From the Principal

Dear Parents and Students
Welcome to the next part of our summer Falconer, the second of a two part special edition of the Falconer in a summer print version that makes it easier for families to have important information for the beginning of the school year. In August, we will go back to our standard format of a Friday Falconer, issued online every Friday. The Falconer is Bishop Dunne’s main form of communication.

Prayers
Please keep Dr. Joseph LaManna in your prayers as he recovers from a heart attack. Dr. LaManna is the grandfather of senior Sergei, freshman Tatiana, and sophomore Nicholas Boucher. Please keep senior Andre Kreis and sophomore Sarah Hyland in your prayers as they both recover from surgery, and Rosa Alonzo, mother-in-law of Dr. Veronica Alonzo, in your prayers as she is very ill. Please pray for Christian Arteaga, infant nephew of Mrs. Norma Echavarria, who remains in the hospital struggling with several health issues. Please keep Jaime Aquino, father of senior Alanna Aquino, in your prayers, as he continues to have serious health issues.

Please keep the family of Destiny Peters in your prayers, as Destiny’s mother, Desmarie, lost her brave battle against cancer on June 21, 2009, and the family of Michael Daniels, as Michael’s grandfather, George, passed away on July 3, 2009.

Year for Priests
Pope Benedict has announced the Church will celebrate a special year for priests to begin on June 19, 2009, the 150th anniversary of the death of the Cure d’Ars, St. Jean Vianney, an exemplary pastor. The Pope inaugurated the Year for Priests by presiding at Vespers in St. Peter’s Basilica, and during the course of the Year, Pope Benedict will proclaim St. Jean Marie Vianney as the patron saint of all the priests of the world. The year will close June 19, 2010, with Pope Benedict presiding at an international gathering of priests in St. Peter’s Square.

Bishop Dunne will mark this important year by celebrating the priests who make such a difference to our community. These priests include our three graduates - Reverend Mike Guadanogli, the Very Reverend John Libone, and Reverend Monsignor Larry Pichard; our chaplain, Reverend Rudy Garcia; our pastor, the Very Reverend Mike Dugan; the Reverend Monsignor Donald Zimmerman; Reverend Timothy Gollob; and the Reverend Monsignor Mark Seitz. Each month, we will honor our priests and our Bishop, the Most Reverend Kevin Farrell, and celebrate their lives and gifts to Bishop Dunne.

University of Notre Dame Award
Congratulations to Dr. Veronica Alonzo who was awarded the prestigious Pressley Award for Excellence in Catholic Education as a tribute to her devoted service to Catholic education.

Father Timothy Scully, the founder of the alliance for Catholic Education, announced the establishment of the Michael Pressley Award in 2006 as a way to honor Dr. Pressley’s service and scholarship. The Alliance of Catholic Education annually recognizes two ACE graduates who have distinguished themselves in their significant contributions and commitment to the ministry of Catholic education. Dr. Alonzo travelled to the University of Notre Dame on July 11 to accept the award at the ACE Commencement exercises.

Bishop Dunne has the honor of having the highest number of ACE graduates in the nation as faculty members: Dr. Veronica Alonzo; Mr. Kevin Braun; Mr. Patrick O’Sullivan; Mr. Tom Perez; and Ms. Adarely Trejo. Mr. Christopher Dittrick joins us this year as our current ACE teacher. Mr. Patrick O’Sullivan was awarded the Pressley Award in 2008.

Athletic Personnel
Beginning in the 2009-2010 school year, Mr. Kenneth Davis will focus his energy on being Athletic Director, and has handed the role of Head Football Coach to Mr. Michael Johnson. I wish to thank Mr. Davis for his long years of multi-tasking, where he has coached football, run the high school athletic department, taught P.E., and helped supervise construction. Coach Davis is a major force behind the new track and field house and was honored in 2006 with the Bishop Dunne Voyager Award for his service to the youth of Oak Cliff and, through his friend Jim Kelly and the Buffalo Bills, for his patronage of the Kelly for Kids Foundation which serves children with incurable diseases. Coach Davis has made our program one of complete integrity, ensuring his football players are on the academic honor roll first and are gentlemen who live their faith. Coach Davis is excited about the opportunity to have more time to be more involved with all sports, especially girls’ sports, and together we hope to be able to raise more funds for athletic facilities, fields, equipment and clinics.

Coach Michael Johnson, our new head football coach, is a graduate of Bishop Dunne, where he received many awards and recognitions as a student athlete. He was a four-time all state performer in football as a running back and defense back. In 2000, he was offensive MVP of the Dallas Fort Worth All Star Game. The Dallas Morning News voted him into the top 100 players of Texas. After graduation, he received a full athletic scholarship to Louisiana Tech University where he had 38 career starts, 285 tackles, 16 pass break ups and 1 interception as a free safety. He helped lead Louisiana Tech to victory as 2001 WAC champions. In 2004, he graduated from Louisiana Tech, returning to his alma mater to teach world geography and coach football, basketball and softball. Over the past two years, he has been defensive coordinator for the football team. In 2007, his defense was ranked number 10 in the area. In the past five years, he has organized many football and basketball camps that have aided in the development of young athletes in the community.

Mr. Delone Williams is the new Assistant Athletic Director for the high school and middle school, helping Coach Davis and Middle School Athletic Director, Mr. Steve Guerrero, with organization, mentoring, scheduling and evaluating.

Delone Williams joined the Bishop Dunne faculty in 2007. In his three year tenure, he has taught world history, health, and speech. Since he joined the baseball coaching staff in 2006, the Falcons have made the playoffs the last two of three seasons, including its first playoff win this decade. Since joining the football coaching staff in 2007-2008 as the secondary coach, he has helped to produce two All-State and 5 All-District selections, including two athletic scholarships - Zach Coleman at Montana State University in 2007- 2008 and Adonis Wilson at New Mexico Highlands University in 2008-2009. Coach Williams participated in the Tom Hillary Classic All-Star game as a secondary coach in 2007. He is also National Federation of State High School Associations certified and is a member of Texas Private Schools Coaches Association.

Coach Williams was a four-year letter man in football at Louisiana Tech University from 2001-2005. While at LTU, Williams played corner back for Jack Bicknell II, currently coaching the New York Giants, along with Bishop Dunne alumni Michael Johnson and Myron Hawthorne. Accomplishments such as an Athletic Academic Achievement Award and three times Academic All Western Athletic Conference honors helped Williams earn a Masters of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science. As a graduate assistant, Delone worked directly with former Louisiana Tech University Athletic Director, Jim Oakes, in marketing and promotions for athletics.

