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Conversation with the Colleges at Bishop Dunne
Join us for a panel discussion with approximately ten recruiters representing both public and private universities. This is a great opportunity for parents and students to ask questions about what the colleges expect in an admission application packet and what criteria they are looking for to award scholarships. The panel discussion will be on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., in the auditorium. For more information, please contact Mrs. Keisha Brown at kbrown@bdhs.org.
Urgent Online Education Program Notice for Seniors and Their Parents
Please review your student’s graduation credits. Each year
there are students who wait until May to redeem deficient credits,
causing a great deal of stress for all involved. Parents of any student
who currently has deficient credits should have received a letter
that outlined the deficiencies and registration procedures for the
online classes designed to make-up the credits. There are currently
many seniors who have outstanding credits and have either not registered
for the make-up class or have not completed a make-up class from
the fall semester. Please contact Mr. Copeland at hcopeland@bdhs.org or Mr. Root at mroot@bdhs.org to verify the number of credits earned
by your senior.
Raise a Reader
Bishop Dunne has registered as a participant in the
Parents.com Raise a Reader program. This program, sponsored by Parents
Magazine and the International Reading Association, is a great opportunity
for parents to encourage their students to read more. Beginning March
8, 2010, parents can visit the site at www.parents.com/reading/bishopdunnecatholicschooldaltx and register their children to participate. After a student is registered,
parents can visit the site regularly to log the number of minutes
their child has read. The program continues until May 31, 2010. Students
can win gift cards to Barnes and Noble. And, the school with the
highest number of minutes read per student by the end of May wins
$5,000 for its library! A reminder will be posted for parents to
register their students beginning March 8, and all students at Bishop
Dunne are encouraged to read and record their minutes for this contest.
Flight Museum
On February 17 and 18, 2010, the 6th graders and high school students attended Engineering Day at the Flight Museum. Students listened to engineering discussions and lectures and participated in activities. Check out photographs of students having fun in science!
6th Grade
Michael Ricard doing a Flight Simulation
Brian Cervenka, Elizabeth Hernandez, and Elia Lara having lunch with engineers from Vought and Lockheed Martin
College
Counseling News
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
Please check the following opportunities for summer enrichment and contact Mrs. Keisha Brown at kbrown@bdhs.org for more details.
Bridge Program in Math & Science
The University of the South Sewannee, Tennessee
For more information
go to: www.sewanee.edu/bridgeprogram
Talented and Gifted College Experience
Southern Methodist University
Date: July 11 - 30, 2010, and June 30 - August 4, 2010
Contact information:
TAG Program - www.smu.edu/tag
College Experience Program - www.smu.edu/ce
Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars
Challenge yourself while you spend
your summer in Chicago!
Apply for Loyola University Summer Program
at WWW.LUC.EDU/SUMMERSCHOLARS
The George Washington University
Pre-College Program 2010 for high
school students grades 9 - 11
Session I July 7- 16
Session II July
21-30
For more information go to www.precollege.gwu.edu
Morehouse College Summer Program
Known as Project Identity, this program is for
African-American males entering 10th and 11th grades in fall 2010.
It will take place June 7 - June 28, 2010
The program includes:
- Creative
Writing
- SAT Prep
- Debate
- Pre-Calculus
- Leadership development
- Enrichment
activities
Fees: $400 (includes meals, housing and activities)
FOR MORE INFO GO TO: Web site: http://www.morehouse.edu/projectidentity
Pratt 2010 Pre-College Program
July 6 - July30
Please go to www.pratt.edu/prostudies to complete an application
Application deadline: April 1, 2010
The University of Alabama 2010 Capstone Business Leadership Academy
June 14-23, 2010 and July 12-21, 2010
Summer program for academically
excellent high school students
Go to http://cba.ua.edu/summeracademy
College Acceptances and Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the Class of 2010 for a great start on college admission and scholarship applications! So far this year, we have hosted two College Admission Application Workshops and two Scholarship Application Workshops, and our seniors are having very early success. Stop by the 500 hallway to see the college pennants we have placed on the board representing all of the universities to which our students have been accepted thus far. Due to all of their hard work our seniors have already been awarded over $4 million in academic scholarships! Keep up the great work seniors!
