Crusader Connection; August 23, 2018

Crusader Connection Lancaster Catholic High School

Upcoming Dates to Remember

Monday, August 27th Freshman & New Student Orientation Tuesday, August 28th: First Day of School (ALL Students) Mass- School Opening Wednesday, August 29th: Theme Assembly Friday, August 31st: Picture Day Monday, September 3rd Labor Day- No School Tuesday, September 11th: Mass Back To School Night

First Day of School Need to Knows New Student Orientation • Incoming freshmen and new transfer students should note that uniforms must be worn for orientation on August 27.

• Lunch will also be provided on Monday, August 27th.

First Day of School

• School supplies will not be needed for New Student Wednesday, September 12th: No School (Faculty In-Service) Orientation (8/27/18) or the First-Day-of-School for all students (8/28/18).

Thursday, September 13th: Parent Mixer

• Students must be in proper uniform dress code.

See Student Handbook.

Host Family Needed Nacel Open Door is seeking a host family for an International student who will attend Lancaster Catholic High School for 2018-19 school year.

The student is an 11th grade male who enjoys art, especially painting, and plays the violin. He is looking forward to sharing his culture with his American host family.

Our F-1 visa students speak English, are fully insured, and have their own money for all personal expenses. Host families provide room and board, and occasional transportation for extra curricular activities. Host families receive a monthly hosting stipend and 24 hour local support.

Please contact Linda Ferrara at lferrara@team.nacelopendoor.org or (267) 2419512 for more information, or to recommend another potential host family!

Open Your Heart and Home Today!

Parking Passes!

Parking passes are on sale now for any licensed LCHS student. Any student who drives to school is required to park in the LCHS parking lot. Parking on the street is not allowed.

Passes are $50 for the entire year and can be purchased in the main office.

NEW for this year-students will not be purchasing a specific spot in the parking lot. There is now designated student and faculty parking areas. Students park in WHITE spaces, and faculty park in YELLOW. There are also various signs indicating where students are to park.

If you love Lancaster Catholic and Bingo, we found the perfect evening for you! This Designer Bag and Power Tool Bingo supports the William J. Cunningham Tuition Assistance Scholarship that is given to a student attending Lancaster Catholic.

Lancaster Catholic Leadership Retreat

Click here for more information about the event!

Excessive Heat Protocol Days!

When the heat index number is predicted to be 95 or above, Lancaster Catholic will follow an early dismissal schedule, with the school day ending at 12:01.

The decision will be announced to students and parents before the end of the school day, prior to the early dismissal day.

The Assumption of Mary was celebrated by Father Arena, fall athletes and members of the band on Aug. 15th.

Attendance Policy Changes and Reminders • Any correspondence pertaining to student attendance (excuse notes, early dismissal requests, trip forms, etc) should be handed in directly to the attendance officer or placed in the attendance drop box located in the counseling office.

• When students are absent, parents must send in a signed written excuse note within three days to excuse the absence and avoid being issued a central detention.

Giant School Rewards

Beginning October 6, 2018, (Lancaster Catholic High School) – (ID#: 22059 ) has • After third (3rd) unexcused tardy, a parent meeting and/or disciplinary consequence will the opportunity to participate in and earn CASH from A+ result.

School Rewards, a great fundraising program run through • Any student arriving to school after 9:00 AM, without a doctor or professional excuse, your local Giant! will not be permitted to participate in any after school events, practices, or games that PLEASE NOTE: You DO day.

NOT need to re-register your card if your school selection(s) • Parents no longer need to call the attendance remains the same as last year. office if your student will be absent. Students simply need to bring in a signed parent/doctor note and turn in to the attendance office when they return. (For a longer, planned absence, please submit an LCHS trip form per the attendance policy).

Parent Stewardship Lancaster Catholic Parents are one of the school’s greatest assets. They bring a wealth of time, treasure, and talent that is extremely valuable to the success of the school and as a result their children.

Explore the many ways that you as a parent can engage with the Catholic High Community.

Please take a few minutes to consider being a Parent Volunteer at Lancaster Catholic.

To explore the options in all of the vast ways you can give back to the school or to sign up, click here or visit the website www.lchsyes.org for more information.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities include: • Phonathon • Athletic events • Adoration Fridays • Parent Ambassadors

Updated Student Handbook Lancaster Catholic has recently updated its Student Handbook for the 2018-19 school year. Click on the Lancaster Catholic crest or here to view the new handbook.