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SARAH DEMILLE 5K MEMORIAL RUN
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 Time to lace of those tennis shoes and participate in the sixth annual Sarah DeMille 5K Memorial Run. The run will be held on Saturday, July 19th at SMCHS. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. and the race at 8:15 a.m. A "Future Eagle" fun run for those under 10 begins at 8:45 a.m. Races will be followed by a pancake breakfast with vendors, music, prizes and opportunity prizes, so come join us!
Don't run or can't make it? You can still support the event by attending the pancake breakfast, purchasing a t-shirt or making a gift. Click here for the online store and registration. The run is a chance for all Eagle runners, past, present, and future; our neighbors, friends and families to come together for a wonderful cause - to celebrate our past Eagle runner and to honor her by continuing to build the Sarah DeMille Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship was set up in remembrance of Sarah Ashley DeMille, a class of 2005 lady runner. Sarah was killed in an automobile accident while attending Northern Arizona University.
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BLUE AND GOLD GIFT GATHERING FIESTA
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The Blue and Gold Committee would like to thank all those who attended and supported the very successful Gift Gathering "Fiesta" Party held last Friday night, July 11th. The "Fiesta" supported the upcoming "Evening Under the Stars" event, SM's signature fundraiser that will be held October 18th in our very own Moiso Family Pavilion.
Guests donated amazing auction items for the fundraiser, provided generous underwriting support and enjoyed wonderful food and drinks. We would especially like to thank the Gift Gathering Chairs, Collette Montgomery and Charlene Palmer, and the Palmer family for hosting this fabulous "Fiesta!"
Auction items, sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are still needed! Please see the Blue and Gold website or contact the Development Office at (949) 766-6080 or blueandgold@smhs.org for more information. And.....stay tuned for further ticket information to what is sure to be an incredible Evening Under the Stars! Click here to view photos and a list of those who graciously supported the event and, in turn, our students!
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SMCHS Gets Surprise Visit from a Member of the Class of 2008
The boys and girls SMCHS basketball programs recently received a surprise visit from the Class of 2008 when Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson stopped by to talk to the student-athletes. Thompson was a vital member of the 2008 California State Championship team. Thompson stopped by to talk to the Lady Eagle Youth Basketball Camp and the boys' basketball program. After fielding a number of questions, posing for photos and signing autographs, Thompson shot around with the team including putting together a run of nine straight three pointers.
Thompson, a 6'7" guard for the Warriors, was a first round draft pick in the 2011 NBA Draft and was the 11th overall pick out of Washington State. He entered the 2013-2014 season with an average of 14.8 points in 148 total games, 111 of which were starts. He earned first team All-Rookie honors in the 2011-12 season and already ranks 10th all-time in Warriors history with 322 three-pointers and seventh in team history in three-point field goal percentage (.406).
Beau Hossler '13 Back-to-Back SCGA Winner
Beau Hossler '13 loves being back home in California to golf. On July 13, University of Texas sophomore Hossler was successful in winning a back-to-back SCGA Championship Amateur Title at Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. Hossler become the eighth player in history to do so and is one of the youngest golfers to accomplish this task. Hossler finished the tournament with a four stroke win. Hossler's history of success includes competing in the 2012 US Open, the second youngest golfer to qualify in the event's history. We look forward to cheering him on as he continues his career.
Eagles Earn Respect at Battle of the Beach
Your SM Eagle Football Team had a very productive day at the Edison passing tournament this past Saturday advancing to the semi-finals in Southern California's most prestigious passing tournament. Click here to read the story on OCVarsity.com. The varsity lineman and skilled players travel to Huntington Beach High School on Saturday, July 19 in a 16-team passing tournament and lineman competition. Competition begins at 8:45 am. Click here for the 2014 Varsity Football Schedule.
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The next phase of summer projects will be the asphalt replacement and slurry sealing on all parking lots and the fire road. Below is a chart of the dates in which each area will be closed:
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Lots/Area Closed
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Lot B (parking lot by San Francisco Solano)
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7/14-7/22
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Front Entrance and Lot A (visitor/administration lot)
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7/23
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Fire Road and Access Roads
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7/24
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Senior Lot (back parking lot)
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7/25
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Touch ups
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7/26
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During construction, please use the information above to help determine which parking lots and walk areas will not be accessible on those particular days.
Please note that on July 23 the front entrance to the school will be completely closed. Please use lot B (adjacent to San Francisco Solano) or the senior lot (located in the back) on that day.
On July 24, the fire road and small access road around the facilities office will be closed. The facilities office will be relocated for that day.
Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain our beautiful campus.
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A reminder that all students should check our summer assignments webpage at www.smhs.org/summerassignments to see if their class requires any summer homework.
Please note: Due to technical issues, students no longer need to complete the Spanish 3 Honors assignment that was previously posted. Also, the summer assignment for AP US History and IB HL 1 History was recently posted.
