the principal`s newsletter - Bishop George Ahr High School

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March/April 2016
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE
THE PRINCIPAL’S
NEWSLETTER
Sister Donna Marie
CALENDAR REMINDERS
Spring Musical - See Newsletter ............................................. March 11th-13th
Freshman & Sophomore School Pictures ...................................... March 15th
End of 3rd Marking Period ............................................................... March 18th
NHS Annual
Spring Musical - See Newsletter .............................................. March 18th-20th
Blood Drive
Last Day of Classes - Grades 10, 11 & 12 *....................................... March 23rd
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Freshmen Testing - 12 Noon Dismissal *.......................................... March 24th
Parent Athletic Club Easter Recess ..................................................................... March 25 - April 3rd
News
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Upcoming CSAC
Events
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Adding to Ahr
Tradition
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Counseling
Department
News
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Golf Outing
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Spring Musical
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Communion
Breakfast
Classes Resume ................................................................................... April 4th
Hoops For Hearts - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. .................................................... April 7th
NHS Spring Blood Drive ...................................................................... April 8th
Sophomore Semi ............................................................................... April 16th
Spring Open House - 7:00 p.m. ........................................................... April 18th
NHS Inductions - 7:30 p.m. .............................................................. April 26th
Senior Portraits - Grade 11 Only ........................................April 25th - April 29th
Spring Concert ........................................................................ April 27th & 28th
*Reflects schedule change
Senior Prom
The Class of 2016 will hold its Senior Prom on
Thursday, May 19th at The Bridgewater Manor,
Bridgewater, New Jersey. Prom tickets will go on
sale in early April. The prom will be held from
7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Students should arrive
at 7:00 p.m. so pictures can be taken early in the
evening; however, all students must arrive by 8:15
p.m. and may not leave before 10:30 p.m. If you
require other arrangements, please contact Mr.
[email protected]. Any student and/or
guest leaving before 10:30 p.m. must be personally escorted from the prom by his/her parent or
guardian.
Once again, if you have any questions, please feel
free to contact Mr. [email protected].
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CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ACTION CLUB NEWS
COMMUNION DRESSES/SUITS
New and used Communion dresses/suits will be collected during
the month of March.
These dresses/suits will be given to the St. Vincent de Paul Society to distribute to their
clients who are in need of a nice communion outfit. Dresses/suits, if used, must be clean
and usable. See details in this Newsletter.
USED CLOTHING DRIVE
BGA will once again be holding its Annual Clothing Drive. The Drive will
take place on March 14 - March 16, 2016. Look for more details in future
Newsletters and on our website.
The money is always put to good use. Typically, we purchase new Communion Dresses, Veils and Suits for those less fortunate. The remaining
money is put toward our “Change The World” Project. If you have a place
to store the used clothing and stuff, please do!
CELL PHONES
We are still collecting used cell phones. Our cell phone collection helps offset
some of the expenses associated with our projects. Service hours are awarded.
However, to receive credit, all phones must be in good working order, e.g., casing can not be cracked, no water damage, no software corruption, etc. Also,
please make certain that you unlock the keypad before donating the cell phone.
Please do not donate phones that are not in working order and no accessories
or chargers please! Phones can be brought to Room 215.
Thank you for your continuing support.
For more information or if you have any questions/comments regarding the
CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ACTION CLUB activities, please feel free to e-mail our
Campus Minister, Sister Cynthia Marie Babyak, C.S.S.F. [email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE!
SUNDAY, JUNE 5TH
BREAST CANCER
WALK-A-THON
Walk starts at the Jewish Community Center, Edison.
Look for more details in the next Newsletter
Bishop Ahr Athletic Summer Camps
The following Athletic Summer Camps will be held:
Wrestling: Monday 6/20 - Thursday, 6/23
Girly Basketball and Baseball: Monday 6/27 - Friday 7/1
Volleyball: Monday 7/11 - Friday 7/15
Boys Basketball: Monday 7/18 - Friday 7/22
Softball: Tuesday 8/2 - Thursday 8/4
Go to the bgahs.org website under Athletics to download
the brochures.
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The BGA Drama
Department
The Spring Musical for the 2015/2016 School Year is
Friday, March 11th & 18th @ 8pm
Saturday, March 12th & 19th @ 8pm
Sunday, March 13th & 20th @ 3pm
Tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets, please download a
Ticket Order Form from the BGA website (www.bgahs.org).
Please congratulate Mr. Kowalczyk, who has been named New Jersey
Teacher of the Year by the Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey.
He was honored on February 12th during a ceremony held at the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in New York.
Please offer Mr. Kowalczyk your best wishes.
SERVICE WITH A SMILE
Once a year, we take time to recognize the top three students in each grade level who have gone
above and beyond the service requirements. They have volunteered at BGA events, cantored at
mass, been an alter server, assisted at dance studios, and helped at bible camps. They have also
coached cheerleading, worked as camp counselors, volunteered at nursing homes, food pantries,
and collected coats for the needy.
Class of 2016 – Seniors
3rd
Ruth Hartnett
2nd
Luke Roche
1st
Katrina McCarthy
827 hours
840 hours
867 hours
Class of 2017 – Juniors
3rd Krystyna Ebert
2nd
Gabriela Abreu
1st Tara Genovese
508 hours
717 hours
800 hours
Class of 2018– Sophomores
3rd
Jude Roche
2nd
Christine Houghton
1st
Joo Eun Lim
401 hours
421 hours
451 hours
Class of 2019– Freshmen
3rd
Trisha Ponik
2nd
Alyssa Sierra 1st
Bria Vainqueur
83 hours
86 hours
104 hours
Congratulations to each of our BGA students for giving their time and talents so freely.
We are very proud of you!
WANTED: Senior Parents and Seniors
Willing to Donate Lightly Used Uniforms
Senior Parents and Seniors, what do you do with a uniform
when it stops being a uniform? If there are no brothers or sisters or cousins or neighbors to whom you can pass on uniform pieces, please consider giving them to Ms. Czajkowski in
the Math Department at the end of the year. For several years,
Ms. Czajkowski has been collecting uniforms from seniors and
"handing them down" to underclassmen free of charge. So,
if uniform pieces will just be sitting in a bag in a closet, bring
them to Room 104. Please wash the pieces first. Thank you.
B.G.A. 18th
Spring Concert
Without a Theme!!!
Come enjoy our Spring Concert! The Concert will take place on Wednesday, April 27th and
Thursday, April 28th, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gym. Tickets are available by completing
the ticket order form in this newsletter or by contacting [email protected]. Tickets will
also be on sale during all lunch periods just prior to the concerts. The cost is $12.
SPRING SERVICE
OPPORTUNITIES
The NHS Blood Drive will take place on Friday, April 8th – student donors receive 2 hours
and adult donations are worth 1 hour per donation. Other Service opportunities are announced in homeroom, religion classes, and are posted outside the Religion Department
Office and Room 106A. You can now view volunteer opportunities that are available in the
surrounding communities on our website under “News & Announcements”.
+ New or Used First Communion Outfit Collection
+ Spring Used Clothing Drive
Communion outfits that have been worn are worth 4 service hours and any new outfits
that are donated will receive credit based on the sales price (1 hour for every $5 dollars)
please attach the receipt. Each bag of donated used clothing is worth 1 hour – so start
cleaning out those closets! Please be certain to check the website bgahs.org or the newsletter for dates and/or forms.
Freshmen are reminded that community service makes up 10% of their religion grade. Each
freshman is responsible for an active service journal and 10 service hours by the end of the
third quarter. Hours (timesheets) should be handed in no later than March 14, 2016. See
Mrs. Wilton in Room 215 with any questions or feel free to call at (732) 549 – 1108, ext.
658.
