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Prayers
Haiti
Volunteer Hours - Needed Items Exchange
Cancer Awareness
Library Action Plan
Parent Survey
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National Geographic Geography Bee
Spelling Bee
Tennis Team: High School and Middle School
Business Office
Class Fees – 2nd Semester
Texas Catholic Community Credit Union
Payment Methods
Student Names
Returned Checks
Tuition Refunds
Volunteer Hours

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San Antonio College Trip
Final payment for the San Antonio college trip is due before January 29, 2010. Please make all checks payable to Bishop Dunne Catholic School. Payment should be delivered to Dr. Veronica Alonzo. All spaces are filled. A parent meeting will follow during the first week in February.

Tutoring Schedule
The spring semester tutorial schedule is now finalized and students are encouraged to attend tutoring as frequently as possible. Please check the attached schedule.

Online Education Program News
Credit Deficiencies
Bishop Dunne’s School and Family Handbook states that all students with credit deficiencies in the following disciplines - English, Social Studies, Theology, Science, Language, and Math - must register for enrollment in the required class for credit redemption within 6 months of receiving a failing grade, unless alternative arrangements are approved by Mrs. Kate Dailey, Mr. Patrick O’Sullivan, Mr. Mario Root, and Mr. Hill Copeland. The policy states that “if the student does not fulfill the stated conditions by the beginning of the next academic year, readmission for that year could be denied.” In addition, if a student should fail an online credit redemption class, that student must re-enroll in the class during the next available online semester.

To redeem lost credit due to failure, Bishop Dunne students must register for online classes with the Online Education Program. Registration for the spring semester will begin January 27, 2010, and classes will begin February 11, 2010, with late registration continuing through February15, 2010. The OEP offers an individualized program for students to regain lost credit. The classes are offered 24/7, are self paced, and designed to meet the specific needs of the student. Students will have the availability of an on-campus liaison as well as daily online assistance. To register for OEP classes, please see Ms. Sandra Brooks in the Business Office, or download a registration form from the Edline homepage and send it as an attachment or call 214 331 6561 extension 233. For more information regarding OEP classes or credit redemption, please contact Mr. Hill Copeland at hcopeland@bdhs.org or Mr. Mario Root at mroot@bdhs.org

Middle School Online Education Program (OEP) for Credit Redemption
Please be reminded that Middle School students who score below 70 percent in English, literature, religion, history, math, or science, must successfully complete online credit redemption courses in order to be considered for promotion to the next grade. Registration for these online courses has begun. Please use the registration form found on Edline, and/or contact Mrs. Sandra Brooks in the Business Office, at sbrooks@bdhs.org, or 214 331 6561, extension 233. Courses will begin February 15, 2010. Please contact Mrs. Joy Gardner at jgardner@bdhs.org, or 214 263 9244 for further information.

Pre-AP and AP Applications 2010-2011
The application process for pre-AP and AP classes in 2010-2011 is under way. Please be aware that any student who DOES NOT complete the process cannot be placed in a pre-AP or AP class in the next school year. The process is straightforward and all application forms can be found on your student’s current teachers’ Edline page. Deadlines are at the start of February, so please do not allow your child to leave this until the last minute. If you have any questions, please see or email your student’s current teacher or the AP Department Chair Mr. Wilson.

College Counseling News

College Acceptances and Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the Class of 2010 for a great start on college admission and scholarship applications! This semester, we have hosted two College Admission Application Workshops and two Scholarship Application Workshops, and our seniors are enjoying early success. Stop by the 500 hallway to see the college pennants placed on the board representing all of the universities who have accepted our students by November 1, 2009. So far, our seniors have been awarded over $3 million in academic scholarships as of January 1, 2010.

Please congratulate the following seniors on their recent college acceptances and scholarship awards:

