Crusader Connection: January 14, 2021

Lancaster Catholic High School Crusader Connection January 14, 2021

Spanish Honor Society Lancaster Catholic’s Spanish Honor Society has been translating sponsor letters for the children at Amigos de Jesús, an orphanage in Honduras.

At Amigos de Jesús, donors have the ability to sponsor a child and as a sponsor, they would receive periodic updates and a handwritten letter from the child.

“Helping with the translation of the letters from English into Spanish has been a great opportunity for the upper level students to use what they have learned in their classes,”explained Señora Sue Ringleign.

“It is also a great way for them to serve others. We are hoping to also have a penpal exchange next semester where the students will write their own letters to the children at the home.”

Pictured are members of the Spanish Honor Society.

For more information about Amigos de Jesús, click here.

Upcoming Events at Lancaster Catholic High School Jan. 18th Jan. 20th - Jan. 25th Jan. 26th Jan. 30th

ML King Day Jan. 22nd LCHS Closed 2nd Quarter Admissions

No School for Cleaning Ends Winter Midterm Exams

PSAT Testing

Activities Fair

Fast FACTS The FACTS Financial Aid Application Portal is Now Open Completed applications are due February 1, 2021 for priority financial aid. (Note that deadline is one month earlier than last year.)

You may apply after that deadline, but you run the risk of funds being exhausted. Funds will be available on a first-come, firstserve basis. You may use your 2019 Federal Tax Return with your 2020 W-2’s to apply for financial aid for the 2021-2022 School Year.

Help is available at the Business Office by appointment.

The re-enrollment process will begin in mid-January.

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Macbeth Performance Did you miss the fall production of Macbeth?

Now is your chance to watch the recording of one of Shakespeare’s famous tragedies.

Click here to watch Macbeth

Double, double toil and trouble

Fire burn and cauldron bubble

COVID-19 Update from Leslie Aikens: LCHS COVID-19 Response Coordinator Unfortunately, COVID-19 has followed us into the New Year.

Here are reminders about the expectations of returning to school after having a COVID-19 positive test, quarantining and/or isolating.

• If a student has a positive COVID-19 test the infectious period will last for 10 days after symptoms begin (or their test date if the student had no symptoms).

• If a household member of a student tests positive, and the household member has the ability to isolate, the 10-day quarantine begins with the last known exposure to the household member. If the household member is unable to isolate, the 10- day quarantine begins for the student, after the 10-day quarantine of the positive household member ends.

• If a student travels outside of PA for any reason, the student will be required to quarantine for 10 days upon return to PA. • When a student returns from being absent for 3 days or more, a medical excuse is required. If a student has a COVID-19 test done without a doctor’s order and does not see a medical professional during his/her absence, a note to return from a doctor is still necessary.

• If a student athlete has a positive test for COVID-19 he/she must be seen by a physician before returning to play and provide a doctor’s note. Similar to mononucleosis or a concussion, the physician will need to clear the student for sports. There has been evidence of possible short and long term heart complications associated with a positive test.

Main Office Hours Lancaster Catholic’s Main Office will be closing at noon on Friday, January 22, 2021, after mid-term exams are completed.

Your State Taxes & LCHS Are you interested in redirecting the state tax dollars that you have to pay from Harrisburg and to the students of Lancaster Catholic High School?

Pennsylvania allows individuals (personal state income taxes via SPEs) and businesses both the ability to participate in the PA Educational Tax Credit Programs (EITC & OSTC). SPE Joinder Agreements for the 2021 Tax Year are being accepted NOW! Do not delay as these are limited funds, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact Joe Sahd ‘01 in the Office of Advancement today by calling 717-509-0313 or emailing jsahd@lchsyes.org.

Click here for more information.

Virtual Body Balance Recap

Last week (January 4-8), Lancaster Catholic High School was virtual but that didn’t stop the Body Balance class from working and rocking out!

Weather Related Flexible Instruction Days (asynchronous) When the Flexible Instruction Day is announced “A” or “B” day will be designated.

• If snow is predicted for the next day, teachers will have an assignment posted by 3:30PM before leaving the building. If an unexpected weather event causes the cancellation of school, all assignments will be posted by 10:00AM. • When a weather-related Flexible Instruction Day is called, an alert will be posted on the school website and included in the recorded phone message informing families of the cancellation. Guidelines on weather related Flexible Instruction Days will be included in the weekly Crusader Connection periodically beginning mid-November to parents and students so they are informed prior to the 1st “snow” day.

• Lessons and assignments will be posted on Google Classroom.

• Expectations are to be provided as to how the students are to complete and turnin the assignment(s).

• Assignment(s) are to be turned in electronically by the students no later than 8:00PM that day. Turn-in options include electronically on Google Classroom, Google Docs, Rediker or Turn-it In. • The entire lesson and accompanying assignments should take a minimum of 35 minutes and a maximum of 45 minutes.

• Teachers will notify students of their availability to answer questions via email.

Teacher availability will not exceed a 2-hour block. Teachers will take class “attendance” based on submission of work. This attendance will be forwarded to the Attendance Officer.

• If a student is legitimately sick on a Flexible Learning Day, parents will be expected to follow normal procedures for reporting illness; an excuse card for the Flexible Learning Day must be submitted by the student upon returning to school. Students will be expected to make-up the assignment per the teacher’s make-up policy.

• Students who have reported no home Internet connection may opt to use a smart phone to complete assignments. If this alternative is not an option, all assignments are to be submitted by 3:00PM the 2nd school day after the return to school.

• If there is a loss of power due to the weather, this will be taken into consideration for both students and teachers. This will be monitored and adjusted upon return to school.

