York Catholic High School Principal’s Notes Dear Parents and Friends of York Catholic High School, Spring has sprung! Praise the Lord! The signs of spring are bringing joy to York Catholic. The flowers on campus are blooming, but more importantly, the students are outside and moving. Our athletes are not the only group that has benefited from the nicer weather as our teachers have taken the students out to enjoy some fresh air. The Physics classes have been out and about completing lab work and Mrs. Euclide’s English students enjoyed an afternoon on the front lawn studying their most recent literary work. As I say repeatedly, we are blessed with the gift of your children. Spring also means a time of bitter sweetness for our seniors and their families. We are especially proud of these students during this time of year, most of which have spent six years growing in our halls. When we had our first class meeting to organize events surrounding this year’s Baccalaureate and Graduation ceremonies, I explained to all of the seniors how much they have truly accomplished as individuals during their time here and thanked them for all they have given to YC as students. While we know they will miss their classmates and the time they have spent together, we also enjoy conversation surrounding how much they will accomplish in the years ahead. This year, we are honored to have Bishop Ronald Gainer as celebrant at our Baccalaureate Mass and Father Edward Quinlan, Diocesan Secretary of Education, to confer diplomas at Graduation. For more information regarding our end of year ceremonies and procedures, please read through this edition of our Irish Eye. Finally, as indicated in a recent letter regarding next year’s tuition, thank you to all of our parents who took the time at the beginning of this year to complete the Middle States Association survey. The feedback from everyone regarding the future direction of our school has been outstanding. We are excited to continue to increase technology in our building for classroom use and to continue work on a Master Plan. The Building and Grounds Committee to the School Board has contracted an architect who has met with multiple constituents to work on a Master Plan for our campus. Upon completion, the plan will be brought before the school board for approval and then presented to the Diocese of Harrisburg. Once those steps are complete, we will share the plans with our community. Thank you as always for partnering with York Catholic in the education of your children. Sincerely, Adrienne K. Seufert ‘96 Principal Irish Irish Eye Eye A publication for the parents of current York Catholic students Save the Date May-June-July 2015 May Crowning May 1 Prom May 2 Art Show May 5-7 Open House May 6 Elementary Partner Schools Band Festival May 13 Ascension Thursday Mass May 14 NO SCHOOL May 25 Senior Breakfast May 26 Senior Awards Assembly May 27 Junior Ring Ceremony May 28 Baccalaureate May 28 Graduation May 29 Final Exams June 3-5 Bingo June 7 Awards Assembly Grades 7-11 & Last Day of School June 9 - Noon dismissal Athletic Physicals June 11 Golf Tournament June 15
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York Catholic High School
Principal’s Notes
Dear Parents and Friends of York Catholic High School, Spring has sprung! Praise the Lord! The signs of spring are bringing joy to York Catholic. The flowers on campus are blooming, but more importantly, the students
are outside and moving. Our athletes are not the only group that has benefited from the nicer weather as our teachers have taken the students out to enjoy some fresh air. The Physics classes have been out and about completing lab work and Mrs. Euclide’s English students enjoyed an afternoon on the front lawn studying their most recent literary work. As I say repeatedly, we are blessed with the gift of your children.
Spring also means a time of bitter sweetness for our seniors and their families. We are especially proud of these students during this time of year, most of which have spent six years growing in our halls. When we had our first class meeting to organize events surrounding this year’s Baccalaureate and Graduation ceremonies, I explained to all of the seniors how much they have truly accomplished as individuals during their time here and thanked them for all they have given to YC
as students. While we know they will miss their classmates and the time they have spent together, we also enjoy conversation surrounding how much they will accomplish in the years ahead.
This year, we are honored to have Bishop Ronald Gainer as celebrant at our Baccalaureate Mass and Father Edward Quinlan, Diocesan Secretary of Education, to confer diplomas at Graduation. For more information regarding our end of year
ceremonies and procedures, please read through this edition of our Irish Eye. Finally, as indicated in a recent letter regarding next year’s tuition, thank you to all of our parents who took the time at the beginning of this year to complete the Middle States Association survey. The feedback from everyone regarding the future direction of our school has been outstanding. We are excited to continue to increase technology in our building for classroom use and to continue work on a
Master Plan. The Building and Grounds Committee to the School Board has contracted an architect who has met with multiple constituents to work on a Master Plan for our campus. Upon completion, the plan will be brought before the school board for approval and then presented to the Diocese of Harrisburg. Once those steps are complete, we will share the plans with our community.
