From the Principal

Dear Parents,

Prayers
Please keep in your prayers these students and faculty members who are going through the difficulty of losing a family member: sophomore Alfredo Avila and junior Adreana Barrera, whose uncle, Samuel Anguino Jr., passed away on February 2, and whose grandfather, Samuel Anguiano, passed away on February 10; freshman Chelsea Maxwell, whose grandfather, Joe Wedgeworth passed away; faculty member, Ms. Meili Peterson, whose uncle, B.J. Wright, passed away; former principal of Bishop Dunne, Mr. Michael Satarino, whose father-in-law, Edward Hogan Jr., passed away on February 12; and freshman Grant Szurak and senior Matt Szurak, as their great-grandmother, Vada Adams, passed away on February 20.

The following members of our community are facing illness themselves or that of a loved one. Please keep them in your prayers; Mrs. Anita D’Onofrio; Mr. Paul Wood; Mrs. Ricks, mother of Stephen Ricks, who has had several surgeries since December and remains ill; 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 is undergoing physical therapy.

Open House
Our Open House is on March 20, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call Mr. Mullin at 214 339 6561 ext. 230.

The January 31 priority Financial Aid deadline has passed, with approximately 100 families meeting the priority deadline. We are now continuing to accept Financial Aid applications for 2007-2008 on a funds available basis.

Parents are reminded that registration for the 2007-2008 school year is due by March 1, 2007.

Financial Assistance for Diocesan Employees
Parents of Bishop Dunne students who are employed by the Diocese of Dallas are eligible for financial assistance from a Catholic Foundation grant of $10,000. Families must submit a completed financial aid form to Private School Aid Services by March 30, 2007. Additionally, families must also complete the “Catholic Foundation Diocesan Employees’ Scholarship Fund for Bishop Dunne” form which can be obtained from the Business Office. This completed form must reach the Business Office by March 30, 2007, for families to be eligible.

First Semester Honor Roll Corrections
Congratulations to Tori Gillum, Grade 8, and Lauren Birks, Grade 11, who were named to the Bishop’s Honor Roll for first semester.

Sister Helen Prejean and Dr. Spencer Wells
Many thanks go to our parents and families who attended the evening with Sister Helen Prejean at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Sister Helen had talked to our students during the day about her prison ministry and her work with victims of crime. She discussed with the students the need for an equitable legal system for all Americans and called for a moratorium on the death penalty.

Thank you to all our families’ support for Dr. Spencer Wells, Explorer in Residence at the National Geographic Society and prominent geneticist. Dr. Wells’ lecture was very well attended at the Science Place, with standing room only. Dr. Wells talked to the students about his research into deep ancestry and human migration, showing that all mankind came from Africa and illustrating the various paths different populations traveled from Africa.

We were very proud of out students for their behavior, interest level, and challenging questions. Thank you to our families for their support of our efforts to bring world-renowned speakers to the youth at Bishop Dunne.

School Holiday on March 2 and March 5
No classes will be held on Friday, March 2, and Monday, March 5, due to the GeoTech Conference. Noted educator and lecturer, Louis Mangione, will speak with our faculty on March 2. When students return on Tuesday, March 6, Blocks A through D will meet.

Inclement Weather Make-up Day
Thursday, April 5, will be a half day of school due to the school’s closure on January 17 because of the weather. Dismissal will be at 12:25 p.m. On April 5, Blocks E through H will meet. Provided we have no more inclement weather days, we will be off on Good Friday, April 6, and Easter Monday, April 9. April 10, when we return, will also be a Blue Day, and Blocks E through H will meet.

Lent
“Lent is time when Catholics are called to recognize the wounds inflicted upon the dignity of the human person, linking the nailing of Jesus to the cross with society’s contempt for life and human exploitation,” said Pope Benedict XVI.

In his 1,200-word 2007 Lenten message, Pope Benedict focused on love, the theme of his encyclical Deus caritas est (God is love), and the responsibility of Christians to respond to love in dealings with others.

“The response the Lord ardently desires of us is above all that we welcome his love and allow ourselves to be drawn to him,” the pope said. “Accepting his love, however, is not enough. We need to respond to such love and devote ourselves to communicating it to others.”

The papal message, dated November 21, 2006, was released at the Vatican on February 13 by Archbishop Paul Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum.

Lent began on Ash Wednesday, February 21, and runs through Holy Thursday, April 5. Easter will be celebrated three days later, this year on April 8.

