ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024

MODIFIED SCHEDULE - FRIDAY, APRIL 12 - HOUSE MADNESS ASSEMBLY

• Carrier 1 - 8:00-9:10
• Carrier 7 - 9:15-10:20
• Carrier 6 - 10:25-11:30
• A Lunch - 11:30-12:00, Carrier 5 - 12:05-1:10
• Carrier 5 - 11:35-12:40, B Lunch - 12:40-1:10
• Carrier: 4 - 1:15-2:20

Students may get their things from their lockers and proceed to the gym and sit by house.

• Assembly: 2:30-3:00

SENIOR YARD SIGNS - Seniors! Graduation yard signs have been delivered and are in the foyer for pick-up. If you are unsure if you ordered a sign, please check in with Mrs. Quint. Don’t forget to grab the H-stand! 

SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES - We would like to donate as many of our eclipse glasses as we can to Latin America for the eclipse they will experience in August. Please drop off you glasses outside of Mrs. Olson’s room, Mrs. Lambert’s room or the 2nd floor STEAM hallway. Thank you!

HOUSE LEADERSHIP - House Leadership applications for the 2024-25 school year are due at 8:00 AM on Monday, April 15. Links to the applications and information about each position can be found in this document. Faculty endorsements do not require a signature; you just need to ask a teacher for their recommendation. These teachers do not need to be from your house. Please reach out to your house dean if you have any further questions!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Please consider helping the Knights of Columbus feed the hungry at a food packing event April 20th at Holy Redeemer in Jenison from 8-noon.  If you are able to attend and help for all or any part of that time scan the QR code on this flyer and sign up. 

BLOOD DRIVE - April 12, 2024 is the next CC blood drive. So if you are 16 or older you are encouraged to give others the gift of life since one blood donation can help up to three people. Also, those who donate/volunteer a certain number of times qualify for a special red cord that is worn at graduation. Please sign up here if you would like to donate: Versiti Blood Center of Michigan - Donor Portal  or see Mrs. Perry if you would like to sign up as a blood drive volunteer.  

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.

• Girls Lacrosse vs FHC - Monday April 15th - 6-8pm
• Girls Soccer vs Kenowa Hills - Monday April 22nd - 6-8pm
• Girls Lacrosse vs Brighton - Friday April 26th - 6-8pm
• 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

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

• GRCC COMMUNITY STEM DAY - This Saturday, April 13 from 10:00am-12:00pm at GRCC Downtown Campus, Calkins Science Center. This event is for all students ages K-12 (and beyond!) and is free to everyone!
• 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

CATHOLIC CENTRAL INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE - CCIE 2024 - Catholic Central Class of 2025 and 2026: you are invited to participate in the first year of the Catholic Central Internship Experience (CCIE). Please read below if you are interested in learning more and applying. This summer we are offering three internship placements: John Ball Zoo, The Center for Physical Rehabilitation, & Stenger & Stenger Law Firm. Applications are due Friday, April 12 by 3:00pm. For additional information, please see the links below. 

• Additional CCIE information.
• Internship descriptions.
• Application Link.

COLLEGE FAIR - West Michigan National College Fair | DeVos Place | April 23 | 8:30-11:30 AM & 6-8 PM. High school students are invited to attend this FREE annual college event to learn about college options and meet representatives from over a hundred institutions.  Students are encouraged to pre-register for the fair at https://www.nacacattend.org/24WestMichigan. Catholic Central will provide a bus for interested students to attend the morning session. Students must submit a parent-signed permission form to the Counseling Office to reserve a spot on the bus (space permitting first-come, first served) no later than Friday, April 19. Parents are encouraged to attend the evening session of this fair with their student. Information about financial aid and other college planning resources will be provided.

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 

• Thursday, April 11 - Breakfast Taco (Pancake, Egg, & Sausage), Banana, Veggie Juice
• Friday, April 12 - Pizza, Fruit, Veggie

‍BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Now, the Divine "I AM," invite you into each moment, into each circumstance and experience of your life. May you enter the NOW of your life and stand with the God who is already there. May you become aware that you are never alone and may you share this Now God with all those who are searching. May the God of Now, the God of Presence, bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP

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