October is the month of the Holy Rosary and the Holy Angels

October is also Pro Life month

Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this

confidence, I fly unto thee O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.

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

New Announcements

PSAT Testing Wednesday October 12

All CCHS freshmen, sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT next Wednesday, October 12 at school. Please click here for  PSAT Room Assignments for Students. Students should come to school on time and well-rested. Please remember to bring number 2 pencils, a snack, and a calculator. (Students may use the TI-Nspire calculator or another approved calculator: PSAT Approved Calculators).

Students will be dismissed when everyone is finished with the test, at approximately 12:30-12:45. Busses will depart 10 minutes after dismissal. Please click here for additional information:  PSAT Day.

Seniors on PSAT Day

Seniors are not required to come to school Wednesday, October 12 when underclassmen are taking the PSAT. Seniors are encouraged to use the time to work on college applications. Seniors may meet with their counselors that day by appointment.

Last Chances for PINK OUT Shirts!

Supply is dwindling but there is still chance to get yours!

• Friday 9:00-12:00 stadium store
• At kick-off for the last minute shoppers

$12 short $15 long -Cash-card-check-

Join us for Fall Plays!

October 14-15 @7pm: Two Student Directed Plays

October 20, 21, 22 @7pm: Journeys, an original drama. Featuring original music by CCHS student Clare Polking. 

• Admission price is included in a purchased student activity pass. 
• Tickets will go on sale Monday Oct. 11th on the school store. Look for a link in the Catholic Daily next week! 

Boys Basketball Informational Parent Meeting

When: Tuesday Oct 11th 6pm

Where: CCHS Gym

30% off at Lands' End

Gear up for winter and stock up on uniforms at Lands' End 30% off sale October 13-17, 2022. Code: PRIME. Pin: 3488. Lands' End

NC State College of Textiles invites students to discover textiles during our Open House on Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come enjoy a full day of events and presentations designed to introduce you to this amazing, diverse, and innovative industry and the many opportunities available to textiles students at NC State. 

Hurricane Ian Relief:  

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Student Council is sponsoring a collection of items for those impacted by the storm. Donations may be placed outside the library on the first floor across from Campus Ministry. Gift cards should be given directly to the student's homeroom teacher. Collections will begin immediately and continue through Friday, October 14. All items collected will be delivered to the Diocese of Venice, Florida Catholic Charities. Please find the list of requested items below.

Gas Cards: 7-11, Racetrac or WaWa

Gift Cards: Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, Visa Cards 

Items:

• wipes--disinfectant and hand/face wipes
• air mattresses
• garbage bags
• tarps for roofs
• baby items--food, formula, diapers, wipes, etc.
• bottled water
• single meal canned goods
• canned soup

Previous News for Students

October is Respect Life Month and this year, the Voices for Life club and the Charlotte Catholic Community are going to be spiritually adopting unborn children and praying for their protection throughout the 9 months of pregnancy. Please stop by the Campus Ministry office if you would like a spiritual adoption prayer card. We will begin the spiritual adoption on October 10 in the chapel and will meet every day at 2:50 in the chapel to pray the spiritual adoption prayer as a group. 

CCHS Men’s Rugby Club is starting practice the first week of October and we need you! Joining Rugby club is a great way to get or stay in shape, have fun and make friends. You can play other sports and still be a member of Rugby! Contact team parent Heidi Lind heidivonlind@icloud.com to get all future rugby communications. 

There will be no break Mass or confessions this week due to the diocesan priest retreat.

Wednesday, October 12: Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT. Seniors do not have school. All details cane be found here on the school calendar. 

Underclass picture packages and proofs are being distributed this week through homeroom. The makeup-day is Thursday, October 13. Any student who was absent will automatically be placed on the makeup list and will be notified of what time to report. Any other student wishing to do a make-up, record your name on the sign up sheet located outside Room 514. contract Mrs. Simpson BASimpson@charlottecatholic.com with any questions. 