College Acceptances: Antoine Anderson – University of Texas at San Antonio; David Anthony – Johnson & Wales University and The University of Texas El Paso; Brianna Aranda – University of Texas at Austin; Ignacio Aranda – Dallas Baptist University, Texas A&M Commerce, St. John’s University, and Northern Arizona University; Clarissa Barlow – University of Arkansas and Franciscan University; Christopher Cervenka – Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University; Andrea Champion – University of Texas at Austin, Oklahoma State University, Texas State University, University of Oklahoma and University of the Ozarks; Emma Chappell – San Francisco Art Institute; Lauren Clarkson – Baylor University, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Texas Woman’s University; Cameron Cox – University of Missouri; Michael Cruz – Baylor University, Houston Baptist University, Fort Hays State University, Hardin Simmons University, Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Willamette University; Alexandra Dean – Baylor University, Rockhurst University, Texas State University, and Oklahoma State University; Jamie DeLaat – Baylor University, Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma, Texas State University and Texas Tech University; Rebecca Fernandez – Saint Louis University; Astrid Fuentes – Loyola University Chicago and University of Dallas; Jamie Gardner – East Central Oklahoma University, Hendrix College, Midwestern State University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Austin College and Southwestern University; Kelli Grashel – Oklahoma State University and Texas State University; Dezaree Greene – Clark Atlanta University and Tuskegee University; Teresa Gully – Baylor University, University of Texas at Austin and Southwestern University; Chance Hairston – Baylor University, Texas Christian University and University of North Texas; Carol Herrera – Southern Virginia University and Northern Arizona University; Toynelle Herron – Sam Houston State University and St. John’s University; Jeffrey Jacobs – Baylor University, Morehouse College and St. John’s University; Jordan Jones – Angelo State University; Danielle Kean – Trinity International University and King’s College; Chelsea Maxwell – University of North Texas; Chad McDonald – University of Central Arkansas; Kandess Mejia – Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Saint Louis University and Texas Woman’s University; Andrew Merlino – University of Mississippi; Sarai Morales – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Newman University; Mary Oeftering – University of Texas at Austin, Southwestern University, and Georgetown University; Jessica Park – St. Mary’s University San Antonio; Hannah Patton – Stephen F. Austin State University, Sam Houston State Universit, and Academy of Art University; Martin Paz – Texas Tech University and Houston Baptist University; Daniel Pipkin – Southern Methodist University; Candice Price – Texas State University, West Texas A&M University, McMurry University and Savannah College of Art and Design; Amanda Reyes – Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University; Matthew Stimson – Southern Methodist University; Michelle Stobb – Barry University; Ashton Vaughn – Sam Houston State University and University of Houston; Eric Wright – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Northern Arizona and Drexel University.

Scholarship Awards: Ignacio Aranda – St. John’s University Academic Achievement Award; Clarissa Barlow – University of Arkansas; Andrea Champion – Oklahoma State University, Texas State University, University of the Ozarks, The Art Institute of Dallas and University of Oklahoma; Emma Chappell – San Francisco Art Institute; Michael Cruz – Baylor University, Hardin Simmons University, Houston Baptist University, Willamette University, Fort Hays State University and Southern Wesleyan University; Alexandra Dean – Baylor University Dean’s Gold Scholarship, Rockhurst University and Oklahoma State University; Jamie DeLaat – Baylor University Dean’s Gold Scholarship; Rebecca Fernandez – Hispanic College Fund, Hispanic Youth Symposium Speech Competition and Saint Louis University; Astrid Fuentes – University of Dallas and Loyola University Chicago Dean’s Scholarship; Jamie Gardner – Hendrix College Academic Award, Hendrix College Odyssey Honors and Distinction Award for Artistic Creativity, Austin College Academic Excellence Scholarship and Southwestern University Mood Scholar Award; Alexis Gillum – Southern Methodist University Engineering Camp; Teresa Gully – Baylor University Merit Scholarship; Chance Hairston – Baylor University President’s Gold Scholarship and Texas Christian University Faculty Scholarship; Carol Herrera – Southern Virginia University and Northern Arizona University; Daniel Kean – King’s College; Kandess Mejia – Saint Louis University Billiken Catholic Award; Sarai Morales – Newman University; Mary Oeftering – Southwestern University Academic Award; Jessica Park – St. Mary’s University Chaminade Grant; Martin Paz – Houston Baptist University; Candice Price – McMurry University and Savannah College of Art and Design; Amanda Reyes – Oklahoma State University full tuition scholarship, Texas A&M University, University of Arizona, University of Nebraska (Lincoln) full tuition scholarship and University of New Mexico full academic scholarship Raul Saldivar – Texas A&M University, University of Alabama, University of Arizona, University of New Mexico full academic scholarship and Birmingham –Southern College full academic scholarship; and Eric Wright – Northern Arizona University President’s tuition scholarship.

2009-2010 SAT and ACT test dates
SAT web address: www.collegeboard.com

SAT

ACT web address: www.actstudent.org

ACT

Colleges Coming to Bishop Dunne
Please go to our College Counseling website on Naviance www.workspacek12.naviance.com/bdhs to RSVP for these events and check back frequently to see when other colleges are scheduled to visit our campus. All colleges will be visiting in the library.