LCHS Midterm Exam Information - January 20-22, 2021 In order to maintain our COVID-19 protocols, 2020-2021 mid-term exams will be administered following our Collegiate Schedule below. Exams will be proctored by the class teacher, and students will report to their regular classroom and sit in their assigned daily seats. Students must be in uniform for all mid-term exams.

Collegiate Mid-Term Schedule 8:00 a.m. – Students with an 8:15 exam must report to their classroom by 8:00 for prayer, attendance and announcements. Students who arrive after 8:00 a.m. are considered late. Late students will not be permitted into the exam room without an admission slip from the Attendance Office between 8:00 and 8:15.

Students not taking the first exam at 8:00 a.m. must enter the building through the Main Office doors.

For the second and third exams, please report to your assigned testing room 5 minutes prior to the test time, so that the exams may begin promptly.

Wednesday January 20, 2021 Day 1 1A Classes (8:15- 9:15)

15 – minute intermission

2A Classes (9:30-10:30)

15 – minute intermission

3A Classes (10:45 – 11:45)

11:45 – Dismissal

Thursday January 21, 2021 Day 2

4A Classes (8:15 - 9:15)

15 – minute intermission

1B Classes (9:30-10:30)

15 – minute intermission

2B Classes (10:45 – 11:45)

11:45 – Dismissal

Friday January 22, 2021 Day 3

3B Classes (8:15 - 9:15)

15 – minute intermission

4B Classes (9:30-10:30)

10:30 – Dismissal

Study Hall will be held in the Cafeteria throughout the exam period. The Library will be used all 3 days for IS testing and will not be available for students or faculty use during exams.

LCHS Midterm Exam Expectations & Notes • Students taking a first period exam must report to their assigned testing room by 8 a.m. , just as any other normal school day.

• Once an exam begins, late students will not be permitted into the exam room. If late, you will need to reschedule your midterm exam with your teacher.

• The use of cell phones and bathroom breaks are not permitted during the exam period.

• Smart and Fitbit watches are prohibited in the classroom during exams.

• Talking is prohibited, until all exams are collected. Once an exam is completed, students may silently study/read. Students may not use electronics until the bell rings to signal the end of the exam period.

• Students will not be dismissed early from an exam period.

• There will be no extended time provided on mid-term exams unless a student was previously approved by the Instructional Support team. Those students who are approved for extended time will be dismissed to the Library for exam completion, as needed.

• Students with a first and third period exam time, but no second period exam, must report to the cafeteria for study hall during the 2nd exam period.

Wandering in the halls is not permitted. Leaving and re-entering the building is not permitted.

• Students must leave the building immediately after their last exam each day. If you need to wait for a bus, please wait in the cafeteria. School district bus transportation will be provided per the regular 3:00 p.m. schedule. The Elizabethtown, Ephrata Walmart, & Holy Trinity buses will follow separate schedules, which will be provided by the drivers.

• Note that testing may be in process throughout the building. It is important that a quiet environment be maintained, especially in lobby areas.

• Once out of the building, students may not re-enter without a valid purpose.

• Parents should note that supervision will not be provided between the end of the third final and end of the normal school day.

Thanks for abiding by the above expectations for mid-term exams, which provide an organized and fair testing environment for all students. Study well and good luck!

School Counseling Corner Midterm Week - Next Week!

Please note that next week, midterm exams will begin on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 through Friday, January 22, 2021. In-person students will take their exams at school and remote students will take their exams remotely as previously announced.

While there are many students who have decided to work remotely, if you are taking your exams this way, you must notify your teachers no later than this Friday, January 15, 2021. All exams, regardless of where students are taking them, will be proctored.

Remote students must have their computer camera on them while they are working on their exams, no exceptions will be made.

Students who are sick and cannot take their exams on the designated day must take their exams on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in the Library. Please be aware: if students need to make up midterm exams, this takes priority over PSAT testing.

Remote students must make arrangements with their teachers for a make-up exam and should be prepared to take them the day that they “return” to school.

It is imperative that report cards for the semester are run in a timely manner especially for seniors who need to have their midyear grades reported to prospective colleges.

These past few weeks and months have been overwhelming for everyone. If you feel your child is experiencing stress and anxiety at a higher degree now, you are probably correct.

The following is a synopsis* of ways you can help your child process disturbing and/or violent events: 1. Help your teen validate what they’re feeling. It is absolutely okay to share with your child that these events are overwhelming to you as well. Reassure your child that they are safe, you love them and you are here for them.

2. This can be a good opportunity to discuss what qualities and characteristics about a person you find admirable: integrity, keeping promises, compassion, etc.

3. If you can, try to limit your teen’s online time. Seeing disturbing images over and over again increase anxiety. Re-establish your relationship with your teen, take a walk together, help them study with old fashioned, hand written flash cards or provide a journal for them to gather their thoughts and feelings. Even coloring is a way that many teens (and adults) like to do to unwind.

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School Counseling Corner Continued 4. Show support to your child by trying to slow down the pace of the household.

Being more mindful of breathing and slowing down will provide a physical and psychological sense of calm.

5. Help your child channel reactions to action. Our students like to help others. This is a great opportunity to volunteer services like writing letters to senior citizens or collecting food for a local food bank, etc. Mr. Rogers always advised:�Look for the helpers�. Many times parents need not look farther than their own living rooms to find someone who wants to help others. *Information was published recently in a newsletter from Newport Academy, a teen treatment center for trauma and mental health issues

Summer Jobs Available

https://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/1144/Employment-

*For more information, contact Tammy Agesen, Program Manager, at 717-299-8219 or agesent@co.lancaster.pa.us Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation, 1050 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA 17602