Please click below to carefully review the Diocese of Harrisburg/York Catholic Middle & High School COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan 2021-22. As COVID-19 guidelines evolve, our school will continue to adapt to the recommendations issued by federal, state, Diocesan, and local entities for our area. Any changes will be communicated through the weekly Irish Eye e-newsletter.
The following is a change to the Quarantine section on Pages 7-8:
Close Contacts
Close contact to a COVID positive individual is defined as someone unmasked within 6 feet for 15 minutes or more.
Not Vaccinated
Non-vaccinated individuals identified as close contacts to someone who tests positive must quarantine for 10 days and are not permitted to enter school grounds or participate in school extra-curricular activities. The non-vaccinated individual does not need to be tested for COVID-19 unless they become symptomatic. Non-vaccinated individuals have the option of getting a COVID test on day 7 after exposure and they may return to school and activities IF there is a negative result on that test. Proof of the result must be sent to the school nurse at sdeluca@yorkcatholic.org. Please note that the test date cannot be earlier than 7 days after exposure.
If the non-vaccinated individual becomes symptomatic, they are required to get a COVID test. If the test is positive on day 7 of quarantine or as a result of being tested due to symptoms, the Non-vaccinated individual will follow the instructions below under “Positive Test Results.”
Vaccinated
Vaccinated Individuals are considered fully vaccinated if it is:
● 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or
● 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine
Vaccinated individuals do not have to quarantine if identified as a close contact.
Positive Test Results
Individuals with COVID positive test results will quarantine 10 days past the onset of symptoms or positive test results (whichever occurs first) regardless of vaccination status and are not permitted to enter school grounds or participate in school extra-curricular activities. Positive individuals have the option of getting a COVID test on day 7 after the start of their quarantine period and they may return to school and activities IF there is a negative result on that test. Proof of the result must be sent to the school nurse at sdeluca@yorkcatholic.org. If the test is still positive, the individual will complete the 10-day quarantine.
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The Diocese of Harrisburg is requesting anyone with ties to York Catholic Middle or High School complete a survey to help guide the Diocese’s strategic vision for Catholic schools in a process called, “Christ Before Me: A Strategic Vision for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg.”
The overall goal is to establish the concepts and direction needed to set a strategic vision to secure the future of our schools. Partnering with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), they are collecting a rich array of data, and seeking input from stakeholders through interviews with representative small groups, and through online surveys.
The Diocese is asking that an adult (parent or guardian) of every household complete the following survey found at this link:
Please take 10 minutes of your time to complete your survey by this Monday, October 18. Please have only one adult per household complete the survey. If you have children in multiple schools, please complete one survey for each school. Be sure to select the appropriate affiliation to York Catholic: Pastor, Parent of Current Student at York Catholic, Alumni, Board Member, Other.
The Diocese is interested in hearing from students as well. All York Catholic students in grades 7-12 completed their surveys during homeroom this morning.
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In order to maintain the lowest tuition fee possible, each family is asked to participate in 2 fundraisers per year (actual cost per pupil is over $10,500.00).
The YC Christmas Cash Calendars will be sold from October 8-29 for $25 each. Each calendar purchased will have a four-digit number and will enter the buyer in a daily drawing for the month of December. Each day of December has a different payout assigned. When we pull a purchaser’s calendar number on a specific date in December, they will win the amount noted on that date (we are not using PA Lottery numbers). Every purchaser has 31 chances to win, coordinating with the 31 days of the month. Winners will be posted on the YC website, www.yorkcatholic.org, and will be notified by email. The winner does not need to be present to win. Winning raffle amounts will be mailed weekly.
All orders will be placed online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/ycchristmascash2021 beginning tomorrow, October 8. Numbered calendars labeled with the purchaser's name will be sent home to the selling family for distribution after November 1. Detailed information about the raffle and prizes was mailed to your home this week; please check your mailbox.
