NEW STUDENT CHATTER
the official newsletter of '23
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Friday, August 9, 2019 | Bonner & Prendergast Admissions | #ChartYourCourse
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New in this Week's edition...
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- Student Involvement! Learn about the many clubs and activities offered on campus!
- Fall Musical announced! Join us for... THE ADDAMS FAMILY! Audition information included!
Reminders
- Summer Reading and Math Assignments
- New Student Orientation | Aug. 28th
- Immunizations and Health Records
- Spirit Wear for sale ONLINE HERE!
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Parents, be advised that the Admissions Office has mailed Information Packets this week! The mailing will have the same information that you have seen in the Chatter, just printed in paper format! The packet will include Orientation invite, Nurse and Uniform Policy, and more!
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There will be no New Student Chatter next Friday, August 16th!
Even newsletters need a vacation!
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Student Involvement
Learn about the many clubs on campus! We want your student to get involved! E-mails are included for Club Moderators!
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Activity Representatives are a homeroom's designated Student Council member. They are responsible for checking Homeroom mailboxes each morning, and serve as a member of Student Council.
Moderator: Mrs. Sarah Pressman
pressman@bonnerprendie.com
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Ambassadors help the Admissions Office during Open Houses and other events! These students are selected to lead groups and tours, and often host prospective students on Shadow Days!
Moderator: Mr. Patrick Walsh '12
walsh@bonnerprendie.com
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The Anti-Bullying Club organizes on-campus efforts that promote a positive and welcoming atmosphere for all students. Activities include fundraisers, attending anti-bullying events, and making inspirational posters to decorate the halls!
Moderator: Mr. Matthew McShane
mcshane@bonnerprendie.com
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Calling all writers! Do you have an interest in writing? The Creative Writing Clubs hosts monthly meetings where students can present original work, and share others!
Moderator: Mr. Gerry Luke '03
luke@bonnerprendie.com
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One of our most popular clubs on campus, CSC is always working on projects that help those in our community in need, as well as those on the outside. The CSC offers many ways for students to achieve their Service Hours!
Moderator: Mr. Matthew McShane
mcshane@bonnerprendie.com
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The Crux (School Yearbook)
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The Crux is the official yearbook of Bonner and Prendie. Students interested in the Yearbook can help after school, or take an actual class at the end of the day to work on the book as a junior or senior! Get involved as a writer or photographer today!
Moderator: Mrs. Bernice Mintzer
mintzer@bonnerprendie.com
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The Dance Team performs at local school events and sporting events! Led by student choreographers, this club is a great performance opportunity for any girls who love dance!
Moderator: Ms. Wendi Wiley
wiley@bonnerprendie.com
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Started just this past year by a rising Senior, the Debate Club explores politics and debate! Students are able to present topics and discuss opinions, while working on their public speaking abilities!
Moderator: Ms. Aileen Moore
moore@bonnerprendie.com
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Fri-Pan (School Newspaper)
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Providing all of the important updates and stories on campus, the Fri-Pan School Newspaper is a great tradition at B&P. Student Editors and Contributors pitch stories, lead interviews, and publish bi-monthly editions of the Fri-Pan!
Moderator: Mrs. Grace Kane
kane@bonnerprendie.com
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Started by female students on campus, the Girl-Up club promotes and discusses women empowerment, and works to identify ways the school and surrounding communities can be allies for women leaders and thinkers.
Moderator: Dr. Monica Floyd
floyd@bonnerprendie.com
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The Hi-Q team participates in knowledge-based competitions with other schools. Think you know your math, history, pop culture, and current events?! Join the team!
Moderator: Dr. John Cooke
cooke@bonnerprendie.com
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International Student Club
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Open to all students, the International Club celebrates the diversity of Bonner & Prendie. The club celebrates the music, food, and heritage of many cultures throughout the B&P student body!
Moderator: Dr. Monica Floyd
floyd@bonnerprendie.com
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Live! with Bonner & Prendie
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Want to be a news caster? Every morning, announcements are streamed LIVE in Homeroom through LIVE! With Bonner & Prendie! Be a camera operator, a background effect designer, or a broadcaster!
