Crusader Connection: August 22, 2019

Parent Portal & Your Lunch Time Account At this time Lunch Time will be available on the Parent’s Tab on Lancaster Catholic’s website or by clicking here.

Lunch Time is the system that the cafeteria uses for student’s to pay for their lunches without needing cash.

There are plans to have Lunch Time accessible through your Parent Portal via Rediker for the upcoming school year. More information to follow!

If you need help accessing your Rediker Account please contact Terri Swisher at tswisher@lchsyes.org.

Click here to view this month’s lunch menu!

Upcoming Events Freshman & New Student Orientation

1st Day of School!

Camp Min Theme & Retreat Assembly

Picture Day

Labor DayNo School

August 26

August 27

August 28

August 30

September 2

Emergency Test An Emergency Test was sent today. If you did not receive a text message or email, please reply to this email with your name, phone number and email address. Please bear with us as we transition to a new database system.

Emergency info such as Heat Protocol Days and Early Dismissals will also be communicated on LCHS’ website, social media and news outlets.

Lancaster Music Fest- Promo Code LCHS For every $20 General Admission ticket Catholic High sells, the SmartHub Foundation will give back $15 to our school's music program.

On September 14, 2019, from 11am to 8pm, SmartHub Foundation will produce the second annual Lancaster MusicFest.

The Lancaster Music Fest is an exceptional community experience that brings together live music, local food, local craft beer (for those 21 and over), street performers, local artisans, and plenty of space to relax with friends, all in a fresh air festival environment at Buchanan Park in Lancaster, and all for the benefit of local nonprofit organizations that are making a meaningful impact in Lancaster.

Lancaster MusicFest is the flagship event produced by the SmartHub Foundation, whose vision is to create a more engaged, healthy and vibrant Lancaster.

Go to http://LancasterMusicFest.com/tickets and be sure to use coupon code LCHS.

Excessive Heat Protocol The main priority of Lancaster Catholic is the safety and well-being of our students.

To that end,the following excessive heat protocol is in effect and will run as follows: When the heat index number is predicted to be 95 or above, Lancaster Catholic will follow an early dismissal schedule, with the school day ending at 12:01.

The decision will be announced to students and parents before the end of the school day, prior to the early dismissal day. (i.e. If the decision is made to dismiss early on Tuesday because of heat, parents and students will be notified Monday afternoon).

Lancaster Catholic athletic teams will continue to follow the PIAA rules for excessive heat, and will play or practice accordingly. Coaches (or club moderators for other extracurricular activities) will communicate any changes to the schedule in regards to heat.

For any students who would still have practice or games on an early dismissal day, or who must wait for transportation, there will be an air-conditioned waiting area for student use until that time.

Fall Volunteer Opportunities- Help is needed Friday!!

You can make a huge impact in the success of our Crusaders Athletic season!

Help is needed in concessions, parking and ticket sales for all athletic events held at the Crusader Stadium Complex and Berger Gym Facility for the fall 2019 season. Game help is also needed for select sports.

Click here to volunteer!

Questions? Contact Athletics at 717-509-0316

LCHS Parking Lot Expectations In an effort to encourage safe driving in our parking lot, we ask that students AND parents adhere to the following safety rules at all times.

PARENT DROP OFF/PICK-UP Parents may DROP OFF students in the morning in front of the glass doors leading into Berger Gym. We ask that you be aware of buses also dropping off, and of students walking in the parking lot.

SPECIAL NOTE: Students dropped off after 8:00 AM, must be dropped off at the main entrance to sign in with the attendance office. Students picked up before the end of the school day must sign out and leave through the main entrance doors in the front of the building.

PICK-UP AT END OF SCHOOL DAY Parents may pull up along the sidewalk in the parking lot only as far as the parking lot monitor, who is stationed at the speed bump near the cafeteria. Parents must remain behind the parking lot monitor to collect their child and MAY NOT wait in line with the buses in front of the glass doors.

• Parents may also pull into an empty parking space and wait for their child.

• Parents and Students, please pay close attention to the direction and flow of traffic.

There are several one-way arrow signs indicating the proper direction.

• Speed limit in the parking lot should not exceed ten (10) miles per hour.

Student Parking Permits Student parking permits will be available for purchase in the main office beginning on Tuesday, August 27th. Students must have a completed LCHS registration card at time of purchase along with payment. Parking permits are $50 and good for the entire school year.

Students must park in the designated student parking spots. Any student who drives to school and does not have a parking permit, or who parks in faculty parking, will be given a warning and/or disciplinary consequences if behavior continues. No permit will be sold without verification of drivers license.

Uniform Updates Lancaster Catholic is happy to announce two new uniform items that are coming to Catholic High!

LCHS bow-ties will be available for purchase this year. Ties will sell for $17.60 each and should be available on the Lancaster Catholic website mid to late October.

A-line skirts will also be making their debut at LCHS. Lancaster Catholic was promised these skirts would be available for purchase at the start of this school year. We have now been advised by Lands End that they will not be available until February. A-line skirts are longer and should be easier for taller girls to fit properly. There is also more material so it can be hemmed.

Lands End has also informed LCHS that for any young lady who would need custom fitting if the box pleat is not meeting our dress code standard, Lands End will provide the custom fitting for FREE.

