Central Catholic Connections Special Edition

CENTRAL CATHOLIC CONNECTIONS

Special Christmas Edition

Hello everyone,

This is a short & special edition of Central Catholic Connections. We want to share our annual Christmas video with you and give you a heads up on an upcoming scholarship deadline for the State of Illinois.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

A Special Christmas Gift

From Central Catholic

State of Illinois

Invest In Kids

The State of Illinois Invest In Kids scholarship program is entering its second year. This is a quick update to let you know that you can apply online for scholarships beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15. They are awarded based on need and order into the system.

All of the information you need is found on the Empower Illinois website . Scholarship-specific information is found under the "Students" tab.

Please continue to take the time to talk to your Pastor about your particular financial situation. You should also apply for the Spalding Scholarship and Central Catholic financial assistance through FACTS Grant & Aid. The deadline for those forms is April 15 to allow time for notification of an Invest In Kids scholarship.

I'll have additional information after the first of the year, but just wanted to send you this heads up so you could begin preparing for online registration. If you have any questions, feel free to email me or text/call me at (309) 533-2200. I'll be on Christmas Break as well, but will get back with you as soon as I can.

Opportunities To Learn Even More

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Friday, January 25 - Pack the Place

All Future Saints are invited to watch our Boys' Basketball team take on Rantoul. Activities are planned during the game for our Future Saints!

Tuesday, January 29 - Great to be a Saint Day 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

8th grade students will spend the morning with Central Catholic Ambassadors and participate in the morning class schedule. We kick things off at 8:00 a.m. in the auditorium, then head off to classes before lunch in the cafeteria. Students will return to their school by 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 6 - Showcase Central 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Parents of 7th and 8th grade students are invited to tour the school in a structured classroom setting to get an overview of the curriculum and meet the faculty and staff of Central Catholic. Students are welcome too! Come early and check out our Pep Band from 5:30 - 6:00.

Friday, February 8 - 8th Grade High School Placement Test (HSPT)

8:00 a.m. - noon

Students interested in coming to Central Catholic are invited to take the Placement Test to help counselors in finding an appropriate selection of classes. Students need to bring two pencils and a check made out to CCHS for the testing fee of $15.

March 4, 5, 11 & 13 - New Student Registration

You and your student register with our counselors. You'll discuss the classes your student will be taking and will officially become a Saint!

Saturday, May 11 - Junior High Dance: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

All Partner School 6th - 8th Grade Students & all members of the Central Catholic Class of 2021 will have a great time as our Student Ambassadors present this fun, nearly-end-of-the-school-year event!