Calling all Gardeners!
Outdoor Education Specialist, Mrs. Mariana Griggs, invites students and parents to become involved with our gardening projects. We wish to develop our butterfly garden and we have started an organic vegetable garden behind the softball field. Our plan is to involve students with outdoor education and incorporate more educational time outdoors, learning about nature and the environment. Bishop Dunne plans on becoming leaders in the green movement and we have already moved to recycled paper and natural cleaning products. Our plan is to have 6th graders involved in reforestation projects and plant growth and development; 7th graders helping with fish development and environmental horticulture; freshmen with vegetable care and gardening; sophomores with soil and water analysis and greenhouse gardening; juniors with the butterfly gardens and insects’ role in the environment; and seniors with the senior lounge garden development, supervision and fundraising. All students will have opportunities to develop art and photojournalism skills.

Field trips will be arranged to Kiest Park, Dallas World Aquarium, Cedar Ridge Preserve, Dallas Museum of Art, Our Savior Community Garden, Vet Care Center, Trinity Audubon Center, Cox Farmer’s Market, Petal Pushers Garden Emporium, Archer St. Community Garden, Dallas Farmer’s Market, Burgundy Pasture, Ogallala Aquifer, and 5 Mile Creek.

Our outdoor education program must be completely sustainable through fundraising and grant writing, and parent volunteer efforts are essential to our success. We are asking for the following parent volunteer efforts in each grade level as our plans develop: 6th grade - tree watering and fall rose and seed sale; 7th grade - fish feeding and maintenance and fall rose and seed sale; 8th grade - fish feeding and maintenance and fall rose and seed sale; freshmen - plant watering and fall rose and seed sale; juniors – composting and fall rose and seed sale; juniors - plant feeding and fall rose and seed sale; seniors - general garden maintenance, fall rose and seed sale, and pizza sales and t-shirt sales. The fall rose and seed sale is our major fundraising event for the gardens. All parent chaperones must have Diocesan safe environment clearance.

We are also asking for donations to fund various equipment needs. A donation of $100 will help supply bird feeders to attract hummingbirds to the butterfly garden and attract the local green monk parrots to the grounds to nest; help purchase benches for students in the gardens and the wooded area we are rehabilitating; and help buy seed for Texas native wildflowers and vegetables.

Please join us in our environmental efforts and in our outdoor education projects. Please contact Mrs. Mariana Griggs at mgriggs@bdhs.org if you are interested in helping or Mrs. Norma Echavarria at nechavarria@bdhs.org if you would like to volunteer.

Summer Construction – Pardon Our Mess!
The summer construction has been progressing well and is on schedule. The main building has been closed for a hallway ceiling asbestos abatement, replacing the old ceiling with a new drop ceiling and new environmentally efficient lighting, installation of an updated fire alarm system, and rewiring. This $220,000 project will ensure further safety of our main building and bring it up to the same fire and health standards as the new buildings. Containment is according to EPA standards, and air monitoring is done throughout the abatement process.

The project should be complete by late July and has been funded through the generous donations of the Catholic Foundation ($44,000); The Hillcrest Foundation ($56,000); Meletio Lighting; and the Scanlon Foundation ($100,000). Many thanks go to Steering Committee members Mr. Oliver McGonigle for his vision and oversight and Mr. Ken Reiser, President of Meletio Lighting, for his donation to Bishop Dunne of all our lighting needs, and to Mrs. Isabel Arista for her supervision of the project.

Woods
After losing a forty foot tree in the wooded area by the baseball field that was estimated to be over one hundred years old, an arborist was called in to evaluate the health of our trees which are such a valuable part of our property. The wooded area close to the school was determined to be in crisis due to the extreme heat, not enough water, shallow root systems, and compacting of soil due to parking under the trees. A slow soaking system has been connected to the baseball field irrigation to water the trees more effectively, the trees have been organically fertilized, and fresh soil and mulch have been worked into the area. Native shrubs and plants have been planted between the trees to stabilize the area. It is extremely important that there be no parking at all by the baseball field and under the trees. Please help us make this area one of the most attractive parts of our campus and a beautiful native woodland for all to enjoy.

Going Wireless
This summer, we are installing a state of the art Cisco wireless environment throughout the whole school. The system has become a reality partially to technology infrastructure grants from the Kenedy Foundation ($40,000) and the Sturgiss Foundation ($30,000). These generous grants will enable us to more fully embrace laptop computer and netbook technology in the classroom, moving towards the goal where every student has a laptop and can access the internet and eBooks seamlessly.

Twitter
As we look for ways to keep you better informed, we invite you to subscribe to the Bishop Dunne Twitter feed at http://twitter.com/bdhs. With this information feed, we will be sending out information for the day, important announcements, as well as other information that we feel can be passed along in a timely fashion through this network.

If you are not sure how Twitter works, we invite you to go to the following link to view a Youtube video by Common Craft on Twitter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddO9idmax0o.

All of our head coaches will be asked to have a Twitter account so that they may pass along information through this micro-blogging service. It is a free service available to anyone. Parents can also sign up to receive a text of certain twitter feeds. This will allow a coach to send a “tweet” about something that is taking place in his or her sport or to let you know of a change in practice or game time.

Please check the Falconer for dates as we will host several technology nights throughout the year as we show parents how to familiarize themselves with newer technologies that we are using in the classroom and in the community.

Back to School Information
For information on 2009-2010 calendar, books, eBooks, computers, summer reading, supply lists, uniforms, medications and athletic physicals, please visit our website at bdhs.org and click on “Back to School Information” in the top right hand corner of the home page and check the drop down menu. The July Falconer Part I also gives you a hard copy of this information.

School Offices
We are available for help in the front office. School office hours, starting August 10, are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The receptionist or assistant to the principal will be able to direct your call.

Front Office Personnel

Principal Kate Dailey kdailey@bdhs.org
Assistant Principal Patrick O’Sullivan posullivan@bdhs.org
Director of Admission Rich Mullin – Spanish Speaker rmullin@bdhs.org
Director of Students Walter Johnson wjohnson@bdhs.org
Director of Technology Paul Wood pwood@bdhs.org
Director of Curriculum Molly O’Sullivan mosullivan@bdhs.org
Campus Minister Jim Martin jmartin@bdhs.org
Assistant to the Principal Sandra Dennie sdennie@bdhs.org
Office Manager Norma Echavarria – Spanish Speaker nechavarria@bdhs.org
Director of Finances Dwayne Friesen dfriesen@bdhs.org
Business Manager Anita D’Onofrio adonofrio@bdhs.org
Accounts Manager Sandy Brooks sbrooks@bdhs.org
Receptionist and Attendance Valerie Garcia – Spanish Speaker vgarcia@bdhs.org
Receptionist and Library Assistant Lillian Sunday lsunday@bdhs.org
Bookstore and Discipline Office Assistant Aurora Owens aowens@bdhs.org

Update on eBooks
As stated in the first July Falconer, eBooks are available for several courses for next year. We have worked hard to ensure the best pricing option for as many digital books as possible. To obtain this pricing we have found that we must purchase some of these eBooks directly from the publisher to keep the price as low as possible. This will only affect eBooks for regular courses. These books will be available for purchase through the Bishop Dunne online bookstore; links to these books can be found from our main website at www. bdhs.org.

Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses use college level eBooks, which can be purchased directly through the MBS bookstore along with traditional texts. If you want the eBook option for those classes, simply select the eBook option for that course on the MBS site. Please note that since these are the same texts used at the university level, the cost is much higher than regular middle and high school texts. However, the eBook should be 40-60% off the cover price of the traditional printed text.

Please be aware that two courses, AP Chemistry and AP Economics, use texts from Cengage Learning, which can only be purchased through iChapters.com. Direct links to purchase eBooks for those two courses can be found at the Bishop Dunne website.

Below we have also provided a list of all available eBooks and the websites from which they can be purchased.

We also want to inform you of a change in edition for the regular Government classes, Course # 340. The book for this course will now be Magruder’s American Government – 2009 Edition. If you have purchased the 2004 edition from another student, we will buy the old text from you so that you can purchase the most up-to-date edition. Please contact Mrs. Aurora Owens, at aowens@bdhs.org for procedures on obtaining a refund.* We decided that with all the changes occurring in politics and government, it was imperative to provide our students with the most up-to-date resources possible.

We appreciate your understanding as we transition to digital texts. If you have any questions on eBooks, please contact Mrs. Christine Voigt at cvoigt@bdhs.org.

*Please note we are only offering the refund to students who purchased the 2004 text who are enrolled for Government for the Fall 2009 term – we are not buying back texts from students enrolled in the course from the previous school year. Students may resell old textbooks either to Textbooks.com, Amazon.com, or Half Priced Books.

Advice on Buying a NetBook
The following are thoughts and things to consider if you are purchasing a netbook or mini-notebook.

1. Consider going to Best Buy or even Costco to look at the netbooks that they have in stock. Check it out and look it over. See how your child feels typing on the keyboard. Realize that there is not a media drive so you will not be sliding in DVD’s to add software. You will need to download software or add software from a flash drive/ thumb drive.
2. Check out the battery life. In the stores they may not have the extended life battery; it may just be a standard battery. Also know that the more we ask the machines to do – wifi, games, etc., battery life decreases, meaning that the power drains more quickly.
3. Once you have settled on the machine you want, go online to check possibilities. Our testing machines were bought through Amazon.com.
4. We have looked at the Acer Aspire One and the ASUS EEEpc 1000. Both have 10.1 inch screens, feel comfortable and seem to be sturdy. Our preference was the ASUS as the keyboard was bigger and the mouse functionality of the touchpad and the left/right click seemed easier.
5. Both machines had 160 gig hard drives. That should be plenty of space for what your child wants to do or store as far as data for school. The ASUS had Bluetooth and a 10 gig cloud storage piece. That may not be necessary, as we also have 100 mgs of storage in the student file lockers on Edline that all students will have access to as part of their Bishop Dunne education. The ASUS also has Open Office, a free word processing and presentation software. The ASUS advertises a battery life of 9 hours.
6. Parents and students will be responsible for antivirus software that is up to date, such as Symantec or MacAfee. It is very important to not compromise on this.
7. Be aware these were the only two models we tested based on our discussions with other schools. Know that there are many models out there and many choices and they are changing almost daily. Prices will vary anywhere from $300 - $500 depending on options. Some models that are being phased out will go for even less.

Please do not hesitate to email Mr. Paul Wood at pwood@bdhs.org for further clarification.

Checklist for Netbooks

• Battery Life: minimum of 6 hours (6 cell Li-ion battery)
• Operating System: Windows XP Home (AVOID Windows Vista or Linux)
• Processor: Intel Atom (N280 or N270 is good)
• Memory (RAM): 1 gigabyte is typical, but we recommend upgrading to 2 gigabytes for better performance (1GB DDR2 SO-DIMM)
  
• Upgrade to 2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM if possible
• Wireless Data: Minimum is 802.11 b/g WLAN 802.11 b/g/n @2.4 GHz is ideal
• Storage/Hard Drive Space: 160 gigabytes (160 GB HDD)
• Built in webcam 1.3 M Pixel / 0.3M Pixel is typical
• Built in microphone/speakers:Hi-Definition Audio CODEC Stereo Speakers, Digital Array Mic 2x Audio Jack (Head phone / Mic-in)
• USB Ports: minimum of 3 is typical (3x USB 2.0)

Warranty: Typically comes with at least 1 year warranty from the manufacturer – ideal to have 3 years total (1 year manufacturer plus 2 year service plan). Ask to be sure that the service plan includes parts and maintenance, also see if you have to mail it in or just bring it to the store for repairs.

Insurance: You can purchase insurance through Student Insurance Partners; cost is between $30 and $60 per year depending on type of coverage you purchase. The insurance can also include iPod, cell phone, calculator, textbooks, camera, and musical instruments for an additional $5 fee. Details can be found at http://www. studentinsurancepartners.com/sip/coverage.

Reading List for Summer
Although I am sure that our students have either finished their summer reading or are very involved with their annotations, I am reminding parents and students that summer reading must be completed by the beginning of classes on August 20, 2009. Please be aware that, along with timeless classics, more advanced students are also assigned a variety of contemporary novels. The novels on this list have been selected for their literary merit and the appropriate alignment with course objectives and thematic strands. Because of their postmodern nature, some of the books may include—within their historical and/or cultural context— language, events or descriptions that contain profanity, violence, sexual content or material that is intended for the mature reader.

The 2009-2010 Booklist is available online. Please click on www. bdhs.org, click “On Campus” and then click “Books.”

Camps and Orientations for the beginning of the School Year
The school year will begin with mandatory camps and orientations for all grade levels. The purpose of the camps is to give students an opportunity to build relationships and explore the school before classes begin. The camps are an introduction to the school and the teachers in a fun and relaxing environment. Students need to be in appropriate casual dress for the camps and will not need to bring any books or school supplies. The following is the schedule for camps and orientation.

