From the Principal

Dear Parents,

Prayers
The following members of our community are facing the illness of a loved one. Please, keep them in your prayers: senior Stefan, Junior Martin, and Celeste, Class of 2002, and staff member, Isabel Arista, whose son Javier Arista, Class of 2000, continues fighting a brain tumor, and undergoing physical therapy; senior Jeremy Brady, and junior, Jason Brady, Class of 2005, as their father, Terry Brady, recovers from a recent heart attack; five-year-old Isaac Gomez, grandson of staff member Linda Barragan, as he recovers from dental surgery; senior Woo Kim, as his grandmother, Mi Park, recovers from a hospital stay; senior Taylor Speech, as his mother is in the hospital; and Technology Director Paul Wood, as his father, G. L. Wood, recovers from burn injuries. Faculty member Verónica Alonzo, as her mother-in-law, Rosa Alonzo, recovers from a heart attack; faculty member, Mike Kistner, as his wife, Krissy, recovers from a recent hospital stay.

Please keep in your prayers these students and faculty members who are going through the difficulty of losing a family member: Eigth grader, Stephanie Dossett, whose cousin, Jeese Laura, passed away from cancer; freshman Kelli Grashel, whose grandfather Charles Grashel, passed away; seventh grader, Louis Gipson, whose aunt Peggy Russell, passed away; freshman Andrew Kreis, whose grandfather Kohler Martin Kreis, passed away after battling heart disease; sophomore Lisa Moretta, whose grandmother Ann Moretta, passed away; cafeteria employee, Fannie Clakson, whose mother Feebie Jones, passed away. Eighth grader, Sebastian, and freshman Rudy Saldivar, whose grandmother, Betty Potter, passed away.

Please keep the St. Elizabeth family in your prayers as they struggle to cope with the loss of fifth grader Isabel Hernandez. Isabel passed away from cancer two weeks ago.

District 6A State Champions
Congratulations to the State Championship Bishop Dunne Art Team!! On Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31, 2007, eleven students traveled to Austin with their work, as well as artwork from other students, to compete in the state event. The team brought home the TAPPS 6A State title! The following students placed in the top six in their category and scored points to help the team score 181 points. We want to congratulate our friends and second place team the Bishop Lynch Friars who scored 143 points. Enrique Aguirre - 2nd place Drawing Color, 2nd place Mixed Media 2D, 5th place Mixed Media 2D, and 1st place On site Drawing; Bob Aranda - 6th place Graphic Design; Paul Chartier - 3rd place Drawing Monochromatic; Chang-Yu Chen - 3rd place Crafts; Michaela Coghlan - 4th place Photo Creative and Experimental; Crystal Cortes - 4th place Printmaking; Kelli Fischer - 5th place Drawing Ink; Alexa Hanks - 1st place Drawing Ink; Lauren McDonald - 4th place Painting Transparent and 3rd place Fashion Accessories; Kandess Mejia - 4th place Fashion Accessories; David Moreno - 5th place Pottery; Rosemary Nguyen - 2nd place Mixed Media 3D and 4th place Relief Sculpture; Sarah Oeftering - 1st place Mixed Media 3D; Ashley Parks - 2nd place Printmaking; Eli Patton - 3rd place Drawing Graphite, 5th place Drawing Color, and 6th place Senior Portfolio; Michael Pistor - 6th place Photo Commercial and Digital; Mary Poole - 1st place Graphic Design, 2nd place Computer Generated Design, 4th place Photo- Self Processed, 2nd place Photo- Creative and Experimental, 1st place Photo Digitally Manipulated, 5th place Photo Digitally Manipulated and 2nd place Seek and Sketch; Sarah Price - 3rd place Computer Generated Design; and Igor Soares - 2nd place Graphic Design. Congratulations to these talented students and to their hardworking art teachers, Mrs. Molly O’Sullivan, Ms. Meili Peterson, Ms. Tiffany Roman and Mrs. Donna Sinclair.

TAPPS Academic Meet
Please congratulate our TAPPS State Academic Team who traveled
to Austin on March 30 – 31 to compete. Team members include
Clara Castillo (Spanish), Riley Emmons (Social Studies), Bethany
Munoz (Literary Criticism), Wandalyn Savala (Spelling), and David
Villanueva (Current Events).

Third Quarter Honor Breakfasts
The Honor Breakfasts to recognize Third Quarter Honor Roll are scheduled as follows:

Grade 12 April 11
Grade 11 April 12
Grade 10 April 13
Grade 9 April 16
Grade 8 April 17
Grade 7 April 18

Honor roll students and their parents are invited to breakfast on
the day scheduled at 7:45 a.m., in the Library. Students who attend
the breakfast are granted a “dress up” out-of-uniform day.

Third Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following students who achieved Honor Roll status for the Third Quarter. Named to the Principal’s Honor Roll with a quarterly average of 95% and above:

Congratulations to the following students who were named to the Honor Roll for having a quarter average of 90 to 94.99% are:

Junior Ring Ceremony
The Junior Ring Ceremony has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2007, 9:30 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Parents are invited to celebrate this special event as the Junior Class looks toward assuming the leadership role in the Bishop Dunne community in the 2007-2008 school year. A reception in the school library will follow the Mass.

Parents who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to Mrs. Hinkle at ehinkle@bdhs.org with the number who will be attending. Juniors are granted a special dress up day for this event.

