"I would like an abundance of peace. I would like full vessels of charity. I would like rich treasures of mercy. I would like cheerfulness to preside over all." - St. Brigid of Kildare
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You're invited!
The Homecoming Social will be hosted by the Tamarack Junction on Friday, October 18, before the Homecoming football game! Let us know if you plan on attending via our Facebook event.
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Technology News
We have some exciting technology news! As of this week, students will now have access to Adobe Creative Suite! Students will also no longer need to visit the Helpdesk to reset their passwords. Please read more
here
!
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Weekly Lunch Schedule: 9/16-9/20
Monday:
Chicken parmesan with pasta and marinara
Tuesday:
Hot dogs and fries
Wednesday:
Pizza
Thursday:
Taco bar with beef, rice, and other toppings
Friday:
No lunch
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Dress Code Reminder For Dance Attire
Students, please keep the following in mind as you prepare for upcoming school dance functions.
- Dresses that are too revealing, are skin tight or form-fitting, expose midriffs or cleavage, or are too short in length are not appropriate
- Slit (formal dress) - should not be inappropriately high
- Dresses must not be too tight or form-fitting
- Dress length must reach the end of the fingertips
- Bare midriffs are not advised; dresses with a medium to large area of midriff showing will not be permitted
- No excessively low cut dresses or tops
- No garters or exposed undergarments
- No see-through dresses and no see-through sides or bare sides
- Note: Claims that a dress was worn last year or at a previous dance, or comparisons to the dresses of other girls already admitted to a dance will not be entertained or discussed
- Tuxedo, suit, or dress jackets (formal dance)
- Collared shirt and tie (formal dance)
- Shirt must remain on and buttoned
- Dress pants or slacks only; no jeans or shorts (formal dance)
- No hats or canes
- No cut-off jeans or jeans with holes
- No reference to drugs/alcohol/sex, and no swim suits allowed
- No sunglasses, holographic lenses on glasses, or kaleidoscope glasses
- Please note regulations will be strictly enforced. These regulations must be followed by all students attending – current BMCHS students and off-campus guests. Students not in compliance will not be able to attend the dance and refunds will not be issued.
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The Boys Retreat
The Boys Retreat will be September 23-25 at Grizzly Ranch. The retreat is open to sophomore, junior, and senior boys. The cost is $110. Permission forms are available in the Campus Ministry room, with Mr. Galli or Mrs. Sexton. Don't wait! Limited space available.
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Bishop Manogue Mother's Club & Father's Network
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our kick-off Mass & Coffee! It was great to see so many of you! We are energized and excited about all the things this program can BE and DO at Manogue.
Upcoming events include:
Tesla Gigafactory Tour on 11/1
CLICK HERE
for more information on these upcoming events and to learn more about the Mother's Club and Father's Network!
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Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities
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Music
Mass Choir
If you would like to join the choir for Mass by singing or playing an instrument, we have our first rehearsal on Tuesday, September 17 from 3:15-4:15pm in room F104. Please email Mrs. Hilliard so that she can create a list of members and provide you the Google Classroom code.
National Anthem Auditions
If you would still like to audition to sing the National Anthem at Bishop Manogue home games and missed the auditions, it's not too late!
Just email Mrs. Hilliard to schedule an audition. You are welcome to audition by singing or, if you'd prefer, you may play an instrumental version of the Star Spangled Banner.
Cellist and/or Flutist Needed
If you play the flute or cello, please contact Mrs. Hilliard. She is looking for students who are able to read music and play either instrument.
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Scholarships, Special Programs and College Visits
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College and Counseling News
We have transferred all of the college and counseling information over to a new bimonthly newsletter! This will free up space in the Weekly Wire and allow our counselors to share more detailed information. You can find the first edition
here!
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Counseling Sessions for 9th and 10th Grades
Stress/Anxiety Management: 10th Grade
The first meeting will be on Thurs. 9/12 at 1:30 in the campus ministry office.
Study Skills: 9th and 10th Grades
The first meeting will be on Thurs. 9/12 at 2:30 in the campus ministry office.
Girls' Self-Esteem and Confidence
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Nevada Right to Life - Camp Joshua Leadership Camp
October 4-6, Nevada Right to Life will sponsor the 6
th
annual Camp Joshua High School Pro-Life Leadership Camp. Through workshops, games and engaging speakers, campers will learn to change hearts and save lives, as well as make new friends who value life from across Nevada. The 3 day camp will be the first weekend in October at the 4-H Camp at Lake Tahoe. Camp is $75 and scholarships are available. More information is available in the gathering space or visit
www.CampJoshNV.org
.
