York Catholic will be closed for Thanksgiving break Wednesday, November 24, through Monday, November 29. Classes resume Tuesday, November 30.
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Please click below to carefully review the Diocese of Harrisburg/York Catholic Middle & High School COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan 2021-22. As COVID-19 guidelines evolve, our school will continue to adapt to the recommendations issued by federal, state, Diocesan, and local entities for our area. Any changes will be communicated through the weekly Irish Eye e-newsletter.
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We’re pleased to announce that sports and music photos from Fall 2021 are now available to view and purchase through our new photo gallery. The gallery is located on the York Catholic Shutterfly storefront at https://yorkcatholicevents20212022.shutterfly.com/#. Not only will you have a wider variety of products to choose from, York Catholic will be earning 8% from your purchase. Beginning today, we will be using this photo gallery for all school-related activities with the exception of sports.
Once you click on the link above, follow these steps:
- At the top right of the Gallery page, click “Member Sign-in.”
- If you have a Shutterfly account, enter your email and password and click “sign in.”
- If you do not have a Shutterfly account, click “Create an Account.”
- Once you are signed in, you can view and purchase photos and items.
- Click on the Album name to open.
- Click on a photo for a larger view size.
- When a photo is displayed that you’d like to purchase, click on the Red Order Photo Products button.
- Click on the type of item you wish to purchase.
- Follow the instructions to customize and complete your purchase.
Beginning with the winter sports season 2021-22, our sports photos will be taken by Inky’s Sports Shots. Students and family members will be able to order photos and products featuring their favorite sports pictures at https://inkybyers.zenfolio.com/f280269711
Both photo gallery links are available on the York Catholic website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Click on the Parents & Students tab, then click Resources, then scroll to the Photos section to select the gallery you want to view.
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On Tuesday, November 30, York Catholic will participate in the global day of giving #GivingTuesday to help make York County a stronger, more vibrant community for all.
York Catholic offers an education that combines Catholic tradition with academic excellence and consistently has a 100 percent high school graduation rate. Ninety-five percent of our high school graduates last year went to college. An additional 1 percent went into the military and 4 percent went into the workforce. We are so proud of our amazing students!
How You Can Help:
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Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 30 and bookmark this giving link: https://yorkcatholic.org/give/#donate-now
- Help us spread the word by sharing the link above as well as sharing our posts on Facebook!
- Make a donation to support us during #GivingTuesday!
Contributions of $1,000 will sponsor one bleacher seat* and donors receive an exclusive stadium chair! Bleacher seats make a great gift for alumni families, current students, graduates, and community friends and businesses! You can support York Catholic’s campaign for as little as $28/month (when pledged over three years). Every gift makes a difference this #GivingTuesday!
*Please note, the honor of naming the bleacher seat does not guarantee admission to events or reserve the actual seat.
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The York Catholic Athletic Booster Club is selling wreaths, poinsettias, and pine roping for your Christmas decoration and gift needs. Orders can be placed now through December 1 at http://www.balsamwreathfund.com. $10 from each purchase goes back to the York Catholic athletic programs. All orders will be delivered to York Catholic for pickup on December 6 from 3-5:30 PM.
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Please remind your student to check the lost and founds throughout the building. We have acquired numerous water bottles, coats, pencil cases, notebooks, shoes, gym uniforms, etc. If items are not claimed by December 10, they will be donated.
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The high school student council is collecting NEW hats, scarves, and mittens for those in need in our community. Items can be placed on the Giving Tree in the lobby at York Catholic until Friday, December 17. The coats will be donated to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry.
The National Honor Society is collecting gently used coats for their Coat Drive. A collection box will be in the lobby until Friday, December 17. The coats will be donated to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry.
We are collecting unwrapped new toys for the York Toys For Tots program. Collection ingathering will be Friday. December 17. Hershey Medical Center is not accepting toy donations this year so we chose another cause just for this year.
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Need Christmas Gift Ideas? |
YC Spirit Wear
Get an early start on your Christmas shopping from the comfort of your home. Order your York Catholic spirit wear online at https://yorkcatholic.org/student-life/spirit-store/. Choose your garment (t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, etc.) and your logo of choice (York Catholic or sport-specific). Orders placed by December 3 are guaranteed for Christmas delivery.
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YC All-Year Sports Pass
Great Christmas gift! Don’t miss a minute of YC sports with an All-Year Sports Pass. Click here for the form. Go IRISH!
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York Catholic will be open from 10 AM-2 PM on Wednesday, December 1, for families to drop by for a tour with one of our YC Student Ambassadors and to observe what happens during a typical day. You’ll also have a chance to meet with our Admissions Director to get your questions answered. For more information, contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x220.