Health and Wellness Week April 16, 2007 – April 20, 2007
We are proud to announce the first annual Bishop Dunne Health and Wellness Week Celebration. The celebration will begin Monday, April 16, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., with a Health Fair. The Fair will be held in the senior lounge and courtyard just outside the school cafeteria. The goal of the Fair is to encourage Bishop Dunne Community members to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Wellness experts from The Cooper Institute will host booths with information about nutrition and physical activity. The Dallas Police Department will provide information about drug and alcohol awareness. Ms. Janice Ross, R.N., will conduct blood pressure checks and discuss the warning signs of high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Look for teen wellness tips from the Bishop Dunne PALS and Principal’s Advisory groups. We will provide information concerning disease prevention, first aid and more! Wellness Week will continue throughout the week with classroom seminars on emotional and spiritual wellness. The week will culminate with Olympic Day, Friday, April 20, 2007.

Health Alert
For decades, Type 2 diabetes was a disease of adults. However, today this is no longer true. With the growing trend of obesity in our society, many children have high insulin levels and are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. As a result of the body’s inability to use insulin properly, glucose remains in the bloodstream instead of transferring to the cells where it is needed. The body responds by producing more and more insulin until glucose is carried into the cells. High insulin levels however will remain in the body. Ultimately, this will damage the pancreas because it is constantly being overworked to produce the extra insulin. Over time, the person will develop Type 2 diabetes as his or her pancreas is worked to exhaustion and becomes incapable of meeting insulin demands. Chronically elevated insulin levels can also increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, high cholesterol, hypertension and obesity. Per state requirement, school nurses now screen for a condition called Acanthosis Nigricans which indicates high levels of insulin in the blood and the potential to develop Type 2 diabetes. Children are screened in third, fifth and seventh grade. Acanthosis Nigricans is a light brown-black, rough, thick or creased area on the surface of the skin. It is usually found on the back of the neck or around the neck, armpits, and over the knuckles. Hispanics, Native Americans and African Americans have skin that is more sensitive to higher insulin levels and experience a higher prevalence of the skin changes.

The 7th grade class was screened earlier in the year. If you received a letter from your 7th grader this year, please have him or her seen by your doctor and provide Nurse Ross with a report for the student’s medical file. If you would like any child in another grade screened, please have them come by the clinic. It takes only a minute. If the marker is found, your child will be weighed and measured and his or her blood pressure checked. A report will be sent to you for follow up with your child’s physician.

Construction Update
The construction for the athletic field house will tentatively begin on June 1, 2007. We shall keep parents advised on the progress. The construction will take approximately nine months and the main access will be through the senior parking lot. This is a $2 million project and the field house will include an athletic training room, weight room, multipurpose room for wrestling, step team, drill team, and cheerleaders, locker rooms, public restrooms, concessions stands and a ticket booth. The area will be fenced and all workers subject to Diocesan safe environment policies. The next building phase is football field reconstruction, a new track and renovations to the cafeteria. If you can help with the funding of any capital building project, please contact us. They Went Thataway! The weekend of April 27, the Bishop Dunne Players will be presenting the hilarious play,

They Went Thataway!
This comedy gem centers on two female friends who move from New York to Montana to run a dude ranch, having no money and no clue what they are doing. Mayhem ensues, but it all works out. The main character Charlotte even finds love. You do not want to miss this show, which stars a variety of student actors, both new and veteran, directed by senior Michael Pistor. Please come out and support the Bishop Dunne Players. Performance dates are: Friday, April 27, 2007 at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door.

Fourth Annual Book Fair
Mark your calendars now, so you won’t miss our Fourth Annual Scholastic Book Fair! The dates are Monday, April 23, through Friday, April 27, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the BDCS Library. Each 7th through 9th grade student will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair during literature class that week to make his or her purchases, as well as before or after school hours. Besides bringing affordable, appropriate books to our students, the sales will directly benefit our school library.

For your convenience, our Book Fair accepts credit cards. Discover, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and secured debit cards (with MasterCard or Visa logos on them) are all welcome.

Junior Retreat
On Thursday, March 22, 2007, the Junior Class left the comforts of their school and home and traveled to Pine Cove Retreat Camp in Tyler, Texas, to attend an overnight retreat designed to assist them in understanding what it will mean for them to be seniors, the leaders of the student body. The retreat was structured to offer the students some activities and time for self, group, and spiritual reflection as well as unity and team building skills. The highlight of the evening program consisted of the camaraderie and laughter around the bonfire, as many of the students and teachers shared their talent for all to enjoy. We look forward to a successful 2007- 2008 school year with the “Seniors of ‘08” in charge!

Annual Student/ Faculty/ Parent Tennis Tournament Fundraiser
The Bishop Dunne Tennis Team is proud to host the annual Student/ Faculty/ Parent Tennis Tournament Fundraiser on Friday, April 20. Matches will begin at 3:30 p.m. on the courts of Kiest Tennis Center, at the corner of Hampton Road and Kiest Boulevard. Tournament play is Doubles/Mixed Doubles, with a Consolation Round, and each student may play with either a faculty or parent partner. Team entries are $15, and all proceeds will benefit the Bishop Dunne Tennis Team. If you would like to practice your game before the matches, the Varsity Tennis Team will be at Kiest on Thursday, April 19, from 3:30 p.m. through to 5:30 p.m., to help you practice. The Tennis Team asks you to join them on the courts! Please email Coach Beth Dies, bdies@ bdhs.org, if you have any questions.

