October 31, 2018

Students learn about immigration in New York City

Senior Theology and Social Justice students from Mr. Valenti's class took a field trip to New York City on Oct. 24, learning about immigration. They visited the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where 12 million people passed through its halls between 1892 and 1954.

Father-Daughter Dance The Father-Daughter Dance is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9, from 7-10 p.m., at Westover Country Club. Ticket prices include a sit-down dinner, dessert, beverages, DJ, and dancing. Gurscik Studios will be available for photo packages. Please click here for the invitation. Reservations are due by this Friday, Nov. 2, to OSA. Ring Orders and Optional Graduation Products Any orders for class rings or optional graduation products are due Thursday, Nov. 8. Jostens will be available in the cafeteria that day to accept orders and payment from anyone interested in purchasing a class ring or any additional graduation products.   2019 Yearbooks Yearbooks are being sold through the Jostens website this year. Click here  for the link to order. There is an early bird price of $80 for members of the freshmen, sophomore, and junior classes who order by Wednesday, Nov. 21. After that date, the cost of the yearbook will be $90. No extra copies will be available in June, so please plan accordingly. Members of the Class of 2019 will receive a copy of the yearbook with their name embossed on the cover as part of the Graduation fee and do not need to order one from Jostens.  Parents and students also have the opportunity to purchase a partial or entire page in the yearbook to commemorate student achievements or to include student photo collages. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions on  this form . Yearbook ads are due by Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. Blood Drive The Archbishop John Carroll High School Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, Nov. 13. The blood drive is held in remembrance of Christopher Jones, a former student of Archbishop Carroll. The drive runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the West Gym. Students aged 16 (with parent permission form) and older can sign up in the cafeteria with the Blood Drive Representative during their lunches. Parents and friends of Carroll can schedule an appointment by calling Carroll and leaving a message with Mrs. Janine Cahill (610-688-7610 ext. 203).

Three peat! Volleyball wins third consecutive PCL Championship

(PhillySportsDigest.com) - Throughout the past three years, girls’ volleyball in the Philadelphia Catholic League has been dominated by the Patriots of Archbishop Carroll. Going 36-0 and 12-0, the Patriots have been perfect in sets all regular and post season. “Kids work hard, kids grind it out. The secret to our success: play hard, play defense, come to play every night, play the same way,” said Carroll head coach Brian McCann. Carroll has won three straight PCL Championship titles. The third awarded this past Sunday night as they took on the Lady Lions of Cardinal O’Hara at Neumann University’s Mirenda Center. The Patriots won all 3 sets with scores of 25-15, 25-11, and 25-14. They looked amazing on the attack, defensively, and on serves thanks to several key players. Read more

PCL title game The Carroll Field Hockey team plays O'Hara in the PCL championship game Thursday, Nov. 1., at 7 p.m., at the Proving Grounds. Please come out and cheer the Lady Patriots on to victory! #PatriotNation

Girls Volleyball All-Catholic Team Paige Monastero '20 - Most Valuable Player Meghan McCann '21, Abby Wright '19 - First Team Melanie Cotes '19 - Second Team Boys Soccer All-Catholic Team Nick Frederick '20 - Second Team A Dom Massi '20 - Third Team

Cross Country state meet this weekend

Two members of Carroll's Cross Country team will compete this Saturday, Nov. 3, in the Pennsylvania PIAA Cross Country State Championships. Evelyn Stong '22 (left) and Aidan Doherty '20, will be running in the event which will be held at Hershey Park.

Important Athletic Dates Tuesday, Nov. 15 : Winter Sports Meetings and Mass: 5:30 p.m., (Auditorium) and 6:30 p.m., specific sport team meetings (classrooms will be assigned the night of our meeting).  Any student-athlete and parent who are trying out for a winter sport are encouraged to attend both our Mass and team meetings.   Thursday, Nov 15 : Fall Signing Day: 11:00 a.m., in the East Gym: Any student-athletes who are committed to play a sport in college next year need to contact the Athletic Office. Reminder to all parents of Winter Sports Student-Athletes: You must get your PIAA physical completed by Thursday, Nov. 15, and upload onto Family ID.

CARROLL ICE HOCKEY Beef and Beer Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 10, 7 - 10 p.m. Barnaby's Havertown $30 each/$50 per couple ($35 at the door) Dinner buffet, drinks, basket raffles, 50/50, and more. 

Reminder to all seniors and their parents that the FAFSA form is available online at  www.fafsa.ed.gov . Most colleges require that this form be completed in order to receive any scholarships or grants to their schools. If you missed Financial Aid Night, here is a link to the Villanova presentation . Scholarship information can be found on the Carroll website under CarrollU. A great resource for additional scholarships is  www.fastweb.com . Please check out this site for information regarding thousands of scholarships. Juniors are encouraged to begin visiting colleges. The College Board website is a great resource for students as they begin their career and college search. Their website is  www.collegeboard.org . The College Board site is also where students register for the SAT. Juniors are encouraged to begin taking the SAT in the spring.

Parent's Association The next Parent's meeting is scheduled for Monday Nov. 5, at 7 p.m., in the Library.

On Sunday, Nov. 11, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. This war cost many American lives and was to be, "The war to end all wars." We know that has not happened and affer WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and other skirmishes that cost American lives, we still have men and women around the world defending our freedoms by helping others establish their freedoms. Our collective thanks to all of the Carroll community who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces.

Health screenings will take place Monday Nov. 5, and Wednesday Nov 7.  Please make sure your child wears corrective lenses, if they have them. If for some reason, you do not wish for your child to participate in this health program, please send an email to [email protected]  with your child's name, grade and student number.

Carroll Band and Chorus members attended the Witches and Wizards Festival in Chestnut Hill on Oct. 19 and 20. The festival is described as, “A new fall tradition that mixes one-part spooky thrills, one-part ghosts of wizards-past, and one-part family fun for an action-packed weekend in the charming urban village.”

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