A message from the president
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| | President Joe Therber |
Dear parents and friends,
How could Scecina serve even more of God's children's?
As a school, we've often discussed this question. As you are aware, Scecina is committed to updating our strong academic programs to serve our community and also to stay true to our mission to serve our diverse and gifted community.
We have accomplished many things in regard to that mission: increased the number of Advanced Placement courses; implemented a four-year Biomedical Sciences program; expanded visual and performing arts classes; added dual-credit classes; partnered with a foreign-exchange program; and offered online courses and classes for students to whom English is a second language.
For the 2016-17 school year, we are very pleased to announce that we are expanding a program that will allow us to serve more students. A pilot program called CREST will broaden our services and academic offerings for students with autism.
CREST stands for Crusaders Reaching Educational and Social Success Together. Students in the CREST program will receive the same quality education that all Scecina students receive and which will lead to their high school diploma in preparation for college and careers.
This opportunity will help us fulfill our mission as a Catholic preparatory school for college and for life. We look forward to welcoming new students who want to grow even further in their academic abilities and life skills.
Principal John Hegarty and teacher Lee Ann Van Benten, director of our Learning Differences program, are leading our efforts on CREST. They both have the experience, the knowledge and the compassion to make CREST a welcoming and academically strong program.
Besides receiving academic assistance, students in CREST will have a social skills class that will help them with their peer-to-peer interaction and also coach them in life skills such as shopping, driving, and other daily activities that these students may struggle with.
We believe many families are seeking a trusted place for their children who are on the autism spectrum. Such families who want the values of a Christian community may have limited choices. We now are giving them a great option with the addition of CREST, and they will be able to take advantage of the many other academic, sports and co-curricular programs that Scecina offers.
You will be hearing more about the CREST program. You also might ask your children about today's special assembly to mark Autism Awareness Month (photo below).
God Bless,
Joe Therber
President
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| | Students wore blue for Autism Awareness Month and attended a pep rally Friday where Principal John Hegarty announced Scecina's new CREST program for the 2016-17 school year. The signs say: "Together we can make a better world for those with autism!" |
New information in red headlines
To make The Weekly more reader friendly and easier to digest, information that is new that week will have red headlines. Older news will have black headlines.
Campus Crusade collection starts Students can begin turning in their Campus Crusade donations before school Monday, starting at 7 a.m. Students can be out of uniform the day after they turn in their donation of $50 or more. Students who turn in the donations by Monday May 9 will be eligible for extra drawings for Indianapolis Indians tickets and other gift cards. This year we will provide lunch for students and staff on walkathon day for helping raise support for our ministries.
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| | Students will receive these 2016 Campus Crusade bands when they turn in their sponsorships/donations. Collections begin Monday, May 2, at 7 a.m. |
Student Spotlight
Each week the Scecina Student Spotlight introduces the Crusader Community to Scecina students who have been recipients of the President's Academic Excellence Awards. This week we feature senior Brandon Schroedle and junior Grace Wright. Please click on the photos below to read more about them.
Teacher Spotlight
 Each month the Teacher Spotlight highlights one of Scecina's staff members who inspire our students every day. This month we profile Natalie Leonhardt, who chairs Scecina's math department. She became a Catholic school teacher to motivate and support teenagers and to be able to share her own faith and help them build their faith. There's a lot more to learn about this University of Dayton graduate and Scecina teacher. Read more on our website.
Scholarship for current sophomores
The Patricia and Edward McCracken Scholarship is designed to honor the lives of Patricia (Kidwell) McCracken, Scecina Class of 1960, and her husband, Edward McCracken.
This scholarship will be awarded annually to one or more incoming junior students ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. The applicants must be working to the best of their ability academically and exhibit a good behavioral pattern within the school.
Applications are due by May 9, 2016, to the Office of Enrollment Management. Please go to
scecina.org/current-student-scholarship-opportunities
Indianapolis Eastside Career Fair
Attention Senior Parents and Students: Students from the Class of 2016 who are undecided about college or will not be attending college next year are invited to attend the Indianapolis Eastside Career Fair on May 19 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Warren Performing Arts Center. Students will need to complete and return a permission slip to attend the event. Students will learn about the resources available for various career choices. The Warren Performing Arts Center is located at 9500 E. 16th Street in Indianapolis, 46229. If you have any questions, please direct them to Jeremy Corn, Director of Guidance, at jcorn@scecina.org.
Free Summer School
Wayne Township's Achieve Virtual Education Academy welcomes you to be part of its 2016 Summer School opportunity. This is for students in need of credits to graduate early, recover previously failed classes or who want to take a class not offered at their high schools. Classes are limited and enrollment closes on May 27 or when the cap is reached. A variety of classes in language arts, math, science, social studies and physical education/health and electives will be offered. Electives include Spanish and American Sign Language.
Classes will be June 6-July 22.
Mother's Day gifts
Wondering what to get Mom or Grandma for Mother's Day? The bookstore has Scecina Mom or Scecina Grandparent shirts available in:
Perfect for Mother's Day!