Mr. and Miss Bishop Dunne
Bishop Dunne Catholic School will be hosting its First Annual Mr. and Mrs. Bishop Dunne Pageant. The Pageant will take place on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, in the Bishop Dunne Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with the program beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Contestants range from grades 9 through12. Come and see who will be the FIRST Mr. and Miss Bishop Dunne. Presale tickets are $5 and will be $7 at the door. Ticket sales will begin the week of April 23, 2007.

Eyalette Spring Show
The 2006-2007 Eyalettes invite our families to come and enjoy their Annual Spring Show. Choreographed by the Senior class, this year’s show will depict the talent of the Eyalettes and the many different styles of dance. The Spring Show will take place on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, in the Bishop Dunne Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6:00 p.m. Please come out and support your 2006-2007 Eyalettes!

Hall of Values
The Middle School Faculty and Staff are excited to announce the March Hall of Value Honorees. The following students have displayed characteristics of wisdom and deserve to be recognized for their accomplishments: 7th Graders Attika Cox and Alex Small; and 8th Graders Valentina DeFex and Scott Evetts.

Summer Programs

Kansas State University
Kansas State is hosting Junior Days at K-State on April 25, 2007, or May 4, 2007. Students and parents will have the opportunity to learn about K-State majors, finding the right fit for college, getting involved, financial aid including scholarships, and residence life. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, please visit www. considerk-state.edu/junior.

University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is offering four-week programs from July 8 through August 4, 2007. Students can choose from a list of small group seminars from engineering and playwriting to animation techniques, electric guitar and journalism. Groups meet Monday through Friday for discussions, instruction, laboratory work and field trips and weekends include chaperoned recreational, cultural and social activities. There’s also a free and useful workshop available to all students on how to navigate the college application process.

The University of Southern California also offers Exploration of Architecture, a two or four week program that begins July 8, 2007. The core of the program is built around studio design instruction and collaborative projects of varying scale, tours of the vibrant architectural landscape of Los Angeles, and meeting some of the local architects whose work is truly changing the world. Weekends are filled with the social, recreational and cultural pleasures of summer in Southern California. Spaces go fast, and applications are available online now. Visit www.usc.edu/summer as soon as possible to reserve a spot. Financial aid is available for students with outstanding academic performance who have financial need.

Texas Lutheran University
The Lone Star Scholars Academy (LSSA) offers university-level courses for transferable college credit to academically gifted high school students. Each LSSA student will participate in two courses taught by select TLU faculty and area educators. Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have taken the PSAT and/or rank in the top half of their class and receive a strong recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor are eligible to apply. The program takes place from June 17 through 30, 2007. Enrollment is on a firstcome, first-served basis. Need-based scholarships are available. Please contact Ms. Perales in the guidance department for an application.

Alumnae Panhellenic of Southern Dallas and Ellis Counties
The Alumnae Panhellenic of Southern Dallas and Ellis Counties invites all senior girls and their parents/guardian to an information session on NPC Greek sororities in college. The event will take place on Sunday, April 15, 2007, from 2:00 through 4:00 p.m. at Northwood University in Cedar Hill. This is an informational meeting for all college bound young ladies interested in joining a sorority. Parents are also invited to learn more about recruitment (RUSH), Greek life, registration with the Alumnae Panhellenic of Southern Dallas and Ellis Counties, and the process of registering with the various universities. For more information on this session, please contact Kate Butler at 972 298 1774 or katebutler@sbcglobal.net. There is no cost to attend and reservations are not necessary.

Colorado College
The Summer Programs Office at Colorado College is pleased to announce two programs for high school students. The College Ahead! Program gives students an opportunity to try a pre-college course free of charge, receive help with the college application process, and focus on skills that make college a positive experience. There is no cost to the student for this two-week experience. This program is for rising high school juniors. The application deadline is April 27, 2007. The Southwest High School Scholars’ Program will bring rising seniors to take one of the college’s regularly scheduled 3-week Summer Session undergraduate courses. Admitted students can choose from a full range of course offerings, earn college credit, and learn and discuss ideas in a small setting. Students can also participate in special sessions on the college admission process and career opportunities. The application deadline is April 6, 2007. Additional information about either program can be found at www.ColoradoCollege.edu/SummerPrograms/SummerSession/HSstudents.asp

University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is offering a wonderful opportunity to go beyond the typical campus visit. OU is inviting a select group of junior students highly interested in OU to live life like a Sooner! The Sooner Bound Texan visit will be Sunday, April 15, and Monday, April 16. The cost is only $50 for the entire two-day program and includes meals, transportation, one night of lodging and an OU Tshirt. Students will stay overnight at OU, take a tour of the campus, receive helpful information on admissions and scholarships as well as attend sessions on how to be successful in college and choosing the right major. Transportation will be provided from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Students may register for the trip at http://go2.ou.edu/sbt/events/. The pick-up location will be sent to students via email. There will be two pick-up locations for the bus. There will be an Arlington/Fort Worth location and a North Dallas/Plano location. The bus will depart from the Arlington/Fort Worth location at 3:30 p.m. and from the North Dallas/Plano location at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 15. The bus will return to North Dallas/Plano at 6:00 p.m. and Arlington/Fort Worth at 6:30 on Monday, April 16.There are a limited number of spots for the trip. Please encourage your student to register soon. Please contact Samantha Suchala at 214-221-5127 or ssuchala@ou.edu for more information.

