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LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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Dear Parents:
Welcome to the 2014-2015 academic year! With our faculty and staff returning this coming Monday, August 11th and the freshman class on Tuesday the 12th and everyone on the 14th, we can truly say we are off and running! I want to take this opportunity to share a few things with you.
The campus has seen a great deal of activity this summer in the area of improvements. The Borchard Library has undergone a fantastic transformation from a '1987' version into the 21st century. Not only in furniture and layout but with the addition of our new Tech Service Center which will be the place students go if they have problems, questions or concerns with their tablets. Make sure you take a look at the new library next time you are on campus.
All of our parking lots have either been entirely remade or resurfaced, a long overdue project. For those of you whose sons/daughters have a low emissions car, the special parking spots for them have been restored in the lot in front of the B building and remain behind the Eagle Athletic Center. Something you will not see but which was another needed project was the replacement of the twenty-seven-year-old gas line. New window shades have been installed in 'G' building classrooms, safety blinds are being installed in all classrooms and a new floor was installed in our 'Black Box' theatre.
In addition to all of this, students have been coming onto campus since July 22nd, for training on the new tablet PCs. The training has gone very well and I am so thankful for a dedicated group of teachers who have served as the trainers coming in to make sure all our students are ready to use their tablets. Like any new program I am sure we will have some 'bugs' here and there, but we are witnessing a major shift in how we use technology to enhance the educational process. By the way, if your son/daughter has not signed up for the training session, which is when they receive their tablet, they must do so immediately. Please click here for sign-up instructions and dates.
School enrollment has topped the 1,730 mark, which is fantastic and at this point we have a waiting list of students who are interested in attending SMCHS. Our Admissions Department has done a great job in meeting the needs of our transfers and incoming freshman class.
One note of apology; many of you have purchased the student directory which is sold by the boys' soccer program. Unfortunately an ad appeared on the back cover which is not in keeping with the school's mission or message. On those copies not yet sold, the ad was changed but for those who already purchased it, I apologize on behalf of the school and the soccer program. We are taking steps to make sure this does not ever happen again.
As we look to this new school year, we call upon our Lord and His love, Caritas Christi, to fill the hearts and minds of all our students and families. May each of us renew our efforts to be Christ to one another and to live the love that He is to all of us!
Caritas Christi,
Ray Dunne
Principal
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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 week! 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, parking/drop off information, upcoming events, dress code policies and much more!
Visit www.smhs.org/backtoschool. We hope you enjoy the few remaining days of summer and are sharing some relaxation time with family and friends! |
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PHOTO AND ORIENTATION INFORMATION
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SMCHS International Student Orientation: Tuesday, August 12th
Click here for details.
*Students will not be taking their yearbook picture on this day. Students beginning their
sophomore or junior year will have their yearbook picture taken on August 14th during the school day. Students beginning their senior year will have their yearbook picture taken during their senior portrait session.
SMCHS Transfer Student Orientation: Tuesday, August 12th
Click here for details.
*Students will not be taking their yearbook picture on this day. Students beginning their
sophomore or junior year will have their yearbook picture taken on August 14th during the school day. Students beginning their senior year will have their yearbook picture taken during their senior portrait session.
Freshman Orientation: Wednesday, August 13th
Click here for details.
*Please remember to bring your South Coast Photographic picture order form and payment (checks are to be made payable to "South Coast Photographic") if you wish to purchase pictures.
Sophomore, Junior and Senior Orientation: (part of the school day)
First Day of School Special Distribution Schedule: Thursday, August 14th
On Thursday, August 14th, we will begin the day with a Distribution Period and an extended ETV production so that class schedules can be passed out to students and orientation information can be presented. Click here for the schedule.
Sophomores and juniors will have their yearbook and school ID picture taken on August 14th. During the school day, sophomores and juniors will be escorted to have their picture taken and will return to class when finished. *Please remember to bring your South Coast Photographic picture order form and payment (checks are to be made payable to "South Coast Photographic") if you wish to purchase pictures.
Special Distribution Schedule: Friday, August 15th
On Friday, August 15th, we will begin the day with a Distribution Period and an extended ETV
production so that orientation information can be presented. Click here for the schedule.
