Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy with Bishop Sullivan 9/24/18
Events the Week of September 30-October 6
Monday, October 1
Freshman Government Campaigning

Tuesday, October 2
Guest Day
Senior Portrait Makeups
Freshman Government Campaigning

Wednesday, October 3
Freshman Government Campaigning
Underclassmen Picture Day
Senior Portrait Makeups

Thursday, October 4
Freshman Government Campaigning
Guest Day

Friday, October 5
Freshman Elections

Sunday, October 7-October 10
Kairos Retreat

NOTE: School is OPEN on Columbus Day
OPEN HOUSE LAWN SIGNS AVAILABLE
Students can pickup a sign in Mr. Sexton's Office Rm 224.

CCHS TO IMPLEMENT ImPACT TESTING
 
CDC (The Center for Disease Control) reports show that the amount of reported concussions has doubled in the last 10 years. The American Academy of Pediatrics has reported concussions have risen 200 percent among teens ages 14 to 19 in the last decade. (Source: Head Case: http://www.headcasecompany.com/concussion_info/stats_on_concussions_sports  )
 
We often associate concussions with athletics. However, numerous teens incur concussions from simple falls, bumps to the head, and other accidents. The faculty and staff at Camden Catholic work with students and families when a concussion has been diagnosed as the student returns to full health and activity.
 
One tool that can help in this process is the ImPACT test. ImPACT is an objective tool to assist in making sound return   to   activity   decisions   following   concussions. It is   a   computerized   test   that   measures memory, attention span, visual and verbal problem solving. ImPACT has two primary uses: before the onset of an activity, a baseline test is conducted to measure the student's performance baseline. In the event of an injury, a post-injury test is administered and compared to the baseline and/or normative data scores. This provides information that is used along with guidance from concussion-trained specialists to determine when a student may return to various academic and extra-curricular activity.
 
ImPACT will be implemented at Camden Catholic during 2018-2019. All athletes and students in grade 9 will take a baseline test during the month of September. Athletes will take the test during a regularly scheduled team meeting. Freshmen will take the ImPACT test during their health classes. Within the next two years, every CCHS student will have the opportunity to take an initial baseline ImPACT test. Any student currently treating for a concussion will not test until all symptoms have ceased. A parent of a freshman may opt out of ImPACT testing by contacting Eileen Wilkinson at eileen.wilkinson@camdencatholic.org. You may also contact Ms. Wilkinson with additional questions.
 
More information may be found at ImPACT Applications, Inc.: https://concussioncareresources.com/pediatric-concussion-information-for-parents-and-guardians/ 
PICTURE DAY IS THIS WEEK
Underclassmen picture day is this week! All 9th, 10th and 11th graders will have their photograph's taken during English class. Order forms were sent home last week and can be returned when they take their photo. If a student needs a new form they can pick one up in the Information Commons. Contact Lindsey Murphy ( lindsey.murphy@camdencatholic.org ) with any questions. 

Senior portrait retakes are this Tuesday and Wednesday. Seniors who didn't have their portraits taken over the summer or who wish to have retakes are to go to the auditorium at their scheduled time on Tuesday or Wednesday. Boys are to bring a shirt and tie and girls need to bring a tank top. Any student who is getting their portraits retaken need to bring their $10 retake sitting fee. Please contact Lindsey Murphy ( lindsey.murphy@camdencatholic.org) with any questions. 

STUDENT AFFAIRS NEWS 

Service Opportunity
The Good Counsel Home, a Catholic social justice ministry helping mothers and babies is looking for volunteers for their childcare nursery. The home is located at 116 Heulings Ave, Riverside NJ 08075 and their phone number is 856-393-8169.
 
Catholic Partnership Schools - Calling all Volunteers:









We are looking for volunteers in our after-school programs focusing on homework help and activities. Opportunities are available M-Th from 3-5 to work with K-8.
We also need volunteer Cross Country Coaches. Practices are N/W/Th evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 at Cooper River Park. Meets are on Saturdays.
Contact Glenna Harkins at gharkins@cspschools.org for more details


Southern NJ Fall Heart Walk

* Saturday, October 27, 2018 * Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, NJ VOLUNTEER ATTIRE: Wear comfortable sneakers. Volunteer t-shirt will be provided at the event. The Heart Walk is rain or shine, please dress appropriately. TIME COMMITTMENT: Please be prompt and arrive by 7:00 am and participate in the Volunteer Orientation at 7:30 am to learn about your role(s) and remain through break-down of the event - approximately 1:00 pm. Periodic breaks will be scheduled throughout the day. VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES: Volunteers are so vital to the success of this event; therefore, as someone says "Yes! Count me in," we are thrilled and consider it a serious commitment, and truly depend on each person to attend, actively participate...and have some fun! We encourage all volunteers to be flexible with their responsibilities throughout the event, as we may need to make last minute changes as the event progresses. Are you ready to join in the fun? Please complete the attached form and send to: Lauryn Goldstein, Field Support Coordinator (609) 223-3758 * lauryn.goldstein@heart.org www.snjfallhw.org * Set-up and break down * Greeters * Registration * T-shirt distribution * Characters in costume * Cheerleaders * Kids Zone * Hydration Station * Refreshment area * Assist with team photos.  Volunteer Form attached here.

