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SUMMER 2021 PRINCIPALS LETTER

Dear Bishop Grimes Community,


Happy Summer! 


On behalf of all of us at Bishop Grimes, I would like to wish our students and families a Happy Summer and Congratulations on a very successful end to the 20-21 school year! A BG Welcome to our new families and students that will be joining us this year! We are very proud to have started the year as  one of the only schools  that has remained open 5 days a week, since the very first day.  Additionally, we  are happy to report that since ending our mask mandate, during the final weeks, we have had zero cases. This is all thanks to the efforts of our staff, families, and students.


Before we all enjoy a much deserved break, I wanted to be sure and communicate upfront about important topics for summer: school office hours, cobra camps, summer assignments, important dates etc. Every month throughout the school year, beginning in September, I will highlight what is happening at our school, provide reminders, reference links, and give an overview of certain topics. I will also provide the contact information for who to  reach out to if you need more information on any topic, as we align with our new Vision, email is our number one means of communication. Also included in this email, is a list of links to our website that provide our calendar,  staff directory, schedule, student handbook, etc. It is imperative you become familiar with our website  and these documents.

SUMMER DATES AND BUILDING OFFICE HOURS

  • July: Building Closed for Exciting Projects/Updates, All Offices will work from home
  • July 12: Cobra Classic Golf Outing, Register at Link Below: https://www.bishopgrimes.org/development/special-events.cfm
  • August 2: Building Office Hours Resume from 8am -1pm  
  • August 23: Building Office Hours Resume School Year Hours 7:30am - 3:30pm

21-22 SCHOOL YEAR TOPICS / REFERENCE LINKS

We have worked hard to update our website and, going forward, it will be the #1 place to find the most up to date information about Bishop Grimes. See below for an important list of topics/reference links for the upcoming school year. 



FACTS:

Students will receive their schedules and iPads on their first day of orientation. Please be aware that any family  who has not enrolled/registered in FACTS and/or paid necessary fees, your student(s) schedule/iPad will be withheld until all are completed.


For Help with FACTS tuition/registration, please reach out to lfratangelo@syrdiocese.org or scollins@syrdiocese.org for assistance, or CLICK HERE


In line with our Vision, FACTS will completely replace Rediker beginning July 1.

21-22 School Calendar:


This full calendar covers the dates of all orientation days, events, athletic contests, and breaks for the upcoming school year, as well as the dates for final exams. I want to provide you with this information up front so that you may plan family vacations/appointments accordingly, please check monthly for updates/changes.


In alignment with our Vision, we are moving away from the four marking periods, to a college preparatory two-semester. 


*You can add the calendar to your google, ical, or outlook by clicking the mini calendar icon at the top right. 


21-22 COVID Information


BG will not be offering a virtual option for the upcoming school year.


As was updated for the final weeks of this school year, students will always be allowed to wear a mask, but it will not be a mandatory requirement moving forward.  In August, along with the student orientation schedule and details, we will provide a link to any updated COVID-19 related procedures and protocol that may apply. 

21-22 Spiritual Life


All masses have been added, and our retreat schedule can found at the links below and on our main calendar.


Summer Assignments


Our students, of all grade levels, can find their AP/Summer reading assignments on our website, please email the corresponding teacher for the course if there are any questions.


https://www.bishopgrimes.org/academics/summerassignments.cfm

BG Student Handbook


Includes all the guidelines and expectations a student/parent must understand to be successful at Bishop Grimes. Topics such as: student absences/tardies, behavior expectations, service, admissions, iPad/technology responsible use policy, etc. 


https://www.bishopgrimes.org/about/handbook.cfm

BG Academic Handbook


The Academic Handbook includes all important information from the department of  academic affairs. It covers topics from transcripts, to grading policies and probation, college field trips, graduation requirements, and more.  


https://www.bishopgrimes.org/academics/academic-handbook.cfm

BG Athletics Handbook / E-Forms


Information and expectations for our student athletes.


https://www.bishopgrimes.org/athletics/e-forms-handbook.cfm


Interested playing sports at Bishop Grimes in 2021-2022, click the form below:


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSBXTl7e6baQJ1F4rVT-bniwpgeuqU4LcARaPYUccl_bQgIA/viewform?usp=sf_link

BG Uniform Order Information / Dress Code


https://www.bishopgrimes.org/about/uniform.cfm

Vision Magazine


Includes all the details on the upgrades to campus, as well as information on our move to Apple for our students and FACTS as our student information system.


https://www.bishopgrimes.org/about/bgmagazine.cfm


BG News


Look back on the many exciting highlights that have happened in 2021 at Bishop Grimes. 


https://www.bishopgrimes.org/development/bgnews.cfm


CONTACT INFORMATION

To contact our offices, email is always our primary means of communication:


FOR All Academic Affairs Topics: scheduling, transcripts, courses, report cards, etc: 


Mrs. Alexandra Scullion: ascullion@syrdiocese.org

Ms. Brittany Almonte : balmonte@syrdiocese.org


Website Page : https://www.bishopgrimes.org/academics/office-of-academic-affairs.cfm 

FOR Website, Social Media, Alumni, Development:


Mr. Cory Schad: cschad@syrdiocese.org 


Website Page: https://www.bishopgrimes.org/development/development-department.cfm


FOR Admissions, International Questions, Applications:


Mrs. Sue Collins: scollins@syrdiocese.org


Apply Here: https://www.bishopgrimes.org/admissions/admission-requirements.cfm

FOR Athletics / Summer ‘21 Cobra Camps:


Mr. Bob McKenney bmckenney@syrdiocese.org 


Website Page: https://www.bishopgrimes.org/athletics/from-our-athletic-director.cfm

FOR Financial & Tuition / Tuition Assistance:


Mrs. Paula Gleason : pgleason@syrdio.org 

Mrs. Lynn Fratangelo : lfratangelo@syrdiocese.org 


Website Page: https://www.bishopgrimes.org/admissions/tuition-tuition-assistance.cfm

FOR General Questions:


Mrs. Joanna Salisbury: jsalisbury@syrdiocese.org 

Blessings & A Safe Summer Vacation to Our Bishop Grimes Family!

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Principal Allyson Headd '08