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Eagle Eye
Family Newsletter
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All too often, teachers are unsung heroes. The Citadel Heart of Learning Award began 24 years ago in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) to recognize local teachers who show dedication in and outside of the classroom. Last year, Bishop Shanahan's own Mrs. Ye was recognized for her dedication and care for our students. Click here to watch last year's video. Nominations for this year's award are due January 15. If you know a teacher who truly cares about their students and puts in the extra effort to enhance their educational experience, please submit a nomination here. | |
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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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Archbishop Pérez’s Pastoral Letter
Archbishop Pérez published a Pastoral Letter on Sunday, January 5th. This letter outlines his
hopes for the Church of Philadelphia over the coming years. He is asking for your help in being a part of the process.
The first thing to do is to visit https://trustandhope.org and watch the video; then read the Archbishop’s letter to us. After that, please also sign up for one of the Archdiocesan Consultation Sessions and learn even more. We will have local information sessions here at Bishop Shanahan on 3/30 and 4/30.
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PowerSchool Data Breach
Please read this important letter about a data breach of PowerSchool SIS information.
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Catholic Schools Week Essay Contest
In preparation for Catholic Schools Week, all Bishop Shanahan students have been invited to participate in the first-ever "What Does Catholic School Mean to Me" Essay Contest. For details and guidelines, click here.
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High School Discernment Weekend
January 25-26, 2025
Come & See Weekends offer men the opportunity to visit Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, meet with seminarians, and deepen their prayer life in order to explore the possibility of the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Visit HeedtheCall.org/ComeandSee to register.
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Holy Hour
All are welcome to attend a Holy Hour in the school chapel on January 16th at 7:00 PM. The evening will include Eucharistic Adoration with Praise and Worship Music. There will be light refreshments available after the devotions.
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Battle of the Bands
The annual Bishop Shanahan Battle of the Bands will take place on Friday, January 31, 6:30-9:30 pm in the Auditorium. Come and support our students as they amaze us with their musical talents!
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Senior Graduation Speeches
All senior students are invited to prepare and deliver a speech to be considered for valedictorian and salutatorian at graduation in June. Guidelines and directions for submitting graduation speeches were emailed to all senior students on January 8. Students who wish to be considered must submit their speeches to Sister Marianne by Friday, February 7.
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Senior Prom Mandatory Parent Meeting
Attention seniors and senior parents: A mandatory Senior Prom/Graduation Information meeting will be held March 6 at 7:00 pm in the school Auditorium. All seniors who plan on attending the prom must attend this mandatory meeting with a parent or guardian. Please mark your calendars!
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Club Yearbook Photos
Club yearbook pictures will be taken after school Jan. 14-2. Club members should refer to this schedule and make every effort to be present for their club yearbook pictures.
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Save the Date - January 25
Our annual Father-Daughter Dance will take place Saturday, January 25, in the school gym and main lobby. This dance has become a long-standing Shanahan tradition and promises to be a special night for all who attend! This year, we're adding an ice cream treat for dads and daughters to enjoy together. Every couple will have the opportunity to participate in the dance competitions: Freshman - Waltz; Sophomores - Tango; Juniors - Jitterbug; and Seniors - Twist.
All tickets must be purchased online using HERE. Tickets are $20 per person, which will be billed to your FACTS account. Your daughter/s can pick up their tickets in the Activities Office after January 20. Please contact Mrs. Kim Musick if you have any questions: kim.musick@shanahan.org or 610-343-6248.
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Save the Date - February 2
Our annual Mother-Son Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, February 2, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. This is a cherished Shanahan tradition, beginning with a special Mass in the school auditorium, followed by a delicious brunch at the Downingtown Country Club.
This year, all tickets must be purchased online HERE. Tickets are $35 per person, which will be billed to your FACTS account. Your son/s can pick up their tickets in the Activities Office after January 20. Please contact Mrs. Kim Musick if you have any questions: kim.musick@shanahan.org or 610-343-6248.
