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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 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 - Sign up through Focus Time App

• Tuesday 11/12 - Doctor Kevin Swiatek from Corewell Health will talk about his career in pulmonology, critical care, internal medicine and infectious diseases.  He is the Director of a very specialized team called the Emerging Pathogens Unit that deals with pathogens like Ebola, Dengue and Zika. There are very few of these units in the US, so he can offer one of a kind information. 

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.

• Baker College - Monday, November 11 at 9:35 am
• Grand Rapids Community College - Wednesday, November 13 at 1:25 pm

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS - Applications for CC Endowed Scholarships are now open, and will be due Wednesday, December 4. Please visit grcatholiccentral.org/scholarships for more information on the endowed scholarships available for next year, and for application information. Many of these scholarships require letters of recommendation. If you will require a letter of recommendation, you are encouraged to request those BEFORE Thanksgiving. Email scholarships@grcatholiccentral.org with any questions. 

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

• Friday, November 8 - Pizza, Fruit and Veggie Bar
• Monday, November 11 - Half Day, no lunch
• Tuesday, November 12 - Beef and Bean Burrito, Tostitos, Salsa Cup, Orange
• Wednesday, November 13 - Egg Sandwich, Yogurt, Veggie Juice, Grapes
• Thursday, November 14 - Poppin Chicken Bowl (Potato, Corn, & Chicken), Applesauce, Cookie
• Friday, November 15 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the Breath of God bring you blessing. May you always know unconditional love in the gentle breeze of God's presence. May God breathe into you a contemplative spirit, a spirit of love, a spirit of peace. And may you breathe a spirit of trust into the life around you. May the Breath of God bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP