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A PROM MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL DUNNE
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Dear Parents,
In anticipation of tonight's prom, we want to emphasize the importance of safety amongst our students. Many parents are under the impression that if their sons and daughters take limos or 'party busses,' all worries are over. I would like to suggest that parents have researched the limo or party bus company, particularly with regards their policy on alcohol/drugs. Sadly, there have been many examples of these companies having little concern for what takes place in their vehicles.
Alcohol and other illegal substances are often brought 'on board' with no consequences from the driver or the company as a whole. The subsequent reaction by some is if that occurs, thank heavens they are being driven by someone who is not drinking. However, therein lies a problem; eventually the students will have to get out of the vehicle and go into the dance and at the end of the night, begin driving their own cars. The 'partying' often takes place in the vehicle after prom because of Breathalyzer tests and other methods we use to ensure that no one comes to prom under the influence. Once our students leave the dance and make their way home or to one of many after parties, the problem reveals itself. If a student has been using alcohol in the hired vehicle or if alcohol is available at an after prom party, they are now vulnerable to the possibility of a serious accident.
I strongly urge you to ensure that your sons and daughters are in a safe environment when they leave your homes for the dance, as well as at any party afterwards. Consult our Parent Guild's safe homes listing on the web or call the parents where a party is scheduled to take place. While nothing is fail-safe, you will know that you made every effort possible to protect our children. Unfortunately, the feeling of invulnerability is prevalent in a teen's life and often overrides good sense. Help them to see that being a good friend is making sure that they are not only safe, but that all of their friends are safe as well. This is one of the greatest gifts they can share with one another; this is truly the gift of Caritas Christi, the love of Christ.
Prom is a momentous time in their high school life, especially for seniors as they finish this chapter of their high school life. As principal, I want all our students to have a wonderful experience, a truly positive memory and it is with that in mind that I have brought this information to your attention. Please help to make sure all our students are safe.
Thank You!
Caritas Christi,
Ray Dunne
Principal
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CLASS OF 2014 ROCKS THE RUNWAY
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More than 200 guests attended the Annual Senior Fashion Show in the Moiso Pavilion.
Sixty-five seniors modeled fashions down the runway from retailers including Fossil, Macy's, Cache, The Duchess and the Daisy Shoppe. The event culminated in a parade of colleges with Santa Margarita students modeling college sweatshirts showcasing where they are headed as they continue on their educational journey. Along with a great show, guests also had the opportunity to win prizes through an opportunity drawing, take home opportunity gift baskets, bid on silent auction items and shop for one-of-a-kind merchandise at the event boutique. Funds raised benefit student services at Santa Margarita. Congratulations to the Mothers Club on a great event! Click Here for the full story.
To view purchase photos from the event, click here.
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With the school year coming to a close, Tuesday marked the beginning of the graduation activities for the Class of 2014. Seniors and their families gathered in the Moiso Pavilion for the annual Senior Awards Night to celebrate their various accomplishments over the past four years. To read about all of the winners and the full story, Click Here.
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GIRLS SWIM NOTCHES 5th CIF TITLE OF 2013-2014
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Our girls swim team claimed the fifth CIF Championship of the 2013-2014 school year and the second in the swim program's history, while rewriting the record books in the process. In all, the Eagles accumulated 280 points to outdistance themselves from the runner up, JSerra, with 209 points. Katie McLaughlin headlined the day for the Eagles as the junior set a national record in the 100 Butterfly with her time of 51.78. Prior to that race, McLaughlin also claimed a CIF title in the 200 Freestyle with her time of 1:44.66 resulting in a Division 1 record, Orange County record, and the second fastest time in the Country this year. To read the full story, Click Here.
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JENNISON NOMINATED AS CATHOLIC WOMAN OF THE YEAR
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Congratulations to Ann Marie Jennison for being nominated by SMCHS as the Catholic Woman of the Year. Jennison will be recognized for her dedicated service at the May 22 Catholic Charities Auxiliary Annual Woman of the Year Benefit Luncheon. Bishop Vann will personally congratulate and recognize all nominees at the luncheon. Click Here to read the full story.
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MUN CELEBRATES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR
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The Santa Margarita Catholic High School Model United Nations (MUN) program recently celebrated the end of the 2013-2014 season. At MUN conferences, students play the roles of delegates at a simulated meeting of the real UN and tackle tough questions facing the international community. The students try to work with each other to find solutions to these problems. At the conclusion of this academic competition, individual awards are given to delegates that have done a superior job in each committee. This year, the SMCHS MUN program won 582 individual awards including 63 Gavels and a record seven delegation awards. Upon representing Slovenia, Turkmenistan, and Macedonia at an October conference, SMCHS MUN has now represented all 193 members of the United Nations.
