December 2016 and January 2017 

Administration Archbishop Rev. Joseph Naumann Superintendent Dr. Kathy O’Hara Chair Of the Board of Trustees Mr. Marc McCarty President Rev. Thomas Schrader, O. Carm. Principal Dr. Karen Hopson Assistant Principal/Dean of Students Mr. Mike Beaven Athletic Director Mr. Kam Ridley

In This Issue: -Letter from President, Fr. Tom Schrader, O.Carm. -Administrative News, School Uniform info & Cyclone Café News -Admissions Information - Academic Center news - Health Office - Athletic Dept. News - Class & Club News - Campus Ministry - Development Office News - December/January Calendar

Office Numbers & Hours* Main Office - 913-371-1201 Monday - Friday 7:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Business Office — 913-371-0717 Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Development Office & Alumni Office 913-371-6901 Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Fax: 913-371-2145 Website: www.wardhigh.org. *Please see Pg. 16 for Christmas Break Hours for the Main Office, Development Office, and Business Office.

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL 

NEWSLETTER PARENT PARENT NEWSLETTER 

Mission Statement Bishop Ward High School provides a quality, Catholic,

college preparatory education, in a Christ-centered community, that nurtures the body, mind, and soul of each student.

Vision Statement Bishop Ward High School pledges to continue to instill values of academic excellence,

compassion for others, a deeper understanding of the Catholic-Christian faith, and a sense of civic responsibility, both in and out of the classroom.

Dear Bishop Ward Families,

On November 15, 2016, the KU Alumni Association honored seven of our seniors at the Kansas Honor’s Program held at Wyandotte High School. The seniors receiving this honor were: Lidija Bejic, Natalie Bragdon, Michael LeDesma, Melissa Maldonado, Islaynn Pena, David Ro-driguez, and Sehila Rodriguez. Bishop Ward is proud of the hard work of our students.

The season of Advent begins on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Ad-vent is a time to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ, "The days are com-ing, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and Judah." - Jeremiah 33:14. Remember to put your Advent wreath in a prominent location of your home as a reminder of why we are preparing.

Our students also have some academic preparing to do during the month of December. Semester finals are scheduled for December 13, 14, 15, and 16. All students need to be cleared through the Business Office to take finals. Students who are not cleared through the Business Office will not be able to take finals. Please check your student's final schedule to en-sure they arrive on time for each final and are promptly picked up at the end of each day. The final schedule is listed on the calendar page, pg. 16, of this newsletter. Students should be in uniform for all finals.

Christmas break begins on Monday, December 19, 2016 and clas-ses will resume for the second semester on WEDNESDAY, January 4, 2017 at 8:30a.m. (It is a late start day). During Christmas break, take the oppor-tunity to spend time together as a family, including attending Mass together. With this newsletter, you will find a schedule for all the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day, also known as the Solemnity of Mary, Mass times for our Wyandotte County parishes on pg. 15. The Solemnity of Mary is a Holy Day of obligation.

"May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we have for you, so as to strengthen your hearts, to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his holy ones." - 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13.

Many blessings to each of you during this Advent and Christmas season.

Dr. Karen Hopson

Principal

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT 

Dear Bishop Ward Families,

As we enter into the season of Advent, our hearts are filled with joy at the expectation of the birth of Our Lord. This is a special time in the Liturgical year, in which we prepare ourselves for our pilgrimage to the manger to celebrate Christ’s birth. The students at Bishop Ward prepare for this special time by helping those who may not otherwise be able to enjoy the fullness of the Christmas season. They are currently collecting gift cards to Wal-Mart and Price Chopper to help Wyandotte County families who need our assistance to experience the fullness of the joy of Christmas. Thank you for being role models of joyful giving for our students.

December also marks the start of the Winter Sports season as boys’ and girls’ basketball and boys wrestling begins. Please encourage your student to get involved by competing in or supporting our Winter Sports. The sports calendar is available on the Bishop Ward website. The joy of cheering on the Cyclones has been a tradition in Wyandotte County for generations.

We have offered a special program to help students prepare for the ACT, and a Career Day, to encourage them to discover careers they might like to explore, and search for colleges and majors they might be interest-ed in pursuing. Our students should be preparing for their future success beginning their freshmen year. It is never too early to begin investigating career interests and goals. Please keep in mind that some of our stu-dents might be experiencing a call from Christ to serve as ordained clergy or religious.

The students will have the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in December through their Theolo-gy classes. We will also celebrate together the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, the patroness of the United States, on December 8, at 9:20 am. We also look to the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas, on December 12 with a Mass at 9:20a.m..

Please encourage those families you know who would like an excellent Catholic education for their student(s) to contact Ms. Karina Martinez, Admissions Director, for information on Admissions at (913) 371-1201.

Please know that you are in my prayers daily. I wish you blessings during the Advent season and the joy of celebrating the Birth of Christ once again this Christmas. I also wish you peace and blessings in the New Year.

In Christ,

Rev. Thomas Schrader, O. Carm.

