November 2015 Newsletter

November, 2015
BISHOP GRIMES
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Celebrating 50 Years | Yesterday, Today, Always
A Message from David Wheeler, Principal
Dear Bishop Grimes Community,
It seems to me that fall in the Northeast is an invitation to look inward. As the
beauty of the colorful leaves gives way to darker November days and we see the
bare trees around us and witness the shortened days, it seems natural that we
reflect on our own lives and what they mean in the grand scheme. As we enter into
the season of Thanksgiving followed immediately after by Advent, let’s remember
to give thanks to God daily for all that he has provided from our most basic needs
to His boundless love.
Bishop Grimes, now in its 50th year, is an integral part of all of our lives, and, here
at school, we strive constantly to bring the word of God, the love of Our Lord, and
the mission of the Church into everything we do. We must re-”dedicate ourselves
to thankfulness,” as St. Paul said. We need to remember to be grateful from our
morning greeting, to opening prayer, to academic endeavors, and even when we
have the opportunity to serve those around us.
If, in our autumn reflections, we consider those people we honored on All Saints
Day, people who walked this earth as we do, then perhaps we could challenge ourselves to tap into our own gifts and to share them right here as saints-in-training.
Some simple gifts that come to mind include the gifts of kindness, friendship, or
time. There are daily opportunities to say a kind word to someone you don’t
usually spend time with, smile at someone who looks sad, or spend time with a
classmate or sibling when it isn’t necessarily convenient.
Let’s use our fall days to grow closer to the Lord by gratefully putting our faith into
action. Only then will our Christmas bring us the joy we all seek.
God bless!
Please join us…
Please join the Bishop Grimes Players as they
offer the fall production of “Ashland Falls” (by
Steven Stack) on November 6th and 7th at
7:00pm. The play is being directed by faculty
member Mrs. Reeves. Admission is $10 for adults,
$7 for seniors and students. Children 8 and under
are free! The family rate is $30.
Ashland Falls is a “spine-tingling comedy” thriller
that will keep you on the edge of your seat
questioning everything you witnessed. The ending
will have you questioning everything you saw
during the play.
See you on opening night!
MISSION STATEMENT
Bishop Grimes shares in the evangelizing mission of
the Roman Catholic Church, a mission that has
been handed on by Christ and his apostles and
received by generations of believers. Therefore, we
seek to help students take part, with the current
generation of believers, in receiving and handing on
their Catholic faith by coming to know it, live it, and
share it. We accomplish this mission by providing a
high quality and rigorous Catholic education that
prepares students in mind, body, and spirit to
encounter Christ, live their faith in the context of His
Church, and serve others in His name, particularly
the poor and those who are in need.
Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School
6653 Kirkville Road
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 437.0356
www.bishopgrimes.org
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OUR SINCEREST CONGRATULATIONS...
On Saturday, October 24th, the Bishop Grimes Alumni
Committee presented awards to Barb Pfefferle (Alumni
Faculty Award), General Thomas P. Kane (Alumni
Achievement Award), and Danielle Cummings
(Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award) at the annual
dinner/auction, “A Night under the Stars”.
We would like to congratulate each one of our award
recipients for their extraordinary service and outstanding contributions to the school community and
society through their professional and personal
experiences.
These wonderful people provide a model for our youth and they serve
to inspire the acceptance of responsibility, instilling leadership, and
fostering care for values and principals emphasized in our Catholic
identity rooted in Gospel values, centered on the Eucharist and
committed to faith, academic excellence and service.
On behalf of the Bishop Grimes Community, thank you for all you do
and for making a difference in many lives. Congratulations to our
honorees. We are so proud of you.
CONGRATULATIONS
Julie Moss (’82), Winner of the BG Sweepstakes $5,000!!
November, 2015
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“A Night under the Stars” Dinner/Auction
This year’s dinner/auction was held on Saturday, October 24th. More than
300 parents, alumni, students, and community members came together to
support this event. Proceeds from the event supports student tuition
scholarships and helps to maintain tuition costs.
