March 1st, 2024

THIS WEEK AROUND TC

We're blessed to have welcomed Bishop Parkes to campus this morning. He led our students in mass, answered questions and gave advice on embracing Catholicism as a young person in todays world.

TC's Theater department had a sensational opening night for their spring production, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown! The show will run till March 8th, tickets are available below.

Our TC History Scholars did amazing at this year's National History Day Regional Competition!

The following students won awards:

• Group Exhibit Category: (Judges Choice) - Ava Pierre and Fabiana Monasterio
• Individual Documentary Category: (Judges Choice) Sofia Aristizabal
• Group Website Category: (Bronze Medal) Bella Busciglio and Mia Medina
• Individual Exhibit Category: (Bronze Medal) Matthew Farkas
• Individual Documentary Category (Silver Medal) Maya Samy
• Individual Performance Category (Silver Medal) Shar'niece Perez
• Group Documentary Category (Silver Medal) Melissa Korm and Katya Tipps  
• Group Documentary Category (Gold Medal) Eden Blevins and Delaney Wood

Those who won Silver or Gold are eligible to travel to Tallahassee in May to compete at the NHD State Competition! Congratulations!

B.E.S.T. Club spent their Sunday afternoon playing games and listening to music with our friends at Whispering Oaks.

Congrats to Markus Toomey '25 for winning 1st place in the Mens' HS 1x this weekend at the Sarasota Invitational! This weekend our crew team will have their Alumni regatta on Saturday at Bypass Canal in Tampa. The first race will start at 8am but all crew alumni are welcome to join throughout the day!

March 1st, 2024

Weekly Calendar Updates

TC Student Re-Enrollment For

2024-25 School Year

Priority re-enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year will begin on Friday, March 1st. Families re-enrolling during the priority period of March 1 – March 31, 2024, will receive a $100 discount on the re-enrollment fee and priority placement in course offerings, provided the necessary course prerequisites are satisfied. The priority re-enrollment fee is $500. After March 31, 2024, the re-enrollment fee is $600 and course offerings will be available on a first come first served basis if classes are available. You will receive an email detailing the re-enrollment process shortly.

A Message from Dean Claire Harpole

Parents - much of our correspondence takes place through email, please ensure your email is up to date in Rediker PlusPortals. 



If your email is not up to date you will not receive important notices from administration (including midterm grades and report cards). 

Please email our registrar at pgroel@tampacatholic.org to update your email address.

PURCHASE GRAD NITE TICKETS NOW

Seniors, if you are interested in attending Grad Nite at Busch Gardens on May 3rd, use this link to order your ticket. The ticket includes: Admission, transportation, dinner and a drink, and the ticket can be exchanged at the gate for $50 off an annual pass. Tickets are on sale until Feb 28th. After that date, the ticket price goes to $135.

Please note that students are not allowed to park onsite. We have three buses and are able to take the first 122 students who sign up and submit their hard copy permission slips to room #117. If interested, please stop by room #117 to get a permission slip.

Good Samaritan Project 2024

Registration for GSP for this summer has officially opened!

This summer, Jun 24-29, students will be able to engage and serve the surrounding community near Bishop McLaughlin High School. 

Here is the information you need to know:

• Linked here is the registration to sign up
• Please be sure to choose Tampa Catholic in the drop down box when it says "Parish/School You are Attending With"
• TC will be bringing 30 students this year and it will be done on a first come first served basis 
• The cost for the week will be $300 
• Registration and payment are due by April 19 in order to secure your spot with TC
• We will have a mandatory parent meeting after the registrations and payment are handed in by April 19. More details on that to follow.
• Students will not be allowed to use their phones at all during the week
• Please realize, this is a week of retreat and service so we ask that students keep a good attitude, complete the service at the sites we attend and are cooperative in the sleeping quarters. Not following these rules can result in students being sent home.

PURCHASE TICKETS NOW

Join us for the TC theater's performance of 'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown' at Cres Community Center, running till March 8th. Tickets available now!

