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A message from the president
Dear parents,
This week we wish a safe return home for our 24 students and the faculty chaperones who traveled to Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life. Due to a forecasted snowstorm, the chaperones decided for the students' safety that Scecina's Crusaders for Life should leave Washington before the march. I want to thank our staff who organized this trip: Director of Campus Ministry Maria Siap, Catholic theology teacher Kara McCarthy, Principal John Hegarty and English teacher Rachel Shaffer.
Thanks also to those of you who participated last month in Scecina's successful Trivia Night, organized by Miss McCarthy. This fun event raised funds for the trip.
Although the weather wreaked havoc, this year's trip still was a great educational experience for our students. They left school Wednesday morning and on Thursday toured Philadelphia, a key city in the nation's founding, where they visited Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center. They visited the monuments in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night and Arlington National Cemetery on Friday morning.
Scecina's Crusaders for Life club also is active throughout the year with activities designed to introduce, engage and educate them about the issues about the sanctity of life within the context of Catholic Church teachings. In September, they attended the 33rd Celebrate Life dinner in Downtown Indianapolis as guests of John '61 and Marilyn Schneider.
The students will have good memories of this year's March for Life trip, made even more memorable by the looming snowstorm! We look forward to having them back safe and sound.
God bless, Joe Therber President
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Cafeteria online system
You should have received a letter about the new online cafeteria payment system. Thank you to all parents who are using it. For the parents who aren't, please try at www.mymealtime.com.
The cafeteria will continue to accept checks or cash.
Please try to keep your balance under $21.
Scecina blood drive is Feb. 5
Scecina's blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday Feb. 5 in the gym. Sign-ups will be held on Feb. 2 and 3. This is a great and easy way to serve others! Indiana's blood supply is vital to those who are sick across the city and, unfortunately, the supply currently is running low. Donate and help save lives!
Share your talents at coffee house
The Campus Ministry Coffee House fundraiser will be at 7 p.m. Friday Feb. 19. This is an opportunity for you to have fun and share your talents with your classmates. To sign up to perform an act, please see Mrs. Siap or Mr. Glowinski for a sign-up sheet. Sign-ups are due Monday Feb. 1.
Spring break 2017: Europe!
Interested in going to Europe in 2017? There will be a final call-out meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 26 in the library. We will be traveling to to Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and London over nine days. For a detailed itinerary, please visit eftours.com/1716967FS This meeting is only for students and parents who are interested in the trip but have not signed up yet. If you have already signed up for the trip, there is no need to attend. Please email Mrs. Rosswurm ( NRosswurm@scecina.org), Mr. Smith ( ANSmith@scecina.org) or Mr. Getty ( Jgetty@Scecina.org) for more details.
Student Spotlight
The Scecina Student Spotlight introduces the Crusader Community to Scecina students who have been recipients of the President's Academic Excellence Award. This week we feature junior Andrew Clegg and sophomore Kristen Sitzman.
Yearbook Ads for seniors
Parents of Seniors,
You have the opportunity to purchase an ad recognizing your senior in the 2016 yearbook. It's a great way to show your senior how proud you are. Ads must be purchased online. To place an ad, click on the link ( https://yearbookforever.com/#school/19150/2016) and follow the prompts to either design your own ad or upload an existing ad (one you placed in a sports program, for example). The senior ad prices are low, and the design and purchasing process is simple and quick. The deadline for placing a senior ad is March 18. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Tuley at ctuley@scecina.org or 356-6377 Ext. 1007.
Help needed for 'Tarzan' musical
- Ape Costumes: Our spring musical "Tarzan" has a large cast, including about 25 apes. We need a lot of black material to make these costumes. If you have any t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants or just scrap material that is black and that you no longer need, please consider donating it to the spring musical! .
Please donate to Coat Drive
The Key Club's annual Coat Drive is now up and running through January! Please bring any new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, etc. All of these items will be donated to Catholic Charities. Anyone who donates will be eligible for a $25 gift card to Scecina's bookstore. Thank you!
Scholarships for current students
Applications for current student scholarships for the 2016-2017 school year are available on the Scecina website. There are five opportunities for current Scecina underclassmen to earn a scholarship for next school year. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Applications can be found at www.scecina.org/current-student-scholarship-opportunities. If you have any questions please contact Kelsey Abelein in the Enrollment Management Office at kabelein@scecina.org.