Please congratulate the following seniors on their recent college
acceptances and scholarship awards:
College Acceptances:
Antoine Anderson – Midwestern State University, University of Texas at San Antonio, and University of Texas at El Paso
David Anthony – United States Air Force Academy, Johnson & Wales University, The University of Texas El Paso and St. John’s University
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
Derryn Bowen – Prairie View A&M University
Christopher Cervenka – Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University
Andrea Champion – Texas A&M University, University of Texas at Austin, Oklahoma State University, Texas State University, University of Oklahoma, University of the Ozarks, Houston Baptist University, Centenary College and Spring Hill College
Emma Chappell – University of Kansas and 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 – University of Texas at Austin, Marquette University, Southwestern University, 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 – Belmont Abbey College and Saint Louis University
Astrid Fuentes – Tufts University, Loyola University Chicago, and University of Dallas
Amanda Garcia – University of the Incarnate Word
Jamie Gardner – East Central Oklahoma University, Hendrix College, Midwestern State University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Austin College, and Southwestern University
Alexis Gillum – University of North Texas
Kelli Grashel – Oklahoma State University, St. Catherine University, and Texas State University
Dezaree Greene – Hampton University, Langston University, Clark Atlanta University, and Tuskegee University
Monica Gonzales – Midwestern State University
Teresa Gully – Marquette University, Loyola University Chicago, Baylor University, University of Texas at Austin, and Southwestern University
Chance Hairston – Baylor University, William Jewel College, Texas Christian University, and University of North Texas
Anthony Henderson – Savannah College of Art and Design
Carol Herrera – Brigham Young University Idaho, Brigham Young University – Hawaii, University of Missouri, Southern Virginia University, and Northern Arizona University
Toynelle Herron – Texas Tech University, Sam Houston State University, and St. John’s University
Jeffrey Jacobs – Xavier University of Louisiana, Baylor University, Morehouse College, and St. John’s University
Dennis Jones, III – Louisiana State University and Texas Tech University
Jordan Jones – Midwestern State University, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, Clark Atlanta University, and Angelo State University
Danielle Kean – Trinity International University and King’s College
Ashton King – Prairie View A&M University
Shaun Kyser – University of Houston Woody
Paul Lawson – Baylor University and Sam Houston State University
Chelsea Maxwell – Oklahoma Baptist University and University of North Texas
Chad McDonald – University of Central Arkansas and Florida Institute of Technology
Kandess Mejia – Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Saint Louis University, and Texas Woman’s University
Lucio Mendez – St. Mary’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, Texas State University, and Texas Woman’s University
Hannah Patton – Stephen F. Austin State University, Sam Houston State University, and Academy of Art University
Martin Paz – University of Texas at San Antonio, 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 – Iowa State University, Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University, and Oklahoma State University
Kendal Ross – University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
Matthew Stimson – Southern Methodist University
Michelle Stobb – Barry University
Nicholas Tolbert – Prairie View A&M University and Briar Cliff University
Jonathan Torres – Baylor University
Ashton Vaughn – Howard University, Prairie View A&M University, Baylor University, Sam Houston State, and University of Houston
Khadijah Walker – University of Arkansas Pine Bluff and Prairie View A&M University
Lauran White – St. Mary’s University
Bobby Watkins – United States Air Force
Jasmine Webb – Johnson and Wales University
Brianna Jo Whaley – University of North Texas and Oklahoma State University
Eric Wright – St. Edward’s University, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Northern Arizona and Drexel University
Claude York – Prairie View A&M University
Scholarship Awards:
Antoine Anderson – Midwestern State University Football Scholarship
David Anthony – United States Air Force Academy Football Scholarship and Fordham University Football Scholarship
Ignacio Aranda – St. John’s University Academic Achievement Award
Clarissa Barlow – University of Arkansas
