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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2024

PROM INFORMATION - Juniors and Seniors! We are excited to invite you to Catholic Central Prom 2024! The seniors have been hard at work planning your special night. The theme of this year’s Prom is Outer Space. 

• Date - May 11, 2024
• Time - Doors open at 7, and close at 8 and dinner will be served at 8
• Where - StoneWater Country Club in Caledonia 

Tickets will be sold at lunches this week Monday 4/29 - Friday 5/3. The tickets are $70 per person. All tickets must be purchased by Friday, May 3. If paying for your ticket to prom is a financial concern, please contact Ms. Green, Mrs. Joynt, or your counselor for assistance.

DISCERNMENT & DONUTS - Are you trying to sort out what God’s plan is for your life? Please join Campus Ministry in the main floor conference room on Wednesday May 1 at 7:15am for Discernment and Donuts. We will be hearing from Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich about their vocational journey.

COUGAR GEAR STORE - Here are the dates for the cougar Gear store for the Spring games in the stadium.  We will also be open for playoff games as needed.

• Boys Lacrosse vs Grandville - Tuesday April 30th - 6-8pm
• Girls Soccer vs NP Christian - Thursday May 2nd - 6-8pm
• Boys Lacrosse vs Mattawan - Thursday May 9th - 6:30-8:30pm
• Girls Lacrosse vs EGR - Wednesday May 15th - 6-8pm

BROOKIE’S COOKIES - Attention seniors! Need delicious homemade sweet treats for your graduation parties? Check out Brookie's Cookies by viewing the business card here. Stop by Ms. Wila's room (S221) for more information.

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Are you looking for a summer job?  Check out the Job Board at  https://www.kentisd.org/WFD for summer job opportunities across Kent County and beyond!  Entry-level, Full-time, Part-time, and seasonal opportunities:  

‍STEAM OPPORTUNITIES

• She Innovates, She Leads: Inspiring Change for a Sustainable World is an in-person career exploration workshop for rising 9th-12th grade girls in Michigan. Our mission is to expose and inspire the participating high school students to the diversity of amazing careers in Michigan, led by their passions, and to learn about pathways that contribute towards sustainability! Hosted at Grand Valley State University's Innovation Design Center on Saturday, May 18th, the program will feature four rotating panels of professional women in leadership and STEM fields, with a GVSU collegiate panel at the end of the event. Parents can register their students here: She Innovates, She Leads: Inspiring Change for a Sustainable World Tickets, Sat, May 18, 2024 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite

TRANSFER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY - Students who have transferred to Catholic Central from a local public or private educational institution are eligible to apply for The Lawrence and Patricia Ranazzi Transfer Scholarship. Applications will be due on May 3, 2024. Please email scholarships@grcatholiccentral.org with any questions. 

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

• Due 4-30-24 - Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
• Due 5-1-24 - Rotary Club of Grand Rapids - David V. and Nancy A. Huhn Scholarship
• Due 5-1-24 - DJ Zarnosky Life Leadership Award
• Due 5-3-24 - Better Business Bureau of West Michigan Trades Scholarships
• Due 5-19-24 - 2023 My Impact Challenge
• Due 5-24-24 - Maggie Miller Scholarship (MI Assoc College Admissions Counseling)
• Due 6-1-24 - Better Business Bureau of West Michigan Trades Scholarships
• Due 7-6-24 - Shelving.Com Business Scholarship
• Due 9-1-24 - Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship
• Scholarship Guidance
• Fastweb
• Student Scholarships
• SkillPointe Foundation Scholarships
• Citizens Scholarship

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 

• Monday, April 29 - Mini Corn Dogs, Doritos, Fruit Cup, Broccoli & Ranch
• Tuesday, April 30 - Soft Shell Taco; Lettuce, Tomato & Cheese; Grapes
• Wednesday, May 1 - TBD
• Thursday, May 2 - TBD
• Friday, May 3 - Pizza, Fruit, Veggie

‍BLESSING OF THE DAY - May you be blessed by God the Artist who sees in you the image of beauty and goodness. May you give yourself over to the Artist's brush, receiving the colors of your life with trust in God's dream for you. May you be open to change as God the Artist gives birth to the masterpiece that you are. May you see yourself and all of creation as God's work of art. May God the Artist bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP

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