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

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FeBruary 2014Parent newsletter

5430 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90503(310) 540 - 2021 www.bmhs-la.org

Dear Parents,

Our much anticipated accreditation visit from the WCEA/WASC visiting team begins on Sunday, February 9th with a reception to welcome them to Bishop Montgomery. The team will be on campus to visit and evaluate our school from Sunday, February 9th through Wednesday, February 12th. I want to say a special thank you to Mrs. Laura Fabbri, our WCEA/WASC Coordinator, for all of her direction and preparation. The official report--which you can access on our website—is evidence of the hard work and dedication of every faculty and staff member as well as of the parent and student members of the focus groups. I am very grateful for and proud of all of their work and look forward to the team’s visit. I know that they will find our faculty, staff, and students as exceptional as I do!

There are a few dates on the school calendar that I would ask you to note: • Monday, February 3rd, 7:45 a.m. Faculty Meeting; 8:45 a.m. Start • Friday, February 7th, 8:00-11:30 a.m., ACT Test Day, Grades 9-11 (Senior Holiday) • Sunday, February 9th through Wednesday, February 12th, WCEA/WASC Visit • Thursday, February 13th, 12:45 Dismissal • Friday, February 14th, Faculty In-Service, Student Holiday, Happy Valentine’s Day! • Monday, February 17th, Presidents’ Day, School Holiday

January and February have always seemed to me to be transition months—a quiet time after the holidays—and before the excitement of all that is new in the spring. These months are particularly a time of reflection for me—reflection about how I can become a better person and about what more I can and should be doing for others—a celebration of Valentine’s Day—an opportunity 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. As we each work daily to become new and whole in Christ, to answer our individual calls to sanctity, to allow ourselves to be transformed by the power of the Resurrection, we need to remember that these are all acts of love in response to God’s love for us. That is, I think, 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 in Christ. We participate in that struggle and that search, not alone, but in the love of community. Know that I pray for you every day—being a parent is hard work—and I also pray for your children. I hope that you also pray for me.

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 Hours

Rosemary LibbonPrincipal

guidance & curriculum: Ms. Yvette Vigón-Morffi - Vice Principal - ext. 231 Mrs. Casey Dunn - Guidance/Studies Coordinator - ext. 226

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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 2014-2015 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 2014-2015 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, 2014. In addition, to receive Cal Grant award consideration, a student must have a school certified Grade Point Average (GPA) submitted by March 2, 2014 (Bishop Montgomery submits this for you, so you do NOT have to do anything for the GPA verification). 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 2013 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 2013 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.

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 March 11th. 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.

***Seniors***

Please note that any changes made to your schedule for the spring/second semester must be reported to every school to which you have applied. If you have submitted applications before your class change is made, please be sure that you email each school’s admissions office to let them know what change has been made and why. If you

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guidance & curriculum: Ms. Yvette Vigón-Morffi - Vice Principal - ext. 231Mrs. Casey Dunn - Guidance/Studies Coordina-tor - ext. 226

have not submitted your applications, then you may report the class change(s) within your application. It is VERY IMPORTANT to let the admissions office know as soon as possible as it may have a direct impact upon whether or not you are accepted/waitlisted/denied to the school.

***Honors/AP STUDENTS***

Honors and AP students who fell below an 83% at the semester as stated in the course catalog have been leveled down to the appropriate course. Again, any senior who has already submitted applications, should immediately contact each school with the change of schedule as stated in the paragraph above.

Sincerely,Casey DunnGuidance/Studies Coordinator

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Dear Seniors and Senior Parents:

Please note that any changes made to your schedule for the spring/second semester must be reported to every school to which you have applied. If you have submitted applications before your class change is made, please be sure that you email each school’s admissions office to let them know what change has been made and why. If you have not submitted your applications, then you may report the class change(s) within your application. It is VERY IMPORTANT to let the admissions office know as soon as possible as it may have a direct impact upon whether or not you are accepted/waitlisted/denied to the school.

***Honors/AP STUDENTS***

Honors and AP students who fell below an 83% at the semester as stated in the course catalog have been leveled down to the appropriate course. Again, any senior who has already submitted applications, should immediately contact each school with the change of schedule as stated in the paragraph above.

Thank you,

Mrs. Vigon-MorffiVice Principal

STAKEHOLDERS SURVEY……

Dear Parents,It is once again time to complete the Archdiocesan parent survey. The parent survey will be available through a link on the BMHS website. Please log on to www.bmhs-la.org and click on the link to “Stakeholders Survey” on the home page. The link will be available February 3 – 24, 2014. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. In order to start the survey, please click on the submit button when you first enter the link.

Stakeholders Survey link:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3GCGQ3KWe appreciate your time in completing the survey!Sincerely,Yvette Vigon-MorffiVice Principal

AP STUDENTS:As a reminder, all AP exams must be paid in full by Friday, February 21st. Also, every student in an AP course is required to sit for the AP exam except for AP Government & AP Econ, semester courses. Please be sure to make your payment to the Student Store by Friday, February 21st.

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disciPline: Ms. 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.

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

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disciPline: Ms. Betty Behen - Dean of Women - ext. 234Mr. Lee Flores - Dean of Men - ext. 232

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.

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

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disciPline: Ms. Betty Behen - Dean of Women - ext. 234Mr. Lee Flores - Dean of Men - ext. 232

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. We have also heard reports of students being distracted while either walking or waiting for their ride. Please remind all students to be aware of their surroundings and remind them to follow all traffic and pedestrian laws.

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

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 27th-31st . 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, “Lunch-a-palooza,” black and gold day, and will end with the student vs. teacher volleyball game on Friday. Friday night is McTeachers Night at McDonalds on Torrance Boulevard. BMHS faculty will serve up McDonalds meals and help raise money for the senior class. Don’t miss out! Junior Ring Blessing – January 28th The Junior Ring Blessing Mass is Tuesday, January 28th. Jostens will be on campus on January 23rd 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. Students should listen to announcements for competition dates, or ask a member for more details.

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony – February 12th

Bishop Montgomery will proudly induct new members into the National Honor Society on February 12th. “The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.”

For more information about Bishop Montgomery’s Chapter - organization, qualifications, and requirements - can be found under the “academics” tab on the school website http://www.bmhs-la.org.

Spring Talent Show – February 20th

Sign-ups for the Spring Talent Show will be in TMH on February 4th. 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 will sponsor our annual blood drive on campus on Tuesday, 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.

ASB See’s Candy Bar DriveASB will hold their annual See’s Candy Bar drive from February 10th-March 6th. 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!

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

ASB Offices for 2014-2015If 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 11th. Applications will be distributed at the meeting. Students should listen to announcements for details.

Club Proposals for 2014-2015Bishop 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 26th 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.

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athletics: Mr. Steve Miller - Athletic Director - ext. Mr. Ed Hodgkiss - Assistant Athletic Director - ext. 260 Mr. Arnold Ale - Assistant Athletic Director - ext.

Bishop Montgomery freshman tennis standout Nnena Nadozie ‘17 was named Newcomer of the Year in girls’ tennis by the Daily Breeze.

Nadozie was the Del Rey League singles champion and helped lead the Lady Knights to their 8th straight league title. Nadozie was 28-2 on the season in singles matches and advanced to the 2nd round of the CIF-SS individual singles tournament.

The BMHS boys’ basketball team defeated host Westchester, 71-68, on Saturday night to win the Trevor Ariza Tip-Off Classic and run their record to 5-0 on the season. It was the third straight year the Knights have won the prestigious South Bay tournament.

In the final, the Knights were led by tournament MVP Justin Bibbins ‘14, who had 28 points and 8 assists, and Stephen Thompson, Jr. ‘15, who had 15 points.

Attention Spring Sports

Anyone planning on trying out/playing a spring sport MUST have ALL paperwork turned in on or before the date of tryouts. All paperwork can be found online under the Sports Medicine page. If you have any questions, please come by the Athletic Training Room. Please turn in all paperwork to the Athletic Training Room.

Go Knights!

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develoPment: Mr. Andy Marafino - Director of Development and Alumni - ext. 246 Mrs. Amy Traxler - Assistant to the Director of Development and Public Relations - ext. 249

Queen of Angels Tuition Assistance Fund On behalf of the administration, faculty, staff, and students, we would like to thank all of you who made a gift to the Queen of Angels Tuition Assistance Fund. Your generosity in response to Ms. Libbon’s letter in December is a blessing to the school, and most importantly, to the students. In response to her letter, which was also sent to many alumni, past parents, and friends, we have raised over $70,000 to date. If you have not made a gift to this fund, please know that donations are accepted throughout the year and that every gift to BMHS is tax-deductible. Again this year, we are asking for a contribution of $50-$100, but if you are able to contribute a smaller or a larger amount, please know that we will be grateful for whatever amount you choose to send. Each amount, large or small, is a gift and will make a difference in a student’s life. You can mail your contribution to the school or contribute directly through our website (click on the “Give Now” button on the home page), whatever is most convenient.It is our goal to have 100% participation from you, our parents. Once again, thank you for your generosity and for your support of Bishop Montgomery High School.

