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• UCSF Pre-Participation Physicals Available May 13!

  Pre-participation physicals are required for any student participating in MC Athletics and are valid for one calendar year. UCSF is offering free, comprehensive physical and cardiac screening on Saturday, May 13. This exam can be used to participate in MC Athletics. It is good for one calendar year, so it will expire on May 13, 2024. If a student-athlete's season extends beyond 5/13/24, then they would need to get another physical. To register, please visit UCSF PlaySafe Sports Medicine Program. 

  
  

  If your student is currently being treated for a significant medical, cardiac, or orthopedic condition, it is recommended that you consult with your primary care or specialty physician.  This exam does not take place of your normal visit to your primary care physician.

• CATS Reminder

  This is a reminder to students that each CATS block during the week has a different purpose. Please see the descriptions below. This information can also always be found under the Quick Links in MC Notes. 

  
  Monday - PM Club CATS 

  This CATS is designated for Club meetings. If a teacher does not moderate a club, they are available for Academic CATS. Students can also use the time to finish work or study.

   

  Tuesday- AM Student Life CATS (teachers are not available) 

  This day includes mandatory meetings with Counseling or Campus Ministry. If no meeting is scheduled, students can use the time to finish work or study.

   

  Wednesday- AM Academic CATS 

  All teachers are available to help students. Students can also use the time to finish work or study.

   

  Thursday- PM Academic CATS

  All teachers are available to help students. Students can also use the time to finish work or study.

   

  Friday- CATS varies based on schedule

  This CATS can be mandatory for different events: assemblies, rallies, etc. It can also be designated as a Club CATS or an Academic CATS. Check Calendar for more information. 

• Winter 2023 Sports Recap

  In case you missed it...here is the Winter 2023 Sports Recap that was sent out on Tuesday.

• Register for a Women's Day Retreat with our Dominican Sisters

  The Dominican Sisters of Mary who teach at MC are inviting all adult women to a day of encounter with Jesus and growth in faith with other women. The retreat will take place at MC on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9am-3pm. The cost is $20 (but can be waived for hardship), and lunch will be provided. Please register using this link by February 18. Email any questions to srkaroljoseph@marincatholic.org.

• Student Photographers Needed: NEW Dates ADDED!

  • Looking to utilize your photography skills? 
  • Need to earn some Christian Service Hours?
  • Want to have your photos highlighted in a school publication? 

  Look no further! SIGN UP today to receive your ‘Press Pass’ to attend a school event for free and be the official onsite photographer for the event. Student photographers will work with the MC Communications Department to highlight events throughout the year. Students will be given details about the event before attending and will upload their photos to a Communications Google folder after the event. Check out these available events:
  

  1. Drama Showcase: 1/27
  2. Academic Fair 2/17 Midday CATS
  3. Spring Concert Series: 4/27 & 4/28
  4. MC Live: 5/19 & 5/20

  Students wanting to earn Christian Service hours can earn up to 2 service (support) hours per event (maximum of 10 service hours/5 events per semester). We look forward to promoting MC events and sharing your photography talents with the MC Community at the same time!

• Track and Field Sports

  Interested in running track or participating in any of the field events this Spring? Please reach out to Head Coach Wayne Patton track@marincatholic.org and let him know!

• Vigilant Parent Initiative

  In partnership with the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, we are pleased to offer an important presentation and discussion for parents, guardians, and families focused on keeping children safe from online predators.

   

  Vigilant Parent Initiative – Protect your Student from Online Dangers (Webinar)

  Wednesday, February 1, 2023 ~ 6:00pm – 7:30pm

  Registration Link
  Flyer in English & Spanish
   

  Detective Heather White and Detective Andre Longtin-Horton from the Marin County Sheriff’s Office will review the basics of some common Social Media apps, and provide attendees information on how to use privacy settings, turn off location services, and engage in effective conversations with children about online dangers.

  
  Thank you - Mike Grant, Assistant Superintendent
  Marin County Office of Education
  (415) 499-5849 mgrant@marinschools.org

• Attention MC Sailors: MC Sailing Team is Setting Sail!

  The Spring ’23 sailing season is set to go with an expected start of practices on January 30th. Experienced sailors and beginners are welcome! The team will be sailing CFJ’s(Club Flying Juniors) out of Sausalito Yacht Club. Practices will be Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30-6:30pm. The team will participate in several weekend regattas this spring. We are looking forward to seeing Cats flying across the water once again! Please contact Josefina Pallmann ’24 at jpallmann2024@marincatholic.org or the Sausalito Yacht Club Youth Sailing Director, Caitie Bryson at coach@sausalitoyachtclub.org to learn more.

• Mission Immersion College Trip: SF State February 20

  Interested in visiting a local college? Join us for our second college trip to San Francisco State on February 20th!  Check out our flyer here and visit the Mission Immersion page for more information. Register by February 3rd. 

