September 2015 Newsletter

September, 2015
BISHOP GRIMES
JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL
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Celebrating 50 Years | Yesterday, Today, Always
A Message from David Wheeler, Principal
Welcome to Bishop Grimes for the 2015-16 school year! If you are new to our school, rest
assured, we will welcome you in a variety of ways beginning with your Orientation.
If you are returning to Bishop Grimes, you will immediately notice some great improvements
from our new “curb appeal” (flowers, shrubs, mulch) provided by so many Anaren
employees who volunteered their time (see article below) on a recent Friday, to the fresh
blue walls, also painted by many great volunteers—our neighbors at Anaren. You will also
see that several administrative offices including Guidance, Attendance, Admissions and the
Mission Advancement Offices are now conveniently located on the first floor to the left as
you enter through the front door. Another dramatic change you can’t miss is our completely
new and resurfaced parking lot in both the front and back of the school.
Monsignor Richard Kopp, a great friend of Bishop Grimes, has procured the beautiful
tabernacle for our chapel that was formerly in the chapel of the recently sold Stella Maris
Retreat Center in Skaneateles. We are so grateful to Monsignor and to the Sisters of Saint
Francis who owned the house.
All of these improvements should help us keep our motto ever present in our minds:
“Faith, Academic Excellence, and Service”. These are not just words posted in strategic
locations in the building, but they are ideas that should take root in our hearts as we return
to the rigors of the new school year. Beginning a new school year is a great opportunity to
start with a ‘clean slate’, possible goals, and a renewed sense of purpose. May our Lord
keep us all in His watchful care as we strive to live our Bishop Grimes motto. God Bless.
We would like to invite our BG students and their families to
attend Bishop Grimes’ Ice Cream Social on Wednesday,
September 2nd at 6:00pm. This is a great way to meet new
students, faculty members, and the administration. The ice
cream social is free to all current BG students, their families,
and incoming new students. There will be ice cream,
toppings, and prizes, with a special appearance from 93Q.
New student Orientation will follow the ice cream social.
Welcome New Students and Faculty Members!
We welcome our new students from the following feeder Catholic schools:
Holy Cross, Holy Trinity, Immaculate Conception, Blessed Sacrament,
CAP, St. Margaret’s, St. Mary’s Baldwinsville, and St. Rose.
We also welcome the following new faculty and staff members:
Mrs. Brisson, Social Studies; Mrs. Wicks, Physics; Ms. Klunder, Resource;
Mrs. Eichelberger, Religion; Mrs. Dostie, Religion; Mrs. Insel, Cafeteria;
Mr. Welcyh, Science; Mrs. Marshall, Mission Advancement Secretary;
Mrs. Belge, Administrative Assistant; and Mrs. Schultz, Attendance.
MISSION STATEMENT
Bishop Grimes shares in the evangelizing mission of the
Roman Catholic Church, a mission that has been handed
on by Christ and his apostles and received by generations
of believers. Therefore, we seek to help students take part,
with the current generation of believers, in receiving and
handing on their Catholic faith by coming to know it, live it,
and share it. We accomplish this mission by providing a
high quality and rigorous Catholic education that prepares
students in mind, body, and spirit to encounter Christ, live
their faith in the context of His Church, and serve others in
His name, particularly the poor and those who are in need.
Bishop Grimes Jr./Sr. High School
6653 Kirkville Road
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 437.0356
www.bishopgrimes.org
September, 2015
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Cell Phone Policy
Mark Your Calendars…
Use of electronic devices are
prohibited in the classroom,
including Study Hall, unless
explicit permission is granted by
the classroom teacher for
educational purposes only. The use of electronic
devices is permitted in the hallways between
classes during passing time and in the cafeteria
during lunch periods. Headphones and/or
earbuds are not to be visible in the classroom.
Students wearing headphones in the hallway
must leave one ear “unplugged” for safety
purposes. All electronic devices, including cell
phones and portable music players, must be
turned off and put away or turned in to the
teacher’s designated spot upon entering any
classroom. The electronic device policy will be
strictly enforced by all.
Please support Bishop Grimes by
attending as many events as possible.