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PerForming arts: Mr. Eric Hankey - Instrumental and Vocal Music Director

We’re very excited for the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival / San Francisco Tour, March 13-16th! The Jazz Band and “Happy Tones” will be performing at the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival on Friday, where we’ll also join master classes and see an awesome evening concert with several famous guest jazz artists. On Saturday, we’ll be heading to San Francisco to perform in Golden Gate Park’s famous Temple of Music, then do some great SF sightseeing – including Alcatraz Island, Pier 39, Lombard Street, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

During January, all of the different musical ensembles got back to work:

Winter Color Guard – competitions at Bellflower, Mira Mesa, Citrus Hill, and San Dimas

Indoor Drumline – competitions at Del Norte, Tustin, Westminster, and King

Wind Ensemble – rehearsing for spring festival & spring concert

Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, and Vocal Jazz – rehearsing for jazz festival & spring concert

Music Production class – learning Digital Audio Workstations (DAW’s), creating music sequences and tracks, and running sound for all of our BMHS events

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!

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technology: John Hong - Technology Committee Chair - ext. 276

yearBook: John Hong - Yearbook Advisor - ext. 276

February 1st is the LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK! Pre-order your yearbook on your upcoming tuition payment. You can pre-order your yearbook until your Feb-ruary tuition payment for $125. After February, the price increases to $150 and you aren’t guaranteed a year-book. Last year, we sold out of books. Don’t get left out on all of this year’s memories!

The names of Yearbook Pre-orders is posted in the 2nd building hallway. Please have your student check the list to make sure they have pre-ordered a yearbook.

There is a new Technology Section on our school’s website. Go to the Academics or Campus Life drop-down menus at the top of the website to access the Technology section. We will be posting updates to our technol-ogy, class projects, and other information in this section. Click here to go to the BMHS Technology Webpage.

The following are some areas that the Technology Committee has been working on:• Ms. Alexa Johnson is available any period to help teachers and students with their technology needs.

Please go to the library if you have any questions or need help with technology.• Mrs. Debbie Skelley had her Short Story classes create a Vine (a six second video) on one of the short stories

they read in class. The video of all the Vines are posted in the Technology Section of the BMHS website. Mrs. Skelley’s classes also held the inaugural Vine Awards, which gave an award to the best Vines in each period.

• Mr. Eric Hankey’s Music Production classes have been utilizing our Chromebook carts to create and edit music compositions online at Soundation.

• The Auction for Education Online Event will be on February 20. All proceeds from this event will go towards upgrading the technology at our school. Please support this event by making donations for the auction and by bidding on the items. Visit our school’s website for more information about the event.

Above: Mr. Robert Lee’s classes utilize the Chromebooks for a class project.

November 22, 2013

Dear Community Partner,

From February 20th ­ February 28th, 2014, Bishop Montgomery High School will launch ourannual fundraising event. This very important Auction for Education online event supportsprojects and programs essential to continuing our tradition of academic excellence.

Each year, the funds we raise immediately benefit our student body of more than 1,000 youngmen and women. As a leading educational institution in the South Bay, we continually strive tohonor our commitment to provide our students, their families, our alumni and our communitywith a school of which they can be proud.

We would like to ask for your support with a donation to our Auction for Education onlineevent. Your donation will provide resources that will enrich our students’ excellenteducation.

Enclosed is a donor form to use as a receipt for your records. If you represent a business, this isan excellent advertising opportunity for you and your company. Your company will be publishedon the online auction website with over 400,000 active members, BMHS website, newsletter,magazine, and social media reviewed by students, families, and alumni throughout the world.

Please feel free to email me at shong@bmhs­la.org if you have any questions regarding theAuction for Education online event or require pick up of your donation.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and support of Bishop Montgomery High School.

Sue Hong2014 Auction for Education Committee

Bishop Montgomery is a non­profit organization and provides no goods or services in exchange for this contribution.This acknowledgement of your contribution is provided pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 170 (f)(8)

BMHS Online Auction Donation Form 2014

Please complete the following form and return the top copy along with your donation by February 5, 2014

Donor is responsible for complying with IRS regulations. BMHS’ federal tax ID #95-20058u

Mail or deliver to Bishop Montgomery High School: 5430 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, CA 90503

Thank you very much for your support of Bishop Montgomery High School

Student Information (for PSI hours / will not be published):

Student Name: Grade:

Please provide information as you would like it to be published:

(the name submitted above will be on our online auction website, BMHS newsletters, website, and publications)Name to be Published:

Name of the Item:

Estimated Value:

Description of Item:

Contact Information (will not be published):

Name:

Address:

City:

State: Zip/Postal Code:

Phone:

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PLEASE PRINT OUT A COPY OF THIS FORM WHEN DONATING AN ITEM

TUITION OFFICEFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

FAST DEADLINE: February 5th, 2014 Applications received after February 5th will be placed on a Wait

List to be considered if and when funds are available.