Texas Christian University
The TCU High School Investor Challenge is a one-week summer camp that teaches high school seniors the techniques of stock investing and portfolio management. The students learn to analyze industry and company information, value company stock, and manage a $1 million virtual portfolio. For five days, they live in a residence hall on campus and spend their days at TCU’s Neeley School of Business. In the evenings, students enjoy organized activities at the TCU recreation center and other activities in Fort Worth. After the five-day summer camp, each student is given a $1 million virtual portfolio to manage during his/her senior year of high school. The students present the end result of their decisions—which stocks they kept, which they traded, which they bought and why—at a banquet at TCU in the spring. If a TCU High School Investor Challenge student decides to attend TCU, he or she may qualify for scholarships and Finance Seminar credit. The camp begins on June 10 and ends on June 15. An application can be completed online at www.cfs.tcu.edu.

Earth Day Photo Contest
During the week of Earth Day, April 22, U.S. students in Grades 5 through 8 can be part of a unique national effort to capture our changing world. Anytime from Sunday, April 22, through Sunday April 29, students are encouraged to take a photograph of something that is changing in their local environment. It could be a change occurring in the backyard, outside the school, in a local park, or off in the distance toward the horizon. Then, research and write a scientific explanation (400 words or less) that answers the following questions: What is the change taking place in the photograph? What may be causing the change? Was the change expected? How might the change impact surrounding areas, including people? How might this picture look different in the future? Entries will be judged by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) staff based on relevance to topic (depiction of change in the environment), uniqueness and overall appearance of the photo, and thoroughness of the written explanation. The top three winners will receive cash prizes in the amount of $100, $75 and $50, respectively. The top 10 winners will receive their photograph in a special frame commemorating Earth Day 2007. The top 50 photographs and accompanying descriptions will be published on the IGES Web site, www.strategies.org. Entries must be received by email or postmarked by May 9, 2007. Winners will be announced on the IGES Web site on May 30, 2007. For submission instructions and entry form, please visit: http://www. strategies.org/EarthDayPhoto

The White House Internship Program
The White House Internship Program offers an excellent opportunity to serve the Federal government and explore public service. The program currently seeks exceptional high school seniors to apply for this highly competitive program. In addition to typical office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, tours, and complete an intern service project. Interns may serve a term in the fall, spring or summer. An application and additional information about the program can be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship, enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university, or graduated the previous semester, and a U.S. citizen. Strong applications should exhibit sound academic credentials, a history of community involvement and leadership, solid verbal/written communication skills, and a demonstrated interest
in public service. Applications should be submitted to Karen Race, Deputy Director and Intern Coordinator, White House Personnel, at intern_application@whitehouse.gov on or before June 26, 2007. For more information, please contact Karen Race at 202 456 5979 or intern_application@whitehouse.gov

Senior College Acceptances
The faculty and staff of Bishop Dunne would like to extend congratulations to the following Seniors on their college acceptances: Gladys Barrientos - Texas Christian University, Northern Michigan University, and University of the Cumberlands; Ashley Combs - University of North Texas; Kenneth Ferguson - Alabama State University, Midwestern State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Jasmine Jacobs - University of Houston, Loyola University-New Orleans, Midwestern State University, University of North Texas, and Texas Woman’s University; Kirsten Johnson - University of Mississippi, University of Oklahoma, and Loyola University-New Orleans; Tori Lee - University of Louisiana-Lafayette, University of North Texas, Texas Woman’s University, Texas A&M-Commerce, and University of Houston; Alyson Malczon - St. John’s University, St. Edward’s University, Peace College, Colorado Mountain College, and Art Institute of Dallas; Ana Medina - Baker University, University of Dallas, Texas Wesleyan University, and Graceland University; Erica Milton - Xavier University of Louisiana; Angela Phillips - Hofstra University, University of Kansas, and University of North Texas; Juanita Rios - Texas Woman’s University, Rockhurst University, Baker University, and Graceland University; Matthew Szurek - Texas Christian University and Bentley College; Blair Willis - Kansas State University, Morgan State University, University College, Tennessee State University, University of Houston, and Stephen F. Austin State University; Andrew Victor - Santa Clara University and Case Western Reserve University. We wish them continued success!

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to our faculty who are marrying soon: Ms. Jennifer R. Johnson, Ms. Laura Kosh, Ms. Lauren Lipscomb, and Ms. Tiffany Roman. We wish them all the best for the future!

Dr. Pepper Drinks
Because of a Diocesan lawsuit, Bishop Dunne has to buy products from Dr. Pepper. Dr. Pepper has been bought out by Cadbury- Schweppes who have mandated that all vending machine drink prices be raised from 50 cents to $1.00. This will affect Yoohoo and Snapple drinks. Please understand that Bishop Dunne has no control over this pricing.

Baseball and Softball Parking
Parents and students are asked not to park under the trees by the baseball and softball fields. Parking under the trees damages the root systems of the trees and will damage the irrigation system we are placing there. This area will become a park with benches. All cars parked here will be towed without notification and at the owner’s expense.

