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Dear Parents:
"Alleluia, Christ is Risen!" Our Easter acclamation should bring all of us joy during the fifty days of the Easter liturgical season up to the Feast of Pentecost. Not sure if many of you saw the History Channel's series on the Bible which concluded on Easter Sunday but watching the last two episodes which covered Christ's ministry, passion, death and Resurrection was truly an uplifting experience and served as a great reminder: that the love for us that Jesus' death and Resurrection demonstrates has no more meaning than words on a page if we do not live that love each day, if we are not Caritas Christi to one another; for as scripture says, "So Faith, Hope and Love remain; the greatest of these is Love." (1 Corinthians 13) Let this be in our thoughts and in our actions as we proclaim our Easter alleluias!
With the coming of April the end of the school year moves closer but there is so much happening between our return to school on the 8th and the end of school on June 7th. A few things during this month that I hope you keep in mind.
On Tuesday the 16th we will welcome our new Freshmen, the Class of 2017 to campus for their scheduling night beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Moiso Pavilion (gym).
On the 17th as a school community we will celebrate the Lord's Resurrection with an all school Mass. This will be our Easter celebration and of course parents are invited to join us at 9:00 a.m. in the Moiso Pavilion.
I invite all of you to attend a performance of Beauty and the Beast, performed by our Talon Theatre in the Dome, April 18-21. More information can be found at the SM website. The students and adults leading them have worked very hard for the past months and I know we all will see a great show.
On Tuesday the 23rd at 7:00 in the Eagle Athletic Center's banquet room our annual Town Hall meeting will take place. This is a good opportunity to learn more about the many things happening at SMCHS.
Of course the month will be filled with many athletic events as Eagle teams push towards CIF competition. One of those, the Ice Hockey team, recent winners of the National High School Ice Hockey Championship will be honored by the Anaheim Ducks at the April 8th game and then a month later by the City of RSM. As principal I am very proud of their fantastic accomplishment!
All these events and more continue to prove what I say all the time, "It is a Great Day to be an Eagle!"
Caritas Christi,
Ray Dunne
Principal
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April 08: 4th Quarter Begins
April 10: Special Schedule- ASB Elections
April 10: Freshman Spring Retreat
April 13: Father-Daughter Dance
April 13: ACT Testing
April 13: Special Olympics- Swim Meet
April 14: Stuff a Truck
April 16: Incoming Frosh Scheduling Night
April 17: Resurrection Mass
April 17: Signing Day
April 18-21: Spring Musical- Beauty and the Beast
April 23: Spring Sports Mass
April 23: Town Hall Meeting
April 24: Freshman Service Day
April 28: Mother's Club Fashion Show
April 29: Eagle Classic Golf Tournament
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Four SMCHS Students Named National Merit Finalists
Four Santa Margarita Catholic High School students were recently named National Merit Finalists, an elite honor less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide who took the Preliminary SAT achieved.
The four Santa Margarita Finalists are Jordan Francis of Irvine, Chris Kateyiannis of Trabuco Canyon, Nicole Minkina of San Clemente and Alexander Mott of Rancho Santa Margarita.
About 1.5 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. From this initial screening, 16,000 Semifinalists were chosen and have now been narrowed down to 15,000 Finalists.
Finalists go on to compete for some 8,300 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered in the spring.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation was established in 1955 to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The scholarships honor the nation's scholastic champions.
Finalists must have an outstanding academic record and be recommended by the school's principal. From this group all scholarship winners will be chosen.
National Merit Scholarship winners of 2013 will be announced in four nationwide news releases in April and concluding in July. These scholarship recipients will join more than 291,000 other distinguished young students who have earned the Merit Scholar title.
Congratulations Nicole, Chris, Jordan and Alexander!
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SM Students Chose Pope in Mock Conclave
Santa Margarita Catholic High School students got a taste of what it feels like to pick one of the most influential figures on the planet: the Pope.
As the Vatican prepared to start the conclave that'll select a new Pope, SMCHS organized a mock conclave to promote interest and understanding of the event.
