october 18, 2019 news and notes - preparation for college
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Saratoga Central Catholic SchoolPreparation for College - Values for life
Mission StatementSaratoga Central Catholic School seeks to enlighten,
inspire, and nurture the minds, hearts, and souls of our studentsin academic excellence based on the teachings of Jesus Christ in the
Catholic tradition. "Omnia Pro Deo" - All for God
NEWS and NOTESOctober 18, 2019
SCC Walk/Giving Day:
Friday, October 25th, 2019
The SCC Walk and Giving Day will both occur onFriday, October 25th. All SCC Students will take a brief
walk up and down Broadway with an SCC banner todemonstrate our presence in Saratoga Springs. The
rest of the day is Giving Day, spent volunteering in ourcommunity to support other charitable organizations.
(Please be advised, SCC will be practicing a lock-downdrill in the morning after announcements and before
the SCC Walk)
Please click here for the SCC Walk/Giving DayPermission Slip
Please note on the slip if you would prefer your studentto stay at SCC to do their volunteering.
All permission slips must be returned to theMain Office or emailed to Mrs. Cronin at
by Wednesday, October 23rd.
SCC Walk: Friday, October 25th, 2019
The SCC Walk is an annual event designed to increase thevisibility of our school in the community and raise money for
the SCC Angel Fund. The SCC Angel Fund is a tuitionassistance fund for families in need of financial aid. Each year,
we receive requests for tuition assistance from our SCCfamilies. SCC strives to give tuition assistance to as many as
possible but we have been unable to meet the financial needs ofeveryone.
In preparation for the SCC Walk, students are asked tovisit community members, neighbors, relatives and
family friends to share their appreciation for SCC andcollect small donations to help their classmates offset
the cost of tuition. Students may also ask forcorporate/business donations to the SCC Angel Fund. Our hopeis that each SCC family will collect at least $100 and not require
parents to donate.
For every $25 raised by a family, each SCC student in thatfamily will receive a dress down ticket (4 dress down tickets
maximum per student). These dress down tickets are only validduring the 2019-20 school year and may not be used on Mass
days.
For each family that collects $100 in donations, your name willbe placed into raffles for:
1st prize: Apple AirPods with charging case2nd prize: a $100 gift card to Student Styles
For every additional $50 collected, we will add another raffleticket in your name.
The the winning raffle tickets will be drawn at the endof the day on November 1st.
The 25 families who raise the most for the SCC Angel Fund willreceive an SCC Angel Card which will allow free admission to
this year's regular season Saints Basketball Home Games in the2019 - 2020 academic year.
Please click here for the information sheet with script and
donor sign up page
Please click here for an appeal letter to mail to potential donors
Please click here for the handout for donors
Last year some enterprising students uploaded pictures ofthemselves in their school uniform and petitioned on social
media and were very successful in raising funds!We also had students who set up tables after weekend Mass at
their parishes!
PLEASE NOTEAlthough Saratoga Central Catholic collects
money for the SCC Angel Fund all year round......when we coordinate with the SCC Walk, in order for a student to
be eligible to participate in the iPad and gift card raffles, themoney must be in to Mrs. Guarnieri by the morning of
November 1st. The number of raffle tickets a student gets toenter into the raffles depends on the amount of money raised bythat student. The raffles will be pulled at the end of the day on
the 1st.Mrs. Guarnieri will extend the competition for the top 25
families until November 30th.Please click here for all the information
Nominate Your Favorite Teacher!!
Please click here for all the nominationinformation
Please click here for all the information
COUNSELING, COLLEGE & CAREERCENTER
Junior Parent Night (Virtual Meeting)Please join Mrs. Mulkern virtually on Monday, November4th from 6:30-7:30pm for an introduction into the collegeapplication process, Junior timeline, as well as Q&A. Parentsof Freshman and Sophomore students are welcome to listen in
as well. This will be an online webinar session, not held at SCC. Please see future "News and Notes" for updates on how to join.
Upcoming College Fairs
2019 PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE FAIR at the 6th annualTUNEUP A CAPPELLA FESTIVAL
Friday, October 25, 2019 5-7PM South Glens Falls High School
Students are invited to attend South Glens Falls High School'sfirst annual PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE FAIR.
Representatives from fifteen colleges and conservatories will beon hand to offer information about their music, theatre, anddance degree offerings. Additionally, a representative from
COPA, Inc. (College Options for Performing Arts) will present asession at 5:15 PM on what to expect during the college search
and audition process.
College Visits Many colleges and universities are scheduled to visit SCC'sjuniors and seniors through the end of October. The list of
colleges and universities is available on Naviance.