Transportation / Bus Schedule Changes
It is time to start considering new bus routes for next school year. If you are interested in riding the bus next year and/or would like us to consider a new stop, please email Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@ bdhs.org or call 214-339-6561 ext. 244. The current stops that Bishop Dunne offers are Duncanville (Holy Spirit), Grand Prairie (Immaculate Conception), North Dallas (St. Monica), East Dallas (St. Thomas) and Irving (St. Luke). Stops that we are considering are Waxahachie, Midlothian, St. Phillip Catholic School, and Downtown Dallas.

From the Athletic Department

Wrestling Nationals
Four members of the wrestling team qualified for the United States Girls’ Wrestling Association High School National tournament. Gladys Barrientos, senior, and Lauren Birks, junior, qualified for the second consecutive year. Adreana Barerra, junior, and Alex Dean, freshman, made their first trip to the high school national tournament. After some travel delays the team arrived in Livonia, Michigan, for the competition on March 30.

The USGWA National Championships is an annual event that brings together the best in girls’ high school wrestling. Wrestlers representing thirty-eight states competed in brackets, some totaling thirty-two competitors. In the first day of competition, all four wrestlers competed well in battling for top twelve placing. Alex Dean gained some great experience to conclude her freshman year with two tough losses against experienced wrestlers from Ohio and Iowa. Adreana Barerra competed well at the tournament. After suffering a close loss to an opponent from New York, she defeated her opponent from Arizona with a 9-8 score. Adreana’s tournament ended with a loss to a second opponent from New York. Gladys Barrientos was seeded in the 165 lbs weight class and received a bye first round as a result. She dominated her first opponent from Michigan, pinning her in the second period. She lost to the UIL 185 lbs State Champion Carrie Clark from Cedar Park Vista Ridge in the championship quarter-finals, ending her day. Lauren Birks was also seeded in the 165 lbs. weight class and also received a first round bye. She won her opening match against her opponent from Wisconsin by pinning her in the first period. After losing to Adele Kurt from Katy Taylor, the UIL 165 lbs. State Champion, her day also ended. Both Gladys and Lauren advanced to the second day of competition and the placing round.

In the placing rounds, Gladys lost two close matches before advancing to earn 11th place. Gladys controlled the offense in both of her losses, but lost points after being put into pinning combinations. She ended the tournament by winning her placing match, earning 11th place and All-American status. This is the second time that Gladys has earned such status at a national wrestling tournament. Lauren won her first match of the placing round by pinning her opponent from Pennsylvania in the second period. She then lost a close match to her opponent from Maine, 2-4. Lauren ended the tournament by winning her placing match, earning 7th place after defeating her opponent from Nebraska by pinning her in the third period after establishing a 8-1 lead. This is the second year Lauren has placed and earned All-American status at this tournament, earning 11th last year. The wrestling team would like to thank the school and the administration for their support. Thanks also go to Mrs. Therese Dean and Mrs. Kathy Birks for accompanying the team to Michigan.

Middle School Athletics
We are currently accepting registrations for Golf, Swimming and Soccer. If interested in joining one of these middle school sports, or if more information is needed, please contact Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org. Be on the lookout for registration information in the Middle School Mail Sorter across from the eighth grade locker room. The deadline for soccer is April 10.

Middle School Baseball
Congratulations to our middle school baseball team for winning their opening game. They defeated All Saints 5-3 on March 25 at Bishop Dunne.

Middle School Basketball
Congratulations to our 8th grade basketball teams for advancing to the semi-finals of the DPL City Championship in early March. The 8th grade girls defeated St. Rita 29-21 and then lost a close game to Christ the King in the semi-finals. The 8th grade boys defeated St. Patrick 41-19 and lost in overtime to Prince of Peace – Plano in the semi-finals.

Congratulations to All – Stars Chris Armstrong, Ericca Branch, and Sam Lane for being selected to the 1st Benefit Basketball All Star Game. This game was organized by Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Bishop Dunne to help raise money for two families from Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Paul who experienced recent tragedies. Thank you to Coach Weaver from OLPH, Coach Guerrero and Coach Weaver from St. Mary of Carmel for organizing this wonderful event at Bishop Dunne on March 21. The event raised over $1,100 for the two families. Thank you to those who attended the event and donated money and or concessions to the cause.

Middle School Wrestling
Spring Wrestling Club with Oak Cliff YMCA will start April 10 and will practice every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. If interested please contact Coach Stevens at kstevens@bdhs. org. The spring season will last until mid May. The Wrestling Camp will be June 11 through 14, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 noon. This camp is for Kindergarten through 10th grade boys and girls. If interested in joining the summer wrestling fun, please contact Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org. The cost of the camp is $75.

Baseball
The Bishop Dunne baseball team is currently 6-12 and is in the middle of its difficult district schedule. Leading the efforts for the Falcons is senior Matthew Saldana. Saldana is in the top 10 amongst area hitters with a batting average of .586. He has scored 23 runs, driven in 19, has 9 doubles, and has stolen 13 bases. He has also played great defense in center field. Fellow senior Marcus Campos has been a great contributor to the team both offensively and defensively. Campos is batting .377 with 17 RBIs, and has made some outstanding plays at shortstop. Junior Caleb Scheerer has been heating up offensively for the Falcons, raising his batting average to .366. The pitching efforts have been led by senior Jimmy Gaffney who has 2 wins, while junior Roger Ibarra has shut down several teams in relief, earning 2 saves.

