Volume 8 Number 31                                               March 30, 2018
General News

Spring Open House and 3rd Annual Scholarship Competition
Join us for our annual Spring Open House on Sunday, April 22 from 12-3 p.m. The Spring Open House is an excellent opportunity to meet and speak with some of our students and faculty members, sports coaches and activities directors. We will be holding our Third Annual Scholarship Competition for 8th grade students. There is a choice of a jeopardy-style competition or essay competition. Please register on the Delone Catholic web site ( www.delonecatholic.org) or by clicking here if you plan to have your son or daughter participate in the scholarship competition. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Jennifer Hart. We look forward to sharing some of the wonderful aspects of our Delone Catholic school and community with your family.

Yearbook Orders and Ads for Grads - DUE MARCH 30
Forms are now available to place an order for the Delonian 2017-18 yearbook and place your Ads for Grads. Yearbook orders are due by Mar. 30, 2018. Click here to see a list of the student ID numbers by class year that have placed a yearbook order.

Submissions for Ads for Grads are due by May 1, 2018. For a copy of the 2017-18 Yearbook Order Form, click here . For a copy of the Ads for Grads Order Form, click here .

Date Change for 8th Grade Dance
Due to a schedule conflict, the date for the 8th grade dance (hosted by our Freshman Class) has been changed to  SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 . Please make a note of this new date. We apologize for any inconvenience. To register for the dance, please  click here . For more information, contact Mrs. Jennifer Hart at [email protected]


Attention Class of 2021 - Dance Sign-Up and Donations Needed
Delone Catholic's Student Council and the Class of 2021 are hosting the annual 8th Grade Dance on Saturday, April 7 from 7-9 p.m. in the school lobby. We are asking that the 9th Grade Class assist with donations of refreshments for the evening as follows:
 
Homerooms 114 & 115 - please bring in snacks
(bags of pretzels or chips, packages of cookies, etc.)
 
Homeroom 116 - please bring in drinks
(gallon jugs of water, lemonade or iced tea, 2 liter bottles of soda, etc.).
 
Homeroom BR- please bring in paper goods
(cups, napkins, small plates).
 
Please bring your donation to Mr. Hatez or Mrs. Hart (in the Development Office) no later than Friday, April 6.
 
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Hart at [email protected]

We encourage freshman students to attend the dance and host the future students of Delone Catholic! Dance will be held  in the lobby of the Lawrence B. (Sonny) Sheppard, Jr. Memorial Gymnasium at Delone Catholic from 7-9 p.m. . Cost is $5. You may pre-register on the web site or by clicking here.

Freshman Class Fundraiser
The Class of 2021 is selling Shultz subs and sandwiches as its class fundraiser. If you are interested in placing an order, please contact a Freshman student or Mr. Gary Hatez. Orders and money are due on Wed., Apr., 4. Sub and sandwich distribution date is Thurs., Apr. 19. For a copy of the order form, please click here. Thank you in advance for your support of the Class of 2021.

Annual Delone Catholic Music Association Mulch Sale
For a copy of the mulch order form, please click here.


Enter the PTO Yearbook Ad Contest
The PTO is challenging all Delone Catholic students to submit an entry for the PTO Yearbook ad. The requirements include a landscape display and an expression of Congratulations from the PTO to the Class of 2018. Entries can be created digitally or drawn by hand. One lucky student's submission will run in the Delone Catholic Yearbook. Please see Mrs. Marrocco this week if you are interested in submitting and entry. Final entries will be due on Apr. 6. 

Music Association Benefit Dinner - Sat., Apr. 14
The Music Association will hold its annual Music Benefit Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the S.A.V.E.S. Social Hall, Brushtown. Approximately 50 winners will share roughly $16,000 in prize money, with a top prize of $5,000. Tickets for the dinner are available for $100. Two people from each ticket may attend, but no one is required to be present in order to win. The evening will feature open bar, 13 Jars, and raffle tickets. Attendees must be 21 or older. To purchase a ticket, please contact Mr. Brian Yealy at 717-637-5969 x 202 or [email protected].

Spring Play - Apr. 20 & 21
Delone Catholic HS students will be performing "Peter and the Starcatcher" at 7 p.m. in the Old Gymnasium on Fri., Apr. 20 and Sat., Apr. 21. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for students and are free for DCHS students, administration and faculty with ID.

English SAT Prep Course
An English SAT Prep will be offered on   April 3 , 4, 5 & 9, 10, 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Delone Catholic HS. The fee is $165 and is due on  Mar. 23 . More details can be found in this brochure. Please contact Ms. Jennifer Noel with any questions.


Math SAT Prep Course
A Math SAT Prep Course will be offered on April 17, 19, 24 and 26 and May 1 and 3 from 3-5 p.m. in Room 17 at Delone Catholic HS. The SAT test includes questions based on material learned in Geometry, Algebra I and Algebra II. It would be most beneficial for students to have completed (or nearly completed) at least two of these courses before taking the Math SAT Prep Course. A brochure with registration form and costs is available by clicking here. For more information, please contact Mr. Dave Staub at [email protected]

2018-19 Tuition Assistance Online Application Now Available
The 2018-19  Tuition Assistance Application through FACTS is now available. The tuition for the 2018-19 has not been set at this time, so please use 2017-18 tuition rates until that information is available. There is a $30 application fee.  The deadline to apply is April 17. For more information on Tuition and Assistance, please click here.

Now Accepting New Student Admissions

We invite you and your student to come and visit Delone Catholic High School and be inspired by the many exciting things happening here. From our stellar academic programs and services, to our commitment to Spiritual Life and our many clubs, activities and athletics, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss why Delone Catholic is an excellent fit for your child. Contact  Mrs. Jennifer Hart, Director of Marketing and Admissions at 717-637-5969 to schedule a personal tour of the school or a Squire Shadow day for your prospective student. For more information, visit www.DeloneCatholic.org under the Prospective Students tab.

