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April 2015 Bishop McNamara’s Family Newsletter Vol. 25 No. 9
Bishop McNamara High School • 6800 Marlboro Pike • Forestville, MD 20747 • 301-735-8401 • http://www.bmhs.org
Advanced Placement Exams—May 4-15 Registration & Payment due February 26th
Registration and payment for all Advanced Placements Exams are due Thursday, February 26. Each exam costs $91. Fee Reductions are available to families that qualify. Please turn in the AP registration form (form is posted on www.bmhs.org) and submit the entire amount to Dr. Traylor in the Main Office. A pre-administration meeting for all students taking an AP Exam will take place on Thursday, April 30th at 7:45am in the cafeteria during the one-hour delayed opening. Questions? Please contact Dr. Traylor at [email protected] or 301-735-8401 x118.
Contact Rosemary Pezzuto at [email protected] or check out www.campfireusa-patuxent.org for more information on the service opportunities available through Teens in Action. Watch daily announcements and emails for April activities. or email [email protected] . We are planning a major service project for Global Youth Service Day in April. Teens will address hunger, poverty, and those at risk. Campfire will also be sponsoring Sumester of Service.
School Year 2015-2016
CLASS OF 2019 Thursday, Aug 20– 6:30PM Student/Parent Orientation
Friday, Aug. 21– Retreat
Monday, Aug. 24– Freshman Seminar Day
Tuesday, Aug. 25 - Orientation/Book Day/Yearbook Pictures
Thursday, Aug. 27: Fir st full day of classes
UPPERCLASSMEN Tuesday, Aug. 25 Class of ‘16 Senior Kick-Off Picnic;
Wednesday, Aug. 26 Class of ‘16, ‘17 & ’18 Orienta-tion/Book Day/Yearbook Pictures
Thursday, Aug. 27 Fir st full day of classes
Counselor Corner
Graduation Announcements – The graduation an-nouncements ordered through Balfour last fall have been distributed to students. The Counseling Center has a limited number of announcements available for sale, on a first come/first serve basis, with a limit of 15 per family at $1.50 per announcement. Please call Mrs. Mendiola at Ext. 141 to buy additional announcements.
Summer Plans – Now is the time to make them ~ be sure to check out Naviance and the Counseling Center’s page on bmhs.org, where you’ll find information about summer en-richment opportunities as well as summer jobs. Please check back often, as new information is added frequently.
CAMPUS MINISTRY APRIL EVENTS
Daily Mass in the Chapel, 7:00am
Rosary, Tuesdays at 3:05pm, Thursdays at 3:35pm
April 7: Sophomore Christian Service Contracts due
April 13: Junior Christian Service Contracts due
April 14: Resurrection Life Liturgy. Parents, friends, alumni are always welcome to join us at 8:15am!
April 20: Senior Christian Service Contracts due
April 27: Reflection papers due in Maccess
Easter Recess Ends April 6th
Classes Resume April 7th
*CALENDAR CHANGES* ADDED MACCESS DAYS
Monday, March 30th– GOLD
Tuesday, March 31st– MAROON
Monday, April 6th-GOLD
Monday, May 25th-GOLD
Previously Owned School Uniform Sale April 21st 3-5:30 PM
See attached flyer for details
Hearing and Vision Screening For Freshmen
May 6th and 7th Free hearing and vision screening will be provided by the Prince George’s County Health Department for all freshmen.
Labels for Education
The Parents’ Club is collecting labels from Campbell prod-ucts (soups and juices including V8), Prego, Pepperidge Farm, Swanson Broth, and Franco-American Gravies to earn free merchandise for McNamara. Click on www.labelsforeducation.com for more information.
Please contact Sandi Hodges at 301-868-2402 with questions. Collection box is located in the main office.
It's Election Time for the BMHS Parent's Club We Need You to Run for Office
April 21, 2015 - 6:30 PM School Cafeteria - Light Dinner will be served
If you would like to receive 25 volunteer hours while making a difference at Bishop McNamara, please consider joining the Parents’ Club Executive Board. We need your ideas, your talents and your com-mitment to making BMHS the best school it can be. Join a group of dedicated parents all working to-gether to promote and extend the interest of Bishop McNamara High School by assisting the pursuit of its educational, cultural, spiritual and charita-ble endeavors.
Nominations & elections will be held at our April 21st meeting for several positions: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Sergeant at Arms.
