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Dear Families,
As we enter fall, we are invited to reflect upon the essence of change. The weather is starting to get a little cooler, the leaves are turning gold, burnt orange and red and we pull out our jackets and coats. In fact, one of my favorite Saturday Night Live skits refers to autumn in New England as “sweater weather” with SNL actors attempting to (poorly) imitate a Boston accent.
As the changes in life continue, our adaptive responses are often tested. Some changes are easy to make such as raking falling leaves off the lawn, bringing in the patio furniture and tuning up the snow blower. We are accustomed to these changes and can easily prepare for what the next new season will bring.
However, our community has experienced some very difficult changes over the past month with the loss of several community members. Although many of us have experienced death in our lives, unlike the seasons, those impacted by the passing of a loved one can’t anticipate the sudden impact it will have on their lives. One of the amazing things about the Malden Catholic community is our ability to rally around each other in times of need. Compassion and trust are two of the Xaverian Brothers core values and at MC, our entire community works to exemplify them in their daily life. I am honored to say that many individuals and groups have come forward to support those who have experienced recent loss – either by attending services, sending food to the family home or remembering the deceased in the silence of our hearts.
We will continue to support all members of our community but especially those experiencing great change and needing assistance during these difficult times. We offer our thoughts, prayers and love to the families of Matt Jones, Gary Lopresti, Tara Gowrie, Michael Hurley, and to all other families who have lost a loved one recently.
May the road
rise up to meet you.
May the wind
be always at your back.
May the sun
shine warm upon your face;
the rains
fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold
you in the palm of His hand.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey P. Smith '95, P'24, '26
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Monday, October 2
Day F
Tuesday, October 3
Day E
Wednesday, October 4
Day D
Praying of the Rosary - 7:25 AM
Thursday, October 5
Day C
Student ID Photo Retake Day
Friday, October 6
No Classes - Faculty/Staff Retreat
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Monday, October 9
No Classes/Offices Closed - Columbus Day
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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. | |
Mr. David Murray - Massachusetts Bike Ride to Defeat ALS | On September 17, Mr. Murray completed the 50-mile Massachusetts Bike Ride to Defeat ALS. With the help of the MC community, he was able to donate $856 to the cause! His efforts made a significant contribution toward defeating ALS. Way to go, Mr. Murray! | |
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School and College Counseling | | |
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College Visits
College representatives will continue to visit Malden Catholic until mid-November. We encourage all Grade 11 and Grade 12 students to sign up to meet the representatives 24 hours in advance in Naviance. All college visits are held during lunch in the MC front lobby from 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to meet the college admissions representatives who will likely be handling future applications. Below is a list of colleges and universities that are currently registered for the upcoming week. Please note that these dates are subject to change. Students should reach out to their school counselor with any questions.
Monday, October 2
Regis College
Trinity College, Dublin
Tuesday, October 3
George Mason University
Xavier University
Wednesday, October 4
University of Notre Dame
Wheaton College, Massachusetts
Thursday, October 5
Providence College
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School and College Counseling is pleased to continue our partnership with College Affordable (formerly Campus Bound) to provide all our families with free comprehensive support navigating the college financial aid process.
College Affordable is a non-profit built to help families reduce the cost of college, minimize debt, and increase higher education choices. This year, families can register for all webinars at the start of the academic year with one click by completing the Family Registration Form.
The next webinar will focus on Merit vs. Need-Based Aid and will take place on Thursday, October 12.
Please contact your school counselor with any questions.
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Class Rings - Orders are open until 10.4 | |
Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to order a Malden Catholic class ring during Balfour's three-week sale from September 13 – October 4.
Choose a ring style through this link and place all orders through Balfour's designated site for Malden Catholic here. If you are unsure of your ring size, please print out the Balfour Ring Sizer instructions or stop by a local jewelry store to get a correct size.
