NEW STUDENT CHATTER
the official newsletter of '23
Friday, July 19, 2019 | Bonner & Prendergast Admissions | #ChartYourCourse
New in this Week's edition...
  • "Parent Presser" Edition!
Reminders
  • Summer Reading and Math Assignments
  • New Student Orientation | Aug. 28th
  • Immunizations and Health Records
Welcome to the Class of 2023's Parent Presser Edition of the Chatter! Below we detail questions and comments from incoming parents, submitted by your fellow future B&P Parents! Read some of the questions and responses below! Thanks to all who contributed!
"My family chose Bonner & Prendie because we are practicing Catholics and wanted a safe, loving, and academically challenging school for our son Christian Lane. Because Christian had an amazing experience, our other son Justin Lane, wanted to follow in his brothers footsteps and will be attending in the fall of 2019!" - The Lane Family
When will I hear about my student's transportation situation?
You can contact Mrs. Mary Kelly in our Student Services Office to confirm your student's transportation situation. Pending your address, a bus would be provided. In some cases, Septa Passes are also provided. Mrs. Kelly's email is kelly@bonnerprendie.com
How can my student get involved? Can Freshmen join clubs?
The Bonner & Prendie experience hinges on a student's involvement. We have many student organizations and clubs established, and students are encouraged to join as many as they'd like! Take a look at all of the clubs here! Freshmen students are able to join any club but National Honors Society, which would be by invite only! If a club does not exist, your student would be encouraged to start the club! Announcements about club meetings and try-outs are made on each morning's episode of Live with BP and during 7th Period Daily Announcements.
"Our daughter chose Bonner & Prendie after her Shadow Day. She had been to Visitation Day, and always talked about how happy everyone at the school seemed. Her Shadow Day last fall confirmed it! She was always a Panda at heart. She is most excited to make friends outside of those she already knows. Her father and I are most excited for her to explore academic opportunities like Real College and Medical Careers courses at the hospital!"
What is the difference between FACTS and Financial Aid?
Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance offers are made based on a completed FACTS application's "Calculated Need." If you received a letter with a financial aid offer, it was an offer made by our school's financial aid committee, based on your FACTS application. FACTS does not offer financial aid, but is does offer our team assistance in making decisions on funding qualifications. If you received a financial aid offer, but it is not reflected on your tuition account, please contact the Tuition Office to resolve any issues!
How frequently is mass offered on campus?
Students and Faculty are always invited to attend mass in the Chapel on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:30 AM. On Wednesday, Mass is offered after school at 2:45 PM. Full-school liturgies occur once a month, and on any Holy Day of Obligation. Non-Catholic Students are encouraged to participate in the singing and prayer at mass, and are expected to remain reverent in the presence of the Lord. Non-Catholic students are not able to celebrate the Eucharist, but may join in any prayer and verbal portions of the mass.
"My son actually asked me about Summer Reading before I could make sure he started. He is very excited to start high school!"
What supplies will my student need?
We do not provide a complete School Supplies sheet. Your student will ascertain what supplies and materials will be needed for each class after their first day in class. As so many students have different teachers and rosters, we have teachers share what is needed in their syllabus at the beginning of the year.
Incoming Freshmen Earns Every Boy Scout merit badge!
Incoming freshman Stone Hassinger was honored by Mayor Tom Micozzie for this tremendous accomplishment! Stone war recognized for earning every badge available for a Boy Scout! Impressive! Stone, pictured on the left, was interviewed in this Delco Times article! Way to go, Stone!

Check out this month's edition of THE FRESHMAN VOICE - a blog for Freshmen by Freshmen! Click the icon above!
Reminders and Past Announcements
As seen in last week's edition of the Chatter!
Fall Sports Try-Outs!
August will mark the beginning of Fall Sports. If your student plans to try-out for a sport, check the information here!
 
Monday August 5th (Football only)
Girls Soccer Mini Camp August 5-10TH 
Monday August 12th (all other Fall sports--email respective coaches)

CREW
Boy's Crew: Dave Krmpotich
krmpotichd@aol.com

Girl's Crew: Terry Mascitelli
trence76@gmail.com

CROSS COUNTRY
Head Coach: Kevin Kee
kkee@bonnerprendie.com

Head Coach: Virgil Sheppard
vasheppard215@gmail.com

FIELD HOCKEY
Head Coach: Joanne Dolan
joannedolan@bonnerprendie.com

Girl's Crew: Terry Mascitelli
trence76@gmail.com

GOLF
Head Coach: Jack Glacken
JGlacken@tginc.com

SOCCER
Boy's Soccer: Tom Markopoulos '07
markopoulos@bonnerprendie.com

Girl's Soccer: Dave Dryden
dryden@bonnerprendie.com

GIRL'S TENNIS
Head Coach: Charlie Wieners
cjwieners@comcast.net
Coach: Matthew McShane
mcshane@bonnerprendie.com

VOLLEYBALL
Head Coach: Mary Callan
VolballCoach13@yahoo.com
 
Contact our Athletic Director for more details.
Mr. Brian Wagner '12 |  wagner@bonnerprendie.com

Bonner & Prendie Uniform Policy
2019-2020

The official Bonner & Prendergast uniform is purchased through Flynn and O'Hara Uniforms. Families are able to go to the Flynn and O'Hara shop and inform them you need to purchase a Bonner & Prendie Uniform. Any specific questions regarding the uniform can go to our Assistant Principal for Student Services, Mr. Tom Stewart through stewart@bonnerprendie.com!

The official uniform and dress code can be found on page 26 and 27 in the School Handbook, which can be accessed through this link.

Flynn & O'Hara Uniforms | 30 E. Baltimore Avenue | Clifton Heights, PA 19018
Summer Math Packet Now Available Online !
In addition to the English and Social Studies summer reading, all incoming freshmen are required to complete the Math Readiness packet, which is now available on the Summer Reading 2019 page! Click here to be redirected to the page with both summer math and reading assignments!
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ENGAGE with future teachers, administrators, and classmates as you officially join our community for your first evening as a Bonner & Prendie student!
LEARN what it means to be a Bonner & Prendergast student, and how getting involved is more than keeping busy, but igniting a passion!
NAVIGATE your way through our school building to find classrooms, resources, facilities, and build comfort with the school your student will be joining!
CHART your course to the fullest; begin laying the foundation of a journey that will end in just four short years, after you have been equipped with the tools and education necessary to succeed.
The Journey Begins!
New Student Orientation is the perfect chance to walk through the school as a rising freshman and learn all their is to know before the 2019-2020 school year begins! Parents and Students are invited to attend an evening of information and presentations by B&P administrators and faculty and familiarize themselves with the community they are preparing to join! We look forward to seeing you that evening!
B&P New Student Orientation
LOCATION
Bonner & Prendergast Catholic High School

DATE AND TIME
08/28/19 6:00pm - 08/28/19 8:00pm

Our Orientation program is built to provide new families with all pertinent information before the official start of school! See you there!
We'll be there!
We are unable to attend.
ALL CURRENT INCOMING FRESHMEN are REQUIRED to submit IMMUNIZATION RECORDS before the start of the school year. Records can be mailed to the Admissions Office, or dropped off as well. PLEASE DO THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

New PA State law requires exclusion from school within the first 5 days for students who are not in compliance with the vaccine requirements!!!

Read more on Medication, Concussion Policy, and more in the Nurse's Corner!

B&P Admissions | 610-259-0280