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Dear Families,
The last couple of weeks have certainly given new meaning to the phrase "March Madness!" As I write this letter, the Boys Varsity Basketball team recently advanced to the DII Final Four game of the MIAA Tournament, and the MC Girls Varsity Hockey team advanced to the MIAA DI Final Four. Additionally, the Mock Trial team advanced to the Elite 8 round of the MASSBAR State Tournament, marking the 5th consecutive Elite 8 appearance for MC. They will compete next at the Moakley Federal Courthouse in Boston. Lastly, the MC Drama Club celebrated two outstanding performances of "Tracks" written by Peter Tarsi last weekend in the Thomas '66 and Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center.
We spent the past few weeks celebrating Black History Month, which included a visit from former Medford Poet Laureate Terry E. Carter. We also held our 5th Annual STEM Innovation Fair this past Wednesday evening, which was a huge success with over seventy students participating, and over forty-five judges evaluating the outstanding work of our students.
This past Thursday, our international students celebrated Lunar New Year with amazing food and camaraderie after school in the cafeteria, just as our newly elected XBSS students returned from their Xaverian Brother Sponsored Schools Student Leadership Retreat with Brother Puccio. This morning, DECA students left for competition, and we are looking forward to our second annual International Culture Night, which will take place on March 21. The list goes on and on!
It is a tradition at Malden Catholic that one day be chosen in March for a day off of school. This week, President Thornburg granted a President’s Holiday on Monday, March 18. We are extremely grateful for this day off for rest and relaxation for all students, faculty, and staff.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey P. Smith '95, P'24, '26
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Monday, March 11
Day C
Tuesday, March 12
Day B
Wednesday, March 13
Day A
Praying of the Rosary - 7:25 AM
Winter Sports Awards Night - 6 PM
Thursday, March 14
Day H
Pep Rally - 1:15 PM
Pizza and Prayer - 5 PM
Friday, March 15
No Classes/Offices Closed - Faculty/Staff Professional Development Day
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Monday, March 18
No Classes/Offices Closed - President's Holiday
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We are providing the MC weekly dining menu in the President's Update to make it easier for students to plan lunch throughout the week. The menu is also available through the Malden Catholic Mobile App along with easy access to the online portal for adding money to student lunch accounts. | |
School and College Counseling | |
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College Acceptances
MC School and College Counseling would like to remind Grade 12 students to update Naviance with college acceptances. Please note that students must select the "update application" button when making any changes. Please reach out to Mrs. DelGenio with any questions at delgenios@maldencatholic.org.
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Spirit Week - 3.11 to 3.14 | |
Malden Catholic Student Council is sponsoring a Spirit Week to celebrate the feast days of both St. Patrick and St. Joseph with themed dress down days, along with other fun activities that will happen throughout the week.
Monday, March 11
Groutfit Day - Students may wear all gray clothing
Tuesday, March 12
Adam Sandler Day - Students may wear an oversized t-shirt and basketball shorts to resemble Adam Sandler
Wednesday, March 13
Rhyme with No Reason Day - With a partner, students may dress as two things that rhyme but do not resemble each other (a referee and a bumble bee)
Thursday, March 14
Class Colors Day - Students may wear the color assigned to their grade:
- Grade 9 - Green
- Grade 10 - Red
- Grade 11 - Pink
- Grade 12 - Blue
- Faculty/Staff - Black or MC Gear
Spirit Spike Volleyball Game - The Grade 11 and Grade 12 Boys Division will compete in a Spirit Spike Volleyball Game on Thursday, 3.14 at 6 PM in the gymnasium. All grades are invited to attend!
Friday, March 15
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No School - Faculty/Staff Professional Development Day
All Dress Down Days must follow Dress Down Day protocol.
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Pizza & Prayer - 3.14 at 5 PM | Campus Ministry will be hosting Pizza and Prayer on Thursday, March 14 from 5 - 6 PM in the cafeteria. During the event, students are invited to expand their spirituality in a communal setting while listening to and discussing scriptures and reflecting upon their personal and shared experiences. Please sign up in MC's Campus Ministry by the morning of March 14 if you would like to attend. All are welcome! | |
President's Holiday - 3.18 | Please note that on Monday, March 18, we will not have academic classes. This day will be observed as a President's Holiday granted by Mr. Thornburg. It is a tradition at Malden Catholic that one day be chosen in March for a day off school for students, faculty and staff. Thank you, President Thornburg! | |
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MC's 2nd Annual International Culture Night - 3.21 at 5 PM | |
The students of Malden Catholic, together with the Dean of Community, Culture and Equity, are pleased to host MC’s second annual International Culture Night on Thursday, March 21, from 5 - 7 PM. Parents and students are invited to come join in celebrating the ethnic cultures that make up the MC school community.
The night will begin in the Thomas '66 and Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center, where students will showcase cultural art performances. The event will then transition to the Doherty Gymnasium, where students with displays and presentations representing over 15 nationalities will highlight their respective cultures. With the assistance of parents, a potluck dinner will be served in the cafeteria featuring samples of foods from the various cultures.
