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Monday, October 20, 2008
CARTA NOTICIERA PARA PADRES DE FAMILIA
Octubre del 2008
Un Mensaje del Director—
Richard A. Spicer
Estimados Padres de Familia Wildcats:
Espero que sus familias hayan tenido un buen inicio de año escolar. Es un gran placer tener a sus hijas de regreso en nuestra escuela, y ha sido maravillosa la oportunidad de verle de nuevo. El mandar a su hija a la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Loretto en estos tiempos tan difíciles no es una tarea fácil. Reconocemos y valoramos sus sacrificios y queremos reiterarles que estamos comprometidos a proveerle a sus hijas una educación católica de alta calidad, comprehensiva y al alcance de su bolsillo con el fin de prepararlas para el colegio universitario. Hemos tomado medidas para mantener los precios bajos y a la vez hemos incrementado los fondos adicionales para asistirle con la colegiatura y sostener nuestras necesidades operativas. Continuamos solicitando donaciones y hemos establecido un Fondo Anual (ver la sección de desarrollo en este comunicado).
Este año también hemos tenido la fortuna de recibir 90% de fondos del gobierno federal para las mejoras tecnológicas. Hemos establecido armarios digitales en donde las estudiantes podrán guardar sus trabajos realizados en casa y accesarlos en la escuela por medio de la Internet. Además, estamos actualizando nuestro protector digital (firewall) para proteger a sus hijas en la escuela de páginas web dañinas. Estaremos instalando un sistema de IPTV donde podremos almacenar videos digitales y videos tipo podcast de las actividades escolares las cuales usted podrá accesar desde la comodidad de su hogar por medio de nuestra página web, ya sean en vivo o pregrabados. Por último, estamos contemplando un nuevo sistema de manejo de datos escolares para el próximo año, uno de nuestros planes para el nuevo sistema es el de permitirle a usted, padre de familia, y a las estudiantes, a tener acceso a las calificaciones por medio de la Internet.
Por favor, use esta carta noticiera como un medio de comunicación para mantenerles informados de los acontecimientos en la escuela. Espero también que usted haya tenido la oportunidad de visitar nuestra página web: http://www.bishopconatyloretto.org para más novedades, información y enlaces a los blogs de los maestros. Si usted no ha tenido la oportunidad de visitar mi blog, por favor hagalo en la siguiente dirección electronica: http://bclprincipal.blogspot.com.
Gracias por todo lo que hace para apoyar la educación de su hija. Usted es parte integra en los logros y éxitos de su hija en la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Loretto. Continuemos trabajando juntos para hacer que los dias de su hija aqui en Bishop Conaty-Loretto sean los más provechosos para ella.
Que Dios los bendiga este y todos los años.
Un Mensaje de la Sub-Directora—
Lisa J. Gabriel
Ahora que el otoño ha llegado y el clima refrescante se empieza a sentir (¡esperemos!) es importante que los padres y las alumnas repasen y entiendan los codigos y reglas con respecto a la vestimenta para este tipo de climas. Las estudiantes podrán usar una camiseta interior además de la camiseta polo, sin embargo esta tendrá que ser blanca. No se permitirán camisetas de colores. Además, las estudiantes tendrán que vestir su sueter escolar, una sudadera escolar o la chamarra de lana color borgoña que está disponible de Uniformes Dennis. Si la estudiante es sorprendida vistiendo otro tipo de chamarra que no esté permitida, esta se le confiscará. Las prendas no relacionadas con el uniforme que sean confiscadas no se le regresarán a la estudiante y estas serán donadas a una organización caritativa. Solicito su cooperación para monitorear el uniforme escolar de su hija y que se asegure que está cumpliendo con los reglamentos incluídos en el Manual de Padres y Estudiantes. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a estos reglamentos, por favor no dude en llamarme.
Los Procedimientos de Asistencia están incluídos en el Manual de Padres y Estudiantes. Por favor lealos cuidadosamente, de particular importancia son las polizas con respecto a las ausencias justificadas e injustificadas. Las ausencias justificadas estan reservadas sólo para enfermedades o en el evento de una muerte en la familia. Cualquier otro tipo de ausencia se clasificará como injustificada. El maestro o maestra se reserva el derecho de permitir a la estudiante a entregar cualquier tipo de trabajo que ella no pudo entregar a causa de la ausencia injustificada. Dado el horario de bloque que seguimos, si la estudiante se ausenta de una clase, ella está perdiendo el equivalente de dos días de instrucción y puede atrasarce facilmente. Por favor haga lo que esté a su dispocisión para evitar ausencias innecesarias.
Y como siempre, si en algo le puedo ayudar a usted y a su hija, no duden en llamarme.
Un Mensaje de la presidenta del comité de padres de familia—
Gwen Jenkins
Antes que nada, nos gustaría darle una bienvenida a los nuevos padres de familia de nuestra comunidad en la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School. Hemos planeado un año lleno de actividades. Con nuestros trabajos y la rutina diaria, estamos concientes que puede ser difícil de participar en las actividades escolares de su hija asi que hemos incluído un listado de fechas para los próximos eventos que sabemos serán inolvidables para todos ustedes. El picnic (dia de campo) de padre e hija se llevará acabo el Sábado 18 de Octubre de 12 del mediodia hasta las 3 de la tarde y el Té para madres e hijas se llevará acabo el próximo 2 de Mayo del 2009. Además, estamos planeando actividades llenas de diversión como lo son la Noche de Diversión Familiar y el Día de Embellecimiento de Nuestra Escuela durante la primavera del 2009. Su participación en estas actividades será de su agrado y le dará la oportunidad de obtener horas de servicio como voluntario. Su asistencia a las juntas del comité de padres de familia y a las juntas del consejo de padres también le brindan la oportunidad de obtener horas como servicio voluntario.
Se necesitan padres voluntarios para ayudar con nuestros esfuerzos de reclutamiento. Este año estamos planeando en pedirle a los padres y a sus hijas que nos ayuden en nuestros esfuerzos de reclutamiento ayudandonos a contestar preguntas y distribuír información sobre la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto despues de misa de Domingo en sus parroquias para incrementar nuestros esfuerzos de reclutamiento. Que mejor manera de apoyar a la escuela de su hija. Horas de servicio serán obtenidas con su participación. Por favor contacte a la sub-directora Ms. Lisa Gabriel en la escuela al (323-737-0012 Ext. 104) si está interesado.
Recuerde, tiene que cumplir con las 15 horas de servicio comunitario durante el año escolar 2008-2009. Por cada hora que usted no cumpla durante el año escolar, usted será multado con $ 20.00, que será asesada al final del año. Por favor ponga atención a las oportunidades de servicio que periodicamente se irán anunciando durante el año escolar.
Por último, le damos la bienvenida a los nuevos miembros de el comité, especialmente a los papás que pueden traducir en Español y en Coreano y a los padres con hijas en los grados 9 y 10 que se han afiliado al comité de padres de familia.
Gracias y que Dios los bendiga.
Ministerio Religioso del Campus
Guias del Servicio de Aprendizaje: La preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Loretto High School está conciente de su llamado a continuar la misión de Jesucristo y de retar a cada estudiante a desarrolar sus talentos únicos y ofrecerlos en un servicio que contribuya a desarrollar una sociedad mas justa y pacífica. Nos esforzamos en facultar a las jovenes de hoy para que se conviertan en líderes del mañana con el compromiso de elevar el espíritu humano, de extenderle una mano a aquellos que la necesiten y de alimentar los corazones de los siervos por medio de la oración y la reflexión de el Evangelio. Estamos concientes que el aula escolar no es el único lugar para educación y que la educación debe incluír una oportunidad para cada estudiante de desarollar un sentido de responsabilidad por las necesidades y problemas de los demás. Claro, los Cristianos deben ayudar y servir a aquellos menos afortunados, y su espiritualidad tiene que ser “desde el corazon” y no meramente “de lo intellectual.”
Por lo tanto, como requisito para graduarse, cada estudiante tiene que cumplir un minimo de 25 horas de servicio voluntario por cada uno de los cuatro años que la estudiante curse en la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Loretto. En cada grado, hay reglas diferentes para cumplir con esta obligación.
· Guía de Servicio para las Freshman (Primer Año): Cuando la vida principia en la familia la primera responsabilidad es hacia la familia, una freshman puede cumplir sus 25 horas de servicio de aprendizaje dentro de la familia Esta experiencia no debe de incluír ninguna de las obligaciones regulares de la familia de las cuales la estudiante ya es responsible. La estudiante tiene que estar involucrada en trabajar con los miembros adultos de su familia inmediata o de sus familiares. Ella podría ayudar con ese proyecto especial que la familia ha estado postponiendo en el hogar o lugar de trabajo (por ejemplo: pintar, jardinería, construcciones menores, limpia de la cochera, reorganizando la oficina o la cocina). La estudiante podría asistir a una persona de la tercera edad o a un pariente o pariente con niños pequeños con algunos quehaceres del hogar o visitandolos y entreteniendolos regularmente. La estudiante no podrá recibir ningún tipo de honorarios por sus servicios.
· Guia de Servicio para las Sophomores (Segundo Año): Como la fé es parte integra en el aprendizaje de nuestras estudiantes, se les pide a las sophomores a hacerce miembras activas en su lugar de adoración. Una estudiante que esta inscrita en clases de confirmación o grupo de jovenes en su iglesia se le otorgan horas de servicio por su participación. Siendo voluntaria en organizaciones caritativas religiosas, asisitiendo a escuelas religiosas, participar en los coros de la iglesia, etcetera, es también una forma de servicio voluntario acceptable. Si usted no tiene un lugar para adoración, por favor venga a la oficina de ministerio del campus.
· Guia de Servicio para las Junior y Seniors (Tercer y Cuarto Año): Se le pide a cada junior y senior que tomen un poco de riesgo y que se involucren en una situación desconocida y tal vez incomoda, que ofrezcan sus servicios a otros, cuyos estilos de vida son diferentes a los de ellas. Este tipo de servicio le ayudará a la estudiante a entender su resposabilidad como Cristiana al enfrentar injusticias e inigualdades encontradas en la sociedad y le ayudará a desarrollar empatía por los sufrimientos de aquellos que son menos afortunados. Comenzando en tercer año, la estudiante empieza a buscar oportunidades de servicio que se enfoquen en los elementos esenciales de las Enseñanzas Sociales Católicas (dignidad de vida humana, llamado a la comunidad en vivo, protección de derechos, opciones para los pobres, derechos de los trabajadores, solidaridad en la familia, y el cuidado de la creación de Dios) donde ella ministre. Por lo menos la mitad (25) de las 50 horas de sus últimos dos años de servicio son requeridos que sean especificamente dados al servicio de aquellos en desventaja (los pobres, desamparados, enfermos, huerfanos y prisioneros).
Nececitamos Donaciones para el Retiro de las Freshman (Primer Año): El retiro de la tarde a la mañana de las freshman comienza la tarde de el 24 de Octubre (Viernes) y termina el Sábado 25 de Octubre por la mañana. Necesitamos de varias donaciones para que nos ayude a que este retiro sea todo un éxito. Para asegurarnos que hay suficientes donaciones en cada categoria chequee con el ministerio religioso del campus para cosas que se necesitan y para llenar un formulario de donación. Donaciones hechas sin llenar el formulario no serán aceptadas. Para una hora de servicio usted puede donar uno de lo siguientes: un paquete de 24 sodas de lata, un paquete de 24 botellas de agua, una pizza grande (ya cocinada) favor de traerla a las 6:45 PM el dia de inicio del retiro, 16 tazas de ensalada verde con adherezo, y traerla el viernes a las 6:45 PM, 750 platos de papel firmes, 750 vasos de plastico, y 750 vasos para bebidas calientes, 750 tenedores de plastico, 750 cucharas de plastico, 750 tazones desechables o 1000 servilletas desechables, suficientes galletas o un pastel para alimentar a 50, 24 yogurths pequeños, 24 cereales de tamaño individual, 2 galones de leche, 2 galones de jugo de naranja (no bebidas substitutas de naranja), 3 docenas de repostería de desayuno (incluyendo pan dulce, roles de canela o donas) o $ 10.00 por cada hora. Para recibir 4 horas de servicio usted puede: preparar 3 docenas de burritos de desayuno o sandwiches de desauyuno de mollete Inglés y traerlos listos para servir a las 7:30 AM el Sábado 25 de Octubre.
Buscando A Graduados: El retiro del Ministerio Religioso del Campus quisiera invitar a todas las graduadas de nuestra escuela (de todas sus fases desde “Los Angeles, Catholic Girls’ High School,” Bishop Conaty Memorial & Our Lady of Loretto hasta la fusion de escuelas) a que asistan y compartan sus historias de ser estudiantes con las freshmen en su retiro. Nos agradaría en especial, tener familias de generaciones multiples de graduadas a que venieran y compartieran.
El retiro es el fin de semana de Octubre 24 y 25. Los estudiantes se quedarán toda la noche en el campus. Los invitamos a que nos acompañen a nuestra cena de pizza a las 7 de la noche en la cafetería de la escuela y que se quede a compartir historias a partir de las 8 de la noche y hasta las 9 PM la noche del 24 de Octubre. Ustedes están también invitados a regresar el Sábado y celebrar liturgia con las freshmen y sus padres.
Familias de Freshmen: El retiro de la generación 2012 es una buena manera de empezar los años en la preparatoria. Este retiro tomará lugar en el campus de la escuela Bishop Conaty los dias Viernes y Sábado 24 y 25 de Octubre respectivamente. El retiro empieza la tarde del Viernes a las 5 de la tarde y concluye el Sábado a las 10 de la mañana despues de la liturgia para padres, familiares y estudiantes. Este retiro es una oportunidad para que los estudiantes fortifiquen su relación con Dios, que crezcan en la unidad, herencia y espíritu de nuestra escuela y unir a cada una ellas. Cada jovencita necesitará traer una bolsa de dormir, ropa de dormir tales como pijamas, etcetera, prendas comodas, cualquier tipo de artículo necesario para una estadía transnochada y algunos bocadillos para compartir. Favor de no traer ningún tipo de aparato electrónico, esto incluye teléfonos célulares. Se le pide que la tarde del 24 de Octubre las estudiantes se reporten al Gym a más tardar a las 5 de la tarde. Se le pide a toda las estudiantes que asistan a un retiro cada año. Ver a la Hermana Andrea antes del 21 de Octubre para hacer los ajustes necesarios si le será imposible de asistir a este retiro.
Officina de Pagos
La fecha plazo para los boletos de la rifa es el 21 de Octubre. Todo los estudiantes recibierón en sus paquetes estudiantiles boletos para la rifa el primer día de escuela. Esta es el primera de las dos recaudaciones de fondo mandatorias. La fecha plazo para entregar los boletos y el dinero es el 21 de Octubre, sin embargo, usted puede entregar el dinero en la officina de pagos a cualquier hora. Por favor asegurese de separar los boletos de la rifa antes de que los entregue, asi estos estarán listos para el sorteo. ¡Buena Suerte!
Gracias por su cooperación en hacer sus pagos de colegiatura y otras cuotas a tiempo. Los estados de cuenta son enviados al rededor del día 25 de cada mes. Por favor cominiquese con la officina de pagos si tiene alguna pregunta o duda sobre su estado de cuenta. Ahora usted puede hacer sus pagos con su tarjeta de crédito. Los formularios de autorización están disponibles en nuestra página web o en la oficina de pagos. A continuación un breve recordatorio de nuestras polizas:
Poliza para hacer pagos
· El horario de nuestra oficina es de Lunes a Viernes de 7:30 de la mañana a 3:30 de la tarde.
· Pagos de registración, colegiatura y obligaciones de recaudación de fondos pueden ser hechos con cheque, tarjeta de crédito o un giro postal. Los pagos pueden ser enviados o traidos en persona a nuestra oficina durante nuestras horas hábiles. Pagos hechos con tarjeta de crédito se pueden efectuar a traves del teléfono.
· Se le fijará un sobrecargo de $ 30.00 por cada cheque que sea regresado por el banco por no tener fondos y todos los pagos subsiguientes serán solamente aceptados con tarjeta de crédito o giro postal.
Cuotas Atrazadas
· El pago de la colegiatura se vence el primero de cada mes. Se le fijará un sobrecargo si su pago no se recibe en la oficina al final del decimo dia hábil (o el próximo día hábil si el día 10 cae durante un fin de semana o día feriado), a menos de que usted haya hecho arreglos por adelantado con la oficina de pagos.
Para más información sobre nuestras polizas, por favor consulte el Manual de Padres y Estudiantes.
Desarrollo
Como miembros de la comunidad de la preparatoria Bishop-Conaty-Loretto High School, ustedes saben que Bishop Conaty-Loretto provee a su hija una educación católica de alta calidad, comprehensiva y al alcance de su bolsillo con el fin de prepararlas para el colegio universitario. Usted sabe que alentamos a las jovencitas a que sean líderes del mañana y que marquen la diferencia. En estos momentos estamos trabajando para establecer un fondo anual para continuar con la tradición que por 85 años hemos mantenido, la de brindar una excelente educación. Nuestra meta es la de fomentar una comunidad para asegurar un crecimiento economico y estable para nuestra escuela mientras continua en su novena decada sirviendo a las jovencitas del area central de Los Ángeles.
