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Eagle Eye
Family Newsletter
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Thank you to everyone for a great first week of school! We look forward to having all of our students together as a full school community on Monday! | |
Week of September 8, 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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AbbeyFest | September 14
AbbeyFest is an annual faith and music festival held at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, PA. The grounds are transformed into a festival atmosphere featuring amazing music, Catholic and Christian vendors, the presence of Religious orders, food trucks, family and kid-friendly activities and games. Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets.
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Breakfast is Served
We are pleased to announce that breakfast will be for sale beginning on Monday. Light breakfast items will be on sale from 7:30-7:45. Students are not to bring food or opened containers of drink outside of the cafeteria.
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Application for 2029
Do you know someone who would benefit from a Bishop Shanahan education? Applications opened on September 1st for all rising freshmen. Help us spread the word and learn more at shanahan.org/whybshs.
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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 Night
Back to School Night is Thursday, September 19 at 7 PM. This is your opportunity to meet your child's teachers and catch a small glimpse of what a typical school day looks like. The evening begins in homeroom at 7 PM and runs until 9:30 PM. Rosters will be distributed in "homeroom," but you may also bring your own copy or follow the one on PowerSchool.
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SAT at Bishop Shanahan
Bishop Shanahan hosts the SAT twice each academic year. This year's dates are October 5, 2024 and May 3, 2025. The deadline to register for the October 5 administration is September 10. Click here to register.
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Renaissance Testing
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 Fall administration of Renaissance Star Assessments will take place the week of September 16. While there is no advanced preparation required for these tests, students will need a fully charged Chromebook to complete them.
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Phillies Night
The Phillies are flying high and Bishop Shanahan has tickets for the game on September 24th against the Chicago Cubs at 6:40 PM! Tickets will be on a first come, first serve basis! Let’s show our BSHS Eagle pride for the Phillies! Sign ups can be completed by clicking on this Permission Click! Let’s Go Phil’s!
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Homecoming T-shirts On Sale Now!
Homecoming Week is coming soon! Make sure to purchase your Homecoming t-shirts on time! Orders MUST be placed by September 12 at 11:59 PM. NO shirts will be sold in person. CLICK HERE to purchase Homecoming t-shirts. All t-shirts must be purchased online, and all orders and transactions will be done through the online site.
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Student Lockers
At the beginning of each year, students are assigned a new locker. Each student is responsible for the locker he/she uses, keeping the locker in good order. As stated in the student handbook, students may not post pictures, cards, or any other items on the outside of the locker. Also, no juice, water bottles, or food may be kept in the locker overnight unless special permission has been granted. If a student’s locker is jammed, he/she should report to the Office for Student Affairs for assistance. For help with opening a school locker, students can follow this simple diagram and/or watch this video.
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Shanahan Eagle Mascot Auditions
Shanahan students, have you always wanted to be THE Shanahan Eagle?! Now is your chance! We will be holding tryouts for the Shanahan Eagle mascot from September 12-18. Please click here to complete the preliminary application form, due September 9.
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The mascot requires energy, creativity, crowd appeal, dependability, and discretion. Tryouts will require applicants to answer questions about his or her interest in the position, ability to make a commitment, and any relevant experience. There will also be a performance element, in which the applicant will demonstrate a short, creative sideline skit, no longer than one minute.
Responsibilities will include:
- Representation at home games (football, basketball, etc.)
- Representation at school events (pep rallies, personal tour days, 7th grade universal visitation, etc.)
- Miscellaneous photo opportunities (scheduled at your convenience during the school day)
You are eligible to apply if you:
- Have parent/guardian permission
- Are in grade 9, 10, 11, or 12
- Maintain good grades
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Rosters
All students received their official rosters in homeroom on their first day of school. Any student requesting a roster review/change must email rostering@shanahan.org. No roster changes will be honored after September 13.
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School Uniforms
Please make sure that your child is in proper uniform everyday. This includes gentlemen being clean shaven with hair above the collar and ladies having up to one small set of earrings with their skorts to the appropriate length of a maximum 3 inches above the knee. For details please visit the student handbook, pages 28-31, and review boy's uniform here and girl's uniform here. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to email bweinhardt@shanahan.org.
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Water Bottle Policy
Students are permitted to carry transparent, plastic water bottles that are no larger than 24oz.
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Bus Loop Safety
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. All students are asked to walk on the sidewalks during dismissal and to stay out of the bus loop. Parents and students may not use the faculty lot at any time.
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After School Protocols
If students need to stay after school for a school function, they are to be with their proper club/activity. If the activity does not start immediately after school, the student should report to the IHM Center. The IHM Center closes at 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday and at 2:45 PM on Fridays.
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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 September 18th 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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Forty Hours Devotions
Save the date for the Shanahan Community Mass, the opening of our school celebration of Forty Hours Devotions at 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
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Teen Mental Health First Aid | Parent/Guardian Meeting
All 10th grade students will once again participate in Teen Mental Health First Aid Training in their Health/PE classes this year. Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) teaches teens how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their friends and peers. An informational meeting for parents will take place via Zoom at 7 PM on Monday, September 16. More information and the Zoom link will be shared with 10th grade families via email.
