Friday eNews

The "Battle of Burien" football game between Kennedy Catholic High School and Highline High School, scheduled for this Saturday, September 14, has been canceled.

Although we know other teams in the Highline School District will play this weekend, Highline High School made the decision to forfeit with the support of the district after careful deliberation of their unique circumstances. While we are disappointed that our Lancers will not be able to play their home opener, we understand that those involved in the decision had to make a difficult call after a very challenging week for the Highline Public Schools.

Lancer football's next game will take place on Friday, September 20 at Tahoma, with the home opener now scheduled for Saturday, September 28 against Kentwood. Mark your calendars and come out to support our Lancers!

Information regarding Schoology was sent to the email accounts of parents/guardians listed in PowerSchool on Wednesday afternoon. This information will allow families to create observer accounts to access Schoology, Kennedy Catholic's learning management system (LMS). This platform helps families see assignment details, due dates, etc.; however, it is important to remember that PowerSchool is the official grade book of record for grades, transcripts, and attendance.

If you haven't seen this email, please check your spam folder. However, if you need further assistance with your Schoology account, please get in touch with the school Registrar, Tracy Etzkorn via email. 

Thank you to all seniors and senior parents who attended Senior Parent and Student Night last week. The entire Kennedy Catholic Counseling Team enjoyed the opportunity to support and connect with senior families during this exciting time of your student’s high school journey. Please check our presentation with clickable links and resources. 

Thank you to all junior families who attended Wednesday night’s presentation. The Kennedy Catholic Counseling Team appreciated you taking the time to join us. Please check our presentation with clickable links and resources.

Mark your calendars! The Sophomore Parent and Student Information Night is next Wednesday, September 18 from 6:30-8:30pm in the school’s cafeteria. This is a great opportunity for families to connect with their student’s counselors and hear the latest information and resources from both SEL and College and Career. 

A copy of the presentation from the night will be shared in eNews the Friday following the event. We hope to see you all there! 

Interim Reports for Quarter 1 will be pulled on Monday, September 23.

This will mark the midpoint of Quarter 1 (Q1), and it is a great time to check in with students about their academic progress or reach out to individual teachers if students require additional support.

Kennedy Catholic High School offers the following support for students in need of additional academic support:

• Teacher Office Hours: Mornings from 7:30-7:55am and afternoons from 2:30-3pm each day school is in session.
• Lancer Academy: Mondays - Thursdays from 2:45-3:30pm each day school is in session. This is drop-in tutoring with teachers and is located in Room B224.
• Peer Tutoring: For additional support, peer tutors can be arranged to partner students needing extra support with a member of the school's National Honor Society (NHS) chapter. Please contact Mr. Barbarossa (include link to email) if you are interested in this option.

All options mentioned above are free and available to any Kennedy Catholic student.

Students, please scan your "Class of..." QR code poster in the cafeteria to stay up to date on the latest happenings on campus as it relates to clubs and activities (Ex. spirit days, dances, pep assemblies, and various other school events). 

The club fair was a hit. With over 500 sign-ups for clubs on campus, it is safe to say that clubs remain a huge part of the student experience at Kennedy Catholic. If you are a student and did not have a chance to sign up for a club using the QR code at the fair, please check the list of all the clubs offered. Students are encouraged to join as many clubs as they like until September 18. On September 18, the link and the QR codes hanging in the cafeteria will close. 

Join us for an evening by the water! This year's Homecoming dance will be held at the stunning Bell Harbor International Conference Center. Homecoming ticket sales will begin September 19^th and will be available for sale during both lunches. Tickets are $35.00 and parking is available on site. Guest forms will be available for this dance. See Ms. McNulty in room A026 to receive a form and for more information.

Freshman Class Elections

Ready to make your mark? Want to lead with pride and show off your Lancer Spirit? Now’s your chance! Run for Freshman Class Exec and have the opportunity to represent your class on ASB! Sign-up sheets will be available in Ms. McNulty's room A026 from September 13-18. If you have any questions, please email Ms. McNulty or swing by her classroom.

