MC Notes

MC Notes 8.19.2010
Department of Communications

Reminders for Friday, August 20th:
12:25pm FLEX DAY Dismissal
LITURGY DRESS REQUIRED for Mass and
Picture Day!

Reminders for Liturgy Dress:
Tomorrow is our first liturgy of the year and picture day as well. All students must be in liturgy day attire.

For the boys, MC monogrammed Oxford shirt, khaki/tan pants, necktie, belt and dress shoes.

For the girls, MC monogrammed blouse or Oxford shirt, skirt (appropriate in length) or khaki/tan pants, flat dress shoes.

Attention: Students Looking For Rides To and From Marin Catholic

if students are looking for a ride to or from school, there is a sign up sheet in the front office. Also, if your student has room in his or her car, please remind them to come check the list!

The Magazine Subscription Drive is Coming!

Volunteers are needed for the magazine drive! The work days are Sept 8th, Sept 14 and Sept 16. Parents can contact Lori Bruschera at lbruschera@yahoo.com if they are interested or Lynn Gray at 464-3890.

Fashion Show Kick-off Party is Tonight at 6pm

Reminder: The 2011 Fashion Show Kick Off Party will be held tonight at the home of Susan Conroy, 35 Chardonnay Lane in Novato.

Back to School Program at Office Depot

If you still have more back to school supplies to purchase, Office Depot is offering a 5% Back To Schools Program. Marin Catholic's school ID is: 70009116 (there should also be a list posted at Office Depot).

2011 Fashion Show Logo Contest

Attention Students: Design the 2011 MC Fashion Show Logo! Win $100 and be a star in the show! Click here to download contest details.

Please Note the Following Changes to the School Calendar!

Local holidays have been added on:
Friday, October 15th
Friday, April 1st
Friday, May 13th

There will be no school for students on these days.

Please note the following changes as well: Thursday, September 16th will be a flex day (dismissal time to be determined), as we are hosting a Jesuit College Fair for Juniors and Seniors on that day, and Friday, September 17th will be a Day 4, with dismissal at 2:50pm.

Please remember to check the website for any changes to the calendar or flex day dismissal time changes.

Join the Patrons of the Arts!

Did you know that...

Over two-thirds of our students take some form of art at MC.

Marin Catholic's Visual and Performing Arts departments (Drama, Music and Visual Arts) have a great art venue lined up for this school year. Two theatre productions: Fall Play & Spring Musical, the Christmas & Spring Music Concerts, the Annual Arts Extravaganza & Art Benefit...and, the return of the Wildcat Café!

You can Make a Difference in the Art Experience at Marin Catholic! Support MC ARTS by...
Becoming an Art Patron member (membership directly supports MC Arts events)
Volunteering (many great volunteer opportunities available)
Attending one or more MC ARTS events
Click here to join the Patrons of the Arts.

This parent group works collaboratively with the Visual and Performing Arts departments at MC to coordinate, support, and host a variety of art events showcasing our students' talents to the school & our local community.

Boosters Meeting: August 23

The first monthly meeting of the MC Boosters will be on Monday, August 23rd. The business portion of the meeting will be from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, followed by our featured speaker, Adam Callan ('01), our new Athletic Director.

Everyone is invited to both portions of the meeting. The meeting will be held in the back room of Wipe Out in the Bon Air shopping center. For Boosters Membership Information, please click here.

Last Call for Business Listings for the School Directory

All Marin Catholic families (currently attending families, faculty and staff) are invited to list their business information in the Business Directory section of the School Directory. Listing in the business directory is voluntary and will be distributed at no charge to all

New Families: Please submit name, business title (where appropriate), business address, web URL, phone number and email address to bcolombo@marincatholic.org.

Returning Families: Please submit changed information only to bcolombo@marincatholic.org. You do not need to re-submit your information if nothing has changed.

Information must be received by Thursday, August 19th if you want your business information to be listed.
MC Notes: August 17, 2010
Department of Communications

Reminders for Friday, August 20th:
12:25pm FLEX DAY Dismissal
LITURGY DRESS REQUIRED for Mass and
Picture Day!

Please Note the Following Changes to the School Calendar!

Local holidays have been added on:
Friday, October 15th
Friday, April 1st
Friday, May 13th

There will be no school for students on these days.