1/27 - Our Lady of the Lake University - 10:00 a.m.
1/28 - Texas Women’s University - 9:30 a.m.

Scholarship List
Seniors should complete two to three scholarship applications per week in order to maximize chances of receiving scholarship money.

Angelo State University Carr Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who rank in the top 45% of the class and score at least a 1020 on the SAT. The award amount ranges from $1,000 to $4,500 per year. To apply for this scholarship go to www.angelo.edu/carr.html.

Being an American Essay Contest
In this contest, students are asked to answer the question, What Civic Value Do You Believe Is Most Essential to Being an American? The award amount is up to $5,000. For more information and to apply go to www.beinganamerican.org/TE

Princeton Prize in Race Relations
This scholarship is for students who are involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in their school or community. The award is $1,000 and a trip to Princeton .The application deadline is January 31, 2010. Please go to www.princeton.edu/princetonprize.

University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business Scholarships
Please see Mrs. Brown in the Guidance Department for these applications. Deadline is February 1, 2010.

St. Edward’s University Holy Cross Scholar Award
This scholarship is for students who rank in the top 10% of their class and score at least 1250 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT. The award is full tuition for four years. The application deadline is February 1, 2010. Please go to www.gotostedwards.com/meritawards.xml.

St. Edward’s University Guaranteed Trustees Scholarship Award
This scholarship is for students who rank in the top 20% of the class and score at least 1200 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT. The award amount is $40,000 and the application deadline is February 1, 2010. Admission application will serve for this scholarship.

University of Texas at San Antonio Terry Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is for graduating seniors who have demonstrated leadership, strong academic ability, proven financial need, and who are unmarried and U.S. citizens. The award amount is $55,000. The application deadline is February 1, 2010. Please go to www.utsa.edu/terryscholars/.

KFC Colonel’s Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who graduate in 2010, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, are entering a 4-year university in fall of 2010, and who are U.S.citizens. The application deadline is February 10, 2010. Please go to www.kfcscholars.org to apply.

Texas A&M University Foundation Excellence Award
The award amount is up to $2,500 and the deadline is February 12, 2010. See Mrs. Brown for an application.

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Winners are selected based on ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community and ability to succeed in college. Award amount: $2,000 Deadline: February 15, 2010 Go to www.axa-achievement.com to apply

University of Texas at San Antonio Honors College Scholarships
This scholarship is for students who are in the top 10% of their class, have a minimum SAT of 1100 or minimum ACT of 24, and who are enrolled in UTSA Honors College. The award amount is $6,000. The application deadline is February 15, 2010.

National Commission for Cooperative Education
announces their fall 2010 scholarship program. Students interested in this wonderful scholarship program must plan on attending Drexel, Johnson and Wales, Kettering, Pace, RIT, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo or Wentworth Institute. Please visit the program website at www.co-op.edu for more information and to apply. The application deadline is February 15, 2010.

Best Buy Scholarship Program
Students currently in 9th – 12th grades may apply for this scholarship. The scholarship committee is looking for students involved in community service and who have good grades. The award amount is $1,000 and the deadline for application is February 15, 2010. Please go to www.bestbuy.com/scholarships to apply

Al’s Formal Wear Scholarship
The award amount $1,000 and the application deadline is May 31, 2010. Please go to www.alsformalwear.com/scholarship.

Texas Instruments Math Scholars Program – University of North Texas Dallas
This scholarship is for students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with Secondary Teacher Certification at the University of North Texas Dallas. Applicants are to be ranked in the top 25% of their class, exempt from TSI for Reading, Writing and Math sections, have a minimum SAT score of 600 on math and 580 on Critical Reading or a minimum ACT of 24 Math and 24 English, and four years of high school math to include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Pre- Calculus.

Important H1N1 Information for the Diocese
Attached please find an important letter from Sister Gloria Cain, Superintendent of the Diocese of Dallas, about flu procedures.

