From: MDHS Administrator

Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 12:18 PM

Subject: MDHS Donovan Details August 2012

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[AUGUST 2012]

End of the Summer Reminders

*Order your books from Follett.

*Complete your math packets.

*Finish your summer readings and other summer assignments.

On September 5, the new freshmen will receive their state aid books, IDs, and final schedules. Delivery of their laptop computers may be delayed. When they do arrive, freshmen will bring their computers home in a new carrying case. They should always carry the laptop in the case. Remember, freshmen will be dismissed at 12:20 on Wednesday.

On September 6, upperclassmen will receive state aid books and final schedules. They should bring their IDs and laptops to school on that day.

In this Issue:

Reminders, Leadership Camp. Parent Access Changes, Father Scott Installation, Year of the Golden Griffin, SJ Endowment, Drop-Off Places Kairos Info, Calendar, Uniform Reminders, New Student & Parent Info, Christian Service Info, School Pictures, PTA News

Student Council and NHS members, and Student Ambassadors traveled to Villanova University for the annual summer leadership camp.

Parent Access Changes Over the past month, you may have noticed some changes in the way your Parent Access looks.  Many of the screens that you had in the past are still there with a new name and a few different features.  The HOME tab is now the “Message Center.” This screen will show you any messages you’ve received. The messages will include attendance letters, discipline letters, surveys, and more!   As we move forward going green, more letters and information will be sent to you this way.  There is also a tab on the left of this screen called “ALERTS."  Alerts will allow you to decide how you would like to be notified when a new message appears in your account.  As we go through the year, you will start to see new tabs under the STUDENT DATA tab.  You will be able to request appointments with your child’s teachers and counselors via Parent Access and also be able to make appointments for Parent-Teacher Conference night.  We are very excited about some of the new features that we will be pushing out.  If you have any questions about Parent Access, please contact Mrs. Boyd at dboyd@mondonhs.com.
Welcome to Reverend G. Scott Shaffer who was installed as pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish on Tuesday, August 14  at the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Assumption.
	SJHS/MDHS 50^th Anniversary The Year of the Golden Griffin A milestone in the history of the school. Students, Parents, Alumni and Friends please join us for this year-long celebration. September Events: Friday, 14^th Opening School Liturgy   11 a.m. St. Joseph Church Monday, 24^th Lori Long Scholarship Soccer Game-6:30 p.m. MDHS Football field Friday, 28^th Endowment for Catholic Education Dinner -6:30 p.m. Eagle Ridge Golf Club-Lakewood, NJ

Saint Joseph’s Endowment
for

Catholic Education

Honoring Coach Bob Hurley Sr.

Friday, September 28, 2012

6:30 p.m.

Eagle Ridge Golf Club

For reservations call 732-349-0018 ext. 2204

or e-mail parish@stjosephtomsriver.org

50/50 Raffle Tickets may be purchased for

$20.00 Donation

through the Monsignor Donovan High School Office

Reminder!

Student drop-off is ONLY in front of the parish offices or on Conifer or Marion Streets. 

Please do not drop off students on Terrace Avenue or on Donovan Drive. 

Please do not park in the parking lot when dropping off students. See Map & More Info

Kairos Retreats 2012-2013

Seniors are invited to join one of our three Kairos retreats.

The retreat is a four day experience in which we take the time to get to know better

our relationships with ourselves, friends, and God. The first Kairos is October 7-12.
Please follow this eBoard link for permission forms & other Kairos retreat dates.

Calendar

September 5, 2012
Freshmen only- Early Dismissal
New Student & Parent Mass & Welcome 7 p.m.

September 6, 2012
All Students – Full Day

September 7, 2012
All Students – Full Day

September 8, 2012
Doug Oland Memorial Surf Contest

September 10, 2012
New Student Parent
Tech. Meeting 7 p.m.

September 11, 2012
Senior Parent Traffic
Safety Mtg. 7 p.m.

September 12, 2012
New Student Parent
Tech. Meeting 7 p.m.

September 14, 2012
Late Opening
Opening School Liturgy- 11 a.m.

