Can’t see this newsletter? Click here.					[January 2012 volume 4]
	Parents: All first semester books will be collected in the gym on Monday, January 23^rd.  All books must be scanned in. If you do not return the book that was assigned to you in September, you will be responsible for the replacement cost of that book. NO EXCEPTIONS. Senior Parents:  Enclosed in your graduation letter, you will find a Laptop Release form. All seniors must fill this form out and return it to Mrs. Boyd in Room 404 no later than February 17^th. This form transfers ownership of the tablet from Monsignor Donovan High School to you. The form must be completely filled out with the tablet serial number and student and parent signature.			In this Issue: Book Collection, Senior Laptop Release, Campus Ministry Information, Catholic Schools Week, College Recruiting Forum, Junior Ring Ceremony, Student/Parent Access, Upcoming Events, Congratulations, Guidance News, Breakfast Availability
				[Junior basketball players Angela Szczecina, Samantha Stazko and Kelly Milana help out at the Asbury Park Soup Kitchen.]
Don’t forget! Students need to  order books and complete pre-class assignments for second semester. From the Campus Ministry Office Kairos 58 is March 4-7, 2012 Permission slips & information are on the Campus Ministry E-Board . On Monday, January 23, 2012, Monsignor Donovan High School & St. Joseph’s Parish will be sending a group to the March for Life in Washington, D.C. In addition to the march, the MDHS students & parishioners will have the opportunity to meet with Congressman Chris Smith. Students interested in attending should see Mrs. Lassiter for a permission slip. Catholic Schools Week The theme for Catholic Schools Week this year is Faith. Academics. Service. To highlight these themes we have a variety of programs planned for the week, which runs from Monday, January 30 through Sunday, February 5, 2012. Tuesday, January 31 is an Open House from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. when interested 7th and 8th graders and/or parents can visit classes in session and get a first-hand view of Mon Don in action. Applications and other school information will be available. The next placement test will take place at the end of February. On Wednesday, February 1, Monsignor Thomas Gervasio and a delegation of diocesan priests will meet with our young men to tell their stories about how they each discerned to enter the priesthood. In addition, we have invited the Catholic Campus Ministry departments from a variety of NJ colleges to discuss with our students, and especially our seniors, ways to stay involved with their faith beyond high school. Catholic Schools Week will culminate with Mass on Sunday, February 5 at 12 noon at St. Joseph’s Church. All Monsignor Donovan families are invited and welcome to attend this liturgical celebration.
[Students and faculty realized the true meaning of Christmas this season when they gave their time, energy and resources to help others.]
College Recruiting Forum Sunday, January 22 @ 11 a.m. Learn what it takes to play college sports. Presented by Atlantic Physical Therapy & Turn 2 Sports Consulting See more info:
Student/Parent Access MDHS now has Student Resources available via Parent Access.  Students, with parental permission, can have their own login accounts and be able to view their academic progress throughout the year.  The benefit is that students would not be able to see siblings’ information or other information meant for parents.  If you would like your child to have his or her own account, please go to the MDHS webpage: www.mondonhs.com. Click on the “Students” link and open the Student Resource Authorization.  You and your child should print and complete the form and return it to Mrs. Boyd in Room 404. All Parents:   We will be sending letters to parents via parent access.  Letters that need a parents immediate attention will also be sent via US mail.  Please check the documents tab on your Parent Access account on a regular basis to see if you have any letters waiting.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Boyd at dboyd@mondonhs.com
	Upcoming Events Friday, January 13 Late Opening Sunday, January 15 @ 7 p.m. Dance Appreciation/ Club Dance Showcase Monday, January 16 School Closed: Martin Luther King Day Tuesday, January 17 Exams: Periods 1 & 2 Wednesday, January 18 Exams: Periods 3 & 4 January 18 - 21 New England Ski Club Trip January 19 & 20 Exam Make-up/Marking Days Monday, January 23 Classes Resume: 2^nd Semester Begins Thurs., January 26 @7 p.m. Meet the Teachers Monday, January 30 – Feb. 3 Catholic Schools Week Tuesday, January 31 Open House Wednesday, February 1 Vocation Day Thursday, February 9 Junior Ring Ceremony Friday, February 10 Junior Retreat Saturday, February 11 @ 7 p.m. Queen of Hearts Dance Sunday, February 26 NHS/Student Council Lock-In Monday, February 27 Spirit Week Begins		Junior Ring Ceremony           Juniors and their parents and guardians are cordially invited to attend the Junior Ring Ceremony on Thursday, February 9, 2012.  Mass will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Saint Joseph’s Church. We invite all members of the Class of 2012 to celebrate their class unity and friendship during this special liturgy. Students must dress in a manner appropriate for church.   Students who have purchased schools rings will receive them during the ceremony. However the evening’s focus centers on unity and friendship, rather than the rings alone. Students may submit their own rings or other items for the blessing during the ceremony if they have not purchased a school ring. They may bring their own items to the Computer Lab during Flex before February 7th. After the ceremony, we invite all juniors and their guests to attend a dinner reception in the cafeteria sponsored by the PTA.  We hope to see you all there.
			Congratulations Mon Don Nation! Athletes Win Many Accolades!  Congratulations to the MDHS Cheerleaders who won first place at the Spirit Challenge Competition. They also received the Grand Champion award for the entire competition on Jan. 9, 2011. Sophomore swimmers Alex Tenner, George Thompson, Brian Suatengco, and senior Eric Voigtlander broke the 400 freestyle relay, record with a time of 3:29.84. During the WOBM Girls Basketball tournament sophomore Dana Carbone was named to the 2nd Team all tournament team. Sophomore Katie Weeks broke the indoor track school record in the triple jump with a leap of 33 feet 6.5 inches on Dec. 29 at the NJ Catholic Conference Relays. Senior Nicole Murdocca set a new indoor track record in the pole vault when she cleared 9 feet on Dec. 17 at the winter opener track meet. She also broke another indoor track school record in the pole vault at the Ocean County Relays on Jan 7, 2012 with a leap of 9 feet and 6 inches.
			Congratulations! Senior Angelica Papa won first place in the Skills USA Competition where she role played a customer service representative job position in front of three judges. She will move on to the state competition in the spring. Congratulations to Mrs. Cindy Hardyal, Choir Director, and the Monsignor Donovan High School Choir for winning  NJ 101.5's Christmas Choir Contest in two categories: Best High School Choir and Best Overall Choir.  They won a new piano and a $1000 cash prize.
[Senior Sarah Bacani and Mr. Harold Frazee look over the music for Mass before the Advent Liturgy began.]						Breakfast for Sale Did you know the cafeteria staff sells breakfast every day from 7:15 to 7:50 a.m.?  Offerings include yogurt, fruit, bagels, muffins, donuts, cold cereal and egg sandwiches.
From the Guidance Department Kaplan Test Prep See more info: Students in the Top 15% of their high school graduating class may be eligible for FREE TUITION! Info-Session on NJSTARS from Ocean County College						[Rufus Hay, Tommy Farrell, Chris Ingraham, and seven other MDTV students attended the RE:IMAGE Filmmaker Workshop sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton.  This workshop provided students with the opportunity to make a documentary-style film using WHYY television production equipment.]
Senior Parents Check the ‘snail’ mail for a letter mailed January 3 with graduation ticket information!
Happy New Year!						MDHS Links Please Pray: Griffin Caring Community
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