January 9, 2020
Open House
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York Catholic will host two Open Houses in January with each Open House customized to student and parent interests.
 
On  Sunday, January 12, from 12-2 PM, an Activities Fair will offer "Something Extra-curricular for Everyone." Prospective students for grades 7-12 will get a chance to learn more about over 90 clubs and sports to get involved with at YC. One new student will win tuition for a year! The Snow Date is January 26 from 12-2 PM.
 
On  Wednesday, January 29, from 6-7:30 PM, students will get a chance to meet the teachers and get a taste of a few sample classes to see how YC blends tradition with technology in the classroom.
 
Attendees can pre-register for the Open Houses by clicking  here or visiting www.yorkcatholic.org.
 
To learn more, contact Ms. Heather Hoffman, Director of Admissions and Enrollment, at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org or  717-846-8871 x220

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YC Open House 2020
YC Open House 2020

Order Your Yearbook Now!
Even though the 2020 color yearbooks are not distributed until May, NOW is the time to place your order for a book. Time is running out and all orders must be placed by January 31.  Extra yearbooks are not available in May. Only what is ordered is delivered to YC for distribution.
                         
To make yearbook ordering easier, York Catholic is participating in the online sales management program offered through Balfour Publishing. Balfour handles the order taking and payments allowing the yearbook advisor and staff additional time to produce the best yearbook ever.
 
Order NOW! Go to www.balfour.com and click on GO under LOCATE YOUR SCHOOL and follow the instructions, or  call the Balfour ordering line at 1-800-944-5930. Please do not send any money to school with your student.
Schedule Reminder




School is closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Mid-Term Exams
Mid-term examinations for grades 9-12 are scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, Wednesday, January 22, and Thursday, January 23.  As a reminder, no trips will be approved during mid-term exams (Student Handbook/Agenda pg. 23).  Students will not be permitted to take a make-up exam due to a trip.
 
Two exam periods are posted each day.  Students who take more than one class in a major subject area will take the second conflict exam during the conflict time slot (11:00 AM-12:00 noon) on the day of their scheduled exam.  The exam schedule is as follows:
 
January 21
period 1: Math
period 2: Social Studies
period 3: Conflicts
 
January 22 
period 1: Religion
period 2: Science
period 3: Conflicts
 
January 23
period 1: English
period 2: Foreign Language
 
These exam days are half days with usual dismissal at 11:00 AM.  School districts will only pick-up at 11 AM. Students testing in the AAC may be dismissed at a later time according to documented learning needs. 
 
Junior High students will be on a half day schedule with an 11 AM dismissal as well.
 
All students are required to leave the building at 11 AM unless staying for a supervised activity.
Catholic Schools Week Kickoff

To kick off Catholic Schools Week, join us at our York Partner Schools' Celebration Mass on Saturday, January 25, at 4 PM in the YC auditorium.  Mass will be celebrated by the Very Reverend Daniel Richards, pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish and chaplain of York Catholic High School, with partner students participating as lectors, cantors, servers, and greeters. Attendance at this Mass fulfills the Sunday obligation. Following Mass, we will move to the gym for the 6th Annual Battle of the Buildings at 6 PM. This is a friendly inter-partner school competition of "minute-to-win-it" games where the teachers are the competitors and the families are the fans. The York Catholic Music Association will have food and beverages available for purchase.
 
As part of the Partner Schools' Service Project, each school is collecting non-perishable food items for local food banks at their school location. The top three schools with the most donations will earn points for their team! Our schools are supporting the following food banks: Holy Trinity - Emmanuel's Closet, St. John the Baptist - Southern York County Pantry, St. Joseph - Our Daily Bread, St. Rose of Lima - Catholic Harvest Food Pantry, York Catholic - York Food Bank.

