Lancaster Catholic High School Crusader Connection May 13, 2021
National Spanish Exam Six Spanish students from Lancaster Catholic High School attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2021 National Spanish Examination. Level 5 Honorable Mention Ella Cassidy Brendan McNamara Cody McSherry
Level 4 Honorable Mention Jacob Fertal Henry Greiner Halle Snopek
“Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examination is very prestigious,” said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Director of the Exams. “The exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with over 55,000 students participating in 2021.” Students from Lancaster Catholic have a long history of high achievement on these exams and were taught by Spanish teachers Susan Ringlein, Desiree Weyforth, and Donna Cunningham. The National Spanish Examinations are administered every year in grades 6 through 12 and are sponsored by the AATSP, the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.
Upcoming Events at Lancaster Catholic High School May 19th May 22nd May 21st - May 25th May 26th FPA Spring May 25th The Golden Baccalaureate Lizbeth Stephan Concert Drive-In
Senior Recital
Senior Finals (In-Person)
Sledgehammer Ceremonial Groundbreaking
It is time to say goodbye to those beige tiles on the top floor of Reilly Hall! On Tuesday, May 25th at 1 PM, Lancaster Catholic High School will have a VIRTUAL Golden Sledgehammer Ceremony to kick-off to the renovation of the top floor of Reilly Hall. We cannot contain our excitement for the new STEM Innovation Center that will be opening in just a few short months! On Tuesday, May 25th, the Golden Sledgehammer Ceremony can be viewed by visiting www.lchsyes.org/golden/ or directly on our Facebook page.
Lunch Payment If your student’s Lunch Portal Account is running low on funds, your student will receive a slip that states the following:
This is to inform you that your child’s lunch account is in a negative amount of (blank). You can pay on the LCHS lunch portal or have you child bring in cash or check at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
Senior Final Information Senior finals will held be held Friday, 5/21/18 through Tuesday, 5/25/18. Seniors must be in-person for all required finals, which will follow the accompanying schedule. Just a few reminders: IT IS THE SENIOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO SCHEDULE CONFLICT EXAMS FOR ALL SITUATIONS (including tardiness to a final exam)! Please be aware that any unscheduled conflict exam may result in a forfeiture of the ability to take that exam. Seniors must wear their LCHS uniform for exams. • Seniors taking a first period exam must report to the cafeteria by 8 a.m., just as any other normal school day. Students who arrive after 8:00 a.m. are considered late and will not be permitted into the exam room (cafeteria) without an admission slip from Attendance. • Only those students who report with an admission slip from Attendance before 8:15 a.m. will be permitted to take the test during the 1st scheduled exam time. Seniors arriving at 8:15 and later will need to make up the exam during the conflict period. • Seniors arriving for all other exams should report to the cafeteria 10 minutes prior to the exam time, so that the exams may begin promptly. Once the exam begins, seniors will be considered late and will not be permitted to take the test during the scheduled exam time. Late seniors will need to make up the exam during the conflict period. No cell phones, Smart Watches, Fitbits or talking are allowed. After the test, students may study, but they may not use electronics. Seniors with a first and third period exam time, but no second period exam, must report to the Choral Room (rm. 22) for study hall during the 2nd exam period. Wandering in the halls is not permitted. Leaving and re-entering the building is not permitted. Seniors must leave the building immediately after their last exam each day. Once out of the building, seniors may not re-enter without a valid purpose. Seniors who have finished testing, but do not have transportation immediately following their exam, must report to Mrs. Wenrich in Study Hall (Rm. 22).
Study hard and strive for a strong finish to your academic career at LCHS. Good luck!
Senior Final Exam Schedule 2021 May 21, 24 & 25, 2021 Day 1 – History, Theology, Psychology, Logic & Conflicts Day 2 – Math, Foreign Language & Conflicts Day 3 – English, Science & Conflicts • 7:45 – Proctors collect exam packs from the School Counseling/Principal’s Office. • 8:00 – Seniors report to cafeteria. Senior IS students report to room 206. All exams will be administered in the cafeteria, with the exception of Psychology, Logic and Conflicts, which will be administered in the rooms listed below.
