March 23 - Marian Catholic High School

MARIAN MOMENTS – MONDAY – MARCH 23, 2015
PARENTS
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This Week:
Wednesday, March 25: Student Council Children's Carnival
Friday, March 27: Half-Day Schedule w/11:45 a.m. dismissal; Faculty In-Service
Saturday, March 28: Marian Madness
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Marian Leaving School After Arrival policy reminders: If your student must leave school early for any reason (e.g.
medical appointment), s/he must: 1. Bring a note signed by a parent or guardian to the Main Office before school on
the day of the appointment; 2. Sign out at the Main Office before leaving the building; 3. Check in at the Main Office
upon returning to school. Students who violate this procedure can be considered truant. Please see pages 17-18 of the
Student/Parent Handbook for the complete policy. Also, for the safety of our students, in accordance with Marian
Catholic's policies, we must stress that when a student is ill or feels they need to go home for any medical reason, that
they do not contact a parent via text message, email or cell phone during school hours. The student should report to
the Main Office and the nurse will contact the parent with any necessary medical information. Please see page 14 of
the handbook for the complete policy. Thank you for your compliance with these policies.
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Marian Catholic Classroom Driver Education April-May 2015: Marian Catholic is offering a session of classroom driver’s
education on the following dates: April 15,16,20,21,22,23,25,27,28,29, and 30 and May 4, 2015. Classes are held in the
study hall on weekdays from 2:30–5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m.-Noon. The cost is $100 and needs to be
paid as follows: $80 check or money order only made payable to Marian Catholic High School (due at time of
registration) and $20 money order only made payable to the Illinois Secretary of State for the driving permit and paid
directly to the instructor on the first day of class. All students must be 15 years of age by the end of the classroom
instruction. Attendance is mandatory for all dates. Registration is on a first come first served basis in the main office. Class
size is limited to 30 students and must be reached in order for the class to run. No refunds will be given. Behind-theWheel Instruction: Registration for behind-the-wheel instruction is the responsibility of the parent and does incur an
additional fee. Parents may make arrangements for instruction, with the facility of their choice, once the classroom
instruction is complete. Listed here are a few options. Please note the additional fee in bold: Glenwood Driving School
708-758-7454 - $250 payable in cash only; Redd Driving School 708-798-3400 -$300; Rich East High School 708-679-6100$112(for students residing within District 227 only).
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University of Chicago Midwest Longitudinal Study of Asian American Families (ML-SAAF) is conducting a survey with
Filipino families with teenagers to learn about family, culture, youth development and how to raise our youth to be
happy and healthy. Visit www.mlsaaf.com for details and to participate, or call 773-702-5883. On-line participants can
earn up to $70 ($45 for parents; $25 for youth).
Thornton Fractional School District 215 Summer Driver's Ed 2015: Thornton Fractional School District 215 is offering summer
driver’s education to students who reside within District 215. Registration is at The Center for Academics and
Technology, T.F. North or T.F. South High School bookstore now through May 8, 2015. When registering, please mention if
classroom instruction is needed. The cost is $250 with an additional charge of $20 for the learners permit. The session will
run June 10, 2015 through July 30, 2015 tentatively. Additional information is available in Marian's main office.
Crete-Monee High School 2015 Summer Driver Education: Crete-Monee High School is offering classroom and driving
phases of driver education during the summer to Marian Catholic students. Those interested must have completed their
sophomore year in school and have passed eight classes in the previous two semesters of school. Additional
information is located in the Main Office.
Summer 2015 Homewood-Flossmoor High School Driver's Education: Homewood-Flossmoor school district is offering
driver’s education to Marian Catholic students who reside within their school district. The course begins on June 1 and
ends on June 25. All classes are mandatory, no refunds will be given. Students must be 16 years old before May 1, 2015.