• Reminder: School Pick-up Instructions

  It has been brought to our attention that after school, some of our students are running up the exit ramp onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard to get into their parents' car. This is very dangerous. Please make sure to properly enter down the ramp to pick up your child in front of the gymnasium. We appreciate your partnership in keeping everyone safe. Please review the pick-up/drop-off instructions here.

• Shop AmazonSmile to Support MC - Ends February 20

  One of the many ways you can support Marin Catholic is by using AmazonSmile instead of Amazon while doing your family’s shopping. AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to make charitable contributions every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com now through February 20 on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones.

  
  

  Marin Catholic is a 501(c)(3) and is eligible under this listing:

  The Roman Catholic Welfare Corp of SF - Marin Catholic High School

  
  

  What is Amazon Smile and how do you sign up? Learn more here. 

  
  

  Thank you MC families!

• Operation Warm Winter Coat

  This is a great time of year to clean out your closets and donate gently used and/or new coats, jackets sweaters, scarves, & gloves to Operation Warm Winter Coat and give the gift of warmth to those in need. The coat drive runs from January 5th - 13th. Donations bins will be available in the Main Administration Office & Campus Ministry Office. Help us support Operation Warm Winter with MC Student Coordinator Emilie Held, the MC Service Team, and St. Anselm’s School in this partnership to keep everyone warm this winter season!

• Athletic Boosters and Patrons of the Arts Crab Feed

  This year's Crab Feed will be held on Saturday, January 21 in the Saint John Paul II Student Center. Due to capacity, this event is only open to Athletic Booster and Patrons of the Arts members. No general tickets will be sold. Boosters and Patrons tickets are limited to 2 per family and are not transferable or refundable. Be on the lookout for the ticket link in an email to be sent on Saturday. We are grateful for the generous support of all our Athletic Boosters, Patrons of the Arts, and Grand Sponsor benefactors for supporting our community of athletes and artists. 
  
  Wine Donations: Have leftover holiday wine you'd like to donate? Please contact Lynn Maloney at lmaloney@marincatholic.org. 
   
  Volunteers: Come and have a great time helping out at the event! Click here to sign up and support this fun event! 

• Performing Arts Department Offers Music Classes!

  The Performing Arts Department is excited to offer private music lessons after school! Beginning this winter, we are focusing on guitar, bass, piano, and drum lessons, with the hopes of bringing on a vocal instructor as we get up and running. Private or group instruction is absolutely the best way to see rapid progress in any artistic endeavor. I hope everyone seriously considers this opportunity, as it will undoubtedly bring immense personal growth, while raising MC’s Performing Arts Department to new heights!

  
  

  Here is a quick breakdown as to what is being offered:

  • Lessons are available Monday-Thursday from 3-5pm.
  • Monday from 3-4pm is reserved for the guitar fundamentals class.
    • All other slots are open for 30 or 60-minute lessons.

  • Tal Morris will be teaching guitar and bass.
  • Joe Pramik will be teaching piano and drums.
  • Ben Lauffer will be teaching drums.
  • Lessons begin Monday, January 9th.
  • Slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Don’t Delay!
  • Please fill out this Music Lessons Information Form and email Mr. Lauffer (blauffer@marincatholic.org) with your availability if you’re interested in starting lessons and learning more. 
  • Please review this PDF for a complete breakdown of costs and expectations.

• SAVE THE DATE!! Ocean's 23 - Spring Auction and Student Showcase - Saturday, March 11, 2023

  Our Ocean's 23 Spring Auction and Student Showcase is launching this week!  Opportunities to support this event are being delivered to physical mailboxes this week. Want to get ahead of snail mail? Visit our auction website at  www.marincatholic.org/auction. This is the largest event of our entire school year. Last year's event sold out! So come aboard and support the auction and showcase!  Questions? Contact Sandy Starkey at sstarkey@marincatholic.org. 

• Semester 1 Grades Available on MC Connect

  Semester 1 Grades are now available on MC Connect. Students and parents can review the Semester 1 Report Card under "Progress." If there is a question about the grade, students should contact their teacher directly.

• Key Dates for the NEXT School Year: 2023-24

  Dates for the Next School Year: 2023-24
  With the New Year approaching, we have solidified many of the key dates for the 2023-24 school year. These dates also appear on the online calendar.
  
  

  Friday, August 18	First Day of Classes
  September 4	Labor Day
  November 20-24	Thanksgiving Holiday
  December 18-20	Final Exams for all Students
  December 21-January 5	Christmas Break
  January 10	First day of classes
  January 15	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
  February 19	President's Holiday
  March 29-April 5	Easter Break
  May 20, 21, 22	Final Exams for Seniors
  May 27	Memorial Day
  May 30	Baccalaureate Mass & Graduation
  June 5-7	Final Exams for 9th-11th Grade

  
  The remaining Key Dates for the current 2022-23 school year can be found here and on the Resource Board on MC Connect under the Calendar & Schedule tile. 

