York Catholic students earned a day off as a result of reaching their goal with the YC Christmas Cash Calendar. The earned day off will be Monday, November 28. Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser!
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Parent Teacher Conferences |
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, November 10, from 3:30-5:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM. We encourage parents to take advantage of this opportunity to talk with teachers about their student's progress or course of study. To schedule conferences, please click the button below. If you have difficulty navigating the website, please contact Mrs. Deb Gingerich at ptconference@yorkcatholic.org and she will be happy to assist you. In the event a teacher's online conference schedule is full, please email the teacher directly to request a conference time. We recommend you schedule without delay as conference slots fill quickly.
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Parent Meetings for College & Career Planning |
The college and career team is offering appointment times for the parents of any senior to discuss plans for post graduation. Fifteen minute appointments can be scheduled throughout the day Thursday, November 10. To make an appointment click the button below.
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College Tour to Villanova University |
Juniors and Sophomores are invited to participate in York Catholic’s college admissions tour to Villanova University on Wednesday, November 30. Bus transportation will be provided to the campus to get an admissions presentation and tour. Lunch will be included.
We will be taking a maximum of 50 students on a first come, first served basis with juniors taking priority. Junior and sophomores interested in attending should click the button below for the required permission slip. Please return the permission slip and $30 (cash or check made payable to York Catholic) to Mr. Butler by Friday, November 11.
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YC is holding Bring a Friend to School Day on Monday, November 14. Current students can encourage an interested friend (from dance class, scouts, a sports team, your neighbor or cousin, etc.) to spend the day at YC as a shadow student. Instead of shadowing with one of our Ambassadors, they can shadow with their friend. Please have the friend’s parent contact Mr. David Butler at dbutler@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1354 by Friday, November 4, to set up a visit day and to receive a permission slip. Only students with a real interest in possibly attending YC will be scheduled for this date.
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Emergency Notification System |
In preparation for the colder months ahead, we have updated our "One Call Now" Emergency Notification System. In the event our school schedule is adjusted due to weather, a phone call and an email will be sent to the contact information we have on file.
A text option is also available. If you opted-in to receive text messages last school year, you do not need to do anything additional. If you would like to begin receiving text messages this year, you must "opt-in" to receive text notification.
To do so, text the word ALERT to the number 22300. Do not include any words other than the word ALERT.
After doing so, you will no longer receive a phone call at that number and will only receive a text message.
If you do not want to receive text notification, you do not have to do anything. Your phone number and email address from our FamilyID and Focus systems have automatically been entered into the One Call Now system.
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Students who were absent on Picture Day or those who wish to have their picture re-taken, should report to the auditorium lobby Friday, November 11, at 8:30 AM. Students requesting a re-take should bring their original photo package. There is no charge to have pictures taken or re-taken for your yearbook portrait. If you wish to purchase additional photos, place orders online by going to www.mylifetouch.com PRIOR to November 11 and using Picture Day ID# EVT87NDZK (note: this is a different code than the original Picture Day last month).
If there is ever an error with your photo order, please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-743-8997 or ltcustomerservice@lifetouch.com. Their Customer Service Department will be best equipped to correct your order or answer your questions.
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York Catholic Middle & High School is seeking to fill the following positions.
- Cafeteria Staff
- Substitute Teachers
- Coaches
If you or someone you know might be interested in joining our team, please click the button below for complete information.
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The theme for the Sophomore Retreat is Encountering God Through His Word, which is intended to build on the students’ course content on Sacred Scripture this year. Our 10th graders will be visiting St. Ann’s Byzantine Church in Harrisburg in order to explore one of the many Rites within our Catholic Church, as well as delve deeper into Sacred Scripture through Lectio Divina. The retreat is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9. Students will depart after homeroom and return to the school before afternoon dismissal. Please pray for the success of the retreat, and for our students’ hearts to be touched by our time together in fellowship, reflection, and prayer.
