November 5, 2020

During the holiday season, we remind you of the Return to Learn plan for quarantine and travel:
 
School staff and school community members will abide by the State of Pennsylvania recommendations on quarantine for travelers to other states (see link below for the list of states). While the state considers these recommendations, the schools of the Diocese of Harrisburg are implementing them as requirements to quarantine. Any school staff or students entering PA from the states listed in the order are required to quarantine for 14 days. Please note that the list is updated regularly. Likewise, any school staff or students entering the US from abroad (international travel) are required to quarantine for 14 days. Since international travel includes a wide range of situations, those affected bring their individual circumstances to the principal who will consult with the Secretary for Education to make a final determination.
 
This applies to those who have traveled to one of the listed states. It does not apply to household members who did not travel to one of the listed states. However, if the individual who is under quarantine develops any signs or symptoms or has a positive test result, their close contacts, including household members, should also quarantine.
 
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Don't Miss Out on a Tax Break
York Catholic is excited to share some information with you that is sure to change how you view paying your state and federal taxes each year!

If you pay personal state income taxes, you now have the opportunity (whether filing individually or jointly) to choose how these taxes are spent each year by joining a Special Purpose Entity (SPE). SPEs are based on tax liability, not income, therefore each taxpayer's situation will differ. An individual or couple filing jointly must have a state tax liability of $3,500 or more to participate. To see if you qualify for 2020, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your 2019 tax return.

You could receive at least a 10% deduction on your personal federal taxes each year, so why not have your personal state income taxes serve as tuition assistance funds, allowing more students to thrive at York Catholic High School?  If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please follow these steps:
All SPE funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so NOW is the time to submit your Joinder Agreement for the 2020 Tax Year!
 
For more information about this easy tax donation, please contact Katie Seufert, York Catholic Principal, at kseufert@yorkcatholic.org.
Thanksgiving Food Collection
The November mission collection will be our annual food contribution to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry.   Each homeroom is asked to donate a turkey and canned goods for a Thanksgiving dinner to the Food Pantry.  No cash donations can be collected this year due to COVID-19.  Items should be stored in each homeroom until Monday, November 9.  Please do not bring frozen turkeys until November 9.
 
The following are items needed:
  • Canned green beans
  • Boxed stuffing
  • Boxed desserts (brownies, lemon bars, pumpkin bars, etc.)
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Frozen turkey
Thank you for helping to make a family's Thanksgiving dinner a special one this year. 
Spirit Shirt Friday Postponed


Because our students who met their calendar quota are being rewarded with Dress Down this week, we are canceling our Spirit Shirt Friday for tomorrow, November 6.  Our next Spirit Shirt Friday is scheduled for Friday, December 4.


Yearbook Sale & Special Senior Section
Even though the 2021 color yearbooks are not distributed until May, NOW is the time to place your order for a book.  Extra yearbooks are not available in May.  Only what is ordered is delivered to YC for distribution.  

Please do not send any money to school with your student.  Balfour handles the order taking and payments allowing the yearbook advisor and staff additional time to produce the best yearbook ever.  All orders are taken by phone by calling the Balfour ordering line at 1-800-944-5930 or by ordering online following these easy steps:  
  •  Click Shop My School
  • Select York Catholic High School
  • Scroll down to Yearbooks
  • Click on Order Now
  • Complete the form
Special Note for Parents of Seniors: 
There will be a special section of the 2021 yearbook reserved only for parents of seniors to send a message to their senior son or daughter.  It is a great keepsake and a wonderful way to congratulate your child for all of their years of hard work.  The rectangular space costs $20 and can be in full color with a total of 30 words and 1 picture.  Photos should be in good condition and printed on photo paper.  Please click here for the Senior Form and return it with your payment (checks made payable to York Catholic High School) to Mrs. Nagley no later than Tuesday, November 24.
Businesses Give Back
It's easy! Just visit these vendor websites for a percentage of your purchases to go to York Catholic.
 
Amerigas
Please send a copy of your receipts to York Catholic High School Advancement Office, 601 E. Springettsbury Avenue, York, PA 17403.
 

Shutterfly
For all of your Shutterfly purchases, visit yorkcatholic.shutterflystorefront.com, instead of shutterfly.com for a 
percentage of the value of your purchases to go to York Catholic.  Please feel free to share this email with your friends, family, and co-workers--the more orders we receive through our Storefront, the more YC earns!

