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2013 / 2014 Annual Fund
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| As we begin a new year, let us make a firm resolution to grow even more in holiness......
God, Thank you for a new year. May everyone in our family be willing to begin  anew with a clean slate. We know that you are always ready to forgive us. Help us to be willing to forgive ourselves and to forgive one another. As we begin a new year, remind us of our truest values and our deepest desires. Help us to live in the goodness that comes from doing what you want us to do. Help us to put aside anxiety about the future and the past so that we might live in peace with you now, one day at a time.
Through Christ our Lord,
Amen.
Michelle McGinley
Director of Campus Ministry
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Thirty-Day View
Manage your calendar from BE-Hive to BE-Hive.
Jan. 6 Students return to school; Quarter 3 begins
Jan. 7 1st semester report cards mailed
Jan. 7 Penny Drive TAG Day
Jan. 10 All school Mass- All are welcome to attend@8:30
Jan. 11 Placement Test 8:00am
Jan. 11 Triple B Oyster Roast-The Elks Club West Ashley 6:30pm-10:30pm
Jan. 13 Noon dismissal for students - Parent/Teacher
conferences, 1:00-4:00pm.(No appointment needed)
Jan. 16 Blood Drive
Jan. 20 Martin Luther King holiday - No School
Jan. 20-22 March for Life
Jan. 22 Freshman/Sophomore Night @ 6:30pm in the PAC
Jan. 25 Winter Semi-Formal Dance
Jan. 26 Catholic Schools' Week begins
Jan. 27 Re-enrollment of current students begins
Jan. 28 2nd Quarter Honor Roll TAG Day
SAVE the DATE
Feb. 3 Varisity & JV Baseball tryouts begin @ 3:15 on
the baseball field
Feb. 6 Junior Night @ 6:30pm in the PAC
Feb. 7 Emerald Ball 2014
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Emerald Ball Gala 2014
Dear Parents and Friends of Bishop England High School,
Start your new year out by supporting the Bishop England Emerald Ball. Money raised at the gala (which will be held on February 7, 2014) will be used for tuition assistance and important building needs.
What can YOU do? We're so glad you asked...
- Donate an item for the silent or live auction. No item is too small because we can package some things together. Some of the things collected so far include certificates for haircuts, restaurant gift cards, a trip to NYC, beach houses, and jewelry. When you are out shopping, please consider soliciting an item for BE. Have you received a gift card you won't use? We would love to have it.
- Be a sponsor for the event. The more expenses that are underwritten by sponsorships, the more funds can be added to the bottom line. Sponsorship opportunities start at $250, which includes 2 gala tickets and advertising. For more information, click here...
- Get together with some friends, and host an event for an exciting addition to this year's gala: Party with a Purpose. You would determine the theme and date of the party and how many people could attend. You would also set the price per attendee. On the night of the gala, there will be sign-up sheets with the details for each party offered. We hope to be able to offer 10 different parties. So far, we have an oyster roast for 50, a sunset cruise for 50, and a Girls' Night out. Some popular party offerings we have seen are a tennis gathering with a lesson thrown in, a Kentucky Derby party complete with prizes for best hat, a flower arranging class, and a wine tasting. Just use your imagination! Not only do all proceeds go to the gala receipts, but also it is a great chance to meet some new people.
- Purchase a wine cork for $20 to participate in a wine pull. The cork will have a number on it, which corresponds to a bottle of wine. You are guaranteed to "pull" a bottle worth at least $20, but we already have bottles worth much more. If you have a nice bottle of wine left over from your celebrations, we will take it off your hands. We do ask that the bottle have a value of at least $20.
Thanks so much for your consideration of the above possibilities to contribute to Bishop England's premier fundraiser-The Emerald Ball. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mary Nemeth at mnemeth@behs.com.
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Santa came to the BE campus to wish our students good luck on their exams and a Merry Christmas!
Click here to see additional pictures of Santa with our students.
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Host a student! Change a Life!
