All-School Liturgy - Tuesday, 9/27 - 10:00 a.m. CCH GYM Reminder: There is an all school liturgy on Tuesday, September 27th. Please remind your son to wear his Mass attire that has been washed and neatly ironed.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Last year we instituted a grief support group at Covington Catholic. It was quite successful and by the end of the year there were well over 20 student participants.
We intend to reintroduce the group again, probably in September. We meet during 5th period, which is the lunch period for students, and we do provide meals to all participants. We normally discuss feelings of grief and personal experiences in an effort to provide comfort and reassurance. Mr. Al Hertsenberg, Mr. Ryan Lubbers, Mr. Tim Haders, Mr. Stephen Snyder and I will lead the group discussions. If your son has lost a family member or friend and you feel that this type of support is necessary or might be beneficial, please ask him to see one of us as soon as possible so that he might be included in the program. Bill Snyder, Campus Minister SUPERHIKE Superhike pledge sheets were distributed during homeroom today. The hike will take place on Friday, September 30. All students are asked to get $30 pledged minimally ($50) per family. There will be prizes for students who collect the most money. A majority of the money raised is applied toward general operating expenses and lower tuition costs. The remainder of the proceeds is used to help pay for the activities sponsored by the Student Senate, including freshman, orientation, dances, club events and intramural. Pledge sheets are due Monday, September 26. PARENTS CLUB Father-Son: Father-Son is this Sunday here at the school. Festivities begin at 1pm in the gym. If you didn’t register to attend, feel free to come anyway. The fee is $25 and can be paid at the check-in table in the gym. We are in need of desserts for Father Son. If you are able to provide a dessert, please bring them to the cafeteria before the start of the events. Homecoming: Homecoming is next Saturday, October 1st from 8pm-12am. We are in need of several more parents to serve drinks from the concession stand to the students in attendance from 7.45pm until the close of the dance. If you are able to help, please email me at parentsclub@covcath.org. GIFT GATHERING PARTY CCH Parents, Please join us to celebrate the "Spirit That Will Not Die" with a gift gathering party to help support the live and silent auctions for Back the Blue (CCH's annual auction dinner to be held November 19, 2016). There will be cocktails, music, food and friends all to benefit our sons! Please RSVP at the link below. Friday, September 30th at Ft. Mitchell Country Club (250 Ft. Mitchell Ave, Ft. Mitchell, KY) 7:30p - 11p Your hosts will provide the following: - Open bar from 7:30p - 8:30p (cash bar to follow with great drink prices)
- heavy appetizers
- desserts
Please take a look at the online invitation for all the party details, including the names of the 23 families hosting this special event : http://www.evite.com/event/03D8DNKEJN2PZM6PSEPGPYJTUTFW4Y/activity Past Due English Fees/Fall Athletic Fees– FACTS: Thanks to the families that have already paid the English and/or Fall Athletic Fees via FACTs. This has been a new process to include the fees in FACTs, so I appreciate everyone’s patience as well. Please note there are still several English Fees and Fall Athletic Fees past due in FACTs. The amounts are listed on your FACTs account. The English fees are for the following: Freshman/Sophmores - The fee is for the play(s) attended during the year. In addition, grammar workbook and online vocabulary program. Juniors/Seniors – The fee is for the play(s) attended during the year. The Honors classes also include a weeklong workshop. The Athletic Fees are for athletes playing a Fall Sport. The other sports will be billed during their season once we receive the rosters. Please also note that these fees are NOT auto-deducted. You have the option to pay online via FACTS, pay by phone via FACTs customer service, mail a check to my attention or mail a check to the FACTs lockbox address at: FACTS Management Company
P.O. Box 2597
Omaha, NE 68103 Please pay these fees as soon as possible to avoid any late fees. If you have any questions on either of these fees, please email me at kschwalbach@covcath.org. Sincerely,
Kristi Schwalbach, CPA
