FEBRUARY 
20

ISSUE 
No. 1

EAGLE UPDATE

SMCHS is Now on Instagram

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Santa Margarita Catholic High School is now on Instagram! Be sure to follow @santamargaritaeagles on Instagram!! #WeAreSM #SMCHS 
Basketball at Esperanza Tomorrow

Boys Basketball Travels to Esperanza Tomorrow

Boys' basketball will travel tomorrow, Friday February 21st to Esperanza High School for the second round of CIF Playoff action with tip-off at 7:00pm. General admission tickets will be $8 and Student/Child tickets will be $5. Students must have their school ID and children under 13 will get the $5 tickets.  Go Eagles!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS

"Win My Heart" at the Campus Store

Shop at the Campus store the month of February for your chance to "Win My Heart." There are 6 prizes to win, including $100, $50 and $25 scrip gift cards. There are also special deals on SMCHS baseball style jackets, ladies polo shirts, SMCHS blankets and Valentine's Day wrapped gift items! To visit the campus store website, Click Here.

Grad Fees Due

 

For the members of the class of 2014, your Grad fees are due tomorrow, February 21st. After February 21st, fees will increase to $300. Grad fees can be paid online. To pay your grad fees, Click Here

Blood Drive

 

Campus Ministry is organizing a Blood Drive on Thursday, February 27th in the gym from 7:00am-2:00pm.  There are so many in need of your blood.  Please plan on donating.  What a gift to give to someone in need.  Please contact Nancy Hormuth in Campus Ministry. 

Boys Track and Field Fees Due

 

This is a reminder to our boy's track & field families that the booster fee for the 2014 season is due next Friday, February 28th. To visit the boys track & field website, please Click Here. Don't forget about our banner sponsorship opportunity to help lower your fees. Click Here for banner information.

Youth Football Instructional Camp


Santa Margarita Eagles' Youth Football Camp is open to all campers in the 6th through 8th grade on March 8th, 15th, and 22nd.  The camp will be fun and challenging while promoting the proper fundamentals of football. The Eagles' Football Camp is perfect for all levels of athlete from novice to experience. Athletes will leave with a better understanding of proper techniques, improved fundamentals, increased confidence, and the specific drills needed to continually improve football skills. Click Here for more information and to sign up. 

Performing & Visual Arts presents HeART & Song

 

The SMCHS Performing and Visual Arts programs proudly present for one night only, Broadway leading lady Eden Espinosa, and the SMCHS performing and visual artists will gather to present beautiful art and music in the magnificent setting of the Segerstrom Concert Hall and lobby on March 20th.  The concert will showcase a wide variety of musical ensembles including the award winning choral program, under the direction of Francisco Calvo, the South Orange County Honor Choir featuring singers from many different parishes and schools, and the highly respected SMCHS Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Michael Whang. Click Here to purchase your tickets.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Special Olympics


The sophomore class project this year is working with Special Olympics on Friday, March 7th. Ms. Dzida and your student's religion teacher will be preparing the sophomores for that day. This will be a track and field event starting at 8:00am until 2:00pm, jeans are allowed with an SMCHS shirt. Parent volunteers are welcome and if you are available to help out, please contact Ms. Dzida 

Kairos 116

 

We are taking reservations for March 24-27 K#116. This is the last Kairos for the Class of 2014.  Please do not wait to sign up for these retreats, they fill up fast. Click Here for more Kairos information.       

Eucharistic Adoration

 

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.                     

RCIA

 

The process called RCIA-Inquiry-Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults is offered to Santa Margarita students who  are seeking to become Catholic.  This special formation has been adapted and offered to juniors and seniors who, after they complete their study, will receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at Easter Vigil at San Francisco Solano Parish. Please contact Nancy Hormuth in Campus Ministry.                   

Morning Mass

 

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!         
FRIENDLY REMINDERS

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 gifts for family and friends and decor to the house! Click Here to view varsity game photos; you can access it all year.                 

Practice SAT/ACT Results

 

Any student who was unable to pick up their test results from the Practice SAT/ACT taken on February 8th should contact C2 Education directly to receive the results. They will be available until March 15th. Please contact your counselor if you have any questions. Thank you to all who participated. More details to come on another practice test opportunity this April.              

Scrip

 

Scrip sales are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30-9:30am and Wednesday from 1:30-3:30pm.  For information regarding the SMCHS scrip program Click Here. IMPORTANT: Credit card purchases at Vons/Pavilions WILL NOT earn eScrip contributions; only purchases with Debit Card, Check, Cash, SmartCheck, Vons/Pavilions Gift Card, WIC, CalFresh will earn eScrip contributions. You may purchase Vons/Pavilions gift cards through the SMCHS scrip program.  If you have any questions or wish to place a large scrip order, contact Catherine Hassen, SM Scrip Coordinator, at 949-766-6004.                

Parent Teacher Guild

 

PTG is comprised of all 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.  The Parent Teacher Guild is encouraging all SM 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.  

Click Here to view a list of families who have committed to keeping their homes safe.

Click Here for the Safe Homes online pledge card

    
 
     
 
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