March 2011


“shining the light on coming events” Parent Newsletter


The Lumen


MATER DEI’S ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION LIVE EVENT - APRIL 16


The Bowers Museum, Santa Ana Benefiting classroom technology and campus improvements


Table reservations available ON-LINE AUCTION OPENS MARCH 21


Bid online for exciting packages and preview our exclusive live auction items.


Named No. 4 Hotel in the World & No. 1 Resort in the US & Canada by Travel &Leisure Magazine - www.sanysidroranch.com


San Ysidro Ranch - Santa Barbara - 4 days/3 nights Tickets are $10 each or 12 tickets for $100


OPPORTUNITY DRAWING Grand Prize:


For more information, visit www.materdei.org/auction or contact Lisa Mendiaz ‘86, Director of Special Events at lmendiaz@materdei.org or (714) 850-9527


or


Kay Ward, Auction Chair & Junior Class Parent Representative at txward62@sbcglobal.net or (949) 838-8865


1/18/11 2:53:25 PM


Annual Fund 2011 Please consider participating in our


Annual Fund for 2011 with all proceeds supporting need-based financial aid for Mater Dei students.


Click here to donate.


Mar. 3 4, 11


MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL Vol. XXV, No. 7


GUIDANCE COLUMN DATES TO REMEMBER


Mar. 2 Deadline for filing FAFSA Forms. Register at www.fafsa.ed.gov. (Cal Grant GPA verifications are submitted electronically by MD for all seniors.)


Scheduling forms for 2011-2012 school year will be distributed in English classes (Juniors 3/3, Sophomores 3/4, Freshmen 3/11). Parents, please be sure to review class options and sign the scheduling form for your student. All course pre-requisites, course descriptions and gradu- ation requirements are listed in the Mater Dei Course Catalog, online at www.materdei.org/ academics then click on “Course Offerings”.


Mar. 4 Deadline to register for April 9 ACT Test at Mater Dei. Register at www.actstudent.org.


Mar. 10 CSF Scholarship and Officer Applications available in the Guidance Office.


Mar. 12 SAT Reasoning Test Only at Mater Dei 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Register at www.collegeboard.com.


Mar. 17 CSF Scholarship and Officer Applications Due.


Mar. 17 24, 25


Apr. 8 Apr. 9


Scheduling forms for 2011-2012 school year will be collected in English classes (Juniors 3/17, Sophomores 3/24, Freshmen 3/25).


Deadline to register for the May 7 SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Tests.


ACT Test at Mater Dei, 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.


Very Important Note for Filing your FAFSA: You can file your FAFSA online now at www.fafsa.gov for free. March 2, 2011 is the deadline for filing your FAFSA; there are absolutely no exceptions. Be sure to print out your confirmation page for your records. Mater Dei submits the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form electronically for all senior students; therefore, there is no need to complete the form. If you have questions, please contact your student’s guidance counselor.


Attention Freshmen & Sophomores: Register for the June 4 SAT Subject Tests if you will complete Biology, Chemistry, and/or World History with strong grades. It is important to note that it is necessary to prepare individually for each of these exams, as these exams cover additional curriculum. Registration booklets are available in the Guidance & Counseling Office, or you can register online at www.sat.collegeboard. com/register or www.act.org. The Mater Dei school code is 053-240; test site No. 05-757.


For more information visit www.materdei.org/ guidance or contact Ms. Wells, Guidance Secretary, at (714) 850-9565 or at jwells@materdei.org.


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.


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