The pope noted that the theme of this year’s Lenten observance is taken from the Gospel of John (19:37): “They shall look on him whom they have pierced.” Bishop Dunne students are asked to serve others in this time of Lent. Meat will not be served in the cafeteria on Fridays during Lent.

Confirmation
Congratulations to our very special group of students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church on February 18th. In addition to actively participating in Religion 8 classes taught by Mrs. Cooper and Mr. Hurt, this group has prepared throughout the school year by gathering after school and during lunch twice a week to better understand and explore their faith.

Bishop Grahmann celebrated the Confirmation Mass, encouraging these young adults to embrace the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and use them to impact their world. In addition to the following Confirmandi, Seth Benevides (8) and Kristina Munoz (8) prepared with the group and will recieve the Sacrament of Confirmation with their home parishes. Congratulations to: Valentina DeFex (8),Stephanie Dossett (8), Zach Enriquez (8), Matthew Galvan (8), Tori Gillum (8), Elizabet Hernandez (8), Mollie Imlach (8), Cameron Jones (8), Catherine McLain (8), Karl Migacz (8), Kevin Moore (8), Bianca Nieto (8), Jonathan Nguyen (8), Chelsea Nkrumah (8), Alex Radrick (8), Mark Rewis (8), Michael Solares (8), Mario Starghill (8), Tiffany Starghill (8), Matthew Terrones (9), Jack Theis (8), Joshua Thoman (8), Francine Vargas (8).

TAPPS Academic Competition
Please congratulate our Academic Team who represented Bishop Dunne in the TAPPS Academic Competition. Our students competed for district titles in the largest TAPPS district and for the chance to go to state competition. Congratulations to our team: Clara Castillo; Riley Emmons; Erin Evetts; Micaela Hamilton; Bethany Munoz; Stephan Powell; Wandalyn Savala; Samantha Smith; and David Villanueva.

Clara Castillo placed first in Spanish; Riley Emmons placed second in Social Studies; Bethany Munoz placed fourth in Literary Criticism; Stephan Powell placed third in Number Sense and fourth in Calculator; Wandalyn Savala placed fourth in Spelling; and David Villanueva placed second in Current Events. These students will represent Bishop Dunne at the TAPPS State Academic Meet on March 30 and 31, 2007.

TAPPS Art Competition
Congratulations to the District Champions, the Bishop Dunne Art Team! We look forward to a successful and challenging state event at the end of March. Special congratulations to the following students who qualified for the state competition by placing in the top three in their category at district:

Enrique Aguirre – second place Drawing Graphite, first place Mixed Media 2d, second place Mixed Media 2d, second place Drawing Color, third place Senior Portfolio; Bob Aranda - first place Graphic Design; Paul Chartier - third place Drawing Monochromatic; Michaela Coghlan – first place Photo- Creative and Experimental; Chang-Yu Chen – third place Crafts; Crystal Cortes – third place Printmaking; Kelli Fischer – first place Drawing Ink; Alexa Hanks – third place Drawing Ink; Carol Herrera – first place Fashion Accessories; Sophie Huang – second place Drawing Ink; Lauren McDonald - third place Painting Transparent, third place Fashion Accessories; Kandess Mejia – second place Fashion Accessories; David Moreno – first place Pottery; Rosemary Nguyen – second place Mixed Media 3d, third place Relief Sculpture; Sarah Oeftering – third place Mixed Media 3d, second place Relief Sculpture; Ashley Parks – second place Printmaking; Eli Patton – first place Drawing Graphite, first place Drawing Color, third place Drawing Color, first place Senior Portfolio; Michael Pistor – second place Photo- Self Processed, third place Photo Commercial and Digital; Mary Poole – second place Computer Generated Design; first place Photo -Self Processed; second place Photo Creative and Experimental; third place Graphic Design; first place Photo Digitally Manipulated; second place Photo Digitally Manipulated; Sarah Price; third place Computer Generated Design; Igor Soares – second place Graphic Design; and PJ Thrasher – third place Photo Self Processed.