• Advent 2022

  This year our Advent Season is from Sunday, November 27th, until Saturday, December 24th.

  We invite you to use these resources to help prepare the way for the birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Advent is a season to contemplate the Mystery of the Incarnation. It marks the beginning of a new liturgical year in the Catholic Church that builds momentum toward Christmas as the days go by.  As with all new beginnings, this season is intended to renew our spirit and focus each week on hope, faith, peace, and joy.

• Staying Healthy in Flu Season

  Cold and flu season is upon us! In an effort to keep our campus healthy, we ask that everyone continue to practice good hygiene. If a student is ill, then they should stay home and get well. If students are attending school and appear to have a cough or are sneezing, we will ask them to use a mask (we have ones available in the main office) in order to ensure the health of the other students and teachers. There are Covid test kits at the front office available for pick up. Thank you for your understanding and for helping everyone get through the fall/winter semesters healthy.

• Introducing MC's New Surfing Club

  We are stoked to introduce the MC Surfing club! MC Surfing club looks to connect kids who share a love for the ocean and surfing! We will do things like group paddle outs and other community bonding events. We can't wait to hear from you and catch some waves!
  Questions? Contact Joe Ward at jward@marincatholic.org or Violet Burrell at vburrell2024@marincatholic.org.

• Reminder: No Drop-off/Pick-up in Upper Admin Lot!

  When dropping off students in the morning, please avoid entering the upper admin parking lot. Doing so creates traffic congestion as teachers are arriving to park in their spaces. Thank you for understanding. To ensure the safety of our students, please review the drop-off video and traffic instructions Please be mindful that the St. Sebastian lot is one-way IN during drop-off. It is not an exit route. In the afternoon, the St. Sebastian lot is one-way OUT. It is not an entrance!

• Calling All Big CAT Families!

  This Friday, November 11th we invite our Big CAT Leaders and Freshman Student Families to eat lunch together in the JPII.  All Freshmen, please meet your Big CAT Leader in JPII this Friday at lunch to celebrate our First Friday CAT Family Lunch and spirit day! 

   

  All students please wear your class color: Freshmen wear Red, Sophomores wear Pink, Juniors wear Orange, and Seniors wear Green!  Show your school spirit and celebrate being a Wildcat! 

   

  Also, please join us this Sunday, November 13th for our monthly Holy Hour at 7:30pm in the Chapel. Come spend time with Jesus, enjoy fellowship with our community, and start your week in prayer and reflection.

• Fall Athletic Recap

  Here is a link to the Fall Athletic Recap article. 

• Fall/Spring Final & Summative Assessment Schedule

  Here is a link to the Fall/Spring Final & Summative Assessment Schedule article.

• Next Week! Fall Concert Series: Nov. 16, 17 & 18

  Don't miss the Fall Concert Series, "Life-Changing Songs." Enjoy the music of Boston, The Beatles, One Direction, No Doubt, and more as students showcase music that changed their life! 

  1. Purchase tickets from GoFan.co
     • This year tickets can be purchased using the GoFan ticketing portal. There is a specific link on the portal for each of the three shows, so make sure you purchase tickets for the date/time you are attending. Attendees can access their tickets from a link sent to their email after purchase, or GoFan has an app that can be downloaded to show proof of purchase.
     • Floor seats for students are available at the front of the stage.
     • Students enrolled in a music class at MC do not need to purchase a ticket.
  2. We need parent volunteers! Music Concerts SignUp Genius
     • There are several opportunities available. Please sign-up to help the concerts run smoothly!
  3. Follow our Instagram channel to see the day-to-day events of the music department. Instagram - MC Music

• Shop, Sip & Mingle Event: Tickets on Sale Now!

  The Shop, Sip & Mingle Event is December 8th! Mingle with old friends and new ones, find that last-minute gift, enjoy savory snacks, adult beverages, raffles, and hang out in the Holiday Lounge in our very own Saint John Paul II Student Center. Take a break from shopping and stop by the Spring Auction and Student Showcase table to learn more about ways to get involved in our largest event of the year! 

   

  For a list of vendors participating, visit the Sip, Shop & Mingle Website. Purchase your tickets here.
  

   

  This event is 21+ event. No students or anyone under 21 are permitted at this event. It is open to the greater community so invite a friend and shop for MC!

• GoFan Tickets Required for Upcoming Football, Volleyball and Water Polo Games

  Going forward, all playoff football, volleyball, and water polo games will require advanced purchase tickets through GoFan. Click here for the ticket portal and be sure to check back to refresh the page as games will be added later.

• Save The Date! Sip, Shop, and Mingle Holiday Boutique

  Sip, Shop, and Mingle Holiday Boutique is Coming!

  Thursday, December 8 5:30pm - 8:30pm

  St. John Paul II Student Center

  Be on the lookout for a link to purchase your tickets. They go on sale Tuesday, November 8. 

  All Event Details!

• October Newsletter

  In case you missed it, please see the October Newsletter, highlighting the people, events, and activities that make MC a remarkable place.

• Calling all Alumni Parents ... Alumni Homecoming is back!

  Alumni Parents: If you are on campus for the game on Saturday, you’ll have the best seat in the house watching the Wildcats take on Redwood from the Ghilotti Brothers Observation Deck adjacent to our Saint John Paul II Student Center.

   

  Saturday, October 22, 2022 @ 2:00pm

  Marin Catholic Welcomes Back Wildcat ALUMNI

  Marin Catholic vs. Redwood

  Dick Ghilotti Field

• Christian Service Deadlines

  Click here to view the Christian Service Deadlines for all grades. This link will be posted in the Quicklinks at the bottom of MC Notes in the future. Please note that the Christian Service deadlines are also posted on the online school calendar.

• First Quarter Report Cards Available Now

  Students First Quarter report cards are now available on MC Connect. To view the report card, go to Progress and then to the Performance box. There will be a link available to the First Quarter report card. If there is a question about a grade, students should contact the teacher directly.

• Join us this Weekend for Fatherhood Event and Homecoming!

  We have many fun and spirited community events this weekend. Faith and Fatherhood is tomorrow and Homecoming is this Saturday. Please click here for all the details!

• Seeking Students Interested in Youth Mental Health Discussion

  There is an opportunity for students to improve the mental health of youth in our schools and community. Students in grades 9-12 can participate in the AIM Ideas Lab. Marin Catholic students will collaborate with high school students from other Marin county schools to discuss mental health issues and create a survey that they will share with their peers. Students will then be able to make recommendations for change that are backed by their research. For more information, see the AIM Flyer.

• Attention: Boosters and Patron of the Arts Members!

  Stop by the Boosters/Patrons table between the JV and Varsity football games this weekend to pick up your special gift! You can also stop by the Patrons of the Arts table during our Fall play, Arsenic and Old Lace which opens on Thursday, October 27. Tickets on sale soon!

   

  Thank you to all our Boosters and Patron of the Arts members for generously supporting our students!

• Men's Soccer: Winter Season Begins Soon!

  For those interested in playing soccer this year, please see this Soccer Information Flyer for information about the winter season. Tryouts begin on November 9th. Please reach out to the Director of Soccer Operations, Donald Army, dosmcsoccer@gmail.com if you have any questions.

• Parent Book Club Meeting: October 18

  The Campus Ministry Parent SCRIPTURE group meets on Tuesday, October 18, from 9-10 a.m. in the President's Library.  Come and join us as we listen to God's Word and share how it speaks to our lives. Meet other parents who want to grow closer to God and one another. For all future Campus Ministry Book Club dates, please access the Parent Campus Ministry (PCM) Opportunities document.

• Reminder: Holidays & Key Dates

  Please mark your calendars for these holidays and school key dates when school is not in session for students. As a reminder, these dates are posted on the school calendar and can also be found on the Non-School Days document on the Resource board under Calendar and Schedule.

• Christian Service Opportunities

  St. Hilary School in Tiburon is looking for two volunteer basketball officials* to help officiate at their Faith and Blue Basketball game this Saturday, 10/8 at 11am. The teams will consist of 6-8th grade St. Hilary students, as well as local police and fire department players. If anyone at MC would like to help, please email Kevin Finn at kfinn@sainthilaryschool.org.
  *Support Hours given
  
  Our Lady of Loretto School in Novato is looking for individuals to help with their after-school program. This opportunity is Monday-Friday (days can be flexible) between the hours of 2-6pm. They are looking for students to help create art projects for students, help students with homework & snack time and play with students in the yard. Click here to view the flyer. For more information, please email bolsonbrown@ollnovato.org or call 415-892-8621.

• RSVP for Faith & Fatherhood Event on October 21

  Visit the event website for more information and RSVP here!
  Calling all Marin Catholic dads to join us for our fifth annual evening on Faith and the Vocation of Fatherhood on October 21, at 6pm at Marin Catholic. MC dads are encouraged to bring their dads, friends, or anyone else interested in this topic. The event will begin with a celebration of Mass followed by Fellowship and a Taco Truck Dinner and Panel Discussion.

• Volunteer Interest Survey - Two Minutes of Your Time!

  Please take a moment (actually, 2 minutes!) to complete our Volunteer Survey and tell us how you'd like to Dive In for MC!  You will be contacted with additional information about the events(s) you are interested in. Have a talent (such as graphic design, videography, or photography) or treasure (vacation home or other items) to share? Let us know with the survey!

