DICIEMBRE DEL 2007
Un Mensaje del Director—
Richard A. Spicer
Estimados Padres y Guardianes Wilcats:
El final del primer semestre ya esta en la esquina y el Segundo trimestre casi termina. Se darán reportes de deficiencia la semana del 10 de diciembre. Si su hija recibe reporte de deficiencia en una clase quiere decir que tiene dificultad en esa clase. Aquí es donde usted la puede ayudar tener éxito. No es muy tarde intervenir como padre. Hable con el profesor de su hija para determinar que se puede hacer para ayudarla a mejorar. Asegúrese que ella tenga todos los libros. Pregúntele sobre sus tareas. Recuérdele que “leer” y “estudiar” también es parte
de hacer tareas. Anime a su hija leer y copiar otra vez las notas del día si ella descubre que no entiende algo de sus notas dígale que le pregunte a su profesor(a). Proporciónela con un buen lugar para estudiar libre de distracciones de sus hermanos, televisión, teléfono y mensajes de instante. Ayúdele a hacer uso de su tiempo y balancear sus tareas de casa y estudios. Su hija tendrá éxito en sus estudios académicos si usted esta allí cada paso de su camino.
Gracias por todo lo que hace en apoyar la educación de su hija. Usted es importante en el éxito de su hija en la Escuela Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto. ¡Continuemos trabajando juntos para hacer los días de su hija en Conaty-Loretto de satisfacción para ella!
¡Nosotros en Bishop Conaty-Loretto le deseamos la felicidad de los días festivos y una alegre Navidad! ¡Que el Año Nuevo le traiga paz y prosperidad y muchas bendiciones del Señor!
Un Mensaje de la Sub-Directora—
Lisa J. Gabriel
Este mes y a través del año escolar le pido ayuda en dos asuntos muy importantes de disciplina.
Tarde a la Escuela: Las alumnas están recibiendo más demerito para llegadas tardes a la escuela que otra infracción de la regla. Por favor haga todo lo necesario para hacer que su hija llegue a tiempo a la escuela. Alumnas que no están en homeroom pierden información que necesitan saber lo cual las hace responsables. Apreciamos sus esfuerzos en este asunto.
Código de Vestir: Por favor tome unos momentos de revisar el código del uniforme en el Libro Manual de Alumnas y Padres (pagina 18-20). La violación de uniforme es el segundo número más grande cada viernes en detención. Por favor ponga atención en la medida de lo largo de la falda del uniforme de su hija. Las faldas no deben usarse mas cortas de 3 pulgas de la rodilla. Estaré revisando los uniformes en homeroom durante el mes de diciembre y si la falda de su hija esta muy corta ella tendrá solo una semana para remediar la situación. Después su ella recibirá un demerito. También, las alumnas usando pantalones kaki solamente pueden usar los de la compañía de Uniforme Dennis. Los pantalones de la marca“ Dickies” no son aceptables. Si su hija no tiene pantalón con la etiqueta de Dennis ella debe usar su falda a la escuela. Finalmente, por favor revise la póliza para el vestuario no uniforme. Es importante que las alumnas vengan a la escuela apropiadamente vestidas. Faldas muy cortas, blusas que están muy abiertas o sin mangan no son aceptables en días de no vestir uniforme. Porque algunas veces las alumnas no son los mejores jurados en este asunto, les pedimos a los padres de familia que nos ayuden a ver que visten sus hijas para venir a la escuela en días de no vestir uniforme.
Gracias por todo lo que hace en apoyar la educación de su hija aquí. en la Escuela Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto. Si hay algo en que le puedo asistir por favor no tarde en llamarme. Le deseo una bendita Navidad y un Año Nuevo de salud y felicidad.
Un Mensaje de la Presidenta del Comité de Padres—
Mary Richardson
¡Actualmente estamos buscando nuevos padres! Una escuela bien formada siempre esta apoyada por los padres. Estamos viendo de reclutar para el comité de padres; necesitamos padres del 9 grado y 10 grado que representen nuestra escuela. Claro que todos los grados están bienvenidos. También necesitamos padres que puedan traducir en Koreano y Filipino.
Venga a nuestro Primer Año “Madre/Amiga Especial y Hija a una Tarde de Te” Se llevara acabo el 1ro de Marzo del 2008 de la 1:00 PM a 3:00 PM. Este es un evento muy bonito para vestirse y disfrutar de una tarde con su hija de te, sándwiches, y galletas. Este evento también puede ser para la abuelita, madrina, o una amiga especial. Si usted necesita horas de servicio, y desea participar por favor llame a nuestra Coordinadora de Eventos Lorie Benjamin al (323) 547-0316, o con Carmen El Khouri (para los que hablan español) al (323) 371-1956.
¿Necesita horas de servicio? Nuestro Proyecto de Belleza será el 8 de marzo del 2008 de 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Este año tendremos un día de embellecer en Bishop Conaty -Loretto! Es una manera excelente de hacer horas de servicio. Estaremos construyendo bancas para embellecer nuestra escuela. Sin embargo necesitamos la ayuda de todos. Necesitamos cualquier persona con experiencia de carpintería y que pueda pintar y herramientas. También queremos donación de madera (2” x 4”). Esta es una manera de embellecer la escuela de su hija, y una manera excelente para hacer horas de servicio. Si usted desea participar por favor llame a nuestra Coordinadora de Eventos Lorie Benjamin al (323) 547-0316, o con Carmen El Khouri (para los que hablan español) al (323) 371-1956.
Estamos aumentando la manera en la cual nos podemos comunicar con usted. Vea el blog de la Asociación de Padres de Familia http://bclparentblog.blogspot.com. Aquí le notificaremos de eventos y ver sus comentarios en planificación y actividades futuras. La Asociación de Padres de Familia es su asociación y sus ideas y sus comentarios son validos.