President

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT 

Estimadas familias de Bishop Ward, Mientras entramos al tiempo de Adviento, nuestros corazones están llenos de alegría ante la expectativa del nacimiento de nuestro Señor. Este es un momento especial en el año litúrgico, en el que nos preparamos para nuestra peregrinación al pesebre para celebrar el nacimiento de Cristo. Los estudiantes de Bishop Ward, se preparan para este momento especial ayudando a los que no tienen la posibilidad de disfrutar de la plenitud de la temporada de Navidad. Estamos recolectando tarjetas de regalo “gift cards” de Wal-Mart y Price Chopper para las familias del Condado de Wyandotte que necesitan nuestra ayuda y puedan disfrutar la plenitud de la alegría Navideña. Gracias por ser un ejemplo a seguir para nues-tros estudiantes sepan lo que es la alegría de poder ayudar. Diciembre tambien marca el inicio de la temporada de los deportes de invierno. Comienza el balon-cesto (basketball) y la lucha libre (wrestling). Por favor anime a su hijo o hija a involucrarse al com-petir o apoyar a nuestros deportes de invierno. El calendario deportivo está disponible en la pagina de internet Bishop Ward. La alegría de echarle porras a los ciclones ha sido una tradición en el Condado de Wyandotte por generaciones. Hemos ofrecido un programa especial para ayudar a los estudiantes a prepararse para el ACT, el Día de la Carrera para ayudarlos a descubrir las carreras que les gustaría explorar, y la búsqueda de colegios y carreras en cuales ellos podrían estar interesados. Nuestros estudiantes deben prepararse para su éxito del futuro desde su primer año de secundaria. Nunca es demasiado pronto para comenzar a investigar los intereses y objetivos de una carrera. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunos de nuestros estudiantes podrían estar experimentando un llamado de Cristo para servir co-mo ministro ordenado o religioso. Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad para el Sacramento de la Reconciliación en Diciembre a través de sus clases de Teología. Vamos a celebrar juntos la fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción de María, patrona de los Estados Unidos, el 8 de Diciembre, a las 9:20 a.m. También esperamos con gusto la celebración de la Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe, patrona de las Américas, el 12 de Diciembre con una misa a las 9:20 a.m .. Por favor anime a aquellas familias que conozcan que quieran una excelente educación católica pa-ra su hijo o hija que se pongan en contacto con la Sra. Karina Martínez, Directora de Admisiones, para obtener información sobre el proceso de admision al (913) 371-1201. Por favor, sepa que usted está en mis oraciones diariamente. Les deseo bendiciones durante el tiempo de Adviento y de la alegría de celebrar el nacimiento de Cristo, una vez más esta Navidad. También les deseo paz y bendiciones en el Año Nuevo. En Cristo, Rev. Thomas Schrader, O. Carm. Presidente

ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS 

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION:                                                         

Dress Code Reminders for Girls & Boys Uniform Pants in 2016‐2017 From Mr. Beaven, Assistant Principal:

Approved outerwear is the 1/4 zip pullover with the Bishop Ward crest, available in the Spirit Store. Students also may wear 1/4 zip pullover from BWHS athletic teams or groups as long as it is a solid color (white, black, or grey), and nothing printed on the back.  Girl’s Skirts: Girls who have a skirt that is hemmed shorter than 3 inches from the knee will have to change into a replacement skirt provided by Bishop Ward. The student will then be charged a $44.50 obligation to the school.

ALL students, girls & boys, will be REQUIRED to wear Only BWHS logoed pants that can be pur-chased from Lands’ End for the 2016-2017 school year. Girls may continue to wear their skirt. How-ever, if they choose to wear pants, they must be the approved BWHS logoed pants from Lands’ End. Girls are not allowed to wear shorts or capri pants. Boys’ shorts: only khaki dress shorts are ac-ceptable; must be hemmed at knee length; and cargo shorts are NOT allowed.

Please Note: If you purchase NON-Lands’ End pants, Bishop Ward has a local vendor who will sew the approved logo on the pants.

IMPORTANT: If you purchase non-Lands’ End pants (girls and boys) here are the guidelines:

All students, boys & girls, are REQUIRED to wear Only BWHS logoed khaki dress slacks. Girls may continue to wear skirts. Slacks may be purchased through Land’s End. If slacks are purchased from another source, Bishop Ward has a local vendor who can sew the approved logo on the slacks.

If you purchase non-Lands’ End pants (girls and boys) here are the guidelines:

Girls’ Slacks: Only khaki dress slacks are acceptable for girls. A maximum of four pockets (2 in front and 2 in back) are permitted. Cargo, Capri, skinny or stretch slacks are not permitted.

Boys’ Slacks: Only khaki dress slacks are acceptable. Slacks may have a maximum of four pockets: two in front and two in back. Cargo, Capri, skinny, or stretch slacks are not permitted.

Drop off slacks at the Bishop Ward office for approval; if slacks are approved they will be delivered to the vendor by a BWHS staff member.

Deadline to drop off slacks will be the last Wednesday of each month and will be returned to the students the following

week. There will be NO uniform pant drop-off in December because of Christmas Break. The next drop-off will be January 25, 2017.

PLEASE NOTE: Bishop Ward will only make one delivery a month to the vendor for the slacks. Please plan accordingly. Slacks received after the monthly deadline will not be processed until the next month’s deadline.

Cost is $6.00 per pair of pants and must be paid at drop off. Cash only. No debit or credit cards.

Shirts for Girls & Boys: Both boys and girls must wear the black uniform polos with the school crest on the left. Only plain white, grey or black undershirts can be worn under the uniform polos. Uniform polos with the BWHS logo are also purchased through Lands’ End.

Students who are in violation of the school dress code may be assigned an after school detention.

CLASS, CLUB, & ATHLETICS NEWS ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS 

Food Services Policy Reminder— Fast Food or Food From Any Restaurants is NOT ALLOWED From Mr. Beaven, Vice Principal: As found in the Handbook: Bishop Ward High School will offer breakfast and lunch programs. Bishop Ward partic-ipates in the federally sponsored Child Nutrition Program. This program is designed to assist school systems in providing nutritious lunches to all students at reasonable prices and free and reduced breakfast and lunches to those students who meet the program income guidelines. Application forms for free and reduced lunches are mailed annually to all families. All applications are to be returned to the school’s designated food program applica-tion review officer. The information provided on the application is held in strictest confidence.

