Dear Parents:
As
one of the juniors entered the building one morning not too long ago, she
stopped to talk for a moment. She reminded
me that she works part-time at Ellen’s Ice Cream and mentioned that a customer
recently asked her about her uniform.
Upon discovering that she attends Charleston Catholic, he volunteered
that he had graduated from CCHS in the ‘60’s.
He shared his memories of those bygone days and asked about the current
status of the school.
The student told me how much she enjoyed
feeling connected with others, both “in the now” and from the past. I knew exactly what she was talking about and
experience it regularly. For example,
several years ago, as I was visiting a student in the hospital, a voice called
my name and I was pleasantly surprised to discover a young woman who graduated
at least fifteen years ago who is now a physical therapist in the
hospital. I introduced her to the family and waited for what I
knew would happen – that instant, unconditional acceptance that comes from
being part of the Charleston Catholic community.
I see this all the time and it is one of the beautiful strengths of
Charleston Catholic. An invisible web
exists that somehow connects all who have some association with the school – as
student, teacher or staff member, parent or other family member, graduate,
coach, friend, or supporter. There is an
instant connection – those “ah ha” moments – when you meet someone else who is
somehow connected to Charleston Catholic.
In the big picture, these experiences are a tribute to people’s pride in
being part of the long-standing tradition that is Charleston Catholic. Our community is deep and broad and builds
upon shared memories. This sense of
community is something that is here for us, simply by virtue of the fact that
we are here. I don’t know about you, but
I find that uplifting and somehow reassuring.
Charleston Catholic
does lay claim to a proud tradition of excellence. The North Central Accreditation visit in
mid-November was yet another reminder of this fact. The
visit was preceded by months of preparation by faculty and staff during which
time a comprehensive report was written describing every aspect of our school.
The two-day visit allowed team members time to dig
in depth and to see if we are doing what we say we are doing. The visit involved interviews with staff,
students, parents, and community members; classroom visits; and an extensive analysis
of the school’s records, the written accreditation report, and its mounds of
supporting documents. Every nook and
cranny, figuratively and literally, was poked and prodded, undergoing meticulous
scrutiny from every conceivable angle.
The
results were exceptional. We were
informed by the team chairperson that an excellent school typically garners
three of four “commendations” from a team.
These commendations are citations awarded for aspects of the school that
mark “significant accomplishments in meeting and/or exceeding accreditation
standards and requirements.”
- The vision and mission of CCHS permeates the
school community.
- The governance and leadership of CCHS is
exemplified by a principal who passionately serves as a role model for a
collaborative faith-filled atmosphere where participation, responsibility, and
team work are encouraged.
- CCHS uses technology uniquely and effectively.
- Teaching and learning at CCHS is ensured by an
atmosphere where a qualified and dedicated faculty makes effective use of
technology and creates an environment of learning where self-assured,
articulate students are encouraged to be independent thinkers and life-long
learners.
- The school utilizes the products of the College
Board to enhance student success in AP courses and on AP exams.
- The ninth grade study skills program enhances the
probability of student academic success at CCHS.
- The academic advisor is a valuable resource that
enables all students to reach their full potential through a comprehensive
program that guides the students’ journey to post-secondary success.
- The school leadership team has a readiness plan
to ensure the future operation of the school.”
Even
more than the commendations, wonderful as they are, was
the heartfelt excitement displayed by faculty, staff, and students the next day
when the results were shared with everyone during morning announcements. All of us felt validated by the team’s stamp
of approval. It’s good to be reminded
every now and then, particularly by external measures, that each of us is,
indeed, part of an exceptional educational institution.
Debra
K. Sullivan, Principal
WELCOME
– to the newest member of the CCHS family!
On Wednesday, November 25, Manny D’Brot entered the world at 6 pounds
and 2 ounces. Proud parents are CCHS
English teacher Alissa D’Brot and father Juan D’Brot, both CCHS graduates, and
they report that everyone is doing well.
During Mrs. D’Brot’s maternity leave, we are pleased to have Mrs. Carol
Recco join us. Mrs. Recco is a retired
English teacher and the mother of CCHS art teacher Becky Burch.
CONDOLENCES –
We express our sympathy to a number of our students and their families who have
lost loved ones recently. May the souls of the departed rest in peace: Chris Kay and Danielle Sadd’s maternal aunt,
Maggie Graney’s great aunt, Tyler Zubick’s uncle, Andrew Bogan’s maternal
grandmother, and Taylor and Morgan Deer’s paternal grandfather. Please keep these families in
your thoughts and prayers.