There were many volunteers who dedicated and committed their time, and for
that, we are very grateful. Many local businesses donated items for our live
and silent auctions, as well as restaurants preparing and donating the food
served at the event. Please support the businesses who participated in this
year’s dinner/auction by patronizing them. A complete listing is included in
this month’s edition of the newsletter. Our Board of Directors were very
involved by purchasing tables, donating items for the auction, and selling raffle
tickets. Bishop Grimes students Anna Cummings, Madeline Kujabi, and
Christopher Mancuso did an outstanding job with the presentations of the
Alumni Awards.
Lastly, we would like to acknowledge and thank Dan Cummings and Peter
Capponi for being our Masters of Ceremonies. They did a wonderful job
entertaining the audience throughout the program which made for a
memorable evening. Between auctioneer Bernie Brzostek, Dan and Peter,
our live auction brought in $14,375, up 61% from last year.
Thank you for your support!
November, 2015
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A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS DINNER/AUCTION
Sponsored by Anaren
7th Grade Class
8th Grade Class
9th Grade Class
10th Grade Class
11th Grade Class
12th Grade Class
5Wits of Destiny
AAA Travel
ACIS
Adirondack Furniture
American Heart Association
Ann Zaccheo
Applebees
Avicolli’s
Baker Photography
Big Don’s Wild River Golf
Bishop Grimes Faculty
Bishop Ludden
Blessed Sacrament
Blue Tusk
Boldt Castle
Boom Babies
Bradley’s Jewelers
Brew Zillow Tanning
Brooklyn Pickle
Bruce Stauffer
Bull ‘n Bear
Carabba’s
Carvel Dewitt
Cazenovia Jewelry
Channels 3,5, 6
Cheesecake Factory
Cheri Haskins
CNY Karate Schools
Condominium Travel Club
CORE Federal
Corning Museum of Glass
Costco
Danielle Cummings
Dave’s Diner
David and Daryll Wheeler
Deborah Rodems
Delmonicos
Delta Sonic
Denise Wolken
Dewitt Dry Cleaners
Dick Pepper
Dolce Vita
Drumlins Tennis Club
Dunk n Bright
Dunkin Donuts
Ed Guarente
Empire Brewing
Empire Distributing
Five Star
Flynn & O’Hara
Four Seasons
Friendly’s
Friends of Beaver Lake
Funny Bones
Gianelli Sausage
Gold’s Gym
Greek Peak
Hank Fust
Harden Furniture
Haun Welding Supply
Highland Forest
Holy Cross
Home Depot
Immaculate Con. Church
James Flowers
Jefferson-Clinton Hotel
Jerry Ball
Jet Black
Joe & Kristin Mancuso
John Martin
Jreck Subs
Lakeland Winery
Liquor City
Lisa Mantz
Lisa O’Hara
Little Caesars Pizza
Lowes
Macy’s
Maria Martin
Maria Rizzo Art
Mark and Teresa Shattuck
Marty Woodford
Matthews Salon
Maxwells
Melony Marshall
Melting Pot
Michelle Engle
MOST
Nice & Easy Grocery
Nikos
NOVA Tours
NYS Fair
Olive Garden
OnCenter
OCC
Onondaga Flooring
Owera Vineyards
Pandora’s Box
Pastabilities
Peppino’s
PepsiCo
Peter Capponi
Phoebes
Pizza Hut
Positive Space
Price Chopper
Ra-Lin
Red House
Regal Entertainment
River Edge Mansion
Rogues Roost
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Rosie’s
Russo’s Produce
Save Around
Scott Perry – Onondaga
Flooring
Seabreeze Amusement
Song Mountain
Southern Wine & Spirits
St. James Parish
St. Margaret’s
St. Rose
Stickley
Subway
Sue Collins
Sun Auto Warehouse
SUNY Oswego Admissions
Sweet Frog
Syracuse Chiefs
Syracuse Crunch Hockey
Syracuse Dance Factory
Syracuse Stage
Texas Roadhouse
TGIFridays
The Art of Massage
The Retreat
TJ Sheehan Distributing
Tom Dwyer
Trappers II
Twin Trees III
Uncle Sam’s Boat Tours
UNO Chicago Grill
Vince’s Gourmet Imports
Trader Joes
WB Mason
Mike Shannon
Whistletop Florist
YMCA
WonderWorks
