April 2016 McNews Online - Bishop McNamara High School

April 2016
Bishop McNamara’s Family Newsletter
Advanced Placement Exams—May 2-13
Registration & Payment due April 4th
AP Registration Form is located at
https://www.bmhs.org/page.cfm?
p=3112&LockSSL=true
Use words AP Registration Form and link, please.
Registration and payment for all Advanced Placements
Exams are due Monday, April 4th. Exams cost $91
each. Fee Reductions are available to families that
qualify (see Dr. Traylor). All registration must be
completed online. Payments may be submitted by
credit card with form online or by check/cash to the
Main Office, AP Exams, Attn: Dr. Traylor.
Contact [email protected] with questions
Counselor Corner
Course verification sheets will be distr ibuted to students the week of April 4th. Please look over your
course selections carefully for the 2016-2017 school
year and see your guidance counselor by April 11th if
you need to make any changes.
Graduation Announcements – The graduation announcements ordered through Balfour last fall have
been distributed to students. The Counseling Center
has a limited number of announcements available for
sale, on a first come/first serve basis, with a limit of 15
per family at $1.50 per announcement. Please call Mrs.
Mendiola at Ext. 141 to buy additional announcements.
Summer Plans – Now is the time to make them ~ be
sure to check out Naviance and the Counseling Center’s
page on www.bmhs.org, where you’ll find information
about summer enrichment opportunities as well as summer jobs. Please check back often, as new information
is added frequently.
3rd Quarter Report Cards
Will be posted to Maccess on Monday, April 11th.
Problems logging into Maccess?
Email [email protected]
4th Quarter Progress Reports
Class of 2016 will be posted to Maccess on
Thursday, April 21st
Classes of 2017, 2018, 2019 will be posted to
Maccess on Friday, April 29th
Problems logging into Maccess?
Email [email protected]
Vol. 25 No. 10
*CALENDAR CHANGES*
Election Day
Tuesday, April 26th
There will be NO CLASSES on
Tuesday, April 26th to accommodate
the Presidential Primary Elections on campus.
Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 27th
Easter Recess Ends
April 3rd
Classes Resume April 4th
School Year 2016-2017
CLASS OF 2020
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Thursday, Aug 25- 6:30PM Freshman Student/Parent
Orientation
Friday, Aug. 26- Fr eshman Retr eat
Monday, Aug. 29- Fr eshman Seminar Day
Tuesday, Aug. 30- Or ientation/Book Day/Year book
Pictures
Thursday, Sept. 1- Fir st full day of classes
UPPERCLASSMEN
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Tuesday, Aug. 30- Class of ‘17 Senior Kick-Off Picnic
Wednesday, Aug. 31- Class of ‘17, ‘18 & ’19
Orientation/Book Day/Yearbook Pictures
Thursday, Sept. 1- First full day of classes
Next Parents’ Club Meeting
Tuesday, April 19th;
Dinner 6:30pm; Meeting 7:00pm
BMHS Cafeteria
2016-2017 Parents’ Club Board Elections
If you would like to receive volunteer hours while
making a difference at Bishop McNamara, please
consider joining the Parents’ Club Executive
Board. The Parents’ Club needs your ideas, your
talents and your commitment to making BMHS the
best school it can be. The Parents’ Club Executive
Board is a group of dedicated parents all working
together to promote and to extend the interest of
BMHS by assisting the pursuit of its educational,
spiritual and charitable goals.
Bishop McNamara High School • 6800 Marlboro Pike • Forestville, MD 20747 • 301-735-8401 • http://www.bmhs.org
Labels for Education
The Parents’ Club is collecting labels from Campbell
products (soups and juices including V8), Prego,
Pepperidge Farm, Swanson Broth, and FrancoAmerican Gravies to ear n fr ee mer chandise for
McNamara. Click on www.labelsforeducation.com
for more information.
Questions? Contact Sandi Hodges at 301-868-2402
Collection box is located in the main office.
