FATHER LOPEZ CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL eNEWS
  October 10, 2014  
In This Issue
A Message from the President
MIssion Trip Informational Meeting
Campus Ministry in October
College Acceptances Announced
Athletes of the Week
Counseling Corner: The Cyberbully and Your Teen
Celebrate 2015
Breast Cancer Awareness Efforts in October
Lopez Students Visit Bright House Studios
Father Lopez in the News
Lopez Scenes
UPCOMING EVENTS
Click here to view the full calendar! 
FEEDBACK NEEDED: PARENT SURVEYS
In order to continue our improvement efforts, we are seeking feedback from the parents of our current students. Links to two separate surveys will be sent directly via e-mail.

We appreciate your feedback and urge all  families to respond to the surveys by October 31.
YOU'RE INVITED: WEDNESDAY PRAYER
The Father Lopez Parent Club invites you to weekly Wednesday prayer in the John Paul II Chapel. Starting Wednesday, October 15, the gatherings will begin with a Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 followed by the Rosary at 3:15. Students and parents are welcome!
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH FOR LIFE RALLY
Bishop Moore High School will host a free Youth for Life Rally on Saturday, November 1.  Click here for the specifics!
Good caps for Caps of Love
CAPS OF LOVE
Father Lopez has joined the effort to collect caps for Caps of Love, a service project of the National Council of Catholic Women. Collection baskets have been set up in the cafeteria in the France Family Multi-Purpose Center and in the O'Neill Family Media Center. For more information, click here. 
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CHRISTMAS TREE AND WREATH ORDERS
To order your Christmas tree or wreath from the Athletic Booster Club, please click here.
Winning design
CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST 2014
 All students are invited to submit artwork to be featured on the 2014 Father Lopez Christmas card. The winner will receive a $25 American Express Gift Card. Click here for all the details!
TRAFFIC REMINDER
The speed limit between the flashing lights on LPGA Boulevard is reduced to 35 miles per hour during our peak arrival and dismissal times.
Please proceed with caution! 

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SAVE THE DATES FOR PARISH FUN
Children of all ages are invited to the upcoming parish festivals:

The Prince of Peace Octoberfest opened yesterday and runs through October 12. Click here for the flyer.   

The Basilica of St. Paul will host their annual International Family Festival on Sunday, October 19. Click here for more information.

The All Souls Catholic Church Community Harvest Festival will run from October 31 through November 2. Click here for all the details.    

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eNEWS is an electronic newsletter sent on a regular basis to families and  friends of Father Lopez Catholic High School in Daytona Beach, Florida.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dr. Michael J. Coury
mcoury@fatherlopez.org

"Welcome Back". Some of you may recall this catchy theme song from the popular 1970's TV sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter. The song heralds the return of an alum (Mr. Kotter) to his old high school in Brooklyn, New York.

Next week, we will be beckoning our own alumni back to Father Lopez as we celebrate Homecoming 2014. While most of our activities will be focused on our current students, Alumni Director Monica Bryan MacIntyre '84 has some special plans in place for our former students.

On Friday evening, October 17, Lopez alumni from all years are invited to join us under the big top at the "Welcome Home Alumni Hospitality Tent". Complimentary food, beverages and treats will be available for our alums starting at 5:30 pm. School tours will also be offered. (A special thank you is extended to Lopez parent Glenn Yarbrough/Yarbrough Wealth Management for his assistance in helping to underwrite this alumni event.)

Following the reception, plan to stay and watch our Green Wave football team battle Maclay School from Tallahassee at 7:00 pm. This is an important district contest, as a Lopez win would guarantee a return trip to the playoffs next month.

Although Mr. Kotter may not be with us next week, we do hope that many alumni will join us so that we may say "Welcome Back"!
MISSION TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING
DR Mission kidsPlans are underway for a student mission trip to the Dominican Republic. The trip begins on March 7, 2015 and is open to Father Lopez sophomores, juniors and seniors.

An informational evening for parents and students will be held in the O'Neill Family Media Center at 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 30. Those who wish to participate in the mission trip must attend this very important meeting. For more information, please contact Marie Gallo-Lethcoe. 
CAMPUS MINISTRY IN OCTOBER
Celebrating the month of the Rosary!
This month we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching theme of Respect for Life and Dignity.

