The Amat Lancer Parent Newsletter
Volume 33 Issue 7
www.bishopamat.org
Dates to Remember: March 2 – Class of 2022 Acceptance Letters Mailed 3 – Amat Relays Sadie Hawkins Dance 5 – Athletics, Activities Eligibility Day 6 – Schedule change - 2:45 p.m. dismissal Caritas Retreat – Grade 10 7 – Caritas Retreat – Grade 10 Parent Association Executive Board, 6:30 p.m. 8 - Student Assembly - Dr. Jerry Weichman 9 – Shadow Day 12 – Virtus Training, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Lib 13 – Dance Team Tryout Information Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 14 – Consultative Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Lib 15 – Parent-Teacher Conferences 5:00-7:30 p.m. 16 – NO SCHOOL, Religious Education Congress 19 – Holy Mass, Feast of St. Joseph, 11:30 a.m., CC 20 – Minimum Day, 12:40 p.m. dismissal 21 – Athletics / Activities Information Night, 6:00 p.m., CC 22 – Spring Blood Drive, 8:00 a.m., CC Prom Presale Tickets sold at lunch, Rm 505 23 – Counselors & Coffee, 8:00 a.m., CC Prom Presale Tickets sold at lunch, Rm 505 24 – Class of 2022 Registration, 8:00 a.m., CC Mills Uniform Sale, 8:00 a.m., Lib 26 – April 13 - Prom Regular Price Tickets sold online only 29 – Minimum Day, 12:40 p.m. dismissal 30 – NO SCHOOL, Good Friday, Easter Vacation begins - No Games or Practices Scheduled Easter vacation from March 30 – April 6 PLEASE SEE SEPARATE ATTACHMENT 2018-2019 Schedule of Tuition and Fees
March 2018
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE As I write this message for the March edition of our Parent Newsletter, our school community is processing the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Naturally, we pray for all those affected by the shooting and ask that God bless their journey of healing from loss and injury. On Wednesday, March 14, our students, faculty and staff will unite in prayer for the victims of the Florida tragedy and all those affected by violence. These incidents compel every school to reflect upon its established safety protocols and we at Bishop Amat are no exception. As such, our faculty and staff have been working to review our current evacuation, lockdown and medical response procedures in addition to evaluating our daily protocols regarding campus visitors and other general safety measures. Thank you in advance to parents for their cooperation and understanding as we continue to keep the safety of our school family a top priority. Thank you to all parents who attended the February presentation by Dr. Jerry Weichman on parenting students in a multi-media driven world. The positive response offered by those parents in attendance is very much appreciated. We are blessed to have made arrangements to have Dr. Weichman speak to our student body on Thursday, March 8. In order to accommodate Dr. Weichman’s availability, adjustments must be made to the block rotations and dismissal time on Tuesday, March 6 in which we will now follow a fullday schedule with dismissal at 2:45 p.m. rather than the minimum day dismissal as printed in the school calendar. I do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for parents and students regarding dentist/doctor appointments, etc. that were perhaps scheduled in advance for the afternoon of March 6. Registration for the 2018-2019 school year continues for all current Lancers. Please be sure to read the article enclosed regarding the course registration process and payment of associated fees. Additionally, the tuition and fees schedule for the 2018-2019 school year has been determined as shown on the attached Schedule of Financial Obligations. While every effort is made to keep our tuition and fees affordable for our families, the attached schedule does include an increase of $25 per month for one-student tuition and a registration fee increase of $50 per student. Substantial tuition discounts have been maintained for multiple-student families
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, March 15 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Please mark your calendar to attend, especially if you have specific concerns regarding your student’s academic progress. As a reminder, parents are encouraged to monitor their student’s grades via the online parent portal and communicate with teachers via email whenever questions or concerns arise. For parents of current seniors, graduation season is right around the corner. This month, I begin my visits to senior Theology classes to discuss the various requirements and policies related to graduation in addition to highlighting the events planned for them in the days leading up to the June 1 commencement ceremony. All information provided to senior students will be shared with parents via the graduation packet mailed to homes during the week of March 12. Lastly, as our Lenten journey continues, I call your attention to the article from our Family Faith Formation Program regarding the upcoming Evening of Reflection scheduled for March 22. All Lancer Families are encouraged to participate. Lenten Blessings and a joyous Easter to All, Mr. Beck
FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Course Registration Course registration for 2018-2019 classes is underway. Freshmen completed the registration process last month, sophomores need to have their forms turned in to their counselor by March 20, and juniors by April 25. It is very important that we know how many students will be returning for the 2018-19 school year; hiring of teachers and the master schedule of courses is based on the number of students who are registered. Students who fail to submit completed registration forms to their counselor will be scheduled for classes by their counselor and will be unable to choose elective classes or alternate choices. Also, students who do not register on time will not be permitted to request a schedule correction when schedules are available and classes start in August. Please note:
Tuesday, April 24 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Ontario Convention Center Thursday, April 26 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Pasadena Convention Center These college fairs provide an excellent opportunity for students and parents to meet with representatives from various colleges and universities throughout the country. Further information will be posted outside the College Center in the Faculty House and is available at http:/www.nacacnet.org. STUDENT SERVICES The Sadie Hawkins Dance will be held at Knott’s Berry Farm on Saturday, March 3 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. Check-in will begin at 6:30. Students must adhere to the published dress code for the event which can be found on the Student/Parent Agreement Form that students submitted electronically at the time of ticket purchase. It can also be found on the school website under the Sadie’s item. Students not dressed according to the specified guidelines may not be allowed entrance to the park and refunds will not be issued. Parents who are picking up students at the end of the dance should arrive PROMPTLY at 11:00 p.m. Please note that parents arriving to pick up students more than 30 minutes after the event ends may be charged a fee. ******************************************* There will be a Mills uniform sale on Saturday, March 24 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the library. This will be the last on-campus sale before the end of the year so parents are encouraged to stop by if you are in need of any items to get your son/daughter through this school year.