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May Calendar
Sankofa
Penn Relays
2-13 AP Exams
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Senior Class Mtg
Student Council Speeches
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7pm Concert, Symphonic Percussion Concerts
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Golf Tournament
7pm Choir Concert
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SAT at McNamara (212911)
St. Genesius Theater Awards
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6pm Project Pride Recognition Ceremony
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4th quarter ends for Seniors
7pm String Orchestra/Wind Ensemble Concert
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Senior Class Trip
16-19 Senior Exams (8-11:20am)
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7PM Prospective Student Information Night
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8:15am Freshman Honors Assembly
1:30pm Sophomore Honors Assembly
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8pm-12am Senior Prom
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1:30pm Junior Honors Assembly
6pm Seniors Honors Convocation
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8am Senior Farewell
9:30am Senior Class Pictures
10am Graduation Rehearsal
6pm Spring Sports Awards Ceremony
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Senior Class Picnic
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6pm Baccalaureate Liturgy
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4pm Graduation at the National Shrine
NO CLASSES
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NO CLASSES Memorial Day Observance
Parent Volunteer Service Opportunities
REMINDER: All Parent Service Hours
for the 2015-2016 school year MUST be
completed before May 8, 2016
Please contact L'oreal Edmondson '98, Director
of Advancement [email protected]
with questions
Teens In Action needs 2-3 parent volunteers and
Student Volunteers- April 2nd for a Teens in Action
Inter-Generational Party and Program Activity at
Forestville MD. Students will host a party for low
income families including children, adults, and seniors at an apartment complex in Forestville. Contact [email protected]
Mustang Track Invitational Meet on Saturday
April 23, 2016 from 7am-8pm. Volunteers are needed for this day. If you’d like to help, please contact
Ms. Simone Harrison at [email protected]
Class of 2020 Placement Testing: Apr il 30th. Par ent volunteers are needed. Contact Patricia Garber at
301-735-8401 x113 or [email protected].
Service Learning Workshop: par ent volunteer s
needed to mentor students in youth leadership in
wellness and emergency readiness.
If you can help, please contact Rosemary Pezzuto at
[email protected].
Mustang Cup Golf Tournament: Volunteer s needed May 6th. Please contact [email protected]
Mother/Son Brunch: Apr il 16th. Par ent volunteer s
are needed. For more information contact ChairMerrie Nichols-Dixon ([email protected])
For more information, Contact Rosemary Pezzuto at
[email protected] or [email protected]
April is National Volunteer Month. Teens in Action will conduct a number of service opportunities in
conjunction with National Youth Service Day the weekend of April 15 to 17.
April 2nd from 12-430 in Takoma Park. Teens in action is helping with a outdoor event for Low Income children,
families, and seniors. Student Volunteers are needed to help with this event. This is a fun and fitness day. Parent
Volunteers are also needed to chaperone this event.
Summer is coming and Camp Fire and Teens in Action offers a number of summer Programs for Teens in the area of
Leadership, Service, and Camp Programs:
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Counselor in Training Program for Day and Resident Camp
Summester of Service--a summer school program for BMHS students that includes service, leadership and a service road trip
GoLEAD Teen Leadership Program-- a 40 hour Leadership Program in collaboration with Points of Light Foundation GenerationON
CF 66 Service Learning Road Trips
FINE ARTS NEWS
PLACEMENT INFORMATION
FOR FINE ARTS CLASSES
WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE SOON.
Interested in taking a Fine Arts Course Next Year?
BAND & ORCHESTRA
All Students wishing to join Band or Orchestra should
see Mr. Conto or Mrs. Amos Hardy
AFRICAN DANCE & MUSIC
All Students who are interested in joining African
Dance next year must do a placement audition.
Please contact Mr. Bah or Ms. Bartholomew
DANCE CLASSES
New Students to the Dance Program wishing to place
above Level 1 Dance classes, must contact Mrs.
Keithline, Ms. King, or Ms. Ward.
For questions about any additional Fine Arts Courses,
please see the appropriate teacher.
BMHS Dance Program Presents:
DANCE to LIFE
April 8th and 9th, 2016
Tickets are on sale online - $10.00
Performance Dates:
Friday, April 8th - 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 9th - 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 9th - 7:00 pm
The community is also invited to a Dance Showcase of
Level 1 & 2 Dance Classes on Thursday, April 7th at
5:00 pm. For more information please contact the
Dance Program.
Spring Concerts
Jazz Concert – Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Lab
Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 - 7:00 pm
Concert Band, Symphonic Band, &
Percussion Ensemble Concert
Thursday, May 5th, 2016 - 7:00 pm
Choir Concert
Friday, May 6th, 2016 - 7:00 pm
String Orchestra & Wind Ensemble Concert
Friday, May 13th, 2016 - 7:00 pm
Tickets are $6.00 presale and $8.00 at the door.
Student Ticket Cafeteria Sale April 7th & May 3rd,
2016; Tickets may also be purchased online.
Visit www.bmhs.org for more information.
