Where there is inju - Mount Saint Joseph High School
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Where there is inju - Mount Saint Joseph High School
February, 2013 Dear Parents and Guardians, When I spoke to the students last week about Mr. Fitzpatrick’s resignation, I told them that “when the going gets tough, Mount men get going.” Just as Theodore James Ryken and Brother James Kelly would say, “March on,” I assure you we will march on, and we will move ahead with all things positive happening at the Mount. Our school is filled with dedicated, mission-focused educators who live out the Xaverian Charism each day, and we will continue to grow and improve. Please note that the athletic center construction is on schedule. Mr. Dave Norton is moving ahead with the new Brother James M. Kelly Honors Program curriculum for incoming 9th graders, and we will continue to provide an outstanding education in the faith for all of our students. In previous times of difficulty, the giants within the Xaverian Brothers steered us to prayer. As we approach Lent, I would ask you to reflect on one of my favorite prayers from Saint Francis of Assisi. The Prayer of St. Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love. For it is in giving that we receive. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life. Amen. As we enter the holiest of the Church’s liturgical seasons, a season of alms-giving, service to those in need, and prayer, all of which move us to a closer relationship with the Lord, I ask you to keep the Mount in your prayers. Finally, dear parents, I am making myself available to answer any questions I am able to during this difficult time. Please do not hesitate to contact me either by email or by phone. I will get back to you as soon as possible. If you email me, please leave a phone number where you can be reached. George E. Andrews, Jr. President Mr. Dave Norton, Principal, Director of Studies First Semester Grades: If you have a concern about your son’s performance in a particular class, you should contact the teacher via e-mail or set up an appointment to meet face-to-face with the teacher and your son at a time that is mutually convenient. Please be sure to do this if your son’s grade(s) indicates that improvement is needed. For those students not finding success, efforts must be made to change their method of study. Please check their grades on a regular basis through Edline. For those students with poor grades, there should be regular contact with teachers through e-mail. The Studies Office with the Guidance Department will continue to monitor students’ progress. Students who fail a class for the year will be required to attend summer school unless the class is not offered in the MSJ summer school program. Course Selections for the 2013-2014 School Year During the months of February and March, students will be meeting with me to discuss course selections for the 2013-2014 school year. Assemblies are scheduled during the homeroom period as follows: Tuesday, February 12 - Juniors Thursday, February 21 - Sophomores Wednesday, February 27 - Freshmen During this time, course description booklets and selection sheets will be distributed. All options will be discussed during the assembly. A separate letter to parents regarding course selections will be mailed from the Studies Office. Parents are encouraged to call the Studies Office if they have additional questions. Appointments can be made with me if the condition warrants. Completed course selection sheets should be returned to your son’s guidance counselor by the following dates: Juniors - Friday, March 1 Sophomores - Friday, March 8 Freshmen - Wednesday, March 13 Mr. Chuck Belzner, Director of Guidance Please Note: The Junior/Sophomore Parents’ College Night will be held on Thursday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain information regarding the college admissions process. There will be a number of helpful resources available. Acceptances and Scholarships: Sometimes colleges do not advise the Guidance Office of acceptances or rejections. As soon as students are notified by the college, they should inform Mrs. Mnkande. Seniors should also advise of any scholarship monies they have been awarded. PLEASE BRING A COPY OF ALL ACCEPTANCE LETTERS AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARD LETTERS TO MRS. MNKANDE. It is essential students turn in all letters, as this information is needed for the graduation awards assembly and the commencement program. Scholarship information can be accessed from the MSJ website at www.msjnet.edu/guidance. Financial aid materials for the academic year 2013 – 2014 for Maryland residents may be viewed and downloaded on the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s website www.mhec.state.md.us. Information about federal student aid, including the 2013 FAFSA forms can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Selective Service System: When your son turns eighteen, he is required by law to register with the Selective Service System. If he fails to register, he can be denied important opportunities such as student loans, government jobs and a driver’s license in most states. It’s easy and can be done online, at www.sss.gov For more details, see Mrs. Mnkande. IMPORTANT TESTING DATES The next available SAT and ACT testing dates are listed below. Register at the appropriate website to take the exam. MSJ will host the March SAT Test. SAT: SAT test only SAT test/subject tests SAT test/subject tests March 9 May 4 June 1 To register for the exams, go to www.collegeboard.com ACT: ACT test ACT test ACT test February 9 April 13 June 8 To register for the exams, go to www.actstudent.org ou It’s Bull & Oyster Roast Time Again Mr. Kraig Loovis, Athletic Director Buy Your Bull & Oyster Roast Tickets Today! Winter Sports Update Our winter sports teams continue to play well as the regular season comes to a close. The basketball team has a record of 16 - 3, with wins over Gilman, Goretti, Loyola, McDonogh and Calvert Hall. The team also brought home the championship at the Piggly Wiggly Roundball Classic in Charleston, SC. The Tier I ice hockey team is currently in second place and is excited to play in The American Heroes Hockey Challenge to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. The varsity wrestling team has placed in several tournaments including: War on the Shore, Beast of the East, Mount Mat Madness, and Battle at the Bridge. The swim team has a record of 3 - 1 with wins over Landon, Gilman and Spalding. They now look forward to the MIAA Championships and Easterns to be held at LaSalle University. The indoor track team continues to finish in the top three at their league meets and is looking forward to running in the Last Track to Philly Invitational. MIAA Championship Events Indoor Track - Friday, February 1 @ PG Sports Complex Wrestling - Friday, February 8 and Saturday, February 9 @ MSJ Swimming - Saturday, February 9 @ McDonogh Ice Hockey - Friday, February 15 @ Piney Orchard Basketball - Sunday, February 17 @ UMBC Inclement Weather Policy Mount Saint Joseph High School follows the Baltimore County public schools weather policy. If Mount Saint Joseph is closed because of inclement weather, home sporting events for the day will be postponed. For away games, call the sports information line at 410644-3300 ext. 345, or check the athletic announcement website for details. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR $50.00 per person For tickets, go to www.msjnet.edu/BullRoast or call James Poisal ‘03 410-646-4700 Spring Sportsmanship Meetings The spring sportsmanship meetings will be held in the auditorium on: Tuesday, March 5 6:00 - golf, tennis, and track & field 7:00 - rugby and lacrosse All athletes and a parent must attend. Please bring your medical information with you. Alumni Association Communion Breakfast Sunday, March 10, 2013, Mass at 10:00 a.m. in the Marion Burk Knott Fine Arts Center. Breakfast will follow in the cafeteria at 11:00 a.m. Call Luke Menefee ‘07 410-646-4700, for ticket information. Graduation Tuxedos Mr. Clay Bonham, Director of Mount Ministries After a busy January, we wish to thank all those who participated in the various events, including the Martin Luther King Prayer Service, March for Life, and freshman and junior retreats. February brings the return of the sophomore retreats on February 5, 11, 19 and 25. to the Holocaust Museum. We will celebrate our Ash Wednesday prayer service on Wednesday, February 13. The Parents’ Corner Mrs. Mary Wiedel, Director of Parent Relations The