Thank you as always for partnering with York Catholic in the education of your children. Sincerely,
Adrienne K. Seufert ‘96 Principal
I r i s h I r i s h
Eye Eye A publication for the parents of current York Catholic students
Save the Date
May-June-July 2015
May Crowning May 1
Prom
May 2
Art Show
May 5-7
Open House
May 6
Elementary Partner Schools
Band Festival
May 13
Ascension Thursday Mass
May 14
NO SCHOOL
May 25
Senior Breakfast
May 26
Senior Awards Assembly
May 27
Junior Ring Ceremony
May 28
Baccalaureate
May 28
Graduation
May 29
Final Exams
June 3-5
Bingo
June 7
Awards Assembly
Grades 7-11
& Last Day of School
June 9 - Noon dismissal
Athletic Physicals
June 11
Golf Tournament
June 15
News & Notes
VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN We are happy to announce Sarah
Koury has been named Valedictorian and Jenna Koury has been named Salutatorian for the Class of 2015. Using grades
through the third quarter of senior year, they have a
cumulative grade point average that ranks them first and second among their classmates. Jenna and Sarah are the daughters of Doctors John and Michelle Koury of York. They are members of St. Patrick parish in York.
SENIOR SCHEDULE The last day of formal classes for seniors is Monday, May 18. After exams are completed, special practices and ceremonies will take place each day through Graduation Day, Friday, May 29. Seniors are expected to be present
for all exams, practices, and ceremonies. NOTE: Seniors are required to earn 25 credits and pass all required courses to graduate.
April
24 Service Hours & Reflection are due
May 18 Last Regular Class Day
19 Exams (Math & Social Studies)
20 Exams (Religion & Science)
21 Exams (English & Foreign Language)
22 Return Books Rehearsal for Baccalaureate & Graduation Class Picture Senior Picnic at York Revolution’s Santander
Stadium
25 Memorial Day — School Closed
26 Senior Breakfast 8:30 AM
Rehearsal for Graduation
27 Senior Awards Assembly 8:30 AM Rehearsal for Graduation
28 Rehearsal for Graduation Baccalaureate at St. Joseph’s, York at 7:30 PM
29 Graduation Ceremony at YCHS at 7:30 PM (ticket required)
END-OF-YEAR CALENDAR
Apr 22 Spring Concert - Junior High
Apr 26 Spring Concert - Senior High May 2 Prom at the White Rose Ballroom at the York Expo Center
May 6-8 Art Show May 6 Senior Art Reception May 14 Ascension Thursday Mass 10 AM
May 19, 20, 21 Senior Exams May 25 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day May 26 Senior Breakfast
May 27 Senior Awards Assembly
May 28 Jr. Ring Ceremony 1:30 PM May 28 Baccalaureate at 7:30 PM at St. Joseph’s Church in York
May 29 Graduation at YCHS
at 7:30 PM (ticket required)
June 3, 4, 5 Underclassmen Exams (11 AM dismissal)
June 8 Closing Mass 8:45 AM
June 9 8:30 AM-10 AM Awards Assembly - Grades 9-11 10:30-11:30 AM Awards Assembly - Grades 7-8 11:30 AM-noon
8th Grade Moving-on Reception
Noon dismissal for Grades 7-11 June 11 Sports Physicals at OSS Health
6 PM (do not arrive prior to 5:45 PM)
Sarah Koury and Jenna Koury
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PROM The 2015 Prom is scheduled for May 2 at the White Rose Ballroom at the York Expo Center. All students must be inside the ballroom no later than 6:00 PM. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Hanuska at
[email protected] or 717-846-8871 x99. Complete details about Prom can be found on the home page of the YC website. SENIOR BREAKFAST The Senior class will be honored on Tuesday, May 26 at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria. We’re looking for parent
volunteers to assist with the event. Please contact Ms. Jennifer Stees Glassmyer, Director of Constituent Relations & Special Events, at 717-846-8871 x51 or
[email protected]. JUNIOR RING CEREMONY The Junior class ring ceremony is scheduled for
Thursday, May 28 at 1:30 PM. The rings will be blessed, followed by a special reception for Juniors and their parents. Please note: the dress code will be strictly enforced. Anyone in violation will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony or reception.
MMS
Parents are reminded to check MMS to follow your student’s academic progress. Homework assignments and grades can be viewed by accessing your parent account. The students have their own unique logins to check their grades and assignments
as well. Using MMS to assist when a student is out
sick is encouraged. MMS can be a tool for greater academic success and responsibility. FINAL EXAMS Final exams for the second semester for grades 8-11 will follow this schedule:
Wed., June 3 Math & Social Studies Thurs., June 4 Religion & Science Fri., June 5 English & Foreign Language For most students, two exams will be scheduled for each day, except where conflicts will necessitate three. The testing periods will be 60 minutes.
Students are to report directly to their first test each
day; attendance will be taken in the testing rooms, not in the homerooms. Should a student not have an exam until the second testing period, he/she need not report until that time. If a student does not have an exam in the second exam slot, the student is free
to leave school at 9:45 AM. Approximate time frame for most students will be 8:15 AM until 11:00 AM. Despite the early dismissals, many school district buses will operate at their regularly scheduled times. Students should check with their bus driver in advance for specific details. Some students will need
to arrange for their own transportation home — especially students who are assigned to the Academic Assistance Center (AAC).