Ziebart
Nicholas Baiamonte
Father Christopher Seibt
Father Christopher Ballard
Shari Clark
Margie Gilbert
Tina Giblin-Breazeale
Tammy Marone
Patrick Shandorf
Molly Dargiewicz
Kristy Lee Witt
Julie Moss
Renee Baker
Mark Baker
BG Ambassadors
Antonia Vigliotti
Chris Beavers
Anne Beavers
Lisa Coppola
Karen Schroeder
Lori Russo
Dan Cummings
Bernie Brzostek
Marnie Medeiros
Molly Higman
Mary Moriarty Burgess
Tom DeSantis
Mark Nicotra
Brandon Triche
Destiny Mall
Trappers
Art of Massage
Santangelo’s
Alison Jackson Popp Design
Mario’s Bakery
AmeriPride
Eagle Bulletin
Dr. Jack Jones
Barbara Goode
Steven Rockwell
Anna Cummings
Christopher Mancuso
Madeline Kujabi
BG Faculty
Stadium Idealease
LanCo
Martin Collins, Esq.
Dr. Marc Engle, DDS
Allstate—Robert Battaglia
Downtown Decorations
Positive Space
Sunshine’s Coffee Shop
Cremation Services of CNY
Syracuse Diocese
November, 2015
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As one of Bishop Grimes’ stakeholders, it’s your participation
that matters most. Please consider making a gift to the
Grimes Annual Fund today. As an investment in the bright
futures of today’s and tomorrow’s Bishop Grimes students, it
is you who can make a true difference in the opportunities we
provide.
Celebrating 50 Years | Yesterday, Today, Always
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
In less than a minute,
YOU can change the life of a student!
Bishop Grimes is celebrating 50 years!
We want to raise $50,000 from our
alumni.
Are you up for the challenge of helping
to educate a Bishop Grimes student?
Private giving coupled with tuition
revenue and fundraising income must make up the majority of Bishop Grimes
current budget. Private support from our alumni plays an increasingly significant
role in the continuum of providing a quality Christian education. Your support
provides more than simply “extras”...it is critical for advancing Bishop Grimes.
Your gift translates into student tuition scholarships. In other words, your
contributions provide educational opportunities that otherwise would not be
available to many students. Whether you are a recent graduate or you graduated
many years ago, we all have one thing in common. We want to ensure that
Bishop Grimes continues to provide a quality, Catholic education. Please
consider making a gift today to the Grimes Annual Fund.
Here’s a challenge for all graduating classes...can your class raise $1,000? If
every class raises $1,000, we would be able to provide $50,000 in scholarships
for our students. Step up to the challenge. Let’s see which graduating class
comes in first!
Attention BG Alumni
This and that..
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If you are not receiving
e-mail reminders and
notices from the school
and/or your child’s
teachers, please contact
the Main Office at
437-0356. We will gladly
add your e-mail address to
your parent/guardian
profile, which will allow you
to receive important updates and information.
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Connect with BG on social
media! Check out our
Facebook page, Twitter
account, and Remind
account to stay up-to-date
with BG news and events.
Alumni Basketball Game
and Luncheon with Special
Guest Brandon Triche
Bishop Grimes, 11:00am
Saturday, November 28th
Reservations are required to play so
that we can order a t-shirt for each
player. All alumni are invited to
watch the game and join the players
for a complimentary lunch.
Please call Mission Advancement at
(315) 314-7157 or email
chaskins@syrdiocese.org.