While many faculty members are in awe of the
capabilities of the new smart watches that are
available, we are also aware that these devices
present a number of instructional concerns within the classroom, especially in the area of
academic integrity. These watches have already
been banned in testing rooms for state exams
(i.e., Regents or Common Core) and national
exams (i.e., SAT & ACT). In keeping with these
policies, Bishop Grimes has decided that
students are not to wear any type of smart watch
to school on any day.
We thank you in advance for cooperation.
Ice Cream Social
September 2nd, 6:00pm
Grandparents Day Brunch
September 22nd, 8:00am
Burgers & Beer Hosted by the Gormels
(Alums) September 25th, 6:00pm
Homecoming—Pancake Breakfast
September 26th, 8:00am-12:30pm
Homecoming Football Game
September 26th, 1:00pm
Alumni Mass in the BG Chapel
September 26th, 4:00pm
As a Reminder…
If you are picking up your son/
daughter at the end of the day, please
follow the school’s policy found on the
last page of the newsletter.
Bishop Grimes wants to maintain a
good relationship with our neighboring
businesses so we ask that you please
cooperate with the policy. If you have
any questions, please contact the
school.
Grandparents’ Day Brunch
Bishop Grimes will be celebrating our grandparents, or
that special individual you think of as a grandparent, in
a very special way. On Tuesday, September 22nd, we
have set aside the morning to celebrate the contributions that grandparents make in all of our lives. It’s
a perfect time to let them know how truly special they
really are. The program will begin at 8:00am and include: a continental breakfast, a special gift for each grandparent, and guest speakers (CNY Central News
anchor Jeremy Miller; Alumna Brenda Reichert, Principal of Bishop Ludden; and
grandfather and BG Board President, Hank Fust). A reservation form will be sent
home with each student. Forms are due by Friday, September 18th. If you have
any questions, please contact the Office of Mission Advancement.
A Special Invitation to our Grandparents
Bishop Grimes is introducing a
“Grandparents Club”. As a member of
this Club, each grandparent will receive
a quarterly newsletter; a discount to
school events, invitations to Grimes
signature events, 10% discount on all
BG spirit wear purchased through the
school store, and a special grandparent’s gift from their grandchild at
the Annual
Brunch for
all of our
grandparents. For more information or to
request a brochure, please contact
Mission Advancement at
(315) 314-7157.
September, 2015
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A Night under the Stars Dinner/Auction
We are happy to announce that this year’s signature event, A Night under the
Stars Dinner/Auction, will be held on Saturday evening, October 24th, at
6:00pm. This fun-filled evening includes a
cocktail reception, dinner, dessert, live
entertainment, hundreds of items in our
live and silent auctions that will appeal to
everyone, special celebrity bartenders,
alumni awards, raffles, and much more!
Reservations are on a first-come, firstserve basis and may be made by calling
314-7157.
This is the school’s
largest fundraising
event, and your
attendance and support are so important. 100% of the
proceeds from this event will enable Bishop Grimes to
maintain tuition at an affordable level as well as provide
for academic scholarships and need based tuition
support for our students.
If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please
contact the Office of Mission Advancement. Items or gift
certificates are greatly appreciated and this is a great way to advertise and
acknowledge your business.
We would like to thank our event sponsor this year, Anaren. We are truly
blessed to have such a great partner and neighbor.
Introducing Our Celebrity Bartenders for the
Dinner/Auction
Tom DeSantis: Tom was Associate Principal at Bishop
Grimes for 20 years, retiring in June 2014. He had an
impact on many lives of students and staff during his time
at BG, always reminding students that “God Does Love
You!” In retirement, Tom returns to Bishop Grimes for
many masses and events.
Cady Kalemba: Cady is a graduate of the Bishop Grimes
Class of 2010. As a varsity basketball player, her team
won a league championship, and Cady helped to promote Coaches vs. Cancer.
After graduation, Cady went on to play basketball for the Onondaga Lazers and
coached the modified girls’ basketball team at BG for a couple seasons.
Mark Nicotra: Mark is a graduate of the Bishop Grimes Class of 1990. After
college, he worked as a photo-journalist for WSTM-TV for 11 years before
beginning his career in government. He is currently the Town Supervisor for
Salina.