Lunch will not be served on Exam days.
For grades 9-11, these semester exams will comprise 1/5 of the second semester grade. Students in grade 8 will prepare for and take a final exam; this will be presented as a learning experience in preparation for the transition into senior high school.
In light of the importance of these exams and their scheduling, the only absence that will be accepted on these days will be with a doctor’s excuse.
FINAL REPORT CARDS The final report card of the 2014-2015 school year will be mailed home on Friday, June 19.
SUMMER SCHOOL A student who does not obtain a passing final average for a course will need to complete an approved summer school option. No more than two subjects may be completed in summer school. Any student with three or more academic failures must be retained
in the same grade. Students and parents will be notified at the end of the school year through the mail if a student has failed a class. Information on various school district summer schools, Keystone credit recovery correspondence courses, and private tutoring
will be provided at that time.
2015-2016 REGISTRATION To plan wisely, it is very important that we have an accurate count of student enrollment for the 2015-2016 academic year. A $150.00 non-refundable down payment per student and $45.00 SMART fee per family, made payable to YCHS, will be due by May 4,
2015. For complete details including an explanation of the new fees, please refer to Mrs. Seufert’s letter that accompanied the tuition and enrollment paperwork mailed to families in April. BACK TO SCHOOL PACKETS Back to School information and forms will be
distributed to all students on the first day of school,
and are to be returned to homeroom teachers by Friday, August 28. We will not be mailing student schedules home as we have done in the past. Students in grades 8-12 can simply log in to MMS after August 3 to view and print their fall class
schedule. Incoming seventh graders and all new students will receive their schedules in the mail the week of July 27.
FAMILY VACATIONS The proposed calendar for the 2015-2016 school year can be found on page 17. Please plan family vacations when your student has days off from school. It is extremely difficult for students to keep
up in class and make up work when they miss school. In many instances, one week’s absence from school can significantly impact grades. Any student with an average of 75% or below will not be given permission to be out of school for any extended period of time. Reminder: Students are expected to return from any trip with work completed. It is the student’s
responsibility to schedule make-up tests. Only five days for a trip will be excused per school year.
MID-TERM EXAMS 2015-2016 Mid-term exams for 2015–2016 will be completed at the end of the 2nd quarter. Please mark these days
on your calendar: January 13, 14, and 15. Please do not arrange travel before noon on January 15. These exam days are important and cannot be missed. Students will not be permitted to take a make-up exam due to a trip.
ROSTER CHANGES In February, returning students registered for their 2015-2016 classes, including choosing elective courses where appropriate. In light of these registrations, the Master Roster of classes is being
prepared. Parents and students are reminded that
any roster changes of courses requested must be made by June 1. Course requests made after June 1 must be accompanied by a written parental request, teacher approval (as originally needed), and a $25.00 Late Roster Change Fee. Since the Master Roster is built according to the original registration of students, we cannot guarantee admission to particular classes
after June 1. No course changes will be permitted after two calendar weeks once school begins. The last day for a course change for the 2015-2016 school year will be Friday, September 18. However, track changes in courses will be considered into the first quarter at the
discretion of the subject teacher for any student who
has been inaccurately placed in a course.
FLYNN & O’HARA UNIFORMS Flynn & O’Hara encourages parents to shop early and take advantage of the many convenient ways to shop for school uniforms. Parents may shop at a retail location, order at YC, visit https://www.fando.net/
or call 1-800-441-4122. Avoid the long lines and waits by shopping before August 1.
USED UNIFORMS The uniform exchange will be available for trades and purchases on June 17 from 4-6 PM in the Nurse's Office. Walk-ins on days other than this date cannot be accommodated. If you need uniforms, bring your
gently worn items for an even trade or purchase some at a reduced price: skirts $5, pants $4, sweaters $3, shirts $2. Uniforms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the size of the location, a maximum of five people will be permitted in the room at the same time. If anyone is interested in helping with the summer uniform exchanges, please contact
Barb Hamilton at 846-8871 x21.
SENIOR PICTURE POLICY - CLASS OF 2016 Each year YC enters into a contract with a professional photographer for the senior pictures appearing in our yearbook, ROSA MYSTICA. All
seniors yearbook photos must be taken by ElBe Photography. Pictures from any other photographer cannot be accepted for the yearbook. If desired, students can purchase yearbook photographs from ElBe. ElBe contributes a portion of Package purchases back to York Catholic.
All gentlemen must be clean shaven and wear a dress shirt, tie, and sport coat or suit jacket. Hair must be
regulation length. No piercings are allowed. Ladies will be provided with a black shoulder drape for photos. Only necklaces and earrings are allowed for
the yearbook picture of the young women. Please remove any facial jewelry.
ElBe Photography will be in the school library Monday through Friday, June 15-19 from 9 AM-2:30 PM to take yearbook photos of each student in the Class of
2016. There will also be a limited number of evening appointments available at the ElBe Studio located at 192 Kreidler Avenue in York, June 23-24 from 6-8 PM for those who have to work during the day or are not available the week of June 15.
