August 4, 2019

"The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness." - Pope Benedict XVI 

Upcoming Events  SAT. Aug. 17 - GRIDIRON GRILL 5:30pm MON. Aug. 19 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR NEW STUDENTS TUE. Aug. 20 - FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS THUR. Aug. 22 -  PICTURE DAY FOR SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS FRI. Aug 23 - DELAYED START School is in session from 10am-3pm FRI. AUG 23 - GREEN & GOLD 5:30pm, BMCHS front patio

Mark Your Calendars!

Gridiron Grill 2019 BMCHS' annual football fundraiser is coming up on August 17th! Hear about the upcoming season from Coach Howren and enjoy food, drinks, and a silent auction.  Saturday, August 17th, 2019 5:30 pm Get Tickets Here  or call 775-336-6061. Green and Gold 2019 Join us for bites, beverages, music, lawn games, wine draw, 'count-me-in's, and silent auction. All proceeds will support the academic and co-curricular needs of Bishop Manogue Catholic High school! Friday, August 23, 2019 6:00 to 9:00 pm BMCHS Front Patio Purchase Tickets Here

For Students

New 1:1 Technology Program   This year, Bishop Manogue is launching a 1:1 technology integration program with the incoming class of 2023! This will allow students to use their personal devices for classwork, homework, projects, and collaboration with their peers and teachers in real time. Please read more about this exciting new initiative here!

2019 - 2020 STUDENT PARKING PERMIT INFORMATION   Student Parking Permits will be issued on Monday, August 12th at the Attendance Window.  Times are listed below:              Seniors: 8:00 - 9:30am  Juniors: 9:30 - 11:00am Sophomores: 11:00am - 12:00pm All Students: 12:00pm - 2:00pm   The $50 parking fee will be paid at the time that the permit is issued. When you come in for your parking permit, you will need to bring a COMPLETED parking contract with parent signature, the $50 parking fee (checks made out to Bishop Manogue Catholic High School), a COPY of your Driver's License and a COPY of your current vehicle registration (if you will be driving two different cars, registration copies are needed for both vehicles).  WE DO NOT NEED OR WANT A COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE POLICY.  SENIORS ONLY: submit a sketch of space painting plan for Administrator approval. Make sure your name is on the plan. If you are unable to be present on Monday, you may come to the Attendance Desk Tuesday, August 13th through Thursday, August 15th from 8:30am - 3:00pm to reserve your space.   PLEASE NOTE: Spaces will be assigned on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. The only people who may reserve a space for you, besides you, is your parents.  YOU MAY NOT HOLD A PLACE IN LINE OR RESERVE SPACES FOR YOUR FRIENDS!  You must have a valid driver's license and current vehicle registration to reserve a space. Driver's permits will NOT be accepted.   If you should have any questions, please contact Mrs. Paine at (775)336-6020 or by email at   [email protected]     --------------------------Parking Permit Check List -----------------------------   Signed Parking Permit Request /Contract (please see other side) Copy of Driver's License Copy of Current Vehicle Registration $50 fee. Spaces may not be reserved without payment. SENIORS ONLY: Need to submit sketch of space painting plan for approval   CLICK HERE For Parking Permit Request Form

Textbook List for the 2019/20 School Year     CLICK HERE   to view the booklist for the 2019/2020 school year. This list is subject to change.    Below is the information on how and when to purchase books:    To purchase books:  The school's Virtual Bookstore opens on July 22, 2019 Access our Virtual Bookstore at: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/bishopmanogue.htm  Select the courses in which your child is enrolled *Select new or used books Create an account at checkout (remember the email address you use, this is the one that you will need to log back in with at the end of the school year to get your Guaranteed Buyback) You may enjoy free UPS Ground shipping on orders $99 and over! *Digital books are available for purchase for some of the course textbooks, but are nonrefundable due to access issues.   We strongly urge you to use MBS Direct for your textbooks. Should you choose to order from an outside entity, please know that Bishop Manogue will not be able to assist you should you encounter any problems with ordering, shipping, or returns.  If you have questions, you may contact their customer service team directly at 1-800-325-3252 or email  [email protected]. School Uniform Update: New Polos Available Sport Tek Men's, Women's and Youth polos have been added to the online uniform store. Click on the updated link below to view the items. Make sure to place your orders by July 4th to ensure your uniforms are delivered before the start of school!   Link:  2019-2020 Bishop Manogue School Uniform Store Code: OFTSBMU3    APPEARANCE CODE: Skirts and skorts will not be permitted this upcoming year.  Hair must be of natural color (black, brown, blonde, red). Distracting hair colors and styles such as Mohawks, numbering or shaved cut design are not permitted. Males must have hair cut above the collar and not covering the ears and sideburns no longer than the ear lobes. The hair may not be tied up or rise more than 2" and may not cover the eyebrows.  Males must be clean shaven DAILY. Ears may be pierced no larger than the diameter of a small needle. No other body piercings or gauging is allowed, including nose rings. Gaudy or excessive jewelry is not allowed. Only one piercing per ear is allowed. No visible tattoos. Excessive make-up or facial markings are not allowed.

New APP Updates   The Wire and Updated FAQ page are now available in the Bishop Manogue App! Download in the  APP STORE  OR  GOOGLE PLAY STORE  by searching "BISHOP MANOGUE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL"  Seniors Portraits There will be a final on-campus opportunity for senior portraits on August 22 from 1pm-3pm in the Knowledge Center. CLICK HERE FOR THE CLASS OF 2020 SENIOR ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Summer Reading   Please see the 2019 summer reading list HERE

For Parents

Parent Communications Survey Please take a moment to fill out our 2019/2020 communications survey. We would love to hear your feedback on our current methods of sharing news and keeping in contact with the Bishop Manogue Community, and we would appreciate any ideas you might have for us moving forward. The survey will close on August 7 and can be found here.

