The Chief (Aug. 2019)

THE CHIEF CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL

AUGUST 2019 IN THIS ISSUE

VOL. 2 ISSUE 1

ACADEMICS

ATHLETICS

Welcome, New Faculty & Staff

Dance Team Shines at NDA Elite Camp

Nearly 20 new faculty and staff members are joining the Cardinal Gibbons Family for the new school year!

In July, the Cardinal Gibbons Dance team attended the National Dance Alliance Elite Camp.

Welcome Back, Chiefs!

The 2019-2020 academic year will begin on Monday, Aug. 19. Students are expected to arrive on-time and in full Cardinal Gibbons uniform.

We look forward to having you back on campus for another exciting year!

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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT To My Cardinal Gibbons Family, Excelsior is our school motto, which means “ever onward." And so begins another school year—with all of our hopes, dreams, aspirations… and maybe even a few butterflies! That’s okay; we are here together and we are all Chiefs.

With construction of the Phil Smith Family Building about to get underway, we are reminded of how much we value and appreciate our generous benefactors. Through their donations, we are able to grow our great school.

We are able to innovate, and we are able to lead.

Take a good look at our campus. Evidence of growth and innovation are everywhere. Thanks to our Annual Fund initiative, we have been able to modernize our athletic facilities, purchase cutting edge technology and improve our existing buildings. But that’s only the beginning. Much remains to be done!

We are asking everyone in the Gibbons Family join in this effort and contribute to our Annual Fund. It’s as easy as going to our website. We urge you to make Cardinal Gibbons your number one choice when it comes to your charitable giving. Check with your employer. Maybe they offer matching funds. Either way, your gift will help make CGHS a leader in Catholic Education for years to come.

Let’s all have a great year! Go, Chiefs!

Tom Mahon President and CEO

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A LETTER FROM OUR PRINCIPAL Dear Parents, On behalf of the entire Cardinal Gibbons family, I’d like to welcome you to a new and exciting school year. The faculty, staff and I are excited to see our returning students and parents. Our campus has been exceptionally quiet over the summer without all of you! I’d also like to extend a warm welcome to the new students and parents who are joining the Cardinal Gibbons family this year. I sincerely hope you enjoy your first year with us and come to love Cardinal Gibbons as much as I do.

Over the past several weeks, we’ve been busy preparing the campus for the new year. After putting up a few fresh coats of paint on the academic wings, nstalling new flooring outside of the gym and cafeteria and making a number of changes in the Main Office, we are more than ready to welcome all of you back to campus!

Along with the physical changes happening around campus, our leadership team has also changed over the summer. Mr. Thomas Mahon has assumed the role of president, I have transitioned into the role of principal and Mr. Steve Puryear is joining us as the new dean of student affairs. All of us, along with Lori Kubach, associate principal of academics, are excited for these changes and the new possibilities they bring to Cardinal Gibbons.

In addition to the over 300 new students that will be calling Cardinal Gibbons “home” this year, we have also added a number of new faces to our faculty and staff. With the outstanding new additions to our faculty, we have also been able to expand our curriculum and are offering several new courses this year, which will afford our students a number of exciting new opportunities to grow and learn.

Once again, welcome back! I am excited to see what great things our students are able to accomplish this year!

Warm regards, Oscar A. Cedeño Principal

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STUDENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP All parents who are dropping off a student should enter the Cardinal Campus through the main gate, accessible from 47th street. As you enter the student parking lot from 47th street, please form two lines and follow the directions of the Campus Security team. Please note that all parents must use this front gate; the rear gate located off of Bayview Drive is reserved for student use only.

Traffic in the surrounding area may potentially be heavy during the first few weeks of the school year, due to the proximity of other local schools. Please plan accordingly, as your child is still expected to be in their homeroom by 7:55 a.m. each morning, despite traffic conditions.

The main parking lot gates are locked promptly at 8:00 a.m. each morning; in the event that your student is arriving late, you may drop them off in the circular driveway outside of Gibbons Hall. Your student must then proceed into the Main Office, where they will be checked in.

Please bear in mind that you may pass through a number of school zones during your commute. Please use caution while driving through the Coral Ridge neighborhood, and please obey all posted speed limits, both in and out of school zones.

Once the school day has ended, please enter campus through the front gate, and, once, again form two lines. We advise parents to notify their student of their arrival to avoid traffic jams in the parking lot. Students must be picked up and dropped off on campus and we ask that parents do not pick up or drop off students in front of St. John the Baptist Church or anywhere along 47th street or Bayview drive.

We kindly ask that all parents and student-drivers respect our neighbors and their property and refrain from parking on lawns or in open driveways.

