School Talk - 08.12.2022
Our Lady of Victory, Pray for Us!
WELCOME BACK!
Senior Class of 2023 Sunrise
First Mass of the School Year
Principal Ortiz Sharing a Great Story on Friendship

We started the 2022 - 2023 school year with the Class of '23 Senior Sunrise on Monday, school Mass on Tuesday and a blessing of our Viking football team and season on Thursday! It's going to be an awesome year!
Prayer and Blessing over the Vikings
Football Team and Season
Campus Ministry: August 2022

The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand!

"Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying: 'The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe in the gospel.'" "To carry out the will of the Father, Christ inaugurated the kingdom of Heaven on Earth." Now the Father's will is, "to raise up men to share in his own divine life." He does this by gathering men around his Son, Jesus Christ. This gathering is the Church, "on earth the seed and beginning of that kingdom." - Catechism of the Catholic Church, 541

Mrs. Watson shares reflections based on the weekly Gospel readings of each month; you will see these beautiful images displayed in the hallway by the windows outside the Commons.
Week 1 - Glimpse of Heaven 
And He was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as light. Mt 17:1
Week 2 - Queen of Heaven 
And He came to her and said, “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!” Lk 1:28
Christian Ministry graduation requirement

10th-12th graders:
Summer service hours are due to be logged in x2VOL by Friday, August 19, 2022.

9th graders:
Students will learn how to log their service hours in their Theology classes on Monday, September 12, 2022.

Campus Liturgical Ministries:
Students have been invited to consider applying to serve during the school liturgy. Applications for liturgical ministries can be picked up from their Theology class or the Campus Ministry office, or click below to print.

All Nolan Catholic students and parents are required to read the Student-Parent Handbook and sign the Acknowledgement Form and the Acceptable Use Form at the back of the handbook. Forms were due Friday, August 12, but we will extend the deadline to no later than Tuesday, August 16.


The grace period for dress code and personal grooming according to the Handbook ends today, Friday, August 12. Please arrive in full compliance on Monday morning, August 15.

Reminder about Cellphones
We realize the cell phone policy is an adjustment for our students, especially upperclassmen, however, the reasons for the policy change are valid and will be enforced. This means that the use of all social media platforms is strictly prohibited at all times when on campus. 

The intent behind the cellphone policy:

a) To help our students be present to each other, to help them develop habits of contemplation and prayerfulness, and to develop their intellectual life.

b) To block access to all material that is harmful, immoral, and/or sinful. 

From 6:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. cell phones are strictly prohibited on all campus spaces (this includes the Commons). At 3:36 p.m. this rule is modified so that non-driving students may text their parents. 

If a student needs to make a quick phone call or send a text to Mom/Dad, they may do so at 3:36 p.m. At all other times during the school day, they may visit the School Office to make a call. In all other spaces, phones are prohibited.

NOTE: For extracurriculars (whether in the commons, on the field, or elsewhere on campus) cell phone use for contacting parents (starting at 3:36 p.m. and/or beyond) is allowed at the discretion of each coach/teacher/club director. 
Facilities

Locker Space
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors may reserve the lock beneath their assigned locker through the Main Office. They will need a school-issued padlock, which can be purchased for $10 through the Main Office. Please direct all requests or questions to Mrs. Rebecca Bosquez at rbosquez@nchstx.org.

Parking Stickers
Student and family vehicle stickers have arrived! We will be packaging them this weekend and will be sending them out next week with the students. Please be on the lookout for a notification from the school on the day stickers are sent home.

Carline Protocols
Please follow the carline instructions to expedite the line to have a more efficient carline.

  • For morning drop off all cars must enter through the main gate entrance and proceed to the circle drive. The west gate entrance is exclusive to student drivers in the morning.

  • For afternoon pick up the circle drive will not open until 2:45 p.m. as a safety precaution for students passing to their last period (H period).

  • H Period ends at 3:35 p.m. Students will have time to go to their lockers after prayer to gather their belongings and should arrive in the Commons by 3:40. You may also pick up students in front of the Arena by entering through the west gate entrance (afternoon pick up only).

  • You are welcome to text your student when parked in the carline. Students will be able to check their phones at 3:36 p.m.

  • Please follow the directions of the staff, faculty, and volunteers in the parking lot.
Academic Department
SCHEDULES

ADD/DROP DEADLINE (8/26): Students may request to add/drop classes until Friday, 8/26/22. Requests may be made to the student’s counselor (see contact information & alphas below). After 8/26/22, we will not accept student/parent initiated course change requests. The only exception is requests to level-down from an honors level course (see note below).

