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A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL DUNNE
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Lenten Greetings to all SMCHS Parents:
Joining Catholic-Christians around the world yesterday, we began our observance of the sacred season of Lent with a beautiful Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin Vann. It was wonderful to have him with us once again. As you enter the SM campus you will note subtle but telling differences that we are in Lent. The trees all have purple ribbons tied around them and the Stations of the Cross are placed throughout campus so that individuals as well as classes may follow our Lord's journey to Calvary. Our morning prayer includes a Lenten antiphon and school reconciliation services will soon be held. We join with the whole Church on a Lenten journey of prayer, denial and good works as we await the glory of the Resurrection at Easter.
Tomorrow part of the call to good works will take place on our campus as the Sophomore Class hosts the Special Olympics as their class Christian Service project. Students from twenty schools will be on campus for this wonderful event. A big thank you to Mrs. Peg Dzida for all the hard work she puts forth in giving our students this great opportunity to be living examples of Caritas Christi.
We have experienced what has to be described as a fantastic winter season of sports and activities. Our pep squads, dance team and color guard have all come back from competitions with first places/grand champion status. Our athletic teams have astounded and amazed with Boys' Soccer reaching the CIF quarter finals and Girls' Soccer has played their way into the CIF Championship game. Also heading to championship games are our Girls' Basketball and Boys' Basketball teams while Girls' Water Polo successfully defending their CIF Championship by again defeating league rival Mater Dei. Two of our wrestlers, Nathan Fier and Jeff Holsinger emerged as CIF Champions and Jeff continues on to the State meet this weekend. There is no doubt that all this success supports the common refrain, "It is a Great Day to be an Eagle!!"
Later this month on the 20th, our Instrumental Music and Choral programs within the Performing Arts Department will hold their annual concert, again this year at the beautiful Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa. This year the Visual Arts Department will join in holding an art show in the lobby of the center. It will be a wonderful evening showcasing an amazing amount of talent!
Last week you should have received an email letter from me formally announcing our One to One computer program for next year. One question that has been asked is about the device itself and how you secure it. The school will be securing over 1700 Lenovo Yogas and will upload them with all the necessary software. Families should not buy their own as it would not have the necessary educational and security software on it. As mentioned in the letter, there are dates established over the summer for students to come to campus and obtain their device and receive training. You will be notified when you may register your son/daughter for one of the sessions. I would also encourage parents to attend one of the One to One informational workshops we will have for you in the coming months. The cost associated with the device is not just for the device but for the software, the training, insurance and repair. We will have a fully staffed resource center in the library for students who need assistance with or repair of their Yoga. Additionally it looks as if fifty per-cent or more of our books will be some form of digital resources/ E-BOOKS which in most cases results in a saving on book purchases. This is a big program and we want to make everyone feel as comfortable as possible. I encourage you to go to our Ed Tech FAQs page where you may get some immediate questions answered.
We will be instituting one other change next year with the elimination of the fixed (non-rotating) zero period. All classes will rotate through the day. The original intent for the fixed period was to accommodate students taking an on-line class. The numbers registered for an on-line class do not warrant having the vast majority of the school 'locked in to' starting the day with the same period. In addition many members of the faculty have shared that the kids in zero period tend to be more tired and not as engaged which makes perfect sense given that they start the school day with this period four out of five days a week.
Finally, we are looking forward to April 2nd when our Freshman Class of 2018 attends their scheduling night. The class looks to be extremely well prepared and we are so very happy and proud to welcome them and their parents as the newest members of the Eagle Family!
As we journey the forty days of Lent let us always remember that we are journeying with our Lord as He moves towards His Passion, Death and Resurrection. The death Christ suffered on the Cross is the ultimate expression of love; may each of us reflect that love to one another on our Lenten journeys.
