The Cavalier

December 2009 / January 2010

A Parent/Student Newsletter keeping you in touch with Archbishop Spalding High School

Greetings from the President’s Office

Writing this letter, I am in a state of confusion. I have just finished the first day of a
Archbishop Spalding conference in South Carolina with the temperature a magnificent eighty two degrees
High School and I heard my first Christmas song. There is something unsettling when you hear Bing
Crosby singing about a white Christmas and you see palm trees. Christmas is supposed
8080 New Cut Road~ Severn, MD 21144 to be cold and filled with at least the hope of snow on Christmas Eve. There is always
Phone: (410) 969-9105 the sense that Christmas arrives too soon, but there is something wrong when the store
Fax: (410) 969-1026
decorations and the malls have lined the walls with greenery, bows and lights and I
still have Halloween candy waiting for someone to eat it other than me. Whatever
happened to waiting until the frost was on the pumpkins before the Christmas sales
started? You know that something is wrong when you see a TV ad for lottery tickets
that have a Christmas theme.

Now that I have shared my initial confusion about hearing Christmas songs in mid-
ADMINISTRATION November, I must admit that there is a part of me that welcomes the start of the
President
Christmas season. When people hear those Christmas songs and the see the lights on
Dr. Michael E. Murphy the trees, it reminds us of the hope that was brought to us on that first Christmas day.
Principal
We all recall the sights and sounds of our earliest Christmas memories. It was the
Mrs. Kathleen K. Mahar excitement of Christmas morning and the gathering of family around a table with all
Assistant Principal, Academic Affairs
types of food and desserts.
Mr. Lewis R. Van Wambeke
Assistant Principal, Student Affairs
During my conference in South Carolina, I met a man named Derreck Kayongo who
Mr. William M. Weber told his story of life in Uganda under a cruel dictatorship. He shared how he had seen
Assistant Principal, Student Affairs
so many terrible things in his life and had watched as family and friends were killed
Ms. Kaycie S. Lomax right before his eyes. His story was one of tremendous grief but also of great hope.
CFO / Business Manager
He told of the kindness of those who helped his family leave the war torn area and
Mr. John C. Coppola shared what they had with his family. His life’s journey eventually brought him to the
Director of Athletics
United States and a life he could never have imagined. Throughout his tumultuous
Mr. Lee R. Dove life, his faith allowed him to move forward. He said, “When you have a gun pointed
Director of Development
at your head, you realize how important God is to you. The real challenge is keep him
Mrs. Katy A. Caruso in your life when the gun is no longer there.” His belief that God has a plan for him
Director of Alumni and Media Relations
is the reason he started a non-profit company to provide soap to those in third world
Ms. Kristen A. Koehler countries who are dying from diseases caused by a lack of hygiene. For those who
Director of Admissions
benefit from his efforts, he provides hope for a better tomorrow.
Mr. Thomas E. Miller
Editor, Assistant to the President
As we weave our way through all of the insanity of Christmas shopping and parties
Mrs. Heide C. Cornet-Hostelley
with family and friends, I hope that we do not forget the gift that we received on that
first Christmas. With the birth of a child, mankind was changed forever. The light that
led the wise men to a small stable in Bethlehem should also be the light that leads us
to our God. The Christmas spirit is not about the single day of the year, but rather the
IN THIS ISSUE...
hope that is generated for a life filled with sharing your gifts and talents with others.
Greetings from the President 1
Principal / Finance / SHS 2
I pray that this Christmas, you enjoy the time with your family and connect with the
Academic Affairs / Cav Shop / Attendance 3
Student Affairs 4 hope that the baby wrapped in swaddling clothes brought to our world. May God bless
Admissions / Cavalier Club 5 you for all that you do to show the light of God to your children and those you meet.
Campus Ministry 6
Guidance 7
Parents’ Association 8
Computers / It’s Academic / GMA 9
Technology / Facebook 10
Athletics / Financial Aid 11
Spalding Spring Sensation ~ Bella Italia! 12
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Principal’s Desk ~ Mrs. Kathy Mahar
The Faculty, Staff, and Administration of Archbishop Spalding High
School pray that the blessings of Christmas bring peace and joy to you and
your families. May your home be filled with the warm and loving spirit of
the season. Help all of us remember those who struggle for food, shelter,
and safety. And, may the New Year bring you continued blessings, good
health, and happiness.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Don’t forget to nominate a Teacher of the Year. Nomination forms are
available on the school’s website and should be sent to the principal BY
December 11th.
STRATEGIC PLAN
We are beginning work on a new strategic plan and we need your help!
Where do we want to go as an educational community? If you could
design a model school, that was the best at what it taught and offered
students, what would it look like and what would that mean for Spalding?
This is the part of the process where we need to stretch our imaginations.
Please be on the look-out for an electronic questionnaire that will be
administered in early December. As busy as the season is, we would
greatly appreciate your taking some time to provide feedback. We will
also be hosting several parent focus groups. Dan LeDuc, a parent and
Board member, is chairing the Strategic Plan Steering Committee. We
thank Dan and all of you for your collaborative support.
From the Finance Office
MID-TERM EXAM REMINDER
All accounts must be current by January 1, 2010 in order for your
student(s) to take their mid-term exams. If the account(s) are not
current, your student(s) will not be allowed to take final exams.
TUITION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (TMS)
OUT STANDING LATE FEES
TMS applies payments toward late fees and returned payment charges
first. The balance of the payment is then applied to tuition. What this
means is that your student’s account will be delinquent if the fees are not
included in the tuition payment.
TUITION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (TMS)
INFORMATION
Phone: 1-800-772-4867
Mailing address with payment stub:
Tuition Management Systems
P.O. Box 94634
Cleveland, OH 44101
Mailing address without payment stub:
Tuition Management Systems
P.O. Box 842722
Boston, MA 02284-2722
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“We Are Spalding”
I was waiting in line at the MIAA Football Championship where a small
group of Spalding girls were commiserating that they did not have enough
money for the $7 per person tickets. They were pooling their resources,
but coming up far short. Out of the blue, a Spalding father ahead of me in
line and another behind me spoke up and said that they would cover the
girls’ admission – this was the championship game after all. The group
of girls was almost dumbstruck at the kindness and was stumbling over
themselves expressing gratitude when one of them looked at the fathers
and at me and said, “Wow, we are Spalding!”
This gesture and phrase speak to who we are as a community. We support
each other, we celebrate each other, and we respect each other. We are
united by our faith and by a basic kindness that shapes who we are.
If you have a “We Are Spalding” story and would like to share it, please
email me at mahark@archbishopspalding.org.
Students Helping Students
Students Helping Students (SHS) – NEW! SHS is now offered BEFORE
school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and during ALL lunch periods (by
appointment only), EVERY DAY! National Honors Society students are
available to provide tutoring in various academic subjects. SHS is a great
place to get help, review for upcoming tests, get organized or just work
quietly on your own!
• OPTION 1: Morning Tutoring
o Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
o Time: 7:00-7:40
o Location: Room 114
• OPTION 2: Lunch Tutoring
o See Mrs. O’Kieffe in room 114 to request a Lunch
Tutor
o Tutors will be assigned based on availability and
subject
Please contact Tara O’Kieffe, Resource Coordinator, at ext. 279 for
details about SHS or other tutoring options.
TRAFFIC ALERT!!!
The entrance to the school off of New Cut Road is a ONE
WAY ENTRANCE ONLY! This is not an exit at any time of
the day or day of the week. There have been some near head-
on collisions due to people exiting. For everyone’s safety, but
especially our students, please observe this traffic route at all
times.
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Academic Affairs ~ Mr. Lewis R. Van Wambeke
Mid-Term Preparation
Begin with the end in mind. I want to remind all parents that mid-term exams begin the second week after we return from Christmas break. Encourage
your child to work diligently until break arrives so they can enjoy time with family and friends. Of course, some study will be necessary over break to
prepare for exams and to complete assignments.

