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Don't miss Homecoming 2014: "the Greatest Homecoming on Earth!"
Homecoming rally October 10 @ 1:10 PM, Moiso Pavilion
Homecoming game October 10 vs. JSerra @ 7 PM, Saddleback College*
The Homecoming game will include a half-time show not to be missed and the crowning of the 2014 Homecoming Queen!
The Homecoming Dance, themed Cirque du Santa Margarita, will be held on campus Saturday, October 11 from 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM.
(Students must bring their school ID to the dance. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door)
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*Tailgate and Game ticket information:
The Tailgate Party will take place from 4:30-7pm! Pre-purchased meal and game tickets will be at the Tailgate Party check-in area for you to pick up. Limited walk-up meals will be available.
Pre-sale game tickets can be purchased on campus in the R Building-3rd floor, October 9-10, from 8am-3pm. Get your tickets early!
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Special Schedule - Testing Day
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Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors will have a testing day on Wednesday, October 15, from
8-11 a.m. Seniors have the day off. Click here for more information.
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ST. MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE MASS
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On Thursday, October 16 at 8:30am in the Moiso Pavilion, the SMCHS community will gather to celebrate the Feast Day of our patroness, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. This will not only be a special Mass to honor St Margaret Mary, but also two important ceremonies will take place. Our new President, Mr. Andrew Sulick, will be officially installed in his position. In addition, the junior Class of 2016 will be honored.
During this Mass, the juniors will be seated on the floor of the Moiso Pavilion. They will be recognized in a special blessing ceremony which takes place just before the beginning of the Mass. Every member of the class will be given a St. Margaret Mary medallion. Those who purchased class rings will receive them at that time. Both the medallions and rings will be blessed during this ceremony.
All parents are invited to attend, especially parents of juniors. We look forward to celebrating this Mass with you. Again, the blessing ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. Mass will start shortly thereafter. The installation of Mr. Andrew Sulick will take place after the homily. We hope you will be able to join us.
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ALEX GRANITO NAMED ARTIST OF THE WEEK
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Congratulations to senior Alex Granito for being named OC Varsity Arts Artist of the week! This past summer Alex traveled to Washington D.C. for the 30th Annual Schmidt Youth Vocal Competition. Competitors had to audition as college campuses around the country before 35 finalists were ultimately chosen to compete in Washington D.C. From there, Alex placed in the Top 8 of the competition. Click here to read the full story. |
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Only nine days until Blue and Gold! The Blue and Gold Committee is working diligently on their final touches to make this a memorable and fun evening for all attending. Don't forget to make your wish list for the evening. Click here to visit the website and view all of the great auction items. Get your friends together and decide which items you'll buy as a group. If you are attending, watch for a special email next week with all the details for your evening.
Avoid the lines! Click Here to sign up for the Quick Check!! Pre-registered guests who have signed up with Quick-Check will have the advantage of speeding through our "Quick Check Counter" straight through to the cocktail party and auction area.
Volunteers needed! Help us achieve record-breaking results by volunteering at our most important fundraiser! Join other SM parents, alumni parents, faculty and staff to help us make this an unforgettable evening. Shifts are available for morning, afternoon and evening on the 18th. To sign up for one or more shifts throughout the day, please contact: Maureen McAndrews at mcandrewsm@smhs.org.
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Girls Volleyball Opens Trinity League in Dramatic Fashion
The girls volleyball team entered the Moiso Pavilion Tuesday prepared for a battle with Mater Dei as both teams came into the match ranked in the latest OC Varsity Top 10. The Eagles (18-3, 1-0) came into the matchup ranked number two in the county with Mater Dei (11-10, 0-1) ranked number six, but when league play opens, all the numbers get thrown out of the window.
In total team fashion, the Eagles had three players with double-digit kills in Meghan McClure (25), Jackie Ghindia (12), Claire Archibald (10) and had five Eagles contribute double-digit digs in Devon Chang (24), Jane Horner (20), Ashley Campbell (18), Brooke Hertel (16) and the aforementioned McClure (11).
