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Black youth are at higher risk of experiencing mental health challenges due to discrimination, trauma, poverty, and more. Daybreak is offering a mental health webinar on Tuesday, April 23, at noon.

The May 1 deadline for Frosh, Sophomores and Juniors is quickly approaching. Students interested in volunteering over Spring Break can find current volunteer opportunities at any registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

SAVE THE DATE! Our SIPAC meeting with AALPA will be on April 24. 
We will be meeting in the CATS area in the Library. More info to come soon.

Sophomores will have their first College Planning Workshop (CPW) next Monday and Tuesday with the College Counselors.

The students in Studio 108 are bringing their gifts and talents into full bloom each week...enjoy!

The SI Junior Classical League attended the 69th annual California JCL State Convention recently.

Mark your calendars for the last Guild Meeting of the Year (and the last Guild meeting in McGucken Hall) on May 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is a special evening for senior moms to share their experiences at SI and the announcement of next year’s Fashion Show Chairs.

SAVE THE DATE! Our SIPAC meeting with AALPA will be on April 24. 
We will be meeting in the CATS area in the Library. More info to come soon.

Hear from professionals in the business/finance, medical, and legal/regulatory industries about their journey and what it means to work in their respective careers. 

Join us for our annual spring dance concert, highlighting the dancing and choreography of our senior dancers. Our dance program seniors have choreographed an eclectic range of amazing dances in varying styles: from contemporary to lyrical, jazz, hip hop, praise dance, and Polynesian dance forms.

You are cordially invited to the annual San Francisco Case Studies on Sunday, April 14. The program historically draws between 800 and 1000 students and parents/guardians.

On Wednesday, April 10, St. Ignatius celebrated Senior student-athletes for their commitment to play their sport at the collegiate level.

SAVE THE DATE! Our SIPAC meeting with AALPA will be on April 24. 
We will be meeting in the CATS area in the Library. More info to come soon.

The week of May 6 is Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week at St. Ignatius. We would like to post notes of appreciation throughout campus.

Springtime in Studio 108 - enjoy the work from our Visual Arts classes as we head toward the semester's end.

Mark your calendars for the last Guild Meeting of the Year (and the last Guild meeting in McGucken Hall) on May 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is a special evening for senior moms to share their experiences at SI and the announcement of next year’s Fashion Show Chairs.

Chemistry and Chemistry Honors are offered this summer in person. The dates are June 3-July 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day. Ten spots left.

Join us next Wednesday, April 17, at 8 a.m., to kickoff Giving Day at SI’s annual Wildcat Breakfast. This will be your last chance to have breakfast in the Carlin Commons before we begin construction later this year! Additionally, don’t miss the opportunity to write on the Common’s walls without getting detention! 

On Saturday, May 4, UCSF is hosting a one-day free sports physical open to the first 500 athletes who sign up. This event satisfies your Ticket to Play requirement by SI Athletics for the 2024-25 school year.

Bill Reid from Jostens met with the class of 2026 this week and spoke to them about the wearing of, and ordering of the Saint Ignatius College Preparatory school ring.

Re-registration for the upcoming 2024-25 school year will start on Monday, April 15, at 8 a.m. and continue until Monday, April 22, at 8 a.m.  Re-registration will be through the new MySI Portal at  https://my.siprep.org. 

As we prepare for summer break, in only six short weeks, it's crucial to address the unique challenges it brings for students, including loss of routines, increased unstructured time, social isolation, and lack of on-campus supports.

NEXT GUILD MEETING this week: Wednesday, April 10 
Please join us for the Guild meeting in the Faculty Room in McGucken Hall from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  We will be announcing next year’s executive board and Fashion Show Chairs!!! Don’t miss it!

If you use the Auto-Pay feature for your Senior, please review your settings to avoid depositing extra funds that won't be needed after the last day of school. 