Please join us at our annual
“Hoops For Hearts”
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016
7:00 p.m. See Flyer in this Newsletter
GERTRUDE HAWK EASTER CANDY
The Gertrude Easter Candy orders will arrive in plenty
of time for Easter. Look for them to arrive during the
week of March 14, 2016.
SOPHOMORE SEMI
The Class of 2018 will host its Sophomore Semi on April 16, 2016 at Bishop Ahr High
School. The dance will begin at 7:00 p.m., students will be not be allowed to arrive after
8:15 p.m. The dance concludes at 11:00 p.m., students will not be allowed to leave before 10:30 p.m. More details will be given to the sophomore students as the date gets
closer. Any questions regarding the dance can be directed to Mr. Reilly, Sophomore [email protected].
School Uniforms
The 2016/2017 Flynn & O’Hara uniform forms are available in the Main Office.
Please be reminded that the color for boys uniform pants is black. Girls can
also order black uniform slacks from Flynn & O’Hara. The Flynn & O’Hara toll
free phone number is 800-441-4122.
The Flynn & O’Hara store location is: 2145 Route 35, Holmdel, N.J. (Near
Kohl’s and Stein Mart)
COUNSELING NEWS
ATTENTION JUNIORS AND JUNIOR PARENTS - Juniors are reminded that they
should register for one of the College Exams, either SAT or ACT, offered in March, April, May, or June.
They can register on-line @ www.collegeboard.org. or www.actstudent.org/reqist.
SAT & ACT Test Schedules
ACT Test/Deadline
April 9, 2016 - Deadline March 4, 2016
June 11, 2016 - Deadline May 6, 2016
(A special note for ACT test takers who have an IEP/SP - please contact the Counseling Department
for the necessary documentation should you require additional time to take your ACT test.)
SAT Test/Deadline
*March 5, 2016 - Deadline February 5, 2016
May 7, 2016 - Deadline April 8, 2016
June 4, 2016 - Deadline May 5, 2016
*Please note: As of March 2016, the newly redesigned
SAT takes effect.
SPECIAL NOTE TO SENIOR PARENTS:
Please encourage your student to apply for the programs listed in the
Scholarship Newsletter.
•The Scholarship Newsletter is now available on the BGA website.
•Check the website regularly as the Newsletter is updated often.
•Scholarships are listed by earliest due date, new scholarships
can be added at any time.
• A hardcopy of the Scholarship Newsletter is available in Guidance.
Reminder: Scholarships needing information from the Guidance Office must be submitted to Guidance
two weeks prior to the due date! Deadlines are real and the students are responsible for them!
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COUNSELING NEWS
Course Selection
During the months of February/March students will be asked to make course selections for the 20162017 school year. Care and time should be given in selecting their courses. Since class size and student teacher assignments are based on original selections, program changes will be discouraged.
Please consult the course description outline which your child has received. Course selection forms
must be signed by a parent and returned to the Counseling Office by March 18, 2016. After that date,
any forms not returned will be assumed to be correct and course changes will incur a $15.00 charge.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses and AP Exams
Students in AP courses are required to take the AP exams in each AP course they are taking. The exams are given on specific dates in May:
AP Chemistry - May 2, 2016 (a.m. session)
BC Calculus - May 5, 2016 (a.m. session)
AB Calculus - May 5, 2016 (a.m. session)
AP English Lit & Comp - May 4, 2016 (a.m. session)
AP Art History - May 3, 2016 (p.m. session)
AP U.S. History - May 6, 2016 (a.m. session)
AP Biology - May 9, 2016 (a.m. session)
AP Physics - May 9, 2016 (p.m. session
AP Eng Lang & Comp - May 11, 2016 (a.m. session)
AP Statistics - May 12, 2016 (p.m. session)
Each exam will cost $92.00. Bills have already been sent to parents with an explanatory letter regarding payment. All payments are due by March 4, 2016.
PSAT/NMSQT Update
Test results are available online to Sophomore and Junior students.
Financial Aid For College Bound Seniors
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be filed as early as possible on-line.
Both parent and student require an individual PIN.
SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL PARENTS:
If your child is absent, homework is on Canvas. We advise students to have a phone number of another
student in each class in case they have a question. Students are also encouraged to
contact their teachers via e-mail.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEWS
Juniors who may be eligible for National Honor Society must have completed 50 hours of service
in their freshman and sophomore years. The junior year minimum requirement of 50 hours must
have been completed and submitted prior to mid-year exams. Please be reminded that the minimum GPA for elegibility in the National Honor Society is 3.9. All areas including academics must
be met to be eligible for consideration. Leadership, as well as Service, Scholarship, and Character
must be evident. Potential members must be prepared to identify leadership positions they have
held.
The NHS would like to thank everyone who came out to donate blood on Friday, December 11,
2015. The Blood Drive was a success. If you were unable to make this Blood Drive, the next NHS
Blood Drive will be on Friday, April 8, 2016. Look for more details in March Newsletter. YEARBOOK & PICTURE NEWS
Freshman and sophomore pictures will be taken on March 15, 2016.
Those who opted to pay for yearbook ads at a later date will be billed in early
April. All senior ads must be paid before graduation tickets are issued. Yearbooks can still be purchased for $125, please send payment, attention: Mrs.
Diane Fucci.
Juniors will have their senior portraits taken April 25 - April 29, 2016 here at
Bishop Ahr. Further details will be given and appointment cards issued prior
to pictures.
ITED TEST - The ITED TEST (Iowa Test of Educational Development - our version of the HSPT) will be administered to all freshmen and any upperclassmen who have not as yet passed the reading
and/or math section on March 24, 2016 This is a graduation requirement and students need to be present. The results will be returned to
the students before the end of the school year. All students who are
testing are expected in school on March 24, 2016.
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SPONSORS
ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE ON APRIL 8TH
LOOKING FOR DONORS
Please help us. As a service to our community, on Friday, April 8th, our National Honor Society will host its
annual blood drive. Our goal is 115 donors. BGA students 17 and older (16 years old with parent/guardian permission) who wish to donate will be scheduled to give blood. Parents and friends are encouraged
to come anytime between 7:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8th. If you wish to make an appointment, please contact us for a convenient time slot, (732) 549-1108, ext 618. Those donating on that day,
should first come to the Main Office for a visitor’s pass. If we work together, we will once again be successful.
ATTENTION JUNIORS PARENTS
The Counseling Department would like to inform Junior Parents of a College Information Program which will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre. A presentation on financial aid will be
held on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Little Theatre. Please
mark the date on your calendar for these very important parent information nights. Please note: At least one parent is expected to attend.
To All Seniors and Senior Parents/Guardians:
In order for Bishop Ahr to accurately report how much scholarship money the Class of 2016 is offered, we
are requesting that you hold onto all scholarship offers until graduation. Please remember it doesn’t matter whether this is an offer you will accept or decline. We need to account for all offers.
Thank you for your continued cooperation in this matter.
Mrs. Markert
Scholarship Coordinator
SENIORS SAVE THE DATE!
Senior Prom - Thursday, May 19th
Senior Trip to Florida - May 24th - May 28th
Baccalaureate Mass - June 2nd
Graduation - June 4th
The senior class trip to Orlando, Florida is scheduled for May 24 through May 28, 2016. Seniors participating in the class trip are required to abide by all school rules. Seniors not going to Florida are expected
to be in school for their scheduled exams.
More details about senior schedules and expectations will be comunicated to the seniors and their parents in the coming weeks.
Parent Athletic Club - PAC
Raffle Tickets
Please keep in mind that everyone who purchased PAC Raffle Refund Tickets should be
turning in their ticket stubs. They can be dropped off in the Parent Athletic Club box in the
Main Office. The drawing will be held at the May Parent Athletic Club Meeting, scheduled
for May 9, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Thank you.
BGA SAT PREP PROGRAM
for Juniors!
