Congratulations to Our Talent Show Winners!
1st place winners (tie):
Kenny Tran (10th grade) and Carrie Lu (11th grade) and
3rd place winner: Nancy Gu (10th grade)
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Dear Mater Dei Parents/Guardians,
I hope this message finds you safe and healthy.
It is amazing that we have already completed the first quarter. You should have received your child’s progress report already. After reviewing the data from the quarter, I must congratulate our students and teachers on their hard work and perseverance despite all of the challenges associated with this pandemic. Students are excelling in both hybrid and distance learning formats. Congratulations and keep up the hard work.
We adjusted our school schedule and look forward to implementing it on campus beginning on Thursday of this week. We will be staggering the dismissal times by grade to keep students better distanced at dismissal. If you are picking up a Junior, Senior or have students in multiple grades, we ask that you wait in the Parish parking lot, as we will not open the pickup line until 12:50. This will allow us to get all student drivers off campus when dismissed
at 12:40. Freshmen and Sophomore will be released at 12:50 when the pick-up line will be opened. (See details below.) I am also attaching an FAQ to address some of the questions that were posed through our most recent Parent Survey.
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Although the pandemic has forced many aspects of our lives to “go virtual,” we are planning to slowly bring back some aspects of the Mater Dei experience. We will continue to approach everything slowly to ensure that we do not jeopardize the health or safety of our community.
We appreciate you continuing to spread the good news about Mater Dei Catholic. Thank you for helping us to invite families outside of Mater Dei Catholic to attend our Virtual Open House on October 29th at 6:00-7:00pm.
Thank you for continuing to partner with us for your child’s education as we navigate through this pandemic together.
God Bless,
FRANK V. STINGO®
Principal
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COVID-19 Symptoms
If anyone in your household is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and you have any questions about sending your student to campus, please contact our Nurse Lisa McDonald at lmcdonald@mdchs.net.
Staggered Dismissal
We will be staggering the dismissal times to keep students better distanced at dismissal. If you are picking up a Junior or Senior, or have students in multiple grades, we recommend arranging to meet your students in the Parish parking lot. Here is what staggered dismissal will look like starting on Thursday:
12:40 Dismiss all Juniors and Seniors, and drivers and their siblings
(pick up line is closed)
12:50 Dismiss all Freshmen and Sophomore (pick-up line is open, however parents may opt to arrange pick up in the Parish parking lot).
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Morning Nutrition Offering
Now that we have a minimum day schedule we will be offering morning nutrition that will be delivered directly to the classrooms. This way you can enjoy your individual snack time which will be designated by your teacher. Please check out the new menu & place your orders by 9:00am for the same day delivery.
You can order now at www.cafemdchs.com and don’t forget to let us know where to deliver your food at either your 3rd or 6th block!
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Student IDs and Picture Day
We began taking photos this week for student IDs. All Lo-Z students on campus are scheduled to take their pictures on Thursday, October 22nd. There will be a makeup day on October 30th for any student that may have been absent. If students are 100% virtual, we will have a picture day announced on a future date when they return to campus.
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43rd Annual Crusader Golf Outing
Calling all golfers! We were unable to have our Annual Tournament this summer but want to get the Crusader community together for a fun day on the course!
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Enagic Golf Club at Eastlake
1st Tee Time is at 10:30am
Space is limited! We will be raffling a 65” TV and other items. All money raised will support MDJDA/MDCHS Athletics! Get your foursome together and sign up!
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This week is National Chemistry Week
This year's theme for National Chemistry Week is "Sticking with Chemistry." #NationalChemistryWeek acts to spread the importance of chemistry to everyone's quality of life.
Ashely Morris, one of our chemistry teachers encapsulates her love for the subject, "As a student, I was always interested in science and was lucky to have teachers and mentors who allowed me to learn and grow in the field. Chemistry has so many real-world applications—the evidence of chemistry is essentially all around us. To see students making those connections based on what they're learning and to witness them having 'ah-ha!' moments of their own is especially gratifying."
At Mater Dei we offer three different chemistry classes for students to explore. David Shadowski '21, says, "Chem involves a lot of hands on learning." Karla Saldana '22 adds, "Chemistry requires a lot of analyzing and understanding what it is exactly being asked rather than just memorizing."
As for chemistry in a hybrid classroom? Victoria Bustria, '23 thinks that being "hands on" is about "doing and putting what we learn into action even in our virtual labs."
Students appreciate the hands-on learning about the world around them, and many, like Melina Vicente '22 also look to their futures, "I think what we're learning will help me out in the future since I want to go into the medical field."
Hands on learning? Career readiness? Is there anything else we could possibly love about chemistry? We leave you with this quote from Ms. Morris, "Some might think chemistry is boring or too clinical, but chemists actually need imagination and curiosity to problem-solve and approach questions only science can answer."