A “red” day is the first 4 of 8 blocks (A, B , C, D) in a student’s schedule. A “blue” day is the second 4 of the 8 blocks (E, F, G, H) in a student’s schedule. This is a traditional A/B Block Schedule – a red day is followed by a blue day in rotation and classes will be 90 minutes in length. A “purple” day occurs when we run all 8 blocks on the one day and classes will be just 45 minutes. Purple days usually happen at the beginning of the school year when we do not want one grade level to get ahead of another grade level in the red/blue cycle. A color calendar will be issued in July with all red/blue days marked for the year.

Please note each grade level will begin classes the day following their camp. All students will begin the red/blue schedule on Thursday, August 20, 2009.

Uniform Policy
All students are expected to comply with the uniform dress code at all times while students are anywhere on campus before, during, and after school, or on school sponsored trips away from campus. The uniform should never be worn inappropriately or disrespectfully on or off campus. Uniforms must be in good condition with no visible holes, cuts, tearing, fraying, marking, or alterations of any kind, and must be worn in an unwrinkled state. Students who fail to follow dress code will be subject to penalties as prescribed in the Discipline Policy. Violating uniform policies will result in loss of dress down privileges and the student being fined.

GUIDELINES

A. BELT: An appropriate black or brown belt with a simple, appropriately sized buckle must be worn on the waist, threaded completely through the belt loops of shorts and slacks. Belts must be visible, of the proper length, and should sit securely on the waist, not the hips. No wallet chains, keys, or other items should be attached.

B. OFFICIAL ORGANIZATION JACKETS and OUTSIDE JACKETS: Only students who have earned a Bishop Dunne letter may wear these jackets. The jacket may be worn only if the letter has been properly sewn on. Students are not permitted to wear someone else’s jacket. Outside jackets may not be worn inside at any time during the school day (8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.) and outside jackets and letter jackets may not be worn during Mass.

C. SHOES: Appropriate polish-able black or brown dress shoes are required. Students are not to wear heavy-duty work-type boots, construction boots, or cowboy boots. Athletic shoes and laces must be of predominantly one solid, suitable color such as red, white, black, gray, or navy blue. Shoes or laces may not be fluorescent, silver or gold, nor may they have hand drawings or designs on them. Vans and designer shoes are not permitted. No shoes may have a heel higher than 1 ½ inches. No flip-flops, mules, clogs, slides, or other heel-less shoes may be worn. Shoes must be neatly laced, buckled or fastened at all times. The tongues of shoes, Velcro fastenings or laces must never be loose or allowed to flap.

D. SHORTS/PANTS/SKORTS: Wearing shorts and skorts is a privilege for first and fourth quarters, and this privilege may be lost if a student continues to violate the uniform policy. A school polo shirt with khaki pants is also an option. Boys must wear ONLY khaki twill walking shorts with a pleated front from Mills or Dickies uniform suppliers. Shorts must not be cargo shorts, have any kind of flap pockets or drawstrings, may not have extra side pockets, and may not be work shorts. If you purchase Dickies shorts, please be aware that some types come with side pockets, which are not permitted. If the wrong shorts are purchased, new ones must be purchased, as side pockets may not be stitched up, taped over, or in any other way covered up. Shorts must be worn with an appropriate belt (see above). Boys’ shorts must be no more than 2 inches above the top of the knee and must not fall below the knees. To keep the length at the appropriate level, shorts must be worn fitted at the waist and are not to be so loose that they require constant pulling up to comply with the mandated length. Students wearing shorts that do not conform to these requirements will be fined, given school-owned substitutes to wear for a weekly fee, and parents will be required to buy proper fitting shorts . For girls, skorts (skirts with shorts underneath) must be of modest length (no more than 3 inches above the knee, measured from the crease at the back of the knee). Athletic shoes, with white, navy or black athletic socks that must be visible, may be worn only with shorts and skorts. A tie is not required. Shorts and skorts may not be worn on Mass days.

E. SWEATERS OR SWEATSHIRTS: If a sweater or sweatshirt is worn, it must be a school pullover, or a solid, navy blue pullover, navy cardigan or vest from Mills Uniforms with the embroidered Bishop Dunne emblem. Hoodies may be worn outside, but may not be worn inside during school hours. Bishop Dunne blazers may be worn as part of the dress uniform.

F. UNDERGARMENTS: Undergarments are never to be visible.

FEMALE UNIFORM GUIDELINES

SKIRTS: The official plaid school skirt is required. Skirts are not to be rolled at the waist and must be worn at the required length (all hemlines are to be of even length in the front and back of the skirt and must not be more than 3 inches above the knee—to be measured from the crease at the back of the knee. Bishop Dunne uniform coordinators make the final determination as to whether the guidelines on length have been violated. If so, students will be fined and required to wear a school-owned skirt until they can adjust their own skirt or buy a new skirt that is the proper length.

PANTS: It is recommended that pants be purchased from Mills Uniforms for the best fit. Except on Mass days, girls may wear khaki twill pants with a pleated front instead of a uniform skirt or skorts. Khaki pants must be loose fitting and a suitable belt must be worn at the waist. Students wearing pants of denim material or pants that are too tight will be required to wear their skirt or schoolowned attire until proper-fitting pants are purchased.

JEWELRY: Girls may wear a religious necklace or cross but not pearls, colorful beads, or other jewelry that is inappropriate in a school environment.

Flip-flops, mules, clogs, slides, slippers, house shoes, or other heelless shoes may NOT be worn.

Medication
Only medication necessary for a student to remain at school will be given during school hours. Whenever possible, administration of medication to students should take place at home. Only medication prescribed by a licensed physician, dentist, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant will be administered by authorized school personnel. Signed parental and physician consent for either prescription or non-prescription medication must be on file in the Nurse’s Clinic. Medication must be in its original container. Medication received in an unlabeled container or plastic bag will not be accepted. All medication for students in grades 6 through 12 must be left with the Nurse. Students are not to carry medication on their persons. When a student receives medication, he or she shall report to the Nurse.

Students with asthma are allowed to carry a rescue inhaler on their person and are required to have an extra inhaler in the clinic. Medication guidelines regarding a signed parental and physician consent on file at the beginning of each school year apply to inhalers.

Students with chronic illness, asthma, diabetes, seizure disorder etc., as indicated on the registration form, must have an individualized care plan from a physician for each school year. Please obtain a form from the front office or from the Nurse.

Immunizations
It is the policy of the school, the Diocese, and the state that all immunizations are current in order to be admitted to school or to remain in school. Please be sure your child’s immunizations are current prior to starting the next school year. The summer break is a great time to update these immunizations.

