MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL

“shining the light on coming events”

Mater Dei High School in the Diocese of Orange, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, believes every person, as a child of God, regardless of race, condition, or age, has equal dignity and an inalienable right to an education. Therefore, no qualified student will be denied admission to this school on the basis of sex, race, color, or national origin.

June 2010 Parent Newsletter Vol. XXV, No. 10

GUIDANCE OFFICEDATES TO REMEMBER

Jun 5 SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Tests at Mater Dei High School 7:30 AM – 2:00 PMIf you have a question or have not registered and want to walk-on, pick up a registration packet in the Multimedia Lab.

Jun 12 ACT Test at Mater Dei High School7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Jun 14 2010-2011 Senior Guidance Surveys distributed in Junior English Classes. Due first day of school of the 2010-2011 school year.

Jun 14 NHS Used Book & Backpack Recycling in NHS bins throughout campus

Sep 17 Registration deadline date for the ACT on October 23, 2010 at Mater Dei High School. Register online at www.act.org, or registration forms will be available in the counseling office mid-July

Early Sep Registration deadline date for the SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject test Early October at Mater Dei High School. Register online at www.collegeboard.com

The Lumen

At the end of their junior year, all students who have aspirations of competing in Division I or Division II NCAA athletics as freshmen should register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Click on “Prospective Student-Athletes,” and continue to the “Domestic Student Release Form.” After registering online, make sure to print out 2 copies of the Student Release form and bring them to the Assistant Registrar in the Guidance Office. Request that an official sixth semester transcript be sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse along with one Student Release form. The other Student Release form will be sent with the student’s final transcript upon request of the NCAA Clearinghouse. It is extremely important that prospective student-athletes read, “Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete,” which is is available online at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Be sure to contact your Academic Counselor if you have any questions.Division I- 2008 and LaterIf you enroll in a Division I college in 2008 or later and want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship during your first year, you must:• Graduate from high school;• Complete these 16 core courses: 4 years of English 3 years of math (algebra 1 or higher) 2 years of natural or physical science (including 1 year of lab science if offered at your high school) 1 extra year of English, math, natural or physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of extra core courses from any category above or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy.

• Earn a minimum required grade-point average in your core courses• Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches yourcore-course grade-point average on the test score sliding scale, (for example, a 2.40 core-course grade-point average needs an 860 SAT).

Note: Computer science courses can be used as core courses only if your high school grants graduation credit in math or natural or physical science for them, and if the courses appear on your high school’s core-course list as a math or science course.

For more information, visit www.eligibiltycenter.org or contact Ms. Jennifer Wells in Mater Dei’s Guidance and Counseling Offices at jwells@materdei.org or (714) 850-9565.

Technique Class - Hip Hop Routines Jazz Routines - Lyrical Routines

June 28 – July 28:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Mater Dei Pavilion - Old Gym

Registration form is available at www.materdei.org/dance

or contact Gail Milby at gmilby@materdei.org or 714-957-3783

Mater Dei Dance Team

Summer Elementary Dance Camp

Pre-K - 8th Grade

Picnic boxed lunches available for purchase in the Grotto. For more information, visit www.materdei.org/shakespeare.

NCAA and College-Bound Student Athletes

INCOMING FRESHMEN CLASS OF 2014PARENT/STUDENT MEETINGS

Three dates/times to choose from:

Tues., June 22, 2010 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Thur., June 24, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Thur., June 24, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

For more information, please contact Mater Dei’s Guidance and Counseling Office

at (714) 850-9565.

Muth Family Learning CenterGet Organized For Success

“The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand.” - Frank Herbert, author

As spring semester exams loom, expressions like, ‘I’m lost,’ ‘I haven’t learned a thing this semester’, or ‘big exams are too hard’, etc. echo across campus. It is very rare to hear, ‘I love to study’, ‘I am organized for exams’, or ‘I understand what I am supposed to do’.

The reality of getting ready for exams takes the willingness to face fears and confusions. Students can meet with their teachers to ask how to best prepare for exams. Students can set aside 30 minutes a day to get notes organized for study. Families can make exam study a carpool and/or a dinner table discussion or game.

Students who use the Learning Center say that organizing class study groups is really helpful, especially before big tests. AAP teacher tutoring on campus (free) is a great way to set aside time for study. Creating one’s own exam before in-depth study time can aid focus and memory. Most of the time student-made exams are more difficult than those of their teachers. To succeed and not just get by or hope for the best takes asking questions and being positive about the task at hand. Don’t wait until the last minute, eat and sleep well, find times to laugh and get started with studying. Summertime is your reward for a job well-done.

