A message from the president
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President Joe Therber
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Greetings, Crusader Community,
I can't believe it either: Where has the summer gone? For those of us from certain generations, summer was the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It included 12 solid and memorable weeks of fun, sports, summer jobs, travel, activities with friends and family, and many kinds of pure leisure.
Here at Scecina, much has happened since Memorial Day in anticipation of our 61st Commencement in May 2017 and the promising school year that lies before it.
The library transformation is well underway. This dramatic improvement will be open for the vast majority of the 2016-17 school year. It will provide our students and community with a technology-rich, collaborative, and college preparatory learning and meeting space.
Our dedicated staff now is preparing for the first day of classes on August 8 that will follow an important week of training, meetings, and a retreat for all staff members.
We look forward to a new year!
Sincerely,
Joe Therber
President
(This is an excerpt from the President's Blog. To read the entire post, please click here.)
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Tuition and assistance deadlines
Before school starts the following items must be taken care of in the Tuition Office:
- All families must turn in a signed tuition contract.
- Past due account balances must be paid.
- Registration fee must be paid.
- Families who have not applied for tuition assistance must do so immediately. Tuition assistance funds are being expended quickly and those who need assistance must apply by Monday, July 25.
- The first tuition payment for families on the 10-month plan begin in August. Please check your SMART Tuition account to see what your payment will be. If you have not applied for tuition assistance, your payments will not reflect any assistance and your payment will be higher.
- Parents and guardians of students receiving State Choice Scholarships (vouchers) must have applied for the voucher. If you have not applied for the voucher, you should contact the Tuition Office as soon as possible for an appointment.
If you have any questions or need to make an appointment to apply for your voucher please call Ivette Clinger at 352-3224 or Maureen Okerson at 352-3262. The Tuition Office is located in St. Francis Hall and is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bookstore hours, uniform information
The bookstore will not be open Monday, July 25, because of a power shutdown required for the renovation of the library.
The bookstore will be open the following hours before the start of school.
- Wednesday, July 27: 9 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, July 28: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Monday, Aug 1: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug 3: 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (New student orientation)
- Friday, Aug. 5: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Uniform polo shirts and uniform approved sweatshirts must be purchased from the Scecina Bookstore.
Please do not wait until the last minute to purchase. If we run out of a
size or color, we of course will be able to order, but they may not be here by the first day of school.
If you have any questions, please contact Karen Layton at klayton@scecina.org or (317) 356-6377 ext. 1115.
Senior Photos: New information
Class of 2017 and their parents: You must have a senior portrait taken at Tiffany Images for inclusion in the 2016-17 yearbook. Please check out scecina.org for new information about senior photos. The sitting fee is $35 and Tiffany Images also has provided a sample of photos from Scecina seniors of the Class of 2016.
New this year: Tiffany also is offering a Yearbook Plus sitting to allow a change of clothes.
Call Tiffany at (317) 818-8433 to schedule your appointment. If you are involved in any fall sports, please arrange appointments soon.
Consider being a host family
Will you host an international student? Scecina is looking for three more host families for our incoming international students for the 2016-17 year. The international students pay their own tuition and school-related expenses. Host families receive a $600-a-month stipend during the school year and a $1,000 scholarship toward Scecina tuition.
For more information or to apply to be a host family, contact Sara Britt at sbritt@flag-intl.org or (317) 443-3636.
Job opportunities at Scecina
Scecina Memorial High School is seeking an Assistant to the President to provide executive-level support to the President. Responsibilities include facilitating correspondence, scheduling meetings, supporting or managing various projects, maintaining the office budget and records, supporting the Parent Ambassador Team, developing positive relations with stakeholders throughout the school community, and exhibiting high levels of hospitality, flexibility, and professionalism. The work schedule is approximately 28 hours per week. Qualified and interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to Joe Therber, Scecina President, at jtherber@scecina.org. Subject: Assistant to President. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2016.
Scecina Memorial High School is seeking an Enrollment Management Assistant. Duties include inputting admissions-related data into the school's enrollment database, preparing letters and communicating with prospective students and organizing and staging enrollment events. The assistant works closely with Catholic grade schools. Some evening and weekend work should be expected. Must be technologically adept. Professionalism and confidentiality are a must. The work schedule is 40 hours a week. Qualified and interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to Kelsey Abelein, Director of Enrollment Management, kabelein@scecina.org. Subject: Enrollment Management Assistant. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2016.
Club 53 Silent and Live Auctions
Would you like to get involved at Scecina? We would love to have help with the Club 53 auctions. Club 53 is our major fundraiser set for Nov. 12.
The Silent Auction committee makes follow-up calls and helps pick up items.
If you would like to help with this committee, or if you have an item to donate, please contact Beth Murphy at bmurphy@scecina.org.
Summer Reading Lists
School is out, but don't stop reading. Scecina students are required to complete their summer reading assignments for English classes by the time school starts on Aug. 8.
AP Social Studies Reading
The Social Studies Department has a list of summer reading for Advanced Placement students in AP Macro Economics, AP World History, AP U.S. History, AP Human Geography and AP U.S. Government.
Alumni and Friends at Victory Field
Save the date for our next Indians outing: Saturday, August 6, 2016. The picnic will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and the game will start at 7:05 p.m. The Indianapolis Indians will play the Toledo Mud Hens.
More than 180 alumni, families, friends, and staff attended our first Indians outing last year, so you don't want to wait to reserve your seats! Reservations are open at www.scecina.org/indians.
Summer Service Hours
Get a head start on service hours for 2016-17. Maria Siap, Director of Campus Ministry, has provided a calendar for June and July of service opportunities for Scecina students. Please click here for the calendar.
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Sports moratorium
All Crusader athletics will observe moratorium July 24-July 31. There is to be no coach-led conditioning, weights, workouts, open gym or conditioning.
Monday, August 1, is the first official day for fall sports practice. All student-athletes must have a physical and consent packet on file with the athletic office in order to participate in practice.
Here are the practice times for Monday, August 1:
Football - 4-5:30 pm
Volleyball - 7-9 am and 7-9 pm
Cheerleading - 5-7 pm
Cross Country - 3:45 pm
Girls Soccer - 5:30-7:30 pm
Boys Tennis - August 5 -7, 5-7 pm
Boys Soccer - TBA
Girls Golf - TBA
Fall sports photos
Fall sports pictures will be taken on Saturday, August 6, beginning at 8 a.m. Order forms will be distributed at practices.
Interested in girls golf?
Students interested in playing girls golf this fall need to contact Coach Pat Miles at pmiles@indyarchangel.org. Practices will begin the week of August 1.
Walsh '02 is new girls soccer coach
The Scecina Athletic Department is happy to announce that Ellen Walsh, Scecina Memorial High School Class of 2002, will head the girls varsity soccer program.
Summer Conditioning
Summer is a busy time on the Scecina campus as many of our athletic programs prepare for the 2016-17 season. The following sports will meet for conditioning sessions over the summer:
- Football
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Girls Volleyball
- Cross Country
- Cheerleading
- Boys Tennis
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Soccer
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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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Tuition assistance applications due
Aug. 1
First day of sports practices
Aug. 3
New Student Orientation
Aug. 6 Alumni and Friends at Victory Field
Aug. 8
First Day of School, 9:30 a.m. start
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