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TEN-WEEK CLUB
Money can still be turned in (but will miss this week's opportunity to win).
Tickets are $20 each and you now have 8 weeks to win three prizes each week. For each ticket you sell you receive $10 credit on your fee. We thank you in advance for your support of this fundraiser.
This is a way to help the school with keeping tuition costs down and to upgrade the facility. It is also a way for you to receive a credit in March on your School Fee. Remember every ticket sold is $10 back.
Support Irish Pride!
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What's Happening at CCHS
Monday, October 13
Columbus Day-School Closed
Tuesday, October 14
Powder-Puff T-Shirt Sales (through Friday)
Early Release Day 1:45 p.m. Dismissal
Wednesday, October 15
Seniors-No School
Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors: PSAT/Readi-Step Testing (11:30 a.m. Dismissal)
Sunday, October 19
Irish Synergy Girls Leadership Summit 9 a.m.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents,
I hope you have enjoyed your long holiday weekend. I wanted to give you a glimpse of things happening this week.
First, Tuesday is an early release day for our students. Our teachers will meet in their professional learning teams to review our Middle States goals and action plans. This work is in preparation for our December visit. We have explained the process of the school's evaluation to the students and will continue to update them and you in the coming weeks. On Wednesday, the 9th graders will take the Readistep test and the 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT. Both are important tests. Remind your students to get a good night's sleep, eat breakfast, and bring several #2 pencils. Seniors should use this day as a college visit/planning day. Thanks for your support of our work at CCHS. Have a great week. Heather Crisci Principal
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PICTURE OF THE WEEK
On October 4, CCHS students were fortunate to meet Robert Kennedy, Jr. at Sacred Heart Church during his lecture "Our Environmental Destiny," hosted by the Center for Environmental Transformation. The students were among 46 local scholars invited to meet Mr. Kennedy to mark the 46 years since his father, Senator Kennedy was in Camden, challenging all to work to make the world a better place. CCHS students pictured are: Jonathan Daverso, Kevin Furlong, Frank Pan, Aidan Quinn, & Tian Zhu.
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From the Office of Student Affairs
Schedule Reminders for Week of October 13
 | Ms. O'Connor,
Vice Principal of Student Affairs |
- Monday, October 13: SCHOOL CLOSED - Columbus Day Holiday
- Tuesday, October 14: Early Release Schedule - Dismissal @ 1:45
- Wednesday, October 15: PSAT/Readi-Step Testing for Grades 9, 10, 11 from 8:15 until 11:30 am. No PM Study Hall; students must take the bus home or be picked up at 11:30 am. Seniors do not report to school.
- Thursday, October 16: Regular Schedule - Detention from 2:45 to 5:00 pm
- Friday, October 17: Regular Schedule
Winter Uniform: Winter uniform goes into effect on November 3.
The winter uniform is as follows:
Girls: uniform plaid skirt (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) or gray uniform skirt (Grades 11 & 12 only) uniform white CC blouse (Grades 9, 10, 11)
Seniors wear the white or yellow golf shirt all year.
Sweater: Freshmen/Sophomores: green non-varsity cardigan or the v-neck pull over
Juniors/Seniors: green varsity cardigan
Shoes: Eastland Planview or Newport brown or black shoe or burgundy or black penny loafers with plain black tights
Boys: gray or khaki Flynn & O'Hara uniform pants
brown or black dress belt
uniform tie or one of the CCHS ties sold in the school store
white button-down collar dress shirt (freshmen, sophomores, juniors)
Seniors wear the white or yellow golf shirt all year.
Sweater: Freshmen/Sophomores: green non-varsity cardigan or the v-neck pull over
Juniors/Seniors: green varsity cardigan
Shoes: Eastland Planview or Newport brown or black shoe or burgundy or black penny loafers with socks
Although we will have a uniform donation collection day on October 22 and the actual uniform exchange on October 23, I encourage you to ensure that you child has all of his/her winter uniform items as soon as possible.
Graduation Materials: Members of the Class of 2015 will receive the Diploma Name Form and the Cap & Gown order form in homeroom this week. The Cap & Gown order form will be completed and collected in homeroom on Thursday, October 16. The Diploma Name Form needs to be completed and approved by the parent/guardian. Please make sure that your child returns his/her Diploma Name Form to the homeroom teacher by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014.
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MySchoolBucks: Dining Hall Payments
The CCHS dining hall is now fully operational and the monthly menu is posted on Edline. The POS is working for all grade levels. Parents can now add funds to their child's account. Use your child's Unique ID number found on the CCHS student ID card.
Visit www.MySchoolBucks.com to get started.
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NEWS FROM THE ARTS ACADEMY
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley
December 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and December 6 and 7 at 2 p.m.
SPRING MUSICAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Les Miserables Auditions will take place in December
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CLASS MASSES: MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Freshman Class Mass - Sunday, October 26 at 10 a.m.
Sophomore Class Mass - Sunday, October 19 at 9 a.m.
Junior Class Ring Mass - Thursday October 23 at 7 p.m.
