ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025

SCHEDULE FOR 12/12/2025 - TALENT SHOW

• Carrier 2 - 8:00-9:00
• Carrier 3 - 9:05-10:05
• Carrier 4 - 10:10-11:10
• ‘A’ Lunch - 11:10-11:35, Carrier 5 - 11:40-12:40
• Carrier 5 - 11:15-12:15, ‘B’ Lunch - 12:15-12:40
• Carrier 8 - 12:45-1:45
• Students should get belongings and do a quick stop in Coram Deo to check in about Christmas Families before heading over as a group to the gym for the talent show!
• Assembly - 1:55-2:55

SPIRIT DAY TOMORROW - This Friday, December 12 will be a CC Spirit Day (dress down) as a fundraiser for Students for Life. The money will be used to reduce the cost of the March for Life trip.

• $2 for jeans
• $5 for sweatpants
• Can donate any amount above and beyond!
• Pay in C2 Friday morning.

As a reminder, no slides/sandals - uniform appropriate shoes only; Must wear pants - no shorts or skirts (outside of uniform bottoms); - No spandex, leggings, or stretch/yoga pants.

Show your pride and wear your CC gear! - OR wear an "ugly Christmas sweater" or holiday apparel!

FOCUS TIME WITH FR. ROB - Discovering Your Vocation - Are you wondering what God is calling you to do with your life? Join us for a special Focus Time on Thursday with Fr. Rob, the Diocesan Director of Vocations. Whether you're seriously discerning a vocation or simply curious about how to listen for God’s voice amid the noise of daily life, this session is a great opportunity to explore your questions. All students are welcome!

CAREER TALKS THIS WEEK - Thursday December 11 - Art/Photography/Marketing  Sarah Eyk, Marketing Leader and Visual Storyteller at Ferris Coffee and Nut Co. will discuss the abundant opportunities that surround artistic/marketing careers. Sign up in Focus

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE FEAST DAY - Join us for a beautiful early-morning celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe! We’ll begin with Las Mañanitas (serenade) at 7:00 AM, followed by Mass, and then end with a cozy gathering featuring hot cocoa and pan dulce. All students and staff are welcome! 

EXAM INFORMATION

• Exam Schedule
  
  • Monday, December 15 - No Late Start
    
    • C1 - 8:00am - 10:00am
    • C2 - 10:15am - 12:15pm
  • Tuesday, December 16
    
    • C3 - 8:00am - 10:00am
    • C4 - 10:15am - 12:15pm
  • Wednesday, December 17
    
    • C5 - 8:00am - 10:00am
    • C6 - 10:15am - 12:15pm
  • Thursday, December 18
    
    • C7 - 8:00am - 10:00am
    • C8 - 10:15am - 12:15pm
• All students and staff are here for all exam periods, including Learning Lab, Master Skills, etc.
• Students remain in classrooms the entirety of the exam time

MARCH FOR LIFE - We have filled the first bus traveling to D.C. for the March for Life and the 2nd bus has its first seats spoken for. Please see Mrs. Lambert with the $100 deposit if you would like to reserve your spot. If you have any questions, please come see Mrs. Lambert in room 510.

COUGAR GEAR - We are thrilled to announce that a new store is currently under construction in the old athletic office downtown. This store will be called “The Downtown Den”. Everything from our Cougar gear store will move downtown with our first sale in the downtown store on Sunday the 14th.  Once spring hits we will move our inventory back out to the CAT. 

• Sunday December 14th afternoon exact time TBD
• Tuesday December 16th  5:00-8:00pm
• Sunday December 21st from 12:30-2:30pm

EXAM STUDY TABLES - Crammin’ with Cookies Exam Study Tables, hosted by NHS, will be held on the 2nd Floor Student Center, and all students are welcome to stop by to study or get help before exams. Sessions will run on the dates below. We recommend bringing a snack, but don’t worry, cookies will be provided! 

• Thursday 12/11 and Friday 12/12 from 3-4pm
• Monday 12/15, Tuesday 12/16, and Wednesday 12/17 from 12:15-1:30pm 

BLUE & WHITE NEWS - The Blue and White has shifted from print to digital. Please check out and subscribe to our website at https://catholiccentralblueandwhite.com/. New stories will be posted several times a week. 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - See the scholarships SPREADSHEET for available opportunities and information on how to apply.

BEGINNING WITH BREAKFAST - A hot breakfast of the chef’s choice will be offered daily. All breakfast combos are served with fruit, juice, and milk

LOOKING AHEAD FOR LUNCH - Lunch Combos are served with an entree, fruit, veggie, and milk

• Thursday, December 11 - Sweet Thai Chili Chicken, Rice, Fortune Cookie
• Friday, December 12 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May God's Holy Light be with you, shedding God's radiance upon your everyday. May you perceive your life in a new way, revealed in the light of God's love and desire for you. May this God light up the hidden places of your life where visions and possibilities dwell. May those visions give birth to peace and justice in the world. May God, Holy Light, be with you. --Maxine Shonk, OP

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