Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The Church has set apart March to be dedicated to St. Joseph. Let us ask more frequently for his intercession, that we may be courageous, humble, and prudent like he was.
"We beseech Thee, O Lord, that we may be helped by the merits of the Spouse of Thy most holy Mother: so that what we cannot obtain of ourselves,
may be given to us through his intercession." 
New Announcements
Support Charlotte Catholic: This week is The Gala 2021! It's time to start bidding!
The Online Auction is open! Click here to start bidding: https://cchsgala2021.ggo.bid/
Formerly live auction items are now available online along with Fabulous opportunities including CCHS parking, vacation homes, golf experiences, restaurant and store gift cards and so much more!
For more information please visit https://www.cchsfoundation.org/gala

Follow the CCHS Foundation on Instagram! www.instagram.com/cchsfoundation. Check it out as we highlight of some great online auction items and the reasons to support Charlotte Catholic.
News from the CCHS Foundation

Nominate a Teacher! The Sister Paulette Williams, RSM Awards: These awards inspire and honor CCHS faculty members who truly excel in their roles as educators and mentors. The entire community - parents, students, faculty and staff - are encouraged to be a part of the process and nominate teachers for this award. Five winners are selected each year, and each winner is presented $5,000. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 26.
News for CCHS Students

9th Grade Students! Are you interested in serving as a CCHS Student Ambassador next year?
Applications are available now! Student Ambassadors are 10th -12th grade students who will represent Charlotte Catholic High School to prospective students and parents. They should be friendly, knowledgeable about the school environment, and eager to welcome new students to our community. Since we accepted new ambassadors in the fall, this spring e will only be taking applications from rising10th grade students. Application link is below and must be submitted by Wednesday, March 31 at 3:00 PM – no late applications will be accepted.

Freedom School Partners promotes the long-term success of children by preventing summer learning loss through igniting a passion for reading and inspiring a love of learning.  The Freedom School Partners club is having a book drive through Friday, March 19.  Please bring new or gently used books appropriate for grades K – 8 and leave them in boxes in the front lobby.  Help a child fall in love with reading!! Submitted by Mrs. Winters JCWinters@charlottecatholic.com

Red Cross’s Leaders Save Lives Program is hosting a teen blood drive and are looking for students and parents to volunteer to donate. The drive will be held at Pineville Church of the Nazarene on Monday, March 22 from 10:00-2:30, Donors will receive a long sleeve t shirt.
Click Here to sign up. Submitted by Emma Gatewood 2021.emma.gatewood@cchsemail.org

Juniors and Seniors: Rho Kappa (National Social Studies Honor Society) is accepting applications from those who meet the following requirements:
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA and 3.75 Social Studies GPA.
  • Have been in attendance for the equivalent of one semester (Fall 2020) prior to being considered
Complete the application found under the Student tab https://www.charlottecatholic.org/domain/115
Forms (along with transcripts) are due by Friday, March 26 to Ms. Chamberlain in RM 213
 
CCHS Literary Magazine Amaryllis: Do you have any art, photography, poetry, or prose writing you're proud of? Have you ever dreamed of getting published? The 2021 edition of our school literary magazine Amaryllis is now accepting considerations for entries! Submissions will be accepted until March 31. Please send all submissions and questions to Mac Sizeland at catholicchronicle@gmail.com

8th Annual Cougars 4 a Cure – this fundraiser is back at CCHS to raise money for bladder cancer research at the Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte. Long-sleeve, Vineyard Vines shirts designed by CCHS junior Morgan Salvino, are available to purchase for $25 through the school store Click Here . Matching whale stickers included. Please contact Morgan at 2022.salvino.mo@cchsemail.org with any questions. Thank you for your support! Deadline is March 31.

Charlotte Catholic Martial Arts: will begin classes April 15, Click Here for more information. 
News for CCHS Parents

Senior Parents:
Please make sure you have read the letter sent to you the afternoon of February 25 and a reminder sent the afternoon of March 11 from CCHS Communications. If you did not receive it please contact Jane Carano at JSCarano@charlottecatholic.com

In case you missed it:

NEW TIME - now at 8:30 AM Calling all Charlotte Catholic Dads! Pope Francis has proclaimed 2021 as the Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of all fathers. This year, let's celebrate YOU, the amazing fathers in our community! Please join Fr. Reid on Friday, March 19 at 8:30 AM for the celebration of Mass on the Solemnity of St. Joseph in the Chapel. Coffee and Danishes will be served after Mass. Capacity limited to 80 Dads, so please sign up soon!  

What: A Feast of St. Joseph Mass
Where: The Charlotte Catholic High School chapel 
When: Friday, March 19 at 8:30 AM
Who: All dads of Charlotte Catholic High School students
Parking: Please park on the top of the "A" deck (closest to school, using the gate closest to the school building.)

