Happy Spirit Week Marquette Catholic
Dear Marquette Catholic Parents, Students, Teachers, Alumni & Friends,
Hello and welcome to Spirit Week!!!
As always, there is so much going on at school, I felt the need to update and inform all of you on our current events, projects, and recognitions. Below, I have simply "bulleted" information for your referral convenience. Most of the information is available at our web site in greater detail. www.marquette-hs.org
Announcements:
* Make Up Day: February 16th, 2009. We will be utilizing our regular schedule for Monday. Our only spirit event scheduled for the day is a “Simon Says” game planned for the lunch hour. A full schedule of events and adjusted schedules was sent last week in the Daily.
* PSAS: Financial Assistance Forms are due February 24th
* Winter Ball: Saturday, February 21st 8-11p.m. Lubeznik Center for the Arts. We are seeking chaperons. If interested, please contact Mr. Rob Smith at 873-1325. Also, we are asking all parents to speak with their child about appropriateness in dress and behavior. The rule for dress as always is, if it is bare, cover it up! There will be a permission slip for student/parents to review and sign prior to purchasing a ticket. Tickets are $10.00 single, $15.00 per couple. No same sex friends/couples permitted to purchase at couple rate. All school policies extend to extra-curricular activities.
* Freshman Interviews: February 23rd 5-8:30 Library (by appointment). There are almost 50 freshman scheduled for interviews on this date!!! The interview process is new to Marquette Catholic this year and is part of our recently adopted application process that includes an entrance exam, application, essay, and interview. The overall purpose is to connect with students and their family prior to the first day of school. This application process allows the school and student to communicate expectations, identify strengths and weakness for academic support and enrichment, and continue to address improving our college-like atmosphere at the school.
* Freshman Registration: March 9 & 11 (Uniforms will be sized at registration.) Registration and uniform sizing for students grades 10-12 will be announced next week.
* Spring Fling: March 21st-The Stardust Event Center-Blue Chip-contact Ms. Jenny Quinlan @ our Office of Advancement.
* ½ Page Planner Ads: Advertising space for our student planner is available. 4, ½ page ad spaces are available at 250.00 each. This has been noted in the Daily. If we do not have ads by the end of the week, we will cancel the student planner for the 2009-2010 academic year. We cannot afford to cover the entire cost from the school’s budget. The advertising space covers almost half the cost of the planners we were hoping to provide at no cost to all students and teachers.
* Marquette Catholic Launches Alumni Channel: http://alumni.marquette-hs.org/ For more information, please refer to the press release published at our web site in the scroll down menu.
* Sister M. Cyril Dubala Academic Scholarship: Parker Buell, son of Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Buell and Kylie Moore, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Moore are the 2009-2010 recipients of the Sister M. Cyril Dubala Academic Scholarship. Both students are currently in the 8th grade. Parker attends Queen of All Saints in Michigan City and Kylie attends St. Patrick School in Chesterton. Both students plan to attend Marquette Catholic High School in the Fall of 2009.
* Finalist National Merit Scholarship: Stephani K. Zakutansky – daughter of Mr. & Mrs. David Zakutansky of Ogden Dunes, has advanced to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program of 2009 be demonstrating through distinguished performance high potential for future academic accomplishment.
* Marquette Catholic’s Common Experience: 2009-2010: Marquette Catholic selects Ernest J. Gaines’ book, A Lesson Before Dying, as the text for the 2009-2010 Common Experience. All incoming freshman students will be provided a copy of the text in June. Students are expected to read and research the text over their summer break. The text will be discussed in a “book talk” setting during our freshman orientation. Online discussions will also be created. All students will be expected to share ideas during our first week of school. Marquette Catholic Faculty, Staff, and Administrators will facilitate experiences. More information available at our web site.
* Mass Thursday, February 19, 2009: 11:00 a.m. St. Mary’s-Fr. Kime. There will be an Ash Wednesday mass at St. Mary’s 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday February 25th -Fr. McGrogan.
* Marquette Catholic to Participate in World Affairs Conference: 8 selected students from Marquette Catholic will participate in this year’s Rotary Club’s World Affairs Conference scheduled for March 12 at Valparaiso University. The conference is organized to educate the area high school students about the current issues that are most relevant for students. The subject for this year’s conference is an exciting one, "Living in a Global Economy: Your Challenges and Opportunities".
*Service Volunteers Needed: Feed The Spirit, Samaritan Skedaddle. More information available at the web site or contact the main office.
Coming Soon @ Marquette Catholic:
· Distance Learning & Language Lab-over 20 languages available
· 9 period school day to support our college-like campus and allow for student choice, support, and enrichment
· Scholl Center painting, gym floor resurfacing/painting, and weight room updates
· Student Uniforms
· Newly adopted course offerings
· The Common Experience
· Varsity Store
Did You Know?
· As of today, we have over 50 freshman registered for the 2009-2010 school year.
· Currently, there are 18 foreign exchange students either visiting and/or enrolled @ Marquette Catholic. We welcomed 4 French exchange visiting students this past week.
· 96% of Marquette Catholic’s students passed the Graduating Qualifying Exam fall 2008.
· Our web site and wireless campus were designed and installed by current student, Waylon Janowiak
· 2:1 student to computer ratio
· All students enroll in 8 semesters of Theology, complete a minimum of 60 hours of service, and attend yearly religious retreats
· Wireless Campus
· 4 Promethean classrooms for student/teacher multi-media presentations
· PL221: Exemplary status 2004-2008 fall
· Full Accreditation status: State of Indiana
· On average 95% of our students receive a minimum Core 40 diploma, 60% of these are at the honors level
· 96% of our current seniors have been accepted to college
· It costs $9292.00 to educate one student at Marquette Catholic (2008 fall).
· Blazer Volleyball has won 8 State Titles in a decade
I hope this rather lengthy email brings you up to speed on events, data/facts, and programs at our school. I have tried to respond to the many questions I field weekly from our Marquette Catholic community. It is my belief clear expectations and quality communication are essential ingredients in securing academic excellence for all of our students. Your continued support of Marquette Catholic is always valued and appreciated.
With Faith in Our Future,
James White
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