SECOND
QUARTER PROGRESS REPORTS ARE ENCLOSED – Because we wanted to provide input to
students and parents early enough in the quarter to give students time to
“upgrade” their grades before exams started, some classes have fewer grades to
report. Therefore, if a student failed
to turn in an assignment or did poorly on a test, the percentage reported may
be dramatically affected. Encourage your
children to make the most of their upcoming academic opportunities to bolster
their grades. Please keep in mind some
“time considerations” -- Exams are scheduled
for December 16 – 18. The first semester
ends on Friday, January 15, 2010, two weeks after we return from Christmas
break. Upon our return from
Christmas vacation, teachers will cover additional coursework, give tests, etc.
which will be calculated in second quarter grades and will affect the first
semester average. As of today, if students are not where they want to be (or should be) academically,
time remains for students to improve grades, if a very serious approach is
taken to address deficiencies.
FIRST SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
-- All classes will have exams and
exams must be taken at the scheduled times.
If on any day we have a two-hour delay due to weather, we will
start that day’s exams at 10 a.m. and school will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m. or
3 p.m., depending on the day’s exam schedule.
If school is cancelled on any exam day due to weather, exams for
that day will take place on the next day
the school is open, even if it means pushing exams to January 4. IN THE EVENT OF ANY WEATHER-RELATED CHANGES,
CHECK THE SCHOOL WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-THE-MINUTE INFORMATION. Students should prepare for exams
by reviewing past tests and quizzes, using study guides that some teachers have
prepared, rereading notes and homework/class assignments, reworking math
problems, and so on. First semester
report cards will be mailed Friday, January 22, 2010.
Sixth grade: Wednesday,
12/16 exams for periods 2 and 5;
11:15 dismissal
Thursday,
12/17 exams for periods 1 and
8; 11:15 dismissal
Friday,
12/18 exams for periods 7
and 6; 11:15 dismissal
Seventh grade: Wednesday, 12/16 exams for periods 1 and 3; 11:15 dismissal
Thursday,
12/17 exams for
periods 5 and 4; 11:15 dismissal
Friday,
12/18 exams for periods 2
and 8; 11:15 dismissal
Eighth grade: Wednesday, 12/16 exams for periods 1 and 3; 11:15
dismissal
Thursday,
12/17 exams for
periods 5 and 7; 11:15 dismissal
Friday,
12/18 exams for periods 2
and 8; 11:15 dismissal
High school: Wednesday,
12/16 exams for periods 1 and 2;
11:15 dismissal
Thursday,
12/17 exams for
periods 6, 7, and 4; 1:00 dismissal
Friday,
12/18 exams for periods 8
and 3; 11:15 dismissal
THOUGHTS
ON MIDDLE SCHOOL EXAMS – Semester exams for
middle school students serve an instructional purpose; namely, helping students
learn how to take exams so they are better prepared for high school. For this reason, middle school exams make up
only a small percentage of the overall grade.
Focus your attention on quarter grades to get a more accurate assessment
of your child’s progress. Also, to
assist your children in doing their best, please make sure they have adequate
rest and a good breakfast before coming to school each day.
PARENT-TEACHER
CONFERENCES –
The turnout was impressive! Teachers had
1,537 individual conferences. It is wonderful that so many parents take the
time to sit down face to face with teachers, spending time sharing insights and
information. Parents’
response to these conferences is a real testament to the partnership existing
between parents and school.
HOPE KIDS’
NIGHT OUT -- HOPE participants are
sponsoring an evening of games, snacks, crafts, and more for children in grades
K-5 on Friday, December 11, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at
SKI CLUB -- Ski club forms are available. Students and faculty chaperones will travel
on chartered buses to Winterplace for five
Wednesdays: January 13, 20, 27 and
February 3 and 10. Buses leave school at
3:30 p.m. and return at 10:30 p.m. The
price is unchanged from the last couple of years. For $225 students receive transportation,
lift tickets, and ski rentals.
