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Bishop Luers Knight Notes
GOOD LUCK TO...
- Girls' basketball team as they head to Plymouth High School on Saturday to play for a Semistate Title. Our LuersLIVE crew will be broadcasting the game. Go Lady Knights!
Tickets will be on sale Thursday - Friday from 8:00 A.M. till 4:00 P.M. Tickets cost $7.00. - Bishop Luers Show Choirs (Minstrels and Knight Stars) will be competing at Huntington North High School on Saturday.
Are you interested in Spain? An alumni, student and parent informational meeting will be held on February 23, 2012 at 6:30 PM in the Bishop Luers Media Center. This trip to Spain is open to family members, Luers staff and alumni andthe students of Bishop Luers High School willing to agree to the school trip guidelines.
A Calendar Reminder, Bishop Luers will be in session on Monday, February 27, for Snow Make-Up Day. There is no school on Firday, February 24. Teachers will be participating in an in-service day.
Parents and students, just a reminder at Peer Tutoring is still available before school from 7:15-7:45 A.M. in Rm. 262 and from 3:00-3:45 in Rm. 230.
In Luers Spirit,
Monica Zwick
Director of Public Relations
Bishop Luers High School |
| Business Office
Brenda Price |
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Info for parents:
This is the one program available to current parents. You may be eligible for a deduction based on education expenditures paid for each dependent child who is enrolled in a private school or is homeschooled.
Dependent child qualifications
- Your dependent child must be eligible to receive a free elementary or high school education (K-12 range) in an Indiana school corporation;
- You must be eligible to claim the child as a dependent on your federal tax return;
- The child must be your natural or adopted child or, if not, you must have been awarded custody of the child in a court proceeding making you the court appointed guardian or custodian of the child.
Education expenditure
This refers to any expenditures made in connection with enrollment, attendance, or participation of your dependent child in a private elementary or high school education program. The term includes tuition, fees, computer software, textbooks, workbooks, curricula, school supplies (other than personal computers), and other written materials used primarily for academic instruction or for academic tutoring, or both. The term does not include the delivery of instructional service in a home setting to your dependent child who is enrolled in a school corporation or a charter school.
A "private elementary or high school education program" means attendance at a nonpublic school (including a private school, a parochial school and a homeschool) in Indiana that satisfies a child's obligation for compulsory attendance at a school.
The obligation for "compulsory attendance" means a child must be in attendance in a school (public and/or private) for a minimum of 180 days in a calendar year.
No deduction will be available based on a child who attends school for a period of less than 180 days in a calendar year.
Figure your deduction.
If you made an unreimbursed education expenditure during 2011 your deduction is:
- (1) $1,000; multiplied by(2) the number of qualified dependent children for whom you made education expenditures.
Example. Greg and Constance have three children ages 7, 9 and 11. The two oldest children attend a private school. The youngest child attends the neighborhood public school. The parents purchased schoolbooks for all three children. They will be eligible for a $2,000 deduction (the youngest does not qualify as he attends a public school).
Note: A qualifying child may be claimed for this deduction only once per year. For example, if a husband and wife are married and filing separately, whichever parent is eligible to claim the child as a dependent for exemption purposes is eligible to claim this deduction. How to report the deduction: If the private school or homeschool is registered with the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), enter the school's name and identifying number assigned by the IDOE.
Examples.
- On Schedule 2 line 11a enter "XYZ Homeschool 019999Z" in the "Enter deduction name" box, followed by code no. 626 and the amount of the deduction.* If the school is not registered with the IDOE, just enter the name "XYZ Homeschool" in the "Enter deduction name" box, followed by code no. 626 and the amount of the deduction.
If the school has no designated name, enter "private school/homeschool" in the "Enter deduction name" box, followed by code no. 626 and the amount of the deduction.
For more information about this deduction, see Income Tax Information Bulletin #107 at www.in.gov/dor/3650.htm.
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| Campus Ministry
Sue Mathias |
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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE for 2-27 - 3-2 | |
First Week of Lent
Sunday Readings Genesis 9:8-15 1st Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15
Noah endured the 40 day devastation of the flood. In a similar way, the Spirit today drives Jesus into the forty-day trial of the desert. Satan conspires to make Jesus compromise his relationship as Son toward his Father. But Jesus remembers how the flood ends with God's promise. The temptations make Jesus only more certain of his Sonship. Through our trials the Father's care shines. (Magnificat, 2012)
MORNING PRAYER will be prayed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings this week at 7:30 A.M. in the chapel.
ALL-SCHOOL LENT RECONCILIATION: will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at 9:30 A.M. in the gym.
