Bishop Luers High School is a Catholic educational community that instills in each student dignity, integrity, respect and responsibility. Nurtured by Catholic truths, each student is able to face the challenges in his or her own life spiritually, academically, and socially while serving God and others in a global and changing society.

"We are the Light of the World!"

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JOIN US FOR THE CELEBRATION OF MASS ON MONDAY

The Bishop Luers High School community will gather for the celebration of Mass on Monday, Nov. 21, at 9:30 a.m. Father Ben Muhlenkamp, chaplain, will celebrate the all-school Mass as we prepare for Thanksgiving. All are invited.

SODALITAS GROUPS PROVIDE FALL COMMUNITY SERVICES

After weeks of planning, students and staff of Bishop Luers High School's Sodalitas groups will provide community service on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The fall projects will be within the school. In the spring, the projects will reach into the Fort Wayne community.

THANKSGIVING BREAK NOV. 23-25; eLEARNING DAY NOV. 28
To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, Bishop Luers will be on break from Nov. 23-25. November 28 will be an eLearning Day for students. Staff will have professional development that day.

eLearning Guidelines, Nov. 28, 2016
NO School
Student assignments will be posted by 7:30 a.m. Monday Nov. 28, 2016.
Student assignments will be due by 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2016.
 
If a student does not complete the assignment, they are considered absent for that period. They receive a "0" for the grade and the absence is recorded in their PowerSchool attendance. It is considered unexcused and treated as such.
NO KNIGHT NOTES NEXT WEEK

Because of Thanksgiving break and the short academic week, Knight Notes will not be distributed next week.

TURKEY TROT SET NOV. 20, GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
The Bishop Luers High School Turkey Trot will be held Sunday, Nov. 20, at Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, from 6-10:30 p.m. Presale tickets are $20.

For tickets, contact Mike Gigli at 260-672-2473; Lisa Palmer at 260-438-0482; Chris Yaney at 260-705-8021; Monica Zwick at 260-403-1253; Matt North at 260-705-5713; Mike and Beth Savieo at 260-437-6137; or Michelle Schwieterman at 260-438-7291. The corporate sponsor is Indiana Physical Therapy, which includes Dave and Joni Kuhn and Missy Gumbert.

Tickets may be purchased at the door for $30.

The event supports Bishop Luers High School athletics and performing arts. Music will be provided by Actual Size. This event is for adults 21 and older.

Turkey Trot is mentioned by many as one of their favorite Bishop Luers adult events. It is one of the events that separates Bishop Luers from most other schools. Many acknowledge that "raising money" for performing arts and athletics is an important byproduct of the event ... but what else the night provides is even more important. It is a social gathering that allows Bishop Luers staff, alumni, former and current parents, and future Knights to come together and experience another form of what constitutes Luers Spirit. It is a great kickoff to the Thanksgiving holiday and Christmas season. Fundraising is an important part of the night ... but it is not the sole focus.

With the help of our Gold ($1,000-plus), Silver ($500), Bronze ($100) and Trotter ($25) Sponsors and the 175 attendees who "rocked" the party, we raised almost $7,000 last year. Please contact the Athletic Office or a performing arts parent to purchase tickets and consider one of our many sponsor levels. Don't be left out ... make the decision to help support Bishop Luers athletics and performing arts and let's pack Columbia Street West for a Holiday Kick-Off Party.
BISHOP LUERS TO PRESENT 'FOOTLOOSE'

A star-studded cast of Bishop Luers students will present the musical, "Footloose," Dec. 2-4, at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the hit music of "Footloose": "Almost Paradise," "Holding Out for a Hero" and "Let's Hear for the Boys." Tickets are $10 each and may be reserved from Pat Shifley or Cindy Figel by calling 260-456-1261. Tickets will be sold at the door, but seating is limited to 200 per performance.

MASS AND MINGLE FOR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF FRESHMEN

Parents, grandparents and special guests of the freshmen class are invited to a Mass and Mingle on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 9:30 a.m. Father Ben Muhlenkamp will be the celebrant. December 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and a holy day. Please join us for the celebration of Mass.

