The Irish Times
November 8-14, 2015  
PICTURE OF THE WEEK  
Honoring Alumni Veterans during Senior Night at Shamrock Field 11.06.15
  
CCHS Happenings
November 8-14

Monday, November 9
Performing Arts Parents Meeting 7:30 p.m. Band Room 

Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day
Academic Olympics for 7th & 8th Graders 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 12
Parent Teacher Conferences 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, November 13
Football Playoffs 7 p.m. vs. DePaul (Shamrock Field)
CONGRATULATIONS IRISH FOOTBALL & COACH STROM!
WJFL ROYAL DIVISION CHAMPIONS! 
8-0 SEASON | #2 COURIER-POST MEAN 15
NON-PUBLIC GROUP 3 PLAYOFF #2 SEED
PLAYOFFS: FRIDAY 11/13 AT 7 PM AT 
SHAMROCK FIELD VS.  DEPAUL
BE THERE!

REMINDERS FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS: 

Attendance Reminders:  Daily attendance is important for student learning.  If your child is not able to be present, please call the Absentee Line 856-663-2247 ext. 301 in the morning.  Upon return to school your child must submit an official Camden Catholic absence note and any supporting documentation, if available, such as doctor's note, court papers, funeral notice, college visitation paperwork.  If an absence note is not submitted on the third day back to school one demerit will be issued for no absence note; three demerits for disrespect for school rules will be issued on the fourth day back, and an one hour private detention with the Vice Principal for Student Affairs will be issued if the note is not submitted by the fifth day back.  A parent/guardian will be asked to sign the note when collecting the student from detention.   Demerits will count towards school detention.
Warning letters for excessive absences and early dismissal requests will be issued in the near future.  If you receive a letter, please review, sign and return the letter by the date indicated.  If you have documentation that will excuse an absence, please submit it to the Student Affairs Office.
 
Diploma Name Forms are OVERDUE!  Diploma Name Forms were due on November 2.  Seniors will be notified next week if we still do not have the form.  Demerits will be issued if the forms are not returned by Wed nesday, November 11.
THE ARTS AT CCHS:
FALL SHOW 
"Our Town" 
by  Thornton Wilder

TICKETS NOW ON SALE! 
856-663-2247 EXT. 120

PERFORMANCES
November 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30
November 22 at 2:00 pm

HELP US SHARE THE SHOW!
Visit www.cchsperformingarts.com and share on Facebook and Twitter by clicking the icons at the top of the page. 

Thank you!
CALLING ALL PARENTS...

The Performing Arts Parents Association is open to all parents who have students in the performing arts (theater, choir, bands, stage crew, and dance team) or any parent who would like to support the performing arts at CCHS.   All are invited to the next meeting on Monday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Band Room.  We need parents to volunteer their time to help during the performances of this year's fall play: "Our Town." If you are interested in helping, please sign up by clicking on this link:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ba5ad2da3f94-ourtown

BLARNEY STORE:
Shop Now for Christmas!
LIMITED EDITION: Alex & Ani Style Bangle Charm Bracelet
Choose Silver or Gold
Each bracelet comes with both the CCHS and Shamrock charms.
Just in time for the Christmas season, for students, Alumni, teachers, parents and soon-to-be CCHS students!
$20 each for pickup at school (or can be sent home with your student).
$25 including shipping.
Call or email the Blarney Store to place an order:
856-663-2247 ext. 120 | 
[email protected] 
Or, visit the store (located in the Pisa Dining Hall) Monday-Thursday 10:30-1:30 p.m. 
(enter through the Main Office)
CHRISTMAS WINDFALL RAFFLE

Thank you to all who participated in the Christmas Frenzy Raffle! 