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SM JUNIOR COMPETES AT NATIONALS FOR DEBATE
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 Congratulations to junior Grant Kalasky for finishing the National Speech and Debate Tournament in the Top 20! Grant qualified to compete at the June 15-20 championship in Kansas in Lincoln-Douglas Debate representing the Southern California District. Lincoln-Douglas Debate is a form of one-on-one debate that focuses on the morals and ethics of social and political issues; this format places a heavy emphasis on philosophy, ethical values, and logic. The National Speech and Debate Championship is the largest academic competition in the world. It marks the capstone of high school speech and debate activities for nearly 130,000 students around the country. To attend, students must place among the top competitors at one of 110 District Tournaments. Over 3,300 qualifiers attended the National Championships competing for more than $200,000 in college scholarships in 11 main events. There were 254 of the top Lincoln-Douglas debaters in the country in attendance. After surviving 11 rounds of competition over three grueling days, Grant finished as one of the top 20 high school debaters in the nation. Congratulations Grant!
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SM SENIOR STUDIES AT NATIONAL OPERA INSTITUTE
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| Congratulations to Alex Granito '15 who has been studying at the Washington National Opera Institute in Washington DC for the past three weeks. More than 100 students from across the country and around the world audition every year and only about 30 are selected to participate. Throughout the course of the program, students take classes in opera history, ear-training and sight-singing, Italian diction, movement for singers, and acting. Students also participate in various workshops and master classes taught by leading international artists. The camp culminates with a performance at the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center. Granito was chosen to sing his solo "Italian Art Song" and was also thrilled to be in the chorus with a solo. Click here to view the performance. Alex's solo of "Italian Art Song" can be found at 39:44 and the chorus he soloed in can be found at 48:30.
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Uniform Sales
Santa Margarita is proud to announce the school will now be the school's uniform provider for all students. The Campus Bookstore will now serve the entire SMCHS community with books, supplies, spirit wear, gifts and now uniforms. Uniform sales began July 1st. Please Click Here for all details and dates.
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Online Book Sales
July 14th- July 27th
Beginning on: Monday, July 14, 2014 at 8 a.m.
Ending on: Sunday, July 27, 2014 at midnight
Online Book Order Distribution
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4-6th, 2014 from 7:30 to 4:00 p.m. on campus
Click Here for more information as well as in-store book sales dates if you are not able to purchase your books online. All E-Books can be purchased during online sales or in-store sales.
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Just a reminder for those on the 10-pay plan that the tuition debit for July 20th, 2014 will be on Friday, July 18th, 2014 as the 20th falls on the weekend. Please be reminded that if the 5th or the 20th falls on a weekend or a holiday the debit will be on the business day prior to the 5th or the 20th.
A reminder to all families who chose the annual or semi-annual payment plan, your tuition payment was due on July 1, 2014 and was considered late after 4pm on July 7, 2014. Please remit your payment to the school as your payment is now past due. Thank you.
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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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Talon Yearbooks
Don't forget to order your Talon Yearbooks! The price will go up after August 14th. Click here for more information and order forms.
Senior parents, consider ordering a Senior Tribute for your graduate. Dates, information and forms are on our yearbook page.
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Grade Level Retreats
Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors, we are happy to announce our retreat dates for the 2014 2015 school year. Please sign up early because these retreats fill fast. Click here for our retreats page.
Grade Level retreats are a great way to meet new friends, and spend some time in reflection. Retreats are open to all students.
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Seniors: Sign up for Kairos
If you would like to go on a Kairos this year, here are the dates to remember: Kairos #118 September 22-25, 2014, Kairos #119 January 13-16, 2015 and Kairos #120 March 3-6, 2015. We have all the forms available on our web page.
Spread the word if you would like more friends to go! Share this link on social media to let your friends know that you're going on Kairos! May God continue to bless you. |
National Honor Society
Rising Juniors and Seniors who plan to seek membership in National Honor Society should check the NHS site under "Academics" for minimum qualifications, required documentation, and class due dates. Click here to access the NHS website.
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SAT Prep Course
PLAN NOW for the SMCHS SAT Prep Course beginning in September. This course offers SMCHS students:
- Convenience (courses taught at SMCHS)
- Teachers you know & trust
- Quality for less
Take our SAT Prep Course and see the results! For more information, please click here.
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Robert Russell Photography
Parents don't forget to view our athletic photographer's website, 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 for the house or office! Click Here to view varsity game photos; you can access it all year.
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Scrip sales are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. No scrip sales the week of July 28. For information regarding the SMCHS scrip program Click Here. eScrip contributions will not be earned on purchases at Vons/Pavilions paid with credit cards. Credit will be earned only if purchases are paid by debit cards, cash, checks or Vons/Pavilions gift cards which are sold with other scrip at the SM Front Desk. 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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