CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS 

Monday, January 11 | Advisory Schedule - Class of 2020 Application Deadline
Tuesday, January 12 | Red Schedule
Wednesday, January 13 | Blue Faculty -  LATE START
Thursday, January 14 | White Schedule
Friday, January 15 | Unified Schedule 
 
School Calendar and Schedules 
The school calendar is available on our website. Events and important dates are listed here.
 
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  AcademicsACADEMICS

PrincipalMessageMessage from Principal Nancy Bradish
Welcome to the New Year! As 2016 begins, our first semester is drawing to a close. Semester finals are around the corner and the teachers and students are preparing.

For our freshmen, this is their first experience with semester finals. Studying for finals can seem to be a daunting task, but it does not need to be. Students should spend time reviewing the class material every day, instead of trying to cram the night before. This will allow a better transfer to long-term memory, and will enable the students to ask questions if they need clarification before the day of the exam. The students have been developing good study habits over the course of the semester which should prepare them for the exams.

The final exam schedule will begin on January 20. Please see the schedule below. It is important that our students are at school every day and on time every day. Please be sure your students have eaten breakfast and get plenty of rest. 

We have had a very exciting and successful first semester, and my expectations are high for the second semester.
SemesterExamSchedule
First Semester Exam Schedule - NEW THIS YEAR!
Please note the Semester Exam Schedule below, it is different than in years past, so please review it carefully. Student attendance is mandatory for each class. No lunch will be available during these days and the buses will follow the schedule below.

Wednesday, January 20
               1st period:   8:00 -9:10
               Break/Pass:  9:10-9:25
               2nd period:  9:25-10:35
Thursday, January 21
               3rd period:   8:00-9:10
               Break/Pass:  9:10-9:25
               4th period:   9:25-10:35
               Break/Pass:  10:35-10:50
               5th period:   10:50- Noon
Friday, January 22
               6th period:   8:00-9:10
               Break/Pass:  9:10-9:25
               7th period:   9:25-10:35
 
Spanish Immersion Travel Opportunity
Oye - Interested in spending two weeks on the Mediterranean coast of Spain during the summer of 2017? All while improving and using your Spanish language skills? Then please join us at the Barcelona/Madrid Travel meeting on Thursday, January 14 at 6:30pm in Ms. Cabiles' classroom, C-236. All students interested are asked to attend with their parent/guardian. We will discuss dates, costs, required paperwork, activities, and Spanish immersion classes. Eastern Washington University credit is also available through this once in a lifetime travel experience. Students must be age 16 by June 1, 2017 to participate. See you there!

Skyward Parent Portal Access

If you need assistance with your Skyward login, please contact Patty Peterson.  For more information on Skyward, visit our webpage.
                                                                                                              
ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

National Honor Society Applications | Available January 25
Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or above following first semester are invited to apply for National Honor Society. Applicants must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors, have attended Kennedy Catholic for at least three consecutive semesters, and be presently enrolled in at least two "honors" level classes. Freshmen may not apply to NHS. National Honor Society applications are available on the Kennedy Catholic website starting Monday, January 25. Please print the application, complete it, and return it to Mrs. Gurnard in room 
B-219 by Monday, February 23.
Admissions ADMISSIONS  
 
Class of 2020 Applications Due | Monday,  January 11
New student applications for the 2016-2017 school year are due January 11.  Please contact Lori Roedell in the Admissions Department if you need any assistance in completing the application or if you have any questions regarding the application process.  We look forward to working with you.  

Lancer Visit Days | Register now
Students who are thinking about applying to Kennedy Catholic High School are invited to shadow a current student. Students will spend a day exploring our school from the inside out! They can experience a "typical" high school day with a Kennedy Catholic ambassador. Hot lunch is provided. Visit  our website  to register.
 
High School Placement Test (HSPT) | January 9  
Kennedy Catholic High School requires prospective Freshmen students to take the High School Placement Test to be considered for admission. Test results are also used for high school eligibility, class placement and as one of several factors in the scholarship award process. The HSPT will take place on Saturday, January 9, from 9am - 1:30pm. Register online.
                                                                                                            
advancementADVANCEMENT 

Staff Update
One of our favorite colleagues is leaving Kennedy Catholic to pursue another amazing opportunity. Karen Kranz has accepted a new job at the UW.  Her last day with us will be on Thursday, January 14.  Karen has been a wonderful contributor to our school and will be sorely missed.  
 
The Marketing Manager position was posted over the break and we were lucky to find an applicant who comes with exceptional recommendations. We will welcome Lisa Bauder to our staff as Marketing Manager. Lisa has 10+ years of experience in marketing, advertising, public relations and web design/development. She holds a BA in Digital Art & Multimedia Design and a Minor in Marketing & Business Administration from La Salle University. She is thrilled and honored to be joining our team. 

We are thankful to Karen for a job well done and to welcome Lisa to her new role at Kennedy Catholic.                                              
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AthleticsATHLETICS     

Kennedy Catholic League Alignment for 2016
We are excited to announce that Kennedy Catholic athletics will compete in a new league beginning fall 2016. Since WIAA authorizes individual schools to form leagues based on mutual agreement, the school districts and individual schools listed below have agreed to the re-emergence of the North Puget Sound League (the NPSL was disbanded in 1990).  This league will be separate and independent from the current 4A SPSL.

