Support a "Student Experience" |
As we approach the end of this school year, York Catholic extends our thanks to each and every incredible donor who made this year and the 92 before it possible! Many of you attend, sponsor, or donate to our annual spring gala. For 2021, we made the decision to celebrate the 20-21 gala on September 11, 2021 in order to more safely gather together. This fall event will be called We Are YC Celebration and it will focus on the tenants that we have always focused on - our students and Catholic education. In the spring of 2022 we will resume our regular gala.
In order to hit our 2020-2021 Annual Fund goal of $300,000 by June 30, we are asking our generous alumni, friends, and community to consider making a donation towards our "Student Experience" appeal, which we usually request during our annual gala. This appeal assists York Catholic in closing the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating our talented and inspiring students.
Please consider making a donation to help us finish this school year strong! Each dollar donated will go towards the cost of tuition for our incredible students. Thank you for caring and giving!
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Capital Campaign Phase II |
Phase II of the Grow Today, Impact Tomorrow Capital Campaign is in full swing and we are approaching our $4.5 million goal. To raise the remaining funds, which will be used to complete the Junior High conversion, infrastructure improvements, installation of a new press box and stadium bleachers, relocation of the grotto, creation of a Rosary Walk, and upgrades to our parking lot, we need the support of our alumni, parents, and community!
There are many ways you can give to the campaign including a one-time gift or through a pledge over multiple years. There is also the opportunity for several naming opportunities, detailed below, offered to recognize the generosity of donors. As always, we thank you for the support that you continue to show York Catholic each and every day.
Rosary Walk
Donors contributing $5,000+ will be recognized on our Rosary Walk through a Prayer Bead stone. This beautiful new Rosary Walk will be stationed in the relocated Grotto.
Stadium Facilities
Brand new bleachers will be installed at our Athletic Turf Field. Contributions of $1,000 will purchase one bleacher seat* or a bleacher section can be donated for $75,000.
*Please note, the honor of naming the bleacher seat does not guarantee admission to events or reserve the actual seat.
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If your child has received, or plans to receive, the COVID-19 vaccine, please email a photo of the vaccine card to the school nurse at sdeluca@yorkcatholic.org.
Having this information on file will eliminate the need for the student to quarantine next school year if they are identified as a close contact to someone who has contracted COVID-19.
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If you know a friend, family member, or anyone looking for a high-quality, Christ-centered education for their children who do not already attend a Catholic school, you could receive a $250 credit toward your child's tuition at York Catholic.
York Catholic's Parent Referral Program is a win-win for everyone involved. Referred students receive an outstanding education from York Catholic, while parents of the referred families get peace of mind knowing their child is gaining so much more than just a top-notch education. Families who refer someone who registers at York Catholic receive a $250 credit towards their child's tuition.
You, as parents, are our best ambassadors. In order for the Parent Referral Program to be a success, we need information about individuals who may be interested in joining the York Catholic family. All you need to do is click below to fill out the form. If the family you refer attends York Catholic through their first semester, your family's tuition will be credited $250, spread into 4 credits applied to the months of February, March, April, and May.
It really is that simple. So go ahead. Please click on the box below and allow us the opportunity to do what we love -- help to develop, nurture, and encourage children so they may grow in faith, mind, and heart. Mail or email the form to us and we will take it from there!
The Parent Referral Program is open to all parents of current York Catholic students. The tuition credit is not available for referring your own children. The $250 credit is only good toward tuition on a student's account; no cash is given, and it is non-transferrable. A referred student applies only to a new student from a non-partner school.
Thank you for all you do for our school!
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The final report card of the 2020-2021 school year will be mailed home Friday, June 18. Look for them in your mailboxes next week!
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Immunizations
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established school immunization requirements for all students. The regulations are intended to ensure that children attending school in PA are adequately protected against potential outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. A child must have the required medically-appropriate vaccines or a plan to complete those vaccines or risk exclusion from school.
Children in grades 7-12 need the following immunizations for attendance:
- 4 doses of tetanus * (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of diphtheria* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of acellular pertussis* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose given)
- 2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (usually given as MMR)
- 3 doses of hepatitis B
- 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity
- 2 doses meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)
- 1st dose is given 11-15 years of age; a 2nd dose is required at age 16 or entry into 12th grade.
- If the dose was given at 16 years of age or older, only one dose is required.