Washington, DC Close UP Trip
From February 18 through February 24, senior students Monica Gully and Quinn Heimburger, junior students Chad Senter and Devyn Young, and their teacher, Ms. Marylee Boarman, participated in the Close Up Foundation’s Washington, D.C. program. These students and their teacher traveled to the nation’s capital along with nearly 200 other students from around the United States and Mexico to undertake the mission of Close Up—to inform, inspire, and empower youth to achieve their full potential as informed, active citizens. In workshop groups they discussed and debated such policy issues as health care and Social Security reform, No Child Left Behind, ways to curb the effects of global warming and conserve natural resources, troop deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan, and U.S. efforts to end genocide in Darfur. Close Up program instructors conducted workshops at various monuments and historical sites throughout the week. The students also spent Thursday on Capitol Hill, visiting with their Congressional Representatives and their staffs.

On Friday, the Bishop Dunne group completed their week with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, the Holocaust Museum, Chinatown, National Archives, and the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.

It is hoped that the Close Up Washington DC trip will become an annual event open to juniors and seniors. If you or your students are interested in participating, watch the Falconer for information later this spring about next year’s trip, or contact Ms. Boarman at mboarman@bdhs.org.

Junior Ring Ceremony
The Junior Ring Ceremony has been scheduled for Thursday, March 29, 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 of juniors are asked to reserve this date, March 29.

President’s Volunteer Service Award
Congratulations to 7th grader, Seth Benavides, and senior, Wandalyn Savala, who have both been honored for their exemplary volunteer service with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Sponsored by Prudential Financial, in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards programs recognize young people across America for outstanding community service activities. The recipients of this award demonstrate an enormous capacity for giving and reaching out to those in need, and we are proud to have Seth and Wandalyn represent Bishop Dunne in this prestigious program.

Service Recognition
Congratulations to freshman Nathaniel Clark who has been given special commendation for his service in making the Annual Martin Luther King Day parade a success. Nathan was praised for his dedication and commitment.

Diocese of Dallas Catholic Schools Week Art Competition
Congratulations to 8th grader Chelsea Gardner who was a finalist in the Diocesan Catholic Schools Week Poster Contest. Chelsea was recognized for her outstanding creativity and expression in the visual arts.

Best Buy Teach Award
Bishop Dunne has been selected for the Best Buy Teach Award and won a $2,500 gift card to Best Buy. The award was based on the application written by Ms. Marylee Boarman and the gift card will be used for the Broadcast Journalism Lab.

SPICE Award
We are proud to announce that Bishop Dunne has been awarded the prestigious Special Project in Catholic Education Award for its nationally recognized GIS program. Congratulations to Mr. Brad Baker and our GIS students!

Middle School Values Award
The Middle School Faculty and Staff are excited to announce the February Hall of Value Honorees. The following students have displayed characteristics of love, and deserve to be recognized for their accomplishments: 7th graders Shelby Sanders and Dana White; and 8th graders Jordan Pitre and Samantha Wyatt.

Outstanding American Teachers
Congratulations to faculty members, Mr. Michael Kistner and Ms. Karie Kosh, who have been inducted into National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers. This is a special recognition for two wonderful teachers who have been identified by their students as having had the greatest influence on their lives.

There is No Life without Music
Come and join us for a night of Jazzin’ Under The Stars! The Bishop Dunne Falcon Band is hosting a special dinner and silent auction on March 31, 2007, at Bishop Dunne Catholic School from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 per ticket before March 10, 2007, and $16.50 per ticket after that. Dinner is covered with ticket price.

Donations from these companies will be available: Mattel; Haverty’s; Pure Spa; Starbucks; Schlitterbahn Water Park and Resorts; Seventeen Spas and Studio; Southwest Airlines; The Dallas Mavericks; The Cheesecake Factory; and many more companies. Please ask how you can earn service hours for donating items and/or attending the evening. Tickets can be purchased in the band hall from Mr. Rhyan or Mr. Robertson or any band member.

Bishop Dunne Drum Line
The Drum Line and its instructor, Mr. Glennn Robertson, have been extremely busy so far in 2007. On January 31, the Line was in Waxahachie at St. Joseph’s Catholic School, performing a recruiting project for Bishop Dunne, where they were very well received by the Waxahachie community and the Mayor of Waxahachie. The Line was featured in the Waxahachie City News Paper. The Drum Line put on a spectacular performance for the students of St. Joseph, demonstrating playing drums, and teaching some of the younger students. On February 15, the Line participated in a Black History-Pre TAKS test parade for McNair Elementary School, where they introduced new cadences and new dance steps for the crowd at the intersection of Hampton and Wheatland. At the end of the parade, the students performed some feature cadences, with Jarred Brooks and Kendal Ross dancing. On February 24, the Drum Line was the Special Guest of UPS delivery service, celebrating their 100th Anniversary. In between these events, the students performed for the Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Basketball teams. Please check out the Drum Line’s web-site www.largegroup.net/bdhs/0607/drumline/index.htm for upcoming events, with special thanks to Phillip McElroy, the web-site coordinator.

