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SCHOOL COMMUNITY NEWS
April 2019
Easter Recess
April 15th - 22nd
School will close on Monday, April 15th and reopen on Tuesday, April 23rd
Optional Spring Dress Code
Begins Friday, March 29th
The Student/Parent Handbook is available in your MACCESS account.
Problems logging into MACCESS? Email support@bmhs.org
Programs run from June 24th ~ August 2nd
Offerings Include:
Academic
Athletic
Fine Arts
Leadership
Questions? More Information?
Mrs. Dian Carter
Assistant Principal & Director of Summer Camps
Attention AP Students and Parents/Guardians
You must register for AP Exams by April 6th!
Please check your email for the link and instructions sent previously on
February 22nd and March 25th.
Questions? Contact Mr. Brian Brower
Please remind your student -
Participation in the Enrichment Zone! is mandatory
unless they are otherwise involved in a club or sport.
EZ! is an afternoon, extended-day program designed to provide an exciting, interactive, dynamic, and fun environment for students from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
No charge for students picked-up by 6 PM!
Late Fee of $2 per minute charged to students picked-up after 6 PM.
Questions?
Interested in earning Parent Service Hours?
Email Enrichment Zone! Coordinator, Ms. Loretta King
Parent Service Hours due by April 30th
- Families are required to perform 10 hours of volunteer service each school year.
- A $40 fee is applied for each service hour not completed.
- This is considered a financial obligation to the school.
- Service hours do not carry over from one year to the next.
Questions?
Service Hour Coordinator ~ Melissa Antonio Huar
Traffic Reminders:
- All vehicles must turn right after exiting the front circle.
- Do not drop off students in the main circle before the start of school.
Please help keep our students and families safe!
Driver's Education Classes
Classes offered through Greg's Driving School
Classes beginning on April 23rd, May 9th, and June 10th
Register HERE
Attention Class of 2018 Graduates!
Save the Date
Graduate Return Day
Tuesday, June 4th ~ 12 Noon
Andy Mona Student Center
Calling all Project PRIDE Graduates!
We are celebrating 20 years of success for this incredible program.
Have you updated your information with us?
Contact Project PRIDE Program Director, Tia Bell.
School Calendar
School will be closed for Easter Vacation April 15th - 22nd
School reopens on Tuesday, April 23rd
Two Hour Delay ~ Thursday, April 25th
Quarter 3 Report Cards on MACCESS ~ April 9th
Quarter 4 Progress Reports for Grade 12 on MACCESS ~ April 24th
Quarter 4 Progress Reports for Grade 9, 10, 11 on MACCESS ~ May 3rd
SANKOFA
April 5th, 6th, 7th
April 12th, 13th, 14th
DANCE TO LIFE PRODUCTION:
THE POWER OF CREATION
April 26th, 27th, 28th
Admissions Office
Welcome Class of 2023!
Make-Up HSPT Testing: April 23rd, 3 - 6 PM
- Please contact admissions@bmhs.org for more information.
Placement Testing: May 11th, 9 - 11 AM
- All students are required to take the Math placement exam and have the option of taking the Science and Modern/Classical Language exams.
- Placement testing will be used for placement in Modern/Classical Languages, and to provide for information if there are concerns about our predetermined placements in Math or Science.
Uniform Fitting: May 11th, 9 - 11 AM
- Uniform companies will be on campus during placement testing.
- You may also visit www.flynnohara.com or www.carouselclothing.com
Course Selections:
- You will be emailed a link to fill out your course selection online!
Prospective Mustangs in the Class of 2024:
Pre-HSPT
For Current 7th Grade Students
April 13th, 9 AM to Noon
Email Admissions@bmhs.org to sign up!
Mustang for a Day Shadow Program
Questions?
Email Admissions@BMHS.org
Interested in earning Parent Service Hours?
Parent volunteers are needed to assist at various Admissions functions throughout the year.
Business Office
Re-Registration Was Extended to Friday, April 5th
Fee prior to April 5th ~ $350
Fee after April 5th ~ $450
2019/2020 Tuition and Fees
Tuition ~ $16,360
Book Rental ~ $350
Technology Fee ~ $150
Kairos Fee for Class of 2021 Only ~ $100
Senior Fee for Class of 2020 Only ~ $200
Financial Aid
2019-2020 School Year
Bishop McNamara High School Tuition Grant Program
Application Deadline was December 21st, 2018
- Applications submitted/completed after December 21, 2018 will be considered in the SECOND round of allocations in the spring, if funds remain available.
