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Eagle Eye
Family Newsletter
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Bishop Shanahan DECA had an outstanding performance at the district competition, with approximately 70 students qualifying for the state competition! | |
Week of December 29, 2024 | |
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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! | |
School Building Holiday Hours
Bishop Shanahan Offices will be open on 12/30 from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM.
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FACTS Tuition Accounts
Respectfully, I remind all families of the policy of the Office of Catholic Education which states that no student’s account may be more than 90 days overdue. Any student with a past due balance over 90 days will not be able start the second semester which begins on January 27, 2025. Families are asked to make every effort to resolve any outstanding balances so as to avoid interruptions to their child’s education in the second semester.
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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. More information will be shared after the Christmas holidays. In the meantime, you can start practicing for our dance contests: Freshmen - Waltz; Sophomores - Tango; Juniors - Jitterbug; Seniors - Twist.
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Save the Date - February 2
Our annual Mother-Son Communion will take place Sunday, February 2. Mothers and sons are invited to a special Sunday Mass in the school auditorium followed by a buffet brunch at Downingtown Country Club. More information will be shared after the Christmas holidays.
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Parent Volunteers
Throughout the year, parents have the opportunity to serve as chaperones or to assist with school-sponsored events. All parent volunteers must have their clearances on file. Please see the attached Volunteer Clearance Form for more information on how to obtain your clearances.
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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
There will be no ASAS on Thursday, January 2nd. The next date for ASAS will be Thursday, January 9th.
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The Shanahan Fund is 59% to Goal.
Consider giving a gift by December 31st!
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. We are 59% to the $396K goal with a long way to go, so please consider making a gift!. Click HERE to give!
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Speaker Presentation
On January, 9, 2025, Minding Your Mind young speaker presentations will be provided to the students. MYM young speakers provide their stories of hope and coping with their own mental health challenges. This presentation is part of our commitment to provide mental health information and support to students that may face their own challenges. It may also encourage these students to seek help and know they are not alone. Our two speakers this year will be Kelly and Tiffany. You may also find more information about Minding Your Mind at mindingyourmind.org. If you have any questions about the presentation, please contact Mrs. Saggers at bsaggers@shanahan.org.
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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. | |
Wednesday 1/1:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Thursday 1/2:
Boys 9 Basketball vs Avon Grove AWAY 3:15
Friday 1/3:
B/G Swim and Dive vs Avon Grove HOME (Tel Hai) 3:30
Girls Basketball vs Henderson HOME 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Boys V/JV Basketball vs Henderson AWAY 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Boys Indoor Track LaSalle Invitational 2:00
Boys Varsity Ice Hockey vs Haverford School @ Ice Line Rink #3 4:00p
Boys JV Ice Hockey vs Downingtown East @ Ice Line Rink #1 9:45pm
Saturday 1/4:
Girls Indoor Track LaSalle Invitational 1:00
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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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