************************************* As Daylight Saving Time approaches, we would like to The Part I Registration Fee of $300 is due at the time remind students and parents the importance of arriving registration forms are submitted. The Registration Fee to school on time. This sometimes becomes difficult for Part II of $500 will be billed to tuition accounts for students due to the time change. We kindly ask parents to do what they can to ensure that their son/daughter payment by June 1. arrive to school on time. School start time is 7:55 a.m. Upcoming College Fairs The National Association for College Admission ************************************* Counseling (NACAC) is sponsoring the following We are in desperate need of parent volunteers for the Infirmary. If you are Virtus certified and are willing college fairs in the local area: Sunday, April 22 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Anaheim to earn some parent hours, please call the Attendance Office (ext. 5876) to sign up for the Infirmary. Convention Center
College Scholarship Workshop Mark your calendars now for “Secrets to Winning a Scholarship” on Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m. in the Brutocao Library. Mr. David Levy, a financial aid expert who has spoken at many of our college and financial aid events, will present a workshop on finding scholarships for college. All parents, especially those with junior students, are encouraged to attend. CAMPUS MINISTRY & CHRISTIAN SERVICE The Math & Science Departments sponsored the Spring Food Drive during the month of February and all collected food items will be donated to the St. John Vianney church in Hacienda Heights to help the poor around the area. As part of their CARITAS retreat, our sophomores put their faith into action by volunteering in the L.A. Regional food bank on March 6 & 7, where they sort and help prepare meals for the poor. Faculty members generously share their time and guidance as chaperons and the event was highlighted with the celebration of the Holy Mass respectively by Msgr. Carroll and Fr. John Montejano. Students are expected to turn in all verified Christian Service hours on April 11, 2018 during the Small Faith Community assembly.
PEP SQUAD TRY-OUTS Bishop Amat's 2018-2019 Cheer and Song try-outs are rapidly approaching! If your student is interested in trying out for the Pep Squad program, please attend the mandatory Try-Out Information Meeting on Monday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the library. Both parents and students are encouraged to attend the meeting. Try-Out Clinics will be held in the gym on Monday, April 23 - Wednesday, April 25 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Official Judged Try-Out will be held on Thursday, April 26 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. for Song, and from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. for Cheer. For more information, please visit the Pep Squad webpage through the Bishop Amat website under the “Athletics” tab, or email Mrs. Gusman at pepsquad@ bishopamat.org. 2018-2019 DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS Try-outs for the award winning Bishop Amat Dance Team and Bishop Amat All-Male Hip Hop team will soon be approaching. Try outs will take place Tuesday, April 10th-Thursday, April 12th from 330-630pm with final try outs on Friday, April 13th at 4pm. The team consists of both males and females, grades 9-12 and consists of both JV and Varsity levels. A general information meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13 at 6:30pm in the dining room in the gym. For more information, please contact, Mrs. De Vera at tdevera@bishopamat.org.
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION Upcoming Event: Lenten Evening of Reflection: Forgiveness March 22, A NOTE REGARDING PROM 2018 @ 7pm in the Library. Open to families in all Bishop Amat Prom 2018 will take place at the Disneygrade levels. land Hotel on Friday, April 27 from 7:00 – 11:30 p.m. Pre-sale bids will be sold on March 22 and 23, with onWe ask that students attend our Evenings of Reflection line regular priced bids going on sale beginning March with at least one parent or guardian. Additional family 26. Please be advised that students with delinquent members (pre-teen-adults) are welcome to join us! tuition accounts will not be permitted to attend the JuStudents and parents will receive one hour of service nior/Senior Prom. There are no exceptions made to this for attending the event. policy. Students who have past due accounts will not be permitted to purchase a Prom bid or attend Prom as a Space is limited! Please register for the evening, stating guest of another student. All parents are urged to please the total number attending, by emailing Ms. Nicole be mindful of this policy. Please contact Ms. Oswald, Pfiester at npfiester@bishopamat.org Director of Finance, at extension 7444 if you have any questions.