FAMILY ADVENT LITURGY - Archbishop John Carroll High School

Archbishop John Carroll High School
2011
2012
Parents’ Association
Congratulations to
All-Catholic Chorus
2011—2012
Carroll Signers: Maddison Lesher, Gabrielle Hull,
Katherine Boyle, Rachel Pearson, Meghan Creighton,
and Justin Roman.
We are pleased to announce that six of our student-athletes signed national letters of intent on Monday, November 14, 2011 to continue
their athletic careers on the college level. Students were joined by parents, family, and coaches at the signing ceremony. Their on-the-field
and court performances are matched by their accomplishments in the
classroom and of that we are extremely proud.
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Katherine Boyle ▪ Lacrosse
Meghan Creighton ▪ Basketball
Gabrielle Hull ▪ Lacrosse
Maddison Lesher ▪ Lacrosse
Rachel Pearson ▪ Basketball
Justin Roman ▪ Baseball
* Holy Cross University
* Drexel University
* Georgetown University
* Loyola University
* Drexel University
* West Chester University
FAMILY ADVENT LITURGY
This event and Christmas Concert will begin at 5:00
p.m. on Sunday, December 18th with the celebration
of our Advent Liturgy in the school auditorium.
The Pizza Party and Santa’s Visit will take place in
the Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. Our Music Department will present the annual Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
The Reservation Form was sent home with each student’s first quarter report card. Please complete this form
and make your reservations by the deadline Thursday, December 8.
All reservations should be returned to the Main Office. Thank you.
Sopranos
Katie Costello
Brittany Boatwright
Altos
Amanda Giuffrida
Melanie DeFrancisco
Nicole D’Ulisse
Tenors
Erik Robinson
Bill Pfeifer
Andrei Radu
Bass
Andrew Shaw
John Bolger
Dominick Giuffrida
The Choral Festival will be
hosted by Archbishop Wood High
School from February 3 to 5,
2012.
The Concert will be performed
Sunday, February 5, 2012 at
2:00 p.m. in the Archbishop
Wood High School Auditorium.
The Guest Conductor is
Dr. Christopher Kirer
Penn State University Faculty
Director of Glee Club and
Chamber Singers
Students will sing for the
Archdiocesan Honors
Convocation on May 22, 2012.
GRADE CONNECT
 PROGRESS REPORTS AND FAILURE WARNINGS: The second
quarter of the year is traditionally the shortest of the four quarters. The
quarter is punctuated by Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Therefore, it is imperative that students appropriate their time wisely so as not
to fall behind in their school work. Progress reports/failure warnings
will be distributed to students on December 20. They are to be
reviewed, signed by a parent, and returned to the homeroom
moderator by December 23, 2011. A student who fails to return a
progress report, signed by a parent, within the designated time frame, is
liable to demerits and/or detention.
 PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT MEETINGS are scheduled for
January 5, 2012 from 6 to 8 pm. This is an opportunity for you to
discuss with your student’s teacher their progress to date, so as to prevent failure at the quarter/semester.
 FIRST SEMESTER REPORT CARDS: The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has revised report card grading for this year: the first semester
report card will be the numerical average of the first and second quarter
grades. The second semester report card will be the numerical average
of the third and four quarter grades.
The final year-end grade is
determined with 45% - semester one, 45% - semester two, and 10% final examination.
 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY: If a student fails two or more subjects
at the quarter he/she is not eligible for 15 days. Once the 15 days have
expired, the STUDENT must contact the athletic office for an academic
review card. The STUDENT must then get his/her teachers to sign this
card indicating failing or passing grades. If the student is failing less
than two courses he/she is again eligible. Please note that all of the
courses are considered, not just the original failed courses. This process
must be done each week for the REMAINDER OF THE QUARTER. If
the student fails to return the eligibility card on any given week, he/she
is ineligible.
 STANDARDIZED TESTING: PSAT results for grades 9, 10 and 11
will be distributed to the students by February, prior to Course
Selection. Standardized test results are one of the factors which determine a student’s track assignments for the following year.
 SEMESTER ASSESSMENTS : As per the information sent to you
from Dr. Carol Cary, there are no special assessment schedules for January this year. Teachers will be administering tests during the regular
end-of-quarter cycle days, reflective of the work done by students
throughout the quarter.
 REGISTRATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2016
 Mail-In Registration:
Continues throughout the months of
December and January.
