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Eagle Eye
Family Newsletter
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Come celebrate Mass with the Bishop Shanahan community later today to kick off Homecoming Week! Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM followed by a light continental breakfast. All members of the Shanahan community are invited! | |
Week of September 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! | |
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FACTS Application Opens October 1
Any family seeking financial assistance for the '24-'25 school year - time is running out. Bishop Shanahan cannot offer financial assistance without a completed FACTS application. FACTS applications for the '24-'25 school year officially close on September 30th. Click here to learn more.
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Back to School Forms are Overdue!
Back to School Forms were due September 23. If you have not already done so, please complete the forms online by following these detailed instructions.
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PSAT Day is October 9th
9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will report to school at the regular time on October 9 for the administration of the PSAT. Dismissal will be at approximately 11:20 AM. Following dismissal, students waiting for buses report to the cafeteria. Please check with your local district regarding what time your particular bus will arrive. 12th grade students do not report to school on October 9; they are encouraged to use the day for college visits. The test is fully digital this year, so please make sure students bring their fully charged Chromebooks to school. Students will be preparing for tests in math and ELA classes, but are also encouraged do independent practice using practice tests that can be found here. For more PSAT and SAT prep resources, click here.
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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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Homecoming Game Tickets Pre-sale!
Avoid waiting in line to buy your ticket at the game! We will be selling Homecoming game tickets during all lunches Thursday 10/3 and Friday 10/4, and after school until 3:15 PM on both Thursday and Friday. Credit/Debit cards and cash are accepted during lunches and Tap-to-Pay, credit/debit cards, and cash are accepted after school. All tickets are $6 each and students can buy for themselves and their families. Tickets are not needed for those age 65 and older, and age 5 and under.
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Homecoming Dance Tickets
Come celebrate Shanahan's "Homecoming around the World!" Our Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 5. Dance tickets are $25 each and must be purchased online. Follow this link to order your Homecoming Dance Tickets today! Ticket sales will run until Wednesday, October 2.
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Homecoming Week Events
This is Homecoming Week, and we have many exciting events in store for our Shanahan community! See the attached flyer for important Homecoming Week information, including scheduled events and dress down day details.
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Club Jump-In Week
Did you know we have over 30 clubs here at Bishop Shanahan? Check out all our school clubs at lunch each day this coming week. Club representatives will be set up in the main lobby with information about their club and how you can "jump in" and join. All clubs are open to all students, so please stop by and get involved!
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Junior Class Rings
All juniors should have received a packet with information for ordering their school ring during homeroom last week. Those who need additional class ring forms can access the forms here:
Junior parents are asked to review the information in the packets and encouraged to join a Virtual Parent Ring Meeting on Monday, September 30, at 6:30 pm where a Josten's representative will explain the procedure for ordering school rings and will be available to answer any questions. Parents may join the Zoom meeting with this link (Zoom Meeting ID: 968 1225 9949). This Zoom meeting will also be recorded.
All ring orders should be placed during your student's lunch period next Tuesday, October 8, with a $100 down payment. Please make checks payable to Josten's. All major credit cards are also accepted for your ring down payment. A Josten's representative will be present in the cafeteria to answer any additional questions. Students who are scheduled for a lab during their lunch period that day should come to the cafeteria at the beginning of the lab to place their orders.
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Roster Change Deadline
Please note that the deadline for roster changes was September 13. We are no longer accepting any requests. Thank you for your understanding.
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NHS Tutoring
Is your child in need of extra assistance? If so, fill out the NHS Tutoring Request Form HERE.
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11th Grade Mandated Physical Exam and 12th Grade 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 (lhart@shanahan.org) 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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School Uniforms
Please help to make sure that your child is in proper uniform. This includes gentlemen being clean shaven with hair above the collar, and ladies having up to one small set of earrings and their skorts to the appropriate length of a maximum 3 inches above the knee. For details please visit the student handbook, pages 28-31. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to email bweinhardt@shanahan.org.
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Arise Youth Evening of Adoration
Sacred Heart Church, Oxford
Sunday, October 6, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Parish Youth Ministry Opportunity
Saint Joseph Parish: SOAR High School Focus Group meets on Sundays from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM beginnig on September 29th. "Dive deeper into the faith, ask questions, and enjoy time with friends." Click here to complete the required pre-registration.
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Forty Hours
All are invited to join us for the opening Mass of our school celebration of Forty Hours Devotions at 10:00 AM this Sunday, September 29, 2024. A continental breakfast will be available after Mass. Please RSVP using this link.
