February 14, 2025
Photo of the Week
On Wednesday, February 12, Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory hosted a province meeting for the Advisory Council to the Office of Religious Life for the Marianist Province of the United States. The Marianists who attended the meeting are pictured here (from left to right): Bro. Steve O’Neil, S.M. (Cupertino, CA), Fr. Tom French, S.M. (St. Louis, MO), Bro. Jack Ventura, S.M. (Hollywood, FL), Bro. Gary Marcinowski, S.M. (Dayton, OH), Bro. Mark Motz (San Antonio, TX), Bro. Jack Somerville, S.M. (Dayton, OH), Ms. Terry Eversole (Admin Assistant - St. Louis, MO), Bro. Steve Glodek, S.M. (Philadelphia, PA), and Fr. Tim Kenney (Head of the Office of Religious Life - St. Louis, MO). Read more about their visit below.
Chaminade-Madonna Welcomes Marianist Province Visitors
On Wednesday, February 12, Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory hosted a province meeting for the Advisory Council to the Office of Religious Life for the Marianist Province of the United States. Some of the agenda items included planning for province jubilee celebrations and retreats for 2025, discussions on the prayer life in our communities, updates on Prayers for Marianists and the formation programs sponsored by the Marianist Lay Community of North American (MLC-NA).
Bro. Steve O’Neil, S.M. (Cupertino, CA), Fr. Tom French, S.M. (St. Louis, MO), Bro. Jack Ventura, S.M. (Hollywood, FL), Bro. Gary Marcinowski, S.M. (Dayton, OH), Bro. Mark Motz (San Antonio, TX), Bro. Jack Somerville, S.M. (Dayton, OH), Ms. Terry Eversole (Admin Assistant - St. Louis, MO), Bro. Steve Glodek, S.M. (Philadelphia, PA), and Fr. Tim Kenney (Head of the Office of Religious Life - St. Louis, MO) are the Marianists who attended the meeting. Besides a productive meeting, a highlight of their visit to our campus was the opportunity to attend Eucharist with two of our theology classes. They were also able to enjoy dinner with the local Marianist Brothers including Bro. Jack Ventura, S.M., CMCP Director of Mission Integration,
It was an honor to extend our radical hospitality to the Marianist Province guests. When selecting a location for their meeting, they wanted to meet somewhere warm. What could be better than visiting South Florida and experiencing the #LionPride!
College Placement
Plan Ahead
All Juniors should take at least one standardized test this spring. Seniors, if you need qualifying test scores for the Bright Futures scholarship, continue to test!
- SAT dates: Mar 8, May 3, June 7 - Register here
- ACT dates: Apr 5, June 14, July 12 - Register here
- CLT dates: Feb 20, Mar 15, Apr 10, May 10, Jun 18 - Register here
Upcoming College Rep Visits
College Placement Appointments
College Placement Parent Appointments can be scheduled by clicking this link. Meetings can be
in-person or through virtual google meet.
Clubs and Organizations
Women Engaged: Women in Sports Panel
On February 4, Chaminade-Madonna celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day, a day to recognize the strength, determination, and achievements of female athletes everywhere. In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, our Women Engaged club hosted a panel to speak to students about their experiences as high school and collegiate athletes. Thank you to Head Softball Coach Heather Anderson, Sharon Keefe ‘80, and Rachel Schawe ‘00 for serving as panelists!
Mainstage Presents: Shrek the Musical
Shrek the Musical will take place next weekend! Check out the flyer below for dates and showtimes. Click here to get your tickets in advance.
HOSA Blood Drive
HOSA has partnered with One Blood to host a school blood drive on Wednesday, February 26.
Drumline
On February 2, the CMCP Drumline took their talents to the streets of Hollywood, kicking off this year’s “Party On The J”, a City of Hollywood community event showcasing our town’s finest small businesses. After hitting Johnson Street with their familiar beats, Drumline members had the opportunity to sample local products and speak with dignitaries, including United States Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (pictured below).
Mock Trial
Congratulations to the Chaminade-Madonna Mock Trial team, who competed in the regional Florida High School Mock Trial competition on Friday, January 31. The team went up against three schools at Broward's 17th Circuit Courthouse and received eighth place among fourteen competitors. Go Lions!