 Registration requires remittance of $125 prior to January 31, 2012;
$225 remittance is required after February 1. Registration fees are
non-refundable and non-transferable.
 Late Registration: Any registrations received after February 15 will
restrict our ability to track the student appropriately, limit our ability
to honor the student’s world language preference, and increase class
size. The Office for Catholic Education will base next year’s
projected enrollment on the registration numbers as of February 15.
Staffing allocations for the 2012-2013 academic year will be made
based on these statistics. Your timely registration allows us to create
the best roster for your son/daughter and to maintain reasonable
class size.
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Don’t forget to check your GRADE
CONNECT account.
If you have any questions,
please contact
Mrs. Charmaine Gates
or Dr. Patricia Rigby.
Please mark your calendar for
Wednesday evening,
March 14, 2012 –7 pm
for
Archbishop John Carroll
High School’s
ACADEMIC HONORS
CONVOCATION
IMPORTANT: SENIOR S and
SENIOR PARENTS’
MANDATORY MEETING
This important meeting concerning
second semester events from the Offices
for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs,
and Student Services will take place for
All seniors and ALL parents of the senior
class on
THURSDAY EVENING
JANUARY 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: School Auditorium
Thank you, in advance, for
your cooperation.
Seniors and their parents
MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE.
PRAISED BE JESUS CHRIST
now and forever!
Dear Parents,
During Advent, we prepare to celebrate the Lord’s birth. It
is a time of watching and waiting, but if we are going to truly be
ready for the Lord’s coming, we need to make it a time of active
and vigilant preparation. For us, Advent has to be more than just
a simple planning state to celebrate Christmas.
Purple is the liturgical color of Advent. The Purple of Advent moves us to a sense of deep reflection. We can especially
use the Scriptures during Advent to help us be more aware that
Jesus will come again. The Scriptures can move us to pray more
often and with more thought. Our better attention to our prayer life
will enable us to see the ways in which we can improve living out
our Life in Christ.
In the passage for the first Sunday of Advent, in Mark’s gospel MK 13:33-37, Jesus speaks to us, Be Watchful! Be Alert! You
do not know when the time will come . . .Watch!
There are many ways we can be watchful, be more alert
during this Advent season. One of the ways could be a deeper
commitment to celebrating the Sunday liturgy at your parish
Church. Giving praise and thanks to God as a community of faith
is so important, and it is truly something we should want to pass
along to those for whom we care.
We have a mandate from Jesus
himself to offer our best back to God. Reflect upon Jesus’ words: Do this in memory of me - Take this all of you and eat it
- this is My Body, this is My Blood, which
will be given up for you. This is the best
way that we as Catholics can express our
thanks and unite our lives and sacrifices to
Jesus. We become one with him, hence
the word communion.
As we celebrate Mass we offer
praise and thanks to God as we celebrate
the death and resurrection of Jesus. By
these Sacred events, Jesus frees us from
sin, guides our journey on earth and opens
the way to heaven.
In this newsletter, you will find a resource guide for December and January entitled Do this in Remembrance of Me. Please use this for your reflection and hopefully you will find it helpful in your own spiritual preparation. During
the season of Advent, be proactive. Attune your ears to hear the
voice of the Shepherd just a little more clearly.
Hopefully your schedule will permit you to join us for Mass
at the Family Advent Liturgy on December 18 in the auditorium
and stay for the Christmas Concert. That will be the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Hopefully we can all gather in a sense of joyful
waiting to celebrate the Coming of the Lord.
Sincerely,
Rev. Edward J. Casey
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On November 27, our liturgical year began anew
with the First Sunday of Advent and we are now
hearing from the Gospel of St. Mark on Sundays.
That Sunday also marked the implementation of
the revised translation of the Roman Missal,
which for many of us marks the only change
we’ve ever known in our responses and prayers at
Mass. The new translation has been in the works
for many years and its goal is to provide us with a
more authentic and faithful rendering of the original Latin. What we pray, recite, and sing at Mass
now closely mirrors what our brothers and sisters
are all around the world pray, recite, and sing in
their own languages. In this way, we see the
common bond we share as members of the one
family of God, and are reminded that the Eucharist we celebrate here in Philadelphia is the same
Eucharist being celebrated in New York, London,
Rome, Hong Kong. Rio de Janeiro . . . Or as Eucharistic Prayer III quotes from Scripture, “from
the rising of the sun to its setting.”