Caritas Christi,
Ray Dunne
Principal
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Girls Water Polo Claim Back-to-Back Division 2 CIF-SS Championships
It can be argued that there is nothing sweeter than defending your title. Our girls water polo team can now speak to that after successfully defending their title Saturday in a CIF-SS Division 2 rematch of last years championship game against Mater Dei High School by a score of 5-4. The defensive battle was anchored by goalie Nikki Doumas' 14 saves and goals by Kacey Avalos (2), Sage Pfeiffer (2), and Diana Carballo (1). With Saturday's win, the Eagles clinched the programs third CIF Championship in school history and marked the 48th CIF Championship for the athletic program.
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CIF-SS CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS
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Boys and Girls CIF Championship Game Information
The schedule for the finals in the 2014 CIF-SS Ford Boys and Girls Basketball Championships presented by Farmers is finalized. The girls team will play Friday, March 7th at 6:00pm at Godinez High School. Tickets $12, $5, $5 and Parking $5. The boys will play Saturday, March 8th at 8:30pm at the Honda Center. Tickets $15, $10, $10 and Parking $15. PRESALE TICKETS ARE ON SALE CURRENTLY ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE R BUILDING UNTIL 3:30PM TODAY. Click Here for more information.
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Girls Soccer CIF Championship Game Information
The SMCHS girls' soccer team is coming off their 5th consecutive Trinity League Championship and is looking to clinch their first CIF Championship since 2002. After defeating San Juan Hills High School 2-0, Huntington Beach 2-1, Villa Park High School in an overtime PK's 5-4, the Eagles took on a top-ranked Harvard-Westlake team and continued their trend of suspense by defeating them in overtime PK's, 4-3 to reach the CIF-SS Division 1 Championship game. The game will be Saturday, March 8th at 5:00pm at Corona High School when they take on Edison High School of Huntington Beach. Tickets $10, $5, $5; Parking $5. Click Here for all your championship information.
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This week Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball and Girls Soccer continue their CIF play: We will have an Eagle Pack bus to each game. Please reserve your seat by turning in a permission form and payment to Activities.
Girls Basketball plays their championship game against Inglewood at Godinez High School in Santa Ana on Friday, March 7 at 6 PM. $10 for Eagle Pack includes a ride on the bus and entry into the game. The bus leaves SMCHS on Friday at 4 pm.
Girls Soccer plays Saturday at Corona High school against Edison High School. Game time is 5:00p. The Eagle Pack Bus will depart from the front of SMCHS at 3:30p and will continue to the Boys' CIF Championship game at the Honda Center, with a stop for dinner. This Eagle Pack will be $10 round trip for both games and dinner! Go Eagles!
The Boys Basketball CIF Championship game will be played against Brea Olinda Saturday, March 8 at 8:30pm at the Honda Center. Eagle Pack is available for this game as well and will leave at 7:00p from the front of SMCHS. $10 per student includes roundtrip ride and entrance into the game. All permission forms are online and must be signed by the student's parent and turned in to the Activities Office by tomorrow at 3pm.
Per CIF rules no artificial noise makers such as cowbells, whistles, air horns, horns, thunder sticks, etc., will be allowed at any game. Appropriate face paint is allowed, but it cannot cover your entire face. Masks are also not allowed. Students/fans must sit in designated areas during the game. Also, per Honda Center tailgating and alcohol are prohibited in parking lots and confetti, streamers, beach balls or balloons are prohibited inside the building. All persons entering the Honda Center premises are subject to bag and purse checks. Entering the playing court at any time and the throwing of items or liquids is also not permitted.
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Scholarship Application Deadline Approaching
We currently have $45,000 available in privately-funded scholarships for the 2014-15 school year. In addition, $26,600 in scholarships are available to the class of 2014 for their college tuition. These scholarships have been made available through the generosity, love and support of Catholic education of alumni, parents and friends of our school. The application deadline for the classes of 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 is tomorrow, March 7th. College scholarship applications for the Class of 2014 are due March 14th. Thank you to all who contribute to our scholarship program, especially those in memory of our beloved alumni and friends of SMCHS. To find out more and apply, Click Here.
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SMCHS will have Spring Recess, a faculty/student holiday tomorrow Friday, March 7th.
