School Talk - 11.18.2022
Our Lady of Victory, Pray for Us!
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iGiveCatholic Giving Day, November 29, 2022 |
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The #iGiveCatholic campaign is important to the Nolan Catholic Annual Fund because it is the school’s program for unrestricted annual giving to support the school's operational budget. It is the vehicle by which our community provides financial support to help keep Nolan Catholic High School strong. Each year, gifts to The Nolan Catholic Annual Fund help offset the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating each student.
We are excited to share that we have already received a $10,000 matching gift that will be applied once our first $10,000 is raised!
"How Can I Contribute?"
Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal of $250,000! You can help by:
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Donating directly to #iGiveCatholic 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.
- Support your student's class competition by donating via their Peer to Peer account.
- Tell your friends and family members about the vital work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference.
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Student Challenge from Mrs. Webb |
We all love a good challenge! Mrs. Webb is going to treat the class that raises $75,000 or more with either an evening of Pizza, DJ, and dancing in the gym, a coffee and smoothie bar for just the winning class for an entire day or a casino night! The class gets to choose any option! Who will win? Seniors? Sophomores? Freshmen? Juniors? Which class will show all their Esto dux potential?
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Let us know if you have questions or would like 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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Nolan Catholic Broadcast III students were excited to interview Lt. Col. Michael Hernandez from the class of 1990. Mr. Hernandez retired from the United States Marines after 30 years of service. Please enjoy this video link, and learn how our Nolan Catholic "Esto dux" motto inspired him.
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Upcoming Dates to Remember |
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November 21 - 25: NO SCHOOL; Happy Thanksgiving!
- Sunday, November 27: First day of Advent
- Monday, Nov. 28: 7:00 a.m. daily Mass and Sacrament of Reconciliation
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Monday, Nov. 28 - Friday, Dec. 2: Fiddler on the Roof musical auditions
- Wednesday, Nov. 30: 9:20 a.m. All-school Mass and Sacrament of Reconciliation; Mass uniform
- Thursday, Dec. 1: 7:00 a.m. daily Mass and Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Thursday, Dec. 1: Purple out! Wear purple shirt for Advent with uniform bottoms, or pay $5 to wear jeans and tennis shoes.
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Friday, Dec. 2: 8:00 a.m. First Friday Mass Schedule; Mass uniform. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Sacrament of Reconciliation and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - parents with Safe Environment training are invited to sign up for Adoration HERE
- Sunday, Dec. 4: Annual Open House, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 7: No Liturgy; regular uniform
- Thursday, Dec. 8: Special Liturgy Schedule (Immaculate Conception/Eucharistic Procession); Mass uniform
- December 9: Angel Wings gifts due
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NOTE TO PARENTS:
Parents/Guardians must call or email (from the parent’s email address, not the student's) the Attendance Office by 7:30 a.m. each day their student is going to be absent or needs to be dismissed early. This will alleviate having to wait a long time while the student is being located and getting signed out. If your student needs to be dismissed early due to illness, please call or email the Attendance Office BEFORE arriving to pick him/her up.
Please do not email the Admissions Office; it must be the Attendance Office in order to properly account for the student's absence/attendance.
Phone: 817-457-2920
If your student has a medical/physical condition or injury that requires an adjustment to their uniform, please email Nurse Miller at smiller@nchstx.org and Mr. Smith at ssmith@nchstx.org.
Thank you!
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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 November 2022: Celebrating the Universal Church
The Church’s mission is not to oppose the world and society, but to work for their transformation by the convincing preaching of the Gospel and by the edifying power of the good works and example of those who are baptized into Christ.
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The Ladder of Divine Ascent
12th Century Icon, Saint Catherine’s Monastery, Mount Sinai, Egypt
Week 3 - The Church Militant
The church militant refers to the Church on earth. It refers to the reality that the Church on earth works to overcome the imperfect and sinful dimensions of human existence.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Eph 6:12
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The First Thanksgiving, September 8, 1565, Saint Augustine, Florida
PHOTO: Remnant Newspaper. Read more HERE.
Week 4 - Thanksgiving and the Eucharist
The inexhaustible richness of the sacrament of the Eucharist is expressed in the different names we give it. It is called the Eucharist, because it is an act of Thanksgiving to God. The Greek words eucharistein and eulogein recall the Jewish blessings that proclaim - especially during a meal - God's works: creation, redemption, and sanctification.- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1328
So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us. 2 Tim 2:15
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*See Mass schedule for the week of Nov. 28 under "Upcoming Dates to Remember" located above. |
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Nolan Catholic partners with Youth Advocates of Fort Worth to help the 25 neediest families they serve with clothing, household items, and Christmas gifts for their children. There are three (3) families that still need to be adopted!
We have created wish lists on Amazon for each family and have invited our student groups to adopt a family to ensure that all requested items are purchased for their adopted family. Items purchased from the Amazon wish lists will be delivered to Nolan Catholic High School, processed, and wrapped by Nolan students for CM hours, and then they will be delivered by YAP to these families for Christmas! Please have your donations delivered to Nolan by December 9, 2022.
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Watch this Angel Wings promo HERE!
By Sydney Cannon, Nolan Catholic Broadcast student
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SIGN UP to purchase and donate gift cards requested from this wish list.
And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.’ Mt 25:40
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All families interested in traveling with the Nolan delegation to WYD 2023 should plan to attend a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, November 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the Nolan Catholic library. Please review this WYD document for updated details about the available travel plans and these FAQs.