  
  With so many events on the horizon, such as our Faith and Fatherhood event, Fall play, Fall concerts, and our holiday Sip, Shop, and Mingle, there are so many ways to get involved and there's something for everyone!

  
  Thank you! Your gift of time, treasure, and/or talent is greatly appreciated!

• Bay Club Paid Internship

  Our Marin Catholic neighbors, The Bay Club is rolling out a 12-week paid internship program. The Bay Club’s 2022 Internship Program provides students with a unique opportunity to enhance their education while gaining valuable experience. By participating in this program, interns will be exposed to all areas of the business while working as part-time Bay Club attendants. For more information, please view this flyer and contact The Bay Club at 415-461-5431.

• Got Wildcat Pride?

  It's not too late to show your Wildcat pride and support our community of artists, performers, musicians, actors, and athletes! Support the Arts by becoming a Patron of the Arts TODAY!  Want to support our athletes and get in free to upcoming MCAL home games including Homecoming? Become a Booster TODAY!
  

   

  Join Both and receive the benefits of both! Every membership donation directly impacts our talented, hard-working students and shows your Wildcat pride! And you get an awesome custom gift! 

• FINAL REMINDER: Parent MC Connect Action Required by September 27

  IMPORTANT: If these instructions are not completed by September 27, you will no longer have access to MC Connect.

  
  

  As you are aware, Blackbaud is requiring all parents/guardians to update their MC Connect username accounts. When logging into MC Connect, please use your email address as your username instead of your previous non-email username. Update Instructions HERE! For any questions, please contact Gerri Wilkinson, at gwilkinson@marincatholic.org.

• Need Service Hours? Interested in Coaching 6th Grade Volleyball?

  Davidson Middle School is looking for experienced volleyball players to help coach the 6th Grade Girls Volleyball Team. Please contact Angela Erickson at aerickson@srcs.org. Hurry… the season has started, but games have yet to begin!

  
  

  Davidson Middle School Gym - 280 Woodland Ave, San Rafael

  Mondays  3:45pm-4:45pm

  Tuesdays  3:45pm-4:45pm

  Wednesdays  1:45pm-2:45pm

  (one or more days is fine!)

• Parent Campus Ministry (PCM) Opportunities

  • NEW! Explore scriptural passages related to our new school motto: Duc in Altum   
  • PCM Book Club  

  Don’t miss the chance to grow in faith & community. For all the information, including dates & times, please access the Parent Campus Ministry (PCM) Opportunities document.

• Parent Campus Ministry Book Club Begins September 19

  Parent Campus Ministry Book Club begins Monday, September 19, 12:30-1:30pm in the Library Media Room on the MC campus. We will discuss A.D. 30, a novel of historical fiction by Ted Dekker. If you can't make it to campus, consider joining us via Zoom using this link.  For questions, email Elise Brinck at elise@brinck5.com.

   

  Save the dates for these other upcoming book club dates:

  October 10, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14

• Health & Wellness Assembly TOMORROW

  We are excited to have our first Health and Wellness day tomorrow, Friday, September 16. We are looking forward to bringing it back this year in a limited capacity with an opportunity for learning, fellowship and relaxation!

  
  The following classes should go to these locations at the start of CATS tomorrow, Friday, September 16.
  

  • Frosh: JPII Student Center
  • Sophomores & Juniors: Gym
  • Seniors: Courtyard and Library 

• Back to School Night Postponed until September 26

  Back to School Night has been postponed until Monday, September 26. To view Mr. Valdez's message, please click here.

• CATS Reminders

  Here are a few reminders about the weekday CATS Designations.
  
  Monday - PM Club CATS 

  This CATS is designated for Club meetings. If a teacher does not moderate a club, they are available for Academic CATS. Students can also use the time to finish work or study.

   

  Tuesday- AM Student Life CATS (teachers are not available) 

  This day includes mandatory meetings with Counseling or Campus Ministry. If no meeting is scheduled, students can use the time to finish work or study.

   

  Wednesday- AM Academic CATS 

  All teachers are available to help students. Students can also use the time to finish work or study.

   

  Thursday- PM Academic CATS

  All teachers are available to help students. Students can also use the time to finish work or study.

   

  Friday- CATS varies based on schedule

  This CATS can be mandatory for different events: assemblies, rallies, etc. It can also be designated as a Club CATS or an Academic CATS. Check Calendar for more information. 
  
  This information can be viewed in the "Quicklinks" box in this email for future reference. 

• Interested in Girls Rugby?

  Interested in playing girls rugby? The Highlanders are welcoming new players from all grades. Practices are 5:30-7 at Tam high school where people of all experience levels are welcome! Contact Siena Hayes at shayes2024@marincatholic.org for more information. 

