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This past Tuesday, non-profits and charities throughout the world were overwhelmed with the outpouring of support from the community on Giving Tuesday.
#GivingTuesday is a simple, yet powerful idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts.
We thank you for choosing to make York Catholic where you chose to make a difference! Thank you to each alumni, parent, business, community partner, and friend who made a donation to our school and students.
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Tomorrow, December 1, is Spirit Shirt Friday. Students may wear their favorite YC spirit shirt in place of their uniform shirt. Students still must wear the standard uniform pants or skirt. Spirit Shirt Fridays require a $1 fee payable in homeroom to support Student Council activities for all students throughout the year.
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Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated Friday, December 8, at 10:20 AM in the auditorium. All students will be attending. This will fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation.
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The Virtue=Strength program is devoted to virtue formation through school, athletics, parish, and/or the community. It is designed to be used by teachers and staff across the entire student body. Each week a different virtue is highlighted to share with our students. Click below for the Virtue=Strength Virtue of the Week that helps parents reinforce virtue formation at home.
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Thank you, again, to the York Catholic community for the success of our first major fundraiser of the school year. Calendars were sent home with Middle School and High School students last week.
If you did not receive them, please have your child check the bottom of their backpack. If the numbered calendars are not there, please have your child report it to their homeroom teacher.
Keep an eye on the YC website where winners will be posted daily.
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York Catholic Middle & High School has the following employment opportunities available:
- Instructional Support Teacher
- English Teacher
- Substitute Teachers
- Boys' Lacrosse Head Coach
- Cafeteria Aide
- Cafeteria Volunteers
Interested candidates can find details and application links at https://yorkcatholic.org/about/employment-opportunities/
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Students are reminded that verification of service hours for the first semester is to be completed and submitted to Theology teachers by Friday, December 8.
Middle School Students:
- Verification of at least 6 hours of service on the MobileServe app.
- Assignment per Theology teacher.
High School Students:
- Verification of at least 8 hours of service on the MobileServe app.
- Assignment per Theology teacher.
Service opportunities are published on the MobileServe app and in the Service Google Classroom (student code: d35qmxv).
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Middle School Service Project | |
Middle School students who need help with service hour opportunities can come to the MS Service Project on Saturday, December 2, from 9-11AM at York Catholic. Students can help clean out the YC uniform closet and help with a project to benefit the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry. To participate, students can sign-up during homeroom the week of November 27.
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Scholarship for Current Student | |
The Knights of Columbus Educational Foundation is offering scholarship opportunities to any student whose father is a member in good standing with a Pennsylvania Knights of Columbus Council or who is a child of a deceased Knight of Columbus and was a member in good standing at the time of death. More than fifty $1000 grants will be distributed throughout Pennsylvania to students in grades 1‐12 for the 2024-25 school year. The application deadline is January 31, 2024.
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York Catholic is offering an SAT Math Prep course for juniors interested in getting extra practice before taking the actual exam. The course will run four Saturday mornings from 9-11:15 AM in York Catholic classrooms, and will be team-taught by members of the Math Department. Class dates are as follows: January 20, 27, February 3, 10. If snow causes cancellation of any of the classes, the make-up date is February 17. Cost is $200 per student and includes the cost of the Kaplan book. Registration forms and a check made to York Catholic should be turned into Mrs. Hand in the main office by Friday, January 12.
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York Catholic students are collecting NEW hats, scarves, and mittens for the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry, and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Items can be dropped off December 1-15 to YC.
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Calculators
Middle School students need to bring a calculator to school for their math classes. We don’t have enough for everyone to borrow during class. A calculator would be a great Christmas gift!
Yearbooks
Even though the 2024 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. All orders are taken by phone by calling the Balfour ordering line at 1-800-944-5930 or by visiting https://www.balfour.com/pennsylvania/york/york-catholic-high-school
Spirit Store
Get an early start on your Christmas shopping from the comfort of your home. Order your York Catholic spirit wear online at https://yorkcatholic.org/student-life/spirit-store/. Choose your garment (t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, etc.) and your logo of choice (York Catholic or sport-specific). Orders placed by December 6 are guaranteed for Christmas delivery.
All Year Sports Pass
Great Christmas gift! Don’t miss a minute of YC sports with an All-Year Sports Pass. Click the button below for the form. Go IRISH! https://yorkcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/all-year-sports-pass-2023-24.pdf
Junior Class Rings
It is time for the class 2025 to consider the purchase of a York Catholic keepsake, a class ring! Visit https://www.balfour.com/pennsylvania/york/york-catholic-high-school to make your selection. Any junior needing help with sizing should stop by Mrs. Kemp’s desk in the main office. Order now and receive your ring in four to six weeks. Questions can be directed to Kathy Hand at khand@yorkcatholic.org.
Sports & Events Photos
Three photography companies provide photo services to York Catholic. Lifetouch Photography takes student portraits each year for yearbook and personal use, Inky’s Sports Shots takes pictures of our athletic teams and games, and Mike Inkrote Photography takes pictures of our extracurricular activities and events. In addition to individual photos and memory mates, Inky and Mike both offer photos, magnets, buttons, and more capturing that memorable moment. Click below to enter the photo galleries and make your purchases:
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Coffee House & Cultural Fest | |
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to enjoy an evening of entertainment, fun, and fellowship at the High School Fall Coffee House & Cultural Fest Friday, December 1, at 7 PM in the auditorium. Students (and maybe some faculty) will share their talents in a relaxed atmosphere and we’ll have a special performance by the drummers of the Chinese Cultural Institute. In addition to coffee, we’ll also have foods to try from different cultures. The price of admission is one non-perishable food item to be donated to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry.
