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SM WELCOMES JUNIOR EAGLE PEP SQUAD
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The SMCHS Pep Squad hosted their summer camp for future cheerleaders and songleaders this past week. While at camp, the 110 participants of the Junior Eagle Program learned cheers, dance routines, and the value of friendship and teamwork. The Junior Eagles are scheduled to perform at the Varsity Football Game on September 12th, in the Pep Squad Showcase at SM on Nov. 20th and again during the basketball season. The current SM Pep Squad and coaches were thrilled to work with such young and aspiring talent!
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STUDENTS RECEIVE TABLETS AND TRAINING
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The One-to-One Tablet PC Program at SMCHS got off to a great start this week as more than 300 SMCHS students were on campus to pick up their Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga Tablet PC and go through their initial training session to prepare for the coming school year. The students were assigned to classrooms where, with the assistance of SMCHS faculty, they spent time watching training videos and practicing with the essential components of the One-to-One Program including Windows 8.1, Microsoft OneNote, the Learning Portal, Microsoft Office and DyKnow. The same training videos remain available to the students via the Learning Portal so they are able to continue their practice and further hone their skills as the school year approaches.
"I think it's cool," said freshman John Pellizzon '18. "I'm excited to not have to carry around so many binders. I already feel prepared for the start of school."
All students will receive their Tablet PC at one of our distribution/training sessions at the end of the summer. Upcoming training sessions are on July 29, 31, and August 5, 7, and 12. Although students must only attend one session, attendance is mandatory. Click Here to sign up if you have not already done so. These sessions will fill up on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up early to get the session you want! For more information on the program visit the Ed Tech website.
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| School offices will be closed July 28-Aug. 1. Uniforms will still be sold on campus. Click here for detailed times. We hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer! |
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFORMATION
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We look forward to welcoming all of our Eagles back to campus next month! As the beginning of school nears, we encourage you to explore our back-to-school website for all the information you need to get your ready for the start of school. Here you will find the school calendar, orientation schedules, upcoming events, dress code policies and much more!
Visit www.smhs.org/backtoschool. We hope you are enjoying your summer and sharing some relaxation time with family and friends!
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SARAH DEMILLE 5K MEMORIAL RUN A SUCCESS
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 On Saturday, July 19, Santa Margarita Catholic High School celebrated the 6th Annual Sarah DeMille 5K Memorial Run. The run is held in memory of Santa Margarita alumna Sarah DeMille '05 who passed away during college in 2006 in an automobile accident. During her time at SMCHS, Sarah was a dedicated four-year cross-country runner. Coaches describe her as having had a special spirit, one that was contagious and showed her dedication and beliefs in hard work and commitment in everything she did. Sarah also left her mark at Applied Medical, the company where she spent two summers working as an intern.
Following Sarah's accident, Applied Medical began a scholarship fund in her memory. The Sarah DeMille Memorial Run was then created to fund the scholarship, which is awarded each year to a Lady Eagle Runner who possesses the same qualities that Sarah did. The sixth annual 5K helped secure more than $20,000 for the scholarship fund.
This year, the trail was filled with more than 350 alumni, students, families and friends. The morning also included a "Future Eagle" Fun Run for those 10 years and younger, a pancake breakfast, local vendors and opportunity prizes all to help raise funds for the scholarship.
Luke Maillard of Phoenix, Arizona who attends Brophy Prep High School took first place in the general run with a time of 17:56. Alexis Wright, 12, of Highla nd, Utah came in first on the ladies side with a time of 20:27 followed by Santa Margarita rising senior Sheridan Scifres of Coto de Caza who came in as a close second with a time of 21:13. Click here to read more.
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THANK YOU TO OUR EAGLE FUND SUPPORTERS
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The SMCHS Development Office would like to send out a heart-felt thank you to all families, faculty and friends who donated to the 2013-2014 Eagle Fund! Together, we were the largest fundraiser for all students this year! Click Here to view our thank you and recognition page. As we get ready to start the 2014-2015 year, we ask the Lord for continued blessings upon our wonderful school and generous Eagle community!
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Blanc Brothers Named National Girls Swim Coaches of the Year
Swimming and Diving Program Ranked Top in California,
No. 4 Nationally
Congratulations to the Blanc brothers, Ron and Rich, for being selected as the national girls swimming co-coaches of the year by the National High School Coaches Association.
The Eagles girls swimming team won its 15th consecutive Trinity League championship this past school year, and were CIF-Southern Section Division 1 champions.