As we enter into the Advent season to prepare our
hearts to celebrate the joy of Christmas, I extend
to you the challenge to provide your children with
a special gift: the passing on of our faith in all
our words and actions and most especially in taking time out of your week to participate in Sunday mass. If we don’t pass this gift on to them, if
we aren’t the face of Christ for them each Sunday
and everyday that follows . . . Then who will be?
I offer my prayers for your and your family during this Advent-Christmas season. May we continue to be a people pro Deo et patria - for God
and country - and “Live Jesus in our hearts forever” as we welcome a new translation and a new
year.
KAIROS
Registration for the Kairos retreat (NOT mandatory for graduation) for members of the senior
class is conducted entirely online and takes place
on a first come, first served basis. Cost is
$300.00 per retreatant, however, legitimate financial issues are not an obstacle to a student’s participation. Seniors will be notified through morning announcements and the school website regarding the opening of registration for Kairos
LXIX (February 7-10, 2012), should begin in
early December. See the school website tab
School Ministry / Retreats section for further details.
From Guidance
FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION:
Again this year, Archbishop Carroll, along with a consortium of
other high schools in Delaware County, Delaware County Community College, the Pennsylvania Association of Secondary
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Schools and College Admissions Counselors, the Pennsylvania
Please check the Archbishop Carroll Daily Announcements Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, and the
on our website www.jcarroll.org. There are many Guidance Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency will sponsor a
announcements that may be of interest to you.
special FINANCIAL AID NIGHT. It will take place on Tuesday, January 3rd, at Delaware County Community College,
PSAT/NMSQT:
Marple Campus. The program will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will receive their
There will be presentations, panel discussions, and opportunities to
PSAT/NMSQT results in late December or early January.
speak with experts in the financial aid field. It promises to be a
Each student will receive his/her scores, an improved score
most informative evening and we encourage all to attend, espereport, and test booklet. The score report provides PSAT
cially parents from the Classes of 2012 and 2013.
scores, score ranges, percentiles, a selection index for the
NMSQT, question-by-question feedback, and suggestions
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES:
on how to improve your skills. It also includes graphic repAs of the beginning of November, over 50 college representatives
resentations of critical reading, math, and writing skill
have visited our school. This is a great opportunity for students to
percentiles, odds of earning SAT Reasoning Test scores at
interact with an admissions counselor, to ask questions, and to
different levels, eligibility criteria and status for National
pick up materials, including applications. ALL students are
Merit Scholarships, and guidance information to help with
encouraged to take advantage as college reps continue to visit
college planning. There is a special website for students,
Archbishop Carroll High School.
www.collegeboard.org/quickstart, which gives an explanation for the answer to each test question and a personalized
SENIORS:
study guide for the SAT. Students will also be able to use
Seniors who wish to guarantee that their college applications are
processed, or that their transcripts and recommendations (for those
the My Road program which provides on-line career, major,
and college planning opportunities. Counselors will visit
students applying on-line or sending their application(s) themselves)
classes to review and discuss the results with the students.
are sent prior to the Christmas break must submit the proper materials to the Guidance Office by Friday, December 5yh. We also ask
Juniors will also receive registration information for the
SAT Reasoning Test which we strongly encourage each
seniors to share their acceptance letters, scholarships, awards, and
junior to take at least once before senior year. This is an
financial aid packages with the Guidance Office. This information
is needed to compile our graduation statistics and announcements
important phase of the college selection process for all students, the class of 2013 in particular.
for the Class of 2012. Also, please make sure that you adhere to all
DEADLINES, especially those imposed by the colleges. This is the
SAT REASONING TEST / SAT SUBJECT TESTS:
responsibility of each student. Thank you for your cooperation.
The SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests will be
administered on December 3rd and January 28th. Please note
JUNIORS:
that Archbishop Carroll will be a test center for the DecemAll juniors are encouraged to take the SAT Reasoning Test this
spring on March 10th and/or May 5th. Please note that Archbishop
ber test date. The regular registration deadline for the Januth
ary test date is December 30 and the late registration deadCarroll is a test center for May test date. The counselors will visit
line is January 13th. You can register on-line at
with the class of 2013 to discuss the SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subwww.collegeboard.org.
ject Tests, and the college selection process. Each junior will also
receive registration information. All juniors are also strongly enFINANCIAL AID FOR THE CLASS OF 2012:
couraged to take advantage of the numerous helpful websites, most
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA]
notably, www.collegeboard.org, and www.educationplanner.com.
form will be available on-line in December. This is the
basic form needed to apply for financial aid at most schools.
FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES:
Please check your son/daughter’s schools of choice for
This year we are going to attempt to initiate an early look into caother required forms and filing deadlines. Also, please
reer and college exploration. We will be using two websites,
note that the process for applying for financial aid will be
www.collegeboard.org and www.educationplanner.com. With
aided greatly if your 2011 Federal Income Tax forms are
each website, we will be asking our students to establish their own
completed as accurately and as early as possible. This year
“account” which will enable each student to have easy access to
the federal government expects all families to apply on-line.
volumes of accurate, updated, and helpful information. The webThe special website is www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students and parsites are interactive so that they will be receiving timely reminders
ents will also need to have a Personal Identification Number
of opportunities that they should be taking advantage of at this
(PIN). The PIN serves as an electronic signature. You
time and throughout their high school career.
should apply now on-line for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.
Two PINs are necessary for your application, one for the
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student and one for the parent or guardian.
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GUIDANCE (from page 4)
RESOURCE ROOM:
ALL students are invited to use the Resource Room
in the Guidance Center. Information on careers,
colleges, and financial aid is available through the
use of our computers which have internet capabilities. Please ask your son/daughter to see a
counselor or Mrs. Leach to arrange for an
appointment.
Dear Parents,
I would like to wish you a peaceful and joyfilled Advent and Christmas season. It is my hope
and prayer that this time finds you well.
WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORTS:
Any family who wishes to have a Weekly Progress
Report can do so by having your student come to
the Guidance Office or by contacting our office at
extension 126. Please note that the student is responsible for asking each teacher for feedback,
sharing the results with a parent or guardian, getting
the report signed at home, and returning it to the
Guidance Office. Once returned to the Guidance
Office, the Weekly Progress Report will be reviewed and discussed with the student. If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact the Guidance Department.
As we move forward, I would like you to
think about your student’s academic future at Carroll. I feel our students have too many study periods. Colleges are looking for a rigorous academic
schedule in their admission process. Our students’
need to increase the number of courses they can
take. When you look at our course offerings, you
will see more choices for the 2012-2013 academic
year.
INTERNET:
There is a tremendous wealth of information on the
Internet. There are several recommended websites
that we encourage you to visit. Please ask your son
or daughter to stop by the Guidance Office to pick
up the special handout if they do not already have it.
I encourage you to speak with your child(ren)
about taking more core courses and/or electives. I
strongly urge you to make sure your child(ren) have
four years of science, mathematics, and social studies. These courses will not only help your child
(ren) prepare for college but aid them in the admission process.
AFFIRM:
AFFIRM is the name of the Student Assistance Program at Archbishop Carroll High School. The purpose of this program is to provide a means to identify students who are at risk and to recommend appropriate resources to help resolve problems. If any
parent wishes more information or would like to
make a referral, please contact the Guidance Office.
I would like to thank you for your flexibility
regarding the changes of schedule necessitated by
the make-up days. Our next make-up day is Thursday, December 8, 2011.
Have a Blessed Christmas and
a Happy New Year!
IMPORTANT DATES:
December
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SAT -at Archbishop Carroll High School
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Pre-Christmas guaranteed college
application processing Deadline
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SAT regular registration deadline
or January
Mr. Joseph Denelsbeck
Principal
January
3
Financial Aid Night at Delaware
County Community College
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SAT late registration deadline for January
28
SAT -NOT at Archbishop Carroll
High School
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Congratulations to the Carroll community
who held its annual Fall Blood Drive. This
year’s drive was again dedicated in memory
of Christopher M. Jones, class of 2007. Thank
you to drive moderator, Mr. Lance Lohr and
his team for all their hard work.
THE WINTER SNOW BALL
The ACHS student body is welcome to walk through a
winter wonderland on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from
7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Tickets for this semi-formal event
will be available through the Office for Student Affairs. An ID is needed for ticket registration and admittance to the dance. Proper paperwork / permission forms for guest registration is needed. Dates are
welcome with the above information; ticket cost is
$15.00.
All school policies are in effect and dress
should reflect semi-formal attire.
