Fenwick Features
September 29, 2023
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"To reach the heights, aim high!"
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Dear Fenwick Family,
As we come to the half-way point of the first quarter, our students have adjusted well to the new academic year. We are having a very smooth start to the school year and appreciate the efforts of our students and faculty for such a great start!
We’re excited this upcoming week to have the new turf field project completed and having football and soccer games getting to be played on Yeager Field! Please join us Friday night, October 6 for the Homecoming game vs. McNicholas and soccer games on Saturday, October 7 for both girls and boys varsity teams vs. Kings.
Fall is a great time to celebrate the change in seasons and to mimic the foliage of the trees, as we let the things of the past fall away and look to what’s ahead.
May God bless our school community.
Go Falcons!
Yours in Service,
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Blane M. Collison
President/CEO
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In This Issue:
News and Updates
- School Pictures and Retakes
- Email Reminders
- EdChoice Reminders
Student Life
- Falcon Force Band
- Homecoming Court
- Homecoming Spirit Week
Fenwick Faith Formation
- Sophomore Retreat
- Faith Flock
- Adoration
- Service Opportunities
- Prayer Intentions
Veterans Day Celebration
Admissions News
- Shadow Days
- Information Nights
- Open House
Counseling Connections
- Flock Block with the Counselors
- Class of 2025
- Class of 2026
- Class of 2027
- College
- Enrichment
- Testing
- Wellness Tip of the Week
Fenwick Parent Association
- Homecoming Alumni Tailgate Volunteers Needed
Spirit Shop
Athletics Updates
Student Travel Opportunities
- Australia Summer Trip 2025
- London and Paris Summer Trip 2026
Upcoming Dates
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School Pictures and Retakes
School pictures were distributed to students during Flock Block this past week. The picture re-take date is scheduled Monday, October 9. Students who were not present on the original picture day should get their pictures taken on this date. Those students being photographed are permitted to use the out of uniform dress up policy in the handbook—all other students should be in regular uniform.
Email Reminders
Families are reminded to make sure the following email addresses are included in your email contact lists so that email sent from the school can successfully be delivered:
Emails sent from our student information systems will be delivered from one of these email addresses depending on what the item is and which program it is sent from.
Ed Choice Reminders
The State of Ohio recently passed House Bill 33, which means Ohio Students are now eligible for a full or reduced EdChoice Expansion Scholarship regardless of income level.
All EdChoice documents, instructions, and how-to guides are located on the Bishop Fenwick website under Admissions.
Paper versions of the enrollment form and information packet are also available in Fenwick’s main office during school hours.
Please submit your application to Fenwick by 5:00 p.m. Friday October 6th to guarantee it will be submitted to the State of Ohio by the October 14th deadline.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Fenwick’s EdChoice Administrator at mwagner@fenwickfalcons.org.
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Falcon Force Band
The Falcon Force Band travelled to Lakota West Invitational on Saturday, September 16 and earned second place in Class A with their show titled "Suite Dreams." You can catch their next performance at Fenwick's homecoming football game next Friday vs. McNicholas.
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Homecoming Court
Congratulations to the following students who were named to Homecoming Court!
Seniors:
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Cooper Mulligan
Brad Sejas
Mathew Swisher
Jake Yingling
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Madelyn Barker
Lauren Nicolls
Madyson Schuh
Kate Tanaka
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Juniors: AJ Black and Madelyn Zlotnik
Sophomores: Jordan Vann and Sienna Polomsky
Freshmen: Hudson Kreke and Anna Hough
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Homecoming Spirit Week
Our Homecoming Spirit Week officially runs from October 2-6, but the fun begins early! We held our Homecoming 2023 Pep Rally this afternoon, and the spirit activities will continue:
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Sunday, October 1: The Homecoming 2023 Powder Puff Competition is back! The Powder Puff games are touch football games among the girls. These games will take place on Sunday, October 1, starting at 4:30 p.m. The seniors are wearing pink, the juniors are wearing purple, the sophomores are wearing light blue, and the freshmen are wearing yellow. The parents are also having a tailgate for the students with food and drink during and after the games. All are welcome; there is no charge to attend.