Newsworthy Items for Alumni
Newsletter
Please submit any newsworthy
item(s) for the alumni newsletter to
chaskins@syrdiocese.org.
Stay Connected to BG
Our “Stay Connected to BG” booklets
are in production. To request a copy,
please contact chaskins@syrdiocese.org
November, 2015
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CALLING ALL BISHOP GRIMES FANS!
Please join us on April 12th for fun, food
and fundraising at Olive Garden
(4pm - Close), located at 3147 Erie
Boulevard, Dewitt.
Olive Garden will donate up to $1,000 to
our school, so don’t forget to MARK YOUR
CALENDARS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 12TH.
Bring your family and friends to the Olive
Garden on April 12th to show our school spirit to our community, don’t
forget to tag your photos with #SPIRITNIGHT and mention @OliveGarden
for your chance to win prizes! Olive Garden will donate back to the school
for any customer that shows up on Tuesday, April 12th.
Last month Mrs. Brisson’s Government class welcomed Assemblyman William
Magnarelli, representing District 129, to Bishop Grimes. Mrs. Brisson’s students
learned about the assembly, local government, and the students were able to
ask questions. Bishop Grimes thanks Assemblyman William Magnarelli for
taking time out of his busy schedule to share his time with our students.
Thank you Assemblyman Magnarelli for visiting Bishop Grimes.
CyberAlly Workshop Update
On October 9th, several students from Bishop Grimes in
grades 7-11 participated in a special training sponsored
by the Anti-Defamation League. Through the course of
the day, students were trained to recognize cyberbullying and how to be a “CyberAlly”.
November, 2015
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The Spotlights are on...Social Studies
Fall happenings in the Bishop Grimes Social Studies Classrooms
7th Grade: Mrs. Moss and her 7th grade students are currently learning about
the 13 English Colonies. Students are completing a project on one of the colonies
using Google Slides and their Chromebooks. Mrs. Moss and the students are
excited to visit with Google Expeditions and tour Colonial Churches.
8th Grade: Mr. Capponi and his 8th grade students are investigating events of
the Civil War. Student Anthony Falgiatano shared his Civil War memorabilia with
his fellow classmates. Mr. Capponi and the his students will be touring Gettysburg
with Google Expeditions!
9th Grade: Ms. Nolan and her students have just wrapped up learning about
India. Next on the schedule is Ancient China! Google Expeditions will be visiting
the 9th graders too.
10th Grade: Mrs. Brisson and her students have been discussing the French
Revolution. Students have been hard at work creating replicas of guillotines, the
Bastille, and the Arch de Triumphe. They are all looking forward to touring with
Google!
11th Grade: Mrs. Brisson and her students have been studying the United States
Constitution. Students are creating brochures of the amendments for a project. Google Expeditions will be dropping into United States History!
12th Grade: Economics: Mrs. Moss and her senior Economic students have been
participating in the Stock Market Game and Street Cents. Students are tracking
their investments while learning about various economic concepts such as supply, demand, saving, investing, and free enterprise and how these concepts apply
to the real world.
Business Law and Government Classes: Mrs. Brisson and her students have
been busy using the Chromebooks in class and joined and started using google
classroom for current events.
Holocaust: Ms. Nolan and her students have been studying the rise of the Nazi
Party. The students have been listening to on-line testimonies from survivors of
the Holocaust and participating in class discussions. Google Expeditions will take
them through WWII where they will have a chance to see Auschwitz.
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The Spotlights are on...Social Studies
Fall happenings in the Bishop Grimes Social Studies Classrooms
AP United States History: Ms. Nolan and her students are busy
exploring the Jeffersonian Era. Students have been busy analyzing
primary and secondary sources of early American history. The students
are looking forward to touring with Google Expeditions!!!!
AP Psychology: Ms. Nolan and her students have just wrapped up
learning about Bio-Psychology. Students studied the Central Nervous
and Endocrine Systems. Students are presenting to their class on
disorders connected to the brain.
