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Eagle Eye
Family Newsletter
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Ticket sales for "Matilda: The Musical" begin TOMORROW, Monday, October 21! Show dates and times are: 11/21, 11/22 & 11/23 at 7 PM, and 11/23 & 11/24 at 2 PM. All tickets are $16.75 and must be purchased online. Check your email or visit shanahan.org tomorrow for the link to the online box office. | |
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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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EITC at BSHS
Did you know that over 33% of the Shanahan students require need based assistance. Both individuals and companies can participate in the program. It is a way to put your state tax dollars to good use supporting Catholic Education. Read more below in the "Support the Mission" section.
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Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program
Spirit of America Youth Leadership is a transformative four-day residential program that engages high school students in grades 9-12 from across the country with the first principles of freedom. Through an inspiring four-day program at the Valley Forge campus, students experience mock congressional debates, participate in a free enterprise challenge, visit historical sites, and engage in interactive educational activities. This immersive experience allows students to develop their critical thinking and leadership skills while understanding their responsibilities as citizens. Students live on campus during the program, identifying opportunities for future contributions to society while creating new, lasting friendships and finding common ground as Americans with peers from across the country. The program is is sponsored 100% by the Connelly Foundation for your students (primarily 10-11 grade) to attend. Click here for brochure with more information.
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Yearbook Orders Now Open
Online yearbook orders are now open! Click here to place your order. Cost is $70 now through December 14, 2024 and then $76 thereafter until May 31, 2025. Seniors should NOT place an order for yearbooks. Yearbooks are purchased for each senior as part of the graduation fee.
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Junior Class Ring Orders
Attention Junior Families: It's not too late to order your class ring! Orders will be accepted through October 28. To place an order, please complete the order form found in the ring packet your student received at the Junior Class Ring meeting. If you need another form, please have your student stop by the Activities Office to pick one up.
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Senior Graduation Materials
Attention Senior Families: All seniors MUST complete this Jostens Cap & Gown Order even if you do not intend to purchase any graduation memorabilia or announcements from Jostens. Bishop Shanahan orders all our caps and gowns from Jostens, and we need an accurate height and weight for your student. Please complete this, as well as select your Graduation Photo Pose for the yearbook by October 23. If you do not select a pose, one will be chosen for you. If you need assistance with this, please contact Mrs. Musick in the Activities Office.
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Holy Hour | 10/30 @ 7 PM
All are welcome to attend a Holy Hour in the school chapel on October 30th 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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Christian Initiation
Any student who desires to become Catholic should contact Father Monica for more information. Likewise, any Catholic student who is interested in receiving the remaining Sacraments of Initiation, should alert the Office of School Ministry.
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Daily Mass Update
There will be no Mass on Monday, October 21st. All are welcome to gather in the Chapel at 7:40 AM for short service with the distribution of Holy Communion.
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Kairos 72
Please pray for the success of the Kairos retreat this weekend. 40 senior students will be on retreat at St. Mary of Providence in Elverson.
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Mycoplasma Pneumonia Notification
The Centers for Disease Control and the Pennsylvania Department of Health are observing a rise in pneumonia among children nationwide. Although pneumonia can be caused by many pathogens, these reports indicate that it is caused by a type of bacteria called Mycoplasma
pneumonia, which typically causes respiratory tract infections. While symptoms are generally mild, some infected children experience serious complications that may require hospital care. This link HERE will direct you to the letter provided by the PA Department of Health and CDC.
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Winter Uniform
Thank you for your continued support in the wearing of the uniform. Bishop Shanahan's Winter Dress Code can be found in the Student Handbook on pages 32-33. All items can be found on the Flynn and O'Hara website.
Ladies wear a green crew neck pullover, sweater vest, or ¼ zip pullover, and a white short or long-sleeve banded-bottom oxford blouse or white turtlenecks with the BSHS logo under the sweater. Ladies will also have their Official Flynn & O’Hara Skort (no more than 3” above the knee) with dark green, opaque white, gray, or black tights.
Gentlemen wear a regulation v-neck green school sweater, vest, or ¼ zip pullover. The sweater is worn with a white short-sleeve or long-sleeve button-down shirt with a Shanahan tie, or white turtleneck with the official BSHS logo underneath. Gentlemen wear regulation Flynn and O’Hara khaki pants with a brown or black belt.
All students continue to wear regulation Bass Nubuck, Sebago Docksiders, or Leather Sperry Topsider shoes.
