Wednesday, May 4, 2022
May is dedicated to Our Lady

Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we turn to you, O Virgins of virgins, our Mother. To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise our petitions, but in your mercy hear us and answer us. Amen.

Our Lady of Mercy and St. Joseph pray for us.
New Announcements

Seniors: The Alumni Association is ready to welcome you as new graduates of CCHS! Please fill out THIS FORM so we can stay in touch with you and to receive a free gift on Monday, May 16 at graduation practice: https://www.charlottecatholicalumni.org/2022-cchs-graduate

News for Students


Juniors and Seniors: Please click here to nominate at teacher or counselor for the Verbesey Award for Excellence in Education.


Seniors: If you have not picked up your Graduation announcements, they are available at the front desk. Caps and Gowns will not be distributed until Graduation practice.


Cougars for a Cure Tee Shirts: if you have not picked up your pre ordered shirt please pick from the front office by this Friday, May 6.


Dance Team Meeting for all those interested in the 2022-23 year: Click here for all the details on the CCHS Calendar


Learning Support Students and Families Important May Updates: Click here for the information


Prom Tickets are now on sale! Tickets and information available here on CCHS Calendar


Caritas Club Holy Family Summer Camp Collection: Please click here for all the information


Camp SOAR - The CCHS Tradition Returns! Click here for all information This is a great summer volunteer opportunity!


Voices for Life Service Opportunity Click here for the details on the CCHS Calendar


President's Volunteer Service Award


2022 Graduation Schedule


Attention Athletes: If you were provided any medical equipment such as braces, boots or crutches during this school year and are not currently using them; would you kindly return them to Sports Medicine before the end of the year. Thank you from the Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Department. Please contact Todd Wisocki with any questions TAWisocki@charlottecatholic.com

News for Parents


Parents: Please use this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSOParentSurvey2022 to fill out an important survey from the Catholic Schools Office - your feedback is very important.


In case you missed it: April 26 Letter from Mr. Telford


2022-2023 Uniform Update: Please click here to see the 2022-23 policies.
Cougar Kudos

The CCHS Cougars Mountain Bike Team had another strong performance competing against 45 teams from across North Carolina on the last Sunday of Spring Break. With afternoon temps rising into the 80's, the race course was hot and fast in Climax, NC at Quaker Lake Camp for the 3rd race of the season.
 
Due in part to travel conflicts during the holiday week, we fielded a smaller team but still had a strong showing with another great effort by Freshman, Zack Sweeny, and with the following riders having their best finishes so far this season: Declan Bridges (JV2), Hunter McNamara (JV2) and Michael Pray (Varsity). Matt “Marty” Strutz (Varsity) had a tremendous sprint to the line beating his challenger by just 1 second in what was a grueling 63 minute race. Liam Thomas (JV2) started from the back of the pack in 23rd position due to an injury impacting his last race and over the next 3 laps (12 miles) pushed his way up to a 10th place finish. And for the second time in our four season MTB Team history, Charlotte Catholic had another podium finish with Walker Davis fighting his way from 41st place at the start to finish 5th overall in the Freshman wave despite getting caught up in a massive first turn crash and pile up of riders where the course bottlenecked into the woods.
 
Our next race is at Dark Mountain in North Wilkesboro on May15th, and the Cougars are ready to pounce and light up the course on what are some of the fastest trails in the NC NICA MTB season due to major elevation changes that Dark Mountain throws down.  
Counselors' Corner


Congratulations to these seniors on their awarded scholarships!

Maria Bishop
East Carolina University C. Ray Pruette Scholarship
 
Natalie Charlonis
North Carolina Veterans Commissions Scholarship
University of Tennessee Explore Scholarship
 
Ryan Collins
University of Mississippi Academic Merit Non-Resident Scholarship
University of Mississippi Academic Merit Scholarship
 
Connor Floriani
Elon University Business Fellows Scholarship
Elon University Global Study Award
Elon University Presidential Scholarship
Loyola University Maryland Loyola Legacy Award
Loyola University Maryland Presidential Scholarship
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Honors College Scholarship
University of South Carolina Academic Scholar-Distinction Award
Xavier University Early Filer Award
Xavier University Jesuit Heritage Award
Xavier University Trustee Merit Scholarship
 
Mallory Hall
Clemson University Academic Scholarship
Southern Methodist University Distinguished Scholar Scholarship
 
Emma Iles
University of South Carolina Academic Scholar-Superlative Award
 
Finlay Jeffs
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Chancellor’s Scholarship
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Tuition Scholarship
 
Emma Jones
Virginia Tech Emerging Leader Scholarship
Virginia Tech Scholars Non-Resident Scholarship
 
