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THE SPRING MUSICAL: "PIPPIN"
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Spring Musical: "Pippin"
Talon Theatre presents "Pippin," a musical comedy by Roger O. Hirson with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Performances are April 10th-12th at 7:00pm and April 13th at 2:00 pm. To purchase your tickets, Click Here. The Mission of the Performing Arts Department at SMCHS is to offer the Highest quality in Performing Arts education by engaging students in creative, thought-provoking, and artistic aspects of each discipline regardless of ability and experience. The comprehensive Performing Arts Program allows our students to explore their creativity, celebrate the arts, grow in faith, and share their talents with the community.
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MOTHERS CLUB ANNUAL FASHION SHOW
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Get Your Tickets!
MOTHERS CLUB ANNUAL FASHION SHOW
SUNDAY MAY 4, 2014 Moiso Family Pavilion 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a silent auction, delicious lunch, and have the opportunity to win décor from our fabulously decorated tables, designed by our SMCHS mothers! Preview the latest fashions as members of the senior class walk the runway in style. View the invitation at www.smhs.org/fashionshow.
Click here to purchase tickets, become a sponsor or help underwrite the event!
Members of the senior class are invited to take the runway as our featured models. The Class of 2014 is very enthusiastic and spirited so we expect the 75 modeling spaces to fill up fast! This is a wonderful senior privilege and SM tradition! Modeling contracts can be found Here. Questions? Email Mary Haines by clicking here
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THE INAUGURAL BLUE AND GOLD EVENT
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Mark your calendars for an extraordinary event for SM parents, grandparents, faculty, staff and friends! All are welcome on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 5:00pm on campus in the Moiso Family Pavilion. You won't want to miss this new signature fundraising event of the year, benefiting all SM students. The Blue and Gold Committee is already busy making plans for "An Evening Under the Stars." There is still time to become part of the planning committee. Please email Co-chairs Ann Marie Jennison or Amy Cramer by this Friday if you are interested in volunteering for the Blue and Gold event.
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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 an educational faith community proud to call themselves Eagles. This week meet Tyler Cotner, Class of 2014. Click Here to view his story.
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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES CONTINUE TO ROLL IN
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College acceptances continue to roll in for our Eagles and the list is impressive!
Click here for the acceptance list. Congratulations to the Class of 2014 and know that we are praying for you as you near the end of your senior year and finalize your college plans. Please note that is an incomplete list and is self-reported. Students should update their college acceptances in Naviance.
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Shop the Eagles Nest Campus Store April 1st - April 17th and receive an Easter egg filled with an Easter Surprise such as Starbucks/Target gift cards, Easter candy, chocolate, and store discounts. Every spirit wear purchase wins a prize! Come check out the store for additional promotions on Spirit Wear clothing.
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CATHOLIC FAMILY NIGHT AT THE BIG 'A'
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Join Bishop Vann under the "A" for a fun family night when the Angels take on the Texas Rangers on Saturday, June 21st. Bring a non-perishable item to donate to Catholic charities and your tailgate meal is free! Click Here to purchase your tickets. To find out more information, Click Here.
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Registration for the 2014-2015 School Year
Thank you to all those who registered during our early registration period. If you have not yet registered for next school year and plan on attending SMCHS, please do so by clicking here. The registration fee is now $550. We look forward to partnering with you to provide your student(s) with an exceptional Catholic, college-preparatory education.
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Counselor Meet and Greet for Current Freshmen and Freshman Parents
Join the counselors for a "Alpha" Meet and Greet on the 3rd floor of the R Building on Thursday April 10th from 2:30-3:30pm. This will provide an opportunity for freshmen who have been working with our freshman counselors to meet their new counselors, divided up by the alphabet, and learn about the many programs the students can take part in over the next couple of years. Click Here to RSVP.
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SMCHS Cheer and Song Informational Meeting and Tryouts
Our 2014 National Championship Pep Squad will be holding their Informational Meeting in the SMCHS Science Lecture Hall on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:30pm. Cheer and Song Pom Tryouts will be held April 14-16 at either OC All Stars in Foothill Ranch or the Dome. Click Here to find out more.
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Services for Michael Anderson '13
It is with great sadness we inform the Eagle community that Michael Anderson, Class of 2013, passed away last week. Michael was a four-year member of the Boys Track and Field team, where he participated in the pole vault. He was also a member of the Steel Drum band. Michael's brother, Scott Anderson, is a member of the Class of 2010. Michael's service will be held this Saturday, April 12 at 9:00 am at San Francisco Solano. Click Here for more details.
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ASB Class Officer Elections and Commissioner Applications
ASB Class Officer Elections are coming up on Wednesday, April 16th. April 16 is a Special Schedule Day 0/6. Current sophomores and juniors will vote for their 2014-2015 ASB Class Officers in their distribution class. Current sophomores will meet in their distribution classes at 7:30 AM and current juniors will meet in their distribution classes at 8 AM.
The 2014-2015 ASB Commissioner applications are available online now and are due by April 16th! Click here to learn more about commissioner positions as well as download and print an application. ASB is looking for spirited and creative students to help plan activities and lead the SM student body.