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Drop Off/ Pick Up
All individuals driving to Bishop Shanahan High School are not to drive in the bus loop from 7:15 AM to 8:45 AM and 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM. Please use the "Pick Up Lane" located at the second entrance off of Woodbine Road to drop off and pick up students. Please also be a model for our students in driving on school grounds. Students have reported drivers speeding in the lots before and after school. Please drive through the pickup lane all the way through to its conclusion.
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Junior Mandated Physical Exam and Senior Mandated Meningococcal Vaccine
The Pennsylvania Department of Health, PA Code, 28 Health, Chapter 23 School Health, Sections 23.1 - 23.87 School Health Services, requires medical examinations upon entry to school and in grades K, 6, and 11. The 11th grade mandated physical exam can be performed within one year prior to the first day of 11th grade. This medical examination should be completed by your personal physician and may be a yearly physical, a driver’s license physical or a sports physical. This documentation was due by the first day of 11th grade. Your child will also need a second meningococcal conjugate vaccination (MCV4) by the first day of 12th grade. Documentation of this immunization is required in the nurse’s office prior to the first day of 12th grade. Please mail, email or fax (610)343-6220 your child’s 11th grade physical and immunization record to the nurse’s office at BSHS.
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Electronic Device Policy
For security and good order of the school, cell phones must be kept in lockers during the regular school day. Cell phones may be used before the first bell and after the conclusion of 8th period, but must be turned off during the school day. Any cell phone found outside of the locker during that time will be confiscated. The student will receive 10 demerits and the device will be returned at the conclusion of the day. If an emergency exists at home, parents should contact the Student Services Office who will in turn notify the student. Ear buds or headphones are not permitted to be worn during the school day. Smart watches or other wearable smart devices are not permitted during testing. If a student uses a device to text or message, they will receive the same demerits as cell phone usage.
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Technical College High School Presentation
SOPHOMORES & PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
A presentation for the Chester County Technical College High School Brandywine Campus is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, beginning at 8:30 AM. Sarah Robinson, Program Admissions Manager at TCHS, will present the programs available and explain the application process to the sophomore class. Parents are welcome to attend if your student is interested in attending for the 2025-2026 school year. Please complete the form at HERE if you will be attending the presentation.
JUNIORS & PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, Sarah Robinson, Program Admissions Manager for TCHS, will be meeting with Junior students who are interested in the Allied Health Program at 9:15 AM. This is a senior only program and is for students interested in healthcare. Students received a link (HERE) via email to sign up to attend the session. The Teacher Leadership Academy will not be offered at the Brandywine Campus for the 2025-2026 school year.
You may also visit www.technicalcollegehighschool.org for more information for the programs. Please contact Mrs. Beth Saggers, Director of Guidance, at 610-343-6202 or bsaggers@shanahan.org with any questions regarding these programs.
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There is Still Time to Send your 2024 PA Taxes to BSHS Students | Next Webinar is Monday, October 21st at 3pm!
The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program allows Pennsylvania businesses and individuals to redirect their state tax dollars to support tuition assistance for students attending Catholic and other tuition-based schools. The program is a win-win in that students receive 100% of your contribution and you receive a 90% tax refund. To learn how to participate, join The Foundation for Catholic Education in an upcoming informational webinar! Click HERE to sign up. See the list of BSHS participants and learn more about the EITC program at Shanahan HERE.
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Eagle Classic Golf Outing | 11/11 @ 11AM
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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Grandparents Welcome
Grandparents are an important part of our BSHS community. We would love for them to come to events and receive our Shanahan magazine to find out all the wonderful things happening at their grandchild's school.
As a "Welcome to the Shanahan Community" gesture, we plan to send our Shanahan grandparents a card and a special picture of their freshman grandchild from the first week of school! We invite you to fill out the contact information HERE so that we can mail the cards to their homes. Space is provided to list the mother's parent(s) and the father's parent(s). If you need to enter additional grandparents at different addresses, please fill out the form a second time with the additional contact information.
Pictures can only be sent to those families who grant permission and complete the Google Form with the necessary contact information for mailing. We thank you for helping to keep this an ongoing tradition! Please contact Amy Seifert at aseifert@shanahan.org with any questions. Thank you!