If you have any questions regarding ordering your Class Rings, please call the local Balfour Sales Office at 401-467-7018 or email [email protected].
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Student ID Photo Retake Day - 10.5 | Students in Grades 9 – 12 who did not get a photo for their Student IDs or would like to retake their photo will be able to do so on the morning of Thursday, October 5 during their study hall or free period. | |
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Homecoming Week - 10.9 to 10.13 | The Homecoming Football Game will take place on Friday, October 13 at 6 PM, and the Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 14 at 7 PM at Malden Catholic. More information regarding Homecoming Dress Down Days will be announced next week. | |
MC Parent Club Meeting - 10.11 at 6 PM | The Malden Catholic Parent Club Kick-Off Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 11 at 6 PM in the cafeteria. Principal Smith will talk about the new school year, President Thornburg will discuss the Parent Survey results, and MC’s Dean of Community, Culture and Equity, Ms. Erga Pierrette P'21, '23, '27 will speak about CCE efforts. | |
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Alumni BBQ - 10.13 at 5 PM | MC alumni and faculty/staff are invited to join us on Friday, October 13 at 5 PM for an Alumni BBQ celebrating the legendary career of Bob Bucchino ‘71, P’10! This complementary event will be held on the Donovan Field during MC’s football game against St. John’s Prep. Dinner, soft drinks and a cash bar will be provided along with a special halftime presentation. Please register by October 6 through this link.
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ALS/MS Walk for Living - 10.15 at 10 AM | |
Join us for the 15th Annual ALS/MS Walk for Living on October 15 at 10 AM which will be held at 165 Captains Row, Admiral's Hill, in Chelsea. This will be Malden Catholic’s 10th consecutive year of participation in support of the Leonard-Florence Center for Living.
ALS has touched the lives of many in our Malden Catholic community. We walk in memory of MC alum Tim Paquette ’07, son of MC School Nurse Elizabeth Paquette and MC Swim Coach Rick Paquette, and Xaverian Brother Joseph Comber, C.F.X., who had lived in community with Brothers Daniel Cremin, Timothy Hoey, and Thomas Puccio. We also walk in honor of Chris Snow ’99. Every single dollar raised goes directly back to patient care and programs for the ALS and MS residents at Leonard Florence.
Students may register during lunch periods with a $20 cash-or-check donation. Parents and other family members are also welcome to participate and may register using this link.
A bus has been scheduled to transport students to the event. Students who would like to sign up for the bus must do so during lunch periods by Tuesday, October 10. Buses will depart from MC at 8:45 AM on Saturday, October 15 and will return by 1 PM. Those driving separately should plan to arrive at Admirals’ Hill between 9:15 and 9:45 AM.
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PSAT for Grades 9, 10 & 11 - 10.18 at 8 AM | |
As part of our comprehensive school and college counseling program, Malden Catholic provides students with the opportunity to take the PSAT, also known as the Practice or Preliminary SAT. All 9th, 10th and 11th grade students are required to take the PSAT at MC on October 18. The test will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
To participate in the exam, all students must download the app Bluebook to their device before Wednesday, October 4. Student devices will be checked in homerooms on this day to ensure the app is downloaded and working correctly. If you have any issues, please contact your school counselor or the Technology department by Tuesday, October 3.
The PSAT covers two sections: Evidenced- Based Reading and Writing (sometimes referred to as the "Verbal" section) and Mathematics. Counselors will then use the scores to help students understand their current college preparedness including areas of strength and areas in need of improvement.
Grade 12 will use October 18 as a College Visit Day and will not report to school.
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Senior Yearbook Portraits - 11.18 | |
All Seniors must arrange to have their yearbook photograph taken before November 18. Portraits will be taken by Prestige Photography facility in Woburn at 102 Cummings Park Drive.
For those who have had their portraits taken, please remember to select your yearbook portrait through the following directions:
Instructions to Select Senior Portrait Yearbook Image online:
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Go to shop.prestigeportraits.com and create an account, if you have not done so already.