If you plan to attend, please sign up through the following survey link and indicate if you will bring a dish. If you bring a dish, please write down the list of ingredients and the role the dish plays in the culture. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Easter Basket Drive - through 3.22 | Campus Ministry will be putting together Easter Baskets for families in need at parishes and shelters throughout East Boston and Revere until Friday, March 22. Items that are needed for the Easter Baskets include all kinds of candy, easter grass, easter baskets and small toys. All donations can be brought to the Campus Ministry Center. Please see Mrs. Connolly or Br. Puccio with any questions. | |
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Grade 11 Prom - 3.22 at 6:30 PM | The Grade 11 Prom will be held on Friday, March 22 from 6:30 - 10:30 PM at Spinelli's in Lynnfield. There will be a DJ, buffet dinner and photo booth for the students. Information regarding prom attire policies can be found in the MC Parent/Student Handbook through this link. | |
Gala Online Auction - 3.22 | Starting on March 22, Malden Catholic will begin auctioning off a number of fun and unique items to raise money in support of MC students and school programs. If you are interested in donating items, services or experiences to the Gala online auction, please contact Sarah Hamilton at hamiltons@maldencatholic.org with any questions. We greatly appreciate your support! | |
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Senior Basket Forms - Due by 3.25 | |
It has become an annual tradition for Malden Catholic underclass families to support the graduating class through the Senior Basket Program. This program provides unique and thoughtful baskets of gifts and goodies to MC Seniors.
Underclass families are invited to adopt a Senior and create a basket based on the student's individual preferences and interests. The completed basket will then be either delivered by the host family to the Senior's home or dropped off at MC for the student to pick up. A short prayer service will be held at the school on Saturday, April 27 to launch the basket deliveries.
Parents of students in Grades 9-11 who are interested in participating in the program must submit their name, phone number, email address, the number of Seniors for whom they plan to create baskets, their preference for the Boys Division or Girls Division, and the name of the Senior(s) they prefer to create baskets for to Mrs. Jeannine Reardon at reardonj@maldencatholic.org by Monday, March 25.
Please note that requests for specific Senior(s) are not guaranteed and they are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
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College Fair - 4.4 at 6 PM | |
Malden Catholic School and College Counseling will host the MC College Fair on Tuesday, April 4 from 6 - 7:30 PM in the gymnasium. Representatives from over 100 colleges and universities will attend the event. College Affordable will also be present at the event to answer any questions for families regarding navigating the college financial aid process. All students and their parents are encouraged to attend.
This event provides an opportunity for students to make direct connections with college representatives and gather information for the college planning process. Please see Mrs. Parker or Mrs. DelGenio with any questions.
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Women's Day of Recollection - 4.28 at 9:30 AM | |
Join us for the Women's Day of Recollection on Sunday, April 28 from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM which is dedicated to the moms and women of Malden Catholic. A time for friendship, reflection and community, this event will include a Mass, luncheon and speaker. Our speaker this year is Lynn Cooper, the Associate Director of the University Chaplaincy and Catholic Chaplain at Tufts University, as well as the author of The Sacrament of Interfaith Friendship, which will be released in Spring 2025.
Tickets for the Women's Day of Recollection are $40 and can be purchased through the following Eventbrite link. For more information, please email Mea Mustone P'24, '26 at mustonem@maldencatholic.org.
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What's Happening Around MC? | |
A fantastic performance of "Tracks" by Peter Tarsi was presented last weekend by the MC Theater Department. Congratulations to all cast and crew for their hard work and dedication in making the two-night production such a success! A recording of the play can be viewed on MC's YouTube channel through this link. | |
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A great time was had by all at the MC Freshman-Sophomore Semi-Formal which was held last Saturday. Photos from the dance can be viewed on MC's SmugMug through this link (password- maldencatholic99). Thank you to Student Council for organizing the dance! | |
Mock Trial Advances to the Elite 8! | Congratulations to the Mock Trial team for advancing to the Elite 8 round of the MASSBAR state tournament! This marks the 5th consecutive Elite 8 appearance for MC. The team will compete next at Moakley Federal Courthouse in Boston. Way to go! | |
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Last week, MC Seniors who are interested in careers in science and medicine participated in their first of three visits to Harvard Medical School for an Anatomy and Physiology class, where they experienced what it would be like to work in the medical field. | |
MC is proud to recognize the following students/faculty and staff for going Plus Ultra or "more beyond" every day. The January Plus Ultra Award recipients are Clodagh Duffy '24, Maeve Hurley '26, Alberto Brincheiro '25, Brody MacMaster '27, and Mr. DJ Cacciapuoti. Way to go! | |
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Massachusetts Regional IV STEM Fair at Tufts University | | |
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Mr. Terry E. Carter Visit | |
Spring Sports Registration - 3.18 | |
Registration for Malden Catholic spring sports is now open. All parents/guardians must register students through Arbiter Sports using this link. Students must be registered before tryouts start on March 18.
Physicals
In order to participate in spring sports, all students must have a current physical on file in their FamilyID account or must have completed one in the last 13 months. All physicals must include the date of exam, an indication of clearing for activity/sports, and a doctor's signature. Physicals may be given to the Nurse’s Office or Athletic Trainer. Please do not give copies of physicals to any athletic coaches.
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Winter Sports
Stay updated on the athletics schedule and events by visiting the MC website or subscribing to text alerts through this link.
Livestreaming for MC athletic home games held in the Doherty Gymnasium and on the Donovan Field, are accessible on MC's YouTube channel through this link or through Hudl TV.
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MIAA Tournaments
All information regarding the MIAA Tournaments including brackets and format may be found at: Tournament Central – MIAA. Please note that all MIAA Tournaments will require online tickets at GoFan.
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Winter Sports Awards Night - March 13 at 6 PM
The Winter Sports Awards Night will be held on Wednesday, March 13 at 6 PM in the Doherty Gymnasium. Students must be in Mass attire for the event.
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Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Basketball team for their 60-43 win against Holyoke High School! The team will play Somerset Berkley Regional at UMass Boston this Monday, March 11. Go, Lancers! | The Girls Varsity Hockey team fell short against Notre Dame Academy in the Final Four game, but they set a new standard for the MC Girls Hockey program and left a lasting legacy. Way to go, Lancers! | | | | |
