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Dear Bishop Stang Families and Friends,

As we begin the second semester, we continue our special focus on the 2019-20 school theme, “Diverse Gifts, One Spirit.” On Tuesday, February 4, we will have a Half-Day schedule for faculty and staff to receive an in-service training from the Mas-sachusetts Partnership for Youth (MPY) on “cultural competency.” The next day, Wednesday, February 5, a MPY speaker will lead an all-school assembly on the same topic for our student body.

We believe that no matter what our differences are, as God’s children we are called to love and respect one another just as God loves us. With that said, we also need to learn the skills necessary to help us show an authentic appreciation for diversity in a rapidly changing world. That is why our Cultural Competency and Neurodiversity programs this year are so important. In keeping with our Catholic mission, respecting diversity in practical terms is an essential way that at Bishop Stang we continue to “make known the goodness of God.”

God Bless,

Peter Shaughnessy President/Principal

Winter Vacation February 17th-21st

- Winter vacation is Monday –Friday, February 17th – 21st. - Classes resume on Monday, February 24th. - The Business Office will be open Tuesday through Friday of winter vacation week between the hours of 8:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Weather Dismissals

Please Send Written Permission

Inclement afternoon weather has been a concern for parents and students who commute from Cape Cod and Rhode Island. In order to alleviate the congestion at the attendance office, we request that parents who wish to have their child begin the commute home a little earlier than normal on these days send written permission that morning. A phone call will be made to confirm the request. This should allow the students to dismiss in a more orderly fashion. Thank you for your help in this matter.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 4 Half Day- Dismissal 11;30 am

Wednesday, February 5 After Prom Meeting 6:30 pm

Thursday, February 6 Junior Class College Night 6:30 pm

Tuesday, February 11 SPA Meeting 6:30 pm Auction Meeting 7:15 pm

Wednesday, February 12 Junior Wellness Day

Friday, February 14 Valentine’s Day Dress Down Day

Monday, February 17 - Friday, February 21 Winter Break

Monday, February 24 Classes Resume

Thursday, February 27 Spring Sports Sign Up 2:30 pm

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Parent Newsletter

February 2020

Wednesday, February 5 MPY is scheduled to be on campus to address cultural competency during an all-school assembly. Click here for info about Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth

After Prom Meeting Meeting on February 5th

Still feeling festive after the holidays? Come join us at the next After Prom Party meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 6:30 pm in the Music Room as we plan a holiday-themed party. All parents, not only senior parents, are invited to this meeting and are encouraged to become involved in the event. At present, our greatest need is for end-of-the-night prizes in the form of gift cards and dorm room items. For information on how to support the After Prom Party, contact Ms. Amy Rodgers, Senior Advisor, at arodgers@bishopstang.org.

Stang Parent Association Tuesday, Feb 11

The next meeting of the Stang Parent Association is on Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30 pm in the library.

60th Anniversary of Bishop Stang! Gala & Auction ‘20 Planning Meeting on Tuesday, February 11th at 5:15pm

Please join us as we get ready to celebrate 60 years of Bishop Stang High School at our Annual Auction with a theme of “GALA”. All are welcome to the meeting Tuesday, February 11th in the library at 5:15 pm. There are so many different ways to help - please be a part of this incredible night for our school!

Share your time, treasure or talents with the Stang community. The event supports the entire school directly, helping to keep tuition down and enhancing the opportunities and programs that are available to our students.

If you are unable to come to the meeting, but would like to contribute in some way, please reach out to Jennifer Golden at ext. 430, or you can email Jennifer at jgolden@bishopstang.org or Auction Chairperson Janna Lafrance at janna@lafrancehospitality.com. Don’t miss being a part of this great night!

Valentine’s Day Dress Down Non-Uniform Pass- $2 February 14th Students can purchase non-uniform passes at lunches to be used on Friday, February 14th, for St. Valentine’s Day. Passes are $2 each and proceeds will benefit the sophomore class. Students are reminded to review the non-uniform day policy in the Student Handbook.

