Bishop News

January 20, 2023

From the Desk of the Principal

Dear Bishop Family,

Today, our community participated in the National March for Life in Washington, D.C. Join us in celebrating and praying for our students, staff, and chaperones. Together, we stand for the unborn. Therefore, we need to protect all life God created!

According to our faith, parents are the primary catechists. Therefore, parental involvement and engagement are most important in building a community. Please reflect on the following statements from the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) and deliberate how we can celebrate our school’s success.

“Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children. They bear witness to this responsibility first by creating a home where tenderness, forgiveness, respect, fidelity, and disinterested service are the rule. The home is well suited for education in the virtues. This requires an apprenticeship in self-denial, sound judgment, and self-mastery-the preconditions of all true freedom. Parents should teach their children to subordinate the ‘material and instinctual dimensions to interior and spiritual ones.’ Parents have a grave responsibility to give good example to their children. By knowing how to acknowledge their own failings to their children, parents will be better able to guide and correct them.” (CCC 2223)

“Education in the faith by the parents should begin in the child’s earliest years. This already happens when family members help one another to grow in faith by the witness of a Christian life in keeping with the Gospel. Family catechesis precedes, accompanies, and enriches other forms of instruction in the faith. Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and to discover their vocation as children of God. The parish is the Eucharistic community and the heart of the liturgical life of Christian families; it is a privileged place for the catechesis of children and parents.” (CCC 2226)

I look forward to celebrating our 20^th Anniversary Navy & Gold Gala on Saturday, March 25. The Gala is an excellent time to show our stewardship. If you are concerned you may not know someone at the Gala, invite your children’s Godparents or special friends. Remember, Godparents are responsible for being involved in their godchild’s faith, so have them join the fun while we celebrate Catholic education!

Please participate in our schoolwide incentive; if the BMCHS Community donates 5,000 new items (canned food, blankets, toys, wipes, and diapers) by the end of Catholic Schools Week, then all faculty, staff, and students will have Monday, February 13, off from school (the day after SUPER BOWL LVII). We currently have 3,552 items! Let’s go, Bishop!

Take care and create peace,

Ms. Jenalisa Zummo

Principal

Updates from Finance

Greetings from the Finance department here at BMCHS!!

Just a quick reminder about FACTS and how they manage our payments for us. When you select a payment date for your tuition plan, FACTS reserves the right to draw those monies up to 2 business days in advance. So if your due date is the 20^th, and that date falls on a Saturday, FACTS could actually start the draw process on Thursday the 18^th!!! Once they start this process there is nothing we can do locally to change or stop that. The same also applies to the incidental expenses account, except you did not select a payment date for those items. So, for example, if you get an invoice for math geo kits dated 1/14/23, because it is a Saturday that invoice amount can be drawn as early as 1/12/23. As always, if you have any financial questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at finance@bmchs.com. Thank you!

Updates from Campus Ministry

The March for Life is an inspiring, peaceful, vibrant, and joy-filled rally of women, men, young people, and children from all across the country. Every year, tens of thousands of pro-lifers converge on the National Mall and march on Capitol Hill on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling which legalized abortion in all 50 states. It’s the largest annual human rights demonstration in the world. But this is not just a protest… TOGETHER, WE GATHER TO CELEBRATE LIFE. We celebrate each and every life, from the moment of conception. We envision a world where every life is celebrated, valued, and protected. Please pray for our 30 Bishop students who are attending the march. They began their pilgrimage to DC on January 19, 2023.

Upcoming Events

January 17th-23rd

Prom tickets on sale.

January 26th-28th

Diocese of St. Petersburg Discipleship Day.

January 30th-February 3rd

Catholic Schools Week.

January 31st

Junior Ring Ceremony.

February 25th

13th Annual Tampa Bay Men's Conference.

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Bishop Athletics Important Dates

Access the Athletic Calendar for up to date Athletic Schedules.https://www.athletics.bmchs.com/calendar/

Monday, February 23 - 6:00/7:30: Basketball at Crystal River

Thursday, February 26 - 6:00/7:30: Basketball vs. AATL at BMCHS

Friday, February 27 - 4:00/5:30/7:00: Basketball vs. Foundation at BMCHS

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Bishop Drama Department Important Dates

Thursday, March 2 - 7:00 PM: Spring Musical: Grease

Friday, March 3 - 7:00 PM: Spring Musical: Grease

Saturday, March 4 - 2:00 PM: Spring Musical: Grease

Saturday, March 4 - 7:00 PM: Spring Musical: Grease

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Academic Enrichment Guest Speaker/Activity

February 7, 2023 - Career Fair/MOC Interview

March 30, 2023 - Autism Awareness & Mental Health Fair

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Bishop Parents Group

You can reach out to any of the Parent Board members by emailing ParentsGroup@BMCHS.com

o Jan Sayad – Vice President

o Natalie Bell – Secretary/Treasurer

o Theresa Kaupp - Fundraising

o Brenda Burdette – School-Life Coordinator

You can receive emails directly from the Bishop Parents Group that are specific to your student’s grade. Just click on one of the links below to join the Bishop Parents Group Email List. You can opt out anytime. Be in the loop and connect with other Bishop families.

o Freshmen

o Sophomores

o Juniors

o Seniors

Gala Tickets Are Now Available!

Click below to purchase your ticket or to become a sponsor.

2023-2024 CSTAG APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

For BMCHS Scholarship Information click here.

For CSTAG Information click here.

For scholarship questions, email scholarships@bmchs.com.

Parents don't forget to enter your service hours!

PARENT SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENT (Handbook, p. 26)

As part of the Bishop family, parents are required to support the school’s mission and our students through volunteerism. Your presence at school activities is one way to show your support. School volunteer opportunities are NOT community service hours, but are volunteer hours through school-sponsored events. All BMCHS families are required to complete ten (10) hours of volunteer service per family each school year. All hours completed should be submitted through the FACTS Family Portal Upon successful submission of all hours, parents will receive an email confirmation. Parent service hours not completed for the school year will be fulfilled at a rate of $20/hour for the remaining balance due on April 30th.

Winter Sports Sign Up

January Dining Hall Menu is now available. Click here to follow the steps on how to place a dining hall order.

Support Bishop Athletics by playing in the

Bishop Golf Classic

on Monday, February 20, 2023

Click here for sponsorship opportunities and to reserve your team

Email jay.bowen@bmchs.com for more details or to receive a copy of the registration form.

Buy your $20 Bishop White Dri-Fit Shirt Now!

Available in the lobby on Wednesdays, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM in the Student-led Spirit Store.

Bishop Social/Guest Speakers

Once a month during Academic Enrichment period, we explore different subjects with our students. Our mission at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School is to provide a

Christ-centered education that nurtures the development of the whole person and prepares young men and women as leaders to successfully meet the challenges of our global society through different events and activities.

Different themes will be explored with your student. If you, the company you work for, or if you know anyone who would like to participate in these events, please contact marketing@bmchs.com as soon as possible. We are looking for speakers, event activities, student engagement, etc.

It makes a big impact when students see parent & family members involved in their life.

Scoreboard advertisements are still available for the 2022-2023 school year.

Click here to see how you can advertise your company at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School.

Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your Bishop service hours – Athletics needs your help at all events – Sign up now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4EA5A62BA20-fall2

Support Bishop Athletes by joining the Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School Booster Club or by becoming a sponsor https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PIdGn7Rbo7mbQpsisP4sJUqHMUxXnDj5/view

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