Go Forth to Serve

Prayers
Please keep the following members of our Bishop Dunne family in your prayers:

• Cafeteria worker, Mrs. Fannie Clarkson, as she battles cancer
• Senior Xavier Matthew, as he continues his struggle against leukemia and recovers from another surgery
• Staff member, Mrs. Diane Horton, as she continues chemotherapy and other treatments against cancer
• Mrs. Krissy Kistner, wife of faculty member Mike Kistner, as she recovers from surgery
• Mrs. Missy McLean, mother of 8th grader Ali Broussard, as she recovers from spinal surgery
• Ms. Elizabeth Bourgeois, principal of Ursuline Academy, as she recovers from a serious accident
• Mr. Ken Boothe, grandfather of freshman Bradley Boothe, as he recovers from surgery
• Mr. Steve Guerrero, Athletic Director for Middle School, as he recovers from a back injury

Please keep in your prayers those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, especially senior C.J. York, whose great-grandmother, Gracie Williams, passed away; and administrator Joy Gardner, whose mother-in-law passed away.

Haiti
The Bishop Dunne community, led by senior Antoine Anderson, is calling upon the school community to raise funds for UNICEF’s Haiti Earthquake Relief program. Please submit any donations to the Campus Ministry office, with checks written out to UNICEF. So far, Bishop Dunne students have raised close to $1,000 for Haiti.

Volunteer Hours - Needed Items Exchange
If you are searching for an easy way to earn volunteer hours, please consider donating disinfecting wipes, tissues, or hand sanitizer. Please turn in your donation and write down your name at the front desk. Thank you all in advance for making Bishop Dunne a healthy environment.

Cancer Awareness
Bishop Dunne’s “Manuary” Charity fundraiser is under way. The male members of the faculty and senior class are seeking sponsorships in their attempts to grow moustaches. Prizes are being awarded to those who raise at least $100 and those with the fullest or most creative moustaches. Money raised will be donated to charities dedicated to sickle cell anemia care and breast cancer research, two causes close to the hearts of the Bishop Dunne community. Fathers, uncles, brothers, and friends of the Bishop Dunne family are welcome to join the fundraiser while anyone may make a donation. For more information, please contact Mr. Daniel Wilson at dwilson@bdhs.org or to make a donation, please contact Mrs. Sandy Brooks or Mrs. Anita D’Onofrio in the Business Office.

Library Action Plan
As part of our Strategic Plan 2010-2015, we are renovating and improving the library. Please help us make the library the best it can be by making a donation of new hardback books, CD audio books, or appropriate DVD’s in your name. All donated books will have a dedication page in the front thanking the donor and honoring the person for whom the book is donated. Please follow the link to a
book list of needed volumes for the library. Parents, please consider honoring your child’s birthday or a special event by donating a book to the library in his or her name.

All parents who donate more than $200 in new approved books, audio books, and DVD’s will receive a brick in their honor in the Walk of Fame, by the entrance to the field house and stadium, and all donors will be recognized in the computer register.

Parent Survey - We Value Your Opinion
The first parent survey is open and available through Thursday, January 28, 2010. Several ways of participating may be used. The first method is via Edline. To find the survey, login to Edline and look for the link under the NEWS Section. The survey may also be accessed by clicking here: http://www.quia.com/quiz/2111106.html.

For parents who may want to take more time with the survey, the following word processing document may be downloaded, filled out, and emailed back to Mrs. Joy Gardner. Finally, parents may participate in verbal surveys if so desired. Please contact Mrs. Joy Gardner at jgardner@bdhs.org, or 214 263 9244 for further information. The second parent survey will be available Friday, January 29, 2010. Thank you for your participation, your feedback is invaluable.

Bishop Dunne Service to St. Cecilia Catholic School
Bishop Dunne has partnered with The University of Notre Dame Alumni Club to provide tutors for St. Cecilia Catholic School. If parents are interested in tutoring young students from St. Cecilia Catholic School, please arrive at 8:45 a.m. at the St. Cecilia library where volunteers will be assigned a student to work with for two hours. St. Cecilia is located at 635 Mary Cliff Road, Dallas, TX 75208. The dates for this school year are listed below. Thank you for your anticipated participation.

Tutoring Dates:

• February 20, 2010
• March 6 and 27, 2010
• April 10 and 24, 2010
• May 8 and 22, 2010

Tech and Tradition

Student Council – Formal Winter Dance
Our first Winter Dance will be held Saturday, January 23, 2010, from 7:30 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. in the gym. The dance is for students in grades 9 through 12. Tickets for the dance are on sale, and the prices are $12 each or $20 for couples.

Students may bring one guest of the opposite gender. If a student wishes to bring a guest who does not attend Bishop Dunne, the Bishop Dunne student and guest must complete a guest registration form before attending the dance. All guests must be of the appropriate age. The dress code for the dance is semi-formal and school guidelines do apply at the dance and are listed in the Student Handbook.

