School Talk - 10.21.2022
Our Lady of Victory, Pray for Us!
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Homecoming 2022 was a super-charged, fun-filled week with activities that included all the class halls being thoroughly decorated by the students, class-themed dress day, blue-out day, pep rally and mums galore! We welcomed many alumni who were able to enjoy a pre-game BBQ meal in Hartnett Arena that was catered by our own gate entrance officer, Joe Rogers, and served by our baseball and basketball players. Eight Vikings from the 1972 football season (first to go to the State Championship game) were part of the coin toss, and we honored four Hall of Fame inductees, Mr. Robert Gunter, Mr. Ron Jones, Dr. Carol Cirulli Lanham, and Dr. Erin Vader. Joseph Muraski and Victoria Chan, Class of 2023, were crowned Homecoming King and Queen, and Andrew Orlowski and Emelia Marquino, Class of 2024, were crowned Prince and Princess! Congratulations to these remarkable students. It was awesome the way our community of students, parents, families, faculty and staff came together for this wonderful homecoming celebration! |
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Families are invited to join us in person or via Facebook Live for the Rosary every Monday at 11:45 a.m. in the Marian Courtyard. Feel free to bring a chair if you like.
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Coffee with the President & Principal |
Parents are welcome to join us at
9:15 a.m. on Friday, November 4, for First Friday school Mass and then coffee at 10:30 a.m. in the library with President Webb & Principal Ortiz. We look forward to seeing you!
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Grandparents Day, Nov. 18 |
Save the date, and join us for a special Grandparents Day celebration!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
12:30 p.m. - Arrival and Check-in
1:00 p.m. - Welcome and Rosary
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Visit with Grandchildren and Enjoy Refreshments
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Mrs. Watson shares reflections based on Sunday Gospel readings, feast days of the current month, special devotions or the liturgical season; you will see beautiful images displayed in the hallway by the windows outside the Commons.
Theme for October 2022: Month of the Holy Rosary
"All generations will call me blessed" (Lk 1:48): "The Church's devotion to the Blessed Virgin is intrinsic to Christian worship." The Church rightly honors "the Blessed Virgin with special devotion. From the most ancient times the Blessed Virgin has been honored with the title of 'Mother of God,' to whose protection the faithful fly in all their dangers and needs. . . . This very special devotion . . . differs essentially from the adoration which is given to the incarnate Word and equally to the Father and the Holy Spirit, and greatly fosters this adoration." The liturgical feasts dedicated to the Mother of God and Marian prayer, such as the rosary, an "epitome of the whole Gospel," express this devotion to the Virgin Mary. - Catechism of the Catholic Church, 971
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Week 3 - Feast of Saint Luke, evangelist, October 18, 2022
Click here to read about Mary’s Song of Praise (Magnificat).
Mary’s Song of Praise (Magnificat)
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. Lk 1:47-49
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Week 4 - Saint Dominic and the Holy Rosary
Click here to read about Saint Dominic and the Holy Rosary.
St. Dominic, pray for us.
“One day, through the Rosary and the Scapular, Our Lady will save the world.”
Saint Dominic, 1170-1221, founder of the Order of Friars Preachers (Dominicans)
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PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO SCHOOL/MASS SCHEDULE THE FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER:
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Tuesday, November 1: All Saints Day (Liturgy Schedule)
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Wednesday, November 2: All Souls Day. Regular Schedule (No Liturgy)
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Friday, November 4: First Friday Schedule (Mass)
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Angel Wings 2022
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When is it? - Angel Wings roll-out is on 11/3/22. All gifts should be delivered by 12/9/22.
- How does it work? - Clothing, shoes, household items, and Christmas gifts for each family are added to on-line wish lists. Purchases are delivered to Nolan. Nolan students earn service hours for opening/sorting delivered packages and wrapping all items as Christmas gifts for each family. YAP picks up all items and delivers them to each family for Christmas.
- More information, wish lists and links coming soon!