All tuition accounts must be current in order to be eligible

for assistance.

YEARBOOKS The final date to pre-purchase a yearbook is February 10, 2014

RE-REGISTRATION MARCH 28th The re-registration fee of $550 will be placed on the February Tuition statement. You may make payments, pre-pay or wait and

pay in full on March 28th. A $50 late fee will be applied after March 28th.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN THE TOP PORTION OF YOUR STATEMENT WITH YOUR PAYMENT!!!!!!!

WE’D “LOVE” TO SEE YOU… FEB 24TH @ 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!

As January came to a close and February is heating up…We spread the love to our fabulous kids on the January 31st with “Student Appreciation Day”, where Moms handed out treats at break…. NEXT we will host the “Undergrad Awards” on March 4th !

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

FEB 24: Juniors MAR 31: Sophomores APR 14: Freshman Our new board installation dinner will be MAY 12th.

Think about how you’d like to be part of the board, or who you would like to nominate for 2014-2015 !

______________________________________________________________ February is the Month we celebrate “Love” and St. Valentine, so 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 JUNIOR 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: CO-PRESIDENTs: MONICA SWAFFORD ecedge@yahoo.com & JUDY TOLIN amsjtolin@hotmail.com or bmhsmothersclub@bmhs-la.org

DRIVER’S EDUCATION - 2014Tuesdays – Wednesdays – Thursdays

(2:15 – 3:35)

START: March 4 (Tuesday)

END: May 8 (Thursday)

24 Total Days

NO CLASS: Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 (Holy Thursday) Tuesday, April 22 (Easter Vacation) Wednesday, April 23 (Easter Vacation) Thursday, April 24 (Easter Vacation) Tuesday, April 29 (Easter Vacation)

PRICE: $200.00

Textbook: $37.00 (Books must be ordered no later than Feb. 13)

REGISTRATION: Begins in the Bookstore – January 27, 2014

PFCUNews Serving the Financial Needs of Catholic Families Since 1961.

$25 PER SAVINGS ACCOUNT

$25 PER CHECKING ACCOUNT

AUTOMATIC PRE-APPROVAL LINE OF CREDIT FOR $300

with checking account

Also, both parties will receive one raffle ticket for every account type opened for a chance to win an Apple iPad Mini at the end of the promotion.

So remember, the more members you refer, the greater chances you have to WIN!

This promotion runs from Thursday, January 2, 2014 through Monday, March 31, 2014.

New accounts must remain open for a minimum of 90 days. Existing and new accounts must be in good standing in order to qualify for compensation and/or prizes.

Member Mania is Back! Refer a friend or family member to join Parishioners Federal Credit Union and we’ll reward you with CASH and a chance to win monthly prizes.

Here’s what both new and existing members will receive:

Tell Us Your Story

We are proud of our Catholic Values that guide our business decisions. As such, we strive to provide an exceptional credit union experience.

The credit union was founded in 1961 by Father O’Gorman at St. James Parish.

Please take a moment to answer the next couple of questions.

How did you first learn about the Credit Union?

Describe your experience and what is it about the Credit Union that keeps you coming back?

We would like to learn about your story by secure web link at www.parishionersfcu.org, by phone, fax, or in person.

Responses will remain confidential and only be used for credit union purposes in order to provide you with a better credit union experience.

Mark gets to go first and tells his story under the president’s message.

FIRST QUARTER 2014

PARISHIONERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION2355 Crenshaw Blvd, Suite 100Torrance, CA 90501

www.parishionersfcu.org

OFFICE HOURSMon/Tue/Thu 8:30am–5:00pmWednesday 10:00am–5:00pmFriday 9:00am–6:00 pm

24 HR TELEPHONE BANKING800.599.7433

PHONEOffice: 310.320.4588Fax: 310.320.2405Loan Fax: 310.320.5314

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Since e-mail is inherently unsecure, please do not provide any personal account information in it.

If you’ve e-mailed us after hours, we will get back to you the next business day. Otherwise, we will get back to you as soon as we can.

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