If there are any questions, please contact Mrs. Marcela Garcini at mgarcini@bdhs.org or Mr. Michael Alfers at malfers@bdhs.org.

Student Council Talent Show 2010
The Student Council is seeking participants for the Talent Show. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 and Wednesday, January 27, 2010, from 3:10 p.m. to 4:00 pm. in the auditorium. The talent show will take place on February 4, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. There is an audition fee of $5.00 for a single act and $10.00 for a group act.

Dunne Honorably

National Geographic Geography Bee
Please congratulate 6th grader Jabari Ford for winning the National Geographic Society Geography Bee at Bishop Dunne. Jabari bested approximately 20 students, grades 6 through 8, to win the final round of the Bee. Congratulations also to 7th grader Lillie Guy who came in second. Jabari will take a test this week to determine if he places for the state geography bee. Congratulations to all our participants!

Spelling Bee
Please congratulate 8th grader Rachel Donovan for winning the Spelling Bee. Rachel was the last speller standing after about 9 rounds. She will now represent Bishop Dunne at All Saints on January 27, 2010. Her alternate is 8th grader Erin Morrison.

Tennis Team: High School and Middle School
The Bishop Dunne Tennis Team has begun spring practices. All students at all skill levels are welcome to try-out for the Junior Varsity or Varsity teams. Practices are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. through 5:30 p.m. at Kiest Tennis Center. All players must have a physical form on file with the school office before they attend practices. Please read the attached handout for information on practice location, transportation, uniforms, and season expectations. Please contact Coach Beth Dies at bdies@bdhs.org or Coach Nick Hurt at nhurt@bdhs.org for more information.

Business Office
Below are some guidelines and helpful tips for tuition and fee payments. Please remember throughout the year that all tuition and fees must remain current. According to Finance Committee and Steering Committee policies, students whose accounts are not current are not eligible to attend classes, extracurricular activities, field trips, or retreats.

If you have questions or concerns regarding your account with Bishop Dunne or TCCCU, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sandy Brooks in the Business Office at sbrooks@bdhs.org or 214 339 6561 extension 233.

Class Fees – 2nd Semester
Class fees for second semester will be invoiced in the next week. Fees are charged based upon course selection by the student. Be on the lookout for these and make your payment on time.

Dates to Remember

• 2nd day of each month - the Business Office will notify the responsible party of non-payment to BD or TCCCU.
• 10th day of each month - students whose accounts are not current at TCCCU will not be permitted to attend class or participate in any extracurricular activities, including athletics, retreats or field trips.
• 14th day of each month - payments for balances at BDCS are due.
• 15th day of each month - students whose accounts have a balance at BDCS are not permitted to attend class or participate in any extracurricular activities, including athletics, retreats or field trips.
• 30th day of each month - payments are due to the TCCCU.

Texas Catholic Community Credit Union
If parents have any questions about their TCCCU account, please contact the credit union at 214 348 8670 extension 114. The TCCCU, which is located at 10103 Shoreview, near White Rock Lake, has a night drop box.

Payment Methods
Bishop Dunne Catholic School accepts cash, cashier’s checks, money orders, MasterCard or VISA for any payments. We can now accept credit cards to add funds to your student’s cafeteria account. We request a minimum $20 amount.

Student Names
Some of our students have a different last name than their parent or guardian. We keep our accounts by student name. Please put the student’s name on your check when making payments.

Returned Checks
Returned checks to BDCS or TCCCU are due immediately upon notification by BDCS or TCCCU. Two returned checks will require cash, cashier’s check, money order, MasterCard, or Visa to be used for any future payments on that account. If payment made on behalf of a student by a third party is returned by the bank, the responsible party will immediately become responsible for the tuition or fee intended to be paid by the third party, but not the returned check fee.

Tuition Refunds
If a student withdraws from BDCS prior to the end of the current academic year, the student and his or her family may be entitled to a refund of tuition for any unused school semester. Any unpaid fees or fines, including cafeteria charges, will be deducted from the refund. Additionally, there will be an administrative fee assessed for voluntary withdrawal from the school.

Volunteer Hours
Each family is expected to perform a total of at least 40 hours of community service for the School or to pay a $200 sustentation fee. Donations of items such as office supplies and bottled water count toward your volunteer time. If you are unsure of the number of volunteer hours accumulated or have a question about making a donation, please contact Mrs. Norma Echavarria at extension 247.