Gracias departe de la Asociación de Padres de Familia.
Fechas Importantes
· Diciembre 10 a Diciembre 14▬Semana de Reporte de Deficiencia
· Diciembre 12▬Misa de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
· Diciembre 14▬Baile de Invierno
· Diciembre 24 a Enero 4▬Vacaciones Navideñas
· Enero 7▬Empiezan las clases
· Enero 10▬Ultimo día de pagar con cheque personal del primer semestre
· Enero 17▬Reunión de Padres, 6:30 PM
· Enero 21▬Día Festivo de Martin Luther King, Jr.
· Enero 23 a Enero 25▬ Exámenes Final
· Enero 26▬Examen de Admisión, Octavo grado
· Enero 28▬No hay clases, día de calificar
· Enero 29 y Enero 30▬Standardized Testing
· Enero 31▬Misa semana de Escuelas Católicas
· Enero 31 a Febrero 14▬Rifa de San Valentín
· Febrero 1▬Feria de Servicio Cristiano
· Febrero 4▬Se darán Reportes de Calificaciones
· Febrero 5▬Día Internacional
· Febrero 6▬Misa Miércoles de Ceniza
· Febrero 11 a Febrero 14▬Retiro de KAIROS 12 grado(Fecha cambio)
· Febrero 16▬Examen de Admisión
· Febrero 18▬Día Festivo día del Presidente
· Febrero 20▬ Retiro 10 grado (fecha cambio)
· Febrero 22▬Donación de sangre
· Febrero 26▬2008-2009 Asamblea de Registración
· Febrero 28▬Día Juvenil, Congreso Religioso Educacional
Oficina de Negocio
Colegiatura y estado de cuenta se han mandado a casa a familia con un balance de cuenta. Apreciamos su esfuerzo de respetar su obligación financiera completamente y a tiempo. Bishop Conaty-Loretto depende en sus pagos para que nosotros paguemos nuestra obligación financiera en proporcionar un programa educacional excelente para su hija. Es muy importante que usted este al día con todos los pagos antes del 15 de enero. El último día de pagar con cheque personal para todos los pagos del primer semestre es el jueves 10 de enero. El examen del primer semestre comienza el 23 de enero. Alumnas con colegiatura y otros pagos pendientes no podrán tomar los exámenes. Para cualquier pregunta referente a su cuenta llame a la Srta. Techam oficina de pagos.
Gracias por la gran participación en nuestras dos recaudaciones de fondos de este año. Hemos celebrado grandes premios y otros ganadores en la rifa y vendedores de primer lugar en la venta de chocolate. En enero daremos la rifa del Día de San Valentín. Un ganador con suerte recibirá $5,000! Detalles de la rifa serán distribuidos con los boletos después de las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo.
Que el regalo de paz este con usted esta temporada Navideña y en el Año Nuevo.
Departamento de Guía
Se reunió usted con los profesores de su hija después de los reportes de calificaciones del primer trimestre? Si su hija recibió menos de una “C”, talvez es algo que todavía puede hacer antes de las vacaciones Navideñas. Los Reportes de Deficiencia serán dados por los profesores la semana de Diciembre 10. Asegúrese de hablar con su hija referente a su progreso en sus clases. Si tiene alguna pregunte por favor llame al profesor de su hija.
No es muy temprano para comenzar a estudiar para los finales del primer semestre. Los exámenes serán después que regresemos de las vacaciones Navideñas. Asegúrese que su hija este preparada.
Padre de Alumnas del 12 Grado: Diciembre es el mes para poner información junta para que su hija pueda aplicar para ayuda financiera durante el mes de enero. Se les anima a todas las alumnas aplicar para ayuda financiera incluyendo las que planifican atender colegio comunitario. Revise con su hija para ver si ella ya aplico para un numero de código “PIN number” para su FAFSA (aplicación para ayuda financiera). Ella también debe aplicar para un número de código para sus padres. El sitio del Internet donde se puede hacer es www.pin.ed.gov Ella también necesita una copia de los ingresos 2006 (income tax) para usar cuando este llenando la aplicación. La Sra. Marcy esta disponible para ayudar a las alumnas con su aplicación solo si tienen un numero de Código(Pin number) y los ingresos.
Padres de alumnas del 11 grado: No es muy temprano para empezar a hablar con su hija acerca de sus planes de colegio. Juntos necesitan hablar de sus metas, ideas, colegios y deseos que usted tiene para su futuro de estudios académicos. Usted talvez no este de acuerdo con metas académicas, metas de su carrera profesional o deseos de colegios pero tenga una menta abierta. Este es solamente el tiempo de información y explorar. Si su hija esta indecisa pueda que quiera decir que ella tiene otras nuevas ideas e información. Es muy importante que apoye y anime a su hija en sus planes de asistir al colegio. Por favor recuerde este es un proceso individual. Hay muchos colegios que son excelentes, unos que usted conoce y otros que todavía no esta familiarizado. Únase con su hija en conseguir información de todas las selecciones disponible para ella. Pero recuerde sin buenas calificaciones y hábitos de estudiar sus selecciones será limitadas. Este puede ser una experiencia divertida y satisfecha. Anime a su hija pasar por mi oficina y presentarse o hacer cita para que empecemos a desarrollar sus planes para colegio.
Si hay alguna manera de ayudarle por favor llámenos: Sra. Marcy: 323 737-0012 Ext. 119, Y Hermana Lupe: 323 737-0012 Ext. 111.