Jason Smorol: Jason is a graduate of the Bishop Grimes Class of 1987. He
was General Manager of the Auburn Double-Days, taught Sports Management
at SUNY Cortland, and was the account manager for Hilti, Inc. He is currently
the General Manager of the Syracuse Chiefs.
Brandon Triche: Brandon is a graduate of Jamesville-Dewitt and Syracuse
University. This summer, he provided training for young area basketball players
at basketball camps with his former coach and current BG boys’ varsity
basketball coach, Bob McKenney.
Please plan to join our celebrity bartenders at “A Night under
the Stars” Dinner/Auction on Saturday, October 24th
at 6:00pm.
September, 2015
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A Night under the Stars Dinner/Auction
Bishop Grimes will be introducing a new component to this year’s, A Night under
the Stars Dinner/Auction. The Alumni Committee will be recognizing the
following individuals who have made a difference:
Barb Pfefferle will be presented the Alumni Faculty Award.
This award is being given to Barb in recognition of her
years of service as an educator and for her career
successes. This award speaks of loyalty, the dedication
and distinguished service to the Catholic Community. Barb
came to Bishop Grimes High School in the fall of 1969 as a
full time Physical Education teacher. She took over the
girls’ basketball team as the coach and the team went
undefeated during the 1969-1970 season. Barb was
instrumental in developing and coaching girls’ softball,
tennis, volleyball, and track and field. She led the charge
for equality in sports at BG long before Title IX became law.
Her female student-athletes’ GPA was so high that the
Booster Club made separate awards for boys and girls to
keep the girls from winning a majority of the awards. She
was born in Chicago, Illinois, raised in Wisconsin, and attended Wisconsin State
University at Oshkosh. Barb retired after 46 years in June 2015. In June 2014,
Barb was awarded the Barrett Award by Bishop Grimes for Outstanding
Achievement in Catholic Education. It is the highest award given to a faculty
member by the school. She has won many awards throughout her career and
continues to be a great humanitarian to her students, friends and family.
The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes an alum
who has excelled in his/her field and attained outstanding success. General Thomas P. Kane, from the
Class of 1970, will be given this most prestigious
award. General Kane was the Class President of the
Bishop Grimes Class of 1970. He was also a member
of the National Honor Society and Varsity Baseball
team. After graduating from high school, General Kane
went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in
International Relations from the United States Air
Force Academy. He also received a Master’s Degree in
National Security Management and a Master’s Degree
in International Relations. While in the Air Force, he
held various command and staff positions, including commanding Air Force
Wings and leadership positions in Europe (NATO) and Asia (United Nations,
Japan, and Korea). He was promoted to Major General in 2004. General Kane
met his wife, Renee, also an Air Force veteran, during service and was married
for 37 years, before her death in 2012 after battling a serious illness. They have
three children, John, Kelly, and Lauren. After retiring from the Air Force in 2007,
Tom joined Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings. As Vice President of Defense and
Government Programs, he is responsible for working closely with all AAWW
departments and defense and government agencies.
Danielle Cummings will be presented with the
Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award. This award
recognizes an individual for his/her outstanding contributions to the school community and society through
professional and personal experience. Danielle
Cummings is the Chancellor and Director of
Communications for the Syracuse Catholic Diocese. She
has been working in the diocese for 19 years. Since
1996, she has served as the diocesan spokesperson
and is responsible for all external and internal
communications, public relations and media relations
for the seven county area encompassing 185,000
Catholics. Prior to her position with the Diocese, Danielle
spent ten years working with the City of Syracuse and
County of Onondaga in a community-wide alcohol and drug prevention program. She is a graduate of Syracuse University where she earned a Bachelor of
Arts Degree. She is currently a member of the Partners for Ministry Board for the
Sisters of St. Francis and had previously served as the sponsor liaison to the
St. Joseph Hospital Board. She and her husband Dan are also the parents of two
present Bishop Grimes students.
September, 2015
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Information on the Papal Mass
The Diocese of Syracuse will offer
two bus trips to the Papal Mass in
Philadelphia on September 27th.
