Please note that our Return to Learn Plan is an addendum to our Student Handbook. There are a few items that have been updated to our Return to Learn Plan:
LP-21 Quarantine & Communications
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Students or staff who may have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 are required to quarantine for 14 days, even if the student or staff tests negative or feels healthy since symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Please see the latest criteria from the Centers for Disease Control on "exposure" and "quarantine."
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LP-21 Quarantine & Communications
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When informed of a positive COVID-19 test among students or staff, the school will: isolate the affected individual(s) (if at school); inform the parents of the affected student(s) and have the child(ren) picked up immediately (if at school); inform the Office of Catholic Schools, the PA Board of Health, and the York City Health Bureau ( [email protected]); inform all school staff and parents that there is a case in the school; create a complete contact list for the affected individual; notify those identified as close contacts; and prepare to take the necessary steps for cleaning and quarantine.
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Please share the following information with your friends:
York Catholic invites you to our Virtual Open House on Tuesday, October 13, starting at 6 PM! Learn what life at York Catholic High School is like and see all we have to offer students (grades 7-12) and families. Registered individuals can expect to:
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Connect with current students about their experience.
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Chat with teachers and administrators.
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Talk with coaches and club moderators about our 60+ clubs and activities available.
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Take a virtual tour of our newly-renovated campus.
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Meet other prospective students and families.
Our staff and teachers will be available to answer any questions you may have throughout this online event. Join us to experience the YC difference from the comfort of your own home. Details to join the event via your computer or mobile device will be provided following registration. Click here to pre-register.
Thank you for sharing this information with your friends!
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| YC Christmas Cash is Back! |
In order to maintain the lowest tuition fee possible, each family is asked to participate in 2 fundraisers per year (actual cost per pupil is over $10,000.00).
YC Christmas Cash calendars are being sold for $25 October 9-30. Each calendar purchased will have a four-digit number and will enter the buyer in a daily drawing for the month of December. Each day of December has a different payout assigned. When we pull a purchaser's calendar number on a specific date in December, they will win the amount noted on that date (we are not using PA Lottery numbers). Every purchaser has 31 chances to win, coordinating with the 31 days of the month. Winners will be posted on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org, and will be notified by email. The winner does not need to be present to win. Winning amounts will be mailed weekly.
All orders will be placed online this year. Click HERE to place your order beginning tomorrow, October 9. Numbered calendars labeled with the purchaser's name will be sent home to the selling family for distribution after November 2. Parents will be notified via email when calendars are being sent home.
Students will be learning about the fundraiser tomorrow. Detailed information about the raffle and prizes was mailed home this week; please check your mailbox.
If you have any questions about the YC Christmas Cash calendar raffle, please contact Mrs. Gick at [email protected] or 717-846-8871 x317.
Thank you in advance for making this a successful fall fundraiser!
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| Revised Schedule Reminder |
We have been fortunate to be approved by the College Board to administer the SAT exam at York Catholic for YC seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The date, Wednesday, October 14, coincides with the same date our juniors are scheduled to take the PSAT. Because of this, we have a few school calendar adjustments for October.
Friday, October 9, will now be a full school day instead of a half day.
Monday, October 12, we will still be closed for Columbus Day.
Wednesday, October 14, will be a half-day for faculty and staff and no school for grades 7-10. All 11th graders will have a half-day in the morning to take the PSAT (not optional), and 12th graders who registered will attend for a half-day in the morning to take the SAT (optional).
For best results on the PSAT and SAT, students should have a good night's rest and eat a good breakfast on testing day. Students need to come prepared with #2 pencils as well as a graphic or scientific calculator. The PSAT tests students on Reading, Writing, and Math, and is an invaluable practice test preceding the SAT. Practice test manuals were distributed in homerooms last month, and juniors are encouraged to take time to become familiar with the test format. Any questions regarding the test or scoring may be directed to Mrs. Eva Phillips in the guidance office at 717-846-8871 x432 or [email protected].
VERY IMPORTANT! School districts will be providing busing to York Catholic the morning of October 14, but will not be providing busing home from York Catholic at the end of testing. Students must make arrangements for their own transportation home from York Catholic on October 14.
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Lifetouch is the exclusive photography vendor for York Catholic. All students in grades 7-11 will have their yearbook pictures taken Friday, October 9, from 8:30-11:30 AM at YC. Virtual Distance Learning students who wish to have their picture taken should report to school by 7:30 AM. Students must be in uniform. Families are under no obligation to purchase a package, but all students will be photographed for the yearbook. For those families wishing to place a photo order, please know there are no paper order forms. You can place orders online by going to www.mylifetouch.com and using Picture Day ID# EVT2MKZPH. Orders must be placed by October 10, at 6 PM Pictures will be distributed to students in approximately 4 weeks.