2018 Parent Prom Dresscode Agreement and Dress Code Guidelines
We anticipate a beautiful evening for the 2018 Delone Catholic HS Junior and Senior Prom.Please click here to access the Parent and Student/Guest Dresscode Agreement. This form must be signed and returned to Delone Catholic HS by Thurs., April 5. For a copy of the Dresscode for Formal Dances (with sketches), please click here

If your student is bringing a guest that is NOT a Delone Catholic HS student, please complete and return these forms. 

Flynn & O'Hara Uniforms
The 2018 price list and Ways to Order information is available at www.DeloneCatholic.org under the Policies and Procedures/Dress Code tab. It can also be accessed by clicking here.

Free Online SAT and ACT Resources
There are free, online resources available to students to help them to prepare for the SAT and ACT. College Board has partnered with Khan Academy to provide preparation videos, instruction, problems and sample tests for the SAT. To access these materials, visit  www.khanacademy.org.  In addition, the free OpenEd Smart Library provides resources for preparing for the ACT. To access these materials, visit www.opened.com.

From the Spiritual Life Office
Come and Pray the Rosary with Parents and Friends of Delone Catholic
On the first Tuesday of every month, join us at 9:30 a.m. in the Delone Catholic chapel to say a rosary for our students, faculty, staff and administration.  

On April 3rd, our special intention will be for the grace to better understand the Divine Mercy of Jesus and to receive that mercy in our own hearts and therefore be better able to extend that mercy to all.  

Everyone is welcome. If you have a special intention we can pray for, but you cannot attend, feel free to send a note into the office. We will be keeping everyone in our Delone Catholic community in our prayers. Take a brief moment out of your week to join in asking Our Lady to intercede on our behalf. If you have any questions, please call Annie Kilkelly (637-0933).

SportsLeader Virtue of the Week
One pillar of the SportsLeader program is a weekly virtue that we incorporate into our athletic practices and throughout our school community. Every week, we will share them here to encourage the students to take the virtue into their homes as well!

This week our virtue theme is MOTIVATIONThe strength to inspire others to greatness . MOTIVATION is necessary for everything in life. All of us need MOTIVATION, whether it be to work hard, to love our teammates as ourselves or to do the right thing when faced with difficult choices.

From the Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Night of Rock V Tickets on Sale Now
Join us for an evening of Friends, Fun and Music that benefits the Delone Catholic Alumni Association. Tickets are $15 in advance, and can be purchased online by clicking here until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 12. Tickets will be available for $20 at the door. 



The John Gastley Scholarship Foundation Dinner Raffle

Please Consider a Donation to the Delone Catholic Fund 


Thanks to the generosity of many supporters, we are more than halfway to our annual goal. Every gift to the Delone Catholic Fund reminds our students that our community believes in their potential to succeed. To make a donation, click here.

Giant A+ Rewards Program
Delone Catholic is participating in the Giant A+ School Rewards Program, a great school fundraising program that runs from October 6, 2017 through March 15, 2018. This is an easy way for you to help our school earn CASH each time family members and friends shop at any Giant Store. Please help our school and register your BonusCard® to our SCHOOL ID #20406.

From the Athletics Department
4th Annual Bull Roast to Benefit Boys' Lacrosse Team

 

2018 Mason Dixon Linemen Clinic Scheduled
Registration forms are now available for the 2018 Mason Dixon Linemen Clinic on Sat. June 23, 2018. We are looking forward to welcoming Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Line Coach Pat Flaherty '74 and his team of coaches back for this hands-on skills clinic for boys entering grades 7-12. For a copy of the registration forms, click here.

 

1st Annual Delone Dash 5k or 3k Trail Run
The Delone Catholic Cross Country team is hosting its 1st Annual Delone Dash 5k or 3k Trail Run on Sat., June 30 at Codorus State Memorial Park. The cost to register is $25 prior to June 15 and $30 after June 15.  Registration will take place from 8 to 9:45 a.m. and the race will begin at 10 a.m.

To register online, click here
To register by mail, click here for registration forms. 

Sponsors are needed for this event. Please click here to view the sponsorship information.  

For more information, please contact Coach Zinn at [email protected]. We are looking forward to a great event!
 

Delone Catholic Cross Country Reunion
The Delone Catholic Cross Country team is planning a cross country reunion for July 1, 2018 at the Codorus State Park Marina.  The reunion is open to past and current Delone Catholic Cross Country coaches, parents and participants. The reunion will start at 2 p.m. and is a rain or shine event. Please bring a dish to share and chairs. The Cross Country team will  provide hot dogs and hamburgers. Please RSVP to Coach R.C. Zinn at  717-965-2507 or [email protected]

Big Bingo Dates for 2018
For a printable version of this flyer, click here.


 

Athletic Schedules Online
A complete schedule of sporting events, times and locations can be found at ArbiterLive.com or under the Athletics tab on  www.DeloneCatholic.org. 

From Our Schools and Parishes
Paint Night to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Church

St. Joseph Athletic Association 5K Run/Walk
Works of Mercy service hour opportunities are available for student volunteers. Please email Kristy Allen if you are able to volunteer. 

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St. Joseph's School, Hanover, Pa.


St. Teresa of Calcutta Accepting Kindergarten Applications
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Mission Statement
Delone Catholic High School exists to educate and challenge students 
spiritually, academically, physically, socially and aesthetically, 
within the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. 
This challenge will inspire students to experience Jesus Christ personally and 
to "Be Doers of the Word."