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THE IRISH TIMES
Week of May 8, 2017
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Performing Arts Parents Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Deficiency Day
Tuesday, May 9
AP Calculus Exam 8 a.m.
"Road to College" Spring Open House for 6th, 7th & 8th Graders 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 10
AP English Exam 8 a.m.
All Service Hours Due!
Sophomore & Junior College Planning Night 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 11
AP Statistics Exam 8 a.m.
Friday, May 12
AP Latin 8 a.m.
Bag Bingo (Doors open 6 p.m. Games begin 7 p.m.)
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BAG BINGO DONATIONS DUE WEDS, MAY 10!
Gift cards, wine, gift items will be used for the Bag Bingo Basket Blowout this Friday. P
lease send in donations BY WEDNESDAY to Mrs. Merenyi in room 109. THANK YOU!
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NJ BUDGET UPDATE: We still need your support!
Your Voice Matters to the Future of Catholic School Students
To All School Families:
South Jersey Catholic Schools Lead the Way
As of April 28, families in the Diocese of Camden have contacted New Jersey legislators more than all other dioceses combined, using the link to
Voter Voice. What a great reflection on our schools
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With the final budget determination due in June, there is still work to be done. May is a critical month for reaching out to legislators about funding for non-public school students in New Jersey. If you've made your voice heard, thank you. If you haven't, Voter Voice makes it easy for you to contact legislators via email.
An even more effective way to be heard is to reach out directly, via phone or email, to local legislators who are involved with the budget. (See "What can you do?" below.)
Invite others to speak out
Do you have parents, friends or extended family members living in New Jersey? What about your neighbors? Share the Voter Voice link and ask them to request equitable allocation of funds to provide basic services for all students. Take it a step further and ask them to contact key legislators directly. Remind them that every Catholic school student saves taxpayers an average $19,000, the cost to educate a child in a New Jersey public school.
Below is a re-posting of the issues and ways you can help.
Did you know?
- Governor Christie has proposed flat or reduced funding for non-public school students in the 2017-18 school year. The final budget will be approved in late June.
- In his plan, the per-student allotment for bus transportation will remain $884 - an amount that has not changed in 10 years.
- Funding for school nurses and technology will be reduced, and funding for non-public school security will be eliminated altogether.
What can you do?
- Be informed. For more information, read the Action Alert and talking points from the New Jersey Catholic Conference.
- Be heard. Through Voter Voice, ask your representatives to reach out to their counterparts who serve on the Budget and Appropriations committees.
With language from
Voter Voice, you can also reach out directly to the three individuals who will make budget recommendations. Urge them to fight for our school
students:
Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez
(Camden County and Gloucester County residents)
Senator Jeff Van Drew
(Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland County residents)
Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli
(Salem and Gloucester County residents)
Now is the time when committee representatives are preparing to make recommendations for the final budget vote in June.
Now is the time to fight for fair distribution of funds for expenses that affect children at all schools. Public school students never have to leave a school because they can't get a bus ride. This is the most important issue on the table, even for families who don't need busing services. Our schools cannot thrive if students are unable to get there.
Remember, every Catholic school student saves taxpayers an average $19,000.
Our children deserve basic services no matter where they go to school. On behalf of your children, and all Catholic school children, thank you for making sure your voice is heard.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Reminder Senior Fourth Quarter Attendance Policy
: "Due to the limited number of days in the fourth quarter, any absence in the fourth quarter must be verified by a doctor's note, legal documents, or official college/service documentation. All unverified absences, including suspension days, must be made up prior to Commencement. In addition, seniors who arrive to school after 8:15 am during the fourth quarter are required to make up the time missed and will receive the proper number of demerits (Student Handbook, 24)."
Any senior who has time to make up will be notified on Friday, May 19. They will be given a specific date and time to report to school. Seniors wishing to make up the time at a timeframe other than the one listed on their notification sheet, must meet with Mr. Wallace individually to request an alternate day or timeframe.
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Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14. If you shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate to Camden Catholic High School. Amazon has a large variety of gifts that are perfect for Mother's Day including electronics, jewelry, clothing, and more.
