2012-05-Jan - Bishop Montgomery High School

DISCOVERBISHOPActivitiesMrs. Milana McDermott - Dean of Student Life - ext. 273Happy New Year from the Activities Department! I hope that you have had a blessed and joyful holiday season and wish you a veryprosperous 2012.BARNES AND NOBLE BOOK FAIRThanks to those of you who supported the Bishop Montgomery Bookfair held at Barnes & Noble on December 7 th . Special thanks goesto the students from ASB, Concordia, Key Club, Campus Ministry, Friendship Circle, Band and music ministry class who participatedby wrapping gifts, singing Christmas Carols and reading Christmas stories to children. This event helped raise money so Holy InnocentsElementary School can purchase new books for their classrooms and library. Your participation and support is much appreciated.Here are some important dates for this month:SHORT FLAGSJanuary starts competition season for our wonderful short flag squad. They will be announcing their competition dates during morningannouncements. We invite you to come support them as they represent our school.JUNIOR RINGSJosten’s will be outside of the Activities Office in January to collect ring balances and distribute rings. Please note the date and remindyour student that they should not miss this opportunity to pay their balance and pick up their ring so they have them for the Mass andJunior Ring Blessing on January 31 st .Thursday, January 26 th -Collecting payments and distributing ringsBefore school, during lunch and after schoolWINTER SPIRIT WEEKASB is proud to present the second annual Winter Spirit Week at Bishop Montgomery! This week will take place January 17 th –20 th andwill recognize our winter athletic teams, as well as promote school spirit through some fun activities. Everyone is looking forward to the3 rd Annual Student vs. Faculty Volleyball Match! Come out and support your favorite team!GO KNIGHTS!

DISCOVERBISHOPAthleticsMr. Steve Miller - Assistant Principal - ext. 241Mr. Kareem Mutrie - Director of Athletics - ext. 255Mr. Ed Hodgkiss - Director of Athletics - ext. 260January is League time for our Winter sports. Mens and Womens Soccer both feature JV and Varsity doubleheaders at least once aweek at Knight Stadium. Mens and Womens Basketball have 3 games a night throughout the week for our Freshman, JV and VarsityTeams. Please check our website bmsh-la.org or highschoolsports.net for game times. Your attendance is always appreciated and helpful.A pep band will be at many games adding to the already exciting atmosphere.Many of our fall athletes earned all league honors and look forward to be awarded All CIF.Patrick Friedman was named Defensive Player of the Year in Del Rey League Football.All awards and honors were handed out at the December 7 th fall banquet at the Torrance Double Tree Hotel.This Fall marked a high point for our Football Alumni. BMHS had 8 graduates playing at the collegiate level. Chandler Jones (San JoseState) Matthew Simmons (Washington State), Unaloto Hamal (San Diego), Christian Holloway (SMU), Nolan Plummer (Williamette),Pierre Wise (Western New Mexico), Kevin Paredes (Southwest Babtist) and Nathan Carver(El Camino) all continue to represent theKnights at the College level.As the weather gets slightly colder here in Southern California, be sure to bundle up with a BMHS athletic sweatshirt. If you do notown one, check our website for information on how to acquire something. All students and coaches enjoy seeing people out and aboutwearing Knight athletic gear.Go Knights!