Students MUST visit the following website between May 4-8 to schedule their appointments:
www.elbephoto.com/appointment
Appointments will be assigned to students who DO NOT schedule one on their own. Appointment times will be provided to all juniors by the end of May.
Handouts containing additional information — such as how to make an online appointment and the amount
of the Yearbook Sitting Fee were provided to all juniors in April. Cap and gown photos can also be taken at the school session.
If you have questions about the yearbook photos or you would like to schedule a studio or on-location
appointment for a senior casual photo session, please contact Bob or Patty Chadderdon of ElBe Photography at 717-741-4331. ElBe Photography is waiving the cost of the yearbook photo session for those students reserving a senior casual photo session by June 14.
Call ElBe for details.
IMMUNIZATIONS REQUIRED Please be sure your child is up to date with all of his or her immunizations and the school nurse receives a copy of the dates the doses were administered no later than August 28. The following is a list of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s immunization requirements for the 2015-16 school year:
4 doses tetanus (one after age of 4)
4 doses diphtheria (one after age 4)
3 doses polio
2 doses measles
2 doses mumps
1 dose rubella (German measles)
3 doses hepatitis B
2 doses varicella (or history of having had chicken
pox)
1 dose TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular
pertussis)
1 dose MCV4 (meningococcal conjugate vaccine)
ORDER CARNATIONS FOR SENIORS
Anyone wishing to send a senior a congratulatory carnation may order it during lunch periods from April 27-May 1, for the cost of $1 each. Any parent, grandparent or friend may pick-up an order form in the Main Office. National Honor Society members will
distribute the flowers on Friday, May 15. AMAZON PURCHASES TO SUPPORT YC The Amazon Smile Foundation will donate .5% of eligible AmazonSmile purchases made on
Amazon.com to York Catholic’s Student Aid and Endowment Fund. Simply select York Catholic as the recipient of the donation when making your purchase.
AMERIGAS CUSTOMERS Help us earn free money for YC. Send in your
Amerigas propane receipts to YC. We can earn 2¢ for every gallon of propane purchased (up to $2,000)! If you have any questions, contact Ms. Jennifer Stees Glassmyer, Director of Constituent Relations & Special Events, at [email protected].
News & Notes
OPEN HOUSE The public is invited to attend YC’s Spring Open House on Wednesday, May 6, from 6-7:30 PM. Prospective students and their families are welcome to tour the
school and talk with faculty, staff, and students. Please help spread the word and invite families you know. Current parents are encouraged to join us to meet the new families and help answer their questions. For more information, call Ms. Hoffman at 717-846-8871 x20.
MINI-THON In March, 272 senior high students participated in York Catholic’s third annual Mini-THON. Students stayed on their feet for six hours while participating in a number
of activities including dodgeball, speedball, and Zumba. The students also enjoyed a Family Feud competition
as well as a Mr. YC contest. This year 10 students raised over $200 for the Four Diamonds Fund and earned the privilege of pieing Mrs. Seufert and Mr. Bailey in the face. As a whole, York Catholic surpassed its fundraising goal of $10,000 and brought in $16,103.40 for The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. Thank you to all of the
student, parent, and faculty volunteers who made this event possible.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE WEEK Foreign Language Week was celebrated in March at York Catholic. The school lobby was decorated with flags representing international countries, and each school day commenced and concluded with a prayer highlighting the numerous languages spoken by York
Catholic students.
Mini-THON Leaders Student Council members lead students in the Mini-THON dance used by all schools associated with Penn State’s THON and Mini-THONs. Front: Thomas Thole, Anthony Sicilia. Back: Hannah Laslo, Lauren Parrini.
POET LAUREATE VISITS CLASSROOM Christine Lincoln, poet laureate of York, visited with freshmen and sophomores in Mrs. Euclide's English classes in March. She shared stories from her life, work as poet laureate, and shared her poetry and
excerpts from her novel, Sap Rising. She then prompted students to write, encouraging them as the voice and power of change. Ms. Lincoln is a local, full time writer, something quite unusual in today's world. Her novel won Washington University's prestigious Sophie Kerr Award, earned her an appearance on the “Oprah” show, and lauded the
attention of an agent in New York. Touting herself a "poet activist," she writes about injustice she observes in her daily life. Her visit was enlightening
as well as inspiring for many of our students. CAREER
DAY A SUCCESS Thank you to the many parents, alumni, and friends who
shared information about their careers with our students
in March.
2015 SPEECH FESTIVAL In March, York Catholic held its annual senior high Speech Festival sponsored by the English Department. Following classroom presentations by all senior high students, thirty-one students competed
for a spot in the finals. The top nine speakers presented their speeches to the entire student body during a school-wide assembly emceed by Michael Andrews and Kelsea Dvorak. Speech entertainment was provided by Maura Palandro. Congratulations to the finalists!
