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October is the month of the Holy Rosary and the Holy Angels
October is also Pro Life month
Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this
confidence, I fly unto thee O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
Our Lady of Mercy and St. Joseph pray for us.
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There will be no break Mass or confessions this week due to the diocesan priest retreat.
Reminder: College Admissions Panel: Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 PM in the Fine Arts Theater:
Parents and Students, please join us Tuesday evening for a directed Q&A with admissions representatives from four different universities. Topics will include: admissions practices at different universities, general recommendations in the process, and financial aid and scholarship opportunities. This 1-hour program is open to 10th and 11th graders and their parents. Universities attending: Fordham University, Furman University, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and University of Tennessee Knoxville. Please contact Mrs. Tesch with any question 704-716-2403 LDTesch@charlottecatholic.com
CCHS is beginning the process to search for a new principal. Please join us for a focus group with other parents, alumni, and supporters of Charlotte Catholic to share your perspective.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4aaaa62aa4f94-stakeholder
Winter Sports Team Photos:
Save the date!!! Winter sports team photos will be taken the morning of Thursday, November 10th. Specific times will be communicated to the team parent closer to the date. Questions? Please contact Leah Foley 88foleyfamily@gmail.com
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Previous News for Students
There will be a brief meeting after school for all girls interested in playing lacrosse on Wednesday, October 5 in Room 312. Questions: dbbier@charlottecatholic.com
CCHS Men’s Rugby Club is starting practice the first week of October and we need you! Joining Rugby club is a great way to get or stay in shape, have fun and make friends. You can play other sports and still be a member of Rugby! Contact team parent Heidi Lind heidivonlind@icloud.com to get all future rugby communications.
Wednesday, October 12: Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT. Seniors do not have school. All details cane be found here on the school calendar.
Underclass picture packages and proofs are being distributed this week through homeroom. The makeup-day is Thursday, October 13. Any student who was absent will automatically be placed on the makeup list and will be notified of what time to report. Any other student wishing to do a make-up, record your name on the sign up sheet located outside Room 514. contract Mrs. Simpson BASimpson@charlottecatholic.com with any questions.
Join us for the 2022 Buddy Walk supporting the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte. St. Patrick Leprechauns, Holy Trinity Bulldogs, and Charlotte Catholic Cougars are teaming up again as our Love Builds Champions team. Please join us for the walk on Saturday, October 15 at UNCC (Jerry Richardson Stadium) by clicking on the following link. Our team should plan to enter the stadium at 9:00 AM and locate our team table/tent. We hope to see you there !!!! Contact Mrs. Floriani for questions: shelley.floriani@cchsemail.org
Senior Retreat will be held on Monday, November 21 at Camp Thunderbird. Details will be added here closer to the date.
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Previous News for Parents
PTO News: Thank you to all of our families who have paid their PTO dues for this school
year. Because of last week's crazy weather and schedule, we have extended the deadline to be entered into a drawing to this Friday, October 7.
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As an extra THANK YOU, all of our families who have paid their dues by Friday, October 7 will be entered into a drawing for one of two swag bags filled with Charlotte Catholic merchandise.
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The drawing will be held on Monday, October 10 and the winners will be announced in The Catholic Daily.
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It is exclusively through your membership that we are able to support our amazing Faculty, Staff, and Students.
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If you have not had the opportunity to pay our PTO dues, we invite you to do with this link: Click here to pay your dues and support the PTO
All CCHS parents are invited to join us for a Welcome Wine and Cheese on Wednesday, October 5 at 6:30 PM in the Fine Arts Center Lobby Please click here to RSVP.
Contact Jane Carano JSCarano@charlottecatholic.com with any questions.
Spread the word to all interesting in applying to CCHS!
Charlotte Catholic Admissions Open House:
Tuesday, October 18 at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Click here for all the information
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Counselors' Corner
A college representative will meet in-person, or virtually where indicated, at CCHS with any Sophomore, Junior or Senior student that is interested. A counselor is also present.
- A college rep is the person who reads the application for admission, so a face-to-face meeting will serve the student well.
- The student must print a screenshot of the SCOIR registration and have their teacher sign it as their pass.
- A student needs to remember that they are representing CCHS at these meetings so come with some good questions and your best behavior.
- The visits will be listed by Friday for the following week and a complete list is available on SCOIR.
- Unless otherwise noted, both in-person and virtual college visits will take place in the Counseling Office’s College Center.
