The Cavalier
September 2009
A Parent/Student Newsletter keeping you in touch with Archbishop Spalding High School
Archbishop Spalding
High School
8080 New Cut Road~ Severn, MD 21144
Phone: (410) 969-9105
Fax: (410) 969-1026
ADMINISTRATION
President
Dr. Michael E. Murphy
Principal
Mrs. Kathleen K. Mahar
Assistant Principal, Academic Affairs
Mr. Lewis R. Van Wambeke
Assistant Principal, Student Affairs
Mr. William M. Weber
Assistant Principal, Student Affairs
Ms. Kaycie S. Lomax
CFO / Business Manager
Mr. John C. Coppola
Director of Athletics
Mr. Lee R. Dove
Director of Alumni & Media Relations
Ms. Kristen A. Koehler
Director of Annual Giving
Mrs. Katy A. Caruso
Director of Admissions
Mr. Thomas E. Miller
Editor, Assistant to the President
Mrs. Heide C. Cornet-Hostelley
IN THIS ISSUE...
Greetings from the President 1
Principal / President 2
Academic Affairs / Attendance 3
Student Affairs 4
Admissions / Athletics 5
Archdiocese of Baltimore / Finance Office 6
Campus Ministry 7
Guidance 8
Guidance Continued 9
Facebook 10
Parents’ Assoc / Cavalier Shop / Math 11
Cavalier Golf Open!! 12
Greetings from the President’s Office
A few weeks ago, I came across on old movie called “The Endless Summer.” The movie tells the
story of two young men who go on a journey to find the perfect wave. Their travels take them
from one part of the globe to another. With each new coastline, they encounter new adventures.
Some waves were major disappointments while others provided magnificent thrills. Each new
city brought a new set of challenges but they never gave up their quest. On their quest for the
perfect wave, they not only kept their dreams alive but they also kept the energy and excitement
of summer. The summer always gives a respite from the darkness of winter and the sunlight
gives a sense of vitality.
While movie is about the search for the perfect wave, it is also about the trials and tribulations
that the two young men encountered. Many people thought they were crazy and discounted
them as worthless bums. There were a few people in each location who looked at the two men
and thought they were modern day heroes. No matter where they went and what problems they
encountered their unwavering desire was to keep searching.
For me, the past several months provide many moments of great joy and utter frustration. The
good times involved my son graduating from medical school and his wedding three weeks later.
These two momentous occasions gave me the opportunity to realize how blessed I am. To see
my son reach his goal of becoming a doctor and then seeing the joy that his new wife brought to
him, made all of the struggles of his high school and college careers seem insignificant. As the
celebrations surrounding graduation and the wedding came to a close, I really didn’t want them
to end. Everyone was happy and the world outside did not seem that important. Like the two
young surfers, I wanted to keep the dreams of the endless summer alive.
The joy of the early summer celebrations soon gave way to the reality that I had a building to
finish in time for school. From issues with our concrete block walls to delays in the shipment
of our metal panel facade, there was a constant stream of large and small problems that needed
immediate attention. The one saving grace was the strong construction team that was created
over a year ago. With each new challenge, we worked together to find a solution.
I mention my roller coaster summer because it was probably not that much different from yours
as parents. One day you are proud of your child, and the next you wonder what happened to that
nice little child that you taught to ride a bike. You now wonder if it is the right decision to let
your child get a driver’s license or if they really should go to that party or movie. The search for
the right clothes or the struggle to finish the summer reading list can become more challenging
than riding that twenty-five foot wave.
The good news is you are not alone. We all want that perfect life for our children and we want
them to be happy. We want to insulate them so no harm will ever come to them. The reality is our
children will have highs and lows throughout their high school years. They will have successes
and failures but they are all part of growing up.
Each time a surfer enters the water to ride that perfect wave, they are vulnerable. They take a risk
and hope their preparation will give them the strength to meet the challenge. There is however
that moment of fear that every surfer encounters when they are caught in the turbulence of the
wave. With each new school year, our children open themselves up to a new set of challenges.
They want the good times of summer to continue but realize that if they are to reach their goals
they must prepare now for the life that beckons them in the future.
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Principal’s Desk ~ Mrs. Kathy Mahar
I want to take this opportunity to welcome the new students and parents to Archbishop Spalding High School in addition to welcoming our returning
students and parents to the 2009-2010 academic year. Our hope is that you were able to find some time over the summer to take a break from the hectic
pace and enjoy your families.

The four years at Archbishop Spalding High School will pass before you know it, and we want the students to take full advantage of every opportunity
available. One of the most important ways that both students and parents can enjoy a successful high school experience is through effective
communication. Remember, our monthly newsletter, The Cavalier, is an important source of information. Updates and information can also be found
on our website: www.archbishopspalding.org. If you have a question or a concern, do not hesitate to call the school. If you are not sure to whom to
address the question, call the Front office (ext 221) and they can direct your call.

