MONARCH NEWS FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE - THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 MDHS - edliotest.com
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MONARCH NEWS
FROM THE
MDHS PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021
A Catholic Education gives Soul to the World.
“We give a Soul to the World through an intellectual and moral formation that
supports the good things that globalization brings and corrects the harmful ones.”
-Pope Francis
Monarch We pray for justice, peace and reconciliation for people suffering in
Prayer Myanmar, Syria, Yemen and other parts of our world.
Focus For all who are suffering in any way because of the Coronavirus Pandemic
For those who are sick in our community
"We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form. At the same
time, we have to recognize that violence is self-destructive and self-defeating. Nothing is
gained by violence and so much is lost. Let us pray for reconciliation and peace."
Pope Francis
"The culture of life is the heritage that Christians want to share with
everyone. Every human life, unique and unrepeatable, is priceless. This must be
courageously proclaimed ever anew through word and action."
Pope Francis
Lenten On our Lenten Journey this week, we focus on the Virtue of Love.
Journey Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It
does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no
record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always
protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
In care, compassion and love we join with all people who are suffering in any way
from the sin and stain of racism. We are proud of the diverse student body of
students at MDHS and in solidarity with all students of all races, we again state:
Mater Dei High School denounces and stands against the violence toward any
community of people and embraces the diverse population of our study body and
larger community. Hate and violence in any form are not tolerated on the Mater Dei
campus.
Spirit Dress Tomorrow, March 19th is Spirit Dress!
Calendar March 31 is a Faculty/Staff Retreat Day: No School for Students
Updates Please see the master calendar for all events.Lenten This Lenten season, Mater Dei will be collecting cans of non-perishable food and/or
Food Drive grocery store gift cards from now until March 29. Like our Thanksgiving and
Christmas Outreaches, we will be allowing students to earn up to 5 hours (max) of
Indirect Service Hours. Each bag of groceries and/or gift cards will be worth 1 hour
of service (max 5 hours). Our community needs us more than ever and this is an
awesome way for students to earn half of their required spring semester service
hours. Thank you for your generosity.
Questions? Please contact Ms. Rodriguez at arodriguez@materdei.org or
714.850.9556
COVID Times Students, a reminder:
1. Mask Up at all times while on the MD campus and in the public forum
2. Maintain physical/social distance of a minimum of 6 feet at all times
3. Practice appropriate hand sanitation at all times
4. Stay home while in any way feeling sick
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the student body, we ask that
students forgo off-campus parties. Parents are asked to speak to their students
about the risk of contracting COVID-19 at parties and the potential of spreading it
to their classmates and teachers.
Student Safety In order to further promote the safety of our students, we encourage students to
avail of Sodexo food services provided on campus during lunch or to bring their
own lunch, rather than going off-campus.
Uniforms Parents: As a reminder, students are expected to be in their regular school uniform
& Lanyards at all times while on campus. Likewise, students are also expected to be wearing
their student IDs on school-issued lanyards at all times. If students are not in the
correct school uniform, detentions may be issued. For further information, refer to
sections 700-713 of the Parent/Student Handbook.
Flex Days As a reminder, Flex Days are specifically intended for office hours and for
students to make-up any tests or quizzes. Due to the nature of our schedule,
teachers are unable to accommodate such requests on non-Flex Days.
Registration for Watch for Registration materials which will be sent to each family during the week
2021-2022 of March 22, 2021. We are excited to plan for the next school year when we hope
to return to school in a less or post COVID world environment with a new and
regular schedule for students. Stay tuned!
Scheduling Current 9th- 11th grade students will receive information regarding scheduling on
2021-2022 Thursday, March 25th or Friday, March 26th in their English class. More information
regarding scheduling will be shared in next week’s Principal’s Newsletter.
Virtual Don’t know which elective course to take? Beginning on Tuesday, March 23rd,
Elective Fair CLICK HERE to view some of your options.Celebration of DATE CHANGE - Moved from Monday, March 22nd to Monday, March 29th!
Academic Excellence It is a tradition at Mater Dei to honor all students who earned a 4.0 GPA during the
fall semester. This year, we will be holding our Celebration of Academic Excellence
on Monday March 29th during block 7. Students will be acknowledged in a
congratulations video by Ms. Clare followed by a presentation of their certificate.
Once certificates have been handed out, students will be directed to a station
where they will take a picture and receive our famous Mater Dei cookies!
Congratulations to all students who have eared this honor.
Special Games Special Games 2021 is here! This year we will celebrate the community with special
needs with a drive-thru parade on March 27, 2021 in the Monarch Way parking lot
from 11am-1pm. Come see the emergency vehicles, listen to music from DJ Andy
Nation, wave to your favorite superheroes and Frozen friends and much, much
more!! Lunch from TK Burger will be provided to-go. Pre-Registration is required.
