From the Principal: Ms. Rosemary Distaso-Libbon, Principal

Parent NewsletterFebruary 2013

Bishop Montgomery High School5430 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, California 90503(310) 540 - 2021 www.bmhs-la.org

Dear Parents,

Here we are already in the second month of 2013 and the second month of our second semester. The seniors are just that much closer to their graduation day! The remainder of this final semester will pass quickly, particularly for the seniors. The past, present, and the future are all so present to them. I know there are moments when they are nostalgic for the past and also many moments when they look forward to graduation day and all that will follow, but the challenge is for them to live wholly in the present. I know this must be true for all of you, parents, as well, particularly the senior parents. Please keep our seniors in your prayers in a special way.

There are a few dates on the school calendar that I would like to highlight:· Friday, February 1st, Student Appreciation Day· Monday, February 4th, Late Start, Faculty Meeting· Friday, February 8th, ACT Test Day, 8:00-11:30 a.m.(mandatory grades 9-11) Senior Holiday· Tuesday, February 12th, Undergraduate Awards· Wednesday, February 13th, Ash Wednesday, Services in Religion Classes· Thursday, February 14th, Valentine’s Day!· Friday, February 15th, Grading Period Ends· Monday, February 18th, Presidents’ Day, School Holiday· Friday, February 22nd, Report Cards Mailed, Faculty In-service, Student Holiday

During the month of February we observe Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the contemplative season of Lent when we reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. It seems that we are always considering both past and future as we strive to live fully in the present. Our daily challenge is to live each moment well and with awareness that everything we do, we do in the presence of God. Certainly, Lent is a time for such reflection since it is a time of repentance and renewal in preparation for the feast of the Resurrection. We certainly need strength and courage to fully participate in the Lenten season, to face ourselves as we really are, and to work at becoming new in Christ. My prayer is that we all take the time to pray and to reflect and to renew our commitment to the Gospel message.

I love Valentine’s Day. January and February are such transition months—a quiet time after the holidays –and before the excitement of all that is new in the spring. I look forward to the joy and the fun that comes with the celebration of Valentine’s Day,

Principal cont.

the opportunities to say thank you to others for what they bring to our lives, and to say “I love you” to those most special to us. It’s fitting, I think, that Valentine’s Day is during Lent, a time of reflection about how I can become a better person and about what more I can be doing for others. The work we strive each day to become whole and new in Christ, to answer our individual calls to sanctity, to allow ourselves to be transformed by the power of the Resurrection are all an act of love in response to God’s love for us. That, I think, is a particularly special Valentine.

Thomas Merton, one of my favorite spiritual writers, reminds us that we are not alone in our search for sanctity or in that desire to be transformed. We participate in that struggle and that search in community. I hope this meditation which I have shared with you before, is as meaningful for you as it is for me as you begin this Lenten season. Know I pray for you every day—being a parent is hard work—and that I also pray for your children. I hope that you pray for me as well.

All Christian life is meant to be at the same time profoundly contemplative and rich in active work. It is true that we are called to create a better world. But we are first of all called to a more immediate and exalted task: that of creating our own lives. In doing this, we act as co-workers with God. We take our place in the great work of mankind, since in effect the creation of our own destiny, in God, is impossible in pure isolation. Each one of us works out his own destiny in inseparable union with all those others with whom God has willed us to live. We share with one another the creative work of living in the world. And it is through our struggle with material reality, with nature, that we help one another create at the same time our own destiny and a new world for our descendants.--Thomas Merton. A Book of HoursOur Lady, Queen of Angels, Pray for Us.

Rosemary LibbonPrincipal

Guidance & Curriculum Ms. Yvette Vigón-Morffi - Vice Principal - ext. 231

Mrs. Casey Dunn - Guidance/Studies Coordinator - ext. 226

CarpoolPlease email jhong@bmhs-la.org if you would like to include or take off a carpool request in the newsletter.

Most of our seniors have now completed their college applications and will turn their attention to the financial aid process. Those who wish to receive financial aid, regardless of the school they ultimately choose to attend, must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly referred to as the FAFSA.

