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Choir & Band Spring Concert
May 7
7th Grade Visits
May 9-10
Spring Dance Concert
May 13
Performing Arts Banquet
May 17
All-School Closing Mass
Senior Brunch
May 20
Honors Assembly
Baccalaureate Mass
May 21
Graduation
May 22
Last Day of Classes
May 29
Spring Sports Awards Night
May 30 - June 5
Cleveland Summer Immersion
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Magnificat is proud
to be a 2018
Green Ribbon School for our commitment to sustainable practices and for leadership in facilities, health, and environmental education.
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Dear Magnificat Community,
As the 2018-2019 school year comes to a close, I want to thank you for all you have done to support our students and our Mission over the past year. It is fitting that May - the month of Mary - is always marked by the celebration of our accomplished seniors as they prepare for graduation. The Class of 2019 has been integral to shaping our school community throughout these last four years, and we look forward to seeing the many ways that they will continue to have an impact on our world in the years to come! Please keep our graduates and their families in your prayers as they embark on this next chapter as Magnificat alumnae.
The summer months will be busy ones at Magnificat with Summer Programming for girls entering grades 1-9, formational programming for our current and incoming students, and significant enhancements to our campus. We have much to be grateful for as we look back, and much to be excited about as we look forward.
Again, thank you for all that you do to contribute to the Mission and future of Magnificat!
Gratefully,
Moira Clark '77
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A Prayer for May
by Katie Higgins, Theology Teacher
To the God who continues to suffer and be crucified,
We bring to You the wounds of our hurting world.
To the God who is with us in all things,
We lean upon your steady presence, trusting in your goodness.
To the God who is at work, mysteriously, unexpectedly,
We look for You. We wait in hope for You.
To the God who brings life out of death,
We rejoice in the miracle of your Resurrection and its transformative power in the world.
Amen.
We invite you to read Sr. Helen Jean's May Reflection, "I Wish I Had More Time."
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Summer Programs for Girls Entering Grades 1-9
Registration is open for Magnificat's Summer Programs, offered:
- June 10-14
- June 17-21
- June 24-28
- July 8-12
Summer Programs include:
- Magnificamp: For girls entering grades 1-8
- Summer Enrichment: For girls entering grades 7-8
- Athletic Camps: For girls entering grades 1-9
Explore the worlds of science, art, athletics, and more. Make the most of the summer at Magnificat with hands-on learning for girls to explore, create, and grow!
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Make a Difference Today through the Magnificat Fund
Since 1955, Magnificat High School has made a difference in in the lives of over 12,000 women by providing a holistic education that inspires our students to be faith-filled leaders, committed role models, life-long learners, and innovators in the world.
Magnificat's continued success in expanding the unique opportunities that shape our students into visionary leaders is made possible through the generous donors who support The Magnificat Fund. The Magnificat Fund provides tuition assistance to over 60% of our student body, allows us to make 21st-century advancements in our academic programs and to create new athletic, co-curricular, service, and faith-based opportunities to meet the needs and engage the dreams of our students.
Supporting The Magnificat Fund keeps the tradition of excellence strong for Blue Streaks of today and tomorrow. Each donation, no matter the size, makes a difference in the life of a Magnificat student. Help us make a difference today through a gift to The Magnificat Fund!
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Strengthening the Connection between Magnificat Students and HM Sisters
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Sr. Joanne Gardner, HM, interviewed by Meg Daugherty '21.
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Fostering strong connections between current students and the Sisters of the Humility of Mary as well as an understanding of their history, mission, and ministries is a hallmark of student life at Magnificat.
Recently, sophomores Meg Daugherty and Kelsey Rogers traveled to the Villa to record interviews with Sr. Margaret Ebin, HM; Sr. Joanne Gardner, HM; Sr. Barbara O'Donnell, HM; Sr. Rene Parman, HM; Sr. Elaine Schindler, HM; and Dr. Anne York, an HM Associate.
The students spent about 30-40 minutes with each interviewee, and they will edit the interviews so they can be shared with the Magnificat and HM Communities and archived. This program has been led by Theology teacher, Mrs. Lynch-Huggins-Szep, who hopes to expand it to include interviews with local HM Sisters in the future!
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Magnificat Summer Book Club for Rising 4th-6th Graders
 Girls rising into grades 4-6 are invited to join to our second annual Summer Book Club! This year's Summer Book Club pick is
Star Girl, by Jerry Spinelli.
In a celebration of nonconformity, Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the fleeting, cruel nature of popularity, and the thrill and inspiration of first love.
