A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE - Marist Catholic High School

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
Dear Marist Families,
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    It is hard to believe that the end of the school year is right around the corner. Every
morning as students arrive on campus I can’t help but pause and be thankful for how blessed
we are to have students on campus, athletics in full swing and all of it happening in beautiful
weather.
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    As we work to bring this year to a close and plan for next year here are some reminders
and updates.
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                        2021-2022 School Calendar and Bell Schedule
    We are in the process of creating next year’s school calendar. Our goal is to have a draft
posted to the website by the end of May. At this time, we are not expecting any major
changes with the start or end of the year.
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     We plan to open in the fall in person with all students on campus for a regular five-day
school week. We will be taking time in the coming weeks to gather input from families and
staff about the bell schedule for next year. Our planning for next year will also take into
consideration schedules and plans for any unforeseen closures.
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                                          AP Exams
    Hopefully, you received the update from Mr. Oldham that AP Exams will take place in
June and happen at home. He will send more information home as we get closer to testing
weeks. If you have questions, please reach out to Mr. Oldham at aoldham@marisths.org.
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                                        All School Mass
     We are planning to celebrate our traditional Senior Farewell Mass, which will be held
outside. Campus Ministry has an update in this segment of the Newsline and will share more
information as they get further along in the planning process.
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                                        Senior Prom
      Based on the changes this week, we will make a final decision about senior prom by
Wednesday morning, if not sooner. Seniors, thank you for your flexibility and patience with
this planning process.
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                                       Graduation Update
     We will be holding graduation on the turf field, which has special set-up and sound
needs. Thursday we met with an outside contractor for our graduation needs. We are pushing
our full graduation update to later this week so that we will be able to include the time of the
graduation ceremony as well as a timeline for all graduation items.

Blessings,

Stacey Baker
Principal

Marist history teacher         There will be a vaccine clinic for people 16
                         Jon Nuxoll is leading a June   and older on Tuesday, May 4th. Sign up through
                         2022, trip to St. Petersburg   Lane County Public Health Website.
                         and Moscow.
                             For more information,
                         check out these links
                         or contact Mr. Nuxoll!
                             Slideshow
                             April 12 informational
                             meeting
                             (Passcode: .7h&0NV3)

                                                            Congratulations to our very own Mr.
                                                        Chronister on receiving High School Teacher of
    GOOD NEWS! Jostens has given us the month           the Year from the Veterans of Foreign Wars
of May to continue our book sales! The new              Oregon District 13!
deadline to order a 2021 yearbook is Friday, May            The VFW presented Mr. Chronister with the
28. Follow the link to ORDER NOW!                       award in recognition of his commitment to
                                                        teaching citizenship and the promotion of civic
                                                        responsibility in the classroom.
 My fellow parents…
     I’m writing to you as the proud mother of a
 Marist junior (as well as a member of the
 Advancement Team). I invite you to join me in
 supporting Marist by writing a review of our
 school. Just email or give me a call.
                                                              Guevara shared her journey of faith and
     Thank you! Rebecca
                                                          how Marist helped her along her path. You
     rlarson@marisths.org 541-914-8180
                                                          can find the full article here.

That is the goal and we hope you will join the entire Marist Community on June 2 when we
launch Marist Gives: our first-ever Giving Day! By making a contribution of any size during the
24-hour period, you will help us meet our goal of 100 gifts in 24 hours and provide the tuition
assistance needed to support many of our families who have been impacted by the pandemic.

Here are a couple of ways you can get involved:
   Become a giving day ambassador and help us get the word out about Marist Gives.
   Volunteer for a campus beautification project in anticipation of graduation and celebrating
   the Class of 2021.

    Whether you can share your time or treasure, we hope you'll make plans to give online,
volunteer or keep Marist and our students in your prayers! Follow us on social media and visit
the Marist Gives website for more information.

