Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Prayer for April - the month of the Holy Spirit

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations,
Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

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

New Announcements
Join us for Coffee with Kurt sponsored by the PTO: Wednesday, April 6.
News for Students

CCHS Global Citizens Club Penny Wars: Click here for all the details!

Freedom School Club Book Drive: March 30 - April 8.

International Week Rosary: Wednesday, April 6 Click here for information

Environmental Club: There will be a brief but VERY IMPORTANT meeting for the Environmental Club on Wednesday, April 6 after school in room 325. We will be discussing the upcoming service opportunity with The Bulb helping to plant and maintain the community garden for the free farmer's market.  Contact Mrs. Albertson with questions. smalbertson@charlottecatholic.com

Help needed! Our school wide service project this week needs help setting up. Helpers need to be able to lift 50lbs. Service hours granted, sign up here https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0e4fada928a2ffc25-servants Questions? Contact Molly Macuga 2024.ma.macuga@cchsemail.org

Thursday, April 7 Service Opportunity: Service with a Heart - Click here for all information

Rho Kappa Spring Applications Open Now: Applications are due Friday, April 8 Click here for all the information

President's Volunteer Service Award: Applications Due May 16.

Student-Athletes: Are you considering pursuing your sport in college? Check out the NCAA Eligibility website to learn what that means to play in the different divisions and to create an account. https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

News for Parents

CCHS Spirit Store in the stadium will be open during Lacrosse games on Wednesday, April 6 starting at 5:00 PM. Click here for all information


Please sign up for to pray for our priests heading Lenten confessions at Catholic: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DACAB2CAB9-prayers

Senior Parents: Graduation Announcements: Student Pick up Friday, April 8 Click here for information

Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 PM - Transition to College Presentation for parents of seniors: All Details and the sign up can be found here on the CCHS Calendar.

Important Reminder from the Attendance office regarding any Early Dismissals: 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.
Counselors' Corner

A college representative will meet in-person, or virtually where indicated, at CCHS with any Sophomore, Junior or Senior student that is interested. A counselor is also present.
  • A college rep is the person who reads the application for admission so a face-to-face meeting will serve the student well.
  • The student must print a screenshot of the SCOIR registration and have their teacher sign it as their pass.
  • A student needs to remember that they are representing CCHS at these meetings so come with some good questions and your best behavior.
  • The visits will be listed each Friday for the following week and a complete list is available on SCOIR.
  • CCHS students are required to wear a mask while meeting with a college representative.
  
Friday, April 8
East Carolina University at 11:00 AM

Tuesday, May 3
Carolina University at 11:00 AM VIRTUAL

Congratulations to these seniors on their awarded scholarships!

Emily Ayers
High Point University Presidential Fellowship
 
Blake Beecher
Arizona State University Dean’s Award
University of Arizona Excellence Award
Baylor University Distinction Award
University of Tennessee Explore Scholarship
 
Makkenzie Beer
Miami University Redhawk Excellence Scholarship
 
Bridget Bendezu
George Washington University Presidential Academic Scholarship
 
Tyler Broxterman
University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship
 
Kelly Cox
University of California Santa Cruz Deans’ Scholarship
 
Elyse Headley
North Carolina A&T State University Merit Scholarship
Georgia State University Out-of-State Tuition Award
Loyola University Maryland Presidential Scholarship
Loyola University New Orleans Crescent City Scholarship
Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholarship
Loyola University New Orleans Honors Scholarship
Loyola University New Orleans Merit Award
Spelman College Institution Award
Tulane University Academic Recognition Award
Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier Academic Scholarship
 
Emily Helder
College of Charleston Merit Scholarship
Lees-McRae College Pinnacle Scholarship
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Distinguished Merit Scholarship
 
Ella Jones
Appalachian State University Excellence Scholarship
Auburn University Academic Heritage Scholarship
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Distinguished Merit Scholarship
University of South Carolina Academic Scholar-Superlative Award
Virginia Tech Scholars Nonresident Scholarship
 
Grace Lisi
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Chancellor’s Scholarship
 