Claro, que el educar a una jovencita a que sea una líder llena de fé, establecida, ciudadana responsable, comunicadora efectiva y una aprendiz para toda la vida no se puede hacer sin ningun costo. Es por eso que contamos con la generosidad de las graduadas, padres de familia, facultad, amigos y fundaciones y su apoyo al fondo anual de la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Loretto High School . Y que estamos comprometidos a enriquecer la vida de las estudiantes dentro y fuera del aula escolar. Su apoyo al fondo anual asegura nuestra estabilidad y crecimiento.
El fondo anual promete mantener viva la pasión que tenemos para los estudios diarios, por el atletismo, y por la gente, el servicio y el líderazgo. El fondo anual provee esos fondos adicionales que se necesitan para otorgarle a su hija una educación católica de alta calidad, comprehensiva y al alcance de su bolsillo con el fin de prepararlas para el colegio universitario y hacerla exepcional al proveer los recursos y experiancias que realmente marquen la diferencia.
Cada donación que usted da al fondo annual de Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto importa-Está usted dispuesto a tomar la iniciativa de hacer una contribución? Los formularios de donación y sobres de envio están disponibles en la oficina de Judy Krommer, Directora de Desarrollo (323) 737-0012 extensión 106. Judy siempre está en espera de sus llamadas. Las contribuciones también pueden ser hechas por medio de tarjetas de crédito; vea nuestra página web para más información.
Como miembro importante del futuro de la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Loretto, confiamos en que usted responderá a este pedido.
Muchas gracias por su compromiso para con nuestra misión, proveerle a sus hijas una educación católica de alta calidad, comprehensiva y al alcance de su bolsillo con el fin de prepararlas para el colegio universitario. Y gracias por su apoyo a nuestra vision, la de educar y preparar a las jovencitas del area central de Los Ángeles para el siglo 21 y por su continuo apoyo a la preparatoria Bishop Conatty-Loretto High School.
Departamento de Consejería
Examenes: El Miercoles 15 de octubre la escuela estará involucrada un evento de preparación para el colegio universitario. Las de primer año o freshman tomarán el examen Explore, las de segundo año o sophomores tomarán el examen de Plan, y las de tercero o juniors tomarán el examen PSAT. Estos examenes: le dan la oportunidad a la estudiante de experimentar lo que encontrarán cuando tomen los examenes de admisión al colegio universitario, además indican las habilidades que los estudiantes han aprendido y las materias en las que necesitan mejorar. Los resultados no se incluyen en sus archivos ni en su expediente académico, pero son usados para guíar a los estudiantes cuando ellas vean a sus consejeros de guía. Ese día será un dia de horario minimo y las alumnas saldrán a las 12 del medio dia.
Estudiantes de Cuarto Año o Seniors: La generación 2009 también estará presente el 15 de Octubre. Ellas tendrán una variedad de actividades relacionadas en como aplicar para el colegio universitario. Tendrémos talleres de como llenar solicitudes para el sistema de Cal State University, formularios de ayuda financiera y guías de como escribir ensayos de admisión. Estas actividades no son opcionales, se espera la participación de su hija, también se espera que se reporte a la escuela a tiempo y a su aula regular.
Si usted tiene una alumna en cuarto año, por favor recuerdele que sus primeros meses del año escolar deberían de ser empleados en explorar las posibilidades y opciones de asisitir a un colegio universitario asisitiendo a presentaciones y escuchar a representantes de colegios y universdiades del estado y de toda la nación. Ella también debería de asistír a presentaciones de grupo por parte de Mrs. Marcy y hacer una cita si todavia no lo ha hecho, para que vea a Mrs. Marcy individualmente y asi trazar un plan para continuar su educación despues de la preparatoria.
La oficina de consejería y guía anuncian que contestarán cualquier tipo de preguntas que tengan acerca de este dia, por favor llamen a:
· Sr. Lupe, consejera de primero (freshman) y de segundo (sophomores) año.
· Mrs. Marcy, consejera de tercer (juniors) y cuarto (seniors) año.
Académicos
El apoyo de los padres a la educación de su hija en el hogar es un factor clave para su éxito. A las estudiantes se les da tarea todo los días. Es muy importante que los padres verifiquen que sus hijas cumplan con sus tareas a tiempo y que esten estudiando regularmente. De esta manera, todos podemos trabajar en conjunto para fomentar la educación de su hija. La primavera anterior, Bishop Conaty-Loretto puso en marcha la poliza de Compensación de Trabajo/Trabajo Atrasado/Extra Credito para ayudar a las estudiantes a tomar responsabilidade de su propio aprendizaje e impulsarlas a que cumplan con cualquier trabajo que se hayan perdido mientras la información esta fresca en sus mentes:
El maestro (a) le deberá pedir a la estudiante de compensar el examen bajo la supervision del maestro (a) antes o despues de escuela y no durante el horario escolar. Es la responsabilidad de la estudiante de hacer los arreglos necesarios con el maestro (a) para compensar por el examen o tareas perdidadas a causa de una ausencia. Se les ha requerido a los maestros (as) que le permitan a los estudiantes con ausencias (justificadas o injustificadas) a compensar por examenes o proyectos perdidos durante el periodo de ausencia basado en las reglas y guías establecias al comienzo del año. En caso de que la estudiante se la pintee y/o corte clases, la estudiante obtendrá un zero por cualquier trabajo/examen perdido el dia que ocurrió el caso. Guías:
· Compensación de Trabajo: La estudiante tienes dos dias para compensar por trabajo/tareas perdidas y pruebas/examenes por cada dia que ella esté ausente.
· Trabajo Atrasado: Trabajo atrasado/tareas y projectos serán aceptados por no más de ½ credito y hasta despues de dos dias de la fecha plazo. Despues de los 2 dias ho se otorgará credito por projectos atrasados.
· Extra Credito: Extra credito sera asignado solamente cuando todo los trabajos hayan sido termindos. El extra credito no es “en lugar de” credito. Extra credito se otorga a discreción del (a) maestro (a).
Los Reportes de Deficiencia les fueron entregados a las estudiantes durante la semana de Octubre 6. Estos avisos son dados a las estudiantes aproximadamente 3 semanas antes de que termine el primer trimestre académico. SOLAMENTE aquellas estudiantes que estan teniendo dificultad académica son sujetas a recibir esta notificación. Si su hija esta sobresaliendo en sus clases, ella no obtendrá un reporte de deficiencia. Si usted cree que su hija debería de estar recibiendo un reporte de deficiencia y ella no le ha mostrado este reporte, entonces usted debería de llamar a la oficina y preguntar acerca del estado de estos reportes. Algunas veces, por alguna razón u otra estos reportes tal vez no lleguen a sus manos, asi que es esencial de que usted le de seguimiento. Se le pide a los padres a que firmen estos reportes con las necesidades de sus hijas y que regresen los formularios al maestro (a) de la materia en question. Por favor esté atento a estos reportes y tome cualquier acción necesaria tal como la requiera el maestro (a) Su intervención ahora tal vez marque la diferencia entre una nota de aprovada o una nota de reprobada para su hija.
Las Boletas de Calificación se les darán a las estudiantes el dia 7 de Noviembre. Conferencias de Padres / Maestros están programadas durante la semana del 11 al 14 de Noviembre. Si usted desea tener una conferencia, se le pide a los padres llamar al maestro (a) directamente y hacer una cita durante esta semana en un horario conveniente. Padre de familia, si hay algún maestro que desee hablar con usted con respecto a el progreso de su hija, el siguiente comentario estará incluído en la boleta de calificaciones de su hija: Padre de Familia, hacer cita con el professor.” Si usted ve este comentario, por favor contacte al maestro (a). Una intervención temprana hará la diferencia entre el éxito y el fracaso. Se les pide a los padres que aprovechen esta oportunidad y el tiempo que hemos empleado a estas conferencias. Sin embargo, si este horario y fechas no es conveniente para usted, se pueden hacer arreglos para otra fecha.
Nuestro evento anual de Otoño El Día de Observación de Clase para Padres de Familia está programado para el dia 3 de Diciembre. Este es el dia en que se les invita a los padres de familia a asisitir a clases con sus hijas. Usted puede escoger entre venir parte del dia o todo el día. Es una buena manera de experimentar lo que su hija hace día con día y de aprender lo que pasa en el aula escolar.
Actividades Estudiantiles
Para que su hija permanezca en la escuela para una actividad después de clases, se requiere de un permiso. Este permiso tiene que estar firmado por un padre de familia en donde ellos reconocen de la participación de la estudiante asi donde también indícan la manera de la cual la estudiante abandonará la escuela una vez concluída dicha actividad. Los Estudiantes deben de desalojar la escuela una vez concluidas sus clases y la actividad en la que participarón. No se le permite a la estudiante permanecer en un club o actividad o que participe en sesiones de tutoría, a menos de que la partida de la escuela ocurra en un tiempo razonable.
El Tradicional “Spirit Day” se llevará acabo el dia 31 de Octubre. Esta es una oportunidad de competir amistosamente entre equipos compuestos de varios grados. Una variedad de actividades han sido programadas para este día. Consulte con su hija para más detalles de esta muy esperada ocasion. Es también una oportunidad para que las estudiantes demuestren su unidad y orgullo en su escuela.
Atletismo y Deportes
La temporada de volibol está en marcha. Las chicas varsity estan comandadas por el entrenador Marcos Arias y la escuadra de JV está comandada por la entrenadora Iris Romero. Los horarios para los juegos de casa son los siguientes: Chicas JV 4:30 PM y Chicas Varsity 6:00 PM). A continuación un listado de nuestros próximos juegos: 16 de Octubre vs. San Gabriel Mission, 21 de Octubre vs. Vistamar, 23 de Octubre vs. Sacred Heart (Sagrado Corazón), y el 30 de Octubre vs. Alverno (y el 4 de Noviembre vs. Holy Family).
La temporada de Carreras a Campo Traviesa también está en marcha. Este es el segundo año que tenemos un equipo. El 22 de Octubre tendremos una competencia en el Griffith Park. Heather Boyle es la entrenadora y a ella y a las muchachas les encantaría que las apoyaran en una de sus competencias y que las vayan a ver competir.
Mil gracias a Jan Chambers, nuestra Directora de Atletismo y Deportes por todo lo que hace para coordinar el programa de deportes. ¡Muy Buena Suerte Wildcats!
Bellas Artes
Nuestro programa de bellas artes está creciendo. Estamos tan contentos de ofrecer los siguientes cursos este año : Introducción a Música, Ceramica, además de Drawing and Painting (Dibujo y Pintura), Artes visuals, Baile y Drama. Lo invitamos a visitar nuestra página web para más anuncios acerca de nuestros juegos, conciertos y exhibiciones.
Comedy Sportz patrocinará una competencia los dias Viernes y Sábado 14 y 15 de Noviembre respectivamente a las 7 de la tarde, el costo de admisión es de $ 5.00. Venga y disfrute de este evento de comedia improvisada que promete ser muy entretenido. J
Fechas Importantes
· 21 de Octubre-- Fecha plazo para el dinero de los boletos de rifa
· 23 de Octubre-- Inducción NHS, 1:15
· Octubre 24 & 25-- Retiro de las Freshmen de la tarde a la mañana, Viernes 4:00 PM a Sábado -11:00 AM
· 25 de Octubre-- Misa de Padres de Freshmen, 10:00 AM
· 26 de Octubre-- Sorteo en la iglesia St. Agnes
· 30 de Octubre-- Final del primer trimestre
· 6 de Noviembre-- Junta de Padres, 6:30 PM
· 7 de Noviembre-- Boletas de Calificación
· 10 de Noviembre-- Dia de los Veteranos (Feriado)
· Del 11 al 14 de Noviembre-- Semana de Conferencias Padres/Maestros
· 14 y 15 de Noviembre-- Comedy Sportz, 7:00 PM
· 21 de Noviembre-- Retiro formación de fé para maestros y personal, no habrá clases hoy
· 25 de Noviembre-- Banquete de Thanksgiving
· November 26-- Paraliturgia de Thanksgiving
· 27 y 28 de Noviembre-- Feriado de Thanksgiving
· 30 de Noviembre-- Fecha plazo de solicitudes para UC & CSU
· 1 de Diciembre-- Principia la Campaña Navideña de Juguetes para la casa Alexanria
· 3 de Diciembre-- Dia de Observación de Padres
· 7 de Diciembre-- Casa Abierta para Octavo Grado
· 8 de Diciembre-- Fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción, Liturgía
· 8 a 12 de Diciembre-- Semana de Reporte de Progreso
· 9 de Diciembre-- Retiro de las Sophomores (2do. Año)
· December 12-- Baile de Invierno
· December 22 to January 2-- Vacaciones de Navidad
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School Carta Noticiera para Padres de Familia, Volumen 2, Número 2, Octubre del 2008
Un Mensaje del Director—
Richard A. Spicer
Estimados Padres de Familia Wildcats:
Espero que sus familias hayan tenido un buen inicio de año escolar. Es un gran placer tener a sus hijas de regreso en nuestra escuela, y ha sido maravillosa la oportunidad de verle de nuevo. El mandar a su hija a la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Loretto en estos tiempos tan difíciles no es una tarea fácil. Reconocemos y valoramos sus sacrificios y queremos reiterarles que estamos comprometidos a proveerle a sus hijas una educación católica de alta calidad, comprehensiva y al alcance de su bolsillo con el fin de prepararlas para el colegio universitario. Hemos tomado medidas para mantener los precios bajos y a la vez hemos incrementado los fondos adicionales para asistirle con la colegiatura y sostener nuestras necesidades operativas. Continuamos solicitando donaciones y hemos establecido un Fondo Anual (ver la sección de desarrollo en este comunicado).
Este año también hemos tenido la fortuna de recibir 90% de fondos del gobierno federal para las mejoras tecnológicas. Hemos establecido armarios digitales en donde las estudiantes podrán guardar sus trabajos realizados en casa y accesarlos en la escuela por medio de la Internet. Además, estamos actualizando nuestro protector digital (firewall) para proteger a sus hijas en la escuela de páginas web dañinas. Estaremos instalando un sistema de IPTV donde podremos almacenar videos digitales y videos tipo podcast de las actividades escolares las cuales usted podrá accesar desde la comodidad de su hogar por medio de nuestra página web, ya sean en vivo o pregrabados. Por último, estamos contemplando un nuevo sistema de manejo de datos escolares para el próximo año, uno de nuestros planes para el nuevo sistema es el de permitirle a usted, padre de familia, y a las estudiantes, a tener acceso a las calificaciones por medio de la Internet.
Por favor, use esta carta noticiera como un medio de comunicación para mantenerles informados de los acontecimientos en la escuela. Espero también que usted haya tenido la oportunidad de visitar nuestra página web: http://www.bishopconatyloretto.org para más novedades, información y enlaces a los blogs de los maestros. Si usted no ha tenido la oportunidad de visitar mi blog, por favor hagalo en la siguiente dirección electronica: http://bclprincipal.blogspot.com.
Gracias por todo lo que hace para apoyar la educación de su hija. Usted es parte integra en los logros y éxitos de su hija en la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Loretto. Continuemos trabajando juntos para hacer que los dias de su hija aqui en Bishop Conaty-Loretto sean los más provechosos para ella.
Que Dios los bendiga este y todos los años.
Un Mensaje de la Sub-Directora—
Lisa J. Gabriel
Ahora que el otoño ha llegado y el clima refrescante se empieza a sentir (¡esperemos!) es importante que los padres y las alumnas repasen y entiendan los codigos y reglas con respecto a la vestimenta para este tipo de climas. Las estudiantes podrán usar una camiseta interior además de la camiseta polo, sin embargo esta tendrá que ser blanca. No se permitirán camisetas de colores. Además, las estudiantes tendrán que vestir su sueter escolar, una sudadera escolar o la chamarra de lana color borgoña que está disponible de Uniformes Dennis. Si la estudiante es sorprendida vistiendo otro tipo de chamarra que no esté permitida, esta se le confiscará. Las prendas no relacionadas con el uniforme que sean confiscadas no se le regresarán a la estudiante y estas serán donadas a una organización caritativa. Solicito su cooperación para monitorear el uniforme escolar de su hija y que se asegure que está cumpliendo con los reglamentos incluídos en el Manual de Padres y Estudiantes. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a estos reglamentos, por favor no dude en llamarme.
Los Procedimientos de Asistencia están incluídos en el Manual de Padres y Estudiantes. Por favor lealos cuidadosamente, de particular importancia son las polizas con respecto a las ausencias justificadas e injustificadas. Las ausencias justificadas estan reservadas sólo para enfermedades o en el evento de una muerte en la familia. Cualquier otro tipo de ausencia se clasificará como injustificada. El maestro o maestra se reserva el derecho de permitir a la estudiante a entregar cualquier tipo de trabajo que ella no pudo entregar a causa de la ausencia injustificada. Dado el horario de bloque que seguimos, si la estudiante se ausenta de una clase, ella está perdiendo el equivalente de dos días de instrucción y puede atrasarce facilmente. Por favor haga lo que esté a su dispocisión para evitar ausencias innecesarias.
Y como siempre, si en algo le puedo ayudar a usted y a su hija, no duden en llamarme.