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All boys at the Catholic schools in the Harrisburg Diocese are welcome to visit the Seminary at Mount St. Mary's on Thursday, November 10, where they get to spend the day with our seminarians and get to know what their life is like. Interested sophomores, juniors, or seniors should see Miss Villarino in the Spiritual Life Center on the ground floor of the Middle School.
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The November mission collection will be our annual food contribution to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry. Each homeroom is asked to donate a turkey and canned and/or boxed goods for a Thanksgiving dinner to the Food Pantry. Cash donations are also welcome. Items should be stored in each homeroom until Thursday, November 10. Please do not bring frozen turkeys until November 10. They cannot be stored at the school.
The following are items needed:
- Boxed desserts (brownies, lemon or raspberry bars, cookie mixes etc.)
- Canned cranberry sauce
- Boxed stuffing
- Frozen turkey (or money toward this)
Thank you for helping to make a family’s Thanksgiving dinner a special one this year.
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November is Native American Heritage Month! York Catholic is grateful to again be awarded a grant from the Catholic Black and Indian Mission Board to support the education and professional development programs for our faculty and staff in the areas of diversity education.
In thanks to the generosity of the Catholic Black and Indian Mission Board, our York Catholic mission collection for the month of November will be for the Black and Indian Catholic Missions. This mission will donate to the African American and Native American communities so the Gospel of our Lord may reach all people, in all places of the United States. Donations will provide for real and pressing needs of those minority communities, as well as help support the missionaries that give their time and service to them.
The donation will be collected Friday, November 18, in all middle and high school homerooms.
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Members of YC’s Students for Life Club volunteered at the recent Celebrate Life Banquet held at the Hershey Lodge. Our students worked as greeters and ushers and were called to the stage to help deliver prizes. Pictured left to right: Emily Schlosser, Lizzie Bowser, Audrey Baker, Olivia Heath, Hannah Coley, Ethan Coley, Adian Spark, John Mullen, Wyatt Bloom.
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The Virtue=Strength program is devoted to virtue formation through school, athletics, parish, and/or the community. It is designed to be used by teachers and staff across the entire student body. Each week a different virtue is highlighted to share with our students. Click below for the Virtue=Strength Virtue of the Week that helps parents reinforce virtue formation at home.
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Congratulations to seniors Luis Nguyen and Maggie Motter who were chosen to participate in the 36th Annual Brossman Foundation and Ronald E. Frisbie, Sr. Science Lectureship and Competition last week. The program, sponsored by the Mr. and Mrs. William F. Brossman Charitable Foundation featured Dr. Tim Chartier as guest lecturer. He is a Joseph R. Morton professor of mathematics and computer science at Davidson College who specializes in data analytics. He consults with ESPN, the New York Times, the US Olympic Committee and teams in the NBA, NFL, and NASCAR.
Maggie and Luis also participated in the Science Competition Examination. This is an advanced, challenging exam, with questions ranging up to the introductory college-level, written and submitted by faculty in the disciplines of biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, environmental science and sustainability, mathematics, nursing, physics, technology, and the health professions, as well as topics in current science news. Maggie and Luis took the exam as a team, and awards were given to the teams who finished first, second, and third in the competition.
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Members of the National Honor Society mulched the playground at Memorial Park that they helped to build 5 years ago.
Shown left to right: Olivia Ebel, Kaitlyn Noll, Reese Beck, Abigail Gearing, Austin Marechal, Ashley Patterson, Miranda Kovach, Taylor Thomas, Ethan Andrews, Fahra Gwynn.
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There will be a special section of the 2023 yearbook reserved only for parents of seniors to send a message to their senior son or daughter. It is a great keepsake and a wonderful way to congratulate your child for all of their years of hard work.
The rectangular space costs $20 and can be in full color with a total of 30 words and 1 picture. Photos should be in good condition and printed on photo paper or emailed to chenson@yorkcatholic.org.
Please click the button below for the Senior Form and return it with your payment (checks made payable to York Catholic) to the main office no later than Tuesday, November 22.
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Does a ski slope on a snowy night in January sound like fun? Does a cup of hot chocolate in the lodge sound enticing? We have just the club. YC Board and Ski 2023 is getting ready to bring on some outdoor excitement.