Psychology: Ms. Nolan and her 10th grade students have been studying
Social Psychology. They are learning how behavior and how they think
can be related to the social setting and groups they belong to. Through
the unit they will view two famous experiments in the field of Social
Psychology, The Milgram Experiment and The Stanford Prison
Experiment.
On October 14, 2015, several students participated in the Visitation Day
Wax Museum.
Participating students included: Mary Castricone, Grace Lambyrch,
Mitchell Collins, Lucas Burnette, Anthony Falgiatano, Alex McDonald,
Jonah Cummings, Zachary Jones, Lucas Fernandez, Paul Cifonelli, and
Miles Costello.
Thank you for your time and dedication!
Ever wonder what is going on around the Diocese of Syracuse? Join Father Christopher
Seibt, an alumnus of Bishop Grimes, each
Wednesday on YouTube and find out! Just click
onto the following link and be sure to like, share,
and subscribe to “Around the Diocese”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtc4w2hFq3w&app=desktop
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Yearbook Reminder…
A friendly reminder about some very important dates
for your senior and his/her yearbook!
Senior Portraits, both formal and informal, were due
to Ms. Purcell via email on October 23, 2015. If you
have not sent these photos in, please do so as soon as possible!
Please send them in a .jpeg format attachment to
bgyearbook@syrdiocese.org
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Senior Ads were due October 30, 2015. If you are still planning on
purchasing an ad, please send it to Ms. Purcell by November 6,
2015, as this is the absolute last day she is able to accept Senior
Ads. Please be sure to fill out the order form and send it in with your
payment . You may email all pictures and wording to
bgyearbook@syrdiocese.org
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Baby pictures are due November 6, 2015. Please send those
photos to Ms. Purcell in a .jpeg format attachment to
bgyearbook@syrdiocese.org.
The Yearbook staff is most appreciative to all those who have met
these deadlines. In order to ensure that the Yearbook is ready for distribution before June, we have a number of deadlines that need to be met
for different sections of the Yearbook that have been established by our
publisher, Life Touch. Again, thank you for your support and timeliness
throughout this process. The Yearbook staff and I are very excited
about this year’s Yearbook!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Purcell
through the yearbook email.
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Bishop Grimes
Open House Saturday, November 14th
11:30am—1:30pm
Scholarship/Entrance Exam, November 14
7:45am
For more information, call 314-7157
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BG Grandparents Club
Our most lovely supporters are our grandparents. Help your grandchild and other students by
having them join Bishop Grimes Grandparents Club.
Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School invites all
grandparents to join our “Grandparents
Club”.
As Catholic educators and administrators,
we want the very best for your grandchildren. We are committed to providing
an environment of faith, academic
excellence, and service to others driven by
the mission of Bishop Grimes. That’s why
their membership in the “Grandparents
Club” is so important. Students receive a quality, Catholic education that
supports the spiritual, physical, emotional and academic achievement of our
diverse student population. Eucharistic liturgies, daily and seasonal prayer
services, and class retreats are offered throughout the school year. Last year,
our students earned $3.8 million in scholarships and students collectively
completed over 8,000 hours of community service. Their membership can
assist the school and our students and permit them to receive a tangible benefit.
We hope each grandparent will consider responding today by joining the
Grandparents Club.
Why they should join:
How will their gift be used:
To request a brochure, please call
(315) 314-7157 or email
chaskins@syrdiocese.org.
What is the cost to join:
As a member of the Bishop Grimes Jr/
Sr High School Grandparents Club,
they will receive:
 A quarterly grandparents’ newsletter
 A discount to the Fall Musical
 Invitations to Grimes signature
events
 10% discount on BG spirit wear
purchased through the school store
 A special gift presented at the
Grandparents Day Brunch
Questions may be directed to
Cheri Haskins, Director
Mission Advancement
Their gift is vital to the school and its
sustainability. Their gift supports student
tuition scholarships and keeps tuition
costs down for families wanting to send
their children to Bishop Grimes. Their gift
will directly benefit their grandchildren,
students, faculty, and school programs in
the following way:
 Student scholarships
 Technology
 Mission opportunities for students
 Extracurricular activities
 Other school and student needs
We are asking each grandparent to
consider joining the Grandparents Club.
