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FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Ms. Rosemary Distaso-Libbon, Principal BISHOP MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2014 PARENT NEWSLETTER 5430 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90503 (310) 540 - 2021 www.bmhs-la.org Dear Parents, Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year! I hope that the summer has given you time to spend with your family. I know that this new school year will bring the inevitable challenges that come with growth as well as many moments to rejoice in our students’ accomplishments. Great things happen every day at Bishop Montgomery! I can’t thank you enough for your wonderful children. We look forward to an eventful school year, the year of the Class of 2015. It probably hardly seems possible to the seniors’ parents that this is the year of their students’ graduation—and graduation day will come quickly! My prayer for all of our students is that they make every moment count—and make wonderful memories. As we begin the school year there are a few calendar dates I’d ask you to note: v Monday, September 1 st , Labor Day Holiday v Tuesday, September 2 nd , Faculty Meeting, 8:45 a.m. start v Friday, September 12 th , Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, 5:30 p.m. v Monday, September 15 th , Senior Parent Meeting 5:30, gym; Freshman Parent Meeting 5:30, SAC; Back to School Night, 6:30 gym v Tuesday, September 16 th , 8:45 a.m. start v Wednesday, September 17 th , Welcome Mass, 8:00 a.m. v Friday, September 19 th , Welcome BMHS Parents BBQ, 5:00-7:00 p.m. v Friday, September 26 th , First Grading Period Ends v Monday, September 29 th , Grades Due, 11:59 p.m. I hope that I will see you at Back to School Night. As you travel to your student’s classes his/her teachers will share information with you regarding the content and requirements for their courses. This is an important night as are all of the other tools we use for communication: the Parent-Student Handbook, the monthly Parent Newsletter which includes the current month’s updated calendar, our school website where you can communicate with teachers via email as well as access student grades and monitor academic progress. We also communicate with a weekly update via email that comes from the Development Office, global telephone calls and emails when appropriate, with information on our school marquee, and through school mailings. We count on your attention to these messages as they will help you stay current with the activities of your student’s high school life. I have noted above that the first grading period ends on Friday, September 26 th . These grades are the first indication of your student’s progress in each class. I encourage you to speak with your student about his/her grades and to contact the teacher and or counselor should you have concerns. It is most important that you first contact your student’s teacher as the earlier a student’s difficulty in class can be addressed, the better. I will close this first letter of the 2014-2015 school year with a prayer that I have shared with you before and that I say often. Life is often difficult and I know that as parents you have many, many obligations and I’m sure struggle daily to balance all of them. I hope that you will find this prayer one that you also return to often.

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Bishop Montgomery High School Parent Newsletter: August - September 2014

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Page 1: Parent Newsletter Aug/Sept 2014

From the PrinciPal: Ms. Rosemary Distaso-Libbon, Principal

WHERE GREAT THINGS HAPPEN

BishoP montgomery high school

august/sePtemBer 2014Parent newsletter

5430 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90503(310) 540 - 2021 www.bmhs-la.org Dear Parents,

Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year! I hope that the summer has given you time to spend with your family. I know that this new school year will bring the inevitable challenges that come with growth as well as many moments to rejoice in our students’ accomplishments. Great things happen every day at Bishop Montgomery! I can’t thank you enough for your wonderful children. We look forward to an eventful school year, the year of the Class of 2015. It probably hardly seems possible to the seniors’ parents that this is the year of their students’ graduation—and graduation day will come quickly! My prayer for all of our students is that they make every moment count—and make wonderful memories.

As we begin the school year there are a few calendar dates I’d ask you to note:

vMonday, September 1st, Labor Day HolidayvTuesday, September 2nd, Faculty Meeting, 8:45 a.m. startvFriday, September 12th, Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, 5:30 p.m. vMonday, September 15th, Senior Parent Meeting 5:30, gym; Freshman Parent

Meeting 5:30, SAC; Back to School Night, 6:30 gymvTuesday, September 16th, 8:45 a.m. startvWednesday, September 17th, Welcome Mass, 8:00 a.m.vFriday, September 19th, Welcome BMHS Parents BBQ, 5:00-7:00 p.m.vFriday, September 26th, First Grading Period EndsvMonday, September 29th, Grades Due, 11:59 p.m.

I hope that I will see you at Back to School Night. As you travel to your student’s classes his/her teachers will share information with you regarding the content and requirements for their courses. This is an important night as are all of the other tools we use for communication: the Parent-Student Handbook, the monthly Parent Newsletter which includes the current month’s updated calendar, our school website where you can communicate with teachers via email as well as access student grades and monitor academic progress. We also communicate with a weekly update via email that comes from the Development Office, global telephone calls and emails when appropriate, with information on our school marquee, and through school mailings. We count on your attention to these messages as they will help you stay current with the activities of your student’s high school life.

I have noted above that the first grading period ends on Friday, September 26th. These grades are the first indication of your student’s progress in each class. I encourage you to speak with your student about his/her grades and to contact the teacher and or counselor should you have concerns. It is most important that you first contact your student’s teacher as the earlier a student’s difficulty in class can be addressed, the better.

I will close this first letter of the 2014-2015 school year with a prayer that I have shared with you before and that I say often. Life is often difficult and I know that as parents you have many, many obligations and I’m sure struggle daily to balance all of them. I hope that you will find this prayer one that you also return to often.

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From the PrinciPal:Ms. Rosemary Distaso-Libbon, Principal

We pray to you, Lord, for the gift and grace of balance.May our lives be blessed with gracious, harmonious balance.May we invest ourselves in our work,yet not forget that it is you who is working through us. May we invest ourselves in activity,yet not neglect the prayer and reflection that gives our activity depth.May we invest ourselves in our tasks,yet not lack appreciation for the relationships close to our heart.Grant that we may be both serious and happy,both hard-working and relaxed,both passionate and at peace. Amen.

Our Lady, Queen of Angels, Pray for Us.

Know that you are, as always, in my prayers. I know the challenge of being a parent, that constant dance of holding our children close and letting them go that can be such a source of anxiety, but also a source of joy. I ask that you keep me and all of the members of our school community, particularly our students, in your daily prayers.

Sincerely,

Rosemary LibbonPrincipal

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guidance & curriculum: Ms. Yvette Vigón-Morffi - Vice Principal - ext. 231 Mrs. Casey Dunn - Guidance/Studies Coordinator - ext. 226

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On behalf of our guidance staff, we hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable summer. We are pleased to welcome our continuing students back from their summer vacations and the incoming freshmen and transfer students to Bishop Montgomery. We look forward to working with you and your child during the 2014 – 2015 school year.

The counselor assignments for the 2014 – 2015 school year are as follows:

Mr. Doug Mitchell Juniors and Seniors A-Le Extension 252 Ms. Celeste Adams Juniors and Seniors Li-Z Extension 250 Ms. Angelica Diaz Freshmen and Sophomores Extension 251 Mrs. Casey Dunn (Guidance/Studies Coordinator) Extension 226

Senior parents should note the SAT and ACT registration deadlines for the October ACT and the October SAT. Registration may be completed online at www.collegeboard.com for the SAT and www.actstudent.org for the ACT. In addition to registration, both websites offer a wealth of information for parents and students.

