ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Tuesday, September 22 is a Mass Day for Sophomores. ALL Sophomores are required to wear their dress uniforms on Tuesday.
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Tuesday, September 22 is Virtual Senior Night @ 6:30 PM.
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Virtual school is only available for students who are opting to switch learning locations for the remainder of the quarter or students who have been asked to quarantine. Click here to learn how to move to virtual learning at the end of the quarter.
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Voter Registration Sign Up will be available on Sept. 22 for all seniors during SEL. This is a student led campaign, like we have done in past years. Those wishing to register to vote will need to bring Driver's License/ID and have knowledge of their social security number.
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Get ready for your upcoming PSAT on October 14th by taking Sensa’s PSAT Prep Made Easy Course. Find all the details you need, here.
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Dear Parents,
Our first ever Virtual Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 16th was a great and safe opportunity for our faculty to connect with our parents. We hope you learned something about your student's teachers and their curriculum. Please feel free to reach out to any of your student's individual teachers with questions or concerns. If you were not able to attend the Virtual Back to School Night, please email your student's teachers and they will be able to provide the links to you.
As you were made aware last week, we have had an additional person in our school community test positive for COVID-19. We wanted to assure you that we continue to follow the mandates recommended by the CDC and Office of Catholic Schools. Updated recommendations from the CDC and Office of Catholic Schools may be found here.
As always, please feel free to reach out to anyone on our Administrative Team. We will continue to form the whole child together. Together We Are Moore!
BMC Administrative Team
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More than a Myth: Our Protectors |
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Sept. 29: Feast of the Archangels |
The liturgy celebrates the feast of the three archangels on September 29th. Michael (Who is like God?) was the archangel who fought against Satan and all his evil angels, defending all the friends of God. He is the protector of all humanity from the snares of the devil. Gabriel (Strength of God) announced to Zachariah the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist, and to Mary, the birth of Jesus. His greeting to the Virgin, "Hail, full of grace," is one of the most familiar and frequent prayers of the Christian people. Raphael (Medicine of God) is the archangel who took care of Tobias on his journey.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us that, "The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls "angels" is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition."
On this feast day, Bishop Moore Catholic will take some students to the Blue Mass where Bishop Noonan will celebrate Mass in honor of our first responders.
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Technology Responsible Use Policy |
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In these times of extensive technology use, it is important that all parents and students read and sign the Diocesan Student Technology Responsible Use Policy which reminds all of us the importance of social media footprints and how to act responsibly online. The student and a parent or guardian are each required to sign this waiver.
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All students are required to purchase the books required for class from Edtech Educational Solutions our selected book provider. Books are bundled based on each student’s schedule.
If you have not yet purchased your books, please do so today. Instructions as to how to purchase your books are available by clicking here.
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In October, Bishop Moore Catholic will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT to all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders on campus. In order to continue with the social distancing guidelines in place, and to give those students who are attending virtually the ability to test, we will test over two days this year.
Those students who are attending face to face during the first quarter will test on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Those students who are attending as a virtual learner the first quarter will test on Saturday, October 17, 2020.
Students will need to be at school by 7:40 am on the day of the test and will be finished with testing around 12:00 pm, unless they have been approved by the College Board to receive extended time on the test. Students who are receiving extended time are projected to finish testing at approximately 1:30 pm.
More specific information will be provided closer to the dates of the test. Please contact your student’s school counselor should you have any questions.
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We Are Ready for Some Football |
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Jason T, Drum Major leading
Black & Gold Brigade
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Friday Night Lights is back, only this time it was Thursday! Our Hornets hosted Jones High School on Thursday and though we did not get the win on the scoreboard, we celebrated a win by bringing our community together (in person and virtually) to kickoff the beginning of another football season.
Thank you to our Athletics and Performing Arts faculty and staff for providing a safe opportunity for our football athletes, band, and cheer to participate in the activity they love.
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Reminders & Updates from Student Services |
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A few reminders from our Deans of Students:
- Detentions will begin on Tuesday, September 22nd.
