MC Notes: November 9, 2023

Please come by and see the brand new display of artwork in our Main Office Hallway featuring unique and beautiful pumpkins by our very own Art 1 students. Great work MC Artists!

Multi-Colored Pumpkins

The Art 1 classes have been advancing their skills & knowledge of shape & form to create and maintain the illusion of light and form with the use of layering primary & secondary colored pencils. The Multi-Colored Pumpkins are the product of each artist's practice, which have their own unique individual aesthetics and forms. 

Fall Concert Series - November 15, 16 & 17

Purchase Your Tickets Today!

The MC Performing Arts Department presents their Fall Concert Series: Genre Hop on November 15, 16 and 17 at 7pm in the PAC (Studio 38). The concerts will feature performances by 20 different bands over the three night series from students in both Contemporary Music and Music Production II. Purchase tickets HERE!

Mission Immersion Trips:

Deadline is Friday, 11/10!

Pack your bags, grab your passport and pick your trip! Deadline for all trips is this Friday, 11/10. Don't miss this opportunity!

We were able to negotiate extra spots on the Australia trip. Come join the fun! Read all the details and signup today!

Parent Ministry Book Club:

Next Meeting 11/13

Join us on Monday, 11/3 from

12:30 - 1:30 in the Library Media Room

We will discuss the last sections of Loved As I Am, pages 65-100.

For more information on all three parent ministry opportunities, as well as the dates, times, and locations, please see this flyer: Parent Ministry Faith Growth Opportunities

Sip, Shop & Mingle: Get Your Tickets Today!

Wednesday, 11/29 at 5:30pm

JOIN US for this annual event and get into the holiday spirit. Come and shop some of the Bay Area’s Finest Vendors! Find that special gift for everyone on your list while enjoying savory snacks, adult beverages, festive music, and the MC parent community! Over 30 generous vendors donate a percentage of sales to benefit our Marin Catholic community, so come and shop to benefit MC! Purchase Your Tickets Today!

Final Exam/Summative Assessment Schedules: December 2023

At the end of each semester, each class will typically have a final/assessment (in-person written exam, essay, project, presentation, etc.). This semester, Marin Catholic will have dedicated final/assessment days by department. Please see the communication that went out on 11/9 with all of the details.

Gratitude Week: November 13 - 17

Please join ASB in celebrating Gratitude Week on campus from Monday, November 13 to Friday, November 17. This week is an opportunity for us to come together as a school community and give thanks to those around us who impact our lives every day. During this week, we encourage students to send notes to their teachers, counselors, coaches and mentors to thank them for all they do. In addition, students can purchase gratitude grams for $1 during lunch from Monday-Thursday to send to their friends and classmates. These grams will be delivered to classes on Friday.

Shoe Drive: Donate Lightly Used/New Sneakers

The Rotary Interact Club is supporting Sneaker Impact with an MC Shoe Drive. Sneaker Impact collects gently used or new sneakers (no other shoes, please) to keep them out of landfills and get them to people in need. The sneakers are refurbished and resold for a lower cost in developing countries, where affordable footwear is difficult to find. There will be boxes in the lobby and near the gym to drop off your sneaker donations. The Rotary Interact Club will ship our first boxes on November 16th. We will begin collecting again after the first of the year, so please hang onto your sneakers!

October Test Scores: First Released Out!

Sophomores and Juniors: The first release of PSAT test scores went out this week on November 6th. Scores will continue to be released until the 16th so students should keep an eye out for any updates from the CollegeBoard.

If students provided a mobile number on test day, they'll receive a text message with access to the BigFuture School mobile app. If students did not opt in, they can log into their personal College Board account at studentscores.collegeboard.org to get scores and learn more about Understanding Your Digital PSAT/NMSQT Score.

As a reminder, we are hosting Two Mock Test Days this month (11/11 & 11/18) and both Sophomores AND Juniors are encouraged to register if they want to take advantage after the release of PSAT scores or if students are looking to try out the ACT! To register, please visit this website.

Lost and Found: Claim Your Items By Thursday, 11/16

MC Community,

Our Lost and Found bins are over flowing with the following items:

• Hoodies & sweatshirts
• Long sleeve shirts
• Shorts
• Shoes
• Water Bottles & More Water Bottles!
• Lunch boxes
• Pen/Pencil Pouches
• Books & More

Please come by the library and the front office to claim your items by 11/16. Whatever is not picked up will be donated over the Thanksgiving holidays.

Thank you!

Save the Date: Faith & Fatherhood Event

Friday, February 23

Calling all Marin Catholic dads to join us for our annual evening on Faith and the Vocation of Fatherhood. MC dads are encouraged to bring their relatives and friends. More information to come!

Marine Science Class Heads Into the Bay

For the past ten years, Science teacher, Joe Ward has been taking his students out of the classroom to give them a real world experience of what it is like to be a marine scientist. In case you missed it this week, read all about their trip on the bay this past October.

Out of Dress Code Items

Students, Please be aware that these hoodie sweatshirts are out of dress code and should NOT be worn to school. Thank you for your cooperation.

Campus Ministry: Christian Service Opportunities

Looking for some Christian Service Encounters & Experiences? Don't miss the many opportunities available. Here are just a few:

• Play Marin
• Capuchin Family Kitchen Food Truck
• Godmother's of Catholic Charities
• St. Hilary's Church Tech Ministry

Find all of these and many more opportunities. Just click on the blue button below!