2020 Yearbook

The 2020 Yearbook is still for sale! To order the 2020 yearbook, visit: http://yearbooks.lifetouch.com Our school ID is 12591920 For yearbook questions, please contact Mrs.Dias - ndias@bishopstang.org.

Parents will be notified by phone/ email of school closings or delays via the Parent Alert System. Notifications will continue to be broadcast on local television and radio sta-tions. If you are not receiving Parent Alert notifications, or wish to change your contact information, please call Mrs. Jackie Lovegrove at 508- 996-5602 ext. 435 or email jlovegrove@bishopstang.org.

Report Absenteeism Contact Attendance Office by 10:00 am

Parents and guardians are reminded that they are expected to call the school when their son or daughter is absent or tardy. All absences must be verified with a telephone call or email from a parent or guardian by 10:00 am on the day of the student’s ab-sence. Please contact Mrs. Maribel William-son, Attendance Officer, at 508-996-5602 ext. 417 or mwilliamson@bishopstang.org. Thank you!

Planned Absences

Absences due to vacations are highly dis-couraged. Mrs. Ruginis, Assistant Principal of Academics, reminds students and parents that teachers cannot provide work to students who are taking days off from school unless they have a form signed by admin-istration. Written notice from parents should be sent to Mrs. Ruginis, As-sistant Principal of Academics or Mr. O’Bri-en, Assistant Principal of Students, two weeks in advance of the planned absence. This is required for any student who plans to be away for more than two consecutive days. Students and parents are reminded to re-view the excessive absenteeism policy in the handbook. Thank you for your cooperation.

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NHS Selection Process Begins Nominees to be notified in February

The process for selecting new members to the Sr. Teresa Trayers, SND Chapter of the Nation-al Honor Society begins in February. Students who are academically eligible will receive a letter in homeroom from the chapter advisor informing them of their nomination. This letter will likely be sent to students during the last week of February. Nominees then meet with the advisor who outlines the process for building a portfolio which will be submitted to the NHS Faculty Council. The council will review portfolios during the month of March. Upon comple-tion, a vote for membership is taken. A simple majority vote is required for membership. Stu-dents selected for membership will be inducted into our chapter in May of this year. For fur-ther information please use this link: https://www.bishopstang.org/academics/national-honor-society. The NHS chapter Bylaws detail the nomination and selection process.

Heart Association Book Drive Open for Book Donations Starting in February Book Drive - April 4th

The annual Heart Association used book sale will be held in the café on Saturday, April 4th from 8:30 am– 2:00 pm. Donations are greatly appreciated. You may drop off your books, CDs and movies in the Business Office. All proceeds benefit the American Heart Association in memory of Mr. Richard Flynn and Mr. Joseph Silva. Contact Ms. Colleen Silva for more infor-mation at csilva@bishopstang.org.

Introducing...

Ethos: The Art and Literature Magazine of Bishop Stang High School is created in the library by students and includes art and crea-tive writing by our students and faculty. Stay tuned for Ethos 2020, coming in June!

Late Bus Schedule Resumes in Spring Monday, March 16, 2020

The late bus will resume service for the first day of spring sports on Monday, March 16th, departing Stang at 5:30 pm. Please keep in mind that there will not be a 2:30 bus in the spring. The late bus does not run during the winter and is only at 2:30 pm.

FLIK Dining

Chocolate for February

FLIK will travel to Italy this year. We will feature pastas from Abruzzo, Cam-pania, Lombardy & Puglia. Don’t forget “tasting” DARK CHOCOLATE... PERFECT FOR VALENTINE'S DAY. Gluten free lunches and items are available daily, please just come in and ask for Jen-nifer. Remember to load up your My School Bucks Account! Refill your ac-count online or at school. It’s not too late to set up a new account. Contact Jennifer Levine with any questions at jlevine@bishopstang.org.

Raffle drawings are underway!

Thank you and good luck to all who purchased tickets for the 2020 Raffle calendar drawings. Over $ 16,000 in cash prizes will be won with multiple drawings each week that started Jan 1, through June 30, 2020. Each drawing day, winners are notified via email or phone as provided on ticket. A list of raffle prize winners is available for viewing in the Advancement Office. Watch for postings congratulating groups of winners along the way!

