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THE HOTTEST TICKETS IN TOWN ARE SELLING FAST!
BUY YOURS NOW!
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November 2 - November 5
Talon Theatre is pleased to present
GODSPELL featuring
The Most Reverend Kevin Vann
in the ensemble. The production is being done in partnership with Campus Ministry and the Illumination Foundation to raise awareness and support for the homeless community. $1.00 of every ticket sale will be donated to the Illumination Foundation to pay for the first and last month's rent of a family in need. Come support this important cause while enjoying the beautiful music and story of GODSPELL.
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YEARBOOK DEADLINE TO OPT OUT IS THIS WEEK!
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Yearbook - Deadline to Opt Out is Tomorrow, October 27!
Dear SMCHS Families,
As was done last school year, there is a new procedure for purchasing a 2017-2018 Talon Yearbook. A yearbook will be ordered for every student who does not "Opt-Out" by October 27th. There will be $100.00 charge per student added to your tuition account after the deadline. If you do not wish to order a Talon Yearbook, please
click here to "Opt-Out."
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GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY
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Grandparents and special friends are invited to join us for
our annual Grandparents & Special Friends Day!
This special day will offer guests a wonderful opportunity to
spend valuable time with their grandchildren
on the Santa Margarita campus.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
7:30 am 8 am
Check-In Mass
Following Mass, campus tours will be led by your grandchildren.
A continental breakfast will be served.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Are special friends invited to attend if a grandparent is not able to attend?
A: Yes! We welcome special friends such as godparents, aunts, uncles, etc to attend.
Q: Is this a non-school day if you do not have a grandparent attending?
A: This is a standard single block day. Classes begin at 8:30 am. Students will be excused for a portion of their first period in order to attend the day's events with their guests.
Invitations have been mailed, but if your grandparent or special friend did not receive one,
We look forward to enjoying a memorable morning! Contact the Advancement Office with any questions at (949) 766-6080.
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EAGLES DEMONSTRATE CARITAS CHRISTI THROUGH JOYJARS FOR JESSIE REES FOUNDATION
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 During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, SM students participated in a JoyChallenge, filling JoyJars with quarters in each classroom. The effort was a resounding success, as students raised $2,900 for the Jessie Rees Foundation, which works to ensure every child fighting cancer has the support and resources to Never Ever Give Up. The funds will make it possible to send 145 JoyJars to children with cancer. JoyJars are filled with toys and activities bringing smiles to children worldwide during their fight. They were developed by 12-year-old Jessie Rees who courageously fought cancer from March of 2011 to January of 2012. Jessie wanted to send hope and joy to her peers fighting cancer.
Emily Furman, Program Relations Coordinator at the Jessie Rees Foundation, conveyed her sincere appreciation to the Eagle community: "You've been a blessing to this Foundation, as well all the families you've helped us to encourage to Never Ever Give Up against childhood cancer battles."
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EAGLES DONATE BLOOD TO SAVE LIVES AROUND THE WORLD!
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On Thursday, October 19, Santa Margarita Catholic High School and American Red Cross hosted a blood drive on campus in the Moiso Pavilion. Students, faculty and staff had the opportunity to donate their blood to those in need. It was a successful blood drive as there were 69 donors and of those 69 who participated, 34 were first time donors. A total of 63 pints of blood was collected that day.
We would like to thank all those who participated for their time and support. Thank you American Red Cross for helping SMCHS collect and donate their blood. Patients around the globe will benefit from the blood collected at SMCHS.
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FACES OF SANTA MARGARITA
MEET SENIOR
MALONE MATAELE
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As part of our continuing "Faces of Santa Margarita" Series, we hope you will enjoy this brief video offering a glimpse into senior Malone Mataele '18 and what being an Eagle means to him.
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| Meet SMCHS student athlete Malone Mataele '18 |
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Christmas Tree Fundraiser
Get ready for our 9th annual Christmas tree fundraiser! Purchase fresh trees delivered days after cutting! Purchase one for your family and also donate one to our Marine Corps families at Camp Pendleton. By purchasing a tree you may direct funds to benefit the following: ASB, Equestrian, Ice Hockey, Cheer, Song, Dance Team and Speech & Debate!
Orders accepted between
Thursday, October 19 - Thursday, November 16.
Christmas trees available for pickup on campus on
Saturday, December 2 between 9 am and 2 pm.
