Prayer for the month of January
O Divine Jesus, Thou hast promised that anything we ask of the Eternal Father in Thy name shall be granted.
O Eternal Father, In the name of Jesus, for the love of Jesus, in fulfillment of this promise, and because Jesus has said it, grant us our petitions for the sake of Jesus, Thy Divine Son.
Amen
Our Lady of Mercy and St. Joseph pray for us.
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The Levine Buddies Club is hosting a Toy Drive from Monday, January 17 - Friday, January 28. All donations will go to patients at Levine Children’s Hospital. Toys must be new with tags or original packaging and able to be sanitized. Stuffed animals or handmade items cannot be accepted at this time. Contact Caroline Daniels 2022.daniels.ca@cchsemail.org with any questions.
Social Studies teacher Tony DiDonato will be celebrating 50 years of service at Charlotte Catholic High School on Friday, January 21! As his first day was in 1972, we will celebrate with a 70’s themed dress down day. Please follow the guideline in the CCHS Student Handbook. We will also hand out 70’s snacks as the students enter the building! If you see Mr. DiDonato make sure and congratulate him and thank him for his many years of dedication to Charlotte Catholic.
Resources from the Counseling Department:
The past two years have been like no other and with this in mind the CCHS Counseling Department is working to provide information about community mental health resources and programs to our families. The information we pass along is no way an endorsement for any one program or organization. Rather, our goal is to connect the CCHS community with the community at large during what has and continues to be difficult on the mental and emotional health of many. Please contact your counselor with any questions.
- January 11/February 15/March 22: Zoom: Preparing your teen for a successful transition
- February 8/March 15: Zoom: Active Parenting: Control vs Influence
- February 1/March 8: Zoom: Supporting your teen’s behavioral health
- January 25/March 1: Zoom: Teens & Technology-Finding the Balance
- January 18/February 22/March 29: Zoom: Substance Use Prevention-What Parents Need to Know
There will be no Mass at break today, or for the rest of the week.
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News for Students
Senior Yearbooks: The Senior Yearbook is priced at $90.00 and includes an engraved name stamp. These must be purchased by Friday, January 14. After this date you can still buy an Underclass Yearbook but it will not have the name stamp.
The Freedom School Club is having a supply drive through Friday, January 14. Through their literacy and enrichment programs Freedom School helps students focus on improving reading skills in energy-filled activities that help prevent summer learning loss. Please help us help students in our area by bringing in the following supplies:
- Pencils
- Crayons
- Markers
- Colored pencils
- Construction paper
- Glue sticks or school glue
- Watercolor paint sets
- Permanent markers
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Questions, please contact Mrs. Winters Joanne.Winters@cchsemail.org
Seniors: Please note that January 15 (this Saturday) is a final deadline at many colleges. If you have any last minute applications to get in make sure you are watching the final deadlines.
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News for Parents
Thursday, January 13, CCHS will welcome Catholic author and speaker Jason Evert. He will be speaking to the students about chastity and authentic love. Juniors and Seniors will attend during their A and B periods. Freshman and Sophomores will attend during their F and G periods.
Charlotte March for Life: Friday, January 14: As Catholics we have the duty to defend life from conception to death. Friday January 14, CCHS Students will have the chance to participate in the annual March for Life here in Charlotte.
- The Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Schools Office will provide transportation to the march via busses.
- The busses will leave CCHS after break (10:30 AM) and will be back before school lets out (approximately 2:15 PM). Those who attend the march will receive an excused absence for all classes missed.
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Parents, if your student wishes to attend the march please fill out the attached permission form and turn it via email at noe.sifuentes@cchsemail.org or have your child turn it in to the Campus Ministry office on Tuesday when they return to school. The permission forms are due on Wednesday January 12.
- Click here for the permission slip
- No student will be able to attend without a signed permission slip.
- There is no cost for students.
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For any Questions, please contact: Noe Sifuentes, Campus Ministry noe.sifuentes@cchsemail.org
Monday, January 17 CCHS will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. The school offices will be closed. If you need a Driving Eligibility Certificate please plan accordingly.