We offer YC students a ride to the mountain, and help them connect with others who enjoy the sport. We will ski Friday evenings this year, and weather willing we will make four trips to Roundtop. The YC bus leaves the front parking lot of school at 4:00 PM, and returns by 9:30 PM. Grades 7-12 are welcome, to include beginners, and ineligibility rules apply.
Some students have already purchased an epic pass; all students are welcome to ride the bus with us regardless of the pass that they carry or lift ticket they purchase.
For more information and a permission slip, click the button below.
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Fall Sports Awards Ceremony |
This year, we are instituting awards ceremonies at the conclusion of each sports season. This will allow for our student-athletes to be honored in public and not just within their teams. Save the date for the Fall Sports Awards Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, December 4, from 2-4 PM in the YC auditorium. All families are invited.
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Playing a YC Winter Sport? |
Online Sports Forms
Students who played on a York Catholic Fall 2022 sports team:
You will be receiving an email the week of November 14 with a link to complete the required recertification forms through ArbiterSports/FamilyID. You do not need to complete anything until you receive that email.
Students who did not play on a York Catholic Fall 2022 sports team:
Students wishing to participate in winter athletics during the 2022-23 school year must have their required forms filed online at ArbiterSports/FamilyID no later than Wednesday, November 9, at 3 PM; no exceptions.
Students wishing to play a winter sport MUST verify the forms and ImPACT test are on file with Mr. Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1330 no later than Wednesday, November 9, at 3 PM.
Failure to complete the online forms by the deadline will mean the student will not be permitted to practice the first day of the season. For some sports, this could mean the student will not make the team.
or 1-800-311-4060. Support is available 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, and messages will be returned promptly.
Physicals
Students who played on a York Catholic Fall 2022 sports team:
You will be receiving an email the week of November 14 with a link to complete the required recertification forms through ArbiterSports/FamilyID. You do not need to complete anything until you receive that email.
Students who did not play on a York Catholic Fall 2022 sports team:
Student-athletes are reminded that a physical is required prior to the start of the sports season. Please be sure to complete the medical information online at www.familyID.com before arriving at your doctor's appointment and only print the 2 sections indicated (sections 6 & 7) for the doctor to review and complete. PLEASE NOTE: in addition to completing Section 6 online, you will also need to complete the form that prints. The information saved in the computer does not print on the form. All physicals must be dated AFTER June 1, 2022. Co-payments apply. Physicals must be completed and uploaded to www.familyID.com no later than Wednesday, November 9 at 3 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1330.
Practices Begin
All winter sports teams will begin practices Friday, November 18. For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1330.
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Winter Sports Movement Assessments |
Any student who is planning on playing a winter sport can participate in an optional movement assessment Wednesday, November 16, from 5:30-7 PM in the YC gymnasium conducted by WellSpan Sports Medicine.
These assessments study an individual athlete’s unique body mechanics to help identify their risk for injury. Then, Cassidy Mohar, YC’s licensed Athletic Trainer from WellSpan Sports Medicine, will work closely with the athlete to create and implement an individualized, activity-specific exercise program that will help build a solid foundation and reduce the risk of injury.
Winter student-athletes should sign-up for a time by clicking the button below.
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Athletic Booster Club Meeting |
Parents of student-athletes are invited to the Athletic Booster Club meeting Wednesday, November 9, from 6-7 PM in the media center.
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Thank You to our Business Partner |
Thank you to Apple Chevrolet Subaru BMW for supporting our student athletic and fine arts programs through the Business Partnership program.
For more information on how you can get your business noticed at YC sports and music events, please click the button below.
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Shutterfly
For all of your Shutterfly purchases, visit yorkcatholic.shutterflystorefront.com, instead of shutterfly.com for a percentage of the value of your purchases to go to York Catholic. Please feel free to share this email with your friends, family and co-workers—the more orders we receive through our Storefront, the more YC earns!