Families who choose to order online will receive a bonus of a Shutterfly 8x8 photobook and a $30 voucher towards anything on the Shutterfly/YorkCatholic site at yorkcatholic.shutterflystorefront.com. This is a great complement to package offerings as each package includes the digital image for you to use as you wish. The $14.99 package (1-8x10, 2-5x7s and the digital image) should more than cover all your school portrait needs when bundled with the Shutterfly voucher.
In addition to the portrait photos, Lifetouch also takes candid action shots at sporting events, music events, and school events throughout the school year that are available for purchase. These photos are posted on the YC website under Current Students-Resources-Photos. http://yorkcatholic.org/current-students/resources/photos/.
If there is ever an error with your photo order, please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-743-8997 or [email protected]. Their Customer Service Department will be best equipped to correct your order or answer your questions.
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Even though the 2021 color yearbooks are not distributed until May, NOW is the time to place your order for a book. Extra yearbooks are not available in May. Only what is ordered is delivered to YC for distribution.
Please do not send any money to school with your student. Balfour handles the order taking and payments allowing the yearbook advisor and staff additional time to produce the best yearbook ever. All orders are taken by phone by calling the Balfour ordering line at 1-800-944-5930 or by ordering online following these easy steps:
Special Note for Parents of Seniors:
There will be a special section of the 2021 yearbook reserved only for parents of seniors to send a message to their senior son or daughter. It is a great keepsake and a wonderful way to congratulate your child for all of their years of hard work. The rectangular space costs $20 and can be in full color with a total of 30 words and 1 picture. Photos should be in good condition and printed on photo paper. Please click here for the Senior Form and return it with your payment (checks made payable to York Catholic High School) to Mrs. Nagley no later than Tuesday, November 24.
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Please check your boxed and canned goods for the Box Tops for Education logos.
If your box top is marked with this logo, please cut it out and send it to school.
If it is labeled with this box top, please scan your receipt.
Click here for more information and to download the Box Tops for Education app to scan your receipt. Be sure to select York Catholic High School as your school of choice. Our next student reward deadline is October 16, so please have your box tops into school and/or scanned by this date. This is the major fundraiser for Junior High Student Council and Junior High activities. You don't have to buy anything or sell anything! Please try to join forces with friends, family, and neighbors to collect or scan as many box tops as possible. The homeroom collecting the most box tops will be rewarded!
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| Congratulations Teachers & Students |
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YC Teachers Honored
Congratulations to York Catholic teachers, Ms. Cecelia Mezza, and Mrs. Tracey Nagley, who were honored at the Diocese of Harrisburg's Virtual Education Conference. Ms. Mezza was the recipient of the Golden Apple Award that acknowledges an educator's professional excellence, leadership, commitment to Catholic values, and devotion to teaching in Catholic schools. Mrs. Nagley was recognized for 20 years of service at York Catholic and the former St. Patrick's Catholic School (now Holy Trinity Catholic School). Congratulations!
YC Students Honored
Mrs. Burnside represented the Junior High faculty, staff, and administration today to present the following Junior High awards from the 2019-20 school year to the following students:
American Legion Award given to the 8th grade boy and girl who have exhibited high qualities of scholarship, courage, honor, leadership, and service: Robert Gilbert and Meredith Smith.
Principal's Award given to the 8th grade boy and girl who exhibited consistent service and dedication to the values of York Catholic: Owen Fangmeyer (Virtual Distance Learning student) and Miranda Kovach.
The Brady Award given to one boy and one girl in 8th grade who demonstrate an unselfish and caring attitude to others and who give selflessly to the school family: Olivia Struck and Logan Stahl.
Turnaround Award presented to the 8th grade student showing improvement in academic achievement during junior high: Hannah Stover.
Congratulations!
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| College Admissions Information Night |
A College Admission Information Night for families will be held at YCHS Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 PM. Mrs. Eva Phillips, York Catholic College & Career Counselor, and Taylor Miller from St. Joseph's University, will review the college admission process, student transcripts, recommendation letters, and a student timeline. Mask protocol, social distancing, and capacity restrictions will be observed. To register, contact Ms. Kathryn Dill at 717-846-8871 x354 or [email protected].
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| YC Athletics Ticket Policy & Livestreams |
This week, Governor Wolf amended existing COVID-19 orders to allow for adjusted capacity to gathering limits while keeping in place the proven mitigation tools that include wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. The Governor's adjusted order allows for 20% capacity for indoor events and 25% capacity for outdoor events. Those numbers include players/participants, coaches, trainers, security, medical, athletic game management, etc. The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) has instructed schools to follow the State of Pennsylvania directives regarding these capacity limits. With that direction, beginning Friday, October 9, York Catholic will follow these spectator guidelines:
Varsity Football Games (including Marching Band & Cheerleaders)
We will allocate 2 tickets per YC student participant, per home game. The tickets will be given to the head coach/moderator to be given to each YC student participant. The admission gate will open at 6:15 PM.
JV and Junior High Football Games
We will allocate 2 tickets per player, per game. The tickets will be given to the head coach to be given to each player.