The US Department of Education has updated the FAFSA on the Web website for the 2013-2014 school year at www.fafsa.ed.gov The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application for federal and state student financial aid. FAFSA applications for the 2013-2014 year will be accepted starting January 1 at www.fafsa.ed.gov

California’s Cal Grant program requires the FAFSA to be filed by March 2, 2013. In addition, to receive Cal Grant award consideration, a student must have a school certified Grade Point Average (GPA) submitted by March 2, 2011. Colleges will have their own scholarship and financial aid filing deadlines, sometimes earlier than March 2. Students should check on-line with every college under consideration for their scholarship and financial aid deadline.

Although a student’s final financial aid eligibility will be based on final 2012 year tax figures, students are encouraged to file their FAFSA as early as possible. Students and parents should complete the FAFSA by the earliest school deadline using estimates of their 2012 federal taxes. Then, when the final tax figures are available, they must file a correction at www.fafsa.ed.gov Not having final tax figures is not an accepted reason for missing a school or state filing deadline. Questions on the completing the FAFSA can be made to the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID or you can email FederalStudentAidCustomerService@ed.gov.

Each year, our counselors stress the importance of submitting the FAFSA as early as possible. The reason for doing so is to give you as much time as possible to review, compare, and analyze each school’s SAR. Having the entire month of April, and possibly part of March, to consider and weigh the financial impact of a college decision is critical in our opinion.

Guidance cont.

Also, both the FAFSA and the Cal Grant forms must be submitted or postmarked no later than March 2nd. Hopefully, both you and your child have applied for and received a pin number to be used as the electronic signature for the FAFSA if you will be submitting online.

College scholarships generally become more local and talent- or interest-specific during the second semester. Each scholarship opportunity that the school is made aware of in print form is summarized in the Family Connection, daily bulletin, and cataloged in the Guidance Center. Students are encouraged to actively pursue these opportunities, while remaining cognizant of the work involved. Many scholarship applications require as much work, if not more, than a college application. Please encourage your child to pursue appropriate opportunities where he or she will be a competitive applicant.

We hope that you will discuss course selection with your child before re-registration materials are distributed February 20th. In addition, student questions will be answered regarding a four-year plan and what is required for college admission. If there are questions you have before these meetings take place, please contact your child’s counselor.

Sincerely,Casey DunnGuidance/Studies Coordinator

DisciplineMs. Betty Behen, Dean of Women, ext. 234

Mr. Lee Flores - Dean of Men - ext. 232

Sweatshirts: BMHS sweatshirts are the ONLY sweatshirts that are allowed. They DO NOT SHRINK, so please purchase a size appropriate for your student. All other sweatshirts will be confiscated and further disciplinary action will follow. During the 2nd Semester, Seniors are allowed to wear an official, non-hooded college sweatshirt of the college they will be attending.

Is it an “Excused” or “Unexcused” Absence/Tardy?: A phone call to the Attendance Office does not necessarily “excuse” an absence or tardy. It merely lets us know that the parent/guardian was aware of the absence or tardy. The nature of the absence or tardy (“excused” or “unexcused”) will be determined by the Deans and Attendance Office. Refer to your Parent-Student Handbook for what constitutes an “excused” absence or tardy.

No Messages. The Attendance Office and the Front Office staff do not deliver messages during the day. It is both time consuming and disruptive to classes.

Cell Phones: Please remind your students to be responsible with the use of their cell phones. Upon arriving on campus, students must turn off their cell phones and place them in their lockers. Student may not use their cell phones during school hours. Furthermore, cell phone use is not permitted in any of the school buildings, offices or locker rooms regardless of the time. Any student who fails to abide by the cell phone policy will have his or her cell phone confiscated and will be issued a disciplinary referral. Cell phones will only be returned to the student’s parent or guardian.

Prom Time. Prom is just around the corner. As per the Parent-Student Handbook pg. 20, “The school does not permit the renting of hotel rooms or other facilities for students’ use for activities pre- or post- Bishop Montgomery dances... The school does not assume responsibility or liability for damages, loss of property, or injury caused when such rental agreements are incurred by students or their parents.” Prom Dance: Remember that your student must fill out the Prom Bid when bringing a non-BMHS student to the dance. The Guest Pass must be signed by the Discipline Office & turned in to the Bookstore by the deadline. The bid must also include a signature from the dean of the student’s school along with a stamp of the school seal. The Deans reserve the right to refuse any non-BMHS student from attending the Prom. All students and their guests are required to bring and show a picture ID card from their school. YOU are responsible for the behavior of your student’s guest.