Belief in the inherent dignity of the human person is the foundation of all Catholic Social Teaching. Human life is sacred, and the dignity of the human person is the starting point for a moral vision for society. This principle is grounded in the idea that every person is made in the image of God. The person is the clearest reflection of God among us. Every state of human life, from womb to tomb, is precious and worthy of respect and protection. We cannot live in a just society if we do not treat all life as sacred. Please click here to read more about October activities.
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES ANNOUNCED 
Our Guidance and College Planning counselors have announced the arrival of additional college acceptances. Congratulations to the following seniors: Lorraine Castello - University of Central Florida; Andrea Giuffrida - University of South Florida; Tristan Goldman - University of Alabama; Katelyn McCathran - University of North Florida, Olivia Moreno - Lee University; Rachel Murray - University of South Florida; Kevin Scheiber - University of Central Florida; Lucas Spetsas - University of Tampa; Javier Stewart - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Louisiana State University and University of South Florida; and, Paige Ward - Florida Southern College.   
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our most recent Jersey Mikes Father Lopez Athletes of the Week (pictured below, L to R):  Nick Therriault (Cross Country), Emma Albrecht (Golf), Jahid Chowdhury (Swimming) and Bailey Gillespy (Volleyball).
Athletes of the Week
COUNSELING CORNER: THE CYBERBULLY AND YOUR TEEN

With the increased advancement in technology and cell phones over the past 10 years, teens and young adults have grown accustomed to using social media as their main means of communication. This brings with it a whole new dynamic to parenting and monitoring your teen's behavior. Social media and the use of smart phones can expose your child to negative electronic communication on a 24 hour basis.

Some of the most recent research released in 2014 from organizations such as the Pew Institute, the Auburn College of Education, the American Psychological Association, and the National Crime Prevention Council has revealed the following facts about cyberbullying:

1. Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online. It has happened more than once to one in four... To read the full article, please click here. 
CELEBRATE 2015
Congratulations to Isabel Zischkau '18 for winning the Celebrate logo contest!

Celebrate 2015 is just around the corner! The 33rd Annual Dinner and Auction will take place on February 7. Sponsorship information will be shared shortly, and we are excited to offer new sponsor benefits this year.
 
If you are interested in joining the Celebrate committee, please contact Heather Welch. There is an opportunity for everyone to participate! 
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EFFORTS IN OCTOBER
As has become a tradition, Father Lopez will participate in a variety of awareness and fundraising efforts to support the fight to end breast cancer. All proceeds will benefit The American Cancer Society.
  • Several of our athletic teams will be wearing pink throughout the month to show their support.
  • The World Languages Club will collect donations and walk in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 25. Additionally, Connor Nyborg '16 will be at the event as their official DJ prior to the walk's start.
  •  Connor Nyborg and the Father Lopez Cross Country Team have organized an additional 5K Run/Walk for the cause. Their event will take place in Ormond on October 26. Click here for all the details!
  • There will be a school-wide dress down day on October 31. Participants will pay $3 to wear jeans and a pink shirt.

Click here to see some of our past efforts to "think pink"!

LOPEZ STUDENTS VISIT BRIGHT HOUSE STUDIOS
Father Lopez TV Production students took the classroom on the road and visited the Bright House Sports Network studio recently. The students were invited by Bright House to train in sports reporting using their state-of-the-art production studio. Our students wrote scripts; filmed and produced their media coverage; and, were an integral part of editing and the creation of a final product for the actual Bright House Sports Network. Their final work can be seen at the following links: Nick Eastman's group and Alize Joya's group.
LOPEZ SCENES
Rosary Bowl 2014
In spite of the rainy weather, hundreds joined together to pray at the inaugural Rosary Bowl for World Peace. Next year's event is planned for October 7, 2015. Save the date!
Art 3D students have been hard at work making their latest creations!
Class of 2018
The Class of 2018 enjoyed some fun and fellowship during their Freshman Impact Day.
The Girls' Cross Country Team took 2nd place at the recent Embry-Riddle Meet.
Left and middle: International students and friends enjoying a recent bowling outing Right: Lacrosse team members raising funds by selling pizza after school on Fridays.
Left: Ambassador Club members at the middle school dance. Right: National Honor Society members delivered pet food the club had collected for the Halifax Humane Society.