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Calendar of Events
Week of April 29-May 5
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Monday, April 30
Regular Schedule
Tuesday, May 1
Regular Schedule
Wednesday, May 2
Regular Schedule
May Crowning during AP
Regular Schedule
Friday, May 4
College Commitment Day
Special Schedule
Saturday, May 5
Sunday, May 6
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SERVICE HOURS REMINDER
The last day to submit service hours for credit is
May 9th
. Confirmations can be submitted at any time, but no later than the deadline.
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SPRING CLOTHING/TOY/HOUSEWARES DRIVE ON SATURDAY 8AM-12PM
The Parent Association is sponsoring a Spring Clothing Drive on Saturday, May 5th from 8 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the side parking lot of CCHS. As you have been doing spring cleaning please consider donating clothing and other small household items (
please see attached flyer for type of items that can be donated) to the clothing drive. Items can be brought to CCHS on Friday, May 4th to Rm 114 if you are unavailable on Saturday, May 5th.
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ADVOCATE FOR TRANSPORTATION, TECH & NURSING FUNDING IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Our students are at risk for loss of hard-fought state funding! Ask NJ legislators to fight for our students!
Just months after funding for bus transportation was increased from $884 to $1,000 - the first increase in seven years - Governor Murphy's 2019 budget calls for a reduction back to $884 per pupil for non-public school students. The proposed budget also calls for cuts in nursing and technology funds.
Please go to
https://njcatholic.org/faith-in-action
and ask our legislators to make sure all students have access to essential services!
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BAG BINGO BASKET BLOWOUT MAY 11
Doors Open 6 p.m. | Bingo Starts 7 p.m. | Tickets $25 in advance & $35 at the door | Ages 21+.
Purchase tickets online or reserve through Mrs. Merenyi: [email protected]. Tickets include 10 boards for 10 games of Bingo, additional boards can be purchased. BYOB & Bring appetizers to share with your table!
Get your tickets now to have the chance to win gorgeous handbags (Michael Kors, Kate Spade and more!), amazing raffle prize baskets and the 50/50.
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HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP
The Hall of Fame Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award for students who demonstrate the exceptional qualities of the Camden Catholic Hall of Fame inductees such as leadership, determination, and a Camden Catholic spirit. All current 9th, 10th and 11th grade students in good academic standing are eligible to apply.
Applicants must write a 400-500 word essay. Essay topic: Choose one of the Camden Catholic founding principles, Honor, Faith or Loyalty, and write about how you have been influenced by that ideology during your time here at CCHS. How do you hope to build on that ideal as you move forward in your high school career and beyond?
Essays must be typed, double-spaced and include your name and class year at the top. The applications will be reviewed by an alumni committee.
Students should email their application information in one attachment file to Mrs. Bieg (
[email protected]) by
Friday, May 18th at 8:00am.
Your application file should include:
1. Your essay
2. A list of your activities for each year at CCHS
3. Your January semester grades (please copy and paste a screen shot from RenWeb, do not attach separately)
4. Your document's file name should include your first and last name for easy identification
Email to:
[email protected]; you will receive a reply email to confirm receipt of your application. If you do not receive a reply it is your responsibility to contact Mrs. Bieg and try submitting again if it was not received.
Scholarship winners will be announced on
June 4.
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HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT:
Click below to find out more!
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POST-J-TERM REFLECTION REMINDER:
All sophomores, juniors, and seniors are required to complete the post J-Term questionnaire/reflection posted to the CCHS website (click here). Students will receive credit for their J-Term course upon completion of the questionnaire and reflection. See Mr. Bruckner with any questions.
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SENIORS:
Camden Catholic receives many generous College Scholarship Opportunities from local organizations and businesses. Information and applications for these Scholarships are posted in Naviance. Please take advantage of these opportunities.
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Barry or Ms Sullivan.
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BASKET DONATION REQUEST
As you know the Parents Association auctions off many FABULOUS BASKETS at our Bag Bingo and we are looking for donations of any kind to fill our baskets with FUN items!
Suggestions include: CASH - Gift cards for Restaurants, Movies or Retailers -Gift certificates for services such as Salons & Spas, Lawn services, Bike shops, Florists & Gyms - Lottery tickets - Sporting event tickets - Sporting or Music memorabilia - Anything Disney - Technical / Electronic devices - Wine / liquor, chocolate, coffee Pet supplies - Hand bags and wallets - Summer & beach, Bath & body, Grilling Golfing, Car care, Gardening items -
ANYTHING IRISH.
Donations may be sent into school and given to Mrs Merenyi or to the front office.
Please clearly label your donation for bag bingo and note who the donation is from.
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!
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From the Office of Student Services
PARENTS' ASSOCIATION MEETINGS-ALL ARE WELCOME!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 19th at 7pm in Faculty Dining Room.
Next Meeting: Project Graduation, Monday, May 14th at 6:30pm in Faculty Dining Room.
