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16 STUDENT-ATHLETES COMMIT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
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Sixteen athletes from Santa Margarita Catholic High School made their futures evident on Wednesday, April 16 as they officially signed or verbally committed with colleges across the country for their sport. Click Here to read about all of our student athletes that signed on April 16th.
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MOTHERS CLUB ANNUAL FASHION SHOW
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Tickets | Senior Tributes | Silent Auction Donations
Purchase your Fashion Show tickets today, don't delay! 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 Here. Interested in purchasing a tribute ad for a senior or group of seniors? Click here for the form. Donations for the event are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off in the Development Office. The office is open during Easter Break from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. No wrapping necessary, individual items welcome. Click Here for the donor forms. Click Here to purchase tickets, become a sponsor or help underwrite the event! Looking for the perfect way to say thank you to our dedicated teachers? Sponsor a teacher and treat them to a lovely afternoon. Teacher sponsorships can be purchased here.
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Registration for the 2014-2015 School Year
We are at a point where we need to schedule our faculty and classes for the upcoming school year. Again this year, we continue to enjoy strong enrollment. It is important we know if your student(s) will be returning to help us prepare for the year ahead. If you have not yet registered for next school year and plan on attending SMCHS, please complete your online registration as soon as possible, but no later than Monday, April 28th. Click Here to register now.
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SENIORS PARTICIPATE IN SENIOR PILGRIMAGE
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Each year on Holy Thursday, seniors walk from Santa Margarita Catholic High School to the San Juan Capistrano Basilica. Every step of this 13.7 mile is sacred as it is lifted to God in the name of a person or cause in need of prayers. More than 250 students from the Class of 2014 participated in this year's Senior Pilgrimage. Along the way, students also made four significant stops at Serra Catholic School, Las Flores Middle School, Ladera Ranch Middle School and Mission Parish School where graduates of those schools presented faculty and staff of those schools a beautiful orchid to thank them for their support. The pilgrimage concludes with lunch and a prayer service. Click here to view photos.
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ARTISTS DISPLAY THEIR TALENTS AT SEGERSTROM
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SMCHS Presents "HeART & Song"
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Enjoy the sounds and photos of our Santa Margarita artists performing at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Center Concert Hall in Costa Mesa alongside guest artist and Broadway leading lady Eden Espinosa, best known for her role as Elphaba in the Broadway production of "Wicked." HeART and Song" showcased the talents of Santa Margarita's performing and visual artists with instrumental and vocal music as well as an art show in the lobby with student paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture pieces on display. The vocal and instrumental concert included performances from the school's choral program, symphony orchestra and steel drum, guitar, percussion and handbell ensembles. The South Orange County Middle School Honor Choir, representing singers from Serra Catholic Elementary School and Ladera Vista Junior High, also made a stage appearance.
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OC Register Varsity Arts
Attention senior parents! The OC Register Varsity Arts section is looking to feature students who will be studying art at the college level. We have reached out to all Performing/ Visual Art teachers for a list of students, but we want to make sure all SM seniors who are pursuing the arts in college are submitted regardless of whether or not they are currently enrolled in an SM art class. We are looking for students who will be majoring or minoring in some form of performing or visual arts. If your student has not informed a performing or visual arts teacher, please email the Communications Department by Monday, April 28th with your student's name, major/minor and college name. If your student received an arts scholarship please include that information as well. Thank you for your help in promoting SMCHS and our wonderful students!
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Mothers Club Fashion Show | Females Models Needed
The Mothers Club Fashion show is in need of female models for this year's show. If you are interested, please have the model contract filled out and turned in no later than Tuesday, April 29th. To fill out the contract, please Click Here. For any questions, Click Here.
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Incoming Freshman Subject Placement Exams
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. 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. This is a requirement for Spanish Honors. Honors placement for Chinese, Greek and Latin is based on the High School Placement Test scores previously required of all incoming freshmen. English Honors placement exams are Monday, May 5th and Wednesday, May 7th. This exam is only for those who applied after February 25th or took the placement test at another high school. To find out about all the placement exams and contacts, Click Here.
