That’s what my wife says when I get a little too heated in our discussions. She’s become an expert communicator in our 14 years of marriage and I’m still learning! Join this humorous yet faith filled discussion on best practices in communication with your spouse and children. By Matt Kinsch

In a survey of our students conducted toward the end of last school year, nearly one-third of the student body indicated an interest in participating in some way in an Esports program. As we look to make Esports available at BSHS, I am seeking the expertise of any parent, guardian, or family member who has knowledge of Esports and would like to collaborate on this project. Interested adults should email Father Donia (jdonia@shanahan.org).

Thank you for your consideration!

FACTS is now accepting applications for 2023-2024 tuition assistance. The priority deadline is December 31, 2022 to be considered in the first round of awards. It is strongly recommended that families complete the FACTS financial aid application by this deadline. Families will need to supply their 2021 tax return in order to become verified and the application fee will be $30. Click here to learn more and select "Applying for Tuition Assistance."

Students who took the PSAT in October will receive their results on December 5. If your student provided an email address on their answer sheet on test day, they will receive an email notifying them of when their scores are available. The email will have a unique access code that will connect them to their scores online. If your student didn’t provide an email address on their answer sheet on test day, they can still access their scores online at https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/. If they haven’t already done so, students will be asked to set up a free College Board account before they can view your scores. If they don’t already have a College Board account, they can save time and set one up now. Resources for understanding how to read and use PSAT results will be shared with students and families once scores are released on December 5.

The BSHS Football Program was recently awarded the Howard Rinard Sportsmansip Award. After each Football game, the PIAA officials rate the sportsmanship of the coaches and players. They tally up the points at the end of the season. Bishop Shanahan is one of over 35 High Schools that are evaluated. This is the first time in 10 years that the award has been given to a team from the Ches-Mont League. Congratulations to Coach Paul Meyers, Coach Brett Weinhart, the entire coaching staff, and our amazing scholar-athletes!!! You make us Shanahan Proud!  

On Thursday, December 15, students will be dismissed ten minutes early, at 2:35 PM. Officials from the Office of Catholic Education will be visiting campus this day; the early dismissal is in order to accomadate a faculty meeting. 

Registration for the 2022 - 2023 Kairos Retreats for seniors continues! Click the links below to sign up for the corresponding dates:

Conferences will be the evening of December 7 (3 PM - 8 PM). If you wish to discuss your student’s progress with a teacher and have not yet signed up for an appointment, please do so using the appropriate SignUp Genius by 10 AM Wednesday morning. Zoom links to each teacher’s conferences will be emailed to parents on December 5th at the end of the day. Students are strongly encouraged to attend conferences so parents/guardians, the teacher, and the student may work together to reflect on progress and develop a plan to improve student learning.

All Sophomore students have been attending Teen Mental Health First Aid sessions. Click here to view the resources shared.

All 9th, 10th and 11th grade students who would like to receive a yearbook in June 2023 may place orders now through February 14, 2023. Purchase is $70 now through December, and will increase to $75 December through February 14, 2023. Click here to place your order. SENIORS, please do not order a yearbook unless you would like an extra copy. You will receive a yearbook as a part of your graduation package.

Senior students received their second diploma name confirmation forms in homeroom last week. On these forms, students' names are written as they will appear on their diplomas at graduation. Seniors have three opportunities to make changes to these forms before the diplomas are printed. The third and final opportunity will be just before Christmas vacation. Parents of seniors should discuss with their students how the name will appear on the diploma.

Application is open! For over 100 years, Carnegie Mellon has offered students unique and hands-on educational programs from the fine arts to technology and everything in between. Through Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs rising juniors and seniors in high school have the

opportunity to experience a world-class education on a beautiful, vibrant college campus. Click here to learn more.

High school juniors can apply to join Notre Dame this summer at one of Notre Dame Global Gateways in South Africa, Ireland, Italy—ND’s newest destination in London! Through this truly immersive study abroad experience, students spend two weeks in one of these fascinating destinations, making new friends from around the country and earning college credit as they experience a new culture.

Program Dates

Register for a live webinar on Thursday, December 8

at 7:00 p.m. ET to hear from the Director of International Programs who will walk students, parents, and school administrators through the study abroad programs, discuss the application process, and answer any questions. Click here to learn more.

The Chester County Engineers Scholarship Application 2023 is OPEN. Click here to learn more.

Come out and enjoy the BSHS Christmas Concert at 7 PM on Friday, December 16th. Enjoy performances by jazz band, concert band, string ensemble, choral ensemble, "Shacapella," and more! Admission is a free will offering and all are welcome!

Band alumni are invited to join the stage and close the concert with "Christmas Festival." Click here to complete the Google Form in order to participate.

Thank you to those who have already supported the Shanahan Fund this year! As a result of fall appeals including - the letter mailed in September, Give Back Thursday, Giving Tuesday, and the Shanahan Magazine - we are 55% to the $370K goal! Every gift of the Shanahan Fund will be used to support the 2022-2023 school year, and we are grateful for your support. Go Eagles! Click here to learn more.

As 2022 comes to an end, please consider giving the gift of a Catholic Education to Shanahan through the PA EITC tax credit program. The EITC program allows individuals and businesses to redirect their PA income taxes so that qualifying families can receive tuition assistance for BSHS! This program allows YOU to tell Harrisburg how to use YOUR tax dollars.

This school year, 183 Shanahan students have received tax credit program tuition assistance made available in 2021! The donated tax dollars stayed in our school community so that these families could afford a Cathoilc education.

Thank you to those who made it possible! With a 2-year commitment, donors receive a tax credit up to 90% of the donated amount. The remaining 10% may be eligible for a federal tax deduction. Click HERE to learn more. Additionally, this video features an overview of the program. Contact Giving@shanahan.org to begin!

Join us on May 13, 2023 for NestFEST, Shanahan's Spring Auction Fundraiser! This year's event will shine brightly as we enjoy the festive "Dîner en Vert, an Evening in the Garden" theme. Stay tuned for more information!

Please note that this schedule is weather permitting. Fully up-to-date schedules for both Varsity and Junior Varsity can be found here. Varsity start times are also approximate based on the length of the prior JV game.

Boys' 9 Basketball vs Downingtown East HOME 3:15

Swim vs Kennett HOME 3:15

Girls' V/JV Basketball vs Springfield HOME 5:30(JV)/7:00(V)

Boys' V/JV Basketball vs Rustin AWAY 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)

Boys' 9 Basketball vs Chichester AWAY 4:30

Boys' V/JV Basketball vs Chichester AWAY 5:30(JV)/7:00(V)

Girls' V/JV Basketball vs Episcopal AWAY 4:00(V)/5:30(JV)

Girls' Indoor Track and Field at Alvernia College 6:00

Girls' Ice Hockey vs PennHaven AWAY 9:45