From the Desk of the Principal

Dear Bishop Family – 

Many students and faculty/staff have been out sick this week; we have been monitoring attendance data through guidance with the DOSP/OCSC. Please help by keeping infected students at home to contain the virus and reduce the risk of it spreading within the school environment. We ask that all parents continue to monitor their children for symptoms and follow the CDC’s personal prevention strategies. If your child develops cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms, you should contact your physician and notify the school. If you are sick, please stay home!

Thank you for sharing with your friends, neighbors, and acquaintances about the BMCHS Open House for prospective families. It was a delightful night! If you have a family interested in BMCHS, please email our Director of Enrollment, Mr. Bill Potosky to schedule a tour at admissions@bmchs.com.

Lastly, please continue to join me in a prayer for peace in the Middle East from Reverend John T. Pawlikowski, OSM Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL:

Lord God, we turn to you in these trying hours when conflict is a daily reality for our sisters and brothers in Israel and Palestine. We promise you to work to our utmost for peace and reconciliation in the region. But we know we cannot do it alone. We very much need the strength of your presence in our midst if we are to overcome the obstacles before us. So, our prayer at this moment is that you add your support to our efforts, that you show yourself as a tower of strength in those moments when the barriers seem impassable. Together we can become beacons of hope for just and peaceful societies in the land so very dear to the peoples of your covenant. Amen.

Take care and create peace,

Ms. Jenalisa Zummo

Principal 

Let's Play Chess

The instruction is “Black to move and win”. 

(The author of this puzzle is Liam Harrington '24, as the position is taken from one of his games at Chess Club.)

“The game of chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable qualities of the mind are

to be acquired and strengthened by it, so as to become habits ready on all occasions; for life is a

kind of chess.” - Unknown

The Guidance Department is super excited about the upcoming Career Fair for the student body! It will be held on March 13, 2024, from 9:45 to 10:55 AM. We would love to have our parents get involved. If you would like to come in and set up a table with information about your career, please email Mrs. Harrington at renee.harrington@bmchs.com.

Thank you!

St. Charles Borromeo Novena

began on 10/25/2023

https://pray.app.link/saintcharlesborromeonovena

Pray this novena for bishops, catechists, catechumens, seminarians, spiritual directors, apple orchards, and against ulcers, colic, and intestinal disorders.

COVID-19 is highly contagious, and individuals who are infected can easily spread the virus to others, especially in close-contact settings such as schools. Keeping an infected student at home helps contain the virus and reduces the risk of it spreading within the school environment. If you have concerns, please contact frontdesk@bmchs.com.

Bishop Athletics

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

Help support Bishop Student-Athletes in the following ways:

Athletic Membership                

Sponsorship Opportunities        

Volunteer Opportunities     

Thank you for your support of Bishop Athletics!      

BISHOP THANKS!

Did you know?

For the month of November, The Advancement, Communications, Enrollment, and Marketing offices come together as the "Gratitude Department" to highlight our November BISHOP THANKS initiative!

During the month of November, we will be using our social media platforms and our weekly newsletter to thank the Bishop community for all they do!

Blessings,

Chris Anzalone

Executive Director of Advancement, Communications, Enrollment, & Marketing

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.