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Dates to Remember Friday, January 18th: Second Quarter Ends March for Life, DC Athletic Hall of Honor Monday, January 21st: Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School Tuesday, January 22nd: 3rd Quarter Begins Saturday, January 26th: Activities Fair FPA Piano Bar Monday, January 28th: Catholic Schools Week Begins Catholic Schools Week Mass Tuesday, January 29th: FPA Concert- Jamanis Concert Wednesday, February 6th: National Signing Day 11 AM in the Library
Caroline Cloonan and the freshmen class participated in the PPL Innovation Home Energy Program by the National Energy Foundation last fall. This week, she was selected to win a Jackery Bolt portable charger!
Winter Weather- Automated Phone System
Winter Weather- Planning Ahead March for Life Students who are attending the March for Life on Friday January 18th with Lancaster Catholic High School should plan on meeting at 7 AM at St. John Neumann Parish at 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster. At this time the trip will still take place regardless of weather there is a weather related two hour delay schedule. Be assured that if the Charter bus companies who are transporting our group is willing to travel that the trip will be a safe one. Also for those concerned about security due to the partial government shut down the official word from the March for Life organization is that DC and Park police will be there to provide adequate security for those who are participating, Please watch the web site for any further details or listen for the automated phone message that will occur if we are on a delay.
Parent Referral Program Would you like to see a $500 discount on your tuition? If the answer is yes, then take part in our referral program! Our Referral Program is meant to thank families who have added new members to the Crusader family. For each new family that enrolls, the referring family will receive a $500 discount on tuition. All you have to do is recommend Lancaster Catholic! With Open House and Activities Fair coming up this month, now is the perfect time to tell your friends about Catholic High and encourage them to visit LCHS. An easy way to help get referrals is by sharing Lancaster Catholic’s social media posts on the Activities Fair and Open House. One click of a button might help you earn a $500 discount. If you have any questions, please contact Kyla Hockley, Admissions Director, for more information at 717-509-0313 or by emailing khockley@lchsyes.org.
Winter Athletics Volunteer Sign-Up Volunteer Opportunities include: Ticket Sales Ticket Takers Door Security Concessions Game Clock Management Each family participating in LCHS athletics is required to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours each year. Sign-Up Genius
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STEM Sisters Join the STEM Sisters on Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 at the North Museum of Nature and Science for an exploratory evening into the world of cosmetic science. Learn all about special ingredients in cosmetics, what it takes to formulate a product, the environmental impact of the cosmetic industry and even make some products of your own! Discussions will not only cover makeup, but hair care and skin care products as well. This event is open to all LCHS female students. Dinner will be provided and the event runs from 5:30-8:30 PM. This is a FREE evening of learning. Click here to RSVP.
Girls Who Code Club
Crusader Ladies, have you ever wanted to create your own video game, phone app, or learn a coding language? Join Girls Who Code Club which meets every Monday beginning February 4, 2019 during Crusader period 2 in Room 109 to do just that! We will learn coding through online tutorials and work as a team to design and build a GWC Project that solves a real world problem in our community. Use your bravery, resilience, and creativity to become a computer scientist! Club Facilitator: Mrs. Judith Craig judith_craig@iu13.org Click here to register!
Mini-THON Luminary Order Form This year luminaries will be lit on the night of Lancaster Catholic’s MiniTHON during our Luminary Walk, which is scheduled for Midnight on March 3rd, 2019. You can request a luminary in advance for the person(s) you would like to honor or have the luminary in memoriam. Name of person/family ordering: Phone Number: Name of the person to be honored on the luminary (first and last): 1. 2. Name of the person in memoriam on the luminary (first and last): 1. 2. Number of Luminaries ordered
X $10.00 = $
Please make checks payable to: Lancaster Catholic High School Order forms with payment may be dropped off at the Main Office or sent by mail to: Lancaster Catholic High School Attn: Mini-THON 650 Juliette Avenue Lancaster PA, 17601
Deadline for Orders: March 11
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Students get your yearbooks today! Time is running out to get you 2018-2019 Rosmarian yearbooks! This year's publication is especially awesome. Don’t miss out on your chance to see yourself in the yearbook! To buy your yearbook, or purchase a senior ad, use this link to get yours today! To purchase a yearbook you have until March 11, 2019, and to purchase a senior ad you have until February 26, 2019.