BARNES & NOBLE HOSTS BOOKFAIR WITH BISHOP LUERS COMMUNITY
In an effort to raise funds to replenish and expand their library collection, Bishop Luers High School is working together with Barnes & Noble Booksellers to host a Bookfair for their family, friends and supporters at the Barnes & Noble at Jefferson Pointe on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of every sale made by Bishop Luers supporters with a special voucher throughout the day. Supporters can choose from bestsellers, children's books and toys, games, gift items, home and office products, CDs and DVDs, Caf� items, including Starbucks coffee and Cheesecake Factory cheesecake, and more ... even NOOK and NOOK accessories! Also, you can choose from a special "wish list" table of books selected by Bishop Luers Librarian Laura Sturm to donate directly to the school's library.

Please help support Bishop Luers High School by shopping at Barnes & Noble at Jefferson Pointe on Sunday, Dec. 11, or online at www.bn.com/bookfairs from Dec. 11-16. For more information, or to get donation vouchers, visit www.bishopluers.org or call Laura Sturm at Bishop Luers at 260-456-1261 ext. 3011, or Susan Derr at Barnes & Noble at 260-432-2123.



CANDY CANE GRAMS AVAILABLE FROM CHEERLEADERS
The Bishop Luers Cheerleaders will be selling candy cane grams for $1 from December 5-14. Wish your friends, teachers, and students a Merry Christmas by having a special note and a candy cane delivered to them! Please see any cheerleader to purchase and write a note. Merry Christmas from the BLHS Cheerleaders!
LACROSSE MEETING FOR PLAYERS AND PARENTS SET NOV. 30
Lacrosse will have a meeting for interested players and parents on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Bishop Luers Cafeteria. Learn more about the Bishop Luers lacrosse team. Coach Nichter will be there to answer any questions.
FAITH-BASED STORYTELLING GOURDS
The Bishop Luers students are busy in the art room creating their faith-based storytelling gourds. They are learning how to prepare the surface, apply stain, paint details, and add the final protectant sealant. Gourds are a similar substance to wood, so these skills can be tranferred into finishing wood furniture. The students are having fun creating meaningful artwork!
 
HENRY-KEEFER SCHOLARSHIP MAKEUP EXAM SCHEDULED DEC. 10
The makeup date for the  Henry-Keefer Scholarship Exam will be Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria.
No preregistration is required. There is no testing fee. Students should only bring a few pencils. Calculators are not needed.
The top 10 scorers receive scholarship money.
Any students with an ISP/IEP needing testing accommodations MUST take the test on Dec. 10 only.
BISHOP LUERS' FAMILIES NEEDED TO HOST 23 JAPANESE STUDENTS
Twenty-three Bishop Luers families are needed to host a student from Fushiki High School  for five nights from March 10-15, 2017. Bishop Luers High School's relationship with this Takaoka, Japan, area school has entered its third decade. Bishop Luers is one of only four Fort Wayne schools to have a student exchange program with a sister high school in Japan.

As a part of this cultural exchange sponsored by Fort Wayne Sister Cities International, Bishop Luers students and teachers have traveled to Japan in the past 30 years. Bishop Luers students will spend two weeks in Japan in July of 2018. A group of the Fushiki High School students and their teacher-chaperones visit BLHS every other year.

During the time, guests stay with Bishop Luers families. The visitors spend time with their host families and attend classes at Luers during the day. The students are excited to experience life as a typical teenager, so they love going to sports practices, games, shopping or attending the Luers Show Choir Invitational. There will be planned group activities such as a bowling party, a bonfire, a meeting with Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry during the school day, and a Bishop Luers all-school assembly.

No cost is involved for the host families, other than providing food and lodging for the five days. Families interested will be provided with a complete itinerary, contact information of all Bishop Luers' host families and a parent orientation meeting, which will feature Bishop Luers' parents and students who have hosted in the past.

