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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024

PICTURE RETAKES - Retake Picture Day is Wednesday, October 30! If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required. If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook. Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 87478EF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account. Find answers to Retake Day questions here.

FALL PLAY - Come out to see Catholic Central's production of CS Lewis' classic tale of good and evil: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe! You can catch us on October 30, 31, and November 2 at 7pm with a 2pm matinee on the 2nd. All performances are at the Performing Arts Center on Aquinas' campus. Tickets can be purchased here!

MATTRESS SALE - Help support the band and check out the mattress sale Sunday, November 3 from 11:00am-4:00pm at the CAT. This is a great opportunity to support the band and buy a mattress protector for Seniors heading away in the fall!

MARCH FOR LIFE - There has been an incredible response to the invitation to attend the March for Life in January! For all of the details of the trip, including cost, deadlines, permission slips and itinerary, please read this document. The $100 deposit is due Friday, November 1st...but if cost is an issue, please reach out to Mrs. Lambert ASAP. Even if you did not respond to the original form that was sent, you are still invited to attend!

‍CAP & GOWN INFO FOR SENIORS - Senior year is finally here, and it’s a BIG deal! It is time to order your cap and gown for graduation! Jostens is our local partner and is here to help make this milestone unforgettable for you and your family. We are asking all Catholic Central Seniors to place your order by November 1, 2024 to secure the best pricing, avoid late fees, and ensure everything arrives on time. Purchase your graduation apparel HERE.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Toddler Care Early Childhood Aide (After School)- All Saints Academy is seeking an individual to join our team as a toddler care aide. This position is open to those 16 years of age and older who desire to work with the youngest of students at All Saints Academy.  Engaging with toddler age children in enrichment activities, caring for the children, and maintaining a safe environment are the main responsibilities of this position. The hours are Monday through Friday 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (ASA will consider applicants for fewer days of the week).  There will be the option to work snow days, non-school days, and summer employment opportunities are available as well.  To apply or learn more about this position,  please contact the ASA Lower Campus Office at lcoffice@asagr.org or 616-447-2997.
• Preschool Early Childhood Aide (After School) - All Saints Academy is seeking an individual to join our team as a preschool aide. This position is open to those 16 years of age and older who desire to work with our preschool age students.  Engaging with preschoolers in enrichment activities, caring for the children, and maintaining a safe environment for all are the main responsibilities of this position. The hours are Monday through Friday 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (ASA will consider applicants for fewer days of the week).  There will be the option to work snow days, non-school days, and summer employment opportunities are available as well. To apply or learn more about this position,  please contact the ASA Lower Campus Office at lcoffice@asagr.org or 616-447-2997.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - 

• The IHM School Auction is scheduled for November 2nd, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. and they are looking for some student volunteers! Dinner is included with volunteering! The auction will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary School gymnasium. IHM is located at 1951 Plymouth Ave., Grand Rapids.  It's an entertaining night and a fun way to earn 4 volunteer hours. For more information, please contact Mrs. Ziedins at karaziedins@grcatholiccentral.org.
• The SJV Auction is on Sat, Nov. 9, and they are hoping to recruit some CC students’ time and talent to help with the event. Sign up to help with a shift HERE.

TUTORING AVAILABLE - Drop-in tutoring sessions are available in October on Tuesdays and Thursdays

• 7-8am in the library with Mrs. Ciucci
• 3-4pm in the 1st floor Student Center* with Mrs. O'Rourke (location has been changed)

In November we will go back to offering Mon/Wed after school tutoring.

CAREER TALKS - Sign up through Focus if interested. STEAM hours are available.

• 10/29 Career Talk: Angie Schlosser-Bacon from The Center for Physical Rehabilitation will come talk about Physical Therapy and the careers surrounding that career.
• 10/31 Career Talk: Christine Gregory a Laboratory Manager in the Trace Evidence Unit with the Michigan State Police will come talk about Forensics and the careers surrounding that career.  

COLLEGE VISITS - A representative from the colleges listed will be available to meet with CC students in grades 10-12.  Reserve your spot 24 hours prior to the visit through SCOIR.

• Furman University - Monday, October 28 at 9:35 am 
• Landmark College - Monday, October 28 at 2:25 pm
• Alma College - Tuesday, October 29 at 2:25 pm
• Calvin University - Thursday, November 7 at 11:00 am
• Baker College - Monday, November 11 at 9:35 am
• Grand Rapids Community College - Wednesday, November 13 at 1:25 pm

BEGINNING WITH BREAKFAST - A hot breakfast of the chef’s choice will be offered daily. All breakfast combos are served with fruit, juice, and milk

LOOKING AHEAD FOR LUNCH

• Friday, October 25 - Pizza, Veggie & Fruit Bar
• Monday, October 28 - Hamburger, Chips, Broccoli & Ranch, Watermelon
• Tuesday, October 29 - Chicken Fajitas, Pepper Strips, Pineapple
• Wednesday, October 30 - Breakfast Burrito, Veggie Juice, Strawberry Cup
• Thursday, October 31 - Sweet Thai Chicken, Rice, Fortune Cookie
• Friday, November 1 - Pizza, Veggies, and Fruit

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May you be blessed when you feel unprepared or unqualified for the task at hand and fear begins to take over your spirit. May it be then that you allow God's Spirit to take over your fear. May you step aside and leave room for God to fill in the spaces and the gaps. Then, having granted God entry, may you rejoice as you watch God work in you and through you and even around you. May the Spirit of God grace you and bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP