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PAW PRINT QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FOR SEATTLE PREP FAMILIES
Becoming a One to One Environment – by Maureen Reid, Principal, mreid@seaprep.org Dear Parents, WINTER 2014
People often ask me, “How’s the school year going?” and my reply is, “Quickly!” Time is speeding by and yet a tremendous amount has been
IN THIS ISSUE
accomplished the first half of 2013-2014.
1 Principal’s Letter
building on campus take shape has been dramatic and exciting. What an
Take as an example, the construction project. Watching the new accomplishment for Seattle Prep community to have the resources and
3 Counseling Office News
expertise to complete this project that is going to provide beautiful space for worship, study and community gatherings.
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Or another example: the students have completed the first half of the academic year. In addition to the projects, papers and presentations, students have been accomplishing a tremendous amount outside of the classroom – completing college applications, performing on stage, preparing for mock trials, competing in many athletic events and striving to do their best as individuals and as members of a team. The teachers have accomplished a tremendous amount of work as well. They have not only been supporting their students in all these endeavors, but also supporting each other. All teachers are very involved in preparing for the transition for next year to become One to One learning environment, in which every student will have his or her own iPad. Teachers are continuing to find excellent professional development opportunities and learning strategies continued on page 2
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that will positively impact student learning in their particular discipline. In this note, I will explain the plan Seattle Prep has for families who receive financial aid for tuition and who need financial support for the iPad program. The Plan
All teachers are very involved in preparing for the transition for next year to become a One to One learning environment, in which every student will have his or her own iPad.
All families who currently receive financial assistance are eligible to request an iPad for yearly rental. Priority will be given to students receiving tuition assistance at a level of 50% or greater. The annual fee to rent an iPad is $100 per year and may be paid in installments. Current families who wish to rent an iPad from Prep for the 20142015 school year must complete an application form. The form can be found on the school website and is due by March 28, 2014. (Incoming freshmen for the 2014-2015 school year will apply for the rental program through a separate process.) Additional Details Please consider the following information before making the decision to apply for iPad rental. The annual fee to rent I hope you find very reasonable. In order to keep the rental as affordable as possible, please note that the rental is only for the academic year. The rented iPads will be distributed in August and will be returned the last day of school in June. Students are not guaranteed the same iPad as rented the previous year. As we begin second semester, we are moving closer to the transition to the new building and to become a One to One environment. Hopefully this information will help you and your family prepare for 2014-2015 as well. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Notes & Reminders Final Tuition Assistance Deadline If you applied for tuition assistance for the 2014-15 school year, please remember that your 2013 W-2’s/1099’s must be uploaded to your
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SSS file by February 1st. If you are self-employed, your 2013 financials (Schedule C, P & L, etc.) are due. Contact Sue Dmitriev at 206-577-2138 or sdmitriev@seaprep.org if you have any questions regarding the Tuition Assistance Scholarship program.
Sophomore Parent Potluck Tuesday February 4th Join fellow parents for a casual potluck gathering on February 4th in the PACCAR Commons at 6 p.m., before the sophomore parent meeting at 7 p.m. Bring an appetizer and beverage to share. Questions? Email janabarber@comcast.net or Karrilange@comcast.net.
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COUNSELING
On Tuesday, January 7 the college counselors helped the juniors officially begin their college search and application process with a presentation in the Theater. The PowerPoint for those sessions can be found on the Seattle Prep website under the college counseling link-important communications. To find college counseling first navigate to Academics, then counseling, then college counseling. The college counselors have also begun official family meetings with juniors and their parents and will continue to do so throughout the second semester. To schedule this meeting please call or email Janet O’Neil, counseling assistant at 206 577-2211 or joneil@seaprep.org. Students are
UPCOMING EVENTS
divided alphabetically: last names A-K Krueger and L-Z Foy.
WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (WISE)
Summer Camp/Summer School
Saturday, March 1 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Husky Union Building, UW Campus High school, community college,
Summer Camp/Summer School information is available in the Counseling Office. Over the past few weeks we had a representatives from Oxford Academic Programs meet with interested students and they left extra materials for distribution. We also have publications on study abroad, summer school courses on various college campuses and international travel.
and university women are invited to explore opportunities in engineering
Mazor Test Prep
and science careers at the 19th
Mazor Test Prep Co. is pleased to offer their highly regarded SAT Preparation
annual WISE (Women in Science and
Course at a discount to Seattle Prep students again this year. They are
Engineering) conference. Prepare
currently enrolling students in their Spring session which begins Saturday,
yourself to contribute to science
March 15th to prepare for May and June SATs. For information on class
and engineering fields in college
schedules and how to enroll, visit the Prep web site at www.seaprep.org/
and beyond. For more information
SATPrepClass.
or to register: http://www.engr. washington.edu/curr_students/ studentprogs/wiseconfhilights.html
TWO SEATTLE SPRING COLLEGE FAIRS The Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) will be hosting its 14th annual Spring College Fair on Saturday, April 26 at Seattle University’s Connolly Center from 12:00-3:00. Over 100 colleges and universities from across the country will be participating. Another option is the Puget Sound Catholic Schools College Fair held
Register for the SAT and ACT! The registration bulletins and online registration forms and practice tests for the SAT and ACT are in the Counseling Center (A-216). Please stop by and pick them up. Now is a good time to register for the tests used by colleges to review applicants. The ACT registration can be found at www.act.org and the SAT registration is at www.collegeboard.com. Please register for the ACT Plus Writing test when registering for the ACT. Students cannot take the SAT and subject tests on the same day. TEST DATE TEST REGISTRATION DEADLINE
May 3
SAT & SAT Subject Tests
April 4
June 7
SAT & SAT Subject Tests
May 9
April 12
ACT
March 7
ACT
May 9
June 14
April 28 at Bishop Blanchet High
Students are encouraged to register on-line for standardized tests.
School from 6:30-8:30. Both fairs
SAT: www.collegeboard.com
ACT: www.act.org
will feature a number of the same schools, but one date may be more convenient than another.
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Academic News Registration for Returning Students Friday, March 28th is the deadline for registering returning students for the 2014-2015 school year. Registration forms and instructions will be emailed to you the week of March 3rd. Please return the forms and pay the registration fee by March 28th to secure your students’ place for next year. Registrations received after March 28th will be subject to a $50 late fee. Juniors who are accepted at Seattle University need to make their commencement decision and notify Seattle Prep by March 28th. Included in the registration information will be the math, science, and world language courses to which your student has been recommended. If you wish to enroll your student in a course other than the ones recommended, you must let us know in writing (email preferred) by March 28th. All requests will be
ACADEMICS
reviewed and you will be informed of our decision before spring break.
Graduation ~ Dates to Know For those of you who like to mark your calendar well in advance, below
! Give Your Student a Head Start on Next Year Seattle Prep is pleased to once again offer classes this summer designed to strengthen and hone your student’s academic skills in reading, writing, math, and research.
are some key dates for members of the class of 2014. As always, check the Graduation page on the Prep web site at http://www.seaprep.org/Graduation to stay on top of upcoming deadlines. Tuesday, April 1st: National Achiever Services delivers caps, gown, announcements, and other merchandise at lunch. Tickets for graduation will be mailed a week or so after. May 7th through May 14th: AP exams. (Studio Art portfolios are due May 1st). See the Master Calendar on the Prep web site for specific information on which exam is given which day. Students enrolled in AP classes are automatically registered for the exam unless they have otherwise notified the Prep Academic office. Each exam takes about four hours. Students are not expected to attend their regularly scheduled classes before or after an exam but may do so if they wish. Friday, May 16th: Awards Assembly in the gym, 10:30 a.m.
Classes will be held June 16th
Friday, May 23rd:
through July 3rd. Watch for sign-up
Last day of school for seniors. Goodbye Assembly at 9:05 a.m. in the gym.
information next month in the News
Baccalaureate Mass rehearsal at St. James Cathedral following.
& Notes.
