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Eagle Eye
Family Newsletter
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In a momentous achievement, BSHS has earned National STEM Certification from the National Institute for STEM Education (NISE), solidifying its position as a leader in STEM education. This remarkable milestone, achieved by less than 1% of schools across the nation, makes Bishop Shanahan the only school in Pennsylvania and the first Catholic school in the country to earn this distinguished honor. Click here to read more! | |
The Bishops of the United States are calling for a three-year grassroots revival of devotion and belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. As part of this movement, Shanahan will be sharing weekly quotes from papal encyclicals, the Catechism, and the saints! Join us in renewed prayer and devotion to the Holy Eucharist! | |
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FACTS Application Now Open
Catholic education is an important investment, and BSHS is committed to working with families to help make Shanahan affordable. All families requesting tuition assistance must complete the process using the online FACTS grant and aid application which opened on October 1. Click here to learn more.
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Standardized Testing Survival Guide Webinar (On Behalf of the College Advising Center)
Bishop Shanahan High School and Franklin Yard invite BSHS families to join us for a virtual presentation on the digital SAT, deciding between dSAT and ACT, and how to manage prep - from timelines to student anxieties. The webinar will take place on Monday, November 6th from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Click here to register.
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Technical College High School Presentations
SOPHOMORES
A presentation for the Chester County Technical College High School Brandywine Campus is scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023, beginning at 8:30 AM. Sarah Robinson, Program Admissions Manager at TCHS, will present the programs available and explain the application process to the sophomore class. Parents are welcome to attend if your student is interested in attending for the 2024-2025 school year.
JUNIORS
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, Sarah Robinson, Program Admissions Manager for TCHS, will be meeting with Junior students who are interested in the Allied Health Program at 9:15 AM, and the Teacher Leadership Academy at 10:00 AM. These are senior only programs and are for students interested in healthcare or educational professions. Students received a link via email to sign up to attend either session last week. Parents are welcome to attend.
You may also visit www.technicalcollegehighschool.org for more information for the programs.
Please contact Mrs. Beth Saggers, Director of Guidance, at 610-343-6202 or bsaggers@shanahan.org with any questions regarding these programs.
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Small Group: Healthy Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety
Students are invited to participate in a 7 week Healthy Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety Small Group that will be run by Mrs. Sabatino, Mental Health Counselor. Our students face many stressors in their everyday lives from academics, sports, activities, families, work, and many more ways! In this group, students will learn more about the impact of stress on our minds and bodies as well as many coping skills and techniques to better manage stress as it comes up. This group will run for 7 weeks beginning on November 15 and finishing up in January. It will run on a rotating period schedule, so students will not miss the same class twice. Please fill out the Google Form HERE to allow your student to participate this group.
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Senior Retreat (Kairos)
The senior year retreat, Kairos, focuses on the call for students to be leaders, especially in the school community. Kairos, the Greek word meaning the "right time," or in theology, “the appointed time in the purpose of God,” is an intensive four day retreat where seniors open themselves up to God's love, as well as the love of their family and friends. Over the years it has become very popular among the students and continues to be one of the hallmarks of senior year.
The spirit of the retreat is one of acceptance and love. Kairos is an opportunity to grow in relationship with God, self, and others. Retreatants come to recognize God's presence in all things: in music, nature, family, friendships, and especially sacred scripture and the sacraments. The Kairos retreat is based upon the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius Loyola and is specially adapted for high school. Seniors can sign up below!
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Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest Topic Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Catholic students in private and public schools 6th through 12th grade are invited to answer the question "How can the Church evangelize in the digital age?" Essays are due on or before November 5, 2023 at 11:59 PM. Send essays to jnjbosco@gmail.com in PDF or Word format. Please include full name, school name, grade, and best phone number to contact. Essays should be between 500-750 words. The essays will be judged on content, grammar, style, and how clearly students present the theme through showcasing creativity, imagination, and overall development of the topic. There will be three prizes (gift cards for $75, $50, or $25) and winners will be announced on November 30, 2023. All essays by students in 8th through 12th grade will be automatically submitted to the Pennsylvania State Knights of Columbus Contest as well; that announcement date is to be determined.