Join us for the 2022 Buddy Walk supporting the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte. St. Patrick Leprechauns, Holy Trinity Bulldogs, and Charlotte Catholic Cougars are teaming up again as our Love Builds Champions team. Please join us for the walk on Saturday, October 15 at UNCC (Jerry Richardson Stadium) by clicking on the following link. Our team should plan to enter the stadium at 9:00 AM and locate our team table/tent. We hope to see you there !!!! Contact Mrs. Floriani for questions: shelley.floriani@cchsemail.org

Winter Sports Team Photos: Save the date!!! Winter sports team photos will be taken the morning of Thursday, November 10. Specific times will be communicated to the team parent closer to the date. Questions? Please contact Leah Foley  88foleyfamily@gmail.com

Senior Retreat will be held on Monday, November 21 at Camp Thunderbird. Details will be added here closer to the date.

Previous News for Parents

Spread the word to all interesting in applying to CCHS!

Charlotte Catholic Admissions Open House:

Tuesday, October 18 at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Click here for all the information

Deadline Extended: PTO News: Thank you to all of our families who have paid their PTO dues for this school

year. Because of last week's crazy weather and schedule, we have extended the deadline to be entered into a drawing to this Friday, October 7.

• As an extra THANK YOU, all of our families who have paid their dues by Friday, October 7 will be entered into a drawing for one of two swag bags filled with Charlotte Catholic merchandise. 
• The drawing will be held on Monday, October 10 and the winners will be announced in The Catholic Daily.
• It is exclusively through your membership that we are able to support our amazing Faculty, Staff, and Students.
• If you have not had the opportunity to pay our PTO dues, we invite you to do with this link: Click here to pay your dues and support the PTO

Friendly reminder from the Attendance Office: If a Student needs Early Dismissal from school, 

all dismissal notes must be brought to the attendance office before 8:00 AM.

• If a note is not provided by 8:00 AM, the parent must come to the school to sign their student out, regardless of whether the student is a driver or not. If you must come to school to dismiss your child for an appointment, please make every effort to do so in between classes. (See below for Daily Bell Schedule.) It is disruptive to teachers and students to continue to interrupt classes.
• If a student is not feeling well during the school day, they must go to the nurse for possible dismissal.

Counselors' Corner

Many NC colleges and universities, through the Countdown to College program, waive application fees during College Application Week, October 17-21, 2022. The list of schools participating is posted at CFNC.org/C2C Please see your counselor with any questions. 

Seniors: The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opened on October 1 and you are able to submit the forms. To access the FAFSA, please visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

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 by Friday for the following week and a complete list is available on SCOIR.
• Unless otherwise noted, both in-person and virtual college visits will take place in the Counseling Office’s College Center.

Friday, October 7:

High Point University at 9:45 AM

American University at 11:00 AM

Vanderbilt University at 12:45 PM

Monday, October 10:

The Ohio State University at 8:00 AM (In the Media Center/Library)

Tufts University at 9:00 AM

University of Miami at 9:45 AM (In the Media Center/Library)

North Carolina Central University at 11:00 AM

The University of Alabama at 12:45 PM

Tuesday, October 11:

James Madison University at 9:45 AM

Fairfield University at 11:00 AM

Davidson College at 12:45 PM

Thursday, October 13:

Loyola University Maryland at 9:45 AM

Seniors: Please provide a copy of information regarding any scholarships earned by using the following Google form: https://forms.gle/xT9i1H8x19ciGDWy9  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 school that awarded it will be recognized. The actual dollar amount is not made public. It will be aggregated as part of the class total at the end of the school year. Please contact Mrs. Tesch for questions LDTesch@charlottecatholic.com.

Job Board: Students make sure to check out the Job Board in the Counseling Department for employment opportunities!

Campus Ministry

There will be no break Mass this week due to the diocesan priest retreat. The regular Mass schedule, along with confessions, will resume next week.

Below is the regular week schedule that will resume Monday, October 10:

Mass will be offered at break in the Chapel on school days with the regular bell schedules except Wednesdays. All are welcome!