We hope to make this an annual Mass event at Charlotte Catholic so please, encourage your dad friends to come and pass the date and time to other Charlotte Catholic families! A unique opportunity for our fathers to come to campus and pray in honor of St. Joseph. Any Questions - please contact Mr. Bauman RWBauman@charlottecatholic.com
 
Sign Up Genius Link:

MACS Reminder: TIME TO RE-ENROLL! The deadline to complete your re-enrollment is March 31. After March 31st your student's seat is NOT GUARANTEED and may be placed on a waitlist. Click here to view the Re-enrollment FAQs. Click here for the Enrollment Flyer

Tuition Assistance Applications for 21-22 school year are also live. Each family must complete a Tuition Assistance Application every year in order to qualify for an award. Visit www.discovermacs.org/financialaid to apply.

MACS Business Office: (704) 370-3265 or macsbilling@charlottediocese.org
News from CCHS Athletic Boosters

All Spectators at athletic events must wear a mask, wash their hands, and observe a 6 foot social distance at all times from people outside their household. This applies to sitting in the stands, waiting in lines, etc. Thank you for your cooperation and adherence to the State guidelines.

Cougar Athletics: Please see UPDATED details related to spectators here. We know you want to cheer our teams on in person, but since spectators are limited, why not cheer them on from your sofa! Watch the live stream here. Full season schedules can be found on Max Preps. 

The live stream for all sports is made possible by the CCHS Athletic Boosters.
Counselor's Corner

CCHS Scholarships: The nomination and application period is now open for the 2021 CCHS scholarships for graduating seniors. Please contact Mrs. Smith (CCSmith@charlottecatholic.com) in the Counseling Department with any questions.

Kara Ann Kloiber Make a Difference Award:
This $5,000 scholarship is funded by the CCHS Foundation and awarded to a graduating senior who has exemplified and contributed to Charlotte Catholic’s spirit of community, inclusiveness, charity and service. Any member of the senior class, a member of CCHS faculty or a staff member may nominate a student in the class of 2021. Self-nominations will not be accepted. The deadline for nominations is March 31, 2021.
Please click here for the form to nominate https://forms.gle/5mBo1rb7X4Gs3hkG6

CCHS Alumni Association Scholarships:
  1. Two $1,500 scholarships are awarded, one to a graduating senior and one to a graduating senior who is a legacy student. These scholarships recognize seniors who have contributed to a positive school environment through academic performance and various forms of extracurricular involvement, including activities such as sports, leadership roles, student council, and various other clubs and programs;
  2. Demonstrated a commitment to community involvement and service; and
  3. Exemplified a positive image of Charlotte Catholic High School to the church and community.
Students must apply through the online platform by clicking here: https://charlottecatholic.awardsplatform.com/. Use the application drop down menu to select CCHS Alumni. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2021.
 
Class of 1989 Memorial Scholarship: Sponsored by the Alumni Association and the Class of 1989, this award is for $500 and is intended to recognize an individual student whose life has been affected by cancer. Students may self-nominate, or may be nominated by other students, CCHS faculty and staff. Applications or nominations must apply through the online platform by clicking here: https://charlottecatholic.awardsplatform.com/. Use the application drop down menu to select Class of 1989 Memorial Scholarship. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2021.

More information about each award is found for each application when it is selected on the Award Force platform. All forms must be submitted online, paper forms will not be accepted. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2021. 

Seniors: Please provide a copy of information regarding any scholarships earned to your counselor. These scholarships will be noted one time in the Catholic Daily on Fridays and 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 though is noted as part of the class total at the end of the school year.
To view previous Catholic Daily posts from the Counselor’s Corner and available scholarships, please click Click here

COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS: The schedule for College Rep Visits may now be found on the Counseling section of the website. Students should register through their Scoir account. Click here for Spring 2021 College Rep Visits 

Click here for contact information: CCHS Counselors
Cougar Kudos

Congratulations to the following students whose work was selected for inclusion in the High Point University School of Art and Design and the Sechrest Gallery of Art, 2021 Emerging Artists Invitational:

  • Kendra Johnson - Submerged Waters
  • Madelyn Haines - Photographic Memory

Congratulations to Evan Shea for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He is a member of Troop 140 in Matthews, NC.

Congratulations to the following students athletes as they continue their athletic careers in college:

Adam Featherston - Tallahassee Community College-baseball
Michael Bruno - UNCW-baseball
Paul Neel - Bucknell-football
Sarah Devine - Anderson University-soccer
Samantha Ferry - Sewanee University of the South-soccer
Ella Futch - Miami University (OH)-soccer
Jack Curry - Stevens Institute of Technology-lacrosse
Caroline Harlick - Sewanee University of the South-lacrosse

Congratulations to Tyler Wright whose work Dangerous Waters was selected for inclusion in the High Point University School of Art and Design and the Sechrest Gallery of Art, 2021 Emerging Artists Invitational.