All teachers will provide a study guide to aid the students in preparing for mid-terms. National Honor Society (NHS) is again hosting MID-TERM
MADNESS during the school days preceding exams. These intense exam sessions are led by NHS members and teachers. Information on time and
place will be posted and announced before the sessions.

Please make sure that your son or daughter eats properly and gets sufficient sleep during exam week. Proper rest and nutrition are important not only
in terms of our general well-being, but also in achieving the proper mindset for exams. Students, however, sometimes lose sight of this as they struggle
to prepare for exams. Cramming is not recommended and can be avoided by conducting an early and regular review of the material. Twenty minutes of
review over a two to three week period will result in better retention of information and avoid a three hour evening of cramming.

Reminder: Cell phones will not be allowed in exam rooms.

Congratulations to the newly inducted NHS students!

Many of our students are recognized on a regular basis for their talents and efforts. Last month, new members were inducted into the National Honor
Society (NHS). These individuals met stringent criteria in four categories: scholarship, service, character, and leadership.

EXAM SCHEDULE:

Monday, January 11 8:10-9:40 Science 10:00-11:30 English

Tuesday, January 12 8:10-9:40 Foreign Language 10:00-11:30 Math

Wednesday, January 13 8:10-9:40 Social Studies 10:00-11:30 Religion

Thursday, January 14 8:10 Conflict and Make-Up Exams

Friday, January 15 No Classes - Students Off

Merry Christmas! Have a blessed and happy holiday season.

