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— Week of October 23, 2015 —

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10.23 NHS Induction Ceremony practice10.25 NHS Induction Ceremony10.26 Mini-THON Kick-off Week10.27 FPA Concert & Lecture Series, Cheerleader Booster Club Friendly’s Fundraiser10.28 Band & Guard practice, Swim team meeting, Mini-THON Friendly’s Fundraiser10.30 Good Samaritan hours due for first marking period

For Families from the LCHS Student Assistance (STAR) Team: Possible Signs of Depression in TeensHigh school can be a time of excitement, close friendships and involvement in activities, sports and community service. But for some teens, the high school years can, at times, become difficult and overwhelming.

What are some of the possible symptoms of depression in teens?--feelings of worthlessness --withdrawal from others--irritability or anger --feelings of hopelessness--frequent crying --thoughts of harming oneself--fatigue/lack of energy --changes in eating or sleeping --lower grades patterns--trouble concentrating

Depression in teens often looks different than depression in adults. Some of the major differences are: --Depressed teens are more often irritable or angry, than sad; --They may have frequent unexplained aches and pains; --They may be highly sensitive to criticism; and --They may pull away from their usual friends and family, and begin hanging out with a different group.

If you have concerns about an adolescent in your life, there is help available:1) Contact one of the LCHS school counselors at 717.509.0305; and2) Go to the LCHS website Parents section, and scroll down to School Counseling Links: Student Assistance Program (STAR). There you will find information about our school’s Student Assistance Program, and a link to the confidential STAR referral form. If you fill this out, a member of the STAR team will contact you promptly.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students!!

10.23 Pierogies, steamed broccoli, garlic breadstick, fruit, grilled cheese, tomato soup, tuna/egg salad sandwich10.26 Ham & scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll & butter, fruit, turkey sandwich10.27 Baked ziti, side salad, Italian bread, fruit, chef choice sandwich10.28 Chicken stir fry, white rice, egg roll, fruit, Italian sub10.29 French toast sticks, sausage, hash brown, fruit, hot ham & cheese10.30 Fettuccini Alfredo, steamed broccoli, Italian bread, fruit, tomato soup, tuna/egg salad

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Athletics

Parent Help Needed at Fall Sporting EventsAttention parents! We need your help at the fall sporting events – this includes concessions, gate sales and help in other miscellaneous areas. Click here to sign up.

WrestlingWe are actively seeking students in grades 7-12 for our middle school and high school wrestling teams. If you want to participate in a sport that will give back to you more than you will give it -- come see us!

We are in the high school wrestling room on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Contact LCHS Head Coach John Clark for more information or to register: jclark@lchsyes.org

Lancaster County CTC Campus VisitsFor any sophomores or juniors who have an interest in finding out more about the opportunities available at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center—the time has come to sign up for tours!

Tours will be held November 17, 18 and 19 during school hours. Transportation will be provided by our school, free of charge, to and from the three CTC campuses. The day and location of your tour will depend on the program(s) you are interested in visiting.

Please see Mrs. Castner in the School Counseling Office to sign up and obtain a permission slip today. We need to submit the names of our visiting students to the CTC for their planning purposes by November 1.

SwimmingThere will be a swim team meeting for all interested swimmers and parents on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. This will also be a chance to meet the new coach, Mr. Mikula. Visit the swim page of the school website for information about ordering spirit wear and uniforms for the upcoming season.

Winter CheerleadingWinter cheerleading tryouts will be held November 2, 3 and 4 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Christmas in NYCTickets are still available for a day of shopping and sightseeing in New York

City on Sunday, December 6. Trip benefits the LCHS Field Hockey Team. This is NOT a chaperoned trip. Please contact Diana Anater at 717.951.5198 or diana_ana@comcast.net with questions.

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Fine & Performing Arts

LCHS would like to invite all alumni who are veterans to our school Mass on November 2 which begins at 10:00 a.m. The Varsity Club will conduct a brief ceremony after Mass in honor of our veterans. Please respond to Mrs. Cicchetti if you plan to attend: jcicchetti@lchsyes.org.

Mass and Ceremony in Honor of Veterans

2015-’16 Concert & Lecture Series

George R. Schreck ‘47 & Barbara A. Schober ‘72 Memorial

Proudly present our

SAINTS & SINNERS

LCHS Old Main Auditorium

Scott and Phyllis Drackley present Saints and Sinners, Myths and Monsters. From the spooky to the sublime, get in the spirit of the season (Halloween and All Saints) with

this recital of music ranging from giants such as Schubert, Schumann, Saint Saens, and Liszt to 20th century composers such as Poulenc and Barber.

LANCASTER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Fine and Performing Arts Department

featuring our very own LCHS staff members:Phyllis Drackley, soprano & Scott Drackley, piano

Halloween Concert

Tuesday October 27, 7:30 PM

Lancaster Catholic High School650 Juliette AvenueLancaster, PA 17601

www.lchsyes.org

Blood Drive

11.5.158 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Students (16 and older) and Faculty

Villanova Theatre ExperienceOn October 1, students from Acting Technique and Dramaturgy classes traveled to Vasey Theatre at Villanova University to see the play Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl. After reading and analyzing the script, they were able to see the production, talk to the director and actors, ask questions of the dramaturg, and participate in a talk back with a Humanities professor who specializes in Greek mythology.

“It was exciting for me to take them back to my alma mater and introduce them to my professors. We were invited back in the spring for an original musical and workshop with the playwright. This could be the beginning of a promising new relationship with the theatre department at Villanova,” commented Dana Kinsey, Acting and Dramaturgy Instructor.

Mini-THON Kick-off Week is here! Please join the Catholic High family at Friendly’s on Oregon Pike on Wednesday evening! A portion of your check goes to LCHS Mini-THON and the Four Diamonds Fund. FTK!!

Crusader Experience11.5.15

Click HERE for More Information

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Other Announcements

Thank You to Our Platinum Level Sponsors

Support LCHS When you ShopEveryday activities like grocery shopping can benefit LCHS when you sign up for these reward programs:

Stauffers of Kissel HillIf you don’t have a Stauffers Rewards Card: 1. Stop at the Customer Service desk in store to get one. 2. Create an e-shur account. 3. Click on My School Rewards and choose which school you would like to support.If you have a Stauffers Rewards Card: 1. Create an e-shur account. Already have an e-shur account? Click HERE to login. 2. Click on My School Rewards and choose which school you would like to support.

Giant A+ School RewardsJoin Giant’s A+ School Rewards program by registering your Giant Card number online by clicking HERE. Once signed in select Lancaster Catholic High School as the school where rewards are directed.

Target’s Take Charge of Education Register your REDcard online by clicking HERE. Enter your card information and then select Lancaster Catholic High School as the school where rewards are directed. One percent of every purchase will go to LCHS.

Friendly’s FundraiserThe Cheerleader Booster Club will host a fundraiser on Tuesday, October 27 from 5-8 p.m. at Friendly’s located at 1521 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. Bring your appetite, friends and family! Friendly’s will donate 10 percent of total pre-tax checks to the booster club.

Catholic Schools Week Kickoff with the Hershey Bears!

January 30, 2016