Friday eNews

The Late Work Deadline for Quarter 1 is Friday, October 18 and Quarter 1 ends on Thursday, October 24.

Grades for Q1 will be marked official on Monday, October 28.

Ticket Sales

This year's Homecoming dance will be held at the stunning Bell Harbor International Conference Center from 8:00-11:00pm. Homecoming tickets can be purchased before or after school in A026 and in the cafeteria during both lunches. Tickets are $35.00. Please note that if you received a guest form, your guest does need a ticket, and the forms are due to Ms. McNulty in room A026 by 3:00pm on October 16th. Email Ms. McNulty if you have any questions. 

Venue Information 

Bell Harbor can be somewhat tricky to find. Linked are two graphics. One provides driving instructions to Bell Harbor and the other provides a visual of where to drop students off. Be sure to arrive prior to 9:30pm as anyone arriving after will not be allowed entry. 

• Driving Directions to Bell Harbor 

• Entrance Directions to Bell Harbor(pick up/drop off)

Join ASB this coming week at the following game below. Pizza, Lancer Cup points, and camaraderie await.

• Girls & Boys XC

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, October 16 at 4:45pm

  • Location: Mt. Rainier HS

  • Opponent: Mt. Rainier

Update on events, achievements and opportunities to be involved in Lancer Student Athletics excellence through the Kennedy Catholic High School Booster Club:

EVENTS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 – Homecoming is fast approaching on Saturday, October 19 and the KCHS Boosters are working to support 2 great community events: 

• Before the game: TAILGATING event 11-1pm: come for food, giveaways, and meet up with other Lancers (current and past).
• After the game:  5^TH QUARTER – please join the Alumni group after the game at Kennedy Catholic HS  

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 – 6PM 

• At Classic Eats in Burien – Oktoberfest Theme
• For Parents/ Coaches/ Alumni – appetizers and swag giveaways!

For the full update for achievements and ways to get involved (including ways to get volunteer hours!), please click here.

Please contact Martin Otterson, President, Kennedy Catholic Booster Club with interest or any questions. 

GO LANCERS!

• Work on these will take place in your Community Period beginning in January
• Reflect on your experience, the impact you made in the community as well as how the experience impacted you and gather your pictures now (this may take time if you need to get them from your organization!) 

For seniors who believe they have completed this portion of the graduation requirement, you should show on your MobileServe screen that you have 30+ approved hours and received an email specifically from Mr. Latvala congratulating you on completing this requirement.  “Pending” hours do not count.  If you have not received an email from Mr. Latvala you have not completed this requirement.  Check for an email from Mr. Latvala and/or email him or drop by the Service Office (A133) to determine next steps.

• For seniors who have not yet completed their minimum of 30 hours, you should have emailed a plan to your CP teacher, Mr. Latvala and your parent(s)/guardian(s) and should be actively submitting MobileServe entries according to that plan with any modifications being communicated via email. 
• For juniors, before you start serving your Junior ISLE Hours, you must:
  • Complete your Sophomore ISLE Hours before you begin serving your Junior ISLE Hours

  • Submit an ISLE Commitment Contract or an ISLE Organization Proposal (this was due last spring)

  • Received affirmation from Mr. Latvala that your organization has been approved and you are ready to start volunteering

More information will be forthcoming in your Community Period but for those of you who are starting work on completing your minimum of 20 required Sophomore ISLE Hours by Spring 2025, here are some important resources:

• Submit your hours via Mobile Serve – use your Kennedy Catholic email to set it up and use your Class of 2027 code: 938DDC

• For ideas on volunteer options: review this pre-approved agency list for ideas, check the board outside Campus Ministry, search in eNews or listen to/read the Daily Announcements

• If you have begun completing your ISLE Hours, you may use the current ISLE Grade 9 Service Form for that purpose.  The reflection portion will change so don’t engage that.
• Remember that Frosh ISLE Hours are to family in ways that go beyond normal responsibilities or chores.  Service with your family (i.e. working together at a food bank) or involving your family (i.e., an event at your younger siblings school) also counts.

• Updates for the website are in process so disregard dates but basic details will still be helpful: Frosh review “Class of 2027”, Soph review “Class of 2026”, etc.

• General information about the ISLE Project graduation requirement

• Please review this information below and reach out to Mr. Latvala with any questions.

Congratulations to seniors Emma Than and Isaiah Gottshall for being recognized as the Rotary Students of the Month for September.  Congratulations also go to Seville Stoll and Andrew Nguyen for being named the Rotary Students of the Month for October.  They will be honored at a luncheon by the Rotary Club of Burien/White Center on October 17 for their service to the broader community as well as their leadership and involvement here at Kennedy Catholic.  Thank you for representing yourself, your families and Kennedy Catholic so well in the community! 

This Friday, October 18 from 8am - 2:30pm, Campus Ministry is super excited to host the Sophomore Solidarity Retreat for the Class of 2027. Please check that your student has turned BOTH forms in - (1) Kennedy Catholic Permission Slip, (2) EarthCorps Waiver Form and (3) please register your student HERE for EarthCorps (do not print the waiver form at the end as you already have it). Quick summary of the retreat with more information on this FLYER

This retreat is mandatory for all sophomores and runs from 8-2:30pm on Friday, October 18

• There is no regular Kennedy Catholic transport on October 18
• A BBQ lunch is provided and transport to and from the event
• We are partnering with EarthCorps to do some Care for God's Creation at Red Barn Ranch in Auburn

• Students should plan to be outside most of the day (rain or shine) and should wear closed toed shoes, long-sleeves and long pants, a rain jacket, and bring a water bottle

• If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Latvala

Our Homecoming Mass is slightly earlier this year to accommodate the school schedule and other Homecoming events. Parents, guardians, and alums are invited to join us at 9:25am for Mass in the Goodwin Memorial Gym and to attend the reception afterwards in the Dillman Center.