The College Board SAT is a 3 hour test that measures math and evidence-based reading and writing skills
that students need to do college-level work.
The next SAT test will be administered on Saturday, March 5th. Although there are other test dates each
year, this is a very popular time slot as they embark on the next 12-18 months of college selection and
acceptance process. Many juniors across the nation, as well as those here at BGA, are signed up to take
this particular exam. The remaining dates for the SAT test are May 7th and June 4th.
As a result, the English and math departments will be working on SAT prep during the third quarter. In
class tests and lessons will attempt to target weaknesses in algebra and geometry concepts that were
covered in freshman and sophomore years. Vocabulary, grammar and writing will be emphasized in English classes. Both subject areas teachers will be using SAT prep materials. Quizzes and/or tests administered will be part of the 3rd quarter grade.
Parents/guardians and students should understand that our mission as a college prep school means
everything we do in class and with extracurricular activities is meant to ensure success in entering and
completing their college education.
We highly recommend a visit to the College Board website (www.collgeboard.com) to take advantage of
the wealth of information for parents/guardians and students.
A Message from the
Development Office........
Anyone wishing a statement of 2015 contributions
to Bishop Ahr for tax purposes please contact
the Development Office, 732-549-1108 x 605.
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STUDENT ASSISTANCE OFFICE
PROM: A time of concern and unanswered questions for most parents. Parents find themselves in a
dilemma regarding the best way to address most teens’ questions, with safety topping the list.
Why Concern?
Binge drinking - Does your teen realize that binge drinking can possibly result in fatal alcohol poisoning? Large amounts of alcohol can affect judgement, lead to risky and even violent behavior and slow
down reaction time. Statistics to consider: the leading cause of death of teens 15-24 is alcohol related
car crashes, 15% of high school seniors drive while intoxicated, 7000 teenagers and young adults die in
alcohol related car crashes, and it is illegal to purchase or consume alcohol under the age of 21.
REMEMBER:
1 drink = 5 oz. of 12% wine
1 drink = 1.5 oz. of 80% proof liquor
1 drink = 12 0z. of 5% beer
Neither coffee nor a cold shower will help sober someone up.
Only time can do that.
Peer Pressure - How do teens refuse trouble when everybody is doing it? Knowing how to refuse trouble is a skill all teens should know. Parents can help teens avoid trouble and keep their friends with the
use of these skills. Skills practiced before needed provide teens with the security to avoid trouble.
Identify a scenario with possible trouble
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Ask questions... “What are we going to do?”
Name the trouble... (Teen responds) “That’s ...!”
Identify the consequence... (Teen identifies) “If I did that, then...”
Suggest an alternative... (Teen thinks of alternatives to suggest to friend) “Instead why don’t we...”
Move it, sell it, leave the door open... (Teen practices telling a friend who refuses to do another alternative) “If you change your mind...”
Remind your teen if pressure continues they should try looking the person in the eye and repeating the
person’s name while continuing to express the above skills.
Remember, taking time to practice these useful skills before trouble begins allows teens the security
necessary to say “no.” Try playing a “What if” game with your teen: make up scenarios and ask teens
how they would react prior to Prom Night so the skills are fresh in their minds and trouble can be
avoided.
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University report that “children tell
us that their parents can be the single greatest influence in their decision not to use...”
(continued)
STUDENT ASSISTANCE OFFICE
What Can Parents Do?
Before talking to your teen about drinking and driving, drug use, etc.:
1. Establish a clear position on these subjects yourself. To do this, clarify a vision you have for your child and
decide how that vision will be accomplished. Also, visualize how drugs will alter that vision. Then establish your
family position on drugs and the consequences of not following these established guidelines. The consequences
can be both positive and negative. Positive consequences should result from positive behavior. An example:
“You will not use alcohol in any form.”
Negative consequence - no allowance for a month
Positive consequences - after 3 months, have friends over for a pizza party
Research tells us teens that know the expectations of their parent(s) are less likely to get involved in trouble
than those teens that don’t know family expectations. Providing a clear family position on issues shows teens
that parents care.
“In short, the impact of parents is more important than commonly thought. Your power as a parent comes from
several sources, and its effectiveness is marked by the time spent with your children and the consistency of the
message.” (National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, Columbia University)
2. Network with other parents - Know where your teen will be and for how long. Know the person’s address
and phone number and agree to a check-in time with your teen. This will make you feel better and reassure your
teen that you care about their well-being. Clear expectations between parent, teen and other parents and teens
bring everyone together for a fun, safe event.
3. Share your feelings and expectations with your teen - show your concern for your teen’s safety in a sensitive,
non-accusatory way - e.g., “I feel scared and worry about you when you are out with your friends. I love you and
want you to be safe.” This expression encourages positive youth development and strong family bonding. If a
parent doesn’t approve of something a teen insists on doing, you might respond by, “I don’t think this is the best
choice, but if you’re determined to do it, I’d like to help you think about a way to do it that keeps you safe.”
A HEALTHY FAMILY:
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Communicates and listens
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Affirms and supports one another
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Has strong family traditions
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Respects each others’ privacy
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Shares responsibility
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Teaches right from wrong
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Develops trust
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Has a sense of humor
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Establishes clear expectations
Excerpt from : NECASA , www.necasaonline.org/Content?Prom _Time_for_Parents_.asap
Additional important information available on the BGAHS.org website
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PowerSchool...........
your ultimate academic information tool!
If you have lost or forgotten your username or password, click on the “Having trouble
signing in?” link on the Parent PowerSchool portal. From there you will be prompted
on what steps to take. If you still have questions or need your Access ID information,
please call our Librarian, Mrs. Taub at 632 or send her an email ([email protected]).
Students must get login information from their parents.
STOP & SHOP REWARDS BISHOP AHR
STOP & SHOP is pleased to continue to offer its A+ School Rewards Program. Each time a BGA supporter shops at Stop & Shop using their Stop &
Shop Card. BGA will earn A+ School Rewards. This money can be used to
purchase smart boards, to go on field trips, etc. Last year the top school
earned $11,000 and hundreds of schools earned $1,000 or more.
Participation is easy...log on to stopandshop.com/aplus and register your
Stop and Shop Card. The BGA Code is 11628. That’s it. BGA will begin receiving credits for your purchases. Thank you!
You must re-register your card every year!
See Flyer attached for more information.
STOP & SHOP REWARDS BISHOP AHR
JUNIOR PROM
The Class of 2017 will hold its Junior Prom on Friday, May 6th, 2016
at The Imperia, Somerset, New Jersey. Prom tickets will go on sale
in early April. The prom will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Students should arrive at 7:00 p.m. so pictures can be taken early
in the evening; however, all students must arrive by 8:15 p.m. and
may not leave before 10:30 p.m. If you require other arrangements,
please contact Ms. [email protected]. Any student and/or
guest leaving before 10:30 p.m. must be personally escorted from the
prom by his/her parent or guardian.
Once again, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms.
[email protected].
ENGLISH NEWS.........
AP LANGUAGE TEST PREPARATION SEMINARS
Time:
Place:
Instructor:
Goal:
2:15 - 3:00 p.m./3:15 p.m.
Room 207
Ms. M. Nice
Preparation for AP Language Test
These sessions are open to any AP Literature students
Session 1 - Session 2 - Session 3/4 - Session 5 - Session 6 - Session 7 - Session 8/9 -
Session 10 - Thursday, March 3
Thursday, March 10
Thursday, March 17 (3:15)
Tuesday, March 22
Thursday, April 7
Thursday, April 14
Thursday, April 21 (3:15)
Thursday, April 28
SCHOOL POLICY REMINDER
The Bishop Ahr School Policy mandates that all students wear their school issued lanyard
every day unless otherwise instructed. The lanyard should be prominently displayed around
the student’s neck and be in good condition. Replacement lanyards are to be purchased in
the Library.