In order to attend a college visit, students must:
1. Sign up on Naviance2. Get a signed permission slip from the teacher(s) of any
classes that you will miss3. Bring the signed permission slip(s) to the college visit
Scholarships
Newcomer Mortuary Science ScholarshipIf you are a high school senior who is planning to enroll in amortuary science program, please see Mrs. Mulkern for thisapplication. Deadline is Friday, October 25, 2019
Elks "Most Valuable Student Scholarship" 500 Scholarships will be awarded nationally . Click here toapply online. Students who apply should use the drop down boxfor the associated Elks Lodge (Saratoga/Wilton #161). Deadline is November 5, 2019
Fireside Catholic Publishing ScholarshipFireside Catholic Publishing will be awarding $1,000 to fiveHigh School Seniors who are "Putting their Faith into Action." Only one student per school may enter. Essay required. SeeMrs. Mulkern if you are interested in applying.Deadline is December 1st, 2019
Saratoga-Wilton Lodge No. 161 "Legacy Awards" This is awarded to children and grandchildren of Elksmembers. Click here to apply online.Deadline is January 31, 2020
Upcoming SAT ExamsSATDate
RegistrationDeadline
Late RegistrationDeadline
Deadline forChanges
November 2,2019
October 3,2019
October 15,2019
October 22,2019
December 7,2019
November 8,2019
November 19,2019
November 26,2019
March 14,2020
February 14,2020
February 25,2020
March 3, 2020
May 2, 2020 April 3, 2020 April 14, 2020 April 21, 2020
June 6, 2020 May 8, 2020 May 19, 2020 May 27, 2020click here for more information
Upcoming ACT ExamsTest Date Registration Deadline (late fee required)
December 14,2019
November 8,2019
November 9-22, 2019
February 8,2020
January 10, 2020 January 11-17, 2020
April 4, 2020February 28,
2020February 29-March 13,
2020June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 May 9-22, 2020
click here for more information
Senior TimelinesOctober:
Completing or continue working on Applications. Know application deadlines (see Naviance / CommonApp). Requesting for school information to be sent to collegesthrough Naviance. Begin FASFA for College Financial Aid.Attend College Visits in the Counseling, College & CareerCenter.Attend College Open Houses.
November:
Finalize Applications and Apply To Colleges (Know yourDeadlines!)Check with Colleges to make sure they have everything.Complete FASFA.Take the SAT and/or ACT again, if needed.When accepted, email copy of acceptance letter to Mrs.Mulkern and Mrs. Bailey
Senior ApplicationsAs Seniors apply to colleges and universities, it is their
responsibility to check their application materials to make sure
that the colleges have all of their documents to complete theirapplication. If they are missing any items or have questions,
please see Mrs. Mulkern. All SAT/ACT exam scores need to besent by the student from College Board (SAT) or ACT.org
(ACT). We cannot send official test scores from the Counseling,College & Career Center.
Also, FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) openedon October 1st. You can file at www.fafsa.gov. FAFSA is used
to apply for financial aid for college. If you are planning toapply for any financial aid, the FAFSA application must be
submitted first.
PEER MINISTRY - FAITH FORMATIONCOMMUNITY SERVICE
please click here for upcoming student community service opportunities
FUNDRAISERS
SCC's CLYNK program is off to a good start butwe still need your help!
SCC has raised enough for only half the amount neededfor a new water filling station.
Would you like to support SCC at your business? SCC willsupply you with CLYNK bags and boxes with an SCC sign. Each baghas a code on it that needs to be be scanned when it is dropped off in
a CLYNK return bin at at any local Hannaford store.
Please consider collecting returnable bottles and cans in anSCC CLYNK bag at your home or business to help out SCC.
If you would like to have some CLYNK bags to collect donations forSCC, please contact Mrs. Mantia at [email protected]
Please email Mrs. Sedlak ([email protected]) if youhave any questions about this program.
SCC Class of 2021 Yankee Candle Fundraiser
Please click here for all the information
Please contact Mr. Johnson or Mrs. DeVivo if you have anyquestions.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Dia de los Muertos OfrendaArt club will be setting up an Ofrenda for Dia de los
Muertos (Day of the Dead) at SCC which coincides withThe Feasts of All Saints and All Souls. If you would liketo have someone honored on our Ofrenda or contributeto our decorations please bring in photos or supplies toMr. McGee. If you would like to have photos included,
please put your name on the back so we may returnthem. We will be setting up throughout October and
taking things down the week of November 4th. Thankyou for your support.
SCC's 2018 Ofrenda
ATHLETICSplease click here for all SCC Sports Information
Winter Sports 2019-20:Basketball, Cheer and Bowling
If your student has signed up to play a sport thisWinter, they must have a current (within the last 12months) physical exam on file in the nurse's office.
Please know your student may not show up forthe first day of practice with the updated
physical to give to the Coach and expect topractice. The school nurse must physically have the
updated physical so she may clear your student forparticipation. Also, the school physical must be
completed by a NYS physician, physician assistant or anurse practitioner.
For those students who already have a current physicalon file, you must send to Mrs. Mantia a completedNYSED Interval Health History for Athletics
Form (this form is not needed if your physical on filewith the school nurse is less than 30 days prior to
November 4th for Varsity and JV and November 11thfor Modified) and a completed Medical Consent
Form. These two forms can be found on our websiteunder "MY SCC" and under "Student Forms" or can be
downloaded by clicking the link below: Please click here for both forms
Your student will not be cleared to participate untilboth forms are returned to Mrs. Mantia in the Main
Office at school.
For Winter 2019 Modified, JV or Varsity Sports,start date is November 11th and all paperwork must be
received by October 30th at 3:00pm
If you have any questions regarding the aboverequirement to play this winter, please contact Mrs.
Mantia at 518-587-7070 ext. 502 or Coach Lambert atext. 508.
SCC Sports Website
Please go to:https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/509
for all SCC sports.There is also a ScheduleGalaxy app available
Please click here for instructions for ScheduleGalaxy