                  Facebook                   Instagram                  Twitter
                         maristgives.marisths.org

DR. RICK MARTIN - DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY & FORMATION RETREAT COORDINATOR
      JULIE FERRARI - ASSISTANT CAMPUS MINISTRY/LITURGY & CHRISTIAN SERVICE COORDINATOR
                                  FATHER THEO LANGE - CHAPLIN

    We are currently processing applications for Retreat Team and CLC for the 2021-22
school year, which includes a review of applications and recommendations for all
applicants. We are hoping to be able to announce decisions on May 7. Updates and
notifications will be sent to applicants through Schoology. For all students who applied:
please be aware that all applicants will be considered for these positions. For that
reason, please check that you are still “enrolled” in the Sophomore CLC/RT Application
for sophomores or the Junior RT Application class for juniors. If you have been
unenrolled (the class is no longer visible in Schoology), please contact Dr. Martin right
away at rmartin@marisths.org.
    For information on how final selections are determined, please review the
document “Selection Process,” available in Schoology.

Class of 2022: THE REQUIRED # OF HOURS HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 30, due on
September 23rd. 15 indirect hours are still allowed. Students having trouble finding
direct service opportunities should contact Mrs. Ferrari.
Class of 2023: Hours 1-5 & Reflection Journal #1 are due May 31st (new date). See the
CSE Manual for service ideas.

    Spartan Day Masses at 10:45 a.m. will continue through the end of the year. All
are welcome to sign up to attend in person or to join via Zoom. Sign up and Zoom links
are available in Schoology.
    One of the most distinguishing aspects of a Catholic School is gathering the entire
school community for Mass. We are prioritizing finding a safe way to hold one all-
school Mass before this school year comes to a close. Our plan is to hold our
traditional Senior Farewell Mass before seniors have completed their studies. We are
still working out how to do this in a way that meets safety guidelines. As soon as we
have determined the appropriate way forward, we will notify students directly.

DR. RICK MARTIN - DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY & FORMATION RETREAT COORDINATOR
           JULIE FERRARI - ASSISTANT CAMPUS MINISTRY/LITURGY & CHRISTIAN SERVICE COORDINATOR
                                       FATHER THEO LANGE - CHAPLIN

                                                Marist will be participating in the Food For
                                            Lane County’s High School Food Drive during the
                                            week of May 17–21, with a drive-through drop-
                                            off at the front of the school on Friday, May 21,
                                            12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Non-perishable, protein-rich
                                            donations greatly appreciated!
                                               Check out the flyer at the end of The Newsline
                                            for more information on how to get involved.

    Interested in learning the Catholic perspective about end-of-life issues? The Marist
Foundation will present a free 1-hour online workshop: Ready for Heaven, Sunday, June 6,
2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. concerning Advance Directives and funeral planning.
    Presenters include Fr. Emmanuel Taylor, O.P., pastor of St. Thomas More Newman Center
(invited); alumni parent Donald J. Schroeder, MD orthopedic surgeon and member of St. Mark's
Catholic Church; and facilitator and alumni parent Alan Thayer, business lawyer, Innovative Law
Group and Newman Center parishioner.
    We hope to hold the event in person, on campus, but an online alternative may be necessary.
For more information or to register, please contact Rebecca Larson at 541-914-8180.

Create a college planning file if you have not started one that includes:
       Report cards.
       A list of awards and honors a student has received.
       Description and reflection of school and community activities they've taken part in.
       Description and reflection of volunteer experiences or paid jobs.
    One of the most important things your student can do this summer is READ. Creating the habit of reading for leisure
    and information is a vital stepping stone to higher learning and, as a result, higher test scores.
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SAIL – Summer Academy to Inspire Learning Program Dates: July 25-30
   Make college your reality: Check out the Summer Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL) Program at the University of
   Oregon!
   SAIL offers FREE one-week day and residential academic summer programs on the University of Oregon campus.
   SAIL invites rising freshmen through seniors, who meet eligibility requirements, to apply. Serving high school students
   from underrepresented backgrounds, including lower-income and/or first-generation college students.
   Choose from a wide variety of subject areas like Biology, Performing Arts, World Languages and many more, all
   taught by distinguished University of Oregon faculty volunteers through fun social and interactive activities.
   SAIL is committed to increasing student enrollment and success in college – we offer sessions on the college
   admissions process, scholarships, and how to navigate financial aid. Experience what college life is all about and how
   to make it happen at SAIL!
   Application opens May 1, 2021 at sail.uoregon.edu
       sailstaff@uoregon.edu | Text 541-201-3380 Follow Us! |Instagram @uo.sail