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Prom Dress Attire. The dance is formal.

Gentlemen are required to wear tuxes or suits. Ties are required unless dress shirts with a mandarin collar are worn. Gentlemen may not wear earrings, sunglasses, hats, gloves nor may they carry canes.Ladies may wear two pairs of earrings but may not wear earrings in the upper earlobe. Fitted dresses may not be excessively tight. Dresses should be comfortable for dancing and sitting. The slit on the dress may not exceed two inches above the knee. The length of the dress MUST BE AT THE KNEE (MAY NOT BE ABOVE THE KNEE). Sleeveless and strapless dresses are permitted provided that the bodice appropriately covers the chest and back. Backless dresses are NOT PERMITTED AND may not fall below mid-back. Ladies are reminded that the display of excessive cleavage is inappropriate and unbecoming. Dresses may not show a bare midriff or contain cutouts, which expose the torso (FRONT OR BACK). Additionally, the dress material which covers the chest to KNEE area must be opaque not transparent (mesh or chiffon style material is not permitted in this area).Dress shoes are required for ladies and gentlemen. The hotel requires that shoes remain on at all times while on the premises. Students’ attire should be appropriate, modest and in good taste.Please do not assume any liberties with these guidelines when you or (in the case of gentlemen with guest passes) your date purchase dress attire. All non-BMHS guests are required to conform to these guidelines. Anyone not adhering to the above stated guidelines will not be permitted to enter the dance, and will be sent home. In these cases the bid money will not be refunded. Freshmen may not attend the Senior Prom dance.The school reserves the right to refuse admittance to any person not properly attired.

*****STUDENT DROP-OFF & PICK-UP PROCEDURES*****

Drop-off Procedures Parents driving west on Torrance Blvd.

1. Parents driving west on Torrance Blvd., who are making a left turn, can come into the campus.2. Parents may not make a left turn into the East Parking Lot.3. Parents must drive onto the campus and continue driving until they have arrived to the designated drop-off point located in

the East Parking Lot.4. Drop-offs are prohibited in front of the school. Parents must drop-off students in the designated passenger drop-off

points located in the East Parking lot adjacent to the school. Parents will enter the East Parking Lot through the northeast entrance by the marquee.

5. The Security staff will be available to control traffic

Parents driving east on Torrance Blvd.1. Parents driving east on Torrance Blvd. cannot enter the campus. All parents driving east on Torrance Blvd. must proceed

to enter the East Parking Lot in order to drop-off their students in the designated drop-off points. Students may not be dropped-off on Torrance Blvd. Please do not block any driveways when waiting to pull into the East parking lot. Students may not be dropped off anywhere on Torrance Boulevard unless the driver is parked in a legal parking zone.

Please note that U-turns are not permitted. The only legal place to make a U-turn is on Torrance Blvd. and Prospect.

Exiting the East Parking Lot1. All drivers exiting the East Parking Lot must make a right turn only. Cars may not proceed onto the street until they have

stopped at the stop sign.2. Please do not merge to make a left on Henrietta, as attempting to do so will cause a delay for the other parents who are attempting to exit.

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Picking-up and Dropping-off Off-Campus:All parents should pick-up and drop-off their students on-campus. To avoid the last minute rush, we encourage you to arrive before 7:30AM. The traffic flow on Torrance Blvd. is heavier after this time and may affect how quickly you are able to exit the campus. If you decide to pick-up or drop-off your students anywhere else, please refrain from picking up or dropping off your students at our neighboring businesses or residential driveways as this creates an inconvenience for our neighbors. Please respect the property of our neighbors by refraining from moving trashcans, taking property, littering, or parking or pulling into our neighbors’ driveways. Also, please make sure to drop-off your students in areas that are safe and legal. We have received many reports that there have been BMHS parents or carpools driving recklessly on Palos Verdes Boulevard and students are being dropped-off by their parents/carpool drivers illegally by the red curb zones, in front of fire hydrants or in the middle of the street. In the interest of the safety of all pedestrians and drivers and as a courtesy to our neighbors, students should be dropped-off on campus. Students whose parents fail to comply with the pick-up and drop-off procedures will be dealt with on campus. The Torrance Police Department has also been contacted and they have informed us that they will be citing drivers along Torrance Boulevard, Henrietta and Palos Verdes Boulevard. It is essential to give our neighbors the same respect and courtesy that we expect from each other on campus.