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Santa Margarita Catholic High School is proud to offer academic courses and sports camps for both youth and high school students this summer.
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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 Liana Edgar, Class of 2017. Click Here to view her story.
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Thank you to those of you who participated in our 24 Hours of Giving on May 15th! You have made a difference; $4,740 was raised. To date, $85,994 has been raised for the Eagle Fund. If you have yet to make your 2014-2015 gift to the Eagle Fund, there's still time! All gifts to the Eagle Fund made by June 30th will help us reach our goal, are greatly appreciated and support all of the students, faculty and staff of SMCHS. 
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CLASS OF 2014 DATES AND INFORMATION
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With your last exam taking place today, the last day to return books that you no longer need will be Tuesday, May 27th. In order to receive credit for your books, they must be turned in by this deadline. Click Here for all of the book buyback information you need.
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The senior yearbook signing luncheon will be May 27th at 11:00am in the Moiso Pavilion/Strader Grotto. A catered lunch and entertainment will be provided. No ticket is required as admission is included with your paid Graduation fee. Students are asked to wear or bring a college sweatshirt/t-shirt of the school they will be attending for a group photo! All students are also encouraged to bring memorabilia such as photos, arts and sports programs, spirit items and any other special tokens for the class time capsule!
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Grad Night
Grad Night 2014 begins at 10:00pm on Friday, May 30th. Grad Night tickets may be purchased online. Permission forms are online and must be completed and turned in no later than May 22nd at 3:00pm. All students must have a completed permission form to attend Grad Night. For more information and to purchase tickets/permission form, Click Here.
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Click Here for a complete list with all pertinent details!
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SMCHS offers bus transportation during the regular school year. To best serve our families, our buses transport through South and North Orange County. SMCHS offers two South OC routes and one North County route. South OC Route #1 begins in San Clemente and stops in San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel and Ladera Ranch. South OC Route #2 begins in the Newport Coast area and stops in Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Nellie Gail, and Mission Viejo. The North Orange County route begins in Yorba Linda and stops in the Tustin and Irvine areas. The buses pick up students before school and return them on their original route to their pick up locations after school. For more information on Bus Program registration, route information, or any other questions about our Bus Program, please visit the SMCHS website or Email. Annual Bus Contracts must be purchased through the Parent Portal. Once you log-in, hit 'Additional Programs' and then 'Complete Form'.
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 1st Annual Alumni Swim Race and BBQ
The first annual Alumni Swim Race will be held Sunday, June 1st at the Eagle Aquatics Center from 11:00am-3:00pm. Races for the entire family will be held, any age is welcome! Thank you to Michael Tran '09 who is chairing the event. If you plan on attending please RSVP to Ron Blanc as soon as possible so we can plan for food for everyone! Cost is Free for you to attend.
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Class of 2009 | 5 Year Reunion
Class of 2009, the 5 Year Reunion is Saturday, June 28th at Dave & Busters in the Irvine Spectrum. The event cost is $45 per person now or $50 at the door. We will have dinner, dancing, DJ and game tables for the alumni to enjoy! To purchase your tickets, Click Here .
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6th Annual Sarah DeMille 5K
The Sixth Annual Sarah DeMille 5K Memorial Run will be held on Saturday, July 19th at SMCHS. Registration will begin at 7:00am and racing at 8:15am. We will hold the "Future Eagle" run for those under 10 at 8:45am. Races will be followed by a pancake breakfast with vendors, music, prizes and opportunity prizes, so come join us! Click Here to sign up for the run. We still have a few places left for vendors and sponsorship opportunities if you are interested please email Lori Gardner in the Alumni Office.
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Alumni Parents, with the end of the year approaching, the alumni office is requesting your help in updating contact information of your alumni graduate/graduates. We would like to invite them to alumni events, receive their WINGS magazine, alumni e-newsletter and keep them up to date with campus news. Click Here to update their information. Thank you for your support in helping us to Stay Connected!
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To find out the Spring Semester exam schedule, please Click Here
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Talon Theatre Banquet, Thespian Initiation & Officer Installation
Students and families of all Talon Theatre are invited to the 24th Annual Talon Theatre Awards Banquet tomorrow, Friday May 23rd at 6:00pm in the Eagle Banquet Facility. Come celebrate the numerous accomplishments of these talented theatre students! RSVP to Jennifer Wines by May 16th. Dinner is $20 per person.
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The last day to return books for freshmen, sophomore and juniors is Friday, May 30th.
Click here for details.
