Blue Notes - October 31, 2018

LOOKING AHEAD

Nov. 1 Holy Day – No Classes

2 1st Friday Mass

2 Chamber Choir to St. E. Vet. Day Prg.

4 Daylight Savings – Fall back one hour

4 Open House

6 Parents Club Meeting – 6:30 p.m.

7 Parent-Teacher Conference by Appt. – Students on "Special" Schedule with dismissal @ 1:45 p.m.

8 "D" Schedule – Continental Breakfast for the Teachers

9 Veterans Day Program

13 Breakfast with the Principal

14 Q & A Info Night w/Principal

14-16 Principals Leadership Conference

15 School Board Meeting

17 Back the Blue

20 DAAP Speaker in CAD Lab

20 All-School Liturgy – 10 a.m. @ CCH (Consecutive Donor Mass)

21 In-Service – No Classes

22-25 Thanksgiving Break

NOVEMBER LUNCH MENU

COVCATH NEWS

REMINDER: DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES IS TONIGHT! Click here to access online scheduler to sign-up.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - November 2nd

Covington Catholic High School will have adoration with the Blessed Sacrament exposed during the school day every First Friday beginning after 7:10 am mass and ending at 3:00 pm in the Chapel. We are hopeful that parents, grandparents, alumni, benefactors, etc. will join us in praying for the young men at Covington Catholic. We would like to have at least two people present throughout the day. Adorers must be VIRTUS trained. Please click the link below to sign up for an hour time-slot. Email Theresa Guard at tguard@covcath.org with questions.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4FAEA62AA3FE3-covcath1

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB ANNOUNCES HOUSEHOLD WASTE COLLECTION EVENT

There is a Household Waste Collection Event on November 3 from 9am-2pm at the US Health Stadium in Florence. They are taking paint, oil, antifreeze, electronics, batteries, bulbs, etc. If you want to volunteer get on the website www.nkyhhw.org to register or to just check out more information and updates. Help keep the earth a greener place.

NOVEMBER PARENT'S CLUB MEETING

Please join us on Tuesday, November 6th at 6:30pm for the November Parent's Club meeting. All parents are invited to attend. The meeting will take place in the teacher's lounge.

BACK THE BLUE 2018 - INVITATION

We are currently taking reservations for Back the Blue 2018. Don't delay, the past couple of years, we have sold out! If you have not purchased tickets yet, click here now.

Ireland and Wales and England Trip – The Resurrection! Summer 2019

Dublin! The Ring of Kerry! Wales! Castles! Shakespeare! London!

Three students just contacted me about this trip - originally planned for two summers ago. I contacted our tour company and the tour is available now. Enrollment details are on the website listed below. This tour includes all transportation, lodging, entrance fees, PLUS - breakfast and dinner every day! It is an incredible bargain for our students. Our departure date is May 27, 2019. We will visit Ireland, Wales, and England. Imagine exploring Irish castles, Welsh monasteries, Stratford on Avon, PLUS Dublin and London! These are just a few of the sights on this amazing 9 day tour. The tour cost is $3680 per student, $4130 per adult. No language barrier and only one currency to carry!

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

1. We need six students enrolled by Nov 30

2. You can enroll online for only $95

3. If we do not have 6 travelers enrolled by November 30, EF will refund in full.

4. If you want more information, or have questions, please schedule a time during our Parent Teacher Conference times to meet with me to discuss this. I will have some tour brochures available by then. OR see me at the Open House this weekend – I am in the Gym with Ski Club and Travel Club. OR email me.

Any student and or parent/family is welcome to join us on our grand adventure. There is NOT much time to make a decision. Enrollments end on Nov. 30.

This is a great opportunity for your son to become a global citizen – learning about different cultures, making new friends and seeing the world in a safe environment. You will find detailed itineraries, plus all costs on this website.

www.eftours.com/2188536ZE

Please contact Mrs. Stengle at jstengle@covcath.org

Ski Club News – Passes Must be Purchased by Nov 12!!

Perfect North Discounted Passes and the Bus Pass are still available online at Perfectnorth.com. Scroll to the bottom of the page to Club Login – choose Covington Catholic – our password is: showtime. If you have any questions about which pass to purchase or the round trip bus pass, please contact me. If you plan for your son to ride the bus, purchase the bus pass when you buy you ski pass – this is the lowest price for the bus ride. If you wait and pay later, the price goes up. ALSO - Please encourage your family and friends to buy their passes through our club login. Passes must be purchased by Nov. 12.

