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Holy Family

The month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family. Let us pray that we may follow their example to make our own families more holy each day.

O God, Heavenly Father, it was part of Thine eternal decree that Thine only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, the Savior of the human race, should form a holy family with Mary, His blessed mother, and his foster father, Saint Joseph. In Nazareth, home life was sanctified, and a perfect example was given to every Christian family. Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may fully comprehend and faithfully imitate the virtues of the Holy Family so the we may be united with them one day in their heavenly glory.

Through the same Christ our Lord.

Amen

Michelle McGinley

Director of Campus Ministry

Thirty-Day View

Manage your calendar from BE-Hive to BE-Hive.

Feb. 5 Mid-quarter progress report alert for 3rd quarter

Feb. 6 Junior Parent Night @ 6:30 in the PAC

Feb. 7 Deadline for 2nd semester course level change

Feb. 7 2014 Emerald Ball Gala-7:00-11:00pm

Feb. 9 Ring Mass 4:00pm

Feb. 10 Course selection assemblies

Feb. 11 Paid TAG Day#3

Feb. 14 Scholarship Meeting - No School

Feb. 17 Presidents' Day holiday - No School

Feb. 21 All school Mass - All are welcome to attend@8:30

SAVE the DATE

Mar. 5 Ash Wednesday- All school Mass-All are welcome

to attend @ 8:30

Mar. 28-29 Spring Drama Musical Production

The Excitement is Building!

The Emerald Ball event is just days away.

Send in your RSVP card TODAY!

RSVP's must be received by Friday, January 31st!!!

Do you need an RSVP card? Click here . Complete the RSVP card, and send it back to Bishop England High School attention Mary Nemeth.

Why Support the Gala?

Bishop England High School has been providing an outstanding Catholic college preparatory education to thousands of students since it was founded almost 100 years ago. Students graduating from BEHS excel in life through leadership, achievement, and service - skills learned as part of the Bishop England experience. BE students are critical thinkers who understand the importance of human dignity and empathy, who respect themselves and others, and who live their faith through action. BEHS depends on the support of many - faculty, staff, alumni, friends and family -- giving their time, talents, and resources.

Funds raised at the 2014 Emerald Ball will go towards tuition assistance and building needs. Attending the 2014 Emerald Ball will help ensure that the tradition of a BEHS education can remain strong and that deserving students are able to pursue a Bishop England education.

Please click here to see a few of the auction items that will be available for bidding!

Last call to purchase a BEHS brick for the 2013-2014 school year!

Make a lasting memory....

Make your Bishop England memories a permanent part of the BEHS campus. Bricks will make a wonderful graduation gift for your son or daughter graduating in June or a sentimental Mother's Day Gift....

Personalized bricks forever provide a unique opportunity to be a part of Bishop England High School. The money raised will go directly to our

"We are BE.
We are Family" Annual Fund.

Please click here to view the Commemorative Brick form.

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Host a student! Change a Life!

Become a host family for an international student....

Spanning The Globe...

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.

Charlie Chen, Ye Yongzhao, Jennifer Jin, and

Chu Huangyibo

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News From Our Guidance Office!

Congratulations on a job well done!

2nd Quarter Honor Roll!

Congratulations to all the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students. Please click here to view freshman/sophomore students, and

click here to view junior/senior students. All the students are so deserving of the recognition.

Guidance Department's Student of the Month

Leah Mumme-McConnell

January 2014

Leah Mumme-McConnell was chosen as Guidance Student of the Month for January 2014. Mrs. Brown, Mr. Garrett, and Mr. Colizzi nominated Leah for her tremendous giving heart, community involvement, and compassion for ALL! Mrs. Brown said "She has been in my homeroom for three years and I have taught her. She is an absolutely delightful young woman...poised, friendly, positive, conscientious...just lovely."

Leah is very active on Bishop England's campus. She is a member of the cross country, track, and softball teams. She has been an Options Scholar, and is currently a member of the Bellas and the new Random Acts of Kindness Club. Off campus Leah is busy dancing for Susan Causey, teaching Sunday school, and a reader and altar server. Leah's passion for helping others is so strong that in November, she took it upon herself to create a running shoe drive with Mr. Finneran's support!