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Nurse's Office
No student should come to school with a fever or feeling ill. The nurse’s office opens to students at 9:00 AM and closes at 2:30 PM (emergencies are an exception). Students who leave school before 9:00 AM will be marked as an unexcused absence unless a doctor's note is submitted.
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Student Illness
Students who become ill during the school day MUST go through the nurse to be sent home. Students are not permitted to contact parents to come and pick them up at school. Those who leave after contacting parents directly will be considered as an early dismissal/unexcused absence.
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Please report Absence/Late/Early Dismissals by 9 AM
Parents/guardians may call the absentee line: 610-343-6260 to report an absence, an early dismissal or a late arrival. You do not need to leave the student ID number; a name is sufficient. Please leave a brief message, example: due to illness, having car trouble, accident on the highway, doctor appointment, etc. Brevity helps to make that task easier. Emails to Mrs. Karros (ckarros@shanahan.org or Attendance@shanahan.org) or handwritten notes to the Attendance Office will also suffice. All correspondence regarding attendance should be completed by 9 AM.
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End of Semester
As we approach the end of Semester 1, please note the following key dates:
End of Semester 1 Quarter 2: January 24, 2025
Start of Semester 2 Quarter 3: January 27, 2025
Grades for Q2 S1 are due- Tuesday, 1/28 8:00 AM.
Report cards are scheduled to go out in February.
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Student Assessments
Renaissance Make-ups will continue the week of January 13th. While there is no advanced preparation required for these tests, students will need a fully charged Chromebook to complete them.
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After School Academic Success
The next date for ASAS will be Thursday, January 16th. We will continue to have ASAS every Thursday during the month of January.
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Parents, We'd Love Your Feedback!
The Spring fundraiser is an opportunity to bring the entire Shanahan community together to socialize and raise money for a great cause - the sustainability of Bishop Shanahan for current and future students!! We would love your feedback on what would motivate you to participate in the Spring fundraiser event. Please take a few moments to respond to the survey. Thank you! Click here to take survey.
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Double Your Impact!
When giving to Bishop Shanahan, please consider if your workplace has a matching gift program. Many companies will match a charitable gift to Bishop Shanahan, doubling the impact of your gift! We are two-thirds of the way to reaching our Shanahan Fund goal this year. Help shape the leaders of tomorrow by investing today! Click HERE to give!
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Annual Sports Social
The Bishop Shanahan Athletic Committee invites you to the annual Sports Social on February 1, 2025, from 7 to 10 PM. All proceeds for the event will benefit the Bishop Shanahan Athletic Department to make necessary upgrades. Enjoy delicious food, beer, and other non-alcoholic drinks. There will also be raffle baskets and a 50/50 drawing! Get your tickets today HERE!
To become a sponsor, click HERE.
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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 1/14:
Boys V/JV Basketball vs Coatesville HOME 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Boys 9 Basketball vs Downingtown East AWAY 3:15
Girls V/JV Basketball vs Coatesville AWAY 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Thursday 1/16:
Boys 9 Basketball vs Henderson HOME 3:15
Girls V/JV Basketball vs West Chester East HOME 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Boys V/JV Basketball vs West Chester East AWAY 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Boys JV Ice Hockey vs Salesianum HOME @ The Campus 8:50
Friday 1/17:
B/G Indoor Track Polar Bear Meet @ Henderson 2:45
B/G Swim and Dive vs Downingtown West AWAY (Lionville YMCA) 3:30
Saturday 1/18:
Girls V/JV Basketball vs Springfield Delco HOME 11:00am(V)/12:30pm(JV)
Sunday 1/19:
Boys Varsity Basketball vs Lancaster Mennonite @ Octorara Tournament 3:30pm
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Quinnipiac Summer Programs
We are excited to announce that registration for Quinnipiac’s Pre-College Summer Programs is now open and students from Bishop Shanahan High School are invited to register!
This is the perfect opportunity for high school students to experience Quinnipiac University while getting a taste of the college experience and exploring topics that interest them — all while building a stronger application before they start applying to their dream school.