In her first high school matchup with her sister, freshman Eagle setter Devon Chang went home with bragging rights. This was Chang's first high school match-up against her older sister, Peyton Chang of Mater Dei. Devon finished the night with a total of 58 assists to go along with her 24 digs.
The Eagles are back at it again Thursday when they travel to take on Rosary High School. The Eagles now find themselves ranked number seven in the CIF 1AA polls.
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Oli's Ice Hockey Eagles Soar at Angel Stadium
The SMCHS Hockey family and friends, named "Oli's Eagles," participated as a group of 107 supporters, in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and in particular assistant coach Derrin Olischefski who was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma. In less than one week Oli's Eagles raised $2,820.00 and finished 29th out of 181 groups in the Friend & Family fundraising category for the California Southland Chapter of LLS, which has raised $701,345 this year. For their efforts, Oli's Eagles were recognized as a Bright Lights Club member. In 2013, the Bright Lights Club members raised a combined $18 Million! Click here for the full story.
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Melosini Earns Athlete of the Week
Ryan Melosini earned boys water polo athlete of the week honors after his 12 save effort in the final of the Villa Park Classic. The senior goalie made three of his 12 saves in the fourth period to help lead the Eagles past Righetti of Santa Maria, 10-9. He also made 10 saves in a 10-7 victory against Claremont in the semifinals and 11 saves in an 18-6 victory against Rio Americano of Sacramento in the quarterfinals.
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Chapel Nights
Students are invited to gather for an evening of prayer and worship in the Sacred Heart Chapel on Wednesday, October 15 from 7-8:30pm. The night will consist of fun games, worship music, a short message, small group time, prayer and food! Chapel Nights are open to everyone!
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Retreats
Sophomore retreats: Two retreats are available for sophomores: Sophomore Fall November 19-21, 2014 and Sophomore Spring March 23-25, 2015. Click Here for more information and forms.
Freshman retreats: We wanted you to know that it's never too early to sign up for the freshman retreat in November. Dates are Monday November 10th leave school at 2:30pm and return time is Tuesday 11th at 2:30pm. Students would miss one day of school on Tuesday the 11th. This is a verified absence. Don't miss out on this amazing retreat. Click Here for more information and forms
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Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Service Immersion
There is a SMCHS sponsored service immersion trip to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the largest no-kill animal shelter in the nation, scheduled for December 27, 2014 - January 3, 2015. Best Friends, located in the "Golden Circle" of national parks (Zion, Grand Canyon, Bryce) of Southern Utah, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It owns nearly 3,700 acres, and leases another 17,000 acres of state and federal land, in the majestic red rock country of Southern Utah, just outside the town of Kanab. The Sanctuary is home on any given day to about 1,700 animals. Most of these are dogs and cats, but there are also horses, burros, birds, rabbits, goats, pigs, and an assortment of other creatures. Students will volunteer, working with the animals and their care-givers as well as explore this amazing landscape and its history. Please contact Ms. Hanley for more information at hanleym@smhs.org or call (949) 766-6000, ext. 1514
For the itinerary and cost, please click here.
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The SM Pep Squad is proud to offer the Mini Mascot Program! For $100 your child can be a Mini Mascot for an SMCHS Football Game! Proceeds will benefit the SMCHS Pep Squad. Three Mini Eagles ages 3 to 8 years old will have the opportunity to join the official Eagle Mascot on the field during the 2nd quarter of Varsity home games. The Mini Mascots will parade the field with the Eagle mascot and lead cheers in front of the crowd during the 2nd quarter. Click here for more information and to find out how to sign up your Mini Eagle!
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Join us tonight, October 9 from 6:30-8:30 for the annual SM College Fair. This year over 130 colleges from around the world will be representing themselves on our campus. All students and parents are encouraged to attend. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to meet many of the college representatives who could potentially be reading your admissions file someday. See your counselor for any questions about the event. Click here for more information.