LEVEL DOWN DEADLINE (9/12): Students may request to level-down form an honors course up until Monday, 9/12/22. This is the Monday after students/families receive Quarter 1 Progress Reports. Requests may be made to the student’s counselor. After 9/12/22, we will not accept student/parent initiated level down requests.

Counselors’ last name alphas and contact information:
 
Guidance Department
Dear Seniors,
Please be sure you are keeping up with your responsibilities regarding the college checklist as you embark on your last year of high school!
Nolan Theater Company
Fall Play Auditions for "Our Town" are next week on Monday, August 15, and Tuesday, August 16, from 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. We will be doing "cold readings" from the script. Please stop by and see Ms. Collard if you have any questions! We hope to see you there!
Viking Victory Shop
The online store will be open until Tuesday, August 16, at 12:00 p.m. Orders will be available for pickup at the Viking Victory Shop approximately 7-10 days after the store closes. There is also an option for shipping.

CAMPUS STORE HOURS
Monday - Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Friday
12:00 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.

The Viking Victory Shop will be on location at home athletic games (weather permitting for outside games and pending any schedule changes to events).
Catholic Bowl 2022
The mission of the Catholic Bowl is FAITH-FREEDOM-FOOTBALL and will feature a football triple-header this year at The Star at Ford Center on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Honorary Event Chairs: Mike McCoy, NFL & Notre Dame; Reggie Brooks, Notre Dame & NFL

Memorial Honor: Captain Emil Kapaun, a Catholic priest and most decorated military Chaplain in US history who served as an Army Chaplain in World War ll and Korea. Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Father Kapaun died in a POW camp in N. Korea. He has been declared a Servant of God by Pope John Paul ll, the first stage on the path to canonization.

Respects To: Victims, First Responders and Military, recognizing 21-year Anniversary of 9/11.
Games:
John Paul II High School (Plano, TX) vs St. Edmund High School (Eunice, LA) - 1:30 p.m.
Nolan Catholic High School (Fort Worth, TX) vs St. Thomas High School (Houston, TX) - 5:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart School (Muenster, TX) vs St. Paul Catholic School (Shiner, TX) - 9:00 p.m.

Featuring: Varsity Football, Cheer, Dance/Drill, Marching Bands, Choir, ROTC, K of C Honor Guard.

Broadcast: First two games will be broadcast on Bally's Sports Southwest, and Game three will be streamed by Nolan Catholic Media on ReelZealiTV

Tickets: On sale at SeatGeek: Youth - $10. Adults - $20.

Produced by: Global Football Foundation, 501 (c) (3) corporation, Granbury, Texas; Patrick Steenberge

Nolan Catholic Viking Club


Please mark your calendars, and join us on Monday, August 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the NCHS library. 

The Viking Club is a parent-led organization created to support all school-approved organizations, clubs, and athletic teams. 

Come find out more about Viking Club. We will be sharing details about our upcoming events, such as our 3rd Annual Viking Club Classic, and how we can all contribute in supporting our students to maximize their experiences in their extra-curricular activities. 

We will also be sharing information on our membership drive for the 2022-2023 school year. You do not want to miss it! 

This is a great opportunity for fellowship and a beautiful way to further build our amazing Nolan Catholic family. We thank you for your time and hope to see you all there!
Play Like a Champion Training

There will be a mandatory Play Like a Champion Parent Training (for parents of athletes) on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Hartnett Arena.

We will welcome Kristen Sheehan from Notre Dame University to Nolan Catholic's campus to lead our Play Like a Champion Today training. 

Play Like a Champion Today is a national coach and parent education program designed specifically to elevate the culture of Catholic school-sponsored sports. Crafted by leaders in the fields of sports psychology, coaching education, Catholic theology, and moral development, Play Like a Champion works in partnership with our schools to enable the athletic experience to be a missionary tool to develop our youth physically, and socially, morally and spiritually. For detailed information and to register for this clinic, please click here.
2022-2023 School Calendar


Our website has a detailed, all-school calendar of events listed by each month, and you can access it HERE. You may also view the 2022-23 quick, one-page calendar via the button below and download or print for quick reference.


Lunch Service Update

Please click here for updates from ECI regarding lunch options. In addition to hot lunch items and salad bar, there will be new vending machines with healthy options for the students to choose from throughout the day.
Advisory Council

The Nolan Catholic Advisory Council is seeking a Volunteer Chairperson to help identify volunteer opportunities on campus, streamline communications with volunteers and help coordinate the processes. Some examples of volunteer opportunities include lunch room monitors, car line facilitators, faculty/staff support, assistance for special Mass days, special events, and more. For more details, please contact President Kristy Webb at kwebb@nchstx.org.
Stay Connected with the NCHS App

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