Cathedral Catholic High School
Weekly Newsletter
Friday, November 13, 2020


Blanket Drive for
Fr. Joe's Villages until next Friday. Please bring in a blanket

Parent Association Meeting is on Tuesday, November 17 at 6:30pm.
Information below.

Need tutoring? The honor societies offer free tutoring. See below.

Honor Society Applications Now Open. See below.

All School Mass: Friday, November 20 at 9:30 am in the Quad

Parents in Prayer
All are welcome to join Tuesday mornings at 8am in person or on Zoom. More information below.


Food Services: Our food service is now open for breakfast, snack and lunch. More information.

Kairos 22 for Cohort B:
This is the last call to sign-up. Link below. There is a meeting Nov 18 at lunch in the gym.

Student Store Hours:
The Student Store is open when students are on campus.
Red Days: 12:30-1:00 p.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Gold Days: 12:30-1:30 p.m.



VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
CCHS is hosting a Virtual Open House for incoming freshmen and transfer families this year. If you know someone interested in being a part of the Dons Family, let them know about our Virtual Open House launching on Saturday, November 14!

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PRAYER

Today is the feast day of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American saint. She worked tirelessly for others - immigrants in need of education and assistance, those in need of medical care, orphans in need of love. She is an inspiration of being God’s hands to the world!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit
 
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, woman of God, disciple of Christ, you offered the people you met the gifts of life and love by responding to their physical, emotional and spiritual needs in practical and creative ways.

Inspired by your confidence in God and your compassion, love and sense of justice, we ask you to accompany us as we work to respond to the needs of all we encounter.

Teach us. Pray for us. Amen

St. Joseph, Our Patron, Pray For Us
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

• Blanket Drive •

Blanket Drive For Father Joe’s Villages - Wear a blanket Tues/Thurs & Pizza!
Father Joe’s NEEDS blankets! The CCHS blanket drive continues with fun additions:

Next Tuesday & Thursday students can 'wear' a blanket during the school day!

CCTV has offered a class pizza party to the Gold 6 class who collects the most blankets! Drop your donations to your Gold 6 class (if your class is participating in the contest) or ASB next week!

Baby, it's COLD outside! Please help us spread some warmth!
Coffee with Counselors: Junior Parents and Guardians
Coffee with Counselors: Junior parents and guardians:

join the counselors for a virtual “chat” that will focus on the transition of junior students from their School Counselor to their College Counselor and the college application process. There will be a short presentation followed by a Q&A session. For families unable to attend, the presentation will be recorded and made available for viewing at your own convenience.

  • Date: Friday, December 4, 2020
  • Time: 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
  • Link: A Zoom link will be emailed within a week of the meeting
Uniform REMINDER: Outerwear Policy
As the weather changes, it is important to remember the changes to the school's NEW outerwear policy.

Outerwear - All outerwear is considered part of the dress code requirements. The only sweaters, sweatshirts, and jackets allowed on campus at any time must be purchased at the CCHS student store or as part of authorized spirit wear provided in participation on an athletic/academic team or club.
Note: Seniors have earned the privilege to wear college outerwear.
College shirts and other clothing are not allowed.
Interact Club Meeting

Interact Club will meet Monday November 16th at lunch in Mrs. Milligan's room Assisi Hall 109. We will work on our upcoming service project, "Adopt a Senior". New members are always welcome!
From the Counseling Department
Dons Pennant
Counseling Office Highlights this Week:

  • Coffee with Counselors - Junior Parents/Guardians
  • November Virtual College Fairs and Information Sessions
  • New Scholarships
Contacting Counselors: The best way to contact counselors to set up a meeting is via email. During Dons Online, counselors will be available via email, phone, and Zoom for meetings.  
• SAVE THE DATE •

Tuesday, December 1st
FLU Season is Upon Us!
Flu season is upon us! Help #fighttheflu
Wear a mask
Wash your hands
Get a yearly flu vaccine

Flu Vaccine Facts:
  • A flu vaccine helps your body build up antibodies against 2-4 recent flu strains.
  • It takes about two weeks for these antibodies to help provide protection against the flu virus. If your exposed to the flu before that two-week window you may get sick.
  • The flu vaccine has been shown in some studies to reduce the severity of illness and hospitalization. 
  • After getting the vaccine you may experience: Soreness/redness at the injection site, headache, fever, muscle aches, nausea and fatigue. These symptoms are a response created by your immune system to the vaccine, not flu symptoms.

Where to get a flu vaccine:
• Schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider.
• Call 211 for health and social services information.
Honor Society Applications and Tutoring
NHS Tutoring
The NHS Tutoring link on the student iPads is now up to date with the fall 2020 tutors by subject. Students are to directly email the tutor requesting to set up a tutoring session. NHS tutors will be trained this week on the protocols and expectations for tutoring online.
 
NEHS Writing Center
Need help with writing in any class? Visit the NEHS Writing Center. 
 
French Honor Society Tutoring 
Ongoing tutoring on Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. 
 
Spanish Honor Society Tutoring


Applications are now being accepted for the following Honor Societies. Please contact the moderator of the Honor Society if you have questions. Be sure to check the Honor Society deadline to register!









National Art Honor Society - Visual Art teachers submit nominations to NAHS. Those students who are nominated are sent an invitation to apply to the honor society.
 
Quill and Scroll Honor Society - Yearbook or Video Production teachers submit nominations to Quill and Scroll. No application process.

Chinese Honor Society - Invitations to apply are sent to Chinese students from the Chinese teacher.

