Crusader Connection; November 8, 2018

Crusader Connection Lancaster Catholic High School

IU SEE Seminar Dates to Remember

On Friday, November 2nd, juniors Amanda Mueller, Cassie Peris, Angeline Rann and Sunri Song attended an IU 13 sponsored seminar, “The Art of Nature: Journaling and Drawing to Capture Nature at Its Best.”

Friday, November 9th: Held at the Lancaster Environmental Center at FPA Concert & Lecture Series- the Lancaster County Park the students spent Jamanis Concert the day with Park Naturalist Lisa Sanchez. Dr. Tuesday, November 13th: FAFSA Completion Night Thursday, November 15th: Fall Play: Murder’s in the Heir Friday, November 16th: Fall Play: Murder’s in the Heir Saturday, November 17th: Fall Play: Murder’s in the Heir Fan the Fire Retreat Tuesday, November 20th: Mass- Thanksgiving/Food Blessing Wednesday, November 21stMonday, November 26th: Thanksgiving Break

Carol Welsh presented “Four Color Analysis” and how it can deepen the journaling experience.

Through books and artwork, the students explored different ways that nature has been represented and then responded in their journals with nature and the way that they saw nature.

Blood Drive

On Tuesday, November 6th, 63 students and faculty/staff members tried to donate, 50 units of blood were collected and 150 lives saved!

The LCHS National Honor Society had a guest speaker on November 2nd.

Dr. Angela (Arnold) Sowers ‘94, spoke with NHS students regarding appropriate communication in college and the workplace, as well as her career as an Integrated Water Resource Management Specialist with the US Army Corps of Engineers.

In her work, Angie works in civil project development where she plans ecosystem restoration, flood damage reduction, and navigation projects. She also works on various projects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed including island restoration, oyster restoration, and watershed planning.

After graduating from Lancaster Catholic in 1994, Angie received her Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University in 1998. Angie also has an MSE in Environmental Engineering (2000) and a Ph.D. in Paleoecology (2003), both from Johns Hopkins.

A group of about 80 students and educators representing 26 public, private and parochial high schools came together at Garden Spot High School to discuss the polarizing political issues facing their communities.

It was part of the inaugural Democracy Day to promote civic engagement and civility leading up to the Nov. 6 election.

Last week, Spanish 5/6 gave food demonstrations, while Spanish 4 classes had Halloween themed presentations.

International Students took a retreat to New York City on Wednesday, while on Thursday, Freshman Physical Science and Intro to Science students heard a presentation about energy from the National Energy Foundation.

Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg Night at the Hershey Bears Come out and root on your Hershey Bears as they Defend their 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.

Join us on Friday, November 16th for Extraordinary Give!

This is an all day event in downtown Lancaster. Not planning on heading downtown? Participation in Extraordinary Give can take place from the comfort of your home.

Lancaster Catholic will be set up in front of T.Blaszczyk & Co. Fair Trade Imports Books & Etc. on North Prince Street and will be having student performances throughout the evening.

What’s in it for you? Besides giving to Lancaster Catholic, you are supporting the next generation of Crusaders in an impactful way. . .

If you donate to Lancaster Catholic during the Extraordinary Give event, you will have the chance to win: • Registration Fee Waiver (good for current applications- $150 value) • Crusader Crazy Swag Bag • Buy One Get One Free Purple & Gold Gala tickets • All Access Pass to ALL Catholic High events, including Athletic events ($500 minimum donation to qualify) Click here to visit Lancaster Catholic’s page on the Extraordinary Give’s website.

Varsity Club Christmas Greens Sale We, at Lancaster Catholic High School, would like to offer you the opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and help a neighbor at the same time.

The Varsity Club is selling Christmas greens to raise money for families in need in our local community.

With the funds collected from this activity, we can provide gifts, food, and clothing for several families who would not have the means to celebrate the holiday this year.

All of the Christmas greens will be from Stauffers of Kissel Hill. Please fill out the form found on lchsyes.org and make checks payable to Lancaster Catholic High School. Order forms can be dropped off to Mrs. Byers in room 205 or Mrs. Cicchetti in room 122.

Orders are due November 13th. We will not be able to accept any orders after November 13th. If you can not use the greens, donations to Varsity Club are always accepted.

Greens will be available for pick up on Thursday, November 29th at 3 PM- 5 PM. We cannot be responsible for greens ordered and not picked up, so please mark the date on your calendar.

Click here to view the order form!

School Counseling Corner: Timely Tips from your School Counselors Seniors - FAFSA Completion Night is scheduled for next Tuesday, November 13th from 5:30-7:00 PM in the Library. Please attend with your parents if you have questions about this very important financial component to college!

Report Cards - are due to be released today for all students. Please note that if you have a student who has received incomplete grades “I” for any class, students must complete all their work before they are permitted to participate in school activities including sports and clubs.