CLICK HERE to sign up!
Activities Office Next week our fun food adventure continues. We will be hosting loaded nachos in
Loaded Nachos! Loaded Nachos or Asada Fries, and
the Bristol lot. Students can pre-purchase
Fresas con Crema (Strawberries and Cream). All items will be made to order
and prepared in front of you as you watch! To purchase yours today, CLICK HERE.
Last to order will be Monday, March 22nd.
Fri-YAY! Fun Days All students are invited to join us for “Fri-YAY! Fun Days”. Every week we will have a
new activity that you can participate in. Come out and meet new friends and have
fun making the project of the week! Space is limited and all participants must sign
up in advance. CLICK HERE for descriptions and to sign up today.
Friday Freshman Calling all Freshmen! Next week we will be hosting our first Freshman Class event in
Film Night the Grotto. CLICK HERE for all of the details and to purchase your snack pack! Price
covers snacks, fun and games.
La Primavera 5pm, Sunday March 28th (The Grotto): Join us for this LIVE PERFORMANCE as the
Concert Instrumental Music Program celebrates the Spring Season, full of new beginnings
and opportunities. Get your tickets HERE through a "pay-what-you-wish" format
and make sure to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the socially-distanced evening.
Tickets are limited.
Choir Spring 6:30pm, Sunday, March 28th (Virtual): Delight in the sounds of our Mater Dei
Concert Choral & Vocal Music Program as they bring you their annual Spring Concert. Set to
a beautiful beach background, our handbells & vocalists bring you a virtual
performance to enjoy this Easter Season. Get your tickets HERE through a "pay-
what-you-wish" format.
Mater Dei Girls Monday, March 22nd 3:30-5:30 (Freshman & Sophomores)
Beach Volleyball Wednesday, March 24th 3:30-5:30 (Juniors & Seniors)
Tryouts Where: Newland Street, Huntington Beach
• No preregistration necessary
• Arrive early to sign in and please wear a mask.A Taste of Mater Dei, A Taste of Mater Dei, Your Way – Update!
Your Way The countdown is on to the silent auction opening on March 22 and our live event
Virtual Event! on March 27! Don’t forget to secure your auction party box – they are going fast!
AND take a chance on our event raffle: $1,500 in Nike Gear or A Fashion Island
Staycation. Tickets are $35. Raffle tickets purchased between Wednesday, March 17
and Friday, March 19 at 3 p.m. will be entered into a drawing for a Nike Spirit
Backpack complete with His and Hers Apparel. Visit www.materdei.org/auction for
ticket information and how to secure your raffle tickets.
Mother Son Our Mother-Senior Son Mass and Brunch will be held Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the
Mass & Brunch Mater Dei High School Grotto. Tickets are $35 each. You won’t want to miss this
beautiful morning filled with reflection on the special love between a mother and
her son. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets.
Mother Daughter In the afternoon of May 2, 2021, our Mother-Senior Daughter Tea will be held in the
Tea Mater Dei Grotto. Tickets are $35 each. Please join us for this special time with your
Senior daughter. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets.
Buy Your Yearbook LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK
Seniors, don't forget that this is your last year to purchase a piece of Mater Dei
history! The absolute final day to pre-order your yearbook is May 8, 2020.
Yearbooks will be delivered to the school mid-summer with pick-up days available
in July. A limited supply of books will also be available for sale on this day.
Please email Ms. Howard at nhoward@materdei.org if you have any questions.
Scarlet Scroll Stay up-to-date on Monarch student news! From informational stories to student
and faculty features, the Scarlet Scroll has it all and is updated each week! Visit
the news site TODAY!
PSAT and ACT Students and parents, please join our presentation for families looking to learn how
Score Back Webinar best to navigate standardized testing (SAT/ACT) for the college admissions
process. The webinar will be March 23rd 6-7PM and in partnership with Tried &
True Tutoring. Register here.
College Planning Get started with college planning! Check out our How-To video. Find a list of
Current Scholarships and attend Virtual College Fairs. College Admission Reps are
excited to meet our students. Attend a virtual meet and greet on Wednesdays at
1:30 PM. To see the schedule click here. Begin thinking about your summer plans and
check out the many Summer Program opportunities!
Counseling CHOC and the Mater Dei Counseling Department have collaborated on a Workshop
Workshop Series for students. CHECK OUT THE FLYER! Sign-up HERE.