Director of Finance Join our Ski Club – Save Money – Make New Friends No Ski or Boarding Experience Needed!! That’s right – our ski club welcomes all members regardless of your level of skiing or boarding. Perfect North is the perfect place to learn to ski! And the perfect place to make new friends and to have fun on the slopes. You can try this out for only $160 (which includes our 4 club visits with rentals and a lesson!!) We will have an introductory meeting on Tuesday morning, Sept 27, at 7:30 am in the Multi Purpose Room. All are invited. We will review this season’s pass pricing and our club ski dates at Perfect North Slopes. Even if you purchased your pass over the summer, you can still join our Ski Colonels. Come to the meeting and pick up our club information sheet. New this year is a Club sweatshirt design competition! Win a PNS $25 gift card if your design is chosen!! See you there. For more information, see Mrs. Stengle in Rm 312 or jstengle@covcath.org World War II European Tour 2017 – Spots still available!! This 11 day tour through London, Paris and along the Western Front to Berlin, is a great opportunity for any student with a love of history. We will spend a day at the beaches of Normandy, after crossing the English Channel on a ferry. Our itinerary leaves plenty of time for individual exploration (but always supervised!!) We have a few spots left to fill on this tour. We want to insure that everyone who is interested has a chance to get all the facts and to make a decision before our enrollment window closes. We hope to have our spots filled soon. Please check us out online at eftours.com/1821423TN or contact jstengle@covcath.org COLONELS COLLECTING GENTLY USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT CCH is collecting used sports equipment to be donated to poorer children and teens who need equipment. Students and coaches are encouraged to collect unneeded sports equipment: cleats, pads, etc., and bring it in to school by Sept. 24th. Please deposit items in the designated bin in the school foyer. This is a great way to help the needy by sharing from your abundance. Please be generous. Go Colonels! Colonels For Life Movie Night – September 27th Where: Covington Catholic High School, Griffin Centre – building to the right of the school as your face it. Enter in the back of the building.
Time: 6:00pm
Feature: Eddie The Eagle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FWAiXll_jw Description: True story about a person who would not accept "no" for an answer. Everyone told him he could not reach his goal and yet with self determination he proved everyone wrong. A really inspiring story about what a person can do if he sets his mind to it. Rating PG13 Length: 105 minutes Open to the public – all schools invited, parents, families, etc. Cost of Admission: FREE! Food and Drinks are permitted. Metal chairs will be
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade STEM Camps Do you have a middle school student that likes to tinker and to build? Do you have a middle school student who likes to draw on the computer? Covington Catholic High School is offering two STEM engineering camps this fall for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls. In our 3D modeling camp, your child will have an opportunity to draw, design, and create using state of the art 3D modeling programs and 3D printers. In the Robotics camp, they will learn about drive trains and basic robot programing. Session 1 starts October 3rd, Session 2 starts October 24th. For more information and registration, please check out the attached flyer and visit www.covcath.org/STEM678. For more information Bob Lind
IT and STEM Director
Covington Catholic High School
859.448.2255 EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY YOUTH 2000 The 12 annual YOUTH 2000 weekend is scheduled for October 7-9. A great opportunity to discover more about your faith. It will take place at Notre Dame Academy and runs from Friday evening ^30 until Sunday at 12:30. More info and registration forms are available at www.nkyyouth.com or from any religion teacher at school. CHICK-FIL-A FT. WRIGHT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The new Chick-fil-A in Fort Wright is now accepting applications. Please see the attached flyer. FedEx GROUND HIRING Contact Bryce Newton at 859-384-5791 if interested in getting more information. You must be 18 years old to be eligible. St. AGNES OKTOBERFEST FESTIVAL Mark your calendars for Saint Agnes Parish’s 2nd Annual Oktoberfest, which will be held on Friday, September 30th from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, October 1st from 5:00 p.m. to midnight and Sunday, October 2nd from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Great Fun Great Food & Drink
Festival Rides German Grill
Live Music Local Restaurants
Games of Chance Beer Garden
Booths Refreshments
Kid’s Games
Grand Raffle
Polaris RZR 900s Side by Side
OR $10,000 Cash Option
(Tickets available at the Parish Office)
Silent Auction
Volunteers Needed
Please consider volunteering to make our event even more successful than last year! When signing up online, we ask you to provide full name and email, to simplify communication. And don’t forget - for school families, your volunteer hours qualify for the school service hours program. Children’s game booths will be managed through school and that information will be communicated soon. Email questions to stagnesoktoberfest@gmail.com or contact Annette Ward at 859-760-6341. To volunteer online go to http://bit.ly/2aPUydk.
WELLNESS FAIR St. Elizabeth Healthcare is sponsoring a wellness fair at the DCCH Farmers Market of Fort Mitchell. Please see the attached flyer for details of the many activities they will have. | 
