Announcements

VOLUNTEER HOURS - ST. MARY PARISH FAIR

Please go to our Parent/Guardian eBoard for the St. Mary Parish Fair Volunteer Form. Mater Dei Prep parents and faculty are responsible for running the Money Wheel all 6 nights! Now is the time to complete the form and return it to Mr. Sciarappa, Principal, Mater Dei Prep. Forms can also be faxed to 732-671-9214.

ALL FAMILIES RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE REQUIRED TO VOLUNTEER AT THE MONEY WHEEL.

SAVE THE DATE - 3RD ANNUAL U.S. SERVICE ACADEMY DAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

Congressman Pallone is hosting his 3rd U.S. Service Academy Day on 9/21/13. Open to all students considering applying to a U.S. Service Academy, Parents, and School Officials. Please contact Dawn Rebscher at 732-571-1140 for additional information.

REPORT CARDS

Fourth Quarter Report Cards are now available for viewing in the Parent Portal. Copies of the Final Report Card will be mailed on Tuesday, June 18th.

CLASS OF 2014 SENIOR CLASS TRIP

Plans are well underway for the Mater Dei Prep Senior Class Trip to Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida, Monday, March 17, 2014 to Saturday, March 22, 2014. Seniors will receive more information regarding the trip in the mail during the summer. Any questions contact Mr. Masterson.

STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD 2013- 2014

Congratulations to the following students:

Sophomore Class Representative - Maggie Klatt
Junior Class Representative - Tom Mongeau
Senior Class Representative - Brian Griffin
Pep/School Spirit Chairperson - Tyler LaVine
Social/Homecoming Chairperson - Fallon Quigley
Spiritual/Serivce Chairperson - Erin Caddock
Academic Chairperson - Danielle Juelis
Enviornmental Chairperson - Maria Carroll

TABLET PC - SUMMER USE 2013

Mater Dei Prep is pleased to announce the continuation of the Tablet PC Summer Use Program. Please see the Parent Guardian eBoard for further details and form.

It's official - we are on Twitter! Follow us!

We invite you to follow us on Twitter. Our username/handle is:@MaterDeiPrepNJ

Please continue to visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/materdeiprep

MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF'S YOUTH WEEK - JULY 8-12, 2013

Sheriff Youth week is a one week course at the Monmouth County Police Academy to expose high school-aged studets to law enforcement as a career. It will be held from July 8 - 12, 2013. Please see Mrs. Juelis in Student Services for an application.

UNIFORM RECYCLE DRIVE

Please bring in clean uniforms that you are no longer using for the uniform drive. Please see Mrs. Nurse.

MDP Student Magazine Online Now

Check out “Insights” the student run literary magazine of Mater Dei Prep at MDPinsights.weebly.com

There are multiple sections to view including a personal essay section of Animoto videos.

Congratulations Class of 2013

Congratulations to the class of 2013 on achieving an outstanding scholarship total.
The class of 2013 earned $9.9 million in scholarship awards! Approximately $33,900 per year.
A true testament to your hard work and dedication.
Great work seniors!!

Congratulations to Women’s Softball Division CHAMPS!

Congratulations to Coach Jeanne Dickinson and the Women’s Softball team for taking home the B-Central divisional championship today!

Today’s win over Ranney HS earned the Seraphs the B-Central division championship and capped an undefeated season for the team in divisional play.

Wednesday, May 8th will be a Mater Dei Prep spirit casual attire day!

Go Seraphs!!!

GREAT Job ALL Athletic Teams!!

All Men's & Women's athletic teams earned key victories today in baseball-softball-track-tennis. A great accomplishment!

Great day to be a Seraph.

To all faculty-staff, and students...Casual Attire Day on Thursday 4-11-13. Be sure to wear your colors!

MERIT SCHOLAR PROGRAM

Any current 9th, 10th and 11th grade student who would like to apply for the Merit Scholar Program must submit an application and required materials by April 8th. This is a very competitive program as only 1 or 2 upperclassmen are added each year. No applications will be taken after the 8th.

BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM FOR 2013-2014

Brookdale Dual Enrollment forms are due on Monday, March 25 for all sophomores and juniors who anticipate taking the dual enrollment courses for 2013-2014 school year. Please return to Student Services.

Mater Dei Prep Trip to ROME ---- Meeting for Interested Families

There will be a meeting 3-26-13 (630) in The Commons at Mater Dei Prep for all students / parents interested in attending the trip to Rome in June 2014.

Attention All Returning Mater Dei Prep Families Tuition Policy Change for 2013-14

Attention All Returning Mater Dei Prep Families

The policy for tuition aid for 2013-14 has changed.

All families currently receiving tuition assistance / financial aid or planning to apply for tuition assistance / financial aid for 2013-14 must complete the forms listed on the Admissions tab of the Mater Dei Prep homepage labeled “Scholarships-Grants-Financial Aid”.

In addition to financial aid, the newly established Catholic Education Commitment Grant will support families in obtaining tuition assistance. Please review the information. Program details, requirements, and application deadlines are listed.

Please note the following changes in school policy:
1. No tuition assistance / financial aid will be awarded aid without a new Commitment Grant and/or Financial Aid application
2. All families currently receiving assistance will not be granted assistance in 2013-14 unless Grant and/or Financial Aid applications have been completed and submitted
3. All applications and corresponding paperwork must be submitted by February 1, 2013
4. All families seeking assistance should apply for both Commitment Grants and Financial Aid

If you have any additional questions regarding tuition assistance / financial aid, please contact the Main Office at 732-671-9100.

Attention Mater Dei Prep Families: Please Complete the Following Survey

The Diocese of Trenton requests your input regarding building for the future of Catholic education. Please go to the following link and complete the attached survey. Thank you!
http://cua.Trenton.sgizmo.com/s3/

2012-2013 School Calendar

The Mater Dei Prep 2012-2013 school calendar of days closed and early dismissals can be found on the Parent-Guardian eBoard.

TESTING DATES

Please check under Student Services, Test Dates for key testing dates for the 2012 - 2013 school year.

2012-2013 MATER DEI PREP SCHOOL CALENDAR

The 2012-2013 MDP School Calendar has been posted on E Board. Please click on E Boards in the upper right hand corner of our website. Click on Parent-Guardian E Board, then 2012-2013 School Calendar.

2012 - 2013 COURSE SCHEDULES

All schedules have been finalized for the 2012 - 2013 school year. Please note that since you have signed off on your course selections and the date to make alternate choices has passed, there will be no changes made unless the reason is academically justified.

2012-2013 CURRICULUM GUIDE

The 2012-2013 Curriculum Guide is now available online under the Academics Tab on the Mater Dei Prep homepage.