Please be mindful that bus transportation is for the Papal Mass
only – not for the meeting itself.
Both trips are September 27th
from 7:00am– 11:30pm.
There is a Youth Pilgrimage that
parish youth groups are invited to
sign up for. Be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate Mass
with Pope Francis. The cost is $75 per person. The Diocese is also sponsoring
an Adult/Family Pilgrimage that is open to adults and families. The cost is
$75 per person ($300 max per family). The cost includes round-trip
transportation to Philadelphia as well as a diocesan marker (i.e., hat or scarf).
Registration is available online at: http://syracusediocese.org/about-thediocese/world-meeting-of-families/bus-trip-to-papal-mass/
Thank you Anaren!
On Friday, August 7th, Bishop Grimes
experienced the community spirit of one
of its neighbors and what a difference it
made. Bishop Grimes looks beautiful!
Employees from Anaren worked with the
school identifying projects that needed to be completed before the new school
year began.
As a result, Anaren volunteers pruned trees, pulled weeds, relocated shrubs,
mulched beds, and raked and rototilled. They also planted new flowers,
bushes and trees, donated by Chuck Hafner of Hafners Farms, around the new
LED sign. Alice Wikoff, a Process Engineer for Anaren, directed 15 employees
who worked tirelessly throughout the morning to complete the project.
Anaren also donated the mulch they spread that day. Mrs. Linda Kellish
provided the landscape design.
Our hallways and stairwells received a fresh coat of BG
powder blue paint and are now a brighter color. More than
50 Anaren employees participated in this painting project.
Michael Len, Mechanical and Process Engineer Manager
for Anaren, was responsible for coordinating the efforts of
this large task. Anaren generously donated all of the
materials.
Thank you Anaren, Chuck Hafners, Mrs. Linda Kellish,
Mission Advancement, the custodial staff and our football
players for making this project happen.
Save the date...Open House
Our next Open House, placement/scholarship exam is scheduled for
Saturday, November 14th. Open House hours are from 11:30am to
1:30pm. and the exam will be given prior to the Open House. For
Admissions information and testing registration, please contact Mrs.
Collins, Director of Admissions, at (315) 314-7157 or email [email protected].
September, 2015
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Cobra Classic Golf Tournament
The 2015 Cobra Classic Golf Tournament
attracted the largest audience ever! With
more than 130 golfers, the event raised
approximately $14,000 for the school’s
scholarship program.
The Committee would like to acknowledge
and thank the following sponsors:
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Dinner Sponsor: Tom Giufre (‘93) and Hank Fust of Fust Charles Chambers
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Lunch Sponsor: Le Moyne College courtesy of Dr. Linda Le Mura (‘78)
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Golf Cart Sponsor: MacKenzie Hughes LLC (Steve Helmer, Esq.)
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Drink Cart Sponsor: BR Johnson (Tony Minieri ‘71)
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Green Fee Sponsor: Franciscan Companies
The Committee would also like to thank our Benefactors and Supporters:
Benefactors
Supporters/Supporters
DeFrancisco & Falgiatano Law Firm
Charlie Falgiatano (90)
Dave Calkins (‘87)
Upstate Printing
Debi Rotondo
Jason Smorol (‘87)
Hancock Estabrook Counselors at Law
Joe Mancuso, Esq. Partner
Jay O’Shea, Esq. (01)
Reserve Supply of CNY (‘84)
Spirit & Sanzone Distributing
Richard Carroll, Jr.
Mark Nicotra (‘90)
Type Partners, Inc.
Joanne Sgambati (74)
Wegmans, Eric Hunter
Choice Point Advisors
Brian Schultz
Martin C. Collins, Esq.
Sywest Medical Technologies, Inc.
Rich Schultz
Positive Space
Advanced Business Systems
Joey Blazina (‘98)
Sunshine’s Coffee Shop
Syracuse Diocese Catholic
Schools
Be sure to check out Bishop Grimes Facebook page for photos of the golf tournament.
September, 2015
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Annual Fund
For 50 years, Bishop Grimes Jr./Sr. High School has provided a quality, Catholic
education. We encourage our students to thrive during their time at Bishop
Grimes and for college, career, and life. We take pride in the past for the
tradition of a strong Catholic identity and rich academic excellence that is the
hallmark of Bishop Grimes and its alumni.