The Rosary will be prayed in the Chapel at break on Wednesdays. All are welcome! 

The Chaplain will be hearing Confessions in the side room of the Chapel on Tuesdays from 11:40 -12:40 and Thursdays from 12:40 - 1:40. Students may also drop or make an appointment for confession.

Sign up to pray the Rosary for Charlotte Catholic

For more information about Campus Ministry, the Weekly Rosary intention, and more, click here.

New Events form our parishes are listed under Community opportunities below. 

Athletics and Athletic Booster News 

Please join us for the 6th Annual Ladies Tennis Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 25 at Park Crossing Rec Club. This annual event is a fun morning of tennis with round robin style play wrapping up with lunch and prizes. All proceeds benefit the student athletes and coaches of Charlotte Catholic. More info here, register here.

Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament Date Change: The 42nd Annual Golf Tournament has been changed to Monday, NOVEMBER 7 at 10:00 AM shotgun start. Same Time and Same Place, just a different date. Thank you for your support and understanding. Contact Shannon Roderick with any questions sroderick1@gmail.com

Please click here for all information. 

Cougar Fans! Tickets for ALL home sporting events can now be accessed from the CCHS website under “Quick Links” (bottom right of the CCHS website). 

CCHS Sports Center

Below is the weekly athletic schedule and results. Good luck to all our teams this week. Please note that schedules are subject to change. 

Go Cougars!

Below are the athletic results from this week! *Scores are as of Thursday*

Monday 10/3

4:00 PM Varsity Women’s Tennis vs. East Meck (at East Meck) Won (9-0)

4:30 PM Varsity Field Hockey vs. Myers Park (at Myers Park) Lost (0-6)

4:30 PM JV Volleyball vs. Garinger (at CCHS) Won (2-0)

5:30 PM Varsity Volleyball vs. Garinger (at CCHS) Won (3-0)

5:30 PM JV Men’s Soccer vs. Providence (at CCHS) Lost (0-3) 

5:45 PM JV Field Hockey vs. Myers Park (at Myers Park) Lost (0-4)

6:00 PM JV Football vs. Rocky River (at Rocky River) Won (36-0) 

7:00 PM Varsity Men’s Soccer vs. Providence (at CCHS) Lost (1-2) 

Tuesday 10/4

3:15 PM Varsity Women’s Golf vs. Providence (at Harry L Jones Golf Course) 

4:00 PM Varsity Women’s Tennis vs. Butler (at Butler) Won (9-0)

Wednesday 10/5

4:30 PM Varsity Field Hockey vs. Hough (at CCHS) Won (5-0) 

4:30 PM Varsity Women’s Tennis vs. Nation Ford (at Nation Ford) Won (9-0) 

Thursday 10/6

4:00 PM JV Volleyball vs. Butler (at Butler) Won (2-1) 

4:30 PM JV Field Hockey vs. Marvin Ridge (at CCHS) Won (1-0) 

5:30 Varsity Volleyball vs. Butler (at Butler) Won (3-0) 

5:30 PM JV Men’s Soccer vs. Independence (at Independence) Won (3-1) 

5:45 PM Varsity Field Hockey vs. Marvin Ridge (at CCHS) Won (8-0)

7:00 PM Varsity Men’s Soccer vs. Independence (at Independence) Won (3-0) 

Good Luck to our sport’s team this weekend, Go Cougars!!

Friday 10/7

7:00 PM Varsity Football vs. Garinger (at CCHS)

Saturday 10/8

9:00 AM NCRunners Elite Invite (Ivey Redmon Sports Complex)

Community Opportunities

St. Gabriel Men’s Club Oyster Roast - Saturday, October 22:  

The Oyster Roast and Music Jam is back! All are invited October 22, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM, in the St. Gabriel School cafeteria. Roasted oysters, low country boil, desserts, beverages. Adult/couples/kids pricing. Purchase tickets online at https://stgabrielchurch.org/oyster.