The Falcons have several important district home games in April: 4/14 vs. Lynch (2:00 p.m.); 4/19 vs. JPII (4:30 p.m.). On Thursday, 4/5, Bishop Dunne hosted the Academy of the Holy Angels, a Catholic high school from Minnesota, in a scrimmage game at 4:30 p.m. This is the first ever meeting between the two schools, and the event included a pre-game Mass for the players and a post-game meal out on the field.

Cross Country / Running Camp
The running speed camp is set for this summer during June and July, 2007, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. For more information and exact dates please email Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org. The cost of the camp is $15 per week or $50 per month or $85 for two months.

TRIO Road Race
It is time to get in shape to walk or run the 3rd Annual Bishop Dunne Funne Runne on April 14, 8:00 a.m., at Bishop Dunne. If you cannot walk or run, you can still help by being a volunteer. We need people to help the day of the race with registration, setup, cleanup, and course monitors. We also need volunteer Police officers to help with traffic control on the course. If you cannot make the event but want to help, we are in need of bottled water, sports drinks, fruit, yogurt, fruit bars, sports bars, etc. If you are interested in joining the fun or want to volunteer to help with the fun please contact Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org. Remember your help in the event will help support the athletic facility fund. This is also a great way to get some volunteer hours.

Girls’ Basketball
Congratulations to our students who won the 2006-2007 Lady Falcon Basketball District 1-6A Awards: First Team All-district - Jasmine Jacobs; Second Team All-district - Blair Willis and Lauren Houston; and Honorable Mention - Amanda Berkhalter, Taryn Flowers, and Jasmine Webb.

Volleyball Open Gym
We would like to remind all about Open Gym. Open Gym is now Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. through 5:30 p.m. We have averaged over twenty girls every day and everyone is working hard, which bodes well for our season. Mr. Kistner would like to thank Mrs. Dailey and Coach Davis for their support of our program. If girls are coming into Bishop Dunne next year and play volleyball, come out and see our program first hand. We look forward to meeting you!

High School Golf
The golf team participated in its second tournament of the season at the St. Mark’s Tournament on March 19 at Bear Creek Golf Course. The boys’ team was led by a third place finish by Sean Luke and a tie for fifth by Brian Luke. Strong rounds were also turned in by Ian Imlach and Sam Driscoll. Eric Charney, Drew Merlino and Val De Fex were the other Falcon golfers who participated. As a team, the boys finished in third place. The boys and girls will next compete at the district golf tournament on April 9 and 10 at Tangle Ridge Golf Club in Grand Prairie. Results can now be viewed here.

The golf program would like to thank Oak Cliff Country Club and Twin Wells Golf Course (Irving) for allowing us to practice at their facilities free of charge.

The golf team can always use donations of new or used, unwanted golf equipment. If you have any items you would like to donate, please bring them to the front office or to Coach Perez in Room 111.

Rugby
The rugby team is currently undefeated! The team has won all its cup matches and is the Texas North Division II first place team. The rugby team will be competing for the Texas Rugby Union High School Championship in Houston on April 14 and 15, 2007. At the last match, the team defeated FW Vikings (Nolan High School) 17-10, with tries scored by Thomas Moser, Michael Dean, and one try converted by Drew Kappes. Coaches Moser, LeBlanc and Fulce would like to congratulate the boys for their stellar performance. Thanks to all the fans who come out every match to support us. We could not have done it without you.

Athletic Banquet
Bishop Dunne will host a sports banquet in the gymnasium honoring both high school and middle school student athletes for the 2006-2007 school year on Friday, May 18, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. More information will be available soon on our sports webpage at www.bdhs.org/sports.

Team Pictures
We have scheduled dates for team and individual pictures for the following.
April 16 – JV/V Baseball – 3:15 p.m.
April 16 - Middle School Softball – 5:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth
Students will receive information packets from their coaches. Payments must be submitted when pictures are taken and checks should be made payable to LIFETOUCH.

From the Business Office

Where Did My Diploma Go?
Any senior who has a balance on his or her account at Bishop Dunne may be asking this question. Diplomas and final transcripts will not be released until all accounts are paid in full.

For Families Who Have Not Yet Registered
1. Registration for 2007-08 All registrations will be accepted on a space available basis. The registration fee is used to secure enrollment and guarantee a position in the school upon acceptance. This fee is a financial commitment by the parents, and enables the school to gauge staffing needs and budget costs. Returning students may not register until accounts at the school and TCCCU are current. Schedules will not be generated for any student who has not paid his or her registration fee. Enrollment and class schedules cannot be guaranteed if registration fees are not paid by the deadline. Registration is nonrefundable and non-transferable.

The registration fee for the 2007-08 school year is $500. If you will be using the Texas Catholic Community Credit Union for the first time this year, please contact Mrs. Sandy Brooks at 214.339.6561, extension 233, so that she can send an enrollment card to you.

In the registration packet that was mailed to all current students, you will find a Contract of Enrollment and a Contract for Financing at the Texas Catholic Community Credit Union. All returning families must complete and sign the Contract of Enrollment. Only those families financing their tuition through TCCCU must complete the Contract for Financing. All documents and payment in full must be submitted to the Business Office for a student to be considered registered.

