November 30, 2015

Seniors unload donations collected during the Action Appalachia campaign for residents of Campton, Ky.

LETTER 
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Good Morning,

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday for many reasons.  We gather with family and friends for what should be a relaxing and fun-filled weekend, but what I like most about the holiday is that it truly seems to be the calm before the storm.  As soon as Monday hits, the race to Christmas begins in earnest!  Shopping and decorating add to our already busy schedules outside of school, and the looming semester exams, only two weeks away, certainly can create a frantic energy within our building.  This hectic time of year, of course, also coincides with the holy season of Advent.

Sunday's Gospel readings remind us, it is a time to be awake and ready:
Be vigilant at all times.... Your redemption is at hand. (Luke 21:36, 28)  

To me, this means that not only is Advent a time of anticipation for the celebration that is Jesus' birth, but more importantly, it is a call for us to see that the coming of Jesus is now.  When we experience difficulties in life, Jesus is there.  When we feel sorrow or frustration, Jesus is there.  When we feel joy and excitement, Jesus is there.  The challenge of Advent then is this - for us to live in such a way that others know Jesus is present in our lives now.  Always has been, always will!

God bless each of you during this most holy season and may His peace carry you through these hectic days!

It's a great day to be a Patriot!

Matt

VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Parents often ask how they can help out at school.  Nicole Druck is our volunteer coordinator and posts the following opportunities:

Cafeteria- Monday through Friday 10:30 am until 12:30 pm, serving lunch and cleaning up.

Library- Monitor student use of the Library any school day from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Spirit Shed/Shop - During Home Football, Soccer and Basketball games, selling Carroll High School merchandise along with s elling merchandise during school hours.
Sports Program - Selling ads for the Sports Program sold at all home games. Working with Mr. Tom Sableski during the Summer

 

Questions or to Volunteer, please contact Nicole Druck, Director of Events and Volunteer Management at 253-8188 EXT 317 or NDruck@carrollhs.org

 

CAMPUS MINISTRY
Students can sign up for weekly and monthly service projects on www.ugive.org.

Mass is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Thursday in the chapel.

2015-2016 Retreat Dates

Junior:    Feb. 21-22

Senior PATS:     Feb. 3-5
March 16-18
PASSING NOTES
What's Happening?
  • Juniors in the Peace & Justice class invite you to their interactive capstone project presentations.  Presentations will happen throughout the school day this Wednesday in the gymnasium.  Please enter the school at the main entrance.
  • College Financial Aid Night is this Wednesday, December 2 at 7 p.m. Join the Carroll High School Guidance Department for vital insight on the college financial aid process with Mr. Robert Durkle, Assistant VP for Enrollment Management at the University of Dayton.  Students are encouraged to attend with their parents!
  • The Music Department is selling tickets to its upcoming Christmas Dinner and Concert on December 10.  Dinner includes pasta, meatballs, your choice of alfredo or marinara sauce, salad, garlic bread, dessert and a beverage.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under.  Dinner starts at 5 p.m., and the free concert begins at 7 p.m.  You can order tickets online.
PATS ON THE BACK
Congratulations and Thanks!

Congrats!
The football and bowling teams gave up part of their Thanksgiving break to serve some of the neediest members of the Dayton community at the Feast of Giving.  The teams helped cut and plate pieces of pie last Wednesday in preparation for Thursday's event at the Dayton Convention Center.   This was the football team's second year volunteering at the event.
HOME CONTESTS
Girls' Basketball
Monday, November 30 vs. Fairmont
JV 6 p.m.; Varsity 7:30

Bowling
Thursday, December 3 vs. Alter
4 p.m. at Poelking Lanes, Wilmington Ave.

Swimming
Friday, December 4
Carroll Patriot Sprint Invitational
6 p.m. at Dayton Raiders Aquatic Center

Boys' Basketball
Saturday, December 5 vs. Stivers
Fr. 4:30 p.m.; JV 6:00; Varsity 7:30



CARROLL ST. PAT'S 
FEST
We invite you to support the Carroll St. Pat's Fest to be held March 11-12, 2016.  Friday evening will be the ever-popular Irish Fish Fry (adults only), followed by family fun on Saturday highlighting Irish Dancers, talented bands, delicious food, Celtic games, and more.  Our goal is to successfully bring together various groups at Carroll as well as create an entertaining event to the Greater Dayton area, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day!

Sponsored by the Alumni Association, the Patriot Booster Club, and the  Carrolleer Band Association.   Money raised will positively impact the entire Carroll community--benefiting academics, the arts, athletics, and alumni.

We need your help!  Fill out the volunteer form on Carroll's website or contact Julie Weitz at jweitz@carrollhs.org if you would like to help.