Students taking the ACT and planning to apply to a UC school must take the additional writing portion at the same time they take the standard exam. Unlike the SAT, the writing portion is optional on the ACT. Students planning to take the ACT and apply to private schools or schools outside California, they should check with the college or university to identify the specific entrance test requirements.

On Friday, September 5, the guidance counselors will visit the senior English classes to distribute and discuss a senior timeline. Please ask your son or daughter for the timeline and keep it in a safe and accessible place. The timeline has many useful dates regarding testing, application, and financial aid deadlines. These dates will become increasingly important as we progress into the year.

In September, the counselors will meet with freshmen, sophomores and juniors in the English classes to distribute the standardized testing. For the juniors, the counselors will review the structure of the exams and discuss planning topics specific to the junior year.

Please be reminded that October 15 is a mandatory school day for all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. Students will be dismissed by 11:30 on this day.

Again, we wish you the best for the coming school year and look forward to working with you. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions.

Sincerely,Casey DunnGuidance/Studies Coordinator

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WELCOME BACK!!!

FROSH PARENT NIGHT

Bishop Montgomery High School administration and faculty invite FRESHMEN AND TRANSFER STUDENT PARENTS to “Frosh Parent Night,” on Monday, September 15, at 5:30p.m. The evening will commence with an introduction to BMHS in the Student Activity Center, followed by Back to School night at 6:30pm. The evening will conclude at approximately 8:30p.m. Please join us for this informative evening!

SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

Bishop Montgomery High School administration and faculty invite SENIOR STUDENT PARENTS to “Senior Info Night,” on Monday, September 15, at 5:30p.m. The evening will commence with important information for senior parent in the Main Gym, followed by Back to School night at 6:30pm. The evening will conclude at approximately 8:30p.m. Please join us for this informative evening!

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT

Bishop Montgomery High School administration and faculty invite all BMHS parents to the fall “Back-to-School Night,” on Monday, September 15, at 6:30p.m. The evening will commence with an informative parent meeting in the Gym, followed by a modified school schedule which will provide parents with an opportunity to meet their student’s teachers. The evening will conclude at approximately 8:30p.m. Please join us for this informative evening!

THE ANNUAL BMHS FUNDRAISER

The annual Bishop Montgomery fundraiser begins on September 12th with the distribution of tickets to all students. The school relies on the proceeds of this major fundraiser as part of the operating budget. With parental support we expect 100% of the students to meet at least 100% of their quota, 50 tickets($250). The fall fundraiser is our school’s only fundraiser.

Families with one or two students at BMHS are responsible for selling or buying 50 tickets($250) per student. Families with 3 or more students are required to sell 40 tickets($200) per student. Students who complete their quota will be eligible for daily cash drawings. In addition, monetary prizes will be awarded to the three top selling homerooms and individuals, after the fundraiser concludes on Thursday, October 16th.

Students who complete at least 50%($125) of their quota by 8:30a.m., Tuesday, October 7th will have noon dismissal on that day. Students who complete 100%($250) of their quota by 8:00a.m., Thursday, October 16th will have a free day on Monday, October 27th. Please note that ticket stubs and money must be turned in together. Ticket stubs will not be accepted if not accompanied with the money. Ticket stubs will not be taken after 12:00p.m., Thursday, October 16th.

The success of this fundraiser is linked to the enthusiastic participation of both parents and students. We encourage parents to double the amount of their support by investigating matching funds programs through the Human Resources Department of their companies. Thank you for your continued support.

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disciPline: Ms. Betty Behen - Dean of Women - ext. 234 Mr. Lee Flores - Dean of Men - ext. 232

Dear Parents: Welcome to an exciting school year. Once again, we are looking forward to embracing the challenges of the new year together. The Discipline Office has a few important reminders:

If you were unable to make the last uniform selling day at Bishop Montgomery, you may contact Norman’s Uniform directly at:

Norman’s Uniforms 371 W. 6th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 832-8342

The Discipline Office sincerely desires that parents and students comply with the uniform policies stated in the Parent Student Handbook. Please be aware that the school does not allow students to wear clothes which do not fit properly. They should be neither too large nor too tight. As the sweatshirts sold in the bookstore and Norman’s do not shrink, it is unnecessary to buy oversized items. Students must wear pants, shorts, and skirts hemmed to the prescribed length. We will not tolerate unhemmed or frayed pants. Students should make no other alterations to the uniform items.

Please note the following: The use of skirts or shorts that do not fit properly, skirts or shorts that have been altered so that they are shorter will not be tolerated. In the interest of student safety, the privilege to wear skirts or shorts will be revoked for those students who choose to alter the length of the items so that they are too short.

The deans will detain any student who does not comply with dress code policy. The school will require a parent to bring appropriate attire in order for the student to go to class.

The dress code states that students should maintain their natural hair color. If a student has altered his/her hair color during the summer, it is necessary for him/her to take steps to comply with the school rules. The dress code also states the boys must have their hair cut above the collar, eyebrows and ears. Those boys who do not comply with the hair length will not be allowed to attend class until they have cut their hair to the appropriate length. The dress code further states that the boys must be clean-shaven and may not have ear piercings. All students may not display any body piercings or tattoos.If a student is absent from school due to a medical appointment, he/she must bring a signed medical slip from the doctor or the dentist in order to be readmitted. The Parent Student Handbook states “A medical absence/tardy NOT accompanied by a doctor’s note will be considered UNEXCUSED.” Please note that if your son/daughter will be absent, regardless the reason, you must call the Attendance Office and notify the Attendance Clerk the day of the absence. An absence will be considered UNEXCUSED regardless of the reason for the absence if the parent/guardian does not call the Attendance Office on the day of the absence.

Please feel free to call if you have any questions regarding school policy.

Sincerely,

Betty Behen Lee FloresDean of Women Dean of Men

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activities: Mrs. Milana McDermott - Dean of Student Life - ext. 273

Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year! The student government officers have been busy this summer, planning and coordinating all of Bishop Montgomery’s extra-curricular programs and activities. Our overarching goal is to provide a variety of opportunities in which students can be actively involved during the school year. We hope this will help them make the most of their experience at Bishop Montgomery.

Listed below are some upcoming dates that you may wish to highlight on your calendar:

PARKING:On campus parking spaces purchased before the end of June have been assigned, and permits will be distributed the first week of school. Students are reminded that they must first purchase a parking space to park their vehicle on campus. Permits should be always be displayed clearly in their car window, or they risk receiving a parking violation. Lost permits can be replaced in the Activities Office for $10. Thanks for helping keep our campus safe.

