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Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | | |
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November is the month of the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense. May the divine assistance remain always with us and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Eternal rest, grant unto them
O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen.
Our Lady of Mercy and St. Joseph pray for us.
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Wayfinders Club is hosting a bake sale on Monday, November 14. Proceeds will be used to provide supplies for low income students in the Wayfinders Program to help them be successful and reach their potential. All baked goods will be $1 or $2. Credit & debit cards accepted.
Options Program Open House: Wednesday, November 16 from 9:00 -11:00 AM and 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM. The Options Program at Charlotte Catholic High School provides a Catholic High School education for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). All are welcome to learn more about the class and tour the new modified classroom and life skills lab. Please share this information with friends and family who would like to know more about our program.
There will be Mass offered in the Chapel at 12:10 PM on this Thursday and Friday for any parents and teachers attending Parent/Teacher Conferences.
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Previous News for Students
The Veterans Appreciation Club will be decorating the main lobby with photos of veterans connected to the CCHS community. Please email your photos to elizabeth.luke@cchsemail.org by Wednesday, November 9
Winter Sports Team Photos: The information and schedule for the Winter Sports Team photos scheduled for Thursday, November 10 has been sent to the team parents. Questions? Please contact Leah Foley 88foleyfamily@gmail.com
Join the CCHS Alumni Association and the CCHS Legacy Club to clean up Little Avenue and the Streets around the school. Our Alumni have joined the Adopt-a-Street program to help keep our neighborhood clean! Thursday, November 10 Details and Sunday, December 4 Details
Our Caritas and Best Buddies Clubs have been active in volunteering with Special Olympics and other organizations that focus on “changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities” (www.specialolympics.org). The 2022 Fall Special Olympics Tournament is seeking volunteers. It conflicts with CCHS Parent-teacher Conference days. We will not be able to organize a group from CCHS to attend; however, if students and/or families would like to volunteer, please see the attached flyer. In the spring, we hope to organize a CCHS group to volunteer at events. Please join Best Buddies and/or Caritas Clubs if you are interested in participating. For more information, please contact Dr. Leahy mmleahy@charlottecatholic.com. See the flyer here
Boys Tennis: There will be a brief, important meeting for all boys who want to play tennis in the spring. The meeting will be in Room 512 immediately after school on Monday, November 14. Stop by and see Coach Cabana if you cannot attend the meeting.
Monday, November 14 at 11:00 AM a representative from the United States Navy will be at Charlotte Catholic, Students interested in learning about enlistment and Naval ROTC Scholarship opportunities are encouraged to sign up through SCOIR.
November is Black Catholics History Month. To honor the achievements of Black Catholics in the Church, Student Council is sponsoring a canned food drive to benefit Our Lady of Consolation and the Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen. Donations of non-perishable canned goods will be accepted through Friday, November 18. Thank you, in advance, for helping us serve our sisters and brothers in need.
Senior Retreat will be held on Monday, November 21 at Camp Thunderbird. Details will be added here closer to the date.
Great resources to read and review as we celebrate Black Catholic History during the month of November:
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Previous News for Parents
In November the PTO is Giving Thanks for our Faculty and Staff and we need your help!
Teacher and Staff Thanksgiving Treats! The PTO is looking for families to send in yummy treats: cakes, cookies, breads, muffins, pies or candies - for our wonderful teachers and staff! We would like to package the treats and present them to the teachers and staff the week before Thanksgiving so they can enjoy it with their families.
- Please label the item as to what it is and include possible allergens.
- Items should be packaged in a disposable container and should be sized to feed 4-6 people.
- You may include your family’s name on it along with the recipe if you wish.
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Send it to the front office starting Wednesday, November 16 to Thursday, November 17, no later than noon.
- The teachers and staff have really enjoyed the delicious treats in past years and we are happy to be able continue it this year.