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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. To RSVP, Click Here.
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Marian Mass
The Santa Margarita community is invited to the annual Marian Mass is Thursday, May 1st at 9:00 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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Is Your Teen at Risk?
Being a teenager can be difficult. Teens are often confronted with situations they don't know how to handle, or end up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Being a parent to a teenager can be equally as challenging. Many parents wonder whether their son or daughter may be challenged with issues like alcohol and drug use, or unsafe Internet use. Both teens and parents can find answers to important questions at "Is Your Teen at Risk?" This forum on Thursday May 8th, offered through the city of Rancho Santa Margarita, addresses issues facing our teens and provides information to help parents make informed decisions about their children. For more information, Click Here.
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Mother-Son Social
Be sure to save the date for the 2014 Mother-Son Social which will be held Friday, May 9th from 7:00-10:00pm in the Moiso Family Pavilion. Join us for dessert, dancing and prizes. More details to follow Easter Break.
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Spring Physicals
Spring physicals will be held on Saturday, May 17th from 8:00am until 11:00am in the Moiso Pavilion (gym). Please arrive before 11:00am to be let in. To save time, please have all paper work ready and properly completed with cash or check in the amount of $25.00 made out to SMCHS upon arrival. Physical forms and head injury information sheets can be downloaded from the Athletic Training Office web page. Click Here for the trainers' website. These documents will cover students for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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Senior Awards
Be sure to save the date for our 2014 Senior Awards banquet which will be held in the Moiso Family Pavilion on Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00pm. This special night is to celebrate graduating seniors obtaining honors received from Santa Margarita and honors and scholarships received from colleges and universities. Parents are urged to attend. Click Here for more information.
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Graduation Fee and Grad Night Fees
A reminder to Class of 2014 parents, Graduation fees of $300 are due now. Thank you to those Class of 2014 families who have already paid this mandatory fee. To pay your Graduation fees, Click Here. 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 SAIL ADVENTURE
The IB Sail Adventure is open to all Full Diploma and Certificate/Courses Class of 2015 and 2016 IB Candidates. It's not too late! The deadline for signing up for the trip has been extended to April 29. Click Here to see the SMCHS IB web site for additional information.
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Seeking Volunteer Proctors | May 2014 AP and IB Exams
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. 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. You may view the May 2014 AP/IB calendar on the website by clicking here.
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Annual IB Ice Cream Social
All Class of 2014, 2015 & 2016 Full Diploma and Certificate/Courses IB Candidates are invited to participate in the Annual IB Ice Cream Social on Friday, May 2nd immediately after school in the Grotto. This is an opportunity for our Class of 2014 and 2015 candidates to gather in community as we prepare to launch into the May exams and an opportunity to welcome the Class of 2016 to the IB Programme. School photo ID will be required for check-in. Click Here for the SMCHS IB web site for further information.
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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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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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Do you have any D's or F's that still need to be remediated? Do you have any Health or P.E. credits that still must be completed? Don't forget that you can easily complete them during summer school! All our summer school classes are conveniently timed and scheduled so as to allow students to still enjoy summer activities while simultaneously taking one of our many academic offerings and/or P.E. To register, parents should visit the Parent Portal. If you have questions on what class to remediate, please see your counselor. For any registration questions, please see Mr. Basford or Mr. Barry in the Counseling Office, or to reach them by email, Click Here.
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Spring break is here and your child may want to attend a gathering at another students' home. As a Safe Home parent, we encourage you to communicate with your child about your Safe Home commitment, call host parents and verify they will attend, verify activity, time and location, confirm no alcohol or drugs will be permitted, if you are uncomfortable, don't allow your student to attend. The PTG (Parent Teacher Guild) encourages SM parents to enroll and participate in 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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