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Coca-Cola Products
When you make Coca-Cola purchases, you simply enter the product codes here:
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Weis Markets
Help YC earn a share of $500,000 from Weis Markets! On your next visit to Weis, simply scan this barcode or ask your cashier or customer service desk for the YC barcode to scan. The YC barcode only needs to be scanned one time to register. Use your Weis Club Card as usual. You will receive your Club Card benefits, and YC will earn cash based upon your qualifying purchases. Purchases of gas, lottery tickets, postage, alcohol, tobacco, and other products prohibited by law do not qualify. More information can be found in the YC Giving Guide on the website at yorkcatholic.org/give.
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Box Tops for Education
Check your boxed and canned goods for the Box Tops for Education logo and use the Box Tops app to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to YC’s earnings online. Be sure to select York Catholic High School as your school of choice. Complete details can be found at https://www.boxtops4education.com/
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If you know a friend, family member, or anyone looking for a high-quality, Christ-centered education for their children who do not already attend a Catholic school, you could receive a $250 credit toward your child's tuition at York Catholic.
York Catholic's Parent Referral Program is a win-win for everyone involved. Referred students receive an outstanding education from York Catholic, while parents of the referred families get peace of mind knowing their child is gaining so much more than just a top-notch education. Families who refer someone who registers at York Catholic receive a $250 credit towards their child's tuition.
You, as parents, are our best ambassadors. In order for the Parent Referral Program to be a success, we need information about individuals who may be interested in joining the York Catholic family. All you need to do is click below to fill out the form. If the family you refer attends York Catholic through their first semester, your family's tuition will be credited $250, spread into 4 credits applied to the months of February, March, April, and May.
It really is that simple. So go ahead. Please click on the box below and allow us the opportunity to do what we love -- help to develop, nurture, and encourage children so they may grow in faith, mind, and heart. Mail or email the form to us and we will take it from there!
The Parent Referral Program is open to all parents of current York Catholic students. The tuition credit is not available for referring your own children. The $250 credit is only good toward tuition on a student's account; no cash is given, and it is non-transferrable. A referred student applies only to a new student from a non-partner school.
Thank you for all you do for our school!
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York Catholic Middle & High School continues to prepare students to become leaders for life. Through faith and academics, student activities, athletics and the arts, the YC Fund Annual Appeal serves the interests of all our students. With your help York Catholic continues to grow existing opportunities and launch new initiatives to help students in their faith, academic and extracurricular pursuits.
Gifts to the YC Fund allow each and every student to benefit from small class sizes, dedicated faculty, a diverse student population, and student enrichment programs. Gifts also support exciting professional development opportunities for our teachers, keeping them at the forefront of education. Please consider making a gift to the YC Fund today!
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Admissions Applications Due |
If you know of any student thinking about attending York Catholic next year, please remind them that new student applications for York Catholic’s 2023-2024 school year are due Friday, November 18, by 3 PM.
Please contact David Butler at dbutler@yorkcatholic.org if you have any questions. We’re excited to see our Futures join us as YC students next year!
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York Catholic is hosting Futures Neon Night for students in grades 4-5-6 on Tuesday, November 22, from 6-8 PM. Our Futures will enjoy a night of games, snacks, and glow stick fun! Cost is $10 and is payable at the door, however, pre-registration is required by November 18 by clicking the button below or visiting the YC website at https://yorkcatholic.org/futures-events/.
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Please click the button below for the most recent COVID protocols for York Catholic Middle & High School. As COVID-19 guidelines evolve, our school will continue to adapt to the recommendations issued by federal, state, Diocesan, and local entities for our area.
At this time, we have been notified of 1 positive case within our school community from October 27-November 2.
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Students in our Business class presented their strategic business plans to members of our school board this week.
Pictured right is Luke Forjan.
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Eli Mazziott and Grant Ballard |
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Michael Shelley, Quinn Brennan, and Michael Langeheine
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Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Go to Parents & Students - News & Announcements and click on the link in the right sidebar under Additional Resources.
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York Catholic Middle & High School
601 E Springettsbury Ave, York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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