Parents picking up their students at dismissal are asked to park in the rear parking lot, adjacent to the “Seven-Eleven.” This facilitates the flow of traffic and avoids delaying the buses.
Your cooperation is always appreciated. Any questions regarding lanyards or parking should
be directed to Mr. Brogno, Vice Principal.
SENIOR LATES
Senior year is a special time at Bishop Ahr High School. As
leaders of the school , our expectations of our seniors are
very high. Senior year is also the time to prepare our students for college and beyond. With that in mind, seniors
are expected to be in school on time. Seniors who are late
will be subject to disciplinary action including but not limited to administrative detention and make-up time. Seniors
are well aware of this long standing policy. Any questions
regarding the policy should be directed to me. Thank you.
Mr. Brogno, Vice Principal
ATTENTION STUDENTS & PARENTS
REGARDING ABSENCES
When students have twenty (20) or more cumulative absences in any
subject, they may not be granted credit for that subject. Report cards
and permanent records will reflect a grade and no credit wil be given due to excessive absences. If you have any questions, please refer to
the student handbook, or consult with the student’s guidance counselor.
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Bishop Ahr Service Program – Freshmen
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Freshmen are required to complete 50 hours of service during the school year.
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Freshman summer service hours will be added to their cumulative BGA service
records, but do not count toward the required 50 hours for 2014 - 2015.
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Freshmen need to complete:
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15 hrs of service - 1st Quarter
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15 hrs of service - 2nd Quarter
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10 hrs of service - 3rd Quarter
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10 hrs of service - 4th Quarter
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There are two types of service that count toward hours:
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Donations - food, blankets, coats, etc.
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Active Service – a student’s participation in a Bishop Ahr or community event. Each Freshman is required to participate in one Active Service Event per quarter.
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Service counts for 10% of your religion grade each quarter.
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Please direct any questions regarding service to Mrs. Wilton at Ext. 658 or
Mrs. Williamson at Ext. 643.
ALL ATHLETES
NEED A PHYSICAL
All athletes need a yearly physical and must submit the BGA physical packet. The History Form is to be
completed by the parent/guardian prior to each season. The Physical Examination Form (yearly physical)
is to be completed by the physician. In addition to the physical forms, all student athletes must submit
the BGA Sports Participation Packet, the BGA Cardiac Packet and the BGA Permission for Transportation
Form (if applicable).
All of the above forms can be downloaded from the Bishop Ahr website. Go to bgahs.org/athletics/
required athletic forms. If you have any questions, please call Michael Wolfthal, Athletic Director, 732549-1108 ext. 606.
RELIGION DEPARTMENT
Let’s help keep someone’s feet warm!
BGA will donate NEW WHITE ADULT CREW SOCKS
to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
Every pair counts!
Just add a pack of thick, warm WHITE ADULT socks to your cart the
next time you’re shopping.
**You must provide a copy of the receipt in order to receive service
hours**
Please bring your package of socks to Room 215, Mrs. Wilton’s Office
Besides Hourly Service Projects, the following are suggested for
service credit:
Used Prescription Eyeglasses
* Blanket - New
* Blanket - Used
* Coat(s) Clean
* New Coat(s)
* Christmas Shoe Boxes
* Turkey(s)
Food - ($5)
Personal Products ($5)
Cell Phones
Soda Tabs (200)
Box Tops (50)
1 hour per pair
4 hours
1 hour
Label Size - 1 hour
4 hours
5 hours
4 hours
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
Please Donate
BGA is collecting New Blankets to bring to our
Local Area Soup Kitchens
Let’s spread our BGA warm hearts by providing
them with a warm blanket
For every $5.00 you spend…. you will receive one hour of service credit (please provide receipt).
All blankets should be brought to the Mrs. Wilton,
Student Service Office, Room 215.
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• • • • • Thursday, April 7, 2016 7- 9pm!
$5 Admission, Tickets will be sold in advance during lunch periods
(March 18 - 24) and at the door
All proceeds go to benefit the American Heart Association
Halftime free-throw game & raffle prizes!
Contact Sr. Cyndi at (732) 321 – 8815 for more info.
Every minute, someone’s mother, father, sister,
brother, daughter, son, husband or wife dies from
heart disease in the US.
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CSAC is joining
the St. Vincent de Paul Society
in their collection of new or
slightly worn
Communion Dresses
and Boys Communion Suits ,
Veils, purses, etc.
Collection dates: March 21 - 23, 2016
Collection times: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
for other collection times, please make arrangements
by calling Sister Cyndi at (732) 549 - 1108, ext. 648
If you have a Communion Dress or Suit, or money to be used for buying Communion items,
that you would like to donate, please fill out the form below and return it to the Main Office
before March 15, 2016
All items need to be in good condition, clean and usable.
If you are buying a dress or suit,
please buy a larger size.
However, all sizes will be accepted.
Return this form to the Main Office by March 15, 2016
BGA Student Name: _____________________________________________________
BGA Student ID Number: ____________
Parent Name & Signature: ________________________________________________
I will be donating ______ (inicate the number)
new
used Communion Dresses
(circle one)
Suits.
(circle one)
46th ANNUAL PTG FAMILY
MASS/COMMUNION BREAKFAST
& ALUMNI MEMORIAL CEREMONY
COMMUNION BREAKFAST RESERVATION FORM
The 46th Annual Family Mass/Communion Breakfast Sponsored by
the PTG will be held on PALM SUNDAY, March 20, 2016. Mass will be
celebrated in the Aquinas Theater at 9:30 A.M. A hearty breakfast of
sausage, French Toast Sticks, eggs, rolls, assorted Danish, juice and
coffee will follow in the school cafeteria.
Tickets are $12.00 per person. Children under six years of age may
attend the breakfast at no charge. Deadline for tickets is Friday,
March 11, 2016. Please return the COMMUNION BREAKFAST RESERVATION FORM and a check made payable to “Bishop Ahr - PTG”
to the school office in an envelope marked “Communion Breakfast”.
Tickets will be sent home with your son or daughter.
We welcome you to join us in this observance and to participate in
the fellowship of our Bishop Ahr Community.
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COMMUNION BREAKFAST RESERVATION FORM
NUMBER OF TICKETS____________
NUMBER OF TICKETS FOR CHILDREN UNDER SIX
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ ___________
AT $12.00 _______
______
NAME OF STUDENT _______________________ HOMEROOM___________
PARENTS / GUARDIAN NAME ____________________________________________
Navin Bros. Food Service is proud to begin our fourth year of the NB Express Lunch Meal Card, a safe and
convenient option for parents to purchase their student’s meals in the Bishop George Ahr Dining Hall.
This innovative technology provides your student with the opportunity to purchase meals in the dining hall
using a prepaid meal card. The card’s bar code is linked to your student’s assigned ID number, facilitating
and tracking all dining hall purchases. Among other benefits, the program ensures that the money allocated for your student’s meals will not be misplaced or forgotten.
NB Express Lunch online payments are handled through PayPAMS Lunchroom, LLC. PayPAMS is an easy to
use, secure, website where you will register your child(ren), deposit funds, and view your student’s meal
history.
Below is the step-by-step registration process if this is your first time using the program:
Navigate your web browser to http://www.bgahs.org
Click the "NB Express Lunch Program" toggle displayed in the right hand column of the main webpage.
Proceed to select the www.paypams.com link directing you to the payPAMS home.
Click the "Not a Member Yet Register Now" at the bottom of the page. Select the option "Click Here for
Navin Bros. NB Express Program" on the bottom of the "Select State" web page.
You are now ready to begin filling out the necessary information. PayPAMS is a simple, safe, and secure
portal for all of your school cafeteria payment needs.