If you have any questions about the YC Christmas Cash calendar raffle, please contact Mrs. Gick at sgick@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x317.
Thank you in advance for making this a successful fall fundraiser!
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Did You Know? York Catholic's annual operating budget is only partially covered by tuition. More specifically, the tuition that each family pays for their child to attend YC only covers 71% of the cost of that education. To help fund that “tuition gap,” York Catholic relies heavily on gifts to our York Catholic Fund. Gifts to the YC Fund allow each and every student to benefit from small class sizes, dedicated faculty, a diverse student population, and student enrichment programs. Gifts also support exciting professional development opportunities for our teachers, keeping them at the forefront of education. Please consider making a gift to the YC Fund today! |
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York Catholic is excited to share some information with you that is sure to change how you view paying your state and federal taxes each year!
If you pay personal state income taxes, you now have the opportunity (whether filing individually or jointly) to choose how these taxes are spent each year by joining a Special Purpose Entity (SPE). SPEs are based on tax liability, not income, therefore each taxpayer’s situation will differ. An individual or couple filing jointly must have a state tax liability of $3,500 or more to participate. To see if you qualify for 2021, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your tax return.
You could receive at least a 10% deduction on your personal federal taxes each year, so why not have your personal state income taxes serve as tuition assistance funds, allowing more students to thrive at York Catholic High School?
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please follow these steps:
All SPE funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so NOW is the time to submit your Joinder Agreement for the 2021 Tax Year!
For more information about this easy tax donation, please contact Katie Seufert, York Catholic Principal, at kseufert@yorkcatholic.org.
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You are our best ambassador! Please share this information with your friends:
York Catholic invites you to our Open House this Sunday, October 17, starting at 12 noon! Learn what life at York Catholic High School is like and see all we have to offer students (grades 7-12) and families. Registered individuals can expect to:
- Connect with current students about their experience.
- Chat with teachers and administrators.
- Talk with coaches and club moderators about our 60+ clubs and activities available.
- Take a tour of our newly-renovated campus.
- Meet other prospective students and families.
Our staff and teachers will be available to answer any questions you may have throughout this event. Join us to experience the YC difference. Masks are required.
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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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Even though the 2022 color yearbooks are not distributed until May, NOW is the time to place your order for a book. Extra yearbooks are not available in May. Only what is ordered is delivered to YC for distribution.
Please do not send any money to school with your student. Balfour handles the order taking and payments allowing the yearbook advisor and staff additional time to produce the best yearbook ever. All orders are taken by phone by calling the Balfour ordering line at 1-800-944-5930 or by ordering online at https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=62833
Special Note for Parents of Seniors:
There will be a special section of the 2022 yearbook reserved only for parents of seniors to send a message to their senior son or daughter. It is a great keepsake and a wonderful way to congratulate your child for all of their years of hard work. The rectangular space costs $20 and can be in full color with a total of 30 words and 1 picture. Photos should be in good condition and printed on photo paper. Please click here for the Senior Form and return it with your payment (checks made payable to York Catholic) to Mrs. Nagley no later than Tuesday, November 23.
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Please check your boxed and canned goods for the Box Tops for Education logos. |
If your box top is marked with this logo, please cut it out and send it to school.
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If it is labeled with this box top, please scan your receipt. Click here for more information and to download the Box Tops for Education app to scan your receipt. Be sure to select York Catholic High School as your school of choice.
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Our next student reward deadline is October 15, so please have your box tops into school and/or scanned by this date. This is the major fundraiser for Middle School Student Council and Middle School activities. You don't have to buy anything or sell anything! Please try to join forces with friends, family, and neighbors to collect or scan as many box tops as possible. The homeroom collecting the most box tops will be rewarded!
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Vocation Visit to the Seminary
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The Diocese of Harrisburg’s Office of Vocations is coordinating a “Visit a Seminary” program on Thursday, November 11, at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. Any boy in grades 11 or 12 interested in the program should sign up with Mr. Mansfield or Mrs. Rough by October 25.