The last day to return books for seniors is Tuesday, May 27th at 3 p.m.
Click here for details.
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Catholic Family Night at the 'Big A'
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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Fiesta de Solano is back and will be held Friday, July 11-13th. Join us for games, rides, live entertainment, delicious food, a grand prize drawing, bingo and a boutique! Discounted ride ticket and Grand Prize drawing ticket sales will begin at the Parish Office beginning June 2nd and will also be available after all Masses beginning June 21st. If you would like to become a sponsor, or donate any products or services to this event, Click Here. Please check the church website for updated and detailed Fiesta information.
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Kairos 117 | Class of 2015
Attention Junior class, Kairos 117 is slated for July 28-31st. We would love to have you go on this retreat. Click Here for your paperwork. Remember we need all three forms. We have a limit of 50 students, so please do not wait to turn in those forms. We are looking for alumni who have gone on a Kairos and would like to lead. Please contact Mr. Francis Cabildo for more information.
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International Visitation | Replica Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa
A revered image in Catholicism is Our Lady of Czestochowa. A replica icon of Our Lady is coming to our Diocese August 16-17th. This icon bears scars on the cheek and a puncture in the throat, marks from aggressors. Monastery archives hold over 600 years of history, miracles and answered prayers. Each year, thousands trustingly pilgrimage to Czestochowa. In 2012, the replica icon (blessed by the Archbishop of Cracow and liturgically united with the original) began its international campaign in Russia and continues to circumnavigate the globe. The replica icon will be at the Pope John Paul II Polish Center in Yorba Linda on August 16th and at St. Martin de Porres Church in Yorba Linda on August 17th. More information to follow.
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SMCHS Campus Store May Specials
Don't forget Graduation and Father's Day is coming up! Sale ends May 30
SMCHS Blankets: Regular Price $40.00 Sale Price: $30.00 while supplies last
Women's Granite Foil Short Sleeve Tee: Regular Price:$16.00 Sale Price: $13.50
Men's Under Armour Royal Blue Polo Shirt: Regular price: $40.00 Sale Price: $30.00
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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 reach them by email at SummerSession@smhs.org. Click here to visit the summer session website.
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Parents, are you hosting a Prom or Graduation get together (after party) at your home? Is your son or daughter invited to an event at someone else's home? Please click on the link below to find out what it means to be a "Safe Home." The Parent Teacher Guild is encouraging all SM families to join together in protecting our children from pressures to use drugs or alcohol. Click Here for information about the Safe Homes program and to view a list of families who have committed to keeping their homes safe.
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SMCHS Junior Eagle Squad
Pep Squad is excited to announce SM's Junior Eagle Squad! SM Jr. Eagle Squad is open to ALL future Eagle, ages 5-13. The team works directly with the SM Pep Squad and Coaching Staff. Participants perform traditional SM cheers and routines at multiple SM events including football and basketball games. Participation includes SM Junior Eagle Squad cheer uniform, poms, cheer/dance camp, cheer/dance clinics, halftime performances and much more. Click Here for more information.
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SMCHS offers exceptional SAT Prep Classes three times a year: September (24 hr.), January/February (50 hr.) and April (24 hr.). This course offers students convenience, teachers you know and trust, quality for less. Take one of our SAT Prep Classes and see the results! Contact master teacher Gary Fox for more details.
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Students and families, the launch of the One-to-One Program at SMCHS is upon us! Students will receive their Tablet PC at one of our distribution/training sessions at the end of the summer. There will be sessions on July 22, 29, 31, and August 5, 7, and 12. Although students must only attend one session, attendance is mandatory. Student parents or guardians should have received an email with instructions on how to sign up online for a distribution/training session. In case you missed it, Click Here to sign up. These sessions will fill up on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up early to get the session you want!
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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, Friday from 7:30-9:30am and Wednesday from 1:30-3:30pm. Purchase scrip for Fathers' Day, Grads, and Newlyweds!! We now have Tutto Fresco ($25) and Taco Bell ($10). For information regarding the SMCHS scrip program Click Here. 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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All IB Class of 2015 & 2016 Parents, Students and Teachers
As the school year comes to a close and we look toward the 2014-2015 school year, the IB Booster Board would like to remind you about a great option for your school uniforms. We are proud to offer the school uniform approved International Baccalaureate "polo/golf" style shirts for men and women of all ages and sizes. As you plan for the upcoming school year and are thinking about ordering and replenishing uniforms, please keep this option in mind for your school wear. Be on the lookout for the order information/form posted on the IB website, news section in August 2014. Please contact IB Booster Club volunteer parents, Gigi McDonnell or Brenda Czaja with any questions.
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