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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!
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