Congratulations to the Varsity Science Olympiad team on a 6th place finish at the Charlotte Regional Tournament! The team qualified for and will go on to compete in the state tournament on April 24. The following people medaled in their events: 
 
Junior Varsity-
Kelly Budzichowski and Soha Desai-2nd Place-Designer Genes
Campbell McClellan and Nancy Rhodes-3rd Place-Water Quality
Kelly Budzichowski and Campbell McClellan-2nd Place-Write It, Do It
 
Varsity-
Jane Corah and Lupita Sanchez-Salvador-4th Place-Anatomy and Physiology
Jane Corah and Lupita Sanchez-Salvador-5th Place-Chem Lab
Blaze Cutinho and Ben Glowish-6th Place-Digital Structures 
Kara Bivens and Matthew Rock-6th Place-Fermi Questions 
Sydney Kellgren and Kate Tronco-4th Place-Fossils
Lauren Grose and Matthew Rock-4th Place-Geologic Mapping
Blaze Cutinho and Matthew Rock-2nd Place-Gravity Vehicle
Jane Corah and Sydney Kellgren-2nd Place-Ornithology
Jane Corah, Lauren Grose and Lupita Sanchez-Salvador-5th Place-Protein Modeling
Breanna Banik and Sydney Kellgren-5th Place-Water Quality 
Mark Kraay and Matthew Rock-2nd Place-Write It, Do It 
 
Congratulations to everyone who participated.
Campus Ministry

For more information about Campus Ministry, the Weekly Rosary intention, and more, click here.
Quick Resources
Admissions
 Please click here watch the presentation: Discover Charlotte Catholic! Feel free to share with any families of 8th graders who are considering options for high school.
Have a friend or family member interested in attending Catholic?
 To learn more about enrollment or schedule a visit to CCHS, click here:
Charlotte Catholic was featured on the PBS Charlotte show Carolina Impact: PBS Video
Amazon Smile
Shopping on Amazon? Support CCHS through the Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation at the same time! Click here to link your account
Athletics
For contact information for all CCHS Sports Coaches click here: Cougar Coaches
Click here for the CCHS Athletics page and information on specific sports. Athletics
Attendance
Unless your student has elected full remote learning or is a temporarily remote learner, students must be on campus in school.
24-hour Attendance Hotline 704-716-2418
24-hour Attendance Hotline: 704-716-2418
  • All remote learning is allowed for students who have elected for the full semester of remote learning.
  • Temporary remote learning is for students who have been notified that they are under a school-mandated quarantine OR for students whose parents have requested and been granted permission due to exposure or an extenuating circumstance. To request permission, please email Mr. Telford at ktelford@charlottecatholic.com.
  • All other students will be marked absent if they are not in school in person.
Bus Service
 For information about the MACS bus service, visit MACS Transportation.
Calendar
CCHS Calendar including rotation day

Instruction time will end at 2:19 PM, however end of day prayer and announcements will begin then, followed by a staggered dismissal. Plans for afternoon carpool and transportation will not change. Students will not begin extracurricular activities before 2:35.
Carpool and Parking Information
The paved and gravel lots are closed for pre-construction work.
There is no parking in these lots this year.

Construction update: The Little Avenue entrance will be closed due to construction of the Fine Arts Center as of Monday, January 25. All traffic entering campus will use the Highway 51 (Pineville-Matthews Road) entrance or the Walsh Boulevard entrance. Traffic exiting via Little Avenue will now be redirected behind the visitors’ side of the stadium and to Walsh Boulevard.

As construction for the Fine Arts Center begins, there will be no vehicle or pedestrian access to or from Little Avenue. Anyone needing an on campus parking permit, please see Mr. Belk. Parking information can be found below in Quick Resources.
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 communications@charlottecatholic.com. Please mark both as safe senders.

Please click the link to find updated policies for submissions for The Catholic Daily.
COVID-19 Information
As of March 15, there are three current reported positive cases of Covid-19 among Charlotte Catholic students.

Please review updated COVID protocols from the Diocesan COVID Task Team by clicking HERE.

If a student tests positive for COVID-19
 Please contact CCHS immediately at 704-543-1127. If it is after hours or on the weekend, email ktelford@charlottecatholic.com.

With any questions, contact nurse Kathie Holder at 704-543-1127 or by emailing her at kaholder@charlottecatholic.com.

Please see the protocol on page 23 in the Return to School plan. Any shift in the plan (to hybrid or full remote) would be in consultation with the health department and at the direction of the Diocesan Schools' Office.
Additional resources include:
Please stay home if you are sick Letter from Principal Telford
Driving Eligibility Certificate
Driving Eligibility Certificates are available during scheduled office hours.
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.
Remote Learning
Remote Learning Expectations: Please make sure you read the important letter sent from Mr. Telford regarding parent and student expectations for remote learning. Click here to read again: Remote Learning Expectations.
Tuition Assistance
For information on applying for Tuition Assistance through MACS, click here
Visitor Policy
To ensure the health and safety of our school community, we remind our community of our current policy regarding visitors: No visitors, including parents, alumni and volunteers will be allowed inside the main school buildings until further notice without an appointment. This includes Masses. Those with an appointment must be screened. 
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