 
Coca-Cola Products
When you make Coca-Cola purchases, you simply enter the product codes here:
www.coke.com/give/schools and York Catholic receives a donation.  

 
Giant Rewards
The Giant A+ School Rewards program has been discontinued in this area.  
Employment Opportunities
In faith-based education, we place significant value in the spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional, and physical development of our students. We take pride in partnering with our parents and the greater York Catholic community in supporting our students' scholastic and extra-curricular experiences.
 
Qualified candidates for the employment opportunities listed below should demonstrate an understanding of the importance their position plays in all aspects of a student's developmental progress. Candidates must also be individuals rooted in faith, willing to support Gospel values, and willing to inspire students through their word and example to accept and live these values and teachings.  All applicants for all positions are required to submit a recommendation letter from their Pastor simply stating they are a parishioner in good standing within their church.
 
The following recent clearances are also required as a condition of employment.  Applicants are encouraged to contact Heather Dougherty in the Business Office at hdougherty@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x315 prior to acquiring these clearances.
  • PA State Police Clearance
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • PA Department of Education/FBI-Cogent Fingerprint Clearance
  • Diocese of Harrisburg Online Safe Environment Training Course Youth Protection Program
Click here for a Diocesan Application for Teaching Grades 7-12 (Teachers & Administrators)
 
Click here for an Application for Non-Teaching Employment (Support Staff, Coaches, Development)

Attendance Officer
The duties of this part-time, 10 month position include attendance and discipline database management and main office support.  Requirements: High School diploma, strong interpersonal, computer, and organizational skills, state and federal clearances.

Substitute Teachers
Substitute teachers are scheduled daily as needed throughout the school year.  Requirements: Bachelor degree, state and federal clearances.  Preferred Qualifications: Education degree, Certification, and teaching experience in the classroom.  

Please send resume, Diocese of Harrisburg Application (see above), a copy of state and federal clearances, and letter of interest to the following:

Mrs. Sheila Gick
Office Manager
York Catholic High School
601 East Springettsbury Avenue
York, PA 17403
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, November 12, from 3:30-5:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM.  We encourage parents to take advantage of this opportunity to talk with teachers about their student's progress or course of study.  To schedule conferences, please click here If you have difficulty navigating the website, please contact Mrs. Deb Gingerich at ptconference@yorkcatholic.org and she will be happy to assist you.  In the event a teacher's online conference schedule is full, please email the teacher directly to request a conference time. We recommend you schedule without delay as conference slots fill quickly.  Mask protocol and social distancing will be observed. 
Calendar Adjustment
York Catholic students earned a day off as a result of reaching their goal with the YC Christmas Cash Calendar fundraiser.  The earned day off will be Monday, November 30.   Thank you and congratulations!
Club & Activity Photos


Students involved in extra-curricular activities will have their group pictures taken for the yearbook the morning of Friday, November 13.  Students are to dress in school uniform.
Senior Pictures
Each year YC enters into a contract with a professional photographer, Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch, for the senior pictures appearing in our yearbook, ROSA MYSTICA.  All senior yearbook photos must be taken by Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch.  Pictures from any other photographer cannot be accepted for the yearbook.  Senior parents who have not yet been photographed, will be receiving mailed information from Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch with instructions regarding guidelines and the scheduled date and time of your student's senior picture in the air conditioned YC cafeteria (NEW DATE!  October 31).  Please arrive prior to your scheduled appointment so you are ready for your assigned time.  If you have not received a postcard, please call Lifetouch at 1-800-445-1189.

Every senior must get their picture taken, however, seniors are under no obligation to purchase the photo.  If desired, students can purchase yearbook photo packages from Lifetouch.  Lifetouch contributes a portion of package purchases back to York Catholic.
 
Please observe the following guidelines regarding appearance for photos.  All gentlemen must be clean shaven and wear a dress shirt, tie, and sport coat or suit jacket. Hair must be regulation length.  No piercings are allowed. Ladies will be provided with a black shoulder drape for photos. Only necklaces and earrings are allowed for the yearbook picture of the young women.  Please remove any facial jewelry.  
 