- 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) – age 11 or older
* Usually given as DTaP or DTP or DT or Td
RETURNING STUDENTS
If you submitted doctor’s documentation of the administration of these vaccines previously to the York Catholic nurse, you do not need to repeat this step unless an additional booster or immunization is needed or has been given in the past year. Students entering grades 10, 11, & 12 – please note the dose requirements for the MCV vaccine. If your child has received the COVID-19 vaccine, please share a copy of the vaccine card so they can be removed from the potential quarantine list of close contacts.
NEW STUDENTS
All new students must submit doctor’s documentation of the dates the above doses were administered to the York Catholic nurse. If any of the required immunizations will not be given by August 18, 2021, please click here for the PLAN form to detail the dates the immunizations are scheduled to be given. If your child has received the COVID-19 vaccine, please share a copy of the vaccine card so they can be removed from the potential quarantine list of close contacts.
Under Pennsylvania state law, students without the required immunizations or a plan with scheduled dates of administration on file, cannot be admitted to school.
Incoming 11th Grade Physicals
The School Health Law of Pennsylvania requires that all children must have a medical examination upon entry into grade 11. A medical examination is also required for those children who have transferred to York into any grade from other states or from other Pennsylvania areas and who have not sent records of previous examinations. Please click here for the School Physical Form to be completed by a private physician. Return the form to the school nurse no later than August 18. Any student who does not return this form will receive a medical examination by a school physician.
Incoming 7th Grade Dentals
The School Health Law of Pennsylvania requires that children receive a dental examination upon entry into grade 7. Please click here for the School Dental Form to be completed by a private dentist. Return the form to the school nurse no later than August 18. Any student who does not return this form will receive a medical examination by a school dentist.
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If you have not received your bus transportation information from the school district where you live, please click on the link below to print and complete your form. Please mail your form to the school district where you reside no later than June 11.
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Each year YC enters into a contract with a professional photographer, Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch, for the senior pictures appearing in our yearbook, ROSA MYSTICA. All senior yearbook photos must be taken by Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch. Pictures from any other photographer cannot be accepted for the yearbook. Junior parents will be receiving mailed information from Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch with instructions regarding guidelines and the scheduled date and time of your student’s senior picture at York Catholic (June 21). Please arrive prior to your scheduled appointment so you are ready for your assigned time. If you did not receive a postcard, please call Lifetouch at 1-800-445-1189.
Every senior must get their picture taken, however, seniors are under no obligation to purchase the photo. If desired, students can purchase yearbook photo packages from Lifetouch. Lifetouch contributes a portion of package purchases back to York Catholic.
Please observe the following guidelines regarding appearance for photos. All gentlemen must be clean shaven and wear a dress shirt, tie, and sport coat or suit jacket. Hair must be regulation length. No piercings are allowed. Ladies will be provided with a black shoulder drape for photos. Only necklaces and earrings are allowed for the yearbook picture of the young women. Hair must be of a natural color. No facial jewelry is permitted. Please reference pages 16-20 of the Student Handbook for further clarification.
If you have any questions, please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-445-1189.
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FlynnO'Hara, our official provider of school uniforms, welcomes York Catholic School's families for a uniform shopping event on July 8 or July 15. The staff will be available to measure students, answer questions about the uniform, and help you shop for the upcoming school year. Appoint times are required. Please click below to schedule an appointment.
The following items have officially been retired and are no longer part of the official school uniform:
- white pullover sweater for boys and girls
- blue pants for boys and girls
- blue skort
- khaki panel skort
Additions to the current dress code:
- khaki pants for all grades for boys and girls
- khaki pleated skort
Parents are reminded of the following:
- All uniform attire should be in good repair, free of holes and tears
- Skirts can be no more than 2” above knee (front & back)
- Female socks can be navy blue or green - solid - calf length or knee high
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York Catholic hosts a uniform exchange to assist students who need financial assistance with uniforms. The uniform exchange will be available for trades and purchases on Wednesday, June 23, from 4-6 PM. Walk-ins on days other than this date cannot be accommodated. If you need uniforms, bring your gently worn items for an even trade or purchase some at a reduced price: skirts $10, pants $8, sweaters $6, shirts $4. Uniforms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Summer Reading & Math Assignments |
Students are reminded their Summer Reading and Math assignments are due Friday, August 27. Each current student has received information regarding their assignments. The assignments are also available on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org on the Forms & Documents page in the Course Related section.