The Cavalier Shop Attendance

The Cavalier Shop has added some new items to the store recently.
We have Nike loose fit shirts for men and women and under armor
t-shirts for men and women. We also have Christmas ornaments and
new athletic bags which are available in 2 sizes. Recently, we had a
varsity/school jacket fitting through Propst and Son’s sports which
was a success. Many students came by and were fitted for their school
jackets.   Please know that I have samples in the school store and
orders can be placed year round. There is a 4-6 week turn around for
jackets.
As I reminder, I sell school ties in the store year round and I also have
the winter sweater available for purchase.
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas!
When a student is absent, a parent/guardian must
notify the attendance coordinator at extension
239 by 9:00 am. Students must present a written
note from a parent/guardian to the Attendance
Coordinator on the day they return. The note must
contain the date(s) and reason for the absence.
Notes may also be faxed to 410-969-1026. A
physician’s certificate is required for prolonged
absences. For any questions or to contact the
Attendance Coordinator, Mrs. Trumpler, please
call extension 239 or please email
trumplerr@archbishopspalding.org

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Student Affairs ~ Mr. William M. Weber
It is sure getting cold outside. As the winter months approach, I wanted to give the students and parents some useful information. When school has
to be closed or delayed due to inclement weather, please follow Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Announcements will be made on Baltimore
and Washington TV stations, as well as radio stations WBAL (1090 AM), WPOC (93.1 FM) – Baltimore, WTOP (1500 AM) – Washington or www.
schoolsout.com. Also, I would recommend that students take their books home with them when there is a prediction for a major snowstorm. This helps
students stay current and may even give them an advantage for studying.

We recently had our Freedom from Chemical Dependency counselor working with our students. Mr. Glenn Hall has been working with our students
for the past five years. He has developed a teacher/student relationship with our students even though he is only here for one week a year. At Spalding,
we feel it is important to talk with the students early and often about chemical dependency. Therefore, we focus on the ninth grade class each year. He
also talks with the sophomore, junior and senior classes as a whole. He covers topics that empower young people to make healthy, responsible choices
regarding alcohol and drug use. Having Mr. Hall here also encourages students to have an open dialog about chemicals and the effects it can have on
students and adults. During his talks, Mr. Hall encourages and supports the non-use/abuse of alcohol and other drugs during adolescence. In addition to
talking with the students, Mr. Hall also meets with the parents to discuss very important topics. Some of the topics he discussed this year were effective
ways to communicate with your child about drugs and drug use. He also gives parents the tools to cope with trends and what to say about your own
experiences with alcohol and/or drug experimentation. Mr. Hall also covered different areas such as the use of household items to get high. He also
felt it was important to talk to the parents about prescription drugs this year. There is a trend in our society of addiction to prescription drugs. This
means our students are not immuned from society and the problems that exist in the “real world.” Mr. Hall’s advice: clean out your medicine cabinets.
There is no reason to keep prescription drugs.

As part of the health education program and an on-going commitment to prevention and wellness, Mr. Hall also provides teachers and administrators
with up-to-date information on the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. We would like to thank Mr. Hall for
his time and dedication to the students, parents and faculty at Archbishop Spalding High School. In addition, we would also like to thank the Parents’
Association for financially helping bring Freedom from Chemical Dependency to us this year. Without the Parents’ Association this program would not
be available to our students. So Thank You Parents’ Association!

Some important future events to mark on your calendar:

December 1 Junior Ring Ceremony 6:30 pm

December 5 Junior Ring Dance 8:00 -11:00 pm
December 11 Christmas Concert 7:00 pm
December 16 12:00 pm Dismissal, Faculty Christmas Social
December 18 Christmas Break Begins; Regular 2:35 pm Student Dismissal
December 18 – January 3 Christmas Break Begins 2:35 pm
January 4 Classes Resume, A-Day
January 8 Second quarter Ends
January 11 – 13 Mid-Term Exams; 11:30 am Dismissal (All Students must be in proper uniform)
January 14 Conflicts/Make-up Exams; 8:10 am – 11:30 pm
January 15 School Closed, Teacher Work Day
January 18 School Closed Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday
January 19 Third Quarter Begins
January 27 Tri-M Inductions 6:30 pm Auditorium
January 28 Report Cards Distributed