If you have any questions, please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-445-1189.
Junior High Theatre Sets the Holiday Mood
York Catholic Junior High students will present "Deck the Stage," virtually the weekend of November 14 and 15.  "Deck the Stage" by Lindsay Price is a show comprised of six short plays, all of which are inspired by Christmas carols such as: Deck the Halls, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and We Three Kings.  Enjoy a variety of performances in one show -- drama, comedy, physical comedy, otherworldly moments, monologues, and more!  Click here for more information on sponsorship opportunities and virtual tickets.  
Senior High Theatre 
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to audition for this year's spring theatre production on Wednesday, November 18, and Thursday, November 19, from 3:15-6 PM in the auditorium. Possible call-backs will be Monday, November 23, from 3-6 PM. Students should prepare to sing a song and read from a script. No previous experience needed! 
 
Two audition workshops will take place Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, from 3:15-5 PM in the auditorium. The workshops are not required, but will be helpful to those interested in auditioning. 
 
Questions can be sent to Ms. Pantano at lpantano@yorkcatholic.org. Save the dates for the performances March 5-7.

The show title will be announced soon!
6th Grade Visits
6th grade students from our local partner schools will be visiting York Catholic during the month of November to take a tour of their future school and spend the day with a current Junior High student.

Holy Trinity - November 9, 13
St. John the Baptist - November 11,12 
St. Joseph, York - November 16, 17, 18
St. Rose of Lima - November 10
 
Welcome to our future students!

Reminder that new student applications for York Catholic's 2021-2022 school year are due Friday, November 13, by 3 PM. Please contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x220 if you have any questions. We're excited to see our Futures join us as YC students next year!
Fall Sports Post-season

Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country team and the Girls Cross Country team who both won District Championships last weekend!  Both teams move on to the State Championship Meet this Saturday.  

We also have 4 more teams in District play this weekend:  Football, Volleyball, Boys Soccer, and Girls Soccer.  Good Luck and Go IRISH!

CROSS COUNTRY
PIAA State Championships
Saturday, November 7
9 AM - Girls
10 AM - Boys
at Parkview Cross Country Course, Hershey, PA
 
Each qualifying runner will receive four (4) wristbands for use by supporting spectators. There will be no concessions.  Tents, bikes, and dogs are not permitted.
 
Meet results, including places, times, and re-ranked Team results will be available on the PIAA Web site at www.piaa.org, on the Runner's High Web site at www.runhigh.com, and on the PennTrackXC Web site at www.penntrackxc.com.
 
PCN will carry the PIAA Cross Country Championships this year in the following formats:
  • November 7 at 9 AM: Stream FREE, Live looks from checkpoints of the PIAA Cross Country Championships at pcntv.com/channel-3
  • November 25 at 6 PM: PIAA Championships, on cable and streaming
  • On Demand: Watch the PIAA Championships on demand at pcntv.com or on the PCN App
  • DVDs, Blu-Rays, and Digital Downloads: Purchase at pcntv.com/shop
  • For more information, visit pcntv.com/crosscountry.


FOOTBALL
District 3-AA Championship
Friday, November 6
7 PM
vs. Camp Hill
at York Catholic Stadium
 
Parents of YC Marching Band and Cheerleaders, as well as parents of football players on both the York Catholic and Camp Hill teams, will receive the opportunity to purchase 2 tickets per participant.  Because this is a District game, there is a fee of $6 per ticket.  Tickets will be sold to YC football players, cheerleaders, and marching band members during lunch periods November 3-6.  
 
Watch the game on the YC livestream at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4EXPG-mAYUN4xmUgpgaUrQ

 
BOYS SOCCER
District 3-A Semifinals
Saturday, November 7
4 PM
vs. Camp Hill
at Siebert Memorial Park, Camp Hill
 
Parents of the Boys Soccer team will receive the opportunity to purchase 3 tickets per participant.  Because this is a District game, there is a fee of $6 per ticket.  Tickets will be sold to YC Boys Soccer players during lunch periods November 3-6.  
 
 
Click here for the District 3 online Boys Soccer program.


