MCCHS FRIDAY FOCUS
209th EDITION: November 12, 2021
From the Desk of Mr. Mike Shukis
A GOOD TIME TO REMEMBER WE ARE MARIAN
“Am I not here, I who am your mother?
Are you not in my shadow?”
OUR LADY TO JUAN DIEGO, 1531
These words were true in 1531 just as they are today in 2021 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, Illinois. Mother Teresa once said, “Stay very close to Our Lady. If you do this, you can do great things for God and the good of people.” We at Marian Central are truly blessed to have Mary, the Mother of our Lord as our patroness and the rock in which we have built our school. We know that Mary watches her school with a smile as her loving eyes take in everything about us, giving us comfort with her strong hands and filling our school with her holiness. In these difficult times we are reminded that we do have the ability to experience a glimpse of the Virgin of Nazareth who gives freely of God’s love no matter how high the cost, who radiates his presence even when we struggle to feel it. She loves God and neighbor joyfully no matter what may come our way.
It may not be easy for many of us, but this Thanksgiving, let us try to celebrate the joyous fruitfulness of Our Lady’s long night of faith that stretched from a crowded Cave to a barren Cross. We at Marian Central should never forget that we are the embodiment of Mary in our midst as we strive to meet our most important goal to develop young souls and their lives in every sense of the word, in the shadow of Our Lady.
Mike Shukis
Superintendent
Senior Exam Exemptions
The first semester of this school year is ending relatively quickly! We will be providing information about the upcoming exams in the next few Friday Focus editions.
In the meantime, we wanted to provide you with information on second semester's senior exam exemption process. Please review the attached form to make sure that your senior is aware of the three key components to earn an exam exemption in one or more classes second semester... academic, discipline, and attendance.
Please also note some key constraints: Students may NOT be exempt from 1 semester classes or Dual Credit classes.
Attention Bus Riders
With the winter weather creeping in, Durham Bus would like to remind our students to be at their bus stops at least 5 minutes early so that the drivers can leave on time. With the slush and snow, they will not be able to wait. Thank you for helping to keep our students safe!
Open House Yard Signs
Thank you to those families who displayed a yard sign to promote our Open House. This year’s event was a success! Since we are planning to update and use the signs again next year, please return the signs to the school at your earliest convenience. Signs can be sent in with your student and dropped off in the office between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Thank you.
Hurricane Day
Hurricane Day
Tuesday, November 16 is Hurricane Day, a day to give back to Marian Central! Every year Marian Central relies on alumni and friends to support our students with the necessary equipment, facilities, and tuition assistance to further the Marian experience. Your GIFT will help us continue our MISSION. There are many ways to support the work of the Marian Central community: athletics, fine arts, student lounge and tuition assistance. Whichever you choose, know that your gift makes a difference. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. To give to Hurricane Day, visit hurricaneday.givesmart.com.
Spirit Dress Down Day on Hurricane Day
To get in the Hurricane spirit and help raise funds for our school, the students can donate $2 and get a spirit dress down day (jeans and sweatpants are acceptable) on Tuesday, November 16.
Meeting Cancelled
The Parents Association Meeting on Monday, November 15 has been cancelled. Stay tuned for the next meeting date!
Next Week's College Visits in Guidance
All juniors and seniors may attend these visits. Students must receive permission from their teachers to attend each visit and must sign up for all visits in SCOIR.
Monday 11/15: Belmont Abbey College-7th Period
Tuesday 11/16: SUNY University at Buffalo-7th Period
Wednesday 11/17: University of Alabama- 9th Period
Marian Central Theatre Presents...
Fall Production - All Together Now
Friday, November 12th - 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 13th - 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 14th - 2:00 pm
Tickets on sale at the door
Adults: $10; Students and Seniors: $5
Masks Required
November Calendar
Thursday, November 25th - Happy Thanksgiving - No School
Friday, November 26th - No School