Friday eNews

We hope you enjoy your summer! eNews communication will resume on Friday, August 16.

Please see the Kennedy Catholic Main Office summer hours here.

Please review this schedule for the first week of school.

"We are placed in our different ranks and stations, not to get what we can out of them for ourselves, but to labor in them for Him."

It's easy to volunteer at Kennedy Catholic! Volunteering is a great way to support the school and meet other parents. Keep up-to-date with opportunities on our website!

The most current competition schedule for each fall sport can be found on the NPSL Athletics website.

In a change for the 2019-2020 school year, the athletic department will no longer be hosting parent nights at the beginning of each sports season. In its place, we will be holding ONE all-sports parent night for all families of student-athletes. Join the athletic department for a BBQ dinner, hear important messages about the upcoming sports seasons and have an opportunity to meet all of the coaches in a more relaxed, comfortable setting. Attendance is expected of all parent/guardians of student-athletes, so please mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 3 from 6:00-8:00pm.

Kennedy Catholic is currently hiring for a new position within the athletics department. If you are interested and experienced in building out youth programming, summer camps and more, please see the job description on the website.

New and returning students interested in participating in a fall sport will need to register through our online registration system beginning August 1 and have a current sports physical on file.

Lancer Football starts August 21; Boys & Girls Cross Country, Boys & Girls Golf, Boys Tennis, Boys Water Polo, Girls Soccer, Girls Swim & Dive and Girls Volleyball begin August 26. Sport-specific information, including voluntary summer workouts and tryout schedules, can be found on the individual team pages on our website.

Summer is a great time to get an updated sports physical, especially if you are new to the school/athletic program or yours has expired. Physicals are good for two years from the date of the exam and must remain valid throughout the sports season. Fall athletes will need a current physical on file in the Athletic Office in order to try out. Blank copies of the physical paperwork may be picked up outside Mrs. Umeda's office (A108-2) or downloaded here. Physicals may be scanned and emailed to Sam Reed, mailed to the school (Attn. Tracey Umeda), or dropped off to the main office in August.

The Campus Life Office is responsible for attendance, supporting the Kennedy Catholic culture, establishing and monitoring school-wide expectations for behavior and ensuring the safety and security of our students and the greater Kennedy Catholic community.

Please contact the Campus Life office via email or phone (206.246.3787) if your student will be absent. If your student must leave school early, please call Campus Life for an early dismissal slip.

Parking in the Kennedy Catholic lot is free. Students must register their car and obtain a parking pass in order to park in the lot. Registration may be completed at back-to-school orientation or through the Campus Life Office.

Kennedy Catholic offers bus transportation for its students. Please review this document for details, and contact Frank Worsham with questions.

Students interested in developing their leadership skills and deepening their faith in God are welcome to explore these wonderful leadership opportunities. Feel free to contact Ms. Farrell if you have any questions.

• Ignite Northwest at University of Portland in Portland, OR (July 18-21, 2019): Catholic Conference for high school age students ($329 covers registration, room & board, but must go in a group (see Ms. Farrell if you are interested).
• Francis Youth Institute at Gonzaga in Spokane, WA (June 23-29, 2019): Leadership Institute for Juniors and Seniors ($375 covers registration, room & board).
• Quo Vadis Days at Camp Don Bosco in Carnation, WA (June 24-27, 2019): Vocations Retreat for boys ages 13-18 (FREE).
• Steubenville Northwest in Spokane, WA (July 26-28, 2019): Catholic Conference for all high school grades ($220 covers registration, room & board).
• Catholic Youth Camping (CYO) at Camp Don Bosco (CIT program) and Camp Hamilton (camping program for high school): See website for more information (costs vary).

Our annual Summer Band starts on June 25. Registration is now open and all band students should consider registering for this amazing ensemble! Rehearsals are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings; we will perform at various Seafair parades and other local events in the month of July. Beginning this summer, fitness credit is offered for Summer Band participants! All incoming freshmen to the band are strongly encouraged to participate in Summer Band. See our website for more information.