THE IRISH TIMES
Week of April 9, 2017
Monday, April 10
Class of 2017 Athletes Signing Day (during homeroom/AP, Dining Hall)
Performing Arts Parents Meeting 7:30 p.m. 

April 11
AM Assembly Schedule
Lenten Presentation
 
Wednesday, April 12
Retreat Day

Thursday, April 13
Holy Thursday
Easter Break Begins
Dine & Donate @ Treno (11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.)

Friday, April 14
Good Friday

Sunday, April 16
Easter Sunday

School reopens Monday, April 24
Have a save, restful and faith-filled Holy Week and Easter Sunday!
DINE & DONATE at Treno Pizza
Thursday, April 13th from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m.
233 Haddon Ave. Westmont
Be sure to mention CCHS when ordering & 15% of your bill will be donated back to CCHS!

HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Hall of Fame Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award for students who demonstrate the exceptional qualities of the Camden Catholic Hall of Fame inductees such as leadership, determination, and a Camden Catholic spirit.

All current 9th, 10th and 11th grade students in good academic standing are eligible to apply.
Applicants must write a 400-500 word essay on "good beginnings" - What good beginning or foundation have you learned at Camden Catholic that will follow you your whole life? How will it help you after you leave these halls? Essays must be typed, double-spaced and include your name and class year at the top. The applications will be reviewed by an alumni committee.

Students should email their application information in one attachment file to Mrs. Scheuer by Monday, May 1st at 8:00 a.m.

Your application file should include:

1.    Your essay

2.    A list of your activities for each year at CCHS

3.    Your January semester grades (please copy and paste a screen shot from RenWeb, do not attach separately)

4.    Your document's file name should include your first and last name for easy identification

 
Email to: lindsay.scheuer@camdencatholic.org; you will receive a reply email to confirm receipt of your application. If you do not receive a reply it is your responsibility to contact Mrs. Scheuer and try submitting again if it was not received.

Scholarship winners will be announced on May 12th. 


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ATTN: JUNIORS
SENIOR APPLICATION BOOTCAMP
The Camden Catholic High School Guidance Office is pleased to introduce our Senior Application Bootcamp July 31st - August 3rd. This camp works with rising seniors as they begin the college admissions process. Students will understand the full scope of college admissions, complete the Common Application, discover how to stand out in a college essay, plan and prioritize the senior year as well as get professional feedback on the college essay.
FROM THE OFFICE OF GUIDANCE:

SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
LIU POST Summer Honors Institute
Duke University Summer Session

SAT/ACT Free Practice Tools for Students
Visit our free online practice resource hub for the SAT and ACT! Each quiz or test taken by your students is an opportunity to give back. When students practice with us, we will donate scholarships to The Boys & Girls Clubs of America.  Help us reach our goal of donating 100 scholarships!  http://ktp.events/southjersey
FREE TAX FILING SERVICE:
Class of 2017 Project Graduation
Spring Clothing and Toy Drive
AND Amy's Omelette House Dine & Donate
Saturday, May 6, 2017 (7:30am -1:00pm)
Mention "CCHS" when ordering at Amy's and 10% of your bill will be donated back to CCHS!

WHAT WE COLLECT:

CLOTHING AND SHOES:  Usable and Wearable Clothing and Shoes/Boots,  Clothing for All Seasons  MEN'S, Ladies, Children, Babies

ACCESSORIES:  POCKETBOOKS, BELTS, BABY ACCESSORIEs,  BACKPACKS, HATS, SCARVES,  BRIEFCASES, GLOVES, TIES
 
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:  HOUSEHOLD ITEMS MADE OF FABRIC IN GOOD CONDITION
BLANKETS, K ITCHEN AND BATH TOWELS,  BED SHEETS,  TABLE CLOTHS,  BED PILLOWS,
DRAPERY/CURTAINS,  THROW PILLOWS, QUILTS, COMFORTERS, BATH RUGS

TOYS:  SOFT TOYS, SMALL HARD TOYS,  ACTION FIGURES, CARS/TRUCKS/AIRPLANES
DOLLS/RAG DOLLS,  BEANIE BABIES,  STUFFED ANIMALS, DOLL HOUSES, PUZZLES, BIKES (ANY SIZE)
 
BOOKS, VIDEOS, AND, CDs ARE NOT ACCEPTED!
                                                                                                                        
Just drive up and drop your items off at the side parking lot of CCHS on the day of the event.

If you can't make it on the 6th, CCHS will also permit items to be brought into the school on Friday, May 5th.  If that is not good for you, please contact Project Graduation, and we will arrange to get your donations.
 
Please put donations in well-tied plastic bags.
 
