April 26, 2024
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Our Lions celebrated Earth Month with various activities and educational programs throughout April. Students continued to work on the campus garden, participated in Earth Day prayers, and attended a field trip to Anne Kolb Nature Center. These activities align with the Characteristics of Marianist Education to provide an integral, quality education and to educate for service, adaptation and change. Read more about these activities below.
Our Lions Celebrate Earth Month
Written by: Bro. Jack Ventura, S.M., Director of Mission Integration
Edited for length and clarity by the Advancement Office
Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory celebrated Earth Month with various activities and educational programs throughout April. The Marianist Family Encounters Project has called on all Marianist entities to integrate the action areas of Laudato Si’ by Pope Francis. The following activities also align with the Characteristics of Marianist Education to provide an integral, quality education and to educate for service, adaptation and change.
On Monday, April 22, we started Earth Day with an opening prayer giving thanks to God for our Mother Earth and asking for inspiration for our leaders to listen to those most affected by our climate change and act urgently and wisely so that our common home may be healed and restored so that all future generations may delight in it. There were also 7 video prayers distributed for all classes to use throughout the day. These video prayers were in English and Spanish.
The Honors Marine Science classes completed a field trip to West Lake Park and Anne Kolb Nature Center on Thursday, April 11. The students are studying estuarine ecology in the classroom, which includes their ecological importance, the historical changes in South Florida, and human impacts. As a part of their experiential learning, the students kayaked and hiked through a local mangrove estuary, received a presentation on manatee and sea turtle natural history and conservation, and conducted a coastal clean-up as a service component of their learning. What a great way for our Lions to explore and learn about the outdoors!
Throughout the year, our students, with the assistance of Nick Tofini, Director of Food Services (SAGE Dining Services), continue to work in our campus garden. SAGE partners with Chaminade-Madonna to develop innovative solutions that positively impact people and the planet. Most recently, Mauricio D. ‘26 spearheaded a group of CMCP students with the Eagle Scouts (Troop 460) to build the last soil bed to be ready to plant additional fruits, vegetables, and pollinating flowers. On Earth Day and throughout the week, students, with the help of faculty members, planted additional items to be available for the growing season starting this summer.
Click here to donate to this year’s Annual Fund to help grow initiatives like the campus garden.
Clubs and Organizations
Honor Societies Graduation Cords Ceremony
Congratulations to our seniors who were recognized at the Honor Societies Graduation Cords Ceremony on Wednesday, April 24. See some pictures from the ceremony below.
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Ms. Gent, Tri-M Music Honor Society Moderator, congratulates the following seniors on receiving their
Tri-M cords: Mia R., Maya S., Amelia D., and Maria F. These young ladies have dedicated much of their time and energy to the musical arts here at CMCP. Thank you for your service and congratulations on your achievements.
CM Scholars
Congratulations to the new CM Scholars who were inducted on Wednesday, April 24!
College Placement
College Decision Day
We are so excited to celebrate our seniors as the countdown to graduation has begun! The College Placement Office is requesting items for a Decision Day event on Friday, May 17. Click here to view the list of items. Items can be dropped off through May 10 to Ms. Thomas' office in Belanger Hall.
Scholarship Opportunity
Senior student-athletes, consider applying for this scholarship:
Orange Bowl Beigel Feis Hixon Valor Scholarship
Due: Wednesday, May 15, at 5:00 PM ET
Eligibility requirements are on the website.
Letters of recommendation are required, please plan ahead of the deadline.
Award: $10,000 over 4 academic years.
FIU Campus Tour
Juniors can register for an FIU campus tour for Thursday, May 2. Students received an email to their CMLions student account via SCOIR. Space is limited.
SAT
CMCP will be hosting its second digital SAT on June 1. Spots are still available. Register here by May 16.
Upcoming Admission Representative Visit
Registration is open on SCOIR for students (9-11th grade) to meet with an Admission Representative from Southern Methodist University on May 22 during middle block at 11:15 AM.
Upcoming Events
No Classes for Seniors - Grad Bash
Friday, 4/26
Marianist LIFE
Wednesday, 5/1 | 6:30 PM | Chapel
Incoming Freshman Placement Exam
(Make-Up)
Thursday, 5/2 | 8:00 AM | Belanger Hall
Friday, 5/3 | 6:30 PM | The Venue
Athletic News
Click here to view the athletic calendar for more information about upcoming athletic events, including away games.
VR Boys and Girls Track and Field District Meet
Monday, 4/29 | Westminster Academy
VR Softball vs. Miami Country Day
District Semifinal
Monday, 4/29 | 4:00 PM | CMCP
VR Baseball @ NSU University School
District Semifinal
Tuesday, 4/30 | 7:00 PM
*Please note that additional district games may be added to the schedule depending on game outcomes. Go Lions!
Tickets to come cheer on the Lions can be purchased
here. Cash is not accepted at the gate.
Summer Camps
Come learn from the Lions this summer! Registration is now open for our various summer camps taking place throughout June and July. Click here for more information.
End of the Year Athletics Breakfast
Join us for the 2023-2024 End of the Year Athletics Breakfast on Saturday, May 11, at 9:00 AM in the Dan J. Connor Gymnasium. Please note, student-athletes and their parents/guardians need to reserve tickets. Ticket sales will close on Sunday, May 5, at 11:59 PM. Click here for tickets.
Signing Day
Congratulations to Julian S. ‘24 and Tyson W. ‘24 on signing their National Letters of Intent on Monday, April 22. Julian for Cross Country and Tyson for Track and Field. The Chaminade-Madonna community wishes you and your fellow Lions who signed earlier great success in the coming years. Click here to view photos from Signing Day.
Cheerleading Tryouts
Want to be a Lions Cheerleader? Show off your school spirit and skills as we seek new members to join the team. Tryouts for current CMCP students will be held on May 1-3.
CMCP-TV
Click here to see the CMCP-TV broadcasts from this week.
School News
Senior Week
This week, April 22 to April 26, we celebrated the Class of 2024! Senior week activities included themed dress down days along with a special class lunch during middle block on Wednesday, April 24. During the class lunch, seniors enjoyed games and the superlatives were announced!
Tennis Shoe Tuesday
Tired of wearing your Sperry's every day of the school year? Do you have a pair of tennis shoes that are just sitting in your closet waiting for the end of the school year? Tuesday, April 30th, is Tennis Shoe Tuesday, sponsored by the Dean of Students' office! So grab your tennis shoes and wear them to school this Tuesday and enjoy the Sperry-free day!
Giving Day Challenge Celebration
The Class of 2024 celebrated their Giving Day challenge win with an ice cream truck after school on April 23. Thank you to our Lions for ROARing together on Giving Day! Check out some pictures from the celebration below.
Prom Tickets
Juniors and Seniors, it's not too late to get your Prom tickets! Prom will be held on Friday, May 3, at The Venue in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $170.
Art Classes
Check out photos of some of the finished clay tile projects from Ms. Gironda's Ceramics class. The students created their own design that included a continuous line as well as texture, two of the elements of art. Students' names/grades are listed in the file name.
Anatomy and Physiology
Students in Mrs. Lagrange's Anatomy and Physiology class are investigating the chemical and mechanical processes of different digestion as it passes its way thought the gastrointestinal tract.
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