Santa Margarita Catholic High School
March 21, 2013
 
    
Welcome to the Eagle Update! This is a supplement to the eWings monthly newsletter that we hope you will find useful. This weekly newsletter is a quick read of short updates for all news across campus that will be published every Thursday, except the week of eWings.

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Important Financial Assistance & Scholarship Information

 Financial Assistance

 

Please be aware of these important dates for applying for financial assistance. The application deadline for incoming freshman and new transfer students closed March 15th. Returning Students deadline closes March 31, 2013. (Returning sophomores, juniors and seniors.) Click Here for more information.  

 Scholarships

 

We are pleased to announce the availability of over $50,000 in privately funded scholarships available now! There are scholarships available for Class of 2013, 2014 and 2015. Many of the scholarships require the completion of a FACTS application which can take up to 3 weeks to process, this must be completed by March 31st.  The scholarship applications for returning students are due on March 31st and current senior student applications are due April 8th.  Click Here to view the scholarship criteria and deadline dates. We encourage all students to apply for as many scholarships they feel they meet the criteria for.

SMCHS 2013-14 Online Registration

 Online Registration 

 

The 2013-14 Online Registration is now open, Click HereThe Registration Fee is $450 through March 31st before 4:00pm.  After 4:00pm, the fee will be $550.  User name and passwords were sent out via email.  If you did not receive it or have any problems logging in, please contact Richie Medina.  For updated tuition rates for 2013-2014, Click Here.

Mark Your Calendar

Pep Squad Information Meeting and Tryouts 

 

Join the nationally-ranked Pep Squad! Auditions for the 2013-2014 season are April 10-12. There will be an information meeting in the SMCHS Science Lecture Hall on Tuesday, March 26th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Come learn about the program and tryout requirements. Click here for more information.

Spring Dance 

 

This year's Spring Dance will be tomorrow, March 22nd from 7:00-10:00pm in the Moiso Family Pavilion. Today is your last chance to purchase advanced sale tickets online for $12.00, tickets will be available at the door for $25. Students must bring their current SMCHS ID in order to enter the dance.

Students are to wear an appropriate top in their class color with jeans or uniform shorts. Remember, no glow sticks are allowed to be brought in to this event. To order online, Click Here.

Special Olympics 

 

The sophomore service project, Special Olympics Track & Field, will be Thursday, March 28th at the Harry Brittingham Track on the campus of SMCHS from 8:00am-2:00pm. Students are trained to organize and manage teams of SM volunteers during our SMCHS Special Olympics Track and Field event. We would love parent chaperones to help with over 500 athletes from Orange County schools who will be competing. If you can help, please contact Ms. Peg Dzida.

Senior Pilgrimage 

 

This year's Senior Pilgrimage is Thursday, March 28th.  Seniors will walk this 13.7 mile journey from SMCHS to San Juan Capistrano Basilica. Those participating will meet in the gym at 7:30am. We need parent volunteers. If you would like to walk or help work a water/snack station, contact Nancy Hormuth. To obtain the permission slip, Click Here.

 Father-Daughter Dance

 

Attention ladies! Come celebrate an evening of dancing, pictures and prizes with your father, grandfather, uncle or other special person at the Father Daughter Dance on April 13th. Please RSVP ASAP!! See Mrs. Schumacher if you have any additional questions.

 Senior Fashion Show, Luncheon & Boutique 

 

The Senior Fashion Show, Luncheon and Boutique will be April 28th from 10:30-3:30pm at San Francisco Solano Parish Hall. Tickets are available online, get yours now before the show sells out!  We're looking for senior students to participate in the parade of colleges grand finale at the Fashion Show. The cost per student is $10.00 and the memories are priceless! Class of 2013 'Movin' On Up and Off to College' t-shirts are for sale and can be purchased online. As always, we're looking for donations; contact event chairs if you'd like to make a donation. Click Here for more information.

Campus Ministry Update

Next Retreat

 

The Freshman Spring retreat will be held on April 10-11th. If you have a freshman that would like to attend this Spring retreat, please Click Here for the necessary forms. We are forming small groups, so don't wait, please turn your form in today. 

Eucharistic Adoration

 

Every Tuesday, we offer Eucharistic Adoration in the Sacred Heart Chapel from 8:00-2:00pm. If you would like to spend some quiet time with our Lord in prayer, stop by on Tuesdays. You can also contact Nancy Hormuth in Campus Ministry to be added to the Eucharistic Adoration Group where you will receive additional information.

Catholic Parish Verification Form

 

If your family is registered at a Catholic parish, please Click Here to download the verification form and submit to your parish pastor. Your pastor will complete the form and send it to SMCHS. Families that are registered and active at a Catholic parish in Orange County are eligible for the Catholic tuition rate.  Parish Verification forms must be returned to SMCHS by Friday, May 10th.

Friendly Notes & Reminders

Attendance Office 

 

Please call your absent student in by 9:30am the same day he/she is out. If there is no call from you, your student needs a hand written parent note for their readmit.  When we have a high rate of absences, the line for readmits is extra long and having the correct records will make the line go faster. The students need to be in their classroom seat 1st block by the second bell or a detention is issued by our office. To contact the Attendance office, Click Here or call (949) 766-6000 x 1020. Thank you for your understanding.

Talon Yearbook 

 

It is that time of year to check if you have purchased a Talon Yearbook. The lists are available at the front desk, the Activities Office and outside B112. You can e-mail Ms. Moody if you have any question. Don't be left out, they are going fast, buy your yearbook!

Campus Store Easter Celebration!!

 

Every purchase receives a Special Easter Treat! An egg filled with one of the following: See's Candy, 1 free movie pass, a Starbucks Gift Card, or a discount in the Campus Store Click Here to access the campus store.

Eagle Classic Golf Tournament

 

The Tradition Continues.....The Eagle Classic Golf Tournament will be held April 29th at the Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club. Multiple on-course contests, fun games, and chances to win prizes with lunch and dinner provided. Click Here to register or sponsor today!!

Robert Russell Photography

 

Parents don't forget to view our photographer's website, athletic photos by Robert Russell Photography. Robert is the official photographer of Eagle Varsity Athletics. Visit his website to order your photos today! Click Here to view varsity game photos; you can access it all year.

Scrip

 

Simply by using the Scrip Program, SMCHS benefits and so do you. Volunteers are here to sell scrip Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30am - 9:30am and Wednesday from 1:30pm - 3:30pm.  You may drop off your order at any time and our volunteer will contact you when it is ready for pick up. We will share the discount percentage 50/50 with you which can lower your student's school tuition or be donated to a school program. Click Here for more information.