So this week, embrace your creativity and delve a bit into chemistry in the world around you.
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Oct 25, 2020
43rd Annual Crusader
Golf Outing
Oct 26-27 & 29-30, 2020
Freshmen Retreat
Oct 26, 2020
Fr. Greg Boyle Talk
All-School Assembly
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Oct 29, 2020
Virtual Open House
Nov 11, 2020
Veteran’s Day –
School Closed
Nov 12, 2020
STEAM Night
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October: The Month of the Holy Rosary
October is the month of the Holy Rosary. The Bible on beads, as it's known, is a meditation on the Gospel that brings Christ into our daily lives. Faculty received Rosaries blessed by Fr. Paul at the start of the month. As Mrs. Salazar says, the Rosary is a heavenly instrument that helps people get through any challenging time. The Holy Rosary is a spiritual weapon that brings comfort.
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Next Parents in Prayer October 26th |
Please join us on Monday mornings at 8:30am to pray the Rosary for our Mater Dei Community. Send us your prayer requests at pray@materdeicatholic.org
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Upcoming Mass Schedule
November 5th
November 19th – Thanksgiving Mass
December 7th
Freshman Retreat
Freshman Retreat for on campus students will be during school the week of Oct. 26-30 according to the following schedule:
Monday 10/26 – Cohort A with Theology blocks 1-3
Tuesday 10/27 – Cohort A with Theology blocks 4-7
Wednesday 10/28 – Virtual only learners from 9:30-11:30am
(Zoom link to be sent out soon)
Thursday 10/29 - Cohort B with Theology blocks 1-3
Friday 10/30 - Cohort B with Theology blocks 4-7
On campus students will report to their first class of the day and will need to bring snacks and a drink for themselves. They may wear jeans and a MD top. No extremely ripped jeans please!
Need Prayer?
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Tutoring
Tutoring is available on Wednesdays in Math, Science and English. Please see the Mater Dei website under students, then tutoring. You can click the Zoom links to enter.
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Live UC Application Workshops for Students
Your students can also register now for their own UC Application & Personal Insight Questions Workshop, hosted weekly.
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How to Fill Out the FAFSA |
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Lauren Bajo-Smith created this video to help her fellow Crusaders! |
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How to Fill Out the CSS Profile
The CSS Profile, short for the College Scholarship Service Profile, is an online application created and maintained by the United States-based College Board that allows college students to apply for non-federal financial aid.
The CSS Profile helps colleges to determine your financial need and award you with a financial aid package that can make college both affordable and accessible. The CSS Profile asks for much of the same information as the FAFSA, including tax returns, W-2 forms, bank statements, and other records of income. However, not all universities ask for the CSS Profile.
To begin, go to cssprofile.org. You fill find the following under “Getting Started”:
- CSS Profile Student Guide
- CSS Profile Tutorial PowerPoint for Step-by-Step Instructions
- Participating Schools
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October is Compassion month for our High School students. Advisory has been centering on compassion. Today's gospel was the story of The Good Samaritan and Father Paul challenged the students to be capable of more than they even thought they were as they show compassion. In Advisory this month, students will be learning about Father Greg Boyle's ministry (the world's largest gang intervention and rehabilitation program in the world) and hearing and discussing his TED talk Compassion and Kinship. This is in preparation for his virtual visit on October 26 in which he will speak with Mater Dei students and take their questions. We are privileged to have such a holy and renown speaker. Father Boyle is a member of the California Hall of Fame, winner of the humanitarian of the year award from various publications, and a recipient of Notre Dame University’s Laetare medal for Catholic service.
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All Mater Dei Catholic High School Athletes are required to have a current physical on file in order to participate in CIF or Club sports. These physicals are valid for one calendar year. Due to Social Distancing guidelines, we have canceled the Athletics Physical Days scheduled on campus.If you have any questions regarding the status of your physical, please contact Mrs. Alvarado at calvarado@mdchs.net.
You will not be able to tryout or practice without a current physical.
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If you have any questions regarding the status of your physical, please contact Mrs. Alvarado at calvarado@mdchs.net. Any sports specific questions can be directed to Coach Izidoro atjizidoro@mdchs.net.
Official Start Dates for Sports
Here are the official start dates for all sports. This is the first date where each sport is officially allowed to hold practice or tryouts. We are currently working towards starting conditioning for the Fall sports in the upcoming weeks. More information to follow.
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Halloween Spirit Week
For the week of October 26th - October 30th we will be having a Spirit Week on campus. We will have the same Spirit Days for both cohorts that come to campus. Reminder that face masks are still required!