Lessons each time are also included, if desired. For students wanting to rent blades or
snowboards, the price is $295. There
will be a mandatory 15 minute meeting on Wednesday, January 6, at 3 p.m. for
all ski club participants. There will
be an optional meeting for parents on Tuesday, December 8, at 6:00 p.m. in the
school library. If this is the first
time your child has participated, it is highly recommended that you attend this
parent meeting. If you have questions,
please call Ms. FitzGerald. Students must submit the ski club contract and a medical
emergency form. Forms and fees should
be returned to school by December 11.
CLAY COUNTY CHRISTMAS PROJECT-- By
the time you receive this newsletter, the Clay County Christmas party will have
taken place (Saturday, December 5). The
number of families requesting our help was up this year, reflecting economic
conditions throughout the country. There
were 216 families with 516 children involved in our project, a proactive way to
provide direct services to needy children.
Most of the children attend our
party at The Church of the Risen Lord in Maysel and have
their photos taken with Santa, enjoy cookies, receive stockings from the elves,
and pick up their bundles of Christmas gifts and food boxes. We thank all of our families. Your support of this project is what makes it
work. The generosity of our Charleston
Catholic community is always heartwarming and humbling. Thank you for your generosity to the
children of
2010-11 SCHEDULING FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED
STUDENTS – Scheduling forms will be distributed
to students by the end of March.
NEW STUDENTS FOR 2010-2011–The
Admissions Committee has released its schedule for the upcoming school
year. If you have other children or are
asked by non-CCHS families about the school, please refer to this section of
the newsletter. Applications for all grade levels will be available on-line (www.charleston catholic-crw.org) by Monday,
January 11. Mail completed applications
directly to CCHS.
Monday,
January 11 – application packets for new students
available on-line.
Wednesday,
January 27 – information meeting for parents of
prospective students (grades 6-10) at 6:00 p.m. in the CCHS library.
Monday, February 1–
deadline for receipt of applications of students currently attending Catholic
schools who wish to be given first consideration. Applications from area Catholic schools
received after this date lose “first consideration” status and are placed in
the general pool of applicants.
Thursday, February 4 –
prospective 6th graders visit CCHS 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. (5th
graders not currently enrolled at
Saturday, February 6 –
admissions test for all prospective students at 10:00 a.m. in CCHS Commons
Monday, February 8
– first day applications will be processed from students in public schools
Friday, February 19–
deadline for all students to submit applications who want to be considered in
the first round of acceptances
Friday, March 26 – first round of
acceptance letters mailed (for applicants whose files are completed by February
19 – applications received after February 19 will be reviewed periodically by
the Admissions Committee and notification as to enrollment status will be
mailed at that time)
NOTE – It is rare for CCHS
to accept students as juniors and seniors.
Generally speaking, only juniors and seniors moving into the area
attending Catholic schools elsewhere will be considered.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES – Help your child
discover a variety of age-appropriate leisure-time activities to enjoy with
friends, such as bowling, ice skating, going to movies, watching televised
athletic events at each others’ houses, playing Frisbee, cooking, and
skiing. Encourage your child to see
“social life” on a broader level, not as going to a bunch of “parties.” Habits learned now will affect your child’s
outlook for a lifetime.
UNITED WAY – Did you know that you may designate
TRAVELING
ART EXHIBIT – Many thanks to PVA for
sponsoring the traveling art exhibit of Antoni Gaudi
which will be visiting the school in association with Spanish classes January
25-29th. Stop by and see the art exhibit and other student work located outside
the library on the second floor.
PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL SPORTS
-- In order to participate in an
athletic event on a particular day, a student must be in school for the FULL
DAY on the day of the event. This
“full day” policy includes appointments so students need to avoid scheduling
appointments during the school day.
Students are also expected to be on time on days following athletic
events.
A REMINDER ABOUT GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AT
THE BEGINNING OF THE WINTER SPORTS SEASON
– Phone calls complimenting our students and parents at athletic events are
always a joy to receive. However, phone
calls from parents or administrators from other schools
criticizing CCHS fans’ behavior is always disheartening. All of us are judged by a few. Please show good sportsmanship and, if you
see someone else being unsportsmanlike, become part of the solution. Let’s work on this together to make it a
great season!
FRESH CHRISTMAS TREES – Biology teacher
Amy Arnold and her family grow Christmas trees.
They have a few trees (mostly white pine) that are ready to be
harvested. If you are interested, please call 304-286-4520 after 6:00 pm
or on weekends anytime.