Please follow the registration instructions outlined on the PayPAMS website to set up an NB Express Lunch
account. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
There are two ways to deposit to this account. To fund the account using a credit card on the website,
please note that there is a $50 minimum. However, you can also fund the account by check or cash in any
amount. The cashiers will process these transactions instantly on site in the dining hall.
At the end of the school year, money left in the account will be transferred to the new school year for
freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Seniors may request a refund of any leftover money through Navin
Bros. Food Service.
Please note that this service is run through Navin Bros. directly. Bishop Ahr has no access to either the
account or the money, so they cannot make deposits or issue refunds. If you have any questions, please
contact an NB Express specialist at [email protected] or 860.665.0448.
Best Regards,
Joseph M. Navin
Navin Bros. Food Service, Inc
www.navinbros.com
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NURSES NOTES
This is a reminder that all incoming Freshman, Transfer and all Junior students must have a Physical by August 1st. Please return the Physical Examination form, accompanying Health History form, and Medication
Requirement forms to the school nurse. Each form must be signed by the parent, student and physician in
the appropriate spaces.
* Please note that any student participating in a sport must have an annual physical exam that is valid
within 365 days of the first day of tryouts. A physical update form must be filled out within 60 days prior to
the beginning of each sport. All physicals must be sent to the attention of the NURSE’S OFFICE.
If, for insurance reasons this cannot be done until a later date, please provide us with the previous physical.
It is imperative that you notify the Nurse’s Office with the date of your child’s physical appointment. Please
notify us at the following phone number 732-549-1108 Ext 642 or 619. If your child is a fall athlete and
there is a problem with his/her physical, please call the Athletic Office at 732-549-1108, ext 606.
All physicals must be on the State approved forms which may be obtained at the BGA website at www.
bgahs.org. under “Student” and “Athletics”, or in the Main Office.
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Parents please inform the Nurse’s office of any immunizations your child receives so that we can
maintain current records.
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The State of New Jersey passed legislation allowing student to carry medication for asthma or other
life threatening illnesses ONLY, i.e. an inhaler or ANA kit.
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Any student requiring an inhaler or Epi-pen Must Have a Physician order to carry, along with Physician’s instructions for administration in the nurse’s office.
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All other medications will be kept in the Nurse’s Office and dispensed with a written order from a
Physician and with parental approval. ie: Tylenol, Advil, Midol, etc.
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Forms may be obtained from the nurse’s office.
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Necessary requirements for Students requiring crutches:
_____MD note stating student will be using crutches
_____Gym note stating the time frame: beginning date and end date or date of next MD visit
_____May use stairs in case of Emergency, i.e.: fire
_____ Students will be assigned an escort
_____ If a student cannot participate in gym, they may not participate in sports activities.
_____Students must report to the nurse’s office upon returning to school
BGA Website News
Visit www.bgahs.org
Canvas – Canvas is the school’s learning management system. Parent logins are available for Canvas via the grey banner on the BGA Canvas Homepage, bgahs.instructure.
com.
Powerschool - Powerschool is the official school portal for parents to check on attendance and grades.
ATHLETICS - Here you will find information regarding BGA’s athletics program. All
game and practice schedules, as well as required medical forms can be found here.
To keep up-to-date on how our teams are doing, you can also read the Daily Sports
Roundup, to catch a short recap of athletic events.
Multimedia - Here you will find online versions of the Principal’s Newsletter, the
Satoma school newsmagazine, and our collection of photos and videos from throughout the school year.
Morning Announcements - Read the morning announcements to stay up-to-date on
club meeting dates and times, service opportunities, and other happenings at the
school.
NB Express Lunch Program - This allows parents to pre-pay for lunches for students
with online payments. Detailed, step-by-step instructions can be found in the newsletter, or by following the link on the homepage. A calendar view of all lunches for the
month can be found in the Food Menus link under the Students tab on our homepage.
If you have any questions regarding the website or Canvas, please contact Mr. Patrick
Gaston at 732.549.1108 ext. 670, or at [email protected].
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Message Repeat: A MESSAGE FROM THE
PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE ................................
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In our effort to improve communication between parents and school, Bishop George Ahr High School has
implemented a telephone broadcast system that will enable school personnel to notify all households
and parents by phone within minutes of an emergency or unplanned event that causes early dismissal,
school cancellation or late start. The service may also be used from time-to-time to communicate general announcements or reminders. This service is provided by School Messenger a company specializing
in school-to-parent communications. Bishop Ahr will continue to report school closings due to snow or
weather on television and radio and will use this system as an overlay to the public announcements.
When used, the service will call the parent/guardian home and cell phone numbers that were provided
on the 2015-2016 registration form and will deliver a recorded message from a school administrator. The
service will deliver the message to both live answer and answering machines. No answers (phones ringing
over 40 sec.) and busies will be automatically retried twice in fifteen minute intervals after the initial call.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) This requires NO registration by the parent on the School Messenger website.
2) All information and contact numbers are strictly secure and confidential and are only used for the pur
poses described herein.
Here is some specific information you should know:
Caller ID: The Call ID will display 732-549-1108, which is the main number for Bishop George Ahr High School.
Live Answers: There is a short pause at the beginning of the message, usually a few seconds.
Answer your phone as you normally would; “hello” and hold for the message to begin. Multiple
“hellos” will delay the message. Inform all family members who may answer your phone of this process.
Answering Machines:The system will detect that your machine has answered and will play
the recording to your machine. The phone will ring for up to 40 seconds. Make sure that your
machine answers after four rings or you may miss the message.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. John Roche at [email protected].
Message Repeat: A MESSAGE FROM THE
PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE ................................
School Messenger, the service provider, uses the best available technology in the industry to detect the
difference between human answer and machine or voicemail answer.
Here’s how detection works:
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The system detects and measures the voice energy when the phone is answered.
The system measures this energy in combination with the background noise and line impairments.
If the system determines that it is a “live” answer, it will immediately start playing the message.
If the system determines that it is a machine, it will wait for three full seconds of silence before playing the message with a maximum wait time of twenty seconds.
If the system cannot make a determination, it will default to answering machine thus requiring several seconds of silence for the message to play. In this case, you may hear a prompt to “press any key to hear the message immediately.”
Some reasons for false detection:
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Loud background noise; television, radio, general noisy environment.
A cordless phone that has static or other foreign noise.
Not saying “hello” or repeatedly saying “hello”.
Cellular phones which, when called, have the ‘ringback tones’ music option.
Answering machine/voice mail greetings which are too long or have long pauses in speech.
What can be done to remedy this?
1.
Do not say “hello” more than once. If the system detected your answer incorrectly, all noise will
reset the three-second counter.
2.
If, after you answer, the message does not immediately play, cover the mouthpiece of the phone
to cutout all background noise. The message should begin after three seconds.
Please make every effort to provide the school with current and accurate phone information any time
there is a change to ensure that you do not miss important information.
Thank you for your on-going cooperation.
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ABSENCES & EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL
When a student is absent from school, it is necessary that a parent/guardian call school that morning (before
8:00 a.m.) to advise the Attendance Department at (732) 549-1108; follow the prompts for reporting absences.
The call needs to be followed up with a note from the parent/guardian regarding the absence. Any absence note
not received the day the student returns to school results in an unexcused absence.
In the case of a student needing to leave school early for an emergency , the student must bring a parent/guardian note to the Main Office before 8:00 a.m. If the student is driving to the appointment or being picked-up by
someone you designate, then the parent/guardian note must include the phrase “ I take full responsibility for my
child.......” (leaving school early with their car or leaving with the designated individual).
The Main Office will issue a pass from class at the time requested. Parents/guardians picking up the student
need to come to the Main Office at the specified time to sign-out the student. Please adhere to these school regulations.
Students must be at school a minimum of 4 hours to receive credit for a full day as well as to participate in a
school sponsored activity.