Charlotte Catholic High School Alumni Association is partnering with The Blood Connection to sponsor a blood drive Saturday, January 22 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Each blood donation saves up to 3 lives! Donors need to be at least 16 years old (under 18 participants will need a permission slip which will be at the blood drive), weigh at least 110 pounds, have ID and be in general good health.
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Please schedule an appointment by clicking here
- Walk-in are welcome but appointments will be honored first.
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Counselors' Corner
The Freshman Classroom Program with the Counselors has been rescheduled for Monday, January 24. The counselors will meet with 9th grade students in their Trinity and Vocations class to introduce them to Scoir, our college and career planning program.
SAT PREP CLASS OFFERED at CCHS:
- CCHS offers a class in preparation for the March 12th SAT given at CCHS. The class will be held on the following Saturdays: February 5, 12, 26 (this session will be Zoom due to the High School Placement Test), and March 5 from 8:30- 12:40.
- This class is most appropriate for rising juniors and seniors.
- The fee for the class is $100.00.
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Registration is available on the school store: link: SAT Prep Class
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Deadline for registration is Friday, February 4 at 8:00 AM
- The student must also purchase a NEW 2020 edition of The Official SAT Study Guide with 8 Real Tests ISBN: 978-1457312199 from any source.
- The classes will be taught by Mrs. Yarussi from the Math department and Mr. Kuhn from the English department for 2 hours each.
- If you need to miss one of the 4 classes please contact the teachers for materials missed.
- The student will receive a note through school on Friday, February 4 telling them which classroom to report to on the February 5.
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The student must register for the SAT at CollegeBoard.org deadline is February 1
The Perry Outreach Program is now seeking applicants for their Charlotte, NC program. Female students in grades 10 and up with an expressed interest in science, medicine and/or engineering should apply if interested. The application deadline is January 26, 2022. Participants must be vaccinated and wear a mask to attend the program if accepted.
Auburn University Engineering Day (E-Day)! This event is for rising 7th- 12th graders to explore a wide range of engineering majors at Auburn University. Date: Friday, February 25 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST. Students must pre-register at www.auburn.edu/eday there is also more information on the website. An information packet will be given at the check-in starting at 8:00 AM. Any other questions please contact Sydney Riley at Sydney.riley@auburn.edu
Scholarship opportunity for Juniors: The Horatio Alger Association awards scholarship in the range of $10,000 to $25,000 to eligible juniors who demonstrate critical financial need (gross family income at $55,000 or lower) and have US citizenship. Deadline is March 15. Information at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/.
Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors: Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarships are now open. These scholarships are awarded to students who will attend any of the 17 NC universities or CPCC. Scholarship awards are based on community service, academic performance and financial need. Seniors who have applied to the NC Universities are encouraged to apply. https://www.assistanceleague.org/charlotte/philanthropic-programs/scholarships/ Applications are open through March 20, 2022.
Announcing the launch of the Bill of Rights Institute's 2022 We the Students Essay Contest! The grand prize is $7,500 and a scholarship to the Constitutional Academy summer program in Washington, DC. The deadline for submissions is April 15, 2022. This year's question is: How does an understanding of natural rights and respect build a free society? Visit the website for details and to submit an essay. Open to those in grades 9-12.
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Campus Ministry
Adoration and Confessions: Every Thursday during all lunch times (11:37 - 1:37) unless otherwise noted.
Rosary will be offered for the school and community intentions in the chapel Monday through Wednesday at 2:40 PM.
Rosaries for Charlotte Catholic: Please consider signing up for a day to pray the Rosary for the spiritual needs of all those at CCHS: Sign up here
For more information about Campus Ministry, the Weekly Rosary intention, and more, click here.
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News from CCHS Athletic Boosters and the Athletic Department
The Athletic Boosters will have a General Meeting on Monday, January 24 at 8:00 AM in the CCHS Cafeteria. All are welcome.
Important message regarding attending CCHS sporting events:
We look forward to seeing our spectators and fans at winter sporting events.
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We are still faced with many obstacles and challenges because of the ongoing COVID pandemic and, as you know, there is a surge in COVID cases in the area. CCHS will require that masks are worn at all indoor sporting events. Our goal is to keep fans in the stands and do our part to help stall the spread of the viruses.
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Thank you for your cooperation! Please contact Kevin Christmas, Athletic Director (kechristmas@charlottediocese.org), with any questions.
