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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024

SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 - Monday, November 11 will be a half day from 8:00am to 11:00am. There will be no late start and no afternoon busing. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - 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. Student who sign up to help will receive lunch and service hours. Sign up to help with a shift HERE.

WINTERGUARD -  Winterguard is an indoor fall and winter sport that combines dance and colorguard techniques. This year there will be two open spin dates and two tryouts/audition dates. Any 7th through 12th grader at any school in the diocese is welcome to attend any of these dates to just come and try out color guard and see what it’s all about! Anyone wanting to audition for the competitive winter guard team must attend at least one of the two dates each week. The remaining dates are: November 11th and 12th all from 6 to 8 PM. The first practice will be Monday, November 18th from 6 to 9 PM, and usually every Monday after that through March! Tryouts will meet in the Catholic Central Band Room downtown.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - OPEN HOUSE - Open House is approaching, and we're asking for your help. Please 1) Review the brief details below; 2) Complete this Volunteer Sign Up Form; 3) Reach out to Mr. Hubert with questions! 

• WHAT: CC Open House 2024
• WHEN: Sunday, November 10th | 12:15p-4:15p
• WHO: Student Volunteers, All Faculty/Staff, Parent Volunteers, and interested families looking to attend CC. 
• WHERE: School! 
• INCENTIVES: 1) House Points; 2) Service Hours; 3) Sweatpants/Jeans/Sweats Spirit Day on 11/12. 

ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to sign up and attend. There will be various roles to which you would be assigned, including Live Classroom support, student-led tours of CC, club/sport representatives, etc. PLEASE SIGN UP AT THIS LINK! .

CAREER TALKS 

• Thursday 11/7 - Professor Baczinsky from Davenport University will come talk about Data Analytics and the careers surrounding it. (This Focus will be held in Mrs. Troth’s room S123)

LEARN ABOUT CONSTRUCTION - Are you interested in a career in construction? Join the Construction Careers Council on February 7, 2025 to learn about carpentry, concrete, plumbing, and more. See this FLIER for more information and email Mrs. VanderMolen to sign up. 

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.

• Calvin University - Thursday, November 7 at 11:00 am
• Queen’s University Belfast - Friday, November 8 at 9:50am
• 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

• Wednesday, November 6 - Cinnamon French Toast, Mini Muffin, Veggie Juice, Banana
• Thursday, November 7 - Penne & Meat Sauce, Breadstick, Grapes
• Friday, November 8 - Pizza, Fruit and Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Everyday bless you, leading you by the hand through each moment, calling your attention to each tiny trace of blessing threaded through your day. At the end of every day may you be woven into the loving arms of God and sleep peacefully as night falls. May the God of Everyday be with you. --Maxine Shonk, OP

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