
Graduation Reminder to Senior Parents: Requests for Graduation seating, special guest invitations, and special seating requests for handicapped or limited mobility guests are due to the Student Affairs Office by March 25.
Reminders for Seniors: All seniors attending the Florida trip must bring their luggage to school on Monday. The seniors will depart for the Florida trip early on Thursday morning. If you have any last minute questions, please email or call Mr. Lewis. The seniors will return from Florida on March 30 and have been granted the senior privilege of having no school on March 31. Only seniors who have not already attended a retreat are required to be in school on April 1.
The fourth quarter officially begins on March 30; therefore, the senior attendance policy will be in effect on April 1 for any senior attending the retreat. Moving forward, any time missed due to unexcused lateness, absence, suspension, or early dismissals must be made up prior to graduation practice on June 3.
April 1 Retreat Reminder: All students who have not attended a previous retreat are expected to be in school for retreat on April 1. April 1 is a full day of school with dismissal at 2:37 pm.
Summer Uniform: Summer uniform goes into effect on April 1. The girls will continue to wear their tights since their kilts are still too short. We will continue to address this problem and if a class begins to wear their kilts at the required length, then we will consider allowing them to wear the ankle socks.
Please note that for the 2015-2016 school year, all female students, freshman thru senior, will be required to wear the white CC ankle socks that are available for sale in the school store. These socks will only be worn with the summer uniform.
Early Dismissals: This is a reminder that students are permitted 5 unexcused early dismissals per school year. I am preparing letters for students that currently have 4 or 5 unexcused early dismissals. If your child receives a letter, please review the dates and if you have or can get documentation that will excuse the early dismissal please have your child bring it to 114 as soon as possible so we can update our records. There are times that students leave early for a doctor's appointment but forget to bring back the note stating they were seen in the office. Please sign the letter and return it to 114 by the date requested.
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SENIORS: NETWORKING NIGHT APRIL 15
SAVE THE DATE!
A select group of CCHS alumni will be joining the senior class for Networking Night 2015: Wednesday, April 15 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Library. These alumni look forward to "mixing and mingling" with our senior class to show them what networking is all about and how important networking skills are to becoming a success beyond high school.
Representatives from LaSalle University, NBC10, Compas Media Inc., as well as financial, pharmaceutical, law and government professionals will be present. ATTENDANCE IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
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SOPHOMORE & JUNIOR PARENTS: MARCH 25
SAVE THE DATE!
Please save the date for the Sophomore/Junior Parent and Student College Planning Night: March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium. Students and parents will important information regarding the college planning process.
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ACTION ALERT
ISSUE: Governor Christie proposed $2M in the Fiscal Year 2016 Education Budget for the Opportunity Scholarship Demonstration Program. The program is identical to the one that was removed from his FY '14 Budget by Democratic leaders in the Legislature.
OUR POSITION: The New Jersey Catholic Conference and the New Jersey Network of Catholic School Families supports this Demonstration Program to provide opportunities for children, who would normally be trapped in failing public schools, in order for them to attend a nonpublic school of their choice.
ACTION:
1. Call, email, or visit with the offices of the members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Assembly Budget Committee asking them to retain this program in the Budget (See attached list). Remind them that promises have been made to help these students in failing schools, and this program offers one of many potential solutions. Emphasize to them that the solutions to failing schools come from a variety of sources, with this program being one of many possible remedies.
2. Send an email, letter, or phone call to Governor Christie's office thanking him for including this program in his Education Budget. However, in your contact with his office, ask that he make every effort during any Budget negotiations, to retain this program because of its critical importance to school choice in New Jersey.
3. If your State Senator and/or your members of the General Assembly are not on either Budget Committee, call, email, or visit those legislators and ask that they urge their colleagues on the Budget Committees to retain this program in the Budget.
4. This is an ongoing Alert between now and June and we ask that you repeat it periodically to emphasize its importance, in order to keep your request at the forefront of Budget considerations by State legislators.
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ACTION ALERT
ISSUE: Even though Governor Christie's Budget contains an additional $750,000 for nonpublic school nursing services, the amount is still $1,409,000 short of what was available in the Appropriations Act last year. That final figure of $14,311,000 was created by the Legislature after much work by the nonpublic school community. Furthermore, Governor Christie's Budget eliminated the $2,441,000 that was added to the Nonpublic School Technology, thus reducing the amount to $3 million.
OUR POSITION: The New Jersey Catholic Conference and the New Jersey Network of Catholic School Families has continued to support increased funding in nonpublic school accounts. Our focus with the Legislature, particularly the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Assembly Budget Committee, will be to increase the funding for nonpublic school nursing services and technology aid at least to the amount in the Appropriations Act from last year.