- Families must apply on-line and submit the necessary supporting documentation directly to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.
- Paper applications are not available.
- The online application is available at www.factstuitionaid.com
- Fax supporting documents to FACTS at 866-315-9264 or mail to:
FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment
PO Box 82524
Lincoln, NE 68501-2524
Overnight Field Trips
- The BMHS Handbook states: "Students whose tuition is not up-to-date will not be allowed to attend overnight field trips."
- Applies to all school trips ~ class related, fine arts, sports, service projects, etc.
- Questions? Patricia.Garber@bmhs.org
Questions about your tuition account?
Contact Mrs. Garber
- Students with outstanding tuition obligations will not be permitted to take final exams.
- Students may not take more than 2 exams per day.
- Students will receive a failing grade for any exam not completed within five working days from the date of the last normally scheduled exam.
- BMHS reserves the right to revoke the 2019-2020 registration of a student whose tuition account is not current.
- BMHS is not obligated to hold spaces for the upcoming school year for students whose financial obligations have not been satisfied.
Payments after April 30th
- Only certified funds accepted: cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express
Counseling Center
Class of 2019 Graduation Announcements
- Llimited supply of announcements available for purchase.
- Cost is $1.50 each
- Sold on a first-come, first-served basis
- Each request will be capped at 10 announcements
- These are NOT tickets and do not allow recipients to attend the graduation ceremony.
Contact: Mrs. Mendiola
301-735-8401, ext. 141
2019-2020 Scheduling Process
- Student course selections were posted to Maccess in March.
- Please review selections for errors and have your student meet with his/her counselor to make any changes.
- Students should work with their rising grade level counselor for all 2019-2020 scheduling needs.
Quarter 4 Began on March 29th!
Progress Reports on MACCESS:
Grade 12 ~ April 24th
Grades 9, 10 and 11 ~ Mary 3rd
Quarter 3 Report Cards on MACCESS April 9th
To log onto Maccess:
- Go to www.bmhs.org
- Click on the M in the top right corner
- Log in with your username and password
- Go to "My Documents"
- Forgot user name or password? Go to "BMHS Retrieve Username/Reset Password"
- Locked out? Email support@bmhs.org
Math Resource Help
Math Power Hour
Wednesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 PM
St. Joseph Resource Center
Official and Unofficial Records Requests
All financial obligations must be satisfied before records will be released. Contact our registrar, Ms. Shannon Brown, to request records. At least 48 hours advance notice is needed to produce official or unofficial records for any student.
Parents and Guardians
Please join us for the last Parents' Club Meeting of the Year
As we Celebrate Parent's Appreciation Night!
May 7th ~ 6:30 PM
Andy Mona Student Center
Parent volunteers have a large impact of the successes of BMHS.
Awards given to parents who have volunteered a minimum of 50 hours and above.
Volunteers will receive a beautiful pin to signify appreciation for their volunteer efforts.
Election for the 2019-2020 Parent's Club Executive Board!
There are many parents with talents that would be of benefit to the success of the
Parent's Club Executive Board.
PLEASE ATTEND!
Earn 1 Parent Service Hour just for attending the meeting!
- Brunch open to all BMHS male students
- Tickets $25 each
- Winner of KEO Memorial Scholarship announced
- Need Parent Service Hours? Consider donating a themed gift basket or other items with minimum value of $40 for the silent auction and receive credit for one service hour.
- Donation may be left at the main office. Remember to specify your student's name and that it is for the Mother Son Brunch.
- Questions? mothersonbrunch@bmhs.org
Parent Volunteer Service Opportunitites
Volunteer Service Coordinator
Melissa Antonio Huar
Opportunities for CURRENT school year:
April 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th, 6 to 9 PM: Phone-A-Thon, Contact - Robert Van der Waag
Fine Arts Events: Contact - Michele.Vicino-Coleman
Mother-Son Brunch: Donate a Basket, Contact - mothersonbrunch@bmhs.org
Enrichment Zone!: Contact - Loretta.King@bmhs.org
Opportunities for NEXT school year:
Caritas: May 30th, Contact - Melissa Antonio Huar
Mustang Cup/Sip & Swing: June 21st, Contact - Melissa Antonio Huar
May 7th: Attend Parents' Club Meeting
Fine Arts Events: Contact - Michele.Vicino-Coleman
Book Collection Days: May 13th - 16th & June 3rd - 6th, Contact - Mrs. Dian Carter
Enrichment Zone!: Contact - Loretta.King@bmhs.org
Save the Date!