ROSARY FOR LIFE: will be prayed on Thursday morning at 7:30 A.M. in the chapel.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: will be prayed on Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel. |
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 This year during Lent, we have been asked by St. Mary's Catholic Church to support one of their ministries, St. Martin de Porres. This ministry is planning a huge Easter Party for all of the children in the Soup Kitchen and in the surrounding St. Mary's area. Last year they had over 350 children and they expect even more this year. We can help by collecting bags of individually wrapped EASTER candy to be distributed to the children - please make every effort to buy EASTER candy - not regular candy! Starting Ash Wednesday, we will be collecting individually wrapped EASTER candy right up to spring break. There will be a big basket outside the campus ministry office where you can deposit your candy! Thank you for your generous Luers Spirit!
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| Guidance Department
Becky Handel & Karen Stine |
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR
Current Underclassman | |
New this year! All parents must register their students on one of the following days:
- March 13 between 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
- March 14 between 4:00 - 8:00 P.M.
- March 17 between 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
These appointments are drop-in at your convenience - no appointment necessary. Information on the financial aid available at BLHS will be provided at registration.
Preparation for Underclassman Registration has already begun in the classrooms:
- Current juniors. During the month of February, Mrs. Handel will meet individually with all juniors to select next year's classes.
- Current freshmen/sophomores. During the week of March 5th, guidance will assist freshman and sophomore students in selecting next year's classes.
- Note: If your sophomore or junior is interested in Anthis, please have him/her talk with a guidance counselor soon. Spots at Anthis are limited, depending on your district of residence.
- Copies of your student's selections will be sent home for parent review, and must be signed and returned during Underclassman Registration. If necessary, refer to the Guidance page on the Bishop Luers website for the Curriculum Guide, which provides details of each course offering.
To be fully registered, a student must have on file:
- $120 registration fee (after March 30th, the fee increases to $150.)
- Financial Obligation Form (available to download in advance at www.bishopluers.org.); forms will also be available at registration.
- Signed Course Selection Form (provided to you by your student.)
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Any junior planning to attend a four-year college or university should strongly consider taking one SAT or ACT test before August of his senior year. Go to the Guidance Page at www.bishopluers.org for links to the testing websites and answers to FAQs regarding these important tests. Call your student's guidance counselor if you have further questions.
SAT Prep Class: Students may also consider registering for the ZAPS SAT prep course offered at Luers on April 16th and 17th from 6:00 - 8:30 P.M. Register online at zaps.com.
SAT Fee Waiver: Any junior or senior who is a Twenty-first Century Scholar or receives free/reduced lunch qualifies for an SAT fee waiver. If your student is planning to take the SAT soon, please have him/her stop by guidance for a waiver. Do not pick up a waiver until you are ready to register. Register for the SAT at www.collegboard.org. |
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It is time to begin planning for AP tests. All AP exams will be administered in May.
This year, the state of Indiana has committed to covering the fee for all math and science AP exams. Therefore, students taking AP Biology, AP Chemistry or AP Calculus do not have to pay for the exam.
Students wishing to take the AP Psychology, AP Government, AP U.S. History or AP English Literature exams must register by March 23rd. The cost is $87.00 per exam. Make your check payable to BLHS with the name of the exam in the memo spot. This will serve as your student's test registration.
On February 10th, AP coordinators across the country were informed that recently passed legislation has reduced the funding for the AP Test Fee Program, a federal program that provides grants to states to help fund AP Exam fees for low-income students. As a result, students who receive free/reduced lunch will pay $15 per exam.
The "Bulletin for AP Students and Parents 2011-2012: Your guide to the AP Program" will be distributed to your students soon, please ask to see it. |
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College fairs are a great way for students to explore a variety of post-secondary choices. Admission representatives from colleges, technical and vocational schools, and the military make themselves available to students and parents to answer questions and offer important information about their programs and admissions requirements. Financial aid organizations will also be on hand. Admission and parking are free.
During the week of March 5th, representatives will be available at the following locations:
At IPFW: Northeast Indiana Regional College Fair featuring nearly 100 participating organizations will be held at IPFW on Tuesday, March 6th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the Walb Union. At 7:30 there will be a short meeting on helping students find financial aid. For more details, log onto www.fortwayneschools.org and click on College Fair.
At Homestead High School: Wednesday, March 7th from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M.