ID/YEARBOOK PICTURE DAY: BMHS ID card and yearbook pictures will be taken the first day of school, and make-ups will be held on September 11th. Details will be given in the fall. So, students are advised to listen to morning announcements.

Please note that students are required to have their ID with them at all times while at school. IDs are also required for admittance to all school events and activities. Students are responsible for replacing their ID for a fee of $20 from the Activities Office, should theirs be misplaced or stolen at any time during the school year. They run the risk of receiving a violation if they do not have their ID with them when at school or at any school related activity.

SENIOR PORTRAIT MAKE_UPS:Lifetouch Photography will be holding senior make-up photos for seniors who have not taken their senior portraits. Contact Lifetouch Photography directly in order to schedule your appointment. Seniors who have not taken their portraits by the beginning of September are not guaranteed a portrait in the yearbook. Please see Mr. Hong for exact yearbook deadlines.

For senior dress guidelines, please refer to the Parent-Student Handbook. Seniors who fail to adhere to the dress code and grooming guidelines may have their senior portrait omitted from the yearbook at the discretion of the yearbook adviser and administration.

FRESHMAN CLASS ELECTIONS: There are two co-president and three senator positions available for freshman interested in serving on Bishop’s Student Government. If your freshman is interested in being a part of student government, they should attend the mandatory meeting in the Activities Office during lunch on Tuesday, September 9th, where applications will be distributed. This meeting date will also be announced at the freshman class assembly and advertised during morning announcements. If your student would like more information, he or she is welcome to stop by the Activities Office in the third building.

ALOHA WEEK AND THE BIG KAHUNA HULA: Aloha Week is a Hawaiian-inspired Welcome Week for Bishop Montgomery. Aloha Week will be celebrated September 15th-19th, and will be kicked-off with the Aloha Festival during lunch on the Lower Field. All our clubs will have representatives present at Club Awareness Day on Tuesday to answer questions and give information on how students can get involved at Bishop. The week will be filled with Aloha Spirit as our students celebrate our first community Mass together! The traditional Welcome Frosh Dance has taken a new form and new name, The Big Kahuna Hula. It will end a fun-filled week with a DJ, dancing, food and more! All students are invited and should listen for more details during morning announcements.

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BIG/LIL SIS LUNCHEONFreshman girls will be welcomed to Bishop with our traditional Big/Lil Sis Lunch hosted by the senior class girls. This event will be held on Thursday, September 18th. Freshman girls will receive more information and details the first week of school.

SPIRIT WEEK AND HOMECOMING: It’s just a few weeks away, and plans are already in the works for the infamous BMHS Spirit Week and Homecoming the week of October 20th-25th! Encourage your students to join in on all of the activities during one of the most exciting weeks of the school year. The festivities include an all-school Mass, Spirit Games, the Black and Gold Breakfast, Pep Rally, Alumni BBQ and the annual Homecoming Football Game and Coronation. Families are encouraged to come out for the BBQ, game and half-time festivities. This fun-filled week culminates with the Homecoming Dance, which is always a great ending to a spirit-filled week! Students should listen to announcements for more information and details on this fun-filled week!

Welcome Back!

Carpools

• After school carpool needed to Belmont Lane in Redondo Beach. Please contact Christine Homsi at 310-347-7303

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athletics: Mr. Eric Wood - Athletic Director - ext. 269 Mr. Ed Hodgkiss - Assistant Athletic Director - ext. 260 Mr. Arnold Ale - Assistant Athletic Director - ext. 262

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Eric Wood and I am the new Athletic Director here at Bishop Montgomery. I have been involved in athletics for over 30 years playing, coaching, cheering and being an administrator of sports has been a lifetime activity for me. I have been a high school AD for 11 years; along with those duties, I have also coached soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, swimming, cross country, track, golf and football. I grew up in San Diego. I did my undergrad at Cal Poly SLO and recently finished my masters in coaching and athletic administration at Concordia. I look forward to working with the Bishop Montgomery community in keeping the athletic tradition strong. Bishop Montgomery is excited to announce that alumnus and former BMHS assistant baseball coach Eric Fuller ‘94 has been named the next head baseball coach for the Knights. He is the 17th coach in program history. Fuller began his coaching career in 2000 as the head JV coach for the Knights. From 2001-2002, he served as the Knights’ varsity pitching coach before leaving for one year to serve as the pitching coach at Long Beach City College. Fuller returned to BMHS in 2004 and served as the Associate Head Coach and varsity pitching coach until 2011. Under his guidance at Bishop Montgomery, Knights’ pitchers were named to the All-Del Rey League team 31 times and 8 went on to pitch at the college level. He played an instrumental role in the Knights reaching the playoffs 7 times from 2003-2011, including a trip to the CIF semi-finals in 2008.Keep up to date with Bishop Montgomery athletics by checking this link: http://www.bmhs-la.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=98134&type=d&pREC_ID=438152 Click under teams page to find sport you are interested in. You will find schedules, coaches info and much more. Check back often.Bishop Montgomery has a $100 athletic participation fee for all athletes. This is a one- time, play as many sports, as you can fee. Any athlete listed on a roster must pay this fee. This fee helps to defray some of the costs to run the athletic program. See you on the Sidelines!!!Go Knights!Eric Wood- x-269 [email protected]

2014/15 BMHS Athletic DepartmentAthletic Director Eric Wood [email protected]/Assistant AD Ed Hodgekiss [email protected] AD Arnold Ale [email protected] Trainer Jaime Kamiya [email protected] Trainer Alvin Dunn [email protected] and Conditioning Carrie Rey [email protected] Eric Fuller [email protected] Basketball Doug Mitchell [email protected] Basketball Bridgette Reyes [email protected]/Girls Cross Country Brian Haynes [email protected] Golf Martin Von Kanel [email protected] Golf TBABoys Soccer Clive Hulbert [email protected] Soccer Martin Haynes [email protected] Amy Traxler [email protected]/Girls Tennis Dan Wooten [email protected] and Field Brian Haynes [email protected] Volleyball Kevin Norman [email protected] Volleyball Keegan Featherstone [email protected] TBA

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develoPment: Mr. Andy Marafino - Director of Development and Alumni - ext. 246 Mrs. Amy Traxler - Assistant to the Director of Development and Public Relations - ext. 249

ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12You are invited to join us for BMHS’ Athletic Hall of Fame induction on Friday, September 12. Please join us in the gym beginning at 5:30pm for a reception honoring our inductees and their outstanding contributions to BMHS Athletics. During halftime of that evening’s varsity football game, the 2014 Hall of Fame class will be inducted: Chuck Bongard ’67, Ed Gilles ’67, Patty Froehlich-Gasso ‘80, Chrissie Zartman ’01 and the 1975 CIF Championship Baseball Team.