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International Baccalaureate Programme
Oct. 10: IB Class of 2015 FD Candidates - Extended Essay rough draft due to Supervisor (learning portal assignment)
Oct. 14: IB Yearbook Photos - for all IB Candidates - photo schedule posted on the website
Oct. 16: IB General Booster Club Meeting - all IB Candidate parents are invited to attend
the 7 p.m. meeting in the Science Lecture Hall
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St. Kilian's 'Oktoberfest'
St. Kilian's Oktoberfest will kickoff with a Friday night dinner on October 10th from 6-10pm.
On October 11-12, the celebration will include an International food court, free kids crafts and face painting, St Kilian's Got Talent show, Crazy Bingo, live music, book nook and family competitions. Click here for more information.
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Santiago de Compostela's 'OctoberFiesta'
Santiago de Compostela's 'OctoberFiesta' will take place October 10-11. Come join the fun with lots of great food, dancing, game booths, and even a special comedic performance from SMCHS teacher Mark Schumacher! Mark will be performing on Oct. 11 at 8pm. Don't miss out on the fun! Click here for more information.
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Childhelp Luggage Drive
SM student, Alexa Violette, will be hosting a luggage drive on October 13th-17th for the ChildHelp foundation. Childhelp is a leading national non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect. Childhelp's approach focuses on prevention, intervention and treatment. Any new/ slightly used luggage is being accepted and will be given to the children in orphanages and homes. The luggage will be distributed to the children who have to move from house to house with only being able to take their belongings in a plastic hefty bag. Luggage may have logos but cannot have a name stitched on it. All luggage can be dropped off in the Campus Ministry/Activities Office. Thank you for your support!
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Mini College Fair
The Counseling Department is hosting a mini college fair during both lunches on Wednesday, October 22. There will be a number of different colleges attending that day and students and parents are encouraged to stop by to speak with the representatives and gain more information on the different schools. Students do not need to register in advance, just come by during your lunch to say "hi". Schools in attendance at this time include (but are subject to change) Marist College, Purdue University, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University, University of Alabama, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS), University of Massachusetts, Lowell University of Missouri, University of New Mexico and University of Oklahoma.
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Mothers Club Coffee
The next monthly Mothers Club Coffee will take place on October 23, at 8am in the Banquet Center. This month's topic is "The Secret to Competing in High School..." and will feature guest speaker Dr. Casey Cooper. Dr. Cooper will be discussing how to improve student/parent/teacher/coach relationships. Click here for more information.
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Talon Theatre Fall Production
Talon Theatre presents their fall production of "The Little Prince" and "Let Your Life Sing" on Oct. 29 -Nov. 1 in the Black Box. The beautiful one act show "The Little Prince," will be followed by a fabulous original cabaret style, "Let Your Life Sing," featuring songs from hit musicals! Tickets are $17 for Adult and $15 for Children and Students. Click here for show times and to purchase tickets.
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SMCHS Open House: November 2
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Share information about our annual Open House with your friends! Santa Margarita's Fall Open House is scheduled for Sunday, November 2. Families will have the opportunity to tour the campus, meet SMCHS faculty and staff and learn why SMCHS is considered one of the top private schools in the nation. No reservations are necessary, simply drop by any time between 11 am and 2 pm. Two brief presentations will be held at noon and 1 p.m. in the school's Moiso Family Pavilion.
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Parent Fellowship in Faith
"Preparing your Eagle to Fly"! Mark your calendar for our first evening of Fellowship in Faith. How do we, as parents, prepare our teens for the future that lies before them? How do we help them bring the values we have tried to instill in them with them when they leave the protection of our home? Come discover how we, as parents, can support and encourage our kids to live "Caritas Christi" beyond SM! Please join us on Tuesday, November 4 from 6:30-8 pm in the Eagle Athletic Banquet Ctr. Click here for more details. RSVP to Charlene Palmer: charlene.palmer@cox.net
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Student Holiday
November 7 is a student holiday as faculty will be attending a diocesan in-service.
