may 2013 parents` newsletter - Archbishop Curley Notre Dame
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may 2013 parents` newsletter - Archbishop Curley Notre Dame
A RC H B I S H O P C U R L E Y N OT R E D A M E Br. Rice Academy College Preparatory School of the Archdiocese of Miami Conducted by the Congregation of Christian Brothers 4 9 4 9 N E 2nd A v e n u e Miami, Fl 33137 ● 305.751.8367 ● www .ACND.net MAY 2013 PARENTS’ NEWSLETTER HOME OF THE KNIGHTS! 2012-2013 Issue 10 IMPORTANT REMINDERS: PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE MAY 2013 Dear ACND Family, 1st Junior Class Assembly As we enter May, which is springtime, a time of new beginnings, a time of rebirth, it is time to say Herff Jones 2:30pm 2nd Baseball/Softball Banquet 7pm 3rd Edmund Rice Mass 7th Academic Awards 7pm 8th Parent Council 7pm 9th Track & Field Banquet 7pm 11th Prom at Newport Beach Hotel 7pm-12pm 13th Rose & Candle Ceremony goodbye to another Senior class. Over the past nine graduations, I have had to say goodbye to our seniors, knowing that they were moving into the next level and phase of their walk towards adulthood. These moments were always difficult, watching students who I had grown with over four years and helped transform from skinny immature youths to mature young adults. This year will be particularly sentimental for me as I watch my own daughter become one of the treasured alumni of ACND. As difficult as it is, the change is necessary and positive as we send forth these students to live out the mission instilled in them at ACND. The Awards Assembly and the two Graduation Ceremonies, Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement, will call attention to the achievements of our students, the caring and very successful guidance of their teachers, and the warm support of their families. At this time I would like to thank each student, teacher, coach, staff and parents whose engagement in our school has made the year better for our whole community. Students involved in athletics, speech and debate, Knightingales, Troubadours and the many other activities and clubs we offer makes a better community and a more solid school. The core group of the Parents’ Council deserves a special word of commendation. They have raised the bar in promoting hospitality, being a living embodiment of our mission here and offer14-16 Senior Exams ing dedicated service. Special thanks to Art and Catherine Salow, the co-presidents of the Par16th Baccalaureate Mass ent Council for taking the job and ensuring throughout the year that the parent council not only 7pm—St. Mary’s Cathedral lived up to their commitments but growing the council as well. 17th Graduation Practice I ask that during the summer months we pray for our graduates, so that they may find their path. 18th GRADUATION 10AM Very Truly Yours, 19Tth Bowl-A-Thon 11am Douglas Romanik 21st Senior Photos (11th Graders) 27th Memorial Day— School Closed By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to a certain devotion. In May, it is the Blessed Virgin Mary. This devotion arose among Jesuits in Rome in the late 18th century and quickly spread throughout the Western Church. By the time of Pope Pius IX's declaration of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in 1854, it had become universal. May crownings and other special May events in honor of Mary, such as public recitation of the rosary, stem from this time. Some prayers to the Blessed Virgin can be incorporated into our daily prayers during this month. Mr. Douglas Romanik Principal Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School 305-751-8367 x 18 VICE PRINCIPAL FOR ACADEMICS Br. James DePiro At this time we are preparing for the end of the year activities which include final exams and graduation. Below are the dates and times for specific exams. Parents of seniors have already received information regarding exams and end of the year activities and responsibilities in the mail. Please be attentive to them and help to make sure your child does the best he/she can in order to properly reflect what has been learned throughout the year. For graduation activities, all seniors need to make sure all is in order – academically, financially, resource obligations like athletic uniforms and school materials. Please be aware, that senior i-Pads must be turned in as a condition for participating at the graduation ceremony on May 18. Parents of the middle school will be, or already have received, specific information regarding the exams for middle school. Please be attentive to the details regarding dismissal and student pick up. Our Academic Awards ceremony is Tuesday evening, May 7, starting at 7pm. Invitations have gone out so please respond favorably to the invite. It is a great way to recognize those who have achieved academically throughout the year(s). Even if your child receives only one award, it is an accomplishment and should be treated as such. I am expecting 100% attendance by all invitees and their parents. On a personal note, I am stepping down as the Vice principal for Academics as of July 1, 2013. I am remaining at ACND as a full time teacher and will be director of our foundations program, working with the students, parents and faculty to better serve the needs of those students. Over