Andrea Champion – Centenary College, Spring Hill College Presidential Scholar, Oklahoma State University, Texas State University, University of the Ozarks, Houston Baptist University, 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, Southwestern 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 – Belmont Abbey College, Hispanic College Fund, Hispanic Youth Symposium Speech Competition, and Saint Louis University
Astrid Fuentes – Tufts University, University of Dallas, and Loyola University Chicago Dean’s Scholarship
Amanda Garcia – University of the Incarnate Word
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
Kelli Grashel – St. Catherine University and Baylor University
Daniel Gonzalez – St. Mary’s University
Teresa Gully – Marquette University, Loyola University Chicago, and Baylor University Merit Scholarship
Chance Hairston – William Jewel College President’s Scholarship, Baylor University President’s Gold Scholarship, and Texas Christian University Faculty Scholarship
Carol Herrera – Southern Virginia University and Northern Arizona University
Danielle Kean – King’s College
Chelsea Maxwell – Oklahoma Baptist University
Chad McDonald – Centenary College of Louisiana, Northern Arizona University and Florida Institute of Technology
Kandess Mejia – Saint Louis University Billiken Catholic Award
Lucio Mendez – Briar Cliff University
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 Joseph Fleming Memorial Freshman Scholarship, Colorado State University, Texas State University, 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
Nicholas Tolbert – Briar Cliff University
Ashton Vaughn – Baylor University
Bobby Watkins – United States Air Force Academy Football Scholarship
Jasmine Webb – Johnson and Wales University
Eric Wright – St. Edward’s University and Northern Arizona University President’s tuition scholarship
2009-2010 SAT and
ACT Test Dates
SAT web address: www.collegeboard.com
SAT
2009-10
Test Dates |
Test |
Regular
Registration Deadline (postmark/submit by) |
May 1, 2010 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
March 25, 2010 |
June 5, 2010 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
April 29, 2010 |
ACT web address: www.actstudent.org
ACT
Test
|
Registration
Deadline
|
April 10, 2010 |
March 5, 2010 |
June 12, 2010 |
May 7, 2010 |
Scholarship
List
Seniors should complete two to three scholarship applications per
week in order to maximize chances of receiving scholarship money.
Please visit the following websites for college scholarship opportunities:
www.blackcollegedollars.org
www.latinocollegedollars.org
www.uncf.org
Black Catholic Network Scholarship
The Black Catholic Network will
award (3) $1,000 scholarships to black Catholic students who graduate
from high school in 2010. To receive a copy of the application, please
contact Rita Garcia at rgarcia@cathdal.org.
Deadline to apply is March 31, 2010.
Oak Cliff Lions Club Scholarship
The Oak Cliff Lions Club will award
several scholarships ranging between $750 and $1,000 to 2010 graduates.
To qualify for this scholarship, students must be a resident of Oak
Cliff, graduate from a high school in Oak Cliff, and be a child,
grandchild or sibling of a member of the Oak Cliff Lions Club. Please
see Mrs. Brown for a copy of the application. The deadline is April
1, 2010.
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
Rose/Silverthorne Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is for
current high school seniors. Students must have at least a high B
average, drug free and non smoker, have no dependents, plan on being
a full time student in fall of 2010, plan on living on campus for
two years and must be and remain single while covered by the scholarship.
Scholarship award amount varies but will not exceed $4,000 per semester.
Application deadline is March 31, 2010. Please see Mrs. Brown for
an application.
Joann Fabric and Craft Store Scholarship
Scholarship for students
age 14-19 who design and sew their own prom dress. Top prize will
receive $50,000 for college expenses and a $1,000 Joann gift card.
Go to www.joann.com/prom for details and an application packet.
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.
Joann Fabric and Craft Store Scholarship
Scholarship for students
age 14-19 who design and sew their own prom dress. Top prize will
receive $50,000 for college expenses and a $1,000 Joann gift card.
Go to www.joann.com/prom for details and an application packet.
Syracuse University Architecture Scholarship
Syracuse University
announces 10 full ride scholarships for African American students
wanting to study architecture. Please contact Mark Robbins, Dean
of the School of Architecture for more information at 315 443 2256.
Colleges Visiting Bishop Dunne
- March 30 – Texas A&M Commerce 9:30 a.m.
- March 31 – Texas Tech University 2:00 p.m.
