@ A Glance
Merry Christmas!
While I never say never, my plan is that this is the last Central Catholic @ A Glance for 2018. With that in mind, I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
That wish was way easier than my original idea of creating a cumulative exam covering all of the info in this newsletter since the beginning of the school year. We'll leave that kind of work to your students.
Finally Finals
The revised Finals Week schedule is below along with a few additional notes:

Day 1 Wednesday, December 19
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 1st Period Exam
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 2nd Period Exam
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 3rd Period Exam

Day 2 Thursday, December 20
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 4th Period Exam
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 5th Period Exam
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open / Make-up Exam

Day 3 Friday, December 21
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 8th Period Exam
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 9th Period Exam
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open / Make-up Exam

  • Dress Code Passes: For a $5.00 donation, a Dress Code pass may be purchased and used for all three days of Finals. TODAY is the last day to purchase a Dress Code Pass in Mrs. Nussbaum’s office. These passes allow students to dress comfortably for their Finals (keeping modesty in mind) and proceeds go toward our Senior Class Charity, the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
  • Final Exam Days Are Open Campus. Students are responsible for being in class on time but do not need to be here if they do not have an exam to take.
  • Students must complete all of their finals before the Christmas Break. If students fail to do this, they earn a zero for the final exam.
  • Lunch: During finals, students have Open Lunch. Our cafeteria will stock sandwiches, chips and other light lunch options if students opt to stay at school. Lunch may also be ordered to be delivered to the school and paid for on delivery by the student(s).  (Please remind your student to tip the delivery person). Often times, a group will go in together to place an order. Students are also welcome to go get food and bring it back to school to eat while they get in some last minute studying.
Take A Study Break At Buffalo Wild Wings TONIGHT
& Support Our Senior Charity
You can help our Senior Charity simply by enjoying dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings on Empire TONIGHT from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Make sure you bring this form with you so 15% of your bill supports the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Calling All School-Owned Chromebooks
All School-Owned Chromebooks/devices that are loaned out to students must be turned in to Mr. Henehan before that student leaves for Christmas break. If a student fails to do so, Family and Student Access for that student will be turned off.
March For Life Chicago
Our students will be attending the March for Life Chicago this year to help defend the dignity of all life. The March is Sunday, January 13. The bus leaves from school at 10:00 a.m. and returns approximately at 8:00 p.m. There will be a cost for the bus, depending on the number of students (approx. $10) and $20 for the optional sweatshirt. Students must sign-up by 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 21 on their Theology class website. Here's more information about the March.
Holy Trinity Needs Students To Help Decorate For Christmas
Holy Trinity Church needs some help decorating the Church for Christmas. If your student can help, they're needed for an hour or so after 10:00 a.m. Mass (so around 11:00 a.m.) on SUNDAY, December 23. Yes, they'll earn a Living the Faith hour for helping; just have them sign up here with Mrs. Nussbaum.
HELP NEEDED (not just WANTED) At Home Basketball Games
Thank you to everyone who already signed up! Our Boys and Girls Basketball seasons are in full swing. Please sign up to help . These spots are open to everyone, not just basketball families. Thank you!
Still A Chance To Support Our Music Saints
If you missed our Band, Choir & Strings performances at our Barnes and Noble Book Fair on Saturday, your online purchases can still support the team:
  • Through December 20, online sales using support the Music Saints if you use the special code #12467536. More information here.
Order Your 2019 Yearbook NOW & Save $10
Offer Ends December 31
It's Enrollment Time and You Can Help
We are already talking to eighth grade families about attending Central Catholic High School next fall. You play one of the most important roles in bringing families to our school and I ask that you always be ready to share your story and encourage families to talk to me. Feel free to share my cell phone number (309-533-2200) and e-mail ( svogel@blmcchs.org ) with anyone you encounter or share their information with me. Thank you in advance for all of your help.
Catch Our Saints In Action Over Break
Keep up with all of our athletic teams along with the latest athletics news by checking out our  Athletics Website . Click on our  Athletics Calendar  to find out where the Saints are in action.