From the Desk of the Principal

Dear Bishop Family –



I hope you have had a moment to read the BMCHS Administrative Leadership Team Communication Plan, which was emailed out on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Please know safety is our #1 priority at BMCHS!

Good news: Two of our construction initiatives/facilities' goals for 2024 have been approved by DOSP/OCSC. First, we have ordered two new Blue Bird School Buses; we are waiting for the confirmation of the build date; this date will lead to the estimated finish date/arrival date since our buses are custom-ordered. Second, we have received approval to commence on the sports cages.  We will update our baseball batting cages with a covered structure and include softball batting cages and a golf driving range. This project will meet the needs of BMCHS by providing an updated enhancement to our Athletic Complex while supporting additional sports, especially our Women’s Golf and Softball, and supports my vision for BMCHS, which is for all students to strive for excellence by living the Gospel in their academic glory and extracurriculars. 

While BMCHS has continuous enrollment, please note next year’s tuition rate will be one rate for all students. There will not be a DOSP Parish Affiliation Rate or Non-Affiliated Rate. Current families who received the Catholic Parish Affiliation Discount for the 2023-2024 school year may apply for one-time financial assistance by completing the BMCHS General Scholarship Application found at www.BMCHS.com. On the application, note the desire to be considered for assistance in lieu of the parish affiliation discount received in 2023-2024. In addition, the FACTS Grant and Aid application must be submitted to be considered for assistance. The tuition rate for the 2024-2025 school will be $14,795, and the International Student Rate will be $17,725. We understand the cost of living is rising; therefore, all other fees will not be increased. 

Lastly, we are looking forward to Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools Week aims to provide a holistic education that integrates faith, knowledge, character development, academic excellence, and service.

Take care and create peace,

Ms. Jenalisa Zummo

Principal 

This week

Mrs. David, Mr. Rivera and Ms. Yeager attended the

Future of Education Technology Conference

FETC equips teachers with the tools, insights, and connections needed to propel our school to unparalleled heights of achievement.

In today's rapidly evolving world, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve and equip our students with the skills they need to thrive. This transformative event empowers education leaders to shape the future of education and unlock unparalleled success for our students.

🌹✨ Be Our Guest at the Magical Production of "Beauty and the Beast"! ✨🌹

We are thrilled to invite you to a spectacular theatrical event featuring more than 40 talented students from BMCHS! Get ready for an enchanting experience as the beloved tale of "Beauty and the Beast" comes to life on stage.

Performance Dates and Times:

March 7^th - 7:00 PM

March 8^th - 7:00 PM

March 9^th - 2:00 PM

March 9^th - 7:00 PM

🎭 Venue: The Eleanor Dempsey Performing Arts Center at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School

Direction: Mr. Cragin is at the helm, backed by... 

👥 Student Leadership:

Student Director: Emersen Torres

Student Choreographer: Bella Giacinto

Stage Manager: Alyssa Hyppolite

Assistant Stage Manager: Camryn Scharber

🎼 Musical Accompaniment: Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies performed by The Hernando Symphony Orchestra, along with the musical prowess of our very own Mrs. Messana in the pit!

🌟 Behind the Scenes Magic:

Technical and Aesthetic Designs: Mrs. David and Ms. Hawkins are weaving their creative magic to bring the enchanting world of "Beauty and the Beast" to the stage.



Lighting Design: Brandon Rands

Sound Design: Anthony Vivolo and Daniel Vivolo

Student Crew:

Christian Williams

Chloe Madison

Sofia Giron

Michael Galbraith

Angelina Ateek

Bishop Torres

Dylan Driscoll

Anthony Diaz

Hannah Gonzalez

Kiera Hadaway

Liyah Lopez

Gjelina Gjelaj

Timothy Rodriguez

Jazzlynn Sabatino

Alexis Wessinger

McKenzie Wessinger

Tyler Pizzo

Dominic Zito

Shawn Rauschenberg

Gregory Peterlin

Logan Gannon

🕺 ON STAGE: Cast

Belle: Lauren McCaughey

Beast: George Croghan-Ingraham

Gaston: Adrian Jester

Lumiere: Griffin Lister

Cogsworth: Jacob Harris

Mrs. Potts: Andrea Aqueron-DeJesus

LeFou: Jonathan Leal

Madame de la Grande Bouche: Caroline Johns

Maurice: Alessandro Alamban

Babette: Bella Giacinto

Chip: Vanessa Giordano

Narrator: Suri Jordan

Monsieur D’Arque: Derek Driscoll

Enchantress/Beggar Woman: Immaculée Spann

Additional Cast Members:

