Lancaster Catholic High School Crusader Connection November 5, 2020
Macbeth at LCHS The Fine & Performing Arts Department Lancaster Catholic High School PRESENTS William Shakespeare’s
The Tragedy of Macbeth The ON STAGE production will be recorded and available to stream: November 22nd - 29th
Ticket Prices $10- Individual | $25- Family Tickets will be available for purchase next week for the Virtual Opening Night on November 22nd! Once purchased, you’ll have 48 hours to view the play.
Double double toil and trouble Fire burn and cauldron bubble
Upcoming Events at Lancaster Catholic High School Nov. 6th Nov. 11th Nov. 12th Nov. 19- Nov. 25th 2nd Quarter Veterans’ Day Cherish Love Thanksgiving 21st Begins Mass Honor Break Sea of Blue Dress Down Day
Livestream Announcement
Fall Play Macbeth Invite Only
Begins
(return Dec. 1)
Anna Millen’s Season Ends at PIAA Quarterfinal Congratulations to Anna Millen ‘23 on her phenomenal girls tennis season! Anna earned Section MVP honors and LL League and District 3 Singles Championships. Pictured is Anna with LCHS Girls Tennis Coaches.
PLEASE READ: Important Information Regarding Students Who Ride School District Buses to Lancaster Catholic Lancaster Catholic has received reports that some of our students have not been complying with safety precautions on school buses. This includes wearing masks and practicing social distancing. Please understand that if students do not adhere to COVID-19 rules on the bus, a school district has the right to refuse transportation to students until they comply. Please encourage your student to follow ALL safety precautions both on the bus and off.
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Winter Uniform & Dress Down Day Dress Code Lancaster Catholic’s winter dress code will go into effect on Monday, November 9th. All students must wear a white oxford shirt and gentlemen must wear a tie. The next dress down day is for Respect Life on November 6th. The theme is purple and gold and it costs $3. Students MUST refer to the casual dress guidelines in the student handbook, and will be held accountable. As a reminder, on a casual dress day the following is NOT permitted: • clothing with political messages/slogans • ripped jeans or pants • pajamas and slippers Other restrictions apply, see the student handbook for complete guidelines.
Senior Portrait: Last Chance We almost have all of our 2021 graduates photographs taken for the yearbook! If your child has not had their senior portrait taken the final make-up session will be held on: Saturday, November 21st 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Lancaster Catholic’s Old Gym If you have any questions about the senior portraits, please contact Yearbook Advisor, Mrs. Henry at ahenry@lchsyes.org.
Save the Date: November 12th Join Lancaster Catholic High School on November 12th at 10 AM for a very exciting and historic announcement. The announcement will be made over livestream for all to view. Click here to RSVP!
Homecoming Dance: Save the Date The postponed LCHS homecoming dance has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 27th. More details will be provided closer to the event.
ExtraGive: November 20th Why should you be part of the Extraordinary Give? The Extraordinary Give is Lancaster’s community-wide celebration of generosity. Every donation at this website on November 20 will be stretched by a half a MILLION dollars so your dollars go the extra mile for causes you care about! Click here to visit Lancaster Catholic’s Extra Give webpage.
Address & Phone Number Changes Have you changed your primary email address? Dropped your land line? Moved? Please contact Lancaster Catholic with any of these changes so you can stay informed.