1-3+7 Days (Mon. 10/26 & Thur. 10/29)
- Wear a top that is Halloween themed or a Halloween color (orange, black, purple) with jeans
- Ripped jeans are allowed, but only if:
- The rips are below the knee
- The rips have patches sewn behind them so that no skin is showing
- Tops should be appropriate. No crop tops, spaghetti straps, or low cut.
4-6+7 Days (Tues. 10/27 & Fri. 10/30)
- Students will be allowed to wear a Halloween costume.
- Nothing sacrilegious (witch, vampire, deities)
- Nothing tight or revealing (crop tops, fishnet leggings)
- Nothing violent (weapons or blood)
These are not free dress days! If you don't follow the guidelines, then you must be in your regular uniform.
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MD Key Club Supports Trick-Or-Treat for UNICEF |
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The Girl Up Club Supports The Pad Project |
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Girl Up Club will be supporting The Pad Project through Nov 10 with the goal to raise $2,500 for women in developing countries. Click here to learn more.
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Upcoming Drama Production
Auditions for the 2020 Mater Dei Fall Theater production are now open! Coming soon…Vintage Hitchcock: A Radio Play filled with spies, mysteries and love. You will be sure to be on the edge of your seat. Performance will be live-streamed on December 4 at 6:00pm. Contact VAPA Chair, Ms. Leslee Myers at lmyers@materdeicatholic.org if you are interested in being a part of this production.
Recent Work from Our MD Artists
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Student Technology Guide
Mater Dei Technology Responsible Use Policy and Contract
We are here for you!
Last but not least, Mater Dei Technology is always here for you! Please reach out to your Mater Dei Technology Team if you have any questions at helpdesk@materdeicatholic.org.
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Share The Love Campaign
The need for tuition relief continues. Some of our families’ jobs remain in jeopardy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you continue to be blessed during these uncertain times, please prayerfully consider sharing your blessings and helping our Mater Dei community. Every dollar counts, no donation is too small. Thank you in advance for Sharing the Love! We are Family. We are Crusaders. We are Catholic!
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Nicole Rogers, Class of 2001, shares her experience as a Crusader:
"To me, being a Crusader means I am always a part of a school community regardless of how long I have been away. Every time I step onto campus, I feel welcomed and know that the heart of Marian High School still lives on. Attending Catholic school my whole life was very special to me and it led me to my career now as a Catholic School Elementary teacher at Saint Katharine Drexel Academy. Knowing that I get to teach my students about the love of learning and also about the love of God is truly a blessing."
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If you have any questions, please contact Alejandra Saavedra, Director of Advancement at asaavedra@mdchs.net
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Commemorative Opportunities
Last school year, we added 48 memorial bricks to our Garden of Remembrance and 87 chair plates to the Dr. Kassebaum Theater as a tribute to our donors who believe in the mission of providing excellent Catholic education. We invite you to join our Crusade in 2020-21 and donate to Mater Dei. Now more than ever, you can make a difference in the lives of our students.
Any donation of $500 or more will receive a memorial brick to honor a loved one in heaven and any donation of $200 or more will receive a chair plate in our theater to honor anyone in your life. If you are interested in any of these tribute opportunities, please contact Alejandra Saavedra, Director of Advancement, at asaavedra@mdchs.net.
Thank you for partnering with us!
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Amazon Smile
Many of us are turning to sites like Amazon to have our groceries and other essentials delivered to our homes during this time of pandemic. Through Amazon Smile, your everyday purchases can make a difference for other Mater Dei families who are struggling.
Help us continue to build our programs at Mater Dei through your everyday purchases. Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon purchases to the Mater Dei Catholic Fund when you use the link below. Please select Mater Dei Catholic High School of San Diego.
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Senior Portraits – Reminder to Book Now! |
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Hello MDCHS Seniors -
We are excited to capture one of the first memories of your graduation year by photographing your senior portraits. Please watch this video for important information before picture day.
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Photo Attire
1. Tux or Drape provided by Prestige. Tux and drape are steamed between uses for sanitization.
2. Wear a solid black polo, blouse, button down, etc, of your own. Tops must be solid black with no stripes, dots, designs, or other colors, and be school appropriate.
Please create an account and follow the prompts to choose your Picture Day Appointment. Please select Studio South as your location.
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Yearbook (essential session) is a no charge session. Several options to upgrade, upgraded fees will be collected at time of session.If you decide to upgrade the day of your appointment, a Standard Session is the only option available. There are no portraits included in the upgraded session fees.
Please contact us via email at presigesd@lifetouch.com or by phone at 858-935-6969 if you have any questions or need assistance. Thank you!
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Mater Dei Family-Owned Business Shout-Out |
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Let us support you by promoting your family-owned business (restaurant, store, etc.) and sharing that you are “open for business” to our extended Mater Dei family. Please fill out this form: |
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