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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

HOMECOMING GUEST PASSES - Homecoming guest passes are available in the main office and are due by this Friday, September 13. Signatures from your guest’s school are required, so don’t delay in getting this form filled out!

HOMECOMING  INFORMATION - We are excited to invite you to Catholic Central Homecoming 2024! The leadership team has been hard at work planning your special night. The theme of this year’s Homecoming is Groovy Nights and Neon Lights, come out to enjoy a night in the 80’s!

• Date : September 21, 2024
• Time : 8pm-11pm, Doors close at 9pm
• Where: The CAT (2770 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525)
• Open to: 10th-12th grade Catholic Central students and guests with a guest pass
• Guest Passes: can be picked up in the main office, due Friday, September 13th
• Ticket Cost: $20 per person with cash or check made out to Catholic Central
• Ticket Sales: Lunches Tuesday 9/17 - Friday 9/20 All tickets must be purchased by Friday, September 20. some text
  • If paying for your ticket to homecoming is a financial concern, please contact Ms. Green, Mrs. Joynt, or your counselor for assistance. We do not want financial concern to be a barrier to enjoying this night with your classmates. 

Theme days

• Monday 9/16 - Meme Day: recreate your favorite (school appropriate) meme
• Tuesday 9/17 - Country vs. Country Club Day
• Wednesday 9/18 - Full Uniform: Mass Day
• Thursday 9/19 - Twin/Triplet Day
• Friday 9/20 - 80’s Day

All students must be appropriate and meet the guidelines laid out in the student handbook. No leggings (unless under shorts), bare midriffs, or references to politics, drugs or alcohol are allowed at any time.

ESPORTS - Esports will have its first meeting this Thursday, September 12, during Focus Time. Anyone interested should sign up for Mr. Eek’s Focus Time to learn more information and have all of your esports questions answered!

STUDENTS FOR LIFE - Are you interested in joining a club or extracurricular? Take a look at Catholic Central’s very own Students for Life club! Students For Life is a Pro-Life group where all grades come together to speak up and fight for babies who don’t have a chance at life due to abortion. Students For Life creates different activities in order to fundraise for the mothers and babies in need of our help. Every year, students take a trip to Washington D.C. to participate in The National March For Life. We take a stand and speak up for those voices that can’t be heard and their mothers. If you are interested please find the email from Mrs. Lambert regarding your interest in joining the trip this January. If you are interested in joining our club, please reach out to Mrs. Lambert. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Retriever Fever is a free community event and fundraiser for Paws With A Cause where people bring their dogs to have a friendly competition on who is the top dog…a Golden Retriever or the Labrador Retriever! Volunteers are needed to help set up the day of the event, Saturday, September 21, 8am-10am to set up tables, chairs, and tents at Riverside Park. There will be giveaways and lots and lots of dogs!  Here is the link to sign up.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084AAAAD2EA46-retriever2

VOCATIONS - Young men if you are feeling called to consider priesthood discernment meetings are starting this fall, please click here for details.  Also, if you would like to visit seminary in November click here for details

TUTORING - Tutoring will begin this week in the Library. Morning tutoring is Tuesday, Wed, Thursday from 7-8 (English/Social Studies focus). Afternoon tutoring is Monday, Tuesday, Wed, Thursday from 3-4 in the library; math and science teachers are tutoring but students can get help with anything they need help with. All students are welcome to walk in when support is needed.

STEAM OPPORTUNITY - Mary Free Bed is offering Health Career Seminars. Once you attend a seminar session, you are able to complete a 4 hour job shadow experience. This experience will count for STEAM hours and you must be 16 or older to participate. Please see this FLIER for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. VanderMolen at julievandermolen@grcatholiccentral.org.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHAMPIONS - If you are over 16 and are looking for a way to make a difference in the West Michigan community please consider applying to be a Catholic Charities Champion for the 24-25 school year.  If you would like more information click this link or stop by 501 to talk with Mrs. Perry. The deadline for applications is Sep 20, 2024. 

BLOOD DRIVE - CC you are amazing we filled all the blood drive slots so Versiti just added more times to our blood drive!  If you tried to sign up earlier but were unable to please follow this link and see if one of the new appointment times will work for you. 

For those who have signed up to donate blood - please check your emails for some important reminders. Please head to the gym entrance by your appointment time. Please make sure to:

• Stay well hydrated
• Have a snack or eat before your appointment
• Bring your state ID/driver's license - if you don’t have a state ID your student ID will work
• If you are 16 bring the signed permission slip from your parents
• If you can’t make your appointment please cancel it online or email Mrs. Perry asap

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.

• Wayne State University - Monday, September 16 at 10:55am
• Calvin University - Monday, September 16 at 12:15pm
• Michigan Technological University - Tuesday, September 17 at 8:40am
• Xavier University - Tuesday, September 17 at 11:00am
• Cornerstone University - Tuesday, September 17 at 1:50pm
• The College of Wooster - Wednesday, September 18 at 9:40am
• Kettering University - Wednesday, September 18 at 2:25pm

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, September 12 - Meatball Sub, Carrots & Ranch, Fruit Cup
• Friday, September 13 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May you be made holy when you are overwhelmed by worry or work or bent over by demands on your life. May God ease your overwhelm with the touch of grace on your spirit, calling you to partake of each moment, appreciating the present, and the presence, of those around you. May you stand up straight with a profound awareness of God's Grace and life within you. May God's Grace be upon you. --Maxine Shonk, OP

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