If you would like to host one of the 23 students (16 girls and seven boys) or would like additional information, please call or email Karen Marciano at 260-456-1261, Ext. 3155, kmarciano@bishopluers.org or stop by Room 155 to sign  up.

JOB OPENINGS: CUSTODIAN, MATH/SPECIAL EDUCATION, SUBS
Substitute Teachers

Bishop Luers is seeking substitute teachers. Candidates should possess a teaching license or substitute license issued through the Indiana Department of Education. Applicants can complete the substitute teacher application available on the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend website under the Catholic Schools Office link. Please email Tiffany Albertson, Principal if interested so that we can watch the substitute list for applicants approved through the diocese. Substitutes may choose availability for multiple diocesan schools or a single school. If you have any questions, please contact Tiffany Albertson at 260-456-1261 or via email at

Custodians

Bishop Luers is seeking a full-time and part-time custodian. Interested applicants will be asked to complete a background check and provide references. Qualified applicants will have an eye for detailed cleaning. Duties include sweeping/mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, restroom cleaning, dusting/scrubbing, and cleaning windows. We are seeking an individual who is energetic, can take initiative in getting things done and will support the mission and vision of our Catholic school with our students. Please submit a resume to Tiffany Albertson, Principal at talbertson@bishopluers.org or via mail: Bishop Luers High School, 333 E. Paulding Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816.

Bishop Luers: Math/Special Education Teacher
 
Bishop Luers is seeking a resource teacher licensed in special education and math. This position is for six hours per day. We are seeking an individual who is dedicated to helping all students grow in their faith, academics, and social skills. Qualified applicants will be able to work with students individually and in groups, differentiate instruction, and work with helping other teachers with accommodations for students.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LUERSKNIGHT AUCTION ROOM
Volunteers are needed to supervise the administration of the auction room for LuersKnight. Contact Kathy Skelly at kskelly@bishopluers.org to offer your service.
SET APPOINTMENT WITH LIFETOUCH FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS

LifeTouch continues to offer photography service for senior portraits at their studio through the end of November. Click here for more information.

GUIDANCE: STUDY TABLES AND MORE HOMEWORK HELP RESOURCES

Get information about study tables and tutoring information and homework help here.
FROM GUIDANCE ... COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES VISITING BISHOP LUERS
  1. College admissions representatives will be visiting Bishop Luers throughout the fall. These small group settings allow juniors and seniors to learn what the college has to offer both in and out of the classroom. These representatives are a great resource for students, and provide valuable information about the entire admissions process. In addition, these sessions are an economical way to determine the colleges they wish to visit in person.

     
    A full schedule of visits is on Naviance.com. This site is also where students sign up to attend visits and request a Guidance pass. Visits are held in Room 144. Encourage your student to take advantage of these opportunities.

     
    Upcoming College Visits:
    • Thursday, Jan. 5, The University of Northwestern Ohio, 9:30 a.m.
FUNDRAISERS AT BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL
The Bishop Luers girls' soccer team is selling Bishop Luers scarfs for $20 each. For information, click here.
BISHOP LUERS ALUMNI - REUNION CONTACTS, UPDATES ON WEBSITE
The latest information and updates for class reunions is available at the website. Click here for information.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN "FAITH IN OUR FUTURE"

Check out the campaign website!

www.bishopluers.org/campaign

We need your support!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS
 

 

 

  • Turkey Trot - Nov. 20
  • Thanksgiving Mass - 9:30 a.m., Nov. 21
  • Thanksgiving break - Nov. 23-25
  • E-learning day, no students at school, staff professional development - Nov. 28
  • Winter play - Dec. 2-4
  • Feast of Immaculate Conception, Freshmen Mass and Mingle - 9:30 a.m. - Dec. 8
  • Christmas Dance - Dec. 10
  • Scholarship Exam for eighth graders (makeup) - Dec. 8
  • Christmas Concert - Dec. 15
  • Final Exams - Dec. 19-21


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