School Talk - 09.09.2022
Our Lady of Victory, Pray for Us!
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Join us at the second annual Catholic Bowl tomorrow night at The Star in Frisco! See details below under Athletics. |
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Happy birthday to our Blessed Mother Mary! Our students celebrated in a variety of ways to honor her.
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We are praying for all who were impacted by the horrible events of 9/11/2001, and we honor and remember all the men and women who lost their lives that day. "May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus..." Philippians 4:7 |
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President & Principal Coffee |
Parents are welcome to join us at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14 for school Mass and then coffee at 10:30 in the library with President Webb & Principal Ortiz. We look forward to seeing you! |
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Campus Ministry: September 2022 |
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The New Covenant
The Gospel reveals to us how Mary prays and intercedes in faith. At Cana, the mother of Jesus asks her son for the needs of a wedding feast; this is the sign of another feast - that of the wedding of the Lamb where He gives His body and blood at the request of the Church, His Bride. It is at the hour of the New Covenant, at the foot of the cross, that Mary is heard as the Woman, the new Eve, the true "Mother of all the living." - Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2618
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.
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Week 1 - Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, September 8
Saint Augustine described the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary as an event of cosmic and historic significance, and an appropriate prelude to the birth of Jesus Christ.
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Week 2 - The Exaltation of the Cross
Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine and Empress of the Roman Empire, who herself traveled to the Holy Land around the year 326, is traditionally credited with the discovery of the True Cross of Jesus Christ.
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x2VOL Training
Freshmen and transfer students will be trained in x2vol from September 9 -14. x2VOL is the web application Nolan Catholic students use to log their required service hours. Please contact Mrs. Olga Watson if you have any questions at owatson@nchstx.org.
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Safe and Sacred Teen Training
Freshmen and Seniors will receive their Safe and Sacred Teen Training on September 19 - 20, which will be valid for three years. Students who volunteer at any school or parish in the Diocese of Fort Worth are required to have this safety certification. This certification is still valid for all Sophomores and Juniors who have received this training at Nolan. Please contact Sister Anna Imelda if you have any questions at anguyen@nchstx.org.
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Fall Service Opportunities
There are many CM service opportunities at our Diocesan parishes and other organizations. Please visit the NCHS App under the Campus Ministry button to see all opportunities an sign up!
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Families are invited to Middle School Night on Friday, September 16! Current 6th - 8th grade students will have the opportunity to partake in one of five "Viking Experiences" including Marching Band, Norsecrew, Cheer, Royelles, and Football. All middle school students participating in a Viking Experience at Middle School Night MUST return a signed Waiver of Liability in order to participate. Students may either bring the waiver with them on Middle School Night, or you may submit a completed waiver via email to admissions@nchstx.org. You will find the waiver in each Viking Experience link under the Middle School Night information. |
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Prospective Parents Coffee & Tour |
Families, you are our best referral! Please invite your friends, family and co-workers to one of our upcoming Prospective Parents Coffee & Tour events. These events provide an up-close opportunity to meet our Principal, Mr. Oscar Ortiz, our President, Mrs. Kristy Webb, and our Admissions Team. You will also get to tour our beautiful 65-acre campus and learn more about Nolan Catholic!
We will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the library for a brief presentation while enjoying coffee. Student Ambassadors will lead campus tours from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Our first one is September 23, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Please RSVP here to attend!
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ISEE Exam
As part of the 2023-2024 Admissions Process, students will be required to take the ISEE entrance exam. This will provide families and students with a comprehensive report on their student's exam results. More details to follow in the coming weeks.
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Guidance/Counseling Department |
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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! Here is the Class of 2023 September College Newsletter.
Class of 2024 Juniors, please click this link for your September college newsletter.
Class of 2025 and 2026, we have a fall college counseling newsletter for you too; it's never too soon to start planning! |
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Book Club is meeting in the library after school on Monday, September 12. They are currently reading the inspirational World War 2 autobiography, The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom. See our librarian, Mrs. Ochs, for details!
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Interested in learning more about 4H? Please join us for an informational meeting and officer elections on Tuesday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Horticulture Science classroom. Please see this flyer for more details.
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Volleyball has a home district game Thursday September 15, against Prestonwood. Senior night is Thursday September 22, against DASCHE. Come on out and support the team!
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Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX, will host the Second Annual Catholic Bowl featuring a football triple-header Saturday, September 10, 2022.
The celebration of Faith, Freedom, and Football will seize Texas high school football as an opportunity for cultural exchange and authentic Catholic identity between rising powers within the TAPPS ranks and an out-of-state college preparatory institution founded in 1911.
Houston St. Thomas and Fort Worth Nolan Catholic are back from the 2021 inaugural landmark event for a prime-time encounter that kicks off at 5:30 p.m.
