Talking with Mrs. Tompkins |
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I would like to again commend parents for diligently completing the daily COVID screenings on their students and are happy to report that the students enjoyed another Freedom Friday dress down day for our students. Please refer to page 53 of the School Handbook for guidelines on the Dress Down Day dress code.
As we approach the holiday season, I thought it would be beneficial to provide details of our plans for the pending holiday break. All schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg will be remaining open and following the predetermined reopening plan unless we experience a significant increase of the documented prevalence of Covid-19 cases in our area. The decision to close any diocesan school will be determined on a local level since the 15 counties where the schools are located may have varying degrees of risk as the winter months approach.
As always, we continue to keep our focus on the health and safety of our students, staff, administration and families of Delone Catholic. All decisions will be based on evidence seen at the local level and not on projections or modeling from various national organizations. We will continue to work closely with the PA Department of Health and Dr. Hillson to keep all of the Delone Catholic community updated on any deviations from our original plan such that families can plan well in advance.
In keeping our focus on health and safety, I would like to ask parents for their continued help in maintaining the safety of our Delone Catholic community. We need to remain vigilant in our efforts to follow the PA Department of Health's guidelines for social gatherings. Attendance at events, parties or other social gatherings that do not adhere to these guidelines put our entire school community at risk. Just as we remain diligent in our efforts to keep students safe on our school campus, we ask for the same diligence when they are off our school campus. Thank you in advance for your continued support in this effort.
Veteran's Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11 and in honor of this day, I would like to leave you with this prayer. Perhaps you can join me in saying it on Nov. 11:
Dear Lord, Today we honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country's heritage, for all of us. Amen
May God Bless You,
Donna Tompkins
Interim Principal
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Virtual Open House - Sunday, Nov. 8 |
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You are cordially invited to a virtual Open House hosted by Delone Catholic High School on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 1 - 3 p.m. To visit the virtual Open House, please go to the school website at www.delonecatholic.org and click on the link for our virtual Open House. There will be a short registration form to complete, and then a link provided to gain access to the Open House.
During the virtual Open House, you and your student will have the opportunity to visit with teachers, administrators, coaches, guidance counselors, instructional support teachers, our spiritual life director, our enrollment director and our librarian through live Q&A sessions.
In addition to the live Q&A sessions, the Open House will give you and your student an overview of the high school experience at Delone Catholic through pictures, quotes from current students and slide presentations.
We truly hope you are able to spend some time with us this Sunday. And as a reminder, we are able to give school tours after school hours Monday through Friday. Please contact Mrs. Jennifer Hart to schedule one.
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Order Your Delonian Yearbook
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We are now accepting orders for the 2020-21 Delonian Yearbook. Click HERE for a copy of the order form.
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Attention Class of 2021: Senior Swag Items Available |
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Please click HERE to order merchandise for your graduating senior. The deadline to order is Sunday, Nov. 29. For questions, please contact Dr. Carmen Brown at cbrown@delonecatholic.org.
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Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive: Nov. 9 - 13 |
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Student Council is organizing the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Each student has been asked to bring in $3 to go towards a gift certificate - or one of the food items below - to create food boxes for those in need in our community. Monetary and food donations are to be delivered to room 210 from Monday, Nov. 9 to Friday, Nov. 13. Those who bring money and/or food will receive a dress down day on the last day of school before Christmas break. If you are interested in donating more, please follow the list below, as to keep the boxes even and consistent. Thank you for your generosity!
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PTO Meeting Nov. 9 - New Members Welcome! |
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The Delone Catholic PTO meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the school Library. The next meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. The group is welcoming new members. The PTO is an excellent way to join other parents and teachers who want to help to promote Delone Catholic and its students. The PTO raises funds through used uniform sales and Christmas raffle to buy much needed items for teachers. Past purchases have included water bottle filling stations and art tables. The group also participates in open houses and plans the academic banquet. For more information, please contact Mrs. Heather Hillson, PTO president.