This year’s selection of programs features new offerings like Exploring Nursing, Creative Writing, the Entrepreneurship Academy, and Forensic Science — alongside established favorites like Movie Making and the Game Design and eSports Lab. With one-and-two week experiences for both commuter (daily) or residential (overnight) students, there is truly something for everyone. Students can register HERE.
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Ervin L. Steele Nursing Scholarships
Two (2) Nursing Scholarships of $1000.00 (one thousand) each are being offered to graduating High school students residing within Lancaster or Chester County. Scholarships are available to those students entering the Nursing Profession upon their 2025 graduation from High School.
The Nursing Scholarships will be directly applied in the Student’s Name, toward tuition or books, per the billing office of the Institution the student will be attending. All applications for the Ervin L. Steele scholarship must be on file with the students High School Counselor no later than April 4 th, 2025.
Interested students, please stop by the College Center for an application.
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Attention Seniors Residing in Chadds Ford Township!
The Chadds Ford Township Residents Association awards scholarships to high school seniors living in Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County. Winners are selected by the association’s Awards Committee based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community service, and their commitment to Chadds Ford.
• The applicant must be in the 12th year of education and accepted into a post 12th grade educational program. Examples of programs include a four-year college or university, community college, military academy, or vocational school.
• Cumulative GPA must be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• The applicant must be a resident of Chadds Ford Township – Chadds Ford 19317, West Chester 19382 or Glen Mills 19342
• Applicants must apply on their own behalf.
• Financial need is not a requirement.
• The application form, as provided by the Residents Association, shall be received by March 31st, of the current academic year.
Please download the application HERE.
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Attention Sophomores and Juniors!
What's it like to be a student at Notre Dame?
Current sophomores and juniors looking for a collegiate experience may consider applying to our on-campus programs in summer 2025!
Summer Scholars or Leadership Seminars allow students to live on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus for two weeks. They'll stay in a residence hall with a roommate, take a challenging college-level course, and participate in fun community-building activities in the evenings. All of this, plus students earn transferable college credits from Notre Dame!
Need-based financial aid, including application fee waivers, partial to full-tuition scholarships, and travel reimbursement, are available to students who qualify.
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Connect Thru Cancer Scholarship for Seniors
Connect Thru Cancer (CTC) is pleased to share the 2024-2025 application for the Cammie Hall Sanders (CHS) Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors 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.
To be considered for the Cammie Hall Sanders Memorial Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Be a local high school senior who has been impacted by cancer either personally, or by an immediate family member’s (parent/guardian/sibling) battle with cancer.
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Demonstrate the qualities of kindness, grace, selflessness and strength in the face of adversity, and possess characteristics consistent with Connect Thru Cancer's Core Values.
To apply, please see Mrs. Weyback in the College Center
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Attention Juniors: Free SAT and ACT Practice Tests
These full-length, timed practice tests offer a great
way for your students to identify their strengths
and decide which test—SAT or ACT—might be the
better fit.
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ACT Practice Test: January 18th, 10:00am-1:30pm
- SAT Practice Test: January 25, 10:00am-12:45pm
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Click here for more details and registration
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Attention Seniors
The Chester County Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be offering two scholarships of $1,000 each: the Mary Harshbarger Scholarship and the Kozlowski Scholarship for those seniors who wish to major in nursing. Please stop by the College Center for an application.
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Bishop Shanahan Exclusive SAT Masterclass with Franklin Yard
Franklin Yard is thrilled to be offering a BISHOP SHANAHAN-exclusive SAT Masterclass in Spring of 2025, where students will learn how to masterfully navigate both the test content and the adaptive digital format. Students will come out of the course equipped with the essential knowledge and strategies needed to excel on test day.
Virtual SAT Masterclass:
- Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm (EST)
- March 19th to April 30th
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Click here for more info and to register
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Bishop Shanahan High School | 220 Woodbine Rd | Downingtown, PA 19335
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