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Admissions ~ Mr. Thomas E. Miller
Our Open House attendance was 8% above last year! The feedback has
been tremendous. Thank you again to all of the students, parents, alumni,
coaches, staff, faculty, and administrators who helped to make the day
such a success, including our incredible Tour Guides, Band, and String
Ensemble.
Admissions/Placement “HSPT” testing takes place at Archbishop
Spalding High School Saturday, December 5th, 2009 for all applicants
to the class of 2014 who are not students in elementary schools of the
Archdiocese of Washington.
The test is also offered at a number of other schools the following
Saturday, December 12th. A list of those sites is available through www.
archbalt.org/schools.
Registration takes place from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. followed by testing for
approximately three hours from the time of registration. A $30.00
processing fee is payable by cash or check (payable to: ASHS). There is
no pre-registration for the test unless special accommodations are being
requested due to a documented/diagnosed learning difference. Requests
for accommodations must have been submitted and approved prior to the
test date.
Prospective students can choose three schools in the Archdiocese of
Baltimore and/or the Archdiocese of Washington to receive results of the
admissions/placement test.
Applicants who are currently students in elementary/ middle schools of
the Archdiocese of Washington will take the test in their current school
and indicate Archbishop Spalding High School as one of their choices to
receive a copy of the results. Students who take the test in the Archdiocese
of Washington will be charged (by the Washington archdiocese) an
additional fee to have the results sent to any school in the Archdiocese of
Baltimore. It is important to note that any student taking the test in the
Washington archdiocese will have no option when designating schools but
to indicate Spalding as their third choice high school. Thus, it is important
for those students to contact the admissions office if Archbishop Spalding
High School ranks higher than 3rd on an applicant’s list of preferred
schools.
A reminder... January 6, 2010 is the deadline for submission of
Applications for Admission to the class of 2014 (including all related
paperwork i.e. recommendations, transcripts, scholarship applications,
etc.). Link to all required forms at archbishopspalding.org/published/
admissions. January 6th is also the deadline for need-based financial
assistance applications for both prospective and returning students.
That application is completed on-line at sss.nais.org. Our school code is
1355. You need to reapplly every year for Financial Aid Funds.
Cavalier Club ~ We Need Your Ideas!
The Cavalier Club introduced new levels of membership for the
2009/2010 season. The membership drive has been successful with the
introduction of different levels of participation. New tiers of membership
include reserved parking spots, Cavalier Club jackets, chairs and a tailgate
reception for the final football game. The reception was a great success.
The highlight of the party was the crab soup! Family memberships are still
available and forms can be found on the ASHS Cavalier Club website.
This year the Cavalier Club is taking a lead role in organizing events and
tournaments that can directly benefit the Athletic Department and team
budgets. We have been working closely with coaches to try and develop
ideas that can provide money directly back to the individual teams. The
teams can then use this money to offset the costs of special items or team
trips. We are asking for the help of parents to make these ideas work. The
basic structure is that the coaches come to the Cavalier Club with an idea
for an event. The Cavalier Club discusses the feasibility with the Athletic
Department and we pick an open date. After we have a blueprint and game
plan, we take the idea to the Spalding Administration for final approval
and financial terms.
The Cavalier Club currently has approval for three events this year. We
will hold a Bull Roast on January 23rd in the new gym. We will be selling
tickets right after the students return from Christmas break. Entire tables
as well as individual tickets will be sold. This is a great opportunity for
teams to get together and support Spalding Athletics.
On January 30th we will host a Cheerleading Tournament in both gyms.
Last year, Spalding allowed an outside company to host the tournament
and the day generated a lot of money with the school only getting a rental
fee. This year we will do the extra work and not have a partner. All funds
earned will stay at Spalding.
The last event planned is the Mulch Drive. This will by far be our biggest
endeavor and we should have the largest financial return for all the teams
that participate. The basic idea is that the Cavalier Club will have the
students sell bags of mulch. One dollar from each bag will go to the
student’s chosen team budget. We will start taking orders for the bags in
late February with distribution in March. The students that sell the bags
will be responsible to help distribute the bags. Our goal is to sell 30,000
bags. More information will follow in January.
The Cavalier Club was able to make the first payment on our $250,000
field pledge. We now will have to start saving for the construction of
the new snack shack and bathrooms. We hope to break ground during
the summer and have construction completed before the start of school
next year. We are still working on final plans so we don’t have the costs
confirmed. We do know these planned events and tournaments will have
to be a success for us to continue to grow. Thank you for your support
of the Cavalier Club. We are interrseted in your ideas and support. The
Cavalier Club meets the first Tuesday of each month. Please bring us your
ideas and thank you for your help.
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Campus Ministry
Fr. Tom Ryan, Chaplain
Mrs. Kathy Mayer, Campus Minister
Mrs. Caitlin Boyle, Director of Service/Religion Teacher

Thank you…To the families that donated blankets to the Blanket Drive during the month of November! We continue to have an on-going collection of
clean, gently used men’s clothing, for the Franciscan Center, which our sophomore students take with them during their day of Service. Thank you in
advance for your support! Students/parents may place these items on the bench outside the Campus Ministry office up until March 25th.

Senior Service Requirement….All Seniors need to have completed and submitted their required Service Hour documentation and reflection
on or before Friday, January 08, 2010.

Looking for Service Opportunities….On-going approved Service Opportunities are posted on the Archbishop Spalding WEB site (www.
archbishopspalding.org). Click students then Campus Ministry. You will access a page requesting you to click Campus Ministry once again. Once you
click “Documents”, you will have the ability to access and/or download several documents, included “Approved Outreach Opportunities”. You may
download these documents and save them to your Computer to simplify recording your hours – paper copies are also available on the table outside
Campus Ministry. It is good to periodically submit your completed hours to Campus Ministry to be recorded and posted. Looking for the Service
Record Form?...This may also be downloaded from the ASHS site. Again, click students, then Campus Ministry and follow the documents link to
“Service Record Form” which also “spells out” the student’s requirement.