Lastly, in the interest of our students’ safety, we also would like for you to remind your children to obey all traffic and pedestrian laws. Many students are crossing the street when the signal light is flashing red or are not using the appropriate crosswalks. We have received phone calls from parents, faculty, and residents concerned over our students’ safety. Please remind them to follow all traffic and pedestrian laws.

Mrs. Milana McDermott - Dean of Student Life - ext. 273

Activities

The Activities Department is gearing up for some exciting events and activities this semester. Here are a few highlights:

Winter Spirit WeekThe Bishop community celebrates Winter Spirit Week, along with Catholic Schools’ Week, January 28th-February 1st. This week is aimed to highlight our winter athletic teams, as well as provide fun ways for our students to show their school spirit. Activities include a lunchtime kick-off with our band, drumline, color guard and spirit squads, the Junior Ring Mass and Blessing, class color day, black & gold day, a lunch-time rally “Lunch-a-palooza,” and will end with the student vs. teacher volleyball game on Friday. Junior Ring Blessing – January 29th The Junior Ring Blessing Mass is Tuesday, January 29th. Jostens will be on campus on January 24th before school and during lunch, to distribute rings that have been paid in full. If you need information on your student’s ring balance, please contact Jostens directly at 805-987-4147 to ensure that your junior has their ring for the Ring Blessing. Contact the Activities Office if you need further information.

Spirit Squads, Band, Drumline and Color Guard Competition SeasonJanuary through April is competition season for our very talented song team, short flag squad, band, drumline and color guard. These groups will be busy getting ready for their respective competitions on the weekends and they appreciate the support of the Bishop Montgomery community. Students and families are welcome to attend the competitions and cheer them on as they represent Bishop Montgomery. Listen to announcements for competition dates, or ask a member for more details.

Spring Talent Show – February 28th

Sign-ups for the Spring Talent Show will be in TMH on February 5th. It’s not too early for students to start planning for this event. Encourage your student to share their talent with the Bishop community. Tickets are $3 and will be on sale at the student store, pre-sale only. Remind your student to listen to morning announcements for details. This is always a sell-out event in TMH, so make sure to buy tickets early.

Blood Drive with Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital – February 25th Key Club and Bishop Ambassadors will sponsor our annual blood drive on campus on Monday, February 25th. All students must have parent permission in order to donate blood that day. Permission forms will be distributed during sign-ups the weeks prior to the blood drive. Parents are encouraged to participate in this important program! This is a great way for our Bishop students, faculty, staff and parents to help support important needs in our local community. Ask your student for details on this event. They can contact a Key Club member for more details.

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ASB See’s Candy Bar DriveASB will hold their annual See’s Candy Bar drive from February 11th-March 4th. This drive helps fund the George Montgomery Leadership Scholarship which is given to two seniors each year, and helps offset other program expenses. Your support is appreciated!

ASB Offices for 2013-2014If your student is interested in developing leadership skills and getting more involved with student life at Bishop, maybe they’d like to serve as a member of student government. An informational meeting will be held during lunch in Activities on Tuesday, February 21th. Applications will be distributed at the meeting. Students should listen to announcements for details.

Club Proposals for 2013-2014Bishop Montgomery has many active clubs and organizations, with at least one sure to match the interests of each student. Clubs are a great way to be involved at BMHS. If students are interested in proposing a new club for next year, they must attend the information meeting during lunch on Wednesday, February 27th in the Activities Office. New club proposal forms will be available at this meeting.

Thank you to all of you who contribute to the success of our many and diverse extracurricular activities. You truly add to the student experience at BMHS.

AthleticsMs. Alexa Johnson - Athletic Administrator - ext. 269

Mr. Kareem Mutrie - Director of Athletics - ext. 255

Mr. Ed Hodgkiss - Director of Athletics - ext. 260

Winter Tournaments have been a success for all BMHS teams. As school comes back to session, Del Rey League play begins for Basketball and Soccer. Be sure to check out the athletic calendar in the back of this newsletter and come watch a home game.

Boys basketball is ranked 2nd in the LA Times and 16th in the Nation. The boys picked up 3 different championship trophies over the break. Be sure to make it to a game and check out one the best teams in the nation.

Girls Basketball is ranked 3rd in their CIF division and are currently undefeated in League Play.