Kenneth Konopasek
College of Charleston Merit Scholarship
University of Tennessee Explore Scholarship
Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Scholarship
 
Alexandra MacLean
Appalachian State University Appalachian Excellence Scholarship
University of Tennessee Explore Scholarship
 
Teresa Mulligan
North Carolina State University Robert & Jackie Hubbard Distinguished Merit Scholarship
Rochester Institute of Technology Presidential Scholarship
 
Isabella Pirozzi
Auburn University Academic Heritage Scholarship
Clemson University Academic Scholarship
Clemson University Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship
Louisiana State University Flagship Scholarship Non-Resident Scholarship
Louisiana State University President’s Student Aid Job Scholarship
University of South Carolina Academic Scholar-Superlative Award
University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship
Texas Christian University TCU Scholarship
 
Sofhia Sandoval
Belmont Abbey College Abbey Community Award
Wingate University Bulldog Pride Scholarship
Wingate University Gateway Scholarship
Wingate University Residential Scholarship
Wingate University True Homes Scholarship

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. DEADLINE for turn-in is Tuesday, May10th
Campus Ministry

Please see the CCHS Calendar for prayer opportunities Click here

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.

Vocational Retreat Opportunities from the Diocese of Charlotte:
  • "Quo Vadis Days" is a vocational retreat for high-school-aged men who are interested in learning what God's plan is for them. For more information visit: https://stjcs.org/quo-vadis/ 
  • "Duc In Altum" is a vocational retreat for high-school-aged women who are interested in learning what God's plan is for them. For more information please visit: https://charlottediocese.org/vocations/duc-in-altum/

News from CCHS Athletic Boosters and the Athletic Department


Attention Athletes! Student Athlete Raffle: Click here for all the information on the CCHS Calendar


News from the Athletic Boosters: Support our athletes and leave a legacy! Buy your commemorative brick for your family, student or grad here. Don’t miss your only chance this school year! Sales end on May 16.


CCHS Boosters Spirit Store in the Cafeteria: April hours for students: Tuesday and Thursday from 10:15 AM-1:45 PM 

Community Opportunities


St. Gabriel Men's Club Help Wanted:

  • Serving and bussing at a dinner Friday, May 6 at 6:00 PM - about 10:30 PM
  • Service hours or pay ($80) available 
  • Contact Pete Mussoni 704-236-8145
  • Must wear black pants or skirt and a white (dressy) shirt


Summer Service Opportunity: Any High School Student who would like to be part of the Freedom School Teen Board working with children in K-8 this summer at the Freedom School Partners Oakhurst location please email Jean Anderson at andersontomc@yahoo.com. 

The dates are June 15 and 16, June 21- June 24, June 27- July1 and July 5- July 8. You do not need to commit to all dates and can volunteer for certain days of a week. Please email Mrs. Anderson or call (704) 957-9554 with any questions or for more information.


Get outside this summer with Rowing Camp! Charlotte Youth Rowing is offering three beginner, no experience necessary camps! This is the perfect opportunity to try a new sport with friends. Rowing offers athletes the opportunity to be a teammate, learn leadership and communication skills, and have fun while working hard! Rowing offers many opportunities in college for athletes. Charlotte youth rowing has sent athletes to the raining #1 D1 NCAA program all the way to club programs for both boys and girls! Come try rowing this summer, it will be the best decision you ever made!

Contact: teamadmin@charlotteyouthrowing.org https://charlotteyouthrowing.org/ 


Explorer Extravaganza hosted by CMPD on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 10am-3pm at Belk Scout Camp (9408 Belt Road, Midland, NC).

  • The event is open to anyone that would like to attend that is interested in learning about Exploring or currently in Scouting.
  • It is a FREE event and Free Lunch (Dominos Pizza will be provided). Open to Scouts and Explorers that would like to attend.
COVID-19 Information

Please contact the CCHS Health Room 704-716-2424 or Nurse Lorraine Maslanka LHMaslanka@charlottecatholic.com on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or Nurse Joan Trautmann, jltrautmann@charlottecatholic.com on Monday and Wednesday if your student tests positive or with any COVID concerns.

February 26, 2022 MACS COVID guidelines: Click here
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
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!

Science National Honor Society Tutoring
A member of SNHS will be matched with the student in need for 3 sessions of 45 minutes each over the course of a month, to be scheduled on campus at a time convenient for the tutor and student.  Please email the SNHS faculty advisor, Karen Belciglio, kabelciglio@charlottecatholic.com with specific the student name, science class, instructor, the topics they wish to cover.  We’ll respond within 2 school days. 
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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