- Detentions can be served Wednesday 2:30-3:30PM in the Cafeteria OR during a student's assigned Lunch on Tuesday or Thursday in the Dome
- Students must be on time (no late admits will be permitted)
- Students are to sit quietly & are not permitted to do schoolwork; No electronic devices permitted
- For those electing to serve Lunch detention, students are not eligible to purchase lunch & must bring food from home
- Students must always attend detention prior to the weekly-Thursday deadline, so please plan accordingly.
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SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) |
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We want to thank our faculty and staff (pictured below) for the content they are creating and sharing each week for our Spiritual (Social) and Emotional Learning curriculum. From Growth Mindset to Decision Making, this diverse content offers reflection opportunities for our students to become more wholly themselves.
At the end of the month, we will discuss Suicide Awareness with our students. We wanted to make you aware that students will be engaging in discussion about this important topic. Should your student have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our guidance department or Angela Baldwin, our mental health counselor. |
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Family of Faith Series Returns |
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College Visits Sign-Up Open! |
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors register on Naviance to meet virtually with admissions representatives from a wide range of colleges and universities. They are eager to share their school with you. Scroll down on Naviance to the “What’s New” box and click on schools you plan to visit. Look at instructions for sign up procedures. Visits start September 9, 2020.
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September 21
SCAD, 9:40 pm
Clarkson U., 1:04 pm
Boston U., 1:55 pm
September 22
Boston College, 1:25 pm
George Mason U., 2:04 pm
September 23
Stevens Inst. of Tech., 8:45 am
Lawrence U., 9:32 am
U. of Kentucky, 1:27 pm
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September 24
Flagler College, 8:49 am
High Point U., 9:40 am
Roanoke College, 1:04 pm
Auburn U., 1:55 pm
September 25
Florida A&M U., 9:40 am
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Senior Parent Night is scheduled for September 22nd at 6:30pm. The BMC School Counselors will present important information regarding senior year, college applications, and more. This will be a virtual event via zoom with a question and answer section at the end of the presentation. In an effort to help us prepare for those wishing to attend, please fill out this form. On the form you will also be able to indicate whether you would prefer to attend the meeting in Spanish or English. Once you register for the event, the Zoom link will be sent to your email.
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La Noche de Padres (Senior Parent Night) para los estudiantes en su último año está programada para el 22 de septiembre a las 6:30 pm. Los consejeros escolares de Bishop Moore presentarán información importante sobre el último año, solicitudes para universidades y más. Este será un evento virtual usando Zoom con una sección de preguntas y respuestas al final de la presentación. Para ayudarnos a prepararnos para aquellos que deseen asistir, complete este formulario por favor haga clic aquí . En el formulario también podrá indicar si prefiere asistir a la reunión en español o en inglés. Una vez que se registre para el evento, el enlace de Zoom se enviará a su correo electrónico.
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Senior Parents,
Please save the date for Wednesday, October 7th, 8:00 AM. to start your morning with the Parent Financial Aid Information Session for BCM families, via virtual Zoom: Click here for link.
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Senior Privilege
Seniors are permitted to wear a college shirt and/or college mask on the First Friday of every month. Perks of Being a Senior!
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Student Picture Updates
Thursday October 8th is underclassmen retake picture day for on campus learners during 4th, 5th, and 6th lunches. Proofs of the original pictures will be emailed to families and posted to RenWeb.
You may have your picture retaken if you meet these requirements:
1. The student was absent on the original picture day.
2. The student ordered pictures, but did not like their photograph that was previously taken. These students may have their picture retaken if they bring the purchased picture packet with them for retakes. If they do not have the purchased picture packet, they may not have their picture retaken.
Virtual students in grades 9th-11th may make an appointment to have pictures taken between 8:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
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LAST CHANCE FOR SENIOR ADS!
Full-page (Allows up to 10 images): $500 (due September 25)
Half-page (Allows up to 6 images): $350 (due September 25)
Fourth-page (Allows up to 3 images): $250 (due September 25)
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An Invitation from the Mission Office |
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Bishop Moore Catholic www.bishopmoore.org
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