The joint venture between the schools is the genius of Global Football, an acclaimed exporter and producer of American football and marquee matchups for U.S. colleges and high schools to play internationally. The games will cap-off a weekend of special activities to mark the occasion.
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: Our game against St. Thomas will be airing on Bally Sports Southwest on cable, DirecTV satellite, and on the Bally Sports SW App.
Produced by: Global Football Foundation, 501 (c) (3) corporation, Granbury, Texas; Patrick Steenberge
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Free Baseball Tickets!
Would you like complimentary baseball tickets from the Texas Rangers for this Wednesday's (9/14) game vs. the Oakland As? Each student may receive up to five tickets. Pick up tickets from Mrs. Arnold in the Athletic Office in the Main Hallway Monday and Wednesday or on Tuesday in the Main Office. Please only take the tickets if you are going to use them.
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Catholic Schools Night with the Rangers
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2002 is Catholic Schools Night at Globe Life Field! You can order a Diocese of Fort Worth t-shirt to wear proudly that evening; click here for shirt details and to order by 9/15.
All Catholic school students, teachers, families and friends are invited to attend the game with discounted tickets! The Texas Rangers will take on the Cleveland Guardians at 6:05 p.m. For all the information and to purchase your tickets, please click the button below.
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Nolan Catholic Viking Club |
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Nolan Catholic Viking Club
Please mark your calendars, and join us for our next monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 6:00 p.m. at Mama's Pizza off Camp Bowie.
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 and how we can all contribute in supporting our students to maximize their experiences in their extra-curricular activities.
The 3rd Annual Viking Club Classic is fast approaching! Many thanks to all who have registered and to those who have sponsored the Viking Club's greatest fundraiser! There are still opportunities to sponsor, so please click the link to see all the options! Thank you for your support!
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Nolan Catholic High School is excited to announce the theme, location and date of our 42nd Annual Gala. Ladies, get those crimpers back out because the theme this year is 80s Prom Night! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hurst Conference Center for an evening of 80s FUN! More information coming soon...
Join Lindsay Casey, Nolan Catholic's Special Events Coordinator, for the "Gala Dream Team" gathering in the campus library on Wednesday, September 21, at 6:30 p.m. Come find out how you can help make this year's gala and auction the best ever! Drinks and Snacks will be provided.
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This year, Nolan Catholic will dedicate 100% of our efforts to one single annual giving day. We are excited to announce our participation in #iGiveCatholic on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
The mission of #iGiveCatholic is to unite and inspire faithful Catholic communities and stewards throughout the country to "Give Back and Give Catholic" on #GivingTuesday. #iGiveCatholic is the U.S. Catholic Church’s Giving Day that kicks off the charitable season and brings the Catholic community together to give thanks and give back.
Will Nolan Catholic participate in North Texas Giving Day?
No, Nolan Catholic will not participate in North Texas Giving Day, 2022. Nolan Catholic will dedicate 100% of our single most crucial giving day to #iGiveCatholic.
Get ready to give! On Nov 29, 2022, visit #iGiveCatholic.org and donate to Nolan Catholic High School. All giving will end at 11:59 PM on Nov 29, so make sure to get your gift in on time!
Advanced Giving Day Phase begins at midnight on November 14, continuing right into #GivingTuesday, November 29, and ending at 11:59 PM.
How Can I Contribute?
We need your help! Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal of $250,000! You can help by:
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Support Nolan Catholic High School with a matching gift of any amount. Your donation allows us to double our dollars on November 29, 2022. Please contact Mrs. Webb at kwebb@nchstx.org or Mr. Alves at jalves@nchstx.org if you would like to assist with a matching gift.
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Create a Peer-2-Peer page to help spread the word. This is ideal for Alumni to organize a single page for classmates to donate from a specific graduating class. Information coming soon on how to organize.
- We need you to tell your friends and family members about the vital work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference.
Let us know if you have questions or want more information. Please contact John Alves, Director of Development, at jalves@nchstx.org or Kristy Webb, President, at kwebb@nchstx.org. Thank you in advance for your generosity to our school!
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Facility Rental Available
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Nolan Catholic High School is proud to announce our new facility rental website. Planning a special birthday, reunion, small wedding, or pool party? You can rent one of our fabulous spaces right here on campus! Click on the link to view all of our rental options, learn more and share with family and friends. |
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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).
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Stay Connected with the NCHS App |
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On your phone or tablet, navigate to the App Store or Google Play Store and search for "Nolan Catholic High School." After installing the app, you will be prompted to create an optional User Profile. The Nolan app has an up-to-date official calendar, recent issues of School Talk, and a wide array of useful links and portals. For example, the "Classes," "Homework," and "Gradebook" options will interface directly with your Parent Portal account, so you can easily stay informed on your student's classroom progress and schedule. The app also provides a convenient link to bell schedules, our NCHS social media accounts, guidance office updates, frequently used forms, and much more.
Thank you for using the Nolan Catholic High School App to stay connected!
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