FRESHMAN FAMILY BBQClass of 2018 families! You are invited to our Welcome BBQ. Moms, dads, freshmen, and siblings…come join us on the upper field Friday, September 19th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm (before the Welcome Frosh Dance) to meet your fellow classmates and families and enjoy the spirit of Bishop Montgomery. We’ll provide the food and fun…you provide the freshman family! RSVP deadline is Tuesday, September 16. To RSVP, please download your form at www.bmhs-la.org>>campus life. Tickets are pre-sale only and are available for $5.00 per person.

HOMECOMING BBQ – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24Bring your friends and family and join other BMHS families, alum, faculty and staff in celebrating Homecoming 2014 at the 10th Annual Homecoming Pre-Game on Friday, October 24 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm between the 3rd building and the gym. We will be bringing in five different food trucks for the game: The Grilled Cheese Truck, Dogtown Dogs, The Lobos Truck Rajin Cajun and Beto’s Soft Serve City. Game time is 7:00pm vs. Verbum Dei. Questions? Email Amy Traxler at [email protected].

ANNUAL APPEAL FUND (KNIGHT PRIDE) By now, most of you have received our “Knight Pride” Annual Appeal letter. If not, it will arrive home shortly. All gifts to Bishop Montgomery’s Annual Appeal Fund go directly to helping our students and enhances the education we provide - it does not go to the operational costs of the school, which is covered by tuition. If you have not done so already, we ask that you continue your commitment to Catholic education and to Bishop Montgomery with a pledge to Knight Pride. Your financial gift can be directed to the Queen of Angels Tuition Assistance Fund, the Field of Dreams Fund, or any other area of your choice. You can give monthly or make a one-time gift. The amount is not important, the support of our students is. It is our goal to have 100% participation from you, our parents. Take a minute. Make your gift to Knight Pride for 2014-2015. With your support, Bishop Montgomery will continue to be a place “Where Great Things Happen.” If you have any questions, call the Andy Marafino at ext. 246.

ALUMNI PARENTSYou may not be receiving our new magazine, Veritas. If you do not receive Veritas or know of fellow alumni who does not, please contact the Development Office so that we may update our database. Please call 540-2021 ext. 246 or e-mail: [email protected].

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GO KNIGHTS!

Join us for our Annual Homecoming Pre-Game and celebrate BMHS’ past, present and future!

All alumni, students, faculty, staff, family & friends are invited to attend.

Friday, October 24 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Grilled Cheese Truck, Dogtown Dogs, The Lobos Truck, Rajin Cajun &

Beto’s Soft Serve City

Please join us on these two occasions

to meet fellow families and enjoy

the spirit and camaraderie of

Bishop Montgomery!

Freshman Family Barbeque

Spend an evening getting to know your student’s

classmates and their families at a Bishop BBQ just for you!

All freshman families(siblings too) are invited.

$5.00 per person!

Friday, September 19 5:00 - 7:00pm

before theWelcome Frosh Dance

Download your RSVP at www.bmhs-la.org>>campuslife.

Tickets and reservations are pre-sale only! Deadline is Tuesday, September 16

BISHOP MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES YOU...

First Day of School Welcome Coffee Freshman parents,

you’re invited to ourRetreat Center

for coffee, answersto any questions, and

an opportunity tochat with fellowBMHS parents.

Wednesday, August 20 after student drop-off

8:30 - 9:30am

No RSVP needed, just drop in - stay for 5 minutes or for the whole time!

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PerForming arts: Mr. Eric Hankey - Instrumental and Vocal Music Director

BIG NEWS FOR THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT!

Video Production ClassIn addition to Music Production class, Mr. Hankey is now also offering Video Production class during the school day! Students will learn the fundamentals of film and video production, including camera operation, lighting, sound, writing, directing, editing, post-production, acting, and producing.

Nexus 7 Lab for Video & Music Production ClassesStudents in both production classes will be using a set of Nexus 7 tablets to learn the fundamentals of recording, edit-ing, and publishing, which will prepare them for using the state-of-the-art studio equipment in the new studio room.

New Studio / Rehearsal RoomAll of Mr. Hankey’s classes and rehearsals now have a first-level home base! The new Studio Suite is at the west end of the 3rd building, in the rooms formerly known as 316 & 318. When complete, this acoustically isolated and air-condi-tioned space will serve as the Music and Video Production recording studio, as well as the rehearsal space for March-ing Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Music Ministry.

Performing Arts Spring Tour to London!The Music Department has been approved to organize our first-ever overseas tour to London, England, for April 7-12, 2015! Students and families involved in all of Bishop Montgomery’s performing arts groups are invited, and the tour will include sightseeing and performances in London, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon, as well as a festival performance at the Royal Academy of Music’s London Festival 2015. The trip cost is $3000 per participant, which includes airfare, three-star hotel (double or triple occupancy), all breakfasts and dinners, full-time tour manager and guides, and all ad-missions, including a West End musical. For the complete itinerary, deposit schedule, and more trip information, please email Mr. Hankey at [email protected].

This SemesterThe Knight Band & Guard had its first ever Summer Conditioning this July, and now we’re getting geared up for the Fall 2014 Knight Band & Guard Season! August 11-14 Band Camp - BMHS - 10am-12pmAugust 29, September 5, September 12, October 24, November 7 - Home Football GamesSeptember 13 Performance in Grand Marian Procession with LACSB - downtown LASeptember 27 West HS “South Bay Classic” Field TournamentOctober 4 UCLA High School Band Day at the Rose BowlNovember 30 Hollywood Christmas Parade with LACSBDecember 14 Parade tba (El Segundo or San Pedro)

Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band will also begin rehearsing in October, in preparation for the December 5th Christmas Concert.

FundraisingThe BMHS Music Booster Club is always planning and organizing fundraising opportunities in order to support the perfor-mances of all of our groups. This year, their challenge is to make sure that everyone who wants to go on the London trip has enough fundraising opportunities to pull together the funds necessary. Although every organization needs will-ing workers, if you have ideas and experience, please consider joining the Booster Club leadership. Please contact Mr. Hankey at [email protected] or Rachel Morales-Diaz, music booster president at [email protected] for more information.

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camPus ministry: Dorothy Morski - Campus Minister - ext. 243 Fr. Allen Ramirez - Chaplain - ext. 236

We are excited for the upcoming school year. We know that God has many blessings in store for all of us. We are happy to announce that we have a new Chaplain, Fr. Allen Ramirez. Father will say mass daily in our chapel and hear confessions after mass. He will celebrate all of our student body masses as well. Fr. Allen is a graduate of Bishop Montgomery class of 1964. If you know Fr. Allen you know how lucky we are to have him. He speaks Spanish and Italian and I know that the language department looks forward to his involvement in their classes as well. A heart felt welcome back to Fr. Allen! Know that all are invited to our morning masses at 7:35AM. Be assured our prayers for you and your families and a wonderful school year for all.