September February 2020

Check out Ethos 2019 at https://www.mixbook.com/photo-books/interests/ethos-2019-19583214

Physical books can be ordered by sending a check payable to Bishop Stang High School and given to Mrs. O’Leary, in the library. For pricing and info please contact Mrs. O’Leary at: aoleary@bishopstang.org

From The Admissions Office

Class of 2024 Decision Letters Are Out!

First-round decision letters for the Class of 2024 were mailed on January 27th. Please call the Admissions office at 508-996-5602 ext. 435 if you did not receive a decision letter or if you have questions about how to complete your application for the next round of decisions. Registration deposits are due by Friday, February 14th. All registered students will be invited to the Class of 2024 Course Registration Night on Tuesday, March 10th to discuss course selection, level placement and other topics pertinent to enrollment.

Financial Aid Reminder For the 2020-21 School Year- Deadline March 1, 2020

All families, both new and returning, who want to be considered for financial aid next year must fill out an application online at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3D0Z5. Financial aid applications should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than March 1st. Any In-coming Freshman who applied early and received an estimated award letter need to send in their 2019 tax info to FACTS by March 1st to receive a final award. If you have any ques-tions, please call Mrs. Martin at 508-996-5602 ext. 413.

From the School Counseling Office

Junior College Night Thursday, February 6th, 6:30pm - Cafeteria

Counselors will discuss the college process with students and parents. We also have a special guest speaker from the admissions office at Boston University who will share his tips for a successful college search and application process.

College Decision Letters

As seniors hear from their colleges and universities, we ask that they turn in decision letters and scholarship awards to Mrs. Wood.

Career Visits

We are excited to introduce “Alumni Career Visits”. Stang graduates from different fields will come to talk to students about their career. The career sessions will be held during flex period in a similar manner to the hosted college rep visits. Visits will be posted on Naviance for students to sign up.

Host Families Wanted

Each year we are fortunate to welcome international students into our school community. Many Bishop Stang families become host families for these students and provide room and board, a supportive environment, and transportation between school and home. If you would like to learn more about hosting for a year or substitute hosting for vacations, contact Ms. Nora Hebshie at nhebshie@bishopstang.org.

FIAT Trip to Gifts to Give in March Collection starts Feb 24th

Mrs. Habershaw is seeking gently used children's clothing and coats as well as new underwear and new socks. Also toys that are not missing any pieces and can be re-purposed. Please begin bringing in dona-tions after February vacation. Items will be stored in the back of Mrs. Habershaw’s classroom, Room 307, and will be brought to Gifts to Give when the group volunteers in March. Thank you!

Bishop Stang- On Instagram!!

@BishopStangHS

You are invited to contribute to Bishop Stang on Instagram. Follow @BishopStangHS –we will not follow you back. Tell your friends to follow too and then submit photos to so-cialmedia@bishopstang.org or visit Mrs. Tarantelli. Include your @username for photo credit. We are looking for photos and videos of Stang students out in the commu-nity or at school events, games, matches, plays, concerts, community service or any-thing you would like the world to see!

September February 2020

Auction for the 60th Anniversary of Bishop Stang Friday, March 27, 2020 at White's of Westport

Join us on Friday, March 27th at White’s of Westport for the 2020 Annual Auction for Bishop Stang!

The Annual Auction is a fun social event, including a full dinner and serves as the largest fundraising event the school each year! It is organized by volunteers and features electronic bidding on silent auction items, and exciting live auction, an extensive wine pull, raffles, games and so much more!

Come celebrate this milestone, and make a difference for our school!

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE AUCTION:

• ATTEND THE AUCTION – save the date and ask people to join you; invitations will arrive in the mail soon with details on how to buy tickets; • DONATE - we need items for the silent and live auction! Donate or solicit an item, ad, or sponsorship from a business, offer a getaway in your vacation home, or share sporting or concert event tickets - give money, gift cards, wine, scratch tickets, or special items; • SUPPORT – place a business ad or a message to your child in our program, be an event sponsor, and/or invite family and friends to support or attend the auction; • VOLUNTEER– give your time to help the committee in a variety of ways, including fol-lowing-up with donors, organizing, decorating, entering data, and more; • PARTICIPATE – come to the auction, bid at the auction, buy raffle tickets for next year’s Tuition (win $5,000 or free tuition for a Stang student in 20-21!)