DISCOVERBISHOPDevelopmentMr. Andy Marafino - Marketing & PR Director - ext. 246Mrs. Dione Dierks - Assistant Director - ext. 249Mrs. Amy Traxler - Assistant Director - ext. 249A Night of Knights…Bishop’s “Black & Gold Gala” is coming soon on Saturday, February 11 th at the Torrance Marriott South Bay, and with it comesa very simple way for BMHS families to fulfill PSI hours. These hours can easily be satisfied with a donation (or donations) to the silentor live auctions (1 hour of service per $15 increment of item’s retail value). Due to the size of the venue we do ask that each item auctionhave a retail value of $100 or more (with the exception of gift certificates and gift cards).If you are not planning to attend the fundraiser, you may also volunteer to work at the event itself. We have very limited availability forthe event and few spaces left. If you’re interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Amy Traxler at 310-540-2021 x249.It Takes a VillageThe success of our Black & Gold Gala would not be possible without the support of so many people and businesses in our school andlocal communities. We, in the Development Office, are often humbled by the generosity that is extended to us in support of this event,most of it coming directly from our own BMHS families. It is our sincerest desire, both leading up to and after the Black & Gold Gala,to publicly acknowledge those in our community who take the time and effort to help ensure the success of this very important event andto advertise whenever and wherever possible the goods and services they provide. We ask that when you see these families mentionedin BMHS publications to please consider patronizing their businesses and show your appreciation for their commitment and loyalty toBMHS.

DISCOVERBISHOPYearbookMr. John Hong - Yearbook AdvisorYearbook Pre-orders are now on sale! Go to the Main office and pre-order your yearbook for $100. Your last chance to order a yearbookis on your February tuition. After that date the price will increase and there is no guarantee that you will be able to buy a yearbook.Don’t delay and pre-order now!Yearbook is having an opportunity drawing for all students who have pre-ordered a yearbook! If you have pre-ordered a yearbook byDecember 12, you can win a free yearbook! That’s a $100 value! The winning student will have their account credited. The secondplace winner will get AMC movie tickets! The drawing will be on December 13. A list of students who have pre-ordered a yearbook isposted at the student store. To order your yearbook, go see Ms. McElroy in the Main Office.IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE TUITION OFFICENEW THIS YEAR!!!Registration fees will be added to your billing statement in February. This gives you the option topay in February or you may wait and pay on re-registration day, March 16, 2012.ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTSAll Senior tuition accounts must be current by March 10 th 2012, in order for your student topurchase Prom Bids which go on sale beginning March 27 th 2012.

DRIVER’S EDUCATION - 2012Tuesdays – Wednesdays – Thursdays(2:15 – 3:35)START: March 6 (Tuesday)END: May 10 (Thursday)25 Total DaysNO CLASS:Thursday, April 5 (Holy Thursday)Tuesday, April 10 (Easter Vacation)Wednesday, April 11 (Easter Vacation)Thursday, April 12 (Easter Vacation)Tuesday, April 17 (Teacher Inservice)PRICE: $150.00Textbook: $30.00 (Books must be ordered no later than Tuesday, February 28)REGISTRATION: Begins in the Bookstore – February 6, 2012

CELEBRATE THE START OF 2011… JAN 23 rd @ 7 PM!“Joy to the World”Christmas Luncheon & Craft Fair Highlights!Just a sampling of the beautifultables at our Luncheon on Dec.3rd, which was a great success!All made possible by ourhundreds of volunteers, creativeand generous table hostesses,fantastic offerings by our loyalvendors, and a great on-sitecaterer Bevaris Alliance.There is not enough room hereto thank each and every one ofyou personally, but you knowwho you are!Many of our BMHS parents, andalumni, went above andbeyond the call, staying pasttheir assigned shifts, to makethis event a special time for allthose attending.Thank you and God Bless youall!We begin 2012 with our Student Appreciation Day February 17 th ... we willdraw for an event chair, and volunteers at the January meeting.“Just Desserts” will be provided by the JUNIOR moms...!Let’s start the new year together and make 2012 a BMHS year to remember…PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:LORI RODRIGUEZ 310-594-7780 OR BMHSMOTHERSCLUB@BMHS-LA.ORG