Monday, May 26th: Baccalaureate Mass at St. James Cathedral in Seattle at 7 p.m. (participants will need to arrive about an hour ahead of time). All members of the class of 2014 are expected to attend the Baccalaureate Mass. Tuesday, May 27th: Graduation rehearsal in Benaroya Hall, 8 a.m. Evening ceremony begins 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Participants need to arrive in cap and gown no later than 6:45 p.m. The all night party immediately follows the ceremony.
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Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope The need for comprehensive immigration reform in our country is not a recent problem or issue. In 2003 the Catholic Bishops of the United States and Mexico issued a joint pastoral on migration titled “Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope.” An introductory paragraph of the letter stated that ‘the two year preparation of this statement included consultation involved migrants, public officials, enforcement officers, social justice activists, pastors, parishioners, and community leaders in both the United States and Mexico.’ The bishops declare America is a continent born of immigrant peoples who came to inhabit these lands and from north to south gave birth to new civilizations. Today, the interdependence and integration of the Mexican and American peoples is clear. The bishops listed five principles, emerging from the church’s rich tradition of social teaching, which guide the Church’s view of migration
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issues. The five are: 1)Persons have the right to find opportunities in their homeland; 2) Persons have the right to migrate to support themselves and their families; 3)Sovereign nations have the right to control their border; 4) Refugees and asylum seekers should be afforded protection; and 5) The human dignity and human rights of undocumented migrants should be respected. These five principles have been repeated in numerous letters of state or regional bishops’ conferences, and in other official publications.
Office of the President 3211 FOURTH STREET NE WASHINGTON DC 20017-1194 202-541-3100 FAX 202-541-3166 Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan Archbishop of New York President
November 7, 2013 Dear Mr. Speaker: On behalf of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, I write to you on an issue of great importance and urgency to the nation-immigration reform. We respectfully request that the House of Representatives address the issue as soon as possible, ideally prior to the end of the calendar year. Reports that immigration reform is now delayed in the House are most troubling. As pastors, we witness each day the human consequences of a broken immigration system. Families are separated through deportation, migrant workers are exploited in the workplace, and migrants die in the desert. In their attempts to respond to these human tragedies, our priests, religious, and social service providers in many cases are unable to help these persons without changes to the law. To be sure, Church teaching supports the right of sovereign nations to protect their borders. In our view, immigration reform would protect that right and restore the rule of law while upholding the human rights and dignity of the person. As a moral matter, however, our nation cannot continue to receive the benefits of the work and contributions of undocumented immigrants without extending to them the protection of the law. Studies have demonstrated that undocumented immigrants contribute substantially to our nation’s economy, working in industries such as service, construction, and agriculture. Keeping these human beings as a permanent underclass of workers who are unable to assert their rights or enjoy the fruits of their labor is a stain on the soul of the nation. As we have communicated in the past, we urge you to pass in its final form immigration reform legislation that 1) establishes a fair and achievable path to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented in the nation; 2) creates a program that permits future flows of migrant workers to enter safely and legally and with appropriate protections; 3) reaffirms family reunification as the cornerstone of our nation’s immigration system and expedites the reunification of families, based on marriage as the union of one man and one woman; 4) restores basic due process protections to immigrants, including protections against unnecessary detention; 5) enhances protections for refugees and asylum-seekers; and 6) examines the root causes of migration, such as poverty and persecution, and adopts policies that address these push factors. The House has a responsibility to debate and attempt to resolve public policy issues that challenge the nation. The Senate already has passed such a bill, which, although not perfect, improves upon the status quo. Immigration is a challenge that has confounded our nation for years, with little action from our federally elected officials. It is a matter of great moral urgency that cannot wait any longer for action. The U.S. Catholic bishops stand ready to assist you in this effort. matter.
