The Irish Times
September 28-October 4, 2015  
CCHS Happenings
September 28-October 4  

Monday, September 28
School Closed

Tuesday, September 29
Blue Mass at Our Lady of Hope
Freshman Student Government Voting

Thursday, October 1
Wear Winter Uniforms (commercial filming)

Friday, October 2
Wear Winter Uniforms (commercial filming)
CHRISTMAS WINDFALL RAFFLE
There's only a little while left to participate in the Christmas Frenzy Raffle fundraiser! 

This school-wide fundraiser benefits both our families and the school--- for every $20 ticket a student sells the school gets $10 and the student gets $10 toward their annual student fee. We've set a goal for our students this year; if they can collectively raise $40,000 with this fundraiser then school will not be in session on Monday, November 30th. Also, the homeroom in each grade level that sells the most tickets will earn a complimentary dress down day for just those four homerooms! Individual students who sell 20 or more tickets will receive a Christmas themed rubber ducky figurine, and another different ducky for every 10 tickets after that. 
Remember---ask your friends, your family and even your teachers if they'd be willing to purchase a raffle ticket. If you don't ask, they can't say yes. 

Paid tickets are due back to the school by  September 28th. There are 30 chances to win starting  October 6th, and WINNING TICKETS GO BACK IN for future drawings. Even if you win the first week you have the chance to win again! Thank you for your support of this important fundraiser.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL: 

Dear Camden Catholic Families,
Mrs. Heather Crisci, Principal

September has been an incredible month at CCHS.  I'd like to thank all of you for making our opening of school successful.  The students have started the year off strong in all of their classes.  There is a wonderful energy that permeates our halls.  We welcomed the class of 2019 and their families, we had a full house at Back to School Night, and our community has come out to support our athletic teams.  Of course, we were also fortunate enough to be able to send two students to Pope Francis's Mass in Madison Square Garden this past  Friday.  It really has been an incredible month.

As we move to October, I would ask that you keep up with checking Edline,  Remember, Edline is our primary means of communication.  Both students and parents have individual log-ins to separate accounts.  There are several families who have not activated Edline accounts.  Remember this is how we get alerts to you like school closings.  If you did not get an email from me last week regarding  Monday's school closing, you ARE NOT active in Edline.  Please call Mrs. Burroojy at CCHS for assistance.

Have a wonderful week,
Heather Crisci
Principal 
Pictures of the Week: 
Camden Catholic Welcomes Pope Francis 
Breakfast with the Pope in Pisa Dining Hall.

Msgr. Martin meets Harry Connick, Jr. at the Papal Mass at Madison Square Garden.
















Caroline Smith and Cecilia Wigginton had the experience of a lifetime attending the Papal Mass at Madison Square Garden.
Pope Francis enjoys interacting with the crowd as he enters Mass at Madison Square Garden.

PERFORMING ARTS PARENTS MEETING
All are welcome! Monday, October 5 at 7 p.m. in the Band Room.
COLLEGE VISITS
GUIDANCE OFFICE 8:15-8:45 AM
 
OCTOBER    
1st     THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON
2nd     SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
6th     RIDER UNIVERSITY
9th     MOUNT ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY
14th    SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
          UNIVERSITY OF N.C.at GREENSBORO
16th    WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
 
NOVEMBER   
3rd       MORAVIAN COLLEGE
9th     PACE UNIVERSITY
12th    RADFORD UNIVERSITY
          SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY
17th   UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
DO YOU LIVE IN BURLINGTON COUNTY?

CCHS is hosting Admissions Information Nights on October 13 at the Moorestown Community House and October 19 at the Gibson House in Marlton. If you can be of assistance in helping spread the word to 7th and 8th grade students and parents in towns in the Burlington County area please contact Matt Hoover ( matthew.hoover@camdencatholic.org). Thank you!
REMINDERS FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS: 

SPECIAL WINTER UNIFORM REQUEST:
We are filming our Open House commercial on Thursday and Friday of this week and are asking all students to wear their winter uniforms for this purpose. Thank you!

CC Socks: The new shipment of CC socks has arrived.  Girls must purchase their socks in the school store.  Beginning October 5, all female students will be expected to wear their CC socks or black tights for the duration of summer uniform.  Girls not incompliance with this aspect of the dress code will be issued demerits.

Parking Lot Reminders: 
During morning drop off and afternoon pick up, the parking lot operates on a one way system.
Parents should not enter the bus drop off/pick up lane.  All students should be dropped off in the drop off lane.  Please pull to the front of the line.  Parents should not be driving through, parking in or stopping in the lanes between the student parking stalls in the rear of the building.
I thank you for your cooperation and compliance in using the drop off lane to ensure the safety of all students.

Senior Portrait Retakes: Seniors needing retakes should have consulted Mrs. Murphy in the library.  The retakes will be in the auditorium on October 1 & 2.

Junior Ring Balances:  The payment deadline was officially Friday, 9/25.  Online payments can be accepted until Wednesday, September 30.   On-line website:  highschool.herffjones.comMrs. Madden spoke with the students who currently have outstanding balances.  If the balance is not paid in full, the student will not receive the ring at the Ring Mass on October 15. 