·        Silly Girls:

Nataley Noble

Makayla Madison

Marcella Dimonda

Kayla Aqueron-Dejesus

Berta "Tica" DellaSala

Kristin Uhle

·        Ensemble:

 Samuel Di Memmo

Jaelynn Figueroa

Arianna Rivera

Kevin Vickers

Teagan Chapman

Ethan McKay

Kaylee Japak

Paulina Cortina

Hailee Johnson

Legend Springs

Camryn Scharber

Gavin Montero

Jose Rodriguez

Sarbelia Lascano

Olivia Persichini

Angel Caceda

Stacey Capes

David Terzigni

📸 Follow the Journey: Stay updated on all the magic behind the scenes by following @bmchsperformingarts on Instagram. Witness the transformation, the rehearsals, and the excitement leading up to this unforgettable production.

🙏 Calling All Parents: We kindly invite parents in need of service hours to reach out to Mr. Cragin at patrick.cragin@bmchs.com. Your assistance is invaluable, and there will be plenty of opportunities to contribute, from selling tickets and managing concessions to supporting the show on stage.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and join us for an evening (or matinee) filled with love, laughter, and the timeless tale of "Beauty and the Beast." This is a production you won't want to miss!

🎟️ Tickets: Available at QR Code on poster attached OR at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/BeautyandtheBeast/event/886753

We can't wait to share this magical journey with you. See you there!

Best regards,

BMCHS Performing Arts

Mr. Patrick Cragin

Director of Performing Arts

727.857.2600 ext. 411

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR:

Deadline to apply is: February 2, 2024

Join us in welcoming our new intern Janessa Murphey who is a senior at Saint Leo University. She will be graduating in May with a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology. 

I hope that everyone is having a great start to the new semester! Please note that Catholic

Schools Week will take place from January 29th - February 2nd this year. During this week, we take time to recognize and celebrate our community, our students, our nation, our vocations, and our staff

members.

We will have a special schedule for this week, including the Day of Service on Wednesday,

January 31st. Click here for the bell schedule.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you!

Regards,

Weston Dell

Dean for Student Growth

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Spring Sports Media Day

Wednesday, February 7 - 2:00 PM - BMCHS Gym

We would like to invite you to get involved in the Bishop Athletic Family. Click on the links below to support Bishop Student/Athletes.

Complete your service hours with Winter Sports Volunteer Opportunities

Athletic Membership                

Sponsorship Opportunities        

Please visit our Athletic Calendar for up to date Athletic Schedules

Thank you for your support of Bishop Athletics!      

The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, which was celebrated on January 3, 2024. The first ten days of January fell during the liturgical season known as Christmas which is represented by the liturgical color white, the color of light, a symbol of joy, purity and innocence (absolute or restored). The remaining days of January are the beginning of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is used in the offices and Masses of Ordinary Time.

Liturgical Year : January (Monthly Overview)

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Believe it or not, now is the time for the marketing department to start working on the 2024-2025 school year. As we look ahead to this new year and the future, it’s important for the Bishop Family to work together. If you have any ideas or suggestions for next year’s social media posts and events please email marketing@bmchs.com.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Melissa Hyppolite

Director of Marketing & Communications

PARENT SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENT

(2023-2024 Student and Family Handbook, page 27)

As part of the Bishop family, parents are required to support the school’s mission and our students through volunteerism. Presence at school activities is one way to show 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 and billed through the FACTS Incidental Billing Agreement at a rate of $30/hour for the remaining balance due on April 30th.

RAFFLE UPDATE!

We have raised $1,800 in raffles!

Please help us to move into an even stronger Category!

RAFFLE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW!

JOIN US ON MARCH 2, 2024, BY CLICKING ON THE IMAGE BELOW!

January 28th - February 2nd

Catholic Schools Week, Special Schedule

January 30th

All School Mass, Mass Uniforms

Junior Ring Ceremony

January 31st

Catholic Schools Week, Day of Service

February 12th

Faculty Professional In-Service Day, No School for Students

Interested in Volunteering?

To ensure the safety of our students, all volunteers must complete the three requirements below.

Each volunteer will need:

1. A Volunteer Application Form: Click here
2. Background/Fingerprinting. Background and Fingerprinting can be scheduled by the volunteer applicant at: https://dosp-scheduler.fingerprintlocations.com/landing (BMCHS does not pay for this.)
3. CMG Safe Environment Training. CMG training is located at https://stpetersburg.cmgconnect.org/. Please email certificate to marketing@bmchs.com.



Link to Safe Environment Frequently Asked Questions: Click here

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School staff member you will be volunteering with.