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John A Coleman Catholic High School
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October 201 4
A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL JAMES LYONS
Welcome to Fall!
The first month of school is winding down with students and teachers back into the routine of studies and extracurricular activities. It is great to see our building and field active and busy all the time. I want to thank the
Faculty and Staff for a great beginning. So many of our students are thrilled to be back with friends and we see
the freshman and new students making new friendships.
Our 'Parents Back to School' night was well attended, as was the Senior Guidance Night last week. The
Freshman Guidance Night is Wednesday, October 1st. I hope to see all freshman parents here for the meeting.
In talking to the class advisors we decided that the first school dance of the year should be the Harvest Dance in
October. That is usually well attended and the students look forward to it. We are also planning to have the
Christmas Ball again. More info on both will follow.
The immediate event in the future is the Spirit Walk on October 10th. This is a major fundraiser and a great day
for the students and parent volunteers who help. Students get pledges from people to support their walk. All
funds raised go to the school. The Parents Association is working hard and we have great prizes for the raffles
held that day. Each student gets tickets for the raffle by returning the pledge sheets. Additional pledges, over the
$60.00, generate more raffle tickets for the student. A BBQ lunch is provided for all.
Other dates to note include Picture Day on Friday, Oct. 3rd and the PSAT on Wednesday, Oct. 16th. Freshman,
sophomores, and juniors will take this test. Guidance is meeting with each class prior to the test. The Craft Fair
is Nov. 8th and 9th. Report Card night is Monday, Nov. 10th. Please make sure we have your current e-mail
address. We are looking to cut the cost of printing and mailing these newsletters and will be going to all e-mail
shortly as we have with report cards and progress reports.
October is the month of the Rosary. Our October Mass will be held on the 10th at 8:45 am at the start of Spirit
Walk. Please feel free to join us at any school liturgy. Our November Mass will be on Nov. 3rd and will be the
Alumni Remembrance Mass. The time will be announced. Please pray for all of us here at Coleman and ask
God's continued blessings on all in the Coleman Family.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Wed. Oct. 1, 6:30pm
Fri. Oct. 3
Week of Oct. 5
Wed. Oct. 8
Fri. Oct. 10
7 – 9 pm
Mon. Oct. 13
Tues. Oct. 14
Wed. Oct. 15
Fri. Oct. 24, 8 – 11pm
Mon. Oct. 27, 5:45pm
Freshman Guidance Parent Meeting
School pictures
Progress Reports will be available on the Portal
FULL DAY of school for Coleman
Monthly Mass and Spirit Walk
Encounter Catholic Youth Night
No School – Columbus Day
Sr. Portrait Retakes, call Lifetouch for appt.
PSAT Test, 9th, 10th and 11th grades
Seniors no school
Harvest Dance
Dress Down Day, $2.00 donation
Board Meeting
Coming in November:
Sat. & Sun. Nov. 8 & 9
Coleman Craft Fair, volunteers needed
SCHOOL PICTURES: Lifetouch will be here to take school pictures on Friday Oct. 3rd.
Order forms were given out to students last week. Every student needs to have their picture
taken for the yearbook and to get a school I.D., even if you do not wish to purchase any.
Wednesday October 8th is a FULL DAY of school for Coleman students; however some districts may
not be in session for busing. Check with your specific district regarding transportation.
CATHOLIC YOUTH NIGHT: On Friday October 10th from 7:00 - 9:00pm
there will be an ENCOUNTER Catholic Youth Night here at Coleman. All are
welcome – invite a friend! Faith-Fun-Food-Fellowship!!
SENIOR PICTURE RETAKES: Lifetouch will be here to
take senior portraits on Tues. Oct. 14th for all those that haven’t
had theirs taken yet or need retakes. You must call Lifetouch (1800-333-2560) to schedule an appointment. There is NO sitting fee
for the yearbook picture and you do not have to purchase them.
PSAT INFORMATION:
JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES & FRESHMEN – OCTOBER 15
The PSAT Test will be administered to ALL Freshman, sophomores and juniors on Wednesday, October 15th.
The cost of the test is $14. Please send in cash or a check to the main office by Oct. 10th. Checks made
payable to John A. Coleman.
