Daily Announcements

THIRD QUARTER ENDS 3/26 (Grade 9-11)  All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are reminded that the 3^rd Quarter ends on Wednesday, 3/26. No late or missing work will be accepted beyond that point without the permission of a Division Leader. Quarter 3 grades will also determine athletic eligibility for the rest of the Spring season.

SENIOR BASKET PROGRAM 2025 – JOIN US!:  Attention families with students in Grades 9-11!  It has become an annual tradition for our underclass families to support the senior class through the Senior Basket Program.  This program provides a unique (and thoughtful) basket of gifts and goodies to a senior student.  An underclass family is assigned a senior to “adopt” and then develops the gift basket based upon the senior’s interests. This year the prayer service/delivery date is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025. For more information and instructions on how parents/guardians may sign up, please visit: Senior Basket Program 2025 is NOW OPEN! - Malden Catholic  or email Mrs. Reardon at reardonj@maldencatholic.org .

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH FACT OF THE DAY:  Linda Buck was born in 1947 in Seattle, Washington. Her father was an electrical engineer by profession and an inventor by avocation, while her mother enjoyed solving puzzles of all kinds. Linda Buck believes her father’s inventiveness and her mother’s love of problem-solving contributed to her own later passion for science. Both parents taught her to think independently and assured her she had the ability to do anything she set out to do in life.  She stayed close to home as an undergraduate, attending the nearby University of Washington. Her initial academic interest lay in psychology, and she considered becoming a psychotherapist. Her direction changed when she took her first undergraduate course in immunology and decided to become a biologist. In 1975, she entered graduate school in the Microbiology Department at the University of Texas Medical Center in Dallas, a major center for the relatively new field of immunology. In Dallas, she earned a Ph.D. in immunology and gained her first insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying biological systems.In 1988, Linda Buck set out to map the olfactory process — the sense of smell — at the molecular level, tracing the progress of perceived odors through the cells of the nose to those of the brain. Working with the genes of a rat, she identified a family of genes that code for more than 100 odor receptors (ORs). She and her mentor, Richard Axel, published these findings in 1991.She would eventually identify genes responsible for 1,000 ORs in the mouse nose, and 350 in the human. She won a Nobel Prize.

INTERNATIONAL CULTURE NIGHT:  On Wednesday, April 9, 5:00pm, Malden Catholic is proud to host once again our International Culture Night, celebrating the many nationalities that make up our school community.  We invite you and parents to attend, and we need you to participate in a variety of ways:  1) creating a colorful tri-fold poster board featuring information and pictures about your country of family origin;  2) helping with set-up and clean-up;  3) using your musical talents in performance in the theater;  4) bringing food representing your culture.   To volunteer for any of these, contact Dean of Culture, Community & Equity Mrs. Erga Pierrette by Wednesday, March 26.  If planning on doing a tri-fold poster, it will be important to coordinate with Mrs. Pierrette, so you might pair-up with others who might be interested in doing the same nation as you. We look forward to a great event thanks to your help.   Two (2) Malden Catholic Service hours are available for volunteering in any of the 4 ways mentioned. Tri-fold boards and other materials for displays will be provided.

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FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES- Please log into your Naviance account. The link was sent from your counselor.  Please see your counselor with any questions.

AP RESEARCH:  Students in AP Research are poised to being the data collection portion of their research projects. Many of these projects require input from the community. If you are interested in participating in this process, please click on any of the links below and take the survey that appears. Each survey covers a different topic, so feel free to take more than one!  Survey Links: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P5T_As1r9y4s7UmDqAZdavvzCEnv-7nZM8RdYB_i7Fc/edit?usp=sharing

MIAMI UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM  The Miami University Summer Scholars Program is geared to rising juniors and seniors to spend one week on Miami’s campus exploring a topic of their choice alongside leading faculty and professional experts.  The program offers students an insider’s look at the college application process and provides experiential learning opportunities that prepare them for college and future success. Applications close May 1.  More information can be found online at MiamiOH.edu/SummerScholars.  Questions can be directed to summerscholars@MiamiOH.edu or by calling 513-529-2531.

BOSTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DEPT. OF PSYCHIATRY SUMMER INTERNSHIP (inpatient, outpatient, neurosciences, early childhood, psychosis units):  Seeds of Hope Summer Internship Program at Boston Children’s Hospital:  When:  6/23/25 – 8/8/25, 4 days per week, 5^th day for health care lectures and to work on a project for presentation at graduation.  Paid 30 hours/week.     Students will learn clinical, research and administration skills. College students can shadow clinical staff according to the discretion of the director of unit.  Requirements:   high school and college students; minimum 16 years of age; GPA, resume, 2 letters of recommendation.  Deadline:  April 25.  Applications should be sent to Martha Cesena MD at Martha.Cesena@childrens.harvard.edu .