Bishop Ward High School operates a CLOSED LUNCH program. Students are not per-mitted to leave the school campus during lunch. Students who do leave campus will be considered truant and will be referred to the Vice Principal for disciplinary action. Foods and soft drinks from restaurants such as McDon-ald's, Taco Bell, Subway, Pizza Hut, etc. (any fast food or food from any restaurants) are not to be ordered or brought in by students, parents or guardians. Students who forget lunch/money may have a parent/guardian leave lunch money or a traditional sack lunch in the front office. Note: The foods men oned above will not be ac‐

cepted and/or le  in the front office.     

ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS 

Skirt Length & Winter Outerwear                                           

Policy Reminder: A reminder about skirt length: In order to maintain modesty guidelines, as found on page 35 of the Handbook, the hem of the girls' skirts may not be more than 3 inches above the knee. It is also important that the girls do not roll their skirts. If the skirts are more than 3 inches above the knee, girls will be asked to wear uniform slacks with the Bishop Ward logo. The pants must be approved by the front office in order to have the logo put on.

REMINDER: ONLY the quarter zip Bishop Ward jacket may be worn in school for warmth. If the student wants to wear the outerwear, he/she must still wear their Bishop Ward polo under the outerwear. They may wear

Deten on Policy Update as of Nov. 1, 2016: Students who are assigned a erschool deten on and/or Saturday deten on are required to 

a end.  Star ng November 1, 2016, any student who does not a end an assigned deten on 

and/or Saturday deten on will serve  me in In School Suspension (ISS) on the next scheduled 

day of school.  When a student does not a end an assigned a erschool deten on, they will 

be placed in a half day of ISS on the next scheduled day of school. Students who do not a end 

an assigned Saturday deten on will have a $20 obliga on through the Business Office and will 

be placed in a whole day of ISS on the next scheduled day of school.   

CLASS, CLUB, & ATHLETICS NEWS ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS 

ACADEMIC ADVISING OFFICE ACADEMIC ADVISING OFFICE ACADEMIC ADVISING OFFICE ADMISSIONS NEWS 

8th GRADE SCHOLARSHIP WRITING WORKSHOP Any 8th grade student who has applied to Bishop Ward can attend our Scholarship Writing Work-shop to learn how to write an excellent Scholarship Essay. We will meet at 6:00p.m. on December 13, 2016 in the Bishop Ward Library. Please enter through the main entrance.

FUTURE CYCLONE NEWS: INCOMING FRESHMEN – CLASS OF 2021! For Families with Students in 8th Grade: Freshmen Applications are due December 14, 2016! Please get your application in today! Students who turn in their applications by Dec. 14th will get a placement test waiver so they do not have to pay the placement test fee and they will also get a $500 scholarship!

PLACEMENT EXAM IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 14, 2017 All 8th grade students attending Bishop Ward in the 2017-2018 school year must take the Place-ment Exam. The exam will be from 8:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on January 14, 2017. This test is used to help our counselors place students in the appropriate classes. What to bring: $13 for the cost of the test & pencils. Where to go: Arrive at main entrance. Contact: Karina Martinez to RSVP or if you have questions at 913.371.6814 or kmartinez@wardhigh.org.

SHADOW DAY OPPORTUNITIES AT BISHOP WARD There’s no better way to see if Bishop Ward is the right fit for your student than to have him/her ex-perience a “Shadow Day” at Bishop Ward. To schedule a Shadow Day for your student, please con-tact Karina Martinez, at 913.371.6814 or kmartinez@wardhigh.org. Shadow Days must be sched-uled at least two days in advance.

OBLIGATIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS                             

MUST BE PAID BY DEC. 7, 2016 Any obliga ons owed to Bishop Ward High School must be fulfilled by Dec. 7, 2016.  If students have out-

standing obliga ons, families will receive an obliga on le er on Dec. 1, 2016.  Payment obliga ons include:  

prior year or current past due tui on, book fees, enrollment fees, tardy fees, fundraisers, equipment or fees 

owed to coaches or teachers, t-shirt fees, and all other amounts due to Bishop Ward High School. 

Please contact Mr. Percca, Business Office Manager, if you have any ques ons about this policy.  Thank you 

for choosing Bishop Ward High School.   

CATHOLIC COLLEGES & UNIVERSITY SEARCH ASSISTANCE   Learn more about Catholic colleges and universities by checking out a new site, sponsored by the American Educational Guidance Center: http://www.college-scholarships.com/catholic_colleges.htm>. You will also find resources which include: a list of more than 50 scholarship search sites, a college comparison data base, a directory of career schools and colleges, and much more. More than 20,000 websites currently link to this site, including those of countless newspapers, high schools, colleges, universities, and libraries.

 

SENIORS MUST PAY ALL OBLIGATIONS BY WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7TH.  IF OBLIGATIONS ARE NOT FULFILLED BY 

DEC. 7TH, THEN YOUR SENIOR STUDENT WILL NOT RECEIVE THEIR TEST EXEMPTIONS. 

 

JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, AND FRESHMEN MUST HAVE ALL OBLIGATIONS PAID BY DEC. 7TH OR THEY WILL 

NOT BE ALLOWED TO TAKE THEIR FINAL EXAMS.   