There are new immunization requirements from the State of Texas for the school year 2009-2010. Please check your child’s immunization record or have your child’s physician check the immunization record to make sure they will be compliant with the new requirements as of August 1, 2009.

www.immunizetexas.com

Athletic Physicals
All student athletes must have a physical examination before they can participate in fall and spring semester athletics. Physicals are required annually for any student who participates in band, drill team, cheerleading, and sports. Students will not be allowed to participate until an up-to-date physical is on file. All students participating in extracurricular activities at Bishop Dunne must have had an ECG in addition to the annual physical. The ECG needs to be completed only one time during students’ attendance at Bishop Dunne. A link to the form that is to be completed by a licensed healthcare practitioner is posted under the “TAPPS physical form” link on the athletics page of the school’s website.

Parents are free to take their child to the practitioner of their choice for physicals. Please have the physician fill out both the TAPPS physical form and the ECG form. All physical forms and ECG forms must be given to Nurse Price.

Physicals and ECG’s are offered at Bishop Dunne by appointment. The cost for just the physical or ECG is $20.00. The cost for both is $40.00. Dr. Simonson will be available on August 3, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. for physicals and ECG’s, and Nurse Price will be available on July 27 and 28, 2009. Please email Nurse Price for an appointment at yprice@bdhs.org.

New Parent Breakfast Socials
Please join us for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on the following dates to meet the Principal, Guidance Team, Technology Team, and parent groups. Enjoy Chef Blair’s cinnamon rolls and coffee, get to know key school personnel and procedures, and meet other parents in a relaxed environment. We can also sign you up on Edline, the grade component of our web presence, and show you how to check grades, curricula, course outlines, directories and other information. We would also be happy to show you around the school and discuss upcoming events and plans. Please rsvp to Mrs. Dennie at sdennie@bdhs.org so that we can plan accordingly.

Parent/Student Evenings and Edline
Please mark your calendar for the following parent meetings. Such gatherings present a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, socialize with other parents and receive important information about the school year.

Edline is one of our main communication lines, allowing parents to view grades, email teachers, receive emails from the school and check teachers’ class notes, assessment rubrics and schedules. If parents had an Edline account last year please be aware that your login is still good for this year. If you are new to the school, Mr. Wood and the Tech Team will be available to help you with your account access code and information to get started the night of your class meeting. If you have an account from last year and forgot your login please email Mr. Wood at pwood@bdhs.org. Please include the name of your student and the grade.

Cafeteria Accounts
To set up an account for your child for the cafeteria, please visit the cafeteria and meet with Chef Blair to set up an account with cash, check or credit card information for the amount to be placed on the account. Be sure to include the student’s name on the check so it will be credited to the correct account. If you cannot come to the school, please mail a check, including student’s name, and mail it to the school, addressed to Mrs. Dennie and we will set up an account for you.

Parking Lot, Drop Off and Pick Up
We ask that all parents, students, and visitors to Bishop Dunne Catholic School please drive safely and courteously through the school parking lots. Speed should be kept to 10 mph or below. Drivers are asked to not drive around the speed bumps. This makes for a dangerous situation for those who are exiting their parked cars.

The school is open to students at 7:00 a.m. and students can be dropped off at the front of the school. Cars should only stop along the curb to drop off students. Please do not stop in the flowthrough line and cause a traffic jam, but rather park in the visitors’ parking spaces if you need to come into the front office or meet with teachers. Please do not block the pedestrian crosswalk when dropping off or picking up your students.

Afternoon pick up is from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. from the north parking lot. Parents are asked to enter the parking lot via the second entrance. At 3:30 p.m., students will go to study hall. To pick up students after 3:30 p.m., parents must come to the front desk and sign their students out with the receptionist. The front office will be open to 6:00 p.m. for student pick up. There is no charge, but parents will be charged if they pick students up after 6:00 p.m.

Students who drive to school must have a valid Bishop Dunne identification tag, indicating a current driver’s license and proof of insurance. Parking permits are to be displayed on the lower right corner of the back window. Starting September 15, cars which are not registered with Bishop Dunne will be towed.

Bishop Dunne Volunteer Program
Volunteering is fun and exciting, but it is also important because it is a good way to stay involved in your student’s life, and to meet other parents. It has been proven that the more involved a parent is, the more successful a student becomes in his or her education. Helping the school gives you the unique opportunity to keep the lines of communication open between home and school. Students appreciate seeing their families involved and your example also supports the values of community service. Parent volunteers also help the school keep costs at a minimum.

Volunteer Requirements
Each family is required to give 40 volunteer hours or contribute $200.00 to the school annually. There will be a variety of ways throughout the school year in which a parent can achieve the hours required. Volunteer hours not completed will be charged a fee accordingly.

If parents are going to work with students at the school, they are required to have a volunteer screening form on file. There will be an opportunity to obtain the required screening through a series of meetings that will be held throughout the school year.

Coming soon will be our Bishop Dunne Volunteer Brochure which will outline more information. In the meantime, please contact Mrs. Norma Echavarria at nechavarria@bdhs.org or at 214 339 6561 extension 247.

Guidance Department

College Counseling News
2009-2010 College Counseling Events
Please mark your calendar for the following important guidanceevents.

Please contact our College Admissions Advisor, Mrs. Keisha Brown at kbrown@bdhs.org or at 214 339 6561 extension 241, with any questions you might have about these events.

2009-2010 SAT and ACT Test Dates

SAT web address: www.collegeboard.com

ACT web address: www.actstudent.org

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding College Guidance

How do I request a transcript at Bishop Dunne?
Dianne Horton

Where do I get a fee waiver for the SAT or ACT?
Keisha Brown

Where do I get a fee waiver for college admission applications? Keisha Brown

How do I sign up to take the SAT or ACT?
www.collegeboard.com and www.act.org

Where do I go to have my SAT or ACT test scores sent to a school?
www.collegeboard.com and www.act.org

When should I take the SAT or ACT?
Students should ideally take either test for the first time during the junior year and are encouraged to take the test more than once.

What is Bishop Dunne’s school code?
441785

Who do I talk to about the college admission process at Bishop Dunne?
Keisha Brown

Where do I get the proper form needed to be excused from school for a college visit?
www.workspacek12.naviance.com/bdhs

How do I set up a visit to a college campus?
Call the college’s Admissions Office or the Visitor Center I don’t know where I want to go to college or what I want to major in.

Where can I start researching colleges and majors?
www.collegeboard.com and www.fastweb.com

I would like to receive more information on a particular college, how do I get on the mailing list?
Go to that college’s website and look under Prospective Students or Future Students

How do I find scholarship money for college?
www.fastweb.com www.workspacek12.naviance.com/bdhs 11 www.collegeboard.com www.salliemae.com

The college I am applying to requests that a counselor complete a “college report form” and recommendation. Who does that for me? Keisha Brown

Where do I get a copy of Texas Common Application?
www.applytexas.org

Where do I get a copy of the National Common Application?
www.commonapp.org

When will I be able to fill out college applications?
Typically starting September of your senior year

Where do I fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
www.fafsa.ed.gov

When should I fill out the FAFSA?
You can go to the website during the first semester of your senior year and complete all information needed and then save the form. In January of your senior year, you will need to go back to your saved FAFSA form and include your parent or guardian’s tax information for that year and then submit the application as soon as possible.

