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Eagle Eye
Family Newsletter
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Week of September 1, 2024 | |
HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT. | |
This year Bishop Shanahan High School celebrates the spiritual theme "Hope does not disappoint," as we prepare for the Jubilee Year of Hope. Join us in prayer each Sunday as we share quotes from the Psalms, Saints, and more! | |
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Welcome Back, Shanahan!
There is great excitement in the air as we prepare to embark upon a new school year. It is my sincere hope and prayer that this is a time of great blessing, filled with an abundance of wholesome opportunities for our students.
I hope you find this weekly communication helpful and informative. It is our plan to have the newsletter delivered to email boxes each week on Sunday morning. Be sure to click "View Entire Message" to see the whole newsletter each week.
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FACTS Application Opens October 1
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 will open in one month on October 1st! Click here to learn more.
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Phillies Night
The Phillies are flying high and Bishop Shanahan has tickets for the game on September 24th against the Chicago Cubs at 6:40 PM! Tickets will be on a first come, first serve basis! Let’s show our BSHS Eagle pride for the Phillies! Sign ups can be completed by clicking on this Permission Click! Let’s Go Phil’s!
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Downingtown Bus Update
All students who ride Downingtown Area School District buses to school should have received a letter from the District regarding updates to their busing schedule. Please be mindful of the following changes:
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Transportation Changes for the 2024-25 School Year
- Bishop Shanahan students will be dropped off between 7:30 and 7:40 a.m.
- Bishop Shanahan High School students, Collegium Charter School students in grades K-6, and St. Joseph students will share a bus on their morning run. Students will first be delivered to Bishop
- Shanahan, then to Collegium, and finally to St. Joseph.
- Youngest students will be assigned seats closest to the bus driver, with high school students sitting in the rear of the bus. An exception will be granted if a younger student wishes to sit with an older sibling.
- There will be no changes to your afternoon transportation schedules, however the same number of buses will be dedicated to your students in the afternoon as there will be in the morning, which is an increase from last school year. This means students will experience shorter ride times in the afternoon from school to home.
- Detailed pickup and drop off information was shared the week of August 19th. Please direct any questions regarding transportation to the BSHS Office for Student Services.
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Back to School Night
Back to School Night is Thursday, September 19 at 7 PM. This is your opportunity to meet your child's teachers and catch a small glimpse of what a typical school day looks like. The evening begins in homeroom at 7 PM and runs until 9:30 PM. Rosters will be distributed in "homeroom," but you may also bring your own copy or follow the one on PowerSchool.
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Have You Read Our One Book, One School Selection?
This summer, as a part of our ongoing Global Awareness initiative, all students and faculty read Refugee by Alan Gratz. The book will provide the foundation for meaningful learning experiences across the curriculum. We encourage all families to read it together and to discuss and explore the many relevant issues it challenges us to confront.
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SAT at Bishop Shanahan
Bishop Shanahan hosts the SAT twice each academic year. This year's dates are October 5, 2024 and May 3, 2025. The deadline to register for the October 5 administration is September 10. Click here to register.
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Shanahan Eagle Mascot Auditions
Shanahan students, have you always wanted to be THE Shanahan Eagle?! Now is your chance! We will be holding tryouts for the Shanahan Eagle mascot from September 12-18. Please click here to complete the preliminary application form, due September 9.
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The mascot requires energy, creativity, crowd appeal, dependability, and discretion. Tryouts will require applicants to answer questions about his or her interest in the position, ability to make a commitment, and any relevant experience. There will also be a performance element, in which the applicant will demonstrate a short, creative sideline skit, no longer than one minute.
Responsibilities will include:
- Representation at home games (football, basketball, etc.)
- Representation at school events (pep rallies, personal tour days, 7th grade universal visitation, etc.)