Un Mensaje de la presidenta del comité de padres de familia—
Gwen Jenkins
Antes que nada, nos gustaría darle una bienvenida a los nuevos padres de familia de nuestra comunidad en la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School. Hemos planeado un año lleno de actividades. Con nuestros trabajos y la rutina diaria, estamos concientes que puede ser difícil de participar en las actividades escolares de su hija asi que hemos incluído un listado de fechas para los próximos eventos que sabemos serán inolvidables para todos ustedes. El picnic (dia de campo) de padre e hija se llevará acabo el Sábado 18 de Octubre de 12 del mediodia hasta las 3 de la tarde y el Té para madres e hijas se llevará acabo el próximo 2 de Mayo del 2009. Además, estamos planeando actividades llenas de diversión como lo son la Noche de Diversión Familiar y el Día de Embellecimiento de Nuestra Escuela durante la primavera del 2009. Su participación en estas actividades será de su agrado y le dará la oportunidad de obtener horas de servicio como voluntario. Su asistencia a las juntas del comité de padres de familia y a las juntas del consejo de padres también le brindan la oportunidad de obtener horas como servicio voluntario.
Se necesitan padres voluntarios para ayudar con nuestros esfuerzos de reclutamiento. Este año estamos planeando en pedirle a los padres y a sus hijas que nos ayuden en nuestros esfuerzos de reclutamiento ayudandonos a contestar preguntas y distribuír información sobre la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto despues de misa de Domingo en sus parroquias para incrementar nuestros esfuerzos de reclutamiento. Que mejor manera de apoyar a la escuela de su hija. Horas de servicio serán obtenidas con su participación. Por favor contacte a la sub-directora Ms. Lisa Gabriel en la escuela al (323-737-0012 Ext. 104) si está interesado.
Recuerde, tiene que cumplir con las 15 horas de servicio comunitario durante el año escolar 2008-2009. Por cada hora que usted no cumpla durante el año escolar, usted será multado con $ 20.00, que será asesada al final del año. Por favor ponga atención a las oportunidades de servicio que periodicamente se irán anunciando durante el año escolar.
Por último, le damos la bienvenida a los nuevos miembros de el comité, especialmente a los papás que pueden traducir en Español y en Coreano y a los padres con hijas en los grados 9 y 10 que se han afiliado al comité de padres de familia.
Gracias y que Dios los bendiga.
Ministerio Religioso del Campus
Guias del Servicio de Aprendizaje: La preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Loretto High School está conciente de su llamado a continuar la misión de Jesucristo y de retar a cada estudiante a desarrolar sus talentos únicos y ofrecerlos en un servicio que contribuya a desarrollar una sociedad mas justa y pacífica. Nos esforzamos en facultar a las jovenes de hoy para que se conviertan en líderes del mañana con el compromiso de elevar el espíritu humano, de extenderle una mano a aquellos que la necesiten y de alimentar los corazones de los siervos por medio de la oración y la reflexión de el Evangelio. Estamos concientes que el aula escolar no es el único lugar para educación y que la educación debe incluír una oportunidad para cada estudiante de desarollar un sentido de responsabilidad por las necesidades y problemas de los demás. Claro, los Cristianos deben ayudar y servir a aquellos menos afortunados, y su espiritualidad tiene que ser “desde el corazon” y no meramente “de lo intellectual.”
Por lo tanto, como requisito para graduarse, cada estudiante tiene que cumplir un minimo de 25 horas de servicio voluntario por cada uno de los cuatro años que la estudiante curse en la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Loretto. En cada grado, hay reglas diferentes para cumplir con esta obligación.
· Guía de Servicio para las Freshman (Primer Año): Cuando la vida principia en la familia la primera responsabilidad es hacia la familia, una freshman puede cumplir sus 25 horas de servicio de aprendizaje dentro de la familia Esta experiencia no debe de incluír ninguna de las obligaciones regulares de la familia de las cuales la estudiante ya es responsible. La estudiante tiene que estar involucrada en trabajar con los miembros adultos de su familia inmediata o de sus familiares. Ella podría ayudar con ese proyecto especial que la familia ha estado postponiendo en el hogar o lugar de trabajo (por ejemplo: pintar, jardinería, construcciones menores, limpia de la cochera, reorganizando la oficina o la cocina). La estudiante podría asistir a una persona de la tercera edad o a un pariente o pariente con niños pequeños con algunos quehaceres del hogar o visitandolos y entreteniendolos regularmente. La estudiante no podrá recibir ningún tipo de honorarios por sus servicios.
· Guia de Servicio para las Sophomores (Segundo Año): Como la fé es parte integra en el aprendizaje de nuestras estudiantes, se les pide a las sophomores a hacerce miembras activas en su lugar de adoración. Una estudiante que esta inscrita en clases de confirmación o grupo de jovenes en su iglesia se le otorgan horas de servicio por su participación. Siendo voluntaria en organizaciones caritativas religiosas, asisitiendo a escuelas religiosas, participar en los coros de la iglesia, etcetera, es también una forma de servicio voluntario acceptable. Si usted no tiene un lugar para adoración, por favor venga a la oficina de ministerio del campus.
· Guia de Servicio para las Junior y Seniors (Tercer y Cuarto Año): Se le pide a cada junior y senior que tomen un poco de riesgo y que se involucren en una situación desconocida y tal vez incomoda, que ofrezcan sus servicios a otros, cuyos estilos de vida son diferentes a los de ellas. Este tipo de servicio le ayudará a la estudiante a entender su resposabilidad como Cristiana al enfrentar injusticias e inigualdades encontradas en la sociedad y le ayudará a desarrollar empatía por los sufrimientos de aquellos que son menos afortunados. Comenzando en tercer año, la estudiante empieza a buscar oportunidades de servicio que se enfoquen en los elementos esenciales de las Enseñanzas Sociales Católicas (dignidad de vida humana, llamado a la comunidad en vivo, protección de derechos, opciones para los pobres, derechos de los trabajadores, solidaridad en la familia, y el cuidado de la creación de Dios) donde ella ministre. Por lo menos la mitad (25) de las 50 horas de sus últimos dos años de servicio son requeridos que sean especificamente dados al servicio de aquellos en desventaja (los pobres, desamparados, enfermos, huerfanos y prisioneros).
Nececitamos Donaciones para el Retiro de las Freshman (Primer Año): El retiro de la tarde a la mañana de las freshman comienza la tarde de el 24 de Octubre (Viernes) y termina el Sábado 25 de Octubre por la mañana. Necesitamos de varias donaciones para que nos ayude a que este retiro sea todo un éxito. Para asegurarnos que hay suficientes donaciones en cada categoria chequee con el ministerio religioso del campus para cosas que se necesitan y para llenar un formulario de donación. Donaciones hechas sin llenar el formulario no serán aceptadas. Para una hora de servicio usted puede donar uno de lo siguientes: un paquete de 24 sodas de lata, un paquete de 24 botellas de agua, una pizza grande (ya cocinada) favor de traerla a las 6:45 PM el dia de inicio del retiro, 16 tazas de ensalada verde con adherezo, y traerla el viernes a las 6:45 PM, 750 platos de papel firmes, 750 vasos de plastico, y 750 vasos para bebidas calientes, 750 tenedores de plastico, 750 cucharas de plastico, 750 tazones desechables o 1000 servilletas desechables, suficientes galletas o un pastel para alimentar a 50, 24 yogurths pequeños, 24 cereales de tamaño individual, 2 galones de leche, 2 galones de jugo de naranja (no bebidas substitutas de naranja), 3 docenas de repostería de desayuno (incluyendo pan dulce, roles de canela o donas) o $ 10.00 por cada hora. Para recibir 4 horas de servicio usted puede: preparar 3 docenas de burritos de desayuno o sandwiches de desauyuno de mollete Inglés y traerlos listos para servir a las 7:30 AM el Sábado 25 de Octubre.
Buscando A Graduados: El retiro del Ministerio Religioso del Campus quisiera invitar a todas las graduadas de nuestra escuela (de todas sus fases desde “Los Angeles, Catholic Girls’ High School,” Bishop Conaty Memorial & Our Lady of Loretto hasta la fusion de escuelas) a que asistan y compartan sus historias de ser estudiantes con las freshmen en su retiro. Nos agradaría en especial, tener familias de generaciones multiples de graduadas a que venieran y compartieran.
El retiro es el fin de semana de Octubre 24 y 25. Los estudiantes se quedarán toda la noche en el campus. Los invitamos a que nos acompañen a nuestra cena de pizza a las 7 de la noche en la cafetería de la escuela y que se quede a compartir historias a partir de las 8 de la noche y hasta las 9 PM la noche del 24 de Octubre. Ustedes están también invitados a regresar el Sábado y celebrar liturgia con las freshmen y sus padres.
Familias de Freshmen: El retiro de la generación 2012 es una buena manera de empezar los años en la preparatoria. Este retiro tomará lugar en el campus de la escuela Bishop Conaty los dias Viernes y Sábado 24 y 25 de Octubre respectivamente. El retiro empieza la tarde del Viernes a las 5 de la tarde y concluye el Sábado a las 10 de la mañana despues de la liturgia para padres, familiares y estudiantes. Este retiro es una oportunidad para que los estudiantes fortifiquen su relación con Dios, que crezcan en la unidad, herencia y espíritu de nuestra escuela y unir a cada una ellas. Cada jovencita necesitará traer una bolsa de dormir, ropa de dormir tales como pijamas, etcetera, prendas comodas, cualquier tipo de artículo necesario para una estadía transnochada y algunos bocadillos para compartir. Favor de no traer ningún tipo de aparato electrónico, esto incluye teléfonos célulares. Se le pide que la tarde del 24 de Octubre las estudiantes se reporten al Gym a más tardar a las 5 de la tarde. Se le pide a toda las estudiantes que asistan a un retiro cada año. Ver a la Hermana Andrea antes del 21 de Octubre para hacer los ajustes necesarios si le será imposible de asistir a este retiro.
Officina de Pagos
La fecha plazo para los boletos de la rifa es el 21 de Octubre. Todo los estudiantes recibierón en sus paquetes estudiantiles boletos para la rifa el primer día de escuela. Esta es el primera de las dos recaudaciones de fondo mandatorias. La fecha plazo para entregar los boletos y el dinero es el 21 de Octubre, sin embargo, usted puede entregar el dinero en la officina de pagos a cualquier hora. Por favor asegurese de separar los boletos de la rifa antes de que los entregue, asi estos estarán listos para el sorteo. ¡Buena Suerte!
Gracias por su cooperación en hacer sus pagos de colegiatura y otras cuotas a tiempo. Los estados de cuenta son enviados al rededor del día 25 de cada mes. Por favor cominiquese con la officina de pagos si tiene alguna pregunta o duda sobre su estado de cuenta. Ahora usted puede hacer sus pagos con su tarjeta de crédito. Los formularios de autorización están disponibles en nuestra página web o en la oficina de pagos. A continuación un breve recordatorio de nuestras polizas:
Poliza para hacer pagos
· El horario de nuestra oficina es de Lunes a Viernes de 7:30 de la mañana a 3:30 de la tarde.
· Pagos de registración, colegiatura y obligaciones de recaudación de fondos pueden ser hechos con cheque, tarjeta de crédito o un giro postal. Los pagos pueden ser enviados o traidos en persona a nuestra oficina durante nuestras horas hábiles. Pagos hechos con tarjeta de crédito se pueden efectuar a traves del teléfono.
· Se le fijará un sobrecargo de $ 30.00 por cada cheque que sea regresado por el banco por no tener fondos y todos los pagos subsiguientes serán solamente aceptados con tarjeta de crédito o giro postal.
Cuotas Atrazadas
· El pago de la colegiatura se vence el primero de cada mes. Se le fijará un sobrecargo si su pago no se recibe en la oficina al final del decimo dia hábil (o el próximo día hábil si el día 10 cae durante un fin de semana o día feriado), a menos de que usted haya hecho arreglos por adelantado con la oficina de pagos.
Para más información sobre nuestras polizas, por favor consulte el Manual de Padres y Estudiantes.
Desarrollo
Como miembros de la comunidad de la preparatoria Bishop-Conaty-Loretto High School, ustedes saben que Bishop Conaty-Loretto provee a su hija una educación católica de alta calidad, comprehensiva y al alcance de su bolsillo con el fin de prepararlas para el colegio universitario. Usted sabe que alentamos a las jovencitas a que sean líderes del mañana y que marquen la diferencia. En estos momentos estamos trabajando para establecer un fondo anual para continuar con la tradición que por 85 años hemos mantenido, la de brindar una excelente educación. Nuestra meta es la de fomentar una comunidad para asegurar un crecimiento economico y estable para nuestra escuela mientras continua en su novena decada sirviendo a las jovencitas del area central de Los Ángeles.
Claro, que el educar a una jovencita a que sea una líder llena de fé, establecida, ciudadana responsable, comunicadora efectiva y una aprendiz para toda la vida no se puede hacer sin ningun costo. Es por eso que contamos con la generosidad de las graduadas, padres de familia, facultad, amigos y fundaciones y su apoyo al fondo anual de la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Loretto High School . Y que estamos comprometidos a enriquecer la vida de las estudiantes dentro y fuera del aula escolar. Su apoyo al fondo anual asegura nuestra estabilidad y crecimiento.
El fondo anual promete mantener viva la pasión que tenemos para los estudios diarios, por el atletismo, y por la gente, el servicio y el líderazgo. El fondo anual provee esos fondos adicionales que se necesitan para otorgarle a su hija una educación católica de alta calidad, comprehensiva y al alcance de su bolsillo con el fin de prepararlas para el colegio universitario y hacerla exepcional al proveer los recursos y experiancias que realmente marquen la diferencia.
Cada donación que usted da al fondo annual de Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto importa-Está usted dispuesto a tomar la iniciativa de hacer una contribución? Los formularios de donación y sobres de envio están disponibles en la oficina de Judy Krommer, Directora de Desarrollo (323) 737-0012 extensión 106. Judy siempre está en espera de sus llamadas. Las contribuciones también pueden ser hechas por medio de tarjetas de crédito; vea nuestra página web para más información.
Como miembro importante del futuro de la preparatoria Bishop Conaty-Loretto, confiamos en que usted responderá a este pedido.
Muchas gracias por su compromiso para con nuestra misión, proveerle a sus hijas una educación católica de alta calidad, comprehensiva y al alcance de su bolsillo con el fin de prepararlas para el colegio universitario. Y gracias por su apoyo a nuestra vision, la de educar y preparar a las jovencitas del area central de Los Ángeles para el siglo 21 y por su continuo apoyo a la preparatoria Bishop Conatty-Loretto High School.
Departamento de Consejería
Examenes: El Miercoles 15 de octubre la escuela estará involucrada un evento de preparación para el colegio universitario. Las de primer año o freshman tomarán el examen Explore, las de segundo año o sophomores tomarán el examen de Plan, y las de tercero o juniors tomarán el examen PSAT. Estos examenes: le dan la oportunidad a la estudiante de experimentar lo que encontrarán cuando tomen los examenes de admisión al colegio universitario, además indican las habilidades que los estudiantes han aprendido y las materias en las que necesitan mejorar. Los resultados no se incluyen en sus archivos ni en su expediente académico, pero son usados para guíar a los estudiantes cuando ellas vean a sus consejeros de guía. Ese día será un dia de horario minimo y las alumnas saldrán a las 12 del medio dia.
Estudiantes de Cuarto Año o Seniors: La generación 2009 también estará presente el 15 de Octubre. Ellas tendrán una variedad de actividades relacionadas en como aplicar para el colegio universitario. Tendrémos talleres de como llenar solicitudes para el sistema de Cal State University, formularios de ayuda financiera y guías de como escribir ensayos de admisión. Estas actividades no son opcionales, se espera la participación de su hija, también se espera que se reporte a la escuela a tiempo y a su aula regular.
Si usted tiene una alumna en cuarto año, por favor recuerdele que sus primeros meses del año escolar deberían de ser empleados en explorar las posibilidades y opciones de asisitir a un colegio universitario asisitiendo a presentaciones y escuchar a representantes de colegios y universdiades del estado y de toda la nación. Ella también debería de asistír a presentaciones de grupo por parte de Mrs. Marcy y hacer una cita si todavia no lo ha hecho, para que vea a Mrs. Marcy individualmente y asi trazar un plan para continuar su educación despues de la preparatoria.
La oficina de consejería y guía anuncian que contestarán cualquier tipo de preguntas que tengan acerca de este dia, por favor llamen a:
· Sr. Lupe, consejera de primero (freshman) y de segundo (sophomores) año.
· Mrs. Marcy, consejera de tercer (juniors) y cuarto (seniors) año.