Book Club registration begins Wednesday, May 1, and the deadline to register is Friday, May 31. Click here to register.
A free copy of the book will be mailed to your daughter. Please contact the Admissions office with any questions 440.331.1572.
A Book Club event with activities that relate to Star Girl will be held Tuesday, August 6, from 1-2:30 p.m. Stay tuned for more details!
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Genesis Student Spotlight
This month we are proud to feature
Mary Grace Geise '19.
Click here to learn more about Mary Grace's Genesis experience working with Judge Deena Calabrese, a Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court and Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Judge
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Genesis has been undergoing an exciting renewal over the last several years as it transitions from what was a single experience for students at the end of senior year to a four-year program designed to foster student learning, leading, and serving.
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2018-19 Learn at Lunch Closed with Architecture and Design
 Many thanks
to Jill D'Amico Brandt '89
(Architect, Brandt Architecture),
Ann Marie Marques Krol '95
(Associate Director of Design at Vocon), and
Megan Forst Buettner '93
(Head of Consumer Products and marketing at Blue Planet Software, Inc) for volunteering their time to speak with students on April 30 about their experience in architecture, interior design, and industrial design. They shared their passion, insight, and best advice with nearly 100 students.
We are grateful to the many alumnae professionals who participated in the Learn at Lunch Series during this school year! We look forward to unveiling the lineup for the 2019-2020 school year. If you are passionate about your career and would love to present to students, please contact Maggie Mroz Lamb '84 at
mlamb@maghs.org.
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Spring Performances
Please join us for the
Choir & Band Spring Concert
Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m.
Celebrate spring with the Show Choir, Chorale, Performance Troupe, and our new instrumental program,
Magnifi-Pops. Admission is free.
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 We invite you to see our incredible dance students in action as they perform for the Spring Dance Concert, "Gratitude," on Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m.
Adults $10
Students $8
Seniors $8.
We hope to see you there!
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Register Now for the 4th Annual Blue Streak Golf Outing!
 The 4th Annual Blue Streak Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, June 8 at Sweetbriar Golf Club.
Golfers will play 18 holes (including cart and range balls) and have dinner, during which they will have the opportunity to win door prizes and raffle items.
Individual tickets, foursomes, and hole sponsorships are available. To register, click
here.
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"Rock 'n' Roll, Disco and Stayin' Alive"
This month's
Archives Antics
feature, written by archivist Mary Cay Doherty, was inspired by our disco-themed Gala and takes a look at how the 1970s was an important decade at Magnificat.
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"I searched our database for documents and artifacts and discovered that the 1970s was an important decade for Magnificat. The Resource Center (1970), Genesis (1973), Key Club (1978), and Interscholastic Varsity and Junior Varsity teams (1977) were just a few significant additions to Magnificat's building, curriculum, and co-curricular activities. Hmmm, maybe I could write about these important milestones..."
Click
here for the full article.
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Tiny Tweaks for a Better Life
Wednesday, May 8
7-8:30 p.m. 
Join us Wednesday, May 8, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the LGI (Large Group Instruction Room) for the Alumnae Board's first-ever event dedicated to lifelong learning for alumnae, parents, friends, and community members.
Are you ready to make more mindful choices that help to ensure well-being for you and your family? Large, drastic changes and sweeping overhauls may not work, but tiny tweaks in how we guide our health, eat, move, and pray can have lasting effects that lead to a much better life. This event focuses on small, mindful modifications that will improve the quality of daily life for you and your families. Read more about our guest speakers below and
click
here to register online. Questions? Contact Maggie Lamb '84 at
mlamb@maghs.org or 440.331.1572, ext. 268.
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Yoga for Alumnae and Friends
The Alumnae Board is hosting a yoga class at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17 at
Hope Yoga in Fairview Park. Join
Jackie Walsh, 2008 alumna and owner of Hope Yoga, for an hour-long flow class that will help you relax and feel RENEWED. This class is appropriate for all levels of yoga practitioners - beginners and seasoned yogis are welcome! Tea will be served after class for those would like to mingle.
A portion of the class fee will be donated directly to the Angels-in-Blue Fund, which helps Magnificat families who need assistance with uniforms, school lunches, prom bids, and more. Visit
hopeyogacle.com to register (scroll to the May 17 schedule and select our class). Questions? Please contact Maggie Lamb at
mlamb@maghs.org or 440.331.1572, ext. 268.
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More Magnificat News and Events
Click below for more stories from various departments about news from April and upcoming events for May.
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