Mount’s first semester has concluded. As the saying goes, “Put this one in the book!” Now is an excellent time to have what I call a “mini-academic home conference” with your son. The purpose of this meeting is for your son to verbally assess how well he is succeeding in the current academic year. How were his grades for the second quarter of this year? You should have received the grades via email on Thursday, January 31. Is there a particular course this year that he finds rather challenging? Has he faced any major academic hurdles? How are his test grades and quiz grades? What is his track record with regards to turning in homework, papers and projects in a timely manner? What steps has he taken to improve any low grades? Does he regularly check Edline to see his grades and have you logged onto Edline to follow your son’s progress? If your son has struggled with any course this year, has he attended the weekly National Honor Society (NHS) tutoring sessions after school on Mondays and Wednesdays? The student tutors will assist students in different subjects. NHS members are required to serve in this way! And finally, does your son honestly believe he has performed to the best of his ability in each class? Many of our students have made the honor roll each quarter so far this year (all grades a B or higher), so your son may be already doing very well in his studies. That being said, it is still helpful to sit down together and discuss his progress. Even if his grades are solid at this point, the third quarter is often the most challenging one. Often there are many new concepts introduced! It is important that your son begins this quarter strong. Now reassess your son’s home learning environment. Does he have a quiet room to study? Is it free from distractions such as a cell phone, a TV, lots of other media items such as a game system, a stereo, an Ipod? Does he concentrate for long stretches or does he take lots of breaks that cause him to get off task? If some changes need to be made to his study area, then it behooves him to make the changes before any grades slip and possibly lead to a failure. Summer school is expensive and not fun! Establish a game plan to finish the year. Write down any ideas from your joint “home conference” so they can be implemented in the second semester. Finally, celebrate the academic successes that have occurred so far this year! A representative from CY’S of Catonsville will be taking measurements for senior graduation tuxedos on Wednesday, February 6, and Thursday, February 7 from 9:00 a.m. - l:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Students should check the bulletin board in Ryken Hall for their appointment date and time. The cost of the tuxedo rental is part of the senior fee. Students may rent black dress shoes for an additional cost of $12.00. Checks for rental shoes should be made payable to Cy’s of Catonsville. Senior Class Parents Parents are invited to help plan the Senior Class Post-Prom Party. Be a part of this memorable and safe event to be held following the senior prom on Saturday, May 18. For more information, contact Ms. Stearns, 410-644-3300, ext. 259, or [email protected] or Ms. Bicknell, ext. 440 or [email protected]. National Honor Society National Honor Society applications for current sophomores and juniors will be accepted from Friday, February 1 through Tuesday, February 19. Applications will be submitted online. Interested students must have a minimum 3.3 cumulative, weighted GPA to apply. Questions? Please contact Mr. Breen, Mr. Kaufmann or Ms. Slingluff. Basket and Bag Bingo A Basket and Bag Bingo featuring Longaberger baskets and Vera Bradley bags will be held on Sunday, March 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mount Saint Joseph High School cafeteria. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. and an early-bird game will be held at 1:45 p.m. The proceeds from this bingo will benefit My Brother’s Keeper, a community outreach center in Irvington. Tickets for the bingo are $20.00 each. Tickets are on sale NOW and can be purchased by contacting Kathy Holden, 301-490 -7918 or [email protected] or mail your check made payable to My Brother’s Keeper to Kathy Holden, 8120 Calla Lilly Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Monetary donation or business gift donations can be made by contacting Mary Hendricks, 410-869-0243. February Meeting Inclement Weather Policy The next Fathers’ Club general meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria, and our guest speaker will be Mr. Julius Prezelski from the Computer Science Department who will speak on financial literacy. It’s never too late to join us if you have yet to come see what we’re about. Our guest speakers are always superb, and there are some terrific activities coming up (see below) that we could use your help with. Thank you to our “Grill Master” Jay Parson and our guest speaker Mr. Chuck Belzner, chairman of the Guidance Department, for thoughtfully sharing their time and talent with us at our most recent meeting. If school is going to be cancelled because of weather conditions, this fact will be announced over the radio stations. The best source is station WBAL (1090 on the AM dial). Mount Saint Joseph will not be mentioned by name. Whenever Baltimore County secondary schools cancel school because of snow conditions, Mount Saint Joseph will automatically be closed. If Baltimore County opens one or two hours late because of weather, Mount Saint Joseph will do likewise; however, if Baltimore County opens more than two hours late, Mount Saint Joseph will open only two hours late. If Baltimore County is closed or on vacation, we will follow Howard County. 66th Annual Father-Son Communion Breakfast Mount Saint Joseph High School Sunday, March 17, 2013 10:00 a.m. in the auditorium Mark your calendars now for what promises to be a sellout Father/Son Communion Breakfast. A hearty breakfast with a guest speaker will follow Mass. A mailing will be going out soon with ticket information. Father-Son Golf Tournament Polish up those clubs for the annual MSJ Fathers’ Club Family-Son Golf Tournament to be held at the Compass Pointe Golf Course on Friday, April 5, 2013. This event is for golfers and duffers of all skill levels and provides a day of fun and camaraderie for our St. Joe family. Look for more information in the Fathers’ Club section of the MSJ web site. Questions regarding this event can be directed to Patrick Nussear, tournament coordinator, 410-247-1502 or [email protected]. Hope to see you there! Fathers’ Club Raffle Drawing: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Name________________________________________ Address______________________________________ Phone________________________________________ Your son’s name and homeroom #________________ Number of tickets you are requesting_____________ Tickets are $10.00. 1st prize is $1,000.00, 2nd prize is $600.00, 3rd prize is $300.00, 4th prize is $200.00 and 5th prize is $100.00. Please return this form to Mrs. Sexton in the Studies Office or Mr. Bernd McDivitt in room 209, or mail to Mr. Bernd McDivitt at Mount Saint Joseph. Financial Aid Applications. . . Financial aid applications for the 2013-2014 school year are available in the Business Office. If you would like to apply, please have your son stop by for an application or apply on line at www.psas.org. Our internet access code is MSJ82 and our school code is 4682. Applications are not mailed out. Only one application per family is required. Remember, you MUST apply for financial aid each year. Applications with the proper paperwork must be postmarked by Friday, February 1, 2013. We WILL NOT accept late applications. SCIENCE FAIR This year’s Science Fair will be held Monday, February 25, through Thursday, February 28. Students will exhibit projects from environmental issues, life science and physical science. If you are currently working or studying the field of science or engineering and would like to participate as a judge on Monday, February 25, from 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m., please contact Allison White at [email protected]. On Thursday, February 28, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium, we will have an awards ceremony and a guest speaker. Parents and friends are invited to attend. A social will follow in the cafeteria. February Meeting - Our next meeting will be Tuesday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Fashion Show 2013 - "Celebrating Fashion Week"- Save the date, Sunday, April 14, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at