these last three years, I have tried to see that the Essential Elements of a Christian Brothers Education have been incorporated into the curriculum and into the instructional styles of the instructional staff. And, while I may miss some aspects of the position, I am certainly looking forward to being that classroom instructor again. Exam Schedule for grades 6-11: Tuesday, June 4: English 8:30 / Science 10:30 Wednesday, June 5: Math 8:30 / Social Studies: 10:30 Thursday, June 6: Theology 8:30 / Foreign Language: 10:30 DEAN OF STUDENTS Terri Williams We are still noticing a number of students who are tardy each morning; please note that students must be in their homeroom by 7:55 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 8:45 AM on Wednesdays. Remember, after 3 tardies each semester, your tuition account will be charged $10.00 per occurrence. Students that accumulate over 15 days absent for the year may be required to attend summer school to achieve credit for the year. Please consult with the Dean to determine if your student is in danger of going over this limit. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the dress code or the tardy policy, please contact the Dean at Ext. 15. Important events this month include: May 3 at 10:00 AM May 13 at 10:00 PM May 16 at 7:00 PM May 18 at 10:00 AM Edmund Rice Mass Rose and Candle Ceremony Baccalaureate Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral Graduation for the Class of 2013 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church All events are open to the public except the graduation ceremony. Treasurer Notes Graduation: Tuition and fees for seniors must be paid in full before graduation. Students with outstanding tuition and fees will not be given their diplomas or transcripts until all fees have been paid in full. If you have not paid the Graduation fee, please note that it must be paid in full prior to the graduation ceremony. Late Registration: If your student is planning to return to ACND for 2013-2014 school year and has not yet registered, please submit the completed re-registration forms and fee to the school office as soon as possible. We will not be able to assure your student’s class selection, if the student is not registered by May 15, 2013. www.acnd.net GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT College Acceptances Congratulations to seniors who were accepted to the following universities and colleges. Di-Stephano Accilien – Miami Dade Honors College, FIU, St. Thomas University, Florida State University Celestyn Angot – University of Florida, Florida State University, University of South Florida, FIU Silvia Bacchelli - FIU Elijah Barnes – Howard University, Barry University, Long Island University – Brooklyn Clark Gatchalian – University of Central Florida Sydney Herring – FAMU, Spelman, St. Thomas University, Fisk University Galisa Hyppolite – St. Leo University, Stetson University Jackysha Jean – St. John’s, Jacksonville University, FIU, University of Tampa, Stetson University Deania Jolon – St. Thomas University Kristie Joseph – Florida Atlantic University Cameron Kerr – Bethune-Cookman University, FAMU Courtney Kerr – Johnson & Wales University Matthew Lamy – Miami Dade College, St. Thomas University, Barry University Kazonte Lockett – University of Pittsburg Roody Meme - FIU Dimple Patel – FIU, University of Florida Heriberto Patino – FIU Oscar Ramirez – FIU Jensen Rayburn – FIU. Barry University, Iona College, Florida State University, Palm Beach Atlantic Megan Romanik – Palm Beach Atlantic, Barry University Khalil Saieh – University of Florida, University of Miami, FIU, University of Central Florida, Florida State University Kerry Stobs –Valencia College Nick Salow – University of South Florida, University of Central Florida, Florida International University Patrick Toomey – New College of Florida, Rollins College, FIU Honors College, Miami Dade Honors College, FAU Honors College, Barry University Honors Program, University of Miami, Stetson University, Ave Maria University Scott von Nehring – New College of Florida, FAU Honors College, Berry College (GA), Stetson University Seniors are reminded to bring a copy of acceptance and scholarship letters to Br. Granzotto for placement in student files. College Financial Aid Students who have been accepted may have already received financial aid award notification letters from the colleges to which they have been accepted. It is important for students and parents to follow through on any necessary action requested by the college financial aid office. Colleges will usually request copies of personal tax returns to verify information submitted in your FAFSA. Check with individual college financial aid offices for requirements. Bright Futures Scholarship It is not too late for seniors to apply for Bright Futures Scholarships. Students who meet the SAT/ACT and GPA requirements should apply online as soon as possible. Students can submit any SAT or ACT Test scores as long as the test is taken before June 30, 2013. Final transcripts indicating high school graduation (required by all colleges) will not be released until all graduation requirements are met, including 75 service hours, minimum G.P.A., senior thesis, book fees paid, one college application