@ A Second Glance
1 Week!
Now that I have your attention :) read carefully, there's a bunch of info here . . .
Hours For The Next Week
Here are our hours through the first day of school:
Today, August 8: 8:00 a.m. - noon.
Friday, August 9: CLOSED
Monday August 12: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 13: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 14: CLOSED for Faculty/Staff In Servic e
Thursday, August 15: Resume normal business hours of 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Day One Is Thursday, August 15
Our first day of school is Thursday, August 15 and here is some helpful information
  • School starts at 8:00 a.m. just like EVERY DAY.
  • On this first day, we'll start in the auditorium then have a ten-minute "walk-through" of each class period. Students will need their schedules for this!
  • After the walk-through, students will have three consecutive breakout meetings until 11:00.
  • Mass at 11:00 a.m. When Mass ends, so does our first day.
  • You are welcome to attend Mass.
  • If you are picking up your student after Mass, plan on students being ready for pick up (in the circle drive) around 12:15.
  • Friday, August 16 is our first full day of classes and it's a normal class day.
  • Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 2:40 p.m.
  • School pictures will not be taken on the first or second day; we'll let you know when pictures will be taken once it's finalized.
Football Cheer Information
Please contact Coach Jeanne Osterbuhr if your student is interested in Football Cheer. All participants must register on our 8 to 18 athletic website (see instructions in the last story of this newsletter) and have a current physical on file prior to the first practice on Wednesday, August 14
Fall Sports & Music Spiritwear And Signs Orders
Please select from the links below to order your 2019-20 Fall Athletic (and Music) Spiritwear and Yard Signs/Decals. Orders must be turned in with payment to Scott Vogel by 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 16. And, YES, we now have Music Saints Spiritwear & Signs!

SPIRITWEAR

SIGNS & DECALS
Schedules Ready For Pick Up
Students Will Need These On Day One!
Students will need their schedules right away on Day One, so please get them picked up before school starts. Schedules may only be picked up during our office hours if accounts are current and all paperwork is turned in.
Freshmen Senior Cookout
AND All School Back To School Dance
Saturday, August 24
On Saturday, August 24, our annual Freshman/Senior Cookout kicks off a fun evening at 6:30 p.m. outside behind our cafeteria This event is open to Freshmen and Seniors only and is a great opportunity to get to know each other.

THEN ALL STUDENTS IN ALL GRADES ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US as we move inside the cafeteria after the cookout for our all-school Welcome Back Dance from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The dance has a $3 admission charge BUT freshmen are free. It's a Beach Theme so the dress code is casual, comfortable and modest beach attire (tops should cover to the waist). Proceeds from the dance go to our Senior Charity, The Penguin Project.
Living The Faith Opportunities
We Just Added A New One!
Is your student looking for Living the Faith opportunities to get a head start on the school year? Here's a few ideas:
  • Epiphany Playground Construction: Epiphany is constructing their new playground August 8, 9, and 10. They are in need of approximately 30 volunteers each day. Sign up here to help.
  • St. Vincent de Paul Mobile Food Pantry: Tuesday August 13. Meet at the old Corpus Chriti Junior High from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. to pack groceries and/or meet at Phoenix Towers from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to distribute groceries. Sign up here.
New Student And Parent Orientation SUNDAY
All new students and parents join us at New Student and Parent Orientation SUNDAY, August 11 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for an introduction to life at Central Catholic. Our Student Ambassadors will help new students with locker, computer, and schedule questions and much more. Parents will learn about academic, social, and spiritual expectations and have an opportunity for questions and answers.
Fall Code of Conduct Meeting SUNDAY
Our fall Code of Conduct meeting is SUNDAY, August 11 at 4:00 p.m. in the auditorium (prior to our New Student and Parent Orientation). All incoming freshmen students planning to participate in at least one sport in 2019-2020 and at least one parent are required to attend a Code of Conduct meeting together to be eligible for IHSA competition. 

Any sophomore, junior or senior student who did not attend a Central Catholic Code of Conduct meeting in 2018-2019 and plans on participating in at least one sport in 2019-2020 must also attend a meeting in 2019-2020 before they are eligible to compete.
IMPORTANT:
Paperwork Needed for All Seniors and Freshmen
  • SENIORS: We need a shot record for all Seniors by September 1. If it can be turned in at schedule pick-up, that would be great. Any senior who does not turn in a shot record by September 1 will not be allowed to continue to attend school until we have it.
  • FRESHMEN: We need a complete physical (not just a sports physical) and Birth Certificate (copy is fine) for all Freshmen. This can also be turned in at schedule pickup if you haven't already done so. Any freshman who does not turn in a complete physical by September 1 will not be allowed to continue to attend school until we have it.
Student Accident Insurance
We would like to introduce you to the Diocese of Peoria Blanket Student and Athletic Accident Insurance Plan. Starting with the 2019-2020 year, all students are insured under a Diocesan program that covers all school sponsored and supervised activities. The program is secondary or excess to all primary health insurance plans and is designed to cover copays and deductibles. Here's a full description of coverage.
Parents Please Consider Giving Your Time In Adoration
Weekly Friday adoration will be starting soon. Parent adorers are wonderful witnesses of faith for our students and they enable us to have adoration available in the school. Any parents interested in signing up for an adoration time, please fill out this form . 
School Supplies List
Here is a list of school supplies by class. In addition to this list, plan on spiral notebooks and pocket folders for each class and pens/pencils/highlighters for writing. If you do not see a certain class listed, that means your student will receive info on the first day of class. This is a Google Doc and may be updated again before the school year begins so be sure to check back occasionally.
Reserve Your Parking Spot TODAY!
Saints FAN Club memberships and sponsorships are waiting for you!  Use the brochure  or  go online  to lock in parking and admission for the entire year with an  All Seasons with Priority Parking FAN Club Membership  or check out our other available membership options. Hurry, spots are going fast! Be sure to look at available corporate sponsor opportunities and you could find your company's name up in lights on our scoreboards and in the printed seasonal sports programs. Thank you for your support and Go Saints!
Important Dates: Mark Your Calendars
Here are some dates to put on your calendars as the start of our school year approaches:

New Student and Parent Orientation:  Sunday, August 11 (5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
  • All new students and parents join us for an introduction to life at Central Catholic. Our Student Ambassadors will help students with locker, computer, and schedule questions and much more. Parents will learn about academic, social, and spiritual expectations and have an opportunity for questions and answers.
  • This is preceded by a 4:00 p.m. Code of Conduct meeting - see the next story for more information about that.
First Day of School: Thursday, August 15
  • This is a half day concluding with Mass.
  • School pictures will NOT be the first day of school this year - more information to come.
Parent Open House: Wednesday, August 21 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
  • ALL parents are encouraged to come and follow your student's schedule, meet the teachers and find out about class expectations for the coming year.

For additional important dates throughout the year, remember to check our  School Calendar .
Online Registration for Fall Sports OPEN
Be Sure To Register Your Athlete Today!
Students who plan to participate in a fall sport must be registered online by a parent. The process is simple:
  1. Go to our Athletics Website.
  2. Click on the "Registration" tab.
  3. Create an account with password. (If you already have an account, log in.)
  4. Click "Begin Registration" on the right side of the page.
  5. Follow each of the steps for registration including electronic signatures for IHSA forms.
  6. Logout when complete.
You can log back in and update information at any time.