Crusader Connection; March 5, 2020

Mini-THON Recap Lancaster Catholic is proud to announce that this past Saturday into Sunday, mini-THON raised $33,539.49 For The Kids.

This money will benefit children with cancer in the local community by providing families financial support and ensuring funding for critical research - all in pursuit of a cure.

Congrats to all who participated and donated to the cause!

Save the Date for next year’s mini-THON: Saturday, February 27, 2021!

Upcoming Events A Palette-Able Affair Art Auction/Dinner

The Canal Street String Band

Spring Musical

Grandparents’ Day

No School (Teacher In-Service)

March 7

March 15

March 19- 22

March 19

March 20

Coronavirus Resources Dear Catholic High Families, At Lancaster Catholic High School, the safety and well-being of our students is always our number one priority. We are also closely monitoring the information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

There have been ZERO cases of the coronavirus reported in our school.

This letter is to assure you that we are aware of the issue and that we are prepared to respond with guidance provided by health professionals to any issue that may arise in our school.

We encourage you to read this document (click here) from the Pennsylvania Department of Health as well as monitor the official websites of the Centers for Disease Control and the Pennsylvania Department of Health for additional information.

Especially during the flu season, our janitorial staff works overtime sanitizing the building and this year is no exception. However, as always, we encourage use of proper hygiene practices, especially when sick. If your child is sick, please keep them home until the illness has passed.

Thank you for your support in this manner and in Lancaster Catholic High School.

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Garden Club Fundraiser Lancaster Catholic’s Garden Club is hosting a Spring Pansy Sale!

The mission of the Garden Club is to encourage stewardship of the environment through our gardens and projects around the school. Orders are due by March 18th.

Click here to view the order form.

National Athletic Training Month National Athletic Training Month is held every March in order to spread awareness about the important work of athletic trainers.

If you see the Crusaders AT, Beth Newill, make sure to thank her for dedication to our students!

Faustina Show The Holy Trinity Holy Name of Jesus Society invites all LCHS students and their families to the LIVE production of “Faustina” - Messenger of Divine Mercy.

This phenomenal, one person, performance will be held in the magnificent English Gothic Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Columbia, PA on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 7:00 pm. Please see last page of the Crusader Connection for the show flyer.

Go Crusaders!

Are you ready for Round 1 of States?

The Boys Basketball team plays at Warwick High School on Friday at 7pm against Ringgold High School. The Girls Basketball team will play at Warwick High School on Saturday at 2:30pm against Indiana High School.

Tickets are $8.

Art Sale & Dinner- March 7, 2020

Spots are still available for this wonderful evening of art and fine food.

Several of the pieces of art have been highlighted on Lancaster Catholic’s Facebook Page.

Click here for more information!

Purple & Gold Gala Tickets Tickets for Lancaster Catholic’s Purple & Gold Gala are currently on-sale!

The Gala will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 6 pm - 11 pm at the Lancaster Country Club. You can bid on silent and live auction items, eat fabulous food and mingle with passionate Crusader supporters.

This event typically sells out so if you want to attend Catholic High’s largest fundraiser, please call advancement at 717-509-0313!

Parent Referral Program!

There is no better way to encourage prospective students and their families to consider all that Lancaster Catholic has to offer than to extend a personal invitation!

We know first hand that your recommendation moves people to take the first step in exploring Lancaster Catholic for their family.

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!

Please contact Kyla Hockley, Admissions Director, for more information on this new program at 717-509-0313 or by emailing khockley@lchsyes.org.

IU13 SEE Seminars Each summer, IU13 strives to offer challenging learning in fun, exciting ways.

Behind the Lens: Start Your Photography or Creative Freelance Business Today!

Lancaster County Community Foundation, 24 W. King Street, Lancaster Two days: Tuesday, June 30 AND Tuesday, July 7, 9 AM – 3 PM. Students entering Grades 9-12.

Healthcare Career Exploration Camp PA College of Health Sciences, 850 Greenfield Road, Lancaster Monday-Thursday, July 20-23, 9 AM – 3:00 PM. Students entering Grades 9-12 Interested students and parents are encouraged to check out the IU13 Summer Enrichment Camp Website for all the camp options offered for grades 1-12.

Questions can be sent to enrichment@iu13.org or parents can call 717-606-1822.