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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. | |
Monday 10/21:
JV Football vs Downingtown East AWAY 3:30
Tuesday 10/22:
Field Hockey vs Unionville HOME Time 5:00 (First Round District Playoffs)
Girls Varsity Soccer vs Gwynedd Mercy HOME Time 7:00 (First Round District Playoffs)
Wednesday 10/23:
Boys Soccer vs Radnor AWAY 7:00 (First Round District Playoffs)
Thursday 10/24:
Volleyball vs TBD HOME Time TBD (Second Round District Playoffs)
Football 9 vs Henderson AWAY 3:15
Girls Soccer (District Quarterfinals...pending Tuesday's outcome)
Field Hockey (District Quarterfinals...pending Tuesday's outcome)
Friday 10/25:
Football vs Coatesville HOME 7:00
Saturday 10/26:
Volleyball (District Quarterfinals...pending Thursday's outcome)
Sunday 10/27:
Rugby 7s Club - La Salle College High School - Fall Brawl Tournament
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Boys' and Girls' Swim/Dive Meeting
Interested in Shanahan Swim and Dive? There will be a meeting with Coach Snook for current members and those interested in joining on Thursday Oct 24th at 2:30 in the Commons. Dismissal will be directly from the Commons - attendees should go to their locker before the meeting.
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Football Game Tickets Pre-Sale
Purchase your tickets ahead of time on Thursday 10/24 and Friday 10/25 for the Coatesville game during all lunches and after school until 3:15 PM. During lunches, credit/debit cards and cash will be accepted. After school, Apple Pay, Google Pay, tap-to-pay, credit/debit cards, and cash will be accepted. All tickets are $6 each, and students can buy for themselves and their families. Tickets are not needed for those age 65+ or age 5 and under. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be replaced if lost.
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Fall Sports Playoffs
Shanahan boys' and girls' soccer, field hockey and volleyball teams will all be competing in District Playoffs this week. Ticket links will be posted once they become available at shanahan.org/athletics. Best of luck, Shanahan Eagles!
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WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION and PIAA FORMS
- Registration for Winter Sports OPENS OCTOBER 23, 2024.
- Winter sports include Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Swim and Dive, Boys and Girls Indoor Track, and Competitive Cheer.
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Registration is through ArbiterSports....please follow this link to register starting October 23rd for all Winter sports: Arbiter Sports Winter Registration
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Any technical questions with registration please contact ArbiterSports at support@arbitersports.com or 1.800.311.4060
- For the 2024-25 Winter Season, Registration will open on October 23rd and close on November 8th. Tryouts begin on November 15th.
- WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION IS DUE BY NOVEMBER 8th ONLINE ONLY!
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Parents/Athletes: If you did not register for a Fall sport, print Section 6 of the PIAA CIPPE form (PIAA CIPPE form available here) and provide it to your Authorized Medical Examiner (if they don't have an electronic version). Forms must be completed and certified after May 1, 2024. Forms dated prior to May 1, 2024 will not be valid and registration will not be complete.
- If you registered for a Fall sport this school year, follow the instruction within the registration form.
- Please contact the coach for specific team information. Email contacts are located on the Athletics page on our website.
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College Process Assembly
On Monday, November 11th, the College Process Assembly will be presented to the Junior Class from 8:30-10:00 AM in the school auditorium. This assembly shares information about the college application process and the NCAA Clearinghouse in detail. It is open to parents/guardians of the Junior Class. We will also hold a second presentation in the evening from 6:00-7:00 PM. We encourage parents/guardians to be in attendance for either assembly.
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College Admissions Visits
All students are welcome to connect with college and university admissions officers during their lunch period throughout the school year. The admissions officers are hosted at their own individual table in the Cafeteria, bringing a wealth of information about their respective school, answering students' questions, and providing brochures to interested students. Upcoming visits include:
- 10/21 | La Salle University
- 10/22 | Quinnipiac University
- 10/23 | Holy Family Instant Decision Day
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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.
- SAT Practice Test: September 28th, 10:00am-12:45pm (EDT)
- ACT Practice Test: November 16th, 10:00am-1:30pm (EDT)
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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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October 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 - Old Bay Fries
- Grill Feature - Buffalo Burger
- Pizza Feature - Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread
- Deli Feature - Chicken Fajita Wrap
- Salad Feature - Mandarin Chicken Salad
- Main Plate - Chicken Stir Fry
- Dessert Feature - Chipwich Ice Cream Sandwich
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The cooler weather is here - bundle up this October and enjoy 20% off select hoodies at shanaspiritwear.com, now through October 31st! | |
Bishop Shanahan High School | 220 Woodbine Rd | Downingtown, PA 19335
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