Friday, May 21, 2021 – Day 1 (B) 8:15 - 9:15 AM
History - All Classes
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Theology - All Classes
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Psychology, Logic & Conflicts - All Classes
Monday, May 24, 2021 – Day 2 (A) 8:15 - 9:15 AM
Math - All Classes
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Foreign Language - All Classes
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Conflicts - All Classes
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 – Day 3 (B) 8:15 - 9:15 AM
English - All Classes
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Science - All Classes Conflicts
Senior Chromebook Return Policy The Chromebook and charger/cord must be returned to Lancaster Catholic High School. Please discard your case. Chromebooks must be returned: • Clean, with absolutely no stickers. (Chromebooks will not be accepted until all stickers are removed) • Fully charged • Chromebooks will be reviewed for condition – charges will be applied if devices have any defects like broken screen, missing keys, or cracked shell. Regular wear and tear is acceptable. Invoices will be generated, and emailed immediately to guardians and given to student. All invoices must be paid in full to the business office by 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 for students to participate in all Graduation Events. Turn in days as follows: • For Seniors Exempt from all finals - Thursday May 20th, Friday May 21st, Monday May 24th, Tuesday May 25th in Room 211. (All day) • For Seniors taking final exams - Friday, May 21st – Tuesday, May 25th after any of the senior’s final exam in Room 211. All Chromebooks MUST be returned by Wednesday, May 26th for students to participate in Graduation Activities.
Underclassmen Final Exams If a student will be taking finals remotely, the deadline to let your teacher know is Tuesday, May 18th.
Notify your teacher by email ONLY if you will be remote for a final exam. We understand the need to quarantine may happen after the deadline. We ask that you let your teacher know as soon as possible if that is the case. Thank you.
CTC National Technical Honor Society Three Crusaders have made the National Technical Honor Society at CTC this year. • Michael Burns, NHTS Introduction to Visual Communication • Carl Schroeder, NHTS Introduction to Construction • Savana Albert, NHTS Patient Care Technician Members of the NTHS pledge to maintain the highest standard of personal conduct, apply themselves to continue a record of scholastic achievement, strive for excellence in all aspects of education, and endeavor to uphold obligations as a citizen of the community and the country. Congratulations to Michael, Carl and Savana for your hard work!
National Spanish Honor Society This society recognizes the efforts of students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the study of Spanish. These students are actively enrolled in an upper level Spanish class (Spanish 3 or higher), have a minimum 90% grade in all Spanish courses, a cumulative GPA of 80%, and a good behavioral record.
Seniors Rebecca Bourne Barbara Lapp Daica Perez Joseph Stengel Juniors Macy Bechtel James Boyle Elizabeth Cloonan Madisyn Coover Audrey D’Amico Maria DeTrempe Jack Engle Isabella Folts Avery Fritsch Maura Hogan Alexander Lopez Colin McCullough Alfred Miklos Meghan Myers Mya Pennington
Olivia Reichert Conner Rhoades Sophia Williams Mason Zander Sophomores Adorn Binoy Marina Brazzo Alison Brewer Gabriele Brigatti Rebekah Citsay Mariana DeJesus Anna Dvorchak Jansen Hoffard Sarah Ives Amelia Loney Maddalena Masciale-Walmer Rachel Sahd Lucy Schwartz William Scott Gloria Sebastian Molly Wolownik
Friday, May 28th - Asynchronous Instruction Day Friday, May 28th will now be an asynchronous learning day for all Lancaster Catholic students. Asynchronous is the method of instruction used on snow days. There is no live instruction. Students will access assignments and work for the day in google classroom for each class. The important reason for this change is that we have already begun to assess needs for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, and May 28th is now a professional development in-service for our teachers. Our dedicated teachers begin the hard work of preparing for the school year in the summer, and we want to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to incorporate what they learn as early as possible. Doing this in-service before the school year ends, also ensures that teachers have the time to practice using the newly gained knowledge over the summer months, which will benefit all of our students.