St. Genesius Theatre Awards
Saturday, May 7th
Questions: Mary Mitchell-Donahue at 301-735-8401 x101 or
[email protected]
THEATER WORKSHOP:
Saturday, April 16
BMHS Fine Arts Theatre, 10am - 6pm
Students in grade 5 - 8 will participate in workshops on
acting, singing, dancing, and theatre technology. Participants will perform in a Showcase audience of friends
and family, starting at 5pm. More information and the
Registration Form can be found at: https://
sites.google.com/a/bmhs.org/mrs-donahue-s-website/
Music Trip News……. DISNEY 2016
All Trip Payments are now past due.
If any students are behind, they must be 100% paid up
before the mandatory meeting on Monday, April 11th.
Mandatory student/parent/guardian meeting, Monday,
April 11th@ 7:00 pm in the Main Gym. All students
must be present, plus a parent or guardian.
Trip Departure Wed., April 20t, 2016 - During school day (afternoon)
Trip Return Sun., April 24, 2016– late afternoon (approx.)
Please remember - As stated in the McNamara student/
parent handbook, “Students whose tuition is not up-todate will not be allowed to attend overnight field trips.”
African Music & Dance Production
Sankofa Night 2016
MO, the deliverer
Performance Dates – April 28, 29, 30, & May 1, 2016
Student Tickets will be sold in the BMHS Cafeteria during lunch on,, April 7, 2016. (Non-performing students
may purchase one ticket for themselves).
Tickets go on sale to the public at
www.bmhs.org on Friday, April 8th, 2016.
All tickets are $10.00.
Performers - for the Mandatory Rehearsal Schedule,
Please consult the African Music & Dance Program.
FADE NEWS
Portfolio Deadlines
-> Seniors -Monday, May 16th,(first day of senior exams)
-> Underclassmen -Monday, May 23rd, 2016
Students must turn in their FADE Portfolios
to their Fine Arts teachers.
LATE PORTFOLIOS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Pick your binders up before the end of the year.
Mandatory Performances for
Music Students
->Baccalaureate Mass, Thursday, May 26th, 6:00
pm Mandatory for all choir and orchestra students. Required Time 5:00 to 8:00 pm (approx)
->Graduation, *Friday, May 27 4:00 PM: Mandatory
for all band students. Required Time TBA
*New date this year - Graduation is Friday, May 27th
Attention parents of seniors
(Class of 2016)
Senior Parent Night
April 12, 2016
6:30 pm in the Cafeteria.
One parent/guardian must attend to pick up senior
information packet. This packet will include tickets
for all graduation activities and details for all senior
events. No packet will be released to a student or
anyone other than parent/guardian. Any questions
please contact Mrs. Walther or Ms. Keller.
Driver’s Education Class
April 11 – April 22
3:15pm – 6:30pm
Fee $350
Register at http://www.gregsdrivingschool.net
Summer Programs 2016
Tuesday, July 5th - Friday, July 29th
Walk In Registration: J une 29th fr om 9 a.m. to
noon for all students.
On Line Registration: May 12th—June 20th
for current BMHS students and the Class of 2020
at www.bmhs.org click on Summer Programs on
the left navigation bar.
Bookstore Open
During Placement Testing
April 30th
8:00 am — 12:00 noon
The bookstore will be open from 8:00 AM to 12
Noon on April 30th for anyone who would like to
purchase any uniform sweaters, ties, knee-hi socks
uniforms, or any of our spirit wear. Questions?
Please call Mr. Cuellar at 301-735-8401 x114.
Attention parents of rising seniors
(Class of 2017)
We are in the process of selecting our Class
of 2017senior polo shirts, so please keep looking on
our Bishop McNamara web site for more details.
Remember senior parents, these polo shirts will be
your student’s uniform attire for their senior year.
Once the senior class decides on their polo shirt
color, their shirt will be posted on the Mustang Shop
web site. At this time, you may start ordering as
many of these senior polo shirts as you wish.
Caritas Nominations
Outstanding Volunteer Service
Is there a parent that you have watched work
tirelessly on behalf of Bishop McNamara, putting
in an extraordinary amount of volunteer time to
help the school?
If so, please submit a nomination (who and why
they should receive an award) by Wednesday,
April 4th for the Caritas Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to L’oreal Edmondson at
[email protected] or
301-735-8401 x134. Nomination forms are available on the School website.
Mustang Cup Golf
Tournament
Friday, May 6th
Renditions Golf Course
Bishop McNamara High School
will host the 31st Annual
Mustang Cup Golf Tournament
on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the prestigious
Renditions Golf Course featuring carefully crafted
replicas of 18 holes that have defined the history
of golf. This tournament is in memory of Phil Terry, a
great friend and coach of BMHS.