More information can be found at www.bishopstang.org/auction

Questions? Email auction@bishopstang.org or call Jennifer at 508-996-5602 ext. 430

Auction ‘20: Bishop Stang’s 60th Anniversary Celebration:

“GALA”

There is still time to join this great group of volunteers! Come to the next auction meeting on Tuesday, February 11 h in the library at 5:15 pm. (Enter through the Chapel Door). Parents interested in supporting our students by helping plan this fantastic event are encouraged to join. The theme for this year’s 31st Annual Auction is “GALA”. Come share your time, treasure or talents with the Stang community! The Auction helps fund the well-rounded education and programs Stang students enjoy, and keeps tuition more acces-sible for everyone. If you are unable to come to the meeting, but would like to contribute in some way, just email: auction@bishopstang.org, or text Jennifer Golden at 617-335-8943 (please include your name).

September February 2020

Volunteer today by emailing auction@bishopstang.org,

or come to the next meeting! Upcoming Meeting:

Tuesday, February 11

Tuition Raffle Sales Have Opened for the Annual Tuition Raffle!

Prize: 2020-2021 Tuition paid for a Bishop Stang student of your choice

OR you may select $5,000 CASH

One ticket: $75 Two tickets: $100

Purchase tickets online

Call: 508-996-5602 ext 430 or email jgolden@bishopstang.org

The winner will be drawn at the Gala Auction.

You need not be present to win. Sales are limited to 500 tickets.

September February 2020

Mrs. Murphy –Leite… now that it is February Winter Break…. What will you do next???

“I’m going to Disney World….

With Bishop Stang Chorus performers!”

Amelia Bailey Angiolina Chessa Emily DeFreitas Sydney Demers Aiden Guay

Peter LaValley

Phillip Marcalo Xavier Markey Aidan Morley

Emma Pimentel Erin Robinson Chloe Santos

Ryan Saucier Lily Saulnier Ellen Scarano Orlando Simas Claire Surprenant Myra Wong

These 18 students will be setting off on an adventure, Disney style!

They will be representing Bishop Stang on Friday, February 21 performing in Disney Springs! This opportunity is a launching pad for these performers, many of who are working towards a performing arts career. These students will be given the unique opportunity to see what is like to be part of the Walt Disney World “cast” and learn how to perform like a Disney cast member.

Stay tuned to Bishop Stang social media to catch a glimpse of this once in a lifetime performance!

From The Athletic Department:

Winter Season

Winter Season Updates

Our Winter Sports Teams have met with great success thus far. Our Boys and Girls Teams in Basketball, Ice Hockey, Indoor Track and Field, as well as Swimming and Diving, have all competed well, and are doing a great job representing the school. The Cheerleading Team and Winter Dance Team (in its first year of varsity competition) are also doing a great job. We encourage all student-athletes to keep up the outstanding work!

Winter Sports Banquets Sunday, March 22nd

All Winter Sports programs will have an end of season banquet or team gathering. The primary date for these banquets will be Sunday, March 22, at White’s of Westport. We have set 5:00 pm as the start time right now, but this could change to 4:00 pm. We will be clear on that as we approach. Teams will have their banquets on this date, unless otherwise designated by the head coach of your program. All athletes and families will be contacted via email with details for upcoming banquets.

Returning Winter Sports Uniforms

Due Immediately Upon Season End

Students are responsible for returning their uniforms to their coaches at the end of each season. If a student fails to do so, then that student’s family will be charged for the missing items.

Spring Season

Spring Sports Sign Up Meetings with Coaches

Thursday, February 27 - 2:30 pm

Spring Sports Coaches will have informational meetings regarding Spring Sports tryouts, expectations, and practices. Meetings will be held on Thursday, February 27, at 2:30 pm. Coaches and teams will be assigned classrooms to go to for their team sign up meetings.