Additional information is available in the Main Office.
iPad Responsibility: Along with the implementation of iPads comes the additional responsibility for our students to care
for their electronic devices both on and off the school campus. While on campus, students are expected to keep their
iPads with them whenever possible or locked in their locker. While off campus, students are responsible for charging
their iPads at home in the evening so they come to school with a fully charged device to get through the school
day. However, if your student forgets his or her iPad in the morning, the Main Office staff will not accept devices to be
dropped off for distribution to students. Other non-emergency drop-offs such as lunches, homework, etc. are also being
discouraged, as this will encourage students to become more responsible. We appreciate our parents' compliance
with this policy.
Meal Time Accounts: If your student chooses to purchase lunch in the cafeteria, they must have funds deposited into
their Meal Time account. Money may be deposited on-line with a credit card (on Marian website, under Parents,
Mealtime Online link. It usually takes 48 hours for the Mealtime & Marian's computers to synchronize, so money
deposited on-line may take a day or two to appear on your student's account). Cash or checks may be brought to the
Tuition Office/Bookstore (located near the main office) prior to 8:35 a.m. for funds to appear in your student's account
that day. If you experience problems with Meal Time on-line, please call their help number at 1-800-755-0904. For your
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information, the MCHS cafeteria menu and price list can be found on the Marian website under Parents. Please
remember that no cash is exchanged in the cafeteria.
Student ID's: Students are to wear a school-issued ID on the school-issued black & white lanyard around their neck
during school hours every school day! Failure to wear the lanyard and ID card will result in a detention. If students forget
their ID, they may rent a temporary ID for that day at the Welcome Desk (outside of the Main Office) before 7:40 a.m.
The rental fee is $10 ($5 for the ID & $5 deposit), and a detention is issued. Five dollars will be returned and the detention
cancelled if the ID and lanyard are returned immediately after school. If they do not return the rental ID immediately
after school, there is no refund and the detention stands. If students do not have the rental fee they can pay before
school the next day; after that the rental fee is doubled to $10. If students lose their ID, you must purchase a new ID for a
fee of $5. The cost for a new lanyard is $5. Please consult page 26 of your Parent/Student Handbook for the complete
ID policy.
After School Supervision is provided in the Leadership Center for students who need to wait for their ride home. While in
the Leadership Center a study hall environment will be maintained and students must have their student ID, remain in
dress code, use the restroom located in the Leadership Center, use their cell phone for texting only, may listen to MP3's
using ear buds or headphones, and must ask a supervisor to use their phone to call for a ride home. Students will only
be allowed to exit through the Leadership Center doors and not allowed to re-enter the building once they exit.
Students who remain in the Leadership Center past 5:30 p.m. will be charged a $25 fee for every 30 minutes they stay
past 5:30 p.m. After school supervision in the Leadership Center is not available on half-day schedule days. Please
consult page 8 of your handbook regarding this policy.
STUDENTS
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Congratulations to Marian Group Interpretation! Their production of The Peasant Girl captured the IHSA Sectional
Championship this weekend. Marian advances to the State tourney in Springfield with open arms to see Sr. Marion! GO
MARIAN GROUP INTERP!
Marian Catholic celebrate Music in the Schools during the month of March!
Trivia Question: Each school day this month there will be a trivia question in the Daily Bulletin. Stop in the Library anytime
during the day (except during Emmaus) to answer the question, and if you answer correctly, you'll win a sweet
treat! Today's question is: What are the words to the 5th line of our school song?
Theta Rho Omega Scholarship deadline has been extended until this Friday, March 27th. Please come to Guidance to
get the application or email Mr. O'Brien and the application will be forwarded to you.
Attention Athletes: If you have any outstanding Marian Madness entrance or raffle tickets, it’s time to turn them in to
your coaches. Whether they are sold or not, all tickets need to be returned by the middle of this week.