Cooper Miller
Elon University Elon Engagement Scholarship
Elon University Elon Experience Scholarship
Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship
Rhodes College Ralph C. Hon Scholarship
 
William Murlless
Centre College Centre Award Scholarship
Denison University Alumni Award
Furman University Bell Tower Scholarship
University of Tennessee Explore Scholarship
Wofford College Wofford Merit Scholarship
 
Johnathan Nass
Bowling Green State University BG Success Scholarship
Jacksonville University Merit Scholarship
Western Michigan University Bronco Recognition Scholarship
 
Alexander Newell
College of Charleston Merit Scholarship
Mercer University Academic Merit Scholarship
 
Katherine Prendiville
Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship
Texas Christian University Dean’s Scholarship
 
Diego Rey
Mercer University Dean’s Academic Scholarship
 
Carson Rossitch
Clemson University Academic Scholarship
Clemson University Gateway Non-Resident Scholarship
Clemson University Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship
University of Georgia Classic Scholarship Award
 
Morgan Salvino
Elon University Presidential Scholarship
Furman University Bell Tower Scholarship
Loyola University Chicago Presidential Scholarship
The Catholic University of America Catholic University Scholarship
The Catholic University of America Parish Scholarship
 
Megan Sie
Furman University Charles H. Townes Scholarship
Hillsdale College Merit Scholarship
University of South Carolina Academic Scholar-Excellence Award
The Catholic University of America Honors Scholarship
The Catholic University of America Music School Scholarship
The Catholic University of America Parish Scholarship
Xavier University Student Success Award
Xavier University Trustee Scholarship
 
Leah Smith
Appalachian State University Excellence Scholarship
Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship
University of South Carolina Academic Scholar-Merit Award
 
Lily Smith
Indiana University Bloomington Deans Scholarship
 
Julia Tramontano
University of Central Florida Pegasus Bronze 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.
Campus Ministry


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.

Saturday, April 9: Bishop's Youth Pilgrimage
News from CCHS Athletic Boosters and the Athletic Department

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

Congratulations to Kara Bivens! Kara earned the National Speech and Debate Association's Academic All American Award! This award recognizes academic rigor, competitive speech, debate success and personal excellence. Fewer than 1% of students earn this award every year.

Charlotte Catholic Mountain Biking Team Places in Top 10 in State!
The 2022 National Interscholastic Cycling League (NICA) Mountain Bike season is off to a great start this year. The MTB Cougars have competed in two races so far this Season (Elizabethtown and Salisbury) and had a terrific weekend of results! Congratulations to all!
  • Walker Davis (Freshman Boys) earned CCHS’s First Podium Position in his first race with the Cougars placing 3rd after starting from the back of the back. Over 12 miles, Walker out-paced and passed nearly 50 riders over the hour-long, 12-mile race.
  • Teammates, Iris Whitlow (Freshman Girls), Michael Konopasek (Varsity Boys), and Michael Pray (Varsity Boys), all had strong performances contributing to the team earning a Top 10 Spot on the Team Scores out of 42 teams competing in the race.
  • This is the highest placement for the Charlotte Catholic Cougars MTB Team since joining the North Carolina NICA League in 2019. Rounding out the strong performance across other races this weekend were: Matt Strutz (Varsity Boys), Declan Bridges (Junior Varsity 2 Boys), Hunter McNamara (Junior Varsity 2 Boys), Derek Locascio (Junior Varsity 1 Boys), Connor Nichols, who recovered very well after a crash in Lap 2 (Freshman Boys), and Zack Sweeney(Freshman Boys). 
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
Community Opportunities

Saturday, April 9: CPCC STEM Event


Volunteer Opportunity: Hit the Brixx event on Saturday, May 21, 2022 Email gluodenisa@hpccr.org for information.

  • Enjoy free admission to the museum, food trucks, live music, special programming themed around Mental Health Awareness month, and a cash bar on the front terrace (weather permitting).
  • From 2-4 PM, join in a calming, slow-looking exercise in the museum galleries and join in a mindfulness drawing activity in recognition of Mental Health Awareness month.
  • Party in the Park is generously presented by Principal Foundation.
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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