"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." — Ruth Bader Ginsburg
RIP, #RBG. Thank you for your tireless fight for women's equality. You were a true pioneer. 🙏💔
We had some special guests at yesterday's virtual Assembly! Sister Claire and Sister Christine said hi to our students, shared their favorite Catalina memories and experiences, and offered all of us a few words of encouragement. Thank you, Sisters! 💙💛
To celebrate Weeks of Well-come, students were recently gifted a care package full of helpful treats and goodies from the Health and Wellness Committee. Personal Development included a journal; Relationships and Communication included a jump rope; Spirituality included an angel medallion and a seven day challenge, Environment included fairy lights; Nutrition and Hydration included a hydration packet, a metal straw, and a Lemon Chicken sticker; Time for Rest sent chamomile and peppermint tea bags. Whether encouraging students to brighten up their surroundings or reminding them to lead healthy and balanced lifestyles, this was quite the kick-off to the eight Weeks of Well-come! This week marks the beginning of Personal Development and students look forward to what the Health and Wellness Committee has in store for the exciting days ahead!
Give it up for Paul Elliott, recipient of this year's Sister Carlotta Distinguished Service Award! 💙💛🐾🤩🥳👏
This award is the highest honor a faculty or staff member can receive from Catalina. It's presented annually to those whose work, either inside or outside the classroom, has epitomized the school's mission and has enriched the hearts and minds of students at Santa Catalina. We are so excited for Paul and so proud to call him a Catalina Cougar! Congrats, Coach! Read more: https://bit.ly/3mfl8l8 #catalinateacherscan
The head of Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School gave a wonderful prayer in recognition of 9/11 this morning. We wanted to share it as we reflect on the service of those who sacrificed and served and as we remember those who lost their lives 19 years ago today.
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School
September 11 at 10:11 PM ·
In our first primary assembly of the year this morning, Mrs. Pollacci led a prayer in recognition of 9/11. "Today we remember. We thank you for the United States, for our spirit of beauty and unity. What was meant to drive us apart really brought us together." #NeverForget
We kicked off our virtual alumnae events with a wine tasting hosted by Anna Lopez Mourlam ‘06 and Passalacqua Winery. It was great to see alumnae connecting across the miles! We're excited to continue offering virtual alumnae events throughout the year, so keep an eye out! 🤗💻🥂
Whether freshman or senior, physics students are doing lots of hands-on learning at home! Freshmen in Conceptual Physics made good use of their physics kits, building a lever postal scale and a ship’s lantern for their unit on inertia, force, and Newton’s 1st Law of Motion. Seniors in AT Physics with Trigonometry worked on their estimation skills, using a variety of tools and techniques to figure out the measurements of everything from a car to a favorite walk to the thickness of a sheet of paper. We love seeing distance learning in action! 👏🕵️
Today’s Catalina Club Spotlight celebrates Accents! As the dance club on campus, Accents gives members the opportunity to choreograph, perform, and express themselves through movement. Strong and dedicated dancers, the members are passionate about their craft. Keep a lookout for more club spotlights to come! ✨💙
Shout out to our amazing teachers for #WorldTeachersDay! We are so grateful for your commitment, adaptability, and enthusiasm today and every day. 🌟🐾
Juniors in the Marine Ecology Research Program got to hear from a special guest speaker this week: Audrey Bennett '17, a MERP veteran who's currently a senior at Stanford! Audrey, who's studying biology and education, talked about her experience doing research as an undergraduate, working on projects about surfgrass, deep sea squid, and more. She had lots of valuable insight and advice for the juniors, who are about to undertake their own independent research projects. Thanks for coming back, Audrey! #catalinagirlscan
Thank you to everyone who joined our wine and cheese parent social last week! We hope you enjoyed getting to know each other better. And a special thanks to our presenters, Catalina dad Christian Pillsbury of Eden Rift Vineyards and Kent Torrey of The Cheese Shop!
Four students received recognition in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program, including one semifinalist. The honor means they were among the top scorers of 1.5 million students who took the 2019 PSAT. Congratulations to these students! Read more: https://bit.ly/31oMRXI
This week we started a Five Weeks of Service Challenge, with a different theme each week. Each day, Dean of Students Katherine Busch sends out a list of ideas for how we can do service, no matter where we are. This week is about taking care of our environment, and so far we have learned about ways to be conscious consumers and how to compost. We can't wait to see what's next!
Don’t be a humbug! Save the date for our virtual production of A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play on Friday, December 11! RSVP for this FREE performance at santacatalina.org/tickets. #catalinagirlscan
FRI, DEC 11 AT 7:30 PM PST
A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play
We're better together! Save the date for our Catalina Day of Giving on December 10. Together we can have a big impact! 💙💛 #CatalinaTogether
This delightful performance by our Chamber Ensemble puts a smile on our faces, so we thought we’d share the love for #WorldKindnessDay. Have a great weekend!
On #VeteransDay, we give thanks to all those who have served our country, including three of our own: College Counseling Director Fred White, Math Teacher Jon Christensen, and Business Manager Ron Kellermann. 🙏🇺🇸
During these uncommon times, we invite you to (un)Commonly Catalina, a virtual open house experience! From November 7-19, we have a variety of live events where you can learn more about Catalina and start the journey to discover the true you. Refer a friend or register at santacatalina.org/virtualadmission. #trulycatalina
SAT, NOV 7
(un)Commonly Catalina: An Open House Series
It's Election Day! Author, illustrator, and teacher Kathleen Founds '00 has been encouraging people to vote all month through her illustrations. Give us a thumbs up or share your stickers in the comments if you've already voted! #vote2020
Six Catalina students claimed a total of nine awards in the regional 2021 Scholastic Art Awards! Two of the works will go on to national judging. Congratulations to our talented artists! Read more: https://bit.ly/2Yp5j0H #catalinagirlscan
On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, a shoutout to our fearless, talented, dedicated athletes and our seniors who have shown us the true spirit of competition. ⚽️🏀🥎🎾🏐🏑🥍🏊♀️🤽♀️🏌️♀️🏃♀️ #catalinagirlscan #trulycatalina #ngwsd
The Catalina theatre cohort is hard at work on their virtual production of “Clue.” We're excited about these new technical and creative opportunities for our students! ✨🎞📽📝 #catalinagirlscan #trulycatalina
Locals might be familiar with Whalefest Monterey, an annual celebration of the gray whale migration through our bay.
The chair of this popular event is Mary Alice Cerrito Fettis '66, who recently received the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's 2020 Sea Star Award for Education & Outreach. We're so proud of Mary Alice for her passionate work inspiring tens of thousands of people to protect our oceans!
This year's event is virtual, now through Friday. Be sure to join in, wherever you are! Learn more at https://whalefest.org/
"Mort was not only my favorite coach, but also one of the most caring and influential teachers to grace Santa Catalina."
"He took a shy, skinny kid and gave me confidence to feel like I could do anything on the softball field, and in life."
"He had Pink Floyd blaring during every practice."
Alums shared their memories of Coach Jim Morton with the Carmel Pine Cone for a great profile marking his 40th year at Catalina! Pick up a copy of the latest issue or download it here: http://pineconearchive.com/downloads210122.html
Happy Friday everyone! Hoping to send you into the weekend with a laugh. 🤣