In addition, the 3rd Sip & Swing event will be held
simultaneously for the non-golfer. This event is filled
with lessons from Renditions Golf Pro, wine
pairing lunch, seated massages and so much more.
Registration fee for either event includes giveaways,
gift bags, lunch, awards dinner and everlasting
memories. The proceeds from both signature events
will be used to provide financial assistance to deserving
students.
Please consider
Golf, Sip & Swing or
a Sponsorship Opportunity
Mustang Cup Information:
Registration: 7:30am; Shot gun start: 9:00am
Format: Four person -BEST BALL to keep play
moving
Registration fee: $160 – includes giveaways, green
fees, cart, lunch, award banquet, drinks & prizes.
Sip & Swing Event
Registration: 9:30am
Fee: $100 - includes giveaways, golf lessons, wine
pairing lunch, dinner, drinks & prizes.
Register on line for events www.bmhs.org
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Holy Cross Mission:
Check out our Campus Ministry blog at bmhsministry.wordpress.com – students are posting spiritual reflections each week for our community!
Our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/bmhsministry) is updated often with the morning prayer that is
read at school for the day. Please check it out!
We’re also on Twitter! @BMHS_Ministry
Holy Cross Service
Service Hour Deadlines are approaching (Students who do not complete their ser vice hour s by the
deadline will receive a time extension and will have to complete 5 additional hours):
Juniors: Ser vice hour s must be completed and submitted by April 5th.
Seniors: Ser vice hour s must be completed and submitted by April 12th.
All students must complete and submit the Service Agreement & Action Plan. No service hours will be recorded for a student until this document is received by the Campus Ministry office (it was due October 2nd).
The document is available through the ‘Service Hour Forms’ page in the Holy Cross Service section of the
BMHS website.
The List of Pre-Approved Service Opportunities can be found on the BMHS website: click on “Faith &
Service,” navigate to “Approved Service Opportunities,” then click on list for the appropriate grade level.
All students must submit a Service Reflection Paper in their Theology class. Instructions for the paper have
been posted in Maccess. Papers are due April 27/28 in Theology class.
This school year, over 360 requests have been submitted through our on-line Approval Request Form.
Through those requests many news sites have also been added to the pre-approved lists. If you have any
suggestions for sites to be added, please email Mrs. Herndon at [email protected] with site name,
name of contact person and contact telephone number and/or email address.
APRIL EVENTS
Daily Mass in the Chapel at 7:15am
Rosary in the Chapel on Wednesdays at 3:15pm
April 5: J unior Chr istian Ser vice Contr acts due
April 6-8: Kair os 34
April 12: Senior Chr istian Ser vice Contr acts due
April 12, 5:30-7:00 pm: J oin us for an Easter Season Holy Hour with fr ee dinner , music, quiet, and
prayer, in Campus Ministry and in the Chapel
April 18: Emmaus Litur gy - Parents, friends and alumni are always welcome to join us at 8:15am!
April 27/28: Ser vice Reflection Paper s due in Theology Class
BUSINESS OFFICE NEWS
2016-2017 Registration
Re-registration ended March 10, 2016 There is no guarantee that space will still be available for unregistered students or that they will receive their first choice classes. The re-registration fee is now $400.
Overnight Field Trips
As stated in the McNamara student/parent handbook,
“Students whose tuition is not up-to-date will not
be allowed to attend overnight field trips.” This
restriction applies to all school trips—class related,
fine arts, sports, service projects, foreign travel, etc.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Gessner at
[email protected] or 301-735-8401x158.
Tuition/Fee Payments
The last day that personal checks will be accepted for
tuition/fee payments for 2015-2016 school year is
April 30th. After April 30th, all payments for current
year expenses must be in cash, cashier’s check, Money Order or credit or debit card. A convenience fee is
charged for debit and credit card transactions.
All current year tuition & fees must be paid before a
student will be permitted to sit for final exams.
Bishop McNamara High School
Mother and Son Brunch
Mom, the Perfect Fan: Motivating Young Men
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Greenbelt Marriott
6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt Md
Tickets-$40 (deadline for purchasing tickets is April 8, 2016)
Tributes/Ads* are available for purchase
Please join us for a morning of engaging conversation with the Honorable Joseph Wright,
District 5, Prince George’s County Md, and amazing performances from Bishop McNamara's own Hi Def Men's A Cappella Group and Jazz Combo. During the Brunch, the winner
of the Kevin Eugene O’Neil Memorial Scholarship Essay Contest will also be announced.