Bookstore hours are:
Mornings: 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday
Afternoons/evenings: 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays and 2:45 to 6 p.m. Thursdays.
If you have questions please contact Karent Layton at 356-6377 ext. 1115 or at klayton@scecina.org.
Missionary Disciples Institute
Marian University offers a great opportunity for high school students with its Missionary Disciples Institute this summer (July 11-16).
At the Missionary Disciples Institute students will move from just learning about ministry to becoming a missionary disciple ready to minister to their home community. During the week students will:
- Learn ministry by selecting a ministry track taught by a Marian University theology professor.
- See ministry by taking a pilgrimage to Oldenburg, Ind., to spend the day learning about the Franciscan vision of mission.
- Do ministry through an immersion experience in a real-life ministry setting.
- Be ministry by writing a missionary plan to bring back to their church or school.
St. Vincent de Paul
Please mark your calenders and join us at 8 a.m. May 7 at the St. Vincent de Paul distribution center to help serve struggling families in Indianapolis. The distribution center is located at 1201 E. Maryland St. Other useful information can be found on its website at www.svdpindy.org under distribution center.
Water bottles needed
The Campus Crusade 2016 walkathon is Friday, May 20, and we would appreciate donations of cases of water bottles so the students stay hydrated.
If you would like to donate cases of water, please contact Beth Murphy at bmurphy@scecina.org. Or bring your donations to the main office. Thank you!
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The Crusader Competition Cheer Squad
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Cheers for our cheer squad
The Crusader Competition Cheerleading Squad will compete Saturday at the Champions Cup Series State Nationals. The competition will be held at the Indianapolis Convention Center. The event includes squads from Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Missouri, North Carolina and South Carolina.
The Crusader squad qualified for this event by winning first place in their division at The Champions Cup Series Autism Awareness Event, held at Franklin Community Middle School in March.
The Crusaders will be represented by seniors Audrey Vantwoud, Aubrie Bishop, Anna Corner, Michaela Heil, Abby Brown, and Joe Johnson. Rounding out the team are freshman Addy Turner, Elissa Murphy, Katie Storey, and Hannah Tyler. The squad is able to compete at this prestigious event thanks to a generous donation by On-site Auto Reconditioning, LLC.
Headed to Valparaiso A big cheer for senior Anna Corner for making the 2016-17 Valparaiso University Cheer Squad. Congrats!
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Marian University's
College Tips
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Get a Head Start
Talk to your student about taking AP or dual-credit classes to get a better idea of the academic rigor ahead of them. Not only will this prepare them for the college classroom, but also provides them with the opportunity to gain college credit before becoming a student at a university. Universities will notice your student's hard work, which might set them apart from other applicants. Ask your student to talk to a counselor and see what their school has to offer.
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Summer camps registration open
Registration for Scecina summer camps is now open! We're offering 17 sports, arts and enrichment camps for students in grades 1-8 through the month of June. To register, or for more information, click here. For information about sponsoring summer camps, contact Jean Donlan at jdonlan@scecina.org.
Cafeteria balances due
Please check your students' lunch balances and pay off as soon as possible!
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.
The cafeteria policy states that students may "charge" up to three lunches, a total of $9. After that, students who owe money will be provided a peanut butter sandwich and milk until the account is brought up to date.
Service Opportunities
Scecina students are required to have service hours. Here are some current opportunities:
- Scecina's next service day at St. Vincent De Paul is Saturday is May 7, 2016.
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 scholarships. See Jennie Kitchll in the Guidance Department ( jkitchell@scecina.org):
- Eastside Emerging leaders Scholarship- Seniors, Demonstrated strong commitment to public and community service. Also those awarded the scholarship will have the opportunity to participate in an ongoing leadership development fields. This scholarship is made available by Indianapolis City Councillor Blake Johnson and contributions from local entrepreneur Chris Baggott and Community East Hospital and Historic Irvington Community Council. Scholarship amounts vary. Deadline April 29. Online application: info@johnsonforcouncil.com
- 2016 Marion County Fair Queen Pageant - anyone interested go to marioncountyfair.org for complete details.
- Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Association of Indiana. This is an award for High School Juniors, Marion County, 100 gift card to local bookstore and reception in September of recognition. The deadline is May 6.
- 2016 INTMA Scholarship (Indinana National Tooling and Machining Assc)- Student must want a career in tooling or machinery industry. $5,000 scholarship
- Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness; $1,500 scholarship.
- Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Program- Fashion related career path, shown academic success. Deadline: June 1
- Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Program- High School seniors interested in animation, design, career, demonstrated academic success. $1,000, Deadline: June 1
Bookstore Hours
Mornings: 7:15-8:15 a.m. Monday-Friday
Afternoons/Evenings: Mondays 2:45 -3:30 p.m.
Thursdays 2:45-6 p.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.
Like Us, Follow Us, Connect!
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April 30
Prom
May 2 First collection day for Campus Crusade
Student Council elections
May 20 Campus Crusade walkathon
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