~ Mr. Brian Brogno, Vice Principal ~
School Uniforms
POLICY ON SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Students will be bused according to city/township decisions.
If school districts are closed, no transportation will be provided. Bishop Ahr does not have “Delayed Openings”; school
starts at 7:58 a.m. when school is in session. “Delayed Opening” means students follow the decision of their township. If
Bishop Ahr is open and your district is closed, we will depend
on parent’s discretion about bringing their child to school.
WCTC 1450 AM, WERA 1590 AM, New Jersey 101.5 FM, or
NJ News, Channel 12 will only announce if Bishop Ahr is
closed. Students who drive to school should follow the decision of their township. If school is closed, a message will
also be on the phone system and on the bgahs.org website.
Uniforms - All students are expected to be in school
uniform beginning Orientation Day. Order forms for
uniforms are available in the Main Office. All uniform
clothes are to be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara Uniform Company only. No exceptions or substitutes will
be permitted. For girls: the length of their skirt must
be three inches above the knee or longer. Another
option is wearing uniform black pants. Only charcoal
grey or maroon tights may be worn. For boys: the
pants should have the correct fit. All boys are required
to be in uniform black pants. Uniforms will be checked
on an on-going basis. If the uniform does not meet
our dress code requirements, uniforms must be exchanged for the correct size at the student’s expense.
Please be reminded that once a student enters the Shoes - Appropriate brown or black CLOSED
school in the morning, he/she is not allowed to leave the HEEL and TOE shoes must be worn. This exbuilding without permission from the administration. cludes: flip flops, sneakers/athletic shoes, beach
A reminder....
As the temperature drops, please remember that a Bishop
Ahr Sweater or Fleece is the only outerwear accepted as
part of the BGA Uniform. Long Sleeve knit shirts, leotards
(grey & maroon) and fleeces are available at the Bookstore.
sandals, shower shoes, boots, high platforms,
high heels, workboots/shoes or western boots.
Physical Education Uniforms - Physical Education uniforms are worn by all students and may be purchased
only through the bookstore in September. Sneakers
and white socks must be worn as part of the uniform.
Backpacks
- Backpacks, duffel bags, large
handbags
or
soft/hard
back/fannypacks
are not to be carried during the school day.
PARENTS
Any student driving to school must purchase a parking decal from the bookstore during their lunch hour.
The cost is $10.00. Any car parked without a decal will
be considered as illegally parked and the vehicle may
be towed from the property at the student’s expense.
Bishop Ahr accepts no responsibility for accidents,
vandalism, or theft occurring on school property.
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CHANGES?
Please report any change of address, phone
numbers, emergency contacts, emergency numbers, employment, etc. to the school. It is very
important that our records be kept up-to- date
in order to communicate with you effectively.
Equally important, should your child need to be
picked-up from school, he/she cannot be released
to a person not listed as an emergency contact.
SCHOOL POLICY REMINDERS
All students will receive the policies of Bishop George Ahr High School printed in a planner that they will use daily for assignments and notes. It is very important that both parents and students read and be familiar with this information. In
fact, there is a parent/guardian signature page in the planner which must be signed and returned to the school indicating
that these policies have been read and are understood. Listed here are just a few of those policies that must be noted:
Tardiness
A student who enters the school after 7:58 a.m. must report
to the attendance office (located in the main office) for
admittance. A phone call from a parent/guardian must be
made to the attendance office the day the student is tardy.
The student must also present a note from a parent /guardian stating the date and reason for the tardiness. In addition,
if a student is late to school, any full class(es) missed constitutes a cumulative absence. Lateness of fifteen minutes or
more to class also constitutes a cumulative absence for that
class.
All seniors reporting to school late without a valid excuse will
be required to make up double the time late (minimum of 15
Early Dismissal
Certain appointments may have to be made during the school
day. Since absence from classes missed for the day are considered cumulative, these appointments should be kept to a
minimum. In requesting an early dismissal, a note must be
presented by the student from the parent/guardian to the attendance office before classes the day of the early dismissal.
The parent/guardian must sign the student out of school. In
case of emergency, please call the school if you must pick up
your child without prior notification. Pep Rally
Senior attendance is optional. Seniors not staying will be dismissed at approximately 1:00 p.m.
Identification
All students are required to wear their lanyard with their
picture identification card throughout the school day. Temporary lanyards will be issued if a student does do not have
their lanyard available.
Use of Tobacco/Tobacco Products
The New Jersey Smoke-Free Act (P.L.2005, Chapter 383,
C.26:3D-55 et seq.) states “The Legislature finds and declares that tobacco smoke constitutes a substantial health
hazard to the nonsmoking majority and it is clearly in the
public interest to prohibit smoking in all enclosed indoor
places of public access and workplaces and on the property of any public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school.” In compliance with this law, Bishop Ahr High
School prohibits all persons (students, faculty, staff, administration, parents, coaches, visitors) from the use of
tobacco or tobacco products on the school grounds (both
in the building and on the property). In addition, tobacco
or tobacco products paraphernalia such as matches, lighters, etc. are not permitted in the school. They will be
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Accidents
A student who has an accident while at school, or while participating in a school related activity must notify the teacher
or person in charge not only of the nature of the accident, but
also the time and manner of its occurrence. If an accident occurs on the way to or from school, the student is obligated to
report all information to the school.
Student Dance Policy
All parents are urged to review the dance policy for the current school year. In order to insure the safety of your children, please observe the following: 1. When dropping your
children off at the dance, wait until they enter the building
before you leave. 2. All dances are scheduled from 7:30 to
10:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted. No one may enter after
8:15 p.m. or leave before 10:15 p.m. Students departing prior
to 10:15 p.m. may do so only when accompanied by a parent
or guardian. Visitors must be escorted by a member of the
student body and register at the door. Only one visitor per
student is permitted.
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices/Cameras
All handheld devices are prohibited during the school day.
These devices include: cell phones , MP3/CDplayers, iPods,
games, remote control devices, water pistols, laser pointers, spell checkers, cameras, etc. All handheld devices must
be left in student lockers during the regular school day, 7:55
a.m. - 2:05 p.m. Any student in possession of an electronic
device during the school day will have it confiscated. Only a
parent/guardian can retrieve any of these devices from the Office of the Vice Principal. No items will be returned to a student. Repeat violators will be subject to strong disciplinary action. Students are encouraged not to bring expensive items to
school. Photos may only be taken by authorized individuals.
Suspension
At times it is necessary to separate a student from other students and school activities because of some serious offense.
Normally, this will be accomplished by a suspension. The student will be placed on Saturday suspension which will be held
approximately twice a month. All students and parents will
be notified by mail and phone concerning the reason for and
the date of the suspension. All Saturday suspensions will be
from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. A failure to report to a Saturday suspension will result in the student being suspended for a period of
time determined by the administrator. The Principal reserves
the right to assign either an in or out of school suspension depending upon the seriousness of the offense. Students are responsible for all academic work during the time of suspension.
Personal Property
The school is not responsible or liable for any student’s lost
or stolen property. Students are discouraged from bringing
to school any expensive personal items including electronic
devices, clothing, purses, etc.
Parent Athletic Club
P.A.C.
Our Mission: The Parent Athletic Club supports Bishop AHR Athletics by raising funds to help offset the
costs of running the Athletic Department. In these times of rising costs and defeated budgets, when we
see many public school boards and state universities cutting funding for athletic programs, the importance
of our mission is vitally clear. PAC provides a great opportunity to meet other BGA families, earn service
hours and to be involved in making a real impact on the quality of our children’s high school experience.
Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month @ 7:30 p.m. in Room 119. Please join us for our
next meetings:
Monday, March 14, 2016 – 7:30 p.m.
Monday, April 11, 2016 - 7:30 p.m.