our NEW VENUE - The BWI Hilton. Tickets are $50. You will not want to miss this 47th annual Fashion Show! Enjoy lunch, MSJ mothers and their senior sons modeling casual and formal fashions, a silent auction, gift and gourmet raffle, 50/50 raffle, and more!!!!!! Flyers will be available on the Mothers' Club website soon. It is never too early or late to begin collecting donations for the fashion show. Your new and never used, unwanted items (in their original packaging) will find a new home in one of our Gift and Gourmet baskets or as a delightful silent auction item. Donations of any kind are greatly appreciated - we will use it! Some suggestions but don't limit yourself to these! Gift cards/certificates, "services" - massages, catering, landscaping, lessons (golf, tennis, etc.), manicures, hair styling, condo rental for a week or weekend; gourmet food items: jellies, sauces, spreads, teas, coffees, hot cocoa, nuts, popcorn; pampering items: soaps, shower gel, cosmetic bags, lotions, manicure items, candles, candlesticks, potpourri, pillows, slippers; paper items: inspirational books, journals, stationery, fancy pens, photo albums, scrapbooking items; kitchen items: mugs, cookbooks, aprons, placemats, utensils, gadgets, platters, dishes, glasses, cookware; sports items: tennis or golf balls, fitness wear, fitness gear, water bottles, gym bags, backpacks, sports teams paraphernalia; coffee or tea items: cups/saucers, mugs, honey, fancy sugar cubes, teapots, teacups, exotic teas or coffees; knick-knacks: paperweights, figurines, book ends, small lamps or votives, picture frames; accessories: jewelry, trinket boxes, purses, wallets, tote bags, travel bags, scarves; wine and related items: glasses, cocktail napkins, decanters, corkscrews; charms, coasters; games: puzzles, toddler toys, children’s books, baby things; seasonal items (Christmas, Easter, beach); man cave items: beer steins, baseball caps, grilling utensils, specialty beers. Donations can be brought to the Mothers’ Club monthly meetings, to Fashion Show meetings, or – if you prefer – send them in with your son (wrapped and clearly marked for the Fashion Show) and he can leave them with Mrs. Wiedel, in the Administration Office, Saint Joseph Hall. Any questions, contact Joy Parson [email protected] or Mary Scavilla [email protected], co-chairs of the Silent Auction/Gift and Gourmet committee. Thank you so much for your support! The Outreach Committee works closely with My Brother's Keeper (MBK), which provides daily meals and assistance to the people in the Irvington community surrounding our school. With the temperatures decreasing they are in need of cold weather clothing in adult sizes, i.e., sweaters, sport socks, hats, scarves, and gloves. These items can be brought to any Mother's Club meeting, or dropped off by you or your son in Mrs. Wiedel's office, Saint Joseph Hall. To learn more or help support MBK, please contact Sharon Campbell 410-599-4599 - [email protected], or Vicky Kenney 410-859-5911 [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your support. Want to be in touch as an alumni mom? - Please contact Joanne Waeltermann at [email protected]. Many alumni moms will participate in this year’s PHONATHON on Wednesday, February 20, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dialing for dollars is not as hard as you may think. Dinner and training precede the phoning. The Mothers' Club raised $29,000 last year. We are second only to the baseball team in amount raised! Mount Saint Joseph Mothers’ Club Present the 47th Annual Fashion Show “Celebrating Fashion Week” Sunday, April 14, 2013 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. BWI Airport Hilton 1739 West Nursery Road Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090 Women’s Formal Wear From Deja’Vu Boutique of Mount Airy, MD Tuxedos from Cy’s Of Catonsville Fashion show Reservation Ticket Order Form $50.00 per person Name____________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________ Telephone Phone__________________________________________________________ Number of Tickets___________ Total Amount Enclosed________________________ Please make checks payable to Mount Saint Joseph Mothers’ Club. Send your payment and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Pat