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A message from the president
Greetings,
Scecina experienced an eventful week as the weather played havoc with after-school activities on the same day as our Meet the Teachers event. Principal John Hegarty, teachers, coaches, and staff calmly wore multiple hats on Wednesday afternoon during shifting circumstances. I am very proud of how everyone, including students and parents, responded to keep everyone safe. At Meet the Teacher Night, many of you took advantage of the opportunity to meet your child's teachers and to receive technical help and troubleshooting for our new online gradebook, PowerSchool. If you need more assistance with PowerSchool, the technology page on our website will be helpful. Thank you to our Parent Ambassador Team volunteers for being resources to fellow parents with this new service.
I also know many of you on Meet the Teacher Night saw the ongoing construction of the new library. We'll continue to update you with the progress of that project through our behind-the-scenes photo gallery on our website. This beautiful transformation will include collaborative and individual learning spaces, numerous computing devices for students, a meeting room for school and community groups, a new main entrance, and air conditioning. If you have children involved in fall CYO sports (or Future Crusaders, as we call them!), we invite them to CYO Night this Saturday at the Crusaders football game at 7:00 p.m. at Key Stadium at the University of Indianapolis. CYO athletes who wear their uniforms will receive free admission and other goodies. A new school year is in full swing. Scecina students, teachers, administrators, parent volunteers, and the Board of Directors are hard at work to ensure a successful school year and numerous long-term improvements at Scecina Memorial High School. God Bless and have a great weekend, Joe Therber President
New Technology page on website A new technology page has been created on Scecina's website at scecina.org/technology. On the page is a link to access and download our Ethical and Responsible Use of Technology Policy (needing to be signed by each student and a guardian of the student - due back to the Dean of Students office by September 9, 2016). Also on the page is a link is for all students, faculty and staff of Scecina to access Office365 - which includes Office 2013/2016, Email, OneDrive, Yammer, OneNote, Skype for Business and more.
Another resource is information on how to register for and access the parent portal for PowerSchool, our new gradebook and communications (texting, emails, voice calls) system. We have also posted helpful documents for parents that answer common questions about how to use PowerSchool. Finally, for now, we have posted a link to access our Library's online resources. If a student does not know his or her account information to access PowerSchool, email account or the school network, please have him or her make an appointment to see someone in the Technology Office (Room 12) during their Resource period. Students are expected to know how to access and access these resources on a regular basis checking for communications from the school, including class information. PowerSchool and Technology Policy In addition to the training provided on Meet The Teacher Night, we will be providing additional training on the PowerSchool Parent Portal at Progress Report Night on September 8 in Room 111. Also that night, bring your questions about the Ethical and Responsible Use of Technology Policy, found on Scecina's technology web page - this policy must be signed by students and a guardian and turned into the Dean's office by September 9, 2016. Emergency alerts and notifications Directions for signing up to receive email and text alerts from the school are included in the Ethical and Responsible Use of Technology Policy found on our technology page of the Scecina website. The sign-up process can be performed from the PowerSchool Parent Portal. All students and families must register their mobile number through this method in order to receive calls and texts from our notification system.
Under construction: New library
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Host a French Catholic student
As part of our mission statement, Scecina Memorial High School is committed to serving students from diverse backgrounds. We believe this commitment to diversity fulfills the greater mission of the universal Catholic Church but also enriches our overall school environment for all students. One avenue for increasing diversity in our school is to welcome students from other countries who want to experience a Catholic high school setting in the United States.
French students will study at Scecina to experience American Catholicism and culture and immerse themselves in English for one month twice a year.
Fall: October 20-November 16, 2016
Spring: April 10-May 5, 2017
The French Catholic students range in age from 15-17 years old; attend a Catholic school in Paris; and most have taken English as a secondary language since 2nd grade.
To complete the application process please contact Kerin Buntin at
Help wanted
Little Flower Catholic School is looking for a junior or senior student to work with their students for their extended care program.
College visits
This is the latest and updated list of colleges and universities that will be visiting Scecina this fall. Students should sign up in Catholic Theology class to attend.