The Advanced Placement Exams are just around the corner! AP Exams will be occurring on campus May 6-17. Near the end of April, students will be receiving more information about the testing experience, schedule, and locations.

Please join us for the SI Spring Pops Concert on April 18 and 19. The choirs, jazz band, and orchestra will all be performing - you wont want to miss!

The May 1 deadline for Frosh, Sophomores and Juniors is quickly approaching. Students interested in volunteering over Spring Break can find current volunteer opportunities at any registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

On Wednesday, April 10, the Wildcats will celebrate senior student-athletes who have committed to play their sport at the collegiate level. Join us in celebrating these student-athletes in McCullough Gymnasium during upper lunch at 1:15 p.m. 

Nominations are open for next year’s AALPA Board! We have 18 spots to fill. You may nominate yourself or someone you believe would be a good candidate for the position. Your involvement is needed to keep the important work of AALPA going.

Thank you to all who attended our recent Career Panel, “Life After SI.” Special thanks to our SI Alumni panelists and ASC student moderators, Carina Li ‘25 and Justin Lin ‘24.

Creating a strategic plan that represents not only an aspirational approach to belonging, but a practical pathway towards further demonstrating our commitment to social justice.

NEXT GUILD MEETING: Wednesday, April 10 
Please join us for the Guild meeting in the Faculty Room in McGucken Hall from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  We will be announcing next year’s executive board and Fashion Show Chairs!!! Don’t miss it!

A blessed Easter to you and your family. Enjoy!

Spring Media Day individual and team photos from ICON Photography are ready for Spring Sport Families to view and download.

Thanks to all who attended our Career Panel yesterday! Special thanks to our SI Alumni panelists and ASC student moderators! Here are the meeting slides for your reference.

If you would like more information about the standardized testing landscape, the College Counseling team has partnered with Compass Education Group to host a virtual info session.

Join us on Wednesday, April 17, at 8 a.m., as we kickoff Giving Day with the annual Wildcat Breakfast. This will also be your last chance to have breakfast in the Carlin Commons before we begin construction later this year.

Light Modulation Structures, 3D expressions from Sacred Symbols and students caught in the midst of their creative spark...enjoy!

THANK YOU from the entire auction committee. We achieved all our goals because of you!  YOU ARE HEROES!

MOTHER-SON DANCE - Friday, March 22, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Get ready for a Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk-themed Mother-Son Dance happening in the Commons this Friday Night! Come dressed in beachwear and get ready to dance, play arcade games and give a special tribute to the Seniors!

Parents & students are invited to join us this Wednesday, March 20, in the Faculty Dining Room (McGucken Hall) at 6:30 p.m. as SIPAC hosts a panel of early and mid-career professionals to discuss the transition to college and finding a path to a career.

MARCH GENERAL MEETINGOur next general meeting will be held THIS Wednesday, March 20. Zoom link will be sent via email. Our guest speaker's focus will be on youth mental health and wellness.

All students are invited to participate in the annual Admiral Callaghan Society Essay Contest.

The SI Fathers' Club SPECTACULAR SI Annual Auction: SUPERHEROES is SELLING OUT!

Student grades have been updated and posted on our PowerSchool website. Grades are available at this time for all students.

We care about the class of 2024 very much.  As such, we are announcing that anyone organizing or participating in a "senior assassin"  will risk disciplinary action.

MARCH GENERAL MEETING
Our next general meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20. Save the date. Details are forthcoming.

MOTHER-SON DANCE - Friday, March 22, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Get ready for a Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk-themed Mother-Son Dance happening in the Commons. Come dressed in beachwear and get ready to dance, play arcade games and give a special tribute to the Seniors!

We are on to the 4th quarter and our artist/ scholars are using the techniques learned this semester to gift us with beauty and imagination. Enjoy!

Our Winter Sports Varsity Banquet will be held on Monday, March 25. The Banquet will be held in the Carlin Commons starting at 5:30 p.m. All Varsity winter sports athletes and their families are invited to attend.