Thank you for your attention to our views and we look forward to hearing from you regarding this important Sincerely,
Timothy Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York President, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Archbishops Jose Gomez of Los Angeles and Rafael Romo of Tijuana wrote in 2013: “Each year, millions of human beings in our countries and throughout the world migrate in order to support their families or to escape persecution. They are subject to physical and emotional abuse by smugglers, human traffickers, organized crime, unscrupulous employers, and even enforcement personnel. Their basic human rights are not respected, yet their labor is used to benefit the common good of all. They are victims, not beneficiaries, of the new age of globalization, in which goods, capital, and communications are exchanged among nations regularly, yet human beings—who produce the labor that connects these elements—often are not provided legal and safe passage. Such an immoral status quo must change.” On Thursday, June 27, 2013, the United States Senate passed a comprehensive immigration bill titled Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. Congress has yet to take up similar legislation. On November 7, 2013, then President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, sent a letter to the Speaker
Read Cardinal Dolan’s complete letter to the Speaker of the House at: http://www.usccb.org/issuesand-action/human-life-anddignity/immigration/upload/ immigration-letter-to-housedolan-2013-11-07.pdf
of the House requesting immediate action on “an issue of great importance and urgency to the nation- immigration reform.” Cardinal Dolan’s letter contained thoughts and positions listed in the two previous paragraphs of this article. The Cardinal also named family reunification as a priority of needed immigration reform. Several years ago the Seattle Prep community experienced the mindless and harsh practices of the broken immigration system. Maria del Toro, mother of Jon del Toro ’06, was jailed and imprisoned for several years for immigration violations before being deported. Jon graduated from Gonzaga University and is a student at Loyola University School of Medicine in Chicago. – Bill Fellows
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Sports Update – by Ed Paulter, Athletic Director Congratulations to all of the fall sports athletes and coaches for the successes they achieved this season. The Football team had a solid season and qualified for the 16 team state tournament for the second time in three years. The Panthers opened the season against Roosevelt in the Emerald City Kickoff Classic at Husky Stadium. Prep lost a tight game 7-0 in front of a large Prep contingent at UW. The Panthers defeated West Seattle 50-13 in Week 2, then dropped three in a row to Redmond (37-14), O’Dea (42-0) and Eastside Catholic (40-7). Prep defeated Bainbridge on the road 42-20 before losing to Blanchet 43-9. The Panthers won two in a row against Lakeside (37-29) and Rainier Beach (26-
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20) to qualify for the district tournament. Prep traveled to Burien to take on Kennedy in districts and came away with a hard fought 28-21 win to qualify for the state tournament! The Panthers season ended in Vancouver when they lost to the home standing Mountain View in the first round of the state tournament. The Volleyball team also enjoyed a banner year by winning the Metro League Mountain Division title before finishing in second place in the league tournament. The Panthers finished second at districts and participated in the state tournament for the 5th year in a row. Prep went 9-1 versus Mountain Division opponents and 2-0 against Sound Division teams. Prep also won nine matches in a row during the regular season. The team defeated Holy Names (3-1) and lost to Eastside Catholic (3-2) in the Metro League tournament. Prep then beat West Seattle (3-0) and Mount Si (3-0) before losing to Mercer Island (3-1) in the district championship match. The Panthers began state tournament action with a 3-2 win over Prairie before losing to Columbia River (3-2) and Meadowdale (3-1) to conclude their season. The Boys Cross Country team again had a great season, finishing in second place at the Metro League championships, which were held at Lower Woodland Park. A Prep senior set the course record but his effort was not enough to stave off a strong Nathan Hale team. The Panthers next test was the SeaKing District 2 race at Lake Sammamish State Park. Although the same Prep harrier finished in first place at districts, the Panthers again came
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in second place behind Nathan Hale. Our strong showing at districts qualified the entire team for the state meet at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. Prep came in fifth place at state as Panther runners finished second, 21st, 49th, 51st and 110th . The Girls Cross Country team enjoyed a solid season finishing with a record of 12-5 in Metro League meets. The Panthers placed sixth at the league championship and several runners secured places for the district meet the following week. Prep finished tenth at districts and did not qualify anyone for the state meet. Fifty-four athletes participated in Cross Country and over ¾ of the Prep harriers set a personal record at the Metro meet, numbers that auger well for the 2014 season. The Boys Golf team finished second to Bainbridge at the Metro League Championship Tournament held at Jefferson and West Seattle Golf Courses. Prep golfers finished first, fourth, 15th, 18th, 27th and 34th in the two day tournament with all qualifying for districts. The Panthers had a tough day at the district tournament, finishing in seventh place with only one golfer qualifying for the state tournament. The Girls came in second at Metro behind Eastside Catholic with six Prep golfers qualifying for the district Girls Soccer finished the season with a 13-5-6 record, coming in second in the Metro League tournament.