Join ASB and support your fellow student athletes at the following ASB takeovers this coming week. Pizza will be provided for students who show up and cheer on their classmates. Can we get a "Go Lancers!"?

Girls Golf

• When: Tuesday, September 17 

• Where: Glen Acres Golf and Country Club 

It's time to start playing! Knowledge Bowl is an interdisciplinary competition between schools involving teams of four to six students. It’s a trivia game! It’s like the TV show Jeopardy. You don’t need to be an expert. Do you know a little about a lot of topics? Do you know a lot about one topic?

Please join us after school on Wednesdays from 2:40-3:30pm to see what it is like. Our meeting day can be adjusted but stop on by. See Mr. Cascio in B168 for info.

Join our cheer camp for the opportunity to perform at a Lancer halftime show at the Saturday, October 5, 2024 football game. The one-day camp will be led by Kennedy Catholic staff and the 2024-25 Cheer team. This unique experience will emphasize skill development, competition, and lots of Lancer fun.

Financial Aid applications are open October 1^st and the deadline to apply is Dec 31, 2024.   Learn more and apply today.

• SENIORS - All Kennedy Catholic seniors must complete a minimum of 30-hours for their Junior ISLE Hours. These hours need to be verified by your site supervisor and are due in MobileServe by Monday, September 23. Check your email and/or your MobileServe entries for rejections or comments. This is a graduation requirement and is not completed until Mr. Latvala has approved your hours.  
   

•  JUNIORS - All juniors must complete their Sophomore ISLE Hours before starting on your Junior ISLE Hours. They also must submit their ISLE Commitment Contract or ISLE Organization Proposal ASAP as it was due last spring. 

Hospitality House, “Walk for Women”, Saturday, September 14 – needs help from 8:30-11am. Sign up to this opportunity is good for Sophomore ISLE Hours. Sophomores, be sure to set up MobileServe with class code: 938DDC.

Please see Mr. Latvala in Campus Ministry by the Chapel if you have any questions or concerns. 

Our Daily Mass schedule is posted on our September calendar. This week, Reconciliation will be anonymous in the Chapel confessional during both lunches. Parents and guardians are welcome to join us in the Chapel.

The Knight Stand will be open at 6pm for the remaining Wednesday Parent Nights in September! 

The Knight Stand is the student store located in the cafeteria and is open daily during both lunches for competitively priced snacks, beverages, and your favorite Lancer merch! Students can purchase with Apple Pay, credit card, cash (please bring small bills for small purchases), checks made out to KCHS Parent Club, or a prepaid KCHS Knight Stand gift card! Gift cards may be purchased at the Knight Stand during lunch or by contacting Carrie Nelson, KCHS Knight Stand Manager.

Juniors and Seniors may use their Office 365 account to register for the SEARCH retreat by Friday, September 20. SEARCH is an integral part of the Kennedy Catholic experience. It offers a unique opportunity to search for a deeper understanding of self, community, and God. It is a 3-day, overnight retreat. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to register, however, depending on bunk space, students may not get their first choice. Seniors will be given priority as it is their last opportunity so some juniors may be moved to 2025-2026. All students should check their schedules for possible conflicts (such as sports, theater, family events, SAT, etc.) as you must attend the retreat from beginning to end. Late arrival or leaving early from the retreat for other events is not possible. Please see Ms. Tran or Dr. Farrell in Campus Ministry if you have any questions or concerns.

This Saturday and Sunday the Exchange Club of Highline is putting on their annual Toilet Paper Drive. For students who are looking for ISLE hours they can earn hours for showing up, and helping pass out fliers for the drive and encourage people to donate toilet paper outside of Fred Meyer-Burien and QFC-Normandy Park. 

There are two shifts each day event goes. You also don't need to stay for the entire shift if you are unable to.

Saturday, September 14:

• First shift: 8:00am-12:30pm | QFC Normandy Park
• Second Shift 12:00-4:30pm | QFC Normandy Park

Sunday, September 15:

• Third Shift 8:00am-12:30pm | Fred Meyer Burien (next to Kennedy)
• Fourth Shift 12:00-4:30pm | Fred Meyer Burien (next to Kennedy).