Our Primary fundraiser is called the Raffle Refund in which all athletes are required to participate. Other
fundraising activities throughout the year include:
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Polar Plunge – “Freezin for a Reason”
BGA Spirit Wear – Show your BGA pride with fleeces, windbreakers, blankets and umbrellas.
Customized BGA Athletic Apparel
Concession Stands at Indoor and Outdoor sporting events
BGA Bowling Tournament
Grammar School Basketball Tournament
Volunteer Online for available services hour opportunities:
Volunteer Spot BGA PAC Page: http://www.volunteerspot.com/group/675815822015
Be sure to Visit the PAC web page under the “About Us” – “Parent Organizations” section of the BGA Web
Site for up to date news, events, service hour opportunities, and more. Also see what’s happening by
following BGA on Twitter http://twitter.com/BGAHS and Facebook !!! For more information contact our
president, Chris Jensen at 732-754-7545, [email protected] or call the Parent Athletic Club
hotline at (732)549-1108 ext. 599.
The Parent Athletic Club Executive Board for the 2015/2016 school year is as follows:
President – Chris Jensen
Vice President – Bob DeVoe
Secretary – Ward Lubeski
Treasurer – Harry Gelpke
Do You Need To Fill Volunteer Hours?
The Parent Athletic Club (PAC) Needs You!
We can help you fulfill your hours at the same time you make a meaningful contribution to
the BGA athletic program:
• Sell tickets at athletic events
• Help with Concessions
• Sell BGA Spirit Wear at athletic events
• Sell 50/50 raffle tickets
• And more
The mission of the PAC is to generate income that is used to offset the cost of running the BGA athletic program. We
need your volunteer hours to help with that mission.
How can you get started?
• Attend a PAC Meeting. The PAC meets at 7:30 PM on the second Monday of every
month. Meetings are held in room 119. Come and ask any questions you have!
• Learn more on the PAC web page, under “Parents” on the Bishop Ahr website: www.
bgahs.org.
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Follow BGA & PAC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BGAHS
• Create an account on the Volunteer Spot website. When you sign up, you’ll be
e-mailed all opportunities for volunteer hours as they come up. Here is the link:
http://www.volunteerspot.com/group/675815822015
Click on “Create a Sign Up” to set up your Volunteer Spot account
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Parent Teachers
Guild - P.T.G.
The Parent Teacher Guild (PTG) helps and supports all of the school families. Our fundraising activities are
for our children and the needs of the school. We encourage all parents to get involved in the PTG. It is a
great opportunity to play an active role in your child's school. If you have any questions please, contact
any member of the PTG Executive Board:
Sharon Bednarz, President & Acting Treasurer
Patti Loftus, Vice President
Elaine O’Leary, Recording Secretary Cherie Albanese, Tricky Tray Co-Chair Lisa Ciszek, Tricky Tray Co-Chair
Carmen Mongelli, Fundraiser Coordinator
Barbara Herbert, Fundraiser Coordinator
Michele O’Neil, Fundraising Coordinator
Susan O’Donnell, Yankee Candle Fundraiser
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Become an integral part of the BGA Family. The rewards are great and it is also a way of getting to know
the families and become connected to the BGA Community.
Keep in mind, being involved with the PTG is an excellent opportunity to earn service hours.
Sincerely,
Sharon Bednarz
President, BGA Parent Teacher Guild
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BGA Music Booster News
Calling all music student parents! If you have a student who participates in any form of
music at BGA (instrumentalist, singer, color guard member, etc.), please consider supporting our students as part of the Music Boosters. The purpose of the Booster organization is
to provide necessary support for all students in all aspects of our music program. There is
much more to do than fund-raising! Parents are needed to plan, organize, and lend a hand
at many of our music events. There are several ways to get involved: come to our meetings
to help plan and receive all the Music Department information; send contact information
to 732-549-1108, ext 640 or e-mail [email protected] and volunteer your time to help
at an event; and subscribe to our message group on-line http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/
group/bgamusicboosters/ to keep abreast of all relevant events and volunteer opportunities. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22 at 8:00 p.m. and April 19 at 7:30
p.m. in the Music Room. Meetings are posted on the school calendar, and usually take
place the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room.
Make a difference - be involved!
SHOW YOUR SCHOOL PRIDE!
Car Magnets for Sale - only $5
Get one for each car!
See Mr. Cullinan in the Music Room
(new wing, downstairs)
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YEAR BOOK 2016 ORDER FORM
Bishop George Ahr High School
One Tingley Lane
Edison, New Jersey 08820
Student ‘s Name:___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
If more than one copy is being ordered, place second name here
____________
Student’s Grade
_________________
Student’s Homeroom PLEASE CHECK ONE:
_____I am enclosing a check for $125 (payment in full)
_______________
Student’s Number
_____Order online by going to yearbookcenter.com. Our order number
is 4977.
Please Note:
Place this order form and a check made payable to Bishop George Ahr High School Yearbook in an envelope addressed to:
Insight 2016
Att: Mrs. Fucci
Bishop George Ahr High School
One Tingley Lane
Edison, New Jersey 08820
Students may also place yearbook orders in the appropriately marked box in the
Main Office.
This form must be submitted by March 1, 2016
in order to guarantee a copy of Insight 2016.
Yearbooks, if available, may be purchased after March 1, 2016.
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Honor Roll
Distinguished Honors
Second Marking Period
2015 -2016
Seniors
Devon Bhavsar
Lauren Borowick
Anthony Cabahug
Sarah Ciccarelli
Megan Colagrande
Shay Decker
Jessica Fajardo
Catherine Fernando
Brooke Grzeszczak
Karishma Jagad
Cara Lescott
Alexandra Mandalakis
Tiffany Onyeze
Stephanie Palyha
Gillian Popino
Julia Sese
Juniors
Nina Acosta
Jonah Arnault
Andrew Brazicki