They Went Thataway!
On April 27 through 29, 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.

Pancake Breakfast
Turn the tables! Want to be waited on by your teachers?  Like fresh, fluffy pancakes served with strawberries and bananas?  Then come to an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, starting at 7:15 a.m. on Friday, March 9. Price $5.00.  All students invited.

Wellness Notes
National Nutrition Month®
March has been designated “National Nutrition Month®”. National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association. The program is designed to encourage adults and children to make healthy food choices and increase their physical activity levels. During this month, we will issue periodic helpful reminders via email to encourage the Bishop Dunne Community to make these changes.

Wellness Week
The First Annual Wellness Week Celebration will be Monday, April 16, 2007, and continue through Friday, April 20, 2007. The Celebration will begin Monday with a Health Fair held in the cafeteria area. All Bishop Dunne Community members are invited to attend the Health Fair to receive important information concerning diabetes, nutrition, physical exercise and more. The festivities will begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue until 1:30 p.m. Also during that week, the Guidance Department will provide brief classroom seminars concerning emotional health. They will provide students with information concerning stress relief, study tips and more. The weeklong celebration will culminate with the annual Olympic Day contest, held that Friday afternoon. For more information, to volunteer to host a booth at the Health Fair, or to donate door prize items, please contact Ms. Lauren Lipscomb at llipscomb@bdhs.org or Ms. Joy Gardner at jgardner@bdhs.org.

The Physical Education teachers will begin working with the Cooper Institute to calculate students’ Body Mass Index and teach them appropriate nutrition and ways to exercise. With input from the Cooper Institute, Bishop Dunne is embarking on an overall school health index when surveys will be given to students, parents, faculty and staff in order to understand the current level of health of our community and to plan for greater wellness. The Junior Principal’s Advisory Group is currently surveying students about the cafeteria menu and working on ways to improve cafeteria organization.

Thank you to the many families who have donated large bottles of anti-bacterial gel to the school. The Wellness Committee is still looking for additional families willing to help us achieve the goal of 100 bottles donated. If you are willing to do so, please bring or send the gel to Mrs. Lillian Sunday in the front office. Please email Mrs. Linda Barragan at HYPERLINK "mailto:lbarragan@bdhs.org" lbarragan@bdhs.org to receive volunteer credit for doing so.

Asthma is a disease that constricts breathing passages, sometimes severely. The resulting shortness of breath may make a student panic or become very restless. The typical symptom of an impending attack is wheezing, but often just coughing can signal an attack. Asthma is not contagious. Attacks can come on suddenly and can frequently be reversed with the immediate use of an inhaler, rest, medication, or other techniques prescribed by a physician. Asthma can be fatal, and kills many children and adults every year. Over 50% of asthma attacks are caused by physical activity or are exercise induced. Students should be encouraged to participate in all activities, but should self-monitor breathing and take breaks at intervals. Students with exercise-induced asthma typically suffer an attack about 15-20 minutes after ceasing physical exertion, and following P.E. or sports, should be monitored in the classroom they are assigned to.
Students using an inhaler are encouraged to keep it with them. Our list of students with asthma is compiled from the information on the yearly Registration and Emergency Form. Parents of students with asthma should have received a letter prior to the Christmas break, requesting a back up inhaler to be kept in the clinic, should a student forget the inhaler at home, and need it during the school day. There was a School Asthma Action Plan sent as well, to be completed by you and your child’s physician. This plan will enable us to better care for your child at school. If you have not yet complied with this request, we urge you to do so. Our concern is your child’s safety. Please contact Mrs. Janice Ross, R.N., School Nurse, at jross@bdhs.org for additional information.
Several students and faculty have been very ill with viral infections. Please encourage your students to wash hands frequently, drink plenty of water, and take good care of their health.