For those of you new to Archbishop Spalding High School, we operate under the President-Principal administrative model. To help you figure out who
to call with questions or concerns - budget, financial, marketing, and facility issues should be addressed to the president, Dr. Michael Murphy. Any
academic, spiritual, athletic, or disciplinary issue should be addressed to me, the principal.

If you ever have a concern or question about a course, homework, incident, etc. do not hesitate to contact that teacher immediately. Do not let a situation
fester because it may be awkward or uncomfortable…call! Should you call an administrator about the issue, our first question will be, ‘have you spoken
to the teacher?’ The teacher and the student are the primary sources of information; bypassing the teacher delays the information gathering process.

If you do contact a teacher with a question/concern and it has not been satisfactorily addressed, the next step is to contact the department chairperson.
Should resolution still not occur, contact the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs if it is an academic issue or the Assistant Principal for Student
Affairs if it is a disciplinary issue. If you are still not satisfied, do not hesitate to contact me. All athletic concerns should first be addressed with the
coach, then the Athletic Director.

A word of caution: while email is an incredible technological phenomenon, it is not always the most effective way to communicate. If you are angry,
resist the temptation to fire off an email. Give yourself time to process the information/situation before you hit ‘send.’ When a situation requires lengthy
explanations or may be somewhat emotionally charged, email is the WORST method of communication. Schedule an appointment to meet with the
teacher or at the very least, talk by telephone. Always schedule an appointment in advance and check in with the Front Office on the day/time of the
appointment. They will inform the teacher of your arrival. Teachers are occupied eight periods during the school day and are also usually involved
in an after school activity. Showing up unannounced when a teacher already has a commitment results in increased frustration for both the parent and
the teacher. Scheduling an appointment prevents this unnecessary anxiety. Should the teacher not return your phone call or email, do not hesitate to
contact the department chair and ask for their assistance.

We look forward to an exciting and productive year. Our goal is to challenge your child to reach farther than they ever have – in their spiritual life,
their academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. You, as parents, are your children’s most profound teachers. We look forward to partnering
with you during this high school journey.

President’s Continued
As we begin this new school year, I pray that we all remember how
blessed we are. God has given us a variety of gifts, especially our
children. As teachers and administrators we realize the important role we
play in helping your children learn, not just about academic subjects but,
most importantly, about their God. As parents and teachers, we form an
important partnership that will prepare our students for a successful faith-
filled life. May God grant us the strength to help our students find their
endless summer that will lead them closer Him.

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Academic Affairs ~ Mr. Lewis Van Wambeke
A Whole New Mind

Summer was an opportunity to catch up on new trends in education and to read for enjoyment. New York Times bestseller, A Whole New Mind, by
Daniel Pink, was one of my summer favorites. Pink explains the emerging need for more “right-brained” thinking. While the logical left brain is still
important, right-brained thinking is becoming more necessary in a world where left-brain thinkers are graduating by the hundreds from other countries.
What does this mean for us, and for our students? This means that art is not only appreciated but its importance in modern, global society is recognized
as essential. With all the doodlers that I see in our building I wonder - how many tap into their creativity and really think about taking art, design, or
computer based-design classes? This is not meant to suggest that math and logical left-brain thinking are any less important. In fact, a National Public
Radio broadcast this summer revealed that the top fifteen paying jobs out of college are for math-based studies such as engineering. I always stress the
importance of math to our students and was glad to hear that pursuing a career based in math can mean making good money!

School is in full swing and our seniors are busy with college applications. I mention this to the entire community because as many seniors will tell
you, this time in a student’s high school career comes more quickly than you think. Juniors should start making plans for SAT’s and ACT’s and should
begin thinking about how their academic progress this year will impact their college options next year. Certainly, as a faith-based, college preparatory
school, all of our students should be thinking about college. In our summer study skills class one of the first activities, even for freshmen, is to review
The Common Application for Undergraduate College Admission. We also ask students to think about schools they might want to attend. Why? It
helps to begin with the end in mind. My advice is to not wait until junior year – go online or use the college guidebooks to talk with your child about
their goals.

Need Academic Help?

We have support systems in place to help your child improve academically. If a student is having difficulties in a specific subject they should first see
their teacher. Another great resource is the National Honors Society (NHS), which provides tutoring called Students Helping Students (SHS) for all
students twice a week. The dates and times will be advertised on posters and during school announcements. In the weeks approaching mid-term and
final exams, NHS hosts daily after-school tutoring sessions, Mid-Term Madness, and Finals Frenzy. Lastly, guidance counselors have a plethora of
ideas and strategies to help improve academic performance.

Grading Scale Change

This summer we changed our grading scale, which necessitates changes to honor roll and the criteria for National Honor Society. The results of these
changes are posted on our website under “Academics.”