Christmas Greens Dear Parents and Guardians, We, at Lancaster Catholic High School, would like to offer you the opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and help a neighbor at the same time. The Varsity Club is selling Christmas greens to raise money for families in need in our local community. With the funds collected from this activity, we can provide gifts, food, and clothing for several families who would not have the means to celebrate the holiday this year. On the reverse side of this letter are descriptions and prices of the greens available which include live wreaths, swags, roping, and poinsettia plants from Stauffers of Kissel Hill. Please fill in the name of your son/daughter and other requested information and have him or her return this form with cash or check made payable to Lancaster Catholic High School to Mrs. Byers in room 205 or Mrs. Cicchetti in 122. The sale begins now and ends on November 17. We will not be able to accept any orders after the due date. If you cannot use the greens, donations are always welcomed. Greens will be available for pick up on Tuesday, December 8th at 3:00pm until 5:00pm at the school cafeteria. We cannot be responsible for greens ordered and not picked up, so please mark the date on your calendar. We thank you, in advance for your unflagging generosity. May God bless you and your family with health, peace, and love this Christmas! Peace be with you, Mrs. Rhonda Byers & Mrs. Jacqueline Cicchetti Varsity Club Moderators
A Message from Lancaster Catholic High School COVID Response Coordinator: Leslie Aikens I want to begin by thanking everyone for your due diligence in helping keep our students, staff and families safe during these unprecedented times. Unfortunately, we continue to hear the number of positive COVID-19 cases are rising in the state. The blueprint for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic has been evident in other countries for months: “masks, distancing, no large gatherings,” as Tom Inglesby, MD, Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. We need to stay diligent in all these areas in the days and months ahead. We know the year 2020 has been a whirlwind for parents. And now we have holiday gatherings coming up and decisions to make about the gatherings. Epidemiologists warn families to move forward with caution as the US case numbers climb toward a third peak. Eric Toner, MD, Senior Scientist, Environmental Health and Engineering, says “we’re going to see this roller coaster effect. Cases go up, cases go down.” As a result, he says it’s helpful for parents to plan for all possible scenarios. He also cautioned people to fight “pandemic fatigue,” explaining, “the reason we’re seeing increasing cases now is because we’ve relaxed those containment measures. Those places that somehow think they’re immune to the virus will see big spikes.” Click here for the Here is a link from John Hopkins School of Public Health Insights to help in your decision-making over the holidays. A reminder to those planning to travel to an area where there are high amounts of COVID-19 cases, it is REQUIRED by the Diocese that you stay at home for 14 days upon return to Pennsylvania. The quarantine applies to the following states: • Alabama • Alaska • Arkansas • Florida • Idaho • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas
• Kentucky • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Montana • Nebraska • Nevada • North Carolina • North Dakota
• Oklahoma • South Carolina • South Dakota • Tennessee • Utah • Wisconsin • Wyoming
Working together to keep our Community safe and healthy over the holidays and months ahead.
School Counseling Corner November SAT For anyone taking the November 7, 2020 SAT, please call your testing center (if it’s not LCHS) to make sure it is still open for testing. Students are reminded to bring their admission ticket, picture ID, extra non-mechanical pencils, a calculator with fresh batteries, face mask and snacks. Most centers will open by 7:30 a.m. please be prepared and be on time! Failure to follow proper ID procedures including wearing a face mask may disqualify you from the SAT.s. PSAT Now Being Offered in January PSAT now being offered for January - we are offering a limited number of students the opportunity to take the PSAT if they missed the October administration. An email was sent out this week to all students and parents of sophomores and juniors regarding registration for this testing opportunity. Students may not take this test if they took the PSAT in October. FAFSA Tutorial Completing the FAFSA for the first time with your senior? Here’s a brief tutorial that can help: https://youtu.be/fz9j-g1FIHQ Eligibility Parents and students are strongly encouraged to keep checking students’ grades on Rediker. Friday morning eligibility is run and any students who are not passing 4 full credits will not be eligible to participate in sports, clubs and activities. Tutoring & Math Help We are pleased to offer students math assistance again this year from Mr. Longenecker. Mr. “L” is a retired teacher from Lancaster Catholic and has helped many students with their math concerns. Mr. “L” reached at ned.longenecker@gmail.com for virtual or in-person assistance. Tancy Wenrich (Class of 2016) has also offered to assist students with math, her email: tancy.wenrich@gmail.com. National Honor Society is also offering peer tutoring during the school day. Please see Mrs. Leonard, Mrs. Lopez or a School Counselor for more information.
Legacy Golf Classic & Virtual Tournament In an effort to ensure the health and safety of our entire community, the Lancaster Catholic High School Alumni Association’s 4th Annual Crusader Legacy Golf Classic has pivoted to a “virtual” format. We have proudly partnered with Bent Creek Country Club and Golf Genius to make this year’s virtual event even more accessible while maintaining the same high levels of engagement and enthusiasm. How to Participate • Register at www.lchsyes.org/legacygolfsignup/ Bent Creek Country Club (Lititz, PA) - $200 per Golfer - Food, tournament fee & golf fees included- no membership required - Tee Time Restrictions: Saturdays & Sundays after 12 PM; Mondays- Closed Any Public/Private Golf Course in the USA -$100 per Golfer (tournament fee) - Set-up a tee-time at any public/private golf course to which you have access. Registrants are responsible for greens fees and any other related expenses for your round of golf. • Contact the Pro Shop at your selected golf course to book your tee time • All registered participants have until December 31st to complete their round of golf • Download the Golf Genius app to submit scores, check out this year’s sponsors, and to view the leader board For more information, visit https://www.lchsyes.org/apps/pages/legacygolfclassic