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PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
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If your son or daughter has made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, they could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C. by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! Even more importantly, they could win recognition that might inspire other young people to follow their example. To apply, your son or daughter will need to:
- Visit http://spirit.prudential.com or at www.nassp.org/spirit and follow the on-screen instructions
- Once you have completed the online application and student/parent agreement, email or print and deliver the certification page to Mr. Dunne's office by November 4, 2014
- SMCHS will select local honorees from the applicants. The local winners will be nominated for state-level judging.
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Auxiliary Studies Program (ASP)
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Federal and state laws require public schools to provide free and appropriate education for children with disabilities. While Santa Margarita Catholic High School has the Auxiliary Studies Program, a fee-based support program for students with mild learning and attention issues, there are free programs offered in the public schools throughout Orange County including an assessment or evaluation for special education services. Please click here to read the public notice from the Orange County SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area). You may also contact Michelle Stout in the ASP office at StoutM@smhs.org for information on assessments or evaluations available through the local school districts or through Santa Margarita's Auxiliary Studies Program (ASP).
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PINK RIBBON CLUB RAISES $3300 FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
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Throughout the month of October, the SMCHS Pink Ribbon Club was hard at work to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Last week, the club organized the Coins for the Cure fundraising drive in which the student body helped to collect more than $3000. The money will be donated to the Rainbows of Hope program organized through St. Joseph's Regional Health System. Rainbows of Hope offers assistance to low-income women who would not normally have the resources available for early detection screenings, mammograms and care. The club was also on hand at last Friday's football game, which was a "pink out" to support breast cancer awareness. The club handed out information about breast cancer and women's health and collected an additional $300 in donations. Before the start of the game, everyone who is currently or who has been affected by Breast Cancer was invited to stand so the SMCHS community could honor them for their hope, faith and strength. Click here to view pictures from Friday's pink-out game.
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JUNIOR TEAMS UP WITH SM TO COLLECT LUGGAGE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN
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More than 250 pieces of luggage lined the driveway of the Violette home this week following junior Alexa Violette's Childhelp luggage drive at SMCHS. As an active member of the Childhelp organization, Alexa teamed up with Santa Margarita to collect pieces of luggage for children living in foster homes. Between her donations from the SMCHS community and the Goodwill, Alexa collected more than 250 pieces of luggage. Click here to read the full story.
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EARLY DISMISSAL DUE TO ILLNESS
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Students who are too sick to remain in school are required to visit the Nurse's Office before making arrangements to go home. The Attendance Office will not release sick students from school until they have been assessed by the Nurse. If your student becomes sick while at school, please direct him/her to the Nurse's Office and the Nurse will call you if the student needs to go home.
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Thank you to everyone who already made a gift to the Eagle Fund! Santa Margarita's annual giving program, which benefits all students on campus, needs you! Click below to make your gift, designate it for this year's needs, and look into a corporate match! Visit www.smhs.org/eaglefund
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Girls Tennis Claims 9th Straight Trinity League Championship
Congratulations to our girls' varsity tennis team for capturing an unprecedented ninth straight Trinity League Championship after they defeated the host team, JSerra, 12-6. After dropping their first two matches of the season to University and Corona del Mar, two of the division 1 top ranked teams, the Eagles then strung together a stretch of 15 straight victories and secured the league title with the victory over the Lions.
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Grady Higgins Earns OC Varsity Defensive Player of the Week
Congratulations to senior linebacker Grady Higgins for earning the OC Varsity Defensive Player of the week honors. The senior linebacker racked up 12 total tackles and forced and recovered a key fumble at his 22-yard line late in the third quarter to help lead the Eagles to a 22-17 victory against Servite in the Trinity League. Higgins (6-2, 215) has 212 career tackles -- 11th in school history -- and leads the Eagles this season in sacks (3.5) and forced fumbles (two).
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SMCHS vs. Mater Dei
Santa Margarita takes on Mater Dei tomorrow night at 7pm at the Santa Ana Bowl.
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Retreats
Sophomore retreats: We still have spots available for our Sophomore Fall retreat. Please do not wait to sign up for this retreat. We have lots of fun activities for you, including the zip line and challenge wall. Dates are: November 19-21, 2014. Click Here for more information and forms.
Word and Worship
Don't forget during both lunches on Wednesday November 5th, 2014 come to the Sacred Heart Chapel. Mr. Cabildo will be leading in scripture and song. All are welcome to attend, and bring a friend. Take time in your day to praise God.
Kairos Alumni
Live the 4th! Teachers and Students that went on Kairos #118 in the summer or K#119 in September may wear their Kairos shirts on Tuesday November 4th, 2014. How are you living your 4th?
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Special Olympics Turkey Bowl
Join Special Olympics at Saddleback Lanes December 6, 2014 for their annual "Turkey Bowl" fundraiser. Special Olympics is looking for volunteers to create teams to support the work that they do in our community and at our school. For more information and to register, please click here.