ATTENTION SENIORS
Cap and gown measurements for the Class of
2012 will take place Monday, December 12,
2011 during all lunch periods in the West
Cafeteria.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Student Council will host various events during the holiday season and celebrate by
helping others.
Send a Candy Gram to a special friend or
faculty member December 16—20.
Have lunch with Santa and the opportunity
to have holiday photographs on December
15 at all lunches.
CSC EVENT - OPERATION SANTA CLAUS
Beginning November 28th, the ACHS community began to accept donations of cash or non-violent unwrapped toys. Donations can be dropped off to the
Office for Student Affairs. We are in dire need of
items for 12 to 16 year old young men and women.
Items such as gift cards and batteries will also be accepted.
FAIRY GODMOTHER DRESS COLLECTION
Please consider donating any gently used
semi-formal dresses to the Office for Student
Affairs.
This Spring, we will assist young women who
are members of P.A.L. with special occasion
clothing. Shoes and accessories are also being accepted.
THANKSGIVING BASKETS
This season the SKDS and Carroll community provided dinners for over 110 families. Donations were
collected through Theology classes. The CSC and
student council carefully shopped and packed the
goods in boxes decorated by the St. Katherine students. SKDS students also baked their signature
pumpkin bread. Thank you to all who participated.
CONGRATULATIONS
To the cast, crew, and pit members of the
recent production of
PIERCE CLANCY
BALL TOURNAMENT
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DODGEKICK-OFF
On December 6th, we will kick off team registration
for the January 8th one-day tournament with an informative assembly highlighting topics of non violence
and the history of the tournament. NHS, under the
leadership of Mrs. Kathy Tucker, will organize this
annual event.
Parental involvement is key to the success of the day.
If you would like to offer assistance as a chaperone,
referee or other role, please contact the Office for Student Affairs at extension 117.
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GODSPELL
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Monday, December 26, 2011 through
Friday, December 30, 2011: No classes.
The Main Office is open during the Christmas holidays on Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday
-December 27, 28, & 29,
from 9 am to noon
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Classes resume:
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The Office of Institutional Advancement
The CARROLL FUND is under way for the 2011-2012 year. Your participation provides a benefit to all students in a variety of
ways. Among these are financial assistance, technological advancements, and the upgrade of our facilities. On behalf of all
Archbishop Carroll High School, we wish to extend a sincere thank you for your support and dedication to Carroll.
Your gift, large or small, goes a long way towards assisting us to reach our goal of providing the best education for your daughters
and sons. You may make a donation online through PayPal or send your check to Archbishop John Carroll High School ATTN:
Advancement Office. Again thank you for your support.
ASSIST CARROLL IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS!
There are many ways in which you can assist Carroll. Among these, remember to check if your company
has a MATCHING GIFT program. Many times your gift will be doubled or even tripled by your employer.
Please consider this when making your donation to Carroll. Also remember to name Archbishop Carroll as
your recipient when using your Target Card for your purchases at TARGET department stores. If you give
to the UNITED WAY, you can designate Archbishop Carroll by using the code 00015. Call the Alumni/
Advancement Office (610) 688-7610, extension 125, if you have any questions.
Do You Shop On The Internet?
Do You Use E-Bay?
If so, check out the Shopping Links from Carroll’s website. Over 300 retailers are available and Carroll receives a donation every time you shop by going through this link. It is an easy way to help Carroll raise funds.
Be sure to tell your friends and family. This unique program allows you to use any discount coupons or other
discounts for which you qualify.
Undecided what to give for that
special event . . .
Why not give your son or daughter the
gift that will last a lifetime?
Have his or her name inscribed on a brick in the
Patriot Path to be remembered at Carroll for years to
come.
Patriot Path
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Message: may contain up to three lines;
13 characters per line, including all spaces and punctuation
The commemorative walkway is
located across part of the front lawn
on the west side of the building.
*ACHS reserves the right to refuse any message
deemed as inappropriate
Fill out the order form and have your child’s
or family’s name go down in Carroll history!
Please mail order form and payment (checks payable to
ACHS) to the Development Office.
CARROLL AUCTION FOR EDUCATION
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Cost: $65.00 / brick
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C.A.F.E.
ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
TO ASSIST WITH THE PLANNING THIS YEAR’S
PLEASE
CONTACT THE
C.A.F.E.
ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
IF YOU AND A FRIEND WOULD LIKE
TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS REWARDING EXPERIENCE.