    Naviance Training for freshmen will be held on              Separation Preparation for Parents of Seniors
    May 12 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.                                    If you missed the Separation Preparation for Senior
    A link will be sent to all freshmen via the 2024                Parents on April 7, you may access the presentation
    Schoology group.                                                on the college counseling site on the Marist website.
    Naviance Tasks – Complete all tasks by June 7               Separation Preparation for Seniors April 27
         Introduction to Naviance                                   Presentation is posted on the college counseling
         Strengths Explorer                                         page
         Career Profiler                                        a
                                                                College Decision Day Is Coming Soon- May 1
                                                                    What Do You Need to Do By May 1?
                                                                         Check your email and follow the instructions
                                                                         exactly. Some colleges have pushed their
                                                                         Decision Date back.
Naviance/College 101 Presentation                                        Deposit at only one school! In your acceptance
   If your student missed the Naviance/College 101                       packet from each college, there should be
   Presentation on April 7, they could access the                        instructions.
   recording and presentation in the class of 2023                       If you have been offered a financial aid package,
   Schoology group and or the Marist College                             complete all forms and documents to accept any
   Counseling site.                                                      or all financial aid. You can choose to accept or
        http://counseling.marisths.org/                                  decline any part of your financial aid package
   Stay focused and engaged in your classes.                             i.e., student loans or parent plus loans.
Naviance Tasks – Sophomores should finish prior to
June 7
        Strengths Explorer
        Do What You Are
        Super Match

College Planning for Juniors
    Encourage and help your student Create a college planning file from the list above and include:
       A list of core teachers (English, History, World Language, Science, and Math) that your student
       would approach about letters of recommendation for their college applications.
       Create a Common Application account and start working on activities, family information,
       etc...
       (Do not fill out any information under the individual universities).
       The information can be migrated over on August 1st.
           www.commonapp.org
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Naviance Tasks
   Naviance Information and tasks will be provided via Schoology for all juniors to complete.
      Complete by June 7
          Do What You Are
          College Super Match
          Creating a College List – Colleges I’m Thinking About
          We recommend added at least 3-4 colleges to the list.
          Please do not add them to the colleges I am applying to yet.
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Testing for College Applications
   There are still a lot of unanswered questions about testing requirements for the Class of 2022.
   Some colleges have already made the decision about testing requirements for admission.
   Here are a few of the colleges that will not require a test score for the Class of 2022:
       University of Oregon
       Oregon State University
       Portland State University
       All University of California schools (UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, UC Davis, etc.)
       University of Chicago
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SAT Test Dates 2021-2022
   June 5 - Register by May 6
Anticipated Dates - Check back in May for confirmed dates and registration deadlines.
   August 28, October 2, November 6, December 4
REGISTER HERE
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Virtual Christian College Fairs
Explore the comprehensive, ongoing virtual college booths anytime May 3 – 21, 2021.
Click here to register
Interact LIVE with reps from each college
    Tuesday, May 4 | 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. (EDT)
    Tuesday, May 11 | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EDT)
    Thursday, May 13 | 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. (EDT)
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Navigating and Belonging: A Special Session for First-Generation and Low-Income Students
    May 24, 5:00 p.m.
    May 26, 5:00 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
(Links to the recorded sessions will be available to those who register)

FFLC High School Food Drive!
               MAY 17 - MAY 21
           May 21, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
       Community-Wide Drive through Drop-off
            at the front of the school
               Our community is in need!
   Due to COVID, the annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp
   Out Hunger® Food Drive will not take place this
     May which means the loss of thousands of
    pounds of donated food for our neighbors in
             need of food assistance.

    Many local high schools are responding to this
        need and MARIST NEEDS YOUR HELP!

  Please bring canned fruits, vegetables, beans, chili,
  soups, tuna & other meats, peanut & other nut/seed
       butters and whole-grain pasta and rice…

  …because no one should be hungry.

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                   and use the nonprofit number DL887