Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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.
New Announcements
The Counseling Department PSAT Interpretation night for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade parents will be in the library Wednesday, February 2 at 6:30 PM. This meeting is to help parents interpret, clarify, make sense of the score report they received when their student took the PSAT. This meeting will not go over your student’s individual score report. Masks are required.

Classroom Recycling Pick-up Today: Any student that would like to help with recycling, please meet in room 204 at the end of school today, Wednesday, January 26.
Teachers: please place your recycling outside your door so students can pick it up after school today.
News for Students

Men's Golf: There is a mandatory meeting for anyone interested in trying out for Men’s Golf this spring after school Today, Wednesday, January 26 in Room 214. Contact Coach Panther for questions and more information Shawn.Panther@cchsemail.org

The Levine Buddies Club Toy Drive continues through 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. 

Sadie Hawkins Dance, Saturday, February 5: Click here for information and tickets

Students who would like to take AP Art or Honors Portfolio Prep next school year will need to submit a digital portfolio for review by Friday, February 18, 2022. Specifications and templates for the portfolio can be viewed on these links. Please email Melissa McManus with any questions: melissa.mcmanus@cchsemail.org
AP Art:
Honors Portfolio Prep: 

Second Semester Exam Exemptions:
  • Seniors: In order to be exempt from second semester exams, seniors must have a “B” average or higher in each of the third and fourth quarters.
  • Juniors: in order to be exempt from second semester exams, juniors must have an “A” average or higher in each of the third and fourth quarters.
  • Juniors and Seniors will lose exemptions for the second semester due to suspension or thirteen (13) or more tardies to school in the second semester.
  • Juniors and Seniors will lose exam exemptions in a class for eleven (11) or more absences in the class in the second semester.
  • Please discuss with your specific class teacher, your counselor, or an administrator if you have any questions.
News for Parents

Save the Date! The Gala 2022 is coming soon!
The Gala is Charlotte Catholic’s biggest annual fundraising event and there are many ways you can participate and support CCHS:
  • Plan to bid and win while supporting CCHS in our Online Auction opening Sunday, March 13.
  • To donate an item to the online auction please click here or con contact Chair Casey Fuller. Tickets to sporting events, store and restaurant gift cards, vacation homes and services are always popular and if you have something you can give it’s a great way to promote your business and support CCHS!
  • Corporate Sponsorships are still available! Contact Sally McArdle or click here for more information
  • Plan to attend the event at Carmel Country Club on Saturday, March 19 for a night of dining, dancing and a live auction. It's a great way to support CCHS and enjoy the company of your fellow parents and the CCHS Community! Invitations will be out soon.
  • For more information about The Gala, please contact Jane Carano JSCarano@charlottecatholic.com or 704-716-2457
Counselors' Corner

Counselors Sophomore Presentation: The sophomore Prezi that was presented on Friday to parents and students is located on the CCHS website. Please visit https://www.charlottecatholic.org/Page/599 to view it and ask your sophomore student about the information they learned in their religion class to help guide the conversation.

9th Grade Parents: The counselors met with 9th grade students on Monday to get them activated on our college planning system, Scoir. Parents have now been activated! Please check your email for your personal activation link. If you did not receive an email or of you have any trouble, please contact your child's counselor. More information about Scoir can be found here. 

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.
  • Registration is available on the school store: link: SAT Prep Class 
  • 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.
  • The student must register for the SAT at CollegeBoard.org deadline is February 1

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

Congratulations to these seniors on their awarded scholarships!
 