If you're looking for a fun night of excitement, cheering, and enthusiasm, this is the spot for you!  It's always among the favorite events of the year!
Senior High Glow Dance
Student Council is hosting a casual FTK Glow Dance Saturday, February 1, from 7-9 PM in the cafeteria for students in grades 9-12. Proceeds from this dance will benefit our Mini-THON fundraising "For the Kids" at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Students from other schools are not permitted to attend. All students must adhere to the casual dress code found on pages 15-16 of the student handbook/agenda. Tickets are on sale January 13-17 during lunch periods at $8 per person.
Chromebook Cases for 7th Graders
7th Grade students received their Chromebooks this week!  If your student wishes to purchase a Chromebook case, we recommend waiting until next week when you will receive information in the Irish Eye about the correct case to order. There is conflicting information about 2 cases which we are looking into and as soon as we receive the resolution, we will pass it on to you.
Mathletes Ready to Compete
Good luck to our mathletes competing in the Math Counts competition versus other York County middle schools on January 14 at York College. Representing York Catholic are 8th graders Leah Gaito, Miranda Kovach, and Allie Patera , and 7th graders Gianna Bird, Ashton Bruno, Ethan Coley, Kylah Gans, Paolo Gurany, Madeline Murphy, Kyle Scott, Tyler Spangler, and Aiden Zallnick. T he top 8 finishers will compete February 22 versus York and Lancaster middle schools at Millersville University. 
Congratulations!


Congratulations to Grace Keesey and Gavin Bonner who were named Rotary Students of the Month. They attended the weekly Rotary luncheon meeting and spoke about a leadership experience and its impact. The pair will attend RYLA in June, a four day youth leadership conference sponsored by Rotary.   
Catholic Girls' Basketball Showcase
York Catholic is hosting the Catholic Girls' Basketball Showcase this  Saturday, January 11. Here's your chance to see the best teams in Pennsylvania under one roof. Cost is $5 for Adults and $3 for Students. York Catholic students are admitted free with their student ID.        
 
12:00 PM           Lancaster Catholic vs. Trinity
1:30 PM            Holy Redeemer vs. Bishop McDevitt
3:15 PM             Berks Catholic vs. Delone Catholic
4:45 PM            Lebanon Catholic vs. York Catholic
Futures Basketball Game

Students in grades K-6 are invited to Futures Night at the York Catholic basketball game! Future boys' basketball players and cheerleaders are invited tomorrow, Friday, January 10, when the YC boys' team takes on York Tech. The JV game starts at 6 PM followed by the Varsity game. Futures will participate in the pre-game prayer and huddle, sit behind the bench or cheer with the YC cheerleaders for the game, and become part of the welcome tunnel before the game. Wear your team uniform shirt for free admittance to the games. Come out and cheer your future school onto victory!
United Parishes Baseball Sign-up

United Parish Baseball registration is now open for 13-16 year-olds through February 29. You can register online at http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/upbaseball . If you have any questions, please email unitedparishbaseballclub@gmail.com .
Athletic Booster Club Meeting


The York Catholic Athletic Booster Club is holding an open meeting on Wednesday, January 15, from 7-7:30 PM in the YC cafeteria.  All are welcome to attend.
Music Association Meeting
Parents of music and choral students are welcome to attend the York Catholic Music Association meeting on Tuesday, January 14, at 6:30 PM at YC.   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.
Alumni Association Meeting
The Alumni Association meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, has been postponed to a later date.  York Catholic Alumni are  reminded to join us at the Alumni Pop-up Event on Thursday, January 23, from 5-8 PM at Crimson American Grill on South Queen Street!
In Case You Missed It...
Capital Campaign Update
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Inclement Weather
During inclement weather that would cause a school closing or delay of schedule, York Catholic will call/text/email you through our One Call Now Emergency Notification system. Other modes of notification include WGAL TV-8, Fox43, and the YC website. Students from individual school districts are automatically excused if their district closes and does not provide transportation to YCHS. The exceptions to this are Southern and Southeastern. These students follow York Catholic's delay and closing schedule.
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