September 27, 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.
 
Click on the link below so you can check out all of the fun sponsorship opportunities! You can buy a table, name a race, and name your horse(s)!  Reserve your tickets in advance by contacting LeAnn Citrone at 717-846-8871 x216 or  lcitrone@yorkcatholic.org  or fill out the order form below with all of your information (check made to YC Athletic Association) and mail to her attention at York Catholic.  You will not receive a hard ticket but will be checked in the night of the event.

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Dress is casual. This event is for ages 21+. Please support one of our biggest fundraising events and come prepared to play and have fun while supporting YC Athletics!  JOIN the ACTION! Don't delay....all horse/race naming opportunities will close  November 2 so we can prepare the program.     
 
Click  here for the flyer. 
 
Click  here for sponsorship opportunities.
 
Click  here for a ticket order form.
Magazines (and more!) Drive
Booklets and letters for the annual Magazines (and more!) Drive will be distributed tomorrow, September 28, with returns accepted October 9-19. Students have the opportunity to sell more than magazines -- j ewelry, gift wrap, pizzas, cookie doughs, gifts, team cups, and more are also available.  Only magazine subscriptions, nuts, and gifts are available to order online at http://bit.ly/yorkcatholicsprint the confirmation page, and bring it to school with the rest of your orders. All refrigerated items must be ordered through a student using a paper order form. The perishable items must be picked up on Wednesday, November 14, from 3-6:30 PM. We cannot store any items not claimed during this time.
 
Encourage students to contact parents of recent YC graduates to encourage them to renew their magazine subscriptions they purchased in previous years. If you place your order or renewal online, be sure to print the confirmation and submit it with your returns.
 
Don't forget -- your student can earn up to $2,500 in tuition credit for college! Be sure to review the "Tuition Rewards" flyer in your Magazine (and more) Drive packet for details.
 
As always, we ask for your help to count and record the returns. No experience is necessary. Training takes less than 15 minutes. If you would like to help, please contact Sheila Gick at sgick@yorkcatholic.org .
 
Click here for the Magazine Drive informational overview.    
Picture Day
Lifetouch is the exclusive photography vendor for York Catholic. All students in grades 7-11 will have their yearbook pictures taken next Friday, October 5, from 8:30-11:30 AM at YC. Students must be in uniform. Families are under no obligation to purchase a photo package, but all students will be photographed for the yearbook. For those families wishing to place a photo order, please know there are no paper order forms.  You can place orders online by going to  www.mylifetouch.com  PRIOR to Picture Day and using  Picture Day ID# LT318798Q0 (the last digit is a zero and not the letter O). Orders must be placed by  October 5 at 8 AM. Pictures will be distributed to students in approximately 4 weeks.
 
In addition to the portrait photos, Lifetouch also takes candid action shots at sporting events, music events, and school events throughout the school year that are available for purchase. These photos are posted on the YC website under Current Students-Resources-Photos. https://yorkcatholic.org/current-students/resources/photos/.
 
If there is ever an error with your photo order, please contact Lifetouch at 1-717-545-6833 or ltcustomerservice@lifetouch.com . Their Customer Service Department will be best equipped to correct your order or answer your questions.
One Call Now Text Opt-in 
In preparation for the colder months ahead, we have updated our "One Call Now" Emergency Notification System.  In the event our school schedule is adjusted due to weather, a phone call and an email will be sent to the contact information we have on file. 
                                                       
A text option is also available.  If you opted-in to receive text messages last school year, you do not need to do anything additional UNLESS you did not receive a text message when we closed for the heat earlier this month. If you did not receive the heat text message, or if you would like to begin receiving text messages this year, you must "opt-in" to receive text notification. 
 
To do so, text the word ALERT to the number 22300.  Do not include any words other than the word ALERT.  
 
After doing so, you will no longer receive a phone call at that number and will only receive a text message. 
 
If you do not want to receive text notification, you do not have to do anything.  Your phone number and email address from our Vision system have automatically been entered into the One Call Now system.
Personal Information Changes
If students or parents make changes to personal information throughout the year (name, address, phone number, email address, emergency contact, etc.), the following steps must be taken to fully notify York Catholic of the changes:

VISION
If you need assistance with your Vision account, please contact Deb Gingerich at dgingerich@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x219.
 
CONSTANT CONTACT
York Catholic's emails to parents are sent through a service called Constant Contact. If you currently receive emails from York Catholic (i.e., Irish Eye e-newsletter, etc.), there is a link at the bottom of each email you receive that allows you to edit your Constant Contact profile. Click on: Update Profile/Email Address.
 
If you do not receive York Catholic emails, go to https://yorkcatholic.org and scroll to the bottom right and click on the Subscribe button in the Email Sign-up section. Questions? Contact: Roxanne Castellanos at rcastellanos@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x211.
 