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Student Highlight - Senior, Antonio Hall |
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Pre-Season All State CB/WR Antonio Hall of Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth, TX, is dedicating his football season to families in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Fiona. Currently, many of the residence are without power, water and safe shelter.
This is personal for Antonio since his mom is from the island and has family still living in Santurce, Ponce, Salinas, Carolina and Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Last summer Antonio visited Puerto Rico and taught football fundamentals to kids and family members.
Antonio would like to help by contributing $1.00 for each tackle and receiving yard gain this season. His goal is to raise $2,500 to be given to the Catholic Charities of Puerto Rico. If you would like to make a tax-free donation, please click HERE.
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Fall Campus Ministry Volunteer Service Opportunities
Please visit the NCHS App under the Campus Ministry button to see all opportunities and sign up, or you may also click the link below.
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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. They will also get to tour our beautiful 65-acre campus and learn more about Nolan Catholic!
We have four available Fridays: 10/28/22, 11/11/22, 02/03/23 or 03/31/23. 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.
Please RSVP here to attend or share link with others!
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ISEE Exam
As part of the 2023-2024 Admissions Process, all rising freshman 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. The test will be administered at Nolan Catholic High School on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in the morning. 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 October College Newsletter. Please also see the detailed email from Mrs. Martin TODAY regarding scholarship opportunities, financial aid information and college visits happening next week.
News and Reminders from the Guidance Department!
# 1 - College Applications - Counselors are continuing to meet with Seniors as they work through college applications!
Seniors, stop by the Guidance Center if you have any questions about applications.
Nov. 1 is the Early Action deadline for many schools, so we encourage you to stay on top of things, and ask questions!
# 2 - FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid):
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FAFSA opened October 1! This form is required to be eligible for all federal and state financial aid. It is also required for most scholarships!
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Recording of the Virtual Financial Aid Night - HERE.
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See the October College Newsletter for information about how to complete the FAFSA.
# 3 - Are you applying to the University of Alabama?
University of Alabama FREE Application Week is October 17-21. More info HERE.
# 4 - Are you looking for scholarships? Stop by the Guidance Center for more information about scholarship opportunities.
- Martin Luther King JR Essay Contest - see attached
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East Fort Worth Business Association 2022-2023 Wanda Conlin Scholarship Program. See application attached. Applications are due no later than October 14 to EFWBA2022@yahoo.com
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Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest. See application details attached. Applications are due no later than Nov 11 to nmartin@nchstx.org.
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Voice of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, due October 31, HERE
# 5 - College Visits!
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See a complete list of all colleges visiting this Fall HERE
To register for a college visit follow these steps:
- Log into your Naviance Student account (please send me an email if you do not remember your login information and I will send you an email with a temporary password and instructions to reset your password.)
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On the homepage in the What’s New box (bottom right corner) you will see a list of college visits.
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Click on more info associated with the college of your choice
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Click on Register (the green box at the top of the page)
- Print your registration page and show it to your teacher when asking for permission to attend
You must register no later than 24 hours prior to the college visit.
The Nolan Catholic Guidance Department
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SAVE THE DATE! On-Campus SAT Date has been tentatively set for Wednesday, April 12, 2023. All current Juniors are welcome to take this exam on the Nolan Catholic High School campus during the school day. More information is to come regarding signing up and paying in future School Talks.
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4H will meet next Tuesday, October 25 from 7-8:30 pm in the Commons. We will be discussing livestock shows and shooting sports. All are welcome.
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Book Club is starting their next book on Halloween, and it's a thriller! Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier, is considered the quintessential gothic mystery of the 20th century and was made into an academy award winning film by Alfred Hitchcock. Come solve the mystery of what really happened to Rebecca! Book Club's next meeting is Monday, October 31st after school in the library. See Mrs. Ochs to participate.
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Our eSports teams have been very busy! After week four we are halfway through the season. Most notably, out of a large field, we are 1st and 2nd in TAPPS for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and 1st in TAPPS for Mario Kart! |
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We will celebrate our fall sports seniors next week before the last home football game on Friday, October 28. Come early, and help us recognize all the hard work of our seniors from Football, Cross Country, fall Tennis, Cheer, Band, Royelles, Norse Crew, Athletic Trainers and Managers!