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Join Mrs. Henson on a journey through a galaxy far, far away as she guides you through the intersection of Shakespeare and Sarlaccs. The Summer Shakespeare Seminar 2021: Shakespeare and Star Wars will polish your acting, elocution, and analysis with this fun, free, five-day affair July 26-30 from 12-2:30 PM. This is open to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. To register, email Mrs. Henson at chenson@yorkcatholic.org.
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Special Congratulations
York Catholic Girls' Lacrosse Team
District III-AA Champions
Congratulations to our spring athletes who have been named to YAIAA All-Star teams as voted by the league coaches:
Baseball
Anthony Catterall - 1st Team Infielder
Brady Walker - Honorable Mention
Boys' Lacrosse
Nick Creisher - 1st Team Goalie
Daniel Devitt - 2nd Team Face Off
Preston Boeckel - Honorable Mention Attack
Austin Cremen - Honorable Mention Attack
Matthew Gick - Honorable Mention Midfield
Brennan Witman - Honorable Mention Midfield
Girls' Lacrosse
Sydney Mentzer - YAIAA Most Valuable Player
Sydney Mentzer - Co-Midfielder of the Year
Sydney Mentzer - 1st Team Midfield
Olivia Staples - Co-Midfielder of the Year
Olivia Staples - 1st Team Midfield
Ella Linthicum - Attacker of the Year
Ella Linthicum - 1st Team Attacker
Grace Doyle - 1st Team Defender
Grace Doyle - Co-Defender of the Year
Shannon Staples - 2nd Team Midfielder
Kelly Nguyen - 2nd Team Attacker
Keely Brennan - 2nd Team Defender
Jessica Daugherty - Honorable Mention Attacker
Softball
Kelleigh Pollock - 1st Team Infielder
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Open Gyms
Many teams will be holding open gyms throughout the summer for informal practice time. Please contact the head coach for a schedule.
Fall Practices Open
Varsity football heat acclimation practice begins August 9 with all other Fall sports teams beginning practice on Monday, August 16. For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330.
Online Sports Paperwork
Students wishing to participate in fall athletics during the 2021-22 school year must have the following paperwork filed online at PlanetHS.com no later than Wednesday, August 4, at 3 PM; no exceptions.
- PIAA Physical Form
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Athlete & Parent Agreement (last page of physical form)
- ImPACT Test
If you have not previously played on a York Catholic athletic team, PlanetHS.com accounts must be set-up by each athlete and his or her parent. Please click here for the instructions on how to set-up an account. If you played on a York Catholic athletic team last year, you already have an existing account. Please use the same ID and password you used last year.
Planet HS will update our forms on June 1. Please do not complete forms until June 1. ALL athletes must upload updated paperwork to be eligible to play during the 2021-22 school year. Doctors’ signatures must be dated AFTER June 1, 2021.
Click here to access the instructions for uploading information to PlanetHS.com. Students wishing to play a fall sport MUST verify the paperwork and ImPACT test are on file with Mr. Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330 no later than Wednesday, August 4, at 3 PM.
Failure to complete the online paperwork by the deadline will mean the student 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.
Physicals
OSS Health is hosting sports physicals for fall athletes on June 12, and July 7 at their Powder Mill Rd York location. Please call 717-848-4800 to schedule an appointment; walk-ins cannot be accommodated. A parent or guardian should accompany the student-athlete. Cost is $15. Please be sure to complete the medical information online at www.planeths.com before arriving and only print the 2 pages indicated for the doctor to review and complete. Please note the planeths website will be updated with the proper forms on June 1. Do not complete or print the forms prior to June 1. If you choose the June 1 physical date, it would be recommended to make your appointment in the afternoon to give you time to complete the paperwork that becomes available that morning.
Sports physicals may also be conducted by your private physician or at a local urgent care center, however, they must be dated AFTER June 1, 2021. Co-payments apply.
Physicals must be completed and uploaded to www.planeths.com no later than August 4 at 3 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330.
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We have a variety of old sports uniforms that are available for purchase. Email Assistant Athletic Director Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org to schedule a time to come in to see what we have!
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Apparel selections for the 2021-22 Marching Band show, "Hephaestus' Workshop" are now available on the online Spirit Store.
Please place your order by August 8.
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Music Association Meeting |
Parents of music and choral students are welcome to attend the York Catholic Music Association meeting on Monday, June 21, at 6:30 PM in the YC Media Center. The meetings usually last approximately one hour and everyone’s input and feedback are welcomed and appreciated. Your help in planning and implementing the efforts of the YCMA are critical.
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Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the home page of the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org.
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York Catholic
601 E Springettsbury Ave, York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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