Kairos V Retreat
Kairos is a Greek word that means "right time" or "opportunity" and the Kairos retreats focus on the right time or opportunity to explore deeper our relationships with God, others and ourselves. Students who attend a Kairos retreat often feel transformed by the experience. Seniors who want to go on the Kairos V retreat from October 7th - 10th, 2018 at the Kairos Retreat Center in Absecon, NJ should sign up in Rm 114. Cost is approximately $200 for this four day, three night retreat which includes meals and transportation.

Paws Discovery Farm at 1105 Hainesport Mount Laurel Rd in Mount Laurel NJ is in need of volunteers for their Pumpkin PAWlooza event on October 6th and 7th 10:30 pm-4:30 pm. Please contact Judy Tuscano, Volunteer Coordinator at 856-778-8795.

Freshman Transition
Link Crew leaders led a panel discussion on the importance of joining clubs and how to manage your grades while still being involved in activities at CCHS this week prior to the Activity Fair during lunch. Also, Ms. Wilkinson presented the second of four study skills sessions on Homework strategies. This coming week the Freshman meetings during Activity Period will focus on learning the alma mater and the third of four study skill sessions on test taking. We would like to highlight the Freshman Transition webpage found on our website which includes helpful study skills and contact information for parents and our new students.  Check it out at http://www.camdencatholic.org/admissions/freshman-transition/ 
DESIGN FAIR

OCTOBER LUNCH MENU
*NOTE PRICE CHANGES

CCHS STUDENTS ATTEND ANNUAL BLUE MASS



Members of the CCHS family, students, faculty and administration, joined with Bishop Sullivan to pray for and support local law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, as well as their families, at the 16th Annual Blue Mass at Our Lady of Hope Parish today.
The liturgy celebrated by Bishop Sullivan, is a time for the law enforcement, firefighter and the first responder community to receive prayers and support of the public, remember those who were killed in the line of duty, or passed away this past year, and support of their families.
Pictured: CCHS students with Cherry Hill PD and the Pascal family.  Mr. Pascal with Moorestown PD, Christian Pascal '18 with Cinnamison Fire Department and Ben Pascal '21 and CCHS students and administrators with Paul VI students.
IMPORTANT LINKS
PARENTS ASSOCIATION NEWS

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 20 *NOTE DATE CHANGE* Fall Clothing/Housewares Drive (8AM-1PM) and   Amy's Dine and Donate (7-11AM) CLICK HERE FOR FLIER AND DESCRIPTION OF DONATIONS ACCEPTED


Boscov's 25% OFF Shopping Passes are available from Mrs. Merenyi for $5.00 each, Boscov's Shopping Day is  Tuesday, October 16th 8AM till 11PM.  

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR BAG BINGO!


IMPORTANT FORMS
Please check each link. If participating, must be completed (signed) and submitted to school.
CAMPUS MINISTRY 

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS
  • PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10/11 will be given  October 10
  • College FAFSA NIght is scheduled for October 18 at 7PM

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 30

Monday, October 1
Field Hockey @ Shawnee: Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15

Tuesday, October 2
Boys Soccer vs. Eustace: Varsity & JV 3:45
Girls Soccer @ Eustace: Varsity & JV 3:45
Volleyball vs. West: Varsity 3:45, JV 5

Wednesday, October 3
Field Hockey vs. Winslow: Varsity 3:45
Volleyball vs. Seneca: JV 4, Varsity 5:30

Thursday, October 4
Field Hockey vs. Timber Creek: Varsity 3:45, JV 5:15
Varsity Volleyball @ Gloucester Catholic: 3:45, JV home vs. GC 5
Boys Varsity Soccer @ Winslow: 5
Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Winslow: 6:30

Friday, October 5
Freshman Field Hockey @ PVI 3:45
Volleyball vs. Lenape: JV 3:45, Varsity 5
Football @ Delsea 7

Saturday, October 6
Cross Country: Shore Coaches Invitational @ Holmdel
Girls Soccer vs. Buena: JV & Varsity 10AM
V 5:15