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technology: John Hong - Technology Committee Chair - ext. 276 Brian Adams - Technology Curriculum Integration Specialist - ext. 272

Greetings Bishop Montgomery High School! My name is Brian Adams. I am privileged to be joining the BMHS community in the role of Technology Curriculum Integration Specialist. I have taught technology for the past seven years, most recently at American Martyrs Catholic School and previously at Pacific Elementary School. I completed my undergraduate work at California State Long Beach, and my graduate work at Loyola Mary-mount University. In the position of Technology Curriculum Integration Specialist, I will be collaborating with students and teach-ers to increase fluency in technology. I will be providing technical training and assistance to faculty, staff, and students to incorporate, develop, and infuse computer science and technology into their work, projects, and lives. I’m looking to seamlessly integrate technology into the course content, but also, begin to blend technol-ogy and projects across curriculum to create an atmosphere of cross-curricular STEM learning. My goal is to create digitally literate students that are prepared for a continually developing, changing, and growing world of technology. In addition, I will be leading a project to develop the Bishop Montgomery Library into a digital space for collaborative and independent learning.

I look forward to working with the Bishop Montgomery School community to prepare our students with high caliber technology skills essential to succeed in today’s world. I can best be reached via email at [email protected].

Here are some other areas that we have been working on:• Our school has been approved for E-Rate funding for the 2014-2015 school year. We will receive 50% off of

our technology utilities.• Some of our faculty/staff attended the C3 Technology Conference that took place at Loyola Marymount

University on August 11-14. The conference assessed and enhanced technology, professional development, content and applications at parishes and schools within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

• The school’s internet speed has been increased to 100 mbps. This increase will help to accommodate for the number of students and faculty utilizing the internet during classroom usage.

• We have purchased a set of Nexus 7 tablets to be used for Mr. Hankey’s Music Production and Video Pro-duction classes. These state-of-the-art devices will be used to create video and compose music in those classes.

MESSAGE FROM THE TUITION OFFICEAll tuition payments are due the 1st of each month beginning in August and ending in May. A late charge of $25 will be added to your account after the 10th of the month. In order to insure that your payment is credited to the proper account you must include the top portion of your billing statement with your payment. The only exception is for those who make a payment from their bank directly to me.

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JUST GETTING STARTED... Aug 25th & Sept 22 @ 7 PM Whether you’re a NEW Bishop parent or a returning seasoned BMHS veteran, Mothers’ Club is the place to be to get your PSI hours! Please attend our first new school year meeting, August 25th at 7pm located in the Faculty Center, (building next to the drop off parking lot). This is a great way to fellowship with other parents, learn about our school and most importantly, get involved in your child’s education. In addition, you have an opportunity to earn PSI HOURS while meeting new people There are ten (10) Mothers’ Club events during the year that offer opportunities to fulfill your hours, either by chairing an event, working at one, or set up & clean up duty. At our Sept 22th meeting, we will be picking first semester chairpersons. NOTE: THE 2014 Annual CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON DAY SAT. DEC 6th Your 2014-2015 Mothers’ Club reps will provide delicious refreshments, or “Just Desserts,” for our first meeting, including Chocolate! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: Co-PRES. Judy TOLIN 310-729-7114 [email protected] “Point your kids in the right direction — when they're old they won't be lost.” Proverbs 22:6 (The Message version)

AUGUST 25TH MEETING: WELCOME BBQ FOR FRESHMAN & THEIR PARENTS - SEPT 19th

- Request to supply paper products, decorations, set-up and clean-up FRESHMAN CLASS REPS – 2 reps needed 5 PSI HRS / SEMESTER

- 1 Class Rep from each grade must attend every meeting.

SEPT 22nd MEETING:

- ALL CHAIRS FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER EVENTS! – DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BE A CHAIR FOR 10 PSI HRS

* Note – We will go over details and requirements for chair positions at the August meeting.

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PARENT-SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT FEE (PSI) WHAT IS IT?

Parent School Involvement is a program instituted by Bishop Montgomery for several reasons:1. To provide a platform for social activities among parents. As you know, a key indicator of an

effective school is a high level of parental support of and involvement in curricular and extra curricular activities.

2. To provide parents with a feeling of ownership and investment. This is our school and we want it to be the best school possible.

3. To provide necessary assistance for the school, its teachers, coaches, staff and students that would otherwise be an expense to the school.

In this program, all parents are required to make a commitment to ten (10) hours to school involvement per semester.

Involvement hours will be given for any physical hours volunteered at Bishop Montgomery high School on projects benefiting:

Student ActivitiesTeam ActivitiesCampus Beautification ActivitiesStudent OrganizationsOfficeClassroomCampus Security and Traffic Control

Involvement hours may be given for refreshments only if these refreshments are needed by an organization or team. or if solicited by a school organization or team for a specific purpose. The maximum hours given for baked goods or refreshments is 2 hours, (unless a special need is met and this same need was pre-approved in writing by a BMHS administrator)

PLEASE REMEMBER, EACH HOUR IS WORTH $17.50

All parents will be assessed a fee of $175.00 per semester as a built-in accountability factor. The fee will be billed in August and January. Those parents who meet their involvement commitment will be credited on the following month’s tuition. If you are committed to working the hours it is not necessary to pay the $175 when billed but if you fail to make your commitment you will need to pay the $175.

To ensure credit for your service hours, ask the coordinator of the event in which you are involved to sign the “PSI Check-Off Sheet”. At the completion of your ten hours for each semester, please send the completed “PSI Check-Off Sheet” to the tuition office.

*Please check your monthly newsletter if you are looking for events to volunteer your time.*

Please Note - ALL PSI HOURS SHOULD BE TURNED IN PRIOR TO MAKING YOUR LAST PAYMENT.

If you have any questions, please contact the tuition office at 540-2021 ext-225

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Bishop Montgomery High SchoolPARENT-SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT

2014-2015 (PSI) CHECK-OFF SHEET

1st Semester

Student Information

Last Name ___________________First Name_________________________Grade_______

Parent Information

Father’s Full Name ______________________________________ Wk# ( )______________________Address________________________________________________ Hm# ( )______________________Mother’s Full Name _____________________________________ Wk# ( )______________________Address________________________________________________ Hm# ( )______________________

EVENT Date Hours Worked Chairperson’s Signature______________________ _____________ ___________ ____________________________________________________ _____________ ___________ ____________________________________________________ _____________ ___________ ____________________________________________________ _____________ ___________ ____________________________________________________ _____________ ___________ ______________________________

TOTAL HOURS ___________

* Please cross (X) out completed hours, MAXIMUM of 10 hours per sheet*

1 hr 2 hrs 3 hrs 4 hr s 5 hrs 6 hrs 7 hrs 8 hrs 9 hrs 10 hrs

Each family is responsible for turning in the PSI credit form themselves. Please do not assume the chairperson will be responsible for handing in the hours.

Return your completed form to the BMHS tuition office as soon as 10 hours have been completed. Partial credit cannot be applied.

Credit will be given by TEN-hour increments only (a total of 20 hours for the school year).