For more info, call Melissa Clement at 775-813-4319.
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Car Service from Truckee
A group of families in Truckee have been using a morning car service to Manogue. A one-way ride costs $15. Give yourself a day or two of driving off per week with a professional driver and fellow families in our community. Please contact the Johnsons at
becjohnson@earthlink.net
or at 650-678-8155 soon, as space is limited and filling fast. This is a parent-led initiative.
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Chapel Use
It is fantastic that students, teachers, and community members wish to use our beautiful chapel for various programs; however, it
must
be treated with dignity and respect as the house of God. Father Tom asks to please keep the the chapel clean, and any left over items (phone chargers, pens, water bottles, etc.) will be thrown in the trash. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Students:
Our Lady of the Snows Fall Festival
The 15th Annual Our Lady of the Snows Fall Festival returns this year on October 4th from 2:30-8:30pm. We are looking for volunteers to help with face painting, raffles, games, rides and event maintenance. Volunteer your time and help us make this year's Fall Festival the best yet! Visit olsparish.com to purchase tickets for dinner, games and rides. Stick around and join in the fun. Interested students please contact Katy at fallfestival@snowsnv.org
Community Health Alliance Volunteer Opportunities
Community Health Alliance is a federally qualified health center proving comprehensive health services to all and are looking for compassionate, motivated students who want to get some experience or want to help the community by volunteering their time. A
TB test and parent permission slip are required for all student volunteers. CHA will cover the cost of the TB test.
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Parents:
School Lunch
Need parent volunteers to help at lunchtime on Mondays, from 11:18 am - 11:48 am and then at 12:06pm - 12:36pm. Please contact Greg @ 775-225-1391 or Jane Festa @ 775-336-6061.
Volunteer Drivers
We are looking for parents to volunteer to drive students to and from retreats. It will be counted for three service hours for parents. The dates needed for drivers are as follows:
Quest 52 9/16/2019 - 9/17/2019
Boy's Retreat 9/23/2019 - 9/25/2019
Girl's Retreat 10/30/2019-11/1/2019
Kairos 59 12/1/2019-12/3/2019
Kairos 60 1/26/2020 - 1/28/2020
Quest 53 2/24/2020 - 2/25/2020
Kairos 61 3/1/2020 - 3/3/2020
Quest 54 5/10/2020 - 5/11/2020
If you have not driven in the past, you will need to fill out a Driver information Packet. You can pick this up in the front office. Contact
campusministry@bishopmanogue.org
for more information.
Football Snack Bar Volunteers
The Athletic Department is looking for volunteers for the Football Snack Bar. Sign up below:
Speech and Debate Tournament- 9/20 & 9/21
Bishop Manogue is co-hosting the first Speech and Debate tournament of the year at Wooster High School. We are in need of adults to judge rounds of competition on Friday, September 20th 3pm-9pm and Saturday, September 21st 8am-9pm. Volunteers can sign up for blocks that work best for them on either day or both. Sign up
here.
Contact Will Monsey at
Will.Monsey@bishopmanogue.org
if you have any questions.
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Remember, the Diocese of Reno has mandatory requirements for volunteering at all Diocesan schools, including Bishop Manogue, and you cannot earn service hours until those requirements have been met. Contact Bonnie Hansen at
bonnie.hansen@bishopmanogue.org
or 775-336-6000 with questions.
Parents will have to enroll in Protecting God's Children through Virtus and stay up to date on monthly bulletins for two years. After the two years, you have completed all the necessary bulletins. This transfers over from any of the Diocesan schools. If you are still receiving bulletins after two complete years, contact Elda Juarez at
eldaj@catholicreno.org
to be removed from the update list.
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The BMCHS Wire is your weekly guide to news and upcoming events at Bishop Manogue Catholic High School. Events and times may change after publication. Please check the
Daily Announcements
for the most current schedules.
To submit news for the Wire, e-mail
bmchsinfo@bishopmanogue.org
or fill out
this form
.
Submissions must be received by the Thursday morning prior to Monday publication. Notable headlines submitted after Thursday morning may not appear in the Wire until a later publication.
If you would like to recognize a BMCHS student or group for the quarterly Student Spotlight newsletter, please e-mail
bmchsinfo@bishopmanogue.org
.
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