At Carroll High School: On Thursday, March 8th from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. Enter Door #13 (off Bethel Road.) |
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Explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Allen County Councilman Kevin Howell, founder of the BCC (Black College Club) and BCAA (Black College Alumni Assn.) will be at Luers on Friday, March 2nd during all three lunch periods to meet with any student interested in learning more about, and visiting, America's Historical Black Colleges and Universities. During 5th period, he will be giving a shore presentation on the 2012 BCC Spring (April 2 -7) Tour of Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington D.C. Encourage your student to get a pass in advance from Guidance if they are interested in attending this presentation. If you would like more information you may contact Councilman Howell at 440-0948.
VINCENNES UNIVERSITY will host "VU Senior Night" on Wednesday, February 28th at 6:00 P.M. at the Fort Wayne Marriott. High School seniors and their families are invited to attend. For more information or to RSVP, please call Michael Hanley, Admissions Counselor at 1-800-742-9198. |
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Alumni Office
Melissa Hire & Sarah Shank |
5K Run/Walk
"Run with the Knights" | |
Where: Foster Park, 3900 Old Mill Road 46807 
When: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Race begins at 9:00 A.M. @ Pavilion #1
Registration 8:00 A.M.
Entry Fee: Pre-registration $15/person,
After May 7 $20/person
Registration forms are available to download.
Runners and Walkers are welcome!
For more information, please contact Sarah Shank at 456-1261 x 3039 or email sshank@bishopluers.org |
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Admissions & PR Office
Jenny Andorfer & Monica Zwick |
Incoming Freshman Registration | |
Current Bishop Luers High School parents are reminded that freshman registration for the 2012-2013 school year began several weeks ago and continues. If you have an 8th grade student who plans to attend Bishop Luers next year, it is recommended that you register your student before March 1, 2012. An application for admission can be found on the BLHS website under Prospective Families. All supporting documentation including copy of birth certificate, first semester report card, 7th grade ISTEP scores and the $120.00 registration fee must accompany the application. Contact Jenny Andorfer, Director of Admissions, at 456-1261 ext. 3141 for an appointment to complete the registration process. |
International Student Host Families Needed | |
Bishop Luers High School is honored to participate each year in hosting international students in our school. Each year we search for families who would be interested in hosting a student for either a semester or a year. There is a $1,000.00 tuition credit per semester for a family willing to embark on this exciting adventure. Currently, we have a 15 year old girl from Germany (interested in the first semester only) and a 16 year old girl from China (for the full year) looking for a host family for the 2012-2013 school year. Please contact Jenny Andorfer at 456-1261 ext. or jandorfer@bishopluers.org with questions or for more information. |
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Fish Fry - Sponsored by the Athletic Booster Club
February 24th | |
DAN'S of HUNTINGTON FISH FRY SERVICES
ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH
Where: LUERS CAFÉ
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Drive thru and Carry Out available
Dinners include: au gratin potatoes, roll and butter, soft drink, dessert
Cheese Pizza also available
Price: Adults $8.00, Children $5.50, Under 5 FREE |
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Fish Fry - Volunteers Needed
February 24th | |
Please consider helping this year! We need help in the following areas.
- Bakers: Donating baked goods for the day of the event
- Breaders: breading fish from 1:00 -2:30 P.M. on the day of the event
- Carry-Out: assist in the carry-out line
- Cafe Workers: serving as a runner, dishing out seconds of fish to customers.
- Kitchen: Work the serving line
- Pop: manage and organize the pop area
- Set-up: help set up and decorate - 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
- Clean-up: help clean the cafe 8:00-9:00 P.M.
Volunteer Form |
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From the desk of Matt Lindsay | |
Semistate Basketball Girls: Tickets priced at $7.00, on sale until 4 P.M. on Friday. Girls play Seeger, Saturday, at 3:00pm at Plymouth HS.
Boys Sectional basketball: Guys play Friday, March 2, 7:30 P.M. at South Adams HS. Tickets on sale at $10.00, good for the entire sectional round on the tourney.
Congrats to Miracle Woods and Brooke Ridley, both 1st team all SAC selections, and the newest members of the 1,000 point career scoring club. |
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Luers Spiritwear | |
Do you or a loved one have a collection of Luers t-shirts that you just are not sure what to do with? We know these shirts hold special memories, so why not have them made into a beautiful, cozy, t-shirt quilt that will display your memories and be used on daily basis? Each order made through Keepsake Threads can also help out the Bishop Luers Key Club. It is the perfect opportunity to support the school's leading volunteer organization while bringing your memories to life. You can check out the website or you can call or email them to place your order.
1-877-99THREADS
info@keepsakethreads.com
Remember to mention BLHS Key Club.
You may also contact Heather Briggs at hbriggs@bishopluers.org. |
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