Good Afternoon, Students, Parents, and Guardians,

Somehow, we have already reached the end of the First Quarter! And somehow...we have reached the end of the First Quarter and we are still seeing days with temperatures into the 70s and mornings in the 60s. As bizarre as it may be, and as much as some of us may yearn for those fall-like temperatures, when it randomly snows on us in a month, we will be wanting these afternoons back again.

With the end of the quarter and the current lack of much change in temperature, we have received a few questions from parents regarding when the change over to winter uniforms will take place. After discussing as an administration, we have determined that the official change to the winter uniform will take place starting on Monday, November 18th. At that point, all students are expected to wear their full winter uniform each day to school. 

Please remember, that students are welcome to start wearing their winter uniform at any time. Sweatshirts and jackets are not part of the school uniform and are not permitted to be worn in school. Please view the Parent-Student Handbook online for specific details on the dress code. 

While the First Quarter concluded today, we do find ourselves very busy between here and Thanksgiving Break! Between the transition from Fall to Winter sports, our Fall Musical, 40 Hours, the CSC Thanksgiving Drive, and so much more, our students and our community will be very busy kicking off Q2.

So please take a few minutes to review all of the information from our offices below...

After-School Supervision Reminder:

After-school Supervision is offered for all students on most days until 5:00PM. Supervision is open for students who are waiting for a ride or a sport or activity to begin. Students should be using this time to get work done, or socialize quietly with their peers so that other students can work. 

Students are not permitted to remain after 5:00PM. They must exit the building at that time.

Students staying for after-school supervision are expected to remain in the designated location (Library or Cafeteria) and not be wandering the building. Students found out of bounds will both receive demerits and not be permitted to remain after school.

No students are permitted to be in the academic towers after 2:45PM unless they are in a club meeting. 

After-School Supervision is an extension of the school day, and students still must abide by all rules set out by the school, meaning, the use of appropriate language, behavior, etc.. If a student does not have a reason to remain after school (ride, activity, sport, meeting), they should be heading home.

Attendance:

If you know your child is going to be absent from school, a Parent or Guardian must complete the Google Form found HERE, and on the school website under "Resources".

Early Dismissals must be called into the Main Office by a Parent or Guardian. A student will not be dismissed without a prior Parent/Guardian phone call.

For Early Dismissals, as much advanced notice as possible is required (24 hours is preferred).

For any questions on attendance, please email Mrs. Gallagher - Erin.Gallagher@jcarroll.org.

Today was the final day of the First Quarter. Teachers will be using next week to finalize all grades to ensure accuracy on report cards. Report cards will be released electronically on Monday, November 18th. 

Per the Parent-Student Handbook, any student who fails more than one class for the quarter is academically ineligible for any sport or activity for 15 calendar days, which will begin on Tuesday, November 19th. Students must be passing all classes or not failing more than one at the end of 15 days to resume work with their sport/activity.

Archbishop Carroll offers two opportunities for Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences during the school year, once in November, and again in March. November conferences will take place on Tuesday afternoon, November 26th, from 1:30-4PM. Students will be dismissed at 12PM that day.

Information for how to sign up for conferences will be sent out on Monday night, November 18th. Conference sign-ups will be first come, first serve. Conferences are optional, but they are strongly encouraged for any student who failed a course in the First Quarter or was in danger of failing. However, all parents are welcome to request conferences, no matter their child's grade.

The Blood drive is this Tuesday 11/12 in the west gym from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. The Red Cross will be giving donors a $10 digital gift card this Tuesday during the Carroll Red Cross Blood donation. Donors will be entered into a lottery to win $7000. Please consider donating. Sign up sheets are in the cafeteria or email Mrs. Cahill for more details. Parents/Guardians are welcome to donate and can do so via the QR code or by emailing Mrs. Cahill - JCahill@jcarroll.org. Donors must be 16 years old. All 16 year old donors need to get a parent-permission form filled out.

We have a number of items coming up in the month of November for students (and parents) to keep in mind...

Friday, November 8th - Final day of the First Quarter

Thursday, November 14th - Winter Sports Mass and Team Meetings

Friday, November 15th - First Day of Winter Sports

Monday, November 18th - First Quarter report cards released electronically

Thursday, November 22nd - Saturday, November 24th - ACTS Presents "Cinderella"

Tuesday, November 26th - 12:00PM Dismissal for students. PTS Conferences from 1:30-4PM. No After-School Supervision.

Wednesday, November 27th - No classes; start of Thanksgiving break

For how to purchase these items online, please click HERE!

Our college rep visits continue this week with the following schools: Misericordia, DeSales, Sacred Heart, & Rider. These visits are open to all students, not just seniors. Students can register through their Naviance account or by using the Sign-up sheets in Guidance.

The Guidance Department publishes a Newsletter every quarter with information for each class and some mental health tips & resources. You can find our latest edition here.

College rep visits for next week include: Chestnut Hill, Temple, University of Tennessee, York, Elizabethtown, Lebanon Valley, and SJU's Food Marketing Program. Students will also have the unique opportunity to meet with a representative from the Irish Diaspora Education Alliance to learn about attending college in Ireland! These visits are open to all students, not just seniors. Students can register via their Naviance account or by using the Sign-Up Sheets in Guidance.

Speaking of a unique opportunity...a representative from the Naval Academy will be visiting with us on Monday, Nov. 25. Any student interested in learning about attending the Academy, please register for this event.

You can find financial aid for college updates from PHEAA HERE. Also, November is National Scholarship Month. Seniors were given a list of scholarship websites to use as an aid in searching for available scholarships and are reminded to keep checking their Carroll email - we will send information regarding scholarships when we receive it.

Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend the Philadelphia Catholic Youth Conference at Immaculata University Saturday, November 23, 2024.  This is an opportunity to grow in faith and meet other students who are interested in sharing the Gospel message. 

The program begins at 9:05 am. The day concludes with Vigil Mass at 5:15 pm with Archbishop Pérez. Cost is $38 per teen. Students would be required to provide their own transportation.  The day features prayer, live music, a keynote speaker, Adoration with Healing Procession, lunch, games, breakouts, Vigil Mass, and loads of fun!

Students would be required to provide their own transportation. Please add your child's name to the google sheet if they are interested in attending. Philadelphia Youth Conference.

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CSC is currently collecting for the Thanksgiving Drive.  We will be providing 195 Families with Thanksgiving Dinner.  There are many ways to help!! If you would like to Adopt a Family, Donate a Turkey, or Donate Sides sign ups will continue through this weekend. Non-perishable donations can be left in the Campus Ministry Office. You can sign up using the Google Documents below. 

 Adopt a Family: This includes purchasing a turkey and sides for a family or families, 

 which includes the following items:

10-12 lb. Frozen Turkey

1 Can of Gravy

1 Large Baking Pan (for Turkey)

1 pack or box of instant potatoes

1 can of cranberry sauce

1 box of stuffing

1 can of yams

1 can of corn

1 can of green beans

1 reusable grocery bags (to hold the items)

Sides and Turkey-Adopt a Family

Donate a Turkey/Turkeys: We ask the Turkey weigh between 10-12lbs

Turkey Only-Sponsor

Donate Sides

1 Can of Gravy

1 Large Baking Pan (for Turkey)

1 pack or box of instant potatoes

1 can of cranberry sauce

1 box of stuffing

1 can of yams

1 can of corn

1 can of green beans

1 reusable grocery bags (to hold the items)

Sides Only-Sponsor

Donations:  We can accept monetary donations, store gift cards, or a free turkey voucher up until Friday, 11/22. If you are interested in helping CSC via a Donation or if you have any questions, please contact josephine.gandolfo@jcarroll.org or  jwoehlcke@jcarroll.org. 

We are grateful for any assistance you may be able to offer.  Non-perishable donations should be dropped off no later than Friday, November 22, 2024.  We ask that all Turkey donations be dropped off on Monday, November 25, 2024 by 2:30PM. 

Peace & Blessings, 

Ms. Josephine Gandolfo josephine.gandolfo@jcarroll.org

Mr. John Woehlcke jwoehlcke@jcarroll.org 

Ticket information for the Archbishop Carroll Theater Society's Presentation of Cinderella is below. Please come celebrate the cast and crew's hard work!

You will also find information on "Cinderella's Royal Ball" and their wreath fundraiser. Finally, please come and support ACTS this coming Wednesday, November 13th at the Chick-Fil-A in Wayne. For all Mobile Orders made on Wednesday, with customers using the Community Care Event tab with the code word "Carroll" can earn the program up to 20% of all mobile sales. Thank you for your support!

Over the last few weeks, we have watched our hard-working student-athletes conclude their Fall Sports seasons, with a lot of honoring our Seniors and some great success stories! Our last few Senior Day Photos are below, and we also want to congratulate the following:

Sophomore William Wood competed at the Boy's Cross Country State Championships last weekend in Hershey, PA. Congratulations, Will!

Our Field Hockey Team captured the District XII championship last week, and then came up short against Kennett HS on Tuesday afternoon, 3-0, in the first round of the PIAA playoffs.

Girls Volleyball also won the District XII title last week, and then competed on Tuesday against Big Spring High School. The girls lost in 5 hard-fought sets to conclude their season.

Jason DiRita traveled to State College as Archbishop Carroll's representative in the PIAA golf championships, where he came away as a medalist. Congratulations, Jason!

And finally, there is one Fall sports team left standing...and that is Girls Soccer! The girls took down Emmaus on Tuesday, 2-1, advancing to the quarterfinals of the PIAA Tournament for the first time ever. They will play at CB East High School this weekend. 

Best of luck this weekend, ladies, and congratulations to all of our fall student athletes! Our Winter Sports team meetings and Mass will take place this coming Thursday at 6:30PM at Carroll as we shift "indoors" for the next season.

On Friday, October 25th, our Football team honored their Seniors in their final game against West Catholic. Congratulations to our Senior players (left to right): Alex Raker, Luke Watson, Matt McGaughey, Ryan Rutkowski, Aaron Barnes, Dylan Burns, Mason Graham, Nick D'Alicandro, Zach Jacobs, Omar Johnson, Graham Knisley, Kabelna Cudjoe.

That same evening, the Cheerleading team honored their Seniors as they wrap up their fall and head into their competiton season. Congratulations to (left to right): Makayla Serbin, Olivia Porrini, Lorelei McBride, Riley Gallagher, Lila Rabik, Therese Laphen, Kassidy Guldner.

At the final PCL meet of the year, Archbishop Carroll's Cross Country team honored their two Senior runners, Faith Siorek and Tyler Sion. Faith is pictured above from the final regular season meet.

***Students are sent the activities schedule for the week via email every Monday Morning and are announced throughout the week in morning announcements.***

...This may be one of the longer Patriot Posts in recent memory...I was not kidding when I said we will be busy and hitting the ground running at the start of the Second Quarter! 

The most important aspects approaching will be Report Cards and then PTS Conferences. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teachers if you have questions about grades or the work being covered in class so that we/they can best support our students!

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Mr. William D. Gennaro, Jr.

Principal