Events the Week of March 31-April 6
SPRING UNIFORM BEGINS THIS WEEK
Monday, April 1
FAITHFULL FOOD DRIVE through Friday ( see flier here & info below)
Regular Schedule
Student Government President/VP Information Meetings
Spring Uniform Begins

Tuesday, April 2
Regular Schedule
Student Government President/VP Information Meetings
Seniors: Voter Registration Assembly during AP w/Mr. Joseph Ripa, Camden County Clerk

Wednesday, April 3
Convocation Wednesday
Regular Schedule

Thursday, April 4
Regular Schedule
Sacramental Awareness Retreat (2PM)

Friday, April 5
Regular Schedule
Sacramental Awareness Retreat
ACTION ALERT

ISSUE:   Governor Murphy will deliver his Budget Message to the Legislature on March 5, 2019. We are asking for level funding in the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget in order to retain the current level of funds, including the $1,000 per-pupil funding for nonpublic school transportation. We would also like the to secure the $150.00 per pupil for nonpublic school security which was provided in P.L. 2018, c.168, which was signed by Governor Murphy on January 8, 2019.

OUR  POSITION:   Both the New Jersey Catholic Conference and the New Jersey Network of Catholic School Families fully support this request in Governor Murphy's Budget.
 
ACTION: Call, write, or email Governor Murphy's office at the following and ask for retention of all nonpublic school funds from Fiscal Year 2019 in the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget. The contact information is as follows:
Mailing Address     The Honorable Phil Murphy,   Governor of the State of New Jersey
                                The State House  P.O. Box 001,  Trenton, NJ 08625
                                Phone:  (609) 292-6000    Email:   CLICK HERE

You can also contact Governor Christie through the NJCC Voter Voice System
ADDITION TO SPRING/SUMMER UNIFORM
EFFECTIVE APRIL 2019 

When Camden Catholic students return to summer uniforms in April 2019, they will be permitted to wear khaki shorts. The uniform khaki shorts must be purchased at Flynn and O'Hara. Only the khaki shorts purchased at Flynn and O'Hara will be permitted.
Students may wear their current uniform shoes with shorts if they choose. We will also add other shoe options for students. Please see the uniform shoe list below.

In April 2019, the summer uniform is:
Boys Grades 9-11:     
Green Camden Catholic Polo Shirt
Grey uniform pant or khaki uniform shorts
Black or White Crew or Ankle Socks
Uniform Shoes and Black or Brown Belt
 
Boys Grade 12:         
White or Yellow Camden Catholic Polo Shirt
Grey uniform pant or khaki uniform shorts
Black or White Crew or Ankle Socks
Uniform Shoes and Black or Brown Belt
 
Girls Grades 9-11:    
Green Camden Catholic Polo Shirt
Plaid uniform skirt with black tights or grey uniform pants with black or white ankle or crew socks or khaki uniform shorts with black or white crew or ankle socks
Uniform Shoes
Black or Brown Belt (worn with shorts or pants)
 
Girls Grade 12:           
White or Yellow Camden Catholic Polo Shirt
Plaid uniform skirt with black tights or grey uniform pants with black or white ankle or crew socks or khaki uniform shorts with black or white crew or ankle socks
Uniform Shoes
Black or Brown Belt (worn with shorts or pants)
 
Uniform Shoes:
Eastland Plainview in Black or Brown
Penny Loafer in Black or Burgundy
Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoe in Sahara or Brown Leather
Sperry Songfish Boat Shoe in Linen Oat for Girls
Sperry Bill Fish Three Eye Boat Shoe for Boys
Vans Authentic Skate Shoe in Black, Navy, or White (no prints or patterns)
Vans Classic Slip On Shoe in Black, Navy, or White (no prints or patterns)
STUDENT AFFAIRS NEWS 

Upcoming Service Opportunities 
The Knights of Columbus Council is looking for volunteers to help with their Intellectual Disability Drive April 25th to April 28th. The collection is at the Westmont and Audubon ACME. Help is needed in two hour shifts from 9:00am to 9:00pm. Please call or email JJ Buttil of the Knights of Columbus at johnbuttil1952@netzero.com or 856-547-7096. This is a great opportunity if you need more hours prior to the 2nd semester turn in date.
 