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The annual Lenten Senior Pilgrimage will be held on Holy Thursday, April 17th. Often cited as a favorite senior tradition, the pilgrimage will begin with check in at 7:15 am and ends at the Mission Basilica School in San Juan Capistrano. As you walk from SM to the Mission Basilica approximately 14 miles, you will lift every step to God in the name of a person or cause. Permission Forms to sign up are in Campus Ministry. Click Here for more information.
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Easter Break is April 18th-April 27th! Santa Margarita wishes all of our families a blessed Lenten season as we prepare for the resurrection of our Lord.
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Incoming Freshman Subject Placement Exams
MATH
Any student that desires to take Algebra 2 their freshmen year must take the Math Placement Test in May. If a student does not take the math placement test that student will be placed in Algebra 1.
Please remember to sign up for the Math Placement Test by April 28th. Click here to sign up now. Click here for details on our accepted students webpage regarding the math placement policy, signing up for the exam, accessing the review materials, and information about test dates and times. Any questions regarding the math placement may be directed to the Math Department Chair, Miss Jen Ollila, at ollilaj@smhs.org
WORLD LANGUAGES
All language placement exams for incoming freshmen will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at
3:30 p.m. and Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Academic Services Center. Students should only attend one of the testing dates. Most exams are completed within 1 hour and should not exceed 1 hour 30 minutes. This is a requirement for Honors Spanish. Honors placement for Chinese, French, Greek and Latin is based on the High School Placement Test scores previously required of all incoming freshmen. NO prior knowledge of Chinese is required to enroll in Chinese 1H. Although there is no placement test for first year, there is summer homework, which is to learn how to pronounce Chinese pinyin (phonetic Chinese). Freshmen with previous, advanced language study may test into higher levels. Please make arrangements with Mr. Gerlach at gerlacht@smhs.org prior to the exam dates in May. Click here for further details on the language placement policy as well as the Honors Spanish Placement Test study guide. No registration is necessary.
NOTE: This exam is only for students who applied after February 25th or who took the High School Placement test at another high school other than SMCHS.
Monday, May 5, 2014 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Room B220
or Wednesday, May 7, 2014 4:45 - 5:15 p.m. Room B220
Registration is not n ecessary. Simply show up with notebook paper and a pen. Email Department Chair Lyn Alexander at alexanderl@smhs.org should you have any questions.
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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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Wednesday April 30, 2014, 6:45-8:45 PM
Please join President Paul Carey and Principal Ray Dunne for an informative discussion on topics that include our One-to-One Tablet PC Program and Christian Service. All parents are encouraged to attend. We welcome your questions, no students please. RSVP at www.smhs.org/townhall.
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Marian Mass
The Santa Margarita community is invited to the annual Marian Mass is May 1st at 9 am in the Moiso Family Pavilion (gym). Fr. Reynold Furrell is the presider. The Mass will including the crowning of Mary, installation of new ASB officers and a special send off and blessing of our seniors as this will be their last all-school Mass as students. The SMCHS choir will provide music. All students need to be in Mass dress.
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Prom 2014!
SM is off to see the Wizard (of Oz) on Thursday, May 22nd at the Grand Ballroom at the Disneyland Hotel! Prom tickets will go on sale online April 30th. Ticket prices are TBA. ONLINE ticket sales will end at 3:00 PM on May 20th.
**NO Ticket Sales on May 21st or May 22nd. Tickets will not be sold at the door!
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please visit Activities Website for more information regarding Prom 2014
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Graduation Fee and Grad Night Fees
A reminder to Class of 2014 parents, Graduation fees of $300 are due now. Pay online for Graduation Fees. Thank you to those Class of 2014 families who have already paid this mandatory fee. To pay your Graduation fees, Click Here.
Attention seniors! Grad Night fees of $225 are due by Friday, May 2nd. The price will go up to $300 after May 2. Please pay your Grad Night fee by clicking here if you would like to attend this memorable senior event.
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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IB and AP Exam Schedule and Volunteer Proctor Training
You may view the May 2014 AP/IB calendar on the website by clicking here.
Proctoring an exam is a great way to show your student that you support and respect the efforts they are devoting to their academic studies. To sign up as a volunteer to help proctor the May 2014 exams, Click Here to email Cherry Kiely, the IB Booster Club parent volunteer coordinator, or sign up via Volunteer Spot through the link that was emailed last week. To those who have already signed up, we thank you for your support of our students, teachers and program!
All volunteer proctors for the May 2014 IB and AP exams must complete an annual training. SMCHS proctor training for this year's exams will take place in the Eagle Athletic Center (R Building) 3rd floor banquet room on Tuesday, April 29th at 8:00am for IB and on Tuesday, April 29th at 10:00am for AP. If this time frame does not work with your personal schedule please contact Cindy Cunha (IB) or Erica MacDougall (AP) to make arrangements for an alternate training date/time.
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IB SAIL ADVENTURE
The IB Sail Adventure is open to all Full Diploma and Certificate/Courses Class of 2015 and 2016 IB Candidates. See the SMCHS IB web site for additional information.
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What is a Safe Home? A Safe Home will not allow gatherings or parties in their home without adult supervision. A Safe Home will not serve or allow students under the legal drinking age to consume alcohol in their home or on their property. A Safe Home will not allow the use of illegal drugs in their home or on their property. The PTG (Parent Teacher Guild) encourages all SMCHS families to commit in making their home a Safe Home. 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.
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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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