Baldwin Wallace University-September 12
Purdue University-September 13
St. Mary's College-September 23
University of Indianapolis-September 27
St. Francis College-September 29
IUPUI-October 4
Wabash College-October 6
Ball State University-October 11
Butler University (new date) -October 13
Hanover College-October 24
Fall Play Call-Out
If you're interested in being involved with Scecina's Fall Play, attend the call-out meeting at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, in the cafeteria.
 Club 53 volunteers
Parents, Club 53: Live and Local is Scecina's premier fundraiser. You can be an integral part of this fun and valuable experience and also meet others in the Scecina community by volunteering to help our Club 53 team.
If your student is a Godparent Student or needs Campus Ministry service hours, please sign up.
Thank you!
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Cross Country update
The girls cross country team placed third in the Beech Grove Fox and Hound Invitational. Sophomores Hollie Harper (6th) and Spencer Moss (8th) led the team with their top 10 finishes.
The boys cross country team won the Beech Grove Fox and Hound Invitational. They secured the win by placing four individuals in the top 10, led by junior Henry Egan's runner-up finish. Junior Holden Martin (3rd), senior Andrew Clegg (6th) and senior Jacob Lenne (9th) were the other top-10 Crusaders.
The cross county team will compete this Saturday at the Rushville Classic.
CYO Night
Scecina's Booster Club hosts CYO Night for CYO athletes in fall sports at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at UIndy's Key Stadium, where the Crusaders take on Speedway in football.
CYO athletes who wear their team jerseys or cheer uniforms will receive free admission to the game and complementary hot dog, chips and drink, and will be eligible for prizes throughout the night.
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Teen baby-sitters needed
Scecina students can earn service hours by volunteering at the Immigrant Welcome Center. The center is hosting Financial Literacy classes for immigrants and refugees (starting Monday, August 15) and needs at least two teens looking for service hours who can babysit the kids from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Immigrant Welcome Center's Offices at 901 Shelby Street (in the Southeast Community Services building). Those who have Safe Sitter certification will be given priority. This is a five-class workshop. The dates are:
- Check It Out: Wednesday, August 31, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
- Keep It Safe: Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- To Your Credit: Monday, October 17, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
- Set Your Financial Sights: Wednesday, November 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
St. Vincent De Paul
Please join us on Sept. 10 from 8 a.m.-noon at 1201 E. Maryland St. to help serve struggling families in Indianapolis. First-time volunteers will be teamed up with an experienced volunteer. If you have questions, please call Larry Heil (SVDP Team #2 Manager) at 657-7093.
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Student parking passes
Parking passes for the 2016-17 school year are available for $10 in the bookstore. Students who drive must have a visible parking pass and make sure to park in designated student spaces.
SAT/PSAT prep course
ZAPS will offer a test prep for Scecina students only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 10, at Scecina. Cost is $89.99. Register at www.doorwaytocollege.com or call 877-927-8378.
Cell phone use
Students must keep their phones in their lockers at school at all times. They are allowed to use them at their lockers during passing periods only.
Senior Photos
Class of 2017 and their parents: You must have a senior portrait taken at Tiffany Images for inclusion in the 2016-17 yearbook. 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.
Job opportunity
Deering Cleaners has openings for an afterschool job - 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call 356-2471 if interested.
Free and reduced lunch
School uniform information
Uniform polo shirts and uniform-approved sweatshirts must be purchased from the Scecina Bookstore.
Uniform pants can be khaki or navy blue color pants in the following brands:
- SchoolBelles
- Dockers
- Dickies
- French Toast
Uniform shorts must be from SchoolBelles.
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!
We are always updating our social media with current happenings around the Scecina community. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and connect with us on LinkedIn.
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Aug. 27
CYO Night at Scecina vs. Speedway
at UIndy
Sept. 5
Labor Day
No School
Sept. 6
College Planning Night
Sept. 8 Progress Report Night
Sept. 9
Homecoming
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Our Mission Scecina Memorial High School, established by the Archbishop of Indianapolis, is a co-educational Catholic college and life preparatory school that motivates our diverse and gifted community of students to attain educational excellence, be lifelong learners, and live as servant leaders in the inspiring footsteps of Father Thomas Scecina.
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