Who do I ask to find out information about the NCAA Clearinghouse?
Walter Johnson

Where do I get a Verification of Enrollment?
Diane Horton

Where do I go to take the Accuplacer?
In the testing services department at any community college.

Who do I talk to about dual credit courses?
Jessica Perales

Goals for the Class of 2010
Seniors are strongly encouraged to be organized for their college application year. The following represent goals that will help students apply for college and financial aid, with as little stress as possible.

Weekly

• Study, study, study.
• Search and apply for scholarships.
• Review College Guidance Website on Naviance
• Submit college acceptances and scholarships to Mrs. Brown.
• Check Naviance for college representatives visiting campus and remember to RSVP for the presentations.
• Create a calendar with important dates and deadlines and stick to it.

August

• Register for Sept. 12 ACT – Aug. 7 deadline.
• Register for Oct. 10 SAT I or II – Sept. 9 deadline.
• Research and ask questions about colleges.
• Finalize list of colleges to apply to.
• Request college applications.
• Update resume.
• Start first draft of college application essays and request teachers/ counselors to review them.
• Request recommendation letters from teachers and provide resume, stamped preaddressed envelope and a thank you note (give no less than 10 working days before you need it).
• Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (Athletes Only).
• Visit colleges/attend Open Houses.
• Meet with your College Advisor.

September

• Register for Nov. 7 SAT I or II – October 1 deadline.
• Register for Oct. 24 ACT – Sept. 18 deadline.
• Attend Bishop Dunne Scholarship and Financial Aid Night with parents.
• Attend Jesuit College Night with parents.
• Attend Bishop Dunne College Fair with parents (Sept. 22).
• Apply to colleges, preferably online.
• Complete housing applications online.
• Continue working on college application essays.
• Request transcripts to be sent. (give at least 5 business days before transcript is needed).
• Submit Counselor Recommendation Form to Mrs. Brown (if applicable).
• Complete the CSS/Financial Aid Profile online.
• Visit colleges/attend Open Houses.
• Meet with your College Advisor.

October

• Register for Dec. 5 SAT I or II – Oct. 30 deadline.
• Register for Dec.12 ACT – Nov. 6 deadline. 12
• Apply to colleges, preferably online.
• Complete final copy of college application essay, and make sure it is reviewed by a teacher and or counselor before submitted.
• Request transcripts to be sent (give no less than 5 business days).
• Submit Counselor Recommendation Form to Mrs. Brown (if applicable).
• Submit an envelope with postage, copy of your resume and thank you note to teachers writing recommendation letters.
• Check Naviance for college representatives visiting campus. Be sure to RSVP.
• Complete the CSS/Financial Aid Profile online.
• Utilize Application Night I to complete applications.
• Visit colleges/attend Open Houses.

November

• Register for Jan. 23 SAT I or II – Dec. 15 deadline.
• Register for Feb. 6 ACT – Jan. 5 deadline.
• Apply to colleges, preferably online.
• Utilize Application Night II to complete applications.
• Request transcripts to be sent.
• Submit Counselor Recommendation Form to Mrs. Brown (if applicable).
• Check Naviance for college representatives coming to campus. Be sure to rsvp.
• Complete the CSS/Financial Aid Profile online.
• Visit colleges/attend Open Houses.
• Have all college applications completed and mailed by November 15.

December

• Complete all remaining applications over the break.
• Visit any remaining schools seriously considering.

January

• Submit Mid-Year Report to Mrs. Brown (if applicable).
• Complete FAFSA form online. February
• Submit completed FAFSA online with all required tax documents. Note: parents must complete taxes as soon after February 1 as possible.
• Register for the THEA if you plan to attend a public college in Texas.
• Continue applying for scholarships. March
• Use spring break to visit colleges you’ve been accepted to.
• Double check financial aid status.
• Continue applying for scholarships

April

• Send deposit and required paperwork to the college you will attend in the fall. Do not wait for May 1 deadline.
• Respond to colleges who have offered you admission or scholarships with a reply of acceptance or rejection by May 1. May
• If taking AP Exams, indicate the code for your college to ensure they receive scores automatically.
• Submit to Mrs. Horton the name of college or colleges to send final transcript to (give at least 5 business days).
• Request college transcripts from Mountain View if you have dual credit hours. Have transcripts sent directly to the college you will attend.
• Request a personal copy of all transcripts.
• Continue applying for scholarships.

Goals

• Create a calendar with important dates and deadlines and stick to it.
• Be dedicated to your school work and make a commitment to do well in all classes.
• Apply and be accepted to at least one college.
• Apply and be awarded as many scholarships as possible.
• Report all scholarships earned with accompanying documentation to Mrs. Brown for inclusion in gradation celebrations.

Band News

Drumline Performance
On Saturday, June 13, 2009, the Bayou Bowl, a football game featuring All Star football players from Texas and Louisiana was played in Baytown, Texas. The half time show featured the 13 Greater Houston All Star Band versus the DFW All Star Band. Congratulations to the five band members from Bishop Dunne who were selected to participate in the DFWASB: Joshua Benson; London Dabney; Kit Diaz; Jarrell Wallace; and CJ York. The game will be aired nationally throughout the summer on ESPN.

On Tuesday June 16, 2009, the Bishop Dunne Drumline was asked to perform for the Dallas Public Library and AT&T Grand Opening for the new Dallas Teen Centers. The event was aired on several local TV stations. The Drumline performed at the ribbon cutting ceremony, and was witnessed by several Dallas, AT&T, and Public Library Representatives, who were very excited to see Bishop Dunne’s Drumline participate.

7th Grade Music
Our 7th grade students are asked consider joining band! If your student attended Bishop Dunne in 6th grade, please make sure he or she is enrolled for band in 7th grade. Music is part of a wellrounded education and will open many doors for students. If your 7th grade student is new to Bishop Dunne, does not already play a band instrument, and wishes to join our band program, please contact Mr. Prior at pprior@bdhs.org. For the first year in the program, in most cases, we can provide your student an instrument, in order to ensure that band is a good fit and to avoid any extra financial investment. After the student’s first year in our band program, he or she will be asked to rent or purchase an instrument. This is going to be an exciting year for our band program and we ask students to come to class, have a positive attitude, be part of the excitement and success, and of course, practice!

