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Santa Margarita Catholic High School
| January 16, 2014 |
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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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Alumni Return to SMCHS for Career Day
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On Thursday, January 9, SMCHS held its fifth annual Alumni Career Day. Eighteen alumni returned to the SMCHS campus to educate and inspire the Class of 2015. Students started the morning in a one-hour session listening to an alumni speaker who worked in a career they expressed interest in. Following the session, the entire junior class headed to the Moiso Pavilion for the keynote speaker. This year's keynote speaker was Sarah Walker Ollenburger '96, who shared her experiences in working as a hiring manager. Ollenburger enlightened students on how social media can negatively affect their professional career and why it's important to always present yourself in a positive light. Following Sarah's speech, students were given the opportunity to explore the alumni career day college fair. Students spoke with alumni one-on-one to get any of their questions answered, as well as talked with college representatives that were in attendance. The grads in attendance worked in medicine, law, entertainment, sales, marketing, fire safety, fashion, teaching, engineering, video production, financial investing and physical therapy.
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NEWSFLASH!! Every Valentasia ticket purchased is eligible to win a complimentary overnight stay for two at the St. Regis Resort* for the evening of the event, including those who have already purchased tickets! Tickets must be purchased by Friday, January 24th. Winner will be selected and notified by January 27th. Support the students of SMCHS and purchase your tickets now!
*Room value $465 - Incidentals not included.
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Winter Formal and Safe Homes
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Winter Formal is right around the corner. Parents, are you hosting a get together or after party at your home? Is your son or daughter invited to a Winter Formal event at someone's home? Please click on the link below to find out what it means to be a "Safe Home." The Parent Teacher Guild is encouraging all SMCHS families to join together in protecting our children from the pressures to use drugs or alcohol. 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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Boys Track & Field Paperwork
Paperwork for the boys track and field team is due tomorrow, January 17th. If your son missed the athlete meeting or is in a winter sport, be sure to stop by Coach Zeitler's office in A-119 to pick it up. First day of attendance is January 27th for those not in a winter sport. For those in a winter sport, you will come out at the completion of your season.Click Here to download the paperwork or contact Coach Zeitler with any questions.
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The tuition debit for the January 20th tuition payment will be tomorrow, January 17th due to the Martin Luther King holiday. This applies to those families on the 10-month payment plan who chose the 20th as their debit date.
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MLK Day- Full School Holiday
The SMCHS campus will be closed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 20th. Classes will resume on Tuesday with a single block day 0/2. Click Here for the full school calendar.
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Winter Spirit Week begins Tuesday, January 21st. Students are encouraged to dress in the approved spirit dress on the appropriate day. If you choose not to participate in the approved spirit dress, then you must dress in your SMCHS uniform. Click Here to find the themes.
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The next California Scholarship Federation (CSF) application period for all grade levels will be from January 21st-31st. CSF is an academic honors organization comprised of students who have met the CSF grade requirements. Eligibility is determined by students' grades from their most recent high school semester report card. Click Here for the application and additional details on the California Scholarship Federation.
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Dinner will be served prior to the Varsity Basketball game vs. St. John Bosco Friday, January 24th from 5:00-6:30pm in the Lunch Shelter. Buy your presale tickets in Activities. You may order a la carte or combo menu. We will also have live entertainment featuring: The Francis Band!
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Winter Formal 2014 is almost here! This year's dance will be formal. Men, tuxedos or formal suit and Women, knee length or floor length dresses. Please visit the Activities website to review the appropriate dress code and dance contract for this event. The dance will be at Marconi on Saturday, January 25th. Tickets are on sale now for $95 through tomorrow, January 17th and will cost $120 from January 18-23. You must turn in all contracts by January 21st. Bring a copy of your receipt and your signed dance contract. Yes, everyone must have their own signed contract turned into Activities in order to attend the dance. Dance contracts and more information can be found Here. To view the formal dress code, Click Here.
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Mass Day and Catholic Schools Week
We will be celebrating the St. Thomas Aquinas Mass on Tuesday, January 28th with Father Jerry Horan presiding. This mass is in conjunction with Catholic Schools Week which will be held January 27-31st. Students are to be in mass dress attire on Tuesday.