Upcoming Events
Science Olympiad Meeting
Friday, 2/14 | 1:45 PM | Room 202
No Classes - Presidents' Day
Monday, 2/17
Classes Resume
Tuesday, 2/18
Service Week
Tuesday, 2/18 - Friday, 2/21
Science Olympiad Regional Competition
Saturday, 2/22 | 7:30 AM | FAU
Lions Scholastic Competition
Saturday, 2/22 | 8:00 AM | CMCP
Tuesday, 2/25 | 8:30 AM | CMCP
Robotics Club Meeting
Tuesday, 2/25 | 1:45 PM | Room 209
Women Engaged Meeting
Tuesday, 2/25 | 2:00 PM | Belanger Hall
Wednesday, 2/26
CMCP Blood Drive
Wednesday, 2/26
Thursday, 2/27
St. Rose of Lima 4th and 5th Grade Retreat
Friday, 2/28
National French Honor Society Meeting
Friday, 2/28 | Period G | Room E4
Mainstage Production: Shrek the Musical
Friday, 2/28 | 7:00 PM | Zaragoza Center
Saturday, 3/1 | 7:00 PM | Zaragoza Center
Sunday, 3/2 | 2:00 PM | Zaragoza Center
Click here to view the full school calendar.
Athletic News
Click here to view the athletic calendar for information about upcoming athletic events. Tickets can be purchased here. Cash is not accepted at the gate.
VR Boys Basketball
Congratulations to our VR Boys Basketball team! They defeated Westminster Christian, 71-64, in the FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals. The Lions will now advance to the Regional Semifinal!
BCAA Play Like a Girl Event
National Signing Day
Congratulations to our student-athletes who officially committed to play collegiately on National Signing Day, February 5. Your #LionPride wishes you and your fellow Lions who signed earlier great success on and off the field.
Campus Ministry
Marianist LIFE Night
All are welcome to attend Marianist LIFE from 6 to 8 PM in Belanger Hall! The schedule of topics for the rest of this semester's Marianist LIFE are:
February 26: Sin and Forgiveness
March 5: How To Deal with Family/Parents
March 19: Dating and Relationships
April 2: Social Action Plan – Be The CHANGE You Want in the World
Encounter Retreat
Some of our Lions attended the Encounter 3 Retreat earlier this week. We hope you enjoyed the time to encounter yourselves, others, and God. Keep the Encounter spirit alive!
CMCP-TV
Click here to see the most recent CMCP-TV broadcasts.
Finance
Step Up For Students
Applications for renewal and new students were available on Saturday, February 1.
StepUp Award ID numbers are now being generated for 2025-2026 school year, please send the following information to the school as soon as you receive it.
StepUp EMA screenshot that includes the following:
- Student Name
- Scholarship Type
- Award ID
- Program Award Amount
- Year
FES-EO and FTC Scholarship Information
- Needs to be sent via email to Mrs. Perez at mperez@cmlions.org.
FES-UA Unique Abilities Scholarship Information
- Needs to be sent via email to Mrs. Galvez at agalvez@cmlions.org.
Delays in sending us these numbers can result in a delay in crediting your FACTS account.
Adjustments to your FACTS account will reflect an estimated award amount based on 2024-25 scholarship funding.
We are unaware of your award number until you provide it to us. Your prompt attention to this matter will ensure a smooth and timely process for everyone involved.
School News
57th Annual Golf Classic
Chaminade-Madonna will be hosting the 57th Annual Golf Classic on Friday, March 7, 2025. The tournament will take place at Jacaranda Golf Club in Plantation, Florida, with a 1:00 PM shotgun start. All proceeds from the tournament benefit tuition assistance and the growth of our educational, art, and athletic programs. There are many ways to get involved: register to play, sponsor, donate beverages, or donate a silent auction item. Campus will be closed on Friday, March 7, so take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy the day off on the course! The deadline to register or sponsor is February 24.
Anatomy and Physiology
This week, Anatomy and Physiology students participated in a heart dissection lab.
Class of 2028: Giving Day Challenge Celebration
The Class of 2028 ROARED the loudest on Giving Day, securing the most donors and most money donated to claim both CMCP class challenges! Freshmen, mark your calendars for your upcoming Giving Day Challenge Celebrations! On Friday, March 14, the Class of 2028 will enjoy an ice cream truck after school. On Friday, April 4, the Class of 2028 will receive a pajama pant dress down day. Students will receive a wristband in advance which will be needed in order to participate.
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