The test measures critical thinking skills that are important for success in college, including critical reading,
math problem solving, and writing skills. Students will receive the Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT
along with an explanation of the test soon. This guide contains information about the test as well as sample
questions for the students. A complete practice test is also provided. Math & English teachers have been given
a copy of the booklet and will go over their subject with the students.
Reminder: Seniors will have no school on October 15th. This is a great day to do a college visit.
HARVEST DANCE: Friday night, October 24th, from 8:00-11:00pm is our annual Harvest
Dance.
DRESS DOWN DAYS: We will be having a dress down day approx. each month to
benefit a particular cause. These will be announced in the newsletter. The cost is $2.00.
Dress down basically means “jeans and sneakers”. Shorts, tank tops, flip flops etc. are NOT
ALLOWED. Check the website under Dress Code for further information on dress down
days.
COLLEGE VISITS:
The following colleges will be visiting to meet with interested Juniors and Seniors. Please encourage your
student to research these colleges to decide which visits would be appropriate. The student will be given a pass
to leave class with advance sign-up in the guidance office.
October
3rd
Siena 9:35
th
9
Delhi 11:00
14th St. Joseph’s Maine 8:30
17th St. Michael’s 12:25
22nd SUNY Oneonta 12:30
24th Pace University 10:20
28th Union 2:00
30th Plymouth State
November
12th Johnson & Wales 1:15
13th Mount St. Mary’s 8:55
20th University of Scranton
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS: We will be offering these lessons this year
taught by the Kingston Conservatory. Instruction is offered on the following instruments:
guitar, strings, trumpet, trombone, tuba, flute, clarinet, saxophone and percussion. There are
flyers available in the office. Call the office with any questions.
E-MAIL ADDRESSES: Please make sure we have an e-mail address for you on file. We
will be sending many school messages by e-mail and also we need an e-mail so you can
access the Portal for your child’s grades and assignments. Call the school to add yours to the
file.
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE YOUR COLEMAN NEWSLETTER?
The Coleman newsletter can be sent to you by US Postal mail or by e-mail.
Go Green! Save office supply costs! Save postage costs!
Please send an e-mail request to Maureen Murphy at [email protected] to
begin receiving the monthly newsletter and other announcements electronically. You
can help the environment while at the same time help Coleman economically by going
to an e-mail delivery.
Coleman Parents Association News
October 2014
Stop selling and start earning! Scrip fundraising is a noselling program that allows families to raise money for
their non-profit organization (NPO). Scrip is just another
way to pay for everyday purchases using gift cards in place
of cash, checks, and credit cards. You purchase gift cards from your organization at face value,
and your coordinator orders those cards from Great Lakes Scrip Center at a reduced price. The
difference is an instant rebate for your organization. It’s really that simple! When you use scrip
gift cards at your favorite retailers, you’re fundraising while you shop. Great Lakes Scrip Center
offers over 300 of the country’s biggest brands, including grocery, department stores, gas
stations, restaurants, hotels, home improvement, and more. Just by using scrip to pay for your
normal weekly purchases, you can easily raise $500 or more per year. It’s time to put your
shopping dollars to work!
LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
FROM DEBORAH CRUMP, CHAIRMAN, REGARDING SCRIP!
INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS
SPIRIT WALK: October 10th ….NEW EARLY BIRD PRIZES ~ 19” Flat Screen TV & Samsung Tab
3. Donations of ITunes gift cards, large candy bars, or any type gift card that would be fun
for our students is greatly appreciated.
Contact Bev Hricisak at [email protected] or 430-7731.
SEE INFORMATION ON FOLLOWING PAGE ALONG WITH DONOR FORM!
DON’T MISS PARTICIPATING IN THIS FUN DAY!
ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: November 8th and 9th. This is one of our most important
and famous fundraisers at Coleman! Please spread the word! We are still in need of several
volunteers for the Craft Fair, please contact Jocelyn Cariello at [email protected] or
417-8832
November 21st - 23rd &
November 29th & 30th It will include songs, dances, and short scenes from “Wicked”,
“Hairspray”, “My Fair Lady”, “Little Shop of Horrors”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, “South Pacific”,
“Aida”, “Bye Bye Birdie”, “Sister Act”, “Chicago”, and “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and
Murder”. Will be a fabulous show BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!! Volunteers are needed to
help build and paint sets, create and find props and costumes, do publicity and get ads for
our program. Please contact Lise Hopson at [email protected] or (347) 753-4334.