Senior Class Mass - Sunday, November 2 at 10 a.m.
Class Masses are followed by a social gathering in the Dining Hall with brunch and/or snacks.
If you have any questions, or would like to help, please contact your class rep (listed in the Student Directory).
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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY NEWS
Become a Leadership Academy Graduate by completing just one module!
Leadership Academy Scholar Course
Core Leadership Academy Values: Faith, Excellence, Creativity, Unity & Passion
^^ Successful Completion Meets Leadership Academy Graduate Requirement
** Scholar Track
@ Meets Annual Retreat Requirement
Moderator: Mr. [email protected]
The Leadership Academy Scholar Course is the culminating experience in the scholar track and previous students have described the program as "life-changing", "inspiring", "enlightening" and "fulfilling" and incorporates each of the leadership academy values of Faith, Excellence, Creativity, Unity & Passion. Students become experts in themselves through learning a series of positive psychology skills which they apply in a culminating retreat. Students examine their core beliefs, values and goals and how they affect what they notice in the world and what they miss. They become aware of how they think, and learn to challenge and change counterproductive habits of thinking. They become aware of their personal strengths and weaknesses and learn how to maximize their gifts. They learn to be grateful for what they have been blessed with in their lives and maximize the opportunities they are provided. They learn how to strengthen current relationships and how to reestablish past ones and create new ones. The course
consists of 12 workshops, a 3-day overnight retreat and two follow-up sessions.
To sign up for either the fall or winter course please click here: LA Scholar Sign Up. Students must register now if they plan to attend either course and attend the opening information session.
Fall & Winter Course Dates (still being confirmed):
Wednesday, October 29th Activity Period in Library 8:15 am - 8:45 am
Sunday, November 2nd All Scholar Course Meeting 5 pm-7 pm
Workshops 3pm-5pm in room 239 on the following dates
- December 2nd, 3rd, 4th
- December 9th, 10th, 11th
- December 16th, 17th, 18th
- January 6th, 7th, 8th (Jan 12th if needed)
Winter Retreat Jan 17th-19th
Spring Course Dates: TBA
Must Sign Up By: October 17th Module Code: 14001Scholar@** LA Scholar Sign Up
Cost: $85
Survivor: Real World.
Core Leadership Academy Value: Unity & Passion
** Scholar Track
Moderator: Ms. Whipkey [email protected].
Based on Daniel Pink's book A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future, participants will examine and understand the importance of interpersonal skills necessary to survive outside the classroom, especially on a college campus and in the 21st century economy. Through various activities, students will examine story telling skills, etiquette skills, and empathy skills to understand their own brand. This skill set will enable them to network with others through building strong connections and presenting the best of themselves to others. Students will apply these skills through real-world networking opportunities.
Dates:
Activity Period: October 21 (8:00-8:45)
Workshop 1: October 26 4-6PM - Leadership Room
Workshop 2: November 14- 3:30- 5:00 Cherry Hill Mall
Workshop3: TBD
Activity Period: December 16 (8:00-8:45)
Must Sign Up By: October 14th
Module Code: 14008Survivor** Click Here to Sign Up Now
Cost: Free!
To Find out about other modules being offered please go to the titled Available Leadership Academy Modules posted in the Leadership Academy folder on Edline or
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
ROWAN COLLEGE AT GLOUCESTER COUNTY-PARTNERSHIP WITH CCHS
The partnership includes access to their Career and College Readiness Center, access to courses, and four Presidential Scholarships for students to attend Rowan College at Gloucester County.
Through The Center for College and Career Readiness, Rowan College at Gloucester County will provide high school students with the courses and preparation they need to meet their post-secondary education and career goals. RCGC will provide credit and non-credit courses, workshops, and support services on the campus of Rowan College at Gloucester County.
Scholarship details:
Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC), in cooperation with the Rowan College Foundation at Gloucester County, has established the "Presidential Start Smart Scholarship," an initiative created to provide qualified first-year students with a $1,000 tuition award. Click here for further details on the scholarship requirements.
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FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE:
FAFSA Workshop
Monday, November 17, 7:00 PM
Financial Aid official will assist parents in completing the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in the dining hall.
Rowan College Open House/College Fair
Thursday October 16, 5:30-8:00pm, College Center
Exciting Changes Endless Possibilities
Senior Parents
The Guidance Counselors have been meeting with the seniors to discuss the college application process including the following topics, all of the information should be documented on Family Connection
- requesting teacher recommendation letters
- reviewing the list of colleges where students want to apply and application deadlines
- need for additional SAT/ACT Testing
- reviewing Common Applications with students
- Career counseling in reference to college choices
- sending CCHS supporting documents(guidance counselor/teacher recommendation letters, school profile and transcripts)to colleges as students inform us where they have sent their applications.
EARLY DECISION/EARLY ACTION Deadlines are quickly approaching, November 1.
If you have questions please call the Guidance Office.
Freshmen Parents All the new freshmen have been seen by their guidance counselors on an individual basis. The freshmen were also visited by the guidance staff in their Computer Information class to discuss Family Connection our Academic and Career Planning Website and various topics on how to be a successful student at CCHS. These visits will continue in October.