Académico
El final del primer semestre ya esta alrededor y los exámenes semestrales se llevaran acabo por el profesor de curso en enero. Sin embargo, mucho antes de estos exámenes se les darán reportes de deficiencia a alumnas con dificultades académicas y que están en peligro de reprobar. Estos reportes fueron dados a las alumnas por el profesor de materia durante la semana del 10 de diciembre. Estos reportes deben ser firmados por un padre de familia y ser regresado al profesor que le dio el reporte. Si su hija recibe un reporte de deficiencia por favor revise el comentario detrás de esta pobre y/o mala calificación así usted puede tomar la acción necesaria. No se olvide de firmar la sección de abajo del reporte de deficiencia y dárselo a su hija para que se lo regrese al profesor de materia antes de irse de vacaciones.
Los Exámenes del Primer Semestre están programados para Enero 23 (Modern Language, Fundamentals of English, Religión, Anatomy and Physiology) Enero 24 (Science, English), Enero 25 (Math, Social Studies, Health). Las alumnas saldrán a las 12:00 del mediodía en estos días de exámenes solamente si tiene un tercer examen saldrán a las 2:00 p.m. Por favor este avisado que alumnas que tengan una “A” solamente en un curso semestral son excusadas de no tomar ese examen. Las excepciones están a la discreción del profesor no se da automáticamente. Por favor asegúrese que este familiarizado(a) con el horario de exámenes de su hija y haga los arreglos necesarios para recogerla cuando termine las clases para el día. En orden para que las alumnas sean elegibles de tomar sus exámenes semestrales, toda la colegiatura debe estar al día y toda otra obligación financiera que deba del primer semestre. La alumna recibirá una “I” (calificación incompleta) para el curso que significa que ella no recibirá crédito para el curso. La “I” será cambiada a una calificación cuando se reciba el pago. No habrá examen de recuperación para ninguna alumna por falta de pagos atrasados. Si no cumple en tomar estos exámenes debido a pagos de colegiatura y cuotas atrasadas afectará seriamente las calificaciones de su hija. No se les permitirá a las alumnas empezar el segundo semestre solo que todo este pagado.
Los reportes de calificaciones del primer semestre serán dados a las alumnas el lunes 4 de febrero del 2008. Estas calificaciones se archivan en el expediente académico de su hija (ejemplo) en el estudio de calificaciones. Si la alumna recibe una “F” en cualquier curso semestral (como Religión, Educación Físicas(P.E.), Salud(Health), Economía(Economics) ella debe asistir a clases de verano acreditada por seis semanas para reponer esa calificación pérdida. Sin embargo, si la alumna es del grado 12 ella debe hacer arreglos para asistir a clases en la tarde durante el segundo semestre para hacer esa calificación pérdida si ella piensa graduarse con su clase en junio. Alumnas del 12 grado que pierdan un curso anual a finales del semestre tienen un semestre mas para reponer la calificación y ganar el curso. Alumnas del 12 grado no se pueden graduar en junio solo si cumplen con todos los requisitos de cursos. Se les recuerda a los padres de familia que la póliza en Bishop Conaty-Loretto es de despedir a cualquier alumna que pierde tres o más cursos al año en junio.
Actividades Estudiantiles
Se les recuerda a los padres que 10 horas de servicio a la escuela debe cumplirse durante el año académico 2007-2008. Recuerde que por cada hora no cumplida habrá una cuota de $15 que se le cobrara a finales del año escolar. Algunas horas de servicio se pueden hacer a través de donaciones de soda y agua para el baile del 14 de diciembre, a través de donaciones de comida para Día Internacional Feria de Comida el 5 de febrero o sirviendo para el día Internacional. Si esta interesado llame a la Srta. Boyle.
Alumnas celebraran su herencia cultura en el Día Internacional el martes, 5 de febrero del 2008. Alumnas vestirán sus trajes culturales y actuaran cantando y bailando de sus culturas. Habrá una Feria de Comida Internacional donde las alumnas comparten sabor de su cultura con sus compañeras. Muchas de sus hijas les pedirán ayuda con sus trajes típicos, comida étnica, e ideas de entretenimiento cultural. No se pierda esta oportunidad de estar con su hija.
Atletismo
El equipo varsity bajo la dirección de Marcos Arias, fueron a los desempates para el séptimo año. El equipo varsity jugaron una temporada excelente y lo hicieron a los semi finales. El equipo menor junior varsity también bajo la dirección de Jan Chambers tuvieron una temporada inmensa.
Las Wildcats están empezando la temporada de básquetbol y fútbol. Manny Fernandez es el entrenador de básquetbol de varsity y junior varsity asistido por Robert Lindsay (miembro de la facultad). Damian Delaney (miembro de la facultad) es el entrenador de fútbol. Venga y apoye a nuestras Wildcats cuando empiece la nueva temporada en enero.
Tecnología
Mucho del sistema de tecnología de Bishop Conaty-Loretto es ayudado con fondos a través de e-Rate. E-Rate es un nombre común usado para las Escuelas federales y programas Bibliotecarias de Fondos de Servicio Universal. La información que usted proporciono en la Encuesta Familiar determina los fondos de la escuela. Por todo su apoyo este año con 100% de familias que respondieron a la encuesta Bishop Conaty-Loretto ha calificado para el 90 % de fondo para ayuda es el porcentaje mas alto posible. E-Rate proporcionara a la escuela con descuentos para el servicio telefónico, acceso de Internet y mantenimiento de líneas básicas de telecomunicación. También estamos buscando ayuda para agregar IPTV a nuestro sistema telecomunicación. Si se concede plañíamos en proporcionar videos escolar, eventos, cursos y anuncios a través del Internet mundial. También estamos planificando en agregar un curso del Producción Media(Media Production) para enseñar a las alumnas a crear varias formas de programa radio telefónico. Continué leyendo las cartas de Padres y vea el sitio del Internet para fechas corrientes.