CATHOLIC
SCHOOLS WEEK -- Please mark your calendars for the week
of January 25-29! During Catholic Schools Week each winter, the PVA
reaches out to the community around us and participates in an act of community
service. This year, we are working with Manna Meal and will be collecting
donations to support their program. For people living outside in the winter
there are a lot of things they need. Here is a list of some of the items needed: Food products with FLIP
TOP LIDS (canned fruit and canned meats) plus Beef Jerky
Hand warmers, flash lights, all hygiene
products, toilet paper
More specific details about
the CSW project will be shared with the students in early January. If you
have questions, please contact Paula Jameson @ 949-2478 or Julie Robinson @
345-1225.
PAX CHRISTI -- is sponsoring “Manna Meal Mondays.” On the first Monday of each month, students
are invited to bring in a box or bag of
dried cereal as a donation to Manna Meal, an interdenominational sponsored
soup kitchen located in the parish Hall of
H1N1 UPDATE – Our vaccination rate among our student
body is exceptional. Well over 82% of
our students were vaccinated during the school’s H1N1 clinic on November
16. Many thanks to our
CCHS parents who helped and to members of the Charleston-Kanawha County Health
Department and
SCIENCE BOOK CLUB – has been
launched with the Scat by Carl Hiaasen as the first book. Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card is
the next novel up for discussion. Science
teachers have a sign up sheet to gauge participation. There is a link to
the book club on the CCHS website Extranet under Clubs and Activities with more
information.
NOT USING YOUR OLD RECEIVERS AND SPEAKERS? -- With another eight SmartBoards
installed or on order, CCHS is in need of sound systems to maximize the
functionality of the boards. If you have old stereo systems (receiver and
speakers) that you are no longer using, consider donating them to the school
where we will put them to good use as SmartBoard
audio systems.
MRS. THOMAS’ TIDBITS –
1) A
wonderful opportunity for parents of seniors -- Judy Kee
of the WV Higher Education Policy Commission will join us on Wednesday, January
20, at 6 p.m. in the computer lab to assist parents
enter FAFSA information directly into the Federal website. Parents will need to choose their PIN number
rather than letting the FAFSA processor select one and will need to bring their
PIN and their child’s PIN to the workshop.
If you don’t have PINs, you can get them at www.pin.ed.gov. This should be done immediately since it
takes time for the requests to be processed.
Parents will also need to bring their 2009 W-2s and/or 2008 tax
return. Please contact Mrs. Thomas to register by Friday, January 15. Limited space is available.
2) Do you “Twitter?” Keep up with the latest news, information,
and deadlines from Mrs. Thomas’ office by signing up on Twitter at CCHScollegeprep to receive periodic “tweets” which may be
sent to your e-mail or phone as a text message. Instructions on how to sign up for Twitter are on our website.
3)
SAT and ACT testing and registration dates (CCHS code: 490-205)
SAT and SAT Subject Tests (can
register on line -- www.collegeboard.org):
TEST
DATE
DEADLINE
LATE REGISTRATION
January
23 December 15 December 30
March
13 February
4 February 18
May
1 March
25 April 8
June
5 April
29 May
13
ACT: (can
register on line -- www.act.org)
TEST
DATE
DEADLINE
LATE REGISTRATION
December
12 November
6
November 7 - 20
February
6 January
5 January 6 - 15
April
10
March
5 March 6-19
June
12 May
7 May 8 - 21
4) Students wishing to take AP tests for non-AP courses (e.g., world
history, biology, foreign languages, etc.) may choose to do so and must notify
Mrs. Thomas in February.
5) PROMISE
scholarship and FAFSA deadline – March 1.
Students must complete BOTH the PROMISE and the FAFSA applications in
order to be considered for the PROMISE scholarship. Additionally, colleges and universities
throughout the country use FAFSA information to determine scholarships and
financial aid. Go to www.promisescholarships.org .
6) Students interested in applying for the Honors
Program at WVU will need to fill out an Honors Program application in addition
to the WVU application. Both are
available on-line.
7) The health department asks all schools to
keep students’ immunization records updated.
If your child has had recent shots, please send CCHS a copy of new
health records.
8) When
seniors go on college visits, they are encouraged to take a CCHS profile, their
transcript, and a resume. Be
prepared! Seniors, you may or may not
have an official interview but each time you make contact with admissions
offices you are making an impression on them about yourself and CCHS.