Senior Photos
Seniors will have their yearbook and school ID picture taken during their senior portrait session. South Coast Photographic is the official yearbook photographer. The South Coast Photographic studio mailed home information about senior portraits to all senior families. Please contact South Coast Photographic at (949) 699-0199 if you did not receive this information or need to inquire about your senior portrait session. All seniors must have their senior portrait session done by Sept. 1, 2014. Click here for more information.
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PARKING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
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Parking permit applications for the 2014-2015 school year are now available. All students wishing to park on campus need to have a permit. Please fill out the application and bring it to the Attendance Office. Click here to download the parking permit application and for more information.
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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 added over the summer.
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Several Girls Water Polo Players Bring Home All-American Honors
Congratulations to the Lady Eagles who received All-American honors for the 2014 season. This year Haley Wan '14 was selected to First Team All American, and her teammate Kacey Avalos '14 received an Honorable Mention. Both Haley and Kacey were also selected to All American teams during the 2013 season, second and fourth teams respectively. Additionally Wan (swim/polo), Avalos (polo), and teammate Kelli Baumgardner '14 (polo) received Academic All-American honors for their hard work and dedication to excellence in both the classroom and pool. To be nominated to receive Academic All-American honors, students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or better for seven out of eight academic semesters and be a graduating senior who earned a varsity letter. Congratulations to our athletes on these esteemed accomplishments. California topped the charts with 56 of the 100 All-Americans. Click Here to see all the award winners.
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Eagle Football Home Opener Streaming on Fox Sports West
The varsity football home opener on August 29th against Bishop Amat High School was selected to be one of Fox Sports West live streaming Prep Zone games of that week. As a result of this, the kickoff for that game will now be 7:30pm.
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The SM dance team recently had an outstanding showing at the USA Elite Camp. The team received a superior ranking on their choreography assignment and was award the "Most Improved" award for the whole camp! Junior Alexis Hopper was also picked as a top 10 Supersensational finalist! Way to represent SM Eagles!
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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. Please Click Here for all details and dates for uniform sales.
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In Store Book Sales (if you did not purchase your books online) Juniors & Seniors- Thursday, August 7, 7:30 - 3:00 p.m. Freshmen & Sophomores-Friday, August 8, 7:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Online Book Order Pick-up
- All book orders that were ordered online and PAID for - please pick up your books at the front desk in the administration office during the week from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- For books that have been ordered online and NOT PAID for - please pay and pickup books at the Campus Store during the week from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Alumni Volleyball Game
All SMCHS alumni volleyball players are invited to attend the annual Alumni game on Friday, August 8th, at 12pm in the Moiso Pavilion. Lunch will be served. No RSVP required. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Daly at dalyk@smhs.org.
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Sodexo Student Worker Program
Come and join us on 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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The online store for 12th Man is now closed. Walk-up registration is welcome on Saturday, August 9th starting at 4 p.m.
This year's event promises to be the best ever: Dinner, Dancing, Live & Silent Auctions, Opportunity Drawings, Awards Presentations and Retiring of Jerseys. Come and socialize with other SM families and get ready to "Kick Off" the 2014-15 football season and school year! The event is Saturday, August 9, 2014, on campus in the school's Moiso Family Pavilion from 4 pm to 11 pm.
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Tablet Training and Distribution
All students are required to attend a tablet training session. If your student did not attend a training over the summer, they must attend one of the make-up sessions. Make-up sessions will be offered on August 13, 14, 16, 18, and 20. Click here to sign up.
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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:
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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Third Annual Boys Basketball Golf Tournament
Join us for the Third Annual Boys Basketball Golf Tournament on August 18th, 2014 at the Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club! Everyone is welcome! All proceeds to benefit the SMCHS Boys Basketball Program and the Eagle Fund. Click here for tickets, sponsorship options or to donate.
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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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Upcoming Student Holidays
August 22nd: Student Holiday (Diocese Convocation and Mass)
September 1st: Labor Day
Click here for the year at a glance calendar for your planning needs.
Click here for the school's master calendar.
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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. 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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