Académicos
El apoyo de los padres a la educación de su hija en el hogar es un factor clave para su éxito. A las estudiantes se les da tarea todo los días. Es muy importante que los padres verifiquen que sus hijas cumplan con sus tareas a tiempo y que esten estudiando regularmente. De esta manera, todos podemos trabajar en conjunto para fomentar la educación de su hija. La primavera anterior, Bishop Conaty-Loretto puso en marcha la poliza de Compensación de Trabajo/Trabajo Atrasado/Extra Credito para ayudar a las estudiantes a tomar responsabilidade de su propio aprendizaje e impulsarlas a que cumplan con cualquier trabajo que se hayan perdido mientras la información esta fresca en sus mentes:
El maestro (a) le deberá pedir a la estudiante de compensar el examen bajo la supervision del maestro (a) antes o despues de escuela y no durante el horario escolar. Es la responsabilidad de la estudiante de hacer los arreglos necesarios con el maestro (a) para compensar por el examen o tareas perdidadas a causa de una ausencia. Se les ha requerido a los maestros (as) que le permitan a los estudiantes con ausencias (justificadas o injustificadas) a compensar por examenes o proyectos perdidos durante el periodo de ausencia basado en las reglas y guías establecias al comienzo del año. En caso de que la estudiante se la pintee y/o corte clases, la estudiante obtendrá un zero por cualquier trabajo/examen perdido el dia que ocurrió el caso. Guías:
· Compensación de Trabajo: La estudiante tienes dos dias para compensar por trabajo/tareas perdidas y pruebas/examenes por cada dia que ella esté ausente.
· Trabajo Atrasado: Trabajo atrasado/tareas y projectos serán aceptados por no más de ½ credito y hasta despues de dos dias de la fecha plazo. Despues de los 2 dias ho se otorgará credito por projectos atrasados.
· Extra Credito: Extra credito sera asignado solamente cuando todo los trabajos hayan sido termindos. El extra credito no es “en lugar de” credito. Extra credito se otorga a discreción del (a) maestro (a).
Los Reportes de Deficiencia les fueron entregados a las estudiantes durante la semana de Octubre 6. Estos avisos son dados a las estudiantes aproximadamente 3 semanas antes de que termine el primer trimestre académico. SOLAMENTE aquellas estudiantes que estan teniendo dificultad académica son sujetas a recibir esta notificación. Si su hija esta sobresaliendo en sus clases, ella no obtendrá un reporte de deficiencia. Si usted cree que su hija debería de estar recibiendo un reporte de deficiencia y ella no le ha mostrado este reporte, entonces usted debería de llamar a la oficina y preguntar acerca del estado de estos reportes. Algunas veces, por alguna razón u otra estos reportes tal vez no lleguen a sus manos, asi que es esencial de que usted le de seguimiento. Se le pide a los padres a que firmen estos reportes con las necesidades de sus hijas y que regresen los formularios al maestro (a) de la materia en question. Por favor esté atento a estos reportes y tome cualquier acción necesaria tal como la requiera el maestro (a) Su intervención ahora tal vez marque la diferencia entre una nota de aprovada o una nota de reprobada para su hija.
Las Boletas de Calificación se les darán a las estudiantes el dia 7 de Noviembre. Conferencias de Padres / Maestros están programadas durante la semana del 11 al 14 de Noviembre. Si usted desea tener una conferencia, se le pide a los padres llamar al maestro (a) directamente y hacer una cita durante esta semana en un horario conveniente. Padre de familia, si hay algún maestro que desee hablar con usted con respecto a el progreso de su hija, el siguiente comentario estará incluído en la boleta de calificaciones de su hija: Padre de Familia, hacer cita con el professor.” Si usted ve este comentario, por favor contacte al maestro (a). Una intervención temprana hará la diferencia entre el éxito y el fracaso. Se les pide a los padres que aprovechen esta oportunidad y el tiempo que hemos empleado a estas conferencias. Sin embargo, si este horario y fechas no es conveniente para usted, se pueden hacer arreglos para otra fecha.
Nuestro evento anual de Otoño El Día de Observación de Clase para Padres de Familia está programado para el dia 3 de Diciembre. Este es el dia en que se les invita a los padres de familia a asisitir a clases con sus hijas. Usted puede escoger entre venir parte del dia o todo el día. Es una buena manera de experimentar lo que su hija hace día con día y de aprender lo que pasa en el aula escolar.
Actividades Estudiantiles
Para que su hija permanezca en la escuela para una actividad después de clases, se requiere de un permiso. Este permiso tiene que estar firmado por un padre de familia en donde ellos reconocen de la participación de la estudiante asi donde también indícan la manera de la cual la estudiante abandonará la escuela una vez concluída dicha actividad. Los Estudiantes deben de desalojar la escuela una vez concluidas sus clases y la actividad en la que participarón. No se le permite a la estudiante permanecer en un club o actividad o que participe en sesiones de tutoría, a menos de que la partida de la escuela ocurra en un tiempo razonable.
El Tradicional “Spirit Day” se llevará acabo el dia 31 de Octubre. Esta es una oportunidad de competir amistosamente entre equipos compuestos de varios grados. Una variedad de actividades han sido programadas para este día. Consulte con su hija para más detalles de esta muy esperada ocasion. Es también una oportunidad para que las estudiantes demuestren su unidad y orgullo en su escuela.
Atletismo y Deportes
La temporada de volibol está en marcha. Las chicas varsity estan comandadas por el entrenador Marcos Arias y la escuadra de JV está comandada por la entrenadora Iris Romero. Los horarios para los juegos de casa son los siguientes: Chicas JV 4:30 PM y Chicas Varsity 6:00 PM). A continuación un listado de nuestros próximos juegos: 16 de Octubre vs. San Gabriel Mission, 21 de Octubre vs. Vistamar, 23 de Octubre vs. Sacred Heart (Sagrado Corazón), y el 30 de Octubre vs. Alverno (y el 4 de Noviembre vs. Holy Family).
La temporada de Carreras a Campo Traviesa también está en marcha. Este es el segundo año que tenemos un equipo. El 22 de Octubre tendremos una competencia en el Griffith Park. Heather Boyle es la entrenadora y a ella y a las muchachas les encantaría que las apoyaran en una de sus competencias y que las vayan a ver competir.
Mil gracias a Jan Chambers, nuestra Directora de Atletismo y Deportes por todo lo que hace para coordinar el programa de deportes. ¡Muy Buena Suerte Wildcats!
Bellas Artes
Nuestro programa de bellas artes está creciendo. Estamos tan contentos de ofrecer los siguientes cursos este año : Introducción a Música, Ceramica, además de Drawing and Painting (Dibujo y Pintura), Artes visuals, Baile y Drama. Lo invitamos a visitar nuestra página web para más anuncios acerca de nuestros juegos, conciertos y exhibiciones.
Comedy Sportz patrocinará una competencia los dias Viernes y Sábado 14 y 15 de Noviembre respectivamente a las 7 de la tarde, el costo de admisión es de $ 5.00. Venga y disfrute de este evento de comedia improvisada que promete ser muy entretenido. J
Fechas Importantes
· 21 de Octubre-- Fecha plazo para el dinero de los boletos de rifa
· 23 de Octubre-- Inducción NHS, 1:15
· Octubre 24 & 25-- Retiro de las Freshmen de la tarde a la mañana, Viernes 4:00 PM a Sábado -11:00 AM
· 25 de Octubre-- Misa de Padres de Freshmen, 10:00 AM
· 26 de Octubre-- Sorteo en la iglesia St. Agnes
· 30 de Octubre-- Final del primer trimestre
· 6 de Noviembre-- Junta de Padres, 6:30 PM
· 7 de Noviembre-- Boletas de Calificación
· 10 de Noviembre-- Dia de los Veteranos (Feriado)
· Del 11 al 14 de Noviembre-- Semana de Conferencias Padres/Maestros
· 14 y 15 de Noviembre-- Comedy Sportz, 7:00 PM
· 21 de Noviembre-- Retiro formación de fé para maestros y personal, no habrá clases hoy
· 25 de Noviembre-- Banquete de Thanksgiving
· November 26-- Paraliturgia de Thanksgiving
· 27 y 28 de Noviembre-- Feriado de Thanksgiving
· 30 de Noviembre-- Fecha plazo de solicitudes para UC & CSU
· 1 de Diciembre-- Principia la Campaña Navideña de Juguetes para la casa Alexanria
· 3 de Diciembre-- Dia de Observación de Padres
· 7 de Diciembre-- Casa Abierta para Octavo Grado
· 8 de Diciembre-- Fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción, Liturgía
· 8 a 12 de Diciembre-- Semana de Reporte de Progreso
· 9 de Diciembre-- Retiro de las Sophomores (2do. Año)
· December 12-- Baile de Invierno
· December 22 to January 2-- Vacaciones de Navidad
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School Carta Noticiera para Padres de Familia, Volumen 2, Número 2, Octubre del 2008
PARENT NEWSLETTER
October 2008
A Message from the Principal—
Richard A. Spicer
Dear Wildcat Parents and Guardians:
I hope your families have had a good start to the school year. It’s been great to have your daughters return to school, and it has been wonderful to see you all again. Sending your daughter to Bishop Conaty-Loretto in these challenging times is no easy task. We recognize and value your sacrifices. Know that we are committed to providing your families with affordable, quality, comprehensive, college preparatory Catholic education for your daughters. We have taken steps to keep costs down and to raise additional funds for tuition assistance and operational needs. We continue to solicit donations from foundations and we have established an Annual Fund (see the Development section of this newsletter).
This year we have also been fortunate enough to receive 90% federal government e-Rate funding for technology enhancements. We have established online digital lockers where students can save work from home and open it at school. We are also upgrading our firewall to protect your daughters at school from harmful websites. We will be installing an IPTV system where we can store digital videos and podcasts of school activities which you will be able to access both live and taped at home from our web-site. Finally, we are looking into a new school management system for next year; one of our plans for the new systems is to allow parents and students to access their grades online.
Please use this newsletter as a means of communication to keep yourselves informed of school happenings. I also hope you have been checking our school website http://www.bishopconatyloretto.org for news, information, and teachers web pages and links to teacher blogs. If you haven’t had a chance to visit my blog, please check it out at http://bclprinicpal.blogspot.com.
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!
May God bless you throughout this and every year.
A Message from the Vice-Principal—
Lisa J. Gabriel
Now that fall is here and the cooler weather is arriving (we hope!) it is important that parents and students understand the dress code regulations for cold weather. Students may wear an undershirt in addition to their polo, however it must be white. No colored undershirts are allowed. Also, students must wear only their school sweater, a school sweatshirt, or the burgundy fleece-lined jacket that is available from Dennis Uniforms. Any other jacket will be confiscated. Confiscated non-uniform items will not be returned to the student and are donated to charity. I ask your assistance in monitoring your daughter’s uniform and making sure that it meets the regulations listed in the Student/Parent Handbook. If you have any questions regarding these regulations, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Attendance procedures are listed in the Student/Parent Handbook. Please read them carefully. Particularly important are the policies regarding excused and unexcused absences. Absences are excused only for illness and a death in the family. Absences for other reasons are unexcused. A teacher may opt not to allow a student to make up assignments missed due to unexcused absences. Due to our block schedule, if a student misses a class, she misses the equivalent of two days of instruction and can fall behind easily. Please do whatever you can to avoid unnecessary absences.
As always, if I can be of any help to you or your daughter, please do not hesitate to call me.
A Message from the President of the Parent Association—
Gwen Jenkins
First, we would like to welcome our new parents to our community at Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School! We have a busy and exciting year planned! With work and everyday life, we understand that it can be difficult to get involved in your daughter’s school, so we have set in advance dates for future memorable events. The Father-Daughter Picnic will take place Saturday, October 18 from 12:00-3:00 PM and the Mother-Daughter Tea Saturday, May 2. We are also planning a Family Fun Night and School Beautification Day for the spring. Becoming involved in these activities is great fun and allows you to earn parent service hours. Attendance at Parent Association and Parent Board meetings also earns parent service hours.
Parents volunteers are needed to help with recruitment. This year, we are planning to have parents and their daughters answer questions and distribute information about Bishop Conaty-Loretto after Sunday Mass in their parishes to increase our recruitment efforts. What better way to give witness and support your daughters’ school! Parent service hours will be given. Please contact Ms. Lisa Gabriel at school (323-737-0012 ext. 104) if interested.
Remember, 15 Parent Service Hours to the school must be fulfilled during the 2008-2009 school year. For each service hour not earned during the year, a fee of $20 will be assessed at the end of the school year. Be attentive to service hour opportunities that are periodically announced throughout the school year.
Finally, we welcome new parent board members, especially parents that can translate in Spanish and Korean and parents with daughters in the 9th and 10th grade to join the parent board.
Thank You and God Bless.
Campus Ministry
Service-Learning Experience Guidelines: Bishop Conaty-Loretto High School is mindful of its call to continue the mission of Jesus Christ and to challenge each student to develop her unique gifts and to offer these in service toward building a more just and peaceful society. We seek to empower young women to be tomorrow’s leaders with a commitment to elevating the human spirit, to extending themselves habitually to those in need, and to nurturing a servant’s heart through prayer and reflection on the Gospel. We appreciate that the classroom is not the only place for education and that education must include the opportunity for each student to develop a sense of responsibility for the needs and problems of the larger community. Indeed, Christians must encounter and serve others less fortunate than they, if their spirituality is to be "of the heart" and not merely "of the intellect."
Therefore as a requirement for graduation, each student is to complete a minimum of 25 hours of volunteer service per year for each of her four years at Bishop Conaty-Loretto. At each grade-level there are different guidelines for fulfilling this service obligation.
· Freshman Guidelines for Service: As life begins in the family and therefore the first responsibility is to family, a freshman may do her 25 Service-Learning hours within the family. This experience is not to include any of the regular family chores for which the student is already responsible. The student is to be involved in working with adult members of her family or extended family. She could assist in that special project the family has been putting off at home or work-place (such as: painting, landscaping, minor construction, garage clean-out, re-organizing the office or kitchen). The student could assist an aging or sick relative or a relative with small children with some household chores or by visiting and entertaining them on a regular basis. The student may not receive any payment for her service.
· Sophomore Guidelines for Service: As faith is integral to the learning experience of our students a sophomore is asked to become an active participant in her place of worship. A student who is enrolled in Confirmation Classes or Youth Groups in her church is given service hours for her participation. Volunteering at religiously affiliated charities, assisting at religious schools, singing in church choirs, etc. is also acceptable service. If you do not have a place of worship, please come to the Campus Ministry Office.
· Junior and Seniors Guidelines for Service: Each junior and senior is asked to take a risk by involving herself in an unfamiliar, and perhaps uncomfortable, experience of service to others whose lifestyles are different from her own. The student’s service is to help her understand her Christian responsibility in confronting injustices and inequalities found in her society and to help her gain empathy for the sufferings of those who are less fortunate. Beginning in her junior year a student seeks out service opportunities that focus on the essential elements of Catholic Social Teaching (dignity of human life, call to live community, protection of rights, option for the poor, rights of workers, solidarity in the human family, and care for God’s Creation) were she may minister. At least one-half (25) of the 50 hours due for the final two years of her service requirement are to be specifically given in service to the disadvantaged (the poor, homeless, sick, orphaned, those in prisons).
Donations Needed for Freshmen Retreat: The freshmen overnight retreat begins on Friday, October 24th and ends on Saturday. October 25th. We need many donations to help make this retreat a great success. In order to assure that there are enough donations in each category check in the Campus Ministry Office for items that are still needed and complete the Donation Form. Donations made without completion of the form may not be accepted. For 1 service hour you may donate the following: 24 cans of soda, 24 bottles of water, 1 large pizza (already cooked) bring on Friday by 6:45 PM, 16 cups of green salad and salad dressing, on Friday by 6:45 PM., 750 firm paper plates, 750 plastic cups, and 750 paper cups for hot drinks, 750 firm forks, 750 spoons, 750 firm bowls, or 1000 napkins, enough cookies or cake to feed 50, 24 small yogurts, 24 individual size cereals, 2 gallons of milk, 2 gallons of orange juice (not orange drink) 3 dozen breakfast pastries (pan dulce, cinnamon buns, or donuts) or $10.00 per hour. For 4 service hours you may: Prepare 3 dozen Breakfast Burritos or English Muffins Breakfast Sandwiches and bring ready to serve at7:30 AM on Saturday, October 25.
Looking for Alumnae: The Campus Ministry Retreat Team would like to invite alumnae of our school (in all its many phases from “Los Angeles, Catholic Girls’ High School”, Bishop Conaty Memorial & Our Lady of Loretto to the merging) to come and share their stories of being students with the freshmen on their retreat. We would especially love families with multiple generations of graduates to come and share.
The retreat is the weekend of October 24th and 25th. The students stay overnight on the school campus. We invite you to join us for our pizza dinner at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria and stay to share stories from about 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. You are also invited to come back on Saturday and celebrate liturgy with the freshmen and their parents.
Freshmen Families: The “Class of 2012” Retreat is a great way to begin the high school years. This is an overnight retreat held on school campus on the Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th. The retreat begins on Friday evening at 5:00 PM and concludes with a liturgy for both parents, families, and students at 10:00 AM on Saturday. This retreat is an opportunity for the students to strengthen their relationship with God, grow in the unity, heritage and spirit of our school and connect with each other. Each young lady needs to bring a sleeping bag, sleep-wear, comfortable clothes, any personal items that you need to stay overnight, and a snack to share. Do not bring any electronic items including cell phones. On the evening of October 24th plan report to the gym no later than 5:00 PM. All students are required to make a retreat each year. See Sister Andrea by October 21st, to arrange for an alternative to this retreat if for some reason you are unable to attend.
Business Office
Fall Raffle Tickets are due October 21. All students received raffle tickets in their packet on the first day of school. This is the first of our two mandatory fundraisers. The raffle tickets are due on October 21 however you may turn the tickets and money in to the business office anytime. Please remember to separate the raffle tickets before you turn them in so that they are ready for the raffle drawing. Good Luck selling & winning!