Band/Percussion Parents
If your student is in grades 7-12 (excluding new beginning 7th graders), plays flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or percussion, and is enrolling in band/percussion this upcoming school year, you will need to rent or purchase an instrument and/ or accessories for your student if you don’t have one. Students who play oboe, French horn, bassoon, tenor/baritone saxophone, baritone/euphonium, tuba, and bass clarinet, which are larger and more expensive instruments that are school-owned are not required to rent or own these instruments but will still have to purchase some accessories.

For students in grades 9-12, a step-up instrument is recommended. We recommend renting a good quality instrument through Music and Arts Center, who offer the brands and models we prefer the children use in the program. We recommend that you do not purchase an instrument from the internet or from a wholesale club, as some of these instruments are often inexpensive initially, but are cheaply made with parts that often break easily. This is frustrating for the student and can cost more over time. If you have an old instrument from home, please bring it in for Mr. Prior to evaluate to ensure it is suitable for your student. Instrument rental is a very common practice within instrumental music programs. The rent paid on the instrument can be used towards purchasing the instrument at a rate of 30% off as well.

Representatives from Music and Arts Center in Arlington will be at Bishop Dunne in the band hall on Wednesday, August 12, 2009, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to set-up rental/purchase contracts for instruments, and for parents to purchase books and accessories that each student will need. This is a convenience we are offering for parents so that you only have to come to school for about 30 minutes for all your child’s band material and do not have to drive to the store and wait in long lines. Please remember to bring your checkbook or a credit/debit card. You will be purchasing accessories and making the first month’s rental payment at that time. Instruments and accessories will be delivered to Bishop Dunne later in the month and we will issue them to the students. If you miss this date, you will need to visit the store in Arlington before school starts.

PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF YOUR CONTRACT AND RECEIPT in case anything is missing or incorrect. Those problems, if they occur, can be easily resolved. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Prior at pprior@bdhs.org or by phone at 214 339 6561 extension 240.

Below is the preferred instrument and accessory list:

FLUTE
YAMAHA YSL 281 OPEN-HOLE, IN-LINE FLUTE
KORG TM-40 TUNER-METRONOME
MUSIC STAND
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS BOOKS 1 & 2 (if not already owned)
HANDKERCHIEF

CLARINET
BUFFET E11 or YAMAHA 450 WITH FOBES DEBUT
MOUTHPIECE AND ROVNER LIGATURE
BOX OF VANDOREN #2 1/2 REEDS
REED GUARD IV
MOUTHPIECE BRUSH
SILK SWAB
VANDOREN REED CASE
THUMBREST COVER
MOUTHPIECE PATCHES
KORG TM-40 TUNER-METRONOME
MUSIC STAND
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS BOOKS 1 & 2 (if not already owned)

OBOE
(2) GRAHAM OBOE REEDS
CORK GREASE
SILK SWAB
KORG TM-40 TUNER-METRONOME
MUSIC STAND
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS BOOKS 1 & 2 (if not already owned)

BASSOON
(2) SINGIN DOG MEDIUM REEDS
CORK GREASE
SILK SWAB
KORG TM-40 TUNER-METRONOME
MUSIC STAND

ALTO SAXOPHONE
YAMAHA YAS23 OR SELMER AS300 ALTO SAXOPHONE
SELMER C-STAR MOUTHPIECE W ROVNER LIGATURE
NEOTECH NECK STRAP
ONE BOX VANDOREN #2 1/2 REEDS
SILK SWAB
REEDGUARD IV
VANDOREN REED CASE
MOUTHPIECE PATCHES
SILK NECK SWAB (OBOE SWAB)
KORG TM-40 TUNER-METRONOME
MUSIC STAND
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS BOOKS 1 & 2 (if not already owned)

TENOR/BARI SAX AND BASS CLARINET
2) VANDOREN 2 ½ REEDS FOR YOUR INSTRUMENT
REEDGUARD II
VANDOREN REED CASE
KORG TM-40 TUNER-METRONOME
MUSIC STAND
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS BOOKS 1 & 2 (if not already owned)

TRUMPET
YAMAHA YCR-2335
BACH 5C Trumpet MOUTHPIECE
CARE KIT (Including Valve Oil, Grease)
KORG TM-40 TUNER-METRONOME
MUSIC STAND
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS BOOKS 1 & 2 (if not already owned)

FRENCH HORN
FARKAS MDC FRENCH HORN MOUTHPIECE
CARE KIT (Including Rotor Oil, Grease)
KORG TM-40 TUNER-METRONOME
MUSIC STAND
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS BOOKS 1 & 2 (if not already owned)

TROMBONE
BLESSING B-88 F-ATTACHMENT T-BONE
BACH 6½AL MOUTHPIECE
SUPERSLICK SLICK IT KIT
CARE KIT
KORG TM-40 TUNER-METRONOME
MUSIC STAND
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS BOOKS 1 & 2 (if not already owned)

BARITONE/EUPHONIUM
BACH 6½AL BARITONE MOUTHPIECE
CARE KIT
KORG TM-40 TUNER-METRONOME
MUSIC STAND
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS BOOKS 1 & 2 (if not already owned)

TUBA
KORG TM-40 TUNER-METRONOME
MUSIC STAND
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS BOOKS 1 & 2 (if not already owned)

PERCUSSION

7-8TH GRADE
VIC FIRTH DRUM KIT (BELLS AND SNARE)
VIC FIRTH EP-1 ELEMENTARY PACK
KORG TM-40 TUNER-METRONOME
MUSIC STAND
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS BOOKS 1 & 2 (if not already owned)

9-12TH Grade
VIC FIRTH PRACTICE PAD & STAND
KORG TM-40 TUNER-METRONOME
MUSIC STAND

Dallas Hispanic Youth Symposium
From June 30, 2009, to July 3, 2009, the participants of the First Annual Dallas Hispanic Youth Symposium convened in Southern Methodist University for a three-night, four-day program that allowed them to develop a network of peers and mentors, learn about resources and tools for college, and develop a long-term career vision.

Competitions were held for $2,000, $1,000, and $500 scholarships in art, speech, talent and essay categories.

Bishop Dunne was proud to send senior Rebecca Fernandez, and juniors Mayra Martinez and Lorenzo Almanza from Latinos Unidos. Rebecca won third place in the speech category and $500 in scholarship money. All the students were awarded a $1,000 scholarship if they chose to attend SMU.

Athletics

Special Olympics Volleyball Camp
On June 29 and 30, 2009, the Bishop Dunne Volleyball Team hosted our first annual Special Olympics Volleyball Camp. The campers from Wylie and Allen came to learn, play volleyball, and have fun. Our girls taught the campers, played with them, and had fun as well.