Gracias
Le damos gracias a los siguientes padres de familia por contribuir $10 o más a la Asociación de padres de Familia.
· Benigno & Josie Acosta
· Carmen Alonzo
· Juan Arce & Maria “Lupe” Fernandez
· Concepcion Bolaños
· Sonia Caceres-Velasquez
· Marysol Cedeno
· Beatriz Garcia
· José Luis & Josefina Garcia
· Carlos & Maribel Gonzalez
· Rosemarie Gonzalez
· Jung Sang Kwon & Mi Young Kwon Kim
· Ana M. Ley
· Debra Livingston
· Gregory & Brenda Lopez
· Moris & Santos Elena Martell
· Jorge & Martha Martinez
· Francisco & Berta Mota
· Manuel Ortega & Maximiana Barajas
· Iran & Ana Paredes
· David & Juana Patiño
· Dennis & Maria Peña
· Jongyun & Stella Rhee
· Luis Solano & Zoila Rivas
· Fausto & Beatriz Toapanta
· Rosario Tobar
Carta de Padres de Familia Escuela Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto, Volumen 1, Numero 3, Diciembre del 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
Parent Newsletter
DECEMBER 2007
A Message from the Principal—
Richard A. Spicer
Dear Wildcat Parents and Guardians:
The end of the first semester is around the corner and the second quarter is half over. Progress reports will go out the week of December 10. If your daughter receives a deficiency report for a class, that means she is struggling in that class. This is where you can help her succeed. It’s not too late for parental intervention. Talk with your daughter and her teacher to determine what steps must be taken to help your daughter improve. Make sure she has all her textbooks. Ask her about her homework. Remind her that “reading” and “studying” as also homework assignments. Encourage your daughter to re-read and re-copy her class notes for the day; if she discovers that she doesn’t understand something in her notes, tell her to ask her teacher about it. Provide her with a good study environment, free from the distractions of her siblings, television, telephone and instant messaging. Help her budget her use of time wisely and balance her chores and studying. Your daughter will be successful in her academic studies if you are there for her every step of the way.
Thank you for all that you do in support of your daughter’s education. You are integral to your daughter’s achievement and success at Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School. Let’s continue to work together to make your daughter’s days at Conaty-Loretto most rewarding for her!
We at Bishop Conaty-Loretto wish you the happiest of holidays and the merriest of Christmases! May the New Year bring you peace and prosperity and God’s many blessings!
A Message from the Assistant Principal—
Lisa J. Gabriel
This month and throughout the school year, I ask your help with two important discipline issues.
Tardiness to School: Students are receiving more demerits for tardiness to school than for any other infraction of the rules. Please do whatever is necessary to make sure that your daughter gets to school on time. Students who are not in homeroom miss information that they need to know and for which they are held accountable. We appreciate your efforts in this regard.
Dress Code Compliance: Please take a few moments to review the dress code in the Student-Parent Handbook (pages 17-19). Uniform violations account for the second largest number of students in detention every Friday. Please pay particular attention to the length of your daughter’s uniform skirt. Skirts are to be worn no shorter than 3 inches from the top of the knee. I will be checking uniforms in homeroom during the month of December and if your daughter’s skirt is too short, she will be allowed one week to remedy the situation. After that, she will receive a demerit. Also, students who wear the khaki pants may only wear those purchased from the Dennis Uniform Company. “Dickies” brand pants are not allowed. If your daughter does not have the uniform pants with the Dennis label, she must wear her skirt to school. Finally, please check the guidelines for alternative dress. It is important that students come to school appropriately dressed. Skirts that are too short, blouses that are too low-cut or sleeveless are not allowed on alternative dress days. Because students are sometimes not the best judge in these matters, we ask that parents help us by monitoring what their daughter wears to school on alternative dress days.
Thank you for all you do to support your daughter’s education here at Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School. If there is any way that I can assist you, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
A Message from the President of the Parents’ Board—
Mary Richardson
We are currently looking for new parents! A strong school is always supported by parents. We are looking for recruitment for the parent board; we need 9th and 10th grade parents to represent our school. Of course all other grades are also welcome. We also need parents that can translate into Korean and Pilipino.
Come to our First Annual “Mother/Special Friend and Daughter Afternoon Tea” It will be held on March 1, 2008, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is a very nice event to get dressed up for and enjoy an afternoon of tea, sandwiches, and cookies with your daughter. This event may also be for a grandmother, godmother or special friend. If you need service hours, and or would like to volunteer please sign up with our Event Coordinator Lorie Benjamin at (323) 547-0316, or with Carmen El Khouri (for Spanish-speakers) at (323) 371-1956.
Need Service hours? Our Beautification Project will be on March 8th 2008, 8:00 AM to1:00 PM. This year we will have a beautification day at Bishop Conaty -Loretto! This is a great way to earn service hours! We will be building benches to beautify our school. We do however need everyone’s help. We need anyone with carpentry experience and anyone with painting experience and tools. We also would like donations of lumber (2” x 4”). Again this is a great way to help beautify our daughter’s school, and a great way to earn service hours. If you would like to volunteer please sign up with our Event Coordinator Lorie Benjamin at (323) 547-0316, or with Carmen El Khouri (for Spanish-speakers) at (323) 371-1956
We are expanding the ways in which we communicate with you. Check out the Parent Association blog at http://bclparentblog.blogspot.com. Here we will notify you of events and seek your comments on planned and future activities. The Parent Association is your association and your ideas and comments are valued.
Thank you from the Parent Board.