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Instruments and voices come together at York Catholic’s Christmas Concerts!
The high school concert is Sunday, December 17, at 2 PM and features the Concert Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Bands, and Brass Choir.
The middle school concert is Monday, December 18, at 7 PM and features the Chorus and Band.
Celebrate the season and enjoy the sounds of holiday spirit! Admission is free.
Dress Rehearsal will be held Thursday, December 14, from 3:15-5:30 PM.
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YC Musicians Share the Spirit | |
York Catholic band students will be providing music of the season for the St. Joseph York Christmas Shoppe on December 2 from 1-4 PM.
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Students in grades K-3 are invited to attend Futures Elf Night on Friday, December 15, from 6-9 PM at York Catholic. Crafts, games, and a snack will be offered by the YC Student Ambassadors. This is a great time for parents to finish their last minute preparations for Christmas while their children are having fun in a supervised atmosphere! All children must be registered with a permission form prior to the event and space is limited. Click the button below to register by December 11. To assure we have adequate supervision, walk-ins will not be accepted the night of the event.
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Weis Markets
Help YC earn a share of $500,000 from Weis Markets! On your next visit to Weis, simply scan this barcode or ask your cashier or customer service desk for the YC barcode to scan. The YC barcode only needs to be scanned one time to register. Use your Weis Club Card as usual. You will receive your Club Card benefits, and YC will earn cash based upon your qualifying purchases. Purchases of gas, lottery tickets, postage, alcohol, tobacco, and other products prohibited by law do not qualify. More information can be found in the YC Giving Guide on the website at yorkcatholic.org/give.
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Box Tops for Education
Check your boxed and canned goods for the Box Tops for Education logo and use the Box Tops app to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to YC’s earnings online. Be sure to select York Catholic High School as your school of choice. Complete details can be found at https://www.boxtops4education.com/
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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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York Catholic Middle & High School is blessed with generous alumni, parents, and community friends like yourselves who have continued to support our school for nearly a century. We hope to continue to make a Catholic education possible for anyone who seeks it.
As December 31st approaches, many of you are looking at your charitable giving in terms of tax benefits. We ask you to prayerfully consider YC as a charity of choice for your year-end gifts to our annual York Catholic Fund.
Our York Catholic fund supports every student by enriching extra-curricular programs, music and the arts, professional development for teachers, academic program support, athletic programs, technology, special projects, and operating expenditures. This year, we have a fundraising goal of $300,000 for the York Catholic Fund by June 30, 2024.
Every gift, whatever the amount, counts and is truly valued. Please click the button below to use our secure online donation page.
Given the current economic conditions, if it’s possible, we humbly ask that you consider increasing your gift from last year by 10%.
Thank you for caring and giving!
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Give Yourself a Tax Break! | |
Parents, would you like to save on your State Income Tax return? Additionally, what if I told you those savings can have a direct impact on York Catholic students? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? If you file for, and are accepted, as a Special Purpose Entity (SPE), it’s a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the tax liability on your personal tax return. Please continue reading for additional information.
Pennsylvania now allows individuals to take advantage of EITC Tax Credits (just as businesses can) whereby you have the opportunity to re-direct 90% of your personal state income taxes to York Catholic Middle & High School.
The Special Purpose Entity (SPE) is based on tax liability, not income, therefore each taxpayer’s situation will differ. Participants must be PA residents where at least one spouse is employed or has an ownership interest in a PA for-profit business. 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 2024, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your 2023 tax return. 100% of participant contributions are distributed to the school. You have to pay these taxes regardless, so why not have a say in how your taxes are allocated? Additionally, you will receive at least a 10% personal deduction on your federal taxes. The money you re-direct to York Catholic is for educational purposes, specifically tuition assistance.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity to reduce your tax liability AND provide much needed assistance to York Catholic students, please follow these steps:
For more information about this easy tax donation, please contact Dave Salter, York Catholic Director of Development, at dsalter@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1325.
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St. Joseph Teaching Position
St. Joseph School in York is looking for a long-term substitute teacher, with the possibility of permanent full-time, for third grade beginning in late November. Requirements include development and implementation of appropriate programming in alignment with the Diocese of Harrisburg curriculum, supervision of children, communication with parents, and performance of other related duties as needed. Individuals interested can apply at https://bit.ly/493ZbOq and should reach out to Principal Mrs. Corrinne Eck at Eck@sjy.org or 717-755-1797.
St. Rose Play
The St. Rose Elementary School “Performing Stars” will present Annie KIDS on Saturday, December 2, at 5 PM at York Catholic. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for students and may be purchased by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-saint-rose-performing-stars-present-annie-kids-tickets-725461554037?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Go to Parents & Students - News & Announcements and click on the link in the right sidebar under Additional Resources.
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York Catholic Middle & High School
601 E Springettsbury Ave, York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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