Friday eNews

National Honor Society applications are available beginning today. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors who meet the criteria described in the handbook and on the website are encouraged to apply. Applications are due to Mr. Barbarossa by Thursday, February 13 at 2:45pm. Email Mr. Barbarossa if you have questions.

Catholic Schools Week is a time to honor and celebrate Catholic education. We intentionally express gratitude to the variety of people that make our school community and Lancer Family all that it is.

• Monday, January 27 - Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day
• Tuesday, January 28 – Student Appreciation Day
• Wednesday, January 29 – Family & Parent Appreciation Day
• Thursday, January 30 – Community Day
• Friday, January 31 – School Appreciation Day

Students are invited to dress in the following themes for Catholic Schools Week:

• Monday: Twin Day
• Tuesday: Flannel/Pajama Day
• Wednesday: Mass Attire
• Thursday: Role Model Day
• Friday: Lancer Spirit Day

Kennedy Catholic's Winter Blood Drive will take place on Thursday, February 13 from 8:00am-1:00pm in the gym. Students must be 16 years or older to donate blood. Signs ups can be found in the cafeteria, the last day to register is Tuesday, February 11. Permission forms for first-time donors under 18 years old are due to Ms. Cacabelos by February 13. For any questions, contact Ms. Cacabelos.

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!

If your son or daughter is planning to participate in a spring sport – please turn in your updated sports physical to the athletic office before March 2. Physicals are good for two years from the date of the exam and must not expire before the spring season ends on May 30, 2020. Spring student-athletes will need a hard copy of their current physical on file in the athletic office in order to try out and participate on the first day. The form should include the physician's clearance for sports participation. Blank copies of the physical paperwork may be picked up outside the athletic office (A108) or downloaded here. Completed physical forms may be dropped off in person to A108, faxed directly from the doctor's office to 206.242.0831 Attn: Tracey Umeda, or scanned and emailed to Tracey Umeda. Returners may also email Mrs. Umeda to check on the status of their sports physical.

Registration for spring sports opens on Monday, February 3. All new and returning spring student-athletes must register online and have a current sports physical on file in order to participate. Returners, please use your same FamilyID email address and password – that way your basic information should pre-load. Spring sports include Baseball, Fastpitch, Boys and Girls Track & Field, Girls Water Polo, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Girls Tennis and Boys Soccer. Tryouts and first practices will begin on Monday, March 2. Sport-specific information including voluntary, pre-season workouts and tryout schedules may be found on the individual team pages of the Kennedy Catholic website as it becomes available.

Parents are welcome to join the Kennedy Catholic community in celebrating our patron, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, during Catholic Schools Week Mass on Wednesday, January 29 at 10:30am in the gym. Our chaplain, Fr. Jim Northrop, will be the celebrant.

Lancer Moms, get ready for the annual Mother/Son Dinner & Dance on Tuesday, February 11 from 6:30-8:30pm in the cafeteria. Come decked out in your best Lancer gear! The night will be filled with festive activities including a photo booth and the senior scavenger hunt.

$15/person | $30/family
($20/person at the door)
Purchase tickets online by February 4. After February 4, ticket prices will rise to $20/person and there will be no family discount.

Strict Dietary Restrictions? Contact Maggie Liming so we can best accommodate.

As you come in to cheer on your students and classmates during their upcoming games in the gym, be sure to stop by the concession stand!

Open:

• Friday, January 24
• Wednesday, January 29
• Friday, January 31

Go Lancers!

The All-Night Graduation Party is immediately following Commencement. The purpose of this event is to provide a safe and secure environment where all seniors can have a wonderful experience celebrating with their friends.

Following tradition, we are partnering with Grad Nights to host this fun-filled event. The evening starts as the students load onto buses and are transported around town to various pre-coordinated establishments. Food, drink, activities, music, prizes and transportation are all included in the registration fee. Students will return to school around 6:00am the following morning.

Please contact Colette Behrens or Dawnette Yust with any questions. Paperwork is found under senior information on the website.

Registration fees are as follows:
$225 if paid by March 2, 2020
$250 if paid by May 4, 2020
Checks can be made out to Kennedy Catholic Grad Night Party and turned in at the main office.