Boys Soccer started the Del Rey league schedule off with a win vs Bishop Amat.

Girls Soccer won their first home league game 10 – 0 vs Mary Star.

It is not too late to join the Athletic Booster club. Our players need your support. Meetings are 1 time a month with many opportunities to fulfill those 2nd semester volunteer hours.

Go Knights!

DevelopmentMr. Andy Marafino - Marketing & PR Director - ext. 246

Mrs. Amy Traxler - Director of Development - ext. 249

Mrs. Dione Dierks - Assistant Director - ext. 244

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Development Office is looking for volunteers for the Black & Gold Gala, Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Torrance Marriott. We have one shift available: 5:00pm – 12 midnight. Volunteers will work at the event—monitoring silent auction tables, assisting with the live auction, overseeing the Balloon Burst, and cleaning up once the event concludes. All volunteers must work the entire shift, no exceptions. No shortened shifts or split shifts are available. This shift requires volunteers to stand for long periods of time, and requires volunteers to be involved with Gala activity and guests at all times. It is a very busy evening. If interested, contact Amy Traxler at atraxler@bmhs-la.org. Due to this limited shift availability, positions will be filled on a first come, first served basis. PSI credit will be given.

BLACK & GOLD SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS: PSI HOURS! Did you donate to Black & Gold Gala? If your donation totaled less than a full semester’s worth of hours ($150 = 10 hours), you or your student must bring your PSI hours form to the Development Office to have the amount of hours equivalent to the value of your donation signed off. The Development Office cannot directly credit hours with the tuition office unless they are for a full semester’s worth of hours. Partial hours will only be credited on the PSI form. Also, if your donation was valued at one semester’s worth of hours plus a few additional (i.e. $180 = 12 hours), you have been credited for one full semester’s hours (10 hours), but need to have the remaining partial hours (2 hours) signed off by the Development Office on your PSI hours form. Questions??? Call the Development Office at ext 249.

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Development/Alumni News Andy Marafino, Director of Development & Alumni – 310-540-2021 ext. 246 Dione Dierks, Assistant Director – ext. 244 ddierks@bmhs-la.org Amy Traxler, Assistant Director – ext. 249 atraxler@bmhs-la.org VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Development Office is looking for volunteers for the Black & Gold Gala, Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Torrance Marriott. We have one shift available: 5:00pm – 12 midnight. Volunteers will work at the event—monitoring silent auction tables, assisting with the live auction, overseeing the Balloon Burst, and cleaning up once the event concludes. All volunteers must work the entire shift, no exceptions. No shortened shifts or split shifts are available. This shift requires volunteers to stand for long periods of time, and requires volunteers to be involved with Gala activity and guests at all times. It is a very busy evening. If interested, contact Amy Traxler at atraxler@bmhs-la.org. Due to this limited shift availability, positions will be filled on a first come, first served basis. PSI credit will be given. BLACK & GOLD SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS: PSI HOURS! Did you donate to Black & Gold Gala? If your donation totaled less than a full semester’s worth of hours ($150 = 10 hours), you or your student must bring your PSI hours form to the Development Office to have the amount of hours equivalent to the value of your donation signed off. The Development Office cannot directly credit hours with the tuition office unless they are for a full semester’s worth of hours. Partial hours will only be credited on the PSI form. Also, if your donation was valued at one semester’s worth of hours plus a few additional (i.e. $180 = 12 hours), you have been credited for one full semester’s hours (10 hours), but need to have the remaining partial hours (2 hours) signed off by the Development Office on your PSI hours form. Questions??? Call the Development Office at ext 249.

Reservations are being accepted through Friday, February 22, though space is limited. Support BMHS and our students with the purchase of your ticket or table of 10 today!

And, don’t miss the “BALLOON BURST...” Balloons are available pre-sale with your invitation RSVP, at the door, and throughout

the evening until they sell out. Purchase as many balloons as you wish for $25 each.

EVERYONE IS A WINNER! Inside each balloon will be a prize valued at $20 or more. Prizes include gift certificates from various retailers and local attractions. One balloon will have a GRAND PRIZE with your choice of $500 tuition credit or $250 cash!!

Thanks to the generosity of our BMHS families, alumni and local businesses, our live and silent auctions will be filled with one-of-a-kind finds and spectacular items for all!

