January 10, 2019
Open House

York Catholic's Annual Open House will be held 
Sunday, January 13, from 12-2 PM.  Prospective students and their families are welcome to tour the school, talk with faculty, staff, and students, and enjoy learning more about York Catholic's exemplary academic programs for students in grades 7-12
where we blend technology with tradition. 

Attendees can pre-register for Open House by clicking here or by visiting  www.yorkcatholic.org .  

Quick Links


Please click  here for a coupon for referring a friend to YC.   Have them bring this coupon with them on January 13 to have their  application fee waived. Current parents who recommend friends who  register will receive $25 off their own re-registration.

To learn more, contact Ms. Heather Hoffman, Director of Admissions and Enrollment, at  717-846-8871 x220 or hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org.  The Snow Date is January 27 from 12-2 PM.
Capital Campaign Support
The Knights of Columbus #10474 Father Gerrity Council of Holy Infant Parish in Manchester PA presented a check to Principal Katie Seufert to support the York Catholic Capital Campaign. Pictured left to right are Mark Andrasi, Knights of Columbus Trustee; Katie Seufert, York Catholic Principal; Robert Farabaugh, Knights of Columbus Grand Knight; Isabella Kepner, York Catholic Student Council President. 
Lunchtime Accounts


Thank you for your patience while maintenance was performed on our Vision and Lunchtime portals during Christmas break.  If you used Reminders in the past, you will need to setup Reminders again on the Lunchtime payment site for notifications and automatic deposits to continue.
Senior Graduation Announcements

Seniors received information about graduation announcements prior to leaving for Christmas break.  This information from Herff-Jones is important and is time sensitive.
 
You are free to purchase anything you like as a family, but you do not need to purchase a tassel, cap, or gown.  That order has already been placed.

For other items, you may place your order o nline at  https://highschool.herffjones.com or mail your order  to: Herff Jones, 431 Shuler Rd, Etters PA 17319.

The order deadline is  January 30 .  Checks should be payable to Herff Jones.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Sheila Gick at  sgick@yorkcatholic.org  or 717-846-8871 x217.
Yearbook Sale 
Even though the 2019 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. To make yearbook ordering easier, York Catholic is participating in the Smart Pay sales management program offered through Taylor Publishing. Smart Pay handles the order taking and payments allowing the yearbook advisor and staff additional time to produce the best yearbook ever. Order NOW! Simply click here or call the Smart Pay ordering line at 1-800-853-1337.
Phone Use for Illnesses

Cold and flu season is upon us. If a student does not feel well, they should see the school nurse to be evaluated.  If the student needs to go home, the nurse will contact the parents.  Students may not call or text a parent directly without permission, and parents should not come to school to pick up their child without being contacted by the nurse first. Thank you for helping us to follow these protocols and procedures.
After-school Student Pick-up


The City of York has requested that cars not park on the grass across the street from the school while waiting for students at dismissal time.  Thank you for your cooperation.
YC Science & Engineering Fair

Set-Up

Students participating in this year's Science Fair should plan to stay after school on 
Friday, January 11, from 3-3:30 PM. This includes all students who completed the Science Research & Writing course in Spring 2018 and Fall 2018 semesters. Students should bring their poster, paper, and lab notebook to school with them that morning and store it in room 218 for the day. Bus riders will need to arrange alternate transportation that day. Presenters should plan to attend the Science Fair on Sunday, January 13, from 11:30 AM-2:30 PM in full uniform. 

Event
Approximately 20 students will be presenting science fair projects during the Open House on Sunday, January 13, from 12-2 PM. These students have been enrolled in the Science Research and Writing semester-long class. The purpose of this course is to provide support to honors students who are required to perform a science fair experiment. After performing individual and unique experiments, students present the data they collect over 16 weeks through a technical paper, visual poster, and verbal presentation. First place winners will proceed to the York County Science and Engineering Fair, which takes place at Penn State-York in March. Topics range from the effect of exercise on emotional intelligence to the determination of the best camouflage in wooded environments. The Science and Engineering Fair is open to the public.
Mid-Term Exams & Early Dismissal
Mid-term examinations for grades 9-12 are scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, Thursday, January 17, and Friday, January 18.  As a reminder, no trips will be approved during mid-term exams (Student Handbook/Agenda pg.27).  Students will not be permitted to take a make-up exam due to a trip.
 
Two exam periods are posted each day.  Students who take more than one class in a major subject area will take the second conflict exam during the conflict time slot (11:00 AM -12:00 noon) on the day of their scheduled exam.  The exam schedule is as follows:
 
January 16
period 1:  English
period 2:  Foreign Language
period 3:  Conflicts
 
January 17 
period 1:  Math
period 2:  Social Studies
period 3:  Conflicts
 
January 18
period 1:  Religion
period 2:  Science
period 3:  Conflicts
 
These exam days are half days with usual dismissal at 11:00 AM.  School districts will only pick-up at 11 AM.  Students testing in the AAC may be dismissed at a later time according to documented learning needs. 
 
Junior High students will be on a half day schedule with an 11 AM dismissal as well.
 
