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Congratulations to our YC Christmas Cash winners this week:
December 15 – $25 – Bob Wachowski #01558
December 16 – $50 – Jason Otremba #01112
December 17 – $50 – Rynn Caputo #00189
December 18 – $25 – Irene Gray #00530
December 19 – $25 – Mary Chrusciel #00954
December 20 – $25 – Bob Wachowski #01549
December 21 – $25 – Karen Stephan #01384
Winners are posted daily on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Prizes are mailed to the winners weekly.
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The Virtue=Strength program is devoted to virtue formation through school, athletics, parish, and/or the community. It is designed to be used by teachers and staff across the entire student body. Each week a different virtue is highlighted to share with our students. Click below for the Virtue=Strength Virtue of the Week that helps parents reinforce virtue formation at home.
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York Catholic Middle & High School has the following employment opportunities available:
- Instructional Support Teacher
- English Teacher
- Substitute Teachers
- Cafeteria Aide
- Cafeteria Volunteers
- High School Boys Lacrosse Head Coach
- High School Boys Lacrosse Assistant/JV Coach
- Middle School Girls Volleyball Head Coach
- Middle School Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach
- Middle School Girls Soccer Head Coach
Interested candidates can find details and application links at https://yorkcatholic.org/about/employment-opportunities/
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The Knights of Columbus Educational Foundation is offering scholarship opportunities to any student whose father is a member in good standing with a Pennsylvania Knights of Columbus Council or who is a child of a deceased Knight of Columbus and was a member in good standing at the time of death. More than fifty $1000 grants will be distributed throughout Pennsylvania to students in grades 1‐12 for the 2024-25 school year. The application deadline is January 31, 2024.
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York Catholic is offering an SAT Math Prep course for juniors interested in getting extra practice before taking the actual exam. The course will run four Saturday mornings from 9-11:15 AM in York Catholic classrooms, and will be team-taught by members of the Math Department. Class dates are as follows: January 20, 27, February 3, 10. If snow causes cancellation of any of the classes, the make-up date is February 17. Cost is $200 per student and includes the cost of the Kaplan book. Registration forms and a check made to York Catholic should be turned into Mrs. Hand in the main office by Friday, January 12.
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Early Dismissal & Christmas Break | |
Students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM on Friday, December 22, to begin Christmas break. Classes will resume Wednesday, January 3.
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Calculators
Middle School students need to bring a calculator to school for their math classes. We don’t have enough for everyone to borrow during class. A calculator would be a great Christmas gift!
Yearbooks
Even though the 2024 color yearbooks are not distributed until May, NOW is the time to place your order for a book. Extra yearbooks are not available in May. Only what is ordered is delivered to YC for distribution. All orders are taken by phone by calling the Balfour ordering line at 1-800-944-5930 or by visiting https://www.balfour.com/pennsylvania/york/york-catholic-high-school
All Year Sports Pass
Great Christmas gift! Don’t miss a minute of YC sports with an All-Year Sports Pass. Click the button below for the form. Go IRISH! https://yorkcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/all-year-sports-pass-2023-24.pdf
Junior Class Rings
It is time for the class 2025 to consider the purchase of a York Catholic keepsake, a class ring! Visit https://www.balfour.com/pennsylvania/york/york-catholic-high-school to make your selection. Any junior needing help with sizing should stop by Mrs. Kemp’s desk in the main office. Order now and receive your ring in four to six weeks. Questions can be directed to Kathy Hand at khand@yorkcatholic.org.
Sports & Events Photos
Three photography companies provide photo services to York Catholic. Lifetouch Photography takes student portraits each year for yearbook and personal use, Inky’s Sports Shots takes pictures of our athletic teams and games, and Mike Inkrote Photography takes pictures of our extracurricular activities and events. In addition to individual photos and memory mates, Inky and Mike both offer photos, magnets, buttons, and more capturing that memorable moment. Click below to enter the photo galleries and make your purchases:
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Our Middle School and High School vocalists and musicians got all of us in the holiday spirit at their Christmas Concerts this week. Additional photos of the events can be viewed and purchased by clicking the link below.
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Musical Costume Help Needed | |
Our musical costume crew is seeking parent helpers for this year's production of "Footloose." There are 2 ways you can help: you can come to the YC auditorium on Saturdays in January and February, or you can pick up sewing assignments and complete them on your own time. We also need helpers who don't necessarily have sewing skills to label racks, iron and steam clothes, measure fabric, set up racks, sew buttons, hand sew, etc. If you can help, contact Mrs. Dawn Oswald at doswald@yorkcatholic.org.
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Calling all aspiring athletes! Have you ever wanted to try a new and exciting sport? Perhaps you've seen lacrosse being played and wondered what it's all about. Well, wonder no more! We're thrilled to announce the York Catholic Intro to Lacrosse Clinic being held Thursday, January 18, from 3:30-5:30 PM at the YC stadium. The clinic is designed for beginners of all ages and skill levels; boys and girls.
