September 4, 2018 | Newsletter
Greetings from the Head of Upper School
Julie Lenherr Edson '88
Head of Upper School
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the 2018-19 school year. I am very happy to join Santa Catalina as the new Head of Upper School. It was wonderful to greet the students at the various activities during opening of school, and to speak with so many of you.
On the first day of student orientation, we gathered as a community for Assembly. In my remarks to the students, I encouraged them to commit to two things this school year to promote their personal growth and contribute positively toward the Santa Catalina community.
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News and Notes
Around Campus
Special Event: 'Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World'
Santa Catalina and the Monterey Bay Stanford Club are teaming up for a special engagement with Doug Abrams, author of The Book of Joy, which features reflections from a meeting between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. Abrams will speak at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, in the PAC. Admission is free, but registration is required. Please join us for this unique event!
Flu clinic to be held on campus
The Central Coast Visiting Nurses Association is holding a flu clinic for students with parental consent from 12:30–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, in the Guest Dining Room. The cost is $30.00 and will be billed on the November statement from the Business Office. If you would like your daughter to receive a flu vaccine, please email susan.richards@santacatalina.org no later than Friday, September 28.
Get to know our new faculty members
Santa Catalina is happy to welcome a number of talented people to our community for the 2018-19 school year. Learn more about the faculty and staff members who will work most directly with your daughters.
Photos and video: First days of school
From Move-In Day to off-campus activities for new day and boarding students to the first Assembly, get a look at the first days of school.
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New in the bookstore
Come by the bookstore and see our new products for back to school—like this classic long-sleeve Spirit Jersey with oversized back lettering. Made in the USA, and 100% cotton. Available in sizes XS-L. $58.00
Athletics
Cougars compete in new league
This week, the Cougars begin competing in the new Pacific Coast Athletic League, an equity league made up of 33 teams in five divisions. Find out where we fit in.
Parents Association
Schedule of events
The Parents Association creates opportunities for parents to come together through a number of events and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Our first luncheon is on October 11 and features a discussion about Head of School Meg Bradley's recommended summer reading list and a dedicated introduction of Julie Lenherr Edson '88. Check out the full schedule of events.
Admissions
Welcome new families!
The opening of school was an exciting time for all of us, and we hope parents have made the transition back to school as well as their daughters have. We are happy to welcome 67 new boarding and day families to the Santa Catalina community this year!
Join us for a reception near you
The admission office is hitting the road soon to start the search for the Class of 2023. We invite parents to take a look at the Admission Events and Travel page of our website to see if we are in a town near you in the coming months. Please extend a reception invitation to any families you think may be interested in learning more about the Santa Catalina experience—we'd love to meet them!
Congratulations to our Head Tour Guides
The following seniors have been selected as 2018-19 Head Tour Guides for the Admission Office: Yanula Avila Kyriakis, Julia Airada, Simone Brown, Amira Chou, Olivia Gebreamlak, Molly Gilbert, Kayla Ginette, Victoria Gorum, Emily Hayes, Kaki Huebner, Kacey Konya, Sophia Lee, Mackenzie Roth, Ariana Trueba, Sofie Wang, and Sofia Whitley!
Giving
Alumna family kicks off year with gift to endowment
We are excited to begin the school year by announcing a generous gift of $100,000 to support Santa Catalina's endowment. Trustee Paul Felton and his wife, D.D., parents of Kela '14, have directed their gift to the school's tuition assistance program. As a gift to endowment, the Feltons' contribution will be invested, and the interest will cover the cost of a tuition assistance award in perpetuity. Thanks to the Feltons and others who support the school's endowment, families in need of financial assistance will continue to be a part of the Santa Catalina community for years to come.
Get your tickets for Lobster Fest
Tickets are still available for Lobster Fest on Saturday, October 6. Proceeds from this delicious gathering benefit students by helping to provide co-curricular programs that inspire, motivate, and challenge.
Student Life
Weekend activities for day and boarding students
The following activities are offered in September. (Subject to change depending on student interest.)
- September 8-9: Winchester Mystery House and Santana Row in San Jose, Festa Italia in Monterey
- September 15-16: Senate Dance, International Beach Cleanup
- September 20-23: OPEN WEEKEND
- September 29-30: Stand-up Paddle Boarding
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Upcoming Events
Check our online calendar for the latest information
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Photo of the Month
The Class of 2022!
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