Dear Mater Dei Parents/Guardians,
I hope this message finds you safe and well. It is wonderful to see your students back on campus! Please remember that your student must to fill out EMocha before coming to campus each day.
We have a number of important updates in this newsletter, including information on athletic conditioning, Spring Drama auditions, the PSAT next week, and Catholic Schools Week, so I encourage you to read through all sections. As a reminder, because of the optional PSAT on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, there will be no classes or teacher office hours that day. Classes will meet Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week.
We will be hosting the annual HSPT on Saturday, January 23, 2021 for prospective students. There is still time to sign up, so if you know anyone interested in becoming a Crusader, please let them know that they can still register to take the HSPT on our website.
Thank you again for your input on our last survey. The Diocese is currently conducting their own survey. Please take a moment to give them your feedback.
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Thank you for your vigilance as we all do our part to keep our community safe.
God Bless,
FRANK V. STINGO
Principal
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HSPT (High School Placement Test)
January 23, 2021
We will administer the HSPT at Mater Dei Catholic in-person on Saturday, January 23, 2021. The High School Placement Test must be taken on campus at Mater Dei Catholic High School on January 23, 2021 to be considered for any scholarships.
Thanks for helping us promote the Mater Dei experience to your neighbors, friends and family members who are looking for a high-quality Catholic education.
The morning of the test, registered students need to bring a mask, water bottle, windshield template (with their name, timeslot and room assignment) and an umbrella.
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PSAT: January 26, 2021
Just a reminder that next Tuesday, January 26, 2021 there is no school for students unless they have signed up to take the PSAT. Students will be receiving an email later this week with the details.
Due to the PSAT, we have a schedule shift. Cohort A will be on campus Monday and Wednesday instead of Monday and Tuesday next week.
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COVID-19 Symptoms
If anyone in your household is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, tests positive for COVID-19, has been identified as a close contact, or if you have questions about sending your student to campus, please contact our Nurse, Lisa McDonald at lmcdonald@mdchs.net.
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January 19-22, 2021
Sophomore Retreat for Hybrid
Students
January 23, 2021
HSPT Test
January 26, 2021
PSAT for 9, 10, 11 grade
(Optional)
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February 1-5, 2021
Catholic Schools Week
February 3, 2021
Catholic Schools Week Mass
February 12 and 15, 2021
President’s Day Weekend
No Classes
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If you are interested in playing one of the sports below, please complete the following form. We will begin on-campus conditioning for Season 1 Sports the week of January 25, 2021. Conditioning for Cheer and Season 2 Sports will begin at a later date.
Please note that you MUST have an updated physical on file with Mrs. Alvarado to participate in conditioning.
- Boys/Girls Cross Country
- Football
- Girls Volleyball
- Boys/Girls Water Polo*
- Boys/Girls Swimming*
*Swimming and Water Polo may be switching seasons.
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Running Club
The next Running Club meeting is Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 2pm. Everyone is welcome. Please email Mrs. Taylor with any questions and for the Zoom link.
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Congrats Jesse Campbell
Jesse Campbell ‘21 has committed to Southern Utah University!
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Tre Edwards
Check out this feature on our very own Tre Edwards '23.
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Sophomore Retreat
Sophomore Retreat for on-campus students will be during the week of January 19-22 according to the following schedule:
Tuesday 1/19 – Cohort A with Theology blocks 1-3
+ Wessman block 7
Wednesday 1/20 – Cohort A with Theology blocks 4-6
+ Salazar block 7
Thursday 1/21 – Cohort B with Theology blocks 1-3
+ Wessman block 7
Friday 1/22 – Cohort A with Theology blocks 4-6
+ Salazar block 7
On-campus students will report to their first class of the day and will need to bring snacks and a drink for themselves. They may wear jeans and an MD top. No extremely ripped jeans, please!