Please make sure to RSVP. The choir, orchestra, and students of alums will serve as our Mass ministers. Parker Reynolds ‘04 will be our alumni speaker. Go Lancers!

These students will be attending Fall SEARCH. If your student's name is on this list, they received an email this week and a permission slip  that must be turned in by October 4 to ensure their spot on this popular retreat. All other SEARCH lists will be posted later this school year.

• Join the City of Burien, Partner In Employment (PIE), King Conservation District, and EarthCorps at Hilltop Park in Burien on Saturday, October 19 as they celebrate their 3rd annual Green Burien Day. We'll be working together to plant baby trees, shrubs, and ground cover plants.
• Many shifts to volunteer on October 18 and 19 at Westside School for their Fall Festival that takes place on Saturday, October 19. 
• These are great opportunities for Sophomore ISLE Hours or Frosh ISLE Hours if you do service with or for your family!  
• Check out flyers on board outside Campus Ministry for volunteer opportunities

Please stop by the Chapel and join us for Mass! Here are the October Mass times

In honor of Homecoming Week, we are offering a Chik-Fil-A special lunch on Thursday October 17.

Students, faculty and staff are able to order from a limited menu to have the items delivered at lunch on Thursday.

Orders are available through this link and are due by Wednesday October 16th. Once a student orders they must pay for the items in the cafeteria. We will take a card or cash. All items must be paid for in advance. We will offer the following:

Original Chicken Sandwich - $8.00

Spicy Chicken Sandwich - $8.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich (GF option) - $10.00

8pc. Nuggets - $9.00

Medium Mac & Cheese - $6.00

Medium Fruit Cup - $6.00

All students going on the Europe Trip will have a meeting on Monday October 28 at 2:45 - 3:15 in the Dillman Center, We will discuss room and bus assignments. 

The Knight Stand is open outside the school day for special events! The next three are:

Homecoming | Saturday, October 19, 12pm-half time at the stadium

5th Quarter Rally | Saturday, October 19, right after the game in the cafeteria

All Knight Stand revenue supports KCHS students and staff through events and donations.

Buy your tickets now for Parent Club’s annual Father/Daughter event on Tuesday, October 29 from 6:30-8:30pm at Kennedy Catholic High School! Dress to win prizes and make memories in your most monstrous, magical, or mischievous costume. This will be an evening filled with spooky music, Wednesday dancing, delicious food and treats, and prize winning fits! Tickets are $20 per person, reserve your tickets today! 

Tuesday, October 15  

University of Arizona (AZ): 11am (1^st lunch) 

University of Washington – Bothell (WA): 12:30pm (2^nd lunch) 

University of Puget Sound (WA): 2:30pm 

Wednesday, October 16  

Seattle University (WA): 2:30pm 

Thursday, October 17  

Oregon State University (OR): 2:30pm 

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 check in and 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.   

Do you have questions about the University of Washington freshman application on the Common App? The UW Office of Admissions is here to help! Join UW admissions counselors for a live webinar to get your questions answered. All webinars are 4–5 p.m. Pacific Time. 

Webinars are offered on Wednesdays, October 2 – November 13.   

View dates and register here! 

Date/Time: Monday, October 21 from 6-7pm 

Location: University Preparatory Academy (8000 25^th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115) 

Students and families are invited to attend an information session on selective college admissions presented by the University of Chicago.  Attendees will learn about the college admissions process, essay writing, recommendations, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and campus life.  Admissions counselors and other members of the University of Chicago community will be there to discuss the college experience.  

Register here. 

All students are encouraged to attend this yearly event and meet with admission representatives from all over the country. To register for the event and to see a complete list of participating colleges.

Seattle Convention Center  

705 Pike St., Seattle, WA  

Friday, October 25 | 9am-12pm

Saturday, October 26 | 12-4pm 

Seniors are welcome to join their college and career counselors next Friday from 10-11am in the Counseling Center for a CSU Application Workshop hosted by our regional admission representatives from San Diego State University and California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo.  

Both schools will give an overview of their individual school and the special application used by all 23 CSU campuses located throughout California. This is a great opportunity for seniors to work directly with our reps to guarantee they have a strong application.   

Check out the comfy new seats! The 39 Steps is coming to the newly remodeled Little Theatre November 14-17. What is The 39 Steps? Well, imagine if Monty Python was staging a Hitchcock movie. It’s the silliest suspense thriller you’re likely to see. Details coming soon!

It’s time to fulfill your pledge as we encourage you to Give Fearlessly to the Kennedy Catholic Annual Fund! 

Donations to the school from our community are used where the need is greatest and have the potential to change the lives of our students

Please contact Megan Duffy with any questions

Donate Today 

All seniors received information this week to order their cap and gown. If your student was not at the community period meeting, please have them see Ms. Burns. If you are interested in purchasing graduation gear or announcements, please use the link provided here: Kennedy Brochure Outside. These items are extras if you are interested. The caps and gowns have already been purchased so there is no need to order those from the link.

If your student was not able to order their cap and gown at the class meeting, please have them contact Katie Burns