The St. Vincent De Paul society of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Somerdale NJ holds a food drive one Saturday a month. If you live in the area and are interested please contact Ms. Ann Clinton for the parish point of contact to help with this important work of mercy.

PAWS Discovery Farm Egg Hunt- PAWS Discovery Farm is looking for volunteers to help with the Egg Hunt April 6-7th, 13-14th and 20th from 10:30am-4:30pm. They are looking for 8-10 volunteers each day. See Ms. Clinton for point of contact information if interested.

Second Semester Service Hours coming due soon.  
All students are reminded that verification of service for the second semester is coming due. Christian service is an annual school requirement. The number of hours were reduced from previous years so there is zero reason why a student is not able to fulfill their obligation.
 
Seniors- 20 hours of service is due by April 29th
Juniors- 16 hours of service is due by May 6th
Sophomores- 12 hours of service is due by May 6th
Freshmen- 8 hours of service is due by May 6th
 
To see how many hours a student has turned in please check Renweb. Select family information, student and then service hours.

RETREATS 
The All School Retreat is on April 12th and is mandatory for any student that has not completed a retreat so far this school year. It is a regular school day for those attending, students will report to homeroom at 8:11am, busing to and from school is provided, and there is food service in the dining hall. We are excited to have the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal from Atlantic City leading the retreat that day. Students may dress down following the dress down guides in the Student Handbook. If your child has not already attended a retreat this year they must be in attendance. We are requesting that if your child has an out of school appointment that it be rescheduled as a retreat is an annual school requirement.

6th Diocesan Faithfull Food Drive
The Service senators from Student Government are coordinating Camden Catholic's participation in the 6th Annual Faithfull Food Drive. Our collection will run from April 1-5th in homerooms. The homeroom that brings in the most food items over 50 items will be treated to Donuts in Homeroom on Monday, April 8th. We encourage students to be generous as a way of focusing on almsgiving this Lenten season.

Junior Class Prom
The Junior Prom will be held at the Adventure Aquarium on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Juniors are required to be in school the day of prom for a safety presentation by Cherry Hill emergency responders. Students can expect an early dismissal after 3rd period on the day of prom. No appointments should be made prior to 11:30am. Any junior who has not already attended a retreat during the school year will be required to All School Retreat on April 12th and attendance is the regular time of 8:15am.
 
Tickets are $65 per person purchased prior to March 25th and then tickets go up to $75 per person on March 26-April 5th.
 
Mr. Henderson the junior moderator distributed prom information on Tuesday, March 12th to the junior class.
 
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.

Senior 4th Quarter Attendance Policy 
This is a reminder of the 4th Quarter Attendance Policy for seniors that was distributed with graduation information at the Senior Parent meeting on Feb 28th.
 
Senior Fourth Quarter Attendance Policy
Due to the limited number of days in the fourth quarter, any absence in the fourth quarter must be verified by a doctor's note, legal documents, or official college/service documentation. All unverified absences, including suspension days, must be made up prior to Commencement. In addition, seniors who arrive to school after 8:15 am during the fourth quarter are required to make up the time missed and will receive the proper number of demerits. (Student Handbook page 25)

Seniors will start to be notified of the time they need to make up from the start of the 4th quarter and three options on how to complete. It is imperative that seniors are in school since their marking quarter is already shorter for them.
SENIOR PARENTS: GRADUATION LAWN SIGNS
Available for $15.00 and can be purchased in Mrs. Merenyi's room or at the Senior Promenade.
The Parents Association is creating baskets for the raffle for Bag Bingo Basket Blowout which will be held on May 3rd.  We are asking for donations: gift cards, items, monetary donations to help with the baskets.  The money raised from this event will pay for Chromebook carts that can be used in the classrooms.  Please send in any donations prior to Easter break to Mrs. Merenyi or drop off in the main office.  Thank you!


SENIORS: PHOTOS NEEDED
The senior class is currently collecting photos for this year's slide show and they welcome your submissions.  We request that all submitted photos be from your four years at Camden Catholic and that all photos be school appropriate.  We also request that you limit your submission to a total of five photos.  Please send photos via email to  cchs19photos@gmail.com  by Friday, April 19, 2019.
STUDENT JOB POSTING
  • Mister Softee located at 3605 Haddonfield Rd in Pennsauken will be hiring shortly
    current hours are 1pm-9pm everyday.
     