PARENT SIGNATURE________________________________________ DATE________________________

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PSI  HOURS  –  PARENT  VOLUNTEER  SECURITY  EVENTS  SCHEDULE  2014-­‐2015  

If  you  would  like  to  volunteer  for  any  of  the  events  listed  below  please  e-­‐mail  me  at  smiller@bmhs-­‐la.org  and  I  will  place  you  on  the  list  for  each  event.  These  lists  will  be  comprised  only  through  e-­‐mail  and  taken  in  the  order  they  are  received.  I  will  e-­‐mail  you  confirmation  that  you  are  on  the  list  for  those  dates.  Sign  up  for  only  10  hours  per  semester  so  we  can  accommodate  everyone  looking  for  PSI  hours.  PLEASE  DO  NOT  SIGN  UP  FOR  EVENTS  AND  THEN  NOT  SHOW  UP.  There  are  always  more  requests  then  we  can  fill  and  it  is  not  fair  to  those  people  who  I  have  to  deny  and  also  then  we  do  not  have  enough  volunteers  for  that  event.  You  are  serving  our  students  (your  children)  a  valuable  role  of  security  for  them  and  it  is  important  that  we  are  there  for  them.  I  thank  you  in  advance  for  helping  us  in  this  important  endeavor.  

Sincerely,  

Steve  Miller  Assistant  Principal  

 

DATE            DAY                                EVENT     PSI  HRS.  CREDIT   #NEEDED                  SITE                    CHK.  IN  TIME  

8/29/14      Fri.                Football  v.  Bellflower                                        4  hr.                30                              Parking/Stands                    5:30PM  9/5/14          Fri.                Football  v.  Westchester                                4  hr.                                                        30                          Parking/Stands                    5:30PM  9/15/14      Mon.        Frosh  Parent  Night                        2  hr.                  4                                  Parking/Outside              4:30PM  9/15/14      Mon.      Back  to  School  Night                                              3  hr.                                                        6                                  Parking/Outside              5:30PM  9/12/14      Fri.              Football  v.  Leuzinger                                              4  hr.                                                        30                            Parking/Stands                    5:30PM  9/18/14      Thur.      Girls  VB  v.  Torrance                          3.5  hr.                  8                          Gym                      4:30PM  9/19/14      Fri.              Welcome  Parents  BBQ                                      2.5  hr.                                                  4                                Parking/Outside                4:30PM  9/19/14      Fri.              Welcome  Frosh  Dance                                      3.5  hr.                    8                                Outside                                              7:00PM  9/23/14      Tues        Girls  VB  v.  Palos  Verdes                                    3.5  hr.                                                  8                                Gym                                                        4:30PM  10/2/14      Thur.      Girls  VB  v.  Serra                                                              3.5  hr.                                                  8                                Gym                                                          4:30PM  10/9/14      Thur        Girls  VB  v.  LaSalle                                                          3.5  hr.                                                8                                Gym                                                          4:30PM  10/24/14  Fri.              FB-­‐Homecoming  v.  Verbum  Dei      4  hr.                                                      30                              Parking/Stands                    4:30PM  10/30/14  Thur.      Girls  VB  v.  Amat                        3.5  hr.                                                  8                                Gym                                                          4:30PM  11/7/14      Fri.              Football  v.  Cantwell  SH                                    4  hr.                                        30                              Parking/Stands                    4:30PM  12/11/14  Thur.      G/B  BB  v.  Peninsula  (4games)            6.5  hr.                14                          Gym/Parking                      3:00PM                        12/22/14  Sat.            8th  Grade  Open  House                                      3  hr.                                                          6                                Parking/Outside                8:30AM    POSSIBLE  GIRLS  VB  PLAYOFF  DATES  =  11/8,  11/11,  11/13,  11/15,  11/18,  11/25,  11/29  (1  day  advance  notice  if  we  host  match.  Will  send  out  separate  email  if  we  host)  POSSIBLE  FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF  DATES  =  11/14,  11/21,  11/28  (1  week  advance  notice  if  we  host  game.  Will  send  out  separate  email  if  we  host)      ***  MORE  EVENTS  ON  NEXT  PAGE  ***  

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   2nd  Semester  Begins  for  PSI  Credit    DATE            DAY                                EVENT     PSI  HRS.  CREDIT   #NEEDED                  SITE                    CHK.  IN  TIME  1/9/15          Fri.          Girls  BB  v.  West  Torrance                            4  hr.                                                          8                                Parking/Gym                            4:00PM  1/13/15    Tue.            Girls  BB  v.  St.  Anthony                                        4  hr.                                                          8                                Parking/Gym                            4:00PM  1/14/15      Wed.      Boys  BB  v.  St.  Bernard                                        3.5  hr.                                                12                                Parking/Gym                            5:30PM  1/20/15      Tue.          Girls  BB  v.  Serra                                                              3.5  hr.                                                    8                                Parking/Gym                            3:30PM  1/23/15      Fri.              Boys  BB  v.  Cantwell  SH                                      3.5  hr.                                                12                                Parking/Gym                            5:30PM  2/3/15          Tue.          Girls  BB  v.  St.  Paul                                                      3.5  hr.                                                    8                                  Parking/Gym                            5:30PM  2/4/15          Wed.      Boys  BB  v.  Cathedral                                              3.5  hr.                    12                                  Parking/Gym                            5:30PM  2/10/15      Tue.          Girls  BB  v.  Amat                                                            3.5  hr.                                                    8                                    Parking/Gym                            5:30PM  2/11/15      Wed.      Boys  BB  v.  Serra                                                            3.5  hr.                                                    8                                    Parking/Gym                            3:30PM    POSSIBLE  GIRLS  BB  PLAYOFFS  =  2/19,  2/21,  2/25,  2/28,  3/3,  3/11,  3/13,  3/14,  3/17  (1  day  advance  notice,  will  send  out  email)  POSSIBLE  BOYS  BB  PLAYOFFS  =  2/18,  2/20,  2/24,  2/27,  3/3,  3/11,  3/13,  3/14,  3/17  (1  day  advance  notice,  will  send  out  email)    3/20/15      Fri.              Spring  Dance                        4  hr.                                                        8                                Outside                                                    6:30PM  3/24/15      Tue.          Boys  VB  v.  LaSalle                                                      3  hr.                                                        8                                    Gym                                                            5:00PM  3/31/15      Tue.          Boys  VB  v.  Cathedral                                            3  hr                                                          8                                    Gym                                                            5:00PM  4/23/15      Thur.      Boys  VB  v.  Salesian                                                  3  hr.                                                        8                                    Gym                                                            5:00PM  4/30/15      Thur.      Boys  VB  v.  Amat                                                            3  hr.                                                        8                                    Gym                                                            5:00PM  5/29/15      Fri.              Graduation                                                                              4  hr.                                                      10                              Parking                                                10:30AM    POSSIBLE  BOYS  VB  PLAYOFF  DATES  =  5/11,  5/12,  5/14,  5/16,  5/20,  5/26,  5/28  (1  day  advance  notice,  will  send  out  email)    My  advice  is  to  respond  with  your  dates  as  soon  as  possible  because  they  fill  extremely  fast.  Please  pass  this  along  to  your  friends  and  new  parents  because  not  everyone  reads  the  newsletter  until  it  is  too  late.    Again,  thank  you  and  I  look  forward  to  seeing  you  at  the  events.  