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Enter your specific Session ID & Access Code numbers provided to you on the proof sheet of images, or on the receipt from the photographer. (Check for emails from Prestige as well and if you do not have that information, contact Mrs. Jeannine Reardon for your session ID/access code.
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Once on the home page, select View Portrait Proofs tab (under Get Started Here) to view images and select a yearbook choice. The "Select Your Yearbook Image" will be front and center at the top of the website above the images/proofs.
Please note, after the online pose selection deadline has passed, this option will no longer be available.
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What's Happening Around MC? | | |
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Last week, MC's Campus Ministry did an amazing job kicking off Pizza and Prayer, a wonderful evening of prayer and reflection. | |
Clubs & Cocurricular Activities | MC is thrilled to offer over 40 clubs and cocurricular activities this year for students to meet new friends, develop individual talents and skills, and network with monitors and community members. We encourage students to get involved, and all are welcome! Check out which clubs are meeting this week: | -
30 Day Challenge Club - MC's 30 Day Challenge Club will meet on Thursday, October 5 at 2:30 PM in room 106. Please see Mr. Kissel, Luna Murray '24, or Mariana Hincapie '24, or join the Google Classroom for more information (code: 6hl3yzi).
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Diversity and Inclusion Student Council Meeting | Asian Culture Club Mid-Autumn Festival | |
Lancer for a Day Shadow Program | MC's Lancer for a Day program has officially begun and spots are filling up quickly! If you have an 8th grade student who is interested in becoming a Lancer, please be sure to sign up through your Ravenna account for an available date. | |
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Stay updated on all communications regarding fall sports by visiting the MC website or subscribing to text alerts through this link. | |
Monday, October 2
2:30 PM Boys Varsity Golf vs St. John's Prep School
3:30 PM Boys JV Golf @ Haverhill High School
3:45 PM Girls Varsity Field Hockey @ Ursuline Academy
4 PM Girls JV Soccer @ Swampscott High School
4:30 PM Girls Varsity Soccer @ Swampscott High School
5:15 PM Girls JV Field Hockey @ Ursuline Academy
Tuesday, October 3
2:30 PM Boys Varsity Golf vs St. John's High School
3 PM Boys JV Golf @ Boston College High School
3:45 PM Girls Varsity Soccer @ Ursuline Academy
4 PM Boys JV Soccer @ St. John's High School
4 PM Boys Freshman Soccer vs St. John's High School
4 PM Boys Varsity Soccer @ St. John's High School
4 PM Boys Varsity Cross Country @ St. John's High School
5:15 PM Girls JV Soccer @ Ursuline Academy
Wednesday, October 4
3 PM Girls Freshman Volleyball vs Bishop Fenwick HS
3:30 PM Boys JV Golf vs Catholic Memorial School
4 PM Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs Hamilton-Wenham
4:30 PM Girls JV Volleyball @ Bishop Fenwick HS
5:30 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bishop Fenwick HS
Thursday, October 5
4 PM Girls Varsity Field Hockey @ Notre Dame Academy--Hingham
4:30 PM Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Home vs St. John's Prep School
4:30 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball @ Mystic Valley Regional Charter
5:30 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Mystic Valley Regional Charter
5:30 PM Girls Junior Varsity Field Hockey @ Notre Dame Academy--Hingham
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer vs St. John's Prep School
Friday, October 6
4 PM Boys Freshman Football vs Boston College High School
7 PM Boys Varsity Football @ Boston College High School
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Fall Senior Athlete Banners | Senior Banners may be purchased from Dracut Threads through this link. Banners will require a two-week turnaround. The banners will be hung for the fall season and then hung outside with the senior banners from all the seasons. Seniors will be able to take their banners home following graduation. Any questions about Senior Banners may be directed to Athletics Director, Bill Raycraft at [email protected] | | | | |
