Week of December 16-22, 2024 | |
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The third Sunday of Advent has the name Gaudete Sunday, and with the rose colored candle, it reminds us that the proximity to Christmas is a reason for joy and rejoicing. As such, those words appear in the prayers and readings for this Sunday. The Ring Ceremony of last Sunday, the various Christmas sweaters and shirts being worn this week, the concerts and the upcoming Greccio are all reasons to put a smile on one’s face, but more deeply, I trust they help us find a sense of peace and joy in our hearts. Ultimately, it is the realization that Jesus came as a Redeemer and Savior—meaning he came to the world because we each need to be redeemed and saved—that can give us that peace and joy. It’s not trying to look at the world through “rose-colored” glasses, but trying to see our world and our lives through the eyes of faith.
-- Fr. Donald
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We have had many joyful celebrations these last few weeks. We enjoyed assemblies during school showcasing the talents of our choral and instrumental music students prior to their regular concerts. The Class of 2026 received their school rings and officially joined the ranks of upperclassmen. We gathered as a community for Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. In all of these ways, we enjoyed the brotherhood that is central to our school’s identity. I must say, too, that I am so very proud of our students during these moments.
Please consider celebrating with us one more time on December 15 at 7:00 pm as we celebrate the Franciscan tradition of Greccio. This is a special moment on the Curley calendar and is helpful during our advent preparations.
As we enter Midterm Exam Week, please read through the many reminders, particularly those regarding the exam week schedule and expectations. We have set aside review days that stretch into Monday. Please assist your son in his time management leading up to each exam so that he is preparing at home for these important assessments.
Looking ahead, we have planned an important session for our Curley parents. On January 29, at 6:30 pm, we will have a special presentation planned for parents on The Teenage Brain. Please look for the announcements regarding a prominent expert on the topic who will share insights to help us better understand the development of our sons. We hope you will join us for this hour-long presentation that connects many of the topics our counseling office presents to your sons during their time at Curley.
-- Jeremy Joseph ’96
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Early Dismissal Reminder
Monday, December 16, is an Early Dismissal Day. Classes end at 12:30 pm. Students not staying for a particular activity should be picked up from school by 1:00 pm. Buses will arrive at Curley at 12:45 pm, and will depart Curley at 1:00 pm. Bus riders are reminded to check the special bus schedule for the week of December 16-20, 2024, that was emailed.
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From the Assistant Principal of Academics | |
Midterm Exams will occur December 17-19, 2024. Please make sure your son is taking advantage of the review days and is studying for his exams. The link for the exam schedule is below. Please review this with your son and email me if you have any questions. Your son received the exam location schedule in an email on December 11. The schedules are also posted outside the SDR and Main Office. Exam days are Tuesday through Thursday, with Friday being a make-up day. Make-up exams will start at 8:00 am and students are to go directly to the SDR for the exams.
IMPORTANT EXAM REMINDERS --
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Dress Code -- Students are allowed to wear Curley gear from the waist up, and need to be in dress code from the waist down.
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Food Service -- Lunch will not be served in the SDR during exam days; however, food options will be provided on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 17 and 18. On Tuesday, the SGA will be selling pizza after exams for $5.00 (cash only). On Wednesday, FYM will be selling Chick-fil-A after exams. Both cash and card will be accepted. Students will not be able to use their Curley Card to purchase food either day.
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Bus Schedule -- Buses will arrive at Curley at 12:15 pm and will depart Curley at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. There is NO bus service on Friday as that is a make-up day.
Please make sure to remind your son to continue to check his Plus Portals account and ask his teacher(s) if he has any questions or needs additional support.
-- Ken Pipkin
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First Semester Exams will be held
December 17-20, 2024.
Go HERE for the Exam Schedule.
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Used Clothing Sale!
Thanks to all who participated in the Curley Used Clothing Sale earlier this year. It was a great success. Now it is time to prepare for the next one! As Christmas approaches, there is no better time to clear out your closets of gently used dress code and Curley spirit wear. Collection boxes will be placed in the auditorium lobby to drop off your clothing the week of Midterm Exams!!
Looking ahead, all items will be prepared and sorted, with the next sale coming shortly after the New Year. Thank you again for your support in making the Curley Used Clothing Sale a continued success!