Flower Sale Dear Parents and Friends of LCHS,

Spring is in the air! We, at Lancaster Catholic High School, would like to give you the opportunity to celebrate the Easter season and help those in need at the same time.

The Varsity Club is selling spring flowers to raise money for items to be given to those starting out on their own after a temporary stay at the Transitional Living Center, home to Veterans’ Victory House on King Street in Lancaster. We hope to provide blankets, sheets, towels, dishes, and silverware along with other basic needs.

On the order form are descriptions and prices of the flowers available from Stauffers of Kissel Hill. You may choose from tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and Easter lilies. Please fill out the form and return it to the school to our attention.

Checks can be made payable to Lancaster Catholic High School. Orders will also be collected at our meeting in March.

The sale begins on February 28th and ends on March 19th.

Please consider using the plants to decorate your own home or to give as gifts to friends or family members.

The flowers will be available for pick up on Thursday, April 2nd from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the school cafeteria. We cannot be responsible for plants ordered and not picked up, so please mark the date on your calendar.

We thank you, once again, for your abundant generosity. May God bless you and your family throughout this holy Lenten season.

Sincerely, Rhonda Byers & Jacqueline Cicchetti Varsity Club Moderators Click here for the order form or visit the Parent Tab on Lancaster Catholic’s website

School Counseling Corner Students in AP Government with Mr. Martin Please make sure you are registered on the college board website (www.collegeboard. org) as well as the Total registration website (www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/392100) for payment.

This must be completed by March 10th!

Course Selection 2020-21 Tips Students - please don’t worry about printing your course selections from Rediker.

We will accept the form you were given in homeroom!

CTC Late applications for CTC programs will be accepted until March 13, 2020.

Please see Mrs. Taormina ASAP! The School Counselors will be in the sophomore classrooms next week on Tuesday and Wednesday to initiate the Career Planning Lessons in Naviance. This is a great topic of conversation and something the School Counselors will follow up on in their upcoming sophomore meetings.

Just for Juniors Lancaster General Hospital continues to offer excellent volunteer opportunities this summer for students who show a genuine interest in Health Care.

This program is competitive as there are scholarships available after a student completes their hours. Please visit: www.LancasterGeneralHealth.org and download the current application. Hurry, applications are only accepted from March 2-March 11th!

Registering for the SAT this Spring?

Please note that the Prom is the day before the May, 2020 SAT date! Other testing dates include June 6, 2020 and August 29, 2020 and Naviance has a direct link to those websites for registration from the student home page.

Late Applications for Ray Tyo St. Ferdinand Scholarship Seniors who have been accepted to Catholic Colleges--Mrs. Grosh is still accepting scholarship applications (see Naviance Scholarships) until March 17th. Please don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Lancaster Catholic High School

Teacher Spotlight

Dan Martin

Faithful, Dedicated, Intellectually Curious

History Teacher BS in Education and MA in History

What is an item on your bucket list?

Write a book on Lancaster County History

What would be your teacher super power?

Being able to convince all students of the tremendous talents that each have and get them to use them!

If you could have any other career, what would it be?

To work in a museum

Favorite hobby?

Stamp collecting

When did you realize you wanted to become an educator?

4th grade!

How long have you taught at Catholic High?

31 years!

What is your favorite thing about Lancaster Catholic?

The students, families and alumni that support the mission of the school.

It is truly a family.

What is the most rewarding part of teaching?

Seeing the growth of students in their years here and sending them out into productive members of society.

SAVE THE DATE Diocese of Harrisburg Men’s Conference March 28, 2020 Bishop McDevitt High School 1 Crusader Way, Harrisburg

Catholic Men: Defenders of the Faith Keynote Speaker

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from New York University and is the author of several books on civil liberties, social issues, and Catholicism.

Principal Celebrant and Homilist The Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, DD, JCL Bishop of Harrisburg

Conference includes: Keynote, Mass, 40+ Workshops, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, plus fellowship with up to 1000 men.

There will also be 3 adapted workshops for men living with an intellectual disability and their caregivers.

Registration available soon at www.hbgdiocese.org/men

For information, please contact Jim Gontis, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis (717) 657 – 4804, ext. 227, or jgontis@hbgdiocese.org