CHOC Wellness The CHOC team at Mater Dei is looking for three hardworking, caring, and
Ambassadors compassionate students to become CHOC Wellness Ambassadors. Our wellness
ambassadors will learn more about mental health issues among adolescents and
gain experience in both leadership and teamwork. CHOC will pick three
ambassadors. CLICK HERE for all the info!CHOC Wellness Dr. Ana d’Abreu will be hosting a three-part virtual parent workshop titled: My
Monarch’s Growth Mindset on Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:00pm. For more
info and sign-ups, CLICK HERE!
Grant In addition to general need-based financial aid at Mater Dei, there are two grants
Opportunities available through the Advancement & Alumni Office; Alumni Heritage Fund and the
Mater Dei Lettermen's Club Grants. These are internal grant programs are made
possible by the generosity of MD benefactors, alumni, and the administration.
Recipients must apply for need-based financial aid through FACTS Grant & Aid
Assessment in order to be considered for these additional grants.
Golf Classic Save the Date! The 2021 MD Athletics Golf Classic is set for May 17th. For more
information please visit www.materdei.org/athletics
Ring of Honor The Ring of Honor seeks to recognize individuals who have achieved various levels
of recognition through their church, school, community or professional life. The
honoree must display commendable character and dedication to the values and
mission of Mater Dei High School. Inductees are not required to be Mater Dei
alumni. All members of the Mater Dei community will have nomination privileges.
Do you know an amazing Monarch who has made a difference and achieved
recognition through their church, school, community or professional life? Please take
a moment to make your nomination for the 2021 Mater Dei Ring of Honor.
https://www.materdei.org/ringofhonor/
Campus Store Shop MD Campus Store HERE
The Ouray Benchmark Crew is back in stock! This one flies off the shelves, so get the
size you need while we have it.
Order personalized Mater Dei gear HERE
Use code MARCH21 to take 20% off any order of $80 or more on the Sideline Store.
Follow us on Instagram for the latest @MDCampusStore
Online Driver's Ed Mater Dei students can now fulfill their entire California Drivers Education and
and Behind the Behind the Wheel requirements with Varsity Driving Academy. For more
Wheel Training information, CLICK HERE
**Mater Dei High School provides this opportunity strictly for informational purposes and does not require or
specifically endorse the services of Varsity Driving Academy. Mater Dei and Varsity Driving Academy are wholly
separate entities and Mater Dei in no way assumes any responsibility related to Varsity Driving Academy’s services to
anyone.**
Click Here to view Monarch News on our website.CLASS OF 2021 CLASS OF 2021 group photo for the yearbook TOMORROW, March 12 at 11:15am on
the soccer field. Wear your white senior class shirt. Questions? Contact Ms. Howard
at nhoward@materdei.org.
Our next Senior celebration is March 23. Mark your calendars…..you won’t want to
miss this special event!
Christian Service Seniors: Completing the Christian Service program is a graduation requirement.
Hours Every student must earn and record 10 hours per semester while attending Mater
Dei High School. Check your MobileServe account and upload any missing hours
now! If you need to earn more volunteer hours, please CLICK HERE for some
volunteer ideas. CLICK HERE for all important Christian Service Senior information.
National Seniors, if you are going on to play your sport in college and have not yet been
Signing Day recognized at one of our National Signing Day events please contact Mrs. Perry
jperry@materdei.org by 3/19/21
Petition to Graduate Petition to Graduate forms from each of our Senior families must be completed by
Friday, March 19. CLICK HERE to access that form.
Senior An Instagram page has been set-up for our Seniors. @MaterDeiClassof2021 will be
Instagram Page the official page that we use for announcements, fun pictures and memories for the
Class of 2021. Follow it today to stay updated! We also want to give our parents /
guardians of the Class of 2021 the chance to share a special message. We will be
adding Senior Shoutouts to this page. If you would like to share a picture or two
and a message, CLICK HERE to fill out our form and upload a few of your favorite
pictures.
Graduation This year, Herff Jones will be selling all of our Graduation announcements and other
Announcements graduation items, such as name cards and thank you notes. You can order online at
https://www.herffjones.com/ . The deadline for orders will be April 1. For
additional questions about graduation orders, please contact Mike Coffey at 714-
838-5299 or mike@socalgraduates.com.
Community College Seniors, we are hosting a workshop with Santiago Canyon College for help on your
Application application to any community college. You can receive step-by-step guidance on
Workshop the process. Please bring any of your questions and join us Wednesday, March
17th, 2pm. Join through this Zoom Community College Application Workshop Link
(PW: 054422).
Graduation Date Graduation Update: All three graduation ceremonies will now take place on
Saturday, May 29th and we will no longer be offering a Sunday ceremony.
Ceremony times are 9am, 4:30pm and 7:30pm. Sign-up form will be sent to all
Senior families after Spring Break.
Visit our Class of 2021 Graduation page for all Senior info!You can also read