BUSINESS OFFICE & ACADEMIC CENTER  

SENIORS & SENIOR PARENTS:  Pell Grant News, College Work 

Study Info, and Kansas Board of Regents Scholarship Info Everyone should file a FAFSA. You may not be eligible for a Pell Grant, but there could be other scholarships available, but you must have your FAFSA filed to be eligible.

When filling out FAFSA check “yes” on the box asking if your student would be interested in work study. Some colleg-es will create a list of students interested in campus employment and this could lead to a job.

As your student begins receiving scholarship awards, keep a copy of the award letter. Mrs. Gregory will be ask-ing for that information in April when she compiles the scholarship list to be announced at graduation.

Check out: mycollegemoneyplan.org. This is a new site that will help your college bound student make some important financial decisions for college and beyond. You can visit the website to sign up and get started building your student’s personal financial plan for college.

Kansas Board of Regents Scholarships: Your student must be attending college in Kansas. There are scholarships for both state and private colleges. Apply online at www.kansasregebts.org or contact the Kansas Board of Regents at 785.296.3518.

JUNIORS & SENIORS                                  NEED TO TAKE THE A.C.T. EXAM 

ACADEMIC ADVISING OFFICE 

Every higher education institution in the U.S. REQUIRES incoming students to take the ACT exam. This exam is used for placement into classes as well as scholarship eligibility. Many schools will not admit students or award scholarships without this exam.

Seniors are STRONGLY encouraged to take this test at least once, but preferably two or three times before they graduate. For college applications and scholarship applications, it is suggested that Seniors take the ACT in Sept. or Oct. because priority college applications are often due in December. Seniors should also take the ACT in Dec. or Feb. to try to strengthen scores.

Juniors are encouraged to take the ACT at least once during the year, to gain testing experience and to realize where more improvement may be needed in specific areas in preparation for Senior year testing. However, Juniors are strongly encouraged to take the ACT at least twice in their Junior year, such as the April and June test dates.

ACT registration must be done online by going to www.actstudent.org. A credit card must be used to pay for registration.

Bishop Ward's school code for the ACT registration is 171-555.

Please note, some colleges and universities (but not all schools) are now requiring the writing section of the ACT for admission. You will need to contact the Admissions Office at your school of interest to see what their specific requirements are.

Listed in the chart below are the dates for testing & the registration packet deadlines for the 2016-2017 school year. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gregory or Mrs. Cramer in the Academic Advising Office.

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) Feb. 11, 2017 Jan. 13, 2017 Jan. 14-20, 2017 April 8, 2017 March 3, 2017 March 4-17, 2017 June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 May 5-19, 2017

The cost to take the basic test without the writing exam is $42.50. The cost to take the test with the writing exam is $58.50. Late registration is $27.50 plus the registration fee. To take the test without registering until the day of the test, on a stand-by basis, add an additional $49.00 plus the registration fee. Test centers may not accept stand-by registrations. (Basic test on stand-by is $91.50. Test with writing exam on stand-by is $107.50.) Test date change fee is $24.00. Test center change fee (keeping the same date) is $25.00.

Photo I.D. is REQUIRED to register for the test AND on test day for all students.

Student athletes who are considering participation in athletics on a collegiate level, need to register with the eligibility center at the end of their junior year or beginning of senior year. Athletes will register with either the NAIA or the NCAA depending on what college they are planning to attend. Some athletes register with both the NAIA and the NCAA.

Students and Parents need to review all the rules and guidelines specific for their student athlete when they register. Please pay special atten-tion to course and GPA requirements specific to each level of athletic participation.

NAIA Eligibility Center: Playnaia.org

NCAA Eligibility Center: http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp

NCAA & NAIA  PROSPECTIVE ATHLETES: 

ACADEMIC ADVISING OFFICE ACADEMIC ADVISING OFFICE ACADEMIC ADVISING OFFICE 

The FAFSA (Free Applica on for Federal 

Student Aid) Available Online The U.S. Department of Education organizes the Federal Student Aid program and they provide over $80 billion dollars annually in financial assistance for college. To receive federal student aid, students and parents must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after October 1, 2016. Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The very FIRST STEP you must take to start the FAFSA process is to log in and create your account and FAS-ID. Once this is complete, then you can successfully fill out your FAFSA. If you complete the FAFSA online, you can get your results back as quickly as a week or two.

If you have questions, see Mrs. Gregory or Mrs. Cramer for assistance.

ACADEMIC ADVISING OFFICE 

Need help filling out your FAFSA?           BWHS IS HOSTING A FREE FAFSA INFO NIGHT ON

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7, 6:30P.M –8:00P.M. SPANISH SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE  

The Academic Center invites all SENIOR PARENTS to attend a Financial Aid evening to learn how to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

This is a FREE event for all Bishop Ward Senior Parents. The training session will be taught by Mrs. Mary Dorr & her staff. Mrs. Dorr is the Director of Financial Aid at Kansas City Kansas Community College. This is NOT a recruiting event for KCKCC, but rather an opportunity for Bishop Ward Parents to receive FREE and PERSONALIZED assistance on how to apply for financial aid.

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, 6:30p.m. - 8:00pm Where: Computer Lab, Room 113. Please enter school through the front doors. Bilingual services will be available.

PLEASE have your FAFSA ID set up in advance by going to: www.fsaid.ed.gov. This needs to be done before the training session. However, you do not set up your FAFSA ID, that’s no problem. You can set up your FAFSA ID that night, but you may not be able to complete your FAFSA, but please attend to have any of your questions an-swered!