2. Financing Tuition for 2007-2008 Through TCCCU?
This is a reminder to all families who are financing tuition through the Texas Catholic Community Credit Union. Some families choose to pay a portion of the tuition and fees directly to Bishop Dunne so that they are financing less at TCCCU. Any portion of the tuition 10 and fees that are paid to BDCS, rather than to the TCCCU, must be paid by May 1 in order to have the correct loan amount processed in a timely manner and accurate loan payments calculated. Loan applications sent to the TCCCU will reflect the total amount of the tuition, student activity fee, technology fee, and facility fee less any amount paid in advance.

3. Do You Want to Save Some Money? The tuition loan rate for parent loans for the 2007-2008 school year is 8.25%. An automatic draft from your checking account at another bank to TCCCU will result in a rate of 8.00%. An automatic draft from a checking account at TCCCU will result in a rate of 7.75%. However, by using either automatic draft option, your biggest savings will be in time and hassle. You won’t have to remember to write a check, address an envelope, or find a stamp, and you won’t accidentally incur any late fees because you forgot to make your payment.

4. Tuition and Fees For the 2007-2008 school year, the tuition rate is $8,400 for 9th – 12th grades and $6,000 for 7th and 8th grades. The student activity fee is $375 per student. The facility fee is $250 per student. The technology fee is $250 per student. These fees or any portion thereof may be financed through the Texas Catholic Community Credit Union. Families may choose to find alternative financing or pay using cash, cashier’s check, money order or credit card (VISA/ MasterCard).

To Apply for Financial Aid
Priority consideration will be given to those families who submit their financial aid applications by January 31, 2007. Families who have completed all financial aid paperwork by the January 31, 2007, priority deadline will have a response before March 1, 2007. Those who apply after this deadline will be awarded aid on a funds-available basis. Notification of awards will take place 4-6 weeks after your file is completed at PSAS.

You can apply for financial aid online by going to mypsas.org and choosing the online application. The authorization code is 1562. You still have to print the certification and mail your attachments to PSAS. This method requires that you pay the fee using a credit card. You can also access this link on the school’s website at bdhs.org. If you would like to print out the application and mail it directly to PSAS, you can access the form on the school’s website also. Simply choose the drop down box for Admission, then Financial Aid. You can either print out the application, which is available in Spanish or English, or go to the Private School Aid link provided and complete the application online.

Student requirements for financial aid include but are not limited to maintaining an overall grade point average of 80% and a good discipline record. The tuition assistance committee evaluates each student at the end of each semester to determine whether financial aid will continue for the next semester or the next school year. Please remind your student how important it is to maintain the required grades and a good discipline record so that tuition assistance will not be withdrawn after the first semester. For returning students requesting financial aid, the committee will review the prior year’s grades and discipline record.

Payment Due
Invoices for class fees (remember, you didn’t have to buy a book for these classes) have been mailed. All accounts must be paid in full by 8 a.m. Thursday, February 15, 2007, in order for students to attend classes on Friday, February 16, 2007. Any students in class on Friday, February 16th, whose account has not been paid in full, will be pulled from class to call a parent to pick them up from school or to give permission to school staff for their student to drive off the campus.

Payment Methods
Bishop Dunne Catholic School accepts cash, cashier’s checks, money orders, MasterCard or VISA for any payments.

Name, please!
Some of our students have a different last name than their parent or guardian. We keep our accounts by student name. Please indicate on your checks for what and for whom you are making payments. Writing in the memo section of the check or money order will help us out tremendously. Thank you!

Separate Checks, Please
Please do not include fees for extracurricular activities, lunch fees, booster fees or fines in the same check as the invoiced payment. Payments may be made separately in the same envelope, but not in the same check. Thanks!

Returned Checks
Payment of a returned check that was presented to BDCS and the related fee are due immediately upon notification by BDCS. If payment of fees on any student account is delayed twice due to checks returned by the bank, the Business Office will require that cash, cashier’s check, money order, MasterCard, or Visa be used for any future payments on that account.

If payment made on behalf of a student by a 3rd party is returned by the bank, the responsible party will immediately become responsible for the tuition or fee intended to be paid by the 3rd party, but not the returned check fee.

Payment of a returned check which was presented to the TCCCU and related fee are due immediately upon notification by the TCCCU or BDCS. Payment of the amount of the check and any fees assessed must be paid in full to the TCCCU with cash, cashier’s check, or money order before the student(s) will be allowed to return to class. Two returned checks at the TCCCU will require that all future payments to the TCCCU and to BDCS be made with cash, cashier’s check, or money order to TCCCU or cash, cashier’s check, money order, MasterCard or Visa to BDCS.

Tuition Refunds
If a student withdraws from BDCS prior to the start of the fourth quarter, the responsible party may be entitled to a refund of tuition for any unused school quarter(s) in the academic calendar that the student was not or will not be enrolled. Any unpaid fees or fines will be deducted from the refund and an administrative fee will be assessed to all such refunds resulting from voluntary withdrawal from the school.

Volunteer Hours
Each family is expected to perform a total of at least 40 hours of community service for the School or to pay a $200 sustentation fee. Volunteer hours may be accumulated from April 1 of the prior school year through March 31 of the current school year. The Responsible Party will be billed pro-rata after April 1 if the volunteer hours have not been completed during this time period.

Dates to Remember

5th of each month- payments are due to the TCCCU.

7th of each month- the Business Office will attempt to notify the responsible party of non-payment.

14th of each month- payments for balances at BDCS are due.