The price is $30. However, If you they
able to give more, their grandchild and the
other students at the school will benefit
greatly from their generosity.
Youth Leadership Development and Learning Program
Students will soon have a unique opportunity to participate in leadership activities
through workshops and trainings with youth development practitioners. A consortium
of community partners will provide students with the opportunity to enhance his/her
leadership abilities and take hold of his/her future.
The school recently received a CCHD Youth Grant and the “Youth Leadership
Development and Learning Program” serves as a pilot initiative of the meaningful
ways in which students from diverse backgrounds can learn leadership skills and
contribute to their school, church, and community. The initiative’s curriculum and
implementation is being developed by the Religion Department More details about
the program will be featured in future newsletters.
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VISITATION DAY AT GRIMES
On October 14th, 6th grade students visited Bishop Grimes from eight area
Catholic elementary schools. The students were greeted by faculty, staff,
and student ambassadors. During their visit, the students toured the school,
participated in classroom activities, and joined in on a fun-filled basketball
shooting competition in the gym. The Pep Band entertained the students
while they were treated to a special BG lunch.
We look forward to welcoming the students back to Bishop Grimes for fall
scholarship testing and our Open House on November 14th.
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Celebrating 50 Years | Yesterday, Today, Always
2nd Annual Sweepstakes Drawing
Bishop Grimes would like to congratulate the following
winners of the BG Sweepstakes:
Julie Moss $5,000
Maureen DeChick $2,500
Patti Davis $1,000
Mike Spaulding $500
Christina Fuller $500
Leslie Noble $500
Mary Burgess $500
Dan Cummings $500
Giovanna Canzano $100
Jodi Demperio $100
Patti Davis $100
Richard Bucci $100
Shirley Nesbit $100
Elizabeth Avery $100
Sister Rosemary $100
John Niemi $100
Dale Avers $100
JoAnne Sgambati $100
Alumni Basketball Game
Get ready for the second annual Alumni Basketball Game
Reunion. This year we have invited Brandon Triche to
watch the game and have lunch with our alums. The event
will be held on Saturday, November 28th, at 11:00am in
the Sheehan Gym. Immediately following the game, please
join us for a complimentary lunch and to meet Brandon.
For more information, please contact the Office of Mission Advancement at
(315) 314-7157.
COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
November 9:
Lassell College @ 10:30am
November 10: Manhattan College @ 10:30am
SUNY Potsdam @ 10:30am
Monroe Community College @ 1:15pm
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Father Christopher Ballard
Dan Cummings
Mary Ann Donnelly
Henry Fust
Richard Kane
Joseph Mancuso
John Martin
James O’Shea
Christiane Pagé
Brian Schultz
Father Christopher Seibt
Patrick Shandorf
Mark Shattuck
David Wheeler
Randy Wolken
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News and Info | Booster Club
Cobra Club Pass
Order yours today! Fall, winter, and spring
sporting events just got better!
We are now selling the “Cobra Club Pass”.
The Cobra Club Pass will be valid for
admission to every regular season BG
home game for the 2015-2016 school
year (excluding Sectional games). The pass is $40 each or $100 for a family
of 4. To order your pass, simply email bgboosters@syrdiocese.org.
Bottle and Can Drive
The Booster Club is asking that you save and return your
bottles and cans to the Thompson Road Bottle and Can
Distribution Center, located at the corner of Kirkville and
Thompson Roads (6222 Thompson Road). All proceeds
from this year-long fundraiser will benefit the Booster Club.