As BMHS continues to celebrate its' 50th year and plans for future growth and expansion, this is a perfect time to get actively involved in the Parent’s Club by running for an office. For more info: Contact Rosie Allen Herring at [email protected]
Mother Son Brunch May 3, 2015
Committee Chair: Contact Charlene Howard For more Information:
Contact: [email protected] Attention all MALE Students!!!
We need your tribute for the Mother & Son Brunch!!!
Tickets are on sale now at www.bmhs.org Please Note: No tickets will be sold at the door
Parent Volunteer Service Opportunities REMINDER: All Parent Service Hours for
the 2014-2015 school year MUST be completed before May 3, 2015
Volunteer Service Hours Coordinator: Alice Case Phone: 301-735-8401 x122
E-mail: [email protected] Teens In Action needs 2-3 parent volunteers and Student Volunteers- April 4th for a Teens in Ac-tion Inter-Generational Party and Program Activity at Forestville MD. Students will host a party for low income families including children, adults, and seniors at an apartment complex in Forestville. Contact [email protected]
Mustang Track Invitational Meet on Saturday April 18, 2015 from 7am-8pm. Volunteers are needed for this day. If you’d like to help, please contact Ms. Yvette Bell at [email protected]
Sankofa-African Dance Program needs parent volunteers for their performances on April 23 through April 26. We will also need parents to work at rehearsals. If you can help, please contact Ms. Armour at [email protected]"
Class of 2019 Placement Testing: Apr il 25th. Parent volunteers are needed. Contact Patricia Gar-ber at 301-735-8401 x113 or [email protected].
Service Learning Workshop: parent volunteers needed to mentor students in youth leadership in wellness and emergency readiness. Contact Rose-mary Pezzuto at [email protected].
Mustang Cup Golf Tournament: Volunteers needed May 1st. Please contact [email protected] Mother/Son Brunch: May 3rd. Parent volun-teers are needed. For more information contact Charlene Howard [email protected]
The following hours will count for the 2015-2016 school year
Used Uniform Sales Coordinator: We are looking for a parent volunteer to coordinate the Parents Club used uniform sales. Please contact Eva Stattel at [email protected].
See the attached details regarding the
Kevin O'Neil Scholarship Essay Contest
Any male student is eligible to apply. All applicants
must attend the Mother Son Brunch where the
winner will be announced.
St. Genesius Theatre Awards Sunday, May 3rd
Questions: Mary Mitchell-Donahue at 301-735-8401 x101 or [email protected]
Spring Music Concerts Various Dates in April & May
Tickets for ALL of the Spring Music Concerts will go on sale to the general public at www.bmhs.org on March 25, 2015.
Jazz Lab & Jazz Ensemble Concert –April 8, 2015 Concert Band, Symphonic Band, & Percussion Ensemble Concert –April 30, 2015 Choir Concert –May 1, 2015
Mandatory Performances for Music Students
->Baccalaureate Mass, Thursday, May 21st: Mandatory for all choir and orchestra students. from 5:00 PM-9PM ->Graduation, Saturday May 23rd: Mandatory for all band students. Required time is 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon. .
PLACEMENT INFORMATION FOR FINE ARTS CLASSES
2015-2016
BAND & ORCHESTRA All Students wishing to join Band or Orchestra should see Mr. Conto or Mrs. Amos Hardy
AFRICAN DANCE & MUSIC
All Students who are interested in joining African Dance next year must do a placement audition.
All Students must contact: Mr. Victor Bah - [email protected] or Ms. Rebecca Wilson – [email protected]
AFRICAN DANCE PLACEMENT AUDITIONS
African Dance IV - April 28th, 3:30pm – 6:00pm African Dance III- April 29th, 3:30pm – 6:00pm African Dance II - April 30th, 3:30pm – 6:00pm African Dance I - May 1st, 3:30pm – 6:00pm African Drummers I, II, III & IV - May 4th, 3:30pm – 6:00pm
DANCE CLASSES
Dance Class Level Placement Auditions All of those students not currently enrolled in the Dance Program that have registered for a class next year trying to place in a higher level must audition for considera-tion. You must register to audition. Auditions will be held on Thursday April 9 from 3:30-5:30 in the dance studio. Instructions on how to register and the audition process can be found on the dance page on the school's website.
For questions about any additional Fine Arts Courses, please see the appropriate teacher.