What do you need to bring with you? Please bring your 2015 taxes. Please bring all (or as many items as possible) from the list below: ·Social Security number (can be found on Social Security card) ·Driver’s license (if any) ·2015 income tax return (if completed) ·2015 W-2 Forms and other records of money earned (1040s, any other income including child support, etc.) ·2015 untaxed income records - Social Security, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, welfare, or veterans benefits records ·Your latest bank statement ·2015 business and investment mortgage information, business and farm records, stock, bond, and other investment records ·Your alien registration card (if you are not a U.S. citizen)

Students who are US citizens, permanent residents, or refugees CAN APPLY for the FAFSA, even if the parent is not a citizen.

Have questions? Need more information? Please contact Mrs. Anita Gregory at 913-371-1201 or agregory@wardhigh.org.

STUDENT ILLNESS POLICY Students who feel ill and have a need to go home must FIRST report to the Health Office for arrangements to be made. Students may not contact a parent on their cell phone to get permission to go home. They may use the phone in the Health Office.

For safety, accountability, and attendance records, students MUST contact parents from the Health Office and check-out with Ms. Gregory.

STUDENT MEDICATION POLICY 

HEALTH OFFICE  

The Health Office is allowed to offer students Tylenol for minor aches and pains (headaches, cramps, muscle aches, etc.) When the student takes this medication, it is recorded in the Health Office.

For prescription medication: it must be in the original container and a school form must be signed by the physician and parent with complete instructions.

Non-prescription medication (such as allergy medicine) must also be requested by the parent and doctor and arrive in the original unopened container, and a school form must be signed by the parent.

Forms are available from Ms. Gregory in the Health Office or you may contact her at 913-371-1201 or amgregory@wardhigh.org, and she can fax or email the form to you.

COLD & FLU SEASON IS ARRIVING Please take the following steps to reduce the spread of any communicable disease:

Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Stay home when you are sick to avoid spreading illness to others.

Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue and properly dispose of used tissues.

Stay healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, getting adequate rest and exercise.

The symptoms of H1N1 flu virus are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include:

Fever greater than 100 degrees

Body aches

Coughing

Sore throat

Respiratory congestion

In some cases, diarrhea and vomiting. Most important message about H1N1: treat H1N1 as you would any other communicable disease. If you run a fever of 100 or more stay at home and don’t return until you are fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.

SPRING BREAK 2018 IN IRELAND 

CLASS & CLUB NEWS 

SEE IRELAND IN 2018!  Now is the  me to start saving for the trip to Ireland in 2018.  Miss Lane will, 

again, be taking students/adults on a 10 day trip to Ireland over Spring Break in 2018.  There is group 

going this coming March 2017, so it is now  me to look forward to the following year and begin to 

save.  

2016-2017 YEARBOOKS ON SALE Parents & students may purchase yearbooks through Walsworth  at:  www.yearbookforever.com. Walsworth 

is the company that produces our yearbook.  Bishop Ward no longer handles the sale of the yearbook. The 

prices are listed on the website. The cost starts at $65+ taxes. Once you reach the website, simply use the 

search bar to find Bishop Ward and choose the package you would like to purchase. The deadline for pur-

chasing yearbooks is January 31, 2016. If you have any ques ons, please contact Mr. Sinclair at 

at csinclair@wardhigh.org.   

Miss Lane has been taking students and adults to Ireland for Spring Break since 1991.  Now is the  me 

to start saving.  

The tour will be going to Dublin, Galway, Cork, Sligo and Killarney visi ng castles, shrines and seeing 

lots of the beau ful Irish coastline.  There will be an opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone to get the 

“gi  of gab” as well as visi ng ancient religious sites.     

The cost will be $3,000 which includes the cost of airfare from Kansas City, luxury coach transporta on in Ireland, hotels, all break-

fasts, and four evening meals, plus a medieval banquet and all entrance fees to castles, etc..  The first payment of $1,500 is due 

by Sept. 1, 2017.  The second payment of $1,500 is due by Jan. 5, 2018.  If you have any ques ons, please contact  Miss Lane  

at 913-371-1201 or mlane@wardhigh.org.   

SPRING MUSICAL AUDITIONS WILL BE THE WEEK OF DEC. 5. It’s that time of year again! The Bishop Ward Theatre Department is gearing up for another musical season, this time with the hilarious script by Robert Gattie and Alan Haehnel (the playwright responsible for our Fall play, “Testing, Testing”) entitled “Homework Eats Dog: The Musical.” “For science teacher Douglas Kobekeanski, there's nothing more delicious than the "Hour of Desperation," that magical time before his immensely important, grade-devastating assignment is due. Each year, his students trot out a litany of outrageous excuses, including the greatest of them all: my homework ate my dog. All the delightful dark humor of the original short play is given hilarious new life in this musical version.” Auditions for this knee-slapper will take place the week of December 5th, 2016 and the cast list will be posted by Friday, December 9th. The show itself will take place March 9th, 10th, and 11th. This show is huge and will take a lot of outside effort from parent volunteers. If there is anyone that is willing to help us with the set-building process, costumes, or props, please email me at dwhitton@wardhigh.org. We will be in des-perate need of science-related props of all kinds as well as parent volunteers who are willing to sew costumes.

Thank you all so much for your continued support of the Bishop Ward Theater and we can’t wait to see you in the spring.

CLASS, CLUB, & TEAM NEWS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT 

WINTER SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT FEB. 28, 2017 The BWHS Athletic Department is hosting the Winter Sports Awards Night on Tuesday, February 28, at 6:30p.m. in the Auditorium. We will have a COMBINED Awards Ceremony to honor ALL Winter teams: Cheer Squad, Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ Basketball, and Wrestling. Doors will open at 5:45p.m.. The Awards Ceremony will begin promptly at 6:30p.m., with each Head Coach and the Assistant Coaches introducing their teams and presenting awards. There will be a small reception following the Awards Ceremo-ny at approximately 7:30p.m. Please note: Guests will not be allowed to enter the building after 6:50p.m.