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Monday, October 2 - Friday, October 6: Homecoming Spirit Week. Daily themes:
- Monday, October 2 -- PJ Day
- Tuesday, October 3 -- Tacky Tourist Day
- Wednesday, October 4 -- Elderly
- Thursday, October 5 -- Barbecue Dad and Soccer Mom
- Friday, October 6 -- Red Sea (All Out Spirit)
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Friday, October 6: Homecoming Game. Kickoff against McNicholas is 7:00 p.m. This is the first game on our new field! At 6:30 p.m., Yeager Field will be dedicated, so be sure to join us for all the festivities! During halftime of the game, the 2023 Homecoming Court will be introduced, and the Bishop Fenwick Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned. The theme for the Friday night game is Red Sea, so be sure to wear your red!
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Saturday, October 7: Homecoming Dance. Our homecoming week ends with the 2023 Homecoming Dance, which will be held at Fenwick in the main gym from 8:00-11:00 p.m. The attendees can enter through the front of the school that evening and dance the night away with all of their friends. The dress attire for the Homecoming Dance is semi-formal.
The cost of the dance is $20 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased through Hometown Ticketing beginning Friday, September 22. Ticket sales end Friday, October 6 at 12:00 noon.
Dance Information:
Date: October 7
Time: 8:00-11:00 p.m.
Place: Bishop Fenwick High School
Theme: Floating Lanterns/Enchanted Forest
Dress: Semi-formal attire for both girls and boys
Shoes: We ask that if the girls wear heels, then they bring along some tennis shoes to wear on the gym floor. The heels do have to come off before entering the gym to dance. We also ask that boys wear soft-soled shoes or tennis shoes in order to keep them on when dancing in the gym.
Other Important Information:
* Students attending the dance need to be at Fenwick no later than 8:30 p.m.
* No students will be allowed to leave early unless Mr. Umberg or Mrs. Longworth (Moderator of Student Council) talks to a parent on the phone.
* We usually allow students to begin leaving the dance at 10:45 p.m.
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Sophomore Retreat
All sophomores are scheduled to attend their one-day retreat on either October 5 or October 6. Students who have Mr. Callahan for Theology on E days will go on Thursday, October 5. Students who have Mr. Callahan on A days will attend their retreat on Friday, October 6. They are welcome to dress out of uniform in comfortable, casual clothes for their retreat. Please make sure that they bring a packed lunch and water bottle to the retreat. No Surface Pro Devices are needed. Students should arrive at the normal time for school and will be transported to Our Lady of Sorrows for the retreat by bus and will return to Fenwick before dismissal. We are looking forward to this retreat!
Adoration
Parent Opportunity - New this Year! On the first Friday of the month, we will be offering the ability for parents to spend an hour in prayer/adoration during the school day in Krusling Chapel. We will need at least one attendee for each hour. Please see the SignUp Genius to register.
Please sign in at the main office when you arrive.
Service Opportunities
Our monthly service opportunities with Hope House Shelter in Middletown continue! Students will prepare and serve dinner from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Students will be able to log gold service hours. Students need to arrange transportation. The October 18 and November 2 dates are full, but there are more spots available for November 30 and December 20.
See the SignUp Genius for more information. Thank you to Mrs. Baumaster for all of her hard work in partnering with Hope House Mission!
Prayer Intentions
Please pray for our sophomores, who will be attending a one-day retreat on either October 5 or October 6 at Our Lady of Sorrows in Monroe.
Faith Flocks this past week included viewings of “The Chosen”, Scripture Reflections, Discussions of Faith and Science, Bible Study, Biblical Lyric Studies, Prayer Journaling, Senior Mass (Teaching the Mass), and Stained Glass Art!
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Look for more information soon about our Veterans Day Celebration this year! Each student will be able to invite a veteran to this very special celebration on November 10. | |
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Our Admissions Season is in full swing as we welcome prospective students to campus for different events. If you know a family interested in learning more about Fenwick, please encourage them to contact Director of Enrollment Chris Kemper via phone (513-428-0525) or email (ckemper@fenwickfalcons.org).