Important Dates
· December 10 to December 14▬Progress Reports Week
· December 12▬Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass
· December 14▬Winter Dance
· December 24 to January 4▬Christmas Vacation
· January 7▬School Resumes
· January 10▬Last day to pay by personal check 1st semester payments
· January 17▬Parents’ Meeting, 6:30 PM
· January 21▬Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday
· January 23 to January 25 ▬Final Exams
· January 26▬High School Entrance Test
· January 28▬Grading Day, no school
· January 29 & January 30▬Standardized Testing
· January 31▬Catholic Schools’ Week Mass
· January 31 to February 14▬Valentine Raffle
· February 1▬Christian Service Fair
· February 4▬Report Card Distribution
· February 5▬International Day
· February 6▬Ash Wednesday Mass
· February 11 to February 14▬Senior KAIROS Retreat (Changed Date)
· February 16▬High School Entrance Test
· February 18▬Presidents’ Day Holiday
· February 20▬Sophomore Retreat (Changed Date)
· February 22▬Blood Drive
· February 26▬2008-2009 Registration Assembly
· February 28▬Religious Education Congress Youth Day
Business Office
Tuition and fee statements have been mailed to those households with an outstanding balance. We appreciate your efforts to honor your financial obligations completely and on time. Bishop Conaty – Loretto counts on your payments in order to meet our financial obligations in providing an excellent educational program for your daughters. It is critical that you are up to date on all payments prior to January 15. The last day to pay by personal check for all expenses incurred in the first semester is Thursday, January 10. First semester final exams begin January 23. Students with outstanding tuition and fee payments will not be able to take exams. Please contact Ms. Techam in the business office with any questions or concerns about your tuition account.
Thank you for the great participation in our first two fundraisers of the year. We have celebrated grand prize and other winners in the raffle and top sellers in the Candy Sale. In January we will kick off the Valentine Day Raffle. One lucky winner will receive $5,000! Details of the raffle will be distributed with the tickets after the Christmas and New Year break.
May the gift of peace be yours this Christmas season and in to the New Year.
Guidance Department
Did you meet with your daughter’s teachers after the First Quarter Report Cards? If your daughter received a grade lower than a “C”, perhaps that is something you still need to do before Christmas vacation. Progress Reports will be distributed by teachers the week of December 10. Be sure to speak with your daughter regarding her progress in her classes. If you have any questions, please contact her teachers.
It is not too early to start studying for Semester Final Exams. The exams will be soon after we return from Christmas vacation. Make sure your daughter is ready.
Parents of Seniors: December is the month to gather information so your daughter can apply for financial aid for college during the month of January. All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid, including those planning on attending community college. Please check with your daughter to see if she has applied for a PIN number for her FAFSA (financial aid application). She must also apply for a PIN number for one of her parents. The web site where this can be done is www.pin.ed.gov She will also need to have a copy of your 2006 income tax return for your daughter to use when filling out the FAFSA. Mrs. Marcy is available to help students with their application as long as they have a PIN number and the income tax return.
Parents of Juniors: It is not too early to begin to talk with your daughter about college plans. Together you need to discuss the goals, thoughts, colleges, and wishes that you have for her future academic studies. You may not agree on academic goals, career goals, or college choices, but keep an open mind. This is just the time for research and exploration. If your daughter is undecided, that may just mean that she is open to new ideas and information. It is important to support and encourage your daughter in her plans to attend college. Please remember, this is an individual process. There are many colleges that are terrific, some you know of and others with which you are not yet familiar. Join with your daughter in researching and exploring the many choices available to her. But remember, without good grades and study habits, her choices will be limited. This can be a fun and rewarding experience. Please encourage your daughter to drop by my office to introduce herself and/or to set up a formal appointment so we can begin to develop her college plans.
If there is any way we can help you, please give us a call: Mrs. Marcy: 323 737-0012 Ext 119, and Sister Lupe: 323 737-0012 Ext. 111.
Academics
The end of the first semester is right around the corner and semester final exams will be held by subject areas in January. However, well before these exams, deficiency notices will be given to students who are experiencing academic difficulties and who may be in danger of failing. These notices will be given to students by their teachers during the week of December 10. These notices must be signed by parents and then returned to the teachers issuing them. If your daughter receives a deficiency notice, please review the reasons behind a poor and/or failing grade so that the necessary, immediate corrective action may be taken. Don't forget to sign the bottom section of the deficiency report(s) and have your daughter return it to the subject teacher before the start of the Christmas break.
First Semester Exams are scheduled for January 23 (Modern Language, Fundamentals of English, Religion, Anatomy and Physiology), January 24 (Science, English), and January 25 (Math, Social Studies, Health). Students will be dismissed from school at 12 noon on these exam days, unless scheduled for a third exam, which ends at 2 p.m. Please note that any student currently averaging an "A" in a semester course only may be exempted from taking that exam. Exemptions are at the teachers’ discretion, and not automatic. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with your daughter's testing schedule and make the necessary arrangements to pick up your daughter at the scheduled close of the school day. In order for students to be eligible to take their semester exams, all tuition must be up-to-date and all other financial obligations incurred in the first semester met. The student will receive an "I" (incomplete grade) for the course, which means that she will not receive credit for the course. The "I" will be changed to a grade when payment is received. There will be no make-up exams for those missing regularly scheduled exams because of overdue payments. Failure to take these exams due to outstanding tuition and fees will seriously affect your daughter's grades. Students will not be permitted to resume classes at the start of the second semester, unless they are financially cleared.