• Open Lifts Week of September 12

  Malek Banoun '12 returns to Marin Catholic High School as the new Strength & Conditioning coach. Coach Malek will be offering "Open Lifts" for all MC students next week (Sept. 12-16) in the Strength & Conditioning Room located under the Stadium.

    Monday 4:00-5:20pm

    Tuesday 6:30-7:45am

    Wednesday 4:00-5:20pm

    Thursday 6:30-7:45am

    Friday 6:30-7:45am; 3:15-5:00pm

• Student Job Opportunities at St. Raphael After School Care

  St. Rafael School is looking for Marin Catholic junior and senior students to work in their After School program. To read the job description, and who to contact if you are interested, please view the flyer and the job description. 

• TADS Mailing Address change

  If you mail in payments to TADS, rather than paying online, you will want to be aware of their recent address change.  Please make sure all payments are mailed to 

  
  TADS

  Auncor, Inc. 

  P.O. Box 850136 

  Minneapolis, MN 55485

   

  As a reminder, you can also log on to TADS to make payments. Click here for sample instructions.

• Do you have Questions about Christian Service?

  Do you have questions about service hours, volunteer opportunities, the 50-hour project? Come to Campus Ministry and see Mrs. J and Mrs. Ewert, or email them at sjaeger@marincatholic.org or rewert@marincatholic.org.

• September Service Team Monthly Donation Drive

  Join our Campus Ministry Service Team in participating in our new Service of the Month program!  For the month of September, we will be supporting Blue Star Moms of Marin and collecting donations of granola bars, protein bars, beef jerky, and used and new books to send in care packages to our service men and women overseas. Our Service Team members will be out at lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays to collect donations.  Help us show our community support while also having fun with our Service Team!
  
  Questions? Email Mrs. Jaeger at sjaeger@marincatholic.org.

• MC Parent Faith and Community Growth Opportunity - Parent Campus Ministry Book Club

  The Parent Campus Ministry Book Group begins on September 19.
  
  The two books under discussion this year are intriguing historical fiction set in the first century eastern provinces of the Roman empire:
  Fall Semester: A.D. 30   
  Spring Semester: A.D. 33. 
  Check out author Ted Dekker's two books, A.D. 30 and A.D. 33 on Amazon or wherever you purchase your books.  

  
  Dates & Times: The meetings for Fall Semester are on Mondays from 12:30-1:30pm beginning on September 19.
  
  

  Moderator: Dr. Michelle Fontaine will return as moderator of this discussion group. Michelle has great insight into the historical and spiritual background of these books as she teaches the Foundations of History course in the History Department and for many years prior, the Scripture course in the Theology Department. If you have any questions, please email her at mfontaine@marincatholic.org.

• Tomorrow: Friday, September is Wildcat Family Friday!

  Calling all Big CAT Families!  This Friday, September 2 we invite our Big CAT Leaders and Freshman Families to eat lunch together in JPII.  All Freshmen, please meet your Big CAT Leader in JPII this Friday at lunch to celebrate our First Friday CAT Family Lunches! 

   

  This Friday, September 2nd is a Wildcat Family Friday spirit day!  All students please wear your class color:  Freshmen wear Red, Sophomores wear Pink, Juniors wear Orange, and Seniors wear Green!  Show your school spirit and celebrate being a Wildcat!

• 25% off Wildcat Spirit Wear!

  Get 25% off everything on the sideline store by using the code SPIRIT. Shop the Sideline Store here! 

• Christian Service Opportunity: Swim Across America, September 24

  The MC Cancer Awareness Club fundraises for and volunteers at the Swim Across America event which takes place in San Francisco on Saturday, September 24. Swim Across America is a fundraising event put on by UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital to raise money for pediatric cancer research. If you are interested in volunteering on the morning of Saturday, September 24, please fill out this short survey so Ms. FJ can send you more information about the event. Also if anyone in the MC community is swimming in the event, please email tfreni-johnson@marincatholic.org and send your fundraising page link and the Cancer Awareness Club will donate to your page.

• Parent Campus Ministry Meeting: Wednesday, September 7, 7:30am

  Parent Campus Ministry will host its first meeting on Wednesday, September 7 starting at 7:30am. All parents who are interested in becoming involved with campus ministry, please come join us! The meeting will begin with Mass in the chapel followed by a meeting in the President's library. Some ways in which Parent Campus Ministry assists the school is through providing flowers for our all-school liturgies, treats for monthly Holy Hours, and praying with our retreat leaders at morning Mass. We also have Scripture Share group lead by Michelle Fontaine for those interested (see info below). Join us to learn more!

• Helpful Tips on Navigating MC Connect

  Please log in to MC Connect and become familiar with the following sections. 
  