Deficiencies - The Academic Status Form

When a student receives two or more deficiencies, they must return an Academic Status Form to my office. This form acts as a point of communication
between the student, teacher, parents, guidance counselor, and administration. Sometimes I am asked if the form is only for those students participating
in sports, theatre, or other extra-curricular activities. The answer is NO – the form should be filled out by all students and is meant to facilitate a chain
of conversation to improve their academic standing. If your son/daughter receives an Academic Status Form (blue form) then please reinforce that they
should complete this before the due date, which is ten days after deficiencies are mailed.

Attendance
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 email trumplerr@
archbishopspalding.org

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Student Affairs ~ Ms. Kaycie Lomax
So many things come with the start of a school year, new opportunities and a fresh start. The last school year is a memory. Ask yourself the following
questions: What am I going to do differently this school year? How can I maximize my time and potential to get the most out of every moment? While
you consider these questions, also consider new ways to get involved with your class, a club, or another activity. The new school year is an opportunity
for parents and students to get involved. Students who would like to get involved should take a moment to review the club/activity list. Parents who
would like to volunteer must complete the STAND training.

Spalding Clubs/Activities
 Academic Bowl, Advanced Women’s Chorus, Anime Club, Art Club, Asian Awareness, National Art Honor Society (NAHS), Black
Awareness Club (B.A.C.), Cancer Awareness Club, Chromosome Y, Drama, Equestrian Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fiction
Book Club, French National Honor Society, Girls’ Chorale, H.O.P.E. (Help Out Planet Earth), Jazz Harmony, Key Club, Latin National
Honor Society, Math Club, Mock Trial Team, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Liturgical Music Ministry, Musical Gaming
Club, Newspaper, Outdoor Adventure Club, Photography Club, Renaissance/Classics Club, Sailing, Ski & Snowboarding Club, Spalding
Production Team, Spalding Spazzes Pep Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Speech & Debate Club, Strategic Gaming Club, Students
Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.), Student Government Association, Tri-M/Music National Honor Society, Vocal Ensemble,
Computer Club, and Yearbook Club.

STAND Training
If you would like to be STAND trained, please complete the steps listed below:
Archdiocese of Baltimore Child and Youth Protection Policy Requirements for Volunteers
 Complete the Application

 Review the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel and Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth

 Complete the Volunteer Criminal History Screening Consent Form

 Complete the Driving Record Check Consent Form (only if you will be driving for a parish or school)

 Have three references checked

 Take the Online STAND Training

If you plan or know that you will be volunteering with Archbishop Spalding High School, you must complete each of the aforementioned steps.
These forms and the on-line STAND training must be processed and approval received prior to being able to volunteer/coach.

All of the forms may be downloaded - http://www.archbalt.org/STAND/volunteers.cfm and must be completed in their entirety.  You may submit
the completed documentation to Ms. Kaycie Lomax or Mrs. Maureen Lawlor. If you plan to volunteer/coach with our Athletic Department, please
submit to Mr. Lee Dove or Mrs. Marguerite Krell.  If you completed this process with another parish or school within the Archdiocese of Baltimore,
we ask that you complete the paperwork, so that we may also have the information for our files.  If you have a Compliance Card from the other entity,
please include a copy of it with your paperwork.
The on-line STAND Training may be accessed - http://www.archbalt.org/STAND/training.cfm or from the Spalding homepage.  The course takes
approximately 1.5 - 2 hours to complete. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to print a certificate of completion.  A copy of
this certificate must be provided to ASHS.
 
The possibilities for the 2009-2010 school year are endless! We have a great school year ahead of us!

Upcoming student events:

September 1-4 Dismissal at 12:30 pm September 11 Handbook Forms Due to

September 3 Opening Liturgy Homeroom Teacher
September 7 School Closed-Labor Day Jostens/Ring Ordering
September 8 Picture Day (during lunch) Last Names M-Z
10th & 11th grades September 15 Clubs and Activities Fair
September 10 Jostens/Ring Ordering September 18 Ring Make-up Ordering
Last Names A-L September 19 Welcome Back Dance (8:00pm-11:00pm)
Back to School Night at 6:30pm September 30 Dismissal at 12:00 pm

