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Goals for the School Year
At “Meet the Teacher” Night, I shared with parents several goals that I had set for the school for the current academic year. For the next few weeks, I plan to share one goal and reflect on it. As the year moves forward, I will let families know how we are doing with achieving each of the goals that have been set.
Goal #5, my last goal, is to learn each student by name. My goal every year is to be able to talk with every student and be able to do so by calling him/her by name. I believe that when you can call someone by their name it makes an impact; it makes the student feel valued and important. To date, I think I know about 250 students by name so far.
School Mass
Our next school Mass will be on our feast day, the Feast of All Saints Day, Wednesday, November 1st at 9:00 a.m. in the auditorium. We will be joined by Bishop Schlert who will celebrate the Mass. Any parent or guardian who would like to come is most welcome to do so. Please sign in the Main Office before coming to the auditorium.
Three Days of Prayer
Next week, our school will participate in a Diocesan-wide Three Days of Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood, for our seminarians, and for the future of Saint Charles Seminary. Saint Charles is where Father Kuna, Father Isaac, and many of the priests in our parishes studied and were formed to serve the Church. These three days of prayer will conclude with Mass with Bishop Schlert on All Saints Day. We invite you and your families to prayer specially for vocations next week on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
End of First Quarter & Report Cards
The First Academic Quarter ends today, October 27th. Report cards will be distributed to students on Monday, November 6th.
Diocesan Men’s Conference
Bishop Schlert is pleased to invite fathers, and all men, to join men from across the Diocese at the Twelfth Annual Diocesan Men’s Conference. The Conference will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at DeSales University. This year’s theme is “Ask, Knock, Seek.” The presenters will discuss inspiration for men of faith about our Church as it relates to present times. Every year hundreds of men gather for this great event with presentations by nationally and internationally renowned presenters. This year will feature presentations by Fr. Larry Richards, Matthew Leonard and Peter Herbeck. In addition to the wonderful presentations, the Conference offers the opportunity to encounter our Lord in the Sacrament of Penance and Holy Mass. Attendance at this Conference has consistently had deep impacts on the lives of those who attend, from the presentations, encounters with our Lord in the Sacraments and new friendships. Finally, fathers are invited to bring their sons at a discounted rate. The experience of seeing hundreds of men praying together and taking the faith seriously can have a deep impact on the life of a young man in his formative years. Please visit www.MenAliveInChrist.org for more information and to register.
Halloween Costumes
Students may dress up for Halloween next Tuesday. Costumes should be appropriate for a Catholic school. If there is a question about whether a costume should be worn, then the student should NOT wear it. Costumes also need to be legitimate costumes. Students should not just get dressed in sweats and sneakers and call that a costume. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.
Cap and Gown Orders
Berks Catholic partners with Student Services Company to provide our seniors with Berks Catholic High School's Caps and Gowns and official graduation stationery products.
Important: There is no charge for the cap and gown, but you need to register for it ASAP. You can do so online simply by visiting sscgradstore.com
The deadline for these orders is Friday, November 3rd.
There you may also order your official graduation apparel, custom graduation announcements and graduation ring.
You can view the DIGITAL BROCHURE HERE.
Graduation announcements and other stationery products are delivered in the spring, but many of the celebration products (i.e. apparel, jewelry, tassels, etc.) are shipped to your home approximately 3 weeks after the deadline so they can enjoy those now!
To avoid late fees and product restrictions, please be sure to place your order by the deadline. If you have any questions, their professional staff is ready to help!
Phone: 610-539-1330 or email: gowns@studentservicesco.com
Class of 2028 Registration
Open Registration for the 2024-25 school year has begun for the Class of 2028. When you register early, you save money! Register on our Feast Day, All Saints Day – November 1st for only $150! Register by the end of November for only $175. Register by the end of December for only $200. Register by the end of January for only $250. If you have a child in 8th grade don’t miss this opportunity. If you know someone who has an 8th grader, please share this information with them.
Seminary Dress Down
Bishop Schlert has asked all of the schools to host a dress down day in October to support the building of the new St. Charles Seminary, where diocesan seminarians attend and study. By holding the dress down day, the students of the Diocese of Allentown will have a direct impact on the future priests of the diocese. We will hold the dress down day on Monday, October 30th The cost is at least $2.00. Families are welcome to give more than this if they are so inclined. Thank you for your support of vocations.
Trunk or Treat
The Student Government’s 4th Annual Trunk or Treat will take place on Saturday, October 28th from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the BC back parking lot. If you have little ones, come out and enjoy some great family time hosted by our student clubs and sports teams. Enjoy face painting, mini-petting zoo, snacks and, of course, lots of candy! Families should please park in the front lot. Please click here for more information: Trunk or Treat Flyer
College Visits Next Week
The following colleges will be visiting BC next week: Susquehanna University on Tuesday, Holy Family University on Wednesday and Neumann University, Juniata College and Mount St. Mary's University on Thursday.
College Campus Visits
Students must submit a completed, signed Planned Absence Form (see link below) before visiting college campuses or taking vacations. Students visiting campuses must also submit a completed Verification Form (posted on Canvas) upon return to school.
College Visit and Verification Forms
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