Please contact Terry Emmingham 
206-618-4325

Each year, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation sponsors two high school juniors or seniors from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia to attend the United States Senate Youth Program - an all-expense-paid, week-long tour of Washington, DC, and to receive a $10,000 scholarship. 

Selected delegates will hear major policy addresses by senators, cabinet members, officials of the Departments of State and Defense, leaders of other federal agencies and senior members of the national media. Delegates also traditionally participate in a meeting with a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and the president of the United States. Most speaking events include in-depth question-and-answer sessions. 

Qualified high school juniors or seniors must show demonstrated leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs, and community service. They must be actively serving in qualified leadership positions, enrolled in high school, and living in the state (and for these purposes, the District of Columbia) that they will represent for the entire 2024–2025 academic year. 

How to apply 

The 63rd Annual Washington Week will take place March 1-8, 2025. For the 2024-2025 school year, each applicant must complete:  

•  The digital application 
• The activities resume
• A letter of recommendation from their Activity Adviser, Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, or adult in similar key position.  
• A 250-word essay on a significant leadership trait by 4:00 pm on September 27, 2024.   

COMPLETED materials can be sent to Julie Woods (julie@awsp.org)  

The application will be reviewed by a selection committee and then the committee will select up to 15 finalists who will participate in the final selection process via Zoom on November 8, 2024. Finalists must be available this day in order to participate. The Washington State winners will be announced in early December by our state senators’ offices.  The winners will join other state winners for a week in Washington, D.C. in March 2025. Winners must be able to attend all days of this Washington Week. 

For more information about the United States Senate Youth Program, see the program brochure,  or visit their website. 

The Virtual NACAC Hosted Fair is coming up on Sunday September 15. This virtual fair is a great opportunity for you and your students to connect with college representatives from across the country, all from the comfort and convenience of their computers. 
 
All high school students, transfer students, and families are welcome to register for this complimentary event.  
 
Date and Time: 
Sunday, September 15, 2024 
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
 
View the list of exhibiting colleges and universities. 

Seniors interested in retaking the SAT in time for November college application deadlines, spots have recently opened at Rainier Beach High School and the Hyatt Regency Seattle for the Saturday, October 5th exam. These spots are expected to fill up fast. Interested seniors are encouraged to register ASAP. 

Monday, September 16 

University of Utah (UT): 2:30pm 

Wednesday, September 18 

Washington State University (WA): 11am (1st lunch) 

St. John’s University (NY): 11am (1st lunch) 

College Visit Reminders:  

• All upcoming visits can be found in Naviance under Colleges --> College Visits. 
   
• Students should register to attend prior to visits, especially if the visit occurs during their class period.  Registration does not guarantee teacher approval and students will still need to get a pass before attending.
    
• All students in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend. 
   
• All visits take place in the Counseling Center unless otherwise noted.

 Monday, September 16 | 2:30-3:30pm

Thursday, September 19 | 2:30-3:30pm

Many college applications include a written component where students can share more information about themselves outside of their academics. Join your college and career counselors as they discuss what colleges are looking for, how to write a strong personal statement, and practice writing a draft of your own. Sessions will be held in the Counseling Center.  

Please make sure to bring your laptop and a charger if needed. 

Here were the clues from this week’s College of the Week: 

• Clue #1: This is the oldest college in the Western United States and established the first law school in the Pacific Northwest. 
   
• Clue #2: There are 5 giant Sequoia trees on this campus.  Campus lore states that if sweethearts share a kiss there, they are destined for life. 
   
• Clue #3: This is a small, private, liberal arts college located in Salem Oregon.   

And the college was... Willamette University!   

Remember to listen for clues during the morning announcements and stop by the Counseling Center to make your guess! 

Mark your calendars! In September your Kennedy Catholic Counseling Team will host grade level evening presentations for families to connect with their student’s counselors and hear the latest information and resources from both SEL and College and Career.