MCCHS FRIDAY FOCUS
97th Edition: December 21, 2018
Pilgrims on the Way of Truth
Have a BLESSED and MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
As we look back over our first semester - it seemed like a whirlwind blur of activity! We wanted to create something that would give us all a chance to remember the smiles of our kids - and a few special moments that meant so much to our students. Naturally, we couldn't include EVERY moment - but we hope this "highlight reel" fills your hearts as it fills ours! If you enjoy these photos - just imagine the happiness the 2018-2019 yearbook will bring! We cannot say enough about the talent of our student-journalists in Publications class!
This YouTube video is Unlisted - so you have access to the link, and you are able to share with your families - but it is not "searchable" on YouTube.
On behalf of the entire Marian Central Catholic Administration, Faculty, and Staff
- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
WEEK(s) AT-A-GLANCE December 22nd - January 4th, 2018
Click on date below for daily Scripture Readings!
Saturday, December 22, 2018 - Office/School Closed
Sunday, December 23, 2018 - Office/School Closed
Monday, December 24, 2018 - Office/School Closed
Tuesday, December 25 , 2018 - Office/School Closed
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 - Office/School Closed
Thursday, December 27, 2018 - Office/School Closed
6:30 pm: PRIESTS vs SEMINARIANS Volleyball & Basketball Game in Landers Pavilion (see below for details! ) ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR A GREAT HOLIDAY TRADITION!
Friday, December 28, 2018 - Office/School Closed
Saturday, December 29, 2018 - Office/School Closed
Sunday, December 30, 2018 - Office/School Closed
Monday, December 31, 2018 - Office/School Closed
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 - Office/School Closed
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 - Office Open 9am - 1pm
Thursday, January 3, 2019 - Office Open 9am - 1pm
Friday, January 4, 2019 - Office Open 9am - 1pm
Check out our detailed Athletic Calendar for all practice times, team dinners, and "Away" games for this week!
For a detailed calendar of all MCCHS Clubs & Organizations meetings and events, please see our Clubs & Organizations Website!
PRIESTS VS SEMINARIANS BASKETBALL GAME: December 27th 6:30 pm!
Check out the HOLIDAY EDITION of The Crown Online!
There are SO MANY WAYS to access our student-writing!
Facebook: Marian Central Publications
This is such an entertaining evening out with the entire family - especially with the half-time free-throw/3 point challenge for the fans!
Come help make this wonderful event a new part of your holiday tradition, and help support Vocations at the same time! Opening prayer is at 6:30 pm, with "tip-off" shortly after that!
JANUARY 15th 7:00 PM CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER: Vaping & E-Cigarettes
Please JOIN US for this very important Conversations that Matter! Click on the link above to RSVP to this event on January 15th in the school cafeteria! As you've probably seen reported in the news recently, vaping amongst teens has DOUBLED in the past year! As medical research catches up to usage (and longer-range data is collected) there is clear evidence of not only grave health consequences but also behavioral and developmental side-effects as well!
Bring your family to learn what to look for, what the most updated medical findings report about this highly addictive behavior, and how to best promote the health and well-being of our students.
In a previous Friday Focus, we shared photos/signs of what to look for regarding e-cigarettes. Please consider cleaning out backpacks and cars over this holiday break! If you find packaging or anything suspicious - please have that conversation with your student! Even if a student is 18, any vaping or related paraphernalia on school property is against school policy and will result in an immediate out-of-school suspension plus a Saturday detention.
College Counselor's Corner
Practice ACT in the Library - Please note the change of the January Dates
Due to the March for Life Pilgrimage, January 16-20, the previously announced January Practice ACT dates have been changed to the beginning of that week, January 14 and 15.
The Marian Central Catholic H. S. Library is offering an opportunity for Sophomores and Juniors to take a complete practice ACT test, spread out over two after-school sessions. The testing will take place on January 14 (2:30 - 5:00) and January 15 (2:30 - 4:00). These are official practice tests from ACT, and students will receive scaled scores for each test section and subsection. This is an opportunity for Marian students to get an idea of the types of questions they will be seeing on the real test. They will also experience the ACT testing environment, complete with proctored instructions, ACT rules, and more than one test in one sitting. Test seating is limited to the first 25 students to register. If you are interested, please print the form linked below, complete the signature block, and return it to the Marian library no later than January 11. You will be notified by e-mail once your form has been received. Watch the Marian website for up- to-date information on the number of seats available.
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: Come Help Plan the SENIOR BREAKFAST!
Our graduating class will be celebrating their Senior Breakfast on Monday, May 20, 2019. We realize this is still months away - but it takes a lot of planning and coordination to make it memorable for our students!
We are hosting a Senior Breakfast Planning Meeting on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16th at 7:00 pm in the ANNEX. Please consider joining us as we brainstorm themes and ideas for this celebration!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Parent Association President, Mrs. Lori Lee at ll524@comcast.net or give her a call at (847) 309-0702!
We are so excited to work together to make this the best Senior Breakfast!
Rockin' the Hill: Steven Tyler & The Loving Mary Band
Marian Central has received an exclusive invitation to be part of a private, invitation-only concert in Woodstock. Tickets for 2019’s hottest concert of the year at Bunker Hill Farms are now on sale. Don’t wait and miss a chance to see Steven Tyler & The Loving Mary Band at Rockin' The Hill on July 27th, 2019! Get your tickets now and start planning for what’s going to be the most talked about night of 2019!
Please note this is a private event and we ask that you not share this broadly with your network, but rather with key people who you feel will support Marian Central and would enjoy this exclusive event. Bunker Hill Farms strictly prohibits any mention on ANY social media platform.
Bunker Hill Charities is granting 100% of all ticket proceeds to local charities so make sure to type in Marian Central when you are prompted to answer how you were invited.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 27th, 2019
Location: Bunker Hill Farms in Woodstock, IL
Time: Doors Open at 5pm
Due to the popularity of the event, tickets are selling quickly! Make sure to purchase your tickets ASAP. Purchase tickets now
For more information, click here.