Leadership Forum
On February 27, 2010, twenty students from both
Student Government and The Falconers Club were able to attend the
John Ben Shepperd High School Leadership Forum on the campus of Southern
Methodist University. The students heard speakers and participated
in group activities and challenges designed to encourage and develop
leadership skills. The trip was chaperoned by Ms. Kelly Bush and
Ms. Kelli Pineda.
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
- Staff member, Mrs. Diane Horton, as she continues chemotherapy and other treatments in her fight against cancer
- Mrs. Krissy Kistner, wife of faculty member Mike Kistner, as she recovers from surgery and enters rehab hospital
- Ms. Elizabeth Bourgeois, principal of Ursuline Academy, as she recovers from a serious accident
- Mr. Steve Guerrero, Athletic Director for Middle School, as he prepares for surgery for a back injury
Please keep in your prayers those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, especially the family of senior Chance Hairston, whose grandfather, Clyde Hairston, passed away, and the family of Advancement Council member, Carol Simonson, and Advisory Council president, Dr. Robert Simonson, whose father-in-law, Andrew Blake, passed away. Mr. Blake was the grandfather of graduates Jillian and Ryan Simonson.
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:
- March 6 and 27, 2010
- April 10 and 24, 2010
- May 8 and 22, 2010
7th Annual Bishop Dunne Golf Tournament and Silent Auction
Golf
Tournament - Flyer
The Tournament is on Monday, April 5, 2010, at the Oak
Cliff Golf Club. Dinner, a silent auction, and raffle will follow
the tournament. Sponsor Levels are $5,000 for a Title Sponsor: 3
foursomes, tee; $2,500 for 2 foursomes, tee box sign, banner and
name listed on all press releases; $1,000 for 1 foursome, tee box
sign, banner and name listed on all press releases; $460 for 1 foursome;
and $150 for 1 tee box sign. Entry fee is $125 for an individual
or $460 for a foursome, and includes golf, cart, boxed lunch, and
dinner.
Play will be a four-man scramble with Mulligans $5 each (up
to two/person). There will be prizes for top three teams, a prize
for the longest drive, and a prize for closest to the pin.
Silent Auction
Please take some time to visit the website and view
the items up for auction. These include:
- Autographed baseballs
from Nolan Ryan, Pete Rose, Jim Sundberg, and Ricky Henderson
- A
Ring of Honor poster signed by Cowboy greats Roger Staubach, LeeRoy
Jordan, Bob Lilly, Mel Renfro, Don Perkins, Chuck Howley, and Don
Meredith.
Place your bid online and the winners will be announced
the day of the golf tournament. Silent auction items are on display
on the alumni website at www.alumni.bdhs.org. For more information,
please contact Mrs. Lydia Torrez at 214 339 6561 extension 297
or email ltorrez@bdhs.org
 Walk of Fame
Become a part of Bishop Dunne’s future by buying
a personalized brick for only $130.00. We invite you to purchase
a personalized brick for yourself, for your son or daughter, or in
honor of a teacher or loved one. This is a perfect way for a friend
of Bishop Dunne to support the school!
Donations Needed!
Kleenex, Clorox wipes, and hand sanitizers are
needed for the classrooms. If you are seeking a simple way to fulfill
your volunteer hours or assist your child in obtaining community
service hours, please donate hand sanitizer, boxes of tissue, and
Clorox wipes. Please bring the items to the front office and write
your donation down in the notebook at the front desk. All donations
are very much appreciated!
Honduran Mission Trip
Please support the students attending this year's Honduran Mission trip. Two fundraising events are scheduled for March. Attached is the flyer for Mission Tamale - Ole. Pre-paid orders for chicken and pork tamales will be taken through Thursday, March 25, 2010. The cost for a dozen tamales is $12, and checks or cash are accepted. Order your tamales just in time for the Easter holidays!
The Honduran Mission Trip Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on the parking lot of Las Ranitas Restaurant located on 325 East Jefferson Boulevard in downtown Oak Cliff. Please bring your donated items that day or come by and shop from the "treasures" that will be available. Your donations are appreciated.