Marian Catholic Classroom Driver Education April-May 2015: Marian Catholic is offering a session of classroom driver’s
education on the following dates: April 15,16,20,21,22,23,25,27,28,29, and 30 and May 4, 2015. Classes are held in the
study hall on weekdays from 2:30–5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m.-Noon. The cost is $100 and needs to be
paid as follows: $80 check or money order only made payable to Marian Catholic High School (due at time of
registration) and $20 money order only made payable to the Illinois Secretary of State for the driving permit and paid
directly to the instructor on the first day of class. All students must be 15 years of age by the end of the classroom
instruction. Attendance is mandatory for all dates. Registration is on a first come first served basis in the main office. Class
size is limited to 30 students and must be reached in order for the class to run. No refunds will be given. Behind-theWheel Instruction: Registration for behind-the-wheel instruction is the responsibility of the parent and does incur an
additional fee. Parents may make arrangements for instruction, with the facility of their choice, once the classroom
instruction is complete. Listed here are a few options. Please note the additional fee in bold: Glenwood Driving School
708-758-7454 - $250 payable in cash only; Redd Driving School 708-798-3400 -$300; Rich East High School 708-679-6100$112(for students residing within District 227 only).
Thornton Fractional School District 215 Summer Driver's Ed 2015: Thornton Fractional School District 215 is offering summer
driver’s education to students who reside within District 215. Registration is at The Center for Academics and
Technology, T.F. North or T.F. South High School bookstore now through May 8, 2015. When registering, please mention if
classroom instruction is needed. The cost is $250 with an additional charge of $20 for the learners permit. The session will
run June 10, 2015 through July 30, 2015 tentatively. Additional information is available in Marian's main office.
Crete-Monee High School 2015 Summer Driver Education: Crete-Monee High School is offering classroom and driving
phases of driver education during the summer to Marian Catholic students. Those interested must have completed their
sophomore year in school and have passed eight classes in the previous two semesters of school. Additional
information is located in the Main Office.
Summer 2105 Homewood-Flossmoor High School Driver's Education: Homewood-Flossmoor school district is offering
driver’s education to Marian Catholic students who reside within their school district. The course begins on June 1 and
ends on June 25. All classes are mandatory, no refunds will be given. Students must be 16 years old before May 1, 2015.
Additional information is available in the main office.
Student ID's: Students: you are to wear your school-issued ID on the school-issued black & white lanyard around your
neck during school hours every school day! Failure to wear the lanyard and ID card will result in a detention. If you
forget your ID, you may rent a temporary ID for that day at the Welcome Desk (outside of the Main Office) before 7:40
a.m. The rental fee is $10 ($5 for the ID & $5 deposit), and a detention is issued. Five dollars will be returned and the
detention cancelled when the ID and lanyard are returned immediately after school. If you do not return the rental ID
immediately after school, there is no refund and the detention stands. If you do not have the rental fee you may pay
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before school the next day; after that the rental fee is doubled to $10. Students: if you lose your ID, you must purchase a
new ID for a fee of $5. The cost for a new lanyard is $5. Please consult page 26 of your Student Handbook for the
complete ID policy.
After School Supervision: Students, please remember to get everything you will need from your locker before you leave
the building, go to a club meeting, the library, or the Leadership Center. After 2:45 p.m. if you are not involved in a
school-sponsored activity and need to wait for your ride home, please proceed directly to the Leadership Center.
Please make sure you have your student ID. While in the Leadership Center's study hall environment you: must have
your student ID, remain in dress code, use the restroom located in the Leadership Center, may use your cell phone for
texting only, may listen to MP3's using ear buds or headphones, must ask a supervisor if you need to use your phone to
call for a ride home. Remember, once you leave the school building you will not be permitted back inside. After school
supervision in the Leadership Center is not available on half-day schedule days. Thank you for your cooperation!
CAMPUS MINISTRY
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Morning Mass is celebrated on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:05 a.m. in the Chapel. Everyone is welcome to attend!
GUIDANCE
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College Representatives will be visiting the College Room on the following days. Please obtain a pass from Guidance
two days in advance for the reps you would like to see.