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Nominate Your Favorite Teacher |
The Diocese of Harrisburg is now accepting nominations from students and families to honor teachers and principals with the Golden Apple Award. Eligibility requirements can be found under the “Golden Apple Award” heading on the Schools page of the diocesan website at hbgdiocese.org. Click the button below to complete the online nomination form by January 10, 2022.
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Students are reminded that verification of service hours for the first semester is to be completed and submitted to your Religion teacher by Friday, December 3.
Middle School Students:
- One signed verification paper per service site (available on YC website & in Religion classes).
- Verification of at least 6 hours of service.
- Assignment per Religion teacher.
High School Students:
- One signed verification paper per service site (available on YC website & in Religion classes).
- Verification of at least 8 hours of service.
- Assignment per Religion teacher.
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Parents of Seniors:
It is hard to believe we are fast approaching the end of the first quarter during your senior’s last year of high school. Believe it or not, preparations are already underway for the Baccalaureate and Graduation celebration in May. We are writing with three specific updates in this regard.
First, we will be celebrating Baccalaureate and Graduation as a combined ceremony on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 7 PM at St. Joseph Church in York. Members of the Class of 2022 will have their Senior Banquet on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Our seniors are required to attend both of these events. More details will be coming to you in April.
Second, we have emailed all of the students asking them to enter size information in a Google form in preparation for their cap and gown orders. We ask the ladies to add approximately 2” to their measured height to allow for high heels, unless they plan to wear flat shoes.
Third, in your December 10, 2021 tuition statement you will find an additional graduation fee charge. In order to assist with the expenses associated with all of the planned activities surrounding Graduation, there is a nominal fee of $100.00 for each senior. This fee includes a cap and gown, diploma, professional 5” x 7” photo of your graduate on stage during the conferral of his/her diploma, and Senior Banquet expenses.
Thank you in advance for your attention to these first steps toward the important celebration of your child’s years of success at York Catholic.
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York Catholic is offering an SAT Math Prep course for Junior students interested in getting in some extra practice before taking the actual exam. The course will run four Saturday mornings from 9-11:15 AM in classroom 207 with Mrs. Christine Staats (Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, snow makeup day is Feb 26). Cost is $200 and includes the cost of the Kaplan book. Space is limited so do not delay in submitting your registration before January 7. Checks made payable to York Catholic and permission forms should be returned to Mrs. Hand in the main office.
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High School Musical Auditions |
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to audition for this year’s spring theatre production of “The Wizard of Oz” on Tuesday, November 30, from 3:15-5:30 PM or Wednesday, December 1, from 3:15-6 PM in the auditorium. Students should sign-up for an audition time and only plan to stay for their own audition. Possible call-backs will be Thursday, December 2, from 3:15-6 PM. Students should prepare 16-32 measures of a song of their choice, 16 measures of the chorus of "Over the Rainbow,” and readings from the script. All Audition materials can be found on Google Classroom. Code: sfk2yt4 No previous experience needed! Everyone who auditions is also required to attend Dance Auditions on Friday, December 3, from 3:15-5:30 PM.
Two audition workshops will take place Monday, November 22, and Tuesday, November 23, from 3:15-4:30 PM in the band room. The workshops are not required, but will be helpful to those interested in auditioning.
Save the dates for the performances March 4-6.
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Students in grades 9-12 are invited to enjoy an evening of entertainment, fun, and fellowship at the High School Fall Coffee House Friday, December 3, at 7 PM in the auditorium. Students (and maybe some faculty) will perform in a relaxed atmosphere. The price of admission is one non-perishable food item to be donated to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry. Mask protocol, social distancing, and capacity restrictions will be observed.
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Fall Sports Banquet Update
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The All Sports Banquet for the Fall Sports teams scheduled for December 5 has been cancelled. The coaches of each team will be contacting their players regarding any details for a team end of season celebration in the YC cafeteria.
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We are excited to offer Board and Ski Club again for York Catholic students this winter. Vail Resorts has posted a new ski club program, and with that students will be able to ski with school clubs at a discounted rate. Total cost per student pass is $295, and that covers lift, lesson, and rental. These passes are not good seven days a week as they used to be; they are only good on school club nights. The deadline to purchase this Multi Week Ski Pass is December 3, and that can be done online via the following link:
Scroll down to the section titled: SKI CLUBS / MID-WEEK SCHOOL / HOME SCHOOL
Ski club offers students a ride to the mountain four nights a season, and it helps students connect with others who enjoy the sport. We will ski Friday evenings this year, and weather willing we will make four trips to Roundtop this winter. The YC bus leaves the front parking lot of school at 4:00 PM, and returns by 9:30 PM. Grades 7-12 are welcome, to include beginners, and ineligibility rules apply. Some students have already purchased an epic pass, and all students are welcome to ride the bus with us regardless of the pass that they carry.
Click here for the permission slips for the shuttle; cost is $60.00 per student and covers the season. If you would like to pay for a seat on the bus, please send in a check and permission slip by Friday, January 7. Checks should be made out to York Catholic, and all paperwork should be dropped off for Mrs. Hand in the main office.