Thank you for your cooperation in paying your tuition and fees on time. Statements are mailed around the 25th of each month. Please contact the Business Office if you have any questions or concerns about your financial statement. You may now make payments by Credit Card. Authorization forms are available online or in the Business Office. Here is a brief reminder of our policies:
Payment Policy
· The Business Office is open Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
· Payments for registration, tuition, fees and fundraising obligations may be made by check, credit card or money order. Payments may be mailed in or brought in person to the Business Office during office hours. Credit Card payments may be made over the phone.
· A $30 service charge is assessed for all checks returned by the bank (NSF). All subsequent payments must be made by credit card or money order.
Late Fees
· Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. A $30 late fee is assessed if payment is not received by the close of business on the 10th (or next business day if the 10th is on a weekend or holiday) unless arrangements have been made in advance with the Business Office.
For further information on our policies, please refer to the Student-Parent Handbook.
Development
As a member of the Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School community, you know first hand that Bishop Conaty-Loretto provides a quality, affordable, comprehensive, college-preparatory Catholic education. You know how we challenge young women to be leaders who make a difference. Currently we are working on the establishment of an Annual Fund to continue an 85 year tradition of excellence in education. Our goal is to foster community and to insure the economic health of the school as it continues into its 9th decade of serving the young women of central Los Angeles.
Of course, educating young women to be faith-filled leaders, well-rounded, responsible citizens, effective communicators, and life-long learners does not come without cost. It is through the generosity of alumnae, parents, faculty, friends and foundations and their support of Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto’s Annual Fund, that we are able to enrich the lives of students both in and out of the classroom. Your support of the Annual Fund insures that our school both survives and thrives.
The Annual Fund is not about keeping the lights on and heating the building; it is about keeping the passion alive for day-to-day study, for athletics, and for people, service and leadership. The Annual Fund provides those additional dollars that take a fine Catholic, college preparatory education and make it exceptional by providing for the resources and experiences that truly do make a difference.
Every gift to Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto’s Annual Fund matters—will you take the initiative to make a contribution? Pledge forms and remittance envelopes are available from Judy Krommer, Development Director (323) 737-0012 ext 106. Judy is always welcome to take your calls. Contribution can be made by credit card; see the website for information.
As an important stakeholder in Bishop Conaty-Loretto’s future, we trust that you will respond to this appeal.
Thank you for your commitment to our Mission to provide a quality, affordable, comprehensive, college preparatory Catholic education to young women in central Los Angeles, to our Vision to educate the whole person for success in the 21st Century, and for your continuing dedication to Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School.
Guidance Department
Testing: On Wednesday, October 15, the entire school will be involved in college preparation experiences. Freshmen will take the Explore exam, sophomores will take the Plan exam, and juniors will take the PSAT exam. These are exams that: give the students an opportunity to experience what they will encounter when they take exams to apply for college, and also indicate the skills they have mastered and those which need improvement. The scores do not go on any permanent record, but are used for guidance when the students meet with their guidance counselors. We will have a shortened school day, ending at approximately 12:00 pm.
Seniors: The senior class will also be at school on October 15. They will have a variety of activities to choose from that pertain to applying to college. We will have application workshops to fill out applications for the Cal State University system, (and a guest speaker), the University of California system, financial aid forms and essay writing guidance. This activity is not optional, and your daughter is expected to be at school on-time and report to homeroom as usual.
If you have a daughter who is a senior, please remind her that the first few months of school are those in which she should be exploring her college options by attending presentations by guest speakers from a variety of colleges both in the state and across the nation. She should also take advantage of after school group presentations by Mrs. Marcy and make an appointment, if she has not already done so, to meet individually with Mrs. Marcy to map out a plan for furthering her education after high school.
The guidance office is happy to answer any questions you may have about this day. Please call:
· Sr. Lupe, counselor for freshmen and sophomores.
· Mrs. Marcy, counselor for juniors and seniors.
Academics
Parental support of their daughters’ education at home is a key factor in student success. Students have homework every night. It is important that parents verify that their daughters are completing assignments on time and studying regularly. In this manner, we all can work as partners in your daughters’ education. .Last spring, Bishop Conaty-Loretto instituted the following Make-up/Late Work/Extra Credit Policy to help students to take responsibility for their own learning and to encourage them to make up missed work quickly, while the information is still fresh:
A teacher should require that a student make up a test under teacher supervision before or after school, not during class time. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange with her teacher to make up a test or work missed because of absence. Teachers are required to permit students with absences (whether excused or unexcused) to make up tests and assignments missed during the absence based upon the rules and guidelines established at the beginning of the year. In the case of a student truancy and/or class cut, the student will earn a zero for any assignment/test missed on the day of occurrence. Guidelines:
· Make-Up Work: A student has 2 days to make up missed class work/homework assignments and quizzes/test for every day she is absent.
· Late Work: Late class work/homework assignments will be accepted for no more than ½ credit up to 2 days after the due date. After 2 days no credit will be earned for the late assignments.
· Extra Credit: Extra may be assigned only when all assignments have been completed. Extra credit is not “instead-of” credit. Extra credit is at the discretion of the teacher.
Deficiency Reports were given to students during the week of October 6. These notices are given to the students approximately 3 weeks before the end of each quarter of academic work. ONLY those students who are having academic difficulty in a subject receive this notification. No deficiency report is given if your daughter is performing well in her classes, but on occasion a progress report may be given. If you have reason to believe that your daughter should be receiving a deficiency report and she has not shown you this report, then call the school office and inquire about the status of these deficiency reports. Sometimes these reports may not find their way into your hands for a variety of reasons, so your follow-up is essential. A parent is required to sign these reports and your daughter needs to return the form to the subject teacher. Please be attentive to these reports and take the necessary action as requested by the teacher. Your intervention now may make the difference between a passing and failing grade for your daughter.
Report Cards will be given to the students on November 7. Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled during the week of November 11-14. If a conference is desired, parents are asked to contact teachers directly to set up an appointment during that week at a mutually convenient time. Parents, if a teacher would like to meet with you to discuss your daughter’s progress, the following comment will be listed on the report card next to the student grade: “Parent, meet with teacher.” If you see this comment, please follow through and contact the teacher. Early intervention will make all the difference in success or failure. All parents are welcome to take advantage of this time set aside for parent-teacher conferences. However, if this time is not convenient for you, an alternate time can be arranged.
Our annual fall Parent Classroom Observation Day is planned for December 3. This is a day when parents are invited to attend classes with their daughters. You may choose to come for part of the day or for the entire day. It's a great way to experience what your daughter is doing on a daily basis and to learn first hand what's happening in the classroom.
Student Activities
In order for your daughter to remain in school for an after school activity, a permission form must be signed by a parent acknowledging the student's participation as well as indicating the manner in which she will be leaving the school campus after termination of the activity. Students must leave campus immediately after dismissal from school or at the end of an after school activity. Students will not be permitted to maintain membership in a club/activity or to participate in after hours tutoring, unless a timely departure from school occurs.
Spirit Day will take place October 31. This is a time of friendly competition among teams comprised of different grade levels. Various activities are planned. Ask your daughter about the particulars of this very spirited occasion. It’s an opportunity for our students to show their unity and pride in their school.
Athletics
The Volleyball Season has officially begun. Marcos Arias is the varsity coach and Iris Romero is the junior varsity coach. Home Games (4:30 Junior Varsity start/6:00 Varsity start): October 16 against San Gabriel Mission, October 21 against Vistamar, October 23 against Sacred Heart, and October 30 against Alverno (and November 4 against Holy Family).
Cross County has also begun. This is our second year fielding a team. Home Meet: October 22 in Griffith Park. Heather Boyle and the girls would love to see us at one of their meets.
Many thanks to Jan Chambers, our Athletic Director, for all she does to coordinate the sports program. Good Luck! Wildcats!
Fine and Performing Arts
Our fine and performing arts program is expanding. We are very happy to offer Introduction to Music and Ceramics in addition to Drawing and Painting, Visual Arts, Dance, and Drama this year. Continue to check the school web-site for announcements about plays, concerts and exhibitions.
Comedy Sportz will host a competition Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15 at 7:00 PM, admission $5.00. Come and enjoy this very entertaining improvisational comedy event.
Important Dates
· October 21-- Raffle tickets and money due
· October 23-- NHS Induction, 1:15
· October 24 & 25-- Freshmen overnight retreat, 4:00 PM Friday -11:00 AM Saturday
· October 25-- Freshman-Parent Mass, 10:00 AM
· October 26-- Raffle Drawing at St. Agnes
· October 30-- First Quarter Ends
· November 6-- Parents’ Meeting, 6:30 PM
· November 7-- Report Cards
· November 10-- Veterans’ Day Holiday
· November 11 to November 14-- Parent-Teacher Conference Week
· November 14 & 15-- Comedy Sportz, 7:00 PM
· November 21-- Faculty/Staff Faith Formation Retreat, no school for students
· November 25--Thanksgiving Luncheon
· November 26-- Thanksgiving Paraliturgy
· November 27 to November 28-- Thanksgiving Holliday
· November 30--UC & CSU Applications Due
· December 1-- Christmas Drive for Alexandria House begins
· December 3-- Parent Observation Day
· December 7-- 8th Grade Open House
· December 8-- Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Liturgy
· December 8 to December 12-- Progress Reports Week
· December 9-- Sophomore Retreat
· December 12-- Winter Dance
· December 22 to January 2-- Christmas Vacation
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School Parent Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 2, October 2008
A Message from the Principal—
Richard A. Spicer
Dear Wildcat Parents and Guardians:
I hope your families have had a good start to the school year. It’s been great to have your daughters return to school, and it has been wonderful to see you all again. Sending your daughter to Bishop Conaty-Loretto in these challenging times is no easy task. We recognize and value your sacrifices. Know that we are committed to providing your families with affordable, quality, comprehensive, college preparatory Catholic education for your daughters. We have taken steps to keep costs down and to raise additional funds for tuition assistance and operational needs. We continue to solicit donations from foundations and we have established an Annual Fund (see the Development section of this newsletter).
This year we have also been fortunate enough to receive 90% federal government e-Rate funding for technology enhancements. We have established online digital lockers where students can save work from home and open it at school. We are also upgrading our firewall to protect your daughters at school from harmful websites. We will be installing an IPTV system where we can store digital videos and podcasts of school activities which you will be able to access both live and taped at home from our web-site. Finally, we are looking into a new school management system for next year; one of our plans for the new systems is to allow parents and students to access their grades online.
Please use this newsletter as a means of communication to keep yourselves informed of school happenings. I also hope you have been checking our school website http://www.bishopconatyloretto.org for news, information, and teachers web pages and links to teacher blogs. If you haven’t had a chance to visit my blog, please check it out at http://bclprinicpal.blogspot.com.
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!
May God bless you throughout this and every year.
A Message from the Vice-Principal—
Lisa J. Gabriel
Now that fall is here and the cooler weather is arriving (we hope!) it is important that parents and students understand the dress code regulations for cold weather. Students may wear an undershirt in addition to their polo, however it must be white. No colored undershirts are allowed. Also, students must wear only their school sweater, a school sweatshirt, or the burgundy fleece-lined jacket that is available from Dennis Uniforms. Any other jacket will be confiscated. Confiscated non-uniform items will not be returned to the student and are donated to charity. I ask your assistance in monitoring your daughter’s uniform and making sure that it meets the regulations listed in the Student/Parent Handbook. If you have any questions regarding these regulations, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Attendance procedures are listed in the Student/Parent Handbook. Please read them carefully. Particularly important are the policies regarding excused and unexcused absences. Absences are excused only for illness and a death in the family. Absences for other reasons are unexcused. A teacher may opt not to allow a student to make up assignments missed due to unexcused absences. Due to our block schedule, if a student misses a class, she misses the equivalent of two days of instruction and can fall behind easily. Please do whatever you can to avoid unnecessary absences.
As always, if I can be of any help to you or your daughter, please do not hesitate to call me.
A Message from the President of the Parent Association—
Gwen Jenkins
First, we would like to welcome our new parents to our community at Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School! We have a busy and exciting year planned! With work and everyday life, we understand that it can be difficult to get involved in your daughter’s school, so we have set in advance dates for future memorable events. The Father-Daughter Picnic will take place Saturday, October 18 from 12:00-3:00 PM and the Mother-Daughter Tea Saturday, May 2. We are also planning a Family Fun Night and School Beautification Day for the spring. Becoming involved in these activities is great fun and allows you to earn parent service hours. Attendance at Parent Association and Parent Board meetings also earns parent service hours.
Parents volunteers are needed to help with recruitment. This year, we are planning to have parents and their daughters answer questions and distribute information about Bishop Conaty-Loretto after Sunday Mass in their parishes to increase our recruitment efforts. What better way to give witness and support your daughters’ school! Parent service hours will be given. Please contact Ms. Lisa Gabriel at school (323-737-0012 ext. 104) if interested.
Remember, 15 Parent Service Hours to the school must be fulfilled during the 2008-2009 school year. For each service hour not earned during the year, a fee of $20 will be assessed at the end of the school year. Be attentive to service hour opportunities that are periodically announced throughout the school year.
Finally, we welcome new parent board members, especially parents that can translate in Spanish and Korean and parents with daughters in the 9th and 10th grade to join the parent board.
Thank You and God Bless.
Campus Ministry
Service-Learning Experience Guidelines: Bishop Conaty-Loretto High School is mindful of its call to continue the mission of Jesus Christ and to challenge each student to develop her unique gifts and to offer these in service toward building a more just and peaceful society. We seek to empower young women to be tomorrow’s leaders with a commitment to elevating the human spirit, to extending themselves habitually to those in need, and to nurturing a servant’s heart through prayer and reflection on the Gospel. We appreciate that the classroom is not the only place for education and that education must include the opportunity for each student to develop a sense of responsibility for the needs and problems of the larger community. Indeed, Christians must encounter and serve others less fortunate than they, if their spirituality is to be "of the heart" and not merely "of the intellect."
Therefore as a requirement for graduation, each student is to complete a minimum of 25 hours of volunteer service per year for each of her four years at Bishop Conaty-Loretto. At each grade-level there are different guidelines for fulfilling this service obligation.
· Freshman Guidelines for Service: As life begins in the family and therefore the first responsibility is to family, a freshman may do her 25 Service-Learning hours within the family. This experience is not to include any of the regular family chores for which the student is already responsible. The student is to be involved in working with adult members of her family or extended family. She could assist in that special project the family has been putting off at home or work-place (such as: painting, landscaping, minor construction, garage clean-out, re-organizing the office or kitchen). The student could assist an aging or sick relative or a relative with small children with some household chores or by visiting and entertaining them on a regular basis. The student may not receive any payment for her service.
· Sophomore Guidelines for Service: As faith is integral to the learning experience of our students a sophomore is asked to become an active participant in her place of worship. A student who is enrolled in Confirmation Classes or Youth Groups in her church is given service hours for her participation. Volunteering at religiously affiliated charities, assisting at religious schools, singing in church choirs, etc. is also acceptable service. If you do not have a place of worship, please come to the Campus Ministry Office.
· Junior and Seniors Guidelines for Service: Each junior and senior is asked to take a risk by involving herself in an unfamiliar, and perhaps uncomfortable, experience of service to others whose lifestyles are different from her own. The student’s service is to help her understand her Christian responsibility in confronting injustices and inequalities found in her society and to help her gain empathy for the sufferings of those who are less fortunate. Beginning in her junior year a student seeks out service opportunities that focus on the essential elements of Catholic Social Teaching (dignity of human life, call to live community, protection of rights, option for the poor, rights of workers, solidarity in the human family, and care for God’s Creation) were she may minister. At least one-half (25) of the 50 hours due for the final two years of her service requirement are to be specifically given in service to the disadvantaged (the poor, homeless, sick, orphaned, those in prisons).
Donations Needed for Freshmen Retreat: The freshmen overnight retreat begins on Friday, October 24th and ends on Saturday. October 25th. We need many donations to help make this retreat a great success. In order to assure that there are enough donations in each category check in the Campus Ministry Office for items that are still needed and complete the Donation Form. Donations made without completion of the form may not be accepted. For 1 service hour you may donate the following: 24 cans of soda, 24 bottles of water, 1 large pizza (already cooked) bring on Friday by 6:45 PM, 16 cups of green salad and salad dressing, on Friday by 6:45 PM., 750 firm paper plates, 750 plastic cups, and 750 paper cups for hot drinks, 750 firm forks, 750 spoons, 750 firm bowls, or 1000 napkins, enough cookies or cake to feed 50, 24 small yogurts, 24 individual size cereals, 2 gallons of milk, 2 gallons of orange juice (not orange drink) 3 dozen breakfast pastries (pan dulce, cinnamon buns, or donuts) or $10.00 per hour. For 4 service hours you may: Prepare 3 dozen Breakfast Burritos or English Muffins Breakfast Sandwiches and bring ready to serve at7:30 AM on Saturday, October 25.
Looking for Alumnae: The Campus Ministry Retreat Team would like to invite alumnae of our school (in all its many phases from “Los Angeles, Catholic Girls’ High School”, Bishop Conaty Memorial & Our Lady of Loretto to the merging) to come and share their stories of being students with the freshmen on their retreat. We would especially love families with multiple generations of graduates to come and share.
