Along with the Junior Class and their families, I am looking forward to the Ring Ceremony on Sunday. A ring symbolizes a new commitment, a lasting link for the Class of 2025 with their

classmates and their school. Receiving the ring is also a sign that one is officially an upperclassman, and we trust a renewed sense of Brotherhood and a commitment to leadership at the school comes along with that progression. Somewhat unique in our world today, Curley’s rings all look the same, and the ones this class will receive are quite similar to the one I received “a long time ago.” Having participated in Reunion Night in late November, it was great to be with men from my student days, with men I taught years ago, and some to whom I have had the privilege of handing them their diploma. The Curley spirit lives on!



-- Fr. Donald '70

This bulletin takes us through the First Week of Advent! There are a number of opportunities to celebrate and prepare for Christmas. Please join us for a concert or two -- Choral and Instrumental -- and for Greccio, Curley’s presentation of the Live Nativity, a great Franciscan tradition. In these ways, we are able to enjoy the talents of our Curley Men and to prepare ourselves to welcome Jesus this Christmas.

Please take time to read through this bulletin as it has important reminders regarding the school procedures and other news. 

Finally, I am grateful to our Curley Parents for their support of the many events taking place at school this month. These are big undertakings and parent support is essential. Through the leadership of our Parents’ Guild, C-Notes, and Friar "C" Club, our parents continue to demonstrate their affinity for Curley, and I am grateful.

-- Jeremy Joseph '96

Thank you to everyone who helped to make the Fall Raffle a HUGE success! So many went above and beyond the minimum participation level. Ticket sales surpassed $90,000. Student "Seller" prizes will be awarded at a community assembly next week. All Curley students benefit from this fundraiser as proceeds directly support the school's operating budget. 

Recently a few students have called their parents to report an illness and to be asked to be picked up from school without reporting to the school nurse. As a reminder, our policy states: If a student becomes ill during the school day, he should be instructed to report to the Health Office. The nurse will notify the parent/guardian.

Our expectation is that students will follow this procedure. Please remind your son of this procedure. If your son contacts you because he is ill, please instruct him to report to the school nurse.

Tuesday, December 5, marks the midpoint of the second quarter. We will have Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, December 6, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Please reference the email sent on Tuesday, November 28. The last day to sign up for conferences is Friday, December 1, at 11:59 pm. If you are unable to make this time, please reach out to your son’s teacher(s) with any questions or concerns. Please make sure to remind your son to check his Plus Portals account and to ask his teacher(s) if he has any questions or needs additional support.

Mid-term exams are quickly approaching. The link for the exam schedule is in this bulletin. Please review the schedule with your son and email me if you have any questions. Exam locations will be posted around the building next week.

-- Kenneth Pipkin

The Parents' Guild would like to show the faculty and staff how thankful we are for all they do by collecting a Christmas Fund. Last year's collection was extremely successful allowing us to give $125 to all 75 faculty and staff members. Our hope this year is to continue this tradition and give another generous gift. Any money collected will be divided among the faculty and staff as a Christmas bonus. Please consider asking your son to contribute his own donation to thank his favorite teachers. Go HERE to make a donation. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

FYM will have their annual Christmas Toy Drive from December 4-8. Please consider donating a new and unwrapped toy! Gifts can be left by the tree in the auditorium lobby. Curley has collaborated with Sinclair Elementary School and all toys will be delivered to families in need in our local area in Baltimore.

FYM and the St. Bonaventure Scholars will host a Bingo Night fundraiser on Friday, February 9, at 7:00 pm in the SDR. Tickets are available HERE for $20. Tickets will be $25 at the door, so be sure to buy early! We will also have food, special games, a basket raffle, and 50/50. Consider coming and bring your family and friends to this fun evening! All proceeds go directly to students in these programs. We are also looking for donations of raffle baskets. Anyone willing to donate a basket can email friar Chris at cdudek@archbishopcurley.org or Ms. Jose at cjose@archbishopcurley.org.

All families are reminded to encourage their sons to get their Mission-4-Service hours done early! While they are not due until late April, students should not wait until the last minute. One ongoing service opportunity is with Operation Matt Grasso. Go HERE for information about their mission and how they are looking for volunteers. They will also have a service camp the week between Christmas and New Year's. Go HERE for more information. Please contact the individuals listed on the flyer with any questions.

Security Update: The Archdiocese of Baltimore uses Raptor Technologies to process ID checks for school visitors. All parents visiting the school during the school day are reminded to check in at the Main Office. Parents will have their ID scanned at the Main Office before proceeding to another location in the school. 

Deliveries to School: When dropping off a forgotten item for a student to the Main Office, parents are asked to please bag the item and put the student's name on it. If possible, also please email your student that the item is in the Main Office. This will avoid having to call into a classroom and interrupting instruction time. Thank you for your cooperation!

The Semper Fi Scholarship is open to Catholic students at Curley. The scholarship process involves the completion of an application, along with supporting documents from the parish and the pastor that evidence a commitment by the application and his family to living their Catholic faith. Essays from the parent and student are part of the application.

A student may receive this scholarship in any year of his education, and it is renewable on an annual basis. A committee, comprised of the donor and Archbishop Curley High School administration, will determine the annual awards.

The applicant is responsible for meeting the deadline of January 5, 2024, and having all related materials submitted by that date. Applications, in print or digital form, may be obtained in the Main Office from Mrs. Raynor.

Mark your calendar for January 27, 2024, for an exciting time at Curley's Nite at the Races. Go HERE to purchase your tickets now!

The Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus is the sponsor of several high school scholarships, some for children of members (the Frederick M. Gossman Memorial Scholarships), and others for Catholic students in general (the William J. O’Brien Memorial Scholarships). The awards may be applied to tuition only for the 2024-25 school year. The application period is now open, and all applications must be received in their entirety by the Scholarship Committee no later than February 1, 2024. Scholarship applications are available HERE. If you have a problem accessing the information, Fr. Donald can get you an application packet.