Dates for the Friday Shuttle are as follows:
- January 7, 14, and 28
- February 4
- February 11 and 18 (make up dates)
If you have any questions, please email Kathy Hand at khand@yorkcatholic.org. We look forward to some YC fun on the slopes. Come ski or board with us!
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Students in grades K-3 are invited to attend Elf Night on Friday, December 10, from 6-9 PM at York Catholic. Crafts, games, and a snack will be offered by the YC Student Ambassadors. This is a great time for parents to finish their last minute preparations for Christmas while their children are having fun in a supervised atmosphere! All children must be registered with a permission form prior to the event and space is limited. Click the button below to register. Confirmation will be sent once the registration form has been received. To assure we have adequate supervision, walk-ins will not be accepted the night of the event. Masks are required.
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Junior Achievement's BizTown will be having a special Open House December 29 from 10 AM-12 PM or 1-3 PM for students who missed their BizTown day due to COVID in spring 2020 or school year 2020-21.
Registration is required by December 15 and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. There are only 60 student openings per timeslot. Each student must be accompanied by one adult. $5 per student fee will be accepted at arrival. Only cash will be accepted. Click here for more information and click the button below to register.
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As the holidays approach, please keep in mind these vendors who give a percentage of your purchases back to York Catholic.
Shutterfly
For all of your Shutterfly purchases, visit yorkcatholic.shutterflystorefront.com, instead of shutterfly.com for a percentage of the value of your purchases to go to York Catholic. Please feel free to share this email with your friends, family and co-workers—the more orders we receive through our Storefront, the more YC earns!
Coca-Cola Products
When you make Coca-Cola purchases, you simply enter the product codes here:
Box Tops for Education
Check your boxed and canned goods for the Box Tops for Education logo and use the Box Tops app to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to YC’s earnings online. Be sure to select York Catholic High School as your school of choice. More information can be found at https://www.boxtops4education.com/.
Weis Markets
Help YC earn a share of $500,000 from Weis Markets! On your next visit to Weis, simply scan the barcode below or ask your cashier or customer service desk for the YC barcode to scan. The YC barcode only needs to be scanned one time to register. Use your Weis Club Card as usual. You will receive your Club Card benefits, and YC will earn cash based upon your qualifying purchases. Purchases of gas, lottery tickets, postage, alcohol, tobacco, and other products prohibited by law do not qualify. More information can be found in the YC Giving Guide on the website at yorkcatholic.org/give.
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York Catholic is excited to share some information with you that is sure to change how you view paying your state and federal taxes each year!
If you pay personal state income taxes, you now have the opportunity (whether filing individually or jointly) to choose how these taxes are spent each year by joining a Special Purpose Entity (SPE). SPEs are based on tax liability, not income, therefore each taxpayer’s situation will differ. An individual or couple filing jointly must have a state tax liability of $3,500 or more to participate. To see if you qualify for 2021, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your tax return.
You could receive at least a 10% deduction on your personal federal taxes each year, so why not have your personal state income taxes serve as tuition assistance funds, allowing more students to thrive at York Catholic High School?
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please follow these steps:
All SPE funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so NOW is the time to submit your Joinder Agreement for the 2021 Tax Year!
For more information about this easy tax donation, please contact Katie Seufert, York Catholic Principal, at kseufert@yorkcatholic.org.
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If you know a friend, family member, or anyone looking for a high-quality, Christ-centered education for their children who do not already attend a Catholic school, you could receive a $250 credit toward your child's tuition at York Catholic.
York Catholic's Parent Referral Program is a win-win for everyone involved. Referred students receive an outstanding education from York Catholic, while parents of the referred families get peace of mind knowing their child is gaining so much more than just a top-notch education. Families who refer someone who registers at York Catholic receive a $250 credit towards their child's tuition.
You, as parents, are our best ambassadors. In order for the Parent Referral Program to be a success, we need information about individuals who may be interested in joining the York Catholic family. All you need to do is click below to fill out the form. If the family you refer attends York Catholic through their first semester, your family's tuition will be credited $250, spread into 4 credits applied to the months of February, March, April, and May.
It really is that simple. So go ahead. Please click on the box below and allow us the opportunity to do what we love -- help to develop, nurture, and encourage children so they may grow in faith, mind, and heart. Mail or email the form to us and we will take it from there!
The Parent Referral Program is open to all parents of current York Catholic students. The tuition credit is not available for referring your own children. The $250 credit is only good toward tuition on a student's account; no cash is given, and it is non-transferrable. A referred student applies only to a new student from a non-partner school.
Thank you for all you do for our school!
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Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Go to Parents & Students - News & Announcements and click on the link in the right sidebar under Additional Resources.
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York Catholic Middle & High School
601 E Springettsbury Ave, York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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