Amy's Omelette House Dine & Donate
May 5, 2018 from 8am to Noon
Iron Hill Brewery, Maple Shade NJ Dine and Donate
Sunday May 6th from 11am to 11pm. Must present coupon
Clothing/Toy/Housewares Goods Drive to support Project Graduation
May 5, 2018 from 8am to Noon, CCHS parking lot
The Spring Clothing Drive on Saturday, May 5th from 8 a.m. to 12 noon is in the side parking lot of CCHS. As you have been doing spring cleaning please consider donating clothing and other small household items (please see attached flyer for type of items that can be donated) to the clothing drive. Items can be brought to CCHS on Friday, May 4th to Rm 114 if you are unavailable on Saturday, May 5th.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR PARENTS ON NUTRIKIDS ACCOUNTS
As the end of the school year approaches we want to advise parents that any funds remaining on Nutrikids accounts do not transfer to the next school year. We advise all current funds on the account are used prior to the end of the school year. Cash can be used for food service if you do not wish to add additional funds on your students Nutrikids account as we approach the end of the school year.
NEW DATE FOR WORKS OF MERCY RETREAT
The Works of Mercy Retreat part 2 will be Monday, May 7th from 3:00- 6:00pm in the Information Commons. For student to meet the school retreat requirement they most attend both retreat sessions.
Senior Prom
The Senior Class Prom will be at The Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ on May 23, 2018 from 8pm to Midnight. Tickets are on sale and prom paperwork was included in packet of information at the Senior Parent Meeting. The cost is $65 per person up to April 13th and $75 per person from April 14th- May 4th.
Dress Code Guidance: the prom is a formal event and formal attire which is appropriate for a Catholic school is required. Gentlemen are to be dressed in tuxedo/suit and have dress shoes. Ladies are to dress in formal attire. Avoid excess- excessively high slits, plunging necklines and/or fabric cut outs.
Water Bottles
As the weather gets warmer we want to reiterate the water bottle policy in the Student Handbook.
Students may carry approved CCHS water bottles sold in the Blarney Store for $5. This clear plastic water bottle is the only approved bottle and is for water only. Juice, soda, fruit infused water, etc. are not permitted. Students should write their name on the bottle with a marker for identification. Non-authorized bottles and beverages will be confiscated and students will be subject to disciplinary action.
Project Graduation Fundraiser
The Project Graduation committee of the Parent Association is selling Class of 2018 yard signs for $15. Mrs. Merenyi has them available for sale in Rm 109.
Freshman Transition Program
On Monday, April 23rd, Ms. Wilkinson, Vice Principal of Academics spoke to freshman athletes about the NCAA academic requirements to be eligible to play collegiate sports at a Division I and Division II school. Academic performance in the freshman year is important to building the academic profile needed.
Parents and students should talk with their school counselor, coach, or athletic director with specific questions about NCAA eligibility. This includes concerns about grades below the NCAA standard of a 2.3 which is an 81 at CCHS. The PowerPoint presentation is listed on the Freshman Transition Page (CLICK HERE FOR PRESENTATION).
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KHAN ACADEMY-
FREE ONLINE RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS
Salman Khan was living in in Boston and tutoring his cousins in New Orleans. In an all-too frequent story, these children had gaps in their learning that made them believe that they could not do math. Khan set out to fill in those gaps. Along the way, he developed videos and posted them to YouTube. It turned out that his cousins like the videos better than the live Salman Khan. The reason was obvious. The cousins could pause the video, but not the live Salman Khan. Khan Academy was born from that experience and now has over 2000 videos that reach over a million students each month. These videos are now linked to practice problems that allow students to practice a skill until they truly understand it. Khan's premise this that students should keep practicing a topic until they master it.
Recently, the College Board has collaborated with Khan Academy to provide free, online SAT and AP test prep. The College Board reports that last year, 16,000 students saw gains of 200 points on their SATs when they dedicated 20 hours to this online prep. Students can click on the College Board's website to customize their online tutorial. However, these resources are not just for SAT and AP prep. Students can use these resources to review even basic concepts. We at Camden Catholic want our students to tap into this powerful resource. The Guidance Department and Office of Academic Affairs will encourage students to use this resource. Salman Khan encourages families to watch the same video, and talk about it. Together, we can all benefit from this resource.
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Tickets increase to $15 after April 27.
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SENIOR REMINDERS:
College Application Transcript Requests
Just a reminder that there is a fee charged for transcripts sent to colleges. The first 3 are free, additional transcripts are $2 each. Please monitor Naviance for fees. Students can submit payment to the guidance office.
College Acceptances
Seniors should be bringing in all acceptance emails, letters, scholarships etc. They should be brought to Mrs. Powell in the Guidance Office and we will make copies to keep in their file.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Alumnus Dominic Paoletti is looking for workers this summer to sell ice cream on the beaches of Sea Isle City, Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest. Anyone interested please email
[email protected].
Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA, based in Camden NJ, is seeking coaches for the Soccer for Success program through the US Soccer Foundation. Click here for details.
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PARISH EVENTS:
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament to be held on Friday, May 4th, at 7:00 pm, at St. Pete's parish gym. Benefits Knights of Columbus council to help fund many charitable causes throughout the year. The cost to enter this tournament will be $35.00 per person. Beverages will be BYO. Please send $35.00 check payable to "Knights of Columbus Council #6735" to Bob Altenbach at
7409 Githens Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109. Open to anyone 21 years of age and older. If you have any questions, please call Bob Altenbach at 410 336-2209.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF GUIDANCE
Join admission representatives from
Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Virginia, and Washington University in St. Louis
for a group presentation. Learn more about
academic programs, student life, admission, and financial aid at these institutions. There will be time for questions and to meet representatives at the end. Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 07:00 PM until 09:00 PM at Germantown Academy.
Click here to RSVP and for directions.
PSAT 10 Free Prep Help:
Does your school have a specific date when students are taking the PSAT 10 this spring? We're here to help them get ready for it. Check out our
PSAT 10 Preppage for test and prep information.
Follow the Guidance Office on Social Media for important reminders and college visit schedule!
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GAMES THIS WEEK
Monday, April 30
Baseball vs. Seneca: Varsity home 3:45, Freshman & JV away 3:45
Softball @ Cherry Hill West: JV & Varsity 3:45
Golf vs. East: 3:45
Boys Lacrosse vs. Holy Cross: Varsity 3:45, JV 5:30
Girls Lacrosse @ Winslow:
Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15
Girls Freshman Lacrosse vs. RV 4
Tuesday, May 1
Golf vs. Seneca 3:45
Softball @ Timber Creek: JV & Varsity 4
Boys Lacrosse @ Williamstown: Varsity 4, JV 5:30
Wednesday, April 25
Baseball @ Eastern: Varsity & JV 3:45, Freshman home 3:45
Golf vs. Eastern: 3:45
Softball vs. East: JV & Varsity 3:45
Girls Lacrosse vs. Woodstown: Varsity 4, JV 5:15
Thursday, May 3
Golf: Carl Arena Tournament
Track SJTCA Meet
Baseball vs. Paul VI: JV home 3:45, Varsity away 3:45
Boys Lacrosse @ Woodstown: JV 4, Varsity 5:30
Friday, May 4
Softball vs. Seneca: JV & Varsity 3:45
Girls Lacrosse vs. Paul VI: JV 3:45, Varsity 5:30
Saturday, May 5
Girls Track @ Rowan Open 9
Varsity Baseball vs. Cherry Hill West 2
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIE
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- The Strawbridge Lake Beautician Committee, Inc. in Moorestown is seeking
a student to help with social media to promote a fundraising event. Also seeking volunteers for their fundraiser on
Saturday, May 19th in the morning. Each volunteer student would receive service hours for their time.
- JusticeWorx Mission Opportunity: click here for flier
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Paws Discovery Farm is seeking volunteers for our Mother's Day Tea event. The dates are May, 12th and 13th from
10:00am - 5:00pm. To volunteer contact <
[email protected]>.
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Berlin AA concession stand volunteers needed. Duties include but are not limited to: serve food, snacks, and beverages to customers to fill their orders, totaling the customer's order and making change in the cash register, making sure counters, metal and glass surfaces are cleaned as needed, check and stock supplies in counter area, display area, and display refrigerators, perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required. ***Please no flip flops, sandals, or open toe shoes. Sneakers or enclosed shoes are permitted only!***
Please click here for Sign Up Genius. Located behind the Berlin Community School's Middle School parking lot. Address: 215 N. Franklin Ave. Berlin, NJ 08009. All dates are subject to change due to weather, there may or may not be make-up dates.
- St. Vincent de Paul Food Distribution: 4th Saturday and 2nd Tuesday of every month from 9am-1pm. Our Lady of Mercy Rectory, White Horse Pike, Somerdale, NJ 08083
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Swim Instructors @ Croc Center: accepting teens who are at least 14 years of age and are experienced swimmers. All Salvation Army volunteers are interviewed and reference checked upon acceptance of a Salvation Army volunteer position.
Click here for position description.
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Animal Welfare Association, Voorhees: offering high school service weeks the entire school year! Please visit the following link to better familiarize yourself with what our program entails, as well as the new dates:
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- Service Hours available 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays working with a special needs child at St. Mary's Church in Cherry Hill. Please see the guidance office for details.
- Cherry Hill Library: click here for available opportunities
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Our Mission
Camden Catholic High School is a suburban, college preparatory, day and boarding school. It educates young men and women spiritually, academically, socially, and physically in a faith community to develop as life-long learners and leaders in a global society in the Catholic tradition.
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Camden Catholic High School | 856-663-2247 | www.camdencatholic.org
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