CONTACT
THE
ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
AT
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610-688-7610,
EXT.
125
TUITION OFFICE REMINDERS
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SPECIAL NOTES ~ ~ ~
 EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING
In The event of inclement weather, please listen to KYW,
Fox 29, and/ or 6 ABC for any information regarding the
closing of ACHS. Our snow code number is 472. If your
local school district is closed due to inclement weather and
Carroll is open, then the student needs to find an alternative
means of transportation to school that day. If your local
school district is open at regular time and Carroll is on a
two-hour delay, then the buses will come at regular time.
Bus transportation will depend on your local school districts.
If we are to close early due to weather, we will be contacted
by the local school districts as to when they will send busses and we will have a controlled release of students. If
your child drives to school, please advise them to take extra
caution when driving in bad weather and to also leave a
little earlier to allow for extra travel time.
We will be using Constant Contact and School Reach as
means to communicate school closings due to emergencies.
Please make sure we have a correct email address and
phone number on file in order to include you on our communication list.
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 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR STUDENTS
Students will not have school on the following days:
December 24, 2011 through January 2, 2012
We will have an early dismissal schedule for December
23rd; students will be dismissed at 10:30 am. Classes resume Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
On Monday, January 16th, Archbishop Carroll
High School will be closed in honor of the Martin Luther
King holiday.
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 DISCIPLINE
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Parents and students are reminded to review the handbook
regarding consequences for accumulation of demerits. Parents can follow their child’s discipline and attendance records through Grade Connect. When a student accumulates
31 or more demerits in a semester that student has failed
discipline and cannot attend his/her class dance/prom.
If a student reaches a total of 60 demerits then he/she has
failed discipline for the year and will be required to attend
discipline summer school if he/she is not dismissed from
Carroll High School.
Seniors who accumulate a total of 60 demerits will not
be permitted to participate in any graduation ceremonies.
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TUITION and FEES- - - The SIXTH and
SEVENTH tuition payments are due December 15th and January 15th. Please make
every effort to keep your tuition account up
-to-date. By now, the School, Fund-Raising, Parents’
Association, and Book Fees should be paid in full.
Please note that payment of any fees that are past due
will be deducted from the next tuition payment submitted. Should you fall behind in your payments, or
begin to experience financial difficulties, you are
asked to please contact the Tuition Office at extension
136 immediately. Thank you.
SAGUE BUS FEE - - - The bus fee for 2011-2012 is
$550. The third installment of $137.50 is due December 15th and the final installment is due February 15th.
ATHLETIC FEES - - - The 2011-2012 athletic fee
is $150 per athlete for each sport played, with the
exception of those sports which require a rental of
facilities (football, tennis, and swimming). The fee
for each of these sports is $265 per athlete. Intramural bowling fee is $125 per student bowler; cheerleading fee is $200. Ice hockey fee is $600. Crew
(Rowing) fee is $750, which includes boat and facility
rental. The athletic fees are billed when the final
team rosters are received from the head coaches. You
will not receive a separate bill at this time. Therefore, it is your responsibility to be aware that this fee
payment is due. Fall athletic fees should be paid by
now. Winter sport athletic fees are due by December
15th and spring athletic fees are due by March 15th.
Payment of any athletic fees that are past due will be
deducted from the next tuition payment submitted. In
light of this, if your child is participating in a winter
sport, please remit payment to the tuition office by
December 15th. Please include the student number
and the name of the sport on your check. Some sports
require an equipment resale fee for items kept by each
athlete. This resale fee is in addition to the athletic
fee and will be collected by the coaches.
SENIORS - - - The $235 Graduation Fee is due
January 15th. The fee covers the cost for the student’s
yearbook and graduation expenses.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - - - As you are aware, the
Archdiocese is strictly enforcing their delinquent tuition policy, which states that any student who has not
made five tuition payments by January 2012 will not
be permitted to return to Archbishop John Carroll
High School for the second semester. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made. You are asked to remain current with your tuition payments to avoid having your
son/daughter removed from the enrollment at the end
of the first semester.
FINANCIAL AID - - - TAPS and BLOCS forms for
2012-2013 will be available in the tuition office after
January 15th.
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All new students to Archbishop Carroll High School, 9th and 11th graders are required to
submit a completed physical form to the Health Office. Please, if you have not submitted one,
do so ASAP. The physical form is available online. Please refer to www.jcarroll.org, our school
website, for all pertinent information. This includes new immunization requirements, sick day
guidelines, and required forms. Please note the immunization requirements have changed. All
students are now required to have a second varicella vaccine (chicken pox) or provide the date
the student contracted the illness.