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/j ob/4248
Purple & Gold Gala- Class Raffle Baskets As we prepare for the 5th Annual Purple & Gold Gala on Saturday, April 6, 2019, it important to remember that the proceeds raised support all aspects of your student's education at LCHS. This includes academics, athletics, Campus Ministry, fine & performing arts and tuition assistance. That is why it is imperative that we have 100% family participation in support of this event. As we did last year, we will be conducting on on-line raffle open to everyone and will be on-line through the month of March with winners being selected and notified after the final performance of the spring musical, "Big Fish", on Sunday, March 31, 2019. We are asking all families to donate to the appropriate class basket(s). All donations are to be delivered to your student's homeroom by Friday, February 22nd. All monetary donations made should reflect the students name, grade, and item the donation is for. Checks should be made payable to LCHS Purple & Gold Gala, with Class Basket on the memo line. Freshman Class Click Here to Sign Up Sophomore Class Click Here to Sign Up Junior Class Click Here to Sign Up Senior Class Click Here to Sign Up
Purple & Gold Gala Wish List The success of the Gala is made possible by the donations from friends and supporters of Lancaster Catholic High School. Please take a moment to review the following and see if you are able to contribute any of these items or may have any contacts who might be able to attain these items for us. Donation of Items
Donation of services for:
• Frequent flyer miles (transferable) • Use of a vacation home • Hotel accommodations or hotel reward points (transferable) • Boat Cruise or fishing trip • Golf Outings at a private club • Any contacts with celebrities (local, sports, national) • Autographed memorabilia • Studio tours in NYC • Theatre or concert tickets • Tickets to sporting events • Passes to museums • Access to unique venues for private parties • Private showing of a movie or sporting event for a select group of people • Access to Sports teams • Sit in on a recording session or with a DJ at a radio station • Backstage access/tour of WGAL • Gift certificates •Golf or tennis lessons with a professional • Jewelry –unique/one-of-a-kind) • Audio/visual equipment (stereos, televisions, cameras etc.)
• Photography • Car detailing, auto body work/ maintenance • Maid service • Landscaping (lawn care, mulching, planting, tree trimming) • Spa day/ Salon (hair, makeup, nails, massage)
If you are able to make a donation or want more information please contact: Lori Haney Wagner ’83, LCHS Special Events Manager at lwagner@lchsyes. org or 717-509-0315 ext. 134.
School Counseling Corner: Timely Tips from your School Counselors Midterm Exams this week! As cold and flu season has affected many of our students, exam week is the worst time for absences. Any student who was absent for midterm exams will have an opportunity to make up exams on Friday, January 18, 2019 in the Library. If your child missed more than 2 exams, please have them follow up with their teachers about making up the midterms. College Scholarships - information and applications on any scholarships that the School Counseling Office has received has been uploaded to Naviance. Most scholarship applications have been uploaded and paper applications are available in the School Counseling Office. AP registration and payments have begun as of January 15, 2019 with a new on-line format. If you have any questions regarding AP exams, please contact Mr. Dietz. Junior Meetings - students who are juniors can expect to have their meetings scheduled with their counselors right after midterm exams. We are eager to explain what the next steps are with post high school planning and introducing students to Naviance capabilities and tools. Right now, juniors should be looking to register for their first standardized college entrance exam (SAT:collegeboard.org or ACT:actstudent.org).
Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg Night at the Hershey Bears Come out and root on your Hershey Bears as they Defend the Den and make a run for a 12th Calder Cup Championship. The Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg Night at the Hershey Bears is Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 7pm with the Hershey Bears taking on the Laval Rockets. The Hershey Bears are pleased to offer the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg a special offer for the game on January 26 at Giant Center. Lebanon Catholic Choir will be singing the National Anthem. 100 level seating - $21.50 (save up to $5.50) 200 level seating - $16.00 (save up to $4.00) You can order your discounted tickets by using the link provided below. The promo code is FAITH. No processing fees will be charged. Purchase Tickets Here or Click Here to download an order form.
Sheraton Harrisburg/Hershey 4650 Lindle Rd. Harrisburg
Friday, March 1, 2019
* Senior Lecturer, Content Specialist and Certification Program instructor for the Theology of the Body Institute * An international speaker, he has given talks and retreats in 38 states and 5 countries * Worked in mission, evangelization, and education for nearly 25 years * Co-author with Chris Stefanick of the RISE: 30 Day Challenge for Men program
Presentation Title:“The Art of Being Human: Rediscovering the Gift of Life and Human Love�
Bill Donaghy Guest Speaker
Send reservations and payment to: Holy Family Radio PO Box 6028 Lancaster, PA 17607-6028 Phone 717-392-0298 Register online at: 720whyf.com
Social Hour at 6:00 PM DINNER at 7:00 Live Music, Door Prizes, Cash Bar
TICKETS - $100 per person Table of 8 with Patron Listing - $1,200