All Things Cross & Shield Gala

We have two exciting raffles for the Gala. You do not want to miss out on your chance to participate! Click on the BidPal link below to purchase a chance or two!

Reminder: the deadline to have Parent Service hours completed is quickly approaching. All hours are due by April 8th. Complete your required hours and help support the Gala, it is a win-win!

Wine Collections

Purchase wine priced at $20.00 or more, and drop it off in Center for Student Services by March 1st (Attn: Mrs. Frisch). Submit a copy of the receipt to X2VOL. For every $40 donated = 1 service hour

NOTE: Wine donations may not be sent in with a student.

Day of the Event: There are various opportunities listed in X2VOL to help with set up, during the event, and clean up. Some opportunities listed offer DOUBLE hours! 

Donations: Donations of items for the silent auction are welcomed and can count towards your Parent Service Hours! Be sure to complete the Auction Donation Form and submit with any items you donate.

Requests: Please click on the button below for a list of requests from the Gala Committee. If you purchase any of the items below, please email Jana Jenkins to let her know.

Please contact: Tammy Berard or

Courtney Frisch for more information.

Hiring! Golf Head Coach

TC Hockey Announcement

Tampa United Spring High School Hockey Season

When – Spring 2024; March 18^th to June 28^th

Where - TGH Ice Plex – 10222 Elizabeth Pl, Tampa FL 33619

Eligible – TU Hockey is a CO-ED Team; Current TC Students, Accepted Incoming Freshman, Accepted Incoming Transfer Students

Interested in playing Hockey for Tampa Catholic…. Didn’t know that TC had a Hockey Team, Email or Call – Coach Steve Costa at 

813-966-5778 or coachstevecosta@hotmail.com

TC Lacrosse Summer Camp

2024 Junior Crusader Football Camp

Important Exam and Graduation

Information for Seniors

ACT PREP PROGRAM

Click here to register. Please contact Mrs. Girgus with questions

2024-25 

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION UPDATE

The 2024-25 scholarship application is not yet available but we wanted to let you know about a change in what documents families can submit for "Proof of Florida Residency" when it is time to submit their student's scholarship application. 

As a reminder, families who would like to renew their student’s Florida Tax Credit, Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options or Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities must complete the application annually once the application becomes available.

When applying, ALL families (including renewing families) must submit "Proof of Florida Residency."

For the 2024-25 school year, families will be required to upload one document from Column A OR two different documents from Column B in the list below. All documents must be current (less than two months old), valid and match the primary parent's/guardian's full name and the current physical street address provided on the application. 

We will let you know when the application is available. An email will be sent next month with additional application information. Please continue to monitor your email for updates.

If you have any questions, please contact Step Up for Students here. 

Grants/Financial Aid

Grant/Aid

• The FACTs grant/aid application for the 2024-25 school year is now OPEN.
• Tampa Catholic tuition assistance awards must be reapplied for each year
• The committee is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the budgeted amount is depleted. 
• Parish members may be considered for CSTAG (The Catholic Schools Tuition Assistance Grant) also from the FACTS application, NEW for the 2024-2025 School Year, there will be an “early” decision round. Early Decision notifications will be made by March 15, 2024. 
• To qualify for this early decision for CSTAG, FACTS applications need to be submitted by February 1, 2024 in order for them to be reviewed by FACTS and an early decision to be made by March 15, 2024. 
• Final cutoff for CSTAG is April 30, 2024.
• Families will need to complete a renewal application for the 24/25 SY in order to remain on their State scholarship.The State of Florida has not released these details, please stay tuned.

For more information, please visit our website here.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Below you will find opportunities with an urgent need to volunteers:

Saturday, March 9 -

Cross and Shield Gala

Auction Spotters and Silent Auction Distributors 

Act as a spotter while bidding takes place during the live auction and help distribute silent auction baskets to the guests as they check out.

Various Dates -

Spring Sports

Several home games have been posted and volunteers are needed to help support our athletes during our home games. Please review X2VOL for opportunities.

Please sign-up using your X2VOL parent account. Contact Missy Vivino with any questions regarding your X2VOL parent account.

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