A message from the president
Greetings!
Our Christian Service program is a special student and staff opportunity that sets Scecina apart from other schools. Christian Service gives our students a chance to act upon the Gospel lessons they've heard about loving our neighbors as ourselves and to reflect upon servant leadership. Together, we take one day each year to serve others in the community. Our annual Service Day this year takes place Sept. 19. All freshmen and sophomores, as well as our staff, will participate in serving our community on that day while the upperclassmen use the day for college visits. We'll have a prayer service before everyone heads out on buses to sites such as East Deanery parishes, the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, Catholic Charities Immigration and Refugee Services, and Holy Family Shelter, to name just a few. We'll gather again at Scecina for Mass at the end of the school day. Another important event occurs tonight. It's Homecoming. Our Crusaders football team faces Beech Grove at 7 p.m. at Arsenal Technical High School. Alumni will return to unite with classmates. Last night, several members of the 1966 Crusader football team, which posted an outstanding 8-2 season, joined our current team for fellowship and a team meal. At halftime tonight, we'll honor the 1966 team on its 50th anniversary and the Class of 1992 during its 25th anniversary. I encourage you to take this fun opportunity to cheer on the Crusaders after first stopping by the tailgate that starts at 5:30 p.m. Thank you for all you do to support our school and our students and staff, Joe Therber President
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Homecoming events After tonight's Homecoming game, students are invited back to school for the circus-themed event sponsored and planned by the Student Council. Admission is $2 and include snacks and drinks, music and games. See our brochure! "Have a Circus at Homecoming" will be from 9-11:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Drop-off and Pick-up traffic flow
Please remember that vehicular traffic at Scecina is one way from 6:30 to 7:35 a.m. and from 3:05-4:05 p.m. each day. Traffic flows one way from the east entrance around to the west. Thank you for your consideration for safety.
Key Club call-out meeting
Students are invited to the cafeteria on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 7 a.m.to learn about Scecina's Key Club.
Key Club members perform service in the community and their school. Students learn about leadership and have fun with friends earning service hours and working on causes they care about.
1-Month International Hosts Needed
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
National College Fair
The National College Fair will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, Friday, September 16: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Click here to register.
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
 Club 53 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.
Parent Ambassador Team
Did you know that Scecina has a Parent Ambassador Team (PAT)? Some of you may have heard from me at the New Parent Orientation meeting at Scecina in August. Part of my role as the chair of the organization is to create awareness of our team, as well as to invite and encourage parents to participate. The PAT is a group of dedicated parents of current, future, or past students who call forth parents' God-given talents and build relationships to positively impact every student's education in accordance with the Gospel and the mission of Scecina Memorial High School.
Outstanding leadership and dedication in past years by Julanne Sausser blazed a path for the PAT to be formed. Over the past year or so, we have been blessed with four gifted and committed parents who have accepted leadership roles in the four focus areas of the PAT:
- Karen Lightbourne - Communications
- Heather Cox - Affirming School Staff
- Judy Higgins - Special Events
- John Ferree - Legislative Affairs
With the new school year off to a great start, I wanted to alert you to future updates that will be shared with you about the activities in which these four committees will be engaged, as well as soliciting your feedback and interest in participating. In the meantime, I welcome you to contact me if you would like to learn more. Thank you very much for choosing Scecina Memorial High School.
Peace,
Nick Petrone
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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 speak with his/her Resource period teacher to contact the Technology Office during Resource to see if someone from the Technology Department is available to help at that time. If no one is available, have your student ask that the teacher to send an email to the technology Service Desk with the student's name and the account in question. The Technology Department will follow up with the student at another time. Students are expected to not only know how to access technology resources, but to do so on a regular basis - checking for general communications from the school as well as class information from teachers.
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.
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 speak with his/her Resource Period teacher to contact the Technology Office during Resource to see if someone from the Technology Department is available to help at that time. If no one is available, have your student ask that the teacher to send an email to the technology Service Desk with the student's name and the account in question. The Technology Department will follow-up with the student at another time. Students are expected to not only know how to access technology resources, but to do so on a regular basis - checking for general communications from the school as well as class information from teachers.
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Crusaders football players at the Johnson County Special Olympics softball tournament. From left, Luke Traylor, Sam Traylor, Jack Wright, Drew Lowery and Darrell Johnson. Not pictured: Coach Ott Hurrle, George Holle.
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Football players volunteer in community
Members of the Crusaders football team took time last month for some service. The players volunteered to help out at the Johnson County Special Olympics softball tournament.
Cross Country update
On Tuesday the Crusader Cross Country Team competed in the Greenfield Central Invitational. Senior Jacqueline Kennedy paced the Lady Crusaders with her 6th place finish. In the men's race, junior Henry Egan (4th place), Senior Andrew Clegg (9th place) and junior Holden Martin (13th place) help solidify a 4th place finish for the boys' team.
The Crusaders cross country team will compete next this Saturday at in the Indiana All-Catholic Championships at Guerin High School.
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Indy Irish Fest
Hundreds of volunteers are needed to make the Indy Irish Fest a possibility. The event takes place Sept. 17 at Military Park. The following volunteer positions are needed:
- Admissions Gate: Collect cash, check, credit card or previously purchased tickets to allow patrons into the Fest
- Pop Sales: Collect Food & Beverage Tickets in exchange for pop or water
- Food & Beverage Ticket Sales: Collect cash, check or credit card in exchange for Food & Beverage Tickets
- T-shirt & CD sales: Collect cash, check or credit card in exchange for Irish Fest and performer clothing & CDs.
- Kids Area: Positions will be assigned upon arrival but include admissions, game instruction & supervision, craft area activities & bounce house supervision.
Fiesta Indianapolis
Scecina students can earn service hours by volunteering at the 36th annual Fiesta Indianapolis. Since 1980, La Plaza's FIESTA Indianapolis has been the premier celebration of Latino culture in Indiana, bringing together a vibrant and diverse community and enhancing the cultural fabric of Indianapolis. The event is Sept. 17 at the American Legion Mall in Downtown Indianapolis.
Welcoming Table
Welcoming Table is an inaugural culinary event at Ivy Tech Community College, featuring Indy's immigrant chefs offering global street food in a family-friendly, casual setting. The event celebrates international inclusion through the Welcoming Table. Designed to raise awareness of the contributions made by foreign-born chefs to Indy's local food scene, and to raise funds for the Ivy Tech Hospitality Administration program and the Immigrant Welcome Center. All volunteers will be given free admission to the event to enjoy before or after their shift!
The event takes place Sept. 25 at Ivy Tech Community College. Illinois Fall Creek Center, 2535 N. Capitol Ave.
Little Flower Clean-Up
On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Little Flower Neighborhood Association is teaming up with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful for a Great Indy Cleanup: Fall edition!
Meet at 9 a.m. at 1443 N. Denny to get supplies and team up with your neighbors to pick up litter and clean up our neighborhood!
Community Clean-Up
The Immigrant Welcome Center is seeking volunteers for our annual Community Clean-Up day on Saturday, September 10. If any of your students are looking for community service hours, please ask them to RSVP by clicking on the Going tab for this Facebook event.
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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Sept. 9
Homecoming game at Tech High School, 7 p.m.
Circus at Homecoming 9-11:30 p.m. Cafeteria
Sept. 19 Service Day/College Visit Day
Sept. 30 Campus Ministry Service Fair
Oct. 10
Sacred Music Concert
7 p.m.
Holy Spirit
Catholic Church
Oct. 13
Scecina Open House
6:30 p.m.
Explanatory Mass for Parents 7 p.m. Holy Spirit Catholic Church
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