September 17, 2012
Student Leadership Mtg. 6 p.m.

September 18, 2012
NHS Induction & Awards Ceremony 7 p.m. Church

September 19, 2012

Meet the Teachers – 7 p.m.

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September 20, 2012.

Late Opening

September 21, 2012
Freshman Community Building Day- No classes 10, 11, 12

September 22, 2012
Welcome Back Dance 7 p.m.

September 24, 2012
Lori Long Memorial Soccer Game
6:30 p.m.

September 26, 2012
Kairos 59 Parent Mtg 7 p.m.
Lecture Hall

September 28, 2012
Endowment for Catholic Education 6:30 p.m.

An updated calendar is posted monthly. Please check the web page!

Uniform Reminders

GIRLS: A new optional kilt is available; it is a Navy, Khaki, and White plaid kilt as shown below.

          For 2012 – 2013 -the new kilt is optional for all grade levels.

          By 2013 - 2014 –the new kilt will be required for all girls.

Skirt length –Regardless of what  skirt girls have worn in the past, all girls skirts/kilts
(old or new) MUST BE NO SHORTER THAN 2 INCHES ABOVE THE KNEE.

BOYS AND GIRLS: Uniform shoes

ALL LEATHER TOPSIDER – EITHER TAN OR BLACK 
(Soles must match color of the shoe)

New Student/Parent Information

All freshmen, new students and their parents are invited to the Welcome Mass on September 5 at 7 p.m. in Saint Joseph's Church. A dessert reception and information session will follow in the MDHS cafeteria. We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2016, transfer students and their parents into the MDHS community!

Attendance Required

All new MDHS students and parents MUST attend one Technology Meeting on
September 10 OR September 12 at 7 p.m. in the MDHS cafeteria.  Attendance will be taken.

Christian Service Information

Christian Service hours are required for all students attending Monsignor Donovan. Students must complete and turn in their Christian Service Proposal sheet by

October 1, 2012. The proposal is a list of what the student plans to do to complete the requirement this year and must be signed by a parent. Hours that were completed during the summer months may be applied to the 2012-13 school year and should be turned in before the October 1st proposal deadline. For more information,

please visit our E-Board or students may come to Campus Ministry to speak to

Mrs. Santanello, Coordinator of Christian Service.

Did you complete any hours over the summer? If so, download and complete your timesheets and avoid writing a proposal!

Need ideas for service? Check out the updated e-board for lots of ideas!

School Pictures

This is a reminder to all parents that school photos will take place on Sept. 5 for freshmen and Sept. 6 & 7 for sophomores and juniors. Portrait package information has been sent home. Please send the completed form in with your student during school photo day. If you did not receive a photo form or have any questions about placing your order, please contact Lors Photography at (908) 964-0847.

PTA News

Just a reminder to all MDHS families - please return the Grand Raffle tickets you received in the mail at the beginning of August. The winning tickets will be drawn on October 19 at the 4th Annual Gift Auction sponsored by the PTA. Check the PTA e-board on the Parent Link of the MDHS Home page for additional information about this event. The PTA welcomes gifts or monetary donations. which may be dropped off at the PTA table on Meet the Teachers night, Sept. 19^th.  Please support this major project sponsored by the PTA. All proceeds will benefit your students!

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Please Pray

Griffin Caring
Community

Come and be a part of a very special family
at Monsignor Donovan High School-The Performing Arts!

Band Rehearsal will begin Wednesday, September 5 from 3 – 6 p.m. 
All grades must attend.

Show Choir – Informational Meeting, Monday September 10, Flex A & B, Room 411

                       Auditions Thursday AND Friday, September 13 AND 14, 2:30 – 4 p.m.,
                       Room 411          

Fall Drama – Informational Meeting, Tuesday, September 11, Flex, Lecture Hall

                      Auditions Wednesday OR Thursday, September 12 OR 13, 3-5 p.m.,
                      Lecture Hall

The Catholic community of

Monsignor Donovan High School

educates its students

to live their faith,

respect and serve others and

pursue academic excellence

in a college preparatory environment.

Editor: Christine Mooney