The NISCA National Dual Meet Team Rankings were just published earlier this week for the 2014 swimming and diving season with Santa Margarita capturing its highest national rankings in school history. On the boys' side, the Eagles capped their Trinity League championship season as the No. 20 ranked team in the United States. The Santa Margarita Girls Swimming and Diving team topped their CIF Division 1 championship season ranked as the No. 5 team in America, its highest finish in school history. The team was regarded as the No. 2 team in California and the highest ranked team from Orange County, CA. No other Orange County school qualified for the Top 25 national rankings. Santa Margarita's showing in the polls also was the highest placing of any private high school in California. The NISCA National Rankings also include a Combined Ranking whereby the Boys and Girls point totals are combined together. The Combined National Rankings have the Eagles as the 4th overall school in the United States and the top swimming and diving program in California.
Click here to read more.
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SM Athletics Now on Facebook and Twitter!
SMCHS is pleased to announce the launch of the Official SMCHS Athletic Twitter and Facebook pages! Be sure to follow @SMCHSAthletics on Twitter and Like SMCHS Athletics on Facebook. Don't miss another sports update, get all your Eagle scores and stories 24/7.
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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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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.
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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JOIN THE SMCHS COLOR GUARD
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The SMCHS Color Guard is gearing up for an exciting fall season and getting ready for our annual summer training camps! If you missed auditions in the spring, it's not too late to be a part of this award-winning group. Two spots are still available on this year's team!
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to dance, perform, and earn PE credits! No prior experience is necessary. For more information about color guard, please click here.
If you are interested, please contact Color Guard Instructor, Jenny Lyons, at lyonsje@smhs.org
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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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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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Christian Service Summer Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteers are needed for Orange County Bike Camp 2014 at SOKA University in Aliso Viejo. The dates are Monday Aug 4th through Friday August 8th, 2014. Volunteers need to be there all five days. There is a mandatory training on Sunday August 3rd from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Volunteers can choose between five, 75-minute sessions and will need to arrive 15 minutes early. The Orange County Bike Camp 2014 is a collaborative project between the Down Syndrome Association of Orange County and United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County. iCan Shine is a non-profit organization that teaches individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle through its' iCan Bike program. Utilizing adaptive bike riding techniques, adaptive bike equipment, and staff from iCan Shine, Inc., DSAOC and UCP-OC will host this exciting, week-long experience for 40 children and adults with disabilities. Click here for more information. Please be sure to document your service by using the verification form.
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Sodexo Student Worker Program
Come and join us on August 7th or August 8th from 9-9:30 a.m. in the Faculty Dining Room to hear about the wonderful opportunity to work for the top food service company in the world. Applications will be available at the meeting as well as in the Activities Office.
Student Worker Benefits - $300 tuition reimbursement
- FREE LUNCH EVERYDAY
Don't delay! Applications are due no later than August 11th 2014!
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SMCHS Football 12th Man Event
It's that time again, the SMCHS Football 12 th Man Event is here! This year's event promises to be the best ever with dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, opportunity drawings, awards presentations, the retiring of jerseys and more. Come and socialize with other SMCHS families and get ready to "kick-off" the 2014-15 football season and school year! Join us Saturday, August 9th in the Santa Margarita Catholic High School Moiso Pavilion, 4 pm to 11 pm. Tickets available for purchase online now through Friday, August 1st. Click Here to get your tickets. |
Mothers Club Welcome Coffee
Moms - it's time to embark on new friendships, interests and adventures!
The Santa Margarita Mothers Club offers fellowship, mentoring and social activities -
come have some fun!
Welcome Coffee
Learn about Mothers Club and meet SM Administration
Wednesday, August 13th, 2014
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Eagle Athletic Center Banquet Room
All those who register online will be entered into a raffle.
No RSVP necessary, but if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail:
Cindy Cannon jcann@att.net - 2014 Welcome Coffee Chair
View the flyer and frequently asked questions by clicking here.
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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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Senior College Night
One of the first steps seniors will take as you begin the college application process is to attend our annual mandatory Senior College Night which is Tuesday, August 19th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Moiso Pavilion. This is an extremely important event for both seniors and parents to attend as we will go through the logistics of how to request your transcripts and letters of recommendation, how to link your Common Application Account to your Naviance account and other important and SM specific policies pertaining to this process. You can not apply to college without this information so please mark your calendars! We look forward to seeing you there!
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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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