Week 5 Winners: 
1st Prize: Barb Clark
2nd Prize: Gloria Gonzalez
3rd Prize: Josephine Salerno

Prizes will be mailed to the winners. 
May the luck of the Irish be with you!
COLLEGE VISITS
GUIDANCE OFFICE 8:15-8:45 AM
 
NOVEMBER   
9th      PACE UNIVERSITY
12th    RADFORD UNIVERSITY
           SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY
17th    UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
2016-17 FINANCIAL AID

Applications are now being accepted for financial aid for the 2016-2017 school year.  You must reapply by January 15, 2016 to be eligible to receive aid.  Log into the FACTS website to complete your application.
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.
CANADA TRIP 
There are only a few spots still left for the Canada Trip (Quebec City for the Ice Festival).  The trip will be from February 12-16, 2016.  The cost of the trip is $999: 4 days/3 nights, all activities included, breakfast and dinner included.  For more information, please contact Mrs. Merenyi at  noemi.merenyi@camdencatholic.org.
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.

PSAT and SAT:
Camden Catholic is offering a FREE New SAT vs. ACT Practice Test on November 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Arrive at 7:45 a.m. Please register at  http://kaplan.formstack.com/forms/newsat_act_pt_cchs .

Senior Parents:  Please encourage your student to be listing the colleges they are applying to on Family Connection.  Deadlines for college applications are approaching, please check out your students college application deadlines so not to miss them.  
Remember that SAT/ACT scores must be sent by the student to their colleges.  These can be requested from College Board and ACT. 

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. 
PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY
Underclassmen picture retake day is NEXT  Thursday, 11/19 ! Any student who wishes to have their picture retaken or who missed the first picture day can go to the auditorium during their free period or lunch on Thursday. If you ordered pictures, please have the student return the photos to the photographer on that day. If you have any questions, please email Lindsey Murphy at  [email protected]
PARENTS ASSOCIATION
The CCHS Parents Association welcomes new members!

NEXT MEETING Parents Association:
Monday, December 7 at 7 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge
 
NEXT MEETING  Project Graduation
Tuesday, November 17 at 7 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge

If you would like to learn more or get involved email [email protected] or call  Sharon McHugh, President, CCHS Parents Association 856-375-0406.

WHAT IS PROJECT GRADUATION?
Project Graduation is a post-Baccalaureate event for our graduating seniors, and is an annual tradition at CCHS. The Parents Association and the Project Graduation Committee raise money throughout the year to provide a fun evening that is safe, secure and alcohol-free. This year's event will be held at the FunPlex in Mt. Laurel. Parents of students in all grades (not just seniors!) are invited to join the Project Graduation Committee. E mail Lisa Dutterer at  [email protected]  for information about Project Graduation.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
St. John Paul II Stratford's 5k Alumni Run/Walk
Saturday, November 28th. Contact Bernadette Strickland if you are interested in volunteering to earn service hours: [email protected].
Registration https://runsignup.com/Race/MyRaceList

St. Stephen's Parish Grounds Cleanup Day 

Location: 6306 Browning Rd. Pennsauken, NJ  08109
Date: Saturday Nov. 21st. 9:30 am
Please Contact Maria Haas (cell) 856-816-7781 to confirm you will be attending.
MUST leave a message with name and contact number so if something should change Mrs. Haas can alert you. 
Tools: Please bring a rakes and garden gloves.

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.  Email if you are interested to Sally Knapp at  [email protected].
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
KAPLAN SAT PREP
This is a reminder that you have access to SAT Prep online through the Kaplan website. 
MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS CONCERT: DEC. 5
STARRING THE NEW YORK TENORS
Please support this wonderful event which raises funds for the Diocese of Camden Scholarship Fund. Click here to purchase tickets!

FIGHTING IRISH ATHLETICS

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEAMS WHO FINISHED THEIR SEASON LAST WEEK DURING STATE PLAYOFFS. 

BEST OF LUCK TO TEAMS WHO CONTINUE TO COMPETE.

Schedules are available on Schedule Star.  Click here to link directly to the CCHS page.
You can sign up for "ALERTS" at the top of the page to be notified of any schedule changes as they become available. 

GAMES THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 8

Monday, November 9
JV Football @ Bishop Eustace 3:45 p.m.
 
GO IRISH!
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:
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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