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Homecoming Dance Tickets
Come celebrate "Shanahan Under the Stars!" The 2023 Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 28, from 7-10 PM. Ticket sales began this past Monday, October 16, and will run through Thursday, October 26. Students can purchase tickets before school, during lunch, or after school until 3 PM. Parents, please read the Dance Protocol paper that was distributed in homeroom on Friday, along with the ticket form. This paper has important information regarding the dress code, entry doors, guidelines, and expectations for the dance. Each student must bring their signed and completed dance ticket form, along with their payment, to the Activities Office (in the main lobby) to purchase their ticket. Tickets are $25 each. Cash and checks payable to Bishop Shanahan will be accepted.
A special shout-out goes to Senior, Jessica Bogusch, who designed both the shirts and the dance tickets. Great job, Jessica!
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Homecoming Week
This is Homecoming Week and we have many exciting events in store for our Shanahan community! See the attached flyer for important Homecoming Week information, including scheduled events and dress down day details.
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Senior Halloween Privilege
We are looking forward to seeing all of the creative costumes our seniors will be wearing for Halloween this year! This is a privilege for senior students only. Prizes will be awarded for funniest, cutest, scariest, best duo, best trio, best group, and most original costumes. Seniors, be sure to refer to the Halloween costume regulations you received last week. Don't forget to register your costumes on the Halloween Google form by October 30!
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Shanahan School Candy Store
The Shanahan school candy store, run by the DECA Business Club, is now open and selling candy during all lunch periods.
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Yearbook Orders Now Open
Online yearbook orders are now open! Click here to place your order. Cost is $70 now through December 15, 2023 and then $75 thereafter until May 31, 2024. Seniors should NOT place an order for yearbooks. Yearbooks are purchased for each senior as part of the graduation fee.
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"Grease: School Version" Tickets on Sale NOW!
The Bishop Shanahan High School Fine Arts Department proudly presents "Grease: School Version!" Show times are November 16, 17, 18 at 7:00 pm; and November 18 and 19 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15 each and may be purchased through our online box office. Click here to buy your tickets today! Click here to RSVP for the free, special needs audience friendly performance taking place on Sunday, November 12 at 2:00 PM.
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PennDot Snow Plow Design Program
Brooke Choi '24 has submitted her artwork as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Annual Paint the Plow program. Brooke and her classmates will be painting her design once the plow is delivered to Shanahan!
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NHS Tutoring
NHS tutors are available to assist any students in need of assistance with their studies. Use this form to request an NHS tutor. Tutoring sessions will also be available after school on Thursdays beginning October 5th as a part of the After School Success Program.
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October Features Lunch Menu
Please click here to view the featured lunch items that will be available throughout October.
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Give Back Thursday is THIS THURSDAY 10/26!
Give Back Thursday is Bishop Shanahan High School's very own "Day of Giving," a 24-hour fundraising challenge during the Homecoming celebration! For over 60 years, Shanahan has provided a strong spiritual and academic foundation for its students. Now, we ask you to give back to BSHS! Join us on Thursday, October 26, 2023! Can we raise $200K in one day!? Click here to learn more.
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EITC Webinars
The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program allows eligible businesses and individuals to redirect their state tax dollars to support Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.The program is a win-win in that schools receive 100% of your contribution and you receive a 90% tax credit from the Commonwealth of PA. To learn how to participate, join The Foundation for Catholic Education in an upcoming informational webinar! Click here to sign up.
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WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION | |
- Registration for Winter Sports OPENS OCTOBER 23, 2023.
- Winter Sports: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Swim and Dive, Girls Swim and Dive, Competitive Cheer, Boys Club Indoor Track and Field, Girls Club Indoor Track and Field, Boys Club Ice Hockey, Girls Club Ice Hockey
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Registration is through Arbiter Sports/FamilyID (see *** below for information on how to register)....please follow this link to register for all Winter sports: FamilyID Sports Registration. Any technical questions with registration, please contact ArbiterSports at support@arbitersports.com or 1.800.311.4060.
- For the 2023-2024 Winter Season, Registration will open on October 23rd and tryouts will begin on Friday, 11/17.
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WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE BY NOVEMBER 10th ONLINE ONLY!
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Parents/Athletes: Print Out Sections 5 and 6 of the PIAA CIPPE form. PIAA CIPPE form available here. Complete Section 5 and the top of Section 6, providing both forms to your Authorized Medical Examiner. (Forms must be completed after June 1, 2023).