1st Place: Lauren Hand
2nd Place: Madelyn Devlin 3rd Place: Brian Hand Finalists: William Catterall Lindsey China Meghan Freed
Yeon Sung Kim Steven Nigro Thomas Thole
YORK COUNTY SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR Congratulations to all the York Catholic students who participated in the York County Science and Engineering Fair held at Penn State York in March. We are proud of their academic achievement of excellence
in the field of scientific research. The following students received First or Second Place awards: First Place: Katelyn Danczyk Kyle Derowski Jenna Koury Sarah Koury
Hannah Laslo Second Place: Nick Bartkowiak
Lindsey China Patrick Farrell Meghan Freed Alex Reichart-Anderson
Anthony Sicilia
OUTSTANDING CHEMISTRY STUDENT AWARD Sophomore, Kyle Derowski, received the Southeastern
Pennsylvania Section of the American Chemical Society’s Outstanding Chemistry Student Award. He was honored for his careful manner and approach to
solving problems, his exemplary academic achievement, and his recent success at the York County Science and Engineering Fair. He received his award at the SEPSACS Education Night Banquet at York College in April. Congratulations, Kyle!
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Dr. Walt Zimmerman talks with students about his career as a
chiropractor at Career Day.
YORK COUNTY SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR WINNERS
Front row - Meghan Freed, Katelyn Danczyk, Jenna Koury, Sarah Koury, Lindsey China.
Back row – Nick Bartkowiak, Kyle Derowski,
Hannah Laslo, Alex Reichart-Anderson. Absent for photo: Patrick Farrell and
Anthony Sicilia.
YC STUDENTS INSPIRED TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Social Studies Students During their study of the Great Depression, students
completed a project that helped them better understand what it is like to suffer under economic problems and poverty. The project required students to write journal entries about poverty in America, reform laws to help solve major issues facing the nation, and compare the Great Depression to the recent recession and economic troubles. Andrew
Downing, the teacher who coordinated the project, said, “The project gave the students an opportunity to understand the needs of many Americans and the
ever present problem of poverty.” Each student also donated ten non-perishable food items to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry in York. By the completion of the project the social studies students donated over
600 items to the pantry. Spanish Club In March, Spanish Club assembled and decorated 50 treat bags of Easter candy to be given to children served by Compassion York. The group also held a bake sale to benefit Outreach Paraguay, a non-profit
organization founded by YC Spanish teacher Milner Sosa and his wife. The money raised will be presented to Senor Sosa at the May Crowning.
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Social Studies Class learns from the Great Depression Pictured left to right-seated: Miles Elliott, Miles Iati.
Standing: Eddie Smith, Emily Laslo, Andrew Downing, Martin Rackson, Richard Mezza, Katie
Gordon, Caitlin Maloney, Lisa Casagrande.
Spanish Club assembles Easter bags Pictured left to right Maggie Allen, Sarah Koury, Ebony Hammond, Jenna Koury, Abigail Drabik.
Future YC student Patrick Koury is in front.
York Deanery Elementary Partner Schools
Choir Festival
Wednesday, May 13 6 PM
Partner elementary students from
St. Joseph-Dallastown, St. Joseph-York, St. Patrick, St. Rose, and St. John the Baptist will join with York Catholic High School students to showcase their artistic talents.
The choir students will rehearse from 3:30-5:30 PM,
then perform for the public on stage in the York Catholic auditorium at 6 PM.
Free Admission
ART SHOW Everyone is invited to YC’s annual Art Show, May 5-7 from 8 AM–3 PM, in the school lobby, with a special reception for the families of seniors on the evening of Tuesday, May 5 at 7 PM. The work of our graduating
seniors will be on display, as well as samples of art work from grades 7-12 for all to enjoy! MUSIC HONORS York Catholic student-musicians recently earned honors for their talents. Michael Palmieri earned a spot in District Band on baritone as selected by the
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. He was also selected to the York County High School Honors Band along with Miles Iati on trombone,
Anthony Sicilia on trumpet, and Lexi Zambito on clarinet. Five students also earned spots on the York County Middle School Honors Band: August Alfano on clarinet, Patrick Farrell on percussion,
Chandler Hake on marimba/xylophone, Hunter Karpulk on trombone, and Brice Leidy on trombone.
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THEATRE AWARDS NIGHT York Catholic students who participate in the performing arts will have an Awards Night on May 14 at 7:00 PM in The YC Auditorium.
CONCERT CHOIR PERFORMING AT BACCALAUREATE Concert Choir sings at the Baccalaureate Mass on May 28 at 7:30 PM. All 9-11 grade members are required to attend. Report time is 6:45 PM.
DRUM MAJORS Congratulations to the newly elected Drum Majors for
the 2015-16 marching band season: Miles Iati, Senior Drum Major, and Michael Palmieri, Junior Drum Major.