Mrs. Brown also stated "To know her is to respect, enjoy, and love her." Guidance would like to recognize Leah and commend her for her love for humanity and all that she has accomplished at BE! This summer, Leah is planning to go overseas to do mission work in Peru. We ask our BE family to extend prayers for her and the mission team as they travel and continue to serve God.

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Sports Center!

Battling Bishops athletic pursits........

VOLLEYBALL

Please join our BE family in congratulating Mary Harriet Moore as she was named the 2AA State Volleyball Player of the Year.

BASKETBALL

Mary Harriet Moore, along with Michele Boykin, went over the 1000 point mark in their basketball careers. Both Mary Harriet and Michele were named to the Carolina Invitational Basketball Tournament All Tournament Team this past holiday. The Lady Bishops are currently 9-1.

Mary Harriet Moore Michele Boykin

JV BASKETBALL

The 2013-2014 JV Girls' Basketball team models their new practice shirts! The shirts were made in support of Kathleen Cornely who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Kathleen's daughter is sophomore player Kate Cornely. The "Hoops for Cornely" shirts were a surprise revealed to Mrs. Cornely at the girls' December game against Palmetto Christian Academy.

Back row (left to right): Christine Egede, Eve Dower, Kelsey Locke, Rebecca Locke, Emma Wofford, Allie Tucker, Anna Grace Miller, Lexi Mummert, Lindsay Ellington; Front Row: Elena Salmorin, Nikki Foscolos, Kate Cornely, McKenzie Clarey, Emma Lawrence, Kathleen Sumner.

BOYS LACROSSE FUNDRAISER

Come out and show your support for the BE Boys Lacrosse Team pancake breakfast on Saturday, February 8th, from 8:30 am-10:30 am located in the commons. The cost is $5 per person.

Please click here to see flyer!

Happenings In The Arts....

Visual Art Contests and Scholarships

Calling visual artists to participate in school, local, and national competitions! Mrs. Johnson has many new competitions and scholarship applications on her web- site. You may click on Mrs. Johnson's contest page or follow this path www.behs.com > Teachers/Staff> Mrs. Amy Johnson> Contests and Scholarships.

Several scholarship contests and awards for current seniors are available. These contests include an application for a one year $1500 Mount Pleasant Artists Guild for the study of art at any college. Other awards are the Bryan Argenio Art Award, which is a senior award that goes to a senior Bishop England student who has a strong interest in visual art. The award is $250, and there is an application on Mrs. Johnson's contest page.

See Mrs. Johnson in 101C or Mrs. Johnson's contest page for information, deadlines, link and applications.

Please help stock the art studio for the spring semester!

Thank you to the special angels who have helped us with supplies. Please click here for a our current needs.

BE Book Drive!

Book Angel Book Drive.....

Book Angel Book Drive Feb. 10-15

The Library Book Club is holding a book drive for Book Angels to collect new and slightly used recreational reading books for PreK through 8th grade students. The books will be distributed to low-income public schools, giving the students the chance to read fun books at home and in the classroom.

Please drop off books in the box in the BEHS Lobby during the week of Feb. 10-15. What a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day by spreading a love of reading!

Please contact BEHS Librarian Ms.Bing at mbing@behs.com with any questions.

Key Club

Updates and Accomplishments!

Bishop England Key Club

With a record 207 members, the Key Club is proud of its accomplishments in 2013 and excited for its events this coming spring semester!

On October 24th, the Key Club held its first blood drive of the school year and had to turn away 5 willing donors; the Red Cross just ran out of time and could not accommodate everyone who signed up to donate.