Feel free to call the Health Office with any questions or concerns.
Debby Foster
610-688-7610, ext. 155
[email protected]
Congratulations to the
Winners of the
Fall 2011 Sweepstakes Drawing
Congratulations to Members
of the
Homecoming Court!
First Prize
Patricia Tulskie
Second Prize
Jamie Weber
Third Prize
Carol Ciamaichelo
Fourth Prize
Jamie Weber
Fifth Prize
Colleen Snyder
Homecoming Queen
Kerri Hunt
Homecoming King
Roman Golebiowski
Court
Samantha Day
Krista DiTomo
Samantha Farrell
Michael Sharkey
We are grateful to the Carroll Community
for your continued support!
DODGE, DUCK, DIVE!
♦
♦
♦
William Ghaul
Kyle Lubiejewski
Thomas Montalbano
Gregory W. Wright
SEE YOU SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012
Take one for the team! Each play made on January 8, 2012 at the Pierce Clancy Memorial Dodge Ball Tournament
will show love and support in their truest forms. Pierce was a member of the graduating class of 2006 who passed away during the
summer before senior year. To honor his memory, the National Honor Society, along with the help of the Student Council and
Carroll’s faculty, staff and parents, are holding the Seventh Annual Dodge Ball Tournament.
Teams of present Carroll students, alum, and faculty play against each other until one team remains standing. All the
proceeds and donations go toward the Pierce Clancy Memorial Scholarship. Students are encouraged to form teams among their
friends, classmates, and teammates.
Registration is $150 per team of ten and includes a t-shirt and lunch. Registration packets are available in the Office for
Student Affairs.
Spectators are welcome to sit and cheer for their favorite teams as they battle it out for the title; plenty of refreshments are
available. It is a great time for a great cause, and everyone has a blast!
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IMPORTANT DATES FROM
THE MINISTRY OFFICE
The Parents’ Association welcomes all
parents to the
Archbishop Carroll Community.
c November 29—December 2
Kairos LXVII at Malvern Retreat House
Get involved . . . Be informed . . .
Make a difference here at Carroll!!
c Friday, December 2
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration
c Tuesday, December 6
Prayer Service for Winter Athletics -7:00 pm in
the Auditorium
Questions? Suggestions? Want to Volunteer?
Have concerns?
c Thursday, December 8
Holy Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary –Holy
Day of Obligation
Join us for the next
Parents’ Association Meeting
January 9, 2012
at 7:00 p.m. in the Library
c Wednesday and Thursday, December 14-15
Advent Confessions
All parents are welcome!
c Sunday, December 18
Holy Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent for
Carroll Families -5:00 pm in the Auditorium
Contact the Parents’ Association with any of your
questions or concerns.
c Sunday, December 25
Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord –Holy
Day of Obligation
Phone: 610-688-7610, extension 277 or
E-Mail: [email protected]
c Sunday, January 1
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother
of God -Holy Day of Obligation
c Thursday, January 5
Feast of St. John Neumann
THANK YOU:
 Thank you to Maureen Scheuerman and Kathy
Campbell and to all who volunteered for the Fall
Open Houses and the NHS Induction. Thank you
also to all w ho donated baked goods and provided
support.
 Thank you everyone who chaperoned the Homecoming Dance!!
c Friday, January 6
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration
c Sunday, January 8 through Saturday, January 14
National Vocations Awareness Week
c Monday, January 23
Annual March for Life in Washington, DC
Holy Mass for Peace and Justice
c Monday, January 30
ITEMS AND PRICING:
Altar of Sacrifice (3,800.00)
Altar of Reservation (3,500.00)
Sanctuary Chairs (300.00)
Bowl Ciborium (190.00)
Pedestal for BVM (120.00)
Pedestal for St. Joseph (120.00)
Holy Water Bucket & Sprinkler (100.00)
Brass Standing Candlestick (100.00)
(2) Brass Altar Candlestick (90.00 each)
(6) Brass Ciboria for hosts (25.00 each)
CHAPEL FUND We are in the process of purchasing several
items for our chapel sanctuary and sacristy and are seeking
donations to assist in financing these purchases. Family members often choose to remember loved ones by having liturgical
items memorialized in their names. A list of recently purchased items and their individual costs is published here. If
you would like to donate to our chapel fund (with or without
memorializing a loved one), please contact [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your assistance
in beautifying our chapel and liturgical celebrations.
