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Santa Margarita Catholic High School
| December 12, 2013 |
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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.
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Nativity Scene on Display at SMCHS
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The Christmas Season is Upon Us
Santa Margarita Catholic High School is blessed this Christmas season with a beautiful nativity scene. The display, courtesy of the school's Campus Ministry Department with assistance from Facilities Management, is a stunning reminder that we are preparing for Christ's birth. The stable was constructed on site by longtime employee Pablo Solis in facilities. "This is a season of miracles with Christ's birth," said Campus Ministry Director Nancy Hormuth. "What better way to express what the season is about than with a nativity scene."
Best wishes from SMCHS for a joyous rest of the advent season as we prepare for Christ's birth!
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The Eagle Fund | Be The Difference
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"Be the Difference" by supporting the Eagle Fund. Thank you to those who have already given a gift. Each gift truly makes a Difference!
The Eagle Fund is Santa Margarita's annual giving program. Gifts made to the Eagle Fund provide essential support for the operating budget giving Santa Margarita the ability to make advancements in the areas that are important to the entire Santa Margarita community: classroom enhancements, tuition assistance, faculty development, technology integration, campus upgrades and faith formation opportunities. Consider giving the Eagle Fund today. Your gift, regardless of the size, will truly "Be the Difference".
As a reminder, all gifts must be received or postmarked by December 31, 2013 for them to qualify of your 2013 income tax returns. For more information, please visit www.smhs.org/eaglefund, contact the office of Development at 949-766-6080 or email at development@smhs.org
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Jostens Cap and Gown Measurements
Jostens will be on campus today, December 12th at both lunches to collect your student's cap and gown measurements. If your student has not received a packet from Jostens regarding cap & gown measurements and graduation products, please have them stop by the Jostens table at lunch today. Cap and gown measurements can also be submitted online or by mail on or before December 17th.
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Attention juniors and junior parents, please join us tonight, December 12th at 7:00pm in the Eagle Athletic Center (3rd Floor R Building) as we distribute the results of the PSAT/NMSQT test the students took in October. The Princeton Review will join us to go over how to read the results and what they mean for you, personally. The event should last roughly one hour. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Eucharistic Adoration
Due to semester final exams there will be no Eucharistic Adoration next Tuesday, December 17th.
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First Semester Final Exams
A reminder to all parents that the first semester final exams are next week. With the early calendar start to our year, finals will take place December 17th-20th. Students may not take semester exams other than at their regularly scheduled time. Click Here for the semester exam schedule and guidelines.
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Morning Mass
Morning mass will be offered December 17-20th from 6:55-7:20am in the Sacred Heart Chapel. All students, faculty, staff and parents are invited to celebrate mass with Father Randy Sampinto. What a special way to start the morning before finals.
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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 through December 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. Click Here for the campus store website.
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Christmas Break
Students will be on Christmas break December 23-January 3rd and classes resume on Monday January 6th with a Special Distribution Day 0/4. All offices on campus will be closed on December 24-25, December 31- January 1. Have a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year!
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15th Annual IB Information Night
Attention 9th and 10th grade students and parents, please join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 8th at 7:00pm on the 3rd floor of the R Building to discuss the SMCHS IB Programme, both the Full Diploma and Courses/Certificate option, course offerings, and the application process. Perspectives will be offered by students and alumni. For additional information contact the SMCHS IB Office at (949) 766-6034. Click Here to access the IB website.
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Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose: Live
Do you want to give someone a truly uplifting gift this Christmas? Then give a gift that will inspire, motivate, and transform. Give someone a ticket to hear how the "Genius of Catholicism" can give them a clearer understanding of God's plan for their life. Come listen to acclaimed Catholic author Matthew Kelly at St. Killian Catholic Church on Friday, January 10th at 7:00pm. Click Here for more information.
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Winter Formal 2014 will be at Marconi on Saturday, January 25th. The dance will begin at 8:00pm and ends at 11:00pm. Tickets are on sale now through January 3rd for $70. From January 3rd to January 17th, tickets will be $95 and finally from January 18th to January 23rd, tickets are $120. All Dance contracts must be turned in by January 23rd by 3:00pm. There are no ticket sales January 24th or at the door. Click Here for dance contracts and ticket sales.
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Have you considered SMCHS' outstanding Blended Online Learning Program? Next year, we will be featuring two new courses! Students will be able to take Religion 3 and Screen Writing in addition to our extensive list of classes that utilize our blended online format. The program opens up new scheduling possibilities, as well as exposing students to a more dynamic style of teaching and learning that they will experience throughout their college and professional careers. Don't forget to visit the NEW Educational Technology Website for more information on SMCHS' Blended Online Learning Program!
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One-To-One Program
SMCHS' One-to-One Tablet PC Program will enhance students' educational experience in many ways, including a cost-savings on textbooks! Each academic department is working hard to offer a digital option instead of a traditional paperback or hardcover text for roughly 50% of department texts. eBooks usually cost considerably less than a physical textbook, dramatically reducing the financial requirements of each course. Being fully annotated, eBooks will provide a dynamic and tangible experience for students, forming an important pillar of the SMCHS One-to-One experience. Learn more about the One-to-One Program at the NEW Educational Technology website!
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Valentasia - You're the Key to our Success
We kindly ask every family to consider participating in Valentasia, our largest fundraiser that benefits ALL students. Please get your groups together and be ready to make your table reservations (tickets can be purchased now by visiting the Valentasia website. Think about making it a Valentine's weekend getaway! The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort offers us reduced rates for overnight rooms the weekend of our event, Feb. 8. Click Here for sponsorship/underwriting opportunities and be sure to check our Wish Lists for Silent and Live Auction items you can contribute. You're the key to our success!
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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 7:30am- 9:30am and Wednesday from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Scrip will not be sold the week of December 23 or the week of December 30. 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!
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The PTG (Parent Teacher Guild) is comprised of parents, administration, faculty and staff of Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Membership in the PTG is automatic! As the Holidays are upon us, as are many new social events for your student. In order to ensure your child visits "Safe Homes," this Holiday season we ask families to make the voluntary commitment by pledging your home as a Safe Home. Click Here for information about the Safe Homes program and to view a list of families who have committed to keeping their homes safe.
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South Orange County Special Education Local Plan Area
The South Orange County Special Education Local Plan Area, or SELPA, and member districts have a duty to locate students who may be eligible as students with disabilities also known as "child find" including those attending private schools within the district. If you feel your student needs to be evaluated for any learning issues, Click Here for more information.
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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.
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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.
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Did you Get Your Golden Ticket?
Subscribers to the Register recently received a surprise with their newspaper: an opportunity to support their favorite charity with a gift check worth $50 in advertising dollars. We would be honored if you selected us again this year. Please follow the instructions below to ensure SMCHS receives your gift dollars. Please pass the word on to friends and family too! Click Here to find out more!
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