MARCH  
13

ISSUE 
No. 4

EAGLE UPDATE


2014 CIF WINTER PLAYOFF RECAP

Eagles Claim Four Team and Two Individual CIF Titles in Winter Season Alone

   

This past weekend proved to be one of the most memorable weekends in Santa Margarita's history as we played witness to the school's 49th, 50th, and 51st CIF team titles. Prior to the weekend, Nathan Fier and Jeff Holsinger added two CIF Individual titles in wrestling and our girls' water polo team clinched their second consecutive CIF Championship, No. 48 in school history. To read more, Click Here.

ICE HOCKEY CLAIMS LEAGUE

Eagles defeat JSerra Lions 2-1 at Honda Center

   

The Santa Margarita Eagles won back-to-back Varsity 1A Championships by defeating the JSerra Lions 2-1 at Honda Center.  The game, which turned into a classic, saw back-and-forth action all night as the shot totals were nearly identical.  With SMCHS up 1-0 heading into the third period, Lions forward Mason Pilkington scored two minutes into the third period to even the score.  With both goalies coming up with highlight reel saves, SMCHS forward Tyler Gebauer found a way to score the game winner with just five minutes left in the game.  Eagles goalie Brandon Schelling was able to hold off the Lions to secure the back-to-back championships. The Santa Margarita Eagles Junior Varsity team also captured the ADHSHL Championship at Honda Center by defeating the Bishop Amat Lancers 3-1. 

 

Source: http://www.adhshl.com/   

FACES OF SANTA MARGARITA

Meet the Faces of Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Santa Margarita provides a wealth of opportunities and, most importantly, the chance to make high school your own. No matter the individual journey, all roads lead back to a community of faith proud to call themselves Eagles.  This week meet Austin Drysch, Class of 2014. Click here to view his story.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Youth Football Instructional Camp


Santa Margarita Eagles Youth Football Camp is open to all campers in the 6th through 8th grade Saturday, March 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 athletes from novice to experienced. 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. 

Mothers Club St. Patty's Day Celebration

 

Join the Mothers Club with your lads for a special evening of frolic and fun tomorrow, 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.

Spring Spirit Week

 

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

 

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 program will include a guest appearance from Broadway leading lady Eden Espinosa best known for her performance as Elphaba in "Wicked." 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.

Spring Dance

 

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.

SMCHS Inaugural Dodgeball Tournament 

Saturday March 22nd will be SMCHS' 1st Dodgeball Tournament in the Moiso Pavilion.  Anyone can play. Make your own teams. Teams are limited to 10 players per team and sign up packets are available in Activities. Forms must be turned into Activities by Wednesday March 19th.  

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.              

Online Registration

 

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. 
 

Cyber Safety and Bullying 

 

This class will provide a parent with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively supervise their children in the online world of social networks. Come to the Rancho Santa Margarita Bell Tower Regional Community Center on Monday, March 31st from 6:00-8:30pm. Click Here for more info.

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.              

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!

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Freshman Retreat

 

Please join us in April for our Spring Freshman Retreat April 10-11, 2014. This is a great way to meet other freshmen. We have lined up a great group of upper classman leaders for this retreat.  Click Here for all the necessary forms.      

Special Olympics and Sophomore Class

 

A huge thank you to all the parent volunteers that helped make this a special day for the athletes.

We hosted over 500 athletes from 20 different schools. They participated in the 25 yard dash, 50 yard dash and softball distance throw. Your student acted as "coach" and assisted getting their athlete to their event at the correct time. What a wonderful example of Caritas Christi in action!    

Click here  to view photos.  

FRIENDLY REMINDERS

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.       

 

Grad Fees are Due

 

A reminder to class of 2014 parents, graduation fees of $300 are due.  Pay online for Graduation FeesThank you to those Class of 2014 families who have already paid this mandatory fee. To pay your grad fees, Click Here.                    

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.                 

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: 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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