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Activities Event Photos
The Activities office has pictures from Prom 2017, Homecoming 2017 and Senior Cruise 2017! Please stop by during passing, lunch or after school to pick up your event pictures. All pictures must be picked up by October 31st!
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Attention All Parents Interested in the Arts!
We Welcome You to Join Us!
The Arts Alliance is a parent-led organization whose mission is to raise visibility and provide support to the top-notch Performing and Visual Arts Programs at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. We are a community of engaged parents who enjoy attending and volunteering at student performances, working with faculty and administrators to help continue the success of our growing programs, and making social connections with fellow SM Arts parents while encouraging our students' artistic endeavors. If you have a student enrolled in a visual or performing arts class (choir, instrumental music, art, digital video production, etc.) or in an extra-curricular arts activity (Eagle Regiment, Talon Theatre, Dance Team, etc.), we invite you to become a member of the Arts Alliance. It's FREE, EASY, and FUN! We welcome all SM community members who are interested in supporting the arts and our students in any capacity. As a member, you will receive information about performing and visual arts news and upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and invitations to Arts Alliance social activities. Your membership is valid for the 2017-18 academic school year. Please CLICK HERE to join. If you have any questions regarding Arts Alliance, please contact us at [email protected].
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Girls' Tennis Continues Their Championship Reign
by Clinching 12th
Consecutive League Championship!
Congratulations to the girls' varsity tennis team for clinching their 12th straight league championship. The Eagles went undefeated in league (7-0) and outscored opponents 113-49 en route to a 14-5 regular season record. This is the first league championship of the 2017-2018 school year and marks the 201st in school history. Awesome job, ladies!
SMCHS Varsity League Champions
1992, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017
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Eagles Football vs. J Serra Catholic High School
Friday, October 27
Location: 26351 Junipero Serra Road, San Juan Capistrano
Game Time: 7 pm
Adult General Admission Tickets: Can only be purchased in advance in the Campus Store.
Eagle Pack Information for Students:
Attention Students! If you purchased tickets for the Eagle Pack, please make sure to bring your printed ticket or e-ticket to school on Friday, as the ticket is needed to get your t-shirt and wristband. When you arrive for the tailgate, make sure you have your ticket, wristband, and SMCHS student ID card.
Permission forms must be turned in to Activities before departure on Friday.
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All Saints Day Mass
Wednesday, November 1 at 9:45 am
All parents and friends are welcome to join the school community for the All Saints Say Mass at 9:45 am on Wednesday, November 1 in the Moiso Pavilion. Please remember to check-in at the front reception desk.
Coffee will be available in the Strader Grotto immediately following mass.
If you have any questions, please contact
Patrick Visconti
in the Campus Ministry Office.
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Daily Masses in October
Please remember that we hold mass every day after school. On most days, the daily mass begins at 2:15 pm. On football game days, the masses begin at 2 pm.
Also note that the Monday mass times fluctuate throughout October. Join us for any and all of these daily masses. Click here to check the daily mass schedule.
If you have any questions, please contact
Patrick Visconti
in the Campus Ministry Office.
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Reminder to Register Service Hours
All students should be registered into x2VOL in order to input, correctly, all of their service hours, whether those hours are their grade level service requirement or extracurricular. If you have already registered, you can now go directly to www.x2vol.com, click "log in" and use the same user name (usually, the student's SM email address) and password (usually, the same password the student uses at school) that you originally registered with. If you have not registered, please see Ms. Hanley and she will show you how to not only register, but how to enter your service hours.
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Students Don't Forget to Sign Up for Your Retreat!
Attention all grade levels! If you have not already signed up for your grade level's retreat please do so ASAP. Retreats are such a wonderful experience and they will help you in your journey through high school and beyond. School retreats fill up fast and are first come first served. The dates for all school retreats can be found below. Please be sure to contact Mr. Tait or Mr. Cabildo in the Campus Ministry Office for more information at
[email protected] or
[email protected]. Permission forms for all school retreats can be found on the schools website by
clicking here.
FRESHMAN RETREAT DATES:
October 26th-27th, 2017
April 9th-10th, 2018
SOPHOMORE RETREAT DATES:
February 21st-23rd, 2018
SENIOR (KAIROS) RETREAT DATES:
K132 - November 6th-9th, 2017
K133 - January 23rd-26th, 2018
K134 - March 12th-15th, 2018
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Last Chance - Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors!
Don't Miss Out on the Spring College Tour!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to go on a spring college tour with SM students and Mrs. Crafts.
We will be visiting 17 colleges together and 6 states on the east coast!
