Friday eNews

Please review this schedule for the first week of school.

Extended hours for the library (2:45-6pm) will begin on September 3. Please be sure to arrange transportation home as needed.

"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."

Schedules, Skyward access, and other start-of-the-year information were mailed home on August 8. If you have not received your packet with pertinent information, please contact the main office (206.246.0500).

By now, you've probably heard the news. Kennedy Catholic is thrilled to have the opportunity to host our opening football game of the season at CenturyLink Field on Friday, September 6. It will also be the Seahawks Blue Friday Night Lights season opener. For a small and limited group, we are offering an exclusive VIP Football experience complete with party bus, spirit gear, sideline passes and more! Secure your experience before spots fill by emailing Sarah Dahleen at dahleens@kennedyhs.org.

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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!

Great news! Lancer football games will be broadcast on AM 1050 Sacred Heart Radio this season. Tune in on Friday, September 6 as we broadcast the Lancer's opening game from CenturyLink. Listen online or on the Sacred Heart Radio App (Google Play Store, iTunes).

Sponsorship opportunities are available during all the broadcasts. Contact Rebecca Anderson at 206-718-1205 or rebecca@sacredheartradio.org for more information. Go Lancers!

All new and returning student-athletes must be registered online and have a current sports physical on file with the athletic department in order to participate. Sport-specific tryout/practice times and information is available on the team pages of our website.

If your son or daughter plans to participate in a school sport at any time during the 2019-20 school year, please attend our one and only All-Sports Parent Night on Tuesday, September 3 from 6:00-9:00pm. Attendance is expected of all parent/guardians of Lancer student-athletes.

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Mark your calendar for Friday, September 6 at 7:00pm when the Lancers host Bethel at Century Link Field! Stay tuned for more information about special events surrounding this exciting match-up. Tickets will be $10 for students/seniors, $15 for adults and available at the CenturyLink Box Office. Online ticket sales will be available through Ticketmaster beginning late next week.

Kennedy Catholic is currently hiring for a Boys Soccer head coaching position. The boys soccer season will begin on March 2, 2020. A full job description can be found online under our employment section.

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

Follow Twitter (@OurLancerNation) for quick game recaps, individual accomplishments, pay-by-play action of select events and Athlete of the Week polls. Like our Facebook page (@OurLancerNation) to read and see more in-depth writing, links to news stories and more.

This important communication provides information about recent changes in the law regarding vaccinations. As of July 28, 2019, a new Washington state law removes the personal and philosophical option to exempt children from the MMR vaccine required for school and childcare attendance. Medical and religious exemptions are not affected by this new law.

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As we continue our efforts to provide optimal safety and security to our learning community, there will be a new protocol for entering the building beginning August 27. We have installed a new camera and intercom system at the main entry, which will operate similar to the main gate in the student parking lot. Press the button to notify the front office of your arrival. The front desk will buzz-in guests, and guests should proceed to the main office to sign in and obtain a visitor badge. The main doors to the building will be unlocked for student arrival, however, they will remain locked at all other times during and after the school day.

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. There will be a registration booth during back to school orientation. Registration may also be completed through the Campus Life Office.

Kennedy Catholic has an updated dress code for the 2019-2020 school year.

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. See attendance policies for more information.

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.

Our ninth annual trip combines service with others and a retreat experience. Select students and teachers will travel to New Orleans, LA during spring break (April 12—April 18, 2019) to learn, work, and serve those affected by the 2005 Hurricane Katrina and the most recent flooding. This trip challenges students to deepen their understanding of service, faith, social justice and simple living by allowing students to put their faith in action. Students who apply must be 16 years of age by April 12, 2020. This trip will satisfy students' ISLE service requirement. Find more information and the application here or email Mr. Janicki. Student interest meetings will be on Thursday, September 5 before school at 7:30am and during B lunch in C180. An additional parent/student interest meeting will be held on Thursday, September 5 in A301 from 6:00-7:00pm.

We offer textbook assistance through the Batterberry Book Fund. Students who need support purchasing textbooks are invited to complete the request form and submit it to Mrs. Bradish in the main office on or before September 6.

Campus Ministry invites students interested in serving at mass as an altar server or liturgy volunteer to speak with Mr. Carlos Palacian the first week of school.

Juniors are required to find a service placement for their ISLE (Integrated Service-Learning Experience) requirement. Contracts were due last May, so be sure your students turns in their completed and signed ISLE Contract to Ms. Lopez in Campus Ministry. ISLE Contracts can be found on the Kennedy Catholic website. This is a graduation requirement.

Mass of the Holy Spirit will be held on Wednesday, September 4 at 10:30am in Goodwin Memorial Gym. Our new Chaplain, Fr. Jim Northrop, (Pastor of St. Thomas More in Tukwila) will be presiding. All parents are invited!

Students interested in singing or playing an instrument for our Praise Band should see Mr. Patulot in the Campus Ministry Office ASAP.

Our new liturgist, Mr. Carlos Palacian, is holding two Eucharistic Minister Trainings for confirmed students on Wednesday, August 28 before school on at 8:30am. Current EM's at their parish or Kennedy Catholic should also attend. We look forward to your student's leadership in this important ministry!

Is your son or daughter you called to serve? Please have them fill out a Fall Retreat Leadership Form - emailed to each junior and senior through Outlook. Applications are due Friday, September 6. A student can be a leader on only one (1) retreat per semester. Students need to evaluate their schedules and discern which retreat they feel called to lead. Email or talk with Mr. Patulot or Mr. Prociv if you have any questions or need help.

The Seattle Sounders FC are hosting "2019 Fall School Day" on Sunday, October 6 for educators and students to attend. Join us as they take on Minnesota United! Discounted tickets are available for those who would like to attend. Please email. Mr. Jones to reserve a spot.

Join us to learn more about Parent Club. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00pm in the Dillman Center. All are welcome!

The Parent Club is seeking a chairperson for our Father/Daughter event on October 29. Please contact Kim to support this time-honored tradition.

The Knight Stand sells Lancer gear, snacks during lunch, and is a convenient place to purchase tickets for special occasions, such as the Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, and Mother/Daughter events.

The Knight Stand is seeking staff volunteers during lunches. Please contact Cheryl Anderson for training information.

Senior Parent Night will be Wednesday, September 18 7:00-9:00pm in the Library. We look forward to seeing our Lancer senior families in attendance!

College application workshops will begin September 9 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-5:00pm in the Red Lab. Feel free to bring your personal device or use the school technology that is available.

On Monday, August 26, Campus Ministry will host all seniors in the cafeteria for the Senior Brunch and Kick-Off from 10:00am-12:00pm. The morning will include breakfast cooked by teachers, a Q&A table, and time to catch-up with friends and Lancer alumni. Did we mention there will be a coffee cart with free lattes and Italian sodas? See you then!