Proceeds from these two events will support the students who will be working with the villagers in Trujillo, Honduras, this summer. Some of their projects will include painting church pews, constructing the foundation for a chapel, building a concrete wall, working with the children in the villages and at the orphanage, La Finca. Partner with Bishop Dunne students as we prepare for this unique opportunity of personal growth and spiritual development.
Bishop Dunne Financial Aid
Aid has been awarded to those families with completed applications, and letters were mailed today. If you have not completed financial aid applications with the appropriate paperwork, please do so as soon as possible. If you are not sure which paperwork you are missing, please contact Mr. Mullin at rmullin@bdhs.org.
Application
Bishop Dunne Catholic School believes in providing need based financial aid for academically qualified students who come from financially struggling families. All Bishop Dunne families effectively receive tuition assistance because of the “tuition gap,” which is the difference between tuition/fees collected and the actual cost of education. We close this “tuition gap” with donations which benefit every Bishop Dunne family. In addition to the “tuition gap” donations, each year we are able to raise funds to assist our neediest families with essential tuition assistance. Financial aid awards are limited to the funds that are provided by the School’s fundraising, including proceeds from the annual Bishop Dunne 100 Dinner.
To request aid, families submit a financial aid application through a neutral third party vendor. Each family’s need is assessed annually by SSS (the outside vendor), and requires completion of a PFS-Parental Financial Statement. Families are then awarded aid based on the information provided on their PFS. This information provides the Bishop Dunne financial aid committee with a method of accurately assessing our families’ financial situations on a year by year basis.
Bishop Dunne financial aid committee awards need based grants on a scaled basis from $250 up to a maximum of $3,750 for middle school students and from $250 up to a maximum of $5,000 for high school students. We received a record number of requests for aid for the 2009-2010 school year. The adjusted average annual income of all families receiving aid for 2009-2010 is $37,800. Parents are asked to remember that Bishop Dunne offers need based aid only. If parents have any non-essential to basic life assets (such as multiple homes, a very large amount of home equity or luxury automobiles) at their disposal, our awarding formula dictates that they demonstrate a willingness to utilize these assets before seeking out need based financial aid.
The Financial Aid timeline for 2010-2011 is as follows:
For New Admission Applicants to Bishop Dunne:
- Only accepted students will receive a financial aid award letter.
- Only those families who have completed and submitted all financial aid forms and required documentation by January 31, 2010, will receive an award letter prior to the required new student financial commitment date of March 26, 2010.
- Families completing the process after January 31, 2010, will be processed and awarded on a first come, first served basis while aid funding remains.
- After the new student commitment date of March 26, 2010, priority awards will go to those students who have paid their deposit and who have completed the online enrollment form.
For Returning Bishop Dunne Students:
- Families who completed the financial aid process and submitted all required documents by January 31, 2010, will receive an award letter prior to the March 26, 2010, re-enrollment date.
- Families completing the financial aid process after January 31, 2010, will be awarded on a first come, first served basis but will be expected to complete their re-enrollment for 2010-2011 prior to learning of their financial aid award. After March 26, 2010, only returning students who have already completed a paid enrollment form for 2010-2011 will receive a financial aid letter. Please remember that our financial aid process typically takes 4-6 weeks from the time of completion of SSS form until the receipt of an award.
Additional Requirements for All Aid Recipients
In order to be good stewards of the funds generously granted to us for the 2010-2011 school year, all families who receive financial aid will also need to:
- complete the Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return;
- understand that parents who choose not to work may be assessed an average income;
- include all parents, guardians, partners, or step parents’ income, including income from divorced or remarried parents;
- understand that students may lose the privilege of financial aid if academic or behavioral standards are not met
- participate in a positive educational relationship with faculty and administration.
The Financial Aid Committee
The Financial Aid Committee is made up of a team of people who come together in meeting approximately one day per month to discuss and award financial aid. To ensure fairness, the Committee is made up of team members both internal and external to Bishop Dunne. For this reason multiple calls to check on an award will not help or affect the situation. We do appreciate the serious need for financial aid for many families and the anxiety associated with its distribution. Please know we will send out award letters as soon as the Financial Aid Committee makes the award grants.