- Our fall tennis program finished their 2022 season as the TAPPS State Team Tennis Runner-Up! Congratulations, Vikings, on a hard-fought season!
- The volleyball program is looking to finish their season strong as they enter into the post-season. They have two more home games next week: Tuesday, October 25, vs TCA and Thursday, October 27, vs Parish.
- The cross country program had a strong performance at the TAPPS 6A District Meet. Junior, Joe Jackman, is the 2022 TAPPS 6A District Champion! The men's team finished 2nd overall, and the women's team finished 3rd overall. Congratulations to 2nd Team All-District runners, Keira Madl, Ava Talabock, Nahoa Rogge, and Brian Larson, and 1st Team All-District Runners Alex Aleman and Joe Jackman. The men's JV team also placed 2nd, and individual runners Julian Esparza, Nicholas Ritchey, Matt Chiappetta, and Andrew Self were JV All-District. Good luck to our cross country programs as they head to state on Monday, October 31!
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Baseball
From Coach Ray: Halloween costume baseball game Thursday, October 27, at 6:00 p.m. We will have food, drinks, fun for all and good Christian Fellowship. All are welcome!
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Please see the athletic calendar HERE. |
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Nolan Catholic Viking Club |
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The Viking Club is still in need of volunteers to help work concessions at the TCU vs Kansas State game this Saturday! Please click HERE to sign up!
The Viking Club supports all NCHS approved athletics and organizations. They receive money from TCU for assisting with food prep and running orders at various concession stands at Amon Carter stadium. Please consider signing up to help! You get to hang out with your fellow Vikings and watch the last part of the game too. Your hometown team, TCU, is 6-0 and this will be a great game!!!
Remember.......students must get their service hours! Don't wait until spring to get them all done. This is a fun way to serve! For more details, please see the signup.
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2023 Annual Gala, Feb. 4, 2023
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Save the date! This year's Annual Gala, "80s Prom Night" will take place at the Hurst Conference Center, and you won't want to miss it! Dress in your best 80s prom attire, and enjoy all the greatest hits from the 80s with The Spazmatics. There will be an awesome live auction as well as silent auction, and you can take advantage of the Tuition Raffle NOW. One raffle ticket winner will be drawn on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and will be announced live on Facebook. The winner will receive a $5,000 tuition credit for the 2023-2024 school year at any Diocese of Fort Worth Catholic School listed below or a $5,000 Visa gift card. There is not a physical ticket for the raffle. Your purchase confirmation of the Tuition Raffle ticket is your proof. Tuition Raffle purchases are not tax-deductible.
Pricing:
One Tuition Raffle ticket for $25
Three Tuition Raffle tickets for $60
Seven Tuition Raffle tickets for $120
The Diocese of Fort Worth Catholic Schools include:
All Saints Catholic School, Cassata Catholic High School, Holy Family Catholic School, Holy Trinity Catholic School, Nolan Catholic High School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Immaculate Conception Catholic School, St. Andrew Catholic School, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, St. George Catholic School
St. John the Apostle Catholic School, St Joseph Catholic School, St. Maria Goretti Catholic School, St. Martin de Porres Catholic School, St. Mary's Catholic School
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, St. Rita Catholic School
The Tuition Raffle is generously underwritten by Walter and
Rose Hall Welborn.
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Please consider becoming a sponsor or purchasing a table with friends! |
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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 |
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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Attention, Nolan Catholic Alumni! We are in the process of updating our alumni database. Please click here to complete the form. Please also share the link with other friends and family that are Alums of Nolan Catholic. You can also follow our official alumni social media pages on Facebook@Esto Dux - Nolan Catholic Alumni News and on Instgram @nchsalum.
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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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NOTE: Please do not unsubscribe from Constant Contact as this is how you will receive our School Talk information throughout the year. Thank you! |
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