Monday, October 3:
Colby College at 8:00 AM
Clemson University at 9:00 AM (In the Media Center/Library)
College of Charleston at 12:45 PM (In the Media Center/Library)
Belmont Abbey College at 1:50 PM
Tuesday, October 4:
Penn State University at 9:45 AM (In the Media Center/Library)
IE University at 11:00 AM
Wednesday, October 5:
Boston University at 8:00 AM (In the Media Center/Library)
University of North Carolina Greensboro at 9:00 AM (In the Media Center/Library)
Thursday, October 6:
SUNY at Binghamton at 8:00 AM
University of Maryland at 9:00 AM
University of Southern California at 11:00 AM
Friday, October 7:
High Point University at 9:45 AM
American University at 11:00 AM
Vanderbilt University at 12:45 PM
Seniors: Please provide a copy of information regarding any scholarships earned by using the following Google form: https://forms.gle/xT9i1H8x19ciGDWy9 These scholarships will be noted one time in the Catholic Daily on Fridays and in 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. It will be aggregated as part of the class total at the end of the school year. Please contact Mrs. Tesch for questions LDTesch@charlottecatholic.com
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends, and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help. As we close September the counseling department would like to highlight some resources available:
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New Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org) – provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones
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You can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.
- Counselors are available:
o Heather Nobary (A-Con 9-12) - HRNobary@charlottecatholic.com
o Christine Parks (Coo-Ga 12) (Coo-G 9-11)- CLParks@charlottecatholic.com
o MaryAngela Morgan (Ge-Le 12) (H-K 9-11) - MCmorgan@charlottecatholic.com
o Jen Murlless (Li-O 12) (L-O 9-11) - JMMurlless@charlottecatholic.com
o Sandy Needham (P - Sh 9-12) – SMNeedham@charlottecatholic.com
o Melody Hager (Si - Z 9-12) – MEHager@charlottecatholic.com
- Campus Ministry, CCHS Chaplains, Faculty and Administration can all help students access resources
- Freshmen Suicide Prevention Program: Nikki Warren (parent, teacher, and volunteer for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) will speak to all freshmen students about suicide awareness and prevention (this year it will occur on November 8).
Job Board: Students make sure to check out the Job Board in the Counseling Department for employment opportunities!
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Campus Ministry
There will be no break Mass this week due to the diocesan priest retreat. The regular Mass schedule, along with confessions, will resume next week.
The Rosary will be prayed in the Chapel at break on Wednesdays. All are welcome!
Sign up to pray the Rosary for Charlotte Catholic
For more information about Campus Ministry, the Weekly Rosary intention, and more, click here.
New Events form our parishes are listed under Community opportunities below.
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Athletics and Athletic Booster News
Please join us for the 6th Annual Ladies Tennis Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 25 at Park Crossing Rec Club. This annual event is a fun morning of tennis with round robin style play wrapping up with lunch and prizes. All proceeds benefit the student athletes and coaches of Charlotte Catholic. More info here, register here.
Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament Date Change: The 42nd Annual Golf Tournament has been changed to Monday, NOVEMBER 7 at 10:00 AM shotgun start. Same Time and Same Place, just a different date. Thank you for your support and understanding. Contact Shannon Roderick with any questions sroderick1@gmail.com
Please click here for all information.
Cougar Fans! Tickets for ALL home sporting events can now be accessed from the CCHS website under “Quick Links” (bottom right of the CCHS website).
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Cougar Kudos
Speech and Debate: On September 24, Kara Bivens ('23) finished in 3rd place in Varsity Lincoln Douglas at the Carolina Kickoff Speech and Debate tournament held at Riverside HS in SC.
Congratulations to Charlotte Catholic Seniors: Joseph Baisley, Michael Egan, Laura Horne, Christopher Moniz-Johnson, and Kevin O'Brien who have been named Commend Scholars 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. These seniors scored in the top 2% of all juniors who took the 2022 PSAT last fall.
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CCHS Sports Center
Below is the weekly athletic schedule and results. Good luck to all our teams this week. Please note that schedules are subject to change.
Go Cougars!