Become a host family for an international student....
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Spanning The Globe...
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Bishop England High School is looking for families to host exchange students for the 2014/2015 school year. The Diocese of Charleston has contracted with Three W International Program to bring students to our Catholic schools across the state. Bishop England will welcome Chinese students to join our educational community as they share their culture with us, learn about the American culture, and work towards their high school diploma. We are looking for Host Families willing to open their hearts, minds, and homes for the students who will be attending our school.
For more information about this opportunity, including stipend details, please contact Lisa Doyle, Host Family Coordinator with Bishop England High School, at ldoyle@behs.com or call 843-849-9599, ext.139.
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Triple B Oyster Roast Fundraiser!
Save the Date
2014 Triple B Oyster Roast 
The Elks Club in West Ashley
Saturday, January 11,2014
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Cost is $25 per ticket
The Triple B Club will be holding its annual Oyster Roast Fundraiser at The Elks Club in West Ashley on Saturday, January 11. Please save the date now! Tickets are available from any Triple B Member or at the school office. The tickets include all the fresh oysters, hot dogs, chili, and fixings you can eat, beer and wine, live entertainment, and a great opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones. Please join us for an event that you will surely enjoy and that is vitally important to help support all of the athletic teams at Bishop England.
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God guides us to help those in need!
CSMC Money Drive.....
 
The CSMC Money Drive during the month of November is a BE tradition close to 50 years old. This year the generosity of the students has beaten last year's record-breaking contributions of $5000 by $500. Leading all homerooms by several hundred dollars were the sophomore homerooms of Coach Garrett and Mrs. Durst.
The closing of Piggly Wiggly ended a very long partnership in our Food Drive endeavor. However, Mr. Pete Schwartz and his staff at the Daniel Island Publix stepped up and gave us all of the assistance we needed from supplying grocery bags to ordering and delivering the food to us. The money raised was used to purchase 30 cases each of rice, instant mashed potatoes, and pancake batter mix; 25 cases each of pancake syrup and grits; as well as 50 cases of beef stew. The grocery purchases were supplemented with canned goods that were the price of a tag day for the students. Twelve parishes and organizations such as The Neighborhood House on America Street and the OLM Outreach on Johns Island benefitted from the students' generosity. Additionally, a check for $500 was sent to the Bishop's Assistance Fund of Bishop Robert Guglielmone.
This project is a big undertaking and would never be as successful as it is without the help of all of the CSMC members, students, faculty, and staff who participated and encouraged the giving. Also, a special thanks goes out to our maintenance staff as well as the football players and PE students who helped unload the truck, laid the food out in the gym, and assisted the recipients with loading their cars. Such a huge joint effort is what the BE spirit is all about!
Barbara Bianchi
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Youth in Government Conference
Congratulations on a job well done!
Thirty freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors took part in the annual Youth in Government Conference on November 20-23 in Columbia. Six of these students formed an attorney team which participated in a mock trial and an appeals court case. Our attorney team members were Jessie Crosby, Caitlin Greenho, Maddie Conway, Sydney Copleston, Megan Nemeth, and Will Hanahan.
Most of the other delegates worked in pairs to propose a bill, present it in a committee, and if approved in committee present the bill in their respective legislative chamber. Several of our delegates served in leadership roles this year: Taylor Rice served as presider over one of the legislative chambers, Elliott Erickson was chair of a committee, and Carolyn Roberts and Megan Todaro served as co-chairs of committees.
Youth in Government in South Carolina has been holding conferences involving a model state government for over twenty-five years. A youth governor, lieutenant governor, Speaker of the House, Attorney General, and Secretary of State are elected by the conference delegates after candidates are selected in primaries. There are even positions for student lobbyists to urge lawmakers to support or oppose various bills.
At night when the day's business is over, students attend events such as the Governor's Banquet and the Governor's Ball.