FADE COLLOQUIUM #6 “Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble”
NEW DATE: Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Fine Arts Theater. All are welcome to attend this fine combination of: live music, singing, comedy, and percussive dance. Portfolio Deadlines -> Seniors -Monday, May 11, 2015 (first day of senior exams) -> Underclassmen -Monday, May 18, 2015 Students must turn in their FADE Portfolios to their Fine Arts teachers. Pick your binders up before the end of the year.
Music Trip News……. ATLANTA 2015
Tuition account must be current to travel.
Mandatory student/parent/guardian meeting, Mon-day, April 13th@ 7:00 pm in the Main Gym. Trip dates are: Wednesday, April 15 – Sunday, April 19, 2015. Exact Departure and Arrival times to be announced at a later date.
THEATRE WORKSHOP Saturday, April 11, 2015
BMHS Fine Arts Theater, 9:30am - 6pm Students in grades 5 - 8 will participate in workshops on acting, improvisation and theatre technology. Partic-ipants will perform in a Showcase audience of friends and family, starting at 5pm. More information and the Registration Form can be found here .
FINE ARTS NEWS
Sankofa Nights Presents: “Cristo”
April 23rd – April 26th, 2015 Cristo is a dance drama depicting the remarkable story and life of Je-sus Christ of Nazareth. The story has a dual-setting in the hinterlands of West Africa and Middle East, thereby relying principally on both traditions as its source through a complex interwoven of poetry, thea-tre, contemporary and west African traditional music and dance as a medium of interpretation. This is a uniquely interpreted version of Christ's story you don't want to miss. From birth to adulthood, three-year mission to his passion, and his resurrection and commission to his followers, the dances are designed to creatively depict the story of Jesus.
Show Times are: Thursday, April 23rd at 7 PM
Friday, April 24th at 7 PM Saturday, April 25th at 2 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 26th at 3 PM Tickets may be purchased at www.bmhs.org
All tickets are $10.00.
3rd Quarter Report Cards were posted to the Parent Portal on Friday, March 27th. They will not be mailed.
4th Quarter Progress Reports Class of 2015 will be posted to the Parent Por tal on Tuesday, April 14th Classes of 2016, 2017, 2018 will be posted to the Parent Portal on Thursday, April 30th Questions or problems accessing the portal or viewing the reports? Email [email protected].
Bookstore Open April 25th, 7:30am—12:00 noon
The bookstore will be open from 7:30 to 12:00 on April 25th for anyone who would like to purchase the uniform sweaters, gym uniforms or any of our spirit wear. Questions? Please call Mr. Cuellar at 301-735-8401 x114..
Summer Programs 2015 Monday, June 29th - Friday, July 24th
Walk In Registration: June 24th from 9 a.m. to noon for all students. On Line Registration: May 12th—June 20th for cur-rent BMHS students and the Class of 2019 at www.bmhs.org click on Summer Programs on the left navigation bar.
Driver’s Education Class April 13 – April24 3:15pm – 6:30pm
Fee $350 Register at http://www.gregsdrivingschool.net
Attention parents of rising seniors (Class of 2016)
We are in the process of selecting our Class of 2016 senior polo shirts, so please keep looking on our Bishop McNamara web site for more details. Remember senior parents, these polo shirts will be your student’s uniform attire for their senior year.
Once the senior class decides on their polo shirt color, their shirt will be posted on the Mustang Shop web site. At this time, you may start ordering as many of these senior polo shirts as you wish.
Mustang Cup Golf Tournament Friday, May 1st
Renditions Golf Course
Bishop McNamara High School will host the 30th Annual Mustang Cup Golf Tournament on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the prestigious Renditions Golf Course featuring carefully crafted replicas of 18 holes that have defined the history of golf. This tournament is in memory of Phil Terry, a great friend and coach of BMHS.
In addition, the 3rd Annual Sip & Swing event will be held simultaneously for the non-golfer. This event is filled with lessons from Renditions Golf Pro, wine pairing lunch, seated massages and so much more.
Registration fee for either event includes giveaways, gift bags, lunch, awards dinner and everlasting memories. The proceeds from both signature events will be used to provide financial assistance to deserving students.
Please consider Golf, Sip & Swing or
a Sponsorship Opportunity
Mustang Cup Information:
Registration: 7:30am; Shot gun start: 9:00am Format: Four person -BEST BALL to keep play moving Registration fee: $160 – includes giveaways, green fees, cart, lunch, award banquet, drinks & prizes.