Bishop Montgomery High SchoolAll-Sports Athletic Booster ClubDear Bishop Montgomery High School Parents:The Bishop Montgomery Athletic Booster Club welcomes all new and returning families to the2011-2012 school year! We look forward to meeting and working with you. We expect a funand exciting year. The BMHS Athletic Booster Club represents all sports and is here to helpsupport all of your student’s sports related needs.We think this is a great opportunity for you to consider joining the BMHS Booster Club – theonly parents’ organization dedicated to supporting and promoting our athletes. We do this byorganizing parent/community involvement activities and by supplementing the athletic budgetsof each sport through fund-raising efforts within the school, and at most sporting events. Justlike the athletic teams, we are looking for motivated, dedicated involvement from our athletes’biggest supporters – their family and friends at BMHS! Membership is open to all BMHSfamilies, not just those with student-athletes!!There are two ways to support the Booster Club (and BMHS athletes!):1. The BMHS Individual All-Sports Pass – for $75.00, an individual membership allows 1FREE admission to all regular season Varsity home games in every sport. (Includes basicBooster Club membership)2. The BMHS Family All-Sports Pass – for $125.00, you and the members of yourimmediate family will have FREE admission to all regular season Varsity home games inevery sport. (Includes basic Booster Club membership. Limited to 6 immediate familymembers excluding BMHS students. Exceptions granted on a case-by-case basis.)We encourage you to join us in supporting our FAN-tastic athletic program here at Bishop.Please fill out the attached form (print neatly, please) and drop it off with your check at theBMHS front office. Your membership card(s) will be sent back to you through your student.Should you have any questions, please contact Becky Blee at 310-374-1703 or atr.blee@verizon.net.The Booster Club meets monthly. Check the newsletter or the student calendar for dates. Wewould love to see you there.Sincerely,The BMHS Athletic Booster Club

Bishop Montgomery High Schoolpresents theJoin parents, alumni, faculty &friends to toast Bishop Montgomery,our amazing students, andour fantastic future!It’s an evening you won’t want to miss...SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 11, 2012at The Torrance MarriottFestivities beginat 6:00 p.m.Hosted HorsD’Ouevres & CocktailsSeated DinnerLive & Silent AuctionsHall of Fame InductionsDJ & DancingOpen to allguests21 and older.For more information:Call BMHS’Development Office310.540.2021 x249Space is limited—Reserve yourtable now!

“No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.”‐ AesopWhat better way to sum up the service and generosity given to Bishop Montgomery over the years byso many wonderful supporters of our school. In the last 50 years, Bishop Montgomery has grown to becomemore than a school, we have become a family‐‐ individuals united by a mission of faith, service and academicexcellence. This year, some deserving members of this family, our school community, will be inducted intothe BMHS Hall of Fame at the Black & Gold Gala on February 12, 2011.We celebrate Mrs. Laura Fabbri for her 26 years of service to BMHS and her commitment to Catholic education,specifically, to the thousands of Bishop Montgomery students she has served and supported for decades. For over 15 years,Niña & Virgil Manalansan have demonstrated unwavering support and loyalty to BMHS and will be inducted with oursincere appreciation for their dedication to the growth and prosperity of our BMHS community.We would like to extend, to current parents, past parents, alumni and students who have been touched by thesespecial 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 theBMHS Hall of Fame and provide memories that they will cherish long after the evening concludes.Mrs. Laura FabbriFaculty & Past ParentNiña and Virgil ManalansanPast ParentsAdvertisement Size RateFull Page 7” x 9” $300Half Page 7” x 4 ½” $250Quarter Page 3 ½” x 4 ½” $150Business Card 3 ½” x 2” $75Outside Back Cover 8 ½” x 11” $450Inside Front/Back Cover 8 ½” x 11” $375Please submit your completed ad (graphics, etc.) via emailto atraxler@bmhs‐la.org. For printing purposes, we request thatall business logos be submitted electronically (pdf format). If youprefer, you may submit the text and the Development will layoutyour ad for you. Please return your ad/text, this contract, and yourcheck (payable to “BMHS”) to the BMHS Development or MainOffice.DEADLINE: January 13, 2012If you would like to submit your completed ad or any portion (graphics, etc.) via e‐mail, please send to atraxler@bmhs‐la.orgName _________________________________________Address ________________________________________Phone Number _____________________________E‐mail ____________________________________Ad Information: Ad Size ______________________ Amount Enclosed $____________________For more information, please contact Amy Traxler at (310) 540-2021, ext. 249