The retreat is the weekend of October 24th and 25th. The students stay overnight on the school campus. We invite you to join us for our pizza dinner at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria and stay to share stories from about 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. You are also invited to come back on Saturday and celebrate liturgy with the freshmen and their parents.
Freshmen Families: The “Class of 2012” Retreat is a great way to begin the high school years. This is an overnight retreat held on school campus on the Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th. The retreat begins on Friday evening at 5:00 PM and concludes with a liturgy for both parents, families, and students at 10:00 AM on Saturday. This retreat is an opportunity for the students to strengthen their relationship with God, grow in the unity, heritage and spirit of our school and connect with each other. Each young lady needs to bring a sleeping bag, sleep-wear, comfortable clothes, any personal items that you need to stay overnight, and a snack to share. Do not bring any electronic items including cell phones. On the evening of October 24th plan report to the gym no later than 5:00 PM. All students are required to make a retreat each year. See Sister Andrea by October 21st, to arrange for an alternative to this retreat if for some reason you are unable to attend.
Business Office
Fall Raffle Tickets are due October 21. All students received raffle tickets in their packet on the first day of school. This is the first of our two mandatory fundraisers. The raffle tickets are due on October 21 however you may turn the tickets and money in to the business office anytime. Please remember to separate the raffle tickets before you turn them in so that they are ready for the raffle drawing. Good Luck selling & winning!
Thank you for your cooperation in paying your tuition and fees on time. Statements are mailed around the 25th of each month. Please contact the Business Office if you have any questions or concerns about your financial statement. You may now make payments by Credit Card. Authorization forms are available online or in the Business Office. Here is a brief reminder of our policies:
Payment Policy
· The Business Office is open Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
· Payments for registration, tuition, fees and fundraising obligations may be made by check, credit card or money order. Payments may be mailed in or brought in person to the Business Office during office hours. Credit Card payments may be made over the phone.
· A $30 service charge is assessed for all checks returned by the bank (NSF). All subsequent payments must be made by credit card or money order.
Late Fees
· Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. A $30 late fee is assessed if payment is not received by the close of business on the 10th (or next business day if the 10th is on a weekend or holiday) unless arrangements have been made in advance with the Business Office.
For further information on our policies, please refer to the Student-Parent Handbook.
Development
As a member of the Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School community, you know first hand that Bishop Conaty-Loretto provides a quality, affordable, comprehensive, college-preparatory Catholic education. You know how we challenge young women to be leaders who make a difference. Currently we are working on the establishment of an Annual Fund to continue an 85 year tradition of excellence in education. Our goal is to foster community and to insure the economic health of the school as it continues into its 9th decade of serving the young women of central Los Angeles.
Of course, educating young women to be faith-filled leaders, well-rounded, responsible citizens, effective communicators, and life-long learners does not come without cost. It is through the generosity of alumnae, parents, faculty, friends and foundations and their support of Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto’s Annual Fund, that we are able to enrich the lives of students both in and out of the classroom. Your support of the Annual Fund insures that our school both survives and thrives.
The Annual Fund is not about keeping the lights on and heating the building; it is about keeping the passion alive for day-to-day study, for athletics, and for people, service and leadership. The Annual Fund provides those additional dollars that take a fine Catholic, college preparatory education and make it exceptional by providing for the resources and experiences that truly do make a difference.
Every gift to Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto’s Annual Fund matters—will you take the initiative to make a contribution? Pledge forms and remittance envelopes are available from Judy Krommer, Development Director (323) 737-0012 ext 106. Judy is always welcome to take your calls. Contribution can be made by credit card; see the website for information.
As an important stakeholder in Bishop Conaty-Loretto’s future, we trust that you will respond to this appeal.
Thank you for your commitment to our Mission to provide a quality, affordable, comprehensive, college preparatory Catholic education to young women in central Los Angeles, to our Vision to educate the whole person for success in the 21st Century, and for your continuing dedication to Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School.
Guidance Department
Testing: On Wednesday, October 15, the entire school will be involved in college preparation experiences. Freshmen will take the Explore exam, sophomores will take the Plan exam, and juniors will take the PSAT exam. These are exams that: give the students an opportunity to experience what they will encounter when they take exams to apply for college, and also indicate the skills they have mastered and those which need improvement. The scores do not go on any permanent record, but are used for guidance when the students meet with their guidance counselors. We will have a shortened school day, ending at approximately 12:00 pm.
Seniors: The senior class will also be at school on October 15. They will have a variety of activities to choose from that pertain to applying to college. We will have application workshops to fill out applications for the Cal State University system, (and a guest speaker), the University of California system, financial aid forms and essay writing guidance. This activity is not optional, and your daughter is expected to be at school on-time and report to homeroom as usual.
If you have a daughter who is a senior, please remind her that the first few months of school are those in which she should be exploring her college options by attending presentations by guest speakers from a variety of colleges both in the state and across the nation. She should also take advantage of after school group presentations by Mrs. Marcy and make an appointment, if she has not already done so, to meet individually with Mrs. Marcy to map out a plan for furthering her education after high school.
The guidance office is happy to answer any questions you may have about this day. Please call:
· Sr. Lupe, counselor for freshmen and sophomores.
· Mrs. Marcy, counselor for juniors and seniors.
Academics
Parental support of their daughters’ education at home is a key factor in student success. Students have homework every night. It is important that parents verify that their daughters are completing assignments on time and studying regularly. In this manner, we all can work as partners in your daughters’ education. .Last spring, Bishop Conaty-Loretto instituted the following Make-up/Late Work/Extra Credit Policy to help students to take responsibility for their own learning and to encourage them to make up missed work quickly, while the information is still fresh:
A teacher should require that a student make up a test under teacher supervision before or after school, not during class time. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange with her teacher to make up a test or work missed because of absence. Teachers are required to permit students with absences (whether excused or unexcused) to make up tests and assignments missed during the absence based upon the rules and guidelines established at the beginning of the year. In the case of a student truancy and/or class cut, the student will earn a zero for any assignment/test missed on the day of occurrence. Guidelines:
· Make-Up Work: A student has 2 days to make up missed class work/homework assignments and quizzes/test for every day she is absent.
· Late Work: Late class work/homework assignments will be accepted for no more than ½ credit up to 2 days after the due date. After 2 days no credit will be earned for the late assignments.
· Extra Credit: Extra may be assigned only when all assignments have been completed. Extra credit is not “instead-of” credit. Extra credit is at the discretion of the teacher.
Deficiency Reports were given to students during the week of October 6. These notices are given to the students approximately 3 weeks before the end of each quarter of academic work. ONLY those students who are having academic difficulty in a subject receive this notification. No deficiency report is given if your daughter is performing well in her classes, but on occasion a progress report may be given. If you have reason to believe that your daughter should be receiving a deficiency report and she has not shown you this report, then call the school office and inquire about the status of these deficiency reports. Sometimes these reports may not find their way into your hands for a variety of reasons, so your follow-up is essential. A parent is required to sign these reports and your daughter needs to return the form to the subject teacher. Please be attentive to these reports and take the necessary action as requested by the teacher. Your intervention now may make the difference between a passing and failing grade for your daughter.
Report Cards will be given to the students on November 7. Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled during the week of November 11-14. If a conference is desired, parents are asked to contact teachers directly to set up an appointment during that week at a mutually convenient time. Parents, if a teacher would like to meet with you to discuss your daughter’s progress, the following comment will be listed on the report card next to the student grade: “Parent, meet with teacher.” If you see this comment, please follow through and contact the teacher. Early intervention will make all the difference in success or failure. All parents are welcome to take advantage of this time set aside for parent-teacher conferences. However, if this time is not convenient for you, an alternate time can be arranged.
Our annual fall Parent Classroom Observation Day is planned for December 3. This is a day when parents are invited to attend classes with their daughters. You may choose to come for part of the day or for the entire day. It's a great way to experience what your daughter is doing on a daily basis and to learn first hand what's happening in the classroom.
Student Activities
In order for your daughter to remain in school for an after school activity, a permission form must be signed by a parent acknowledging the student's participation as well as indicating the manner in which she will be leaving the school campus after termination of the activity. Students must leave campus immediately after dismissal from school or at the end of an after school activity. Students will not be permitted to maintain membership in a club/activity or to participate in after hours tutoring, unless a timely departure from school occurs.
Spirit Day will take place October 31. This is a time of friendly competition among teams comprised of different grade levels. Various activities are planned. Ask your daughter about the particulars of this very spirited occasion. It’s an opportunity for our students to show their unity and pride in their school.
Athletics
The Volleyball Season has officially begun. Marcos Arias is the varsity coach and Iris Romero is the junior varsity coach. Home Games (4:30 Junior Varsity start/6:00 Varsity start): October 16 against San Gabriel Mission, October 21 against Vistamar, October 23 against Sacred Heart, and October 30 against Alverno (and November 4 against Holy Family).
Cross County has also begun. This is our second year fielding a team. Home Meet: October 22 in Griffith Park. Heather Boyle and the girls would love to see us at one of their meets.
Many thanks to Jan Chambers, our Athletic Director, for all she does to coordinate the sports program. Good Luck! Wildcats!
Fine and Performing Arts
Our fine and performing arts program is expanding. We are very happy to offer Introduction to Music and Ceramics in addition to Drawing and Painting, Visual Arts, Dance, and Drama this year. Continue to check the school web-site for announcements about plays, concerts and exhibitions.
Comedy Sportz will host a competition Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15 at 7:00 PM, admission $5.00. Come and enjoy this very entertaining improvisational comedy event.
Important Dates
· October 21-- Raffle tickets and money due
· October 23-- NHS Induction, 1:15
· October 24 & 25-- Freshmen overnight retreat, 4:00 PM Friday -11:00 AM Saturday
· October 25-- Freshman-Parent Mass, 10:00 AM
· October 26-- Raffle Drawing at St. Agnes
· October 30-- First Quarter Ends
· November 6-- Parents’ Meeting, 6:30 PM
· November 7-- Report Cards
· November 10-- Veterans’ Day Holiday
· November 11 to November 14-- Parent-Teacher Conference Week
· November 14 & 15-- Comedy Sportz, 7:00 PM
· November 21-- Faculty/Staff Faith Formation Retreat, no school for students
· November 25--Thanksgiving Luncheon
· November 26-- Thanksgiving Paraliturgy
· November 27 to November 28-- Thanksgiving Holliday
· November 30--UC & CSU Applications Due
· December 1-- Christmas Drive for Alexandria House begins
· December 3-- Parent Observation Day
· December 7-- 8th Grade Open House
· December 8-- Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Liturgy
· December 8 to December 12-- Progress Reports Week
· December 9-- Sophomore Retreat
· December 12-- Winter Dance
· December 22 to January 2-- Christmas Vacation
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School Parent Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 2, October 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Mother-Daughter Tea
Saturday, May 3, 2008, the Parent Association sponsored its first annual Mother-Daughter Tea. The event was open to students form all grade levels and their mothers, grandmothers, aunts and sisters. About ninety people attended. The Parents' Board was very happy with the turn out. Tea, savory sandwiches, sweets and fruit were served. Hae Yeon Kang, Yei Seul Hwang, Mi Rim Kim, and Grace Lim provided musical entertainment. Rosalind Smith sang Amazing Grace. Juliette Fuller (Bishop Conaty '65) reflected on life at Conaty in the 1960's. Seniors and their mothers were honored. Great fun was had by all.
Parent Newsletter
May 2008
A Message from the Principal—
Richard A. Spicer
Dear Wildcat Parents and Guardians:
The end of the school year if quickly approaching. It has been a great pleasure working with you and your daughters this year. This newsletter will be the last formal newsletter for this year. The next newsletter will be sent home to all our returning families in mid-August along with all the orientation materials for the start of the 2008-2009 school year which will begin on Wednesday, August 27 for incoming freshmen and transfer students only and on Thursday, August 28 for all students. This August mailing is only sent to registered students, so it's important that your daughter is fully registered at this time. If you are traveling over the summer, please make sure that you arrange your vacation in such a way that your daughter will be present for the opening day of school.
Many heartfelt thanks go out to our wonderful parents who on March 8, School Beautification Day, along with their daughters, gave up a Saturday morning to build benches in the courtyard for the students. It was a beautiful morning and great fun was had by all. We were able to re-assemble twenty benches using the old Conaty conrete bench-supports that had not seen the light of day since well before the reconstruction of the school in the early 1990s. Several fathers took charge sharing their expertise and talents as the rest of the parents and students pitched in to get the job done. Ms Boyle came by to lend a hand. The beautification project fostered a great sense of pride and accomplishment among all. Special thanks to The Home Depot for their generous donation of lumber and supplies for this project. The day was such a success that plans are in the works for next year… some landscaping improvements or covered storage cage. We hope to see you here next fall. Thank you Carmen Alonzo, Barbara Bakker, Rene Barraza & Marilyn Moran, Rafael & Luzmila Becerra, Lorie Benjamin, Carlos Bojorquez, Marcelo Carrillo, Marysol Cedeno, Carmen El-Khouri, Rosemarie Gonzalez, Angel Guevara, Hermelo Hernandez, Aura Hurtado, Jose & Maria Martinez, Benjamin Nelson, Fidel & Maria Nuñez, Miguel Paniagua, Arcadio Recendez, Lorena Reyes, Mary Richardson, Rita Rioja, Ana Romero, Patrick & Ivonne Silver, Maria Valencia, Miguel Valencia; Christine Araiza, Bre'Anna Bakker, Shannon Benjamin, Karla Bojorquez, Anisa El-Khouri, Hae Yeon Kang, Kierra McClanahan, and Liliana Sandoval. Check out the pictures on the Parent Association blog at http://bclparentblog.blogspot.com.
Thank you, parents, 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!
A Message from the Assistant Principal—
Lisa J. Gabriel
It is hard to believe that the school year will soon be coming to a close. I would like to thank all of you that I have had a chance to meet for your warm welcome and support during this, my first year at Bishop Conaty-Loretto. I hope to meet many more of you during the coming school year. Thank you to all of you for your cooperation with school policies and procedures this year.
During the last month of school, I will be visiting Homerooms to distribute notices to students who may need to purchase new pieces of the uniform. If skirts are too short and there is not enough material to lengthen them, please plan to purchase a new skirt for your daughter before the new school year begins. The Dennis Uniform Company can be reached at 818-843-8306 or you can shop online at www.dennisuniform.com. Our school code for online shopping is LA00AB. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
A Message from the President of the Parents’ Board—
Mary Richardson
Our First Annual Mother/Special Friend and Daughter Afternoon Tea will be held on May 3, 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.
The Parent Association is coordinating the Used Book and Used Uniform Sale this June. The sale will take place Friday, June 13, 2008, from 9:00 to 12:00. We need parent volunteers to help with this event. There will be pre-designated areas on the green for grade levels to sell their books, with parents directing traffic and reminding people about fair pricing. The students and families themselves will handle the cash transactions. At the end of May, the booklist for next year with the correct ISBNs, with recommended fair price ranges for each used book, will be distributed to all students. The Parent Association is also selling snacks as a fund-raiser. For this event, Parent Service Hours will be credited for next year. (Next year the Parent Service Hour requirement will increase to 15 hours and $20 per un-served hour). If you would like to get a head start on earning service hours for next year, and would like to volunteer please sign up with our Event Coordinator Lorie Benjamin at (323) 547-0316.
If you have not yet paid your $10.00 Parent Association Dues, please pay them in the Business Office by May 20, 2008. Thank you.
Congratulations to our newly elected Parent Association Executive Officers for next year:
· President: Gwen Jenkins
· Vice President: Carolina Venegas
· Past-President: Mary Richardson
· Secretary: Laverne Simon
· Treasurer: Carmen Alonzo
· Event Coordinator: Arcadio Recendez & Rita Rioja
The last day to receive credit for Parent Service Hours was May 2. Remember that any unearned service hour requires a $15 payment. A statement of the service hours for all families who have not fulfilled the 10-hour requirement is included with this mailing.
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.
Business Office
Thank you for 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 outstanding educational program for your daughters.
Tuition and fee statements were mailed in April to all households indicating the remaining balance due for this school year. It is important that all payments be completed by May 12, 2008. Students with outstanding tuition and fee payments will not be able to take final exams or participate in graduation activities. Please consult the Student – Parent Handbook for details.
Important Financial Dates:
· May 12 - Last day to pay without incurring a late fee
· May 20 - Last day to pay by personal check for 2007-2008 financial obligations
· May 30 – Summer School Registration is due
· June 2 - Senior Exams begin (all fees must be paid prior to this date to be eligible to take exams)
· June 10 – Final Exams begin (all fees must be paid prior to this date to be eligible to take exams)
· June 27 – First half of Summer School payment is due
· July 1 – First tuition payment due for 2008-2009 school year
· July 11 – Second half of Summer School payment is due
· August 1 – 2008-2009 Tuition payment in full to receive 3 % discount
Please contact Ms. Diane Techam in the business office with any questions or concerns about your tuition account.
Development Office
We are still recruiting members for the Development Core Team. If you are interested in helping to guide your daughter’s school into a successful future by pitching in and working on a committee, please contact Judy Krommer, Development Director, at the school number, extension 106 or at jkrommer@bishopconatyloretto.org. Some service hours are applicable to your participation. Be involved: Help to shape and secure the future of Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School.
