Travel Update
Travel restrictions for travel within the United States ended March 4 for our staff and families. For any cases of international travel, we are continuing to follow the CDC guidelines, which can be found in this link:
At the start, travel restrictions were put in place partly because of the situations in other states, when some were in worse shape than others. They were also put in place because of the habits of travel. In other words, when travelling, you are at more places (restaurants, gas stations, airports, etc.), and encounter more people, leading to more potential risk.
So, we encourage you to keep in mind that we are still in a pandemic. Risks still exist and we do not want to jeopardize our communities. That commitment is what has made us so successful throughout the school year. Families that travel are expected to practice social distancing, handwashing, and mask wearing in order to continue to keep our communities healthy.
Quarantine
IF A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OF A STUDENT OR SCHOOL EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN TESTED AND IS WAITING FOR RESULTS, THE STUDENT OR SCHOOL EMPLOYEE MUST QUARANTINE AND MAY NOT COME TO SCHOOL UNTIL THE RESULTS ARE KNOWN AND THE SCHOOL NURSE HAS GRANTED PERMISSION TO RETURN.
When informed an immediate household member has been tested, the student or staff who resides in the same home will quarantine until the result of the test is confirmed negative. If the result of the immediate household member's test is positive, the student or staff member who resides in the same home will quarantine for 10 days.
Students or staff who may have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 are required to quarantine for 10 days, even if the student or staff tests negative or feels healthy since symptoms may appear 2 to 10 days after exposure to the virus. Please see the latest criteria from the Centers for Disease Control on "exposure" and "quarantine."
Please be reminded, if a student tests positive for COVID-19, families are obligated to inform the school for the health and safety of the entire school community. This applies even when we are not in person or in session.
Any student or staff member who is required to quarantine must notify the following:
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If you know a friend, family member, or anyone looking for a high-quality, Christ-centered education for their children who do not already attend a Catholic school, you could receive a $250 credit toward your child's tuition at York Catholic.
York Catholic's Parent Referral Program is a win-win for everyone involved. Referred students receive an outstanding education from York Catholic, while parents of the referred families get peace of mind knowing their child is gaining so much more than just a top-notch education. Families who refer someone who registers at York Catholic receive a $250 credit towards their child's tuition.
You, as parents, are our best ambassadors. In order for the Parent Referral Program to be a success, we need information about individuals who may be interested in joining the York Catholic family. All you need to do is click below to fill out the form. If the family you refer attends York Catholic through their first semester, your family's tuition will be credited $250, spread into 4 credits applied to the months of February, March, April, and May.
It really is that simple. So go ahead. Please click on the box below and allow us the opportunity to do what we love -- help to develop, nurture, and encourage children so they may grow in faith, mind, and heart. Mail or email the form to us and we will take it from there!
The Parent Referral Program is open to all parents of current York Catholic students. The tuition credit is not available for referring your own children. The $250 credit is only good toward tuition on a student's account; no cash is given, and it is non-transferrable. A referred student applies only to a new student from a non-partner school.
Thank you for all you do for our school!
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If you know someone who is looking for alternate options for their child’s education, please encourage them to check out York Catholic for students in grades 7-12.
York Catholic will host Open House on Wednesday, May 5, by appointment between 6-7:30 PM. Enjoy a private tour to see how YC blends tradition with technology in the classroom as you make a decision about your child’s education for the 2021-22 school year. Attendees should request a visitation time for Open House at www.yorkcatholic.org. COVID screening, mask protocol, and social distancing will be observed. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x220.
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Our April 2021 mission collection during homeroom on Wednesday, April 28, will be donated to the Stephen M. Leiser Memorial Scholarship Fund. This is a scholarship that a member of the senior class of 2021 will receive for their education at a college or vocational/technical school.
Mr. Leiser was a dedicated science teacher at York Catholic for 23 years, and had a great influence on many of his senior students. He battled cancer during his last year of teaching, and passed away in 2007. Mr. Leiser’s family created the Stephen M. Leiser Scholarship in his memory. Please help to keep Mr. Leiser’s love of teaching alive by your contribution to this mission collection.
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There is no school scheduled on Friday, April 30. Teachers will be attending an In-Service Day.
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The 7th through 11th grade Service Hours for the 2020-2021 school year are due this Monday, April 26. Corporal works of mercy are an important part of Christian life, and our life as a YC community.
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Juniors who pre-registered will be taking the SAT at York Catholic on Tuesday, April 27, from 8:30 AM-12 noon.
Junior High students in grades 7 & 8 will be taking the STAR assessments on April 27 and 28 from 8:30-9 AM.
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A ticket is required for attendance at Baccalaureate/Graduation on Friday, May 21. Each Class of 2021 student will receive 2 tickets at Graduation practice to distribute to their guests. Students who do not intend to use all of their allotted tickets should return the extra ticket(s) as soon as possible to Mrs. Sheila Gick in the main office. COVID screening, mask protocol, and social distancing will be observed at Baccalaureate & Graduation.