Randall, 1016 Lyndhurst Street, Baltimore, MD 21229 All activities take place on campus unless otherwise indicated. Please remember that the school calendar is always subject to change. Follow updates to the school calendar at www.msj.edu under Quicklinks>School Calendar. FEBRUARY 2013 1-Fri. 2-Sat. 13-Wed. Day 3 Alumni Association Board Meeting 6:30 pm 10:15 am 12:00 pm 7:00 pm 8th Grade Speech Tournament Alumni Mentoring Retreat Mount de Sales Musical 8:00 am 8:30 am 7:00 pm 17-Sun. St. Agnes CYO Basketball 1:00 pm 19-Tue. Day 4 Freshman Retreat Soph. Retreat-Holocaust Museum 14-Thu. 4-Mon. Day 3 Honor Assembly-Juniors 10:15 am 5-Tue. Day 4 2 HR LATE SCHEDULE Soph. Retreat-Holocaust Museum Honor Assembly-Seniors Mothers’ Club Meeting 8:00 am 11:30 am 7:30 pm 6-Wed. Day 1 Junior Retreat Graduation Tux Measurements Café 7-Thu. Day 2 Freshman Retreat Junior Retreat Graduation Tux Measurements Café 9-Sat. 9:30 am Day 2 Financial Aid Applications due AP applications due Honor Assembly-Freshmen MSJ Board of Dir. Meeting Mount de Sales Musical 3-Sun. Mount de Sales Musical 8-Fri. Day 2 Ash Wednesday Prayer Service 15-Fri. Professional Day-NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Faculty and Staff Retreat 11:30 am 18-Mon.SCHOOL CLOSED-Presidents’ Day Holiday 8:00 am 20-Wed. Day 1 Junior Retreat XBSS Induction Ceremony Aud&Café 5:30 pm 21-Thu. Day 2 Freshman Retreat 22-Fri. Day 3 9:00 - 1:00 9:00 - 1:00 Day 3 Junior Retreat All PE/Health classes will meet – Aud. MIAA Wrestling Championship - Gym 3:30 pm MIAA Wrestling Championship - Gym 8:30 am - 7:00 pm 10-Sun. Junior League Wrestling - Gym 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 11-Mon. Day 4 Soph. Retreat-Holocaust Museum Fathers’ Club Meeting 8:00 am 7:30 pm 12-Tue. Day 1 Mothers’ Club Fashion Show Mtg. 7:30 pm 23-Sat. Alumni Association. Bull Roast 6:00 pm 24-Sun. St. Agnes CYO Basketball 11:30 am 25-Mon. Day 4 Soph. Retreat – Holocaust Museum Science Fair Judging 8:00 am 3:00 pm 26-Tue. Day 1 Freshman Retreat DePaul Meeting 27-Wed. 28-Thu. 7:00 pm Day 2 End of Winter Season Sports Coaches’ Meeting 6:30 pm Day 3 Freshman Retreat Science Fair Awards 7:00 pm Please remember in your prayers our deceased: Frank McNerney ‘08; John Coolahan ‘50; Catherine Francis, grandmother of staff member Luke Menefee ‘07 and John Menefee ‘09; Domenico Salsalone, uncle of faculty member Elizabeth Pease; Henry Skala, father of Brother Dan Skala, CFX.; Andrew McColgan ‘48, great uncle of junior Robert Howard; Paul Jacob, grandfather of junior Sean Cavey; Donald Fiery, grandfather of junior Brian Shearer, Nat Shearer ‘05 and Brad Shearer ‘03 and father-in-law of faculty member Kevin Shearer; John Krause, friend of sophomore Tommy Luc; Jane Kirby, wife of John Kirby ‘76 and mother of Trey Kirby ‘05; O B Bonham, father of faculty member Clay Bonham; Stella Wisniewski, great grandmother of sophomore, Brenden Wrisk. Please remember in your prayers our sick: JoAnne Morgan, faculty member; Fred March ‘71; Robert Williams, grandfather of Chris Williams ‘05; Joseph Janiszewski, uncle of sophomore Luke Janiszewski; Matt Hawkins, brother of junior Dan Hawkins; Theresa Horne, mother of senior LaMarr Bates; Eleni Doyle, grandmother of senior Andrew Doyle; Iris Doyle, mother of senior Andrew Doyle; Benjamin Critzer ‘05; Wesley Gordon ‘88; Joe Miklasz ‘60; Brian Gallizzo ‘91; Jackie Russell, aunt of senior LeMarr Bates; Sophia McCaul, niece of MSJ CFO Chris Sapienza; Charlotte Brandt, mother of staff member Cindy Drenner; Nick Bloch, friend of faculty member Mike St. Martin; Josephine Sweeney, grandmother of senior Nicholas Michaelides; Kirk Brooks ’08; Mark Glagola, father of sophomore Hunter Glagola; Jack Czarnecki, grandfather of junior Scott Czarnecki; Evelyn Larson; Stan Chacowski, grandfather of junior Brandon Toth; Shawn McMurtray ‘78; O.B. Bonham, father of faculty member Clay Bonham; Kathy Cassella, sister-in-law of faculty member George Kapusinski; Joseph Matta, father of freshman Brady Matta; William Hymes, grandfather of faculty member Jason Ader; Elbert Townsend, father of staff member Erin Baker; John Slingluff, uncle of faculty member Sarah Slingluff; Carmen Fernandez, mother of faculty member Ivelisse Gonzalez.
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