Stocking the Sarah’s House Shed…During the month of February, we will be holding a collection for Sarah’s house, similar to the collection held last
year during the fall. They are in need of many items for families moving into transitional housing and new homes of their own. Their needs are: furniture
items (lamps, dressers, end tables, coffee tables, kitchen tables and chairs), new bathroom items (towels and bath mats), kitchen items (cooking utensils,
measuring cups, flatware, glass casserole dishes, pots and pans) and gift cards to Target or Walmart. Students/parents may place these items on the
bench/in the area outside the Campus Ministry office up until the end of February. We ask that if you bring gift cards, please hand them to someone in
the Campus Ministry office or leave them in the office marked in an envelope for Sarah’s House. For larger furniture items, please contact Gail Fritsch
at molarbear2@comcast.net to arrange drop of or pick up. Thank you!

Christmas Liturgy… On Thursday, December 17th, we will join with our Chaplain, Fr. Tom Ryan in school-wide Liturgy giving thanks to God for the
gift of this holy season.

Rally , Mass and March for Life….in Washington, D.C. is Friday, January 22, 2010. As it becomes available, additional information, permission
forms, etc. will be provided through announcements/ may be obtained through Campus Ministry.

Catholic Schools Week….we will concelebrate with our Chaplain, Fr. Tom Ryan on Tuesday, February, 2, 2010, commemorating Catholic School s
Week – “Faith, Knowledge, Discipline, Morals – Dividends for Life”. This is a school wide Liturgy.

Senior Retreat…”Relationships: God, Family, Friends”. The listing for the remaining Senior Retreats is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway
by the Campus Ministry office. Students depart ASHS by bus on Wednesday @3PM and return to school prior to dismissal on Friday. Information
packets are mailed home to parents/guardians in advance of the students assigned Retreat. Please feel free to stop by Campus Ministry, email mayerk@
archbishopspalding,.org or call 410-969-9105 ext. 236 with any questions.

Sophomore Service Dates…Each student participates in a day of service as part of their sophomore year. The majority of dates are assigned by
homeroom. Sophomores go to their first period class and are called down to the Chapel. Following an orientation, the group departs and is separated into
three separate groups, all accompanied by a moderator, serving at Our Daily Bread, Beans & Bread, and Franciscan Center. Upon return, the students
share lunch and reflect on their experience. The remaining dates by homeroom are as follows:
12/3/2009, Ms. Lisa Walker 12/15/2009, Dr. Jennifer Jones
1/28/2009, Mr. Andy Bauer 2/9/2010, Mrs. Melanie Esposito
2/25/2010, Ms. Stephanie Walsh
Questions….pleaseemailmayerk@archbishopspalding.org orboylec@archbishopspalding.org orgiveusacall410-969-9105ext.236(Kathy),ext.345(Caitlin).

“Be glad in the LORD, you just, and give thanks to his holy name”

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Guidance Department ~ Mrs. Cheryl S. Ventura
Exams
Semester exams begin one week after students return from Christmas break. These tests cover the work of the entire semester and begin on January 11, 2010. The dates
with the specific subjects and times are listed on the January page of the calendar in the student handbook. Students should plan a realistic study schedule during the
weekend prior to exams as well as each afternoon and evening during exam week. Students who have a part time job may want to adjust their work schedule so that they
can prepare adequately during exams. Most employers are cooperative with adjusting work schedules when they know that the student has school as a priority.

Extended Time for Midterm Exams

Students who have already been approved for extended time testing must complete a request sheet indicating the exams for which they are using extended time.  Request
sheets will be distributed the week of December 7th and are due to the Aquinas Director by December 9th.   The extended exam times are as follows:  1st Exam 7:25-9:40;
2nd Exam 10:00-12:15.  Please contact Jeanine Kandrac, Director of the Aquinas program, with any questions.  410-969-9105 x264; kandracj@archbishopspalding.org

Extended Time Accommodations at Spalding

To qualify for extended time on school based tests, a student must present recent (within three years) professional documentation to the ASHS Testing committee for
review.  (To qualify for upcoming midterms, the Testing committee must receive documentation by Dec. 1st.)Approval for extended time at Spalding does not guarantee
this accommodation on standardized tests such as PSAT, SAT, ACT or AP exams.  Please contact Jeanine Kandrac, Director of the Aquinas program, with any questions. 
410-969-9105 x264; kandracj@archbishopspalding.org

Ninth Grade Student/Parent Meeting

On Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium, we will host a meeting for ninth graders and their parents to meet with the Guidance department to address
the topic of course planning for tenth grade. “Planning My Spalding Academic Schedule” will include information on how to plan for each of the upcoming three years
in order to fulfill the requirements for graduation, but also how to best prepare for college requirements and expectations for admissions. The snow date for this meeting
will be Thursday, January 28, 2010. This will be an important meeting for all ninth graders. At least one parent is asked to attend with the student. Course of
study booklets listing the course offerings for next year will be given out. This meeting precedes the actual sign-up for tenth grade classes. Attending this meeting
will make the whole process clearer and easier for parents and students.