Notre Dame Club of Dallas and Latinos Unidos
The Notre Dame Alumni Club of Dallas would like to thank Mrs. Veronica Alonzo and her Latinos Unidos students - Gina Alfaro, Virginia Flores, Alex Maldonado, Natalia Ornelas, Juanita Rios, and Thalia Urias - for their time. These volunteers visited St. Cecilia School on February 3 and 17 to help translate for the Notre Dame Club’s tax preparation service. Every year the club organizes these two weekends to help families prepare their income tax forms for free.

College Acceptances
The faculty and staff of Bishop Dunne would like to extend congratulations to the following seniors on their college acceptances: Gladys Barrientos - Northern Michigan University; University of the Cumberlands; Clara Castillo - University of Dallas; University of North Texas; University of Texas at Dallas; Doug Fielder - Loyola University, Chicago; Robin Hobbs - University of North Texas; Lauren Houston - Sam Houston State University; University of Missouri-Columbia; Kansas State University; Clark Atlanta University; Centenary College of Louisiana; Baylor University; Seungyeol Lee - Hampden-Sydney College; Tori Lee - University of North Texas; Texas Woman’s University; Texas A&M-Commerce; University of Houston; Alyson Malczon - St. Edward’s University; Peace College; Colorado Mountain College; Art Institute of Dallas; Luz Orozco - Texas Woman’s University; University of Texas at Arlington; Northwood University; Michael Pistor - St. Edward’s University; Regis University; Sarah Price - St. Edward’s University; St. Mary’s University; Juanita Rios - Graceland University; Baker University; Yajaira Rios - Texas Woman’s University; Matthew Szurek - Bentley College; and Devin Woodson - University of Missouri-Columbia.

We wish them continued success!

Honduras Mission Trip
Congratulations to the twenty students attending the third annual Honduran Youth Mission Trip organized by the Diocese of Dallas. This year, three high schools will be participating. They are Bishop Dunne Catholic School, Bishop Lynch High School and Ursuline Academy. The students and chaperones will be leaving for Trujillo, Honduras, on June 2, 2007, and returning on June 11, 2007. Student activities may include construction work on the local Catholic mission and school, painting, clearing the brush from the land, tutoring the children in the villages or orphanage, planting trees and building relationships. The key element of this mission trip is to build solidarity with our Honduran brothers and sisters as they begin the process of rebuilding their country from the devastation of recent hurricanes.

Each student is required to seek donations to help cover the cost of this mission trip. If you are interested in providing a donation towards this project, please contact Mrs. Lydia Torrez at ltorrez@bdhs.org or call 214 339 6561 ext. 297.

Upcoming Events
Several events are planned for the spring that you may want to include on your calendar. To reserve a space at any of these events, please contact Lydia Torrez at ltorrez@bdhs.org or 214 339 6561 ext. 297 to register for this event.

Bishop Dunne Networking Luncheon – Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at 11:30 a.m. Don O’Bannon, Vice-President of Small and Emerging Business Department at DFW Airport will give the keynote address on the current state of affairs at DFW. Mr. O’Bannon is a graduate of Bishop Dunne from the class of 1975. The cost of the lunch is $10.

Bishop Dunne Development Luncheon
Please make plans to attend the luncheon scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2007, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mrs. Dailey will present the vision for Bishop Dunne. Come and hear what future plans are in store for Bishop Dunne Catholic School. Please call Lydia Torrez to reserve a space.

Bishop Dunne Golf Tournament
Please make plans to participate in the Third Annual Bishop Dunne Golf Tournament, scheduled for Monday, April 2, 2007, at the Oak Cliff Country Club. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. with tee-off at 12:30 p.m. Lunch and dinner will be provided. The cost for a foursome is $460. Sponsorships are being sought at this time. If you can help with a donation or a gift to the Silent Auction, please contact the Development Office.

Reception honoring the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur and the Graduates of Our Lady of Good Counsel Academy
On Wednesday, May 2, 2007, a reception honoring the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur and the graduates of Our Lady of Good Counsel will be held at Bishop Dunne from 11:30 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. Our Lady of Good Counsel was opened in 1901 by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur in a mansion located on Marsalis Avenue in Oak Cliff. The Sisters provided Catholic education for over 66 years in that location. The school included a coeducational grade school for children from kindergarten though 8th grade and a high school for girls.

