Crusader Connection; September 5, 2019

Back to School Night - September 17th Student Schedules will be available beginning at 6:15 PM in Berger Gym Lobby, followed by a brief welcome message at 6:30 from Principal Klugh and President Hamer in Berger Gym. Beginning promptly at 6:55, parents will then have the opportunity to walk through their student’s schedule, meet teachers, and learn about each class.

You will also have the opportunity to speak with various members of the Lancaster Catholic staff from athletics, school counseling, campus ministry, and more.

We hope to see everyone there!

Upcoming Events Rachel’s Challenge

September 11 Mass

Fall Athletic Hall of Honor

Back to School Night

Faculty In-Service No School

September 10

September 11

September 13

September 17 6:30 PM

September 18

Rachel’s Challenge- September 10th Rachel’s Challenge will be at LCHS on Tuesday, September 10th for an in-school assembly.

All parents are invited to a special evening assembly. The evening assembly will take place in the LCHS Library from 6-7 PM and childcare will be provided.

Rachel’s Challenge exists to equip and inspire individuals to replace acts of violence, bullying, and negativity with acts of respect, kindness, and compassion.

Rachel’s Challenge is based on the life and writings of Rachel Joy Scott who was the first victim of the Columbine school shootings in 1999. Through her example, Rachel’s Challenge is making a positive impact on the lives of millions of people every year.

Rachel’s inspiring story provides a simple, yet powerful example of how small acts of kindness and acceptance motivate us to consider our relationships with the people we come in contact with every day. Rachel’s story gives us permission to start our own chain reaction of kindness and compassion, which positively affects the climate in our schools and communities.

A few weeks after the tragedy, Darrell Scott, Rachel’s father, spoke to a Congressional House Judiciary Committee regarding issues of school violence.

“Rachel’s Challenge is the MOST powerful intervention I have seen in 40 years of working in education.”

- Dr. Robert Marzano

Shortly afterwards, he founded “Rachel’s Challenge”, a bullying and violence abatement program.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Ms. Dana Kinsey at dkinsey@lchsyes.org.

Phonathon Volunteer Sign Up

Lancaster Catholic’s Phonathon is October 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 from 5:30-8:00 with dinner from 5-5:30.Volunteers are needed to help make phone calls and raise funds for the Lancaster Catholic Fund!

Click here to sign up.

Can’t make any of the Phonathon dates but still want to help?

We still have many opportunities for you to get involved.

Dinner supplies are needed to help fuel the success of the Phonathon.

Click here to donate dinner to the volunteers

Will you make a difference at Lancaster Catholic?

Retreat Sign Ups for 2019-20 The initial phase of retreat signups has started and students are excited!

As a reminder students have until September 10th to choose their first retreat option. Students who are on the waiting list may choose an additional retreat in the event that there is not enough space available to them.

It is important to remember for this year, students online retreat choice is NOT confirmed until they submit a deposit (for retreats that require funds) or stop by and see Mr. Bamert or Ms. Cybulski to make arrangements and confirm their choice. After 3PM on September 10th students who have not submitted a deposit may loose their spot to those on the waiting list. After the 10th students may then choose multiple retreats.

See our website https://www.lchsyes.org/apps/pages/retreats for the link to Signup Genius and for all the policies and procedures. Please encourage your students to come and speak to us if they have questions.

Good Samaritan Program & MobileServe This year the Good Samaritan program is going online!

The new program, MobileServe, will allow students to access and log hours faster. It will also be a tool to present new service opportunities. Students can sign up with either the app, accessible to Android or IOS, or through the website.

All information can be found on the Good Samaritan webpage or by clicking here!

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Ms. Noelle Cybulski at ncybulski@lchsyes.org or 509-0315 ext. 191.

Rosary Group at LCHS Please consider joining fellow parents, alums and faculty once a month to pray the rosary for the Lancaster Catholic High School Community.

The group will meet one Tuesday a month in the morning. We will start at 7:00 a.m. in the chapel for Mass, then move to Campus Ministry to pray the rosary.

We will be using Praying the Rosary Like Never Before: Encounter the Wonder of Heaven and Earth by Edward Sri. The plan is to read a chapter a month and discuss, followed by the recitation of the rosary using reflections from the book.

A very kind donor has offered to cover the cost of the books, so if you plan on joining us, please email Mrs. Kathy Alton at kalton@lchsyes.org so she can order a book for you. Books will be distributed at the first meeting.

The first meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

School Counseling Corner Next Week Next week brings with it some possible challenges for those students who may be sensitive or anxious. On Tuesday, September 10, Lancaster Catholic will be presenting Rachel’s Challenge, a program discussing a very positive response to a tragic situation: the school shooting at Columbine.

On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, a memorial mass is scheduled remembering the victims of 9/11. If you feel that either of these programs may not be in your child’s best interest, please do not hesitate to contact the School Counseling Office.

Counselors are always available for students to assist them with these difficult issues.

College Financial Aid Night Parents of seniors are invited to a presentation from Sonya Mann-McFarland from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) to learn about college financial aid. This is a great educational opportunity being held in the School Library on Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 5:00 PM. Please save the date!

PA Catholic Colleges Admissions Counselors coming to LCHS! On Monday, September 30, from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. , approximately 20 Catholic College Admissions Counselors from all over PA will offer a mini college fair for juniors and seniors. This is a great opportunity for students to discover the many unique and faith based programs offered right in PA!

Changes to PSAT Registration A letter will be sent out to all parents and students in 10th and 11th grade regarding the new registration procedures for PSAT. The School Counseling Office will no longer be accepting payment for PSAT, but rather, Total Registration will be handling this task for us. We are excited about this new procedure and by early next week, you will be sent a letter instructing you about registration and on line or mail-in payment. We have ordered plenty of tests, however, we will not accept payments after the late deadline. Please keep an eye out for an email from the School Counseling Office.

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.

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 11 am to 8 pm, 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.

Your support of Lancaster MusicFest is a great way to participate in the rich music culture for which Lancaster has become known, while partnering with other leading businesses, organizations and individuals to support Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership (LHOP) and Children’s Miracle Network.

For tickets go to http://LancasterMusicFest.com/tickets

and use coupon code LCHS.

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.

Athletic Volunteers Needed!

In order to have a successful athletic season, we need your help!

We need your help! Volunteers are needed at today’s volleyball games at 5!

We need concession workers, ticket takers and clock keepers!

Sign up here!

Contact Athletics at 717-509-0316 for more information or if you have questions.-

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Fall Athletic Hall of Honor Please join us for our Fall Athletic Hall of Honor on Friday, September 13 during the halftime of the Crusader football game against Ephrata to celebrate the 1974 Championship Girls Basketball team!

This remarkable team won the very 1st State Championship title for Girl’s Basketball for Lancaster Catholic High School!

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!

If you would like to golf in the event with your foursome, click here for more information and to sign up!

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.

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