2nd Annual Tailgate Party
Save the date for Bishop Grimes’ 2nd Annual Tailgate Party
sponsored by the Booster Club! There will be plenty of food,
drinks, raffles, door prizes & fun! The event will be held on
Saturday, January 16th, 2016. For more information, please
contact bgboosters@syrdiocese.org. All proceeds benefit the
Booster Club.
Save the Dates…
January 10
Lady Cobra Softball Fundraiser at Applebee’s, Erie Blvd., Dewitt, Pancake
Breakfast
January 16
Annual Tailgate Party, Trappers 2 , Minoa. Food, drinks, raffles, Super
Bowl board, door prizes and fun!
March
Look for our March Madness Bracket Challenge
April 10
Boys Baseball Fundraiser at Applebee’s, North Syracuse, Pancake
Breakfast
May 25
Athletic Awards for Modified Sports
June 8
Athletic Awards for JV and Varsity Sports
Check us out on Flickr
November, 2015
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This is a great article about taking tests
recommended by the Administration.
How to Take a Test (Stress Free)
October 19, 2015 By Susan Kruger, M.Ed.
Preparing ahead of time for a test is absolutely essential. But, there are
some things you can do while taking a test to reduce anxiety and improve
your score. The following action plan will give you a greater sense of control
during tests and allow you to be more relaxed and think more clearly.
* Be good to yourself.
* Know your time limit.
* Read the directions. Twice.
* Scan the entire test once.
* Begin answering questions.
* Stuck? Skip it.
* Breathe.
* When in doubt, go with you first “hunch.”
* Do not turn your test in early!
There is no substitution for a good study plan before a test, but there are tactics to help you be more strategic during your test-taking ‘performance.’ For
more information, visit: https://studyskills.com/students/how-to-take-a-test/?
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A Note from Christ the King Retreat House & Conference Center
Christ the King retreat House would like to thank the students that participated in the
Saturday clean-up. Your help with excavation, and the yard work that you did was
much needed and very appreciated. Christ the King Retreat House always welcomes volunteers. We have about 9,000 visitors annually that will benefit from the
beautifying of the grounds. We hope that in return we can provide students with a
home away from home that will be place where you are always welcome to come for
mediation and prayer. Christ the King Retreat House and Conference Center hopes
to provide all with an opportunity to recharge, renew and refocus.
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Our Student’s Accomplishments
We love to brag about our students. Has your child won an award or
competition? Has he or she participated in a special project or done something notable in the community? We are eager to learn about our students’
accomplishments, even those outside of school. Let us know by using the
online form on the BG Website or by contacting Mr. Kinne at
pkinne@syrdiocese.org.
A Reminder—After School Policy
If you have not returned a permission slip for your son/daughter to go next
door to Nice-N-Easy, please do so if he/she would like to go next door after
school. If your son/daughter does not have a permission slip, the After
School Room monitor will not let him/her go to Nice-N-Easy. The permission
slips are available by calling the Main Office.
In addition, please note that students are not to walk to Nice-N-Easy after
arriving at school in the morning. If your son/daughter would like something
to eat for breakfast, please ensure that he/she eats at home or that you stop
at Nice-N-Easy before dropping them off in the morning. It’s essential that
parents/guardians are also aware that food and drinks are not allowed outside of the cafeteria. If a student enters school with breakfast and/or a large
coffee at 7:43, he/she needs to eat in the cafeteria and get to homeroom by
7:48 in order to avoid being marked tardy. Please plan accordingly.
Finally, the manager of Nice-N-Easy has asked us to remind students that
when they go to the store in the afternoon that they leave their book bags by
the door in order to prevent bumping into things and/or the possibility of
shoplifting. The manager assured us that BG students have always been
cooperative and responsible with this policy in the past, and he thanked us in
advance for continuing to do so.