Colleges include: George Washington, Georgetown, The Catholic University of America, Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, University of Delaware, Villanova, St. Josephs, the University of Pennsylvania, Temple, Drexel, Princeton, NYU, Columbia, Fordham, Pace and Seton Hall!
Deadline to Register is: OCTOBER 31!!! To read more,
click here.
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College Resources
Remind your students to check the counseling website often for up-to-date resources and information about their college planning process!
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Scholarship Opportunities
Please click on the following links to review detailed information about each scholarship opportunity.
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SM EAGLES PHILANTHROPY AND SERVICE
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Prudential Spirit of Community Award
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, they will need to:
2. 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 7, 2017.
3. SMCHS will select local honorees from the applicants. The local winners will be nominated for state-level judging.
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EAGLES EDGE | EAGLES HELPING EAGLES
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Job Opportunities for Current Students and Alumni!
Power Direct Marketing |
Part-time positions in marketing or data analytics
12-20 hours per week | $11 per hour
Located in Mission Viejo
www.powerdirect.net
Realty One Group - Christina Ford, Broker | Part-time position for marketing flyer distribution
4 hours per week | $11 per hour
Located in Rancho Santa Margarita
If interested, contact Christina Ford at 949-922-3673
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2018-19 Tuition Assistance
Applications for Tuition Assistance for the 2018-19 school year will be available on
November 1, 2017. Need-based tuition assistance is available to qualified families who complete an application through FACTS Management. A completed application includes 2017 W2s and/or 1099s as well as completed 2017 tax returns. We will accept the 2016 returns, but any assistance granted will be conditional until the 2017 returns are received.
Click here to reach the FACTS application.
New Families can start the Tuition Assistance process now, but must be accepted by SMCHS before they will hear about any potential assistance.
Returning Families must reapply for Tuition Assistance each year.
The priority deadline for applying for Tuition Assistance for the 2018-19 school year is
February 9, 2018
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Completed applications (including the above-mentioned tax documents) received by this date will be reviewed first, and applicants will be notified of their awards by March 9, 2018.
Applications completed after the priority date of
February 9, 2018 will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis as long as funds are still available. However, no late awards granted will be sent out until the student has registered for the 2018-19 school year.
2017-18 Tuition Contracts
Semi-Annual Payments - A reminder for those who selected the semi-annual (two payment) plan that the second semi-annual payment is due in
November. If you have an invoice agreement you can log into your account at
www.factsmgt.com
using your email as your user name and the password you set up when you created the account, and make the payment online. Or if you prefer you can bring a check to the Business Office.
Past Due Accounts - Please review your Facts Management account to ensure you are current. Any balances remaining unpaid at the end of the semester will disallow your student from re-enrolling next semester.
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No School on Friday, November 3 Due to Faculty Inservice
School offices will be open from 7 am - 1 pm
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Eagles Edge and Mr. Frank Pisano Invite all Students to this After School Money Management Course
Mr. Pisano, owner of Meritage Wealth Management in Santa Ana, is an alumni parent that enjoys giving back the Eagle family. All students are welcome to join him after school on select Wednesdays (see schedule below).
Topics include:
* Where should you invest and why?
* Tax-Free, Taxable or Tax-Deferred Accounts
* Diversification
* Stocks
* Bonds
* Real-life investment strategies and simulations
Remaining Fall Semester Classes:
11/8/2017 Wed 2:15 PM C108 - Small Lecture Hall
11/29/2017 Wed 2:15 PM C108 - Small Lecture Hall
12/6/2017 Wed 2:15 PM C108 - Small Lecture Hall
12/13/2017 Wed 2:15 PM C108 - Small Lecture Hall
12/20/2017 Wed 2:15 PM C108 - Small Lecture Hall
For questions, please contact Mr. Sergio Muniz, [email protected].
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Join the Grandparents Club!
Members of the Grandparents Club look forward to returning to campus next month when they attend the
November 2 performance of
Godspell
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Don't forget to also sign up for the annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day scheduled on November 7. You won't want to miss this opportunity to spend the morning with your grandchildren. To read more and to register, click here.
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Attention Eagle Athletes!
BOYS GOLFERS.... If you're interested in being part of the Boys Golf program please contact Coach Chuck Morales, boys golf head coach, at 949-973-4621 or email
Coach Morales.
GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS . . . If you're interested in being part of the Girls Soccer program please contact Coach Chuck Morales, Girls Soccer head coach 949-973-4621 or email Coach Morales.