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If you are registering for the first time this school year please upload SECTION 6 ONLY. DO NOT UPLOAD ANY OTHER SECTION!
- If you registered for a Fall Sport you do not need to upload any forms unless you had an injury since your Section 6 was completed and you had to seek the care of a physician. You will then need to upload Section 8 Physician ReCertification.
- Please contact the team coach for specific team information.
***REGISTRATION PROCESS:
Parents/Guardians can start the registration process by following this link to FamilyID: FamilyID Sports Registration.
- Select one of the Programs listed.
- Next click on the Register Now button and scroll, if necessary, to the Create Account/Log In buttons. If this is your first time using FamilyID, click Create Account. Click Log In, if you already have a FamilyID account.
- Create your secure FamilyID account by entering the account owner First and Last names (parent/guardian), Email address and password. Select I Agree to the FamilyID Terms of Service. Click Create Account.
- You will receive an email with a link to activate your new account. (If you don’t see the email, check your Email filters (spam, junk, etc.).
- Click on the link in your activation Email, which will log you in to FamilyID.com
- Once in the registration form, complete the information requested. All fields with a red* are required to have an answer.
- Click the Save & Continue button when your form is complete.
- Review your registration summary.
- Click the Submit button. After selecting ‘Submit’, the registration will be complete. You will receive a completion email from FamilyID confirming your registration.
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Please note that this schedule is weather permitting. Fully up-to-date schedules for both Varsity and Junior Varsity can be found here. Varsity start times are also approximate based on the length of the prior JV game. District 1 Playoffs begin this week - please refer to the website for up-to-date information. | |
Monday 10/23:
JV Football vs Downingtown West HOME 3:30
Tuesday 10/24:
Field Hockey vs Upper Perkiomen AWAY 6:00 DISTRICT 1 PLAYOFFS
Wednesday 10/25:
Boys Soccer vs Lower Moreland High School AWAY 7:30 DISTRICT 1 PLAYOFFS
Thursday 10/26:
Football 9 vs Downingtown West HOME 3:15
Girls Soccer vs Radnor High School AWAY 7:00 DISTRICT 1 PLAYOFFS
Volleyball vs winner of Lower Merion/Conestoga HOME 6:00 DISTRICT 1 PLAYOFFS
Field Hockey District 1 Playoffs Second Round (if advancing)
Friday 10/27:
Football vs Chichester HOME 7:00 HOMECOMING
Saturday 10/28
Volleyball District 1 Playoffs (if Advancing)
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Want to see more of your team? Email sportsnews@shanahan.org with your team news, photos, and videos - make sure to copy your coach on the email. | |
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ONLINE SCHOOL STORE
*20% off Jackets & Windshirts*
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Get ready for the big homecoming game AND colder weather by stocking up on your favorite Shanahan gear. Enjoy 20% off jackets and windshirts this October! | | |
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Penn State Visits Bishop Shanahan
On Wednesday 10/ 25, 2023 at 8:00 AM, the
Pennsylvania State University will be visiting the
College Advising Center to meet with interested
senior students who would like information about
PSU. Students who would like to meet with the
Penn State Admissions Representative, kindly
stop by Room 114 to obtain a pass.
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Attention Seniors
Connect Thru Cancer (CTC) is delighted to announce a new memorial scholarship honoring the life of
Cammie Hall Sanders, a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend who passed away in 2023 after a courageous twelve-year battle with breast cancer. Click here to learn more and apply.
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The Cooke College Scholarship Program
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. The Cooke College Scholarship Program application will open on August 24, 2023 and close on November 16, 2023. Click here to learn more.
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Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarship for Seniors
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 2, 2023, at 5 p.m. Eastern. Click here to learn more.
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AES Engineering
Attention Seniors! The AES Engineering Scholarship is open. Please visit here for more information on eligibility, requirements and application.
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Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program - Free
In Partnership with the Connelly Foundation,
Catholic high school students in grades 10-12 can attend a four-day Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program FREE OF CHARGE (a $525 value). All program costs, meals, and room are covered for every Catholic high school student participating in Spirit of America. Click here to learn more.
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Bishop Shanahan High School | 220 Woodbine Rd | Downingtown, PA 19335
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