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Virtual PHEAA Financial Aid Seminar |
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On Nov. 11, 2020, Delone Catholic will be hosting a virtual financial aid seminar hosted by Diona Brown, Representative from PHEAA. This seminar will be of special interest to senior parents, especially those sending a student to college for the first time. Discussion topics will include: completion of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form needed to receive federal/state aid, filling out the CSS, the College Scholarship Search Profile, required by some colleges to qualify for scholarships at their school and how to access other scholarship opportunities. These topics are relevant for students attending any college. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Brown will be available for questions at the conclusion of her presentation. All senior parents are encouraged to attend. Use THIS LINK to attend the meeting. Attendees will not be able to speak, but can type in questions in the Q & A feature.
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Volunteers Needed: Christmas Tree Benefit Sale |
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Christmas Tree Sale Benefit
Neiderer Family Farm will be selling Christmas trees to raise money for the medical funds of two local families. As in previous years, trees will be sold at the intersection of High St & Radio Rd in Hanover for three weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun), starting Black Friday. Anyone looking to volunteer at the tree lot can sign-up using the link below. Please contact Ben Neiderer at 717-698-0417 for any questions.
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From the Advancement Office |
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Alumni: Please Share Your News |
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You may have graduated or moved on from Delone Catholic High School, but we never stop caring about you or being interested in your life. Use this form to share news with your Delone Catholic family - or to brag about your classmates and friends.
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From the Spiritual Life Office |
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From the Spiritual Life Office: Virtue = Strength |
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During this month of Thanksgiving, all of our virtues stem from the virtue of GRATITUDE - the strength to speak and act with a spirit of thankfulness for the gifts and blessings you receive. We have so much for which to be grateful. This week, thank a family member for something that they have done for you recently.
A Prayer for Gratitude:
Lord, we have so much to be grateful for: our families, our health, our talents, our school, our teams. Thank you for all of these blessings in our lives. May we grow stronger in the virtue of gratitude and develop the habit of recognizing all of the different blessings you send us in our lives. Lord, we praise You for being so good to us. We want to be more like You each day. Thank you for helping us be more grateful today. Amen.
For Families - During this month during which we reflect on gratitude and thanksgiving, enjoy the video below on what truly happens during the Mass, our meal of Eucharist, of Thanksgiving. This month, take time as a family to pray before the Eucharist.
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From the Athletics Department |
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Virtual Winter Sports Meeting and Participation Paperwork |
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Additionally, each sport will have a parent/player meeting prior to the start of the season. The head coach of your sport will be providing more information regarding this meeting. If your child needs a physical, OSS is providing sport physicals for $15 at their Hanover location at 470 Eisenhower Dr. They can be contacted at 717-747-8387.
If you have any questions regarding physicals or paperwork, please email Athletic Secretary Mrs. Hefner at khefner@delonecatholic.org.All paperwork is due Friday, Nov. 13.
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Virtual Winter Sports Meeting and Participation Paperwork |
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Virtual Winter Sports Meeting and Participation Paperwork |
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Please use THIS LINK from the YAIAA website to access live streaming for events at our opponents' schools this fall.
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Virtual Winter Sports Meeting and Participation Paperwork |
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Congratulations to Jack Kale, Dave Deporter, and Lori Murphy, who won first, second, and third places, respectively, in the Athletics Association raffle! |
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Food Truck Festival Fundraiser |
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Conewago Christmas Craft Show & Bazaar |
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Christmas on the Porch - ABVM Women of Mercy and Joy |
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Come visit the Parish House at 9 North Third St. in McSherrystown for Christmas on the Porch. You find a beautiful assortment of handmade gifts, decorations and craft items available for purchase. Sponsored by the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Women of Mercy and Joy.
Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon
Sunday, Nov. 8 after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses
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Delone Catholic High School educates and challenges students
spiritually, academically, physically, socially and aesthetically,
within the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
This challenge will inspire students to encounter Jesus Christ personally and
to "Be Doers of the Word."
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Delone Catholic High School | (717)637-5969 | 140 S. Oxford Ave., McSherrystown, PA 17344 | www.delonecatholic.org |
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