Sip & Swing Event Registration: 9:00am Fee: $100 - includes giveaways, golf lessons, wine pairing lunch, dinner, drinks & prizes. Register on line for events www.bmhs.org
Caritas Nominations Outstanding Volunteer Service
Is there a parent that you’ve watched work tireless-ly on behalf of Bishop McNamara, putting in an extraordinary amount of volunteer time to help the school? If so, please submit a nomination (who and why they should receive an award) by Wednesday, April 8th for the Caritas Award for Outstand-ing Volunteer Service to L’oreal Edmondson at [email protected] or 301-735-8401 x134. Nomination forms are availa-ble on the School website.
Class of 2017 Class Rings
A representative from Balfour will be at school to take orders for class rings on:
→April 30th during lunches and from 4 pm to 6pm →May 1st during lunches.
Information packets about the rings will be distributed after Easter break or can be found at
www.balfour.com
May Calendar 1 Golf Tournament Progress Reports on Portal 7pm Choir Concert 2 SAT at McNamara (212911) Mother/Son Brunch St. Genesius Theater Awards 4-15 AP Exams 6-7 Vision/Hearing Screening for Freshmen 7 6pm Project Pride Recognition Ceremony 8 7pm String Orchestra/Wind Ensemble Concert 9 Senior Class Trip Alumni Football Game 11-14 Senior Exams (8-11:20am) 15 8:15am Freshman Honors Assembly 1:30pm Sophomore Honors Assembly 8pm-12am Senior Prom 18 1:30pm Junior Honors Assembly 6pm Seniors Honors Convocation 19 8am Senior Farewell 9:30am Senior Class Pictures 10am Graduation Rehearsal 6pm Spring Sports Awards Ceremony 20 Senior Class Picnic 21 6pm Baccalaureate Liturgy 22 One Hour Delayed Opening/Prof. Dev. 23 10am Graduation at the National Shrine 25 NO CLASSES Memorial Day Observance 28 6:30pm Caritas Appreciation Night 29 Last Day of Classes
Overnight Field Trips As stated in the McNamara student/parent handbook, “Students whose tuition is not up-to-date will not be allowed to attend overnight field trips.” This restriction applies to all school trips—class related, fine arts, sports, service projects, foreign travel, etc. Questions? Contact Mrs. Gessner at [email protected] or 301-735-8401x158.
2015-2016 Registration Re-registration ended March 10, 2015 There is no guarantee that space will still be available for unregis-tered students or that they will receive their first choice classes. The re-registration fee is now $400.
Tuition/Fee Payments The last day that personal checks will be accepted for tuition/fee payments for 2014-2015 school year is April 30th. After April 30th, all payments for current year expenses must be in cash, cashier’s check, Mon-ey Order or credit or debit card. A convenience fee is charged for debit and credit card transactions. All current year tuition & fees must be paid before a student will be permitted to sit for final exams.
Holy Cross Mission:
Check out our Campus Ministry blog at bmhsministry.wordpress.com Facebook page (www.facebook.com/bmhsministry) is updated daily with the morning prayer that is read at school for the day. Please check it out! We’re also on Twitter! @BMHS_Ministry Join us for our Resurrection Life Liturgy, which is our April School Mass, at 8:15 AM on Tuesday, April 14th!
Holy Cross Service:
Service Hours Update: Service Deadlines approaching:
Sophomores: Service Contracts must be submitted by April 7th; students not completing the required number of hours by this date will have to complete the original 20 hours plus 5 additional hours by May 18.
Juniors: Service Contracts must be submitted by April 13th; students not completing the required number of hours by this date will have to complete the original 25 hours plus 5 additional hours by May 18.
Seniors: Service Contracts must be submitted by April 20th; students not completing the required number of hours by this date will have to complete the original 30 hours plus 5 additional hours by May 18.
Service Reflections for all grade levels are to be submitted in Maccess on or before the due date of April 27th. Directions for service reflection papers have been posted in Maccess. To access the assignment through the ser-vice course in Maccess, you will click on “DropBox” and then click on “Service Reflection Paper.” The paper must be submitted electronically through this DropBox.
All students must complete and submit the Service Agreement & Action Plan. No service hours will be recorded for a student until this document is received by the Campus Ministry office. The document is available through the ‘Service Hour Forms’ page in the Holy Cross Service section of the BMHS website.