We have many people to thank for making this a great first event: Ms. Isabel Arista for making the gym spotless, and Mrs. Debbie Champion for acting as our liaison with the Special Olympics coaches, taking pictures during the camp, and making goodie bags for the campers. Coach Kistner would especially like to thank team members Andrea Champion, Alex Dean, Jamie DeLaat, Meagan Franklin, Mary Oeftering, and Mallory Thrasher, and for their help with the campers. We are very proud of our girls for their commitment and for starting a new tradition at Bishop Dunne.

Volleyball
Both boys and girls players are required to have their physicals before the tryouts on August 3, 2009. Forms are available on the Bishop Dunne website, or in the athletics office.

The high school volleyball camps are the week of July 27 through July 30. The girls work from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The boys work from 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. This is students’ last chance to get ready for tryouts!

Conditioning began on Wednesday, July 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for boys and girls. Beginning on July 20, players will condition five evenings a week in preparation for season. Parents are to email Coach Kistner at mkistner@bdhs.org to be placed on an informational email group.

Please congratulate our summer teams on their outstanding performances - two of our three teams are preparing for playoffs!

Football
Head Coach Michael Johnson has scheduled a Parent and Player Meeting on Monday, July 27, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. in the multipurpose room in the Orender Athletic Complex to discuss the upcoming season. Every student who plans on playing football this season needs to attend the meeting with their parents. Parents and players who are unable to attend need to contact Coach Johnson for an alternative meeting time.

The meeting agenda will include these topics: two a day practices and fall football; football schedule; introductions to the coaching staff; Falcon Parent Support Club (Volunteer Support); Bishop Dunne Football Family Day on August 4, at 5:00 p.m.; Thursday Night Vision; and community service and St. Elizabeth visits.

All student athletes must have a physical examination before they can participate in fall and spring semester athletics. Physicals are required annually for any student who participates in band, drill team, cheerleading, and sports. Students will not be allowed to participate until an up-to-date physical is on file. All students participating in extracurricular activities at Bishop Dunne must have had an ECG in addition to the annual physical. The ECG needs to be completed only one time during students’ attendance at Bishop Dunne. A link to the form that is to be completed by a licensed healthcare practitioner is posted under the “TAPPS physical form” link on the athletics page of the school’s website.

Parents are free to take their child to the practitioner of their choice for physicals. Please have the physician fill out both the TAPPS physical form and the ECG form. All physical forms and ECG forms must be given to Nurse Price.

Physicals and ECG’s are offered at Bishop Dunne. The cost for just the physical or ECG is $20.00. The cost for both is $40.00. Dr. Simonson will be available on August 3, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. for physicals and ECG’s, and Nurse Price will be available on July 27 and 28, 2009. Please email Nurse Price for an appointment at yprice@bdhs.org.

Football practice will begin on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at 6:30 a.m. Family Day practice will begin on August 4, 2009, at 3:00 p.m.

Join Cross Country, High School and Middle School
Summer workouts and training for the 2009 Cross Country season has begun. Cross Country is available to all middle school and high school students. Workout sessions for the summer will be every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. at Bishop Dunne. For more information on the summer training sessions and August practices, please email Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org. Here is a link to the information form on our web page. http://www.bdhs.org/oncampus/sports/ hsboys/cross_country/documents/JoinCC.pdf

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 28 – 30 at Bishop Dunne, 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Saturday, August 1, Cross Country Relay at Norbuck Park, 8:00 a.m.
Monday, August 3, Physicals (Mandatory for all Athletes) at Bishop Dunne, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Monday – Thursday, August 3 – 6 at Bishop Dunne, 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Monday – Thursday, August 10 – 13 at Bishop Dunne, 3:30 p.m.– 5:00 p. m.
Monday – Friday, August 17 – 21, at Bishop Dunne, 3:30p.m. – 5:30 p. m.
Monday – Friday, August 24 – 28 at Bishop Dunne, 3:30 p.m.– 5:30 p. m.
Saturday, August 22 FIRST CROSS COUNTRY MEET for High School
Saturday, August 29 8:00 a.m., Greenhill Cross Country Meet at Norbuck Park for High School

Middle School Athletic Reminder
We still have several student/athletes who have not returned their athletic uniform/s. Please return these to Coach Guerrero as soon as possible. All students not returning their uniform/s will be charged a fee to replace the one that is missing. Thank you for your speedy cooperation with this.

Middle School Cheerleading
It is time to join the middle school cheerleading squad for next school year. Please email Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org for more information and a registration form. Here is a link to the information/registration form on our website: http://www.bdhs.org/oncampus/sports/middle_school/documents/JoinCheer.pdf

Middle School Volleyball – 6th/7th/8th Grade
It is time to join the middle school volleyball program for next school year. Volleyball is available to all students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grade. The deadline to join volleyball is August 18. Please email Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org for more information and a registration form.

Middle School Football – 6th/7th/8th Grade
It is time to join the middle school football team for next school year. Football is available to all students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grade. Please email Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs. org for more information and a registration form. The deadline to register for football is August 1, 2009. Here are the links to the information/registration forms on our website at:
http://www.bdhs. org/oncampus/sports/middle_school/documents/Join_Form_5-6.pdf or http://www.bdhs.org/oncampus/sports/middle_school/documents/Join_Form_7-8.pdf

Transportation / Bus Schedule Changes
If you are interested in riding the bus next school year and/or would like us to consider a new stop, please email Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org or call 214 339 6561 extension 244. The current stops that Bishop Dunne will offer next school year are North Dallas (St. Monica), East Dallas (St. Thomas), North Downtown Dallas (Holy Trinity) and Irving (St. Luke). A $50 non refundable registration is needed to reserve a spot on our existing routes. This is due August 4. Please see the Bus Registration form attached or on our web site.

Stops that we are considering are Duncanville (Holy Spirit), Grand Prairie (Immaculate Conception), Waxahachie, Midlothian, St. Phillip Catholic School and St. Augustine Catholic School. In order for us to consider a new bus route we must have ten students registered to ride the bus. A $50 refundable registration fee is required in order for us to consider a new bus route. Please see the Bus Registration form attached or on our web site.

Bus Drivers Needed
Bishop Dunne is looking for qualified bus drivers for field trips, athletic events and morning and afternoon routes. If you or someone you know is is interested in driving a bus on a part time basis, please contact Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org. Interested parties must have a current Class A or B Commercial Drivers License or willing to get a Commercial Drivers’ License.

Middle School Athletic Reminder 2
For more information about the league our in which our middle school sports program is involved, please go to www.dplsports.com to find maps to local schools, schedules, photos, and standings.

Thank You for your support,

Kate Dailey
Principal