All students are required to leave the building at 11 AM unless staying for a supervised activity.
Geography Bee
Numerous junior high students volunteered to participate in the annual Junior High Geography Bee scheduled for Friday, January 18, at 8:30 AM.  The junior high attends the event which quizzes students on their general knowledge in United States and world geography.  Questions start off as multiple choice, but as the Bee progresses, students must come up with the answer.  Each round of questions has a topic, like U.S. cities or geographical terms.  At the end of the preliminary rounds, the top 10 scores move on to the final round.  At this level, students are eliminated after they get 2 wrong answers, until we are down to 2 final contestants.  The final round questions are written and each contestant answers the same question.  The winner represents YC at the Diocesan Bee in Harrisburg and takes a written test to qualify for the State Bee.  Parents are welcome to attend the Bee on January 18.
Math Counts Competition
Good luck to our mathletes competing in the Math Counts competition versus other York County middle schools on Tuesday, January 15, at York College. Representing York Catholic are 8th graders  Maggie Motter, Sean Warren, John Weisser, and Mary Zelis, and 7th graders Dakota Engel, Leah Gaito, Miranda Kovach, Carsyn Mentz, Allison Patera, Zachary Renoll, Carina Roberts, and Taylor Thomas. The top 8 finishers will compete February 23 versus York and Lancaster middle schools at Millersville University.
Grandparents Mass



YC students and their grandparents are invited to sit together at our Catholic Schools Week Mass on Thursday, January 31, at 1:30 PM. Please let us know if you're coming so we can prepare seating by contacting Sheila Gick at sgick@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x217 by January 28.
Junior High Play Auditions
Auditions for the Junior High One-Act Play will be held January 23 and 24 from 3-4 PM in room 210. Interested students in grades 7 and 8 should sign-up on the sheet outside of room 210. Students will be assigned a piece of work to read and perform. Students will be given time to practice the piece and then time to perform it. The play is being performed Friday, March 29, from 7-7:30 PM in the auditorium. 
March for Life


We have a few more seats available on our coach bus to the March for Life on  Friday, January 18. Cost is $35. The bus departs from York Catholic at 5 AM and returns around 7 PM.  Pack a lunch and we will stop for dinner on the way back. The entrance ticket to Mass and a pro-life movie shown on the way home are included. For more information, contact Mrs. Marie Krueger at
mkrueger@yorkcatholic.org .  Requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.

Golden Apple Nominations
Through the generosity and kindness of the Donahue Family Foundation, the Golden Apple Awards Program has been established within the Diocese of Harrisburg to honor outstanding individuals who devote their lives to teaching in Catholic Schools.  Eligibility requirements for a Teacher are as follows:
  • The nominee must be a practicing Catholic, a full time teacher, and must have completed a minimum of six full years in the school at which he/she is currently employed.
  • The nominee must have a Pennsylvania Instructional II certificate and the appropriate catechetical certification.
A secondary teacher may be nominated by a student or parent. If you would like to nominate a York Catholic teacher, click here for the Diocesan webpage.  Links to the forms are located at the bottom of the page. All teacher nominations should be sent to Mrs. Seufert by Friday, February 1.
Athletic Hall of Fame 
York Catholic High School's Athletic Association is inducting seven new members into its Sports Hall of Fame. The inductees will be introduced Saturday, January 19, prior to the start of the girls' varsity basketball game versus Camp Hill scheduled for a 2:30 PM tip-off. After the game, the inductions will be held in the cafeteria. The Sports Hall of Fame honors former coaches and student-athletes, and the dedication of athletic program volunteers. Those being inducted include:   Lisa Bornt-Davis '03, Tim Marks '79, Genevieve McGann '09, Mary McGann '09, Angelina Ortenzio '08, Dave Strine '73, Tom Zielinski '79.
Music Association Meeting
Parents of music and choral students are welcome to attend the York Catholic Music Association meeting on Tuesday, January 15, at 6:30 PM. The meetings usually last approximately one hour and everyone's input and feedback are welcomed and appreciated. Your help in planning and implementing the efforts of the YCMA are critical.
Congratulations


Congratulations to junior Hunter Karpulk who auditioned and was selected as First Chair Trombone for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 7 Orchestra.  The performance is  Saturday, January 12 , at 7 PM  at Central Dauphin High School. Congratulations Hunter!
Inclement Weather
During inclement weather that would cause a school closing or delay of schedule, York Catholic will call/text/email you through our One Call Now Emergency Notification system. Other modes of notification include WGAL TV-8, Fox43, and the YC website. Students from individual school districts are automatically excused if their district closes and does not provide transportation to YCHS. The exceptions to this are Southern and Southeastern. These students follow York Catholic's delay and closing schedule.
Futures Games
Students in grades K-6 are invited to Futures Nights at the York Catholic basketball games! Future girls' basketball players are invited Tuesday, January 15, when the YC girls' team takes on ELCO. Future boys' basketball players and cheerleaders are invited Saturday, January 19, when the YC boys' team takes on Camp Hill. The JV games start at 6 PM followed by the Varsity games. Arrive by 6:45 PM to p articipate in the pre-game prayer and huddle, sit behind the bench for the game, and become part of the welcome tunnel before the game. Wear your uniform shirt for free admittance to the games. Come out and cheer your future school onto victory!
Irish Eye Archives


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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