Friday eNews

The College Board has moved the deadline for ordering AP exams. If your student is taking AP courses, please begin the registration process by determining which tests your student will take and paying the fee for each ($94). Registration deadline is October 31.

Consider offering an Open House invitation to a prospective family! Whether a current family, an alum, or an alumni family, your voice speaks volumes. A personal invitation to a friend, neighbor, colleague or family member to experience the educational excellence at Kennedy Catholic is priceless.

We are available to speak to potential Lancers and families about attending Kennedy Catholic, where dedicated faculty and staff empower, motivate and guide students to explore their passions and achieve their dreams. A Lancer believes in their ability to make a difference. Thank you for your support of our mission. Click here for more information on admissions.

If you made a pledge to the 2019 Annual Fund, please consider making your pledge payment before the end of the calendar year. Pledge reminders will be in the mail soon. Pledge payments can be made online or by sending payment to the Development Office. Fulfillment of your pledge is important to our continued success this year as we have included your pledge commitment into our operational budget.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you!

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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!

Are you planning to play a winter sport? Online registration opens on Friday, October 18. All new and returning student-athletes must register online and have a current sports physical on file with the athletic department in order to participate on the first day. Girls Bowling begins on November 4; the first day for Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys Swim & Dive, Girls Gymnastics and Boys & Girls Wrestling is November 18. Sport-specific information, including voluntary workouts and tryout schedules, can be found on the individual team pages. Sports physical forms may be picked up from the athletic office (A108) or downloaded here. Please turn in your sports physical to Mrs. Umeda in A108 prior to the first day of tryouts/practice.

• See the most current competition schedules for all sports on the NPSL Athletics website. Click on Kennedy Catholic and the sport of your choice.
• Follow Twitter for quick game recaps, individual accomplishments, play-by-play action of select events and Athlete of the Week polls.
• Like our Facebook page to read and see more in-depth writing, links to news stories and more.
• Check out the team pages on the Kennedy Catholic website for general information about each team's program.
• Be sure you know the best way to receive direct communication from the coach – ask to be added to his/her email list, sign up for Remind app texts or use suggested sport-specific platforms (like Swimtopia for swim.) Coaches can be reached via their Kennedy Catholic email: last name first initial (no spaces) @kennedyhs.org

Tuition Assistance applications for the 2020 - 2021 school year are now open. Tuition Assistance is available and accepted for all incoming 9th grade, transfer and returning students. The application deadline is December 31. The Kennedy Catholic Tuition Assistance and Fulcrum Grant applications are combined into one easy application. For instructions on how to apply please visit our website. Applications are processed as long as funds are available so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If your student is going to be absent, tardy or needs to leave early please send an email to attend@kennedyhs.org to be sure their absence is excused.

While the absence from school on Friday, October 25 is excused, juniors and seniors attending the retreat must still follow through on classroom responsibilities and homework. Parents, you received an email and hard copy sent home about some specific requirements for Search. Please email Mr. Prociv if you did not receive an email and/or letter in the mail as soon as possible. If you wish to pray for students on retreat, please sign up on our Vigil Sign-Up.

Parents, students, and faculty are invited to attend a brief prayer service in the Chapel before school on Tuesday mornings at 7:30am.

A resume workshop will be held on October 23 at 8:00am in room C241. Learn how to create your own resume for internships, employment and your future! There are 20 spots available, please have your student email Mr. Jones to sign-up.

Lancers, come and visit the Knight Stand to check out our new inventory! We are now selling slides and Pura Vida bracelets, with bucket hats coming soon.

Lancer ladies, please join us for a Halloween themed Father/Daughter Dinner & Dance on Tuesday, October 29 from 6:30-9:30pm in the Kennedy Catholic Cafeteria. Bring a dad, uncle or family member and wear your best Kennedy Catholic appropriate Halloween costume! You can buy $15 tickets online here, or at lunch in the Knight Stand.