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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024

NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH - Join us in solidarity to stop bullying and cyberbullying! October is National Bullying Prevention Month.  Make World Day of Bullying Prevention, which is this Monday, October 7th, the day that bullying prevention is heard around the world by wearing all Blue (and blue jeans too!)  You will be using your voice and sending a message that this is the day that bullying prevention is heard around the world. Let’s BeKind and BlueUp together. 

CATHOLIC CENTRAL SPECTATOR EXPECTATIONS - This is a reminder that in order to provide the safest, most secure environment for all our fans, Catholic Central will be enforcing the following policies at all of our home football games at Cougar Stadium.

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The Eastern Avenue Church Tutoring program is looking for a few reliable peer tutors for Thursday nights starting in October.  This is a great opportunity for earning weekly service hours (1.5) and a free dinner!  Please see or email Mrs.Smitley in the Counseling Office for more details.

COUGAR GEAR STORE - Here are some upcoming dates that the Cougar Gear Store will be open 

• 10/4/24 from 6-8pm during Varsity Football vs Holland Christian
• 10/11/24 from 6-8pm during Varsity vs Northview
• 10/17/24 from 6-8pm during JV Football vs EGR

Christmas Sales

• Monday 12/2/24  5:30-7:30pm
• Monday 12/9/24  5:30-7:30pm
• Monday 12/16/24  5:30-7:30pm

FOCUS TIMES - Great opportunities for Career Talks this week! Sign up through Mrs. VanderMolen’s Focus Times

• Thursday - 10/3 Giann Delgado from LogicGate will come talk about software development/technology and the opportunities surrounding that career choice.

MENTORING PROGRAM - ACE is a free, award-winning, after-school program designed to inspire students into pursuing careers in architecture, construction, engineering, and the skilled trades. They are in their 6th year of programming here in West Michigan, with over 79 alumni from 22 high schools and over $52,000 in scholarships provided. Attached you’ll find the 2024-2025 registration flier, outlining how potential students can register and the schedule for this year's program (November 2024 - February 2025).  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. VanderMolen

COLLEGE FAIRS - Mark your calendars to learn more about a variety of colleges and universities!

• Virtual Catholic College Fair hosted by The Cardinal Newman Society- October 9 1-3 pm and 7-9 pm.  Register here- https://gotocollegefairs.swoogo.com/cardinalnewman-registration
• Service Academy Night (Coast Guard/Merchant Marine/ Air Force/Naval/ West Point) - Wednesday, October 15, 2024, from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Gerald R Ford Museum.  No registration required.

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.

• Rice University - Friday, October 4 at 11:00 am
• Belmont University - Monday, October 7 at 2:25 pm 
• Benedictine College - Tuesday, October 8 at 8:40 am 
• Grand Canyon University - Tuesday, October 8 at 1:50 pm
• Marian University - Thursday, October 10 at 1:50 pm
• Aquinas College - Monday, October 14 at 9:35 am
• Yale University - Monday, October 14 at 11 am
• University of Utah - Monday, October 14 at 2:25 pm.
• Hillsdale College - Tuesday, October 15 at 8:40 am
• DePaul University - Tuesday, October 15 at 9:50 am
• Loyola University Chicago - Tuesday, October 15 at 11:00 am
• Marquette University - Tuesday, October 15 at 2:25 pm
• Northwood University (Michigan) - Wednesday, October 16 at 9:40 am    
• University of Detroit Mercy - Wednesday, October 16 at 2:25 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

• Thursday, October 3 - Poppin Chicken Bowl (Potatoes, Corn, Chicken), Applesauce, Graham Snack
• Friday, October 4 - Pizza, Fruit and Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May you be blessed by the God of Autumn who opens your eyes to the glorious colors of tree and bush and sky. May your heart be open to the colors of God's love and care for you. May you learn the lesson of letting go into God's desire for you. May you be a companion to those who are in the autumn of life and may your own changing years be filled with the glow of God's glory. May the blessing of Autumn be yours. --Maxine Shonk, OP

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