VISIT THE “BLACK & GOLD GALA” LINK UNDER ALUMNI/GIVING AT WWW.BMHS-LA.ORG FOR DETAILS ON THESE AMAZING AUCTION ITEMS:

ONE WEEK IN AN OCEAN VIEW 2BR/2BATH PRINCEVILLE, KAUAI CONDO

LUXURY CARIBBEAN GETAWAY – FOUR NIGHTS/FIVE DAYS IN CANCUN!

FLY-ALONG HELICOPTER PATROL FLIGHT WITH THE L.A. SHERIFF’S DEPT.

FAIRMONT CHICAGO FOUR NIGHT/FIVE DAY STAY WITH AIRFARE

TWO BIG BEAR CABIN GETAWAYS

MOUNTAIN ESCAPE – ONE WEEK IN LAKE SHASTINA VACATION HOME

KOBE BRYANT & DEREK FISHER FRAMED LAKERS 2010 CHAMPIONSHIP PHOTO (AUTOGRAPHED BY BOTH)

SUPER STUDENT PACKAGE: CHOICE OF LOCKER, PARKING SPACE & SNACK BAR PASS FOR 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR

TEN BMHS GRADUATION CEREMONY TICKETS WITH TWO VIP PARKING SPACES

For more information: Call BMHS’

Development Ofce 310.540.2021 x249

Bishop Montgomery High Scho o l pr e s en t s th e

at The Torrance Marriott

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013

Open to all guests

21 and older.

Space is limited— Reserve your

table now!

Join parents, alumni, faculty & friends to toast Bishop Montgomery,

our amazing students, and our fantastic future!

It’s an evening you won’t want to miss...

Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m.

Hosted Hors D’Ouevres & Cocktails

Seated Dinner

Live & Silent Auctions

Hall of Fame Inductions

DJ & Dancing

“It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” - Mother Teresa

The same could very well be said about Bishop Montgomery, a community that through the support of so many people over the last 50 years has become a family-- individuals united by a mission of faith, service

and academic excellence. This year three deserving members of this family, our school community, will be inducted into the BMHS Hall of Fame at the Black & Gold Gala on March 9, 2013.

Dr. & Mrs. Richard Meehan, past parents of six alumni, will be honored for their unwavering commitment to Catholic education and, specifically, to Bishop Montgomery. We also look forward to inducting Fr. Mike McCullough ’64, Bishop alumnus and current LAPD chaplain. Fr. Mike will be honored for his Christ-like example of perseverance in the face of

adversity and for his dedication to sharing the Bishop Montgomery’s mission through his service to the greater Los Angeles community. We are proud to honor these three inductees, each of whom is an amazing example of the BMHS motto to

“Seek Justice, Speak Truth, and Serve with Honor.”

We would like to extend to current parents, past parents, alumni and students who have been touched by these special people, the opportunity to place a congratulatory/tribute ad in the Black & Gold Gala’s program.

Recognition of their achievements will certainly add to the significance of their induction into the BMHS Hall of Fame and provide memories that they will cherish long after the evening concludes.

Dr. & Mrs. Richard Meehan Father Mike McCullough’64 Past Parents LAPD chaplain and reserve officer Meg ’81, Mike ’82, Molly ’86, Kerry ’88, Amy ’89 and James ‘95

Advertisement Size Rate

Please submit your completed ad (graphics, etc.) via email to atraxler@bmhs-la.org. For printing purposes, we request that all business logos be submitted electronically in pdf format.

Please return your ad/text, this signed contract, and your check

(payable to “BMHS”) to the BMHS Development or Main Office.

DEADLINE: February 13, 2013

If you would like to submit your completed ad or any portion (graphics, etc.) via e-mail, please send to atraxler@bmhs-la.org

Name _________________________________________ Phone Number _____________________________ Address ________________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________ Ad Information: Ad Size ______________________ Amount Enclosed $____________________

For more information, please contact Amy Traxler or Dione Dierks (310) 540-2021, ext. 249.

Full Page 8” x 10½” $300

Half Page 7¾” x 5 ¼” $250

Quarter Page 3½” x 4 ½” $150

Business Card 3¾” x 2½” $75

Outside Back Cover 8½” x 11” $475

Inside Front/Back Cover 8½” x 11” $400

Performing ArtsEric Hankey - Music Director

During January, all of the different musical ensembles got back to work:Winter Color Guard – competitions on 1/19, 2/9, and 3/22

Indoor Drumline – competitions on 3/2, 3/23, 4/13, and 4/20

Wind Ensemble – rehearsing for spring festival tba in March or April

Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, and Vocal Jazz – competition in Santa Cruz planned for 3/16

And of course, our first ever Music Department trip to Washington, D.C., April 3-7th!