College Visits Schedule
GUIDANCE OFFICE 8:15-8:45 a.m.
OCTOBER
16 CABRINI COLLEGE
22 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-CAMDEN
27 LAFAYETTE COLLEGE, TUSCULUM COLLEGE (TN)
28 FELICIAN COLLEGE
29 STEVEN'S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
NOVEMBER
4 MORAVIAN COLLEGE
7 COLLEGE OF SAINT ELIZABETH
10 ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY
11 SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
17 ST. ANSELM COLLEGE (NH)
18 ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE (CT)
20 COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE
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SERVICE 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.
Teenline
Fall Training Begins Tuesday, October 14th
TeenLine volunteers must be committed to providing a safe place where other teens can call and talk confidentially. TeenLine volunteers remain anonymous and receive 15 hours of training including basic active listening skills and topics covering issues relevant to today's teenagers focusing on how to identify them and how to help. Teen volunteers commit to four or more hours a month during the school year when TeenLine is operational. A CONTACT Crisis Helpline Specialist is always available to provide support and guidance to the TeenLine volunteer and assistance, if needed, for any crisis intervention. When on duty, TeenLine volunteers also provide response to CONTACT's KidsLine, a warm line for elementary school children.
For more information:
Sandra Capano, Program Director, CONTACT TeenLine/KidsLine
856-234-5484, ext. 214 www.contactburlco.org
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Fall Sports Schedules
#irishpride
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PARENT'S ASSOCIATION 2014-15
UPCOMING EVENTS
PROJECT GRADUATION FUNDRAISER
What is Project Graduation?
A safe alcohol and drug free night for seniors after Baccalaureate Mass...
This year, the plan is to host an evening at the Funplex in Mt. Laurel for CCHS Seniors. Parents should check the CCHS calendar for Project Graduation meeting dates and for events that support Project Graduation. There is also a Project Graduation folder on Edline under "Contents" with information about events.
Project Graduation Meeting
Wednesday, October 8 at 7 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge.
Hosted by the Parent's Association. All are invited.
Project Graduation will be selling 25% off coupons to Boscov's for $5. They can only be used October 21st. Also being sold are $5 H&H hoagie coupons redeemable for a 12 inch hoagie. Both coupons can be purchased through Noemi Merenyi, at school, and they will be sold at football games, Contact Johann Fina at [email protected] with any questions. TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! Canvas Concoctions
A night of social painting in the new CCHS Dining Hall
Thursday, November 13, Doors open at 6:30, event begins at 7 p.m.
Limited Space Available
Tickets now available! $30 per person, including snacks, painting instruction and supplies, your very own 16x20 canvas to take home, 50/50, and a cash bar selection of beers and ciders.
Must make reservations before November 7.
856-663-2247 ext 339
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Yearbook News
2014/2015 yearbooks are for sale! Order now to get your yearbook for only $75. Families may order online (http://tinyurl.com/k9oz7mm) or by delivering a check made out to CCHS to Mrs. Murphy in the library. Hurry- Prices will be go up on November 3rd!
Did you forget to buy your 13/14 yearbook? You still can! Mrs. Murphy has yearbooks for sale in the library. Bring $95 and you can get one on the spot!
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Benefiting Project Graduation
CLOTHING AND SHOES:
usable and wearable clothing and shoes/boots, clothing for all seasons, men's, ladies, children, babies
ACCESSORIES:
POCKETBOOKS, BELTS, BABY ACCESSORIES, BACKPACKS, HATS, SCARVES, BRIEFCASES, GLOVES,TIES
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS MADE OF FABRIC IN GOOD CONDITION:
BLANKETS, KITCHEN AND BATH ACCESSORIES (FABRIC), BED SHEETS, TABLE CLOTHS, BED PILLOWS, DRAPERY/CURTAINS, THROW PILLOWS,POTS & PANS, QUILTS, TOWELS, COMFORTERS,BATH RUGS
TOYS:
SOFT TOYS, HARD TOYS, STUFFED ANIMALS, CARS, RAG DOLLS, TRUCKS, BEANIE BABIES, AIRPLANES, BOWLING BALLS, ACTION FIGURES, BIKES ANY SIZE, DOLLS, DOLL HOUSES
Drop your items off at the side parking lot of CCHS.
Please put clothing items in well-tied plastic bags.
Books, videos, and CDs are not accepted.
Contact: Nancy Carusone at [email protected] or 856-534-4574
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SPRING 2015 ITALY TRIP
There are only a handful of spots still available for the educational tour of Italy! We will be traveling over spring break and visiting Venice, Florence and Rome, taking in the history, language and culture of this amazing country.
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SAVE THE DATE: "MR. CCHS" 2015 PAGEANT
Wednesday, October 22 at 7 p.m.
Come out and watch the senior boys strut their stuff on stage.
This event is sponsored by S.A.D.D. All proceeds benefit PROJECT GRADUATION
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SAVE THE DATE: WRESTLING HOLIDAY PARTY
AGES 21 AND OVER
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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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