2018 Mustang Cup/Sip & Swing
June 21, 2019 at Renditions Golf Course!
Join us for an afternoon of golf in support of BMHS athletics!
If golf isn't your thing, join us for the Sip & Swing,
which includes a wine pairing lunch, & lessons with a Renditions Golf Pro.
Additional information will be posted as we get closer to the date.
Keep an eye on your inboxes and our social media pages.
Questions?
Contact Melisa Antionio Huar LR'91
Earn Parent Service Hours for next school year!
Contact Melisa Antionio Huar LR'91
Nurse's Notes
When your student is sick, please keep them home when they:
- complain about feeling hot and cold
- are extremely tired and have body aches
- are vomiting or have diarrhea
- have a distracting pain from a headache, ear ache, sore throat or recent injury
- have yellow or green drainage from their eye
Students with a fever need to stay home until they are fever free
for 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your student's health
please contact our School Nurse:
Stacey Slack, RN
301-735-8401 x160
Campus Ministry
Holy Week Liturgy
Friday, April 12th
9:30 AM
Main Gym
All are welcome!
Daily Mass
Tuesdays ~ 11:15 AM
Wednesdays ~ 11:15 AM
Thursdays ~ 11:50 AM
All are welcome to join the celebration in the Moreau Chapel!
Confession Opportunity
Friday ~ April 26th
11:15 AM ~ 12:15 PM
Moreau Chapel
Sophomore Retreats
West River Center
April 8th ~ 10th grade women
April 9th ~ 10th grade men
Please pray for our sophomores as they attend these overnight retreats.
Questions? Please contact Campus Ministry
"Living the Fourth" Weekend Retreat
July 5th - 7th
Loyola on the Potomac
Did you, or a loved one, have a positive experience at a Kairos retreat? Open to young adults, BMHS alums and others, who experienced Kairos at their high schools and would like to get back in touch with that experience.
Questions?
Holy Cross Service
All Service Deadlines have passed.
- Any student who did not complete the required number of hours by the deadline was given a time extension plus the requirement of an additional 5 hours.
- For this extension, all service hours for freshmen, sophomores and juniors must be submitted by May 7th or the student will be required to complete the summer service program (fee involved).
- Seniors please note: You cannot receive your diploma without first completing your service requirement for the year.
- All service hours are due by April 30th.
Athletics
Save the Date ~ Crab Feast
September 9th
Andy Mona Student Life Center
Teens In Action
Upcoming Service Opportunities
- There will be a number of service activities for Teens during April
- If you are not on Mrs. Pezzuto's service email list, click HERE to enter your information.
Registration Information
Rosemary Pezzuto
Office - 301-346-7680
Fine Arts
2019 Sankofa Production
MODIBA: Life of Courage
6 PERFORMANCES!
Fridays ~ April 5th, 12th ~ 7:00 PM
Saturdays ~ April 6th,13th ~ 7:00 PM
Sundays, ~ April 7th,14th ~ 2:00 PM
SOLD OUT!
DANCE TO LIFE PRODUCTION:
THE POWER OF CREATION
April 26th ~ 7 PM
April 27th ~ 7 PM
April 28th ~ 2 PM
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 12th.
Please go to Fine Arts WebPage to Purchase Tickets!
SPRING MUSIC CONCERTS!
Jazz Concert
Wednesday, April 10th
7 pm
Andy Mona Student Center
Concert Band, Symphonic Band
& Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 2nd
7 pm
Main Gym
Choir Concert
Friday, May 3rd
7 pm
Main Gym
String Orchestra &
Wind Ensemble Concert
Friday, May 10th
7 PM
Main Gym
End of year Showcases:
FREE & Open to the Public!
Classical Dance Showcase
Featuring talented students of Dance I, Tap I & selected honors pieces.
Wednesday, May 8th ~ 5 to 6 PM ~BMHS Fine Arts Theatre
Theatre Showcase
Featuring talented students of Introduction to Theatre & Honors Great Stages of Drama
Friday, May 3rd ~ 4 to 6 PM ~ BMHS Fine Arts Theatre
Save the Date!
St. Genesius Theatre Awards
Saturday, May 4th
6 - 9:30 PM
BMHS Fine Arts Theatre
Parent/Guardian Volunteers Needed!
If you wish to volunteer for a Fine Arts Department event
email Mrs. Vicino-Coleman at michele.vicino-coleman@bmhs.org.