Delaney Berger
Auburn University Academic Charter Scholarship
University of Dayton Trustees’ Merit Scholarship
Loyola University Chicago Presidential Scholarship
The Catholic University of America Catholic University Scholarship
The Catholic University of America Parish Scholarship
 
James Brewer
Randolph-Macon College Dean’s Award
Randolph-Macon College Out-of-State Award
 
Lauren Jugis
College of Charleston Merit Scholarship
Florida Southern College Danforth Tuition Scholarship
Florida Southern College Danforth Residency Award
Furman University Bell Tower Scholarship
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Tuition Scholarship
University of Tampa Merit Scholarship
 
Jack Kelleher
High Point University High Point Scholarship
 
Mason Kenna
Regis College Catholic High School Scholarship
 
William Murlless
Duquesne University Academic Scholarship
Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship
Randolph-Macon College Trustee’s Award
 
Caitlin Rogan
Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship
University of Tennessee Explore Scholarship
 
Isabelle Vinson
Army ROTC Scholarship at Georgetown University
Army ROTC Scholarship at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Army ROTC Scholarship at Yale University
College of Charleston Merit Scholarship
United States Military Academy Appointment

Seniors: Please provide a copy (paper or electronic) of the scholarships earned from a university or business to your counselor. Print the scholarship before notifying the college you will not attend, otherwise the portal will be deleted. These scholarships will be noted one time in the Catholic Daily on Fridays and in the Graduation Program. The name of the scholarship and the college that awarded it will be recognized. The actual dollar amount is not made public though is noted as part of the class grand total at the end of the school year.

Scholarship Opportunity: The Bill of Rights Institute's 2022 We the Students Essay Contest is now open.
  • The grand prize is $7,500 and a scholarship to the Constitutional Academy summer program in Washington, DC. Submissions are due April 15.
  • This year's topic is: How does an understanding of natural rights and respect build a free society? 
  •  Please visit the website for additional information
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.
News from CCHS Athletic Boosters and the Athletic Department

The Wrestling Team will be celebrating our hard-working and committed Seniors on Wednesday, January 26 at 6:00 PM. We will have accolades for each of the 6 Seniors as well a video montage of their wrestling/sports thus far.
Please join us in congratulating them on their dedication to the sport and stay for their matches against Independence and Garinger schools. 

Spring Sports Team Photos: Save the date, Monday, February 21 starting at 9:00 AM. Details will be sent to the team parents in early February. Questions? Please contact Leah Foley 88foleyfamily@gmail.com

Important message regarding attending CCHS sporting events:
We look forward to seeing our spectators and fans at winter sporting events. 
  • 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.
  • Thank you for your cooperation! Please contact Kevin Christmas, Athletic Director (kechristmas@charlottediocese.org), with any questions.

Go Cougars!
Cougar Kudos

Speech and Debate: On Saturday, 13 team members competed at the Dogwood Speech and Debate League #5 tournament. The following students advanced to elimination rounds:
  • Angela Ortiz-Green ('24) advanced to Finals in Congressional Debate and finished in 9th place.
  • Montsi McGee ('25) advanced to Next-In Finals and finished in 11th place in Declamation.
  • An honorable mention went out to the team of Nadine Cutinho ('25) and Sara DiVittorio ('25) for a non-advancing 3-1 record in Novice Public Forum.
  • Ethan Lynds ('24) finished in 4th place for Informative Speaking.
  • Madison Morrison ('25) was 5th in Novice Lincoln Douglas speaker points.
  • Congratulations to all!
COVID-19 Information

As of Friday, January 21, there are 25 reported active cases of COVID-19 among CCHS students, faculty and staff.

January 25 COVID Contact Update: Please contact the CCHS Health Room 704-716-2424 or Nurse Lorraine Maslanka LHMaslanka@charlottecatholic.com or Nurse Joan Trautmann, jltrautmann@charlottecatholic.com if your student tests positive or with any COVID concerns.

Quick Resources
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.
Bus Service
 For information about the MACS bus service, visit MACS Transportation.
The school Cafeteria is open before school, during break and all 3 lunches. Cash or a student account may be used for purchase.
For Cafeteria Questions contact Mrs. Yarborough at Yarborough@aladdinfood.com
2021-2022 MACS Calendar
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.
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.

For questions related to The Catholic Daily, please email catholicdaily@cchsemail.org
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!
Click here for all information
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.
National Honor Society Tutoring 
Every Wednesday from 2:35 - 3:05 PM in the Library. Any subject, just drop in!
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
For Questions please contact Mr. Conrad RJConrad@charlottecatholic.com
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.
Contact PTO President Jennifer Jones Jennifer Jones chj_jcj@hotmail.com for more information.
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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