Gabriella Cangialosi
Lacey Clarke
Samantha Fellin
Kaitlin Fermalino
Isabella Fiorello
Maria Fossas-Sala
Alejandro Garcia Diez-Roncal
Tara Genovese
Nicole Genser
Luli He
Kevin Howarth
Alexandra Jansson
Emily Kearney
Christine Kelly
Timothy Mazzarelli
Brigid Moynihan
Cassie Ng
Erin O'Donnell
Andree Ordaniel
Rafael Parsacala
Lexi Rutkoski
Erin Saggese
Justin Sandstrom
Emily Sturgeon-Turso
Klaudia Wielowski
Sophomores
Sara Abboud
Jacob Bael
Erica Bocanegra
Sofia Campanella
Colleen Chan
Taylor Chan
Jasmine Chang
Jessie Choucrallah
John Dallagnese
Allison Favale
Bridgette Favale
Emma Friedlander
Ansel Gomez
Ryleigh Greenwald
Kathryn Guiang
Joshua Hornilla
Michael Malvone
Pauline Marzan
Joshua Minick
Maximillian Mrozek-McCourt
Jessica Murawski
Thaomi Nguyen
Chelsea Onyeze
Michael Pacitti
Pamela Picerno
Sabrina Ramirez
Alexandria Wonski
Victoria Wright
Rebecca Yang
Elizabeth Zhao
Freshmen
Isabella Adorable
Ariyana Agarwala
Anabel Batista
Arnav Bhavsar
Ishan Bhavsar
Melina Colasanti
Colleen Cronin
Jared Currie
Aryana Dehghan
Marie Elbert
Sarah Hardy
Laurie Jimenez
Elizabeth Kubiak
John Loftus
Ryan Loftus
Philip Mezzacappa
Avery Murillo
Sachi Negri
Kevin O'Neil
Tristan Palyha
Katherine Perez
Lilah Silar
Madison Squeri
Honor Roll
1st Honors
2015 -2016
Seniors
Mikayla Albanese
Hayley Allen
Nkechi Amadiegwu
Saumil Amin
Emily Antonisin
Alexa Arzano
Lauren Barlow
Collin Belk
Jasmine Blades
Serina Bou Mansour
Deanna Casazza
Melanie Circelli
Emily Colagrande
Dylan Cruz
Jessica Dallagnese
Karen Elenjickal
Spencer Fontaine
Christopher Garr
Robert Gee
Allison George
Jamie Gibson
Jenna Harsh
Qiyang He
Miguel Hernandez
Justin Inigo
Dylan Jensen
Lauren Jurcsek
Brianna Kovach
Emily Lancia
Katharine Lee
Allyson Lombardo
Dane Lupton
Jessica Maran
Katrina McCarthy
Samaria Mosley
Marissa Mulligan
Vy Thi Tuong Nguyen
Victoria Olexsa
Robert O'Neil
Sydne Powers
Kaitlyn Prendergast
Nicole Pychewicz
Caroline Rankin
Alexandria Reguinga
Dina Saba
Alexis Sofo
Stephanie Spada
Nadia Tran
Christina Yang
Juniors
Erin Boyle
Corinthian Burton
Mara Isabel Cabangon
Kimberly Calix
Skyler Caruso
Elizabeth Cimilluca
Sydney Corio
Isiah DaCosta
Michael DeSantis
Patrick Doherty
Nicolette Koszalka
Dezhi Liu
Gabriella Loftus
Emily Louie
Kevin Maxi
Jared McCrea
Duncan Merriman-Mendez
Joseph Mollica
Dylan O’Connor
Stephanie Driscoll
Charlene Enriquez
Julia Fedor
Jailyn Frazier
Rachel Giannakopoulos
Sabrina Gil
Serena Gil
Alex Guketlov
Kelsey Kacsmar
Michelle Perullo
Jillian Ramirez
Rachel Reyes
Jacob Salazar
Sophia Schlesener
Colleen Sharlow
Fernando Sullivan
Xi Wei (Nicole) Yang
Kyrollos Zieton
Sophomores
Victoria Albani
Naomy Azcona
Tia Azzi
Jessica Boakye
Winalis Bruce
Maximillian Calero
Angelina Cerasani
Megan Crocco
Alexa D'Aiello
Amanda Dembowski
Dayna Dobkowski
Anna Froehlich
Maree Chestea Fuentes
Sarah Glazewski
Mariel Gomez
Robert Herbert
Christine Houghton
Kerriann Howley
Thomas Knapp
Emily Lam
Anthony Leung
Ethan Lim
Colin Lombardo
Joseph Makoski
Swapna Mannam
Elsa Martinez
Michael Medvetz Jr.
Matthew Mellos
Gabriella Nasto
Danielle Navara
Maya Pandya
Michael Parsacala
Nicole Petrick
Vincent Prado
Jude Roche
Amarilis Rodriguez
Mia Rodriguez
Alexa Romanella
Timothy Sauer
Catherine Schilp
Alfonso Sibayan Jr.
Jessica Singh
Hannah Skarzynski
Gabrielle Stankosh
Joseph Strunak II
Cristian Sullivan
Nicholas Tirri
Gianna Ventimiglia
Annelisse Zara
Mia Zhu
Samantha Pignatello
Ryan Pittari
Britney Rafols
Freddy Ramirez Lazo
Jenna Reyes
Joy Marie Reyes
Nicholas Rhodes
Jenna Sheedy
Alyssa Sierra
Hunter Smith
Ivanna Starozytnyk
Lauren Sy
Michael Trinidad
Desiree Twumasi-Ankrah
Angelissa Vazquez
Martin Villanobos
Julia Viviano
Brianna Wright
Freshmen
Bethany Barber
William Barlow
Hailey Bojar
Jalen Buliyat
Kristopher Campbell
Gina deLutio
Isabella DeMesa
Amanda Donato
Jazmin Genao
Lianna Hallett
Ryan Han
Melissa Juarez
Megan Lim
David Loniewski III
Johanna Lu
Cecile Molina
Girley Oyola
Arjun Patel
Dhruv Patel
57
Honor Roll
2nd Honors
2015 -2016
Oscar Ayllon
Erica Balsamo
Amanda Burgeson
Yifei Cao
Casey Caprio
Brandi Carrion
Isabelle Cerami
Catrina Cerasani
Mary Kate Doyle
Courtney Duffy
Michelle Egnasko
Donald Fackina
Thomas Galante
Seniors
Brittany Georges
Ruth Hartnett
Erica Healy
Kieara Hill
Samantha Juarez
Brendan Laird
Ji Woo Lee
Madison Lee
Amanda Loubnan
Lauren Machalany
Celine Maligranda
Amirthavarsini Manikandan
Alessandra Mauro
Michael Mazzei
Robert Meier
Brianna Melodick
Michael Mesaros
Reilly Mullin
Ziwen Niu
Kate O'Leary
Shannon Pepe
Jenna Reckfort
Joshua Reilly
Gian Reyes
Luke Roche
Andrew Ruzicki
Pooja Shah
Joseph Tejedor
Anthony Tirri
BaoDung Tran
Doraliza Urena
Kyle Veltre
Martin Verendia
David White
Christopher Wilton
Alexander Woodrow
Philip Yang
Juniors
Gabriela Abreu
Joshua Advincula
Saiprathiba Anbumani
Joslyne Andres
Nora Bogart
Daniel Cardona
Jenna Ciancimino
Nicholas Eckert
Miranda Elmo
Drew English
Dudley Engram
Nicole Fehrman
Justin Martinez
Jaylin Matysik
Asia Mayo
Bryce McCall
Olivia Menture
John Murray
Sabrina Norris
Melissa Oakes
Samantha Obolsky
Erika Orellana
Jonathan O'Such
Paul Fernandez
Michaela Finan
Danielle Freund
Sydney Gelpke
Adrian Genao
Paige Jardine
Pilar Jimenez
Isabella Joson
Alexa Karp
Skyler Kiessling
Sean LeGall-Fleming
Justin Lorenzo
Rhystan Pangilinan
Dominique Rafael
Alexander Saber
Elizabeth Short
Darlene Slavick
Alexis Swanson
Spencer Tardy
Michaela Therattil
Anthony Villavicencio
Andrew Weiler
Katherine Yochim
Sophomores
Maricruz Azcona
Nia Baird
Charlene Balmaceda
Kyle Bednarz
Amanda Bell
Arjun Bhattacharya
Katherine Bodnar
Nikith Boyapati
Kristen Brady
Nina Delmonaco
David Essel
Caitlin Flores
Jaime Foster
Brandon Georges
Kelly Harmon
Julia Hauss
Alison Huang
Kaiyang Jiang
Kelly Jimenez
Payal Kumar
Walter Lopez
Katie Mazzarelli
Ryan Mohabeer
Julissa Montero
Olutosin Oladipo
Erin Pepe
Marisa Rader
Jalen-Gerard Reyes
Sophia Kelly Rivera
Patrick Salas
Agustin Sullivan
Disnie Thambugala
Caroline Tramontana
Luke Vizzoni
Jordan Wells
Sean Zagarola
Katherine Zevallos
Freshmen
Jeffrey Ayllon
Sean Baelis
Sohini Bhattacharjee
Shakthi Boobalan
Jacqueline Columbus
Skylar Davisson
JAngela DeVoe
Nicolette Nunes
Upasna Parikh
Sasha Pierre
Ailyn Pilamunga
Breyanna Puccio
Gina Santorella
Cheyanne Diem
Emily Fedor
Sean Healy
Paul Iskander
Jayda Ledford
Cara Makoski
58
Rohan Tonk
Caroline Trevino
Jay Laurence Turiano
Bria Vainqueur
Kelly Welsh
Ethan Wojcich
Charli Zaretsky
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