- Miscellaneous photo opportunities (scheduled at your convenience during the school day)
You are eligible to apply if you:
- Have parent/guardian permission
- Are in grade 9, 10, 11, or 12
- Maintain good grades
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School Pictures
Picture Day is coming! All freshman, sophomore, and junior students will have their school pictures taken on their first day of school - Freshmen on Wednesday, September 4; Sophomores on Thursday, September 5; and Juniors on Friday, September 6. To order your school pictures, please visit mylifetouch.com and enter your student's ID or Picture Day ID: EVT83HX6M.
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Rosters
All students will receive their official rosters in homeroom on their first day of school. Any student requesting a roster review/change must email rostering@shanahan.org. No roster changes will be honored after September 13.
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AVLI Courses
All AVLI courses begin on September 5th. Students enrolled in the online courses should have received log in information from AVLI. Student are to log in and look around the site and begin the assignments this week. Students enrolled in AVLI courses are to report to the IHM Center during the class period assigned.
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School Uniforms
Please make sure that your child is in proper uniform on the first day of school. This includes gentlemen being clean shaven with hair above the collar for the first day and ladies having up to one small set of earrings with their skorts to the appropriate length of a maximum 3 inches above the knee. For details please visit the student handbook, pages 28-31, and review boy's uniform here and girl's uniform here. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to email bweinhardt@shanahan.org.
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Water Bottle Policy
Students are permitted to carry transparent, plastic water bottles that are no larger than 24oz.
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Health Room/Nurse's Policy
Students may not self administer any prescription and/or nonprescription medication except for Epi-Pens and inhalers with proper doctor documentation. Please make sure any and all medication is dropped off to the nurse’s office. All students must have proper immunization in order to attend classes. If a student visits the nurse’s office excessively, the nurse may require a physician’s note or medical diagnosis from the parents/guardians and/or a follow up meeting to best care for the student. For more details visit the handbook, pages 45-47. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to email bweinhardt@shanahan.org or our school nurse lhart@shanahan.org.
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Hours of Operation
The school building is open to students from 7:30 AM until 2:45 PM. If a student needs to stay after school for a school function they are to be with their proper club/activity. If the activity does not start immediately after school, the student should report to the IHM Center. The IHM Center closes at 5 PM Monday through Thursday and at 2:45 PM on Fridays.
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Kairos Retreats
Registration for the 12th grade Kairos weekend retreat is now open. You may complete the online registration form on the school website HERE to reserve your place.
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Forty Hours Devotions
Save the date for the Shanahan Community Mass, the opening of our school celebration of Forty Hours Devotions at 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
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Counselor Assignment Changes
The Guidance Department hopes you had a wonderful summer break! As we begin the 2024-2025 school year, we would like to make you aware of the counselor assignment changes below. We look forward to partnering with you and your student(s) for a successful school year!
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Mrs. Beth Saggers
Director of Guidance
Sophomore and Senior Students
Technical College High School Liaison
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Mrs. Mary Kate Sabatino
Mental Health Coordinator
Junior Students
Student Assistance Program Coordinator
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Sr. Maureen Peter O’Connor
Scholarship Students Grades 9-12
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Mrs. Janis Michels
Freshmen Students
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Mrs. Marie Weyback
Director of College Advising
Registrar~Transcripts
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Designer Bag BINGO
Join us on September 20, 2024 from 7 to 10 PM for the premier Designer Bag BINGO event of the year! This is an adults-only, BYOB event. Bring your own drinks and snacks and win gorgeous designer bags! Click here to learn more and register.
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Raffle Tickets from Endowment Fund Golf Outing
Don't delay! Get your raffle ticket today and support the BSHS Endowment Fund Golf Outing! A limited number of tickets are available for your chance to win the grand prize of $10,000! Click here or Venmo @Bishop_Shanahan. Contact events@shanahan.org for more information.
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Volunteers Needed | September 10
Please consider joining us for a fun day as a volunteer at the BSHS Endowment Fund Golf Outing on September 10th. Help with check-in, hole-in-one watchers, and more! Click here to sign up.