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Designer Bag BINGO
Join us on September 20, 2024 from 7pm-10pm for the premium Designer Bag BINGO event of the year! This is an adults-only, BYOB event. Bring your own drinks and snacks and win gorgeous designer bags, including a special round for a Louis Vuitton! Click here to learn more and register.
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Last Call for Your Chance to Win $10K!
Don't delay! Get your raffle ticket today and support the BSHS Endowment Fund Golf Outing! A limited number of tickets are available for your chance to win the grand prize of $10,000! Click here or Venmo @Bishop_Shanahan. Contact events@shanahan.org for more information.
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Volunteers Needed | September 10
Please consider joining us for a fun day as a volunteer at the BSHS Endowment Fund Golf Outing on September 10th. Help with check-in, hole-in-one watchers, and more! Click here to sign up.
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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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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 9/9:
JV Football vs Methacton HOME 3:15
Girls Tennis vs West Chester Rustin HOME 3:30
Field Hockey vs Haverford HOME 5:30(JV)/7:00(V)
Boys Soccer 9 vs Avon Grove AWAY 3:30
Boys Soccer (Varsity Only) vs Berks Catholic AWAY 7:00
Tuesday 9/10:
Field Hockey (Varsity Only) vs Academy Park HOME 5:30
Wednesday 9/11:
Volleyball vs Unionville HOME 5:30(JV)/6:45(V)
Girls Tennis vs Downingtown East AWAY 3:30
Boys Soccer vs Unionville AWAY 3:45 (both)
Girls Soccer vs Nazareth Private AWAY 3:45(V)/5:30(JV)
Boys/Girls Cross Country League Meet AWAY 4:00 (North Brandywine Middle School)
Thursday 9/12:
Golf vs Avon Grove HOME 3:00
Girls Soccer vs Unionville HOME 5:30(JV)/7:00(V)
Football 9 vs Avon Grove AWAY 3:30
Field Hockey vs Unionville AWAY 3:45(V)/5:15(JV)
Friday 9/13:
Boys Soccer 9 vs Downingtown East HOME 3:30
Girls Tennis vs Sun Valley HOME 3:30
Football vs Pope John Paul II HOME 7:00
Saturday 9/14:
Boys Soccer vs Malvern Prep HOME 4:30(JV)/6:00(V)
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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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Volleyball Match Invitation
The volleyball team invites you to the WHITEOUT Match vs. Unionville on Wednesday, September 11th with JV starting at 5:30 PM and Varsity to follow. The first 25 students for the varsity match will receive a FREE T-SHIRT! Come support our Lady Eagles and join us in honoring those that protect and serve our country and community each and every day - our Military and First Responders! Let's go Eagles!
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Fall Softball Workouts
The softball team is looking to add new players to the program! Interested current students are invited to attend fall workouts starting September 5th on Thursdays from 3:15 to 5:15 PM at the varsity softball field. Contact edelio@shanahan.org with any questions. Click here to view the flyer.
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Basketball Open Gyms
All current students are welcome! Please enter through the center Athletic doors.
Boys' Basketball Open Gym begins Monday 9/9 and is every Monday and Wednesday until 11/6 from 7:00-8:30pm. Email Coach John Dougherty at jdougherty@shanahan.org with any questions.
Girls' Basketball Open Gym begins Tuesday 9/10 and is every Tuesday and Thursday until 11/12 from 7:00-8:30pm. Email Coach Jim Powers at jpowers@shanahan.org with any questions.
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Cheer Team Fundraiser 9/11
Come out and support the cheer team at Handel's in Downingtown in two weeks on September 11th from 3 - 9 PM. 20% of total purchases will be donated back to the cheer team - be sure to show the image when you place your order!
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Boys' Soccer Team Fundraiser 9/18
Come out and support the boys' soccer team in one week on Wednesday, September 18th from 3 - 9 PM at Magerks Lionville. 15% of all dine-in and take-out purchases will be donated back to the team. Let's go, Shanahan Eagles!
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17th Annual College Fair
Mark your calendars! Bishop Shanahan High School will host its 17th Annual College Fair on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The College Fair will be of great value to our parents and our entire school student body. For more information, please contact Mrs. Weyback in the College Center at 610-343-6242.
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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 All Students: Standardized Testing Survival Guide (NEW WEBINAR!)
Students and families are invited to join Franklin Yard's upcoming webinar, where you'll dive into the digital SAT, upcoming changes to the ACT, and more to help you make informed decisions. Click here for more information and to register.
September 24th, 7-8pm EST, via Zoom. Topics Covered:
- SAT vs. ACT: Which is right for you?
- New ACT changes: What to Expect
- How to Maximize Scores with Effective Prep Planning
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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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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 - Crispy Onion Rings
- Grill Feature - Western BBQ Burger
- Pizza Feature - Deluxe Pizza
- Deli Feature - Greek Chicken Pita
- Salad Feature - Chicken Cobb Salad
- Main Plate - Beef Teriyaki Bowl
- Dessert Feature - Snickerdoodle Cookie
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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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