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Dear Delone Catholic Families,
Friday will be another Freedom Friday dress down day. Please share this information with your student(s) and have them follow the dress down day guidelines in the School Handbook. We appreciate the students' and parents' commitment to performing the daily screening.
Student Pick-up and Drop-off
We were notified on Wednesday afternoon by Conewago Township that they will be working on the water main on South Oxford Avenue, directly in front of the school. As a result, one lane is shut down and traffic is being redirected. For the safety of our students, we are asking that students being dropped off or picked up by car follow these directives. Students will still need to enter and exit through the main entrance of the school on South Oxford Avenue. Families who are dropping off students or picking them up will need to find a parking space to do this. In the morning, we ask that you do not park in the school parking lot, since those spaces are reserved for students and faculty members. You may pull into the parking lot to drop your student off near the walkway to the front entrance. In the afternoon, you may use available spaces in the parking lot to wait for your student(s) to be dismissed. There may also be available parking on South Street. Please be patient and use caution with these temporary new arrival and dismissal procedures. Many students and faculty members will be walking into and around the school during arrival and dismissal. We will keep you abreast of the project's progress as best as we can.
Lenten Activities
This week, we were joined by deanery priests on Thursday as seniors and sophomores received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Freshmen and juniors will receive the sacrament on March 18th. Our seniors have also had the opportunity to participate in a weekly Lenten Chat with Bishop Gainer. The zoom sessions take place Wednesdays throughout March. On these days we follow a modified activities schedule to accommodate these meetings. We are once again so grateful to be in school so our students can deepen their faith during this most holy season.
Prom and Graduation
We are awaiting guidance from the Diocese on the status of the Prom and what is allowable for graduation. We plan to provide an update to parents as soon as this information is communicated with us.
It seems hard to believe that we are approaching one year since schools were closed to in-person learning in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Looking back on this rollercoaster ride, we have grown so much in such a short amount of time. I am so proud of our students, staff, families and community for remaining diligent and steadfast in the enforcement of protocols that are keeping our school safe. Your efforts are reaping rewards daily.
May God Bless You,
Donna Tompkins P '06, P'10
Interim Principal
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2021-22 Course Catalog Now Available |
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The 2021-22 Course Catalog is now available on the school website under Academics/Departments and Courses or by clicking HERE. There are a number of new courses that have been added this year, so we encourage students to discuss these new options with their guidance counselor.
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SAT English Preparation Course |
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This three-day course reviews the necessary skills assessed as important to the English portions of the Redesigned SAT including reading comprehension and writing. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with the SAT format through sample questions and practice. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend each session and do the homework that is suggested. For a copy of the brochure with registration form, click HERE.
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Last Call for Yearbook Orders |
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The cost for the yearbook is $79 or $85 with a name imprint. Orders MUST be received by March 10, 2021 to guarantee a yearbook. Forms can be found on www.delonecatholic.org/Quick Links/Parents /Yearbook forms or by clicking HERE. Yearbooks can also be purchased
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40th Annual Music Association Cash Raffle |
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Music Association Mulch Sale |
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It's time for the annual Delone Catholic Music Association Mulch Sale. Just in time to spruce up for spring, arrange for bulk delivery of mulch and support the music program at Delone Catholic. Click HERE for a copy of the order form to reserve your delivery date and quantity.
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Senior Planning Guides Available |
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Juniors received the 2021-22 Senior Planning Guide. This packet contains valuable reference material for students as they explore their post-high school options. For more information on our Guidance services, please visit the school website at www.DeloneCatholic.org and click on Academics and Guidance Services.
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Adventure Pictures Needed |
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Adventure Pictures Wanted: Calling all adventurous Squires and Squirettes: the yearbook will be highlighting adventurous activities students and faculty participate in outside of school as part of our theme "Adventure Awaits." If you participate in any adventurous activities outside of school, please send photos to Mr. Fournie at jfournie@delonecatholic.org or Mrs. Gross in the marketing department at lgross@delonecatholic.org.
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Delone Catholic's Junior Class will be selling $1 coupons for McDonald's Milkshakes and Frappes from February 22 to March 5. The coupons are valid at the following McDonald's locations: Gettysburg, Hanover, Limekiln Rd., Littlestown, Manchester, New Oxford and Shrewsbury. The expiration date is May 31, 2021. Money and orders are due on Monday, March 8. Each junior student has a selling goal of 15 coupons. To place an order, please see a junior student or contact Mr. John Fournie. Thank you for your support.
