Events the Week of December 8-14

Monday, December 9
AM Schedule-Mass
RenWeb Posting
Performing Arts Parents Meeting 7 p.m.

Tuesday, December 10
Regular Schedul e
Guest Day
Faculty Meeting (I.C. at dismissal)

Wednesday, December 11
Regular Schedule
*Christmas Lunch offer during lunch periods $7-ham, casseroles, mashed potatoes, cookie*
Sophomore Parent Meeting 7 p.m. Dining Hall
Choir Concert Raymour & Flanigan Cherry Hill 7 p.m.

Thursday, December 12
Regular Schedule
Blarney Store OPEN for Christmas Shopping 4-7 p.m.
Christmas Concert 7 p.m. All Are Welcome!

Friday, December 13
Regular Schedule
Deficiency Posting
First Semester Service Hours Due
Young Men's Leadership Retreat

Saturday, December 14
Magical Morning with Santa 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Members of the CCHS Choir & Band did service together at the Cathedral Kitchen this week, and worked alongside Joe Ripa, County Clerk, who volunteers weekly at CK. A great example for our students! 
ADVENT: WEEK 2, PEACE
A prayer for you to say with your families as we enjoy this precious time of year.

Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the-best-version-of-ourselves, fill us with a deep and abiding peace. Help us share that peace with everyone we encounter, especially those who need it most. Amen.
ENGLISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY REMEMBERING OTHERS AT CHRISTMAS
The group spent after school hours making Christmas cards for veterans and acting as Santa's elves to help the big guy respond to Christmas letters from children around the area. Thank you to alumnus Mr. Roman who is arranging the delivery of the cards to our local veterans.


BLARNEY STORE OPEN FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
THURS, DEC 12, 4-7PM
Come shop, then go to the Christmas Concert!
SHOP AMAZON & SUPPORT CCHS
Visit smile.amazon.com and search Camden Catholic High School for your charitable partner. NO EXTRA SPENDING...CCHS earns a portion of your spending when you shop! 
MAGICAL MORNING WITH SANTA
DECEMBER 14 FROM 9-12 | CCHS DINING HALL
BRING YOUR YOUNGER CHILDREN, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS! 
ALL ARE WELCOME. NO RSVP NECESSARY. JUST SHOW UP!
PARENTS OF ATHLETES: 
Beginning with the winter season, all athletes and parents (of all athletes under 18), must view a video on addiction risks associated with sports injuries and opioid use in order to participate.  The video is located at:  https://youtu.be/3Rz6rkwpAx8.  There is an acknowledgement sheet that must be signed and returned CLICK HERE.  The video is required to be viewed only once per school year prior to the first official practice of the season in their respective sport, but the signed acknowledgement is required for each sport in which a student participates.  
ARTS PARENTS: MARY POPPINS MEETING 
All families involved in Mary Poppins (cast, crews, band)  please attend a parent meeting on December 9th at 7:00 in the auditorium.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH: DECEMBER 11
For $7 students get: Sliced Ham, Pineapple Bake, Buttered Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Green Bean Almondine, and Large Chocolate Chip Cookie.

FACTS APPLICATION NOW OPEN FOR 2020-21

STUDENT AFFAIRS NEWS

Attendance Reminders
This is a reminder of the importance of students being in school each day. The NJ Dept. of Education requires a school to be in session for 180 days each school year. If a student is absent more than 10% of the days school is in session they are considered excessively absent and risk being awarded course credit.   A total of 10 days absent may cause a student to be ineligible to participate in school sponsored activities or events. The attendance policy can be found on pages 20- 24 in the student handbook.

Early Dismissals
The attendance policy limits requests for early dismissals to five per school year. All legal, medical, etc. appointments should be made for after school hours, when possible. It is critical that when a situation necessitates an early dismissal that a note, stating the reason for the dismissal and signed by a parent, is submitted to the Student Affairs Office prior to 8:15am. The time of the dismissal should be included in the note. Parents should report to the main office to pick up the student for an early dismissal. Parents will be asked to complete a form and show identification for security reasons.

A students is recorded as absent for a full day if he/she misses more than 4 class periods. A student will be recorded as absent for ½ day if he/she misses 4 or less class periods.  

Come see and hear our amazing choir and band! Three chances this week...