"It will just increase their investment in the process," said religion teacher Samantha Stribling. "They're curious, too."
Santa Margarita sophomore Ryan Dugan said the mock meeting of the cardinals helped him understand the process.
"It allowed me to feel a part of it," he said. "I got to experience what it's all about."
Religion Department Chair Maria Johnson said she hopes the exercise will give students a greater appreciation for the church's rich history and tradition.
"The Church is so much bigger than what we might experience in our parishes and school," Johnson said.
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Special Olympics Bring Smiles Across the Board
On Thursday, March 28th, Santa Margarita Catholic High School welcomed over 500 special needs athletes to the campus of SMCHS to compete in the 6th Annual Special Olympics, Track and Field. These special needs athletes came from several different southern California school districts including Brea, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Capistrano Valley with competitors ranging in age from elementary school to adult transitional schools.
As a part of the campus ministry service project, more than 400 SMCHS sophomore's gathered at Santa Margarita Catholic High School to help set up the event and to buddy up with the special Olympics participants and to help guide, motivate, and encourage them along the way. The SM students decorated their respective tents in their visiting school's colors to welcome them to our school.
When the busses arrived on campus at 9:30am, the SM sophomore student body gathered to form a 'welcome tunnel' to cheer on every last competitor as they departed their bus and headed to their designated tents. As the athletes arrived at their tent, they were then buddied up with an SMCHS sophomore who was their personal coach for the day.
When the athletes settled in at their tents, they were then given their bib numbers and headed off to their designated events with the help of their SM sophomore buddy. The different events were the 25 meter dash, the 50 meter dash, and the softball toss.
At the completion of their events, every school representative and competitor was treated to a sack lunch at their tent while they cooled down and were able to share stories about how they did. When lunch was over, the athletes and their buddies then took to the makeshift dance floor which was led by campus ministry secretary Margie Diorio who served as the DJ. The kids were able to cut loose to some of their favorite songs while dancing and laughing the morning away.
When all was said and done, the athletes and their new buddies walked back to the bus together, shared hugs, and went home with a handful of stories and memories from the 6th Annual Special Olympics.
SMCHS and the Campus Ministry department would like to thank all of those who volunteered their time and energy to insure that the 6th Annual Special Olympics was a success and enjoyable for everyone.
On Saturday April 13th, SMCHS will host the Swim Special Olympics at the SMCHS Aquatic Center from 9:00am-noon.
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Senior Pilgrimage- Class of 2013 Participates in Sacred Walk
Approximately 215 seniors participated in this prayerful event on Holy Thursday, March 28, walking from SMCHS to the Mission San Juan Capistrano.
The students made five significant stops at St. John's Episcopal School, RSM Middle School, Serra Catholic School, Las Flores Middle School and Mission Parish School where graduates of those schools presented faculty and staff of those schools a rose bush to thank them for their support.
The senior pilgrimage, an SM tradition, started in 2000. Each year on Holy Thursday, seniors walk from Santa Margarita Catholic High School to the San Juan Capistrano Basilica. Every step of this 13.7 mile is sacred as it is lifted to God in the name of a person or cause in need of prayers. The pilgrimage concludes with lunch and a prayer service.
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Stuff a Truck
Senior Class of 2013 Fundraiser for Class Gift
Stuff a Truck Event!
Partnering with Goodwill OC
Drop off your Donations
When: Sunday, April 14, 2013
Where: SMCHS Parking Lot A
Time: 12:00 noon until 4:00pm!
Spring into action and clean those closets and garages out!
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Beauty and the Beast
TALON THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Showtimes are as follows:
Thursday, April 18th at 7:00pm
Friday, April 19th at 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 20th at 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 21st at 2:00 pm
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Ice Hockey Captures League, State, and National Titles!
