Crusader Connection; January 10, 2019

Crusader Connection Lancaster Catholic High School

Dates to Remember Tuesday, January 15thThursday, January 17th: Mid-Term Exams Friday, January 18th: Second Quarter Ends March for Life, DC Athletic Hall of Honor

Spanish students created story boards to help illustrate Monday, January 21st: Martin Luther King Jr. Day new vocabulary words that they No School learned this week.

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

Varsity Club helps eight needy families celebrate Christmas with gifts of clothes and toys. Members wrapped packages in cafeteria on December 18th and enjoyed the club Christmas party.

Midterm Exam Information As you are aware, midterm exams will be held Tuesday, 1/15/19 through Thursday, 1/17/19. The midterm schedule can be found on LCHS website and in classrooms. Note that this schedule varies from the regular school day and is individual for each student. Students must be in uniform for all midterm exams. Study hall will be held in the cafeteria throughout the exam period.

Please be aware that should any exam day be canceled due to inclement weather, exams for that day will move to the next day (e.g. , Tuesday to Wednesday, Wednesday to Thursday). Note, however, that if Thursday’s exams need to be postponed (or are part of the chain reaction), they will be moved to Tuesday, January 22. The existing Mass Schedule and March for Life Retreat on Friday, 1/18/19, will not be canceled, unless due to inclement weather on Friday.

Just a few instructions: 1. Students taking a first period exam must report to their assigned testing room by 8 a.m. , just as any other normal school day. 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.

2. Students not taking the first exam at 8:00 a.m. must enter the building through the Main Office doors. Students should not be opening the lobby doors to let people into the building. For the second and third exams, please report to your assigned testing room 10 minutes prior to the test time, so that the exams may begin promptly.

3. Once an exam begins, late students will not be permitted into the exam room. If late, you will need to reschedule your midterm in the School Counseling Office. Make-up tests for late students can only be taken during conflict periods that same day.

Please remember that the use of cell phones and bathroom breaks are not permitted during the exam period. Smart and Fitbit watches are also prohibited in the classroom during exams. Talking continues to be 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.

In addition, there will be no extended time provided on mid-term exams unless a student was previously pre-approved by the Instructional Support team.

Those students who are pre-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 and below: Tuesday, January 15 - 12:45 PM dismissal pick up at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 16- 12:15 PM dismissal pick up at 12:30 PM Thursday, January 17 - 12:15 PM dismissal pick up at 12:30 PM 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 rules for mid-term exams, which provide an organized and fair testing environment for all students. Study hard and good luck!

Click here to view the Midterm Schedule.

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!

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.

Winter Athletics Volunteer Sign-Up Volunteers are needed on Saturday, January 12th for the Girl’s Basketball Showcase!

Sign-Up Genius 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.

Important Attendance Information-Students going on a college visit, even if you or your parent informs the attendance office of the visit, you MUST bring in an excuse note within three days to excuse the absence and avoid getting a detention.

Emails are not sufficient to clear the absence. The school must receive a parent note with signature, as with any other absence. Thank you.

Moved?

New Phone Number?

Updated Email?

Switched Parishes?

Contact Cindy Shomo today to update your contact information at 717-509-0315!

Winter Weather- Automated Phone System

Campus Ministry Update- March for Life We are very excited about the upcoming March For Life on January 18th. We are grateful to St. John Neumann parish in Lancaster for their willingness to coordinate with us so we can accommodate the over 70 students who have signed up to attend this year’s March.

Please note that we have a small change in our departure time. We will now meet at 7AM and attend Mass at St. John Neumann at 7:30 with the group from their parish. We depart by 8:30. The return is scheduled for around 3PM with a stop for dinner on the way home. Return to St. John Neumann will be between 8PM and 9PM and is dependent on traffic in and around Washington DC. We will provide a small breakfast snack and drink but participates need to bring a lunch and drink. Do not assume you will find a food vendor at the March. Remember you will be outside all day. Sturdy shoes or boots, gloves and weather appropriate attire is necessary. The bus will not be accessible during the day. Students will receive a detailed list of Do’s and Don’ts for the March. If you have any questions please contact Campus Ministry prior to Friday the 18th at 717.509.0315 ext 123 and speak to Mr. Bamert or Ms. Cybulski, or email us abamert@lchsyes.org.

School Counseling Corner: Timely Tips from your School Counselors Thank you to the many families who attended our PSAT/College Prep Meeting on Monday Night. If you were unable to attend, Mr. Dietz will be sending out his power point shortly. The remainder of the PSAT reports have been set to your students through their homerooms this week.

Midterm Exams next week! Mr. Dietz and Mrs. Culbert were able to connect with freshmen this week during Crusader Periods to assist them in organizing their midterm exam schedules. We realize this is a stressful time for students and this may be the first time they are preparing for big tests. Proper nutrition, sleep and balancing study time with exercise and breaks will help your students perform better on their exams.

AP registration and payments will begin as of January 15, 2019 with a new on-line format. If you have any questions regarding AP exams, please contact Mr. Dietz.

Parent Naviance Accounts - Just before Christmas Break, all parents were sent a presentation regarding Naviance and setting up parent accounts. If you did not receive this information, or you have questions regarding Naviance, please contact Mr. Dietz in the School Counseling Office (gdietz@lchsyes. org).

Parent 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 for the 20182019 school year, applied at the end of the 2nd marking period.

Currently, five Crusader families are receiving this discount. All you have to do is recommend Lancaster Catholic!

With Open House coming up this Sunday, now is the perfect time to tell your friends about Catholic High and encourage them to visit LCHS. If you have any questions, please contact Kyla Hockley, Admissions Director, for more information at 717-509-0313 or by emailing khockley@lchsyes.org.

The Rosmarian is selling yearbooks from almost every year!

Lost yours?

Want to give one as a gift to an old classmate?

Help us find a new home for these treasure troves of memories.

Contact Abby Henry at ahenry@lchsyes.org to find out if your year is available.

Just $30

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.