CAMPUS MINISTRY UPDATE

Upcoming service opportunities:
  • Kids Alley is the main program of One Accord, Inc. a non- profit ethics-based organization. The Kids Alley Learning Center (KALC) is an after-school program for children in grades K-8 that provides homework help, mentoring, playtime and healthy snacks. KALC is open Monday - Thursday from 3pm-5pm at our new location: Martin Luther Chapel Lutheran Church 4100 Terrace Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109(Access parking lot from Baker Ave. Park near playground) For more information or to volunteer, please call 856.812.8287 or check our website: www.kidsalley.orgEmail: learning.center@kidsalley.org
  • Merchantville Breakfast with Santa needs volunteers! 
    Students interested should contact Nina Scarpa at (609)413-1384.
  • Cherry Hill Food Pantryis seeking volunteers on Tuesday's from 6-8 pm. Students who are interested can contact Janet Giordano at cherryhillnjfoodpantry@gmail.com.
  • Cristos Lutheran Church FOOD PANTRY needs help on Wednesday, December 18th. The Sisters of Saint Joseph need your help every third Wednesday of the month to help unload donations. Students interested should contact Luke Ogden at (609) 330-9036. The hours are 2:30-6:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The address is: 909 N. 26th Street, Cramer Hill, NJ
REMINDERS :
  • Celtic Giving Tree gifts are DUE on December 12, 2019.
  • Semester 1 Service is DUE on or before December 13th!
  • Freshmen Retreat: December 17, 18 or 19.
    Freshmen are reminded to return their payments and permission slips to Campus Ministry! ALL FRESHMEN must bring in a bar of soap, a wash cloth and a roll of toilet paper ON THE DAY of their retreat.
  • Kairos VII payments are due by December 13, 2019 to reserve your spot.
Upcoming Retreat Options:
  • March for Life January 24, 2020. Sign-ups are happening NOW. Stop by Campus Ministry if you are interested in this retreat. There is a fee to cover transportation.
  • Catholic Performers for Christ Retreat is Sunday, January 5, 2020. This retreat is required for all students in choir, band, actors guild/Shakespeare troupe/Thespian Society, stage crew and musical and adult directors and moderators.
CELTIC GIVING TREE
PARENTS ASSOCIATION UPDATE

Dine & Donate at The Pub
Monday, January 27, 5-9PM. RSVP required! 20% of food sales will be donated back to CCHS.
Click here to RSVP on the Evite: 
http://evite.me/p9XCszwV7B 

Project Graduation 2019
Throughout this school year, the Parents Association will be planning and fundraising for a senior only graduation celebration.  This "Project Graduation" will take place on Shamrock Field on June 3 from 5-8 pm (rain date June 4).  Students will be treated to food, various fun activities, and prizes.  Cost for the student ticket is $10.  In order to make-up the remaining cost of this event, the Parents Association holds various events and fundraisers during the year.  Please watch the weekly Irish Times for these events which include clothing drives, dine and donates, Boscov's coupons, and Powder Puff Football. 

The Parents Association raised $661 in Powder Puff ticket sales and concessions at the Powder Puff game on Monday, Nov.25.  Thank you to all that came out and supported this fun event.
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Click here for the College Visit schedule.Representatives from colleges and universities throughout the country are visiting the Guidance Office each week between 3rd and 6th periods. Don't miss your chance to find out more about these great schools. 
PARISH NEWS
  • OLPH Hosting Philadelphia Boys Choir. Click here for flier. 
  • St. Peter Knights of Columbus: Cookies with Santa on Sunday, December 15th, after the 9 AM Mass in Pastor's Hall.  Children are invited to have cookies and beverages with Santa and get their picture taken with Santa too.  This event is free but please remember to bring a phone or camera so you can get pictures with Santa.

CONGRATULATIONS, IRISH STUDENT-ATHLETES
Fall sports awards in abundance for our hard-working students.

Field Hockey:  Conference champs for the first time since 2011. South Jersey Sectional Champions!
16-2 record, the best end of regular season record since 2007. Ranked top 25 in the country for part of the season, finished the season ranked #5 in the state.

Congratulations to these players for earning ALL-STATE FIELD HOCKEY HONORS:
Kaitlyn Cummins-First Team
Katie Walsh-Second Team
Olivia Bent-Cole-Third Team

All Conference Field Hockey
Katie Walsh      1st team Forward
Natalie Berry    1st team Forward
Olivia Bent-Cole 1st team Midfield
Kaitlyn Cummins  1st team Back
Ava Moore        2nd team Midfield
Laura McCann     2nd team Midfield
Elena Leahy      2nd team Midfield
Gianna Miller    2nd team Back
All-South Jersey Field Hockey:
Katie Walsh      1st team Forward
Olivia Bent-Cole 1st team Midfield
Kaitlyn Cummins  1st team Back
Field Hockey Senior All-Stars:
Katie Walsh and  Natalie Berry   
 
Girls Soccer:
Record of 10-8-1 is their first winning record in 15 years.
Won Rudderow Cup for the 8th consecutive year!
All Conference First Team: 
Taylor Gardner - forward (tied for top vote getter)
Brooke Foster - midfield 
Lily McBride - defender

Cross Country:
Boys: Olympic Conference National Division Champs
All-Conference First Team:
Matt Denton
Warren Derman
Peter Stemetzki
Second Team All-Conference:
Braelen Crump
Cristian Moore
Girls: 
Second Team All-Conference:
Breanne Nunn 
Emma Shannon 
Honorable Mention All-Conference: 
Brynn Levins 
 
Boys Soccer:
Won the Rudderow Cup for the first time in 4 years.
First Team All-Conference: Billy Clewell
Second Team All-Conference: Liam Barnett, Lucas Dunn, Andrew Godley

Volleyball:
Won the Patriot Division in the Olympic Conference.
First Team All-Conference:
Lily Baynum
Bella Craig
Abby Paolini
Jenna May
Second Team All-Conference: 
Katherine Nguyen
Sofia Granieri
Devin Rybacki
Kathy Nguyen