NEW MARCHING BAND PARENT MEETING Parents with students new to Marching Band should plan to attend a meeting May 19 at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. Come meet other parents and the directors, find out about the band season, and have your questions answered.
SUMMER MUSIC DATES Open Band Rehearsals on Wednesdays, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29 from 6:00-
8:00 PM in the band room. Drum Line will report at
5:00 PM before each open band rehearsal. Band members are required to attend at least three Open Band rehearsals and be able to play the show music before band camp begins. Band Camp from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM: Aug 3-4 for new members
Aug 5-7, 10-12, 17-20 for all members Uniform Fittings Aug 3-4 from 8-11 AM. YCMA Car Wash Aug 9 from 1-3 PM. Check the YC calendar in July for the location.
Family Band Show and Dinner on Aug 20 at 6:00
PM. YCMA Meetings on June 16, July 14, and Aug 11 at 6:30 PM in the Faculty Dining Room - room 4.
Junior High Honors Band Front row – Chandler Hake, Hunter Karpulk.
Back row – Brice Leidy, Patrick Farrell, August Alfano.
Senior High Honors Band Anthony Sicilia, Miles Iati, Michael Palmieri,
Lexi Zambito.
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Host Families Needed Open your heart and home to an international student
attending York Catholic High School for the upcoming school year.
Learn about a new culture while teaching your host student about American traditions.
All students will read the following for English Language Arts: Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson
All students will read the following for English Language Arts: Wonder by R.J. Polacio
Students will read the following selections according to English placement: 109: 9 Honors English Anthem by Ayn Rand
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 111: 9 CP English Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson OR The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson 119: 9 English I Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher
Students will read the following selections according to English placement: 121/129: 10 English CP/English II Grendel by John Gardner 120: 10 Honors English A Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague
by Geraldine Brooks
Little Bee by Chris Cleave
All students will read the following for World History: Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
Students will read the following selections according to English placement:
130: 11 Honors English To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
131/139: 11CP/English III American Literature The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
by Jamie Ford
All students will read the following for Religion: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
Students will read the following selections according to English placement:
140: Advanced Placement Lit. and Comp. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achabi
A Doll House by Henrik Ibsen
Oedipus the King by Sophocles
How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas Foster
AND one of the following:
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Shaffer and Annie Barrows
OR
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
142: 12 Honors English Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt
141/149: 12 English CP/English III Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold by Daniel James Brown
York Catholic Summer Reading
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York Catholic High School views the development of life-long habits of reading as a hallmark of an educated man or woman, and it encourages each student to read widely throughout the year. The school also recognizes the value of other on-going academic engagement during the summer months. Summer reading and other intellectual activities serve to stimulate, to enrich, and to reinforce academic skills during the summer hiatus. We recommend that required books be read carefully and notes taken. Each current student will receive a packet with the assignments for the English summer reading before leaving for break. The assignments will also be available on the school’s website. Each grade
level’s requirements are clearly explained and testing and/or projects are due at the commencement of the school year.
Incoming 7th Grade:
Incoming 8th Grade:
Incoming 9th Grade:
Incoming 10th Grade:
Incoming 11th Grade:
Incoming 12th Grade:
WORLD YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION Students from YC joined Bishop
Gainer and close to 600 other teens from around the Diocese to celebrate World Youth Day on
Palm Sunday in March. We processed from
the Capitol steps to St. Patrick’s Cathedral for the Palm Sunday Liturgy, and then continued to Strawberry Square with dinner and a dance party! If you did not get the chance to attend
this year, plan on attending next year. CHRISTIAN SERVICE REFLECTION The due dates for Students’ Reflection Projects are: Grade 12: April 24 Grade 7-11: May 4
PLEASE NOTE: The grade given for this reflection is a major grade in the 4th Quarter. IN ORDER FOR A GRADE TO BE GIVEN, Junior High students must have completed 12 service hours by this time; Senior High
students must have completed 16 service hours by this time.
Students may have completed all but a few hours for
the 2nd semester. Then they would need to do only a few hours to make their total hours and would write their reflections on those hours.
Service hours need to be completed at two or more sites. This is to challenge the students to broaden their experiences and to learn better the needs for Christian Service in our community. If there is the slightest question as to whether the type of service applies in this program, students are to ask their religion teachers. Please remember service may not
be done at the work place of parents or at for-profit businesses. MAY CROWNING/St. JOSEPH THE WORKER
MASS We will honor our Blessed Mother and our school’s Patroness with the Prayer of Consecration and the
traditional crowning of the Statue of Mary at Mass on Thursday, May 1 at 10 AM. May is traditionally celebrated as the Month of Mary in the Catholic Church. Let’s celebrate Mary and the arrival of spring!
MAY ROSARY DEVOTIONS The Rosary will be recited Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 7:45 AM in the Chapel. All parents, students, and faculty are welcome.
ASCENSION MASS Fr. Jon will celebrate Mass on Thursday, May 14, at 10 AM, in honor of the Ascension of our Lord into Heaven. The Feast of the Ascension is a holy day of obligation celebrated 40 days after Easter, which is always the 6th Thursday of the Easter season.
