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Calendar of Events
Week of April 22-28
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Monday, April 23
Regular Schedule
Shakespeare Festival 12-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 24
Regular Schedule
Wednesday, April 25
Regular Schedule
National Honor Society Inductions 6:30 p.m.
Regular Schedule
Friday, April 27
Regular Schedule
Saturday, April 28
Mock AP Bio Exam 8 a.m.
Sunday, April 29
Mock AP English Exam 12 p.m.
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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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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 (CLICK HERE)
Clothing/Toy/Housewares Goods Drive to support Project Graduation
May 5, 2018 from 8am to Noon, CCHS parking lot
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.
Prom Safety Assembly
We want to thank the Cherry Hill Police Department for presenting a safety assembly to our juniors and seniors on Friday, April 20th.
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.
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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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STUDENTS PERFORM AT AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY GALA
Alumnus & parent Brian Fitzpatrick shared a recap of the students' recent performance at a black tie gala fundraiser for the American Cancer Society:
A heartfelt thank you to the amazing performing arts students at CCHS who entertained last weekend at the American Cancer Society Hope Gala at the Merion. I was the Co-Chair of the event which was a Broadway Theme. Under the direction of Greg Gardner and Joanne Mullin McBride our wonderful CCHS students performed the production tap number of Anything Goes. They also performed individual solo numbers during cocktail hour. I have heard so many wonderful comments about the kids and how well they represented the school. They kicked off the event with much passion and energy.
Thank you Greg, Joanne and all the amazing performing art students of CCHS. GREAT JOB! You helped us raise over $220,000 for Childhood Cancer Research.
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Must sign up by Friday, April 27!
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Purchase tickets by Friday, April 27 for $10. 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.
SAT vs. ACT: Which test is best for you? Starts week of April 21
CLICK HERE
Colleges accept the SAT and ACT equally. Which test should your child take for the college he/she wants? Find out with our "SAT vs. ACT: Which test is best for you?" events. It's very easy:
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Students take our 5-minute SAT vs. ACT quiz
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Students get predictive scores for both tests with our Free Combo Practice Test
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They find out which test fits them best for getting into college
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They sign up for free prep and test information events for that test
All events are live online and taught by Kaplan experts. Students will be able to do practice tests and boot camps, and get the important test information they need to know. Let students and families get to the college they want by joining us the week of April 21 for
SAT vs. ACT: Which Test is Best for You?
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 23
Golf Camden County Tournament 3:45
Baseball vs. Eustace: Varsity home 3:45, Freshman & JV away 3:45
Softball @ Winslow: JV & Varsity 4
Boys Lacrosse vs. Seneca: Varsity 3:45, JV 5:30
Girls Lacrosse @ RV:
JV 4, Varsity 6
Girls Freshman Lacrosse vs. Eastern 3:45
Tuesday, April 24
Track @ Eustace 3:45
Golf vs. Timber Creek 3:45
Wednesday, April 25
Baseball vs. Lenape: Varsity home 3:45, JV and Freshman away 3:45
Softball @ Lenape: JV & Varsity 4
Boys Lacrosse @ Gloucester Catholic: JV 3:45, Varsity 5:30
Girls Lacrosse @ Williamstown: Varsity 4, JV 5:30
Girls Freshman Lacrosse @ Cherokee 3:45
Golf vs. West 3:45
Thursday, April 26
Track: Penn Relays
Boys Freshman Lacrosse @ N. Burlington 3:45
Friday, April 27
Track: Penn Relays
Golf vs. Cherokee 3:45
Varsity Baseball @ Timber Creek 3:45
Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Gloucester Catholic 3:45
Boys Lacrosse vs. Bishop Eustace: JV 3:45, Varsity 5:30
Saturday, April 28
Track: Penn Relays
Girls Lacrosse vs. Lenape: Varsity 10, JV 11:30
Softball vs. Holy Cross: JV & Varsity 11
Varsity Baseball vs. Winslow 11
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
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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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