Eleventh Grade Student/Parent Meeting

Members of the eleventh grade and their parents are invited to attend a meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. “Starting the College
Search and Selection Process” will be addressed. All Junior’s and at least one parent should attend. Juniors who are working after school and evenings should make
arrangements so they are not working that evening and will be available to attend the meeting. Employers are most willing to rearrange work schedules when they know
that the student needs to attend a school meeting. The snow date for this meeting will be Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the same time.

College Application Deadlines

Because of the volume of applications that need to be processed by the Guidance Department, the counselors request that all seniors follow the guidelines/procedures
passed out in the September meeting. For example, applications and transcript requests that need to be processed before Christmas or before January 1, 2010 need
to be submitted before November 20, 2009. Seniors are reminded to make their counselor appointments early. The counselors’ schedules can fill up quickly.

Scholarship Information
The Guidance Department receives information for a variety of scholarships throughout the year. Some of these are offered by local and national companies and
organizations. The information is posted on the white board in the Guidance Office and can also be accessed on the school website by clicking on “Students”, then
“Guidance”. Seniors need to check these resources regularly to keep themselves updated as to what opportunities are available.

Sallie Mae’s Free Online Scholarship Search is available through www.salliemae.com. This is one of the most respected and comprehensive lists of awards
available to high school students. At the site click on Planning for College and then go to “finding free money”. The scholarship search can be accessed in that
area of the site.

FASTWEB is another database of scholarship information where students can conduct a scholarship search. The address is www.fastweb.com.

Information to better understand financial aid is also available online. Financial Aid 101 is available through the Sallie Mae website. FinAid, the Financial Aid
Information Page located at www.finaid.org is a comprehensive and objective guide to information on loans and sources of financial aid.

Responses from Colleges

When seniors receive college decisions they should notify their counselor immediately. Email is an excellent way to communicate this information. Also, if a scholarship
is offered, the letter should be photocopied and brought to the Guidance office.

Student Absence
When students are absent for an extended period of time such as a week or more, parents may contact the guidance counselor to ask for assistance in gathering academic
work. A more direct method, however, is to email the teachers directly. The email of all faculty members can be accessed from the website or it follows the pattern
of lastnamefirstinitial@archbishopspalding.org. For shorter absences, students should consult their syllabus and contact a classmate who has information on what has
been happening in the classes. In addition, when the student returns to school they might photocopy a classmate’s notebook as well as speak directly and promptly to the
teacher about which tasks need to be made up and when the teacher will be expecting the work to be completed.

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Parents’ Association
Meetings
Our next meeting on Tuesday, December 8 will focus on financial aid and scholarships for college. We will have a speaker from the Maryland Higher
Education Commission to talk about the FAFSA, state aid and scholarships available for Maryland residents, federal student loans and other necessary
information. If you have a student applying to college, you won’t want to miss this. The meeting will be held at 7:00 pm in the Library.

Looking ahead to January, our meeting will be on Tuesday, January 12 and will feature Mr. Patrick Brady, chair of the Religion Department here at
Spalding, talking about his newly-published book Walk Confidently with God: A Practical Guide to Living a Debt-Free, Stress-Free Life. I am sure we
could all use that knowledge after the Holiday season. Please join us in the Library at 7:00 pm.

Hospitality
Thanks to the parents, including Sharon Bogdan, Susan Caldwell, Dawn Ducoty, Maureen Dustin, Stephanie Eberly, Lisa Fenton, Judith Green, Tina
Greis, Mary Inscoe, Jayne McDonald, Carmen Mulea, Barb Perez, Ellen Pulto, JoLynn Reda, Lynn Supplee and Maureen Vernon who helped serve
dinner and brought desserts to the dinner for the college representatives on October 19 before the College Fair. The representatives were very happy to
get a meal before meeting with the students.

Thanks also to all the parents who helped out at Open House on October 25. Julie McHale coordinated the event and had more than 100 parents donate
baked goods, serve refreshments and serve as tour guides. There are too many names to list here individually but please know that we appreciate the
great support and could not host events of this magnitude without your help!

Special thanks also to Mary Cofran and Valerie Washington who coordinated dinner for the teachers during the Parent-Teacher Conferences on
November 19. They were helped by several volunteers who served the dinner and helped with set-up and clean-up.