completed, etc. SAT/ACT Exam Deadlines The next SAT Exam is on May 4, 2013. All juniors should be registered for it unless they have already taken it in March. Since the early registration deadline was April 5 and the late registration was April 20, students who still want to take it will have to register “stand by” by bringing a check for $92.00 ($49 regular fee + $43 stand by fee) on the day of the test, which will be given at ACND. The SAT will also be given at ACND on June 1, 2013 and the early registration deadline is May 2, 2013.The next ACT Exam will be given at ACND on June 8, 2013 and the early registration deadline is May 3, 2013. Students should ask Br. Granzotto if they are eligible to receive a fee waiver SAT and ACT Exams. CAMPUS MINISTRY Mr. Douglas W. Romanik ‛84, Principal The Faculty and Staff of ACND Invite you to the Baccalaureate Mass Honoring the Class of 2013 On Thursday, May 17, 2013 Beginning at 7:00 PM At the Cathedral of St. Mary 7525 NW 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33150 Reception to Follow in the Parish Hall *Formal Dress Required Student Services: May is full of events, especially for the parents of the class of 2013. Here is a list of some of the upcoming events: Friday, May 3, 2013 – 10:00am Edmund Rice Mass (Cafeteria) Tuesday, May 7, 2013 – 7:00pm Academic and Activity Awards Night (Cafeteria) Saturday, May 11, 2013: 7:00pm-12:00am Prom @ The Newport Beach Hotel 16701 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 33160 Monday, May 13, 2013 – 10:00am Rose & Candle Ceremony (Cafeteria) Juniors and Seniors are expected and allowed to dress up. Thursday, May 16, 2013 – 7:00pm: Baccalaureate Mass @ The Cathedral Of St. Mary 7525 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, 33150 Seniors Must Arrive At 6:00 PM Friday, May 17, 2013 10:00am Graduation Practice @ Corpus Christi Catholic Church Practice will begin on time, if you are late or absent you may risk your ability to participate in graduation activities. Saturday, May 18, 2013 – 10:00 am – Graduation @ Corpus Christi Catholic Church -The Class of 2013 will process in at exactly 10:00 am. All entrances to the Church will be closed until the Class of 2013 is seated. Please plan to arrive before 10:00am and be seated so this most important event will run smoothly and without delay for everyone. Tuesday, May 21, 2013 – 9:15 am – 11:45 am – Juniors will have Senior Pictures taken for I.D.’s and the Yearbook. BR. RICE ACADEMY HAPPENINGS The academy students will visit the Miami Science Museum as a group outing. They are booked for the MiaSci Marine Life fieldtrip on May 27th. Sounds like fun! Last month the students attended Barry University’s Department of Fine Art’s production of Godspell. What a wonderful experience! (Photo Courtesy of Mrs. Silvia Lizama Chair, Department of Fine Arts Barry University) ATHLETIC UPDATE Boys’ Soccer Award Winners 2012 – 2013 Most Improved Award Coach’s Award Sportsmanship Award 4 Year Plaque Theo Desarmes Tyshawn Hooks Anthony Yeash Di-Stephano Accilien and Heriberto Patino Girls’ Soccer Award Winners 2012 -2013 MVP Award Coach’s Award Sportsmanship 4 Year Plaque Megan Romanik Jensen Rayburn Jennifer Lamy Erika Castanaza Jensen Rayburn Megan Romanik Jackysha Jean Vivencia Philippe Tennis and Wrestling Awards Winners 2012-2013 Tennis Girls MVP Girls’ Sportsmanship Boys’ MVP Boys’ Sportsmanship Lourdes Giani Shelby Charles Demitri Desdunes Grant Richard Monestime Wrestling MVP Coaches Most Improved Scott Pomare Michael Calixte Christopher Bessard Girls’ Basketbal Awards MVP Sportsmanship Coaches 4 Year Plaque Jackysha Jean Galisa Hyppolite Vivencia Philippe Shatorreia Edgecombe Boys’ Basketball Awards MVP Outstanding Offensive Player Coaches Zachariah Brown Philip Cheron Jordan Lemonier In addition to the award winners over the last couple months, Congratulations are in order for the Lady Knights Softball team for winning back to back 15-3A District Titles against archrival Country Day. Congratulations to the Boys' Track and Field team for posting an impressive 13-0 regular season record. Congratulations to the Girls' Track and Field and the 4 x 100 relay team of Vivencia Philippe, Anathasia Poitier, Jackysha Jean and Carmen Pierre in qualifying for the State Championships in Jacksonville. Carmen Pierre also qualified for the State meet in the 100 meter Dash. CULTURAL ARTS Troubadours The Troubadours are very pleased to announce that there were only two students from all of the private schools in MiamiDade County selected for the summer “Nine-Star All-State Honors Band” to perform at the summer Music Educators Conference in Altamont Springs, Florida on July 13 th, and one of the two students was Dylan Foster. This is an Honor Band consisting of only 9th graders from across the entire State that has been created to give them the preparation experience to be selected in the High School All-State Honors Band. Dylan is going to perform with some of the best ninth grade musicians in the State and make memories that will be with him for a lifetime. The annual Spring Concert held on Thursday, April 25 th was a big success, with the evening featuring a wide variety of musical styles. Included was a great guest artist by the name of Ms. Elizabeth Galvan (a professor from the Miami Dade