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Eagle Classic Golf Outing
On Monday, November 11th, 2024, members of the community are invited to tee it up with friends, families, and alumni at the 6th Annual Eagle Classic at Penn Oaks Golf Club. Click here to learn more and register.
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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. | |
Tuesday 9/3:
Golf vs Downingtown West HOME 3:00
Girls Tennis vs Coatesville HOME 3:30
Girls Soccer vs Little Flower HOME 5:30(JV)/7:00(V)
Wednesday 9/4:
Volleyball vs Great Valley HOME 3:30(JV)/5:00(V)
Boys Soccer 9 vs Henderson HOME 3:30
Field Hockey vs Gwynedd Mercy HOME 4:00(V)/5:30(JV)
Boys Soccer vs Great Valley AWAY 5:30(JV)/7:00(V)
Thursday 9/5:
Golf vs Henderson HOME 2:20
Girls Soccer vs Great Valley HOME 3:45(V/JV)
Girls Tennis vs WC East AWAY 3:30
Field Hockey vs Great Valley AWAY 3:45(V only)
Football 9 vs Spring-Ford AWAY 3:30
Friday 9/6:
Boys Soccer 9 vs Unionville HOME 3:30
Football vs Methacton AWAY 7:00
Saturday 9/7:
Boys Soccer vs Owen J Roberts AWAY 11:00(V/JV)
Boys/Girls Cross Country Unionville Two Mile Bash 8:20am
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Important Policy Updates
Welcome back to the school year and to the athletic fields and courts! Although we may hate to see the summer end, we love to see our students back on campus. Fall sports have already ramped up. To ensure a safe and fun experience for all student-athletes and spectators, please click here to review important policies for all athletic events at Bishop Shanahan High School.
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Cheer Team Fundraiser 9/11
Come out and support the cheer team at Handel's in Downingtown in two weeks on September 11th from 3 - 9 PM. 20% of total purchases will be donated back to the cheer team - be sure to show the image when you place your order!
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Fall Softball Workouts
The softball team is looking to add new players to the program! Interested current students are invited to attend fall workouts starting September 5th on Thursdays from 3:15 to 5:15 PM at the varsity softball field. Contact edelio@shanahan.org with any questions. Click here to view the flyer.
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Free Golf Lessons at Applecross Golf Academy for Lady Eagles
The staff at the Applecross Golf Academy is going to hold practice sessions for any girl interested in golf at Applecross Country Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:45pm. The sessions will begin on August 20th and go through September - and there is no fee! Interested players may attend as many sessions as they would like, but it is not mandatory. Please email maclesson@aol.com (Eric MacCluen, Director of Instruction at Applecross Golf Academy) and copy pmeyers@shanahan.org.
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17th Annual College Fair
Mark your calendars! Bishop Shanahan High School will host its 17th Annual College Fair on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The College Fair will be of great value to our parents and our entire school student body. For more information, please contact Mrs. Weyback in the College Center at 610-343-6242.
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SAT Masterclasses with Franklin Yard
In SAT Masterclasses, students develop the foundational content knowledge needed for successful prep, essential and advanced strategies for the digital SAT, and best practice habits for effective score improvement.
Fall Virtual SAT Masterclass
- Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 6:30 to 8:00 PM
- September 12th to October 3rd
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Click here for more information
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September Menu
Breakfast is now being served in the cafeteria. Light breakfast items will be for sale from 7:15 - 7:45 AM. Students may not leave the cafeteria with food items.
Aramark will have weekly specials - this week's specials include:
- Feature Appetizer - Waffle Fries
- Grill Feature - Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak
- Pizza Feature - White Pizza
- Deli Feature - Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
- Salad Feature - Chicken Cobb Salad
- Main Plate - BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese
- Dessert Feature - Ice Cream Sandwich
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Shop online at shanaspiritwear.com for your official school spirit gear! Enjoy 20% off select apparel from September 1st through 30th. | |
Bishop Shanahan High School | 220 Woodbine Rd | Downingtown, PA 19335
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