Academics
Deficiency Reports will be given to students during the week of May 12-16. These notices are given to the students approximately 3 weeks before the end of each quarter of academic work. ONLY those students who are having academic difficulty in a subject receive this notification. No deficiency report is given if your daughter is performing well in her classes, but on occasion a progress report may be given. Please be attentive to these reports and take the necessary action as requested by the teacher. Your intervention now may make the difference between a passing and failing grade for your daughter.
Final Exams begin on June 2 for seniors and on June 10 for all other students. In order for students to be eligible to take final exams, all financial obligations must be satisfied prior to the start of exams. In order to begin final exams all payments must be made by the preceding school day. No make-up exams will be given due to late payments. If financial obligations are not satisfied, the student will not take her exams. Please check your daughter's exam schedule. If your daughter is currently obtaining an "A" grade in a course, she may be exempted from taking that final exam; however, if financial obligations have not been satisfied by the time of the test, the exemption is nullified.
Summer School will be held at Bishop Conaty-Loretto High School from June 23 to July 25. Any student who fails a semester course or a year course must make up the failing grade in an accredited summer school program for high school students during the summer immediately following the failed grade, and have the grades/credits transferred to Conaty-Loretto High School by Monday, August 18, 2008. Any student who fails to meet this obligation will not be permitted to return to Conaty-Loretto on August 28, 2008. If a student takes a course in summer school to make up a course failure, she must pass the course in order to be readmitted to Conaty-Loretto High School. If she participates in a summer school program that involves “completion of contracts”, all contracts must be satisfied and a passing grade received by the above due date. Failure to meet these obligations in the summer due to a course failure(s) will result in the student’s inability to return to Conaty-Loretto High School. You are reminded that if the course your daughter needs to make up is offered in our own Summer School Session, then your daughter must attend our summer school to earn the credit. It is the policy at Conaty-Loretto High School to dismiss any student who fails in three or more year courses at the end of the school year. Ms. Lisa J. Gabriel, Assistant Principal, is the Summer School Principal. More information about summer school can be accessed on the school website: www.bishopconatyloretto.org.
Financial Aid
Information about financial aid awards will be sent out in June. Unfortunately we cannot send out this information earlier because we have to wait to hear about the tuition awards given by the Catholic Education Foundation. Notification is sent to us in early June. Approximately 65% of our families applied for financial aid. In granting financial awards, priority is always given to current students receiving financial aid beginning with seniors, juniors, etc. In addition to the family's financial need, the student’s academic progress is also a consideration in awarding tuition assistance. Financial aid is Bishop Conaty-Loretto's investment in our students; academic achievement and hard work is an expectation for being a recipient of tuition assistance. Every effort is made to award tuition assistance to all qualified families. Please note: financial aid will not be awarded to any student who has not re-registered for the 2008-2009 school year.
Graduation
The Senior Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercise will take place Friday, June 6, 2008, in the school gymnasium. The Baccalaureate Mass begins at 11:15 AM sharp. It will be followed by the Senior Honor Assembly and Baccalaureate Reception. The Commencement Exercise begins at 5:00 PM sharp. No one will be admitted after 5:00 PM. Admission to the Commencement Exercise is by ticket only. For seniors, these formal, dignified celebrations mark the successful completion of their four years of high school studies. They offered by the school to honor each senior’s achievement in earning her high school diploma. We congratulate the Class of 2008 upon their high school graduation!
More information about Graduation and other senior year-end activities will be distributed to seniors and their parents in a separate mailing.
Important Dates
· May 2-Last day to earn credit for Parent Service Hours
· May 3-Mother-Daughter Tea
· May 4 through May 10Teacher Appreciation Week
· May 6-AP Spanish Language Exam
· May 9-Senior Prom
· May 12 through May 16-Progress Reports Week
· May 13-Christian Service Mass
· May 16-AP Spanish Literature Exam
· May 17-High School Entrance Exam, Algebra Placement Test
· May 20-Last day to pay by personal check 2nd semester payments
· May 22-Grad Nite
· May 26-Memorial Day Holiday
· May 29-Academic Honors Assembly
· May 30-Fun Day
· May 30-Summer School Registration due
· June 2 through June 4-Senior Second Semester Final Exams
· June 5Christian Service Hours due, grades 9, 10 & 11
· June 6-Baccalaureate Mass, 11:15, and Graduation, 5:00 PM
· June 9-Clean Up Day
· June 10 through June 12-Second Semester Final Exams, grades 9, 10 & 11
· June 13-Used Book and Used Uniforms Sale
· June 13-Notification of Failures mailed
· June 17-Final Report Cards mailed
THANK YOU
We would like to thank the following parents for their contributions of $10 or more to the Parent Association:
· Rene Barraza & Marilyn Moran
· Maria Valencia
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School Parent Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 5, May 2008
A Message from the Principal—
Richard A. Spicer
Dear Wildcat Parents and Guardians:
The end of the school year if quickly approaching. It has been a great pleasure working with you and your daughters this year. This newsletter will be the last formal newsletter for this year. The next newsletter will be sent home to all our returning families in mid-August along with all the orientation materials for the start of the 2008-2009 school year which will begin on Wednesday, August 27 for incoming freshmen and transfer students only and on Thursday, August 28 for all students. This August mailing is only sent to registered students, so it's important that your daughter is fully registered at this time. If you are traveling over the summer, please make sure that you arrange your vacation in such a way that your daughter will be present for the opening day of school.
Many heartfelt thanks go out to our wonderful parents who on March 8, School Beautification Day, along with their daughters, gave up a Saturday morning to build benches in the courtyard for the students. It was a beautiful morning and great fun was had by all. We were able to re-assemble twenty benches using the old Conaty conrete bench-supports that had not seen the light of day since well before the reconstruction of the school in the early 1990s. Several fathers took charge sharing their expertise and talents as the rest of the parents and students pitched in to get the job done. Ms Boyle came by to lend a hand. The beautification project fostered a great sense of pride and accomplishment among all. Special thanks to The Home Depot for their generous donation of lumber and supplies for this project. The day was such a success that plans are in the works for next year… some landscaping improvements or covered storage cage. We hope to see you here next fall. Thank you Carmen Alonzo, Barbara Bakker, Rene Barraza & Marilyn Moran, Rafael & Luzmila Becerra, Lorie Benjamin, Carlos Bojorquez, Marcelo Carrillo, Marysol Cedeno, Carmen El-Khouri, Rosemarie Gonzalez, Angel Guevara, Hermelo Hernandez, Aura Hurtado, Jose & Maria Martinez, Benjamin Nelson, Fidel & Maria Nuñez, Miguel Paniagua, Arcadio Recendez, Lorena Reyes, Mary Richardson, Rita Rioja, Ana Romero, Patrick & Ivonne Silver, Maria Valencia, Miguel Valencia; Christine Araiza, Bre'Anna Bakker, Shannon Benjamin, Karla Bojorquez, Anisa El-Khouri, Hae Yeon Kang, Kierra McClanahan, and Liliana Sandoval. Check out the pictures on the Parent Association blog at http://bclparentblog.blogspot.com.
Thank you, parents, 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!
A Message from the Assistant Principal—
Lisa J. Gabriel
It is hard to believe that the school year will soon be coming to a close. I would like to thank all of you that I have had a chance to meet for your warm welcome and support during this, my first year at Bishop Conaty-Loretto. I hope to meet many more of you during the coming school year. Thank you to all of you for your cooperation with school policies and procedures this year.
During the last month of school, I will be visiting Homerooms to distribute notices to students who may need to purchase new pieces of the uniform. If skirts are too short and there is not enough material to lengthen them, please plan to purchase a new skirt for your daughter before the new school year begins. The Dennis Uniform Company can be reached at 818-843-8306 or you can shop online at www.dennisuniform.com. Our school code for online shopping is LA00AB. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
A Message from the President of the Parents’ Board—
Mary Richardson
Our First Annual Mother/Special Friend and Daughter Afternoon Tea will be held on May 3, 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.
The Parent Association is coordinating the Used Book and Used Uniform Sale this June. The sale will take place Friday, June 13, 2008, from 9:00 to 12:00. We need parent volunteers to help with this event. There will be pre-designated areas on the green for grade levels to sell their books, with parents directing traffic and reminding people about fair pricing. The students and families themselves will handle the cash transactions. At the end of May, the booklist for next year with the correct ISBNs, with recommended fair price ranges for each used book, will be distributed to all students. The Parent Association is also selling snacks as a fund-raiser. For this event, Parent Service Hours will be credited for next year. (Next year the Parent Service Hour requirement will increase to 15 hours and $20 per un-served hour). If you would like to get a head start on earning service hours for next year, and would like to volunteer please sign up with our Event Coordinator Lorie Benjamin at (323) 547-0316.
If you have not yet paid your $10.00 Parent Association Dues, please pay them in the Business Office by May 20, 2008. Thank you.
Congratulations to our newly elected Parent Association Executive Officers for next year:
· President: Gwen Jenkins
· Vice President: Carolina Venegas
· Past-President: Mary Richardson
· Secretary: Laverne Simon
· Treasurer: Carmen Alonzo
· Event Coordinator: Arcadio Recendez & Rita Rioja
The last day to receive credit for Parent Service Hours was May 2. Remember that any unearned service hour requires a $15 payment. A statement of the service hours for all families who have not fulfilled the 10-hour requirement is included with this mailing.
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.
Business Office
Thank you for 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 outstanding educational program for your daughters.
Tuition and fee statements were mailed in April to all households indicating the remaining balance due for this school year. It is important that all payments be completed by May 12, 2008. Students with outstanding tuition and fee payments will not be able to take final exams or participate in graduation activities. Please consult the Student – Parent Handbook for details.
Important Financial Dates:
· May 12 - Last day to pay without incurring a late fee
· May 20 - Last day to pay by personal check for 2007-2008 financial obligations
· May 30 – Summer School Registration is due
· June 2 - Senior Exams begin (all fees must be paid prior to this date to be eligible to take exams)
· June 10 – Final Exams begin (all fees must be paid prior to this date to be eligible to take exams)
· June 27 – First half of Summer School payment is due
· July 1 – First tuition payment due for 2008-2009 school year
· July 11 – Second half of Summer School payment is due
· August 1 – 2008-2009 Tuition payment in full to receive 3 % discount
Please contact Ms. Diane Techam in the business office with any questions or concerns about your tuition account.
Development Office
We are still recruiting members for the Development Core Team. If you are interested in helping to guide your daughter’s school into a successful future by pitching in and working on a committee, please contact Judy Krommer, Development Director, at the school number, extension 106 or at jkrommer@bishopconatyloretto.org. Some service hours are applicable to your participation. Be involved: Help to shape and secure the future of Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School.
Academics
Deficiency Reports will be given to students during the week of May 12-16. These notices are given to the students approximately 3 weeks before the end of each quarter of academic work. ONLY those students who are having academic difficulty in a subject receive this notification. No deficiency report is given if your daughter is performing well in her classes, but on occasion a progress report may be given. Please be attentive to these reports and take the necessary action as requested by the teacher. Your intervention now may make the difference between a passing and failing grade for your daughter.
Final Exams begin on June 2 for seniors and on June 10 for all other students. In order for students to be eligible to take final exams, all financial obligations must be satisfied prior to the start of exams. In order to begin final exams all payments must be made by the preceding school day. No make-up exams will be given due to late payments. If financial obligations are not satisfied, the student will not take her exams. Please check your daughter's exam schedule. If your daughter is currently obtaining an "A" grade in a course, she may be exempted from taking that final exam; however, if financial obligations have not been satisfied by the time of the test, the exemption is nullified.
Summer School will be held at Bishop Conaty-Loretto High School from June 23 to July 25. Any student who fails a semester course or a year course must make up the failing grade in an accredited summer school program for high school students during the summer immediately following the failed grade, and have the grades/credits transferred to Conaty-Loretto High School by Monday, August 18, 2008. Any student who fails to meet this obligation will not be permitted to return to Conaty-Loretto on August 28, 2008. If a student takes a course in summer school to make up a course failure, she must pass the course in order to be readmitted to Conaty-Loretto High School. If she participates in a summer school program that involves “completion of contracts”, all contracts must be satisfied and a passing grade received by the above due date. Failure to meet these obligations in the summer due to a course failure(s) will result in the student’s inability to return to Conaty-Loretto High School. You are reminded that if the course your daughter needs to make up is offered in our own Summer School Session, then your daughter must attend our summer school to earn the credit. It is the policy at Conaty-Loretto High School to dismiss any student who fails in three or more year courses at the end of the school year. Ms. Lisa J. Gabriel, Assistant Principal, is the Summer School Principal. More information about summer school can be accessed on the school website: www.bishopconatyloretto.org.
Financial Aid
Information about financial aid awards will be sent out in June. Unfortunately we cannot send out this information earlier because we have to wait to hear about the tuition awards given by the Catholic Education Foundation. Notification is sent to us in early June. Approximately 65% of our families applied for financial aid. In granting financial awards, priority is always given to current students receiving financial aid beginning with seniors, juniors, etc. In addition to the family's financial need, the student’s academic progress is also a consideration in awarding tuition assistance. Financial aid is Bishop Conaty-Loretto's investment in our students; academic achievement and hard work is an expectation for being a recipient of tuition assistance. Every effort is made to award tuition assistance to all qualified families. Please note: financial aid will not be awarded to any student who has not re-registered for the 2008-2009 school year.
Graduation
The Senior Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercise will take place Friday, June 6, 2008, in the school gymnasium. The Baccalaureate Mass begins at 11:15 AM sharp. It will be followed by the Senior Honor Assembly and Baccalaureate Reception. The Commencement Exercise begins at 5:00 PM sharp. No one will be admitted after 5:00 PM. Admission to the Commencement Exercise is by ticket only. For seniors, these formal, dignified celebrations mark the successful completion of their four years of high school studies. They offered by the school to honor each senior’s achievement in earning her high school diploma. We congratulate the Class of 2008 upon their high school graduation!
More information about Graduation and other senior year-end activities will be distributed to seniors and their parents in a separate mailing.
Important Dates
· May 2-Last day to earn credit for Parent Service Hours
· May 3-Mother-Daughter Tea
· May 4 through May 10Teacher Appreciation Week
· May 6-AP Spanish Language Exam
· May 9-Senior Prom
· May 12 through May 16-Progress Reports Week
· May 13-Christian Service Mass
· May 16-AP Spanish Literature Exam
· May 17-High School Entrance Exam, Algebra Placement Test
· May 20-Last day to pay by personal check 2nd semester payments
· May 22-Grad Nite
· May 26-Memorial Day Holiday
· May 29-Academic Honors Assembly
· May 30-Fun Day
· May 30-Summer School Registration due
· June 2 through June 4-Senior Second Semester Final Exams
· June 5Christian Service Hours due, grades 9, 10 & 11
· June 6-Baccalaureate Mass, 11:15, and Graduation, 5:00 PM
· June 9-Clean Up Day
· June 10 through June 12-Second Semester Final Exams, grades 9, 10 & 11
· June 13-Used Book and Used Uniforms Sale
· June 13-Notification of Failures mailed
· June 17-Final Report Cards mailed
THANK YOU
We would like to thank the following parents for their contributions of $10 or more to the Parent Association:
· Rene Barraza & Marilyn Moran
· Maria Valencia
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School Parent Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 5, May 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Parent Newsletter
MARCH 2008
A Message from the Principal—
Richard A. Spicer
Dear Wildcat Parents and Guardians:
We are now in the season of Lent. Campus Ministry is coordinating a school-wide Lenten service project. Ask you daughters to tell you about it. The Seniors went on KAIROS Retreat February 11, 2008, through February 14, 2008, and the Sophomores went on retreat February 20, 2008. Please keep the Juniors in your prayers as they go on retreat March 4, 2008. Also keep the faculty and staff in your prayers as they go on retreat Friday, March 14, 2008. School will be closed that day. Many students will be participating in the Religious Education Congress Youth Day, February 28. Four of our students, Yei Seul Hwang, Iris Leonardo, Grace Lim, and Mi Rim Kim, have been selected to be musicians and singers for the Youth Day liturgies, and another student, Eileen Lopez, has been selected to be a master of ceremonies. Finally, Pope Benedict XVI wishes that for every Christian, Lent will be “a renewed experience of God’s love given to us in Christ, a love that each day we, in turn, must ‘re-give’ to our neighbor, especially to the one who suffers most and is need.” During Lent, in order to prepare ourselves for the coming of the risen Lord, many of us “give up” something, like sweets and chocolate. Maybe during this season of Lent, we can give, instead.
The school will be closed for Easter Vacation (and Cesar Chavez Day), March 21, 2008, through March 31, 2008, School will resume Tuesday, April 1, 2008. May you and your families have a blessed Easter.
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!
A Message from the Assistant Principal—
Lisa J. Gabriel
Attendance: Letters have gone out to the parents of all those students who missed more than 10 days of school during the first semester. According to the Student-Parent Handbook, students who miss more than 10 days of school during a semester will lose academic credit for that semester. There is a process in place to petition to regain those credits which is described in the letter you received. If a student fails to petition for restoration of credit by March 1, she will lose the ability to do so. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Recruitment: Over the past few months, it has been my privilege to visit many of our local Catholic elementary schools to talk to them about what BCLHS has to offer. We have had over 120 students show interest in our school for the 2008-2009 school year. If you know of any 8th graders who are still undecided about their high school plans, please suggest that their parents call the school to get an information packet. Our next entrance exam is on Saturday, May 17 at 8:00 AM.