To uphold the mission of Bishop Grimes, we rely on the generosity of our donors
to support the Annual Fund. Parents, alumni, faculty, staff, friends,
grandparents, and board members who donate to the Annual Fund impact the
lives of our students. Donations help build the future of our school, provide a
quality, faith-based Catholic education, keep tuition affordable, and enrich our
technology initiatives. Every gift makes an immediate difference in the day to
day life of our students. Every student is a direct beneficiary of the contributions
received.
We would like to thank those donors that made a donation to the 2014 Annual
Fund. You have truly made a difference in the lives of our students.
Thank you to our donors...
Lewis Aiello
Jack V. Antonacci
Father Christopher Ballard
Michael Basla
Ed Guarente
Edward & Dianne Guertin
Cheri Haskins
Liz & Joe Headd
Catherine Reilly
Stephen & Anne Robison
Steven Rockwell
Louis & Cheryl Sacco
William & Margaret Banazek
Father Andrew Baranski
Mary Begley
Rev. Msgr. John Heagerty
Cathleen Hendrick
Molly Higman
Patrick & Anne Schell
Mike Schmid
Richard & Carolyn Schultz
Birnie Bus
James & Julia Bubnack
Myrtle Bush
Carl V. Byrne
Thomas Hogan
Peter Hogan
Louann Hood
Grayson & Rhona Jones
Anthony Scro
Father Christopher Seibt
Patrick Shandorf
Mark & Teresa Shattuck
George Callahan
Richard Kane in Memory of Mary Kane
Father George Sheehan
Barbara Cannan
Thomas Kane
Shulman Grundner Etoll & Danaher PC
Doug Carney
Mary Beth Kelly
Jim & Joyce Skelly
Carl Cartini
Mary Kelsey
Michael & Kathleen Stapleton
Robert & Margaret Chapman
Linda Ciaccia
Michael Colabufo
Father Richard Kopp
Patrick & Sarah Kinne
James Lane
Stickley Audi Furniture
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists
Anthony Talarico
Eleanor Collins
LT&EG Properties
Nancy Tascono
Marty & Sue Collins
Robert Luber
Karin Thomas
Sandy Collins
Dan & Danielle Cummings
Michael & Katherine Davey
Deborah DeJoy
James Peter & Teresa
De Witt
Danette DeSimone
Mary Ann Donnelly
Elizabeth Downes
Margaret Lumia
M&T Bank
Gregory & Carol Macaluso
Joseph & Kristin Mancuso
Rev. John D. Manno
Cathy Traino
David & Daryll Wheeler
David William
Tammy Williams
Mary Wolaver
Susan Marsello
Rev. Msgr. James McCloskey
Robin Millick
Cynthia Jacob Dunigan
Richard Morisette
Randy & Denise Wolken
Rev. Msgr. Robert Yeazel
Anonymous
Peter Capponi
Kimberly Sue Edgar
Julie Moss
Pauline Fortier
Jackie Musto
Deb Foster
Marni Nolan
Jennifer Foster
Mark Nicotra
Sister Rosemarie Freitag
Rev. James O’Brien
Charles Fust
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Geddes FCU
Susan Palmer
Paula Gleason
Barbarra Pfefferle
John Griffen
Louis & Joan Ragonese
Sue Reeve
September, 2015
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Celebrating 50 Years | Yesterday, Today, Always
2nd Annual Sweepstakes Drawing
Bishop Grimes is conducting their 2nd Annual BG
Sweepstakes. All proceeds benefit the school’s tuition
scholarship program for students in grades 7-12.
Tickets are $25 each and there are 18 chances to win a
cash prize. The grand prize is $5,000; second prize is
$2,500; and third prize is $1,000. There are also five
chances to win $500 and ten chances to win $100!
The drawing will be held at our annual fall dinner/auction, “A Night Under the
Stars” on Saturday, October 24th. You need not be present to win. To request
a brochure or application, please contact the Office of Mission Advancement at
(315) 314-7157 or contact [email protected]. This is a great fundraiser
for the school as well as a chance to win a cash prize. Please help support our
cause by purchasing your ticket today. Please tell your family, friends, and
co-workers about this great opportunity.