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November 27 is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is the beginning of the Church Year for most churches in Western tradition, including the Roman Catholic Church. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day. When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the Messiah, for by sharing in the long preparation for the Savior's first coming, the faithful renew their ardent desire for His second coming, Catechism of the Catholic Church 524.
Purple is used to mark the season of Advent. It's a liturgical color that is used to signify a time of prayer, penance, and sacrifice. You can learn more about the meaning of liturgical colors here!
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PURPLE OUT at Nolan Catholic |
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On December 1, students will mark the Advent season at Nolan Catholic with a Purple Out. Purple tops may be worn with uniform bottoms, or $5 can be paid to wear jeans and out-of-uniform shoes. Proceeds will be used to order any unpurchased items for our Angel Wings families.
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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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Join us for our Annual Open House on Sunday, December 4, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. You will tour our beautiful 65-acre campus, watch demonstrations, meet coaches, learn about our 50 extracurricular clubs, and experience Nolan Catholic! In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet our Principal, Mr. Oscar Ortiz, our President, Mrs. Kristy Webb, and Father Moon, as well as our Academic Team, Department Chairs, Admissions Team, Parent Ambassadors, and Student Ambassadors!
Please RSVP here to attend or share link with others!
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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 November College Newsletter. Please also see the detailed email from Mrs. Martin TODAY regarding scholarship opportunities, financial aid information and college visits happening next week.
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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Senior Yearbook Ads
Recognize your senior for all their hard work with a Senior Tribute in the 2023 Lepanto Yearbook! Ads are on sale now. Get them while space lasts! To order, click HERE.
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Theater Department
Congratulations to the TAPPS One-Act Play team for winning STATE CHAMPS at the State meet for Division 1! The following students received individual awards:
All-Star Tech: Penelope Sauer, Rebeca Pierce-Kondratowitch, Kiera Connors, Colden Cihak, and Anna Hazel
All-Star Cast: Jackson Thompson and Cooper Salerno
Best Actress: Maclaine Maddox
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Fiddler on the Roof Auditions
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Auditions for the musical, Fiddler on the Roof, are taking place the week of November 28; please see the graphic for details. All students are encouraged to audition! |
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Choral Department
Choir is pleased to announce the following students who made Regional Choir for TPSMEA: Emmy Chen, Sarah Hooker, Nati Osuna, Paris Poquiz, Sarah Heym, Joan LeClair Miriam Olivas, Jocelyn Ramirez, Alara Sawey, Chloe McClain, Ella Schuster and Grace Vo. Additionally, two students made All State Honors Choir; they are Sarah Hooker and Grace Vo. Congratulations to you all!
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The NCHS Viking Marching band came in 1st place at the TPSMEA All-State Marching Contest. They also won all the caption awards, including Best Percussion, Best Color Guard, Best Musical Effect, and Best Visual Effect. Sebastian Duane-Tessier made 2nd chair trombone in the TPSMEA All State Jazz Band. Xavier Duane-Tessier made 1st chair drum set in the TPSMEA All State Jazz Band. Additionally, the band finished in second place overall with a score of 94 out of 100 in the TAPPS State Marching Band Competition. Way to go, Band! |
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Seventeen Nolan Catholic Art students submitted artwork to the 2023 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Art Competition. Students are competing for scholarships up to $10,000. Their artwork will be on display at the Will Rogers Memorial Center January 13 - February 4. |
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Congratulations to our Nolan Catholic football Vikings for winning the first round of playoffs last Saturday against Concordia Lutheran, 42 - 6! Join us as we travel to Georgetown on Saturday, November 19, for the Regional Round playoff game against Antonian College Prep! See details in the Gameday Information in your email and on social media. Go Vikings! |
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Softball
SOFTBALL SEASON TRYOUTS for the Spring Season will be January 10, 11, and 12, 2023. These tryouts will be held after school at the softball field. Come out and become a part of the Vikings Softball winning tradition. If you have any question please contact Coach Alan Nagid at anagid@nchstx.org.
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Nolan Catholic Viking Club |
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The Viking Club will be hosting a Christmas luncheon next month in appreciation of all of our wonderful NCHS teachers and staff. In addition to the food and fellowship, we thought it would be extra special and fun to have a gift card drawing for them as well. The more we can collect, the merrier it will be! Suggested amount is $25, but any amount is appreciated. Restaurants, stores, money cards....they will love it all! (No coupons please)
If you would like to participate in the donation of gift cards, please send it to the main office on or before Monday, December 12, in an envelope addressed to Viking Club c/o Mrs. Cindy Jung, and indicate the amount. Additionally, please email us at vikingclub@nchstx.org AND morales_imelda@att.net so we know to look for it. The Viking Club appreciates your generosity and open hearts. We have been blessed with an amazing group of educators that truly care about our children, and we can't wait to celebrate them. Thank you for helping us spread the JOY!
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Nolan Catholic welcomes Mrs. Johnson |
Mrs. Jennifer Johnson has joined Nolan Catholic as our new Grant Writer with our Advancement Team!
The Johnson family has two students at Nolan Catholic, Bobby ( sophomore) and Danny (freshman), and a son and daughter at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. We are excited to have Mrs. Johnson here to help further our mission at Nolan Catholic High School!
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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 Tuition Raffle 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 Tuition Raffle. Your purchase confirmation of the Tuition Raffle ticket is your proof. Tuition Raffle ticket 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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The Nolan Catholic online Christmas store link for jackets and athletic shirts in small and medium is open now. The link will close on November 27, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Orders will be available by December 14, 2022, at the Spirit Shop or the front desk for pickup.
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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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