SEEDS OF HOPE MENTORING PROGRAM AT HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL – SATURDAY, APRIL 5 8:30-2PM   The Seeds of Hope Mentoring Program invites students to a free workshop at Harvard to learn about scholarships and pursuing different careers in health care, psychology, research, public health,  and many others.  Interactive sessions are part of the program,  including hands-on simulation in the laboratory and classroom with Harvard Medical Students.  Space is limited.  For more information and to register, please visit the following link: The Seeds of Hope .

SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY:  ScholarTrack Summer Research Program. The ScholarTrack Summer Research Program is a six-week hybrid summer program where students conduct independent research, take courses taught by Ivy League professors, and develop a full-length research paper—all under the guidance of professors from Yale, Harvard, Brown, and other Ivy League institutions, as well as PhD mentors from top universities and published researchers.

OFFICE OF STATE SENATOR JASON LEWIS SUMMER 2025 INTERNSHIP: Interns will have the unique opportunity to engage with policymaking, politics, and government from the inside. Although unpaid, interns will obtain meaningful experience by witnessing and participating in the day-to-day functioning of a State Senate office with a special focus on our work with the Education Committee.  Interns must have strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. Candidates must also be comfortable with Microsoft Office, Google applications, and major social media platforms. Preference will be given to applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent. Applications from the Fifth Middlesex District are strongly encouraged. Hours and duration of internship are flexible, though ideal applicants will be available 8-10 hours per week. This position will be in-person, hybrid, or fully remote. Candidates should send a resume and a brief letter of interest to Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov by Monday, March 31, 2025. References should be available upon request. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested parties are encouraged to apply promptly. With questions, please call (617) 722-1206. For more information, please visit: Office of State Senator Jason Lewis Summer 2025 Intern Posting  – Senator Jason Lewis

GIRLS EMPOWERMENT LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE (GELI) (Thursday April 24, 2025):  This year’s GELI Summit is a unique opportunity to shine alongside powerhouse organizations like the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and WHOI Sea Grant . What's in Store at the 2025 GELI Summit?  Dive deep into STEM/STEAM adventures, Connect with groundbreaking ocean science experts, Build leadership skills that will transform your future, and Network with incredible peers who are ready to change the world. Transportation, lunch, and more will be available.  For more information, visit the GELI website at:  our website or email MCSWprograms@mass.gov.

FLIPS CONFERENCE at Harvard University: Service with a Name (SWAN), a 501(c)3 nonprofit and student organization at Harvard College dedicated to catalyzing involvement, careers, and therefore lives, in public service for youth around the country, through mentorship, social engagement, and dynamic, outgoing community building is hosting an engaging and dynamic conference for high schoolers on Harvard University’s campus from April 12th-13th, 2025, entitled the Future Leaders in Public Service Conference (FLIPS). FLIPS is a 2-day conference on Harvard’s campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts for high schoolers who aspire to be our nation’s future leaders in public service fields, encompassing government, education, justice reform, and the nonprofit sector. High school students are placed in small groups, each led by a current Harvard College student, providing a unique opportunity for mentorship and leadership development. Attendees hone personal goals, experience a glimpse of college life at a top university, hear from public service professionals, and are taught public service leadership skills to bring back to their communities and to utilize in their current and future roles as leaders focused on the public good. For more information and to apply, please follow this link:  here or email  info@harvardswan.org.

BROTHER PUCCIO CHAPEL HOURS:  The Brother Puccio Chapel is open and available to faculty, staff, and students for silent prayer and meditation every weekday between the hours of 7AM and 2:20PM when not in use. 

Wednesday morning Rosary:  Each Wednesday morning at 7:30am, we invite students and faculty and staff to take 20 minutes from the busy start of day to gather in the Chapel to pray the Rosary.  Bring your needs and burdens and thanks to God through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary.

Friday Morning Mass:  Each Friday, we celebrate Mass in the Brother Puccio Chapel at 7:25am.  We all have someone or some special intentions to pray for, or we can make this an opportunity to say “Thanks” to God for all the good in our lives.  Please stop by. Start your day with the highest form of prayer: the Mass.  (You won’t be late for 1^st Period!)

All are welcome to pray the Latin rosary this Wednesday, April 2 @ 7:25 AM in the Br. Puccio Chapel.  Handouts are provided.

BSF:  BSF meets Wednesdays in Rm 141 at 2:30pm. Come help plan for International Culture Night which is April 9th 5-7:30.

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