Invest in your personal growth. Come discover all that the Muth Family Learning Center has to offer you. For more information or to discuss your student’s needs, contact Marilyn Wilson, Director at mwilson@materdei.org or JoAnn McCune, Learning Specialist at jmccune@materdei.org or call (714) 641-3694.

COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCE CENTER

Congratulations Seniors, Our Newest Alumni!

The Class of 2010 had an impressive year with students attending schools all over the U.S. Some of the schools where Monarchs are headed next year include:

WEB CALENDAR LINKSSchool Calendar

Weekly Block Schedule

SPORTS SCHEDULE LINKSBaseballGolf - BoysSoftballSwimming Track & Field

The Lumen is a publication of Mater Dei High School‘s Advancement & Alumni Office. For front page advertisement space (school events only), please contact Lisa Mendiaz ‘86, Director of Special Events & Publications at lmendiaz@materdei.org or (714) 850-9527.

2010 Summer School Information Summer School DatesMonday, June 28 - Friday, July 30

Freshmen Summer School OrientationThursday, June 24 at 5:30 PM in the LeVecke Center

Registration and course information are available online at www.materdei.org/summerschool. For more information call (714) 957-4354 or email Mr. Sean Smith, Summer School Principal at: summerschool@materdei.org

Juniors (soon-to-be-seniors), now it’s your turn! Read about different universities, visit schools, request information and applications, and get excited about college. The important thing is that you do something, because the clock is ticking and the more time you take to prep now, the happier you’ll be in the fall. You should already have your list of 7-8 schools you’ll be applying to and be working on your applications and essays this summer, so if you still aren’t sure where you are going to apply, see Ms. Castro for help developing your list.

Juniors can schedule a one-on-one meeting with Ms. Castro and their parents after attending a College Admissions workshop. Students (not parents) must be the ones to schedule the appointment in person, because they will be given some assignments to do before the meeting. Workshop dates are on the College and Career Planning calendar at www.materdei.org/ccrc.

Freshmen & Sophomores, it’s not too early to start preparing for the future. Summer is a great time to begin learning about and visiting different colleges and types of schools. Taking a trip to Boston, San Francisco, Toronto, or Miami to visit relatives? Add a day or two to your trip and visit some colleges while you are there. If you’re not sure what schools to see, what you should be looking for or whom you should be talking to when you are there, please see Ms. Castro for suggestions.

College and Career Center Website Be sure to visit the CCRC website for a more detailed list of “Things to Do this month”. Check out our College and Career Planning website at www.materdei.org/ccrc for more information on scholarships, financial aid, and other college search websites. You may also contact Ms. Castro in the College and Career Center at mcastro@materdei.org or (714) 850-9561.

Have a great summer!

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Johns Hopkins UniversityLoyola Marymount UniversityLoyola University, Chicago Marymount CollegeMiami University (OH)New York UniversityNorthwestern UniversityOccidental CollegeOrange Coast CollegeOregon State UniversityPenn State UniversityPepperdine UniversityRegis UniversitySaint Mary’s CollegeSan Francisco ConservatorySan Francisco State UniversitySan Jose StateSanta Ana CollegeSanta Clara UniversitySeton Hall UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversitySpelman CollegeStanford UniversitySyracuse UniversityTexas Christian UniversityU.S. Air Force AcademyUniversity of Arizona

UC BerkeleyUC DavisUC IrvineUC Los AngelesUC MercedUC RiversideUC San DiegoUC Santa BarbaraUC Santa CruzUniversity of Colorado at Boulder University of ChicagoUniversity of HawaiiUniversity of KansasUniversity of MiamiUniversity of MontanaUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of OregonUniversity of San DiegoUniversity of San FranciscoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaWilliams CollegeYale University

Students of the Month

Sean MartinezKarina Martin

Karina Martin, Student of the Month for June, has excelled in many areas during her years as a Monarch. A member of the Academic Decathlon Team since sophomore year and Team Leader since her junior year, Karina counts her experience with that program as one of her favorite memories of Mater Dei.

“My fondest memories are all from my experiences with Academic Decathlon. There are too many to list, but one particular memory is from my 11th grade Academic Decathlon Study Retreat. Each year the whole team spends a weekend studying in a suite by South Coast Plaza. At this particular retreat, my friend and I curled up together in the bathtub with pillows. We spent hours studying in thebathtub. Not only was our secret study spot quiet, but it was also extremely comfortable!”

Carrying a 3.95 GPA, Karina has challenged herself in the following Honors and AP classes: Honors English I & II, AP English IV, Honors Spanish I-III and AP Spanish Literature. Her hard work in the classroom has earned her membership in CSF and Renaissance. She was also selected as a National Hispanic Scholar and a scholarship winner for the City of Santa Ana’s Greater Business Alliance “Seniors in the Spotlight.”