The PNS SKI AND BOARD SWAP is this weekend at Perfect North. It starts this year on Friday evening from 5-8pm. Check their website for additional details. Go early for the best selection!!

Our ski club sweatshirts will be in next week. If you forgot to order yours, we ordered a few extras. They will be for sale for $30 cash.

If you have any questions, contact jstengle@covcath.org

March for Life update (January 17-19, 2019)

March for Life registrations are slowly coming in. Students are reminded to sign up and pay online to secure a spot. Another two schools have contacted Mr. Flesch, asking for space on our buses if we do not fill the seats with Colonels. To date, we have 35 students registered. Let's not let that happen. A determination to invite other schools will be made within the next two weeks. Students wishing to apply for partial scholarships can see Mr. Flesch for an application. All registrations and payment are expected by the Thanksgiving break.

Additional Parent Chaperones are needed. Please contact Mr. Flesch with your interest.

TRAVELING TO SPAIN

CCH is traveling to Spain in June 2019! Don't miss this excellent opportunity!

Please contact Emily Seal at eseal@covcath.com for registration, cost, and itinerary details.

New Summer Mission Trip planned

JUNE 9 – 15, 2019

CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY (political unrest and danger continues in Nicaragua)

Space for 60 missionaries

Cost $750 per person, or $375 for any Adult chaperone who can provide transportation for self and at least 4 students.

Adult chaperones with carpentry, construction, drywall, and/or painting expertise are needed.

Work is primarily building or repairing houses of elderly or other persons in need.

Staying at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Cumberland, KY.

Daily Mass or prayer devotional.

Faculty leaders Mr. Flesch and Mrs. Guard will host an informational meeting on November 15th, 6:00-7:00 pm, in the multi-purpose room.

SHOPPING ON AMAZON?

Please take advantage of a great opportunity to benefit Covington Catholic without having to spend any extra money! Every time you shop on Amazon, use the link below to do your Amazon shopping and CovCath will automatically receive a percentage of the sale!

Any items purchased during a shopping session using the link below, earns our school 6% of the purchase in product credits. These have been redeemed for many useful things over the years including several cameras, video equipment, computer equipment, art easels and supplies, books, and even a refrigerator for the faculty room!

You can also always use the Amazon link found on the homepage of our website and CovCath will receive 6% of the purchase in product credits! Thank you for all your help in assisting Covington Catholic!

https://amzn.to/2NGeh2R

ATHLETIC NEWS

TRACK & FIELD MEETING

The Parent-Athlete Orientation meeting for the Spring 2019 Covington Catholic Track and Field team will be held Monday evening Dec. 10th from 6p-7p in the CCH cafeteria. All athletes/parent(s) interested in Track and Field this Spring should attend! Any advance questions can be addressed to Asst. Coach Whalen zonemedic@yahoo.com

DIOCESAN NEWS

BIBLE STUDY

The next book of the Bible to be taught by Rev. Timothy Schehr is the Book of Second Samuel. This book tells us about the highs and the lows in David's long career as king over the people of God. As we make our way through the book we will discover valuable lessons for the journey of faith.

To register call Marian West at 859-392-1500, ext. 1533, or register online, https://www.covdio.org/scripture-study-for-young-adults-and-adult-faith-formation/

JOY IN THE JOURNEY

Women's Advent retreat at Blessed Sacrament - Saturday November 10, 2018

See attached flyer for more details.

NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE

Indianapolis, Indiana - November 21-23, 2019

Attention Youth (grades 9 – 12) and chaperones! Time is running out to register for the diocesan pilgrimage to the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. The NCYC Pilgrimage will take place November 21 – 23, 2019, and will consist of a wide variety of opportunities for our young people to experience God and His Church. There are five general sessions presented by nationally known speakers, Mass on Saturday evening, one general session each morning and one each night until the conclusion of NCYC. In between the general sessions are workshops, an interactive thematic park for hands-on experiences and the opportunity to mingle with bishops, speakers and vendors, to take part in concerts, service projects, daily Mass, adoration, confessions, and have time to meet teens from all different walks of life. Space is limited, so register soon. The cost of $534 per person includes transportation, accommodations, meals, conference registration fees and a T-shirt. A down payment of $100 per person must be returned to the Department of Catechesis and Faith Formation by February 28, 2019 to reserve a place. For more information please visit our website at https://www.covdio.org/catechesis-formation/youth-and-young-adult/#youthncyc , or contact the Diocesan Department of Catechesis and Faith Formation at 859-392-1500, ext. 1526 or email mspears@covdio.org.

See the following attachments:

GO COLONELS!