Congratulations to the Santa Margarita Ice Hockey team for claiming the USA Hockey National High School Championship Sunday, March 24th. The Eagles defeated the defending national champions, Regis Jesuit Raiders, 4-3 in overtime in Coral Springs, FL. Max Kilkuts was the hero of the day, scoring his second goal of the game off a scramble in front of the Regis Jesuit goal at 2:01 of the overtime period.
Before the Eagles could claim the National Championship, they had to pave the path through the league and state tournaments. The Eagles finished the ADHSHL season undefeated over a total of 16 games, including the playoffs. During this perfect season, The Eagles scored 97 goals while surrendering 15. Brian Desmond led the team in goals with 16. Jason Lively led the team in penalty minutes with 64.
In the National Championship game, the Eagles led Regis Jesuit after 1 period, 3-1 on goals by Tatu Hiltunen, Max Kilkuts and Brad Budman. The Eagles outshot Regis Jesuit 12-3, and had the better of the play throughout the period.
Regis Jesuit came back to tie the game at 3 after 2 periods of play with a very strong push. Shots in the second period were 15-10 in favor of Regis Jesuit.
The third period was hard fought by both teams, and scoreless. The Eagles killed a penalty with less than 3 minutes remaining in the period to preserve the tie and take the game to overtime. Santa Margarita outshot Regis Jesuit 9-5 in the period, and 31-18 for the game as it went to overtime.
That set the stage for Kilkuts' heroics and the Eagles 2013 National Championship win. The victory caps a tremendous season which included the hat trick of championships. Our Eagles now hold the ADHSHL Varsity 1A, California State and USA Hockey National Championships.
Congratulations to the coaches, players, and the Eagle family for a terrific season.
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SMCHS Song Claims Undefeated Season, National Championship
The 2012-2013 Pep Squad had an unprecedented season of success. The teams enjoyed cheering on our incredible Football and Basketball teams. From Arizona to the Anaheim Convention Center our sports teams had an amazing year.
Our Song Pom teams achieved new school records including an undefeated season in California for the Varsity Pom division. The team also had many top finishes for their Jazz routine; bringing home a Grand Champion Title at the Golden State Spirit Association Southern California Dance Championships. Our JV Song Pom team took home first place trophies from the Cheer Pros Best of the West and GSSA Championships. Being part of the ESPN televised UDA Nationals was a highlight for the Varsity Song team. School records were made with Pom and Jazz placing 6th and 9th against nearly 80 teams. The season ended on a high note with the Varsity Song Pom team becoming the school's first song team to win USA Nationals!
Our Cheer teams also had a winning season with the Varsity team bringing home 1st place finishes for all regional events. Titles were won at the CheerPros CA State Championships and the UCA West Coast Championships. The JV Cheer team took home a 1st place trophy from the UCA West Coast Championships and finished the season 3rd at USA Nationals. The Varsity Cheerleaders secured a finalist position at UCA Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Their 9th place finish in the Nation advanced them into a new international category where they finished 8th against teams from around the Globe. The season ended with a 6th place finish at USA Nationals held in Anaheim California this March.
Our Pep Squad has been blessed with many accomplishments and would like to acknowledge the tremendous effort of the athletes and coaches who work hard to maintain our strong tradition of success. To our Alumni, your legacy continues to soar.
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Kaitlyn Merritt Inches Closer to History, Literally
 
Sophomore Kaitlyn Merritt continues to solidify herself as one of the top girls' pole vaulters not only in the state, but in the nation. On March 23rd, Merritt improved on her state leading vault with a clearance of 13'06" in the pole vault, setting a new lifetime best in the process. The next closest girl in California is almost a foot lower than Merritt with 12'09", a respectable vault in itself. Kaitlyn now sits at #1 in California and #4 in the nation.
Merritt now sits tied for 3rd in CIF history with Chelsea Johnson (Atascadero, 2002), and is the number two vaulter in Southern Section history. Currently, she ranks as the number two sophomore in the event nationally (Shade Weygandt of Mansfield High, Texas 2007 13-7), and tied for 13th on the U.S. outdoor list for the history of the event. The next CIF mark to equal or pass, is the 13-8 vaulted by Morrow Bay High's Shayla Ballantyne (2001) and the CIF record is 14-1 by Castjella High's (Palo Alto) Tori Anthony at the 2007 CIF State Championships. The U.S. Prep Federation-National Scholastic girls record is 14-2 3/4 by Catholic High's (New Iberia, Louisiana) Morgan Leleux, in 2011.