Volunteer here: St. Gabriel Oyster Roast - Student Help - Volunteer Sign Up List

St. Ann's Parish Carnival has been rescheduled to November 5-6. Please use this link to volunteer  volunteersignup.org/T3HPJ.  

MACS After School and Summer Programs is hiring! Please see this flyer for great after school job opportunities Click here for the flyer

If you are interested in serving as a tutor for Our Lady of the Assumption students at the Missionaries of Charity please sign up on the Sign Up Genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AFAA28A4F5CE9-after

Attendance

24-hour Attendance Hotline 704-716-2418

Attendance@charlottecatholic.com

Please refer to pages 8-9 of the Student Handbook for attendance policies

If a Student needs Early Dismissal from school, 

all dismissal notes must be brought to the attendance office before 8:00 AM.

If a note is not provided by 8:00 AM, the parent must come to the school to sign their student out, regardless of whether the student is a driver or not.

If a student is not feeling well during the school day, they must go to the nurse for possible dismissal.

CCHS Calendar

2022-2023 MACS Calendar

Carpool and Parking Information

Carpool information

Carpool Traffic Flow

Students who have purchased parking passes 

Must park in their assigned spot. Tags must be displayed at all times when on campus. 

Decals must be placed on bottom, inside passenger side of your windshield, to be visible from the outside of the car while on campus.

Students who need to purchase a parking pass please buy on the school store here:

https://secure.payk12.com/school/_/111/item/221186

Then print your receipt and take to Mrs. Jones in the Dean of Students office

to receive your pass. 

Carpool Drop off and Pick up and Campus Traffic Reminders:

All campus traffic during morning and afternoon carpool (except for those assigned to park in the B Deck) must enter campus via Highway 51

No cars may enter campus from Little Avenue to drop off or pick up

All Students must be dropped off and picked up in front of the main school building

All students and visitors must enter school via the main school entrance.

There is no direct access to the Fine Arts Building for students or visitors during school hours

Thank you for keeping our students and campus safe

There is no drop off in front of or in the parking garage or in the visitor parking spots.

The entrance to campus from Pineville-Matthews Road is one way during school hours.

Student drivers and parents are reminded not to use The Waterford Square Apartments as a cut through: We 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.

Canvas FAQ's

Canvas New Account Information

Parents: If you do not have a Canvas account yet, please set up your observer account. Instructions here:  https://www.charlottecatholic.org/Page/922

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

Charlotte Catholic will be offering Drivers Ed sessions by Jordan Driving School in October and November. Classes will be capped at 35 students.

• The first session will be in room 511 on the following dates: October 4-6, 10,11,13,14, 17-20, 24, 25. Makeup dates will be the 26 and 27.
• The second section will be in room 511 on the following dates: November 2 ,3, 7-9, 14-17, 21,22, 28. Makeups will be the 29 and 30. 
• Click to register: https://jordandrivingschoolcharlotte.com/private_schools/charlotte_cath.html

Harris Teeter Together for Education

Remember to re-link your VIC card: you must re-link your card each year for Charlotte Catholic to receive the donations. CCHS number is 1223.  Thank you! 

National Honor Society Tutoring 

Every Wednesday from 2:35 - 3:05 PM in the Library. Any subject, just drop in!

PTO

The Charlotte Catholic PTO: Welcome families and students back for the 2022/2023 school year. The PTO is busy preparing a great year for our teachers, staff, and students.

• The PTO depends 100% on dues and donations from our families.
• If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining today!
• Click here to be connected to the school store to pay today.
• For additional information contact the PTO at ptocharlottecatholic@gmail.com. 

Thank you for your support in making this a great year for our teachers, staff, and students!

Spirit Store 

The Athletic Boosters Spirit Store will be open for students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:15 AM - 1:30 PM at the cafeteria location. Merchandise will also be available at some sporting events at the stadium and gymnasium throughout the year.

Student Handbook 2022-2023

Yearbook Purchase and Senior Baby Ad Information