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Renee Bondi and Tony Melendez Concert at Christ Cathedral
Quadriplegic singer/speaker, Renée Bondi, is thrilled to share the stage this year with guitarist Tony Melendez as she celebrates the bountiful blessings that our Lord has provided on Friday, November 14th at Christ Cathedral. Come see why Tony, born without arms, has been her inspiration for years! Joined by musician friends & family, this evening promises to be an uplifting, fun night for all ages. Click here for more information.
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Christmas Tree Fundraiser
The Christmas Tree Fundraiser is up and running. Trees may be pre-ordered up until November 25th. Tree pick up will take place in the front parking lot on December 6th between 9 AM - 12 PM. Delivery is available for additional cost. Trees are also available for purchase to donate to US Marine Corps. We will transport donated trees to Camp Pendleton for military families unable to purchase their own tree. Please visit our Christmas Tree Fundraiser page for more information!
Your purchase of a Christmas Tree supports SMCHS Activities, including: ASB, Equestrian, Dance Team, Ice Hockey, Speech & Debate and Pep Squad. (Delivery fee proceeds will directly benefit Softball and Pep Squad).
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Eagle Football Spirit Wear
Show your Eagle Spirit by stopping by the SMCHS Football Spirit Wear booth at all home Varsity Games at Saddleback Stadium! House flags, stadium chairs and spirit wear apparel are for sale. You can also order most items online at our new web stores from Apparel Matters. If you have any questions, please email Teri Maihen at acmaihen@cox.net
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President's Coffees
New parents and transfer parents have you scheduled your appointment for your President's Coffee? These small groups are a great way to get to know our new president, other Eagle families and SMCHS better. Click here to schedule your time now. Please contact Maureen McAndrews, Assistant to the President at mcandrewsm@smhs.org with any questions. Please make schedule your coffee soon as spaces are filling up quickly.
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Moms in Prayer
If you are not praying for your child, who is? Every Thursday in the Sacred Heart Chapel a group of Moms get together to pray for your child, your child's teacher and all the prayer intentions of those that are gathered in prayer. You are invited to attend Thursdays from 9:00am to 10:00am. Click here for more information and to submit anonymous prayer requests.
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SMCHS Campus Dining Internship
Students, come join the team of Santa Margarita High School Campus Dining Interns. Begin building your resume learning valuable skills, such as customer service, food preparation and operating cash registers. Lunch is on us - every day you work. Plus $300 at the end of the year.
Please contact Craig Irby, General Manager at craig.irby@sodexo.com or stop by just before or after school to learn more. Sodexo is a worldwide company providing Quality of Life Services, in over 80 countries.
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Student IDs
Attention all students: this is reminder that it is school policy to carry your student ID with you at all times, including when making purchases in the lunch lines, bookstore and Activities. Please come to the Activities office if you need an ID card or lost your ID card
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Safe Homes
The Homecoming Football Game and Homecoming Dance are right around the corner. Parents, are you hosting a Homecoming get together (after party) at your home? - or - Is your son or daughter invited to a Homecoming 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 to view a list of families who have committed to keeping their homes safe. Click here for the Safe Homes Online Pledge Card.
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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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The SMCHS scrip program has a new addition - Papa John's Pizza - $10 denomination (8%).
As mentioned before, Ralph's does not provide the school with a report of family contributions so as to protect their customers' privacy. However, they do donate to SM through the Ralphs Community Contribution Program. Participants are required to register for the new term at www.ralphs.com beginning September 1; not before. Step-by-step instructions can be found at their website noted above. Click on Community, click on Community Contributions, click on "For participant questions, click here." If you have any questions regarding this process, please call Ralphs at 800-443-4438. Scrip may be purchased at the school's Front Desk on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Please direct any questions regarding the SMCHS scrip program to Catherine Hassen at 949-766-6004 or hassenc@smhs.org
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