  • Cherry Hill law firm is seeking a part-time assistant file clerk.   Duties would include maintaining file room, pulling and restocking files for attorney(s). The candidate would also be responsible for posting of mail using a computerized mail system. This is a part-time position. Hours and days are flexible. Training would be provided. If interested, please contact Jean Bard at jbard@egalawfirm.com
NEWS FROM GUIDANCE: PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP  
The Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council #6551 (St. Andrew the Apostle, Gibbsboro, NJ) is accepting submissions for the Mignogna Family Memorial Scholarship, a tuition scholarship of $1,000to a student who, as of this coming fall of 2019, will attend either (a) a Catholic high school, or (b) a Catholic college as a freshman.Candidates must submit an essay (up to 500 words) on any topic (e.g., the person you admire most, the person who has had a significant impact on your life, what steps you need to take to achieve your dream job, how you are attempting to become independent, how you would improve our Church or community, an event that has had a major impact on your life).  
 
Essays for these scholarships should be emailed to Steven Mignogna at smignogna@archerlaw.com and should include the student's name, grade level, school attending this fall, parish, home address and telephone number. All essays must be received on or before May 31, 2019. The winner will be notified in June.
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Addition to Spring Uniform - Effective Spring 2019
When Camden Catholic students return to summer uniforms in April 2019, they will be permitted to wear khaki shorts. The uniform khaki shorts must be purchased at Flynn and O'Hara. Only the khaki shorts purchased at Flynn and O'Hara will be permitted. In April 2019, the summer uniform is:

Boys Grades 9-11:           
Green Camden Catholic Polo Shirt
Grey uniform pant or khaki uniform shorts
Black or White Crew or Ankle Socks
Uniform Shoes and Black or Brown Belt
 
Boys Grade 12:                   
White or Yellow Camden Catholic Polo Shirt
Grey uniform pant or khaki uniform shorts
Black or White Crew or Ankle Socks
Uniform Shoes and Black or Brown Belt
 
Girls Grades 9-11:            
 Green Camden Catholic Polo Shirt
Plaid uniform skirt with black tights or grey uniform pants with black or white ankle or crew socks or khaki uniform shorts with black or white crew or ankle socks
Uniform Shoes
Black or Brown Belt (worn with shorts or pants)
 
Girls Grade 12:                  
White or Yellow Camden Catholic Polo Shirt
Plaid uniform skirt with black tights or grey uniform pants with black or white ankle or crew socks or khaki uniform shorts with black or white crew or ankle socks
Uniform Shoes
Black or Brown Belt (worn with shorts or pants)

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE WEEK OF MARCH 31
 
Monday, April 1
Baseball vs. Timber Creek 3:45 (Varsity home, JV away)
Girls Lacrosse @ Washington Twp: Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15
Freshman Girls Lacrosse vs. Cherry Hill West 3:45
Freshman Boys Lacrosse @ RV 3:45
Golf vs. Cherry Hill East 3:45
 
Tuesday, April 2
Track Meet @ Washington Twp 3:45
Girls Freshman Lacrosse @ Kingsway 4

Wednesday, April 3
Baseball @ Eustace: Varsity & JV 3:45
Golf vs. Seneca 3:45
Boys Lacrosse vs. Highland: Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15 
Girls Lacrosse @ Woodstown: Varsity 4, JV 5:30
Softball @ Seneca: Varsity & JV 4

Thursday, April 4
Golf vs. Timber Creek 3:45
Girls Freshman Lacrosse vs. Cherokee 3:45

Friday, April 5
Girls Lacrosse vs. Highland: Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15
Boys Lacrosse North Carolina Trip
Baseball @ Seneca 4: Varsity & JV 4
Golf vs. Shawnee 3:50
Softball @ Holy Cross: Varsity & JV 3:45

Saturday, April 6
Track Don Danser Invitational 9AM
Girls Lacrosse vs. Williamstown: Varsity 10, JV 11:30
Boys Lacrosse North Carolina Trip