   

 

 

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BISHOP MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL 2014-2015

TUITION AND FEES

FIRST SEMESTER

BOOKS are purchased on line at mon.escobookstore.com UNIFORMS are purchased during the summer from Norman Uniform Company in San Pedro, 310-832-8342, www.normansuniform.com / school code: 5430 AUGUST 01, 2014 1. TUITION DUE ($890 Catholic/$930 Non-Catholic)

2. PARENT / SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT FEE OF $175.00 DUE FOR FIRST SEMESTER.

3. GENERAL FEE OF $250. (Includes Technology fee, Parent-Student Handbook/Agenda, Classroom supplies fees.)

SEPTEMBER 01, 2014 1. TUITION DUE ($890 Catholic/$930 Non-Catholic) OCTOBER 01, 2014 1. TUITION DUE ($890 Catholic/$930 Non-Catholic)

2. FUNDRAISER Each student is expected to sell the annual fundraiser tickets. These tickets are distributed and the money is to be returned to the student’s homeroom. Tickets not sold/money not collected will be charged to tuition bill.

NOVEMBER 01, 2014 1. TUITION DUE ($890 Catholic/$930 Non-Catholic) ALL TUITION AND FEES MUST BE PAID TO DATE BY NOVEMBER 10th IN ORDER TO TAKE SEMESTER FINAL EXAMS IN DECEMBER. YEARBOOK ($125.00) The purchase of a yearbook is optional. In November all students are charged for a yearbook. If your student does not wish to purchase a yearbook, you need to contact the tuition office and the charge will be removed.

2. GRADUATION FEE ($150.00) The graduation fee will be charged to all SENIORS. This covers the cap and gown, diploma, diploma cover, 10 Announcements, the Senior Luncheon, remembrance, as well as other expenses for graduation.

3. AP FEE ($100) (Per course per AP exam for AP students only) DECEMBER 01, 2014 1. TUITION DUE ($890 Catholic/$930 Non-Catholic)

This is the final tuition for the first semester. A student may not be allowed to return to school after Christmas break if tuition account is in arrears.

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BISHOP MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL

2014-2015 TUITION AND FEES

SECOND SEMESTER

JANUARY 01, 2015 1. TUITION DUE ($890 Catholic/ $930 Non-Catholic)

2. PARENT / SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT FEE OF $175.00 DUE FOR SECOND SEMESTER.

FEBUARY 01, 2015 1. TUITION DUE ($890 Catholic/$930 Non-Catholic) MARCH 01, 2015 1. TUITION DUE ($890 Catholic/$930 Non-Catholic)

2.. SENIOR ACCOUNTS: Accounts must be current in order to purchase Prom Bids. MARCH 06, 2015 2. RE-REGISTRATION DAY ($550 )

Re-Registration Fee is NON REFUNDABLE. All fees must be paid in full and tuition must be up-to-date in order to re-register. All students will be charged a re-registration fee. If student will not be returning, a non return form must be submitted to the Registrar.

APRIL 01, 2015 1. TUITION DUE ($890) Catholic/$930 Non-Catholic)

. MAY 01, 2015 1. FINAL TUITION DUE ($890 Catholic/$930 Non- Catholic)

This is the final tuition payment for the school year. All TUITION AND FEES MUST BE PAID BY May 10th IN ORDER TO TAKE FINAL EXAMS. (Credit card, Cash, or Money Order ONLY after May 10th.)

All PSI hours must be turned in before May 1st and/or prior to making final tuition payment.

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BISHOP MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL TUITION AND FEES 2014 - 2015

TUITION CATHOLIC $8,900.00 1 student 10 payments from $8,100.00 each additional student August ‘14 - May ‘15 NON-CATHOLIC $9,300.00 1 student $8,600.00 each additional student (Same as above) INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS $12,500.00 per student (Same as above) FEES REGISTRATION*: $550.00 Per Student On day of Registration LATE REGISTRATION* $600.00 Late Registration Paid after published registration date $550.00 Per Transfer Student *The registration fee is non-refundable PARENT SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT: $350.00 $175.00 per semester billed in Aug./Jan. (PSI) The charge will be credited when the hours

are worked/paid. They will be credited in increments of 10 hours. Total of 20 hours per school year.

BOOKS: $400.00 Approximate cost Purchased in summer through ESCO Online. through ESCO www.bmhsbooks.com online bookstore.

GENERAL FEE**: $250.00 Per student **One time charge w/ Aug. Tuition Includes: - Technology fee - Parent-Student Handbook/Agenda - Classroom supplies fees ATHLETIC FEE (YEARLY): $100.00 Payable at the Student Store (non-refundable) (Athletes Only) AP EXAM FEE: $100.00 per AP course for the AP exam Due in Feb. to the Student Store YEARBOOK: $125.00 (Optional)

GRAD FEE $150.00 (Seniors Only)

LATE CHARGES: $25.00 If tuition payment is not received by the 10th of the month. SUMMER SCHOOL: $300.00 0/5 unit classes Paid at summer school registration $600.00 10 unit classes *Books not included $175.00 2.5 unit courses & Athletic Conditioning Courses

UNIFORMS: $200.00 Approximate cost (see Norman’s price list)

GYM CLOTHES: $25.00 Approximate cost Purchased at Norman’s Uniform LOCKS: $15.00 Locks purchased @ BMHS Student

Store

FUND RAISERS: FALL Fundraiser: $250.00 Per student KNIGHT PRIDE Each new family will be contacted annually (Annual Giving) REVISED 2/2014 - The amounts listed above reflect cost for the ‘14 – ‘15 year only.

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2014-2015

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Sun M

on Tue

Wed

Thu Fri

Sat

1 Tuition Due

UC

and Com

mon

Applications open

2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9

10 11 Tuition Late Fee

12 13

14

15 A

ssumption of M

ary Faculty prep 8am

—1pm

16

17 Student Store H

ours: 8/18—

8/20: 7:30-1pm

8/21-8/22: 7:30-12pm 18 10:00am

New

Teacher Mtg.

Non-B

MH

S Summ

er Grades

Due to R

egistrar

19 8am

Adm

in 9:00am

Fac. Ret./M

ass 10:15am

Fac. Mtg./photos

12:00pm Lunch/D

ept. Mtg.