Faith and community is important to Karina. She is a lifelong parishioner at Holy Family Cathedral in Orange where she was confirmed and volunteers at their annual Fiesta. At Mater Dei, Karina is an active member of Campus Ministry and served as a Eucharistic Minister this year.

Karina was proud to be involved in Mater Dei’s Special Games this year as a clown. She says, “I was able to interact with so many wonderful athletes. My main job was to spread smiles and happiness, and that was the best experience ever!”

Karina has given back to Mater Dei through her assistance in the annual “phone-a-thon” during her sophomore year and has also volunteered over 50 hours of service at the Discovery Science Center.

With college only a few months away, she reflects back on her years at Mater Dei. “My MD experience has been full of love, learning, and friendship. My advice for students is to become involved! It’s the best way to make lifelong friends.”

Karina was accepted to Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach, Chapman University, Loyola Marymount University, Sonoma State University, Westminster College (Utah), UC Riverside, and UC Irvine. She will attend UC Irvine in the fall.

A lover of the outdoors, Karina enjoys fishing, hiking and hunting with her family and two dogs. She has had her hunting license since she was 12.

Sean Martinez, Student of the Month for June, has balanced his academics while excelling as an athlete here at MD and in the community. Carrying a 3.83 GPA, he has taken Honors English I, AP European History, AP U.S. History and AP Government. His accomplishments in the classroom have earned him membership in CSF and Renaissance.

Sean was a member of the Boys Volleyball program during his freshman and sophomore years. However, his true passion is rowing and he is a four-year member of the Men’s Junior Rowing Program at the Newport Aquatic Center. In June 2009, Sean’s rowing team won the US Rowing Men’s National Championship.

In giving back to the community, Sean has shared his love of the sport with novice rowers by coaching them in the summer – something he says is among his favorite activities. He has also volunteered at the Catholic Worker hours in Santa Ana and the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles.

Each February, the Office of Advancement & Alumni hosts Career Day. Nearly 30 Mater Dei Alumni come back to campus to share their career experience with the junior class. The day also features a session with a human resources expert who shares tips and best practices for crafting a winning resume and cover letter. Sean says his favorite Mater Dei memory was his participation in Career Day 2009 which led him to want to pursue a career in real estate. In creating a foundation for his future career, Sean will study Business Administration at Santa Clara University in the fall.

As he looks back on his years at Mater Dei, he advises incoming students to get involved. “My freshman year was scary for me because I didn’t know many people. Clubs, volleyball and rowing helped me to find friends at school. I made more friends throughout my time at MD simply by getting involved and being friendly.”

Sean is a graduate of St. Joseph School in Long Beach and is a member of St. Joseph and St. Bartholomew Parishes. He resides in Long Beach with his parents Frank and Teri (a substitute nurse at Mater Dei) and sister Catie ’11.

2010 ATHLETIC SUMMER CAMPSAll athletic programs at Mater Dei High School will be offering a summer camp. The athletic summer camps are a great way to meet the coaches and returning players while becoming more familiar with Mater Dei’s campus and facilities.

Incoming freshman find them helpful in making new friends before classes begin in the fall. Youth camps offer younger children the opportunity to begin exploring all that Mater Dei has to offer. For more camp information including dates, times, fees, location, age level for camps and contact information, please visit www.materdei.org/athletics.

THANK YOU to the parents who donated their time, talents, and treasure

to make Senior Cruise a memorable night for the Class of 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Greg AllenMrs. Dorothy Bernard

Mr. & Mrs. Marty Colleary and Rockwell's Creative CakesMrs. Vickie Demos

Mr. Drew FoyMrs. Patricia Robles-Friebert

Ms. Lisa Karos-KelterMrs. Cindi Lujan

Mrs. Johanna MansellMs. Lorri Spiering

Mr. & Mrs. Verkuylen

Thank you to all who made Grad Night 2010 a Great Success!

Platinum Supporters The Bagnall Family

Ms. MaryKay VanderMolen Dr. Sbardellati

Gold Supporters The Brewer Family The Cook Family

The Demos Family The Gerdau Family The Kotch Family The Nolan Family

The Purmalis Family The Roide Family The Ryan Family

The Schultz Family The Scully Family

The Spiering Family The Velasquez Family

Silver Supporters

The Anderson Family The Clay Family

The Murillo Family The Sampson Family

The Toal Family

Find out how you can start saving solar todaythanks to Mater Dei’s partnership with SunPower®.

Visit www.sunpowercorp.com/asp/materdeior call 1-877-SPWR-4YOU to find out more.

Solar is so 2009.