SMCHS Students who create a team of 4 will receive service hours for their time bowling since they will be playing with/being a buddy to their 5th team member, a Special Olympics athlete. See Ms. Hanley for more information.
Students and Parents: Please remember to log onto www.x2vol.com and check out all the service opportunities posted there. We do have agencies calling and asking us for students to volunteer. All information is posted on the dashboard under My Opportunities.
Thanks so much for giving of your time, talent and treasure to those in need.
God bless you.
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Parent Fellowship in Faith - Last chance to RSVP!
This is your last chance to RSVP for this FREE event! 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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Halloween Dress for Friday, October 31
Students in grades 9 - 11: are allowed to wear Halloween accessories with their SMCHS school uniform.
Students in grade 12: Friday is the last Friday of the month and you are allowed to wear non-uniform dress along with Halloween accessories (no costumes).
Reminder to all students: Costumes, masks, face paint and weapons or props appearing to be weapons are not allowed at school or any sporting event.
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Eagle Pack is Back!
Students! Come support our Eagle Varsity Football team at our away games by riding the Eagle Pack Bus! Permission forms for the Mater Dei game are due Friday by 12 noon! Don't miss these exciting games with friends, food and transportation to cheer your team to victory!
Football Game vs. Mater Dei High School
Friday, October 31st
Bus leaves at 4:30pm
$10/per student includes In & Out Burger
Football Game at St. John Bosco High School
Friday, November 7th
Bus leaves at 4pm
$10/per student includes Chipotle
Permission forms available online www.smhs.org/eaglepack
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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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The next Peer Court will take place on November 4 at 2:15pm in the Science Lecture Hall. Peer Court is a great way for SMCHS students to look into our Judicial system. Students may observe or volunteer to be a juror. A juror will listen to a peer (non Santa Margarita Student) that has committed a non-violent misdemeanor; the jurors will ask pertinent questions regarding each case and deliberate and deliver appropriate consequences to the offender. All jurors will be under the supervision of a practicing lawyer with the final say of an Orange County Superior Court Judge
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Senior Cruise
One of the most anticipated events as a Senior at Santa Margarita is the Senior Cruise!
Senior Cruise takes place on Thursday, November 6th from 8-11pm.
Ticket prices:
October 1 - 31 (at midnight): $70 per person
November 1 - 4 (at 3 PM): $90 per person
No tickets will be sold on November 5-6 or at the door.
Permission Slips & Contracts are due to Activities by November 4th at 3pm and must be turned in with a copy of your Senior Cruise ticket receipt.
The ticket price includes admission on board a beautiful 3-deck 140' yacht (check out the video above and pictures below), parking for one (1) car, DJ, food and more fun! Visit our the Senior Cruise webpage (www.smhs.org/seniorcruise) for tickets, costume guidelines and all other information regarding this event.
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Student Holidays
November 7 is a student holiday as faculty will be attending a diocesan in-service.
November 26-30 is Thanksgiving Break
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Mothers Club Holiday Boutique
Mark your calendars to get a jump start on your holiday shopping at the Mothers Club Annual Holiday Boutique on Wednesday, November 12, from 10 am - 5 pm at the RSM Bell Tower! At least 40 vendors will be representing a variety of products & gifts, including home & holiday décor, women's apparel, jewelry, and treats. Admission is free! Mothers Club will be providing complimentary holiday goodies & beverages and Hanna's boxed lunches will be available for purchase. Lucky raffle winners take home a decorated, mini Christmas tree...one of which will be a "Blue & Gold Eagle" tree! Grab some friends and enjoy a day of shopping at the Mothers Club Annual Holiday Boutique! Click here for more information.
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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 14 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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Senior Yearbook Tributes
Senior parents, if you missed the first deadline for Senior Tributes- don't worry, there is still time! The next deadline is November 19 at 4:00 pm. For more information, please click here.
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Eagle Regiment Poinsettia Sales
Help us repair our truck!
The Eagle Regiment Marching Band and Color Guard have begun their yearly poinsettia fundraiser! This year we are raising funds specifically to repair our truck. It's not too early to order these festive flowers for yourself or for holiday gifts. Orders are due by November 24th with a pick up at SMCHS on December 5th. 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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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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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 Parent Teacher Guild (PTG) is comprised of all parents, administration, faculty and staff of Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Membership in the PTG is automatic. The PTG supports the SM community in its Christian philosophy, written policies, designated programs and other specific needs. One such sponsored program is Safe Homes. The Parent Teacher Guild is encouraging all SM families to join together in protecting our children from the pressures to use drugs or alcohol.
Click here for information about the Safe Homes program.
Click here to view a list of families who have committed to keeping their homes safe.
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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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