Dear Parents,
As we enter our week of gratitude, I’d like to personally thank all of you for your continued support of our students and Mater Dei Catholic High School. I am truly grateful for the 19 years that I have been a part of this community.
Last week we had our annual STEAM Night. Our students were impressive as they presented their research virtually. It was a great night for our students to showcase their research and posters. Congratulations to all of our students, and thanks to all who worked hard to put on the event as well as all those who attended.
As I am sure you are aware, due to the elevated case rates, San Diego County has entered the purple tier. Because MDCHS is already open, we will remain open, but I want to stress the importance of staying safe and following all of the safety protocols while away from campus so that we can continue to remain open. We ask that you take all protocols seriously, both on and off campus, and honestly report any symptoms or contacts through EMocha daily. With the holidays approaching and the weather changing, we must remember that we are all in this together, and are all responsible for each other’s safety. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Although we will remain open while in the purple tier, the tightened restrictions mean that we will pause our plans to bring athletics and other activities back to campus. Our goal has been to keep the school open, so we do not want to do anything to jeopardize that. We will reevaluate after Thanksgiving based on the conditions and guidance at that time.
As we get closer to the end of the semester, please note that we will follow our regular bell schedule during the week of Dec 14-17. Please check the calendar for details.
Please remember to fill out this form to opt into distance learning for the second semester. You must opt into Distance Learning again for the second semester even if you already opted in for this current semester. We are asking that you commit for the second semester by November 30 so that we can plan our classes. We will also stop taking requests for students to opt into distance learning for the current (fall) semester on November 30.
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I wish you all a very happy and safe Thanksgiving!
Thank you,
Frank V. Stingo
Principal
Mater Dei Catholic High School
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COVID-19 Symptoms
If anyone in your household is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and you have any questions about sending your student to campus, please contact our Nurse, Lisa McDonald at lmcdonald@mdchs.net.
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Distance Learning Form for Spring Semester
MDCHS will continue to offer a Distance Learning option for all students for next semester. We are asking families to commit to Distance Learning for the full spring semester to ensure proper distancing for students in all classes. If you would like your student to learn from home for the spring 2021 semester, please fill out this form by November 30, 2020. This will give us enough time to properly prepare for spring semester classes. If your student is already in Distance Learning for the Fall, you still need to complete this form for the Spring.
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Optional PSAT
We will be administering an in person, optional PSAT (Practice SAT) on Tuesday, January 26th on campus. Juniors who take this practice exam will still qualify for National Merit Recognition. If you would like for your student to take the PSAT, please sign-up by clicking on the link below by November 30th.
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Help Share The Love during Gratitude Week!
We have lots of fun activities planned to thank our community for their hard work and care. Join us throughout the week by following our acts of gratitude through social media, re-posting and coming along side us to thank those around you who are making a difference. Our goal is to have 5,000 acts of gratitude sent by the end of the week. We will be delivering video messages and chocolate treats to a variety of community members throughout the week. Here is what we have planned:
Monday: Diocese of San Diego, Parochial School Principals, Parents in Prayer and the Mayor of Chula Vista will be formally thanked. The elementary school will create a Gratitude wall.
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Tuesday: The Military, Mater Dei Parish, and Mater Dei Family-Owned Businesses will be formally thanked.
Wednesday: Mater Dei Gratitude Challenge (we will encourage everyone to create a video or selfie with three people they are grateful for and then challenge/tag a person to do the same. The San Diego and Chula Vista Police stations will be formally thanked.
Thursday: Firemen, Miles Christi priests and local Healthcare workers will be formally thanked.
Friday: Thanksgiving Mass, Students host Thanksgiving lunch for faculty and staff, and elementary school formally thanks Fredericka Manor!
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Nov 16-20, 2020
Crusaders Giving Week
Nov 20, 2020
Thanksgiving Mass
Nov 23-27, 2020
Thanksgiving Vacation
Dec 1 – Dec 31, 2020
60-Year Legacy Campaign
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Dec 4, 2020
VAPA Online Production
Dec 8, 2020
Immaculate Conception Mass
Dec 10, 2020
Virtual Open House #2
Dec 14-18, 2020
Finals Week
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Sophomore Counseling Meetings
Ms. Navarro, our counseling intern, began to meet with all tenth graders. She will email students their time and date for their counseling meeting. For students who are on campus, the meeting will be held at the counseling center in the De Paul Building. For distance learners, Ms. Navarro will be meeting you via zoom. She looks forward to meeting you soon.
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:
Upcoming University Visit
A representative from Les Roches and Glion, both premier hospitality business schools will be on a virtual visit on Tuesday, November 17th at 1:30pm.
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How to Fill Out the FAFSA
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Some Tips for Writing your College Essay |
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How to Fill Out the CSS Profile
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Upcoming Drama Production
Auditions for the 2020 Mater Dei Fall Theater production are now open! Coming soon…Vintage Hitchcock: A Radio Play filled with spies, mysteries and love. You will be sure to be on the edge of your seat. Performance will be live-streamed on December 4 at 6:00pm. Contact VAPA Chair, Mrs. Leslee Myers at lmyers@materdeicatholic.org if you are interested in being a part of this production.
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See the Incredible Work our
Studio Art Students are Doing!
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#CrusadersGiving Gratitude
Nov. 16-20th
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We will dedicate this week to giving gratitude to all the people who make a difference for our Mater Dei Community. In addition to sending thank you cards, making phone calls and delivering treats to public servants and educators in our community, we will be doing a Gratitude social media challenge to ignite the spirit of giving and to “Share The Love” with our families and friends. Thank you in advance for helping us be agents of gratitude throughout the week of Nov. 16-20, 2020. #CrusadersGiving
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60-Year Legacy Campaign
Dec. 1-31st
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We will dedicate the month of December to celebrating our 60-year legacy, from opening our doors as Marian High School in 1960, evolving into Marian Catholic in 1992 and moving to our Chula Vista campus and becoming Mater Dei Catholic in 2007. We have so much to celebrate and be grateful for. We will be promoting and featuring many individuals who are making a difference in our world thanks to the formation they received as a Crusader. During the month-long campaign, we will also be raising money for the Mater Dei fund, which fuels all campus programs and initiatives. #Crusaders60
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Amazon Smile
Many of us are turning to sites like Amazon to have our groceries and other essentials delivered to our homes during this time of pandemic. Through 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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Class of 2021, Your Time Has Come!
Please share a baby picture with the yearbook staff. To be guaranteed a spot in the book, we must receive your photo by Wednesday November 18th. If space permits, we may accept photos through the 20th. Submitting photos is easy! Head to HJeshare.com and use the code: MDCHS. If you are having problems, contact cpeck@mdchs.net.
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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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