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Weekly Update
May 13, 2020
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From the President's Office
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Dear Families,
While these are unprecedented times we're experiencing, and our Brave Family is being challenged on so many levels, we believe that our faith and our fortitude as a community will see us through.
As we continue to support our students through this year, we are also planning for the 2020-2021 academic year.
The BBHS Administration works closely with the Advisory Board to develop plans to continue advancing as a school. One important component to this process includes reviewing feedback from our annual parent survey. In the Advisory Board section below, our Board Chair, Ursula Reutin, introduces the 2020 survey, and I want to encourage your participation.
This year, the survey will contain both questions specific to our response to the coronavirus and transition to remote learning, as well as questions we have been exploring over the past several years around our strategic plan. We hope the information collected in this year's survey can help us to better prepare for on-going challenges like the current global pandemic, as well as continue to move forward with improving our school as a place to work and learn.
As we build our plans for the future, we would be grateful for your feedback through the survey.
God Bless and Go Braves,
Tony DeSapio
President
adesapio@bishopblanchet.org
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ANNUAL SURVEY OF SCHOOL PARENTS
On behalf of the BBHS Advisory Board, and in collaboration with the BBHS Administration, we are asking for your help as we end the school year and prepare for the year ahead. The board is a consultative body whose mission is to advise and support the school administration. Our responsibilities include recommending policy, creating a plan and long-range goals for the school, proposing means to finance the school (including tuition and fundraising) and evaluating the school's progress and performance in pursuit of its mission.
Together with the BBHS Administration, we are conducting our
annual survey of school parents
to evaluate the past year and inform priorities for next year. Please take a few minutes of your time to provide your thoughts. The survey will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Your input will be used in the board and administration's annual planning process and the results shared with key constituents in the fall.
Note: If you have issues accessing the survey link, please contact bbhsinfo@bishopblanchet.org for assistance.
Sincerely,
Ursula Reutin
Advisory Board Chair, BBHS
Parent '15 and '18
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2020-2021 STUDENT PARKING APPLICATIONS
Students will receive an email with parking application details on Monday,
May 18.
In order for applications to be processed, students must complete and submit the online form no later than Wednesday,
May 20
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On-campus parking assignments for students will be based on the following criteria: seniority, carpool and the time the registration form is submitted. Students will be required to provide carpool information; no application will be accepted without a carpool. Payment of $150 will be collected after parking spaces have been assigned. In order to be eligible for on-campus parking, students must have their driver's license prior to the start of the 2020-2021 school year. If you have questions, please contact the Dean's Office.
Chris Bilanko
Dean of Students
cbilanko@bishopblanchet.org
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From the Activities Office
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CHEER TRYOUTS
It's time to begin the selection process for the 2020-2021 Cheer Squad! This year, we will be opening up tryouts to current Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors. Tryouts will be virtual and begin May 26th. Students have received an email with instructions from Ms. Camden; please email her with any questions.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP FOR 2020-2021
Congratulations to all students who ran for next year's ASB and Class Cabinets. We are pleased to introduce next year's student leaders:
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Meg Cunningham
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Patrick Kane
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Tyler Korman
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Rowan Rathbun
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Mae Skokan
Senior Class Cabinet:
- Claire Bratrud
- Danielle Jaculewicz
- Fiona O'Donnell
- Claire Summers
- Rolfe Zeisner
Junior Class Cabinet
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Tiffany Blanco
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Owen Duffy
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Will Hunt
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Timmy Oishi
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Maren Wegley
Sophomore Class Cabinet
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Riley Carolan
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Charlotte Gallaudet
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Sly Marona
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Rebecca Maw
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William Shelton
STUDENT LIFE
If your student hasn't already signed up for the Student Life Google Classroom, they are missing out! Please encourage them to join and start participating. To join, use Google Classroom code eqi42lg
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Vice Principal of Student Activities
cbocian@bishopblanchet.org
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From the Office of Campus Ministry
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SERVICE ESSAYS DUE MAY 15
Service essays are due on Friday, May 15. All students must submit an essay to fully satisfy their service requirement for 2019-2020. Given the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, students with fewer than the minimum of 12 service hours have the option of submitting an alternate essay for service credit. Please contact the Office of Campus Ministry with questions.
Manon Cypher
Campus Ministry Service Coordinator
mcypher@bishopblanchet.org
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From the Counseling Center
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PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress Reports will be posted by the end of
the
school day on Friday, May 15. To view your student's Progress Report, please select the Portfolio Tab in Skyward.
COUNSELING OFFICE DISTANCE LEARNING BULLETIN
BRAVES HELPING BRAVES - COLLEGE RESOURCE
Our Alumni network has come together virtually to support our current BBHS Juniors and Seniors navigating the college search and decision process, by making themselves available to answer questions about their college and university choices, majors and post BBHS experiences. BBHS Juniors and Seniors can access this
database and reach out directly to alums. Many of the alums have written encouraging messages to the Class of 2020 and 2021; encourage your student to check it out. Do you have a recent Brave grad in your family that hasn't joined the database yet? They can click
here to complete the short survey form. Thank you Brave Alums!
FINAL TRANSCRIPTS TO COLLEGES
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he graduate's final transcript will be sent to the "College Attending" that students have listed in Naviance. If plans change, seniors need to speak with their counselor immediately. Students may not submit enrollment deposits to more than one school. In compliance with NACAC best practices, BBHS will submit each student's final transcript to only one college.
HELPING YOUR GRAD TRANSITION TO COLLEGE
As your student moves on to their college campus at the end of the summer, there are many issues that will be important to consider during this significant life change. Take a look at some ways to support your student
here. Another great resource is
nakedroommate.com, with guides for both students and parents.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT AVAILABILITY
Our counselors are available via email and Zoom video conferencing. Please let us know how we can help you and your student(s).
Student Last Name Le-Ri: Stephen Russell -
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From the Office of Diversity and International Student Services
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM - HOMESTAY FAMILIES
Interested in learning more about becoming a host family next year for one of our International Students? Please click
here for more details. The monthly stipend for the 2020-21 school year is $1,100 per month (for a 10 month stay.) You do not need to have a BBHS student to be a host family.
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From the Development Office
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If you were a winning bidder for a tangible item, you can pick it up on Thursday, May 21 between 10:00am and 12:00 pm at Bishop Blanchet. (Note: All gift certificates have been mailed.)
Please enter the school off of N. 82nd Street and follow the signs through the parking lot to the north side of the school. A BBHS representative will be there to take your name and get your item(s). Please remain in your car.
Sheryl Welch
Events Manager
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