Main Office Hours Please note that the Main Office will be closed Thursday, May 27, for graduation. If you require assistance on May 27, please call the Advancement Office at (717) 509-0313 or Business Office at (717) 509-0307. As Friday, May 28 will be an asynchronous virtual day, the offices will be closing at 2:00 p.m.
Enrollment Agreements Agreements detailing the tuition and financial aid you received have been created in the SchoolAdmin Portal. Please click on the link sent to you via email, sign the agreement and pay the registration fee using a debit or credit card all in one place. It’s that easy! If you have any questions or concerns about your enrollment agreement or the registration fee, please reach out to the Business Office at 717-509-0307. We are here to help you!
Congratulations to your 2021 PIAA District III Champions! Yesterday, the Lancaster Catholic Boys Tennis Team continued its undefeated season, defeating Conrad Weiser 3-0 in the 2A Championship Match. Lancaster Catholic Track & Field Boys have won their section joining the LCHS Baseball team as section champions.
Congrats to all of our Spring Athletes!
Summer Camps/Courses for Credits Do you want to skip directly ahead into Spanish 2 or advance into a higher level math class next year? Lancaster Catholic High School is offering several Academic Camps and Classes for Credit over the summer. Camps include: • Algebra 1 Primer • Algebra 2 Primer • College Application Seminar
Classes for Credit include: • College Prep Geometry • Spanish 1
Click here for more information and to register.
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Schedule Today! • Sign up at: http://bit.ly/lchs-oalphysicals • Physicals are by appointment only
PIAA Physicals • LCHS athletes grades 7-12 who are participating in a PIAA sport. • Physicals are performed by board certified providers from Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster.
PIAA Forms • PIAA Physical Forms must be completed and brought to your scheduled appointment.
LCHS Physicals LCHS Gymnasium 650 Juliette Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601
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Wednesday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
All athletes and staff are required to wear a mask or face covering over their nose and mouth at all times.
School Counseling Corner A Junior Student Opportunity with Neumann University Neumann University’s new program, they can apply as an “Early Admission Applicant” and earn a guaranteed merit scholarship! To qualify, they will need to: • Complete their Early Admission application (no test scores are required) • Submit their high school transcripts (including the first semester of junior year) Once the University receives those two things, juniors will receive their Early Admission and scholarship letter.
Lititz Woman’s Club Would like to include students from Lancaster Catholic in their honoring Senior of the Month for the next school year. Any current junior woman who resides in the Warwick School District in Lititz may apply for this distinction. Please visit: https://lititzwomansclub.squarespace.com/ Deadline to apply is June 14, 2021.
AP Exams for the Upcoming 2 Weeks: • • • •
Biology - Friday, May 14th 8:00 a.m. Old Gym & Room 201 English Lit. -Tuesday, May 18th 12:00 noon, Room 201 - Digital U.S. History - Wednesday, May 19th 12:00 noon, Room 201 - Digital U.S. Government - Thursday, May 20th 12:00 noon, Old Gym - Digital
All AP exams, with the exception of our students in other countries, will be in-person following all COVID protocols. Students have been emailed their upcoming schedules and room assignments. Exam days can be very stressful so we are asking that parents encourage their student to pack a lunch, make sure they have pencils and a blue or black ink pen ready to go, and have their calculator ready with fresh batteries for math or science exams. If students are taking digital exams, chromebooks must be fully charged and students have been given instructions for 3 days prior to the exam and a half hour before the exam to check-in. No students will be admitted to exams late.
School Counseling Corner Continued Senior Surveys Surveys have been pushed out electronically to all seniors. This survey is essential to gathering information on post high school planning, where to send final transcripts, as well as scholarship offers from the many colleges and private organizations that support the future endeavors of our students. Please make sure your student completes this. Drawings for college swag will take place in the cafeteria for any senior who has completed their survey!