Important info for Cheerleaders, athletes/team managers:

You need to wear a nice shirt and nice jeans. Jeans may not have any holes, rips, or tears in them. You may also wear your school uniform shirt or team warm-up shirt with nice jeans. No shorts, capri pants, leggings, or skirts.

ATHLETIC PHYSICALS  FOR 2016-2017  Students participating in athletic activities MUST have a COMPLETED Physical Form on file at school. Physical Forms must be completed by the physician. Forms may be obtained from the front office, from the Health Office, from the Ward website, or from the head coach. Students only need to take one physical PER YEAR. Physical forms must have been completed by the physician after May 1, 2016.

Students will NOT be allowed to try-out or participate in the activity until the school/head coach has received the completed AND signed physical form.

Completed Physical Forms need to be returned to the HEAD COACH OR MS. GREGORY IN THE HEALTH OFFICE. Only Physi-cal Forms issued by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) will be accepted.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT 

PE CLASS REQUIREMENTS:               REMINDER FROM MR. MINOR The REQUIRED Uniform for PE Class is a Bishop Ward Physical Education T-Shirt and black Bishop Ward shorts. Both items are available in the Spirit Shop. The cost is $12 for the shirt and $16 for the shorts. Gym shoes are also required to participate. Please note: if any Bishop Ward Varsity athletic team gives its athletes sport-specific black shorts, those will suffice. Consequences for NOT dressing out in PE-Required Clothing for class: 1st offense—Warning 4th offense—Lower 2 letter grades for quarter & detention to be 2nd offense—Reminder warning & loss of daily points served the following day. 3rd offense—Lower 1 letter grade for quarter & note 5th offense—Fail PE Class for the quarter & office referral sent home to be signed and 6th offense—Student not allowed in PE class until Administrator, returned by parent. teacher, & parent meeting *NOT dressing out for Physical Education class is NOT an option at Bishop Ward High School. If due to injury, student must bring a note from their doctor or health care professional advising against participation in PE. If a student is not allowed to par-ticipate due to a doctor’s or health care professional’s note, the student will work on assignments in the Health Room.

FALL ATHLETES EARN 2016 KAW VALLEY LEAGUE HONORS Congratulations to several Fall Athletes for earning Kaw Valley League Honors! Soccer: Volleyball: Football: Jaxen Conejo 1st Team Defense Alexis Dominguez Honorable Mention Harrison Mages 1st Team Punter Hecto Gurrola 2nd Team defense Lucy Lally Honorable Mention Ricardo Calderon 2nd Team Linebacker Owen King Honorable Mention Leo Favela Honorable Mention 

CAMPUS MINISTRY 

All School Mass December 8th at 9:20 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception). Father Scott Wallisch, Archdiocesan vocation director, will be the celebrant for this Mass.

December 12th at 9:20 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

January 10th at 9:20

January 31st at 9:20

Advent Penance Service December 1st and 2nd from 9:15-10:15 in the Bishop Ward gymnasium

March for Life We, along with thousands of others, will travel to Washington D.C. and March for Life. The plan is to leave on Wednesday, January 25th. We will arrive in D.C. early Thursday and settle into the hotel. On Friday, the March for Life takes place and thousands will march to show their support for Life from the womb to the tomb. We will leave on Saturday and return to Bishop Ward on Sunday morning. For questions contact Dr Karen Hopson at 371-1201.

Christian Unity Week January 18th to January 25th is known as Christian unity week. This week starts on the 18th, which is the feast of the Chair of St Peter and ends on the 25th, which is, the feast of the Conversion of St Paul. Please pray for Chris-tians to be united in Jesus Christ during this time, may we all be knocked off our horses (humbled), so that, we may join into one common mission to spread the Gospel message.

TEC (Teen’s Encounter Christ) Teens Encounter Christ is a three day weekend retreat for spiritual renewal focused on the Paschal Mystery of the dying and rising of Jesus Christ. it is hosted by a team of youth and adults including a Archdiocesan priest. Sun-flower TEC holds five three-day retreats each year at three different Archdiocesan facilities: Prairie Star Ranch in Williamsburg, KS Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Seneca, KS. and Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, KS. The cost of the retreat is $110 which includes a TEC t-shirt, housing and meals and is open to all teens in high school through college age young people to the age of 21. However no one has ever been turned away because of fi-nances. A TEC weekend begins at 10am on Saturday and ends at 5pm on Monday. It is important for participants to remain on site for the entire weekend retreat; however some exceptions do and can apply.

Upcoming TEC Retreats: January 14-16 at Prairie Star Ranch in Williamsburg, KS March 11-13 at Prairie Star Ranch in Williamsburg, KS To sign up, go to the Archdiocesan website: www.archkck.org

An Advent Reflection From: “Take Time to Be Aware” by Fr. Edward Hays, A Pilgrim’s Almanac, pg. 196

“Take time to be aware that in the very midst of our busy preparations for the celebration of Christ’s birth in ancient Bethlehem,

Christ is reborn in the Bethlehems of our homes and daily lives. Take time, slow down, be still, be awake to the Divine Mystery that looks

so common and so ordinary, yet is wondrously present.”

We hope you & your families have a wonderful, relaxing, safe, and blessed Advent and Christmas, and a happy & healthy New Year!