Giant, Safeway, Target and Office Depot Programs

Last year we had over 700 participants in the Giant program. This year we have had less than 300 sign-up. In the Safeway Escrip program, we have
over 500 parents who have not re-enrolled. PLEASE renew your signups for this year and designate Archbishop Spalding as your school of choice. To
sign up for the Giant A+ program, go to www.giant.com/aplus. The school code for ASHS is 01172. To sign up your Safeway card, go to www.escrip.
com. The school code for ASHS is 6642757. If you would rather send your card numbers to the Parents’ Association, we will gladly sign-up your cards
for you. Please send your name and card numbers to www.asgiantsafeway@gmail.com. You may also register your Target credit card, Target Visa card
or a Target check card at www.target.com/tcoe. The ASHS school code is 7858. ASHS will receive 1% of your purchases made at Target using any
of the cards and ½% of purchases made anywhere else using the Target Visa card. ASHS will also receive 5% of your purchases at Office Depot if you
give them our school name and ID#70047318 at the check out counter.

Please help us to take advantage of all these offers. The dollars really add up! If you have any questions about any of these programs, please contact
Greta Bill or June Lawson at asgiantsafeway@gmail.com.

2009 – 2010 Remaining Meeting Dates:

December 8, January 12, February 9, March 9, April 20, May 11

Questions? Ideas? Please contact:

Amy Stolarski – President - amywosto@gmail.com
Valerie Washington – Vice-President - Val_48331@yahoo.com
Julie McHale – Treasurer - sjmchale@aol.com
Anna Johnston – Secretary - zlavia@hotmail.com
You may also find additional information about our activities at our website www.ashsteacher.org/pa.

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Computer Engineering Students re-create Game It’s Academic
Operation ~ Mrs. Amy Brunner
Taking it to Silver Spring....
Remember the game Operation? Our computer engineering students
not only remember the game, but they created their own version of the Our Academic Bowl Team (ABT) proved to be quite a force at the recent
game during a recent lab. Our budding engineers explored the world of academic challenge held on 14 November in Silver Spring, MD. The
electrical engineering by wiring their own parallel circuits in order to re- tournament was sponsored by Blake High School and our Cavs demolished
create the battery-powered game. Steady hands not only help you beat teams from the following high schools: Oakland Mills, Flowers, Wilde
the game, but create the game, too. Our engineers put their hands to work Lake, and Georgetown. They represented Spalding’s academic prowess
by meticulously wiring together resistors, lights, buzzers, and batteries to with ease. To watch our team in action, be sure and tune in on 13 Feb
work with the game board. The game board was outfitted with aluminum ‘10 at 1000 a.m. to the WJZ-TV Channel 13-sponsored “It’s Academic”
foil and machine screws to serve as conductors for the electrical current. show!!
Although the objective of the game is to extract the object without
triggering the buzzer and light, in our lab, the sweet sound of the buzzer
and the flashing light meant success for our engineers. Next year, the
computer engineering class will join the new engineering program,
Project Lead the Way, which will be coming to Spalding next year.

ABT--Top Row (left to right): Dan Brady, John Vernon, Mikey Collins
Brian Petrosky; Bottom Row (left to right): Eddie Millsap, Robert Bacaj,
and Matt Hedin

Josh Zellner-Fing demonstrates his superb hand-eye coordination.

Mark your calendars for Basket Bingo hosted by the Graduate Mother’s Association (GMA) on
Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
For more information or to volunteer email ashsgma@gmail.com.

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Think Before Posting: A Call to Social Networking Accontabiliy ~ Mr. Justin Hibbard
Imagine that the State driving age was changed to 12, or 13, or 14 and that these young drivers were no longer to take driver’s education classes or have
provisional licenses. I imagine you’re thinking the same thing I am – cars in the hands of the uneducated and immature are recipes for disaster. As
useful as cars are, drivers still need nurturing to learn how to drive such a powerful tool with care and responsibility. The same is true with the internet.
From computers to cell phones, it has never been easier to communicate and share information about ourselves. But in immature and unsupervised
hands, these misused tools easily become weapons that leave a trail of destruction and devastation.

Miranda Jackson, a 16-year-old cheerleader from Mississippi’s Pearl High School was kicked off the squad and suspended after school officials found
out about “profanity-laced, private conversations” she had on Facebook aimed at school officials and the politics of the cheerleading squad.
Using World of Warcraft (WoW), a 20-year-old male from Canada began chatting with a 16-year-old female, but went to her high school soon after to
meet her face-to-face. Fortunately, she had the presence of mind to tell school officials. When the police apprehended the stalker, they discovered that
he had been posing as the girl- using her pictures from MySpace and WoW.

At Farmington Junior High School, in Utah, a handful of 13 and 14-year-old students were trading nude photos of themselves via their cell phones.
Police were contacted by a parent who reportedly found sexually explicit photos (essentially child pornography) on her child’s cell phone. The school
district acted swiftly in disciplining the students.