Appeals
Each year as school begins, any aid funds which are unused or returned to us are redistributed through our appeals process. To be considered for an appeal, families must fill out the Financial Aid Appeal Form available in our front office. The appeal is primarily designed to take into consideration any situations which may have changed since making the initial filing. While all appeals will be considered, those who have experienced a significant change in their circumstances since the initial filing will be given priority.
Tech and Tradition
Friday Falconer
The next Friday Falconer will be issued on Friday, March 26, 2010. We wish all our families an enjoyable spring break!
Arsenic and Old Lace in April
This spring, the Bishop Dunne Drama
Department will present Arsenic and Old Lace, a comedy by Joseph
Kesselring. Originally produced on Broadway in the 1940’s,
this work has become a classic of American comedy theatre. Two sisters,
elderly spinster ladies living in Brooklyn, attempt to end the loneliness
of their single gentlemen boarders with a rather unconventional “special
recipe”—elderberry wine. Also residing in their large
Victorian house is their younger brother, Teddy, who believes he
is Teddy Roosevelt. When a long-lost nephew returns to hide out from
his criminal past at his aunts’ home, the mistaken identities
and double-crosses begin.
The show will be performed on Thursday,
April 8, and Saturday, April 10, 2010.There will not be a show on
Friday, April 9, due to scheduling conflicts with the building. Students
are encouraged to audition on Monday, February 8, or Tuesday, February
9, in room 407 after school. Students who audition should prepare
a 30-second monologue to present at the audition. Students who wish
to work on one of the production crews will be asked to sign up beginning
on February 10, once the cast has been announced.
Volunteer opportunities
will be available as there will be materials and furniture needed
for the set. In particular, the theatre department would appreciate
donations of lumber, fabric, household items, furniture items, especially
furniture that appears Victorian, and paint. If parents have any
of these items for donations, please contact Ms. Boarman at mboarman@bdhs.org.
Dunne
Honorably
Middle School Track and Soccer
The time to join the following middle school sports is here: track, baseball, soccer and softball. Registration forms are now available on our website. Please email Coach Guerrero for more information and a registration form at sguerrero@bdhs.org. Here is a link to the middle school athletic page where you will find the registration forms for track, baseball, softball and soccer. The deadline to register for these sports varies, so please register early.
Middle School Basketball
Congratulations to our middle school girls’ basketball team and their coaches for winning the Dallas Parochial League City Championship Tournament for the third straight year. The girls defeated St. Thomas. Members of the team are Ekaterina Boucher, LaDorria Cole, Valerie Fairley, Alyssa Garza, Rachel Benavides, Alexandria Gulley, Talya Hosea, Stephane Jackson, Kayla Munoz, Kenya Robinson, Keodara Seifert, Rachael Shima, and Le’Bria Ware. Congratulations to winning coaches Terry Flowers and Larry Knight.
Congratulations to the 6th grade middle school boys as they became DPL City Champions on Thursday night, March 11.
We would also like to Congratulate the 7th grade middle school boys as they also became DPL City Champions on Thursday night, March 11. Go to www.dplsports.com for updated playoff information.
Bishop Dunne 5K Road Race and Funne Runne
The date is set, so start getting in shape for the annual Bishop Dunne Funne Runne and Walk. This year, the event will be on Saturday, April 24, 2010. The Funne Runne and Walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. in front of the school. Please be on the lookout for the registration form and information that will be on the Bishop Dunne web page soon.
How can YOU help????? We are looking for help from sponsors through donations of Gatorade, bottled water, contact information for possible company sponsors, race day food and beverages, and volunteers to help with support during set up and the race, and with clean up. Please contact Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org if you are interested in helping.
Spring Wrestling
Spring wrestling begins on March 23, 2010, so there is still time to join the All-American program. Bishop Dunne wrestlers past and present have earned ten All-American honors and one National Champion. For more information, please email Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org. Practices are after school at Bishop Dunne on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. in the wrestling room.
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 have been invoiced. Fees are charged based upon
course selection by the student. Please make your payment on time.
Registration
Reminder
Please remember that your account needs to be current in order to
register your student for next year. If your account is not current,
any registration monies will be applied to your outstanding balance
and not for registration.
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. |