BLACK & GOLD GALA 2012The generosity and creativity of our BMHS families will help ensure the success of this year’s live and silent auctions.Below is a “wish list,” from A to Z, of items that would help our auction tables shine.All proceeds from this event benefit our students, especially through campus improvements and tuition assistance.ABAutomobile anything (car washes, detail kit, sports car rental), autographed memorabilia, art, Angels ticketsBaskets of goodies, baseball or basketball tickets, beach house rental, boating, baked goods for a yearC Cabins, computers, cameras, cruises, Clippers or Chivas tickets, cabernet, chardonnay, cigars, crystal, CD’sDiamonds, Disneyland, Dodger tickets/items, dishes, dining certificates, doggie care items, DVD’sDEF Furniture, flat screen TV or monitor, football, facials, Fitz & Floyd, fishing, water fountainGHI iPods, iPads, iPhones, ice cream, ice skating, inn stays, Irish crystal, imported goodiesJK Kitchen tools/small appliances/accents, Knott’s Berry Farm, karaoke, Kings tickets, kittenLM Mirrors, motorcycle gear, music (Cd’s or concert tickets), Magic Mountain, Mammoth, merlotN NASCAR, night-on-the-town items/entertainment, nursery, nails, Nativity scenes, NambeElectronics, edibles, earrings, exercise equipment, equestrian items, extra on a TV/movie setGolf, garden furniture, gourmet cooking items, gift cards, gym memberships/equipment, gas cardsHotel stays, Hawaii, Hollywood Bowl, harbor cruises, home office, handyman services, Harry & DavidJewelry, juicer, jets (to anywhere), Jamba Juice, jigsaw puzzles, jet skis, jukebox, Johnny RocketsLinens, Lladro, laptop, Lakers tickets, limo rentals, Lenox, landscaping, Lake Powell, Le CreusetO Office supplies, outdoor items, opera, Oriental rugs, opals, outlet gift cards, Orrefors crystalP Pet supplies, Pier 1, paint, puppy, Palm Springs, power tools, poker, plants, Pottery Barn, Peet’s coffeeQ Quilts/quilted wall-hangings, quartz watches, Quicken, queen-sized bedding, Quebec, QVCRestoration Hardware, rings, restaurant gift certificates, rosaries, river rafting, racquetball, rock-n-rollRSTUVSur le Table, sporting goods, Starbucks, signed scripts, surfing, skateboards, silver jewelry, SephoraTimeshares, Trader Joe’s, tutoring, tv’s, theatre tickets, tableware, tools, tennis, Tahiti, travel gearUniversal Studios, USC or UCLA tickets, utensils, Utah ski trips, umbrella, user-friendly softwareVegas, video cameras, vacation packages, volleyball, veterinary services, vasesW Williams-Sonoma, Whole Foods, Wii, weekend getaways/resorts, wine, watches, Waterford, wine glassesXerox, X-box and games, xylophone (or other musical instrument)XYZYoga, Yosemite, yacht trip, yard items, Yogurberry, yuletide items, Yankee candles, YellowstoneZinfandel, zoom lens, Zappos, zoo tickets, zircon We can only accept new items (or near “antiques”). Do you know a business with excess inventory? Do you or your family or friends have new,unused items taking up valuable storage space? We can help resolve that! Since our guests are from all parts of Southern California, gift certificates from different areas (especiallyresorts) will be appreciated. The deadline is January 25, 2012 to have items included in the auction catalog. Donations are tax-deductible according to IRS regulations. Receipts will be provided.Bishop Montgomery’s non-profit tax identification is #95-2005811. Please share this appeal with family, friends, Bishop alumni or co-workers. For further information, please email ddierks@bmhs-la.org or call 310.540.2021 x244.Please print and complete the donation form on the next page and submit with your item(s). One formper item, please.

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