15th of each month- students whose accounts have a balance at BDCS are not permitted to attend class or participate in any extracurricular activities, including sports.

16th of each month- students whose accounts are not current at TCCCU will not be permitted to attend class or participate in any extracurricular activities, including sports.

Texas Catholic Community Credit Union
If monthly payments are not received at the TCCCU by the due date of the 5th of the month, the Business Office will attempt to contact the Responsible Party. If payment has not been received by the TCCCU by 8 a.m. on the 16th, students will not be allowed to attend classes or participate in any extracurricular activities until the delinquent amount has been paid in full. If students are in class, they will be called from class to contact a parent. No promises to pay or extensions of credit will be accepted.

The TCCCU, which is located at 10103 Shoreview, near White Rock Lake, has a night drop box. Questions regarding TCCCU accounts should be directed to Roy Adams at 214.348.8670 at extension 106 or Karen Williams at extension 105.

Changes for the Extended Day Program for 7th, 8th and 9th Grades
Note: Students are not charged for the Extended Day Program until 4:30 p.m.
The purpose of the Extended Day Program (EDP) is to provide a convenient, safe, and affordable Christian environment to complement the value system of Bishop Dunne.  School policies, procedures, and regulations are in effect at all times.  The EDP follows the same expectations and consequences as stated in the Bishop Dunne School and Family Handbook.
 
Hours of operation are from 3:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. Students in grades 7, 8, and 9 who are left unsupervised on the campus after 3:30 p.m. must attend the EDP.  Students are not allowed to roam the campus freely.  Parents should strongly convey to their student(s) that any unsupervised student who does not report to the EDP promptly will be subject to a detention.

Students who participate in extracurricular activities are to remain with their coach or moderator until their transportation arrives. However, students are to be picked up promptly after extracurricular activities.  Teachers will remain with students in tutoring for their assigned time. If parents are not on time to pick up their students after extracurricular activities or tutoring, the student will be sent to the EDP and parents will be charged for this service beginning at 4:30 p.m. There will be no free EDP beginning at 4:30 p.m. for students who come to EDP before the start of their extracurricular activities.

There are three payment options:

Students are not charged for after school care until 4:30 p.m., therefore the monthly rate has been reduced to $140 (approximately $4 per hour), payable in advance, offering a tremendous discount over the hourly rates.

Advance payment for students who do not use the EDP enough to warrant paying a monthly fee, but who attend the program regularly. Parents may purchase hours in advance. The minimum number of hours a student may purchase is 5 hours at $8 an hour for any portion of an hour used for a total of $40. However, parents may purchase as many hours as they wish at the $8 per hour rate. The sign-out sheets will reflect the number of hours paid and used.

The rate for drop-ins is $10 per hour for any portion of an hour used. 

Parents will be subject to the hourly rates until payment has been received for the monthly rate or the pre-paid rate. It is preferred that advance payments (options 1 and 2) be made to the Business Office. A receipt will be given for any cash payments. If students are not picked up by 6:00 p.m., a fee of $25.00 for every 10 minutes (or any portion thereof) will be assessed.

Please note: Students will not be released from the EDP program unless a parent is visible to the adult in charge. Students will not be released to meet their ride any place other than the south parking lot between the high school and middle school buildings.

Cafeteria Sees Red
Many students have negative balances on their cafeteria Dine Pay account. If this applies to your student, please remedy this situation right away. Students who have a balance on their account will only be allowed to charge a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to their account until a positive balance is established.

Educational Catering is happy to introduce Dining Pay

View student purchases online
Add money to an account online
www.ed-cat.com

Getting Started:
1. Go to www.ed-cat.com
2. Click on the Parent & Student Section and then on Dining Pay
3. Create a New Account
4. Sign in and Click on “Add a Student” button. Note: You will need to know the numeric PIN number of the account in order to add the student. If you do not have the PIN number, talk to the Café Manager at your school, or email us at ECI@ed-cat.cor call ECI Customer Service at (713) 722-7773 x301
5. From there, simply follow the instructions to view history of payments and purchases and enjoy the benefits of Dining Pay.

A couple of hints:
Just use the numeric portion of the PIN number.
Use the View Participation Report button to see account activity and balance.
Use the “+” to the left of row to see additional detail.
From Dining Pay, you can use the Add Funds button to add funds via credit card. The fee for this is 4.5%. This fee covers the gateway costs of accepting payments over the internet. You still have the option of paying at the school or mailing in a check to credit a Debit Lunch Account.

Please note that effective April 1, CaféPrepay.com will no longer be your means to add funds via credit card. The main advantage to this change is that you will be able to view history on line. The options for automatic credit card payments and withdrawals from checking accounts are not available at this time, but we plan to add those features in the future. You will still receive weekly balance update emails if we have your email address. If you have not been receiving these, you can begin by using the ‘Change Account Information’ button in Dining Pay to add your email address, or email it to us at ECI@ed-cat.com.

Thank you for your time and participation in our lunch program.

Cafeteria Staff can be contacted at bdhscafe@ed-cat.com or call 214-339-6561 ext 239.
Payments can be dropped off at the front office or mailed to Bishop Dunne Catholic School, ECI Cafeteria Manager, 3900 Rugged Drive, Dallas, Texas 75224

If you have any questions or concerns about the cafeteria, please contact Debbie S. Champion at 214-339-6561 ext 235 or email at dchampion@bdhs.org.