First semester report cards will be distributed to the students on Monday, February 4, 2008. These semester grades are recorded on your daughter's permanent school record, i.e., her school transcript. If a student receives an "F" in any semester course (like religion, PE, Health, and Economics), she must attend an accredited six weeks summer school session to make up that failing grade. If the student is a senior, however, she will have to make arrangements to attend evening school during the second semester to make up the failing grade if she intends to graduate with her class in June. Seniors who receive a failing grade at the end of the semester in a year-long course, have one more semester to raise their grade and pass the course. Seniors cannot graduate in June unless they have met all their course requirements. Parents are reminded that it is the policy at Bishop Conaty-Loretto High School to dismiss any student who fails in three or more year courses in June.
Student Activities
Parents are reminded that 10 Service Hours to the school must be fulfilled during the 2007-2008 school year. Remember that for each service hour not earned during the year, a fee of $15 will be assessed at the end of the school year. Some service hour can be earned through donations of sodas and water for the December 14 Winter Dance, thorough donations of food for the International Day Food Faire February 5 or serving at International Day. Contact Ms. Boyle if interest.
Students will celebrate their cultural heritage on International Day, Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Students will wear the folk costumes and perform songs and dances from their cultures. There will be an International Food faire where students will share a taste of their heritage with their peers. Many of your daughters will be asking for your help with folk costumes, ethnic food and cultural entertainment ideas. Don’t miss this opportunity to be involved with your daughter.
Athletics
The varsity volleyball team, under the direction of Marcos Arias, went into playoffs for the seventh consecutive year. The varsity team played a superb season and made it to the semi-finals! The junior varsity, also under the direction of Jan Chambers, had a great season too.
The Wildcats are now beginning their basketball and soccer seasons. Manny Fernandez is the varsity/junior varsity basketball coach, assisted by Robert Lindsay (faculty member). Damian Delaney (faculty member) is the soccer coach. Come and support our Wildcats when their new season begins in January!
Technology
Much of Bishop Conaty-Loretto’ technology systems are funded through e-Rate. E-Rate is the commonly used name for the federal Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund. The information you provide on the annual Family Survey determines how well the school will be funded. Because of your support this year, with 100% of families responding to the survey, Bishop Conaty-Loretto has qualified for 90% funding, the highest rate possible. E-Rate will provide the school with discounts for telephone service, Internet access and basic telecommunication line maintenance. We are also seeking funding for the addition for IPTV to our telecommunications systems. If granted, we plan to provide video feed of school events, courses, and announcements through the worldwide web. We also plan to add a Media Production course to teach the student how to create various forms of broadcasting. Continue to read Parent Newsletter and access the schools’ web site for up-dates.
Thank You
We would like to thank the following parents for their contributions of $10 or more to the Parent Association:
· Benigno & Josie Acosta
· Carmen Alonzo
· Juan Arce & Maria “Lupe” Fernandez
· Concepcion Bolaños
· Sonia Caceres-Velasquez
· Marysol Cedeno
· Beatriz Garcia
· José Luis & Josefina Garcia
· Carlos & Maribel Gonzalez
· Rosemarie Gonzalez
· Jung Sang Kwon & Mi Young Kwon Kim
· Ana M. Ley
· Debra Livingston
· Gregory & Brenda Lopez
· Moris & Santos Elena Martell
· Jorge & Martha Martinez
· Francisco & Berta Mota
· Manuel Ortega & Maximiana Barajas
· Iran & Ana Paredes
· David & Juana Patiño
· Dennis & Maria Peña
· Jongyun & Stella Rhee
· Luis Solano & Zoila Rivas
· Fausto & Beatriz Toapanta
· Rosario Tobar
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School Parent Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 3, December 2007
A Message from the Principal—
Richard A. Spicer
Dear Wildcat Parents and Guardians:
The end of the first semester is around the corner and the second quarter is half over. Progress reports will go out the week of December 10. If your daughter receives a deficiency report for a class, that means she is struggling in that class. This is where you can help her succeed. It’s not too late for parental intervention. Talk with your daughter and her teacher to determine what steps must be taken to help your daughter improve. Make sure she has all her textbooks. Ask her about her homework. Remind her that “reading” and “studying” as also homework assignments. Encourage your daughter to re-read and re-copy her class notes for the day; if she discovers that she doesn’t understand something in her notes, tell her to ask her teacher about it. Provide her with a good study environment, free from the distractions of her siblings, television, telephone and instant messaging. Help her budget her use of time wisely and balance her chores and studying. Your daughter will be successful in her academic studies if you are there for her every step of the way.
Thank you for all that you do in support of your daughter’s education. You are integral to your daughter’s achievement and success at Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School. Let’s continue to work together to make your daughter’s days at Conaty-Loretto most rewarding for her!
We at Bishop Conaty-Loretto wish you the happiest of holidays and the merriest of Christmases! May the New Year bring you peace and prosperity and God’s many blessings!
A Message from the Assistant Principal—
Lisa J. Gabriel
This month and throughout the school year, I ask your help with two important discipline issues.
Tardiness to School: Students are receiving more demerits for tardiness to school than for any other infraction of the rules. Please do whatever is necessary to make sure that your daughter gets to school on time. Students who are not in homeroom miss information that they need to know and for which they are held accountable. We appreciate your efforts in this regard.
Dress Code Compliance: Please take a few moments to review the dress code in the Student-Parent Handbook (pages 17-19). Uniform violations account for the second largest number of students in detention every Friday. Please pay particular attention to the length of your daughter’s uniform skirt. Skirts are to be worn no shorter than 3 inches from the top of the knee. I will be checking uniforms in homeroom during the month of December and if your daughter’s skirt is too short, she will be allowed one week to remedy the situation. After that, she will receive a demerit. Also, students who wear the khaki pants may only wear those purchased from the Dennis Uniform Company. “Dickies” brand pants are not allowed. If your daughter does not have the uniform pants with the Dennis label, she must wear her skirt to school. Finally, please check the guidelines for alternative dress. It is important that students come to school appropriately dressed. Skirts that are too short, blouses that are too low-cut or sleeveless are not allowed on alternative dress days. Because students are sometimes not the best judge in these matters, we ask that parents help us by monitoring what their daughter wears to school on alternative dress days.