A Message from the President of the Parents’ Board—
Mary Richardson
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
Come to our First Annual “Mother/Special Friend and Daughter Afternoon Tea” It will be held on May 3, 2008, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. (Note the new date.) 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.
We need parent volunteers to supervise the Ardmore Gate each morning from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. If you would like to volunteer for this opportunity or for other opportunities, contact Mrs. Lopez in the Office.
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.
Business Office
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School prides itself in providing an affordable, quality, Catholic education for all students. Every effort is made to keep expenses at an affordable level. Escalating costs to operate the school necessitate tuition increases. The total TUITION for the 2008-2009 school year will be $5,555 for Catholic students and $5,995 for non-Catholic students. Registration will be $400. Unlike this year, there will only be two mandatory school fund-raisers. We know that our families sacrifice to provide a Catholic education for their daughters, and the school strives to meet the financial needs of our families by offering a tuition assistance program. Make sure you apply for financial aid (see page 3).
Development Office
We are currently engaged in forming a Development Core Team for our school with representation from all “stakeholders” (parents, faculty, alumnae, administration, and volunteers from the private sector). The Development Core Team will assist the Development Department in helping to initiate short and long range planning ideas to secure the future development of Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School, and to create action plans to put those ideas into effect. The Development Core Team will work to enhance Bishop Conaty-Loretto’s efforts to provide quality, affordable education for our students in the Twenty-First Century. We are asking for four (4) parent volunteers for the Team. A one year commitment (2008-2009) to the Core Team is expected with attendance at three meetings required this year: Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 3:00 p.m.; Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 3:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 3:00 p.m. All meetings will be here on campus. If you are interested in volunteering for the Core Team—if you are interested in being a guide for the future of Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School—please get in touch with Ms. Judith Krommer in the Development Office at (323) 737-0012, Ext. 106.
Academics
Deficiency Reports will be given to students during the week of March 3-7. These notices are given to the students approximately 3 weeks before the end of each quarter of academic work. ONLY those students who are having academic difficulty in a subject receive this notification. No deficiency report is given if your daughter is performing well in her classes, but on occasion a progress report may be given. Please be attentive to these reports and take the necessary action as requested by the teacher. Your intervention now may make the difference between a passing and failing grade for your daughter.
The Re-registration Process for 2008-2009 has begun. The Course Offerings Booklet and registration information was given to students February 26. This comprehensive booklet lists all the courses available for next year, along with the prerequisites needed to enroll in certain courses. All course offerings selected by students are reviewed both by administration and subject teachers to ensure that the students meet the prerequisites of the course(s). Every effort is made to assist your daughter in making "wise decisions" in selecting courses. It's most important that you're knowledgeable, too, about your daughter's course selections for next year, and you are encouraged to discuss this information with your daughter. (1) Completed 2008-2009 Course Request Forms, (2) the non-refundable $ 400 Registration Fee, and (3) the signed Financial Contract are due March 11. 2008. Remember to place all three re-registration items into an envelope, clearly marked with daughter's name, grade, and amount, and submit it to the Business Office by no later than 3:30 PM, Tuesday, March 11, 2008. It is most important that you re-register on time. Much work is entailed in the registration process. Students who re-register late may not be able to take the courses they have selected for next year, because the class may be closed due to maximum enrollment.
Financial Aid
Many of our families apply for tuition assistance, and the school has worked hard over the years to provide financial aid for our families in order to reduce tuition. The application and information about tuition assistance was given to our students on January 29. Completed forms, including copies of either the 2007 tax forms or 2006 tax form plus 2007 W-2 to verify income, must be returned no later than March 3 for the Catholic Education Foundation’s awards and no later than April 7 for Bishop Conaty-Loretto Financial Aid program awards to be eligible for consideration for financial aid offered by Conaty-Loretto High School in amounts generally ranging from $500-$2,000. The grants received by the Catholic Education Foundation represent approximately one-third of the money that is allocated for tuition assistance. The remaining two-thirds come directly from the school’s financial resources from other foundations, bequests and alumnae. Please make sure that you submit an application on time for financial aid if you meet the qualifications as indicated on the application forms. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered for financial assistance. It is the family's responsibility to ensure that all information requested is submitted and accurate. Students who meet the first application deadline for the Catholic Education Foundation Tuition Assistance Program on March 3 will automatically be considered for all grants awarded by Bishop Conaty-Loretto. Please note: financial aid will not be awarded to any student who has not re-registered for the 2008-2009 school year. Since the Catholic Education Foundation notifies the school in late May/early June about the recipients of their Tuition Awards, we are not able to notify our families about the amount of tuition assistance until June. Every effort is made to award tuition assistance to all qualified families.
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. The last day to earn credit for parent service hours is May 2, 2008.
Friday, April 25, 2008 is Educational Field Trip Day. On this day, all students are sent to various local museums, parks, and historic sites to learn about art, culture, nature, science and history. We are in need of parent chaperones for the field trips. If you are interested in giving of your time, please contact Mrs. Lopez or Ms. Boyle to make arrangements. Parent service hours will be given for your service.
Important Dates
· March 3: Application Deadline for Archdiocesan Tuition Awards for 2008-2009
· March 3 through March 7: Progress Reports Week
· March 4: Junior Class Retreat
· March 7: Junior Ring Ceremony
· March 8: School Beautification Project, 8:00 AM
· March 11: Deadline for 2008-2009 Course Request Forms, Financial Contracts, and Registration Fees
· March 14: Faculty& Staff Retreat, pupil free day
· March 16 through March 22: Holy Week
· March 20: Holy Thursday Prayer Service
· March 21 through March 30: Easter Vacation, school closed
· March 31: Cesar Chavez Day, no school
· April 3 through April 24: Spring Fund-Raiser
· April 5: Class of 2012 Freshman Orientation, 8:00-12:00
· April 7: Application Deadline for Bishop Conaty-Loretto Financial Aid Awards for 2008-2009
· April 10: End of Third Quarter
· April 10: Parents’ Meeting, 6:30, Library
· April 11: Spring Dance, 7:00-10:00
· April 16: Report Card Distribution
· April 18 & April 19: Spring Play, 6:30 PM
· April 22: Senior Class Retreat
· April 22: Senior Parent-Daughter Mass, 6:30 PM
· April 23: Parent Observation Day 2
· April 25: Educational Field Trip Day, All Students
· April 30: Senior Christian Service Hours due
Athletics
Congratulations to our teams! The varsity basketball team, under the direction of Mr. Manny Fernandez, was undefeated in Horizon League play. Check the school website for up-dates on the Wildcats’ play-offs performance.
The soccer team, under the direction of Mr. Damian Delaney, had a great season.
Visual and Performing Arts
Bishop Conaty-Loretto proudly presents A Murder is Announced, adapted from an Agatha Christie mystery, April 18 & 19, 6:30 PM, in the gym. Check out Ms. Corso’s webpage for details: http://www.atheneproductions.com/ .
THANK YOU
We would like to thank the
following parents for their
contributions of $10 or more to the
Parent Association:
· Javier & Nora Aldana
· Rosendo & Gertrudes Asuncion
· Carlos & Ana Bojorquez
· Juanito & Carrie Estocapio
· Victor & Nancy Garcia
· Hermelo & Juana Hernandez
· Terry & Norma Horton
· Gwen Jenkins
· Arcadio & Irma Alicia Recendez
· Nectali Regalado & Ana Sandoval
· Lorenza Reyes
· Francisco Tobar & Anabelle Godinez
· Miguel Valencia & Alicia Solano
· Gladys Velasquez
· Manuel Zavala & Celsa Candido
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School Parent Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 4, March 2008
A Message from the Principal—
Richard A. Spicer
Dear Wildcat Parents and Guardians:
We are now in the season of Lent. Campus Ministry is coordinating a school-wide Lenten service project. Ask you daughters to tell you about it. The Seniors went on KAIROS Retreat February 11, 2008, through February 14, 2008, and the Sophomores went on retreat February 20, 2008. Please keep the Juniors in your prayers as they go on retreat March 4, 2008. Also keep the faculty and staff in your prayers as they go on retreat Friday, March 14, 2008. School will be closed that day. Many students will be participating in the Religious Education Congress Youth Day, February 28. Four of our students, Yei Seul Hwang, Iris Leonardo, Grace Lim, and Mi Rim Kim, have been selected to be musicians and singers for the Youth Day liturgies, and another student, Eileen Lopez, has been selected to be a master of ceremonies. Finally, Pope Benedict XVI wishes that for every Christian, Lent will be “a renewed experience of God’s love given to us in Christ, a love that each day we, in turn, must ‘re-give’ to our neighbor, especially to the one who suffers most and is need.” During Lent, in order to prepare ourselves for the coming of the risen Lord, many of us “give up” something, like sweets and chocolate. Maybe during this season of Lent, we can give, instead.
The school will be closed for Easter Vacation (and Cesar Chavez Day), March 21, 2008, through March 31, 2008, School will resume Tuesday, April 1, 2008. May you and your families have a blessed Easter.
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!
A Message from the Assistant Principal—
Lisa J. Gabriel
Attendance: Letters have gone out to the parents of all those students who missed more than 10 days of school during the first semester. According to the Student-Parent Handbook, students who miss more than 10 days of school during a semester will lose academic credit for that semester. There is a process in place to petition to regain those credits which is described in the letter you received. If a student fails to petition for restoration of credit by March 1, she will lose the ability to do so. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Recruitment: Over the past few months, it has been my privilege to visit many of our local Catholic elementary schools to talk to them about what BCLHS has to offer. We have had over 120 students show interest in our school for the 2008-2009 school year. If you know of any 8th graders who are still undecided about their high school plans, please suggest that their parents call the school to get an information packet. Our next entrance exam is on Saturday, May 17 at 8:00 AM.
A Message from the President of the Parents’ Board—
Mary Richardson
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
Come to our First Annual “Mother/Special Friend and Daughter Afternoon Tea” It will be held on May 3, 2008, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. (Note the new date.) 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.
We need parent volunteers to supervise the Ardmore Gate each morning from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. If you would like to volunteer for this opportunity or for other opportunities, contact Mrs. Lopez in the Office.
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.
Business Office
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School prides itself in providing an affordable, quality, Catholic education for all students. Every effort is made to keep expenses at an affordable level. Escalating costs to operate the school necessitate tuition increases. The total TUITION for the 2008-2009 school year will be $5,555 for Catholic students and $5,995 for non-Catholic students. Registration will be $400. Unlike this year, there will only be two mandatory school fund-raisers. We know that our families sacrifice to provide a Catholic education for their daughters, and the school strives to meet the financial needs of our families by offering a tuition assistance program. Make sure you apply for financial aid (see page 3).
Development Office
We are currently engaged in forming a Development Core Team for our school with representation from all “stakeholders” (parents, faculty, alumnae, administration, and volunteers from the private sector). The Development Core Team will assist the Development Department in helping to initiate short and long range planning ideas to secure the future development of Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School, and to create action plans to put those ideas into effect. The Development Core Team will work to enhance Bishop Conaty-Loretto’s efforts to provide quality, affordable education for our students in the Twenty-First Century. We are asking for four (4) parent volunteers for the Team. A one year commitment (2008-2009) to the Core Team is expected with attendance at three meetings required this year: Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 3:00 p.m.; Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 3:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 3:00 p.m. All meetings will be here on campus. If you are interested in volunteering for the Core Team—if you are interested in being a guide for the future of Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School—please get in touch with Ms. Judith Krommer in the Development Office at (323) 737-0012, Ext. 106.
Academics
Deficiency Reports will be given to students during the week of March 3-7. These notices are given to the students approximately 3 weeks before the end of each quarter of academic work. ONLY those students who are having academic difficulty in a subject receive this notification. No deficiency report is given if your daughter is performing well in her classes, but on occasion a progress report may be given. Please be attentive to these reports and take the necessary action as requested by the teacher. Your intervention now may make the difference between a passing and failing grade for your daughter.
The Re-registration Process for 2008-2009 has begun. The Course Offerings Booklet and registration information was given to students February 26. This comprehensive booklet lists all the courses available for next year, along with the prerequisites needed to enroll in certain courses. All course offerings selected by students are reviewed both by administration and subject teachers to ensure that the students meet the prerequisites of the course(s). Every effort is made to assist your daughter in making "wise decisions" in selecting courses. It's most important that you're knowledgeable, too, about your daughter's course selections for next year, and you are encouraged to discuss this information with your daughter. (1) Completed 2008-2009 Course Request Forms, (2) the non-refundable $ 400 Registration Fee, and (3) the signed Financial Contract are due March 11. 2008. Remember to place all three re-registration items into an envelope, clearly marked with daughter's name, grade, and amount, and submit it to the Business Office by no later than 3:30 PM, Tuesday, March 11, 2008. It is most important that you re-register on time. Much work is entailed in the registration process. Students who re-register late may not be able to take the courses they have selected for next year, because the class may be closed due to maximum enrollment.
Financial Aid
Many of our families apply for tuition assistance, and the school has worked hard over the years to provide financial aid for our families in order to reduce tuition. The application and information about tuition assistance was given to our students on January 29. Completed forms, including copies of either the 2007 tax forms or 2006 tax form plus 2007 W-2 to verify income, must be returned no later than March 3 for the Catholic Education Foundation’s awards and no later than April 7 for Bishop Conaty-Loretto Financial Aid program awards to be eligible for consideration for financial aid offered by Conaty-Loretto High School in amounts generally ranging from $500-$2,000. The grants received by the Catholic Education Foundation represent approximately one-third of the money that is allocated for tuition assistance. The remaining two-thirds come directly from the school’s financial resources from other foundations, bequests and alumnae. Please make sure that you submit an application on time for financial aid if you meet the qualifications as indicated on the application forms. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered for financial assistance. It is the family's responsibility to ensure that all information requested is submitted and accurate. Students who meet the first application deadline for the Catholic Education Foundation Tuition Assistance Program on March 3 will automatically be considered for all grants awarded by Bishop Conaty-Loretto. Please note: financial aid will not be awarded to any student who has not re-registered for the 2008-2009 school year. Since the Catholic Education Foundation notifies the school in late May/early June about the recipients of their Tuition Awards, we are not able to notify our families about the amount of tuition assistance until June. Every effort is made to award tuition assistance to all qualified families.
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. The last day to earn credit for parent service hours is May 2, 2008.
Friday, April 25, 2008 is Educational Field Trip Day. On this day, all students are sent to various local museums, parks, and historic sites to learn about art, culture, nature, science and history. We are in need of parent chaperones for the field trips. If you are interested in giving of your time, please contact Mrs. Lopez or Ms. Boyle to make arrangements. Parent service hours will be given for your service.
Important Dates
· March 3: Application Deadline for Archdiocesan Tuition Awards for 2008-2009
· March 3 through March 7: Progress Reports Week
· March 4: Junior Class Retreat
· March 7: Junior Ring Ceremony
· March 8: School Beautification Project, 8:00 AM
· March 11: Deadline for 2008-2009 Course Request Forms, Financial Contracts, and Registration Fees
· March 14: Faculty& Staff Retreat, pupil free day
· March 16 through March 22: Holy Week
· March 20: Holy Thursday Prayer Service
· March 21 through March 30: Easter Vacation, school closed
· March 31: Cesar Chavez Day, no school
· April 3 through April 24: Spring Fund-Raiser
· April 5: Class of 2012 Freshman Orientation, 8:00-12:00
· April 7: Application Deadline for Bishop Conaty-Loretto Financial Aid Awards for 2008-2009
· April 10: End of Third Quarter
· April 10: Parents’ Meeting, 6:30, Library
· April 11: Spring Dance, 7:00-10:00
· April 16: Report Card Distribution
· April 18 & April 19: Spring Play, 6:30 PM
· April 22: Senior Class Retreat
· April 22: Senior Parent-Daughter Mass, 6:30 PM
· April 23: Parent Observation Day 2
· April 25: Educational Field Trip Day, All Students
· April 30: Senior Christian Service Hours due
Athletics
Congratulations to our teams! The varsity basketball team, under the direction of Mr. Manny Fernandez, was undefeated in Horizon League play. Check the school website for up-dates on the Wildcats’ play-offs performance.
The soccer team, under the direction of Mr. Damian Delaney, had a great season.
Visual and Performing Arts
Bishop Conaty-Loretto proudly presents A Murder is Announced, adapted from an Agatha Christie mystery, April 18 & 19, 6:30 PM, in the gym. Check out Ms. Corso’s webpage for details: http://www.atheneproductions.com/ .
THANK YOU
We would like to thank the
following parents for their
contributions of $10 or more to the
Parent Association:
· Javier & Nora Aldana
· Rosendo & Gertrudes Asuncion
· Carlos & Ana Bojorquez
· Juanito & Carrie Estocapio
· Victor & Nancy Garcia
· Hermelo & Juana Hernandez
· Terry & Norma Horton
· Gwen Jenkins
· Arcadio & Irma Alicia Recendez
· Nectali Regalado & Ana Sandoval
· Lorenza Reyes
· Francisco Tobar & Anabelle Godinez
· Miguel Valencia & Alicia Solano
· Gladys Velasquez
· Manuel Zavala & Celsa Candido
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School Parent Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 4, March 2008
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