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September 2013
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Issue No. 1
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| Would you like your son or daughter to experience England and Scotland this summer? Learn more about the International Traveler's trip at the August 29th meeting in the Tierney Media Center at 6:15pm. Call Mary Anne Briggs at 904-908-8964 with any questions. |
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Greetings!
I think that the most significant aspect of our partnership with you as secondary educators of your students is communication. To that end, I want to share with you some of the things we've accomplished this summer as well as some of the exciting things we're planning for the upcoming year. I want to welcome our new teachers: Mr. Jon Torres is new to our Math Department and is teaching Geometry/Geometry Honors; Mrs. Jeanine Kemmer, who will be teaching 9th grade English Honors, 10th grade English, and one section of Old Testament/Church History. I would also like to welcome Mr. Robert Martin who will be teaching Physics and Physical Science. Mr. Reilly Campbell joins us this year as our World History, Honors World History, and AP World History teacher. Mr. Campbell is also our new Head Boys' Basketball coach. As we begin another school year, I have to say again how proud I am of the strong academic program we have here at BJS and the strong Catholic identity we display. These have earned us a great and respected reputation throughout the community. I am continually told that people are impressed with what we have to offer at BJS, but mostly that they are impressed with who we are. I am looking forward to another great year at BJS and hope you are, too. I will host four "Coffee with the Principal" meetings, one each quarter, so I can continue to hear about the good things happening and understand how things can be even better. Deacon David Yazdiya
Principal
Don't miss Parent Night on Thursday, August 29th at 7PM. |
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Planning Ahead
Dates to Remember
August 27th 8AM Picture Day for Underclass (Grades 9-11)
August 29th 7PM Parent Night in the Cafetorium
August 30th 8AM Freshmen Retreat ( on campus) - Jeans and t-shirts may be worn!
September 2nd NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Holiday
September 3rd 8AM Club shirt day (club members may wear club shirt with uniform bottoms)
September 13th 2PM Senior Mass with Bishop Snyder
September 17th 7PM College Admission Night (Juniors, Seniors and families are welcome)
September 24th 7PM Freshmen 101 (Presented by Guidance for parents of the Class of 2017)
September 26th 2PM Mass with Bishop Snyder and Installation of the EMEs and lectors
September 30th 8AM Coffee with the Principal
Buddy Walk |
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Faculty and Staff will join Mrs. Harrington and Patrick at the Buddy Walk on November 9th. You can too!
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On February 21, 2013 Ashlei and Randall Harrington welcomed their third child, Patrick, to their family. At one week old, Patrick was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Randy and Ashlei quickly found resources and support to encourage Patrick.
The faculty, staff and students at BJS are part of their journey and are joining the "DSAJ Buddy Walk" with the Harringtons on Saturday, November 9th from 11:30am to 4:00pm. If you'd like to support the Down Syndrome Association Jacksonville, please click on this link to sign up to walk or to make a donation on Patrick's behalf.
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Parent Information
Guidance
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College admission representatives will be on campus this fall. Seniors and juniors must register in Guidance to attend these information meetings. Mark your calendars for the National College Fair to be held at the Prime Osborn Convention Center on Saturday, October 19th. Seniors have begun individual college planning appointments. Students will be called to Guidance throughout the day. Seniors are asked to keep appointments and to bring their college binder with them to meet with their Guidance Counselor. Ask your student about Naviance E-docs for seniors , our new online electronic student request and submission of BJS transcripts for college and scholarship applications. Juniors are encourage to take the ACT and SAT by December. You can check Edline for links to ACT and the College Board. Parents of freshmen will want to attend our first Freshmen 101 on Tuesday, September 24th at 7PM in the Cafetorium.
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Student News
BJS had 66 students take 109 AP exams. The Global pass rate was 60% and the State of Florida had a passing rate of 51%. Our students earned a passing rate of 86%. AP scores range on a scale of 1-5. A score of 3 or better is considered passing by the College Board. The following students were recognized by the College Board as AP Scholars.
National AP Scholar
Mary Ann Enriquez
AP Scholar with Distinction
Mary Ann Enriquez, Clyde Fermo, Brandon Marshall, Molly Undersander, Madison Zerkowski
AP Scholar with Honor
Collin Dieffenbach, Austin Dolby, Patrick Gehret, Alexandria Waler
AP Scholar
Miranda Bowen, Crystal Cascante, Kyle Cowman, Sarah Fisher, CJ Hernaez, Hayley Hutchinson, TJ Jakubowski, Joel Masters, Molly McGee, Madison Miller, Paola Rodriguez, Katie Tate, Lauren Zurawski
Yearbook
| If this is your senior year, your quote is due August 30th. You can submit it via smart-pay.com or email it directly to yearbook@bishopsnyder.org. The first senior ad deadline is also August 30th. After this date, the price for each size ad will increase by $50. All information can be found on the school website bishopsnyder.org/publications. If you have any questions, contact us by email at yearbook@bishopsnyder.org.
Underclass students may purchase a yearbook by visiting www.smart-pay.com. Go to "no customer number" then proceed with Florida/Jacksonville/Bishop Snyder High School. From here you can proceed to order your book. If you have any questions, the yearbook staff can be contacted by email at yearbook@bishopsnyder.org.
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Freshmen Mason Tuttle, Ysabella Yumul and Alexandria Acevedo at IM Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless
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Campus Ministry
This summer, Campus Ministry offered students several opportunities to serve the community. Many of our students spent time helping those in need at the St. Francis Soup kitchen in downtown Jacksonville. Every student at BJS is required to give 25 hours of Christian Service to their community each year. There are many ways to serve others, and if you need suggestions contact our Campus Minister, Ms. Joy Pichardo at joypichardo@bishopsnyder.org
AGAPE is our new service club which combines the efforts of Interact Club and St. Vincent de Paul Club. The two distinct committees will not lose their identity, but the hope is that more students will join together on such projects as Ronald McDonald House, Snyder Buddies, the Angel Tree and many more! Our first meeting is Wednesday, September 10th at 7:30 in the cafetorium. Hope to see you there!
Media Center Students can use the library before and after school as well as during 2nd or 3rd lunch periods. All visits to the library require a pass. In addition to copies of the required summer reading lists Mrs. Di Benedetto has added supplemental reading titles used in class. Stop by the library and browse the shelves. You will find a wide variety of books that will interest you. If there is a title you would like added, please see Mrs. Di Benedetto.
Students in the Portfolio art class will participate in the "memory project" this year. They will be drawing/painting portraits of orphans in Cambodia which will be mailed to the children in January. The idea is that these children will never have an image of themselves and through art, we can capture a memory of their childhood. The portfolio students are excited about this unique project which will give them an opportunity to share their talents overseas.
ProNiņo Project
The ProNiņo project will begin in September. Spanish Honor students are helping the street children of Honduras who are the poorest of the poor. Our students will offer a snack cart several times a week, for students to be able to purchase healthy snacks after school and at lunch. Last year, in just 7 weeks, we were able to donate $300 and over $600 in donated backpacks, clothing, school supplies and toys. Our donations will help a boys' home with over 75 boys ages 5-18, and a new girls home for ages 7-13. We are looking for new or used backpacks, shoes, dental hygiene products, t-shirts, and school supplies. In doing these things, we are comforting the sorrowful, clothing the naked, caring for the sick, feeding the hungry, and so much more. Email Mrs. Valdes if you would like to help.
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The mission of Bishop John J. Snyder High School, a college preparatory school, is to assist in the formation of young men and women of competence, conscience and compassion; faithful to the Gospel and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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