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Congratulations to all Fall athletes for a job well
done,
especially to the those who have achieved our
league’s
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Field Hockey
Maddy Lesher
Katie Kelly
HM
Becca Zamojcin
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Kerri Hunt
Megan Kelly
Boys’ Soccer
Dan Germani
3
Drew Golden
Cross Country
Shannon Corbett
Katie Sullivan
HM
Abby Cocco
2
2
Maureen McCann
2
Roman Golebiowski
HM
Volleyball
Marina Sharkey and League MVP
1
Rachel Pearson
2
2
Megan Quigley
Terry Briggs
HM
HM
Sarah Layfield
Becky McHugh
1
CONG
Girls’ Soccer
Allison Clark
2
Meghan Burton
3
Danielle Robinson
1
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3
Monica Clark
Lauren George
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Football
Teron Dobbs (Wide Receiver)
1
Bill Ghaul (Offense)
2
Sage Stevenson (Linebacker)
2
Kevin McLaughlin (Linebacker)
2
Bill Ghaul (Defense)
1
Golf
1
RATU
LAT
James Luskin
Girls’ Tennis
Katie Howard (Doubles)
1
Emily Kruszewski (Doubles)
HM
Kelly Smith
1
(Singles)
First Team Selection
2
Second Team Selection
3
Third Team Selection
HM
Honorable Mention
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Advent Liturgy
Dear Parents,
As Principal of Archbishop John Carroll High School, it is my pleasure to invite you
and your family to our beautiful Family Advent Liturgy. The Christmas season is
such a special time of year.
The holidays are always a busy time for families and it can be easy to lose sight of the true meaning of
Christmas. Please plan to join the Carroll community for our Annual Advent Liturgy. This year, our celebration will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18th with our Advent Liturgy in the auditorium.
After Mass, families are welcome to gather in the cafeteria for pictures with Santa and for pizza and soda.
The pizzas and soda will be provided free of charge, but reservations are needed in advance. The reservation
form is printed below. Our Annual Christmas Concert will follow in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m. In addition, our school store will be open during the Family Pizza Dinner so that you will be able to purchase
ACHS apparel, etc. for your family members.
Think of all the hours you will spend at the mall this season! Come spend a couple of hours with the
whole Carroll community—students, parents, grandparents, staff, graduates and friends at our Advent Liturgy—and stay connected with the true meaning of Christmas!
Please have your son or daughter return the completed form below to his/her Homeroom teacher by
Thursday, December 8, 2011. Your response is needed, whether or not you have decided to attend, so that
we can adequately prepare for this special evening.
Joseph Denelsbeck
RESERVATION FOR FAMILY ADVENT LITURGY AND PIZZA DINNER
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID: 201 __ __ __ __ __
I (we) will attend the Family Advent Liturgy on December 19th.
Number of adults attending (including high school students):
______
Number of children attending (8th Grade and younger):
______
I would like to participate in the Liturgy in the following way:
___ Reading
___ Offertory Procession
___ Server
___ Entrance Procession
___ Reading Intercessions
I (we) are unable to attend this year.
Signature: ______________________________________________
Date: _____________
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER BY
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011. THANK YOU!
OPERATION
SANTA CLAUS
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November 28 to December 15 !
Bring in NEW ,unwrapped,
non-violent toys for children
of all ages.
Batteries are also needed.
Archbishop John Carroll High School
Parents’ Newsletter
211 Matson Ford Road
Radnor PA 19087-4590
Important Date Changes
to the school calendar:
The Deadline for the
February - March Newsletter
is Wednesday, JANUARY 18
Parents, please take note:
1. Thursday, December 8, 2011 [Feast
of the Immaculate Conception] will
also be a regular class day .
2. Wednesday, March 14, 2012 will be
a regular class day.
Help Carroll by Donating Empty
Inkjet and Laser Cartridges
3. Thursday, May 17, 2012 [Ascension
Thursday] will be a regular class
day.
Send in your empty toner cartridges
to the Main office. We recycle them
and receive a few dollars through the
Staples Rewards Program.
4. Friday, May 18, 2012 will be a regular class day.
Thanks for your support!