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Admissions ~ Mr. Thomas E. Miller
After another amazing year in the admissions office it is exciting to greet
the newest members of the Archbishop Spalding student body (and their
families of course). This year we are also welcoming fifteen new upper
class students moving to the area from Great Britain, Florida, North
Carolina, and the eastern shore of Maryland (as well as a few closer to
home). Sadly those openings were only available because we had to say
goodbye to the same number of students.
The class of 2013…
 Comes from 60 different elementary/middle schools, 40
different parishes, in 11 Maryland counties and Baltimore City
 76 students in the class have siblings currently enrolled at
Spalding
 15 have had at least one sibling graduate from Spalding
 19 have a parent who is a graduate of Spalding
 Includes 37 scholarship winners for academics, leadership,
and musical achievement including 6 Knott Scholars (of 19
awarded statewide)
The Admissions office has already begun accepting applications to the
class of 2014 as well as scheduling “Shadow Visits” for prospective
applicants. A parent or guardian of students who wish to schedule a visit
should contact the Admissions office (ext. 232) or complete the Shadow
Request/Registration Form on the web site: http://archbishopspalding.
org/published/admissions/admissions_forms.html
The Application for Admission is also available in electronic format on
this page.
Archbishop Spalding’s annual OPEN HOUSE will be held on Sunday,
October 25th from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. Each year we rely on students,
parents, and alumni to help with this very important day. We sincerely
believe that you are our best advertisement and prospective students along
with their families should hear your opinions and experiences at Spalding.
Please consider joining us in presenting our school to the community. If
you, or a member of your family, are willing to help, please call (ext 232)
or email (shelsbyj@archbishopspalding.org) with the name(s) of family
members who are interested. Thank you in advance for your support and
commitment to Archbishop Spalding High School.
Athletics ~ Mr. Lee Dove
“No Time Like the Present”
Welcome back! As we prepare for the beginning of a new school year
so many clichés seem fitting. Old standbys like; amazing how time flies,
to each his own, once and for all, if I had a dime, and out with the old in
with the new. The list is endless. But I believe the start of the new school
year should recall one of the best clichés ever; there is “no time like the
present.”
Whether you are new to the Spalding community, a returning family,
a new faculty member, a grizzled veteran of the staff, or a student just
looking for the best educational experience you can find, there really is
“no time like the present.” Each year at this time, a new beginning
allows for all things to be equally considered. No preconceived notions
are yet justified and opportunity awaits around every corner.
Students and faculty alike share in the excitement of that first day.
Resuming old friendships! Beginning new ones! Goal setting!
Involvement! It is amazing how many different points of contact occur
over the course of that first day. Summer break now a memory, future
expectations in clear focus.
Our students must make so many decisions at the beginning of the school
year. How to juggle their time effectively? How to handle relationships on
many different levels? What extracurricular activities to become involved
with? How to do it all and still be able to meet the expectations of parents,
teachers, and of course those of a personal nature?
Every student should establish reasonable goals, each with attainable
steps, which will help them to realize their overall potential and achieve
success. There will always be obstacles along the way, and sometimes
disappointments too. But perseverance, determination, and preparation
all will yield the desired outcomes. Guaranteed!
Make a promise to challenge yourself this year. Push yourself a little
harder. Reach out a little further. Open yourself to new experiences that
you may have avoided in the past. Allow yourself to feel the satisfaction
that comes with personal growth. Gain confidence in your ability. And,
most of all let yourself become “all that you can be.”
Whether you are in the classroom, or on the fields and courts of play,
strive for success. Your years at Spalding are all about your education,
about life lessons, and about your own personal development and self
pride. Take advantage of all the possibilities that Archbishop Spalding
High School has to offer. A new year is about to begin. There truly is “no
time like the present.”
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Factors of Viability
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has asked each of its schools to conduct a
self-assessment of its programs. This self-assessment protocol is known
as the Factors of Viability and reviews the school in ten areas that include:
Catholic Identity, Development and Planning, Diversity, Educational
Programs, Facilities, Family Involvement, Finances, Governance,
Leadership, and Technology. The process requires us not only to examine
what we do, but to demonstrate that we actually do it. Archbishop Spalding
High School has spent much of the summer engaged in this review of our
academic, spiritual, and extracurricular programs. We submitted our self
assessment to the Archdiocese at the end of August.
A team of educators will visit Spalding and spend a day observing
instruction and life at Spalding. The visiting team of educators will meet
with a variety of stakeholders: faculty, students, parents, and alumni. The
team will randomly select students to meet with and ask them about their
experience at Archbishop Spalding. As soon as we receive the visitation
date, we will post on the school’s website.
After the visit, the team of educators will review their findings and
will meet with the administration to share their assessment. This self
assessment has been informative and productive, and we thank those of
you who have participated. We will keep you apprised.
Archdiocese of Baltimore Child and Youth
Protection Policy Requirements for Volunteers
• Complete the Application
• Review the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel and
Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth
• Complete the Volunteer Criminal History Screening Consent
Form
• Complete the Driving Record Check Consent Form (only if
you will be driving for a parish or school)
• Have three references checked
• Take the Online STAND Training
If you plan or know that you will be volunteering with Archbishop
Spalding High School, you must complete each of the aforementioned
steps. These forms and the on-line STAND training must be processed and
approval received prior to being able to volunteer/coach.
All of the forms may be downloaded -  http://www.archbalt.org/STAND/
volunteers.cfm.  and must be completed in their entirety.  You may submit
the completed documentation to Mrs. Kaycie Lomax or Mrs. Maureen
Lawlor, A.   If you plan to volunteer/coach with our Athletic Department,
please submit to Mr. Lee Dove or Mrs. Marguerite Krell.  If you completed
this process with another parish or school within the Archdiocese of
Baltimore, we ask that you complete the paperwork in order that we may
also have the information for our files.  If you have a Compliance Card
from the other entity, please include it with your paperwork.