New Body Balance Uniform Requirements ATTENTION ALL BODY BALANCE STUDENTS: There is a new PE uniform requirement policy in effect for the 19-20 school year for all students enrolled in Body Balance Physical Education classes.

Students will be required to purchase a body balance uniform (tank top & leggings) or the standard PE uniform (t-shirt & shorts) for class attire. No other fitness clothing will be allowed.

Students may purchase the new body balance clothing through the online link below.

The store is now open and closes on August 29th! http://sppartners.tuosystems.com/stores/lchsbodybalanceclass2019

Locker Decoration Policy Significant clean-up and repairs had to be made to many of our student lockers at the end of last school year. Many had to be re-painted because of writing done in permanent marker, and many had to be thoroughly scrubbed due to tape and stickers leaving a very unpleasant residue that had to be removed.

Moving into the new school year we are reminding students of the LCHS locker rules that we expect to be followed. Students may NOT write on any part of the locker or put tape or stickers on a locker.

If students would like to decorate their locker, they may use “white boards” or “dry erase boards” for writing.

The only tape that should be used is painters tape, which easily comes off, or students may use “Command” mounting strips or hooks, which do not damage surfaces. Magnets can also be used.

Please remember that lockers are the property of Lancaster Catholic High School.

Disciplinary consequences will be enforced for students who abuse or damage a locker.

Lancaster Catholic is not responsible for anything lost or stolen from a locker, and we strongly encourage students to use a school lock at all times.

If your student has any issues with their locker upon the start of the school year (broken door or shelf, writing that you cannot remove that may have been missed in clean-up, etc.) please have them report it at the main office.

Thank you!

2019-20 Student Handbook The 2019-20 Student Handbook can be found online (www.lchsyes.org) on both of the Student and Parent tabs or by clicking here.

2019-20 Sports Season Pass Now Available If you are planning to cheer on the Lancaster Catholic Crusaders at any of this year’s sporting events, the 2019-20 Sports Season Pass will help get you in the doors faster and save money at the ticket booth!

The Season Pass will cover ALL home varsity and JV events for our regular sports schedule for the 2019-20 school year. Passes can not be used for any league or district playoff games. Passes are only good for the person named on the pass and are not transferable.

Click here to download the 2019-20 Season Pass order form or visit the Athletic tab!

Coaching Positions Open Lancaster Catholic High School has an immediate opening for the following Fall Coaches: Junior High Head Field Hockey Coach and Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer Coach.

All clearances are needed. If interested, please email response to Rich Hinnenkamp, Lancaster Catholic AD at rhinnenkamp@lchsyes.org.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! In order to have a successful athletic season, we need your help! Volunteers are desperately needed for this Friday’s (tomorrow) football game against Camp Hill High School at 7 PM. We need your help!

By volunteering you can make our 1st home game a success!

We need concession, ticket takers and parking attendants! Sign up here!

School Counseling Corner AP Testing Students taking AP courses will need to register to take their spring, 2020 AP exams by October 18, 2019 due to changes that the College Board has instituted.

We will be using Total Registration for on-line registration and payment. More information will be forthcoming!

PSAT The School Counseling Office will offer the PSAT for sophomores and juniors on October 16, 2019. This year, we will be using an on-line registration through Total Registration. More information will follow about this as we get closer to the start of the school year.

Diocese of Harrisburg: School Wellness Policy The vision for Catholic education in the Diocese of Harrisburg is one where the environment of every school physically, mentally, morally, spiritually and socially nurtures children to feel and be secure and loved, to love and respect themselves as children of God, to love and care for one another, and to love coming to school, learning, doing and succeeding.

To read the Diocese of Harrisburg: School Wellness Policy, click here. The policy can also be found on the School Safety tab.

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Every school (K-12) must have their buildings inspected by state certified inspectors. This information is complied by a certified asbestos planner into a Asbestos Management Plan.

Click here to read more about the Asbestos Management Plan.

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Crusader Legacy Golf Classic Join us on Monday, September 23rd at Bent Creek Country Club for an exciting round of golf that raises money for tuition assistance at Lancaster Catholic!

Hit the links with four of your friends for a chance to win some sweet prizes, epic bragging rights and a great day of golf. And don’t worry, lunch and dinner are included.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available!

Contact Joe Sahd at 717-509-0313 0r jsahd@lchsyes.org to become a sponsor or if you have any questions.

Mark Your Calendar

DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG 2019 CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Theme: Women of Light, Sisters in Christ!

SATURDAY, October 12, 2019 7:15am – 4:00pm Keynote Speaker Helen Alvaré

Well Known Catholic Speaker/Author/ Personality

Location Bishop McDevitt High School - 1 Crusader Way, Harrisburg, PA 17111

The conference will include Keynote Address, Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction and Rosary, Sacrament of Confession, Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Principal Celebrant, Bishop Ronald Gainer, and 40 plus workshop over 3 sessions.

We welcome your participation as an exhibitor or a sponsor to assist in supporting this large and wonderful event!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION AND SUPPORT.

Online Registration will be available at www.hbgdiocese.org/women

For more information, contact Jim Gontis jgontis@hbgdiocese.org, or (717) 657-4804, ext. 227 If any special accommodations are needed, please contact Larry Kiley at (717) 657-4804, ext. 322, or lkiley@hbgdiocese.org.

Requests should be made by September 20th.