If you’d like more information about any of these activities, or to find out how to join, please email me: ehankey@bmhs-la.org. It’s never a bad time to start!

“Knight Music” Booster Club The “Knight Music” Booster Club includes parents of members of Band, Winter Guard, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Drumline, Vocal Jazz, and Music Production. Their meetings are usually on the last Monday of the month at 6:00 pm in the Conservatory (convent) – additional meetings are scheduled as needed. The next meeting is Monday, February 25th, 2013 – please join them to help keep the many projects they organize rolling.

Things We NeedAs always, we are grateful for any musical equipment and cash donations – they are also always graciously accepted,

and are eligible for tax deductions. At this point, we are also outfitting more of the Conservatory’s (convent’s) rooms with recording equipment, and donations of amplifiers, headphones, and cables would be very useful. Thanks!

“Like” Our Facebook Page! Remember – now you can go to the official BMHS Music Department Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bishop-Montgomery-High-School-Music-Department/250295355054244 All of our pictures and videos from all of our groups, as well as up-to-the-minute information about events and activities – “Like” us!

We’re always practicing, planning, and organizing, including school concerts, local performances, competitions, parades, tours, and lots of other important things – come on up any day before or after school, 6:30-7:50am or 2:15-3:00pm (although we’re often there earlier and later.) To get in touch with Mr. Hankey, please call the school, or email at ehankey@bmhs-la.org.

WE’D “LOVE” TO SEE YOU… FEB 25TH @ 7 PM!

While January was a slow month for volunteers…

We hope you enjoyed that time because once January passes,the rest of the school year seems to fly, especially for our

Senior families!

February is heating up…We start with spreading the love to our fabulous kids on the 1st with “Student Appreciation Day.” Moms will hand out treats at the end of school…. AND then we will host the Undergrad Awards on Feb. 12th.

And since we “Love” chocolate and dessert, here’s the“Just Desserts” schedule for the rest of the school year:

FEB: Freshman MAR: Sophomores APR: Juniors

Our new board installation dinner will be in MAY. Thinkabout how you’d like to be part of the board, or

who you would like to nominate for 2013-2014!

And don’t forget, the early bird raffle for those whoArrive before 7 pm…. Don’t miss out!

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And as we celebrate the month of “Love” and St. Valentine, let’s (try to!)remember these words from 1 Corinthians 13:3-5 (NIV 1984, ©1984):

“3 If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”

“Just Desserts” will be provided by the FRESHMAN moms...

Each meeting gets us closer to the finish line….. hang in and hang on!

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:

LORI RODRIGUEZ 310-594-7780 bmhsmothersclub@bmhs-la.org

MESSAGE FROM THE TUITION OFFICE

YEARBOOKS· The deadline to pre-purchase a yearbook is February 10, 2013.

AP TESTS· The deadline to pay for AP tests is February 28, 2013.

RE-REGISTRATION· $550 re-registration fee will be added to the February tuition

statement. You may pay it early or wait for re-registration day (March 8, 2013). A $50 late fee will be applied after March 8, 2013.

2nd SEMESTER PSI:

· $175 2nd Semester PSI fee should have been added to your tuition statement in January but will be added in February.

Bishop Montgomery High School

PARENT-SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT 2012-2013 (PSI) CHECK-OFF SHEET

2nd Semester Student Information Last Name ___________________First Name_________________________Grade_______ Parent Information Father’s Full Name ______________________________________ Wk# ( )______________________ Address________________________________________________ Hm# ( )______________________ Mother’s Full Name _____________________________________ Wk# ( )______________________ Address________________________________________________ Hm# ( )______________________ EVENT Date Hours Wkd Chairperson’s Signature ______________________ _____________ ___________ ______________________________