Finance Office
TUITION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (TMS) SAGE DINING SERVICES
OUT STANDING LATE FEES As indicated in the summer mailer, ASHS is pleased to announce our
TMS applies payment toward a late fee and returned payment charge(s) partnership with SAGE Dining Services to run our food service operation.
first. Then the balance of the payment is applied to the tuition. What this SAGE has done an outstanding job providing dining services to many
means is that your student’s account will be delinquent if the fee(s) are not other local Catholic high schools, and we feel that this partnership will
included in the tuition payment(s). allow us to provide the dining options that your children deserve.

TUITION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (TMS) Furthermore, we are pleased to announce that SAGE Dining Services has
INFORMATION a great benefit called My Kids Spending. If you have not already registered
Phone: 1-800-772-4867 for My Kids Spending, please visit our website at www.archbishopspalding.org
When mailing a payment, please be sure to note the student’s TMS and click on the SAGE Dining Services logo to register.
account number on your check.

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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Campus Ministry
Fr. Thomas Ryan, Chaplain
Mrs. Kathy Mayer, Campus Minister
Mrs. Caitlin Boyle, Service Coordinator/Religion Teacher

Service

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and
you cared for me, in prison and you visited me. Lord, when was it that we saw you in need? Just as you did it to one of the least of these, you did it to
me.” (adapted Matt 25:35-40)

Important Change in Service Requirement – applicable to Freshman Class 2013

Beginning with the class of 2013, the service requirement has increased from 45 hours total to 60 hours total. The hours remain divided into two
categories: outreach service (minimum of 25 hours) and unspecified service (remaining 35 hours). All 60 hours may be earned in the category of
outreach if a student prefers this category of service. The service requirement must be completed by the end of the first semester of the student’s senior
year.

The requirement for Sophomores (’12), Juniors (’11) and Seniors (’10) will remain at forty-five (45) hours of volunteer community service (20
outreach, 25 unspecified) before graduation. SENIORS must have their service requirement completed and all paper work submitted to the Campus
Ministry office by the end of the first semester, Friday, January 8, 2010. Students who have not met the requirement by the prescribed date will be
ineligible to participate in extracurricular or school sponsored activities.

Information about the Service Requirement, Service Hour Record (to record the hours), as well as a listing of approved on-going outreach service
opportunities are posted on the Archbishop Spalding WEB site (www.archbishopspalding.org) – click Students and then Campus Ministry and then
Documents for access. For any questions, contact Caitlin Boyle at boylec@archbishopspalding.org

Retreat

Seniors…attend a 2 night 3 day Retreat at O’Dwyer Retreat House, Sparks, MD. The theme of the Retreat is “Relationships: God, Family and Friends
and Me”. Parents/Guardians are mailed all of the necessary paperwork. Please return everything that is requested on or before the date prescribed in the
letter mailed. Please keep in mind that every Senior must attend a Retreat –In addition to contributing to spiritual growth, it is a graduation requirement.
Their assigned date has been posted since the beginning of the school year on the Bulletin Board between the Campus Ministry office and the Chapel.

Juniors…are assigned by Homeroom to a day of Retreat, “Life Choices”. We travel by bus to Our Lady of the Fields, Millersville. We leave ASHS by
bus @ 8AM and return by dismissal. These days are scheduled in the second semester of the school year. In addition, all Juniors participate in a one-
day vocation awareness opportunity offered through St. Mary’s Seminary and a religious order of Sisters in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Sophomores….attend a day of Service in the city of Baltimore. Students are assigned to Our Daily Bread, Beans & Bread or the Franciscan Center.
These service days are generally by Homeroom and are during the school day. Permission forms with more specific information will be given to the
students prior to their assigned date. Please return the completed Permission Form on or before the date requested. The date each student has been
assigned will be posted on the Bulletin Board between the Campus Ministry office and the Chapel.

Freshmen….are provided one-half day Retreat on the day following their Orientation. The focus of this Retreat, which is facilitated by our upper
classmen and members of our faculty is “Dive In: Faith, Service, Self, Spalding”. Following Mass together, our Freshmen are assigned to a small group
facilitated by upperclassmen. This experience includes a morning of scheduled activities, times of reflection, fun and food. This time together also
provides the Freshmen with another day on the ASHS campus to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings. Welcome to the Class of 2013!

Celebration of the Sacraments

Our Chaplain., Fr. Tom Ryan provides the Pastoral and Sacramental support for our Spalding Community. Fr. Ryan’s pastoral assignment also
includes Johns Hopkins University. Therefore, Fr. Ryan is here on a part-time basis. If you would like to get in touch with him, stop by or call
the Campus Ministry Office, 410-969-9105 ext. 236. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Kathy Mayer via email mayerk@
archbishopspalding.org or call ext. 236 or Mrs. Caitlin Boyle boylec@archbishopspalding.org.