Kaitlyn is vital to the girls track team success in more than just the pole vault, as she is a member of the 4x100 and 4x400 relays and has the ability to score in every sprint race in any given meet.
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Water Polo Earns Player and Coach of the Year
Head Coach Kevin Ricks was named the 2012-2013 CIF-SS, Division II, Coach of the Year after leading the Eagles to the CIF-SS Division II Championship, a Trinity League Championship and a 25-6 overall record. The overall record goes down as the second best all-time in Eagle's history. Coach Ricks has a career record of 188-145 as the head coach of the SMCHS Girls Water Polo Program.
Junior Haley Wan was selected the CIF-Southern Section, Division II, Player of the Year following her standout performance in the CIF Championship Game. Haley tallied five goals, 2 assists and 4 steals leading the Eagles to their second CIF Championship in girl's water polo.
Senior Emily Loughlin and junior Kacey Avalos were recognized on the All-CIF First Team. Emily's spectacular performance in the semifinal against El Toro HS where she scored the first four goals of the game sealed the Eagles' trip to the finals. Kacey Avalos is in many ways the unsung hero of the team. Kacey's consistent contributions at the defensive and offensive end were in many cases the difference in games. Kacey's passes are made with laser-like precision and she tallied a school record of 72 assists this season.
Senior Morgan Martinez and junior Kelli Baumgardner were selected to the All-CIF, Second Team. Morgan's performance in the Trinity League showdown between the Eagles and the Mater Dei Monarchs was impressive. She made five field blocks on the night denying several key opportunities to the Monarchs. Kelli Baumgardner had a breakout season for the Eagles and she steadily improved her play at both ends of the pool becoming a critical component of the team. She scored once in the CIF Championship Game while making two key assists in the victory.
Senior Jackie Villarreal was recognized on the All-CIF Division II, Honorable Mention list. Jackie is a tremendous talent whose physical defense and lightening shot allowed her to contribute throughout the season in all facets of the game. She will be attending San Diego State in the fall to continue her playing career.
Congrats to the Lady Eagles for their terrific season and individual accolades!
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Spring Physicals
Saturday May 18, 2013
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 am
Location: SMCHS Gym
Cost: $25.00
No one admitted in after 11:00am!
Physicals are good for only ONE year
DEADLINE
Physical, Emergency Cards, and Head Injury Information sheets due before participation in any sport.
Get your physical & emergency cards from the:
-Athletic Training Room
-SMCHS Athletic Training Website
-Athletics Office
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Robert Russell Photography
 Robert Russell Sports Photography specializes in professional, action sports photography. Russell photographs SMCHS varsity sports. His work is available for purchase.
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Scheduling Night for Incoming Freshmen
Scheduling Night for Incoming Freshmen will take place on Tuesday, April 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Moiso Pavilion (gym).
The purpose of this evening is to be sure your student's Freshman schedule is completed. This is the only opportunity you will have to participate in the choice of classes your student will receive.
Please be sure to pick up your packet outside the gym when you arrive. Parents please be aware that your student's registration fees must be paid before your student can receive a packet and complete their schedule.
Department Chairs from all departments will be present as well as Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Activities, Advancement, Counselors, Summer School, Directors of Auxiliary Studies, International Baccalaureate, Interdisciplinary Triad, and others to answer any questions you might have. We look forward to seeing you! |
2nd Semester Exams
Students are not permitted to take end of the year semester exams either early or late. They must take the exams on the designated date and time assigned.
Failure to be present for semester exams can result in an "F" grade. Please see Student/Parent Handbook, page 11.