Coming Soon... 
International Thespian Society will be accepting applications in the Spring. Look for a link in January.
From the Mission and Ministry Office
Mission & Ministry Updates: 

  • November 9-19 Blanket Drive for Fr Joe's Villages donations to M&M
  • November 18 Kairos 22 Pre-retreat Meeting (12:30 in the Gym)
  • November 20 All School Mass (9:30am in Quad) 
  • November 30- Dec 10 CCHS Catholic Charities Advent Food Drive
  • December 3-5 Kairos Retreat (cohort B)
 
Every Monday - Miles Christi faith time for girls at the second break in the Chapel Garden (or Google Meet: faithlunch) 
Every Tuesday - Morning Mass for students & employees @ 7:15 am, Miles Christi Faith Lunch for Boys (Google Meet: faithlunch)  
Every Thursday - Morning Mass for students & employees @ 7:15am 

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Blanket Drive For Father Joe’s Villages
Father Joe’s NEEDS blankets for the folks they serve who are homeless. ASB, NHS, DFL and other student clubs are helping Mission & Ministry collect new and gently used blankets from November 9-19. Drop blankets to ASB! Baby, it's COLD outside! Please help us spread some warmth!

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Masses - Morning now outside & Community Mass 11/20
Due to the new purple status of San Diego County, morning mass will be outside in the Chapel Garden at 7:15am. Dress for the cold and we’ll be warmed by the love of Christ and community!

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All are welcome to join us for our community mass celebrating gratefulness and all of our blessings on Friday, November 20th at 9:30am in Quad.  

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Senior Kairos Retreat - Cohort B, December 3-5
This is the last call for Cohort B students and Cohort C students (who have designated Cohort B for activities) to sign up to join in our fall Kairos. To sign up, please click on this link.

Pre-Retreat Meeting for the Cohort B Kairos - Wednesday, November 18th @ Lunch
All B Cohort students planning to attend Kairos in December please attend a pre-retreat meeting for important retreat details. Please be aware of the timing of Kairos as the expectation is that all students are present for the entire retreat from start to finish. We are so excited to join you on this wonderful retreat!

Thursday, December 3rd - 12:30-9:30pm  
Friday, December 4th - 9:00am- 9:00pm  
Saturday, December 5th - 8:30am-Noon

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USD Future of Faith Series - Sharing Our Gifts
Last year many of us gathered at the University of San Diego for the Future of Faith series focusing on the role of women in the Church. Last December, our students participated in a youth event regarding their role in the Church. This Monday, 11/16 in the evening, USD will host the final segment of our series - Sharing Our Gifts. Here is more information - Sharing Our Gifts. Please consider joining as we continue this conversation about how to share our unique gifts with our faith.

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Join us to Pray @ Parents in Prayer - 
We are so thankful for our Parents In Prayer at Cathedral. They are vibrant prayer group praying for our school and personal intentions. Join in the community and enjoy time with other parents in person in the CCHS St.Therese Chapel or via our Zoom meeting, Tuesdays 8am following the 7:15 am morning mass.  
 
Join Zoom Meeting
 
Meeting ID: 726 813 6814
Passcode: Prayer  

Finals Week Schedule

All final exams will be administered online for all students, so the last day students will be on campus is December 10, 2020. December 11 and December 14 will be flex days so students can study and meet with teachers as necessary. Final exams will be held December 15 through December 18 according to this schedule:

  • December 15: Red 1 (8:00 - 9:30 a.m.) & Red 2 (10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
  • December 16: Red 3 (8:00 - 9:30 a.m.) & Gold 4 (10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
  • December 17: Gold 5 (8:00 - 9:30 a.m.) & Gold 6 (10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
  • December 18: Period 7 (8:00 - 9:30 a.m.)
Parent Association
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Nov 17, 2020 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)


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If you missed the Parent Association Meeting on Tuesday, you can watch it here.

Click below for more information on ways to get involved at Cathedral with the Parent Association.

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The Parent Association is a valuable and important resource for all of our parents. Every parent is a member of the Cathedral Catholic Parent Association, and therefore, all parents are invited to attend any of the Parent Association meetings throughout the year. 
Meeting dates for the upcoming school year:
November 17
February 2
March 2
April 13

The Parent Association co-leaders are Tanya Letuli and Fara Moi. They can be reached at the CCHS Parent Association email address:  ParentAssociation@cathedralcatholic.org
Parents in Prayer
Join Us at Parents In Prayer Cathedral Catholic High School!
Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m.

We are so thankful for our Parents In Prayer at Cathedral. They are vibrant prayer group praying for our school and personal intentions.

Join in the community and enjoy time with other parents in person in the CCHS St.Therese Chapel or via our Zoom meeting, Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. following the 7:15 a.m. morning mass.

To Join Parents In Prayer Zoom Meeting:

Meeting ID: 726 813 6814
Passcode: Prayer  
School Calendar

 Here is an overview of the 2020-2021 school year calendar:

  • August 17, 2020:  First Day of School
  • September 7, 2020:  No School, Labor Day
  • October 19, 2020:  No School, Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • October 20, 2020:  No School, School Holiday
  • November 11, 2020:  No School, Veteran’s Day
  • November 23 – November 27, 2020:  No School, Thanksgiving Break
  • December 21 – January 5, 2021:  No School Christmas Break
  • January 18, 2021:  No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • February 15, 2021:  No School, President’s Day
  • March 15, 2021:  No School, School Holiday
  • April 1 – April 9, 2021:  No School Easter Break
  • May 28, 2021: Baccalaureate Mass/Senior Awards Ceremony, 5:00 p.m.
  • May 29, 2021: Graduation, Time TBD
  • May 31, 2021:  No School, Memorial Day
  • June 4, 2021:  Last Day of School
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