School Resource Center for College Financial Planning 

This resource center is for all Marin Catholic families and can be used as a guide for mapping out college financial planning and includes links/dates for all the financial aid workshops that will take place this school year. There are great resources and tools for ALL GRADE LEVELS so make sure to check it out! All workshop recordings will be added here the day after each live event. Please visit (Password: mchscmm)

Check out the opportunities open to all grade levels by clicking the button below. There are student programs, job opportunities and summer offerings, just to name a few!

Repeat Announcements

New Campus Security Supervisor

Last week, we welcomed Gene Fruge to Marin Catholic as our new Campus Security Supervisor. Gene, who many students may know as "Coach" from the MC Football Program, has begun training and prep work for his new role and will be visible on campus after the Thanksgiving break. He will have several duties assisting the Deans, but will primarily be stationed in the front of the school, monitoring all who come and go on our campus. Gene already has a great rapport with many of our students from his time as a football coach and substitute teacher. He will be utilizing those skills in helping to monitor the lunch line in front of the cafeteria. In addition, Gene has spent most of his career in fundraising, so he will also be assisting the Advancement Office with stewardship and athletic fundraising as an Advancement Associate. We feel very fortunate to add Gene to our Wildcat community.

Class Pages: Class-Specific Information

Class Colors: 2027 = Green, 2026 = Red, 2025 = Pink, 2024 = Orange

9th Grade - Class of 2027

UPCOMING DATES

11/9

TONIGHT! Navigating the New System of College Pricing and Financial Aid

Register HERE!

This workshop kicks off the curriculum with an in-depth overview of the new and evolving ways that colleges price their education and provide financial assistance. Read the full workshop overview here!

11/16

Freshman Mandatory Meeting with the Deans: PM CATS: 2:15pm-2:55pm

Location: Gym

Big CAT Family Meeting Times:

• Tuesday, Nov 28th: AM CATS 8am-8:40am
• Tuesday, December 12th: AM CATS 8am-8:40am
• Tuesday, Feb 13: AM CATS 8am-8:40am
• Thursday, March 7, 2024: Big CAT Family Celebration: PM CATS 2:15-2:55pm  

10th Grade - Class of 2026

10TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mock ACT This Saturday!

October PSAT Scores are releasing soon… MC is hosting TWO MOCK TEST DAYS this month and we are opening this up to Sophomores as well! Students can register to take the Mock SAT or try out the ACT on two separate test days. A live, virtually proctored practice test for Marin Catholic students only. This is a paper and pencil test. To learn more about these test dates and to register, please visit this website.

• November 11 - Mock ACT
• November 13 - Parent Night
• November 18 - Mock SAT

UPCOMING DATES

11/9

TONIGHT! Navigating the New System of College Pricing and Financial Aid

Register HERE!

This workshop kick off the curriculum with an in-depth overview of the new and evolving ways that colleges price their education and provide financial assistance. Read the full workshop overview here!

11/14

Sophomores Mandatory Meeting with the Deans: AM CATS: 8:00am-8:40am

Location: Gym

11th Grade - Class of 2025

11TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mock ACT This Saturday!

A live, virtually proctored practice test for Marin Catholic students. This is a paper and pencil test. To learn more about these test dates and to register, please visit this website.

• November 11 - Mock ACT
• November 13 - Parent Night
• November 18 - Mock SAT

Christian Service Opportunity for Juniors: Nov. 12

The COTS Arts & Crafts Fair: Holiday Crafterino is looking for volunteers to work at this event on Saturday, November 12 from 11am - 4pm. The event will take place at the Veteran's Memorial Building. Volunteers are needed to help sell raffle tickets and greet guests. For all the information, please see this flyer.

UPCOMING DATES

12/05

Seniors Mandatory Meeting with the Deans: AM CATS: 8:00am-8:40am

Location: Gym

12th Grade - Class 0f 2024

12TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Important Reminder from Counseling:

Seniors, please make sure you are updating Scoir regularly and moving schools from “applying” → “applied” column after submitting applications. This will let counselors know when to send your documents. And if you haven’t already done so, all ED Contracts must be in and signed by both student and parent/guardian before your counselor can sign. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Lunchtime Labs: Mondays & Wednesday During Lunch

The counseling team will continue to offer Lunchtime Labs for the next couple of weeks on Monday and Wednesday in the Noonan Conference Room. Counselors will be available if you need help with your applications, financial aid, scholarship essays, or if you have any other questions. Please stop by.

Senior Yearbook Quotes - Due December 1

We are excited to celebrate you in the yearbook. Below you will find very important information about your senior quote submission for the yearbook.

• All senior quotes are reviewed carefully by the Yearbook moderators and Dean's office.
• All quotes should have an author. You must state who said it. If you do not have a source, then your quote will not be approved.
• Make sure if you are using a lyric from a song, the entirety of the song MUST be appropriate, which means that the lyrics should be clean and have no explicit or implicit references to sex, drugs, alcohol, etc. 
• Choose your quote wisely because if it is not deemed appropriate, then you will not be given another chance.
• You do not have to submit a senior quote. There is an option on the google form for you to opt-out. If you decide not to have a senior quote, the space under your graduation picture will be a blank space.

Fill out this FORM to submit your senior quote. Your yearbook quote is due by Friday, December 1.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Murphy, [email protected] or Mrs. Stoll, [email protected].

UPCOMING DATES

11/28

Seniors Mandatory Meeting with the Deans: AM CATS: 8:00am-8:40am

Location: Gym