October 25, 2018
A Night at the Races
York Catholic's Athletic Association will host "A Night at the Races," sponsored by Tempstar Staffing on  Saturday, November 10, at YC. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Post time is 6:15 PM.  Join us for 8 simulcast horse races, silent auction, raffles, rip tickets, and all you can eat food and beverages with catering by Mission BBQ for $25. Reserve your tickets now by completing the order form below with all of your information (check made to YC Athletic Association) and mail to Night at the Races c/o York Catholic HS.
 
Click  here for a ticket order form.    

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Employment Opportunities at YC
Y ork Catholic High School is seeking to fill the following teaching and staff positions for the 2018-2019 school year. In faith-based education, we place significant value in the cultivation of faith, mind, and heart. We take pride in partnering with our parents and the greater York Catholic community in supporting our students' scholastic and extra-curricular experiences.
 
Qualified candidates should demonstrate an understanding of the importance their position plays in all aspects of a student's developmental progress. Candidates must also be individuals rooted in faith, willing to support Gospel values, and willing to inspire students through their word and example to accept and live these values and teachings.
   
Social Studies Teacher
10 month position (available immediately)
York Catholic is seeking a secondary Social Studies Teacher for grades 7 through 12. Requirements: Certification and related Bachelor Degree in appropriate major. State and federal clearances.  Click here for Diocesan application for teaching positions.
   
Advancement Director 
12 month position (available immediately)
York Catholic is seeking to fill a full-time position with an experienced advancement (development/fundraising) professional. Reporting directly to the Principal, the Advancement Director will guide the Advancement program to include: annual fund, EITC/OSTC, reunion class giving and support, special events, volunteer and staff management, and mailings. Experience with major donor cultivation, and personal solicitations is critical. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree, technical skills particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Knowledge of Donor Perfect is preferred. State and federal clearances are also required.  Click here for Diocesan application for non-teaching positions.
   
Please send resume, certification (for teachers), Diocesan application,
a copy of state and federal clearances, and letter of interest to the following:

Sheila Gick
Administrative Assistant
York Catholic High School
601 East Springettsbury Avenue
York, PA 17403
717-846-8871 x217
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, November 15, from 3:30-5:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM.  We encourage parents to take advantage of this opportunity to talk with teachers about their student's progress or course of study.  To schedule conferences, click here.  If you have difficulty navigating the website, please contact Mrs. Deb Gingerich at dgingerich@yorkcatholic.org and she will be happy to assist.  In the event a teacher's online conference schedule is full, please email the teacher directly to request a conference time. We recommend you schedule without delay as conference slots will fill quickly.  
Bring a Friend to School Day
YC is holding Bring a Friend to School Day on Monday, November 19. Current students can encourage an interested friend (from dance class, scouts, a sports team, your neighbor or cousin, etc.) to spend the day at YC as a shadow student. Instead of shadowing with one of our Ambassadors, they can shadow with their friend. Please have the friend's parent contact Ms. Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org  or 717-846-8871 x220 by Friday, November 2 to set up a visit day and to receive a permission slip. Only students with a real interest in possibly attending YC will be scheduled for this date.
All Saints Mass


All Saints Mass will be celebrated Thursday, November 1, at 10:20 AM in the auditorium. All students will be attending and parents are welcome to join us as well. This will fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation.
All Souls Commemoration of the Deceased
In the heritage of the Roman Catholic Church, November 2 has been set aside as a day when we remind ourselves to pray for those who "have gone before us, marked with the sign of faith." The entire month of November is then dedicated to pray for them and for the healing of memories in their regard. Faculty and students are invited to submit the names of deceased loved ones to be remembered in prayer throughout the month of November. Their names will be placed on the altar in the chapel and commemorated during Mass. If your family wishes to provide additional names to be included in our month-long remembrance and prayer, please email the names to us at allsouls@yorkcatholic.org and we will be sure to add them to those already in the chapel.
Dress Code Change 




As we end the first quarter of school, we transition our dress code to 2nd quarter regulations beginning Thursday, November 1. Click here for the Student Handbook and go to pages 13-16 for specifics about the dress code. 
Junior High Glow Dance

The 7th & 8th Grade students are invited to the Junior High Glow Dance on Friday, November 2, from 7-9 PM in the cafeteria. Students are encouraged to " get their glow on" by wearing glow bracelets, necklaces, etc. Cost is $6 in advance and $8 at the door. Tickets are on sale in homeroom October 29-November 2.
Art Show
York Catholic students in Art III, Art IV, and Advanced Art Independent Study classes are participating in an Art Show on Friday, November 2, from 6-9 PM at Warehaus located at 320 North George Street in York.  The community can vote for their favorite piece of art while attending. It's First Friday downtown, so be sure to stop in and support our talented YC students!


Art III and Art IV Students from left to right front row:  Rebecca Najdek, Clare 
Brennan, Alexis Baum.  Standing:  Ethan French, Sammy Trapeni, Jessica McMurray, 
Julia Mathias, Isabella Pugh, Isabella Kepner, Joseph Cwiklinski, Annie Steinfelt.

 
Sarah Reed
Advanced Art
Independent Study

Peter Zelis - Art II
Claire Laux
Advanced Art Independent Study

Winter Sports Begin
Online Paperwork Due
Students wishing to participate in athletics must submit the following paperwork online at www.arbiterathlete.com no later than Friday, November 9, at 3 PM if they have not already done so for the year.
  • PIAA Physical Form
  • Athlete & Parent Agreement (last page of physical form)
  • ImPACT Test
If a student doesn't submit the online paperwork by the deadline, he or she will not be permitted to practice the first day of the season. For some sports, this could mean the student will not make the team. Visit the General Information section of Athletics page of the YC website for the procedure and link to Arbiter Athlete. Contact Mr. Hayek at bhayek@yorkcatholic.org to learn if a valid ImPACT test is on file.
 
Practices Begin
All winter sports teams will begin practices Friday, November 16. Check with the team coach or Mr. Bankos for exact times and locations.
York Halloween Parade


Look for the YC Marching Band at the York Halloween Parade Sunday, October 28, starting at 2 PM at the York Fairgrounds and traveling East on Market Street through downtown York.
Deanery News:  Elementary Schools
An informational meeting will be held to present the status of the study to Strengthen and Sustain Catholic Education in the York Deanery which pertains specifically to elementary education. This is for all current school families and parishioners of Holy Infant, Sacred Heart, St. John the Baptist, St. Joseph Dallastown, St. Joseph York, St. Mary, St. Patrick, and St. Rose of Lima. The meeting will be held at York Catholic High School in the auditorium on Tuesday, October 30, from 7-9 PM. Your attendance is appreciated as your input is important to the success of the plan.
In Case You Missed It...
Creativity is on display at YC's Pumpkin Palooza! Faculty, staff, and students were encouraged to vote for their favorite homeroom pumpkin by dropping bills and change into the pumpkin's corresponding can. All of the money collected goes to the Four Diamonds to support their mission in conquering pediatric cancer.
    

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601 E Springettsbury Ave
York PA  17403
717-846-8871 

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