Shadow Days
Fenwick's Shadow Days have begun! If you know an eighth grader interested in spending the day at Fenwick, please encourage them to visit the Shadow Day page on our website.
Information Nights
Fenwick is also offering Information Nights for eighth graders and their parents so they can learn more about the Fenwick experience. These special evenings will include presentations by administration and other staff members, a tour of our beautiful 66-acre campus, and a light dinner. Our remaining Information Nights are October 11 and October 25 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Open House
Fenwick is hosting our Open House for all prospective families on Sunday, October 29, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Please spread the word!
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Flock Block with the Counselors
This week the juniors actively engaged with representatives from Safety on Main, an organization that supports state initiatives to teach our children developmentally appropriate information regarding healthy relationships. The juniors were asked to think through their personal responses to various scenarios, then discuss their reactions with their peers. Overall, our juniors displayed maturity, empathy, and a clear understanding of the topics. Way to go, Falcons.
Class of 2025
PARENTS – SAVE THE DATE – Informational ACT-SAT 101 Webinar 10/26/23 at 7:00 p.m. Register here.
Free Practice Full-Length ACT for the Class of 2025 - TorchPrep is offering a free, full-length practice ACT at Bishop Fenwick on Saturday, October 21. The test will be conducted as if it was the “real deal”. This test cannot be used for college admission purposes but is a great opportunity to experience an ACT before it counts. The results can be used to develop an effective testing plan.
Interested juniors should sign up here.
Testing will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. – location TBD. Testing will last approximately 3-4 hours. Students should bring a photo ID, Number 2 pencils, and an approved calculator. Please see the ACT Calculator Policy. Please refer questions to Mrs. Horn at jhorn@fenwickfalcons.org.
Class of 2026
Fenwick is looking for an outstanding 10th grader who wants to be an Ambassador for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference (HOBY). “HOBY Ambassadors,” the name for the participants in the programs, are high school students selected as representatives from their high schools because they have demonstrated the potential to lead others. The chosen student will attend a three-day leadership conference this summer held on a local college campus. Interested students are asked to email Mrs. Horn at jhorn@fenwickfalcons.org before October 15. Students will be given a short application to complete.
Class of 2027
Mrs. Horn and Mrs. Snyder visited Collaboration Time during this week’s Flock Block to chat with our newest Falcons about what they can expect from a Fenwick Homecoming Celebration. End of the quarter and other upcoming events were shared as well.
College
University of Cincinnati – Latinx students and their families are invited to celebrate culture while learning about the UC admission process at Somos Cincinnati on Monday, October 23, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Register here.
Enrichment
Accounting Career Day at UC on October 10 from 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch is included and there is there is no cost to attend. Complete registration form here.
Case Western Reserve University Diversity Overnight Program. November 11-13. Applications are due by October 2. Diversity Overnight is designed for smart and curious high school seniors from diverse backgrounds, to give them an in-depth look at the opportunities available to them.
Leadership and Ethics Seminar hosted by the West Point Society of Cincinnati.
Friday, February 2, 2024. This one-day event is geared to teach sophomores and juniors leadership and ethics from local West Point graduates. If interested, please email Mrs. Horn at jhorn@fenwickfalcons.org before November 1, 2023.
Wright Patt Job Shadow Day for juniors and seniors. Friday, 27 October 2023 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. First come, first served and the spots fill up fast! Register here!
Testing
Courtesy of LEAP - Upcoming Free Opportunities:
Wellness Tip
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. September marked Suicide Awareness Month. The two topics are forever connected. One crucial element that connects both topics is the importance of healthy communication. Challenge yourself to contemplate the different meanings and impacts of these word sets from all sides. Have a conversation at home about them:
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Childlike vs Childish – e.g., enjoy playing boardgames vs. ignoring homework to play video games.
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Critical vs Constructive - e.g., saying “you did awful” vs. “let’s practice that together.”
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Blunt vs Mean-Spirited – e.g., saying “let me think about my response” vs. “I was never really your friend.”
