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Eagle Eye
Family Newsletter
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The Armory in NYC hosted a great event to start the indoor track season! Our athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the North Shore Invitational, with seven performances ranking in the top 7 in the state. Congratulations to all the competitors! | |
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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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Spread the Good News of Being Part of Bishop Shanahan
Do you know families with children in 7th and 8th grade looking for information about Shanahan? Share these upcoming events:
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January 27th - Make the Switch night geared towards public school students interested in attending Bishop Shanahan.
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February 12th - Admissions and Financial Aid Information Session for current 7th grade families
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March 1st - HSPT practice test for 7th grade students
For details about these events and more visit https://www.shanahan.org/whybshs.
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Inclement Weather
It's that time of year! If inclement weather requires Bishop Shanahan to be closed or to have a delayed opening, families will receive a text, voicemail, and email. Information will also be posted on the website and social media. Delays and closures are also reported to local media outlets. If the school building is closed due to weather, we will operate a "Flexible Instruction Day (FID)". During an FID, teachers will post assignments for their classes on Schoology by 10:00 AM. Teachers will announce a three-hour time period between 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM during which they will be available to answer questions. Assignments should take thirty (30) minutes for students to complete. Students will have five (5) days once school resumes to submit the assignments to their teachers (PLEASE NOTE: This 5-day window is meant to accommodate students who lose power. If your household has power, students should complete the assignment on the day it is assigned).
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Norovirus Prevention
We want to remind everyone to take extra precautions as norovirus cases are on the rise. This virus spreads easily and causes symptoms like stomach upset, vomiting, and diarrhea. To keep our school community healthy, please encourage your child to:
- Wash hands frequently: Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after using the restroom.
- Stay home if feeling sick: If your child is experiencing any symptoms, please keep them home to rest and recover fully before returning to school.
Together, we can help prevent the spread and keep everyone safe and healthy. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Nominate Your Favorite Teacher
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. 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. The deadline for nominations is January 15.
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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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Club Yearbook Photos
Club yearbook pictures will be taken after school the week of Jan. 13-17. 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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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
We appreciate your continued support and involvement in your child's education.
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Student Assessments
Bishop Shanahan High School utilizes Renaissance Star Assessments for benchmark testing. The assessments are administered three times a year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) in students' math and English classes. Results are used to measure growth, guide instruction, provide individualized feedback, and inform academic placement decisions. The Spring administration of Renaissance Star Assessments will take place the week of January 6th. 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 9th. We will continue to have ASAS every Thursday during the month of January.
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Your Support of the Shanahan Fund is Vital
Thank you to those who have already supported BSHS this year! The Shanahan Fund provides vital financial support to school operations such as clubs, activities, community service outreach, scholarships, and so much more! Every gift makes an important impact and we encourage all parents to show your Shanahan spirit with a gift to the Shanahan Fund. Click HERE to give!
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Save the Date
Shanahan Sports Social
(formerly Athletics Beef and Beer)
Saturday, February 1, 7:00-10:00 at Bishop Shanahan
All proceeds benefit the BSHS Athletic Program
more details to follow
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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 1/7:
Boys 9 Basketball vs Sun Valley HOME 3:15
Boys V/JV Basketball vs Downingtown East HOME 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Girls V/JV Basketball vs Downingtown East AWAY 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Wednesday 1/7:
B/G Indoor Track @ LaSalle Winter Series @ Ott Center U of Penn 7:00pm
B/G Swim and Dive vs West Chester East AWAY (WC YMCA) 7:30pm
Thursday 1/9:
Boys 9 Basketball vs Downingtown West AWAY 3:30
Friday 1/10:
Boys 9 Basketball vs Spring-Ford HOME 3:15
Boys V/JV Basketball vs Upper Merion HOME 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Sunday 1/12:
Girls Varsity Basketball vs Germantown Academy @ Ursinus Tournament 10:30am
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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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Alma Newlin Scholarship
The Alma Newlin Scholarship Application is now available. Students planning to major in health care
who reside in the Avon Grove, Kennett, Octorara, Oxford, and Unionville-Chadds Ford school districts, are elegible to apply. Please click here to complete an application.
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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.
- Be able to share your personal experience with cancer and how it affected you.
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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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