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Guidance ~ Mrs. Cheryl S. Ventura
WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF 2013 AND THEIR PARENTS
The Guidance Department welcomes ninth graders and their parents. It is exciting to begin the high school years with its special rewards and challenges.
The counselors are anxious to get to know you and look forward to working with you throughout the four years at Spalding.

COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS for NINTH GRADERS

Guidance counselor assignments are as follows:
Last names A - D Mrs. Ventura
Last names E - J and Band Mrs. Anderson
Last names K - N and Aquinas Mrs. Lamy
Last names O - Z Mr. Calderone

COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS FOR Grades 10, 11, and 12

The assignments are as follows:
GRADE 10
Last names A - D Mrs. Ventura
Last names E-Hein and Band Mrs. Anderson
Last names Henault-M and Aquinas Mrs. Lamy
Last names N - Z Mr. Calderone
GRADE 11
Last names A - D Mrs. Ventura
Last names E - H and Band Mrs. Anderson
Last names I – Phillips and Aquinas Mrs. Lamy
Last names Pittinger - Z Mr. Calderone

GRADE 12
Last names A - Dillard Mrs. Ventura
Last names Do - H and Band Mrs. Anderson
Last names I - O Mrs. Lamy
Last names P - Z Mr. Calderone
Parents and students are encouraged to contact the Guidance office throughout the school year to assist with academic matters, college and career
counseling concerns as well as with personal and family issues. The counselors are available from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm.

WORK PERMITS (NEW PROCEDURE)

The State of Maryland has revised their procedure for applying for a work permit. You can now apply on line. The website is www.dllr.state.md.us;
scroll down to the Quick Links section and click on the link for Minor Work Permit. Click on “Teen” and follow Instructions.

HOMEWORK FOR STUDENTS ABSENT FROM SCHOOL

Early in the school year, students should identify a person in each class who they can phone and ask for assignments when they are absent. Many
teachers hand out a syllabus so students already know what work is assigned each evening. Some teachers have web sites where assignments and
syllabi are available. When students return to school, they should also ask each teacher for any handouts or announcements that were made while they
were not in class. When a student has an extended absence due to illness, the parent should email each teacher to request assignments. Parents can also
“cc” the counselor to make them aware that school work is being gathered.

FOUR PARENT AND STUDENT MEETINGS SCHEDULED

The Guidance Department has scheduled four parent/student gatherings during the upcoming school year. All students should attend with at least one
parent at the appropriate meeting.

The first meeting is for Seniors Thursday, September 17, at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. “The College Application Process” will deal with the
practicalities of applying to colleges, for scholarships and for financial aid.

The 10th Grade Student and Parent Meeting will be held Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. The topic will be “What Sophomores
Need to Know About the College Process.”

The 9th Grade Student and Parent Meeting will be held Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium (Snow date – Thursday, January
28). The topic will be “Planning My Spalding Academic Schedule.” Course catalogs will be handed out and the choices for tenth grade schedules will
be explained. Schedule planning for the last three years of high school and schedule planning for college admission will also be addressed.

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Guidance Continued
The 11th Grade Student and Parent Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium (Snow date – Thursday,
February 25). The topic will be “Starting the College Search and Selection Process”.

Please, mark your calendars!

NEW DEADLINE – University of Maryland, College Park

College Park has moved its priority deadline one month earlier to NOVEMBER 1st !!! To be eligible for the best housing options and for scholarships,
seniors need to have all required documents submitted by November 1st. In order for ASHS to meet the November 1 deadline, students must apply and
have all paperwork to their counselor by OCTOBER 1st .

OCTOBER 14- SPALDING TESTING DAY

On Wednesday, October 14, students in grades 10 and 11 will arrive at school at the regular time and be dismissed at 11:00 am. Both grades will take
the PSAT test on that day. There will be a community homeroom two weeks prior to the test so that practice materials can be distributed. Freshman
and Seniors will not have school that day. Ninth graders will be tested in the spring.

COLLEGE FAIR NIGHT

October 19, 2009 is the date for the annual Archbishop Spalding college night. The program begins at 6:30 pm. A variety of colleges have been invited.
In addition to representatives setting up information tables for their college or university, there will be presentations on financial aid, admissions and
the NCAA Clearinghouse. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend this valuable program.

REGISTRATION USING THE INTERNET FOR SAT I and SAT II and ACT
Students are encouraged to register for SAT dates, including the October 10 test, on the College Board Web site at www.collegeboard.org. There is no
additional fee for registering on-line. When a student registers online, printing out the admissions ticket is part of the process. An additional ticket is
NOT mailed to the student. ACT registration is found at www.actstudent.org. An increasing number of students take the ACT in addition to or instead
of the SAT.

TESTING CALENDAR FOR SAT I and SAT II FOR 2009-2010

The testing dates are: October 10, November 7, December 5, 2009 and January 23, March 13 (no SAT II tests this date), May 1, and June 5, 2010.

TESTING CALENDAR FOR ACT FOR 2009-2010

Testing dates are: September 12, October 24, December 12, 2009 and February 6, April 10, and June 12, 2010. April is the date that ACT recommends
for high school juniors.

COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES VISIT SPALDING

A variety of colleges and universities send representatives to Spalding to talk with counselors and meet with prospective students. From September
through December, many admissions representatives will make appointments in the Guidance Office. Although the Guidance Counselors encourage
Juniors and Seniors to meet with these representatives, balancing academic priorities with these visits requires advance planning. Students will find
the list of college appointments in the Guidance Office and on the ASHS Guidance web page. Comparing the time of the visit with the academic
schedule will allow students to assess whether they can afford to miss class. (Students are responsible for making up all missed work.) Students must
sign up at least one day in advance in the Guidance Office, and are required to have the teacher’s permission to attend a college information
session.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The largest scholarship awards are given directly by specific colleges. Each year the students who receive the most scholarships are most often being
awarded these dollars directly by the colleges to which they are applying. Consult early with the admissions office of the colleges in which you are
interested so that you will know what scholarships are available and when and how to apply for them. Scholarship deadlines can be earlier than the
regular application dates.

Scholarship information from colleges as well as from community and civic organizations will be posted on the bulletin boards in the Guidance Office.
Once the school year begins, the scholarship information arrives on a weekly basis throughout the fall and winter. Seniors need to come to the Guidance
Office regularly so that they can apply for as many scholarships as possible. There is a special white board in the Guidance Resource Area on which
general scholarships are listed with their deadlines. Applications for these will be in the file bin underneath the white board and students are able to
take the ones they will use. Increasingly, however, students are being referred to a web address to apply or to access the application. Scholarship
opportunities are also listed on the ASHS Guidance web pages.

Fastweb.com is a great, free online scholarship search. Collegeboard.org also has a free scholarship search. Students and parents have found these
helpful when looking for general scholarships.

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The Facebook Phenomena and What Parents Need to Know ~ Mr. Justin Hibbard
Facebook. It’s the new rage, and it has been for nearly a year or two now. Parents are wondering why their kids are wasting so much time on it, and
some parents have even dove in and joined the world’s largest social community… to their child’s dismay. The question for us to consider is how safe
is Facebook for the average high schooler, and should parents be aware of certain dangers on Facebook?

Facebook, being a social networking site, has had a lot of predecessors. From chatrooms to MySpace to Twitter, we’ve seen a vast evolution of social
networking. As each new networking site has evolved, it has learned from its predecessors, especially when it comes to cyber safety. Chatrooms, for
instance, were cesspools filled with internet predators. It was easy to get information, lie about who they were, and prey on people wanting to build
social connections. And while MySpace also learned from chatrooms, posted information on its site was generally available to everyone – from names,
addresses, and pictures. Facebook, in comparison to its predecessors, is a far safer social network community that allows you to interact with other
people’s spaces (walls), comment on other’s pictures and videos, and has a far greater amount of versatility.

Though a better alternative, Facebook is still an online social network. Unfortunately, no matter what the online network, the cyber world tempts us to
be someone different or act with lesser inhibitions. Maybe it’s because we’re not directly in front of someone, or maybe it’s the cocktail we’re drinking
while in cyberspace, but for some reason, it’s easy to forget about the trap that exists between our brain and our mouths, and suddenly we’re typing
whatever is on our minds. That has gotten a lot of people in trouble. Some have been fired for launching inappropriate comments about their workspace
to the World Wide Web. Some students have had their college acceptance withdrawn due to the content on their Facebook walls. Friendships have
been broken because something was said, and it was interpreted, and a fire storm broke out. And what it really boils down to is the foolish idea that
there are no consequences in cyberspace.

When it comes to the web, it’s important to teach your children two very important lessons. First of all, you are who you are no matter where you are.
No location is going to change that – whether it’s across the world or across cyberspace. Furthermore, integrity is measured by your actions when no
one else is looking. It’s important to really think carefully before you type – whether it’s an email or a note on someone’s wall. Secondly, children need
to learn that once something is online, it’s online forever. Pictures can be copied and pasted, comments stay embedded and can never be erased, and
you can never take something back. There have been devastating examples of this – a girl posting or giving out a revealing picture of herself to impress
someone, only to find out that her picture has gone all over the web, or people posting embarrassing or hurtful comments for all to see. Apologizing for
something posted doesn’t delete it from cyberspace. It’s vital that parents teach their children these important lessons before it’s too late.

What makes Facebook a better social networking option is the amount of customizable security options available to its user. However, these have to be
activated. Unless these options are enabled, anyone can see what you post, where you live, your pictures, etc. Enabling features such as “only allow
my friends to see my posts, pictures, wall, etc.” increases your safety from online predators looking for a pretty face in a convenient area. It’s also
important to only “friend” people that you know, not people you know of.