Attention Volunteers
Parents, please remember that if you would like to volunteer and plan to be in
the building around students that all volunteers must be VIRTUS trained. Training sessions are free and located throughout the diocese at various times and
places. You can register for a training session by going to www.virtus.org. When
registering, please note that you are affiliated with Bishop Grimes in order to
ensure that the school receives your credentials on our site report. Thank you
for helping us to ensure the safety of our students.
Syracuse University Band Day
We are very pleased to announce that our very own Bishop Grimes Pep Band will be
performing at the Syracuse vs. Clemson football game on Saturday, November
14th! The Pep Band will be performing on the field for the halftime show alongside
the Syracuse University Marching Band and a number of other bands from the
Central New York area. As an Alumnus of SU and the SU marching band,
Mr. Kammerer is very happy to be affording our band students this fantastic
opportunity!
As an incentive to raise attendance for the football game, the Carrier Dome Box Office is offering discounted ticket prices for members of the school communities.
Prices are $10 for youth and as low as $18 for adults. You may purchase tickets at
the following link:
https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/syracuse/EN/link/promotion/home/
a7956675b9aa39b34fd76ac63666e2aaec328e40
Our BG specific code is “BANDPEP”. This year they are raising the incentive level
by offering a substantial gift card to Midstate Music to the school that brings the
most fans! Let’s show our BG Pride and support our music students at the general
game! If you need assistance purchasing your tickets, please contact
Natalie Andrianos at 443-6660. We hope to see you there.
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Grimes
Scrip Program
Earn each time you stock your pantry!
You spend a big portion of your monthly budget on retail for your family. But
did you know there’s a way to make all that money work for you? By using
scrip to pay for your regular retail purchases, you can earn funds for our
school every time you shop.
Gift cards are available from many leading retail brands through our scrip
program. Buy these gift cards from Bishop Grimes to use at the retail stores
where you normally shop. You pay face value, your gift card is worth face
value, and Bishop Grimes earns a rebate on every gift card you purchase. It’s
really that simple!
For more info, please contact Jackie Belton at jbelton@twcny.rr.com.
SAVE AROUND COUPON BOOKS
On Sale Now!
Sale Runs from 11/2—11/13
The school is pleased to announce that we will be offering the SaveAround® Coupon Book
Program. The books will be available from November 2 nd to November 13th. The
SaveAround® Program continues to expand and offer more savings! The 2016 book
purchase offers you a FREE membership to Savings-On-The-Go that includes mobile and
printable coupons. These make great holiday gifts locally and out-of-state. For every 5 books
you sell, you get 1 free! If you have any questions, please contact Mission Advancement at
(315) 314-7157, extension 166.
FAMILY PORTRAIT FUND-RAISER
Lifetouch will be bringing their entire studio to our school for an
exclusive fundraising event.
Appointments are now available. Signup before your preferred time is taken.
You’ll receive a free 8x10 with your $10
school donation. Hi-Resolution CD
Packages range from $69-$299 available
for purchase. A minimum of 25 families
is required for a successful fundraiser.
You can have a great time, get a wonderful family portrait, and support
our school. Flyers are coming home soon.
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Bishop Grimes Varsity Girls Soccer Team completed a community service project by
doing yard work for a deserving family. The Soccer Team pulled weeds, raked, and
cleaned up the yard.
Thank you to the Varsity Girls Soccer Team for doing such a great job.
Coat Drive to Benefit Elementary Students
Thank you to all the BG families who participated
in this year’s Little Sister’s Winter 2015 Coat Drive.
The school collected winter jackets and coats and
donated them for the needy. With winter fast
approaching, winter coats, hats, and gloves are in
need for underserved families. Thank you for
making a difference in a child’s life.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL’S FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
These fundraisers support the scholarship and athletic programs!
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The Varsity and Modified Football players gave up their Saturday and
Sunday in October to volunteer for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer
Foundation. The players assisted with traffic control during the Apple
Festival in Lafayette. The event raised $14,000 for the Baldwin
Foundation. A heartfelt thank you goes out to each player (and their
parents) who gave up their weekend to support a great cause.