BACCALAUREATE LITURGY Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 28 at 7:30 PM at St. Joseph Church in York. Mr. Stebbings will
coordinate the liturgy planning with Father Jon and members of the senior class.
MORE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Please continue to check the scholarship opportunities in the Career Room and on the Guidance page of the YC website for the most recent scholarship information.
ACT/SAT PLANNING
ACT Testing before Summer
Test Date Registration Deadline June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015
SAT Testing before Summer Test Date Registration Deadline June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015
2015-2016 ACT Test Dates
September 12, 2015 October 24, 2015 December 12, 2015 February 6, 2016 April 9, 2016
June 11, 2016
2015-2016 SAT Test Dates October 3, 2015
November 7, 2015 December 5, 2015 January 23, 2016 March 5, 2016 May 7, 2016 June 4, 2016
Spring and Summer SAT Prep at York College
To register, see Mrs. Gick or Mrs. Hess for a form or
call 717-815-1451. Cost is $165.
Spring: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, June 1
6 PM-9 PM
Summer: June 15, 16, 17, 18
8 AM-12 noon
AP EXAMS 2015
Advanced Placement exams are scheduled as follows:
Mon., May 4 Chemistry
Tues., May 5 Calculus AB
Wed., May 6 English Literature &
Composition
Fri., May 8 U.S. History
Mon., May 11 Biology
Wed., May 13 Statistics
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Listed on the Guidance Events page of the YC website, students can find summer program listings. These opportunities include, but are not limited to, pre-college summer sessions. Rising 8th graders
through seniors should check out the list to see if something interests them. New opportunities are added as they are received.
CAREER OPPORTUNITES PROGRAM Four students completed the Career Opportunities Program with Ms. Carol Hill Evans from Bell Socialization Services Human Resources Department as their mentor. Students learned about job
etiquette, budgets, resume writing, career options, and job interviews. The program included a Career and College Day at Harrisburg Area Community College. Participating students included Josh Boyer, Ana Hernandez, Annie Sanders, and Eddie Smith. CAREER EXPLORATION FOR 2015-2016
There will be many career areas next year with mentoring opportunities for juniors and seniors. The students in these programs meet with professionals in
their career field of interest once or twice a month throughout most of the year. Students learn firsthand what a profession entails, further their self discovery, and make valuable contacts in the community that
can help with college admissions, internships, and future employment. The careers to be included for 2015-2016 are: Accounting, ACE Design, ACE Trades, Arts, Culinary, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Hospitality, Human Services, Information Technology, Insurance,
Manufacturing, Actuarial Science, Financial Services, Agriculture, Law, Medical Assistance, and Creative Careers. Please let Mrs. Hess in Guidance know this spring if you are interested in one of these opportunities for next year. A signup sheet for Career
Exploration will be available in the Guidance office to
receive an application this fall. SENIOR ACCEPTANCES & SCHOLARHIPS Please bring in all of your acceptance letters and scholarship award letters for the graduation booklet. This information is also used for our school statistics. These must be handed in to Mrs. Gick in the Career
Room before May 8. We will make a copy for you and you can keep the original. We are proud of our seniors! We will honor their accomplishments by acknowledging the acceptances and scholarships at various functions and celebrations at the end of the school year. Seniors can also find their name on the bulletin board outside of the Career Room once their
college/scholarship information has been received.
REMINDER TO SENIORS AND PARENTS Final transcripts must be sent to the college you will be attending. Surveys will be sent home in May in which we will ask you to tell us the college you have
chosen. Seniors also need to successfully pass course work so they do not jeopardize graduation. Please contact Mrs. Hess with any questions.
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JUNIORS Mrs. Hess will be meeting with juniors in April and May to provide college and career searches, plan SAT/ACT testing for the spring and fall, check interest in career shadowing or mentoring, and discuss letters
of recommendation. There are many shadowing opportunities available to our students and many juniors have already participated in WellSpan Career Shadowing. Additional internet resources including QuickStart, PA Career Zone, EP Career Clusters/Career Skill Matches, and Career Room resources will be considered in the planning process. An overview
of the senior timeline and the college application process will also be previewed, as well as preparing for a job or the military.
SOPHOMORES The sophomores have met with Mrs. Loughman four
times this school year for guidance lessons. In their first lesson together they explored careers and researched some career interests. During their second meeting students learned how to read and interpret their PSAT results as well as how to use College Board’s Quickstart program online to help them prepare for their future testing. The third meeting
consisted of a classroom lesson with Mrs. Hand speaking to students regarding their course selection for next school year. The sophomore’s last lesson covered their options available to them after graduating from high school. Mrs. Loughman will
continue to meet with students on an as needed basis
to cover any academic or social/emotional issues. FRESHMEN The freshmen have met with Mrs. Loughman four times this school year for guidance lessons. In their first lesson together they were welcomed to the
guidance department and received information about how to succeed in high school. During their second meeting students received a classroom guidance lesson on careers. Each student individually built plans on how to achieve their future career goals, starting in the high school years. The third meeting consisted of a small group lesson where students
completed an interest inventory and researched three
careers. The most recent meeting was a classroom lesson with Mrs. Hand who spoke to students regarding their course selection for next school year. The freshmen’s last lesson covered their options available to them after graduating from high
school. Mrs. Loughman will continue to meet with students on an as needed basis to cover any academic or social/emotional issues.
