Santa Margarita Catholic High School
November 28, 2013
    
Welcome to the Eagle Update! This weekly newsletter is a quick read of short updates for all news across campus that will be published every Thursday.

 Happy Thanksgiving from your SMCHS Family!

Happy Thanksgiving from SMCHS

 Thank you for Supporting the Teacher Retention Fund!

 

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who generously contributed to the Teacher Retention Fund.  The Teacher Retention Fund rewards our teachers for their dedication and commitment to our students.  We are happy to announce that nearly $30,000 was distributed to 85 members of our faculty serving Santa Margarita for one year or greater.  Thank you for showing your appreciation to our teachers!

 

"Thank you SO MUCH for your continued generosity.  Your gift through the TRF fund is such a wonderful bonus and one of the many things that makes SM great."  -- Jen Ollila, Math Teacher

 

"Thank you for expressing your gratitude to teachers by donating to the Teacher Retention Fund.  Your generous support greatly encourages us." -- Peter Waters, Religion Teacher 

 

"Thank you so much for your generosity this year in contributing to SM's TRF. We appreciate that you recognize the care we give to our students and our SM community." -- Meredith Schumacher, English Teacher

 

Click Here to donate and find out more about the TRF

Water Polo Team Donates Turkeys to Camp Pendleton


The water polo programs would like to thank all the SMCHS friends and families that helped us achieve our goal of donating 100 turkeys to the Families of the 11th and 13th MEU's at Camp Pendleton Marine Base. Without your support we would not have been able to make our largest donation to the Marines to date.  Thank You and Happy Thanksgiving! 

Mark Your Calendar

SMCHS Track & Field Fundraiser

 
The Track & Field team will be holding a fundraiser tomorrow, November 29th at Ballpark Pizza to help raise money for the new track from 3:00pm-Close. Come any time Friday after 3:00 and purchase your piece of the original track, practice gear and more. Click Here for more information.  
UC and Cal State Applications

The application deadline for UC and Cal State schools is fast approaching. Take advantage of the long holiday weekend to finish up and submit your applications by November 30th. If you have any questions, Click Here to visit the counseling website. 

Winter Sports Mass

The first winter sports mass of the year will be Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:30am. Sports masses are open to all and are celebrated at San Francisco Solano. For a list of the sports mass dates, Click Here 

Advent Reconciliation

Advent Reconciliation will take place on Tuesday, December 3rd from 9:40-2:05pm and on Wednesday, December 4th from 8:30-11:35am during the student's religion classes. 

XLT Worship Night 

   

 

SMCHS Campus Ministry presents a new and exciting event called XLT (eXaLT) on December 4th from 6:00-8:30pm at San Francisco Solano. XLT is a night of vibrant music led by The Francis Band (Mr. Cabildo's band), a message given by a guest speaker David Calavitta and a time to pray and encounter Jesus in a whole new way. We will gather first for free pizza and fellowship at 6:00 and XLT will begin at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall Center and will end at 8:30pm.  All are welcome.  We look forward to having you join us and bring your friends.  

Senior Tribute Final Deadline

For those of you looking to purchase your Senior Tribute, the final deadline will be Friday, December 6th. After this date, no more Senior Tributes can be accepted. To purchase your Tribute, Click Here. 
Second Annual Holiday Homerun Derby 

Enjoy an evening with the SMCHS Baseball Boosters at their 2nd Annual Holiday Homerun Derby Fundraiser on December 7th from 7:00-11:00pm at the RSM Bell Tower Community Center. Dinner catered by Wood Ranch, drinks, dancing, fun, fellowship and of course silent and live auctions. Get your holiday shopping done early at our amazing silent auction. Book your next family vacation at our live auction for a week-long stay in Park City, Brianhead and Solano Beach/Del Mar. Tickets can be purchased through December 4th. Click Here to purchase your tickets. 

Christmas Production

 
Santa Margarita Catholic High School Performing Arts proudly presents Christmas in the City featuring O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi on Sunday, December 8th at 3:30 in the Moiso Family Pavilion. Come see over 250 SMCHS performers celebrate the joy of Christmas in a spectacular production of dance, music, and drama. Purchase your tickets early because this popular event typically sells out. Click Here for tickets.  
Our Lady of Guadalupe School Mass

On Thursday, December 12th, we will celebrate the Our Lady of Guadalupe School Mass from 8:55am-10:35am. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend, please check in at the front desk when you arrive at campus. Students are to be in mass dress attire. Click Here for more mass dates. 
First Semester Final Exams

A reminder to all parents that your son/daughter's first semester final exams are fast approaching.  With the early calendar start to our year, finals will take place December 17th-20th.  Please share the thought with your students that it is never too early to begin preparing for the exams. Students may not take semester exams other than at their regularly scheduled time. 

Christmas Shopping at the Campus Store
 

Avoid the mall, support SMCHS and possibly win a beautiful Christmas chest filled with SM gear, candy, gift cards and décor valued at $150! All campus store purchases of $5 or more from December 2-19th earns you the chance to win the Christmas chest.  Consider some of the great items currently in the Campus Store such as scarves, umbrellas and custom iPhone cases.  In addition, we will be introducing in December an updated blanket that now includes all of the beautiful buildings on our campus. Shop soon and often for more chances to win the Santa chest.   

Educational Technology

Educational Technology at SMCHS

  

Are you sick and tired of lugging around a heavy backpack full of textbooks? Imagine being able to replace all your three ring binders with one digital notebook, with all your classes, notes, and assignments all easily organized. Think of the financial savings and weight reduction that comes along with using eBooks, all of which are annotatable and ready to accept highlighting and marginalia! Do these sound like excellent ideas? These exciting changes are right around the corner with SMCHS' One-To-One Tablet PC Program! For more information and an informative FAQ section, please visit the all-new Educational Technology Website. 

Friendly Reminders
Valentasia - You're the Key to our Success

 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving from the Valentasia committee! 

 

We are grateful for your support of this year's event.  Please mark your calendar for February 8th and make your table reservation. The Development Office looks forward to receiving your donations for our silent and live auction as well as gift cards (min value $25) which can be purchased through our Scrip program in the school lobby (or any retail store or restaurant). Click Here to see all the ways you can be involved in SMCHS' largest fundraiser that benefits all students. 
Morning Mass

Morning mass is will offered next Wednesday through Friday from 6:55-7:25am in the Chapel.  All students, faculty, staff and parents are invited to celebrate mass with Father Randy Sampinto. What a special way to start the morning.  

Eucharistic Adoration

Every Tuesday, we offer Eucharistic Adoration in the Sacred Heart Chapel from 8:30-2:20pm. At 9:00am we pray the rosary, so bring your rosary beads and pray along with us. Please contact Nancy Hormuth in Campus Ministry to be added to the Eucharistic Adoration Group where you will receive additional information. 

SAT Prep Course


SMCHS offers both a 24-hour and 50-hour SAT Prep Course covering Math and English testing techniques and skills. If you'd like to know more about the SAT I or our preparation courses, please e-mail Gary Fox. Click Here to find out more.  
Scrip

 

 

The SMCHS scrip program is your one stop shopping for Christmas!  Click Here for a handy list of Christmas gift ideas.  Scrip sales are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.  For further information regarding the SMCHS scrip program as well as the gift cards we carry and how it can reduce your student's tuition or support his/her sport or club, Click Here.  If you have any questions or wish to place a large scrip order, contact Catherine Hassen, SM Scrip Coordinator, at 949-766-6004.  Merry Christmas from the SMCHS Scrip Program! 

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, they make perfect Christmas gifts for family and friends! Click Here to view varsity game photos; you can access it all year.