June 4 - Period 0 & 1 Exams
June 5 - Period 2 & 3 Exams
June 6 - Period 4 & 5 Exams
June 7 - Period 6 Exam
Senior Exams
May 20 - Period 0 & 2
May 21 - Period 3 & 4
May 22 - Period 6 & 1
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International Baccalaureate |
Upcoming IB Events
April 8: IB Class of 2013 FD CAS- All documentation & final presentation due
April 12: IB Sail Adventure 2013 - trip sign up deadline (optional activity)
April 23: IB Proctor Training, 8:00am, R Building 3rd floor banquet room
April 26: IB Ice Cream Social, all Class of 2013, 2014 & 2015 IB candidates are invited, 2:05pm, Grotto, school photo ID required
April 26: IB Class of 2014 FD CAS - year 1 documentation & meeting with supervisor due
April 30: IB Class of 2014 FD EE due date - see working timeline
May 2-21: May 2013 IB Exams
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IB Sail Adventure 2013 - Sign Up Today
The IB Sail Adventure is open to all Class of 2014 and 2015 IB Candidates. It's not too late! The deadline for signing up for the trip has been extended to April 12, 2013. Click Here for more information. |
Seeking Volunteer Proctors for May '13 IB/AP Exams
Sign up via SMCHS Volunteer Spot or contact IB Booster Club Parent Volunteer Coordinator, Cherry Kiely to volunteer as a May 2013 exam proctor! Click Here for more information. |
April 23 - Proctor Training for May 2013 IB/AP Exams
All volunteer proctors for the May 2013 IB and AP exams must complete an annual training. SMCHS proctor training for this year's exams will take place in the Athletic Building (R Building) 3rd floor banquet room as follows:
IB proctors - Tuesday, 4-23, 8:00am
AP proctors - Tuesday 4-23, 10:00am
If this time frame does not work with your personal schedule please contact Cindy Cunha (IB) or Daron Gallina (AP) to make arrangements for an alternate training date/time.
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Annual IB Ice Cream Social for Class of '13, '14, & '15
All Class of 2013, 2014 & 2015 IB Candidates are invited to participate in the Annual IB Ice Cream Social on Friday, April 26 immediately after school in the Grotto. School photo ID will be required for check-in. See the SMCHS IB web site for further information. |
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2013-2014 ASB Election Information
ASB Executive Officer elections will be held on April 10th. ASB Class Officer packets are due by 3:00pm on April 11th and elections will be held on April 24th. ASB Commissioner packets are due by 3:00pm on April 25th and interviews will take place during the week of April 29th.
Please click on the link below to download an election packet if you would like to run for ASB Class Officer or be appointed to a Class Representative or Commissioner office.
Click Here for Class Officer Packets
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Prom
Prom will be held from 7:00pm - 12:00 midnight on Thursday, May 23rd at the Grand Ballroom at the Disneyland Hotel. This formal dance is open to SMCHS students in grades 11 and 12 and invited non-SMCHS student guests to attend. All SMCHS students and guests planning on attending prom must purchase a ticket and turn in a dance contract.
Prom dance contracts will be available online April 10th. Ticket prices will be announced by April 10th and tickets will be sold April 24th - May 21st at 3:00pm. Tickets will not be sold after 3:00pm on May 21.
Please Click Here for updated information regarding this highly-anticipated event.
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Graduation
A reminder to Class of 2013 families, if you have not paid your graduation fee, please do so immediately. The Graduation fee increased to $300 as of February 23rd. Thank you to those families who have already paid this mandatory fee. The Grad Night fee is $225 until May 4th. After that date, the Grad Night fee will increase to $300.
If you are planning on attending Grad Night, be sure to print and turn in your permission form in addition to purchasing a ticket. All fees are to be paid online. For more information or to make a payment, Click Here.