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We do appreciate your consideration and support. Please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4FA9A822A31-teacher1
Thanks A Latte - The PTO is providing coffee and pastries for teachers from Detour Coffee on Thursday, 11/10 from 6:45am – 11:30 am! Coffee will also be available for purchase by parents attending Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday.
The Snack Bar will be open in the teacher work room to provide yummy treats during conferences. We would like to provide healthy, individually packaged snacks (such as
granola/protein bars, dried fruit and nuts, Lance crackers, goldfish etc.) and fresh fruit. Please sign up by clicking here: Snack Bar Snacks for Teachers
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, November 10 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 noon and from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Friday, November 11 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 noon
- Please bring a list of your child’s teachers with you.
- All teachers will be in classrooms. A list of teachers with classroom locations will be available Student ambassadors will be on campus to help with directions around the building.
- Conferences will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. We ask that you limit your time with each teacher to 5 minutes, and please keep in mind that others are waiting to meet with teachers. If more than 5 minutes is needed, please use this time to schedule a meeting for another day. Remember, we are a team with the same goal, your student’s success and well-being.
- The parking deck will be open.
- On conference days, the school office will be open only during conference times, if you need driving eligibility certificates, please plan accordingly.
- There are no classes for students on conference days.
- Counselors will be available in their offices during conference hours on a drop in basis.
- All parents must only use the main entrance of school to enter and exit the building.
In case you missed it: October Cougar News
FYI: Interesting article from the Wall Street Journal regarding Catholic education during COVID Click here for the article
We Remember: During the month of November we pray for our deceased sisters an brothers - those family members, students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends - who have died and hold a place in our hearts. We invite you to send us names of people who you would like us to pray for and to remember by clicking here: Praying for All Souls.
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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 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.
Wednesday, November 9:
University of Oregon at 12:45 PM
Tuesday, November 15:
University of Delaware at 9:45 AM
Congratulations to the following seniors on their awarded scholarships:
Philippe Lefaivre
Belmont University Academic Merit Scholarship
Skyler Neuenschwander
Queens University of Charlotte Merit Scholarship
Shannon Ryan
Mount St. Mary’s University Scholarship
Seniors: Please provide a copy of information regarding any and all 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.
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Campus Ministry
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.
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Athletics and Athletic Booster News
Cougar Fans: A purchased ticket is REQUIRED for ALL playoff games for all athletic teams. NO PASSES can be used for entry. Thank you! Please contact Leah Foley 88foleyfamily@gmail.com with any questions
Please read the latest Red Machine Round Up from the CCHS Athletic Boosters
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).
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Cougar Kudos
Quarter One Honor Roll is available here for a limited time: here Congratulations to all of our students for their continued scholastic effort and achievement.
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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 sports results from this past weekend.
Thursday 11/3
6:00 PM Varsity Men's Soccer vs. Northwest Guilford Lost (0-1)
6:45 PM Varsity Field Hockey vs. Myers Park Lost (0-3)
Friday 11/4
7:30 PM Varsity Football vs. Reagan Won (48-22)
Saturday 11/5
9:40 AM XC State Meet (Boys- 2nd place)
Below is the sports schedule for this week. Good luck to all our teams, Go Cougars!
Friday 11/11
7:00 PM Varsity Football vs. Grimsley (at Grimsley)
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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.
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The school Cafeteria is open before school, during break and all 3 lunches. Cash or a student account may be used for purchase.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Click to register: https://jordandrivingschoolcharlotte.com/private_schools/charlotte_cath.html
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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!
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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.
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National Honor Society Tutoring
Every Wednesday from 2:35 - 3:05 PM in the Library. Any subject, just drop in!
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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!
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Click here to be connected to the school store to pay today.
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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!
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Scheduling of School Facilities
CCHS community members wishing to schedule on-campus(team parents, and others who would like to schedule facilities cafeteria, library, etc.), need to make a request using the Request for Facility Usage link. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Maria Leahy MMLeahy@charlottecatholic.com.
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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.
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