Summer School Information Please check with a School Counselor before registering for any summer courses. Geometry and Spanish 1 Courses will also be offered by Lancaster Catholic teachers this summer. See Summer Camps for more information. Accelerated Credit – Lancaster Catholic High School • Outside courses must be completed by September 1, 2021 • Please keep in mind that these are one-credit classes that are designed to take several months to complete. Taking a course in the summer will require a lot of work to complete before the due date. Educere A full list of courses and prices can be found here Credit Recovery Options – Lancaster Catholic High School • Courses are self-paced and must be completed by September 1, 2021 • If a student wishes to recover more than one credit over the summer, it is advisable to complete one course first before registering for a second course Keystone Credit Recovery – click here Keystone’s credit recovery program is proven to help students earn middle or high school credits in courses they did not pass the first time around.
High School Seniors Invited to Create A Square For The Murals Mosaic Project --Winners Receive a Scholarship To Attend Harcum College 2021-All high school seniors interested in enrolling as a full-time student in one of Harcum’s Art & Design majors for Fall 2021 are invited to design a freestanding square using any medium— oil, watercolor, charcoal, fabric, beads, yarn, or mixed media, using any technique. This contest ties into the large-scale restoration of a 20-year mural/panel project called the Murals at Harcum, to be unveiled at a Fall 2021 gallery show. Each square must reflect the theme: “This Moment in Time,” referring to present-day events and reflecting a contemporary topic from politics to pop culture and any tone from dramatic to humorous. A blank 10 x 10 canvas square will be mailed to your student, free of charge. To receive a square, visit http://weblink.donorperfect.com/muralrequest and provide some brief information including a current mailing address to receive a square shortly thereafter. All other materials or supplies needed to complete their squares must be supplied by the artist. Winners can apply their scholarship to any Art & Design major: Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Graphic Design, Interior Design, or Photography. Scholarship Awards are as follows: 1st Place: $5,000 2nd Place: $2,500 3rd Place: $1,000 Hon. Mention: $500
Contest Deadline: June 30, 2021
Mount Aloysius College and UPMC present: Future Heroes Nursing Scholarship Initiative! This is a new partnership with UPMC where students will be eligible to receive a Nursing Degree for little to no net cost! Students are eligible for not only the heroes scholarship, but also loan assistance and a job at either UPMC Altoona, Bedford, or Somerset for 3 years! 1) A $24,000 Mount Aloysius Future Heroes Scholarship Responding to our community’s need for more nurses, Mount Aloysius is introducing a $24,000 scholarship to all incoming nursing students from Pennsylvania starting in Fall 2021. The scholarship covers the associate RN degree program or the final two years of the BSN program, providing an opportunity to earn a degree from our premier program with tremendous affordability. This is our part in increasing Future Heroes in our community. 2) Apply for $15,000 Tuition Loan Funding from UPMC and Job Placement at Altoona, Bedford, or Somerset In addition to the MAC scholarship, nursing students accepted into the UPMC Nursing Tuition Loan Forgiveness Program are eligible for up to $15,000 in forgivable educational loans from UPMC while attending Mount Aloysius. Students in the UPMC nursing loan tuition forgiveness program who graduate from the nursing program and meet employment eligibility requirements will receive an employment guarantee from UPMC Altoona, UPMC Bedford, or UPMC Somerset upon graduation. After three years’ employment with UPMC, the $15,000 loan is forgiven: you do not pay it back! 3) Up to $15,000 of Additional Hiring Incentives Available from UPMC In addition to the UPMC Nursing Tuition Loan Forgiveness Program described above, upon hiring, Mount Aloysius nursing graduates are also eligible for other hiring incentives from UPMC. Other hiring incentives are subject to change from time to time, but currently, UPMC is offering sign-on bonuses of $10,000 and an additional $5,000 of tuition reimbursement on top of the $15,000 of educational funding provided while a student at Mount Aloysius College. Click the following link to Apply https://apply.mtaloy.edu/register/ntlfp_app Click the following link to learn more https://www.mtaloy.edu/futureheroes/