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Grad Night 2013
Grad Night is a major end of the ear event for the Class of 2013. Grad Night is an all-night event planned by the Activities office with significant assistance from the junior and senior parents. The purpose of Grad Night is to provide an amazing send-off event for our seniors to enjoy together in a safe environment with plenty of chaperones. We will need volunteers to help make this a memorable event. If you have missed the Grad Night Parent meeting but would like to volunteer, please call the Activities Office at 949 766 6050 or email Activities@smhs.org
Attending Grad Night is not mandatory; however, over the past five years we have had 98% participation in this event!
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SM Rock For Peace
Third World First will be hosting its sixth annual "Rock for Peace" student-run benefit concert on Saturday, April 27, 2013. This year's event will be exciting and featuring some very talented bands. Students attending will need a permission form to attend this concert! Pick one up in Activities.
For more information, Click Here.
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Mother Son Social
All SMCHS sons are invited to bring their mother (or grandmother, godmother, aunt) to the annual Mother Son Social! Get "A Little Bit Country" & "A Little Bit Rock n' Roll" on Saturday May 11, 2013 from 7:00pm ~ 10:00pm in the Moiso Pavilion! Join us for dessert and dancing! The cost is: $25 per person.
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You are WANTED by
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
at the "Wild Wild West" Father-Daughter Dance
Ladies, join us for a night of dancing, pictures & prizes with your father, grandfather, uncle, or other special person.
April 13, 2012
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
SMCHS Moiso Family Pavilion
$30 per person if postmarked after March 15th
Semi-formal or themed country western attire
Thank you, as always, for all of the support that you have given to the school and its programs. The MUN Program would not be able to plan such events to support our students without your contributions and efforts.
SMCHS Model United Nations students participate in domestic and international conferences debating global issues. If you would like to make a monetary donation to support MUN in hosting this event, please send your contribution made payable to SMCHS-MUN. Our students would greatly appreciate it!
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Eagle Fund
Thank you to all the families, friends and alumni who have given to the Eagle Fund. As of today we have received $110,480 in gifts.
Our Eagle Fund has the power to continue dreams of our founders 25 years ago to provide an excellent Catholic education in Orange County and to sustain our competitive edge as a leader in education.
We are calling on you to please join us in the 25th Anniversary Challenge to achieve 100% participation from our families, alumni, friends, faculty and staff.
Help make your class shine by reaching our 100% participation in giving a gift. YOUR gift will make a BIG difference. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference-especially yours.
Please make your gift today.
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SMCHS Scrip Opportunities
Scrip can help reduce your student's tuition or support your student's sport or club while, at the same time, supporting the school's general operating fund.
One of the many scrip programs offered includes Target and their "Take Charge of Education" program. Target and their "Take Charge of Education" program donates up to 1% of purchases made using the Target Visa, Target Card or Target Business Card purchases to K-12 schools located in the U.S. Target tracks purchases charged to participating accounts and distributes the accumulated donations to schools annually.
Now that Target offers a 5% discount on all purchases charged on their Target Visa, Target Card, or Target Business Card, this program is a win-win for you and SM!!
Scrip is an enrichment program and the credit you will see on your student's tuition bill will be your grade! Following are the reference materials you will need to be successful in Scrip 101 and if you have any questions, please email or phone your Scrip Advisor, Catherine Hassen at hassenc@smhs.org or 949-766-6004.
Effective immediately, SMCHS is discontinuing the inkjet cartridge recycling program. You may continue to recycle your inkjet cartridges at any Staples store.
Click Here to read all about our Scrip program and its opportunities
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Arts Alliance
 Arts Alliance is Recruiting Parent Volunteers.
We are looking for one parent to represent each discipline (Choral, Orchestral, Handbells, Theatre, Dance, Band) at the monthly Arts Alliance Meetings. We would also like to have one parent from each Performing Arts class period to help distribute and collect information about upcoming events and opportunities. All parents are encouraged to get involved to help increase the visibility of the Arts at SMCHS both within and outside our community.
What is the Arts Alliance?
We are a new parent led organization formed in 2011 to support the Performing Arts Department. We are fostering an alliance with our faculty, administrators, and community. We are not a booster club. The Arts Alliance is building the foundation for the future of the Arts at SMCHS.