Students have 2 weeks to make up work when they are given an “I” for a class. We have had multiple students with injuries that may be ongoing; flexibility will be given to these students beyond the 2 week deadline to make up work.

Distinguished Honor Roll- is awarded to students who have attained a 93% or greater overall average with no grade lower than 80% and Honor Roll is awarded to students with 90% or greater overall average with no grade lower than 80%.

These averages are not rounded up!

Athletic Volunteers Needed for Friday!

Please consider volunteering this Friday as the Crusader Football team takes on Bermudian Springs for the District 3 Semifinal contest.

Volunteering does come with extra perks! Sign up online today or call Diana Anater at 717-509-0316.

Christmas in the Big Apple to benefit the LCHS Field Hockey Team What: Where: When: Why: Cost:

“Do As You Please” Bus Trip to New York City Sunday, December 9, 2018 ~ 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. to benefit the LCHS Field Hockey Team $54.00 per person - includes driver gratuity

On Sunday, December 9, 2018, we will depart Lancaster Catholic High School at 7 a.m. sharp!

We will be dropped off at the rear of the Winter Garden Theater which is a prime location to enjoy shopping, the theater district, the museums, and Time Square. NYC will be abuzz with Christmas decorations and good cheer.

Bus picks up at the same location at 7 p.m. for an approximate return to Lancaster Catholic High School at 10 p.m.

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Tickets cost $54 which includes the gratuity for the • bus drivers.

• We have two buses reserved for this event so space • is limited - first come/first served.

Make your reservation by November 16 at the latest!

Money due with your reservation.

Make checks payable to LCHS Boosters.

Questions? Please contact Diana Anater at (717) 951-5198 or danater@lchsyes.org.

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“Do As You Please” Bus Trip to NYC - Sunday, December 9, 2018 - Reservation Form Names of attendees ______________________________________________________________________ with at least one ______________________________________________________________________ contact email and phone number: ______________________________________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE REQUIRED: We understand this is a non-chaperoned trip. I have spoken to my child about adhering to the time schedule. _________________________________________________________________________________________ A contact phone number for the day of the trip is ____________________________. ______# TICKETS @ $54 PER TICKET = ________ Make checks payable to LCHS Boosters| Make your reservations by November 16, 2018 Mail or deliver completed form with payment to: Lancaster Catholic Athletic Office · 650 Juliette Ave. · Lancaster, PA 17601 · ATTN: NYC TRIP/FIELD HOCKEY

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.

Purple & Gold Gala Planning Committee Members Needed The Advancement team is looking for individuals who love events to help plan this year’s Purple & Gold Gala that will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 6 pm - 11 pm at the Lancaster Country Club.

Please contact Lori Wagner at lwagner@lchsyes.org or 717-509-0313.

Alumni Citation Award Established in conjunction with our 75th Anniversary in 2003, the Alumni Citation Award was created to recognize exceptional alumni and is the most prestigious honor to be bestowed upon a Lancaster Catholic alum.

Graduates can be honored in the areas of Outstanding Professional Achievement (female nominations in this category are strongly encouraged), Service to Humanity and/or Service to Lancaster Catholic High School. If you know an exceptional person worthy of this singular honor, we encourage you to nominate that individual.

Nomination forms can be obtained by clicking here!

JOIN US FOR OUR “COMMUNITY DAY” FUNDRAISER BENEFITING LANCASTER CATHOLIC WRESTLING! On Saturday, November 24, 2018, ISAAC’S DOWNTOWN BAR & GRILL will be hosting a “COMMUNITY DAY” Fundraiser benefiting Lancaster Catholic Wrestling! Your participation helps support the Lancaster Catholic Wrestling team during the regular season and beyond as we strive to have success in the post-season. Twenty-five percent (25%) of your food and beverage purchase (bar sales included) will go to Lancaster Catholic Wrestling. We appreciate your support and hope to see you!

WHERE:

ISAAC’S DOWNTOWN BAR & GRILL 25 North Queen Street (in the Fulton Bank Building) Downtown Lancaster Call 717-394-5544 to place your takeout order

WHEN:

Saturday, NOVEMBER 24, 2018, 10:00 AM-9:00 PM

HOW:

Bring this flyer with you or show it on your phone when paying. (flyer located on LCHS website.

This form can be used for Dine-In, Takeout, and Online Orders at www.isaacsrestaurants.com. Use coupon code FUND for online fundraiser orders.

****************************************************************************** In order to maximize the amount of donation for the organization, we ask our Loyalty members to kindly refrain from using their number during fundraisers. Meal Deals, Coupons, Discounts, and Loyalty Perks are not valid during fundraisers.

Want to help us even MORE? Add an Isaac’s Gift Card to your check and 15% of the gift card sale will be added to the fundraiser! Gift card must be used on a future visit.

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