Congratulations to the Cast of OUR TOWN:
(in order of appearance)
 
STAGE MANAGER                     AIDAN MCDONALD
DOC GIBBS                              JEFF FITZPATRICK
JOE CROWELL                          COLIN HUGHES    
HOWIE NEWSOME                    ANTHONY O'TOOLE
MRS. GIBBS                            CAITLIN RICCARDI           
MRS. WEBB                              SARAH ROBBINS              
GEORGE GIBBS                        JOE KELLER
REBECCA GIBBS                       MEGHAN HIGGINS
WALLY WEBB                           JULES BAIER
EMILY WEBB                            AMANDA ATKINSON
PROFESSOR WILLARD               MICHAEL MACERA
MR. WEBB                                BEN KREUTER
SIMON STIMSON                      ANDREW BANK
MRS. SOAMES                           ALEXIS BRANCH
CONSTABLE WARREN               MICHAEL WHITE
SI CROWELL                             KIERAN GARRITY
SAMANTHA CRAIG                    SABRINA CARUSO
JOE STODDARD                        NATHAN HOBBS
 
ENSEMBLE + OTHER ROLES
ABBY SMITH                           ANTHONY O'TOOLE                                   
GRACE MORTORANO               TORY WALKER
ANNA SEVEY                           MICHAEL WHITE
MAYA ARMSTRONG                 MICHAEL MACERA
EMMA DAVERSO                      MIGUEL GISONE
ALANA FITCHETT                    CHRIS O'CALLAGHAN
GIA CARUSONE                       NATHAN HOBBS
XUESHANSHAN XIA                 COLIN HUGHES                              
DOMINIQUE DiGIACOMO          JULES BAIER           
MEGHAN HIGGINS                   KIERAN GARRITY
CASSIDY ANDERSON
SABRINA CARUSO
KATIE MILLER
THE ARTS AT CCHS:
FALL SHOW "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder

Performances 
November 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30 pm 
November 22 at 2:30 pm.
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. 
FROM THE OFFICE OF GUIDANCE: 

Seniors/Parents:  Please familiarize yourself with the Family Connection Website .
College Application due dates vary from college to college, please be aware of these deadlines.
The earlier the applications are submitted the better chance the student has of getting accepted.

*Seniors should have a list of 5 colleges were they are going to apply listed on Family  Connection.
*Teacher Recommendations should be requested personally and then officially on the Family  Connection Website
*Seniors can start the Common Application; follow the link on Family Connection
*Seniors visit your Guidance Counselor to alert them to applications that you are sending

Freshman:  Welcome and know that you can visit your Guidance Counselor in the Sophomore Hall in the morning, at lunchtime and after school.
*If your Counselor wants to see you, you will receive a pass with a time to visit the Guidance  Office.  Please keep your appointment time.
*Guidance Counselors will meet with the freshman in their Computer Class to introduce them to  our Family Connection Website and discuss how to be a successful student at CCHS.

Sophomores and Juniors will have individual meetings and class meetings in October and November.  REMEMBER IF YOU NEED TO SEE YOUR COUNSELOR, STOP IN AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

Freshman Counselor Breakdown:
Mr. Lewis        Ajike-Hardy
Mr. Phipps      Hare-Novoa
Mrs. Cortese   Nutt-Ziegler
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. 

Questions? Email Lindsey Murphy at  lindsey.murphy@camdencatholic.org
PARENTS ASSOCIATION
The CCHS Parents Association welcomes new members!

NEXT MEETING: 
Monday, October 5 at 7 p.m. in the Dining Hall

If you would like to learn more or get involved email cchsparents@camdencatholic.org or call  Sharon McHugh, President, CCHS Parents Association 856-375-0406.
KAPLAN SAT PREP
This is a reminder that you have access to SAT Prep online through the Kaplan website. 
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
JDRF: Volunteers needed on October 25th for the annual One Walk (Walk to Cure Diabetes) at Campbell's Field in Camden. Click here for form.

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  sknapp37@comcast.net.

Bancroft Day 2015 
Friday, September 18 from 3-6 p.m. Challenge Grove Park, Cherry Hill
IRISH SYNERGY 2015
CCHS Parents: please help us share this information with 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls!
The CCHS Leadership Academy Students are hosting an event just for middle school girls to learn aspects of leadership in the classroom, on the field, and on the stage. Learn about Beliefs, Goals, Communication, Social Relationships and Paragons.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
9 a.m. Mass 
10 a.m. Event Check-In & Registration 
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Keynote Speaker and Workshops 
C ost: $25
Includes snacks, refreshments and t-shirt. Bring your own lunch. 
R.S.V.P. here, email janet.indelicato@camdencatholic.org or call 856-663-2247 ext. 136.  
BAG BINGO: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Please save the date for Bag Bingo 2015 on Thursday, November 5. Tickets will be available soon!
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

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 SEPTEMBER 28
Monday, September 28
Field Hockey vs. Eastern (away) Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15
Boys Soccer vs. Eastern (away) Varsity & JV 3:45
Girls Soccer vs. Eastern (home) Varsity & JV 3:45
Girls Volleyball vs. Camden Academy Charter (away) Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15
JV Football vs. Bridgeton (away) 4 

Tuesday, September 29
Cross Country @ Paul VI 3:45

Wednesday, September 30
Field Hockey vs. Cherokee JV 4:30, Varsity 6 (home), Freshman 3:45 (away)
Girls Volleyball vs. Winslow Twp. (away) Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15
Boys Soccer vs. Cherokee (home) JV & Varsity 3:45
Girls Soccer vs. Cherokee (away) JV & Varsity 4

Thursday, October 1
Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Camden (away) 3:45
Freshman Football vs. Deptford (home) 3:45  

Friday, October 2
Field Hockey vs. Bishop Eustace (home) Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15
Varsity Football vs. Deptford (away) 7

Saturday, October 3
Cross Country 10 a.m.

GO IRISH!
CASINO NIGHT OCTOBER 17
FOOTBALL, CHEER & WRESTLING FUNDRAISER

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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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