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Thank You Donors

Our EITC/OSTC corporate donors enjoyed a breakfast last week as we thanked them for recognizing the value of a Catholic education and choosing to invest in our communities' future health by helping York Catholic to attract and educate tomorrow's business leaders. Event attendees included guest speaker Representative Kevin Schreiber, incoming President and CEO of the York County Economic Alliance, joined by Norm Basso (McConkey Insurance & Benefits), Art Full (Baker Tilly), J.T. Hand (The York Water Company), Michael Patrick (The Patrick Organization), Bob Stewart Jr. (The Stewart Companies), Dwight Utz (PeoplesBank), Mike Heidler (Heidler Roofing), Rick Doyle (Berkshire Hathaway Home Sales), Tim Pasch (Pasch Construction), and Eric Johnston (Johnston & Associates). Also thanks to those not able to attend: Glatfelter Paper Company, Henkels Foundation, M&T Bank, Maple Donuts, Precision Distribution Consulting, and Utz Quality Foods.

Parents who want to learn more about corporate support for York Catholic are encouraged to contact Maida Connor, Executive Director of Advancement, at 717-846-8871 x30 or [email protected] .

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Fall Fest & Trick-or-Treating

The York Catholic Student Council invites all children ages 12 and under to attend this year's Fall Fest Wednesday, October 26, from 6-8 PM at York Catholic. Children will have the opportunity to go trick-or-treating throughout the school and play Fall-themed games. Costumes are encouraged.

Bring a Friend to School Day

YC is holding Bring a Friend to School Day on Monday, November 7. 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 Ms. Heather Hoffman at [email protected] or 717-846-8871 x20 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.

Retreat - Grade 8

Our 8th Grade students will be on Retreat at St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Harrisburg Diocesan Center on Thursday, October 27. This retreat will tie in with Confirmation as the students will get to know the Bishop and the Diocese better. Any 8th grade parent interested in chaperoning, please contact Mrs. Krueger at [email protected] as soon as possible.

College Admission Information Night

A College Admission Information Night for Juniors, Seniors, and their parents will be held at YCHS Thursday, October 27, at 6:30 PM. Mrs. Hess and Mr. Hillen Grason Jr., Admission Counselor from Albright College , will review the college admission process, student transcripts, recommendation letters, and a Junior and Senior timeline. This is especially helpful information if your student is the first in your family to go to college. To register, contact Mrs. Gick at 717-846-8871 x43 or [email protected] . You will receive a confirmation email once your registration request is received. If you do not receive this email, please call Mrs. Gick.

Junior High Halloween Dance

The 7th & 8th Grade students are invited to the Junior High Halloween Dance on Friday, October 28, from 7-9 PM in the cafeteria. Cost is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Tickets are on sale in homeroom October 24-27.

No Cash in Cafeteria

VERY IMPORTANT! Parents and students are reminded that cash is not accepted as payment for lunch in the cafeteria. Please update your lunch account through the MMS portal. If you must use cash, it must be placed in an envelope with the student's name and amount on the outside and turned into the office prior to homeroom.

Theatre Students Inducted into Honor Society

Six current York Catholic students and nine graduates have earned induction into the International Thespian Society based on their participation in more than 100 hours of quality work in theatre arts for the 2015-16 school year. Current seniors honored are shown left to right, front row: Audrie Olson, Tu Le, Della Doyle, Olivia Arnold. Back row: Evan Pugh, Thomas Yohe. Graduates include Katie Gordon, Lauren Hand, Miles Iati, Tuan Le, Tara Logan, Richard Mezza, Sam Pawlikowski, Michaela Wagner, and Paul Weisser.

Art Needed for Bishop Gainer's Christmas Card

Bishop Gainer is looking for talented artists to illustrate the cover of his annual Christmas card. This contest will allow students to portray the real reason for the Christmas season, an interpretation of the birth of Jesus Christ as seen through the student's eyes.

The theme of the card is religious and all mediums are accepted, however, no entry can be larger than 11 x 17. Submit art to Mrs. Lalic or Ms. Heist by November 1. Winners will be announced by November 30 and treated to a lunch with Bishop Gainer on Monday, December 12, at 12:00 noon at the diocesan center.