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Selfish vs Self-Centered vs Self-Focused – e.g., saying “you can’t have any” vs. “I am obviously hungrier than you” vs. “hey, I have a track meet today and really need this snack to prepare myself for it.”
As a reminder, our counselor breakdown is:
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Fenwick Parent Association | |
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Homecoming Alumni Tailgate Volunteers Needed
We need a few parents or students to help at the Homecoming Alumni Tailgate on Friday, October 6 from 5:00-6:15 p.m. at the registration yable. If you can help, please sign up here. If you have any questions, please call Andrea Wyatt at 513-804-3114.
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Spirit Shop Hours
The Spirit Shop will be open on Monday, October 2 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. during the girls volleyball game vs. Wyoming.
The Spirit Shop is looking for volunteers to staff the 2023 Falcon Spirit Shop during lunch hours for the first semester. If you are interested, please click here.
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Fall Sports
After a third consecutive GCLC championship, our Women’s Golf program began their OHSAA tournament play on Tuesday when they competed in the sectional tournament at The Grizzly Golf Course in Mason. The Lady Falcons claimed their FOURTH consecutive Division II Sectional Championship after shooting a 353 to win by 19 strokes at The Grizzly. They will now compete at Heatherwoode Golf Course in the OHSAA District Tournament on Wednesday, October 4th! The Men’s program begins OHSAA action tomorrow when they compete in the sectional tournament at Pipestone Golf Course! Good luck, Falcons!
Women’s Tennis will celebrate Senior Night this Friday, September 29th against Badin and then turn their attention to the OHSAA Sectionals. They compete next Tuesday, October 3rd at 9:00 a.m. at Mason High School. For any OHSAA tournament contest, please be sure to purchase your tickets here! Good luck, Falcons!
Cross Country has one more competition before heading to the GCLC Championships on Saturday, October 14th. They will compete at Voice of America Park on Tuesday, October 3rd in the CHCA Invitational. Good luck, Cross Country!
Men’s Soccer (4-3-4, 0-3-0 GCLC) dropped a close 4-3 match against Carroll on Tuesday. They will host McNick on Tuesday, October 3rd at home for Senior Night! JV will begin at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity at 7:00 p.m.!
Women’s Soccer (5-5-2, 0-2-0 GCLC) battled with Roger Bacon on Monday and Varsity travelled to Carroll on Thursday. They will be back home this Saturday, September 30th when they host Taylor at 11:00 a.m. for JV and 1:00 p.m. for Varsity. Go Falcons!
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week. Emma Lohman (Women’s Golf) was named first-team All-GCLC after shooting a career best 85 on day two and finished 4th overall in the conference championship! Carson Cooper (Men’s Soccer) had 2 goals and 1 assist in the Falcons 4-1 win over West Carrollton! Congrats to Emma and Carson!
Stay tuned for OHSAA tournament news and information coming soon for some of our fall programs! Check out the GCLC website to see where the Falcons are in the conference and follow us our Twitter @FenwickSports for daily updates!
#GoFalcons!
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Student Travel Opportunities | |
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Australia Summer Trip 2025
Join the traveling Falcons as we travel to Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii for two weeks between the end of June and beginning of July in the summer of 2025. There are currently 18 Falcons already signed up for the trip with room for more! Explore the Great Barrier Reef, see the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House, learn how to do a Haka dance and about the Māori people, visit Pearl Harbor, and get pineapple ice cream from the Dole plantation! You can visit our tour's website below or reach out to Mr. Herber (rherber@fenwickfalcons.org) for more information!
Click here for more information about the trip.
London and Paris Summer Trip 2026
Through EF tours, students have an opportunity to travel to London, Paris, Normandy, and Mt. Saint Michel (among other amazing sites surrounding these famous cities). This is an affordable way for your child/ren to visit Europe, and a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our high school students. Please contact Mrs. Luers (kluers@fenwickfalcons.org) with any questions.
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Looking Ahead
October
2 - Volleyball Youth Night
6 - Homecoming - Yeager Field Dedication at 6:30 p.m.; Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. vs. McNicholas
7 - Homecoming Dance
9 - Picture Retake Day
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