ADVERTISING
STRUCTURED STUDY TIME – Students have the opportunity to attend the Homework Clinic, a distraction and technology-free hour of
supervised work, every Monday-Thursday from 3-4 p.m. Students must
sign up at the beginning of the day and will be charged a fee of $5 per
session, or $18 for the week.
e.g., snow
delays/closings) will be posted there so you won’t have to spend time glued to
the radio or television!
NOTES FROM THE PARENT VOLUNTEER
ASSOCIATION (PVA) –
1) Order forms for fleece jackets with CCHS
logo, white uniform polo shirts, and green athletic/academic competition polo
shirts are available on the CCHS website. For questions, please contact
Lisa Dundervill (344-2566) for fleece
jackets, Joanne Bronikowski (344-8850) for green polos, and Lisa Cassis (925-5946) for white polos.
2) INNISBROOK
ORDERS – Time to think about holiday wrapping paper! Go to www.innisbrook.com
and click on “Buy Innisbrook Products” and enter CCHS
school number 121949. Call Lisa Dundervill at
344-2566 for more info.
3) Athletic family passes are
available through the PVA. These passes are good for immediate family
members only (not cousins, in-laws, ex-in-laws, grandparents, fiancées,
etc.) to attend CCHS home games. The passes do not cover away games, tournaments played at home, homecoming games, or any
SSAC tournaments. Cost is $150 for all home middle school games only,
$175 for all home high school games only, and $200 for all home games (both
levels). A $100 student or senior citizen pass for all games is also
available. Each adult in a family will be issued a pass that must be
shown for admission to games. Please ask Janet Kawash (304-768-3948) if you have questions about these
passes.
4) Table cloths – PVA has checked the white table cloth inventory and
there are ten white 72 inch round table cloths out. Please return these table cloths to the
office ASAP.
CONGRATULATIONS
-
to senior Laura
Gould whose artwork was featured in the Artmares
exhibit, during the October and November ArtWalks.
-
to Natalie Tupta, a 2009 CCHS graduate, who received a $1,000.00
scholarship awarded by the National Latin Exam.
Natalie was eligible to apply for this scholarship after earning a gold
medal on the National Latin Exam during her senior year. She is the first Latin student in the history
of CCHS to receive this honor.
-
to the Quiz Bowl Team for their 3rd
place showing at the Sagacity tournament at the University of Pittsburgh in
which 18 teams from 3 states competed.
Team participants were Ben Williams, Meredith Summers, Hillary Frame,
and Josh Arnold. The win qualified the
team for the NAQT National tournament for the third year in a row.
- to Mrs. Burch
and the CCHS art department. The
- to Pam Farris, CCHS parent
and Executive Director of Leadership West Virginia, who was honored by the LWV
class of 2009 with a donation to the CCHS athletic department. As Mrs. Farris commented: “Both Michael and Taylor have enjoyed and
learned from the many opportunities provided them over the years through CCHS
athletics. We certainly love those State Championships but, more importantly,
how we get there.”
- to the CCHS Drama Club for its uplifting,
excellent musical production of “Back to
the 80’s” presented in November. What a
talented group of students and teachers!
All of us look forward to upcoming productions from this talented group
of students and teachers. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the winter
production.
- to CCHS
cross country runners Sami Harris, Ally Hoyer, A.J. Laska,
and Marcus Black for their runs at the sloppy and muddy state
championship. Sami became the 8th
girl in CCHS history to finish in the top ten and to be first team all state. Ally
finished 17th and was named second team all
state.
- to the high school JV volleyball team which
finished the season with a record of (27-8-2). The JV was the Riverside
JV Tournament Champion, and Capital Metro JV Tournament Runner-up.
Melissa Head and Erica Marcus were named to the Riverside JV All Tournament
Team, and Jennifer Head and Caroline Seufer were
named to the Capital Metro JV All Tournament Team.