  • Class pages: Class pages contain all important information pertaining to your child(ren)'s specific class including grade-specific counseling information and deadlines, Christian Service deadlines, class retreat information, and more. Please bookmark your class page(s) and refer to it often for new announcements and information.  Students can access their class page by clicking on "Groups" in MC Connect. Parents can access their child's class page by clicking on their student's name in the top left, then make sure you are on the "Progress" tab. Scroll to the bottom under "Community" where you will find a link to the class page. 
  • Class Schedule: Click on the Schedule tab to view your student's class schedule with start and stop times, including dismissal times.
  • Calendar: Click on the "Calendar" icon on the top. You can filter by category and customize it to view exactly what you'd like to see. If you'd like to view everything happening on campus, you can view all, or you can select a specific category, such as Athletics, to view only those items. These calendars are printable and able to sync with your google calendar! Simply click on the print icon at the top right and follow these instructions to sync it with your google calendar. 
  • Progress: Click on the Progress tab to view grades in progress as well as to access individual class pages and assignments. (Please note: Grades will not be viewable until September 9)
  • Resources: Click on Resources on the top menu to find important departmental information, forms, and helpful links for parents.
  • News, Featured Content & Recent Activity: Under the News tab, you will find Featured Content, which currently lists upcoming events, but more information will be added soon! Recent Activity displays all school announcements, which you will also receive via email through MC Notes.

  Please log in to MC Connect and explore all there is to offer.

• Leaving Class for an Appointment?

  Remember to always sign out at the front office with Mrs. Sharps if you are leaving school for any reason (athletics, appointments, etc.). 
  
  

  Procedure for Early Dismissal (unrelated to athletics):

  • Parent/Guardian email MC Attendance Office (attendance@marincatholic.org) with the date, time, and reason for the early dismissal.
  • An Early Dismissal slip will be issued to the student in class by the Attendance Office.
  • The student will present the Early Dismissal slip to their classroom teacher and proceed to the Attendance Office to sign out.
  • The student will sign out after receiving a confirmation from the Attendance Secretary that they are permitted to leave campus.
  • Parents/Guardians should NOT call/text the student during school hours.

• Locker Room Locks

  Playing a sport? You need to make sure that you lock up your belongings in the locker room during practice. Please come up to the Athletic Office above the gym and grab a FREE lock! Questions? Please email Lynn Maloney at lmaloney@marincatholic.org. 

• Reckless Driving

  It has been brought to the school's attention that some students parking off campus are being disrespectful, driving recklessly, and causing accidents. If you are parking off campus, please be respectful as you are representing Marin Catholic in everything you do. If students are driving recklessly or otherwise being disrespectful, there may be consequences from the school and/or local police.

• Tickets for Football Games Today and Tomorrow

  Football is playing at Freedom today (Frosh) and tomorrow (JV/V).

   

  Tickets for Thursday, August 25, 5:30pm, Frosh Game

  Tickets for Friday, August 26, 7:00pm, JV & Varsity Game

• TONIGHT: Spirituality in Sports: Knights of Columbus Presentation on September 23

  Event: Knights of Columbus Council 3950 is Presenting Spirituality in Sports
  Date: September 23, 2022
  Time: 6:00 PM
  Location: Our Lady of Loretto Parish Hall
  This presentation will be led by Frank Allocco, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of San Francisco.
  
  

  This discussion is appropriate for student-athletes of all ages, parents, and anyone else who has a desire to see how sports and faith can interact. Admission is free. For further information contact Dennis Freeman at 415-378-1740 or dennisfnov@aol.com.

• Interested in Mountain Biking?

  Looking to try something new or maybe turn your favorite mode of transportation into a sport?  Check out the MC Mountain Bike Team!  There is something for everyone—great fitness, life-long skills, giant supportive community, weekend campout races and tons of fun.  We put State Champions on the podium, if you want to go for it, but also support beginners and every level in between.  Group rides start in October with racing next Spring!  Reach out to coach Buchanan at dallasibuchananiii@gmail.com or look out for our announcement for Pizza Lunch on September 27.

• Interested in Women's Golf?

  Interested in Women's Golf? Come to an introductory meeting Monday, August 22nd at 3:15pm in the Media Room!

• Locker Information

  Freshmen: All freshmen have assigned lockers and locks provided by the school. Your locker number and locker combination can be found in your MC Connect Profile. Click on your name at the top right, then Profile, and you will find your locker information under the "General Information" section. Your lock has already been placed on your locker.
  
  Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors: Your locker number can be found on your MC Connect Contact card. You have the following options:
  1. Bring in your old MC lock to use this year.
  2. Bring your own combination lock.
  3. Purchase a used lock from the front office for $3. Very limited supply, first come first served.
  4. You can choose not to use a locker. 
  
  Students choosing not to use a locker: Any lockers that are empty and unlocked by this Friday, August 26, will be zip-tied shut and out of use for the school year.