More college scholarships
- Young Women in Public Affairs: $4,000 scholarship for students who are interested in volunteering and public positions.
- Church's Chicken Scholars Program: $1,000 scholarship not based on financial need. 2.7 GPA, senior, U.S. resident.
- Mason Bell Memorial citizenship Award: A $1,200 scholarship awarded annually by the Kiwanis Club of Northwest Indianapolis to a Scecina student who has demonstrated good school, family, and community citizenship.
- Nancy Jaynes Memorial Scholarship Award of $1,500 is for a student whose parent is battling breast cancer or lost a parent to breast cancer.
- Kiwanis Indiana Foundation offers a one-time $1,200 scholarship to an Indiana student.
Students may pick up scholarship forms or receive more information from Guidance.
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Tennis program helps CYO
The Indianapolis Racquet Club is offering a tennis program for youth in grades 6-8 from Feb. 28 to April 10. All proceeds benefit Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) sports. The six-week series costs $60 and will be from 6:30 p.m.--8 p.m. Sundays. Contact the IRC East Club to sign up at (317) 545-2228 or irceast@indyracquet.com
Scecina sports passes
Scecina Sports Passes are on sale in the Athletic Office. The passes are $75 for one or $125 for two. Each pass will admit one adult to all Scecina Home Athletic Events for the 2015-16 school year. As always, our Future Crusaders (Scecina siblings and Partner School students) are admitted at no charge. The Scecina Sports Passes are not valid at away games, city tournaments, or IHSAA sectional games even if they are hosted by Scecina. Please contact Cari Gallagher at 352-3272 for more information, or to make plans to purchase a pass.
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Create a budget
There are lots of ways to save money in college that some students may not realize. Start beneficial financial habits by creating a budget so your student can keep track of what they are spending and saving. The budget can be as simple or in depth as your student wants to make it. Saving money now will give your student an advantage in the future.
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Hearing tests for sophomores
Marion County Health Department will be on campus Jan. 28 to administer hearing tests to sophomores. Testing will begin at 9:10 a.m. and will last until 3:10 p.m.
Please report college acceptances
Seniors who have been accepted to a college should take their acceptance letter and any scholarships they have been awarded to Jennie Kitchell, College and Career Counselor. Students who report these to the Guidance Department then can wear college gear to school. Also, the Guidance Department acknowledges all acceptance and scholarships at graduation and tracks how much scholarship money students have earned.
Service Opportunities
Scecina students are required to have service hours. Here are some current opportunities:
Carpool Connection
Anyone interested in carpool information should send an email to admissions@scecina.org and give an email address and zip code. The information provided will then be posted on the school website under Student Life, then Carpool. Parents can email families in their zip codes to discuss carpooling. Thank you for helping other families in the Scecina Community with their transportation needs.
College scholarship opportunities
Scecina seniors can apply now for these two Indianapolis-based Kiwanis International scholarships:
- The Mason Bell Memorial Citizenship Award is from the Kiwanis Club of Northwest Indianapolis. Criteria based on citizenship in school, the home, and the community, as well as academic achievement. A Scecina Memorial High School senior will receive this $1,200 award.
- A second $1,200 scholarship available to senior students is the Kiwanis Indiana Foundation scholarship. The recipient of this district scholarship will be selected from among several schools within our area of the state.
Students may pick up these applications in the Guidance Center. The applications must be returned to the Scecina Memorial High School Guidance Center no later than Feb. 12, 2016.
Bookstore hours
Mondays: 7:15-8:15 a.m. and 2:45-3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 7:15-8:15 a.m.
Thursdays: 7:15-8:15 a.m. and 2:45-6 p.m.
Fridays: 7:15-8:15 a.m.
The bookstore also will be open during various school and athletic events.
Shop and support Scecina
Earn money for Scecina while you shop at these businesses or online: Amazon, Marsh, Meijer, and Target. Visit www.scecina.org/rewards-programs for more information.
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Jan. 26
Final call-out meeting for Europe 2017
Jan. 28
Hearing screening for sophomores
Jan. 29 Crazy Friday $2
Jan. 31-Feb. 6 National Catholic Schools Week
Feb. 5
Blood Drive
Campus Ministry Coffee House
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