Pre-Approved Service Site Lists can be found on the BMHS website: click on “Faith & Service,” then “Holy Cross Service Program.” Navigate to “Approved Service Opportunities,” then click on the list for the appropriate grade level.
To date, over 350 requests have been submitted through our on-line Approval Request Form. Through those requests many news sites have also been added to the pre-approved lists. If you have any suggestions for sites to be added, please email Mrs. Herndon at [email protected] with site name, name of contact person and contact tele-phone number and/or email address.
BUSINESS OFFICE NEWS
Save up to 75% by Purchasing
Previously Owned Uniforms April 21
st, 2015. 3-5:30 PM
Exchange Exchanges will be made only on items that are clean and in good condition for re-sale.
All donations are welcomed.
Points of Contact: Dorinda Bowers [email protected] or Eva Stattel [email protected]
Blazer $ 25 Pants $ 10 Vest $10 Blouses/Shirts $ 5.00 Tie $ 5 Patch $ 5.00
KEO Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Kevin Eugene O’Neil, Class of 2013
“Boy’s Passage-Man’s Journey”
National attention has been given to several high profile shootings and abuse of unarmed boys, teenagers and men which have resulted in protests and proclamations that black lives matter. How does
this year’s theme “Boy's Passage-Man's Journey” resonate with you in consideration these events? Eligible students must complete this cover letter and write a 500 word essay on this subject.
All BMHS male students, grades 9 through 12, are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted to
Passports to College, Inc. by April 13, 2015. Mail to: PO Box 4804 Hampton Park, Capitol Heights, MD 20791
Applicant’s Name: __________________________________________Grade: _______________________
Home Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: __________________________ E-mail Address: _________________________________
Submission Date: _______________________________
Affirmation of Originality I am the parent/legal guardian of the applicant . To the best of my knowledge, I affirm and certify that his essay submission is his original work.
______________________________________ Parent’s Signature
I hereby affirm and certify that the essay that I have submitted as an applicant to the KEO Memorial Scholarship is my original work.
_______________________________________ Applicant’s Signature
The winner will be announced at the Mother-Son Brunch. Participants must attend the Brunch.
This scholarship is sponsored by the KEO Memorial Scholarship Fund and Passports to College, Inc.
The KEO Memorial Scholarship
Mother-Son Essay Contest
This scholarship is sponsored by the KEO Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Kevin Eugene O’Neil, Class of 2003. Kevin attended Bishop McNamara High School from his sophomore to senior years. He was an honor student, National Merit Scholar, and recipient of the Morehouse College Presidential Scholarship. Kevin was active in academic clubs, a member of the swim, soccer and football teams. He also attended the very first Mother-Son Brunch, which was coordinated by his mother, Mrs. Robin O’Neil, in 2001. This scholarship honors the life and legacy of Kevin O’Neil.
All current BMHS male students are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
HOW TO ENTER Eligible students must complete the assigned cover page and submit your two page doubled space essay on the topic:
“Boy's Passage-Man's Journey”
National attention has been given to several high profile shootings and abuse of unarmed boys, teenagers and men which have resulted in protests and proclamations that black lives matter. How does this year’s
theme “Boy's Passage-Man's Journey” resonate with you in consideration these events? The essay must be no less than two pages (500 words min) and typewritten on 8 by 11 ½ inch paper with one-inch margins on all sides. The font may be 12 point Times Roman, Cambria or Calibri. Entries must be sub-mitted in a sealed envelope to the Mother-Son Brunch Committee on or before April 13, 2015. Submissions will be judged on your writing style, content, grammar and originality. Judges will look for clear, concise writing that is articulate, logically organized and well-supported. Entries that are incomplete, incom-prehensible or handwritten will be disqualified for consideration. AWARD The winning essay must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the essay subject. In the event that there is an insufficient number of qualified entries or if the judges determine in their sole discretion there are no entries or too few entries that meet the quality standards established to award the scholarship, the sponsor reserves the right not to award the scholarship. The winner will be announced at the Mother-Son Brunch and awarded a $1,000 scholarship. The winner must attend the Brunch. If the scholarship is awarded to a senior student it must be used toward tuition and/or expenses related to his college education. If awarded to a 9th, 10th or 11th grade student, the Scholar-ship must be applied toward the student’s tuition for the 2015-16 school terms at BMHS. The Scholarship will be distributed on July 28th or upon enrollment at the applicable school.
All students who submit a completed application will be eligible to receive a Certificate of Participation.