Thank you for all you do to support your daughter’s education here at Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School. If there is any way that I can assist you, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
A Message from the President of the Parents’ Board—
Mary Richardson
We are currently looking for new parents! A strong school is always supported by parents. We are looking for recruitment for the parent board; we need 9th and 10th grade parents to represent our school. Of course all other grades are also welcome. We also need parents that can translate into Korean and Pilipino.
Come to our First Annual “Mother/Special Friend and Daughter Afternoon Tea” It will be held on March 1, 2008, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is a very nice event to get dressed up for and enjoy an afternoon of tea, sandwiches, and cookies with your daughter. This event may also be for a grandmother, godmother or special friend. If you need service hours, and or would like to volunteer please sign up with our Event Coordinator Lorie Benjamin at (323) 547-0316, or with Carmen El Khouri (for Spanish-speakers) at (323) 371-1956.
Need Service hours? Our Beautification Project will be on March 8th 2008, 8:00 AM to1:00 PM. This year we will have a beautification day at Bishop Conaty -Loretto! This is a great way to earn service hours! We will be building benches to beautify our school. We do however need everyone’s help. We need anyone with carpentry experience and anyone with painting experience and tools. We also would like donations of lumber (2” x 4”). Again this is a great way to help beautify our daughter’s school, and a great way to earn service hours. If you would like to volunteer please sign up with our Event Coordinator Lorie Benjamin at (323) 547-0316, or with Carmen El Khouri (for Spanish-speakers) at (323) 371-1956
We are expanding the ways in which we communicate with you. Check out the Parent Association blog at http://bclparentblog.blogspot.com. Here we will notify you of events and seek your comments on planned and future activities. The Parent Association is your association and your ideas and comments are valued.
Thank you from the Parent Board.
Important Dates
· December 10 to December 14▬Progress Reports Week
· December 12▬Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass
· December 14▬Winter Dance
· December 24 to January 4▬Christmas Vacation
· January 7▬School Resumes
· January 10▬Last day to pay by personal check 1st semester payments
· January 17▬Parents’ Meeting, 6:30 PM
· January 21▬Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday
· January 23 to January 25 ▬Final Exams
· January 26▬High School Entrance Test
· January 28▬Grading Day, no school
· January 29 & January 30▬Standardized Testing
· January 31▬Catholic Schools’ Week Mass
· January 31 to February 14▬Valentine Raffle
· February 1▬Christian Service Fair
· February 4▬Report Card Distribution
· February 5▬International Day
· February 6▬Ash Wednesday Mass
· February 11 to February 14▬Senior KAIROS Retreat (Changed Date)
· February 16▬High School Entrance Test
· February 18▬Presidents’ Day Holiday
· February 20▬Sophomore Retreat (Changed Date)
· February 22▬Blood Drive
· February 26▬2008-2009 Registration Assembly
· February 28▬Religious Education Congress Youth Day
Business Office
Tuition and fee statements have been mailed to those households with an outstanding balance. We appreciate your efforts to honor your financial obligations completely and on time. Bishop Conaty – Loretto counts on your payments in order to meet our financial obligations in providing an excellent educational program for your daughters. It is critical that you are up to date on all payments prior to January 15. The last day to pay by personal check for all expenses incurred in the first semester is Thursday, January 10. First semester final exams begin January 23. Students with outstanding tuition and fee payments will not be able to take exams. Please contact Ms. Techam in the business office with any questions or concerns about your tuition account.
Thank you for the great participation in our first two fundraisers of the year. We have celebrated grand prize and other winners in the raffle and top sellers in the Candy Sale. In January we will kick off the Valentine Day Raffle. One lucky winner will receive $5,000! Details of the raffle will be distributed with the tickets after the Christmas and New Year break.
May the gift of peace be yours this Christmas season and in to the New Year.
Guidance Department
Did you meet with your daughter’s teachers after the First Quarter Report Cards? If your daughter received a grade lower than a “C”, perhaps that is something you still need to do before Christmas vacation. Progress Reports will be distributed by teachers the week of December 10. Be sure to speak with your daughter regarding her progress in her classes. If you have any questions, please contact her teachers.
It is not too early to start studying for Semester Final Exams. The exams will be soon after we return from Christmas vacation. Make sure your daughter is ready.
Parents of Seniors: December is the month to gather information so your daughter can apply for financial aid for college during the month of January. All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid, including those planning on attending community college. Please check with your daughter to see if she has applied for a PIN number for her FAFSA (financial aid application). She must also apply for a PIN number for one of her parents. The web site where this can be done is www.pin.ed.gov She will also need to have a copy of your 2006 income tax return for your daughter to use when filling out the FAFSA. Mrs. Marcy is available to help students with their application as long as they have a PIN number and the income tax return.
Parents of Juniors: It is not too early to begin to talk with your daughter about college plans. Together you need to discuss the goals, thoughts, colleges, and wishes that you have for her future academic studies. You may not agree on academic goals, career goals, or college choices, but keep an open mind. This is just the time for research and exploration. If your daughter is undecided, that may just mean that she is open to new ideas and information. It is important to support and encourage your daughter in her plans to attend college. Please remember, this is an individual process. There are many colleges that are terrific, some you know of and others with which you are not yet familiar. Join with your daughter in researching and exploring the many choices available to her. But remember, without good grades and study habits, her choices will be limited. This can be a fun and rewarding experience. Please encourage your daughter to drop by my office to introduce herself and/or to set up a formal appointment so we can begin to develop her college plans.