  • Kent School District (4 schools)
  • Federal Way School District (4 schools)
  • Auburn School District (3 schools)
  • Tahoma High School
  • Mt. Rainier High School
  • Kennedy Catholic High School
10 of the 14 schools forming the 4A NPSL are 3A by enrollment size but made the decision to play at the 4A level by "OPTING UP" prior to the WIAA opt-up deadline of January 13.  The advantages of this league formation include:
  • Geographically close
  • Less travel time/distance
  • Less time out of class
  • Keeps multiple district schools in the same league
  • Maintains current rivalries
  • Re-establishes lost rivalries
  • Increased contest attendance and ticket gates
  • Increased local community and spectator interest
  • Increased access for schools to WCD #3 tournaments (9 of 14 teams advancing to 16 team tournaments)
Developing structure for this new league will begin immediately so we are prepared when the 2016 fall season begins.  We are extremely excited to re-establish healthy rivalries and upcoming league competition with these NPSL 4A schools. 

New Athletics Facebook and Twitter
Lancer Athletics is excited to announce that we now have a Facebook page ( please LIKE us!) and a Twitter account ( please follow us)! You may also find team schedules, rosters and results on our Seamount League site.

We are excited to have these venues for focused athletic information to celebrate successes and share communications with our entire Lancer family!
 
Information for each sport can be found on the individual sports web pages.
Boys Basketball - Girls Basketball - Gymnastics - Wrestling - Boys Swim and Dive

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CAMPUSLIFECAMPUS LIFE   
 
Winter Weather
As we move through winter, daylight hours decrease and we (continually) add new student drivers to the Lancer community, please pay special attention to safety during drop-off and pick-up times.  Thank you!   

In the event of inclement weather, please note that any school schedule changes or closure information will be communicated through the following sources. 
Kennedy Catholic website homepage 
Kennedy Catholic Facebook page  
Kennedy Catholic Twitter page  
Email to Parents/Guardians 
Local radio: KBKS, KCIS, KGRG, KIRO, KMPS, KOMO, KPLU, KPLZ, KUOW 
Local television: KCPQ, KOMO, KING, KIRO, Northwest Cable News

Norovirus Information 
With recent outbreaks of norovirus in the news, King County has provided an informational Q&A fact sheet.  More information is also available on the King County Public Health website.
 
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campusministryCAMPUS MINISTRY   
 
Senior Retreat - Registration Deadline: January 13
Senior Retreat is Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 8:30am - 8:30pm!  Turn in $20 fee and permission slip to the Main Office by Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Download a permission slip or pick one up outside the Campus Ministry office. All seniors are invited to attend regardless of financial ability.  Please see Ms. Farrell in Campus Ministry if this is a concern. 

Freshman Retreat - February 25-57 FroshRetreat 
Freshman parents and students are invited to learn the details of our amazing Freshman Retreat via the retreat letter!  This information is also being sent home today and permission slips will be handed out next week in Religion classes. There are 120 student leaders involved in creating a fabulous retreat for your freshmen. Please email Kelsey Harrington if you have any questions or concerns.
 
MassMarchFLMass and March for Life - January 19 
On Tuesday, January 19, students will have the opportunity to attend the annual Mass for Life at the state capitol in Olympia. Students will meet at school at 8am. They will take a bus to St. Martin's University, where they will join thousands of other Catholics at the 9:30am Mass for Life, celebrated by Archbishop J. Peter Sartain. From there they will go to the state capitol for the March. They will return to school by 2:30pm. Permission slips are due to the students' Religion teacher by Friday, January 15. Parents are welcome to join us for the Mass and March. This is a great way to support the rights of all humans, especially the unborn.  
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT COUNSELING

Sophomore Information Night | February 3

The Counseling Department invites all parents of 10th grade students to attend an important presentation on February 3, 2016 at 7pm in the Kennedy Catholic Library.  The presentation will include PSAT results, academic planning and post-high school plans.

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CALLED TO PROTECT TRAINING | January 13SafeEnvironment

Volunteers who need to take the Safe Environment Training, Protecting God's Children for Adults (PGC-A), can register for a session on January 13, from 6 - 7:30pm at Kennedy Catholic.  Mike Maggart and Joe Lyon will co-facilitate the training. Any individual who volunteers with students at Kennedy Catholic High School needs to take the
Safe Environment Training.
 
To register for the session, please create an account in the VIRTUS online portal, then sign up for the class.  Instructions for creating an account.
FineArtsFINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Theatre Arts
| Spring Musical, March 17-20 - Save the Date 
HONK! 
Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's story The Ugly Duckling, Honk! offers a message of patience and inclusion. The musical is set in the countryside and features Ugly - a cygnet who is mistaken as an ugly duckling upon falling into his mother's nest and is rejected by everyone but Ida (his mother), a sly tomcat who only befriends him out of hunger, and several other barnyard characters. 
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ParentGroupsPARENT GROUPS 

Kennedy Catholic Booster Club 
Annual Booster Club Crab Feed 
Purchase your tickets now for the Annual Booster Club Crab Feed!  Proceeds from the dinner support student athletes at Kennedy Catholic.

Date:
January 23, 2016 
Time: Doors open at 5pm, Dinner at 6:30pm and Dance at 9pm
Tickets: $60 pp/$65 after January 19
Dinner includes: Beer, Salad, Garlic Bread and of course CRAB!
Purchase tickets online
 
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SENIOR NEWS 
SrNews

Grad Night Party | June 3
Tickets are on sale now! All Senior Grad Night Party 2016 forms are now available online . Register early for discounted ticket price. Please return the Senior Grad Night Party 2016 registration forms to the main office.

Registration fees are as follows: 
$199 if paid by December 4, 2015 
$225 if paid by March 4, 2016 
$250 if paid by May 6, 2016                                                                                                     
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