A message from the president
We've all heard the term "accountability" used often in
the education world in recent years. There are more efforts to hold schools and educators accountable for student progress through the public reporting of data. Also, our students are made accountable through local and standardized tests as well as regular progress reports that record how well they're doing in their classes.
Because so many of you invest so much in our school and our students, we want to be proactive in reporting Scecina's results to you and being accountable and transparent. One way to accomplish this is through a Five-Year Progress Report that we plan to unveil in segments over the next few months. Many of my messages to you over this time will focus on progress in these areas: Academics, Catholic Culture, Capital Improvements, Enrollment and Finances. My plan is not only to show what we have accomplished in five years, but also to indicate some areas where we plan to improve or grow.
At the end of this process, we will have a full Five-Year Progress Report that brings together a breadth of data and information showing how Scecina is performing on many different levels.
We at Scecina feel good about what we have accomplished together in recent years. Of course, we know we can improve, and we strive always to be better and to do better. Through accountability and transparency, we earn the trust and confidence that bind the Crusader community together with hopefulness for our future.
Please continue to keep our students, our staff and our school community in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Joe Therber
President
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Coffee House tonight!
Please join us tonight in the cafeteria for the Campus Ministry Coffee House with several acts featuring the talents of our students. Coffee and baked goods by the Scecina Baking Club will be served.
Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7 p.m. Donations benefit Campus Ministry.
Voucher form deadline
If you missed the designated open voucher letter signing dates last week, you must contact the Tuition Office immediately to set up a time for signing. It is imperative that any parents who did not sign their student's second voucher endorsement last week contact Maureen Okerson at 352-3262 or Ivette Clinger at 352-3224 to set up a time to come in and sign. This must be completed no later than Thursday, Feb. 25. Failure to sign by the deadline will significantly increase your tuition payments.
St. Vincent de Paul service Make helping the poor part of your Lent. Please join us at 8 a.m. this Saturday, Feb. 20. The SVDP Distribution Center is located at 1201 E Maryland St. The weather is going to be wonderful, thank God! Other useful information can be found at www.svdpindy.org/ under Distribution Center.
Students shine in music competition
Monica Higgins ('18) and Kaitlyn Lockhart ('19) competed in the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Solo Contest last week. Monica performed a Group III piano solo and a Group I vocal solo and received a Silver rating on both. Kaitlyn performed a Group III vocal solo and received a Gold rating. Congratulations to these young ladies!
Student Spotlight:
Rachel Cox '17
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 Rachel Cox. Click on the photo to read more about Rachel.
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Rachel Cox '17
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Notre Dame musicians at OLL
The University of Notre Dame Celebration and Handbell Choirs will be performing a concert at 7 p.m. Friday March 4 at Our Lady of Lourdes, 5333 E. Washington St. The choirs will be celebrating the Jubilee Year of Mercy through Song and the Words of Pope Francis. The concert is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend a fish fry before the concert starting at 5:30 p.m.
Party workers needed
Eastside Gymnastics Unlimited is looking for some outgoing and fun males or females to work our birthday parties. Our party staff hours run from 1 -6 p..m on Saturdays so no getting up early and no ruining your weekend evening plans. Job responsibilities include set-up and clean-up for parties, as well as playing games with our birthday kids in our neat and clean 20,000-square-foot facility. If you are looking to make some easy extra money and potential tips, send an email to:
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Buy pasta, help track team
The annual Scecina Memorial Track & Field Pasta fundraiser is back! The Track & Field team is selling pasta once again to raise funds for meet registrations, practice facility use and equimpent. The team members will be accepting brouchure orders from now through March 2. Or you can purchase online through April 1 by clicking here.
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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Marian University's
College Tips
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It Is Never Too Late
If your student is still figuring out what study habits work best for them or feels they could have performed better during a previous semester, remind them that it is never too late to make changes. College admission counselors will notice the improvements on your student's transcript.
Extracurricular Activities
Continuing with extracurricular activities in college will help your student meet new people and feel like a part of their university no matter the size.
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Re-Enrollment
Re-Enrollment takes place throughout February. Please be sure you read through the Scecina Re-Enrollment Guide at www.scecina.org/courses-and-schedules. Included in the guide is information about course requests, registration fee, and tuition assistance applications.
2016-17 Registration
Registration fees for the 2016-17 school year are due by March 15 with a tuition assistance application (available at www.scecina.org/scholarship-tuition-assistance). The registration fee is $125 per family, if paid by March 15. The registration fee will go up after that date. If you have any questions please contact Maureen Okerson, Tuition Manager at 317-352-3262 or mokerson@scecina.org.
Course Request for incoming seniors
Juniors! Please register for your senior course request meeting with Ms. Kitchell. You can do so by clicking here. This meeting is with you, your parent(s), and Ms. Kitchell to discuss your senior year schedule and plans.
Lent 2016
Our theme for Lent is Mercy Wins. The following events are scheduled for Scecina's Lenten season.
Friday Feb. 26: Eucharistic Adoration in St. Francis Chapel. Adoration will be open all day.
Friday March 4: Reconciliation in the gym during students' resource periods
Friday March 25: Good Friday Mass in the gym.
Deering Cleaners part time job
Deering Cleaners at 1160 N. Arlington has openings for after school and Saturdays. If interested, please call (317) 356-2471.
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.
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.
Cafeteria announcement
Please check your students' lunch balances and pay off as soon as possible! We are starting breakfast the first of March.
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.
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:
- Young Women in Public Affairs: $4,000 scholarship for students who are interested in volunteering and public positions.Deadline: April 4.
- 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.
- Bright House Future Leaders Scholarship:$1,000 2.5 GPA; demonstrate leadership, community involvement. Deadline: March 31.
- Silver Pen: Up to $1,500. Writing Competition, 3.0 GPA, High School Senior, live within 30 miles of The Stratford, a retirement community in Carmel, Ind. Deadline: Feb. 27.
- Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness; $1,500 scholarship.
- Nine Star: $1,000 to 15 students 2.75 GPA. Deadline: March 4.
- Indiana State University Blumberg Scholarship: $1,500 per year for four years, 3.5GPA: Deadline Feb. 17.
- Indiana Conservation Officers: Scholarship for students who want to major in conservation law. Deadline: March 14.
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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Feb. 19
Campus Ministry Coffee House
Feb. 26
Sock It To 'Em at basketball game
Senior Sports Night
Winter Sports Awards, 7 p.m.
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End of 3rd quarter
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