FACTS
Families can access their account online to make the necessary changes to personal information. Families also have the option to call the FACTS Parent Help Center at 866-441-4637 which is available 24 hours a day.
Senior T-shirt Deadline Tomorrow

Class of 2019 t-shirts will be on sale through September 28 and can be purchased by clicking here or accessing the online store on the YC website. T-shirts are $12 with a $3 shipping charge and all ordering must be completed by September 28 at 3 PM.
Red Shirt Day
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) encourages all students and staff to participate in SADD Red Shirt Day on Thursday, October 4. Red is a symbol of SADD's national movement to promote youth leadership development, traffic safety, substance abuse education, and personal health and safety. Participants may pay $1 in homeroom and wear a red shirt in place of their uniform shirt. Students still must wear the standard uniform pants, shorts, skirt, or skort.  All money collected from this fundraiser goes toward awareness activities Students Against Destructive Decisions will host throughout the school year.
Homecoming

September 27-29

Calendar of Events
Click  here   for a flyer

Bonfire
The Homecoming Bonfire has been re-scheduled for Thursday, October 18, beginning at 7 PM on the lacrosse practice field (by the alley entrance of the stadium).  Go IRISH!
 
Pep Rally/Parade/Football Game/Alumni Band & Cheerleaders
The annual Homecoming Pep Rally is Friday, September 28, at 2:20 PM with the Parade beginning at 5:30 PM. Join us for the football game versus Bermudian Springs at 7 PM.

Marching Band Alumni bring your instruments and sit with the Band during this year's Homecoming game! If you are planning on playing with the band, email  cmezza@yorkcatholic.org    and we will have music ready for you.  If you would like your music in advance, please state that in your email along with your mailing address. 

Calling all YC Cheerleader Alumni...Cheer, dance, and stunt during the 3rd and 4th quarters.  If you are interested in participating, please contact Heather Hoffman at 717-846-8871 x220 or  hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org .
 
Homecoming Dance*
The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, September 29, from 7-10 PM in the cafeteria.  Tickets are $10 per student and will be on sale September 24-28 from 7:45-8:15 AM and 3:00-3:15 PM in Room 210.  The Formal Dress Code Agreement is required by all students who wish to attend the dance.  Any student wishing to bring a guest to the dance must also submit a Guest Permission Form.  Parents and students please know the guidelines will be strictly enforced.  The most recent trend of formal dress includes two-piece dresses that slightly expose the midriff.  Please know that an exposed midriff at any point throughout the evening will not be permitted and the student will be required to change into something acceptable.   Click  here   for required forms.  Any questions, please contact Melissa Emschweiler at   memschweiler@yorkcatholic.org .
                                                  
            *student-only event
School Mass



Family and friends are invited to join us for our school-wide Mass on Thursday, October 4, at 9:30 AM in the auditorium.  Please note this is an earlier time than our usual school Masses.
Catholic College Fair
Representatives from 26 Catholic colleges in Pennsylvania will be visiting York Catholic on Thursday, October 4, from 10:55-11:50 AM in the main lobby. Students will have an opportunity to have questions answered and gather details on academics and campus life. The following Catholic colleges will be represented:
 
Alvernia University
Cabrini University
Carlow University
Chestnut Hill College
DeSales University
Duquesne University
Gannon University
Gwynedd-Mercy University
Holy Family University
Immaculata University
Kings College
La Roche College
La Salle University
Manor College
Marywood University
Mercyhurst University
Misericordia University
Mount Aloysius College
Neumann University
Rosemont College
Saint Francis University
Saint Joseph's University
Saint Vincent College
Seton Hall University
Seton Hill University
University of Scranton
Early Dismissal 



We will have an 11:30 AM dismissal on Friday, October 5, while our teachers attend an In-Service. Busses will adjust their schedules for the earlier pickup time and we ask parents to also pick-up by 11:30 AM.
Fall Sports & Band Publication



The 2018 Fall Sports and Band program is available at home football, soccer, and volleyball games. Cost is $6. You may also purchase a program in the school office during school hours. The program highlights our fall teams, our band, our seniors, and our sponsors. 
Futures Games
Partner school students in grades 1-6 are invited to Futures Games at York Catholic! Come out and be part of the team as you cheer for your future school! S pend time with the varsity players and coaches , listen to coach's pregame instruction, participate in team prayer, sit together to cheer on the team, and pose with the team for a picture.
 
Volleyball  - Tuesday, Oct 9 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:30 PM.
Meet in the gymnasium.
Questions:  Contact Dustin Boeckel at 
dboeckel@yorkcatholic.org
 
Football  - Friday, Oct 12 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:15 PM.
Meet at the stadium concession stand.
Questions:  Contact Dustin Boeckel at  dboeckel@yorkcatholic.org
 
Cheerleading  - Friday, Oct 12 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:45 PM.
Meet at the stadium under the press box.
Questions:  Contact Lacey Harang at  lharang@yorkcatholic.org  
 
Marching Band   - Friday, Oct 12 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 5:30 PM.
Meet in the Band Room at the back of the school.
Questions:  Contact Cecelia Mezza at   cmezza@yorkcatholic.org  
Diocesan Women's Conference

The Diocesan of Harrisburg's Women's Conference is being held October 20 at Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg. The Women's Conference is being keynoted by renowned Catholic speaker, best-selling author, and popular radio personality, Jennifer Fulwiler, from Austin, Texas.
 
The current issue of the diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Witness, has an article on this upcoming conference, which last year drew 900 women. Click here for conference details and to register online.
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