Weekly Happenings
Thursday, February 27, 2020
See what's happening this month .
The second semester is here!
Upcoming Events
Do you have a parking permit?
Attention Parents:
An important survey was sent home last week to every student enrolled at O'Hara. If you have multiple students at O'Hara, the survey was be given to your oldest. All families must complete this survey. It is required every year and allows Cardinal O'Hara High School to receive funding for the services we receive. Even if you do not feel that you qualify for or need services, we still need you to respond to this survey. If you have not returned the survey, please do so as soon as possible so that we can obtain the funding needing to help support our programs here. Prizes will be given to the first homeroom that has all of their surveys returned.
Visit our website for daily updates and announcements!
"Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."
Our students gathered for Mass on Ash Wednesday. This was also our last Mass with OLA as they are returning to their new school next month. We will be keeping Our Lady of Angels in our prayers during this transition for them.
Check out the latest Roar Report!
Women in Business Leadership Workshop
Several of our Lady Lions attended the Women in Business Leadership Workshop last week. The workshop’s goal was to demonstrate to young women the opportunities that a business degree will afford them. A panel of successful female executives spoke about their personal experiences and offered advice. Widener University School of Business Administration faculty and senior staff were also on hand to impart knowledge and engage students.
Do you or your company pay PA state taxes?
Do you or your company pay Pennsylvania state taxes? Why not donate them to Cardinal O’Hara High School? Both businesses and individuals can redirect their PA state tax dollars through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. The application process is easy and we can work hand-in-hand with you to complete it. At Cardinal O’Hara, 100% of your donation through EITC and OSTC is used for scholarships for students and tuition assistance for our families to afford a Catholic education.
 
Individuals
Individuals can redirect up to 100% of their personal Pennsylvania state income tax bill to O’Hara. Donors will receive a tax credit for 90% of the EITC or OSTC contribution, which reduces their state income taxes dollar-for-dollar. Further, many individuals will also be able to claim a charitable deduction on their federal tax return for the 10% not included in the tax credit.

Corporations
Corporations are also eligible to receive a 90% Pennsylvania tax credit if they are authorized to do business in Pennsylvania and are subject to one or more of the following taxes:  
·         Corporate Net Income Tax
·        Insurance Premium Tax (excluding surplus lines, unauthorized, domestic/foreign marine)
·         Title Insurance & Trust Company Shares Tax
·         Bank and Trust Company Shares Tax
·         Capital Stock and Franchise Tax
·         Mutual Thrift Tax
·         Malt Beverage Tax
·         Retaliatory Fees under section 212 of the Insurance Company Law of 1921
·         Personal Income Tax of corporation shareholders or Partnership partners
 
For more information or to get the process started, contact Jen Tuberosa, Vice President of Development, at jtuberosa@cohs.com  or 610.544.5679.
Tri-M Music Society Induction
Tri-M Music Honor Society Recital and Induction is next Tuesday, March 3 at 7pm

Parents and families are invited to join us in the St. John Vianney Auditorium to recognize the academic, service, and musical accomplishments of our Tri-M Music Honor Society members!
Qualifying Testing for English AP Classes
Sophomore  students interested in taking  AP Language and Composition  junior year are required to take a qualifying test on MONDAY, MARCH 16th in room 257.

Junior  students interested in taking  AP Literature and Composition   senior year are required to take a qualifying test on Monday, March 16th in room 254.

These tests are NOT subject matter specific; they are critical reading based, so no preparation is needed.

Sophomore and junior teachers will be talking about the process of AP application in class, but feel free to direct any questions to Mrs. Borusiewicz tborusiewicz@cohs.com.
From the Guidance Office
Check out the weekly news and announcements from the Guidance Office. Updates include important information for seniors! Click here for the guidance office.
Mane Event- Get your tickets today!
The Mane Event Committee is seeking donations for the Silent Auction which will be held during the Mane Event on March 28th. Below you will find a listing of requested items that will help make the auction fabulous. Please feel free to team up with your fellow parents and friends to make purchases. If you have an idea for an auction item or auction package, please let us know. Just drop us a quick email at  maneevent@cohs.com . All donations must be delivered to the Main Office by March 6th. Your donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Admissions Office
Spring Sports Information
-PIAA physical and family id must be completed

Softball:
-Softball March 2 nd -5 th at the softball field 2:45 to 4:30
-Freshman and Sophomores Monday and Tuesday
-Juniors and Seniors Wednesday and Thursday
-Questions, contact Coach Milliken.

Baseball:
-Baseball March 2 nd and 3 rd at varsity field 3:30
-Any questions contact Coach Benedict.

Track:
-Track and field sign ups March 3 rd and 5 th at 3:00 in cafeteria
-Questions, contact Coach Donovan .

Lacrosse
-Boys lax March 2 nd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and March 3 rd and 4 th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on turf
-Questions, contact Coach Bohner .
Coming to the O'Hara Stage...
Godspell Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 28th! More info available in the coming days on the Performing Arts page:  https://www.cohs.com/apps/pages/performingarts
Quick Links
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