GIRLS SOCCER
District 3-A Semifinals
Saturday, November 7
4 PM
vs. Mount Calvary Christian
at Mount Calvary Christian, Elizabethtown
 
Parents of the Girls Soccer team will receive the opportunity to purchase 3 tickets per participant.  Because this is a District game, there is a fee of $6 per ticket.  Tickets will be sold to YC Girls Soccer players during lunch periods November 3-6.  
 
Livestream information will be posted on the YC website when it's confirmed.
 
Click here for the District 3 online Girls Soccer program.


VOLLEYBALL
District 3-AA Semifinals
Saturday, November 7
3 PM
vs. Delone Catholic
at York Catholic Gymnasium
 
Parents of the Varsity Volleyball team members will receive the opportunity to purchase 2 tickets per Varsity participant.  Because this is a District game, there is a fee of $6 per ticket.  Tickets will be sold to YC Varsity volleyball players during lunch periods November 3-6.  
 
Watch the game on the YC livestream at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYv-h3EFOOCwCJWfOSwWAyQ

Click here for the District 3 online Volleyball program.
Winter Sports
Online Sports Paperwork 
Students wishing to participate in winter athletics during the 2020-21 school year must have the following paperwork filed online at PlanetHS.com no later than next Wednesday, November 11, at 3 PM; no exceptions.
  • PIAA Physical Form
  • Athlete & Parent Agreement (last page of physical form)
  • ImPACT Test
If you have not previously played on a York Catholic athletic team, PlanetHS.com accounts must be set-up by each athlete and his or her parent.  Please click here for the instructions on how to set-up an account. If you played on a York Catholic athletic team last year, you already have an existing account.  Please use the same ID and password you used last year.  

Athletes must upload updated paperwork to be eligible to play during the 2020-21 school year. Doctors' signatures must be dated AFTER June 1, 2020.
 
Click here to access the instructions for uploading information to PlanetHS.com.  Students wishing to play a winter sport MUST verify the paperwork and ImPACT test are on file with Mr. Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330 no later than Wednesday, November 11, at 3 PM.

Failure to complete the online paperwork by the deadline will mean the student will not be permitted to practice the first day of the season.  For some sports, this could mean the student will not make the team.  

If you need technical assistance with PlanetHS, email schoolsupport@planeths.com.

Physicals
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSS Health is conducting sports physicals in a different way this school year.  Instead of having exclusive dates for each high school for all sports, Winter athletes only are encouraged to schedule a visit during regular office hours at any of the 3 OSS locations:  1855 Powder Mill Rd in York, 470 Eisenhower Dr in Hanover, or 856 Century Dr in Mechanicsburg.  Call 717-848-4800 to schedule an appointment.  Cost is $15 and a legal parent/guardian should accompany the student-athlete.  Please click here for the OSS flyer for more information.  

Please be sure to complete the medical information online at www.planeths.com before arriving and only print the 2 pages indicated for the doctor to review and complete.  Please note sports physicals may also be conducted by your private physician or at a local urgent care center.  Co-payments apply.  Physicals must be completed and uploaded to www.planeths.com no later than November 11 at 3 PM.  If you have any questions, please contact Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-836-8871 x330.  

Practices Begin
All winter sports teams will begin practices Friday, November 20.  For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330. 
Deanery News
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual Soccer Penalty Kick Challenge for boys and girls, ages 9-14, at St. Joseph School soccer fields on Saturday, October 31.  Registration is from 8-8:30 AM with the event beginning at 9 AM.  There is no cost.  Each participant will get 15 shots on goal.  The participant with the top score in each age division will receive an award and an opportunity to move on to the Regional Competition in November.  Proof of age is required at registration.  Age is determined by the child's age as of September 1, 2020. Please direct all questions to Kelly Brown at kbbrown79@hotmail.com.
Thank You!

Thank you to Alli Stover, mother of Hannah '24, who sewed and donated customized masks to YC sports teams, marching band, and cheerleaders this fall. Mrs. Stover would not accept money for the masks and instead asked for any donations to go to YC.  York Catholic thanks her for her act of kindness and thanks the donating families for their generosity.
Diocese of Harrisburg Claims Deadline
As part of the bankruptcy proceedings for the Diocese of Harrisburg, the court has approved the form and manner of notice with respect to giving notice of the court-approved claims process for the submission of claims by survivors of abuse.  Please click here for details.  The deadline to file a claim is November 13, 2020.
Irish Eye Archives


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