Moderator: Mrs. Liz Farren
farren@bonnerprendie.com
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If you like problem solving, then this is the club for you! Math fanatics are encouraged to join the team and compete at local competitions!
Moderator: Mr. Tom Markopoulos '08
markopoulos@bonnerprendie.com
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Be a lawyer, or a witness! Take part in the preparation for a simulated court case and go up against local schools in the actual court room! Learn about the US Justice System and its procedures!
Moderator: Mr. Bill Giuliano
giuliano@bonnerprendie.com
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Calling all altar servers, cantors, readers, and more! One of the favorite places to be in our school is the Ministry Office! If you would like to assist with masses on campus, let us know! Ministry also partners with CSC!
Moderator: Mr. Dave Barr
barrd@bonnerprendie.com
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While students have the option to take Chorus or Band as a class, the Music Club are the members of both performance groups that join for rehearsals after school! The Music Club also grants rehearsal time for bands in the annual Battle of the Bands!
Moderator: Mrs. Jami Green
green@bonnerprendie.com
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The Panda Pride club helps organize fundraisers for traditions that started at Archbishop Prendergast High School. They attend girl's sporting events and cheer on the Pandas!
Moderator: Mrs. Allie Esquivel '95
esquivel@bonnerprendie.com
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Pause for a Cause holds annual fundraisers for many foundations, and works with CSC and Ministry to make an impact in the communities surrounding our school!
Moderator: Mrs. Allie Esquivel '95
esquivel@bonnerprendie.com
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The Respect Life Club raises Pro-Life awareness on campus, and attends the March for Life in DC each year. The club works alongside Ministry to spread the belief of Pro-Choice.
Moderator: Mr. Dave Barr
barrd@bonnerprendie.com
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The Robotics Club explores coding and concepts of engineering. Often, the club is seen manipulating machines and crafting their own concoctions!
Moderator: Mrs. Sheila Tobin
tobin@bonnerprendie.com
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One of the biggest organizations at B&P, Speak Up offers all students a space to speak freely about social topics. This supportive environment convenes for Speak Up night where students and faculty share conversation about support and acceptance.
Moderator: Ms. Annemarie Dolceamore '98
dolceamore@bonnerprendie.com
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If you like painting, building, or theatrical design, join Stage Crew! Work on the massive sets that bring our theatrical productions to life! Be part of one of the school's best clubs and join Stage Crew!
Moderator: Mr. Mike McKenzie '70
mckenzie@bonnerprendie.com
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Perform at half-time for sporting events, or in the Talent Show, with our Step Team! Join this crew of fierce steppers and keep the tradition alive!
Moderator: Dr. Monica Floyd
floyd@bonnerprendie.com
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Be a leader on campus! Student Council participates in several ways on campus, assisting everyone from Admissions to Advancement by attending events, leading students, and setting the example for Student Life at B&P.
Moderator: Mr. Mike McKenzie '70
mckenzie@bonnerprendie.com
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Perform with the Fall and Spring Musicals! All students who audition make the show! Be part of our cast and join one of the longest-running B&P clubs and traditions! This year's Fall Show... the Addams Family! Audition info below!
Moderator: Mr. Patrick Walsh '12
walsh@bonnerprendie.com
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Video Games at school? (Not during school... after!) Hang out with fellow gaming enthusiasts, watch videos of games, and play others from the comfort of the classroom!
Moderator: Mr. Tom Markopoulos '08
markopoulos@bonnerprendie.com
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Reminders and Past Announcements
As seen in last week's edition of the Chatter!
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Summer Math Packet
Now Available Online
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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!
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August will mark the beginning of Fall Sports. If your student plans to try-out for a sport, check the information here!
This Coming Monday, August 12th!!!
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.
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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
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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST
28TH
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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B&P New Student Orientation
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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!
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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!
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B&P Admissions | 610-259-0280
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