MUSICAL THEATRE: Coleman-ation of Broadway HitsII!!!
2014 – 2015 Parent Association Officers
President:
Robyn Prosser
First Vice-President:
Jocelyn Cariello 417 - 8832 [email protected]
Second Vice-President:
Secretary:
389 - 3896 [email protected]
Bev Hricisak
430 - 7731 [email protected]
Alison Belfance 389 - 5211 [email protected]
Parent Class Representatives
Class of 2015: Annie Pombo, Mary Vazquez, Myrna Capaldi, Sarah Page
Class of 2016: Carol Matthews-Kinnin, Christine LaValle, Dawn Jankowski,
Mary Beth Koch, Patty Deegan
Class of 2017: Deb Crump, Deb Ressa, Wendy Sinagra
Class of 2018: John Mocarski, Antonia Camisa-Remsen, Crystal Caolan, Melissa Riley,
Renate Soyer
SPIRIT WALK 2014
A DAY OF FUN, SCHOOL SPIRIT, AND PRIDE
On Friday, October 10th, Coleman Catholic H.S. will be conducting their 10th Annual Spirit Walk-a-Thon and
field activities. It will be held on the school track and soccer fields. Participation by all Coleman students is
encouraged but not mandatory, as this is a fun, community-building event, as well as a fund-raiser. To be
eligible to participate, a minimum of $60.00 in sponsorships must be collected.
After the walk, the Parents Association will serve a complimentary lunch to all participating students* in
appreciation of their efforts. Raffle drawings for prizes amongst participating students* will occur
immediately following lunch.
The afternoon will be grade level dodge ball and other activities for all participating students* followed by
regular dismissal. This will not interfere with regular bus pick-up.
Rules:
Ø To
participate in this day of fun and school pride, individual students must acquire a
minimum of $60 in sponsors.
Ø Students who choose not to participate will have a regular school day. They will not
receive the free lunch or be eligible for raffle drawings.
Goals & Incentives:
Ø Build school spirit by supporting the growth of Coleman programs & facilities with our
goal of $15,000 in student-collected sponsorships. Last year we raised over $12,000.
Ø Win raffle prizes!
Ø A fun event to share with friends while getting out of classes.
Ø Each participating student* will earn 1 raffle ticket for the $60.00 minimum in
sponsorships.
Ø Each $5.00 above the minimum will earn the participating student 1 additional raffle
ticket (E.G.: $100 sponsorships = 1 ($60) ticket + 8 additional tickets for each $5 ($40) = 9 raffle tickets)
Raffle prizes donated by parents and area businesses:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Earn Double Raffle Tickets
EVERY PARTICIPATING STUDENT* WHO BRINGS IN THE MINIMUM (or more) BEFORE THE
CLOSE OF SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3rd WILL QUALIFY FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS. The
minimum of $60 is now worth 2 raffle tickets! Every $5 over is worth 2 tickets!
* Participating Student: A Student with the minimum $60 in Sponsors, present to Participate in the
day’s events and present for the Raffle Drawings
Please Support your student in the Fun “d” raiser!!
Contact: Dawn Jankowski [email protected], Bev Hricisak [email protected]
or the school office for further information
COLEMAN CATHOLIC H. S. SPIRIT WALK 2014 REGISTRATION FORM
THIS FORM MUST BE TURNED IN EVERY TIME YOU SUBMIT MONEY AT THE
OFFICE OR YOU MAY NOT GET CREDITED CORRECTLY
DO NOT HAND IN CASH WITHOUT THIS FORM!
ADDITIONAL BLANK FORMS AVAILABLE IN SCHOOL OFFICE.
NAME OF STUDENT SELLER: ________________________________________________
GRADE: _____________
DONOR’S NAME
Total amount collected
Please return to the school office with amount collected.
Checks payable to Coleman Catholic H.S.
AMOUNT
CASH or CHECK
$ ______Minimum $60