- to the high school varsity volleyball team
which won its first ever State Championship, by defeating 4-time defending
State Champ, Wirt County, in straight sets in the Finals. The Varsity
finished the season with a record of (61-5), recording a school record 61 wins,
and the 2nd most volleyball wins in State history. CCHS had a
record breaking 34 match winning streak to end the season, without dropping a
set. They were the St. Albans Tournament Runner-up, Irish Invitational
Tournament Champion, Sectional Champs, and Regional Champs. CCHS was
ranked No. 1 in the state for the entire season. CCHS was awarded the 2009 Team Sportsmanship Award by the Kanawha
Southern Volleyball Officials Board for the 3rd consecutive
year. Katie Stricker, Alison Gregory, Sarah Skeens, and Mackenzie Polen were
named to the
-
to the CCHS boys’ soccer team for
its accomplishments this season: West
Virginia High School State Champion 2009 AA-A; 22 wins – 1 loss – 1 tie; ranked
#4 regionally and #23 nationally by the National Soccer Coaches Association of
America (NSCAA); goals scored – 103 or 4.3 per game; goals allowed – 18 or .7
per game; five all-county players (Seth Ritchie, Taylor Farris, Tommy Trupo, LJ Stanley, Tanner Jameson); 7 all-state players
named by WV Coaches’ Association (five 1st team (Kenny Dexter, Alex
Higgins, Seth Ritchie, Tommy Trupo, Taylor Farris),
one 2nd team (LJ Stanley) and one honorable mention (Peyton
Hutcheson). Coach Keith Hutcheson was
named Coach of the Year for A-AA. Tommy Trupo was named forward of the year. WV Sportswriters Association first team: Seth Ritchie, Tommy Trupo,
Taylor Farris; second team: LJ Stanley;
special honorable mention: Alex Higgins,
Kenny Dexter; and honorable mention: Peyton Hutcheson.
- to the CCHS high school girls’ soccer team for
its accomplishments this season: Their Class AA-A championship in 2009 was the
second straight for the CCHS girls' team, in the first two years that the state
championship was divided into two classes (AAA and AA-A). The team’s
record was 20 wins, 1 loss, and 4 ties.
They played 12 AAA schools during the regular season, finishing with an
8-1-3 record against them. They also played and beat (on its home field) a team from
THANKS
–
- to the PVA for all the wish list items
requested by teachers for their classrooms.
The number and variety of items is impressive. In fact, between September 1, 2008, and
September 1, 2009, PVA has committed over $53,000 to support CCHS programs,
including items for the library, classroom instructional materials, HOPE
support, laminator supplies, remodeling of the faculty restroom, athletic
department expenditures (e.g., banners for gym, letters and pins), electrical
upgrade of the commons, ice machine and soup/food warming unit for lunch
program, staff development for teachers, lighting for drama productions, pep
band supplies, quiz bowl buzzer system, school scrapbook supplies,
congratulatory newspaper advertisements, Project Graduation, baccalaureate
reception, and so many other items and activities. PVA’s donation of talent, time, and treasure
makes all the difference in the quality of programs that can be offered at
CCHS. Many, many thanks from all the
students, faculty, and staff!
- to all of our coaches for their commitment, poise,
and skill in helping our teams achieve notable successes.
- to athletes,
coaches, team parents, parents, and fans who work hard to ensure that CCHS
teams are class acts, representing themselves and our school community so
beautifully.
- to Michelle Wicks
and Judy Kee from the WV Higher Education Policy
Commission who gave a very informative presentation to our parents on college
financial aid.
- to everyone who is
helping make our Clay County Christmas
the success that it is, making a difference in the lives of our neighbors to
the north. Additional thanks go out to
Dickinson Gould (CCHS class of 1995), president of Buzz Products, for donating
trucks and drivers to transport the goods to the party in Maysel. What a difference his help has made these
last few years!
- to PVA for providing soups, salads, and
desserts for faculty and staff during the parent-teacher conferences. This sustenance kept everyone going
throughout the long day!
- to PVA for providing breakfast for North
Central team members and an after school reception for the NCA team and CCHS
faculty and staff. Wonderful!
- to Kevin France, alumnus of CCHS, who
spoke at a science seminar about his work on the Hubble Telescope. This marked a repeat visit, with updates on
Kevin’s work in this cutting edge endeavor.
- to everyone who
purchased cookie dough to support the junior class in their prom fundraising
efforts.
- The Charleston
Catholic High School Quiz Bowl team hosted the Shamrock Invitational Quiz Bowl Tournament on October 31st.
There were fifteen teams representing twelve schools from the area.
The tournament would not have been possible without director Jean Wallace, who
spent many hours preparing for the event. The team would like to
thank everyone that was part of the endeavor. Special thanks to readers,
scorekeepers and timers Shawn Weaver, Josh Fix, Debra Sullivan, Trina Leone,
Lorrie Iszkula, Jennifer Shaf,
John Canfield, Kate Fitzgerald, Marie Zboinski, Linda
Parker, Robin Snyder, Marc Williams, and Diane Beckerle.