For more Info. Contact:  Nancy Carusone at nncycrsn@aol.com or (856) 534-4574
FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE 
11th grade parents are reminded that all Juniors need a physical exam.  If your child had a physical that's under one year old, please have a physical form completed by your doctor based on that physical.  If your child hasn't had a recent physical, please schedule an appointment.  If a student returned a current sports physical, he/she does not need an additional 11th grade physical.  Physical forms are available in the nurse's office and on the school website under "Athletics."  The same form is used whether or not your child plays a sport.  Please return completed forms as soon as possible and call the nurse with any questions.
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission
Ages 16+
Click here for job description and application.
NEW SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

iCan Bike
Volunteer Registration Form
Sponsored by the Camden County Board of Freeholders
June 26th through June 30th, 2017,  Camden County College in Blackwood, NJ
We are pleased to offer this bike program to people with disabilities and look forward to having you play an important part in helping our special riders learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle independently
***NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY***
AGE REQUIREMENT:  Volunteers must be at least 16 years old

JOSEPH FUND 5K-visit www.sjypa.org/josephfund5k
Sign up to help train students from St. Joe Pro-Cathedral who are running a 5K for the very first time, volunteer to help at the race, or sign up to run! If you'd like to help with training runs (3:15 p.m. on Thursdays at St. Joe Pro) email mvm@maddenmadden.com. Or, if you'd like to volunteer to help at the race on April 23, email rmp@maddenmadden.com. 


KROC CENTER SWIM TEACHERS

PERKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM
The CIT Program offers an opportunity for students to earn volunteer service hours while gaining leadership skills and learning to work with teaching faculty and young campers. Please take the time to review the time frame and description of volunteer expectations.
 
Click here for job description and application. Please feel free to direct any questions to me atssalazar@perkisncenter.org or call (856) 235-6488x316.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION FACEBOOK GROUP
This page will help our parents be informed about upcoming events and also have a place for you to communicate and share information with other parents. It  is a private page so you will need to request to join our group: CCHS Parents Association
Once accepted, feel free to post information about school events, activities, and fundraisers. Ask questions, get advice, make new friends, and connect with old ones. Just remember, all content must be appropriate, accurate and within the parameters of the Parents Association mission. 
PERFORMING ARTS PARENTS MEETINGS: 7:30 PM BAND ROOM 
April 10
May 8
SERVICE HOURS ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES 
*updated weekly, see below for the latest opportunities
The following is a list of places recommended by the NHS students that are looking for volunteers for service hours. 

The Kroc Center  
Contact: Dawn Garlic
Email: dawn.garlic@use.salvationarmy.org
Phone: (856) - 379 - 4861

Kroc Kids
Minimum age of 15 to volunteer. 2 hour and 15 minute shifts starting at 3:00, 5:15 or the full shift from 3:00 - 7:30 requires a minimum commitment of 3 months/ 30 hours of service.
Library - Minimum age of 16 to volunteer. Monday through Friday from 10:00 - 2:00 or 6:00 to 8:00
Computer Lab - Minimum Age of 16 to volunteer. Monday through Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00
*Must complete Application to volunteer

St. Rose Teen Choir
Email: svoice@aol.com
Hours: Practice every Sunday from 9:30 - 10:30 at 12 2nd Ave Haddonfield NJ. Then the group sings at Mass the 2nd Sunday of the month. (about 27 hours available per semester)

Cherry Hill Food Pantry
Phone: (856) - 428 - 0300
Email: Jgiordano305@verizon.net
Website: www.cherryhillfoodpantry.com
Hours: Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 and Thursdays 11:00 - 1:00pm

Virtua Voorhees
Phone: (856) 914 - 7073
Must be 14 to volunteer. Volunteers will assist in being hospital greeters, patient transport, thrift shop clerks, evening snack carts, surgical waiting room volunteers and general office clerical assistants.
*Apply Online

Kids Alley
Phone: (856) 546-1098
Must be 14 to volunteer. Spend time with inner city kids at 3:30 after school, helping them with their homework, reading with them and even playing video games.
*Apply Online
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Peters Council #6735 Knights of Columbus Texas Hold'em Poker Social
To be held Saturday, April 29, 7:00 pm in the school gym (43 Maple Avenue, Merchantville)
Cost is $35, includes pizza. BYO adult beverages. Open to all ages 21 and older.
For further information please contact Bob Altenbach at 856-663-2115, or 410-336-2209, or Baltenbach@nbcllc.com.
ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

Monday, April 10
Girls Freshman Lacrosse vs. Washington Twp. 3:45

Tuesday, April 11
Girls Lacrosse vs. Paul VI: Varsity 3:45, JV 5:30
Boys Lacrosse @ Gloucester Catholic: Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15
Baseball vs. Seneca: Freshman & JV away @ 4, Varsity home @ 4

Wednesday, April 12
Girls Lacrosse vs. Woodstown: Varsity 4, JV 5:15
Boys Lacrosse @ Woodstown: Varsity 4, JV 5:15
Track vs. Camden and Paul VI 3:45
Softball vs. Bishop Eustace: JV & Varsity 3:45
Varsity Baseball vs. Bishop Eustace 3:45 p.m.
Golf @ 3:45

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