7th & 8th GRADE Miss Madara is the 7th and 8th grade counselor. She has met with both 7th and 8th grade six different times for group and classroom lessons this year. In February and March Miss Madara
worked with the 8th grade student on goal setting. Each student set a goal of something he or she wanted to work on during the 4th marking period. Miss Madara will check in with them during May to discuss their progress and make suggestions to help students who have struggled with their goals.
In March and April the 7th grade students had a career introduction lesson to Bridges Inc., an
online career exploration program. Students met with Miss Madara and researched careers that they were matched with based on a brief interest inventory. In May and June junior high students
will meet with Miss Madara on an as-needed basis.
Photo courtesy of ElBe Photography DISTRICT CHAMPIONS York Catholic’s Girls’ Basketball Team won their
10th straight District III Championship in March. Senior Hannah Laslo wrote a first-hand account of the experience that was featured in the spring issue of Greensleeves. If you missed it, it can be found on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Congratulations to the team and thank you for
representing YC so well!
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Athletics
York Catholic Athletic Association’s
BINGO June 7
2 PM Doors open at 12 noon
Two $500 jackpots & One $1000 jackpot
NURSE & COACH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteer nurses and coaches are needed for Physical Night at OSS on June 11. Nurse duties include taking blood pressures, pulses, and respiration rates. Coaches will measure heights and weights. Contact Kyle Smink
at [email protected]. FALL CHEERLEADING Students in grades 6-11 interested in trying out for fall cheerleading should contact Ms. Hoffman at [email protected] or 717-846-8871 x20. Tryouts will be held May 18, 19, and 20 from 4-6 PM in
the gymnasium.
Please save these dates and remind your Junior High
student to actively participate in these activities. Please
note: dates and times may change or be cancelled due
to circumstances beyond our control or lack of interest.
Students should listen for announcements concerning
these matters.
May 11 YC Day at Sweet Frog
Queensgate Shopping Center
10 AM-9 PM
June 3 Ice Cream Social
in the cafeteria
11 AM
June 5 Swim Party
at Green Valley Pool
12-5 PM
June 9 8th Grade Moving-on Reception
in the cafeteria
11:30 AM-12 noon
Please contact Roxanne Castellanos at 717-846-8871 x11 or [email protected] to help with the following activities for our students.
May 1 Flower Sale pick-up
7:30 AM-3:30 PM
May 13 Plan 8th grade moving-on &
junior ring ceremony receptions
7 PM in Room 4 - Faculty Dining Room
May 28 Jr. Ring Reception
2:15-3 PM
Volunteers and baked goods needed
June 9 8th Grade Moving-on Reception
11:30 AM-12 noon
Volunteers and baked goods needed
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Physical Forms and ImPACT Tests
must be given to Mr. Luckman by
August 12
to be permitted to start Fall practice. (August 7 for Football)
Contact Mr. Luckman to be sure you
have a valid ImPACT Test on file.
Junior High Activities
Home & School Organization
ATHLETIC PHYSICALS
All Fall athletes must have a physical dated between June 1, 2015 and August 12, 2015 to be eligible to participate in Fall sports (Football deadline is August 7). Physicals given prior to
June 1, 2015 are NOT recognized by the PIAA.
Athletic Physicals for the 2015-2016 school year will be held on Thursday, June 11 from 6-8 PM at OSS Health at 1855 Powder Mill Road. Students must bring their completed 7-page PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation form (CIPPE) that is available on the
YC website in the Forms & Documents-Medical/
Athletics section titled PIAA Sports Physical Form. The form must be signed by a parent. Cost for the physical is $15. Checks should be made payable to York Catholic. OSS requests student-athletes DO NOT enter the building prior to 5:45 PM.
If you go to your own doctor, you must use the PIAA Sports Physical Form that is available on the
YC website in the Forms & Documents-Medical/Athletics section titled PIAA Sports Physical Form. NO OTHER FORM IS ACCEPTABLE.
OSS is conducting sports physicals ONLY.
Athletes entering Grade 11 are required by the State of Pennsylvania to have a complete physical prior to the start of the school year. OSS CANNOT perform the Grade 11 physical. Grade 11 athletes must schedule an appointment with their personal physician between June 1, 2015
and August 12, 2015 (August 7 for Football). Be sure to take both physical forms to the appointment (sports physical form & Grade 11 physical form).
OSS CANNOT perform a physical for a driver’s license.