tournament (fourth, seventh, 16th, 17th, 18th and 24th places at Metro). The Girls district, as well as both state championships, are contested in the spring. The Girls Swim team qualified seven swimmers for the district meet with six Panthers moving on to the state finals at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. A Prep freshman won the 500 Freestyle and took second place in the 200 Freestyle, setting school records in both events and almost breaking the state 3A meet record in the 500. With freshmen and sophomores dominating the Prep roster, the future looks outstanding for Girls Swimming. The Girls Soccer team had another strong season, finishing with a record of 13-5-6 with two of the losses coming on penalty kicks. Prep finished in second place in the Metro League tournament with wins over Holy Names and West Seattle before losing a heartbreaker to Blanchet on PK’s after a 0-0 match. The Panthers defeated Hazen 4-1 to begin state tournament play and followed that up with a 1-0 win at Bainbridge in the state quarterfinals. Prep drew Liberty in the semifinals (their seventh trip to the Final Four in nine years!) and came up short on PK’s again. The Panthers season ended with a loss to Bellevue in the state third place match. In addition, senior Mary Ann Santucci, who participates in Soccer,
Ed Paulter is retiring at the
Basketball and Tennis, was named the “Female Athlete of the Week” by the Seattle Seahawks. Team personnel and Q13 Sports came to the Prep campus
end of this academic year.
on Friday, September 13 to honor her during a lunch assembly. The award
We celebrate Ed’s 30 years
carries with it a number of prizes including a $1000 check for Prep’s ASB.
of coaching, teaching and mentoring and wish him all the best!
Congratulations Mary Ann! Finally, Prep sports fans can follow their teams on Twitter this year. Teams will tweet their scores after every contest and coaches will post interesting information once a week. The fall schedule: Golf will tweet on Mondays, Girls Cross Country on Tuesdays, Girls Soccer on Wednesdays, Football on Thursdays, Swimming on Fridays, Boys Cross Country on Saturdays and Volleyball on Sundays. Check out @seaprepsports for full details.
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DRAMA FOLLOW PREP DRAMA ONLINE: www.seaprep.org/drama
The Imaginary Invalid Left the Audience in Stitches Last November, Seattle Prep Drama performed a new adaptation of the
@seaprepdrama
French play, The Imaginary Invalid. Set in 1960s Paris, this version by Oded Gross and Tracy Young updated the classic Molière comedy by infusing it with a
seattleprepdrama
“mod” style, updated humor and original music. Over 1,000 tickets were sold filling the Healy Chapel and Theater for all four performances, breaking the
WEST E SID STORY Seattle Prep Drama
attendance record for a fall play. The talented cast, under the direction of Adam Othman, kept the audience “in stitches” with tons of laughter.
Coming up: West Side Story February 21 - March 2, 2014 • Music by Leonard Bernstein • Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim • Book by Arthur Laurents We are staging one of the greatest Broadway musicals ever written. Created in 1957 as a musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story has been captivating audiences for decades. We are excited to showcase the singing,
Feb. 21 - Mar. 2 : 7pm F/Sa • 2pm Su Music by Leonard Bernstein • Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim • Book by Arthur Laurents Based on Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Seattle Preparatory School • 2400 11th Avenue East www.seaprep.org/drama • Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
dancing and acting talents of our Seattle Prep students.
Festival of One Act Plays May 13-16, 2014 This year marks the 21st year of our annual Festival of One Act Plays at Seattle Prep. These short plays are acted, directed (and sometimes written)
Photography & Design by Adam Othman
by Seattle Prep students. They range from heartfelt to comical, classical to contemporary. Our festival takes place during Arts Weeks.
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