It’s time for the BG Alumni Breakfast for the Cobras!
Sponsored by BG Booster Club, JC Smith, Inc., Marisa’s Fortress of Beauty
Bishop Grimes Alumni will be hosting their first Pancake
Breakfast on Homecoming Weekend — Saturday,
September 26th from 8:00am to 12:30pm in the school’s
cafeteria. Proceeds from the event will benefit the alumni
events and the school’s scholarship program. Tickets are
$5 and may be purchased through the Office of Mission
Advancement at (315) 314-7157. Tickets are $6 at the
door. Veterans eat for free. Enjoy pancakes and syrup,
sausage, orange juice and
coffee while supporting a great
cause. This event is open to the general public.
Bishop Grimes Alum Get-Together
Burgers & Beer at the Cobblestone
Reunions are a special time to revisit favorite
memories and to create new ones. That’s why
we’ve planned a special get-together on Friday,
September 25th, at 6:00pm for our alums. Plan to
attend BG’s “Burgers and Beer” gathering, hosted
by the Gormel family (owners of the Retreat, the Cobblestone, and Barking Gull)
to rekindle old friendships and reconnect with your alma mater. Price is only
$15 for our alums and their guests. Price includes burgers, chips, beer and
soda. Reservations must be made by September 18th. Please call the Office of
Mission Advancement at (315) 314-7157 to make a reservation. The event will
be held at the Cobblestone, 400 1st Street, in Liverpool.
Special Mass for our Alumni:
As part of Homecoming, there will be a private Mass on September 26th
following the football game at 4:00pm in the school’s Chapel. Father Jim Lang
and Bishop Grimes welcomes all alumni and their
families.
Alumni Basketball Game
Get ready for the second annual Alumni Basketball
Game Reunion. This year, we have invited Brandon
Triche to join us to enjoy watching the game and
having lunch with our alums. The event will be held on Saturday,
November 28th, at 11:00am in the Sheehan Gym. Immediately following the
game, please join us for a complimentary lunch and get acquainted with
Brandon. For more information, please contact the Office of Mission
Advancement at (315) 314-7157.
September, 2015
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As one of Bishop Grimes’ alumni, it’s your participation that
matters most. Please consider making a gift to the Grimes
Annual Fund today. As an investment in the bright futures of
today’s and tomorrow’s Bishop Grimes students, it is you, as
an alumnus, who can make a true difference in the
opportunities we provide.
Celebrating 50 Years | Yesterday, Today, Always
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
In less than a minute,
YOU can change the life of a student!
Bishop Grimes is celebrating 50 years!
We want to raise $50,000 from our
alumni.
Are you up for the challenge of helping to
educate a Bishop Grimes student?
Private giving coupled with tuition
revenue and fundraising income must make up the majority of Bishop Grimes
current budget. Private support from our alumni plays an increasingly significant
role in the continuum of providing quality Christian education. Your support
provides more than simply “extras”...it is critical for advancing Bishop Grimes.
Your gift translates into student tuition scholarships. In other words, your
contributions provide educational opportunities that otherwise would not be
available to many students. Whether you are a recent graduate or you graduated
many years ago, we all have one thing in common. We want to ensure that
Bishop Grimes continues to provide a quality, Catholic education. Please
consider making a gift today to the Grimes Annual Fund.
Here’s a challenge for all graduating classes...can your class raise $1,000? If
every class raises $1,000, we would be able to provide $50,000 in scholarships
for our students. Step up to the challenge. Let’s see which graduating class
comes in first!