Go Cougars!
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Cougar Kudos
Speech and Debate: This past weekend, nine CCHS students competed in one of two tournaments that were run concurrently.
- The Carolina West District Qualifier for Nationals for Congressional Debate was held Saturday. The following two students qualified and will represent CCHS and Carolina West at Nationals:
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Rian Mofu ('23) - 2nd Place - Congress - Senate
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CJ Poveromo ('23)- 2nd Place - Congress - House
- Charlotte Catholic also came in third in School Sweepstakes points for Congress.
- The District Qualifier for the remaining events will be held March 5-6.
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During the Laird Lewis Invitational at Myers Park this weekend, Kara Bivens ('23) advanced to Octofinals in Lincoln Douglas and was also 4th in Speaker Points for LD.
Congratulations to all!
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COVID-19 Information
We expected to see an increase in positive cases coming back from the holiday break.
As of Friday, January 7, there are 33 reported active cases of COVID-19 among CCHS students, faculty and staff.
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Attendance
24-hour Attendance Hotline 704-716-2418
* Please follow these procedures *
Early Dismissal: If your student needs early dismissal, please have them bring a note to the attendance office first thing in the morning with their name and exact time of dismissal. This will allow your student to leave school without a parent entering the building to sign them out.
Return to school after an absence: A parent note is needed for documentation after any student absence.
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The school Cafeteria is open before school, during break and all 3 lunches. Cash or a student account may be used for purchase.
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Carpool and Parking Information
The paved and gravel lots are closed for construction work.
There is no parking in these lots this year.
The Little Avenue entrance will be closed due to construction of the Fine Arts Center this school year. All traffic entering campus will use the Highway 51 (Pineville-Matthews Road) entrance or the Walsh Boulevard entrance. Traffic exiting via Little Avenue will now be redirected behind the visitors’ side of the stadium and to Walsh Boulevard.
There is no vehicle or pedestrian access to or from Little Avenue.
Carpool Drop off and Pick up Reminders:
Parents may only enter campus to drop off or pick up by entering from 51.
During drop off and pick up only students and faculty parking in the B Deck may enter the campus from Walsh.
There is no drop off in front of or in the parking garage.
The entrance to campus from Pineville-Matthews Road is one way during school hours.
The Little Avenue Entrance is closed due to construction of the Fine Arts Center.
Student drivers and parents are reminded not to use The Waterford Square Apartments as a cut through: We have had multiple reports of speeding on the streets and have been asked by the apartment complex to remind drivers not cut through. Please help prevent accidents and keep our community safe.
Please do NOT drop off or pick up your student at neighboring businesses. The school has received many calls asking us to not use their parking lots. Please help us be a good neighbor.
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The Catholic Daily
Please keep UP-TO-DATE with daily announcements (The Catholic Daily) and communications from CCHS via email. Senders will be "Charlotte Catholic High School" noreply@charlottecatholic.com or CCHS_Communications@charlottecatholic.com. Please mark both as safe senders.
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Driving Eligibility Certificate
Driving Eligibility Certificates are available at the front reception desk during scheduled office hours.
Drivers Ed
Jordan Driving School offers Drivers Ed at CCHS - Sign up for a class!
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Inclement Weather
If school is closed, or there is a change to the regular daily schedule due to inclement weather, you will be notified via the email address and telephone number the school has on record.
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National Honor Society Tutoring
Every Wednesday from 2:35 - 3:05 PM in the Library. Any subject, just drop in!
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Parking Permits for Students
Students who have purchased parking passes must park in their assigned spot. Tags were distributed in homeroom at the start of the school year and must be displayed at all times when on campus.
Click Here for the school store to purchase student parking permits
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PTO
The PTO depends 100% on dues and donations.
Click here to pay your dues and support the PTO
If you are interested in volunteering, Click here to view the various committees that can use your help.
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Scheduling of School Facilities and Meetings
CCHS community members wishing to schedule on-campus or Zoom meetings (team parents, and others who would like to schedule facilities cafeteria, library, etc.), need to contact Dr. Maria Leahy MMLeahy@charlottecatholic.com with the date, time, and location to check availability with regard to the school calendar and space.
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