The whole conference is an amazing experience that allows students to be leaders and to develop public speaking skills while learning first-hand about the workings of South Carolina state government. An informational meeting will be held during the spring semester for students interested in attending next year's conference.
2013 Delegates (alphabetical order)
Tori Ansell Taylor Kennington
Haleigh Clutters Hannah LaFond
Maddie Conway Walker Leavitt
Sydney Copleston Meghan McCully
Jessie Crosby Megan Nemeth
Jackson Crouse Katie Phillips
Megan Crull Donovan Rice
Maeve Cuddy Taylor Rice
Erin Doyle Carolyn Roberts
Elliott Erickson Noah Stiepel
Madison Gambrill Lexi Thomas
Caitlin Greenho Megan Todaro
Harrison Griffith Sarah Ware
Will Hanahan Hannah Warren
Adrian Johnson Cristian Widenhouse
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Random Acts of Kindness at BE
RAK Club coming soon!
Random Acts of Kindness to Become RAK Club:
For over a year now, students throughout Bishop England have been conducting random acts of kindness, aka RAK's. With over one thousand committed last spring and more than 700 so far this fall, you may have been a target and didn't know it. The next phase is to begin a more official club. "I believe rather than continuing to encourage these in my classes, we should form a group who truly have it in their hearts to make a difference. While our numbers may shrink as opposed to my 100 students, I believe the acts themselves may be more genuine. I had two students of mine from last year approach me about making this an official club. It didn't take much thought after that," says Coach Garrett. This club will launch officially in the spring semester of 2014. Anyone interested in participating should speak with Coach Garrett.
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Sophomore Class Fundraiser!
The Sophomore Class will be selling candy bars!
The Sophomore Class is selling World's Finest Chocolate candy bars in order to raise money for the prom in 2015 (YOUR prom!).
Please click here for important candy sale notes!
HAPPY SELLING!
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Faculty/Staff Recognition Awarded to Mary Nemeth!
Mary Nemeth received the Faculty/Staff Recognition Award for the fall semester for being the ultimate "Team Player." Mary exhibits so many attributes as a team player from her positive and enthusiastic approach to her accessibility and helpfulness on multiple activities and projects. She truly desires what is good for the BE community and fosters high morale throughout the school. All of us at Bishop England appreciate Mary's efforts, and we feel blessed to have her on our team!
Congratulations, Mary! BE is so fortunate that you are a part of our family......
Hannah Simpson
Outstanding Volunteer Service Award!
 Hannah Simpson was recognized as Youth Volunteer of the Year at MUSC Children's Hospital. The award was presented by the West Ashley Optimist Club. She received the award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in the Community.
Ms. Grisillo Congratulations to Ms. Grisillo, aka, GG on her new grandson!  Welcome to our newest little Battling Bishop. Jackson "Jack" Robert Bernatis was born on December 18, 2013. He weighed 7lbs,14ozs,and measured 21 inches. Both mom Lauren Bernatis (BEHS class 2006) and baby are doing well. Congratulations to Lauren and her husband Vince. Jack is so adorable!
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Help support Bishop England High School by linking your Harris Teeter Card; it is easy and does not cost anything. Simply give the cashier your VIC Card and BE's Together In Education school code during checkout, or click here to link your VIC Card.
When you purchase Harris Teeter Brand products, Harris Teeter contributes a percentage of those purchase dollars back to BE. This is a wonderful way to give back and support our school. GO BISHOPS!
Bishop England's school code is #1310
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Teachers + Coffee = Happiness! 
Keep those Keurig coffee and creamer donations coming! Thanks to all who have so generously donated. The faculty and staff really are appreciative of the special support.
K-cup donations for the Keurig Coffee Makers in the Teachers' Lounge are always welcomed and appreciated! The donations are a huge treat for the staff, and they really enjoy their cup of JOE!! If you would like to donate a box of your favorite K-cup coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, and/or an assortment of creamers, it would be very much appreciated. Please drop off donations to the front office with a note to the attention of Mary Nemeth.
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