Register for IMPACT Testing

March 3th & 5th - 3:00 pm

● Spring Sports candidates who have not participated in fall or winter athletics must be sure to have up to date IMPACT Testing. ● Under state guidelines, students are required to take the IMPACT test every two years. Freshmen, Juniors, and transfer students need to take IMPACT testing for Spring Sports, if they have not yet done so this year. ● Students can register for the IMPACT Testing by contacting our Athletic Trainer, Mike Cordeiro, via email at mcordeiro@bishopstang.org ● Families must make arrangements for their students to take the IMPACT Test during one of those two test dates given.

Athletic Schedules Online

Download the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) App, and follow your favorite Spartan teams quickly and easily online! Visit bishopstang.org and click on Athletic Schedules under Parents Links, or visit the Athletics homepage. ● The MIAA schedule can be viewed for all teams, or for specific teams. Sign up for email notifications of schedule changes as they happen (choose teams and click on schedule notification options). ● You can also download the MIAA app on your favorite device – search for it on iTunes or your preferred app location.

Check our web page, www.bishopstang.org, for team schedules, email notifications, Results, and facility locations for away games. Follow the link to athletics, then schedules. Parents can communicate with coaches via email addresses found in the coaches directory on the athletics page. For updates on Twitter, follow Stang Athletics @Bishop StangAD.

Stang Online Keeps You Informed

Remember to visit the Stang website at www.bishopstang.org to get information and updates throughout the school year. You’ll also find links to our sites on Facebook as well as Flickr, Twitter, Vimeo and Instagram.

September February 2020

Spring Sports Participation requirements are due March 6th

All Spring Sports athletes must register online & complete the following:

● Register through the FAMILY ID program ● Each student must have a valid physical. Physicals are valid for thirteen months from the date of the physical. ● Each student must also be current with his or her IMPACT Test (concussion baseline) in order to try out for spring teams. ● Students who have not completed these registered requirements will not be allowed to try out for Spring Sports.

Spring Sports Tryouts and Practices Monday, March 16th

Spring Sports tryouts and practices begin on Monday, March 16th. Students will get information for times and places from the coach- es at their Spring Sports Sign Up Meetings.

Spring Sports Meetings with Parents and Guardians

Tuesday, March 24th - 6:00 pm

Spring Sports Meetings with Parents and Guardians will be held on Tuesday, March 24th, at 6:00 pm. Parents and guardians of Spring Athletes are encouraged to attend. Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to meet the coaches, and review team policies and expectations.

April Vacation Policy

April 17 - 26

Attendance is required on all Spring Sports teams through Thursday, April 16th. All Spring Athletes must be at practices and games up to, and including, Thursday, April 16th. April Vacation begins on Friday, April17th; Spring Sports resume, in full, on Monday, April 27th. All student athletes and families must keep this in mind, and adhere to these dates when planning your spring vacations. Optional team practices may still be held for any student-athletes who are not away on vacation.

2020 John O’Brien Scholarship Golf Classic Set for Monday, July 20, 2020

The Bishop Stang Golf team volunteers at the annual JOB Scholarship Golf Classic to greet players and help with equipment.

A Message from Gillette Coordinators Thank you Team Gillette

THANK YOU to all the students, their parents, family members and friends, who volunteered at over 30 Gillette events this past season. Please know that your time and efforts are truly appreciated, and it’s only because of them that Gillette can be accomplished. Thank you again for your support! The new schedule of events will be out in March for the next season.

John C. O’Brien Golf Classic

Save the Date!

Monday, July 20, 2020

The Annual John C. O’Brien Scholarship Golf Classic will be played at the New Bedford Country Club on Monday, July 20, 2020. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about many of the traditions of the school and enjoy a round of golf with great people representing the past and present of our great school! We need your help in pulling together the annual golf tournament - you do not need to be a golfer to help out or to enjoy this 30+ year tradition!! Stay tuned for planning meetings and details in the coming weeks!

September February 2020