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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024

PSAT INFORMATION - 9th, 10th and 11th grade students will be taking the digital PSAT on Thursday, October 17th. Taking the PSAT provides valuable practice for the SAT, the primary college entrance exam taken by our students. Students will get insight into their strengths and weaknesses and be provided with strategies for improvement. 11th grade scores will also be automatically entered into the National Merit Scholarship program. Important details:

• Testing begins at 8:00 am.
• Testing will conclude for students testing under regular time at approximately 10:45.  Students who qualify for extended time will finish at approximately 11:45. (Note: Extended time is built into the test for those that qualify.  They will not be able to opt out).
• Students must be in uniform.
• Students should bring the following items: fully charged iPad, pencil, calculator.

MATRESS 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!

‍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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• CC v. EGR football game Friday 10/18 - student volunteers needed- Beer City Dog Biscuits needs a few student volunteers to sell Hearts of Gold t-shirts before and during the game at Pioneer stadium.  You receive free admission to the game, 3+ service hours in MobileServe and a whole lot of admiration!!  Please see Mrs.Smitley no later than Wednesday 10/16.
• 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.

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.

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

• 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

SERVICE ACADEMY NIGHT - 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.

HANDS ON - Tour 5 facilities within a 3 mile radius and learn about career training in 49507. On Thursday, October 17, experience HANDS ON open houses followed by an information session AFTER PARTY at the GRCCT with more information, prize giveaways, food and fun. 

FOCUS TIME - Today during Focus we will have Erin Martin who is a Research Chef at Van Eerden Foods coming in to talk about careers in the culinary industry.  Sign up through Focus if interested.

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.

• Northwood University (Michigan) - Wednesday, October 16 at 9:40 am    
• University of Detroit Mercy - Wednesday, October 16 at 2:25 pm
• Adrian College - Monday, October 21 at 9:35am
• University of Toledo - Monday, October 21 at 10:55am
• Davidson College - Monday, October 21 at 12:15pm
• Western Michigan University - Monday, October 21 at 2:25 pm
• 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

• Tuesday, October 15 - Beef Taco, Lettuce, Tomato, Pineapple
• Wednesday, October 16 - Breakfast Pizza, Veggie Juice, Banana
• Thursday, October 17 - PSAT - No Lunch
• Friday, October 18 - No School

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Patience be with you, standing with you when you are anxious and hurried, bringing a new depth to your life and renewed vision of God. May you not be afraid of the questions that press in upon you. May you live those questions with an open trust and may God keep vigil with you as you enter the sacrament of waiting. May the blessing of Patience be on you. --Maxine Shonk, OP

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