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The senior class will attend an overnight retreat October 18-19 at the Malvern Retreat Center. This is a great opportunity for students to bond with classmates, spend time in prayer, and truly “retreat” from school and the daily stresses of life. The retreat will begin Monday at 8:15 AM with students returning at approximately 3:00 PM Tuesday to YC. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Paul Miller, Director of Campus Ministry, at 717-846-8871 x433 or pmiller@yorkcatholic.org.
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The October Mission Collection will be held in homerooms on Wednesday, October 20, and will support the Black and Indian Mission Collection (BIMC) to help communities build the Church and preach the Gospel of Jesus among the African American, Native American, and Alaska Native people of God. Every year, the Black and Indian Mission Office supports the following important priorities: Enliven Parish Life & Catechesis, Help Educators Reach Kids, Encourage Vocations, and Empowering Evangelizers. This year, York Catholic was the recipient of a grant from BIMC, and we wish to show our thanks through a generous mission collection for their organization.
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The SportsLeader program, which has primarily been devoted to virtue formation through athletics, has created an expanded model to serve an entire school, parish, and/or community. This new program has a new yet familiar name: Virtue=Strength. This program is an enhancement to the SportsLeader program, yet separate as it is designed to be used by teachers and staff across the entire student body. Click below for the Virtue=Strength parent newsletter that helps reinforce virtue formation at home. |
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Parents of Seniors:
It is hard to believe we are fast approaching the end of the first quarter during your senior’s last year of high school. Believe it or not, preparations are already underway for the Baccalaureate and Graduation celebration in May. We are writing with three specific updates in this regard.
First, we will be celebrating Baccalaureate and Graduation as a combined ceremony on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 7 PM at St. Joseph Church in York. Members of the Class of 2022 will have their Senior Banquet on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Our seniors are required to attend both of these events. More details will be coming to you in April.
Second, we have emailed all of the students asking them to enter size information in a Google form in preparation for their cap and gown orders. We ask the ladies to add approximately 2” to their measured height to allow for high heels, unless they plan to wear flat shoes.
Third, in your December 10, 2021 tuition statement you will find an additional graduation fee charge. In order to assist with the expenses associated with all of the planned activities surrounding Graduation, there is a nominal fee of $100.00 for each senior. This fee includes a cap and gown, diploma, professional 5” x 7” photo of your graduate on stage during the conferral of his/her diploma, and Senior Banquet expenses.
Thank you in advance for your attention to these first steps toward the important celebration of your child’s years of success at York Catholic.
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In preparation for changing the uniform dress code for the 2nd and 3rd marking periods, York Catholic is hosting a uniform exchange to assist students who are in need of uniform items. The uniform exchange will be available for trades and purchases on Thursday, October 21, from 3:30-5 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. Masks are required.
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College Admissions Information Night |
A College Admission Information Night for families will be held at YC Thursday, October 28, at 6:30 PM. Mr. Michael Rouse, York Catholic College & Career Counselor will review the college admission process, student transcripts, recommendation letters, and a student timeline. Masks are required. Register by emailing your name to Mr. Rouse at mrouse@yorkcatholic.org.
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Parents of music and choral students are welcome to attend the York Catholic Music Association meeting on Monday, October 18, at 7 PM. 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. Masks are required.
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Athletics Parents Meeting |
The York Catholic Athletic Booster Club is holding a general meeting Tuesday, October 19, at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria. Parents and guardians of YC athletes for all seasons are encouraged to attend.
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The York Catholic Student Council invites all children ages 12 and under to attend this year's Fall Fest Wednesday, October 27, from 6-8 PM at York Catholic. Children will have the opportunity to go trick-or-treating throughout the school and play Fall themed games. Costumes are encouraged and masks are required.
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Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Go to Parents & Students - News & Announcements and click on the link in the right sidebar under Additional Resources.
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York Catholic Middle & High School
601 E Springettsbury Ave, York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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