In this fun and relaxed environment, you'll learn the essential skills of lacrosse:
- Catching: Master the art of cradling and securing the ball in your stick.
- Throwing: Develop your throwing accuracy and power to connect with teammates.
- Shooting: Learn the proper technique to send the ball flying towards the goal.
No registration required.
For more information, contact Coach Jim Mullen at jmullen@yorkcatholic.org
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Winter Mental Health Symposium | |
The YAIAA is hosting a Winter Mental Health Symposium for student-athletes on Sunday, January 7, at Susquehannock High School. The event will feature a wellness fair from 2-4 PM and a presentation and question and answer session from 3-4 PM with a student panel discussing the stressors student-athletes face and how parents can assist their children to mitigate those stressors and/or how to seek assistance for their child. Registration is not required.
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The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Challenge will be held Saturday, January 13, at St. Joseph York gymnasium. Registration begins at 1 PM and the competition begins at 2 PM. All boys and girls ages 9-14 may participate. Winners will move on to the district competition.
Volunteers are needed for this event. Students needing service hours can request to do so. Duties could include measuring and adjusting six basketball hoops, setting up tables and chairs for the event, lining the floor, organizing the student scoring sheets as they report by age, inflating basketballs, assisting with scoring and rebounding during the event, or taking pictures of the competition. Text or email Chairman Kelly Brown at 717-668-0509 or kbbrown79@hotmail.com.
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Students in grades K-6 are invited to Futures Night at the York Catholic basketball games!
Future girls’ basketball players are invited Friday, January 5, when the YC girls’ team takes on Biglerville.
Future boys’ basketball players and cheerleaders are invited Friday, January 12, when the YC boys’ team takes on York Tech.
The JV games start at 6 PM followed by the Varsity games. Futures will participate in the pre-game prayer and huddle, and become part of the welcome tunnel. Students should wear their uniform shirt for free admittance and must be accompanied by an adult. Come out and cheer your future school onto victory!
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\Thank you to R. L. Addlesberger Roofing for supporting our student athletic and fine arts programs!
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Weis Markets
Help YC earn a share of $500,000 from Weis Markets! On your next visit to Weis, simply scan this barcode 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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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. Complete details can be found at https://www.boxtops4education.com/
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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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York Catholic Middle & High School is blessed with generous alumni, parents, and community friends like yourselves who have continued to support our school for nearly a century. We hope to continue to make a Catholic education possible for anyone who seeks it.
As December 31st approaches, many of you are looking at your charitable giving in terms of tax benefits. We ask you to prayerfully consider YC as a charity of choice for your year-end gifts to our annual York Catholic Fund.
Our York Catholic fund supports every student by enriching extra-curricular programs, music and the arts, professional development for teachers, academic program support, athletic programs, technology, special projects, and operating expenditures. This year, we have a fundraising goal of $300,000 for the York Catholic Fund by June 30, 2024.
Every gift, whatever the amount, counts and is truly valued. Please click the button below to use our secure online donation page.
Given the current economic conditions, if it’s possible, we humbly ask that you consider increasing your gift from last year by 10%.
Thank you for caring and giving!
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Give Yourself a Tax Break! | |
Parents, would you like to save on your State Income Tax return? Additionally, what if I told you those savings can have a direct impact on York Catholic students? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? If you file for, and are accepted, as a Special Purpose Entity (SPE), it’s a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the tax liability on your personal tax return. Please continue reading for additional information.
Pennsylvania now allows individuals to take advantage of EITC Tax Credits (just as businesses can) whereby you have the opportunity to re-direct 90% of your personal state income taxes to York Catholic Middle & High School.
The Special Purpose Entity (SPE) is based on tax liability, not income, therefore each taxpayer’s situation will differ. Participants must be PA residents where at least one spouse is employed or has an ownership interest in a PA for-profit business. 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 2024, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your 2023 tax return. 100% of participant contributions are distributed to the school. You have to pay these taxes regardless, so why not have a say in how your taxes are allocated? Additionally, you will receive at least a 10% personal deduction on your federal taxes. The money you re-direct to York Catholic is for educational purposes, specifically tuition assistance.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity to reduce your tax liability AND provide much needed assistance to York Catholic students, please follow these steps:
For more information about this easy tax donation, please contact Dave Salter, York Catholic Director of Development, at dsalter@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1325.
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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 YC. The exceptions to this are Southern and Southeastern. These students follow York Catholic’s delay and closing schedule.
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St. Joseph Teaching Position
St. Joseph School in York is looking for a long-term substitute teacher, with the possibility of permanent full-time, for third grade beginning immediately. Requirements include development and implementation of appropriate programming in alignment with the Diocese of Harrisburg curriculum, supervision of children, communication with parents, and performance of other related duties as needed. Individuals interested can apply at https://bit.ly/493ZbOq and should reach out to Principal Mrs. Corrinne Eck at Eck@sjy.org or 717-755-1797.
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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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