Alumni Events
Alumni Events
Burgers & Beer
The Cobblestone, Liverpool, 6:00pm
Friday, September 25
2nd Annual Sweepstakes Drawing
Bishop Grimes, 6:00pm
Saturday, October 24th
Homecoming
Pancake Breakfast, 8am-12:30pm
Homecoming Game, 1:00pm
Alumni Mass, 4:00pm
Saturday, September 26
A Night Under the Stars Dinner/Auction
Bishop Grimes, 6:00pm
Saturday, October 24th
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Father Christopher Ballard
Dan Cummings
Mary Ann Donnelly
Henry Fust
Richard Kane
Joseph Mancuso
John Martin
James O’Shea
Brian Schultz
Father Christopher Seibt
Patrick Shandorf
Mark Shattuck
David Wheeler
Randy Wolken
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News and Info | Booster Club
Joining the Booster Club
If you have a student-athlete at Bishop Grimes,
you should seriously consider joining the
Booster Club.
Boosters meet once a month with the common
goal of supporting Bishop Grimes’ athletic
program. Meetings are held on the second
Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm in the
school’s cafeteria. If you are unable to come to
the meetings but would like be updated on
information and events, please email
[email protected] and we will add you
to our email list.
Cobra Club Pass – Order Yours Today
Fall, winter, and spring sporting events just got better!
The Booster Club is now selling the “Cobra Club Pass”. The Cobra Club Pass will
be valid for admission to every regular season BG Home Game for the
2015-2016 school year (excluding Sectional games)! Each Pass costs $40 or
$100 for a family of 4. Purchase your Cobra Club Pass as soon as possible so
that you are ready for the fall sporting events!
To order your Cobra Club Pass, email [email protected].
[email protected].
Bottle and Can Drive
The Booster Club is asking that you save and return
your bottles and cans to the Thompson Bottle and
Can Distribution Center, located at the corner of
Kirkville and Thompson Road (6222 Thompson
Road).
All proceeds from this year-long fundraiser will
benefit the Booster Club.
2nd Annual Tailgate Party
Save the date for Bishop Grimes 2nd
Annual Tailgate Party sponsored by the
Booster Club!
There will be plenty of food, drinks,
raffles, door prizes & fun!
The event will be held on Saturday,
January 16th, 2016. For more
information, please contact the
Booster Club.
All proceeds benefit the Booster Club.
September, 2015
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Look what’s happening…
Crews are working hard to get the school ready for the first day of school! The
school awarded the parking lot contract to LanCo and they will install a new
drainage system in the school’s back parking lot. Once the new drainage system
is installed, the crews will be milling and paving the back and front parking lots.
The Guidance Offices will be soon be
getting a new look and the offices will be
relocating to the first floor along with the
Admissions Office and the Office of
Mission Advancement. In addition, two
new conference rooms will be located
adjacent to the Guidance Office and
Admissions and Mission Advancement.
We’d like to brag a little...
Each month, we will be highlighting a
school department in our monthly newsletter. We want to brag about our
wonderful faculty and all of the great
things happening in their departments.
Arts Program
Ms. Purcell, who is the new Department Chair, recently stated that it is her “hope
to help the art department grow. Having some introductory courses will allow for
a more sequential art program. Therefore, if a student enjoys a particular
medium, he/she can take more than one class with that particular material. As
our department grows, I would love to keep or add a new course each year to
reach to the overall sequence goal”. Introduction to 3D Art will be taught this
year by Ms. Purcell and a Jewelry Making and Stained Glass class will be taught
by Mr. Rockwell.
2016 Yearbook
Ms. Purcell is this year’s Yearbook Adviser. Over the summer, Ms. Purcell
attended a conference in Connecticut, sponsored by Life Touch and returned
with an endless amount of ideas. Ms. Purcell is extremely excited to work with
our students, faculty and staff to see the 2016 yearbook unfold.
Spring Art Exhibit
This spring, the Art Department and the Office of Mission Advancement will be
partnering on creating an unforgettable gala art exhibit/event. The evening will
feature art work from alumni, current students, faculty and some professional artists;
some of which will be available for purchase. Attendees will be able to enjoy a glass
of wine from a local winery as they view the displays. Watch for details in upcoming
newsletters.
September, 2015
BISHOP GRIMES
JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL
FAITH
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
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SERVICE
Photographing/Filming/Recording
Students are strictly forbidden from taking still photographs, video, or recordings of any
other student, staff member, or visitor on school grounds unless the photo or filming is
part of a school assignment and is supervised by a faculty member. Students working
on an assignment will be given a specific ID tag by the supervising teacher to be easily
identified and must wear this ID while taking photos, videos, or recordings for the
assignment. Any student violating this policy will be reported immediately and face
disciplinary action.