Facebook isn’t just for kids either. A friend of mine found his estranged daughter who his ex-wife had run off with nearly 15 years earlier. He had been
searching for her and thankfully was able to make contact with her through Facebook. I’ve used it to keep in touch with friends all over the country and
even in places like Spain, Australia, and Turkey, and friends from high school and college I haven’t seen for years. My suggestion to parents is if you
want to know what your child is up to, get involved in their world. For most kids, it’s another place to call their own – to post their pictures, their videos,
their musings and rants, and probably most kids don’t want their parents to have any part of that world. However, what kids need most and usually
don’t get is accountability. Since Archbishop Spalding High School has a policy that faculty and staff are not to “friend” students, then accountability
at home is all the more critical. I think it’s great that kids have a Facebook, but the danger comes when no one knows what they’re doing and they have
no accountability. As a parent, making a policy that says, “you may have a Facebook, but you must friend me and perhaps other relatives,” makes kids
realize that there are still moral expectations online. The true adage “it takes a village to raise a child” is just as true in cyberspace. Just as communities
can mold individuals in the real world, the same can be done in the virtual world – for better or for worse.

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Parents’ Association
The Parents’ Association extends a special welcome to all parents of
the class of 2013 and to all of our returning parents. All parents are
automatically members of the Parents’ Association and are invited to
attend the monthly meetings.
2009 – 2010 Meeting Dates:
September 15, October 6, November 10, December 8,
January 12, February 9, March 9, April 20, May 11
The agenda for the September 15th meeting will include a welcome
and review of SAT scores by Kathy Mahar and an introduction to Net
Classroom, the online grading and reporting system.
Hospitality
Throughout the school year, the Parents’ Association hosts and supports
many activities. Please consider sharing your time and talents with us
at any of our events. Your commitment may be as large or small as you
choose. We welcome any and all participation. There will be volunteer
sign-up sheets for these events in the cafeteria at the Back to School night
on Sept. 10 and at our first meeting on Sept. 15. Events scheduled so far
include:
Dinner for College Fair Representatives - October 19
Open House Reception – October 25
Dinner for Teachers during Parent/Teacher Conferences –
November 19
Junior Ring Ceremony – December 1
Junior Ring Dance – December 5
Incoming Freshman Registration Reception – March 6
Spring Sensation – March 27
Senior Breakfast – April 15
Teacher Appreciation Week – April 26 – 30
Senior After-Graduation Party – May 27
Used Uniform and Summer Reading Book Sale – June 5
*****Giant/Safeway Receipt Programs – all year
Cavalier Shop
Propst and Sons will be coming to Spalding during lunch periods
to measure any students who wish to purchase a varsity jacket for the
upcoming school year on October 8th and 9th. They will provide several
samples for students to try on. I will have order forms available prior to
the dates for parents/students who are interested to review. A deposit is
due at the time of order. Once the jacket is ordered it will take 4-6 weeks to
arrive. This is a great time to order the jackets if anyone is interested. They
can be purchased ahead of time for Christmas and will arrive just in time
for winter. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 410-969-9105
extension 257 or email at dorand@archbishopspalding.org .
Also, please stop by the Cavalier Shop from time to time to see some of
the new merchandise that has arrived. I hope everyone had a wonderful
summer.
Spalding Math Students Place First in the Region ~
Mrs. Nancy Pachence
The Maryland State Mathematics League is a state-wide mathematics
competition open to all public and private schools. There are six
competitions held throughout the year and awards are based on the total
points accumulated. Spalding placed first in Anne Arundel County
and tied for 19th in the state. Samuel Larson (’09) tied for fifth place
in individual top scores. Other top scorers were Max Farrington (’10),
Michael Kossa (’10), Kaitlyn Antonelli (’09), Christopher Scott (’09), and
Michael Poiter (’09). All participants are to be congratulated.

*****We are in need of a chairman for the Giant/Safeway Receipt

Program. If you have any interest in this or would like more information,
please contact Julie McHale at the email address below.

The Parent’s Association would like to thank Denise Bartgis, Lynn Tippett
and their committee for operating the Used Uniform and Summer Reading
Book sale on June 13.

Officers
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

If you would like to be part of the Parents’ Association email list, please
send your email address along with your child’s name and grade to
amywosto@gmail.com. We will use the list to notify you of upcoming
events and volunteer opportunities. If you have any questions about any of
our activities, please contact any of the officers listed above.

We hope to see you at our first meeting on Sept. 15. Please join us!

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Mark your Calendars for the Cavalier Golf Open!!!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Compass Pointe Golf Course
9010 Ft. Smallwood Road
Pasadena, Maryland 21122

8:30 am Shot Gun Start

Tournament Sponsors - $2,500

Contest Sponsors - $1,500
Corporate Foursome - $700
Foursome - $600
Tee Sponsor - $150
Individual Player - $150
Booster - $25 - $150

Mail form with payment by September 28, 2009 to: Archbishop Spalding High School
Office of Advancement, 8080 New Cut Road, Severn, MD. 21144
For more Information Contact: 410-969-9105 ext. 243 or 242
To make reservations online visit: www.archbishopspalding.org