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CONGRATULATIONS LATIN SCHOLARS
Congratulations to the following students who achieved honors in the 2017 National Latin Exam:
Summa Cum Laude:
Jessica Clancy [Latin II]
Maxima Cum Laude:
Cassandra Arencibia [Latin I]
Magna Cum Laude:
Giovanna Gaw [Latin I]:
Edward Guerra [Latin I],
Sara Otremsky [Latin II]
Cum Laude:
Matthew Davis [Latin I],
Jack Liu [Latin I],
Anthony O'Toole [Latin I],
Kimberly Powers [Latin II]
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PERFORMING ARTS PARENTS MEETING: MAY 8 AT 7:30 PM BAND ROOM
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DON'T MISS OUT! Purchase tickets in advance for $25 (Tickets are $35 at the door)
Gorgeous Bags & Amazing Prizes!
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JUNIOR ANGELA EBBERT NAMED TO GIRL SCOUT USA "MEDIA GIRL TEAM" AT NATIONAL G.I.R.L. CONVENTION
Congratulations to Angela Ebbert '18 who has been recognized by Girl Scouts USA to be on the media team, conducting interviews and helping the communications team at the national conference in Columbus, Ohio in October!
In addition, Angela has been selected by the Cherry Hill Service Unit to be a delegate at the convention, representing Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey.
And, beyond her duties with the Girl Scouts, Angela was also recently
nominated by Camden Catholic to attend the Rotary Young Leader Award Conference at Stockton University from
June 25-29, 2017
. After completing the Rotary club's final application process, Angela was informed, by District 7640, that she was selected to attend. She will be joining 170 juniors from several high schools and organizations throughout NJ for the event. This is quite an honor, and Angela is very much looking forward to the experience.
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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.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF GUIDANCE:
ROWAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE-BOUND MONEY BOOT CAMP: click for details
SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
University of Pittsburgh "The Bridge: College Prep & Leadership Academy"
LIU POST Summer Honors Institute
Duke University Summer Session
SAT/ACT Free Practice Tools for Students
Click here for the Khan Academy Prep Tools:
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
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
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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.
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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission
Ages 16+
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NEW SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Our Lady of Perpetual Help:
GRACE is dedicated to providing empowering, experiential, and educational programs for preteen girls 9-11 years old, primarily from the Camden area. Our programs are uniquely designed to promote positive identity formation, character development, and civic responsibility through community service.
GRACE presents an enriching opportunity for Camden Catholic High School volunteers to make a difference in their community through their involvement and interaction with the GRACE girls.
GRACE is seeking high school aged volunteers to assist with our Summer 2017 Program, however full-time volunteers are always welcome!
The program dates are August 14th to 25th, Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM
. Please note, the volunteer schedule is flexible and we will accommodate our volunteers' availability.
Click here for details
Autism Speaks Fundraiser (Barrington): June 3, 2017, seeking volunteers to help set up, clean up, and run the event. We would like to offer service hours to students who are willing to help us for the event. Click here for details
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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
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ATHLETIC SCHEDULES
Monday, May 8
Softball @ Winslow: JV & Varsity 3:45
Baseball @ Camden: Varsity 3:45
Tuesday, May 9
Golf @ Eustace 3:45
Varsity Baseball vs. Timber Creek 3:45
Boys Lacrosse vs. Woodstown: Varsity 4, JV 5:15
Wednesday, May 10
Golf vs. Washington Twp. @ Wedgewood 3:45
Boys Lacrosse vs. Bishop Eustace: Varsity 3:45, JV 5:30
Girls Freshman Lacrosse vs. RV 4 p.m.
Varsity Baseball @ Lenape 4 p.m.
Softball @ Bishop Eustace: JV & Varsity 3:45
Thursday, May 11
Golf vs. Holy Cross 3:45
Girls Lacrosse @ Haddonfield: Varsity 5, JV 6:30
Friday, May 12
Baseball vs. Cherry Hill West: Freshman & JV away 3:45, Varsity home 3:45
Boys Lacrosse vs. Cherry Hill West: Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15
Softball @ Washington Twp: JV & Varsity 3:45
Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Notre Dame 5:30
Saturday, May 13
Boys &
Girls Track @ Haddon Twp. Camden Co. Meet
Boys Lacrosse vs. Cherry Hill East: Varsity 10 a.m. JV 11:30
Baseball vs. Shawnee 10 a.m.
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LOCAL PARISH EVENTS
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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