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From the Finance Office
Now that we are in the midst of the busy holiday season, please do not forget to take the time to work on the FACTS Grant and Aid Application for the 2025-2026 school year. The deadline for the application is January 2, 2025. Please remember that any student who currently receives any type of need-based tuition assistance must reapply. Also check out the Curley website as there is updated information for external aid options.
A friendly reminder to please look ahead for your December payment. If any changes to payment dates need to be made for the end of the month, please email Cris Wilson before December 20, 2024, as the Finance Office will be closed for the holidays. Please contact Cris Wilson at cwilson@archbishopcurley.org or (410) 485-5000 x204.
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Blackfriars' Theatre
We are now just days away, if not even hours, of being able to make the announcement concerning this year's Spring Musical scheduled for the weekend of March 14 -16. Due to contract regulations with Music Theatre International (hint number #1), we cannot publicly announce the show for next season (hint #2), until all the paperwork submitted with a required security deposit has been officially accepted and approved. Once the approval from New York (hint #3) has been confirmed, we will be announcing the audition dates for early January just after the Christmas break, probably the week of January 5th. Look for this information soon on the Curley website as well as the Blackfriars' Facebook pages, as Blackfriars prepares for a big hit (hint #4) in March.
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Go HERE for this month's Play Like a Champion Parent Note from the University of Notre Dame.
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Semper Fi Scholarship
The Semper Fi Scholarship is open to Catholic students at Curley. The scholarship process involves the completion of an application, along with supporting documents from the parish and the pastor that evidence a commitment by the applicant and his family to living their Catholic faith. Essays from the parent and student are part of the application.
A student may receive this scholarship in any year of his education, and it is renewable on an annual basis. A committee, comprised of the donor and Archbishop Curley High School administration, will determine the annual awards.
The applicant is responsible for meeting the deadline of January 8, 2025, and having all related materials submitted by that date. Applications, in print or digital form, may be obtained in the Main Office from Mrs. Raynor.
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Knights of Columbus High School Scholarships
The Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus is the sponsor of several high school scholarships, some for children of members (the Frederick M. Gossman Memorial Scholarships), and others for Catholic students in general (the William J. O’Brien Memorial Scholarships). The awards may be applied to tuition only for the 2025-26 school year. The application period is now open, and all applications must be received in their entirety by the Scholarship Committee no later than February 1, 2025. Scholarship applications are available HERE. If you have a problem accessing the information, Fr. Donald can get you an application packet.
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Friar "C" Club Stadium Seat Fundraiser | Show your support at games in the bowl, in the gym or at any athletic event! Go HERE to place your order. Thank you for your continued support of Curley Athletics! | |
From the College Counseling Office | |
Attention Class of 2025 Parents
The FAFSA is now open and your senior can go HERE to start his FAFSA application. The senior begins the application and then enters his parent/guardian information that will push something to you to fill out. The senior AND his parent/guardian each need their own FSA ID in order to sign your portion.
Please also check if your student applied to a school that requires the CSS profile. A list of those schools can be found HERE. That application is open and you can submit that now.
All seniors should now have their 4 year college applications submitted. If your son has not yet submitted all of his 4 year college applications in, they must be done ASAP. Please make sure they mark it in SCOIR when they have applied so we send the additional materials. All students are encouraged to see their college counselor if they need any help.
Those looking to apply to a 2 year school, will be called in to the counseling office in February. The application for CCBC, HCC and AACC does not open until February so we will help students through that process when it opens! They will need their social security number.
Mrs. Berrigan will be on maternity leave from January to June, please reach out to Mrs. Berkey at jberkey@archbishopcurley.org if you have any questions!
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Nite at the Races
This C-Notes popular fundraiser is about six weeks away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. One fourth of the available tickets have already been sold since it was announced in last week's bulletin. Get your tickets before December 31st and save $5 per ticket. Be a horse owner for $25 each and name your horse. Winning horse owners received a $125 purse. This is a way to support the event without having to attend, as the winners do not need to be present. Tables of 8-10 people can be reserved, so bring along your family and friends. This event will sell out, so please don't delay in getting your tickets. Please contact Ed Lawrence (elawrence@archbishopcurley.org) with any questions or to purchase tickets and/or horses. Tickets and horses can also be purchased online HERE.
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