For more information, please feel free to contact any one on the leadership team:
Diana Jennings - diana@brandyouimage.com
Deanna Rule - dce_rule@yahoo.com
Valerie Flynn - jvflynn@cox.net
Lisa Poutre - lisapoutre@aol.com
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Safe Homes 
PTG (Parent Teacher Guild) Executive Board welcomes you all to the 2012-2013 school year! The PTG is comprised of parents, administration, faculty and staff of Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Membership in the PTG is automatic. The PTG supports the SM community in its Christian philosophy, written policies, designated programs and other specific needs. One such sponsored program is Safe Homes.
With a new school year comes many new social events for your student. In order to ensure your child visits only "Safe Homes" this school year, we ask families to make the voluntary commitment by pledging your home a Safe Home. To do this, please click on the link below to learn more about this free program.
Click here for information about Safe Homes and Click Here to view a list of families who have committed to keeping their homes safe. |
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Nurses Office
Our efforts to remind students of good hand washing and other flu-prevention recommendations has resulted in a relatively healthy winter season at SMCHS. We would like to remind parents and students of the school policy for leaving school when ill.
Early Dismissal Due To Illness:
If a student feels that they are too ill to remain in school, he/she needs to go to the Nurse' s Office. After assessing the student, the nurse will notify the student's parent. If the parent is unavailable, the persons designated on the student's emergency card will be called. The nurse will issue the student a pass to go home, if necessary. Students are not allowed to make arrangements to go home on their own. Leaving campus without a pass is truancy.
If your student needs to take prescription medication at school, please remember that a parent must bring the medication to school with a completed Medication Authorization Form signed by the prescribing doctor. Thank you for helping to keep our school safe and healthy!
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Change Your E-Mail Address?
E-mail is the main avenue of communication that we have with our parents. If at any time your email address or other contact information changes during the school year, please email the school's Registrar Margie Mosman at mosmanm@smhs.org |
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Santa Margarita Catholic High School students are often featured in promotional materials and publications for the school including, but not limited to, the school directory and yearbook, video and multimedia presentations, press releases, the SMCHS Web site, school newsletters, magazines, social media efforts and marketing pieces. Consent to the above was implied unless you indicated so through the online registration process. Should you have any questions, please contact pr@smhs.org |
Peer Ministry Applications
Peer Ministry applications for the 2013-2014 school year are now being accepted in Campus Ministry. This class satisfies the Religion 4 requirement for Seniors. Current juniors can come by Campus Ministry to pick up an application and can speak to Mrs. Nancy Hormuth for additional information. |
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School Masses
Spring Sports Mass will be on Tuesday, April 23rd at San Francisco Solano at 7:30am. All students and parents are invited to attend this mass. |
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Eucharsitic Adoration
Every Tuesday, we offer Eucharistic Adoration in the Sacred Heart Chapel from 8am-2pm. 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 at hormuthn@smhs.org to be added to the Eucharistic Adoration Group where you will receive additional information. |
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Grief Support Group
Every Wednesday at both lunches, the Grief Support Group gathers in the Campus Ministry Youth Center. Students experiencing loss of any kind are welcomed. They will find open hearts and arms to help support them during their difficult times. Students can bring a friend and their lunch. For further information contact Nancy Hormuth in Campus Ministry or Wende Borowski in Counseling. |
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Christian Service Opportunities
We are moving away from calculating performance of service based on hours to developing a service heart and civic skills through participation in class projects. These NEW changes will be explained in your student's religion class by their teacher and Ms. Dzida.
Of the many ways in which a high school student experiences the world, perhaps one of the most meaningful is through service. The stories of our faith tell us that we must serve one another if we desire to know God.
Click Here to find out more about the new Christian Service Program!! |
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Robert Russell Photography
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Robert Russell Sports Photography specializes in professional, action sports photography. Russell photographs SMCHS varsity sports. His work is available for purchase. Bob can be reached at: russellb160@sbcglobal.net
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