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 

AmazonSmile  is  a website operated by Amazon  that  lets you enjoy the same wide selec on of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference  is  that  when  you  shop  on  AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com),  the  AmazonSmile  Founda on  will donate  0.5%  of  the  price  of  eligible  purchases  to  Bishop Ward High School. This  is at no extra cost  to you and all you  have  to  do  is  visit  smile.amazon.com,  pick  Bishop Ward as your charity of choice, and shop!  

We need your help to con nue the strong legacy and tradi-on  at  Bishop Ward.  The  Legacy  &  Tradi on  Annual  Fund 

sup- ports all of the programs at the school, some of which include the Academy of Finance, various athle c programs, drama, music,  campus ministry, Academic Decathlon and a host of science programs.   

The BW Ward Walk was held on Friday, October 14th and we have reached $20,000 of our $30,000 goal thanks to everyone’s hard work! The day was about building Ward Spirit and Pride with our students and community and the abundance of smiles and laughter showed its success. 

39th ANNUAL AUCTION Save the date for Bishop Ward High School's 39th Annual Auc on!                              Join us on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Uptown Theater                      for a night of delicious food, drinks, entertainment, and silent and live auc on. All proceeds benefit the student scholar-ship fund making it possible for every student to receive a quality Catholic educa on in Wyando e county. You won't want to miss this event! 

Interested in volunteering at the auc on? Contact Nancy Wilson, current parent, at jngaan@sunflower.com or 913.400.7421 for more informa on! 

BE AN EVENT VOLUNTEER! Bishop Ward High School is gearing up for our 2017 events and we could use your help! We invite parents to get involved in your student's experience by volunteering. Please contact the Development Office at 913.371.6901 to learn more about volunteer opportuni es at our 2017 events: 

 

Golf Classic - Friday, June 2, 2017 

39th Annual Auc on - Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 

We need parents, friends and alumni, like you, who understand the powerful impact of a strong Catholic educa on, to sup- port the annual fund. A gi  from you will illustrate your confidence in the value of a Bishop Ward educa on while providing the very resources that make it excep onal. Consider making a gi  online at www.wardhigh.org/ssl/donate or call us at 913.371.6901. 

We also need your  me! Alumni and Parents are also invited to join us in making calls for the Annual Appeal from Novem-ber 29 to December 8, please contact Greg Duggins at 913-371-6901 or gduggins@wardhigh.org if you are interested in inves ng your  me. 

SUPPORTING BISHOP WARD HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!

2016 WARD WALK

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day

Mass Schedules for our Supporting Wyandotte County Parishes

Cathedral of St. Peter: 409 N. 15th St. KCKS 66102; 913-371-0840. Christmas Eve: 4:00p.m. (English), 10:00p.m. (English) Mass with Archbishop Naumann (music prelude begins at 9:30p.m.) Christmas Day: 9:00a.m. (English), 11:00a.m. (English) with Archbishop Naumann, 12:45p.m. (Spanish) New Year’s Eve: 4:00p.m. (English) New Year’s Day: 9:00a.m. (English), 11:00a.m. (English), 12:45p.m. (Spanish), 5:00p.m. (English)

All Saints Parish (Sts. Cyril & Methodius & St. Joseph/St. Benedict) Sts. Cyril & Methodius: 44 N. Mill, KCKS 66101; 913-371-1837 All Masses are in English. Christmas Eve: No services. See St. Joseph/St. Benedict Christmas Day: 10:00a.m. (English) New Year’s Eve: 4:30p.m. (English) New Year’s Day: 10:00a.m.

St. Joseph/St. Benedict: 811 Vermont KCKS 66101; 913-371-1837 Christmas Eve: 4:00p.m.(English),7:00p.m.(Spanish), Midnight (English) Christmas Day: 1:30p.m. (Spanish), 5:00p.m. (Spanish) New Year’s Eve: 7:00p.m. (Spanish) New Year’s Day: 8:30a.m. (English), 1:30p.m. (Spanish), 5:00p.m. (Spanish)

Blessed Sacrament: 2203 Parallel KCKS 66104; 913-321-1958 Christmas Eve: 4:00p.m. (English), 6:00p.m. (Spanish) Christmas Day: 9:30a.m. (Spanish) New Year’s Eve: 6:00p.m. (Spanish) New Year’s Day: 8:00a.m. (English), 9:30a.m. (Spanish)

Christ the King: 3024 N. 53rd, KCKS 66104; 913-287-8823 All Masses are in English. Christmas Eve: 7:00p.m. Christmas Day: 9:30a.m. New Year’s Eve: 4:00p.m. New Year’s Day: 9:30a.m.

Holy Family: 274 Orchard, KCKS 66101; 913-371-1561 All Masses are in English. Christmas Eve: 6:00p.m. Christmas Day: 9:00a.m.. New Year’s Eve: 6:30p.m. New Year’s Day: 10:15a.m.

Holy Name: 16 S. Iowa, KCKS 66103; 913-236-9219. All Masses in English. Christmas Eve: 4:00p.m. Children’s Mass & 10:00p.m. Christmas Day: 11:00a.m. New Year’s Eve: 5:00p.m. New Year’s Day: 8:30a.m. and 11:00a.m.

Our Lady & St. Rose: 2300 N. 8th St. KCKS 66101 (Please contact Christ the King at 913-287-8823.) All Masses are in English. Christmas Eve: 7:00p.m. Christmas Day: 11:00a.m. New Year’s Eve: No Services. See Blessed Sacrament or Christ the King. New Year’s Day: 11:00a.m.