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SMCHS Night at the Honda Center
It's SMCHS night at the Honda Center on February 28th! The Santa Margarita Varsity and JV Ice Hockey teams are selling tickets to the 7:00pm Anaheim Ducks game against the St. Louis Blues. Tickets are on the Center Terrace and Plaza Levels, and are priced at $35 and $70. Seats are limited with orders due no later than January 31st. Please make checks out to SMCHS. Questions and orders should be directed to Sharon Duggin. Please come support our teams and watch the Ducks, currently leading the NHL, continue their march to the playoffs! Tickets are limited so order today!
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Parenting in the Internet Age
The Internet is amazing; Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Tumblr, Instagram and more. Our teens are so connected to social media that they have very little space in their lives to process the information they are taking in. For many parents it seems like there is no way to allow our kids to participate in this new internet driven world, while at the same time raising them to be healthy, whole men and women of God. In this workshop on Wednesday, February 12th at 7:30pm in the Eagle Athletic Center, Chris Mueller, our guest speaker, will go over some of the challenges of parenting in the internet age, and will give concrete examples of how we as Christian parents can meet those challenges. Contact Charlene Palmer to RSVP or questions. Click Here for more information.
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As a part of Catholic Schools week, SMCHS will be collecting new or gently used blankets for Catholic Charities of Orange County from January 27-31st. Peer Ministry will be in the front and back of school with boxes to collect donations during the pick-up and drop-off.
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Show your SMCHS spirit! Submit a photo that displays Faith, Knowledge, or Service. Three winners will be selected and awarded $100 in scrip to the store of your choice! PLUS all entries will have an opportunity to be featured on our school website. This contest is also open to the SMCHS Faculty and Staff. Photos must be uploaded by Thursday, January 30th by the end of the school day. Please save your photo file with your last name. Click Here to upload photos.
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Kairos
The January Kairos K#115 retreat is full. The good news is Campus Ministry is now taking reservations for March 24-27 K#116. Please do not wait to sign up for these retreats, they fill up fast. Click Here for more Kairos information.
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Registration is open for the Spring Sophomore Retreat, February 19-21. This is the last sophomore retreat for the year, so don't miss out. We can take 50 sophomores maximum. Click Here for your paperwork.
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Morning mass is offered Tuesday through Friday from 6:55-7:25am in the Sacred Heart Chapel. All students, faculty, staff and parents are invited to celebrate mass with Father Randy Sampinto. What great habit to start this new year!
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Every Tuesday, we offer Eucharistic Adoration in the Sacred Heart Chapel from 8:30-2:00pm. 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.
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Adapted for Students: RCIA is offered to students thinking about or wanting to become Catholic. Students gather to ask questions or inquire about the process of becoming Catholic. If your student is interested, we will work with student's schedule. Please contact Nancy Hormuth in Campus Ministry for information.
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Would you like to take a trip to Rome during Easter Break? For the first time Campus Ministry is organizing a trip for Juniors and Seniors to experience the beautiful sites of Rome and surrounding areas. You will be traveling with Mrs. Nancy Hormuth, Director of Campus Ministry and Mr. Francis Cabildo, Assistant Director to Campus Ministry. If you are interested, contact Mrs Hormuth. It is not too late to sign up. Click Here for more information.
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Attention Sophomore and Junior Spanish Students!
Enhance your Spanish language skills by participating in an amazing immersion experience this summer in Uruguay and Argentina! Join fellow SMCHS students for this month-long opportunity which begins on June 15, 2014. For two weeks you will attend the Colegio Seminario in Montevideo, Uruguay; the third week you will participate in a service project in Uruguay; and the fourth week will include sightseeing of Buenos Aires and the beautiful Iguazu waterfalls. Click Here for more information or contact Maureen McAndrews at 949-766-6009.
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SMCHS IB World School Uniform Shirts
Brought to you by the IB Booster Board, we are pleased to announce that you may now place orders for an SMCHS IB World School uniform shirt. Click Here to purchase your shirts today.
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Scrip sales are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 7:30-9:30am and Wednesday from 1:30-3:30pm. 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 there is a gift card other than BJ's, Trader Joe's or Costco that you would like to see added to the scrip program, please let us know. If you have any questions or wish to place a large scrip order, contact Catherine Hassen, SM Scrip Coordinator, at 949-766-6004.
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In 1999, Cox Communications established the Cox Cares Foundation (formerly the Cox Kids Foundation). Cox Cares is Cox's philanthropic arm funded entirely by Cox employee payroll donations that are matched by the company. To date, the foundation has contributed more than $4.5 million back into the community through grants for schools and non-profit organizations, scholarships for students, and support for programs that improve the quality of life for Southern California families. Click Here to find out how your senior can apply for college scholarships!
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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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