• Performing Arts Info Night is Canceled

  The Incoming Freshman & Transfer Performing Arts Info Night on August 23 has been canceled. Please note that the Athletic Info night is still ON via Zoom. Information can be found under the calendar to the right.

• Join the MC Sailing Team!

  Attention MC Sailors! Preparations are underway for the Fall 2022 season with an expected start of practices in September. Experienced sailors and beginners are welcome. The team will be sailing CFJ’s (Club Flying Juniors) out of Sausalito Yacht Club. Practices will be Monday afternoons, and the team will participate in several regattas this fall. Looking forward to seeing Cats flying across the water! Please contact Josefina Pallmann ’24 (jpallmann2024@marincatholic.org) to learn more.

• Mills Dress Shirts on Backorder

  If a student's Mills Liturgy button-up dress shirt has not arrived in time for our all-school Mass on August 24 due to being back-ordered, it is acceptable to wear a solid-colored button-up dress shirt in its place. Boys will still be expected to wear ties.

• Athletic Rules and Requirements

  This year, athletics is back to its normal rules and requirements. So please note, if you quit a team, you have to wait until the previous season ends, plus two games, before you join your next sport. Student-athletes are also not allowed to play two MC sports during the same season now that we are back to a normal calendar year of sports.
   
  Any questions, please reach out to AP for Athletics, Molly Anibale at manibale@marincatholic.org.

• Cell Phones/Tech/Social Media Policy

  Students are challenged to understand and respect the moral and ethical issues related to their use of technology. Please review the MC policy regarding these issues and the parent/student handbook for more details. Please remember: “We see it..we hear it...we take it”: the use of cell phones is not permitted on campus during school hours.

  
  

• No Drop-off/Pick-up in Upper Admin Lot!

  When dropping off students in the morning, please avoid entering the upper admin parking lot. Doing so creates traffic congestion as teachers are arriving to park in their spaces. Thank you for understanding. To ensure the safety of our students, please review the drop-off video and traffic instructions Please be mindful that the St. Sebastian lot is one-way IN during drop-off. It is not an exit route. In the afternoon, the St. Sebastian lot is one-way OUT. It is not an entrance!

• Dress Code Updates for 2022-23 School Year

  Please closely review the school dress code, so you are prepared to follow proper dress code guidelines.
  
  Students are expected to dress in a manner appropriate for school. While on campus, students must be neatly groomed and modestly dressed.
  
  Please note: The first Liturgy Dress day for ALL students is Wednesday, August 24 for our first all-school Mass and picture day.
  
  If you have any specific questions, please contact our Deans Johnny Kunst at jkunst@marincatholic.org and Marie-Helene Mercier at mhmercier@marincatholic.org.

• Final Free Uniform Items Available until Tuesday at 12:00pm

  There are still some last gently used MC uniform items available in the Library Media Room (LMR). The final day to shop the closet is Tuesday, August 9 until 12:00pm. Come pick up an extra MC polo, Liturgy shirt, or Mills pants/skirt while supplies last. There is no limit on how many you can take. Come shop!

• Summer Transcript Requests: July 14 & 28

  For those needing transcript requests or work permits, please be aware that there are two remaining days our Registrar, Gerri Wilkinson, will be on campus to fulfill these requests - July 14 & 28. Please plan accordingly. Please contact Mrs. Wilkinson if you have questions. She can be reached at gwilkinson@marincatholic.org or 415-464-3866.

• Physician's Clearance Upload Portal Opens June 6

  All student-athletes are required to have a Physician’s Clearance form signed by their doctor and uploaded into MC Connect BEFORE AUGUST 15. The portal to upload the form opens on June 6. Each clearance is good for one year and must be updated on a yearly basis. If students do not have a clearance uploaded into MC Connect they will not be allowed to practice or compete.
  
  The Physician's Clearance form can be accessed on Resource Board under the "Summer Info" button.
  
  Once the form is signed by the student's doctor, the form must be uploaded to MC Connect (starting June 6). Please note that parents must be logged in to their own MC Connect account (not their student’s account) to upload the form.

  
  

  Steps to complete the upload process:

  1. Login to the parent MC Connect account.
  2. Click on the link in the yellow banner at the top of your screen.
  3. Click on the green “Review” button on the right side.
  4. Click “Upload” to attach the file.
  5. Type in the date of the physician’s signature.
  6. Click Submit.

• Order your Books through Follett Online Bookstore

  The Follett online bookstore is live for the 2022-23 school year. Free shipping on orders over $99. Click here to view the flyer for more information. 

• Looking for Grade-Specific Information? Visit your Class Page!

  Visit your class page in MC Connect. Click on "Progress" and then scroll down to "Community".  By clicking on your class page, you'll find grade-specific announcements, information, and events in addition to the important all-school information. Check back often!