eNEWS is an electronic newsletter sent on a regular basis to families and friends of Father Lopez Catholic High School in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
 Dr. Michael J. Coury
mcoury@fatherlopez.org
As you enjoy your final weeks of summer, I wanted to take this opportunity to share some of the excitement anticipated for the new school year. Most of our readers already know that we will establish another record enrollment when classes resume on Tuesday, August 12. Our unofficial count of 482 students will easily top the all-time high of 438 that was set this past year. Please know that we greatly appreciate the trust that Lopez families are placing in us. We understand your expectations, and we plan to work hard to exceed those expectations! During the summer, we have invested heavily in what I will call "the three T's" -- Teachers, Technology and Transportation. To better meet the needs of our growing student population, we have added 4.5 teaching positions. We also filled four faculty vacancies. Seven of the newly-hired teachers have graduate degrees, including the newest member of our Math Department who has a doctoral degree. Our newcomers hail from Florida, Ohio and Kentucky. Some of the area high schools in which they have successfully taught include Mainland, Matanzas, Bishop Moore and Dr. Phillips. We are pleased that they have accepted our invitation to join the stellar faculty that is already in place at Lopez. (You will learn more about our newcomers when we present their brief bios in an upcoming edition of eNEWS. Since our new Athletic Director will begin his duties before school resumes, we have included his bio in the next article.)Technology and transportation needs were also addressed during the summer. Forty-five new laptops have been secured for faculty use. The older laptops will be refurbished and recycled to meet other needs. To improve our transportation services, a new activity bus was purchased. It replaces a vehicle that was older than most of our students. The new bus and another activity bus are being "branded". Both buses will proudly convey the message that Father Lopez Catholic High School in Daytona Beach, Florida has been providing "A Valued Education Since 1959". As we finalize preparations for the new school year, I ask for your continued prayers and support for our school and for the students we serve. Know that we are keeping you and all members of the family that is Father Lopez Catholic High School in our prayers. |
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NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR APPOINTED
 We are pleased to announce that Scott J. Drabczyk is the new Athletic Director at Father Lopez. He had been the Athletic Director at the 2,100 student Ocoee High School in Orange County for the past four years. Prior to that, he was a history teacher, head golf coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando for four years.
Originally from nearby Palm Coast, Drabczyk graduated with honors from Bethune-Cookman University. He was a member of the men's golf team at BC-U. He also graduated magna cum laude from Stetson University, where he earned his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership.
At Lopez, nearly 70 percent of our students participate on one or more of the 20 sports teams offered. Drabczyk wants Lopez athletics to be a positive experience for students, one that can provide teachable lessons and virtues that last for a lifetime. |
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VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE NOW OPEN
The eCampus Bookstore is now open for students to rent or to purchase new or used textbooks. Click here to access the virtual bookstore. At the website, you can create an account and select your classes from the drop-down menu. The eCampus Bookstore will add the required textbooks to your shopping cart for your review before purchasing. The virtual bookstore will provide FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed on or before Sunday, July 27.
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UNIFORM SALE DAYS, JULY 22 AND AUGUST 5
Representatives from the Sir Walter Uniform Company will be in the O'Neill Family Media Center from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesdays, July 22 and August 5. Students will have the opportunity to try on and purchase uniform items directly from the company. During those same hours, an ample supply of gently-worn uniforms will be available for purchase in the France Family Multi-Purpose Center (MPC).
Also on sale those hours in the MPC will be physical education uniforms, locks, parking permits, Lopez sweatshirts and a wide selection of spirit wear items. Information on school bus routes will be available, too. Representatives from the Parent Club will be present to help answer any parent questions.
(Please note that you also have the option to order your school uniforms online directly from the Sir Walter Uniform Company.)
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SPORTS PHYSICAL DAY, AUGUST 2
Dr. Brent Fulton '91 and his crew have once again offered their assistance for Lopez student-athletes who are in need of a sports physical. They will provide these services from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, on Saturday, August 2, at the Medical Exercise Associates office at 3127 W. International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach. Please call (386) 258-9502 to make an appointment. The required physical forms will be available at the office. The cost per physical exam will be $10.
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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION SET FOR AUGUST 4
A special orientation session will be held for all students and parents who are new to Father Lopez Catholic High School. The hour-long program will begin at 6:00 pm on Monday, August 4, in the Brown and Brown Field House. Information provided at this orientation is designed to help make the transition to those first days of school as smooth as possible.
Time will be provided at the end of the session for students who would like to set up their lockers and/or locate their classrooms. Student ambassadors will be available to assist our new students. If you do want to locate your classrooms, remember to bring a copy of your class schedule.
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