In order not to turn away anyone on the January 16th blood drive, the Red Cross provided BE two extra technicians. BE did not let the Red Cross regret its decision; we expanded to 48 potential donors and went 3 units above goal - even during Flu Season! Way to go Bishops

December also proved to be an accomplishing month for Key Club members! At least a half-dozen Key Club members volunteered at the Christ Our King Christmas Tree Sale and helped the school sell out of trees by the afternoon of December 8th, a record sale time! In addition, in less than a week, 42 Key Club members donated books, toys, and gift cards that were delivered to Northwoods Middle School students in North Charleston in mid-December. Many children's holidays were brightened by the Christmas gifts they received from our members. Well done again, Key Club members!

So what's next on the Key Club agenda? Along with many upcoming service opportunities, there are two big events to keep in mind! The final blood drive of the school year will be held on Thursday, April 3rd, and the Key Club is once again expecting a completely filled day of BE donors. Finally, everyone's favorite event of the year will be here before we know it! The Key Club vs. Faculty and Staff basketball game is scheduled for Monday, May 19. Who will be this year's champions...?

Make sure to stay posted to future Key Club events this spring, and continue your participation and support in the Club! On behalf of the Key Club members, a Happy New Year to all!

Cleats For A Cause

Mission Statement.. "Our mission is to make sure that soccer lovers all over the world own a pair of cleats."

BE Sophomores Dominick Schettini and Freddy Browm are involved with a local organization called "Cleats For A Cause." This organization has distributed several hundred pairs of cleats to

underprivileged children who love the game of soccer in Uruguay, Columbia, Honduras, Jamaica, and Uganda.

Bishop England needs your help to support this wonderful cause. Please consider donating your gently used soccer cleats to a less fortunate soccer lover somewhere throughout the world. A bin is located in the school lobby outside the front office for your donations.

For more information about "Cleats for a Cause," please click here.

Thank you for your support!

https://www.facebook.com/cleats4cause

Look closely at the condition of the cleats.... Freddy Brown giving the gift of cleats....

In The Spotlight!

Marcia Shealey 1974 - 2014

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Marcia Shealey on 40 years of teaching at Bishop England High School. What a remarkable milestone!

We love you and wish you all the best!

Welcoming the new additions to the BE family......

Mr. Cantey

It's a Girl.....

Welcome to our newest little Battling Bishop Lilly Katherine Cantey. Lilly was born December 31, 2013, weighing 6 lb.13 oz. and measuring 19 3/4 inches. John, his wife Haley, and big brother are all doing great.

Ms. Snyder

Congratulations to Ms. Snyder on her new grandson!

Congratulations to Ms. Snyder on the birth of her 6th grandchild. Cooper James Gunter was born on December 24, 2013, weighing in at 8 lbs. 13 oz, and measuring 22 inches long.

A true Christmas Blessing!

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!).

The candy drive ends February 9! Time is running out, so SELL, SELL, SELL......

Please click here for important candy sale notes!

HAPPY SELLING!

BE Students LOVE FROYO.....

Frozen Yogurt Robotic Kiosk arrives!

The world's first and only Robotic Frozen Yogurt Kiosk. Only at BE can you design a healthy fresh frozen yogurt treat and have a robot build it to your exact specifications.

Our students are really enjoying this healthy snack.......

Turkey Day Run Update.....

36th Annual Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble

Thank you to all of our BE students and their families for all the support during this year's Turkey Day Run.

We are proud to announce that BE raised $16,600. All proceeds come right back to BE.

A Note From Our Feeder School.....

Charleston Catholic School

CCS has a lot of events going on over the next few weeks. Please take note of the upcoming events:

The Charleston Catholic School Dedication will be February 11, 2014. We will begin with a 9 AM Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Bishop Guglilmone will be the celebrant. The Dedication of the two new buildings and a reception will follow.

Enrollment for Catholic Families will begin on February 3rd, and Open Enrollment begins February 10, 2013.

The 4th Grade will perform "The Elves and the Shoemaker" on Thursday, February 6th, at 3:45 PM in the CCS Hall, 888-A King Street. The Hall will open for seating at 3:30 PM, and admission is FREE.

To schedule a tour, please call Jeannie Fanjoy, 577-4495 or visit www.charlestoncatholic.com

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.