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Join the SM Robotics Team!
Interested in an engineering, business, or marketing career? The SM Robotics Team, "SMbly Required," functions like a business with some really cool products. Right now we are like a startup business looking for more talent to help us expand. Students are learning lifelong skills like CAD modeling, welding, project management, and so much more. Some juniors have already earned paid internships at Applied Medical and seniors have been earning scholarships. FIRST Robotics gives out over $50 million in scholarships every year. Don't miss out on your opportunity to "go pro" in a real career. If you are interested in joining, please email Mr. Lawrence at [email protected] or look for us at Club Rush. |
Mass Honoring Veterans, Active Duty Military Reservists,
and their Families on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 10 am
The Diocese of Orange invites all SM families to a Mass honoring all veterans, active duty military, reservists, and their families on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 10 am. Bishop Kevin Vann will be the principal celebrant. Blessing with Lourdes water. Refreshments will be served.
Location: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1015 Baker Street, Costa Mesa
*Students attending are encouraged to wear dress uniforms.
Mass sponsored by the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Malta.
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All New Parents are Encouraged to Join
Mr. Sulick at a President's Coffee - Sign up Now!
Have you signed up for a President's Coffee yet? These coffees have been well attended and are a great way for you to get to know President Sulick and other new families in a small group setting. We ask all new parents to attend one coffee. Click here and schedule yours now.
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Sometimes the gift of raising teens comes with a heavy burden to carry. One that we were not meant to carry alone. That's where Moms in Prayer comes in. The ability to pray together and lift our cares and concerns for each other as fellow moms allows us to remember that God is present in all circumstances. We meet weekly for a powerful hour of prayer. Come. Sit. Pray. Trust.
"Moms In Prayer has allowed me to draw closer to God and remind me that I'm not alone in this raising a High School'er phase. There is so much that I found myself trying to carry on my own, when, in fact, Moms In Prayer reminded me that I wasn't meant to ever carry anything alone. I am forever grateful to have prayed with this group for all these years." Melissa
"Praying for all our SM children, teachers and staff in MIP has blessed me with peace. It has been a life-changing experience." Maria
November Meeting Information:
Thursday, November 2nd: 9:00-10:00am *San Francisco Solano Church Lounge
Thursday, November 9th: 9:00-10:00am Chapel of the Sacred Heart
Thursday, November 16th: 9:00-10:00am Chapel of the Sacred Heart
Thursday, November 30th: 9:00-10:00am Chapel of the Sacred Heart
Please bring a bible, pen & reading glasses if needed. If you have any questions or need to submit a prayer request, please contact us at
[email protected]
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Holiday Boutique
Thursday, November 9
10 am - 5 pm
RSM Bell Tower
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Interested in Carpooling?
Check out the Facebook group that was created to assist SMCHS families to connect with each other for carpooling opportunities. Feel free to post if you are looking for a family to carpool with in your area, of if you are able to provide carpooling yourself! We advise that once you find a family that is interested, then private message them to keep personal details and addresses private.
Click here to check out the Facebook Carpool group.
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ATTENTION TRAVELERS! BISHOP'S 2ND ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE CRUISE -
JULY 2018
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Visit the Most Famous and Historic Sites of Christendom as we visit Vatican City, Italy, Spain, France, and Mallorca
Join Bishop Tim Freyer, the Diocesan Choir, and priests throughout the Diocese of Orange on a pilgrimage to Vatican City and Rome, followed by a Mediterranean cruise departing from Naples that will take pilgrims to some of the most beautiful and historic sites in Christendom - visit the birthplace of St. Junipero Serra in Mallorca, celebrate Mass in the famed Gaudi Cathedral of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona Spain, daily Mass Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Marseille in Provence France, and visit Pisa and Florence Italy. To read more,
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SMCHS OFFERS LOCALLY SOURCED MEALS FOR YOUR STUDENTS FROM SAPPHIRE AT SCHOOL
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Click here to review your student's menu options for next week.
We welcome your feedback! Please
click here to read more about Sapphire At School.
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AIM Sports TV Captures SM Eagles in Action
To enjoy ongoing action on the SMCHS campus,
check here weekly for the latest videos captures by SM's own Paul Higgins.
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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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Eagle Update Submissions
The Eagle Update is sent every Thursday. Submissions are due by 5 pm every Tuesday.
For questions, please contact Maureen McAndrews in the Communications Office by email or phone at 949-766-6089.
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