A PRAYER FOR MAY
BY SR. HELEN JEAN NOVY, HM
VICE PRESIDENT OF MISSION EMERITA
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Mary, strong woman,
Give me courage
to witness to God’s love
no matter the challenges.
Mary, faithful disciple,
Guide me in following your Son more closely.
Mary, model of humility,
Help me acknowledge in gratitude
all my God-given gifts
and admit in truth my total dependence on God.
Mary, proclaimer of justice,
Lead me to a deeper
and more inclusive love
for those needing to be lifted up.
Mary, singer of joy,
Encourage my spirit
with Jesus' hopeful promises.
Amen!
"The Joy of Our Hope" by Sr. Helen Jean Novy, HM
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TOMORROW: MAGNIFICAT'S
2ND ANNUAL GIVING DAY!
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PARTICIPATION is what makes Giving Day so special. Become a Magnificat Giving Day donor today!
When we reach 250 Giving Day donors, an anonymous donor will make a
$50,000 gift to The Magnificat Fund!
Click below to make your gift today, or
text 4MAGS to (202) 858-1233 to make a gift via Venmo, PayPal, or Apple Pay!
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Thursday & Friday
May 13 & 14
Join us next week for Bloom, a virtual evening of celebration and dance with Magnificat's National Championship Dance Team!
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Wednesday, June 2, 7:00 p.m.
Join us in Magnificat's backyard for Sunset Yoga led by current parent Daneen Farrall from alumna-owned Hope Yoga! Relax and
re-center with this 75-minute flow. All yoga levels welcome. Remember to bring your own mat and water! Register today!
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Sunday, June 13, 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a Four-Person Scramble to benefit Magnificat Athletics! Registration includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, range balls, a registration gift, boxed lunch, and drink tickets. Buy chances to win gift certificates and more!
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SCHOOL UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS |
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Magnificat Enters Strategic Planning Process |
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The Magnificat Board of Directors and Leadership Team have engaged Partners in Mission to lead them through a strategic planning process that will guide the direction of the school for the next five years. The strategic planning committee met for the first time last week via Zoom. All members of the Magnificat community will soon receive a survey to contribute to the process by offering feedback from their own unique perspectives as board members, students, alumnae, parents, past parents, faculty/staff, board members, and friends. |
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Anti-Racism Task Force Update |
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Magnificat's Anti-Racism Advisory Task Force has been meeting monthly since February to fulfill its charge to advance anti-racism efforts and to make the school community more diverse and welcoming to all students and families in service to our mission “to educate students holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.” The group is comprised of alumnae, parents of current and past students, community members, and school faculty/staff.
The task force is expected to meet for about one year to complete its work, at which time, they will provide recommendations to school leadership on
anti-racism, equity, and inclusion strategies. The six areas that the task force is focusing on are: alumnae experience; parent/guardian engagement; professional development and anti-racism training; racial dialogues; recruitment and retention; and school policies and procedures. The Magnificat Community will receive regular updates throughout the coming year as this important work continues.
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AP Literature Book Museum |
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"Unbreakable Bonds" exhibit of The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Amelea Sese '21
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"Two Worlds Alike" exhibit of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
Ellerie Heinzmann '21
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"Exposing the Scheme" exhibit of Catch 22 by Joseph Heller
Maura Kelley '21
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Over the last several weeks, AP Literature students were hard at work creating interactive exhibits about novels they have studied and critiqued independently throughout the semester. Their task was to convey the novel's importance, central message, or an important issue the novel brings to the surface. The Book Museum is on display in the HM Center and students, faculty, and staff are invited to fill out comment cards about the exhibits they found most compelling. |
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AP Computer Science Students Explore Bias in Coding |
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AP Computer Science Principles students recently completed a unit on data which included conversations about artificial intelligence and machine learning. Part of their study was an exploration of bias in machine learning and the fact that, while computers are inherently objective, the people who program them have biases. The discussion brought up the importance of collecting diverse training data in order to avoid bias in the technology we use. The lesson, created by code.org, was a concrete way to incorporate social justice in students' STEM learning.
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Junior Artist Selected for Ohio
Governor's Youth Art Exhibition
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Congratulations to Paige Erickson '22 for being juried into the 2021 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition for her metalwork titled, “Lost and Found”! Paige's work was one of 258 pieces of art chosen from over 6,000 entries.
The exhibition and awards ceremony can be viewed by visiting govart.org.
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"While I was initially inspired by Jack's compass from the Pirates of the Carribean series, I was also inspired to make this piece because I wanted to create something that challenged my metal-working abilities, required creative thinking, and was fun to make. This piece was all of these, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to display my hard work at the Governor's Art Exhibition." |
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Campus Ministry Retreats Make Space for
Prayer, Reflection, and Building Community
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Throughout the year, members of the Class of 2021 attended retreats focused on connecting to their faith through prayer, nature, art, and practicing wellness. These small-group afternoon retreats gave our seniors the opportunity for connection and reflection as they navigated the stress of college applications, AP exams, and finishing their high school careers. Pictured right, students make essential oil roller balls to help with relaxation and concentration. |
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Throughout the month of April, the sophomore class participated in mini retreats inspired by our theme for the school year - We Belong to Each Other. They cycled through three rotations: We Belong to the Earth, We Belong to Each Other, and We Belong to God. Campus Ministers planned activities focused on building community and caring for God's creation, along with a prayer service where each sophomore received her Serve pendant to add to the Learn pendant she received during her freshman year.
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HAVE YOU SAVED THE
DATE FOR REUNION?
Class years ending in 1s and 6s and the Class of 1970 will all celebrate milestone Reunions on
September 25, 2021.
If you would like to get involved with planning your Reunion, please email Nora Hudec at nhudec@maghs.org.
LOOKING FOR A BABYSITTER FOR THE SUMMER?
Each year, Magnificat students sign up to be connected to alumnae to provide summertime childcare. Email Nora Hudec at nhudec@maghs.org to be connected to interested students!
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ARE YOU FOLLOWING
OUR NEW ALUMNAE
INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT!
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Follow magnificat_alumnae on Instagram for a chance to win alumnae swag and to stay up to date on the latest alumnae events and networking opportunities!
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NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR
THE MAGNIFICAT ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME!
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Magnificat Athletic Hall of Fame
Induction Celebration
Friday, October 8, 2021
Save the Date for the Magnificat Athletic Hall of
Fame Induction Celebration to honor Magnificat's
most accomplished alumnae athletes and former coaches. Use this form to nominate a candidate for
this year's Hall of Fame class; nominations will be
accepted through July 1, 2021.
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When school is in session, Magnificat parents and guardians are welcome to shop in person at the Streaks Boutique Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Please use the Hilliard Entrance and sign in at the Main Office.
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We educate young women holistically to learn, lead,
and serve in the spirit of Mary's Magnificat.
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