ACTION:
1. Call, email or speak directly with the offices of the members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Assembly Budget Committee asking them to restore the level of funding in the nonpublic school nursing services and nonpublic school technology accounts at least to the level of funding in the Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations Act. See attached List.
2. Give special thanks to Assemblyman Gary Schaer who is chair of the Assembly Budget Committee for his work during last year's Budget process and his willingness to increase last year's amounts in nonpublic nursing services and nonpublic technology.
3. If your State Senator and/or your members of the General Assembly are not on either Committee, call, email, or visit those legislators and indicate the need for this appropriation to nonpublic school students and their parents. Remind them of the tax dollars being saved to public schools in their districts by the decision of nonpublic school parents to send their children to a nonpublic school
4. Repeat steps 1 and 3 periodically between now and the third week in June in order to keep your request at the forefront of Budget considerations by State legislators.
5. Have students write letters to their respective legislators noting how the funding for nursing and nonpublic technology funding was used this year and how the loss will affect those programs next year.
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 The Arts at CCHS Presents:
Les Miserables
School Edition
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Premier Night: April 30
Performances:
May 1 (Alumni Night Piano Bar),
May 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10
Please support the show by purchasing an ad in the play book.
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PROJECT GRADUATION
EVENTS AND MEETINGS
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
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[email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE! CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER MARCH 23
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ARTS AT CCHS PARENTS ASSOCIATION
The Arts Academy Parents Association will hold their
next meeting on Monday, April 13 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 contact Lynn Guida
[email protected].
To obtain past meeting agendas and minutes, CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW.
January 12, 2015 Meeting Minutes
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BEAUTY & THE BEAST DVDS AVAILABLE
DVDs of last year's fantastic Beauty & The Beast spring musical are available for purchase on the Performing Arts Website for $25 each. This is a fundraiser for the Arts at CCHS!
Click here to purchase.
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FOOTBALL ALL-STARS
Congratulations to our senior representatives at this year's all star games.
North-South All Star Game - (
June 29th- Kean University)
Carl Garnes
Adam Taliaferro All Star Game (Rowan-
July 1st)
Adam Giordano
Everett Minchew
These young men are tremendous representatives of our school and our program. We wish them the best and will be posting information about tickets if you wish to attend and support them!
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FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE:
Seniors Parents
Please make sure your senior brings copies of their college acceptance letters and scholarship/financial aid offers to the Guidance Office. We use this information in the Graduation Booklet and for statistics for the future senior classes to see where our seniors apply and are admitted.
Transcript Fees: Seniors are able to send 3 free transcripts to the colleges they are applying to.
After the first 3 there is a $2 charge for the additional transcripts. This fee can be paid to Mrs. Olt in the Guidance Office.
Junior Parents
Your Junior should be looking to register for an SAT either in May or June. Visit the College Board website for information.
Junior/Sophomore Parent Meeting
There will be a College Planning Meeting for Juniors/ Sophomores and their parents on
March 25 at 7PM. This is a mandatory meeting for all students and parents. Watch your mail for important information.
Juniors: Career Day
Career Day will be held on
March 24 during Activities Period. There will be alumni speakers talking about their careers and the path that led them to success.
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SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES
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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MARCH MAN-NESS
Mr. Ehrmann has once-again organized a "scruffy" start to spring, benefiting a great cause. A group of senior and junior boys are participating in March Man-ness to raise funds to Help Henry See and Hear, and our friend Henry Norton. They each have to raise money throughout the month and not shave, in order to see who takes home the top prize with the best beard.
"We got smelly in the fall," says Mr. Ehrmann, "we're getting scruffy in the spring."
2015 March Man-ness Participants:
Seniors Juniors
Jacob Dutterer Adam Altenbach
Mike Healy Evan Bates
Logan Lukasiak Brandon Concepcion
Christopher Malitsky Jake Mackara
Nick Pierantozzi Jack Mahoney
James Robinson
Marco Spinosi
Nick Troise
Michael Viola
Matt Wright
Judging will take place
Wednesday March 25, Henry Norton will be here to be one of the judges.
Some "pre-hairy" photos:
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SPRING SPORTS THIS WEEK
Wednesday 03/25/15
Boys Lacrosse away vs. Winslow Twp. Varsity 3:45PM, JV 5:15PM
Girls Lacrosse home vs. Seneca Varsity 4:00PM, JV 5:30PM
Thursday, 03/26/15
Girls Freshman Lacrosse home vs. Moorestown 3:45PM
Saturday 03/28/15
Girls Lacrosse home vs. Woodstown High School 11:00AM
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Our Mission
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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