Last July, 14-year- old, Chanelle Rae took her life after receiving an internet message earlier on the night of her death. While in the midst of some rocky
relationships with her friends, one of them sent her a message that made her “want to die.” Police blamed cyber bullying for her suicide.
These are just a few real stories of online irresponsibility and carelessness that had profound repercussions. More and more, we read of students being
expelled, having their college acceptance revoked, or like in the case of many adults, getting fired for cyber conversations and postings.
Unfortunately, many parents are unaware of their child’s cyber activity, and in some cases, that child is putting himself or another at risk by cyber-
bullying, posting indecent photos, or giving out too much information. Recently I was confronted by a Spalding mom who was concerned at some
of the Facebook postings of a few of our students. She explained how she is trying to raise her son to respect women, but there were a few girls who
were posting compromising pictures and sexually explicit messages. This epidemic, hopefully contained to just a few students, is certainly a problem
caused by both girls and boys.

The answer to these problems, in most cases, is to redeem the communication medium by educating, setting expectations, and holding children
accountable. At Spalding, we believe that the internet, social networking, and text messages are very useful tools, but we also want students to be aware
of how to use them appropriately. Starting in January, I will be giving a social network responsibility presentation in various classes in an effort to make
students aware of their actions and help them to think before posting. As a Catholic institution, we believe that following Christ is a call all day and
everyday – not just during religion class or at Mass. Our call as Christians extends from heaven to earth to cyberspace.
Though I hope and pray these presentations will be beneficial, what you do at home will be of greatest importance. Let me challenge you to check up
on your child’s virtual activity. Requiring your child to log in to their Facebook account and navigate through their postings as well as their friends’
while you observe (or requiring them to give you their password) is no more of an invasion of privacy than sitting in the passenger seat while your child
drives. It is a necessary level of accountability to help train your child. Furthermore, checking up on your child’s text messages via their cell phone,
cell phone bill, or other account features that your carrier provides allows you to ensure that they are using their plans wisely and are not hurting others
and not being hurt themselves. Lastly, I encourage parents and students to hold each other accountable by reporting any inappropriate, malicious, or
alarming tweets, posts, texts, etc. to our Assistant Principles –Kaycie Lomax and Bill Weber or another student counselor. It is our mission to provide a
safe, godly, nurturing environment for each student and the peace of mind for each parent entrusting their child in our care. Together we can help train
students to use these valuable tech tools maturely and responsibly, but it will take all of us to do so.

Attention Parents and Alumni:

Archbishop Spalding now has an “official” Facebook page.  Please visit our school
website www.archbishopspalding.org to access the link and stay connected with old
friends, get info on upcoming events, etc.

It’s a wonderful new way to keep in touch with old friends and to stay updated on all
of the exciting news here at Archbishop Spalding.

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Athletics ~ Mr. Lee R. Dove
Upcoming Events
Coaches are reminded about the Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop to
be held on Monday November 23rd at 6:30 in the cafeteria. The theme of
this workshop will be “Developing Triple Impact Competitors”.
There will be a mandatory meeting for all Varsity Head Coaches to meet
with the Athletic Director and other school administrators, on December
17th at 6:30 in the auditorium. Out of season and summertime activities
will be the topic of discussion.
A Positive Coaching Alliance workshop for athletes and one for parents
will both be held on Wednesday April 21st , 2010. Specific information
about these two sessions will be sent out in the near future.
With the onset of the Holiday season soon upon us, I ‘d like to take this
opportunity to say thank you to the entire Archbishop Spalding community,
for your support of the athletic program. May this holiday season bring
good health, peace and prosperity to you and yours!
Financial Aid
The deadline for ALL Financial Aid applications is Wednesday, January
6th, 2010. To be considered for the funds available you must complete your
online registration by the January 6th date. If you are already receiving
Financial Aid you must reapply each year to receive these funds.
Apply online at www.nais.org/financialaid/sss , our school code is 1355.
Please make a copy of everything submitted for your own records. If you
have any questions while filling out these forms, please call NAIS direct
at 202-973-9700 or email info@nais.org .
If you have any questions regarding the process here at Spalding please feel
free to contact Heide Cornet –Hostelley at corneth@archbishopspalding.
org or call 410-969-9105 extension 266.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season!!
Inside this Cavalier Issue is the Spalding
Spring Sensation Donation form. Please
return this form to the Office of Advance-
ment or fax to 410-969-2368. Help make
this year’s Auction a HUGE success!!
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The Cavalier December 2009 / January 2010

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
SPALDING’S 10TH ANNUAL SPRING SENSATION

“Bella Italia”
Saturday March 27, 2010

Our committee is already working hard to make this a successful auction. 

Proceeds will benefit technology, the arts and athletics.

We welcome you to join us in our endeavor by soliciting or donating items

(vacation homes, services, gift certificates) and helping decorate in the new year -
there is something we all can do to make this a fabulous success!

Contact the Advancement Office 410-969-91065 ext. 242 or 243