______________________ _____________ ___________ ______________________________

______________________ _____________ ___________ ______________________________

______________________ _____________ ___________ ______________________________

______________________ _____________ ___________ ______________________________

TOTAL HOURS ___________

* Please cross (X) out completed hours, MAXIMUM of 10 hours per sheet*

1 hr 2 hrs 3 hrs 4 hrs 5 hrs 6 hrs 7 hrs 8 hrs 9 hrs 10 hrs Each family is responsible for turning in the PSI credit form themselves. Please do not assume the chairperson will be responsible for handing in the hours. Return your completed form to the BMHS tuition office as soon as 10 hours have been completed. Partial payment cannot be applied. Credit will be given by TEN-hour increments only (a total of 20 hours for the school year). All credit for hours worked during the 2012-2013 school year must be turned in during the 2012-2013 school year. PARENT SIGNATURE________________________________________ DATE________________________

Bishop Montgomery Garden GroupEarn your hours and enjoy outdoor activity with the gardening group on a Saturday morning. Great for freshmen parents to meet new parents or if you just love garden-ing. The gardening group is dedicated to maintaining the beautification of the school landscape. Bring your hat, gardening gloves, gardening tools (hoe, rake, your favor-ite pruners) and come join us on a Saturday morning.

PSI dates:Sat. Feb. 2ndSat. Mar. 2ndSat. Apr. 13thSat. May 4th

Start Time 8:30am

Lee Claudino/Trish Hoying

DRIVER’S EDUCATION - 2013Tuesdays – Wednesdays – Thursdays

(2:15 – 3:35)

START: March 5 (Tuesday)

END: May 9 (Thursday)

24 Total Days

NO CLASS: Wednesday, March 27 Thursday, March 28 Tuesday, April 2 Wednesday, April 3 Thursday, April 4 Tuesday, April 9

PRICE: $150.00

Textbook: $30.00 (Books must be ordered no later than Feb. 5)

REGISTRATION: Begins in the Bookstore – January 28, 2013

February 2013 Sun

Mon

Tue W

ed Thu

Fri Sat

1 Tuition due P. 4 #4 Fac. vs. Student V

B 1pm

G

ym closed 1-3pm

B

lack & gold

Student Appreciation day

E3 Mtg 1pm

2

3 Feast of St. B

lasé

4 P. 3 #2 7:45 Faculty M

tg 8:45 start

5 P. 2 Talent show

signups Torrance Y

outh Council 8am

—2:30pm

6 P. 1 D

enim D

ay

7 P. 6 N

ewsletter due

Sr. Valentim

e’s gram

deadline

8 AC

T test day 8am

(mand. gr. 9th-11th)

11:30 dismiss; senior

holiday

9 AC

T Short Flag C

omp.

Winter G

uard C

omp. 12—

8pm

10 11 P. 5 A

SB candy sales

begin

12 P. 4 U

ndergrad Aw

ards p. 6,1 A

SB apps dist.

13 P. 3

Ash W

ednesday Services in classes R

eturning club re-reg m

tg @ lunch

14 P. 2 Feast of St. V

alentine

15 P. 1 #4 G

rading pd. Ends K

night of Honor

Frosh. Reg. R

ev (Rel)

E3 Mtg 1pm

16 K

aplan free practice SA

T 9:00am

—1:00pm

Short Flag C

omp

17 18 W

ashington’s B

irthday Presidents’ D

ay Student H

oliday

19 P. 6 11:59pm

Grades due

ASB

apps. due @

lunch Soph R

etreat

20 P. 5 Im

prov @ lunch TM

H

Returning clubs form

s due at lunch A

SB cam

paign begins R

e-reg mtg. all grades p. 6

gym

21 P. 4 Y

outh Day

Soph Retreat

22 R

eport cards mailed

Fac. Inservice Student H

oliday

23 Science O

lympiad

24 25 P. 3 6:00 Band B

st. Mtg.(C

onv) 6:30 A

thl Bst. (Lib)

7:00 Mothers’ C

lub Mtg. (Fac)

Blood D

rive SAC

26 P. 2

Rel. of W

orld Field Trip Soph R

etreat Talent show

rehearsal 2:15 TMH

BM

HS S.S. priority reg. begins

27 P. 1, 2, 3 #5

CIF elig. D

enim D

ay N

ew club proposal m

tg @

lunch 1:40 Curr./E3 M

tg

28 P. 4, 5, 6 #5 Talent show

6pm TM

H

1:40 Dept./E3 M

tg.

*AP Fees due

2/28*

Senior Retreat

Lab Days 8am

-1:35pm

Religious Ed C

ongress