Monday, March 23: 3rd Period: Nova Southeastern University; 4th Period: Bradley University; 7th Period: Transylvania
University
Tuesday, March 24: 4th Period: Mississippi State University; 6th Period: Marian University Wisconsin; 7th Period: Southern
Illinois University
Thursday, March 26: 3rd Period: University of Missouri-Columbia
Tuesday, March 31: 2nd Period: Elmhurst College; 3rd Period: Loras College
Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a College Savings Night on Thursday, April 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Matteson
Public Library, 801 School Avenue, Matteson. Participants will learn about College Illinois and Bright Start, two valuable
college savings programs offered by the State of Illinois. Parents and children of all ages are encouraged to attend. For
more information, call (708) 679-0078, or register online at reprobinkelly.eventbrite.com. Early registration is advised, as
space is limited.
Camp University at Homewood-Flossmoor High School is a 5-week summer program designed for rising freshmen,
sophomore and junior high school students interested in high achievement. The aim is to empower students with the
exposure and training necessary to excel on college entrance exams, while providing an organized group platform for
them to continue training in their sport of choice. Monday-Thursday students will receive 90 minutes of PSAT exam prep,
followed by an afternoon core program of 90 minutes of elite group training/instruction in their extracurricular activity of
choice (golf, basketball, tennis, volleyball, modern dance, soccer or instrumental music). At the end of each week
students will participate in campus tours of several universities in the Chicago area. Camp University runs July 6 through
August 7, 2015 from 1:30-5:00 p.m. at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The cost for the camp is $800. For more
information and to register visit: www.HFkidsinstitute.com, and click on the 2015 CU Brochure tab.
Purdue University Calumet Open House is Saturday, March 28th, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Purdue Cal offers nearly 100
student organizations, 12 athletic teams, residential apartment living and more. Tour campus, meet faculty, students &
alumni, campus life & housing, financial aid & scholarships. Registration starts at 8:30 am, but you can pre-register at:
purduecal.edu/openhouse.
Seniors interested in medicine can check out Indiana University School of Medicine-Northwest's program "The Freshman
to Physical Experience" on Saturday, April 11th 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Topics covered: Preparing for medical school, get
accepted into IU School of Medicine; research opportunities available as an undergrad and students comments about
medical education at the Northwest campus. For more information or to RSVP by April 6th, call 219-980-6504 or visit:
http://iusm-nw.medicine.iu.edu/pre-medical/
STEM @PSC Summer 2015 Science & Math Camp Prairie State College (PSC) is recruiting 24 students from the PSU district
to take part in the Summer Science & Math Camp. To be considered for this opportunity, students must be currently
enrolled at a high school in the PSC district and entering their senior year in the fall of 2015. Students must be in good
academic standing, have completed at least two algebra courses with a grade of C or better, have completed at
least one lab science course with a grade of C or better, and have a career interest or anticipated college major in a
STEM related area. Students will participate in classroom discussions, group projects, labs, and field trips that bring
together the topics of chemistry, physics, biology, math and other special topic areas. The Science & Math Camp takes
place from July 6 to 30, Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-Noon at PSC. Participation will not provide college credits, but
does provide a valuable learning experience. Applications with more detailed information are available in the Main
Office. Deadline for submission is April 30, 2015.
Scholarship Opportunities:
Marchegiana Scholarship applications are available in the College Room for seniors of Italian descent. An essay on
what it means to you to be Italian is required. Deadline May 1, 2015.
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Aquin Guild Scholarship applications are available in the College Room to seniors if you are a practicing Catholic and
are an active member in your parish. Two letters of recommendation, transcript, 1 page essay, and copy of college
acceptance letter is needed by May 1, 2015.
Village of Olympia Fields Presidential Scholarship is available to seniors who reside in Olympia Fields with the following
requirements: unweighted 3.0 GPA or higher, ACT 20 or SAT combined score 1390, community service, 2 letters of
recommendation, and a personal statement essay. Download application at: www.olympia-fields.com. Deadline:
March 31, 2015.