Our Lady of Unity Parish (St. John the Evangelist & Sacred Heart)

St. John the Evangelist: 2910 Strong, KCKS 66106; 913-677-4621 Christmas Eve: 8:00p.m. (Spanish), 10:30p.m. (English) Christmas Day: 8:00a.m. (Spanish), 11:30a.m. (English), 4:00p.m. (Spanish) New Year’s Eve: 5:30p.m. (Spanish) New Year’s Day: 8:00a.m. (Spanish), 11:00a.m. (English), 4:00p.m. (Spanish)

Sacred Heart: 2646 S. 34th, KCKS 66106; 913-677-4621 All Masses are in English. Christmas Eve: 4:00p.m. Christmas Day: 9:30a.m. New Year’s Eve: 4:00p.m. New Year’s Day: 9:30a.m.

St. John the Baptist: 708 N. 4th St., KCKS 66101; 913-371-0627 All Masses are in English. Christmas Eve: 4:00p.m & Midnight Christmas Day: No services. Please see Holy Family. New Year’s Eve: 5:15p.m. New Year’s Day: 9:00a.m.

St. Mary & St. Anthony: 615 N. 7th St., KCKS 66101;

913-371-1408 Christmas Eve: 4:00p.m. (English), 8:00p.m. (Spanish) Christmas Day: No services. Please see Holy Family. New Year’s Eve: 4:00p.m. (English) New Year’s Day: 7:30a.m. (English) and Noon (Spanish)

St. Patrick’s: 1086 N. 94th St., KCKS 66112: 913-299-3370 Christmas Eve: 5:00p.m. (English), 10:00p.m. (English) (prelude music begins at 9:30p.m.) Christmas Day: 8:00a.m. (English), 10:00a.m. (English) 2:00p.m. (Spanish @ Church) 2:00p.m. (for the Burmese in School Cafeteria) New Year’s Eve: 5:00p.m. (English) New Year’s Day: 7:30.m. (English), 9:30 a.m. (English), 11:30a.m. (English) 2:00p.m. (Spanish @ Church) 2:00p.m. (for the Burmese in School Cafeteria)

UPCOMING EVENTS 

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER CALENDAR 

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CALENDAR 

November November 23-25: NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break. November 28: Classes Resume 7:45a.m.

December December 1: Band Concert, 6:30p.m. in the Auditorium December 8: All School Mass, 9:20a.m. in the Auditorium, Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 9: Winter Sports Pep Rally, 9:20a.m. in the Auditorium December 12: All School Mass, 9:20a.m. in the Auditorium, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 13: Semester Finals: 1st period: 7:45a.m.—9:00a.m. 2nd period: 9:10a.m.—10:25a.m. December 14: Semester Finals: 3rd period: 7:45a.m. –9:00a.m. 4th period: 9:10a.m.—10:25a.m. December 15: Semester Finals: 5th period: 7:45a.m.—9:00a.m. 6th period: 9:10a.m.—10:25a.m. December 16: Semester Finals: 7th period: 7:45a.m.—9:10a.m. 8th period: 9:10a.m.—10:25a.m. For semester finals, please make sure your student is ON TIME and IN UNIFORM to school. Please make sure your student gets a good night’s rest the night before and has breakfast in the morning to help them do their best on their semester finals. Breakfast will also be available before school in the Cyclone Café. Exams will be done by 10:25a.m. each day. Please make sure your student is picked up from school within 30 minutes of dismissal.

December 19—January 3: NO SCHOOL: Christmas Break

January January 4: Classes Resume 8:30a.m. (late start day) January 10: All School Mass at 9:20a.m. in the Auditorium January 13: NO SCHOOL for students. School of Faith for faculty 8:30a.m.—11:30a.m., Professional Development for faculty 11:30a.m.-3:30p.m. January 17-Feb. 10: Sweetheart Mixer Advance Tickets on sale. January 25-29: March For Life in Washington D.C. January 29-Feb. 4: Catholic Schools Week January 31: All School Mass, 9:20a.m. in the Auditorium, Catholic Schools Week Mass

February February 9: Spring Blood Drive, 8:30a.m.—1:00p.m. in the Gym February 10: Last day to purchase advance tickets to the Sweetheart Mixer. February 14: All School Mass, 9:20a.m. in the Auditorium February 16: NO SCHOOL for students. School of Faith for faculty 8:30-11:30a.m. Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30p.m.-4:00p.m. and 5:00p.m.-7:30p.m. February 17: NO SCHOOL—Students & Faculty Winter Sports Teams Senior Night: Cheer Squad, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Wrestling, and Pep Club Officers. Girls and Boys Basketball Seniors will be honored before the Varsity Boys Basketball game, at approximately 6:30p.m. Cheerleaders, Wrestlers, and Pep Club Officers will be honored during half-time of the Varsity Boys Basketball game, at approximately 7:30p.m.

For a complete listing of upcoming events, athletic schedules, or the daily calendar, please visit www.wardhigh.org.

The Cyclones’ complete athletic schedules with directions to other schools can be found at www.kawvalleyleague.org.

NOV./DEC./JAN./FEB. CALENDAR 

Christmas Break Office Hours

Main Office: Dec. 19—22: 8:00a.m.-Noon Dec. 23—Jan. 2: Closed Development Office: Dec. 19—22: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Dec. 23—Dec. 26: Closed Dec. 27—29: 8:00a.m.—4:30p.m. Dec. 30th: 8:00a.m.—2:00p.m. Jan. 2: Closed Business Office: Dec. 19– 22: 8:00a.m.—4:30p.m. Dec. 23—Dec. 26—Closed Dec. 27—29: 8:00a.m.—4:30p.m. Dec. 30: 8:00a.m.—2:00p.m. Jan. 2: Closed