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The Senior Awards Ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 19, from 8:30-10 AM in the auditorium. Each senior is permitted to have 2 guests attend. COVID screening, mask protocol, and social distancing will be observed.
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Senior Acceptances & Scholarships |
All Seniors were asked to take all of their acceptance letters and scholarship award letters to Ms. Dill in the Career Room by Friday, April 23, for inclusion in the graduation booklet. We have extended that date to Monday, April 26. We will make a copy for you and you can keep the original. This information is also used for our school statistics. We will honor their accomplishments by acknowledging the acceptances and scholarships at various functions and celebrations at the end of the school year. We are proud of our seniors!
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Parents of seniors, please don’t forget to mail congratulatory cards and letters, as well as a 3x5, 4x6, or 5x7 photo of your child (when he or she was younger than age 5) into the main office. Please be sure to label the photo with your child’s name on the back of the photo. Please be sure not to enclose the photo in the same envelope as a card or letter. We want to preserve the privacy of the cards and letters. All items should be placed in one large envelope and sent to York Catholic by Friday, April 30.
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Anyone wishing to send a senior a congratulatory carnation may order it from April 19-23 for the cost of $1 each. Any parent, grandparent, or friend may click below to fill out an order form. National Honor Society members will distribute the flowers on Tuesday, May 11.
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Class of 2021 congratulatory yard signs have been created for our graduating seniors. If you are interested in ordering, please click below to order by April 30. The cost of each sign is $26+tax.
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Getting Ready for College Presentation
Junior students and their parents are invited to attend an in person session on Getting Ready for College on Thursday, April 29, at 6:30 PM at YC. Details on the college application process, the senior timeline, the SCOIR guidance system, and information on our Guaranteed Admission agreements with seven universities in our region will be discussed by Mrs. Phillips, YC College and Career Counselor. Please email Ms. Dill at kdill@yorkcatholic.org if you plan to attend and provide the names and number of family members attending. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Phillips at ephillips@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x432. COVID screening, mask protocol, and social distancing will be observed.
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Notre Dame Club Essay Contest |
The Notre Dame Club of Harrisburg is offering a $500 award to a female student based on an essay submission focusing on “Women’s Contributions to the Law,” and may focus on particular women, women’s rights, or other related topics. The deadline is April 30.
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Earth Day Clean-up at YC
We will have our Earth Day Campus Clean-up on Saturday, April 24, from 10 AM-12 noon at YC. Students should meet on the front lawn by the main parking lot. We'll be walking around the school grounds cleaning up litter and trash, so good shoes and proper clothing are recommended. Service hours will be given to those who participate. Students do not need to sign-up. COVID screening, mask & glove protocol, and social distancing will be observed at all times.
Green Shirt Day
The YC Stewards of the Earth Club are encouraging students to spend a dollar to wear a green shirt in honor of Earth Day on Thursday, April 29. Money will be collected in homeroom and will go towards sponsoring sea turtle hatchlings. In previous years, we have adopted 2 manatees (2017), 3 red pandas (2018), and 2 lion cubs (2019).
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Student Cornhole Tournament |
The Senior High Student Council is hosting a Cornhole Tournament for YC students in grades 9-12 on Sunday, May 2, from 2-5 PM at the YC stadium. Cost is $5 per person with a maximum of 2 students per team. Teams are required to bring their own cornhole boards. Students should click below for the 3 required forms (permission, waiver, registration) and return all 3 to Mrs. Euclide in room 103 by April 29. COVID screening, mask protocol, and social distancing will be observed.
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Instruments and voices come together as students perform at York Catholic’s Spring Concerts. The Senior High Concert on Sunday, May 2, at 7 PM will feature Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, and Brass Choir. The Junior High Concert on Monday, May 3, at 7 PM will feature Junior High Chorus and Junior High Band. Admission is limited to 2 guests per student. Students will be provided with tickets for their guests. COVID screening, mask protocol, and social distancing will be observed. Dress Rehearsal will be held Thursday, April 29, from 3:30-5:45 PM.
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Any student who is registered for the 2021-2022 school year at York Catholic, is a musician, dancer, or interested in color guard, should sign up for Marching Band!
YC students who are instrumentalists need to play at least at an intermediate level. Students who are new to York Catholic need to audition in person or provide an audition recording. The audition will require the student to play two different scales of their choice and a selection from a private lesson piece or concert piece. In-person audition dates are Friday, May 14, from 3:15-6:30 PM and Saturday, May 15, from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Please email Ms. Mezza to schedule an audition time at cmezza@yorkcatholic.org.
New YC students who wish to join the color guard must audition. Auditions will take place in August during New Member Band Camp.
Click below to sign-up for Marching Band and Color Guard by May 22.
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If you purchased $1,000 or more with the St. Joseph York Scrip program, please click below for the Scrip Scholarship form to help offset your York Catholic tuition. Forms are due to the parish office by April 30.
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Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the home page of the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org.
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York Catholic
601 E Springettsbury Ave, York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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