If there is any way we can help you, please give us a call: Mrs. Marcy: 323 737-0012 Ext 119, and Sister Lupe: 323 737-0012 Ext. 111.
Academics
The end of the first semester is right around the corner and semester final exams will be held by subject areas in January. However, well before these exams, deficiency notices will be given to students who are experiencing academic difficulties and who may be in danger of failing. These notices will be given to students by their teachers during the week of December 10. These notices must be signed by parents and then returned to the teachers issuing them. If your daughter receives a deficiency notice, please review the reasons behind a poor and/or failing grade so that the necessary, immediate corrective action may be taken. Don't forget to sign the bottom section of the deficiency report(s) and have your daughter return it to the subject teacher before the start of the Christmas break.
First Semester Exams are scheduled for January 23 (Modern Language, Fundamentals of English, Religion, Anatomy and Physiology), January 24 (Science, English), and January 25 (Math, Social Studies, Health). Students will be dismissed from school at 12 noon on these exam days, unless scheduled for a third exam, which ends at 2 p.m. Please note that any student currently averaging an "A" in a semester course only may be exempted from taking that exam. Exemptions are at the teachers’ discretion, and not automatic. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with your daughter's testing schedule and make the necessary arrangements to pick up your daughter at the scheduled close of the school day. In order for students to be eligible to take their semester exams, all tuition must be up-to-date and all other financial obligations incurred in the first semester met. The student will receive an "I" (incomplete grade) for the course, which means that she will not receive credit for the course. The "I" will be changed to a grade when payment is received. There will be no make-up exams for those missing regularly scheduled exams because of overdue payments. Failure to take these exams due to outstanding tuition and fees will seriously affect your daughter's grades. Students will not be permitted to resume classes at the start of the second semester, unless they are financially cleared.
First semester report cards will be distributed to the students on Monday, February 4, 2008. These semester grades are recorded on your daughter's permanent school record, i.e., her school transcript. If a student receives an "F" in any semester course (like religion, PE, Health, and Economics), she must attend an accredited six weeks summer school session to make up that failing grade. If the student is a senior, however, she will have to make arrangements to attend evening school during the second semester to make up the failing grade if she intends to graduate with her class in June. Seniors who receive a failing grade at the end of the semester in a year-long course, have one more semester to raise their grade and pass the course. Seniors cannot graduate in June unless they have met all their course requirements. Parents are reminded that it is the policy at Bishop Conaty-Loretto High School to dismiss any student who fails in three or more year courses in June.
Student Activities
Parents are reminded that 10 Service Hours to the school must be fulfilled during the 2007-2008 school year. Remember that for each service hour not earned during the year, a fee of $15 will be assessed at the end of the school year. Some service hour can be earned through donations of sodas and water for the December 14 Winter Dance, thorough donations of food for the International Day Food Faire February 5 or serving at International Day. Contact Ms. Boyle if interest.
Students will celebrate their cultural heritage on International Day, Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Students will wear the folk costumes and perform songs and dances from their cultures. There will be an International Food faire where students will share a taste of their heritage with their peers. Many of your daughters will be asking for your help with folk costumes, ethnic food and cultural entertainment ideas. Don’t miss this opportunity to be involved with your daughter.
Athletics
The varsity volleyball team, under the direction of Marcos Arias, went into playoffs for the seventh consecutive year. The varsity team played a superb season and made it to the semi-finals! The junior varsity, also under the direction of Jan Chambers, had a great season too.
The Wildcats are now beginning their basketball and soccer seasons. Manny Fernandez is the varsity/junior varsity basketball coach, assisted by Robert Lindsay (faculty member). Damian Delaney (faculty member) is the soccer coach. Come and support our Wildcats when their new season begins in January!
Technology
Much of Bishop Conaty-Loretto’ technology systems are funded through e-Rate. E-Rate is the commonly used name for the federal Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund. The information you provide on the annual Family Survey determines how well the school will be funded. Because of your support this year, with 100% of families responding to the survey, Bishop Conaty-Loretto has qualified for 90% funding, the highest rate possible. E-Rate will provide the school with discounts for telephone service, Internet access and basic telecommunication line maintenance. We are also seeking funding for the addition for IPTV to our telecommunications systems. If granted, we plan to provide video feed of school events, courses, and announcements through the worldwide web. We also plan to add a Media Production course to teach the student how to create various forms of broadcasting. Continue to read Parent Newsletter and access the schools’ web site for up-dates.
Thank You
We would like to thank the following parents for their contributions of $10 or more to the Parent Association:
· Benigno & Josie Acosta
· Carmen Alonzo
· Juan Arce & Maria “Lupe” Fernandez
· Concepcion Bolaños
· Sonia Caceres-Velasquez
· Marysol Cedeno
· Beatriz Garcia
· José Luis & Josefina Garcia
· Carlos & Maribel Gonzalez
· Rosemarie Gonzalez
· Jung Sang Kwon & Mi Young Kwon Kim
· Ana M. Ley
· Debra Livingston
· Gregory & Brenda Lopez
· Moris & Santos Elena Martell
· Jorge & Martha Martinez
· Francisco & Berta Mota
· Manuel Ortega & Maximiana Barajas
· Iran & Ana Paredes
· David & Juana Patiño
· Dennis & Maria Peña
· Jongyun & Stella Rhee
· Luis Solano & Zoila Rivas
· Fausto & Beatriz Toapanta
· Rosario Tobar
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School Parent Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 3, December 2007
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