SCHOOL COMMUNITY NEWS July 2019 I'm a new Text block ready for your content. JULY 4, 2019
Bishop McNamara School Offices, Summer School & Summer Enrichment Programs will all be closed in observance of Independence Day. All sessions will resume on Friday July 5th. Programs Begin June 24th Weekly camps offered until August 2nd Offerings Include: Academic Athletic Fine Arts Leadership
Questions? More Information? Mrs. Dian Carter Assistant Principal & Director of Summer Camps School Year 2019/2020 First Day of School ~ Thursday, August 29th
Student Return Days August 26th 9th: 8:15 AM - 3 PM 10th: 9 - 11AM 11th: 1 -3 PM
August 27th 12th: 9 AM
August 28th 9th: 8:15 AM - 3 PM
Congratulations to the 2019/2020 Student Council!
PR Officer: Francesca Smith
PR Officer: Kendall Bradwell
PR Officer: Sherwood Armstrong
Secretary/Treasurer: Ethan Holley Attention Class of 2020 Yearbook/Senior Pictures The official yearbook photographer is Lifetouch Prestige Portraits. This is the only photographer whose photos will appear in the yearbook. Photos from other companies will not be accepted and students without a Lifetouch photo will not appear in the composite class photo.
Questions? Contact Lifetouch 800-445-1189 or 410-644-7700 School Calendar July 1 - Summer School Begins July 4 - School Closed July 26 - Summer School Ends July 29 - School Closed July 30 - School Closed
July 31 - School Closed August 1 - School Closed August 2 - School Closed
Admissions Office Information for the Class of 2023 Freshman Orientation Events: Thursday, August 22nd ~ 6:30 PM Freshman/Parent Event Monday, August 26th ~ 8:15-3PM Freshman Retreat Wednesday, August 28th ~ 8:15-3PM Freshman Orientation
Uniforms If you did not get an apportunity to visit our uniform vendors during the May Placement Testing, you can order uniforms through:
Transportation for School Year 2019/2020 Carpooling: Carpool Link
Shuttle: Opportunities for one-way or round trip van transportation. Contact: Rev. Shawn M. McBride, Founder & Exec. Director 301-806-0188 or www.TheStudentShuttle.com
The Enrichment Zone: An after school program for parents/guardians picking up by 6 PM. More Info Transfer Students Admissions will reach out to schedule an interview.
TRANSFER EXPERIENCE EVENTS WILL BE IN AUGUST: Please contact Mr. Brian Brower if you have any questions. August 21 - Student/Parent Welcome Night 6:30 PM August 26th: 10th Grade 9 -11 AM 11th Grade 1-3 PM August 27th: 12th Grade 9:00 AM Information for the Class of 2024
Join out Mailing List for more information on upcoming events! Inquire Online
Mustang for a Day Shadow Program Dates for students to shadow current McNamara Students will be open in the beginning of September. A link will be provided in the September McNews.
Campus Tours Campus Tours will be available July~September. Please see the attached link to Schedule your Tour today!
Business Office 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
FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment PO Box 82524 Lincoln, NE 68501-2524 Questions about your tuition account? Contact Mrs. Garber
No checks accepted at this time!
Counseling Center Year End Report Cards Were Posted to MACCESS June 19th
Schedules for the Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022: Schedules for the 2019-2020 school year have been posted to Maccess. While we have worked to minimize the number of unscheduled classes that arise due to scheduling conflicts, some bumped classes inevitably occur. Please have your child see his/her scheduling counselor by June 6 to make any schedule changes (no charge will be incurred). Schedules for the Class of 2023: Schedules will be mailed home by the end of June. Schedule Changes: Counseling Office Summer Hours Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 AM - 12 Noon June 10th ~ July 26
Summer Plans As we prepare to close out another school year and turn our sights to summer, may we suggest students continue to grow and develop intellectually.
Summer College Application Workshop Offered for the Class of 2020
Workshop facilitated by the College Counseling Office and local College Admissions Representatives. Register early ~ SPACE LIMITED!
Sessions Offered:
July 8th -12th, 8 - 11 AM July 8th - 12th, 12 - 3 PM Official and Unofficial Records Requests All financial obligations must be satisfied before records will be released. Contact our registrar to request records. At least 48 hours advance notice is needed to produce official or unofficial records for any student. Parents and Guardians Parents' Club Executive Board
Open Position ~ Hospitality Chair Interested? Please email qualifications to parentsclub@bmhs.org for consideration. Nurse's Notes Required Medical Forms for School Year 2019/2020 Parents/Guardians: All families have received an email from the Nurse's Office regarding medical forms & requirements. Please log on to Magnus Health, complete & upload all forms. If a form does not pertain to your student please mark it as N/A. Make sure to have physicals completed by July 31, 2019. For your student's safety they will not be able to try out for sports unless these forms are completed. All medical forms for 2019-2020 school year are due by August 1, 2019.
Campus Ministry Campus Ministry Office Contacts
Mr. Sanneman Director of Campus Ministry Phone: 240-455-9627 Email: peter.sanneman@bmhs.org
Ms. Saunders Asst. Director of Campus Ministry & Service Coordinator Phone: 240-455-9626 Email: amanda.saunders@bmhs.org
Mrs. Herndon Campus Ministry Assistant Phone: 240-455-9604 Email: sandra.herndon@bmhs.org
2019 - 2020 Holy Cross Service Program:
"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? Athletics FALL SPORTS START DATES: Football (ALL Levels): August 8th All Other Sports: August 15th
All students trying out f Fall Sports must have a submitted physical dated after June 1, 2019 & completed the online forms via Magnus. Hard copies, emails & pictures of the paperwork will NOT be accepted. All paperwork must be uploaded to Magnus. Crab Feast Saturday, September 7th 6 - 10:30 PM Andy Mona Student Center Tickets ~ $60 Crabs served 7 to 9:30 PM Food by Mission BBQ! 50/50 Raffle ~ Silent Auction Purchase tickets on at www.bmhs.org Fine Arts INTERESTED IN TAKING A FINE ARTS CLASS? When you see your schedule, if you have room, you can always add a Fine Arts class! Please contact a Fine Arts teacher for more details.
Save the Dates
Fine Arts Boosters Mandatory Meeting Tuesday ~ September 10th, 2019 7:00 to 9:00 pm
6th Annual 5K for the Arts Saturday ~ October 19th, 2019 Registration begins at 8:00 am Watkins Regional Park Fall Musical Announced! The Hunchback of Notre~Dame
Auditions August 29th and 30th 3:30 - 6PM Fine Arts Theater No Preparation needed! You must attend both days to be considered for a role
Performances November 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th
Spring Play Twelfth Night Auditions during the first week of January, 2020
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