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Kairos 72
Registration for the 12th grade Kairos weekend retreat is now open. Kairos 72 will be from October 18th - 21st at Elverson Retreat House. You may complete the online registration form on the school website HERE reserve your place.
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Holy Hour
All are welcome to attend a Holy Hour in the school chapel on October 2nd 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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Fall Sports Fees
Fall sports fees have been posted to FACTS Tuition accounts. Please note that these fees are due in October regardless of which type of payment plan you have.
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Give Back Thursday | 10.3.24
Give Back Thursday is Bishop Shanahan High School's very own "Day of Giving," a 24-hour fundraising challenge during the Homecoming celebration! For over 60 years, Shanahan has provided a strong spiritual and academic foundation for its students. Now, we ask you to give back to BSHS! Join us on Thursday, October 3, 2024! Click HERE to learn more.
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EITC at BSHS
The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program allows Pennsylvania businesses and individuals to redirect their state tax dollars to support Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.The program is a win-win in that schools receive 100% of your contribution and you receive a 90% tax credit. 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 more about the EITC program at Shanahan HERE.
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Eagle Classic Golf Outing
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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Calling All Alumni!
Come cheer on the Shanahan Eagles at the big Homecoming game on Friday, October 4th! Be sure to stop by the Alumni Homecoming Tent to say hello to your fellow alumni and to receive alumni spirit items. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for alumni and their families - click HERE to RSVP so that we can set aside your tickets!
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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 9/30:
JV Football vs Henderson HOME 3:30
Boys Soccer 9 vs Avon Grove HOME 3:30
Girls Tennis vs Oxford HOME 3:30
Field Hockey vs Rustin HOME 5:30(JV)/7:00(V)
Girls V/JV Soccer vs Rustin AWAY 5:30(JV)/7:00(V)
Tuesday 10/1:
Boys Soccer vs Rustin HOME 5:30(JV)/7:00(V)
Volleyball vs Rustin AWAY 5:30(JV)/7:00(V)
Boys Soccer 9 vs Holy Ghost Prep AWAY 3:45
Wednesday 10/2:
Girls Soccer vs D-East HOME 3:45(V)/5:30(JV)
Football 9 vs D-East AWAY 3:15
Volleyball vs D-East HOME 3:30(JV)/5:00(V)
Field Hockey vs D-East AWAY 3:45(V)/5:15(JV)
Thursday 10/3:
Field Hockey vs Marple Newtown AWAY 4:00(JV)/5:30(V)
Friday 10/4:
Girls Soccer vs Villa Maria HOME 3:30(Both)
Football vs Sun Valley HOME 7:00 Homecoming
Boys Soccer 9 vs D-East AWAY 3:30
Boys/Girls Cross Country AWAY Paul Short Invitational at Lehigh
Saturday 10/5:
Boys Soccer vs D-East AWAY 2:00(Both)
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Important Policy Updates
Welcome back to the school year and to the athletic fields and courts! Although we may hate to see the summer end, we love to see our students back on campus. Fall sports have already ramped up. To ensure a safe and fun experience for all student-athletes and spectators, please click here to review important policies for all athletic events at Bishop Shanahan High School.
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Girls' Soccer Fundraiser 10/2
Dine in or take out from Mod Pizza on Wednesday, October 2 to support the girls' soccer team. 20% of your order will support the team! Be sure to show the image to the right or to use code MODGIVES20.
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Boys' Soccer Fundraiser 10/3
Dine-in or take-out from VK Brewing (693 Lincoln Hwy E, Exton, PA) on October 3rd to support the boys' soccer team - 15% of your purchase will be donated back to the team. Let's go, Shanahan Eagles!
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Boys' Soccer Pink Out 10/7
Come cheer on the boys' soccer team at the Unite for Her Pink Out Game on October 7th! JV plays at 5:30 PM and Varsity plays at 7:00 PM. Get ready for some raffles and wear your pink!
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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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September 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 - Mozzarella Sticks
- Grill Feature - Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich
- Pizza Feature - BBQ Chicken Pizza
- Deli Feature - Santa Fe Turkey Wrap
- Salad Feature - Chicken Cobb Salad
- Main Plate - Mediterranean Grill Plate
- Dessert Feature - Birthday Cake Slice
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Shop online at shanaspiritwear.com for your official school spirit gear! Enjoy 20% off select apparel from September 1st through 30th. | |
Bishop Shanahan High School | 220 Woodbine Rd | Downingtown, PA 19335
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