Oak Forest Rotary Scholarship is available to seniors who reside in Oak Forest. Pick up an application in the College
Room. Deadline: April 11, 2015.
Illinois Sons of Italy Scholarship application is available in the College Room for seniors of Italian descent, who are in
financial need, good academic record, and community service/leadership. Transcript, 2 letters of recommendation,
essay and photo are also needed. Deadline: July 1, 2015.
Monee Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is available to seniors who are a resident of Monee and/or
unincorporated Monee Township, have a 2.5 GPA or better, involved in community service, include 2 letters of
recommendation and an 200 word essay about your future education and career goals. Come to the College Room to
pick up the information. Deadline: April 30, 3015.
VFW Post 311 Commander's Scholarship: is available to seniors who are a descendant of a Veteran, have a 2.5 GPA or
better, and can demonstrate financial need. Download the application at: www.vfwpost311.org for details. Deadline:
June 19, 2015.
Park Forest Youth Commission Scholarship is available to seniors who live in Park Forest. Please check out the
requirements at: www.villageofparkforest.com. Deadline: March 31, 2015.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Chi Lambda Chapter Scholarship is available to seniors with an exceptional GPA, 18 or higher
ACT, strong communication skills-oral & written, special skills and abilities, positive self-concept, motivation and
community involvement. Pick up a copy in the College Room. Deadline: April 1, 2015.
St. John Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is available to seniors who reside within the town limits of St. John, Indiana.
Download the application at: www.stjohnchamber.com. Selection will be made on the basis of financial need,
scholastic ability, character and leadership. Deadline: April 3, 2015.
University Park Academic Scholarship applications are available in the College Room for seniors who reside in University
Park. Deadline: April 1, 2015.
Village of Tinley Park Youth Community Service Scholarship applications are available in the College Room for seniors
who reside within the village boundaries of Tinley Park. Six scholarships will be awarded to applicants having provided
outstanding community service to Tinley Park, in addition to participation in the classroom. Application,
recommendations, and essay are required. Deadline: April 3, 2015.
Dolton Classroom Teachers Association scholarship applications are available in the College Room for Dolton seniors.
Teacher recommendation is required along with a brief description of future school and career plans. Deadline: April
24, 2015.
Beverly Hills University Club Scholarship is available to seniors residing in the boundaries of Beverly Hills, Evergreen Park,
Mount Greenwood and Morgan Park. Come to the College Room to pick up an application. Deadline: April 25, 2015.
South Suburban Youth Service Alliance (SSYSA) Scholarship is available for those seniors with 2.5 GPA. Requirements also
include: essays and 2 letters of reference. Deadline: April 17, 2015.
ADK Kathy Brunke Memorial Scholarship is available to any senior declaring the field of education in college, and has
maintained a B average through junior & senior year. Applications are in the College Room. Deadline: April 10, 2015.
The Lions Club of Crete Scholarship is available to seniors living in Crete. Applications available in the College Room.
Deadline: April 15, 2015.
Crete Woman's Club Scholarship is available to Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors living in Crete who would be
interested in a summer camp for Music, Athletics, Educational enrichment or Art. Pick up an application in the College
Room. Deadline: April 17, 2015.
Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Scholarship is available to seniors who are of full/50% Italian ancestry check.
Check it out at: www.jccia.com. Requirements and deadlines differ. You can apply online or applications are available
in the College Room.
SERVICE CLUB
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Sign up for Service Club activities in the Main Office!
Wednesday, March 25: Play board games with senior citizens at Brookdale Plaza - 6:30-8:00 p.m. Senior citizens love
having you visit and play board games with them. Brookdale Plaza is located in Olympia Fields on Vollmer Road.
SPORTS
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Please check the Marian Catholic website for any changes or cancellations.
Women's Lacrosse: vs. Neuqua Valley: JV @6:00 p.m.; V @7:15 p.m. Home