Crusader Connection; May 16, 2019

Crusader Connection Lancaster Catholic High School

Dates to Remember Friday, May 17th: Senior Final Exams Saturday, May 18th: FPA Broadway Trip to NYC Monday, May 20th: Senior Final Exams Tuesday, May 21st: Last Day for Seniors Wednesday, May 22nd: Senior Awards Ceremony LCHS Baccalaureate at St. John Neumann Thursday, May 23rd: LCHS Graduation Monday, May 27th: No School- Memorial Day Thursday, May 30th: Mass- Ascension

Environmental Science Field Trip The Environmental Science Classes took a field trip to Shank’s Mare in Wrightsville.

There they went kayaking and learned about the Susquehanna River.

They also did a stream study, where the students looked for macroinvertebrates.

These critters can tell us if the stream is healthy or polluted.

Lancaster Catholic High School St. Augustine Scholars for 2019 The St. Augustine Scholars Program was created in 2012 to recognize students who excel academically. To graduate with this distinction, students must fulfill a number of rigorous academic requirements as well as complete a senior thesis.

The following students have fulfilled this requirements.

Alison Stauffer - The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Everything New Parents Should Know To Be Educated Caregivers of the Patient. - Ms. Dana Kinsey Faculty Advisor Sebastian Klemmer - Earl Warren’s Impact On The Rights Of Criminal Defendants Dr. Mike Hayes Faculty Advisor Ben Ryan - The Theory of Universal Energy and the Possibility of Extra Dimensions- Mr. Jim Rothwell Faculty Advisor Johann Imperial - The Role Of Deng Xiaoping In Modernization And Industrialization Of China - Mr. Daniel Martin Faculty Advisor and Director of the St. Augustine Scholars Program

Commencement Information The Class of 2019 will hold its Award Ceremony, Baccalaureate and Graduation the week of May 20th.

Award Ceremony Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 10 AM- LCHS All family members are invited and welcomed to attend.

Baccalaureate Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 7 PM St. John Neumann Catholic Church 601 E. Delp Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 Tickets are required for the Baccalaureate Mass Graduation Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 7 PM - LCHS Tickets are required for Graduation Graduation and the Award Ceremony will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend.

Click the event below to view the live-stream.

Awards Ceremony Graduation

Is your student looking for a summer job?

The Fat Crab Cafe in Lancaster- is looking for Catholic High Students to work over the summer. They are not open Mondays, but the owner, Tim Glatfelter ‘77, pays competitive wages and loves LCHS students because they show up and work hard.

Other employment opportunities include: Stauffers, Hershey Park and Dutch Wonderland.

Looking for a job? Landis Homes has openings for students in Dining Services $10.00/hour -students must be 16 or older. Contact (717) 581-3936 or www.landishomes.org Students may apply on line or in person!

Need a recommendation? Contact the School Counseling Office.

Niche Review Survey Sweepstakes We need your help reviewing our school. Parents and students have a chance to win $1,000 by submitting a review! It only takes about 5 minutes and your responses are anonymous and will be displayed on Niche to help others find a school that’s right for them!

Click here to take the brief survey and be entered to win $1,000.

Save the Date: Saturday June 1st, 2019 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Please be on the lookout for your very special invitation to the STEM Sisters End of Year Bash!

You don’t want to miss this!

“IT HAPPENED AT THE LIBRARY” All Lancaster County K-12 students and their families, classes, clubs and youth groups are invited to submit original writing and artwork for display at the Lancaster Public Library and for possible inclusion in a published book and a play performance!

Deadline for submissions: Saturday, June 1, 2019 3:30 PM This is NOT a contest. We welcome ALL appropriate writing and artwork.

We’ll celebrate at a Library Happening on Saturday, December 7, 1-4 p.m.

Please read the guidelines carefully and submit your work and Statement of Release by the deadline. Late or incorrectly submitted work will be disqualified.

Click here to learn more.

What: Art Contest When: Entries must be received by Monday May 20, 2019 (click here for details) Theme: Connecting Cultures through Art and Education Who: Any student in 3rd-12th grade living in Central PA Prizes: Given in each of the following grade categories:

• 3rd-5th grade

• 6th-8th grade

• 9th-12th grade Winners:

•$50 Visa Gift Card

•$150 Gift Card to Winner's school to support Art program Runners-Up:

•$25 Visa Gift Card The artwork of all winners will be framed and placed in a Haitian school and displayed on the Foundation's website.

Submissions Due: May 20, 2019 Winners Announced: May 28, 2019

Do you want to reduce your tuition next year?

Would you like to see a $500 discount on your tuition?

If the answer is yes, then take part in our referral program!

For each new family that enrolls, the referring family will receive a $500 discount on tuition. There are no limits on how many referrals a family can earn.

All you have to do is recommend Lancaster Catholic!

If you have any questions, please contact Kyla Hockley, Admissions Director, for more information at 717-509-0313 or by emailing khockley@lchsyes.org.

From the desk of the School Counseling Office Just for Juniors- Lititz Woman’s Club is looking for current junior young women who are residents of Warwick School district to apply for recognition for the upcoming school year. Please visit https:// lititzwomansclub.squarespace.com to complete the application form. Deadline to apply is May 17, 2019 (that’s Friday!)

What are your teens doing this summer? Planet Fitness members can have their teens (ages 15-18) work out free in the facility all summer long. Inquire at Planet Fitness for more details.

Rachel’s Challenge Save the Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 More information to come early next school year about this incredible event.