Please note the following changes as well: Thursday, September 16th will be a flex day (dismissal time to be determined) and Friday, September 17th will be a Day 4, with dismissal at 2:50pm.

Please remember to check the website for any changes to the calendar or flex day dismissal time changes.

Don't Forget to Bring in Your Cross!

For those of you who collected a cross while on vacation this summer, please drop off the cross with a piece of paper with your name on it to Lynn Gray at the front desk or to Ms. Ferris in the Campus Ministry Center by this Thursday. Students who have turned in crosses will bring them up during the offertory at the Mass of the Holy Spirit this Friday. All parents are invited to attend this and all of our school Masses. Please join us for our Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit at 10am on Friday, August 20th, in the gym.

2011 Fashion Show Logo Contest

Attention Students: Design the 2011 MC Fashion Show Logo! Win $100 and be a star in the show! Click here to download contest details.

Boosters Meeting: August 23

MCPA: Thank You!

The Welcome Coffee was again just that!

A little window in the morning of Freshman Orientation Day, meeting new parents over coffee, baked goods, and fruits. More parents than ever attended and were welcomed by Father Daly, our principal Chris Valdez, Boosters President Mike Bentivoglio, Parton of the Arts Co-Chair Claire Snyder, Academic Support Center (ASC) parent liaison Suzanne Gooder, MC Boutique's Susan Monahan, and our energetic 2010-2011 MCPA board. Parents heard about several events, such as the Fashion Show and Mom's Night Out, which contribute in great part to our school's intimate sense of community. This class of 2014 promises to be a wonderful addition to Marin Catholic. It was great to meet so many new parents and to see several retuning ones.

A special thank you to Larissa Daniels, MCPA Membership Chair, for her efforts in organizing this event.

Welcome Class of 2014!

Laura Mogannam
Bev Noonan
MCPA 2010-2011 Co-presidents

Fashion Show Kick-off Party is August 19th

Today is the last day to rsvp for the 2011 Fashion Show Kick Off Party at the home of Susan Conroy, 35 Chardonnay Lane in Novato. Contact: Kathleen Woodcock at
mcilkathleen@gmail.com or (415) 297-6587.

Traffic Control Information for All Parents

In order to facilitate traffic safely into and off campus in a timely manner benefiting all, please follow these few guidelines:

1)     PROCEDURE: Cars picking up students before and after school should form TWO WAITING LINES in the closest two right lanes in front of the gym with cars PULLED UP to the white line. In the left outside lane (closest to Sir Francis Drake) NO STOPPING is allowed. This is for DRIVE THROUGH traffic only- especially for students to park and get to class on time. We promise to get you out of those
inside lanes ASAP. Please follow the directions given by staff supervisors.

Note: It is extremely important for everyone's safety that no line forms on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. If lines are backed up (and they will be almost every day), proceed through to the left moving lane to the arrow that leads you through the first lane of parked student cars. A second waiting line forms at the side of the gym.

2)     The main driveway from Sir Francis Drake is one way into the campus from 7:30 am-3:30 pm each school day. Do not attempt left turns from that driveway onto Sir Francis Drake, especially during the beginning and end of the normal school day.

3)     The driveway connecting MC with St. Sebastian's is one way entering MC in the morning and leaving MC in the afternoon.

4)     St. Sebastian's has designated entrance and exit driveways. Use these as indicated. Student drivers who fail to do so will lose their campus parking privileges. Parent
drivers who fail to use the proper driveways should know that they are jeopardizing MC's right to pass through the parish property.

5)     DO NOT USE THE ADMINISTRATIVE PARKING LOT to the RIGHT of the main driveway for drop offs or pick-ups. (Even if your student is late.) This area is small and
designated for admin and visitors only.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIGILANCE AND COOPERATION!

Attention New Parents of Athletes!
(Freshman and Transfers!)

The mandatory PCA meeting for all Freshman and Transfer student athletes will be from 3-4:30pm in the Pope John Paul II Student Center on Saturday, August 28th.

Auditions for Fall Play: John Lennon and Me
Note: Time Change for Callbacks

All students are invited to auditions, to be held on September 7th at 3:30pm in the PAC (Poetz Theater). Callbacks are scheduled for September 8th at 3:00pm, also in the PAC. For more information, please contact Robyn Menzel.

Last Call for Business Listings for the School Directory

675 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Kentfield CA 94904

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