Newsletter - Charleston Catholic High School

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KROGER CARES PROGRAM -- Charleston Catholic High School is selling $5 Kroger "gift" cards which are
linked to our school for fundraising. To support CCHS on an ongoing basis, start by buying the gift card in the
school office. You can then add money to your card (“reload”) at the Kroger customer service desk or you can ask
a cashier to reload before you check out with groceries. You can use your card each time you buy groceries or gas at
Kroger or any Kroger affiliate across the country. Every four weeks, Kroger reviews Charleston Catholic High
School's account and sends a check for 5% of the money that has been "reloaded" onto the cards. This has been a
very successful fundraiser for schools and churches across the country and we hope you will consider using the
Kroger Gift card as a simple but effective way to help support our school.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES – Help your child discover a variety of age-appropriate leisure-time activities to enjoy with
friends, such as bowling, ice skating, going to movies, watching televised athletic events at each others’ houses,
playing Frisbee, cooking, and skiing. Encourage your child to see “social life” on a broader level, not as going to a
bunch of “parties.” Habits learned now will affect a child’s outlook for a lifetime.
UNIFORMS – Christmas vacation is a great time to check the “health” of uniforms. Check to make sure that pant
hems are not frayed, that colors are not washed out, etc. Please make sure that your children are properly attired
when they leave home. Students know that non-uniform clothing items, if worn during the school day, will be taken
and returned in June.
MEDICATIONS –REMINDER: When students need to take prescription medication at school, the medicine
must be sent to the office with a doctor’s order and the appropriate diocesan forms and in a plastic zip-lock bag
with the student’s name clearly labeled. Also, any medications kept at school for various reasons – e.g., asthma,
allergies, etc. – should be sent to the office in a bag with the doctor’s order and an allergy or other medical plan, if
applicable. Over the counter medicine such as Advil, cough drops, etc. need to be in a plastic bag with student’s
name clearly marked and with specific information stating when such items should be dispensed.
A REMINDER ABOUT GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AT THE BEGINNING OF THE WINTER
SPORTS SEASON – Phone calls complimenting our students and parents at athletic events are always a joy to
receive. However, phone calls from parents or administrators from other schools criticizing CCHS fans’ behavior
are always disheartening. All of us are judged by a few. Please show good sportsmanship and, if you see someone
else being unsportsmanlike, become part of the solution. Let’s work on this together to make it a great season!
SPEAKING OF SPORTSMANSHIP – The SSAC asked that all schools communicate this message to families:
“The WVSSAC and the National Federation of State High School Associations require officials to enforce
sportsmanship rules. High School athletics emphasizes positive values while participants work hard to create a sense
of teamwork, respect, responsibility and perspective. Good behavior is expected from all and that misconduct will
not be tolerated. Let competition reflect mutual respect among all participants, officials and fans.
Good sportsmanship is learned, practiced and executed. Respect for the opponent, spectators, coaches and
officials are a must at all levels of athletics and activity programs. The WVSSAC asks everyone’s cooperation in
order to make each game, match or event memorable for all the right reasons.
Your ticket to an interscholastic athletic event is a privilege, a privilege to watch youngsters learn on the
field of competition. One of the lessons taught to players is one a spectator can learn as well – that of good
sportsmanship.
While the scoreboard reveals the winner of interscholastic contest, the real winners are those who treat
competition as a game and not a war, who show genuine concern for an injured player, those who accept all
decisions of the officials. Sportsmanship is contagious, is yours worth catching.”
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY – We continue to expand our “wall of supporters” at the athletic facility. If
you’d like to advertise your business and show your support for CCHS, please consider getting involved in our
banner program. To learn more and order a banner for your business, contact Kathy Crain at (304)541-4182.
CCHS BASEBALL TRIANA FIELD GAME DAY SPONSOR – Please consider sponsoring a high school
baseball home game at UC’s Triana Field. Game Day sponsorship is $175 per game for the Triana Field rental
fee. Contact our Athletic Director, Bill Gillispie, for a sponsor form. Forms are also available from the school
website.