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PTO Christmas Raffle Dress Down Days |
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Students who turned in the PTO Christmas Raffle tickets by the designated deadlines have earned the following dress down days:
Tuesday, February 23
Tuesday, March 2
Tuesday, March 9
Students earned up to three dress down days based on the turn-in date of the raffle tickets.
3 dress down days if all tickets and payment was turned in by December 3
2 dress down days if all tickets and payment was turned in by December 10
1 dress down day if all tickets and payment was turned in by December 17
Please follow the dress down day guidelines in the School Handbook found on page 54.
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ATTENTION returning or incoming Delone Catholic High School students! The Roots for Boots Major David Borden Young Patriot Award is looking for a candidate to award $500 (or more) in tuition for the 2021-2022 school year!! Selfless acts of service and patriotism are the requirements. Click here for more information and to download the application. ALL applications must be post marked by APRIL 15, 2021.
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Spread the Word About Delone Catholic High School |
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Refer a friend to Delone Catholic High School and you could be eligible for a $500 tuition grant. Click HERE for complete details.
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We recently completed a Virtual School Tour and are super proud of our students who led the tour. Check it out HERE and share it with your friends and family who may be considering Delone Catholic High School.
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From the Advancement Office |
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Be ready for #SquireImpactDay -- 36 hours of fundraising to benefit The Delone Catholic Fund, which allows us to educate future generations of Squires, continuing to prepare them to lead, prepare them to serve, and prepare them for life.
As we get closer to the big day, look for additional information on ways you can make an impact.
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Alumni: Please Share Your News |
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You may have graduated or moved on from Delone Catholic High School, but we never stop caring about you or being interested in your life. Use this form to share news with your Delone Catholic family - or to brag about your classmates and friends.
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From the Spiritual Life Office |
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Recently, Texas recently endured a lot of destruction and suffering because of a winter storm that went through most of the state. As Doers of the Word, we are going to collect money to send for the victims. For students, here are instructions on how to contribute to the relief efforts:
How do I give?
In your first period classes on A days, your teachers will collect money. Our goal is to have each room collect $30. Any checks can be made out to Delone Catholic High School.
Where does the money go?
It will be donated directly to the Archdiocese of Glaveston-Houston.
I don't need any, but are there any incentives? Yes! Each room that meets their goal of $30, will receive a McDonalds' milkshake coupon for everyone in their room. The room that raises the most money will receive Chick-fil-A gift cards for everyone in their room!
Remember: only give money to teachers on A days! The collection runs from March 2 until Friday, March 12.
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For four Wednesdays of Lent, Bishop Gainer joins with seniors at all of the Diocesan high schools for an hour-long lecture and discussion on a variety of faith topics (everything from exorcisms to politics to how to stay Catholic in college). Topics were suggested by the senior religion classes throughout the schools. The discussions are held via Zoom, and Bishop noted that his favorite part is hearing from the students about what questions they have and what is on their minds. |
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Our virtue this week is SACRIFICE - the strength to forgo one’s own benefit for the good of others. This week, volunteer to help a coach or a teacher with a task, asking nothing in return.
For Families: Now that we are into the Lenten season, all of our virtues this week stem from the virtue of sacrifice. This is a holy season in which we are called to sacrifice, selfless love, and rededication to our call to take up our crosses. Perhaps your family could obtain a new crucifix for your home or move an existing one to a prominent place for contemplation in this time of Lent.
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From The Athletics Office |
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Spring sports apparel is now available for baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, track and field and lacrosse. Money and orders are due on March 5. Click HERE for the link to order forms.
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Support The John Gastley Scholarship Foundation |
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Every first Wednesday of the month, Maggie's of Westminster will donate $1.00 for each 5 oz. uncooked crab cake purchased at 217 Frederick Street in Hanover from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to The John Gastley Scholarship Foundation. PRE-ORDERS are ENCOURAGED! Please contact:
Kim Pisula – (443) 744-0146 or Matt Pisula – (410) 905.9939
Thank you for your support!
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Delone Catholic High School educates and challenges students
spiritually, academically, physically, socially and aesthetically,
within the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
This challenge will inspire students to encounter Jesus Christ personally and
to "Be Doers of the Word."
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Delone Catholic High School | (717)637-5969 | 140 S. Oxford Ave., McSherrystown, PA 17344 | www.delonecatholic.org |
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