20 p. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7:30am

school open for 9th grade students O

NLY

8:45am

9th grade classes resume O

NLY

9th grade class changes Freshm

an Parent Welcom

e SEE SC

HED

ULE

21 p. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 #4 8:45am

Classes resum

e for all grades ID

pict 12:45 D

ismissal

SEE SCH

EDU

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22 p. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 #4 8:00am

Start C

lass Assem

blies 12:45pm

Dism

issal SEE SC

HED

ULE

23

24 25

p. 6,1,2,3,4,5 #1 C

IF Elgibility 6:00pm

Band Bst. Mtg.—

Ret. C

tr. 6:30pm

Ath. Bst. M

tg.—Lib.

7:00pm M

others’ Club M

t.g.-Fac. Ctr.

26 p. 5,6,1,2,3,4 #1 27 p. 4,5,6,1,2,3 #1 D

enim D

ay 28 p. 3,4,5,6,1,2 #1

29 p. 2,3,4,5,6,1 #4

8:00am Start

12:45pm D

ismissal

7pm H

ome football gam

e

30

31

August 2014 A

cademic

Academ

ic Inactive Period School Closed through 8/14/14

Academ

ic Inactive Period School Closed through 8/14/14

Band Prep C

amp 8:00am

—12:00pm

(SAC

, Convent, Softball Field)

Frosh Mingle at lunch

CSF sign-ups

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Sun M

on Tue

Wed

Thu Fri

Sat

1 Tuition Due

Labor Day H

oliday—

No C

lasses

2 p. 1 #2 7:45am

Fac. Mtg.

8:45am Start

3 p.6 #1 D

enim D

ay Jr. ring packet distr.(R

el)

4 p. 5 #1 Sr. transcript distribution

5 p.4 #4 Last day for class changes A

ll on-line course grades due to registrar Sr. tim

eline (English) 7pm

Hom

e football game

6

7

8 p. 3

9 p. 2 Frosh. O

ffcr apps dist. @

lunch Frosh PSA

T/AC

T info (Eng) 10 p. 1 Jostens R

ing order—before/

lunch/after school

11 p. 6

New

sletter Due

ID/pict m

ake-up (Retreat C

tr) T

uition Late Fee

Jostens Ring order—

before/lunch/after school

12 p. 5 #4 Fundraiser tickets D

istr. 5:30pm

Athletic H

all of Fame

Induction—gym

7pm

Hom

e football game

Leadership Day—

9:00am—

12:45pm R

etreat ctr.

13 A

CT

LAC

SB perform

ance in G

rand Marian

procession

14 *9/15—

9/19 Sr. t-shirt orders at Student Store 15

p. 4 #3 11:50 D

ismiss

Gym

s closed at 3:00pm

Sr. Parent info 5:30pm G

ym

Fr. Parent info 5:30pm SA

C

Back to School N

ight 6:30pm

Gym

16 p. 3 #2 8:45am

Start C

lub Aw

areness Day—

Lunchapalooza 5 min off 1,2

Jr. PSAT/A

CT info (Eng)

Gym

closed at 6:00pm

17 p. 2 #9 8:00am

Welcom

e Mass

Improv @

lunch Frosh O

ffcr apps due @ lunch

Club O

pen House until 9/30

18 p. 1 B

ig/Lil Sis lunch 5min.

Off p. 5, 6

Frosh Offcr cam

pgn begins

19 p. 6 #4 Fundraiser C

ollection 5:00pm

gym closed

Welcom

e BM

HS Parents

BB

Q 5:00—

7:00pm

7:00—10:00pm

Welcom

e Frosh D

ance

20 K

aplan SAT Free Pract.

Test 9:00am—

1:30pm

21

22 p. 5 H

omecom

ing Sig Clearance

begins 6:00pm

Band Bst. Mtg.—

Ret. C

tr. 6:30pm

Ath. Bst. M

tg.—Lib.

7:00pm M

others’ Club M

t.g.-Fac. Ctr.

23 p. 4 H

omecom

ing bid sales begin Latin/M

ythology Field Trip to the G

etty Villa

24 p. 3,4,5 #5 8:00am

Curr. Com

m. M

tg. D

enim D

ay 8:00am

College Essay W

kshp Frosh O

ffcr elect Spt Sqd photos after school (low

er fld)

25 p. 6,1,2 #5 8:00am

Dept. M

tg. 26 p. 2 #4 8:00am

start/12:45 Dism

iss C

ourse Content updates R

ubicon K

night of Honor

Grading Per. Ends

6:00—8:00pm

Improv Friends

& Fam

ily Night (TM

H)

27 W

est HS B

and Tournam

ent

28 *9/29-10/2 C

lub sign up @

lunch

29 p. 1 Fundraiser C

ollection 11:59pm

Grades D

ue

30 p. 6 H

omecom

ing Crt. N

omin.

Kaplan pract. Test return

7:00pm R

et. Ctr. Soph PSA

T/AC

T info (Eng)

September 2014 A

cademic

CSF sign-ups

Aloha W

eek—W

elcome B

ack

Lab Days 8:45am

—2:20pm

Naviance R

eg. 11th (Rel)

Respect Life W

eek

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HS ATH

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CA

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hs-la.org for Updated Schedules

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ondayTuesday

Wednesday

ThursdayFriday

Saturday

12

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umber of Levels

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Var= Varsity

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67

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= Football

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irls Volleyball

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= Cross C

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HS ATH

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CA

LEN

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hs-la.org for Updated Schedules

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ondayTuesday

Wednesday

ThursdayFriday

Saturday

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34

3:15 PMFB

-JV @

Westchester

57:00 PM

FB-Varv.

Westchester

68:00 AM

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Burbank JV Trny.

7( ) = N

umber of Levels

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3:00 PM TN

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3:00 PMTN

-Var@ St.

Joseph

1011

3:00 PM TN

-JV v. Pomona

Catholic

3:00 PM TN

-Var @P

omona C

atholic

3:15 PM FB-JV @

Leuzinger

127:00 PM

FB-Varv.

Leuzinger

13

14FB

= Football

Glf = G

irls Golf

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irls Tennis

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irls Volleyball

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= Cross C

ountry

1516

1718

3:00 PMFB-JV @

ElSegundo

3:00 PM TN

-Varv.R

amona C

onvent

3:15 PMV

B(3) v.

Torrance

197:00 PM

FB-Var@

ElSegundo

208:00 AM

VB-F/S @Burbank

Trny.

8:00 AM

VB

-JV @

Redondo Trny.

8:00 AM

VB

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orthTrny.

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Glf @

St. Joseph

6:30 PM Athletic Booster

Club

- Library

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t.M

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TN-Varv.St.

Monica

3:15 PMVB(3)v.Palos

Verdes

242:00 PM XC

(2) @ League

Inv.3:00 PM

Glf v. LaSalle

253:00 PM

TN-JV @

LaSalle3:00 PM

TN-Varv.

LaSalle

3:15 PM VB(3)@

Culver

City

263:30 PM

FB-JV

@ M

aryStar

7:00 PM FB-Var@

Mary

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278:00 AM VB-F/S @

North

Trny.

2829

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303:00 PM TN

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