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Daylight savings time beings Sunday, March 9th. Daylight savings time, or summer time, is the practice of advancing clocks during the lighter months so that evenings have more apparent daylight and mornings have less. Typically clocks are adjusted forward one hour near the start of spring and are adjusted backward in the autumn. |
Youth Football Instructional Camp
Santa Margarita Eagles' Youth Football Camp is open to all campers in the 6th through 8th grade Saturday, 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. |
SMCHS Community College Fair Day
SMCHS will hold their annual Community College fair day on Thursday, March 13th in the Grotto. Several community colleges will be attending to help you learn more. To find out more and view other counseling events, Click Here. |
Mothers Club St. Patty's Day Celebration
Join the Mothers Club with your lads for a special evening of frolic and fun on Friday, March 14th from 6:00-9:00pm at Frisby Cellars in Lake Forest. The cost is $25 per person with casual attire. Click Here to visit the Mothers Club website. |
To honor our spring sports teams at the start of their seasons, spring spirit week will be March 17-21. To view the approved spirit week dress themes and activities, Click Here. |
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.
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The Spring Dance will be held Friday, March 21st and tickets are for sale online, Click Here! The Theme is 'Disco' and tickets are $12 until March 20th Tickets will be $25 at the door. This is and all grade level dance, don't miss out! No permission form is required to attend this event.
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Stuff a Truck Event
The senior class of 2014 has partnered once again with OC Goodwill for the Stuff a Truck event on Saturday, March 22nd from 9:00am-3:00pm. All funds raised from this event will be used for the Senior Class Gift. Click Here to find out more.
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Online registration for the 2014-2015 school year is now open. The registration fee through March 31st before 11:59 pm is $450. The fee after 11:59 pm on March 31st is $550. Detailed information about logging in to the Parent Portal to register was mailed home. Once you log-in to the registration site, your record will be filled with the information we have on file in our database. Simply verify the information is correct, review the 2014-15 tuition contract, and pay your registration fees with an electronic check.
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SMCHS Father Daughter Dance
Santa Margarita Catholic High School cordially invites you "two" the Father-Daughter dance, "Double Trouble" on Saturday, April 5th. Join us for a night of dancing, pictures and prizes with your father, grandfather, uncle, or other special person. The attire is semi-formal or themed "twin/matching" attire. Click Here for more information and to RSVP.
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The Eagle Classic Golf Tournament
FORE!!! The Eagle Classic Golf Tournament will be held Monday April 28th at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club and we are looking for golfers and sponsors to get involved. To get your foursome and/or your business registered for our great event, Click Here. Spots are going quickly and we'd love to have you get involved. We would like to thank our Event Sponsor Snyder Langston and our 19th Hole Sponsor The Bowen Team for helping to make this year's tournament top notch!
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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.
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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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Eagle Fund - Be the Difference
Today, you can "Be the Difference" by supporting the Eagle Fund, our annual giving program.
Tuition alone does not cover the cost of educating a Santa Margarita student. The Eagle fund helps to bridge the financial gap allowing Santa Margarita to be an exceptional place for learning and personal growth. We want to continue to provide our students with the best opportunities and continue to see them soar in all areas. Give Today and help us reach our goals-we can achieve our aspirations if each family can supports us. Thank You to those who have made a gift this year in supporting the Eagle Fund.
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Grad Fees are Due
A reminder to class of 2014 parents, graduation fees of $300 are due. Pay online for Graduation Fees. Thank you to those Class of 2014 families who have already paid this mandatory fee. To pay your grad fees, Click Here.
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Grad Night
Junior and Senior parents interesting in helping with Grad night please contact Activities for more information. We encourage you to help! Click Here to contact Activities.
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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 gifts for family and friends and decor to the house!
Click Here to view varsity game photos; you can access it all year.
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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: New to the SM Scrip program is Taco Bell (5%) - $10 and Tutto Fresco (20%) - $25. If you have any questions or wish to place a large scrip order, contact 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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