2019/2020 Online Enrollment Still Open   Online enrollment for the 2019/2020 academic year is open. Please complete the following steps to enroll for the 2019-2020 school year.  Log in to your MyBackpack account. You can find MyBackpack by visiting our website, www.bishopmanogue.org/MyBackPack.  Click on the Enrollment/Re-Enrollment link. Click on the Review Profile button and review your contact information. If any changes are needed, please correct them. When finished or if all information is accurate, please check the box next to My Profile is Up-to-Date. Then click Submit. Click on the View Contract icon. Please review your tuition agreement, any applicable financial aid award, and health information by filling in the appropriate fields. Click the Submit Contract button on the bottom of the agreement to send your completed agreement to the school. Make your Enrollment Payment by checking the appropriate box and corresponding blue button. You may use a credit or debit card, or withdraw funds from your checking or savings account by using e-check. Click on the Additional Forms to view the Parent Service Hour policy and also to access the Parish Discount Application, if applicable. If you are applying for a Parish Discount:  Click on the Additional Forms icon to view and print the Parish Discount Form: If seeking a Catholic parish discount, you will need to print this form and submit it to your parish. Your discount will not be applied until the form is received, signed by your parish, and returned to the Bishop Manogue Business Office.

Extra Curricular

Athletic Clearance Before August 7th, Fall athletes must: Register at www.registermyathlete.com  Get an athletic clearance physical.  Sign and return the required waiver and NIAA participation form.  View the mandatory NIAA Drug and Alcohol/Concussion session online.  Details can be found at  www.bishopmanogue.org/athletics

Upcoming Athletic Tryouts

Students interested in playing Fall Sports must complete the Athletic Clearance process before tryouts.

Boys' Soccer Tryouts:  Aug 12 and 13, 4 - 6 pm

Girls' Soccer  Tryouts:  Aug 13, 14, 15, time TBA

Boys' Tennis  Tryouts:  Aug 10, 10:30 -12 pm Aug 12 and 13, 4 - 5:30 pm    Practices: Aug.14, 15, 16, 4 - 5:30 pm Aug 17, 10:30 - 12 pm Aug 19, 3:30-5 pm

Girls' Tennis  Tryouts:  Aug 10, 9-10:30 am Aug 12 and 13, 3-4:30 pm    Practices: Aug.14, 15, 16, 3-4:30 pm Aug 17, 9-10:30 am Aug 19, 20, 21, 3:30-5 pm

Volleyball  Freshmen/JV Tryouts:  Aug.12, 13, and 14, 3:30 - 5:30 pm

Scholarships and Special Programs

Discover UChicago Fly-In Program   This program is an all-expenses-paid opportunity for underrepresented high school seniors (e.g., low-income students, students of color, or first-gen). Students will discover the city of Chicago with current UChicago students, spend a night on campus, and learn more about the academic and student life programs that the University of Chicago offers. Find more information here, or contact the Assistant Director of Admissions, Maddy Jacobs, at [email protected].

Case Western Reserve University Diversity Program   Case Western Reserve University is currently accepting student applications for their  Diversity Overnight programs , Oct. 13 and 14 or Nov. 10 and 11. Applications are due by Sept. 1 for the October program and Oct. 1 for the November program. Diversity Overnight is designed for smart and curious high school seniors from diverse backgrounds, to give them an in-depth look at the opportunities available to our students. Click Here to apply.

Community

Events Hesburgh Lecture Series The Notre Dame Alumni Club of Reno/Northern Nevada invites you to the annual Hesburgh Lecture on August 8th for a faculty lecture by Fr. Ronald Nuzzi on Catholic education inside the BMCHS Chapel.  More information can be found  here . Notre Dame Student Send-Off BBQ The Notre Dame Alumni Club of Reno/Northern Nevada would like to congratulate Bishop Manogue graduates, Catherine Hammond and Gianna Zaccheo. Both young women will be attending Notre Dame this fall as the only two freshmen in the Northern Nevada area. For more information and to RSVP CLICK HERE Service Hours Parents: If you would like to get a jump start on your service hours, here is your chance! We are looking for wine donations for Green and Gold. For every two bottles donated (valued at $20 or more per bottle), we will give you two service hours. Please Contact Jane Festa at 775-336-6061.            Remember, the Diocese of Reno has mandatory requirements for volunteering at all Diocesan schools, including Bishop Manogue, and you cannot earn service hours until those requirements have been met. Contact Bonnie Hansen at  [email protected]  or 775-336-6000 with questions. Parents will have to enroll in Protecting God's Children through Virtus and stay up to date on monthly bulletins for two years. After the two years, you have completed all the necessary bulletins. This transfers over from any of the Diocesan schools. If you are still receiving bulletins after two complete years, contact Elda Juarez at  [email protected]  to be removed from the update list.

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The BMCHS Wire is your weekly guide to news and upcoming events at Bishop Manogue Catholic High School. Events and times may change after publication. Please check the   Daily Announcements   for the most current schedules.  To submit news for the Wire, e-mail  [email protected] or fill out this form . Submissions must be received by the Thursday morning prior to Monday publication. Notable headlines submitted after Thursday morning may not appear in the Wire until a later publication. If you would like to recognize a BMCHS student or group and would like to submit content for our monthly Student Spotlight newsletter, please e-mail  [email protected] .

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