Boys and Girls Soccer Games
We will allocate 2 tickets per player, per game. The tickets will be given to the head coach to be given to each player.
Girls Volleyball Games
We will allocate 2 tickets per player, per game. The tickets will be given to the head coach to be given to each player.
Cross Country Meets and Golf Matches
Both sports are off of our property in public places. While we do not regulate our off-site venues, we ask that all of our spectators respect our host parks and courses and observe social distancing guidelines and Pennsylvania's face covering mandate. York Catholic fans are expected to follow the 2 people per player rule at these events. No fans will be permitted at the end of season league tournament.
Tennis Matches
Unfortunately, York Catholic was informed by Penn State York that, due to COVID-19, we could not use their courts for our home tennis matches this season. As a result, all matches will be away matches. Therefore, we need to follow the opposing teams' rules, which, as of now, do not allow for any away fans at tennis matches. No fans will be permitted at the end of season league tournament.
General Rules for Home YC Athletic Events
- All fans will be asked COVID-19 screening questions before entering.
- All fans MUST wear face coverings during the events on school property.
- Fans must maintain at least a 6 feet social distance between themselves and the fans near them, unless they reside in the same household.
- Spectators will not be permitted to stand outside the fence area and watch the games. Any spectator doing so will be asked to leave.
- All spectators must remain in the designated bleacher/sitting areas.
- Spectators may not stand on the blacktop track around turf or grass areas.
- All spectators will be asked to leave immediately after a game is completed. No congregating or meeting the players on or around the field/gym will be permitted.
- For outdoor events, use of indoor school facilities will not be available. Portable restrooms will be available at the field.
- No concession stands will be open during the games. No outside food or beverages are permitted at games.
- No visiting fans will be permitted. York Catholic fans are also not permitted at away games. This is a reciprocal agreement among all teams in the league.
- Tickets are not transferable. Any tickets that will not be used must be returned to the student's head coach prior to the game.
- There will be no re-entry to athletic events. Please be sure to bring everything from your vehicle that you will need during the event.
- Stadium admission will be from the school-side gate only. The alley gate will not be used this season.
Livestreams
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York Catholic Gymnasium:
Away Games (click on the name of the host school):
Conclusion
This is and will be a fluid plan. We will continue to adjust as needed based on updated direction from the governing bodies (PA, PIAA, YAIAA). The safety protocols for all involved (participants, staff, and fans) are our first priority. The next priority is to give the students as many events as we can to get the full experience of middle and high school. We all understand having the support of parents, friends, and classmates is important to the students performing. At this time providing the students performing the experience they have earned is the goal. We ask all fans to comply with the rules and regulations we are under today so the students will not lose the opportunity of those experiences in the future.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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| Yard Signs for Fall Sports & Activities |
The York Catholic Athletic Booster Club is now offering Yard Signs to celebrate and support our students! C urrently we offer signs for Fall Sports and Activities. Other sports will be available in their respective seasons. Click here to place your order and pay online no later than tomorrow, Friday, October 9, at 3 PM. Signs will be delivered to the school the week of October 19.
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| Diocese of Harrisburg News |
Claims Deadline
As part of the bankruptcy proceedings for the Diocese of Harrisburg, the court has approved the form and manner of notice with respect to giving notice of the court-approved claims process for the submission of claims by survivors of abuse. Click here for details.
Diocese of Harrisburg 6th Annual (Virtual) Women's Conference The 6th Annual Diocese of Harrisburg Women's Conference is October 17 from 8:30 AM-12:15 PM. Approximately 3,500 women have attended this Conference over the past five years. This year's conference is virtual and will be livestreamed. The theme is "Catholic Women: Our Place at the Table." Registration is $10, and registrants will receive the link two days before the Conference. The Keynote Speaker is Emily Stimpson Chapman, nationally recognized Catholic author, speaker, and blogger. The title of her keynote address is, "Tasting the Love of God: Finding Healing and Joy at the Catholic Table." Other featured speakers are Bishop Ronald W. Gainer and Mrs. Megan Murphy. There will be a Eucharistic Holy Hour as well as Praise and Worship music. Registration and Conference information is available at www.hbgdiocese.org/women. The registration deadline is October 14. |
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Keely Brennan & Christian Saidel
Keely Brennan and Christian Saidel were announced as queen and king of York Catholic High School's 2020 Homecoming. Members of the Homecoming Court included the following senior students: Pictured left to right front row: Matthew Gick, Mac Mattheu, Scott Fisher, Anthony Catterall, Dominic Blanchard, Christian Saidel, Gavin Bonner, Matthew Doyle, Joe Zelis, Dylan Staub. Back row: Ireland Brennan, Isabella Strand, Shannon Staples, Luisa Stout, Lena Ndasi, Keely Brennan, Gina Bolli, Kelleigh Pollock, Laura Laux, Grace Keesey.
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 Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the home page of the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. |
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601 E Springettsbury Ave
York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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