VISITOR PARKING When visiting campus, we kindly ask that all visitors park in the circular driveway outside of Gibbons Hall.

Please be considerate of other guests who may need to enter or leave the driveway, when parking your car.

NEW FACULTY & STAFF This year, we are welcoming nearly 20 new faculty and staff members to the Cardinal Gibbons Family!

Dina Amata, Marie Kimble and Zachary Griffin are joining the English Department.

Cody Feikles and Father Ricardo Rivera are joining the Theology Department.

Kelvin Gonzalez and Margarita Perez-Mena are new full-time additions to the Science Department. John Zuluaga, who currently serves as the Athletic Trainer, is also joining the Science Department, as a part-time teacher.

Yolanda Reyes is bringing a wealth of knowledge to the World Languages Department.

Janette Camacho, who will serve as Assistant to Associate Principal of Academics/Special Projects, and Chari Distler, who will be joining the Technology Department, both join us from North Broward Prep.

Yaniris Diaz is taking over the role of Human Resources Manager.

Sara Kirsch and Jason Perez-Cubas are joining the Social Studies Department.

Margot Mason is joining us to teach in the Art Department and Jaclyn Weber is helping to expand our academic Dance program.

Karen Muzi, our ESE Assistant, is expanding her role and joining the Math Department as a teacher.

Nancy Ortenzo is returning to Cardinal Gibbons to join the Guidance/Advising Office.

Lastly, Steve Puryear will be serving as our new Dean of Student Affairs.

STAY UP-TO-DATE BY SYNCING OUR SCHOOL CALENDAR Want to say up-to-date with everything happening on campus?

Then sync our official School Calendar to your phone, tablet, or computer!

To sync your calendar, go to the School Calendar page, under "Gibbons Life" on our website. Once you are on the calendar page, click on the grey button, located above the calendar, that reads "RSS" when you hover over it.

From there, identify which calendar you would like to sync to your personal calendar. Then, hover over the green "ICAL" icon.

This will let you see all options for syncing your calendar, through Google Calendars, Apple iCal and a variety of other calendar applications.

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QUICK LINKS School Calendar Campus Store Christian Service Hours Clubs & Activities Frequently Asked Questions Lunch Menu Point of Sale PlusPortals

CAMPUS STORE The Cardinal Gibbons Campus Store is located in Building A, Room 101.

Store Hours On regular school days the Campus Store is open from 7:40-8:30 a.m. & 2:40-3:15 p.m.

During early dismissal days, the Campus Store is open from 7:40-8:30 a.m. only.

Summer Hours Saturday, Aug. 17, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Uniforms All students are expected to be in full uniform every day, unless otherwise specified. Full uniform includes: an official Cardinal Gibbons polo shirt; khaki shorts or pants; Sperry shoes, in the specified model and color. Please note that on Mass days, all students are required to wear the long uniform pants, so each student should own at least one pair of these.

On Fridays, students are permitted to wear club, athletic or spirit t-shirts, instead of the uniform polo. An assortment of spirit shirts can be purchased in the Campus Store.

Additionally, students enrolled in Physical Education must own the official Cardinal Gibbons PE uniform, which consists of a grey t-shirt and red gym shorts. PE uniforms are available for purchase in the Campus Store.

Students may also purchase official Cardinal Gibbons sweaters and outerwear to wear during the school day, but students must be wearing the Cardinal Gibbons polo underneath.

DANCE TEAM SHINES AT NDA ELITE CAMP WHILE EARNING MULTIPLE HONORS In July, the Cardinal Gibbons Dance team attended the National Dance Alliance Elite Camp, a four-day camp which offers workshops, masterclass and performance opportunities for competitive dance teams.

During the camp, the Chiefs earned their National Bid, while earning a superior rating for both the JV and Varsity teams. Rising senior Amanda La Padura shone during the camp, earning the title of Top All-American Dancer and an invitation to join the NDA staff.

Other team and individual honors included: gold in Team Performance for JV and Varsity; silver in Team Leadership; Amanda La Padura, Julia Sarafianos, Maggie Guidry, Victoria Scarpinito, Beatriz Arevalo and Isa Perdomo earned AllAmerican nominations; La Padura and Sarafianos were named to the All-American team; Bianca Del Toro earned the Top Gun Leaps and Jumps award.

The Chiefs also took home the NDA Spirit Award, as well as the Herkie Teamwork Award, for the team's outstanding attitude, teamwork and spirit throughout the duration of the camp.

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WELCOME WEEKÂ Aug. 21

Aug. 22

Senior Picnic All senior students will spend Wednesday, Aug. 21, at a minirecollection and the Senior Picnic.

