March 29, 2018 | Newsletter
Greetings from Dr. Brenot
Dear Parents,
After the much-needed rains here on the Monterey Peninsula, everything on our campus feels crisp and clean and is lush with greenery. The plum trees are in full bloom, the blossoms on our rose bushes are beginning to form, and even our resident turkeys now have baby chicks. Spring has arrived and, with it, the final countdown to the end of the school year.
Yesterday's chapel service was incredibly moving. Under the masterful direction of Music Department Chair and Choir Director Mark Purcell, our gifted choir sang hymns while students read scripture passages from the Passion. We treasure this Lenten season because it gives us the opportunity to reflect upon who we are, how we live, and to more consciously work to deepen our spirituality. Please know that your daughters inspire us each and every day; they are passionate, curious, talented and are truly the promise of the future.
We wish you a wonderful Easter vacation!
Warmly,
Kassandra T. Brenot '87, Ph.D.
Head of Upper School
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News and Notes
Around Campus
After two years of Skype sessions and email exchanges, French students finally got to meet their pen pals when students from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe visited campus in late March. Read more.
Journey Day 3 focuses on college and career
The day included service projects, college visits, career advice from alumnae, and a trip to a Silicon Valley gaming company. Read more.
Students make strong showing at Monterey County Science Fair
Ten juniors and seniors earned second or third place, and two students won special awards. Read more.
Author Madison Smartt Bell visits campus as Writer-in-Residence
He met with English classes to discuss short stories, writing, and storytelling. Read more.
Health and wellness initiative ramps up
Recent steps include a spruced-up fitness center, cooking demo, and discussions of technology and sleep. Read more.
Students honor Parkland victims with 17 minutes of silence
Santa Catalina participated in the National School Walkout by observing 17 minutes of silence in honor of the 17 people killed by a gunman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Several students also walked in the March for Our Lives on March 24. Read more.
Spring musical: The Drowsy Chaperone
Reserve your tickets for this loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical! With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins. The musical runs April 20-28.
New in the Bookstore
These Glassybaby votive candle holders are available in blue, gold, and white. You can order them individually or in groups of two or three. $50/each. Glassbaby will give an extra 10 percent of sales back to Catalina.
Giving
Morgenthalers establish science and technology fund
We are excited to announce that Eileen and Gary Morgenthaler, parents of Lauren '17, have pledged $200,000 to establish the Morgenthaler Science and Technology Fund. The fund will support faculty in science and technology as well as student programs in the field.
Annual Benefit Celebration
The Benefit Celebration Committee extends a big "Thank You" to all the volunteers and Santa Catalina families and donors who made this year's Benefit possible!
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Upcoming Events
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Photo of the Month
Juniors wrap up a fun and inspiring day at Electronic Arts in Silicon Valley on Journey Day. See more photos from the EA trip.
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