Below are the athletic results from last week! *Scores are as of Thursday*
Monday 9/26:
4:00 PM Women’s Varsity Tennis vs Weddington (at South Meck) Won (6-3)
5:30 PM Varsity Volleyball vs. Covenant Day (at Covenant Day) Won (3-1)
5:30 PM JV Men’s Soccer vs. East Meck (at CCHS) Lost (2-1)
7:00 PM Varsity Men’s Soccer vs. East Meck (at CCHS) Won (4-1)
Tuesday 9/27:
4:30 PM Varsity Field Hockey vs. Weddington (at CCHS) Won (7-0)
5:30 PM JV Men’s Soccer vs. East Lincoln (at CCHS) Won (4-0)
7:00 PM Varsity Men’s Soccer vs. East Lincoln (at CCHS) Won (4-1)
Wednesday 9/28:
4:00 PM Womens Varsity Tennis vs. South Meck (at South Meck) Won (9-0)
4:30 PM JV Field Hockey vs. South Meck (at CCHS) Won (4-0)
5:45 PM Varsity Field Hockey vs. South Meck (at CCHS) Won (6-0)
Thursday 9/29:
7:00 PM Varsity Football vs. Rocky River (at CCHS) Won (49-7)
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Attendance
24-hour Attendance Hotline 704-716-2418
Attendance@charlottecatholic.com
Please refer to pages 8-9 of the Student Handbook for attendance policies
If a Student needs Early Dismissal from school,
all dismissal notes must be brought to the attendance office before 8:00 AM.
If a note is not provided by 8:00 AM, the parent must come to the school to sign their student out, regardless of whether the student is a driver or not.
If a student is not feeling well during the school day, they must go to the nurse for possible dismissal.
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The school Cafeteria is open before school, during break and all 3 lunches. Cash or a student account may be used for purchase.
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Carpool and Parking Information
Carpool information
Carpool Traffic Flow
Students who have purchased parking passes
Must park in their assigned spot. Tags must be displayed at all times when on campus.
Decals must be placed on bottom, inside passenger side of your windshield, to be visible from the outside of the car while on campus.
Students who need to purchase a parking pass please buy on the school store here:
https://secure.payk12.com/school/_/111/item/221186
Then print your receipt and take to Mrs. Jones in the Dean of Students office
to receive your pass.
Carpool Drop off and Pick up and Campus Traffic Reminders:
All campus traffic during morning and afternoon carpool (except for those assigned to park in the B Deck) must enter campus via Highway 51
No cars may enter campus from Little Avenue to drop off or pick up
All Students must be dropped off and picked up in front of the main school building
All students and visitors must enter school via the main school entrance.
There is no direct access to the Fine Arts Building for students or visitors during school hours
Thank you for keeping our students and campus safe
There is no drop off in front of or in the parking garage or in the visitor parking spots.
The entrance to campus from Pineville-Matthews Road is one way during school hours.
Student drivers and parents are reminded not to use The Waterford Square Apartments as a cut through: We have been asked by the apartment complex to remind drivers not cut through. Please help prevent accidents and keep our community safe.
Please do NOT drop off or pick up your student at neighboring businesses. The school has received many calls asking us to not use their parking lots.
Please help us be a good neighbor.
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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 CCHS_Communications@charlottecatholic.com. Please mark both as safe senders.
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Driving Eligibility Certificate
Driving Eligibility Certificates are available at the front reception desk during
scheduled office hours.
Drivers Ed
Jordan Driving School offers Drivers Ed at CCHS - Sign up for a class!
Click here for all information
Charlotte Catholic will be offering Drivers Ed sessions by Jordan Driving School in October and November. Classes will be capped at 35 students.
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The first session will be in room 511 on the following dates: October 4-6, 10,11,13,14, 17-20, 24, 25. Makeup dates will be the 26 and 27.
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The second section will be in room 511 on the following dates: November 2 ,3, 7-9, 14-17, 21,22, 28. Makeups will be the 29 and 30.
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Click to register: https://jordandrivingschoolcharlotte.com/private_schools/charlotte_cath.html
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Harris Teeter Together for Education
Remember to re-link your VIC card: you must re-link your card each year for Charlotte Catholic to receive the donations. CCHS number is 1223. Thank you!
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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.
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National Honor Society Tutoring
Every Wednesday from 2:35 - 3:05 PM in the Library. Any subject, just drop in!
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PTO
The Charlotte Catholic PTO: Welcome families and students back for the 2022/2023 school year. The PTO is busy preparing a great year for our teachers, staff, and students.
- The PTO depends 100% on dues and donations from our families.
- If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining today!
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Click here to be connected to the school store to pay today.
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For additional information contact the PTO at ptocharlottecatholic@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support in making this a great year for our teachers, staff, and students!
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Scheduling of School Facilities and Meetings
CCHS community members wishing to schedule on-campus or Zoom meetings (team parents, and others who would like to schedule facilities cafeteria, library, etc.), need to contact Dr. Maria Leahy MMLeahy@charlottecatholic.com with the date, time, and location to check availability with regard to the school calendar and space.
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Spirit Store
The Athletic Boosters Spirit Store will be open for students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:15 AM - 1:30 PM at the cafeteria location. Merchandise will also be available at some sporting events at the stadium and gymnasium throughout the year.
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