Aug. 28

Aug. 24

Movie Night will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the gym.

Tickets are $5. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the movie begining at 7:30 p.m.

Opening School Mass The first Mass of the school year will be celebrated on Thursday, Aug. 22. All students must wear long pants.

Red & White Dress Up Day

The Welcome Week Dance will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 7:00-11:00 p.m. in the gym. Tickets are $10.

Color War Dress Up Day Come to school dressed in your grade's assigned color on Thursday, Aug. 29!

Club Day

Show your school spirit by dressing in red & white clothing on Friday, Aug. 23!

The first pep-rally of the year will be held during the school day.

Welcome Week Dance

Come to school dressed up in your best 60s attire on Wednesday, Aug. 28!

Movie Night

Aug. 29 Aug. 23

60s Dress Up Day

Come to the gym during your lunch period on Thursday, Aug. 29 to learn about all of the clubs and organizations you can join!

Aug. 30

Dress Up Day Wrap up Welcome Week with one last dress up day!

Freshman-Babies Sophomores- Red & White Juniors- Red & White Seniors-Elderly

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UPCOMING EVENTS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

COLLEGE FAIR

Meet your child’s teachers, learn about their courses and explore campus at Back to School Night! Don’t miss this opportunity to go through your child’s class schedule and meet their teachers in short informational sessions. Please bring a digital or physical copy of your child’s Monday schedule to follow.

Representatives from colleges around the country will gather in the Cardinal Gibbons gym on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. More than 150 admission representatives from universities such as the University of Florida, Florida State, University of Alabama and Harvard are expected to attend.

Grade 9 Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Grades 10-12 Thursday, Sept. 5, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

2019 GOLF TOURNAMENT Join us for the 2019 Cardinal Gibbons Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 27 at the Woodlands Country Club! The tournament format will be a fourperson scramble. Prizes are awarded to the first, second and third place finishers as well as other foursomes, based upon a random draw posttournament.

Foursomes will not be overbooked, so please confirm your participation by Friday, Aug. 30. Click here to register.

There are numerous advertising and sponsorship opportunities available.

Please visit our website to view all current opportunities and giving levels.

All proceeds from the tournament will support the Cardinal Gibbons Athletic Department.

OPEN HOUSE Join us on Sunday, Oct. 6, for our Open House. During Open House, parents and prospective students are invited to experience first-hand all that Cardinal Gibbons has to offer. There will be a brief presentation held in the gymnasium to start the day.

The College Fair gives students and parents to ask questions, build relationships with representatives and get all of the information they need to make a decision regarding which college or university is right for them.

All students and parents are encouraged to attend. The event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and family!

HOMECOMING WEEK Homecoming week will be held Oct. 2126. The week will feature multiple dress up days, a pep rally, a football game and our annual Homecoming Dance.

Additional information regarding Homecoming Week and the accompanying Homecoming Dance will be distributed to students and parents in October.

Homecoming Football Game vs. Piper Friday, Oct. 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Homecoming Dance Saturday, Oct. 26 from 7:00-11:00 p.m.

A LOOK AHEAD...

Drama Department Fall Production High School Placement Test Grandparents Day Music Department Christmas Concert

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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE AUGUST Aug. 19 Aug. 20 Aug. 21 Aug. 22 Aug. 24 Aug. 24

First Day of Classes Make up iPad Orientation, 2:30 p.m.

Senior Class Mini Recollection Opening School Mass SAT Testing on Campus Welcome Week Dance

STAY CONNECTED

SEPTEMBER Sept. 2 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 14 Sept. 18 Sept. 18 Sept. 24 Sept. 26 Sept. 27Â

No Classes, Labor Day Back to School Night, Grade 9 Back to School Night, Grades 10-12 Early Dismissal, 1:00 p.m.

Dual Enrollment Registration Opens Excelsior Breakfast Senior Financial Aid Night ACT Testing on Campus Freshman Recollection Early Dismissal, 1:00 p.m.

All School Mass National Honor Societies Induction 2019 Golf Tournament

UPCOMING EVENTS JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, OCT. 6 IN THE CGHS GYM

OCTOBER Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.

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Sophomore Recollection Early Dismissal, 1:00 p.m.

SAT Testing on Campus Open House College Fair, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

No Classes, Columbus Day Early Dismissal, 1:00 p.m.

End of Quarter One Homecoming Football Game vs. Piper ACT Testing on Campus Homecoming Dance

COLLEGE FAIR

HOMECOMING GAME

THURSDAY, OCT. 10 6:30-8:00 P.M.

FRIDAY, OCT. 25 7:00 P.M.

Calendar is subject to change. View our online calendar here.

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