Cafeteria and registration workers included Dorothy Scharf,
Jill Helmick, Dianna Canfield, Amal
Sankari, Dena Wilcox, and cafeteria coordinator Diana
Reynolds. Amy Arnold, the team coach, would like to especially thank the
various student volunteers, the Varsity team members who worked instead of
competing, persons who donated food items, and everyone
else who helped with this event.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS/DELAYS DUE TO SNOW/ICE – – The weather is already worsening.
Here’s a brief reminder of the CCHS weather policy. Remember that school closings and delays are
also announced on the CCHS web site.
1) CCHS/SHGS will NOT follow ANY of the Kanawha
County Schools’ weather-related procedures.
2)
Families will need to connect to the CCHS website or listen to the
radio/television for changes to CCHS/SHGS schedules. The following stations will be notified by
6:15 a.m. if there are changes to be made:
WV Public Radio, WCHS, WCHS-TV, WSAZ-TV, V100, Kicks96, Super 102, WBES,
WKAZ, and WQBE.
3) If no announcements are made for CCHS/SHGS,
classes will be held on the regular schedule.
4) If a
two-hour delay is announced, classes will start promptly at 10 a.m. The building will not open until 9:30 to give
staff time to get to school. Please do
not drop off your children before 9:30!
5) As always, if you cannot get your child to
school for health or safety reasons, notify the school.
CALENDAR FOR 2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR
Saturday, December 5 Clay County Christmas party
Sunday, December 13 photo club workshop
2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday-Friday, December 16 – 18 exams
Monday, December 21 first
day of Christmas vacation
Saturday, January 2
Monday, January 4 classes
resume
Friday, January 15 end of first semester
Monday, January 18 Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day – no school
Wednesday, January 20 6 p.m. FAFSA financial
aid help for senior parents
Friday, January 22 10th grade retreat at
John XXIII; Pax Christi blood drive
Saturday, January 23 HS Winter Waltz 8
– 11 p.m.
Week of January 24 Catholic
Schools Week/Gaudi Spanish art exhibit
Wednesday, January 27 prospective parent
night 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 4 fifth grade visit
Monday, February 15 Presidents’
Day – no school
Friday/Saturday, February 19/20 A Midsummer Night’s Dream (drama club)
Friday, March 19 end of third quarter
Monday, March 22 week
of standardized testing for grades 6-8 (tentative)
Spring break
Friday, April 2 Good
Friday – first day of Easter break
Monday, April 12 classes resume
Thursday, April 22 9th
grade retreat at Camp Virgil Tate
Friday, April 23 diocesan
inservice for teachers – no school for students
Saturday, April 24 Prom
May 3 – 14 AP
exams
Saturday, May 29 baccalaureate
Sunday, May 30 graduation
Monday, May 31 Memorial
Day – no school
Wednesday-Friday,
June 2-4 exams for grades 6 – 11
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Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
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Week of December 7 - Pizza |
Beef taco Spanish rice Super nachos |
Christmas dinner: Mashed potatoes Gravy Green beans Pumpkin bar |
Biscuits Eggs Sausage Hash browns |
Hot Italian subs Greek salad |
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Week of December 14 - Pizza |
Bacon cheeseburgers Shoestring fries |
No lunch Exams |
No lunch Exams |
No lunch Exams |
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Week of January 4 - Pizza |
Bowl of chili Chili chip cheese Taco salad |
Chicken cacciatore Mashed potatoes Green beans Rolls |
Cheeseburger French fries Celery carrots with ranch dressing |
Chicken a la king with biscuit Vegetable medley |
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Week of January 11- Pizza |
Meatball subs Antipasto salad |
Chicken nuggets Baked sweet potato |
Steak hoagie with green peppers and onions Onion rings |
Baked mac&cheese Corn dogs Corn |
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Week of January 18 - No school |
Pizza |
Grilled chicken sandwiches Baked potato |
Burrito day Spanish rice |
Baked rigatoni Bosco stix Salad |
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Week of January 25 -Pizza |
Italian sausage sandwiches Curly fries Super pasta salad |
Stir fry chicken with rice Pita |
Footlong hot dogs Nachos |
Chicken Caesar salad |