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Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools week is coming up February 1-5, 2021! Here is what we have planned:
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Parents in Prayer
Mondays at 8:30am
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Meeting ID: 980 7359 4520
Passcode: 1L0p1P
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Parent Webinar on Suicide Prevention |
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Upcoming Course Selection Counseling Meetings
The Counseling Department will be meeting via Zoom with students to select their courses for the next school year. Meetings for Freshmen begin Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Sophomores begin Monday, February 8th, 2021 and Juniors begin on March 1, 2021. You will receive an email from your counselor with your appointment time. Please make sure to be on time to your 15-minute course selection meeting. If you have any questions, please contact your counselor.
Tutoring
Tutoring is available throughout the week. Please click here to see the schedule.
Scholarships Opportunities
Besides filling out the FAFSA and the CSS Profile (if necessary), students should also search for scholarships. The following are sites where students can search for scholarships. Note scholarship apps should not charge a fee:
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Among Us Tournament
On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, join the ASB Among Us Zoom Bonding event at 3:15pm sharp! All grades are invited. Make sure to RSVP at the link on Schoology, ASB Instagram @mdchsasb or through this link.
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Mater Dei T-Shirt Design Contest
Calling all designers! We are looking for Crusaders to submit their own design for a Mater Dei Catholic T-Shirt, which will be sold on the school website. All designs must be emailed to asb@materdeicatholic.org by Friday, January 29, 2021 before 2:00pm. Please keep in mind that this shirt is for all students, not just one grade. The entire school will vote for their favorite design after our Catholic School's Week Mass. The winner will receive a Chick-Fil-A gift card and a free t-shirt. Second place will receive a free t-shirt.
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Spring Virtual Drama Production Auditions
Play auditions for actors interested in our Virtual Spring Production, Clue, will take place next week.
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out... WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!
Auditions are on Monday, January 25, 2021, and Thursday, January 28, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:30pm over Zoom. Students can sign-up for an audition time with this link:
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Studio Art Students Are Amazing! |
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60-Year Legacy - Did you know?
“Once a Crusader, always a Crusader!” is the proud motto for thousands of students who once walked the halls or competed on the grounds of their alma mater Marian High School also known as Marian Catholic High School and Mater Dei Catholic High School or Mater Dei Juan Diego Academy over the past 60 years.
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In 1995, Dr. Estelle Kassebaum was appointed Principal at Marian Catholic High School. Her determination and tireless work toward a vision for a new highly functional and modern learning environment came to light with the help of key benefactors. |
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In 2007, the school moved to a new 48-acre state-of-the-art facility in Chula Vista and was renamed Mater Dei Catholic High School by the San Diego Diocese, but the “Crusader” spirit, and tradition, remain an integral part of the school. On the new campus, a Marian Chapel was built in honor of the school’s history and prior name, the Crusader mascot found a new home, and the school colors remained Blue & Gold.
"We were devastated with the passing of our President, Dr. Estelle Kassebaum just months prior to MCHS closing. The transition to Mater Dei Catholic helped ease some of that pain,” recalls George Milke, former MDCHS Principal who spent 31 years serving on both campuses as a student, coach, faculty member and administrator.
Mr. Milke said Fr. Pedro Rivera described the name change of Marian to Mater Dei in this way: Marian Catholic is likened to when Mary was a young woman, and Mater Dei Catholic reflects Mary, the Mother of God.
To be continued next week...
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Amazon Smile
This New Year, help our school by making your Amazon purchases through Amazon Smile! With Amazon Smile, your everyday purchases can make a difference for other Mater Dei families who are struggling.
Help us continue to build our programs at Mater Dei through your everyday purchases. Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon purchases to the Mater Dei Catholic Fund when you use the link below. Please select Mater Dei Catholic High School of San Diego.
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Mater Dei Family-Owned Business Shout-Out |
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Let us support you by promoting your family-owned business (restaurant, store, etc.) and sharing that you are “open for business” to our extended Mater Dei family. Please fill out this form: |
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