College), who performed Solos on both her nine and a half long five octave Marimba, and our three octave Vibraphone. She was brought in for the performance to show the students what is possible, to mentor them, and to help teach them the real joy of performing music. It was incredible to see her mallets fly in the performance. She then performed with our two mallets students as a trio featuring Beatriz Teixeira and Jazz Thompson with perfect coordination between them. It was an incredible performance by the three of them and the best part is that both Beatriz and Jazz are first year mallets students. Our Knightingales also exceeded quality levels this year with their medley of songs from “Les Miserables”. Then the evening finished with Ms. Galvan joining the Troubadours in performing “Phantom of the Opera”, and the evening brought “standing ovations” from a very appreciative audience. The Troubadours now move on to new music with more of a patriotic emphasis because of the coming holidays of Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day with a performance for our neighbors at the Jewish Hospital on May 23 rd. We are waiting for the news of how many of our Troubadours will be selected for the “Mayors Honors World Music Ensemble” to be held at the Miami Dade College North Campus on May 20th. Finally, on May 30th the Troubadours will hold their annual “Directors Awards Banquet” to recognize those students that have earned special recognition in what they have achieved that is beyond those awards given out at the Academic Awards Ceremony on May 7 th. ACND has established a very creditable program in Music with many students receiving recognition as some of the “best in the State” that has resulted in most Universities honoring their High School Music Credits for acceptance and for opening doors for Music Scholarships at those Universities. Participation with the Troubadours at the High School level is an “Elective”, but also a privilege and a very fun way to satisfy school credits (plus many Community Service hours). it’s not too late for new students to join our Beginning Band and Orchestra classes. If students begin now, it is possible for them to qualify for the Advanced Ensemble when school begins in the fall. A “Full Credit” is required by ACND to qualify for High School Graduation, and it is wise to not leave fulfilling that requirement until the Junior or Senior year when the academic schedule is more demanding. Some instruments are available for students to use without needing to rent or buy one, but they are limited. See the Music Director, Mr. Johanson, immediately for more details. And continually check Ed-line for updates, performance schedules and newsletters. The Knightingales Mrs. Dominique, the Knightingales and the Drama Club would like to thank all who contributed in making the presentation of “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” a success. Special thanks to the parents who helped with stage and costumes, the Parent Council and Mrs. Alma Metcalf for coordinating the concession stand, Mrs. Yanick Francois and her family for preparing the room for the Saturday Dinner-Show and Mr. Jerry Dominique for cooking dinner on Saturday night. We are all forever grateful. Mrs. Dominique also would like to particularly thank Mr. Ralph D’Ovidio for his help in putting together the band for the show. The experience was a very exciting one. All students, performers and stage crew deserve a special recognition as the success of the production depended mainly on their commitment. We took the show on the road to St. Joseph Church and to St. Rose of Lima School where our student were able to showcase their professionalism and Knighthood. Congratulations on a job well-done! Moving on…. the Knightingales are now getting ready for all the services associated with the end of the year and graduation. They will also make an appearance at the Miami Dade County Courthouse on May 21 to honor the Marine Corps and the Navy. The performance will consist of a 15-minute a cappella singing of patriotic music that will include: “The Star Spangled Banner, Taps, and the Navy and Marines Corps Anthems.” OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT ACND Summer Knights Performing and Visual Arts Camp Grades 6 to 8 plus Scholarship Opportunities Available 5 Weeks starting June 17, 2013 The Summer Knights Performing Arts Camp teaches students the fundamentals of drama, acting, singing, and musical instruments. Campers are also taught stage the basics of stage production including set-design, lighting as well as present a Broadwaystyle production for the community. The camp will also offer field trips to area arts institutions such as the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Plans are also being made to launch a new, intensive visual arts camp. Students who demonstrate an affinity for the visual arts and are interested in not only developing a portfolio, but also connecting with the core of Miami´s art community are invited to submit an application. The 5 week camp includes: professional teaching artist faculty, all art supplies included, weekly guest speakers, field trips to Miami Design District and Wynwood art galleries, an end-of-camp exhibition and opening reception, and portfolio review.