"Keep in mind that our community is not composed of those who are already saints, but of those who are trying to becoming saints. Therefore let us be extremely patient with each other's faults and failures."
- Mother Teresa
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Kairos 59
It is time to sign up for the first Kairos Retreat of the year!
This retreat is open to junior and senior students only.
It will be held on December 1st- 3rd in beautiful South Lake Tahoe.
Here are just of few of the things students have said about their retreat experience: Fun, life-changing, you won’t get it until you go, memorable, friends turned family, self-discovery and amazing!
Space is limited, so sign up today in the campus ministry room!
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Educational Costa Rica Trip
Due to the school cancelation, we have rescheduled the parent meeting for the Costa Rica trip over Spring Break (March 20 - 28). The meeting will be Tuesday, November 5th, at 6pm in Coach Patti's room. There will be representatives from World Strides there to give detailed information including cost, itinerary, and college credits the students can earn. All interested parents and students should attend. Contact Coach Patti at
patti.brouhard@bishopmanogue.org
if you have any questions.
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Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Thanksgiving Food Drive
runs through
Nov. 4 and is a Boys vs. Girls competition!
Bring in boxes and cans of food to help families in need, and earn service hours! Earn 1 service hour for every $15 worth of food brought to 1st period classes (5 hours max). Bring completed service form with receipt or estimated value to your Religion teacher. Please check expiration dates.
Requested non-perishable food items:
- Thanksgiving food items: cranberries, stuffing and mashed potato mixes, gravy, canned yams and canned pumpkin, crust mix, dessert mixes, canned milk.
- Canned tuna and canned chicken
- Soups, stews, ravioli, chili
- Bags of dry pasta
- Spaghetti sauce
- Mac n' cheese
- baby food
- breakfast bars
- cereals
- Canned veggies
- Canned fruit
- Peanut butter
- etc.
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School Effectiveness Survey-
PLEASE COMPLETE BY NOV. 8!
BMCHS would appreciate it if all parents would fill out
this quick survey.
The purpose of this survey is to find out your opinions about your school. Your responses will be completely confidential.
Responses are due on November 8!
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Parent Association Meetings
The Parent Association Meetings will take place in the Knowledge Center. For each meeting you attend, you will receive two service hours. Days and times are as follows:
Wednesday, November 6th at 6:00pm
Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 at 6:00pm
Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 at 6:00pm
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Athletics and Extra Curriculars
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Athletic Clearance for Winter Sports
If you have already turned in your athlete's documents and physical, remember that you must also REGISTER THEM FOR A SPORT at
registermyathlete.com
before those documents can be uploaded and the clearance process completed.
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Ski Team Meeting: 11/6
All skiers interested in racing for the Bishop Manogue team, please attend the sign up meeting with a parent on November 6th at 5:30pm in the SCC. At this meeting we will go over requirements for the team, the practice/race schedule, order swag, and fill out contact information. Contact
peggy.gant@bishopmanogue.com
with any questions.
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Lexie's Gift
If you have any formal wear (homecoming dresses, shoes, jewelry, etc.) that you no longer need, please consider donating them to Lexie's Gift.
Lexie was a shining light whose life was cut tragically short in a car accident in August 2016. Lexie’s Gift was established as an outlet for Lexie's parents, family and friends to celebrate her short life by continuing her legacy of helping those who need it the most.
Visit
www.lexiesgift.com
to find out more about this incredible charity.
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Students:
The Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Thanksgiving Food Drive
runs through Nov. 4 and is a Boys vs. Girls competition! Bring in boxes and cans of food to help families in need, and earn service hours! Earn 1 service hour for every $15 worth of food brought to 1st period classes (5 hours max). Bring completed service form with receipt or estimated value to your Religion teacher. Please check expiration dates.
Requested non-perishable food items:
- Thanksgiving food items: cranberries, stuffing and mashed potato mixes, gravy, canned yams and canned pumpkin, crust mix, dessert mixes, canned milk.
- Canned tuna and canned chicken
- Soups, stews, ravioli, chili
- Bags of dry pasta
- Spaghetti sauce
- Mac n' cheese
- baby food
- breakfast bars
- cereals
- Canned veggies
- Canned fruit
- Peanut butter
- etc.
Catholic Charities 'Operation Stocking Stuffer'
On December 15th, Catholic Charities is hosting an "Operation Stocking Stuffer" party. They need 40 volunteers to face paint, play games, sweep, clean-up, or hand out stockings in the St. Vincent's Dining Room from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. This is a fun and great way to earn service hours and help children in need this holiday season! You must sign up with Ms. Klekas beforehand in the Campus Ministry room, see her today!
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Parents:
Athletic Snack Bar and Admissions Gate
Athletics is looking for volunteers to work the admissions gate and snack bar at the regional football game on Nov. 8.
SIGN UP HERE
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.
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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
.
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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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