Arrival and Dismissal Times
 Student arrival is between 7:00-7:45am. Students may
enter through the doors closest to the cafeteria or the Main
Lobby doors between these times. All students are to wait in
the cafeteria until the first bell rings at 7:40am.
 Once a student arrives on campus in the morning, either
by bus or personal vehicle, he/she is expected to remain on campus. Bishop Grimes
Jr./Sr. High School is a closed campus.
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Homeroom warning bell is at 7:45am. After this bell, students are expected to report
to homeroom. If a student is not in his/her homeroom when the bell rings
at 7:48am, he/she MUST report to the Attendance Office. He/she will be marked
tardy. If the student has a signed note from a parent/guardian or if his/her bus was
late, the student will be marked tardy excused. If the student does not have a note,
he/she will be marked tardy unexcused. Upon the fourth tardy unexcused, a student
will receive a school detention.
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At 8:00am all doors to the school are locked and there is one point-of-entry. All
students and parents are to enter the school through the front doors of the building
nearest to the Main Office. Students are not to open any doors for anyone, including
classmates, for any reason. The Main Office staff is responsible for opening doors to
visitors. Failure to comply with this rule will result in disciplinary action.
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All students will be dismissed to buses or personal vehicles at 2:50pm. A parent/
guardian picking up a student must not park or wait where buses pick up students.
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If a student is remaining after school he/she should report to his/her teacher or
coach; otherwise, the student must report to the after school supervision room no
later than 3:00pm. Students are not to be in the building unsupervised at any time
after 3:00pm, this includes student athletes.
Parking Lot/School Driveway
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Cars must park in the parking lot in designated spaces. Students are to park in the
LAST three rows of the parking lot. Failure to follow this rule will result in the loss of
driving privileges.
Cars with visible handicapped stickers/plates may park in designated spaces.
Do not park in reserved spaces.
Loading and unloading of students from personal vehicles is to take place in the
REAR of the building.
Please avoid parking or standing in the school driveways before and after school as
these areas need to remain clear for school buses.
Parents/Guardians, do not drive into the front circle of the school between the
hours of 7:30am – 7:50am or 2:30pm – 2:50pm. During these times, please drop
off or pick up your students in the back parking lot of the school.
Students Leaving School during the School Day
Parents/Guardians who wish to remove their child from school during a school
day MUST give a written request to the Attendance Office before 10:00am.
Parents/Guardians may be called to verify the request.
Parents must report to either the Attendance Office or Main
Office to pick up their child(ren) and sign the student(s) out.
If a person other than a parent/guardian is picking up a
student, he/she should have proper identification and it
should be noted in the written request. Parents are strongly
urged to schedule appointments outside of school hours
whenever possible.
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September, 2015
BISHOP GRIMES
JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL
FAITH
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
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SERVICE
Take PRIDE in yourself, others, and our campus.
Cobra PRIDE is:
Professionalism
Model positive behavior and
acknowledge it in others
Arrive on time and be prepared
Dress appropriately
Be conscious of others’ personal
space and belongings
Respect
Use appropriate language, volume,
and tone
Keep areas neat and clean
Involvement
Actively participate in academic, extracurricular, and community activities
Communicate problems and concerns
to faculty and staff
Offer to help others
“Seek first to understand, then to be
understood.”1
Diversity
Keep an open mind and be open to
new ideas
Accept and value individuality
Strive for success
Excellence
Think critically, creatively, and collaboratively to overcome challenges
Learn from your mistakes
Taken from Stephen Covey’s, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Scrip Program...
Dining out is the perfect way to
spend quality time with family
and friends, not to mention a nice
escape from the kitchen. It’s also
a great way to earn rebates for
our organization!
Through our scrip program, you
can purchase gift cards with
excellent rebates for a wide
variety of popular restaurants. You’ll earn big for our organization while you
enjoy a meal out! Our dining selection includes on-the-go, casual, and fine
dining options. Even small, everyday purchases like your morning latte can add
up to a big contribution for the school.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
(315) 682-0287