All Mothers, Grandmothers, Godmothers or any individuals
who have served as a Mother figure are invited!
Contacts for the Mother and Son Brunch are:
Chair-Merrie Nichols-Dixon ([email protected])
Co-Chair-Vanessa Moore ([email protected])
Co-Chair-Helen Bearden ([email protected])
Ticket payment can be made online at the Bishop McNamara website. Mother-Son Brunch registration form is
located at https://www.bmhs.org/page.cfm?p=2083&LockSSL=true. Use words Mother-Son Brunch Form and
link, please . Checks are accepted and payable to Bishop McNamara High School. Hand-delivered payments
may be made at the Main office-Front Desk. Please label checks Mother and Son Brunch.
Details of the Kevin Eugene O’Neil Scholarship Essay Contest
may be found of pages 7 and 8 of McNews
*Deadline for purchasing Tributes/Ad- April 1, 2016. Tributes/Ad payments are payable to
BMHS-Cost $15 business card; $25 1/3 page; $75 ½ page and $100 full page. Please contact
Vanessa Moore for details.
The KEO Memorial Scholarship
Mother-Son Essay Contest
This scholarship is sponsored by the KEO Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Kevin Eugene O’Neil,
Class of 2003. Kevin attended Bishop McNamara High School from his sophomore to senior years. He was an
honor He was an honor student, National Merit Scholar, and recipient of the Morehouse College Presidential
Scholarship. Kevin was active in academic clubs, a member of the swim, soccer and football teams. He also
attended the very first Mother-Son Brunch, which was coordinated by his mother, Mrs. Robin O’Neil, in
2001. This scholarship honors the life and legacy of Kevin O’Neil.
All current BMHS male students are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
HOW TO ENTER
Eligible students must complete the assigned cover page and submit your two page doubled space essay on the
topic:
“Mom, the perfect fan: Motivating young men to greatness”
Discuss the influences your mother has in your journey toward the formation of your fundamental truths, ideals, morals and actions.
The essay must be no less than two pages (500 words min) and typewritten on 8 by 11 ½ inch paper with oneinch margins on all sides. The font may be 12 point Times Roman, Cambria or Calibri. Please include word
count. Entries must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Mother-Son Brunch Committee on or before
March 23, 2016. Leave in the BMHS Main Office or mail to PTC @ PO Box 4804 Hampton Park,
Capitol Heights, MD 20791.
Submissions will be judged on your writing style, content, grammar and originality. Judges will look for clear,
concise writing that is articulate, logically organized and well-supported. Entries that are incomplete, incomprehensible or handwritten will be disqualified for consideration.
AWARD
The winning essay must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the essay subject. In the event that
there is an insufficient number of qualified entries or if the judges determine in their sole discretion there are
no entries or too few entries that meet the quality standards established to award the scholarship, the sponsor
reserves the right not to award the scholarship.
The winner will be announced at the Mother-Son Brunch and awarded a $1,000 scholarship. The winner must
attend the Brunch. If the scholarship is awarded to a senior student it must be used toward tuition and/or expenses related to his college education. If awarded to a 9th, 10th or 11th grade student, the Scholarship must be
applied toward the student’s tuition for the 2016-17 school terms at BMHS. The Scholarship will be distributed on July 28th or upon enrollment at the applicable school.
All students who submit a completed application will be eligible to receive a Certificate of Participation.
KEO Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Kevin Eugene O’Neil, Class of 2013
“Mom, the perfect fan: Motivating young men to greatness”
Discuss the influences your mother has in your journey toward the formation of your fundamental
truths, ideals, morals and actions. Eligible students must complete this cover letter and write a
500 word essay on this subject.
All BMHS male students, grades 9 through 12, are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted to
Passports to College, Inc. by March 23, 2016..They may be dropped off in the BMHS Office OR
Mail to: PTC @ PO Box 4804 Hampton Park, Capitol Heights, MD 20791
Applicant’s Name: __________________________________________Grade: _______________________
Home Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: __________________________ E-mail Address: _________________________________
Submission Date: _______________________________
Affirmation of Originality
I am the parent/legal guardian of the applicant . To the best of my knowledge, I affirm and certify that
his essay submission is his original work.
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Parent’s Signature
I hereby affirm and certify that the essay that I have submitted as an applicant to the KEO Memorial
Scholarship is my original work.
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Applicant’s Signature
The winner will be announced at the Mother-Son Brunch. Participants must attend the Brunch.
This scholarship is sponsored by the KEO Memorial Scholarship Fund and Passports to College, Inc.