After School
It is very important that students are safe and supervised after school. Students are instructed to wait for their rides outside, under supervision, until 3:30 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., all students need to be in tutoring, with coaches or in the Library where they can start on their homework. There is no fee for students being in the Library until 4:30 p.m., in order for parents to have some leeway in case they are held up in traffic. However, students are not to wait outside, on the street, or behind the buildings without immediate supervision. Students who are repeatedly being told that they need to report to a teacher, coach, or to the Library, will be fined. Please do not put your students in the very awkward position of telling them to wait outside on the street after 3:30 p.m. when it is directly against school safety policies.

Discipline
In our December Falconer we clarified the fine system for the following continued Discipline Infractions: Eating and Chewing Gum; Violation of the Uniform Policy; Shaving; and Excessive Tardies. All fines are $5.00 and increase by a dollar with each additional infraction. It is hoped that students no longer have any infractions at this stage of the year. Below is an example of multiple infractions for each offense.

Eating and Chewing Gum
1st Offense - $5.00
2nd Offense - $6.00
3rd Offense - $7.00

Shaving
1st Offense - $5.00
2nd Offense - $6.00
3rd Offense - $7.00

Inappropriate Use of Electronic Devices
As with last year, this fee increases by $5.00 with each occurrence.
1st Offense - $5.00
2nd Offense - $10.00
3rd Offense - $15.00

Excessive Tardies
1-5 Tardies $25.00
6-10 Tardies $50.00
11-15 Tardies $75.00
16-20 Tardies $100.00
21-25 Tardies $125.00

Career Fair
Students and their families are cordially invited to attend the 2007 Career Fair, hosted by the Southern Crest Full Gospel Baptist Church on Saturday, March 10, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The fair activities will take place in the Educational Building, located on the Southern Crest Full Baptist Church campus. Over a dozen area colleges, universities, institutes and corporations have been confirmed to exhibit at the fair. The fair will also include career development sessions regarding various career fields, the opportunities available and the requirements to work in those fields. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Silmon, Event Coordinator, at 214 729 6547 or the church business office at 214 376 3319.

Boston University
Boston University introduces two exciting opportunities for high school students offered during the summer. High School Honors is a six-week residential program in which students can either take two Boston University undergraduate courses, earning up to eight credits, or conduct scientific research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Participants must be entering their senior year in fall 2007. Summer Challenge is a two-week residential program for students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in fall 2007. Summer Challenge students enroll in two non-credit seminars designed specifically for the program. Seminar topics this year include business, creative writing, the history of Boston, international politics, law, mass communication, persuasive writing, psychology, science, and visual arts. The Summer Challenge Program is ideal for students who wish to explore college-level work without the pressure of grades. For more information, visit www.bu.edu/summer/highschool.

Brown University
The Leadership Institute at Brown University offers a selection of courses specially designed for exceptional high school students who desire to challenge themselves intellectually, socially, physically, and personally. The Leadership Institute offers seven classes: Brown Environmental Leadership Lab, Young Women’s Leadership Lab, Leadership and Conflict Resolution, Leadership and Global Engagement, Leadership and Civil Rights, Leadership and Global Health, and Leadership, Spirituality, and Religious Traditions. Complete Information can be found on the Summer@Brown website: www.brown.edu/summer

Converse College
Converse College will host L3: Ladies Learning and Leading, a summer program designed specifically for rising 10th and 11th grade girls who want to build upon their leadership skills and commitment to community service, on June 10 through June 15, 2007. L3 is a four-day residential program that explores service and the role it plays in developing leaders. Session topics will include examining personal leadership style, researching for causes, public speaking and presentations, time management and more. Complete workshop information, including an application, is available online at www.converse.edu/summercamps.

Georgetown University
Summer at Georgetown is excited to offer engaging classes and unique programs in college preparation, business, journalism (both photo and print), international relations, and American politics. Though students are admitted on a rolling basis, admission is competitive and early applications are encouraged. Limited partial tuition scholarships are also available. Applications can also be downloaded at summer.georgetown.edu.

Junior Statesman Summer School
The Junior Statesman Summer School is an exciting opportunity for student leaders. Located on the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, and Stanford, this unique program includes three core components: a rigorous curriculum, student debates, and exciting speakers programs. Interested students can access program and application materials at www.jsa.org.

Summer Scholars Program
Pace University’s Summer Scholars Program is an intensive college experience with a selective course of study designed for exceptional sophomores and juniors. This summer, Pace is offering nine different tracks in which students may major during the week of July 15 through 21, 2007. The nine tracks include: American Politics, Model United Nations, Film and Screen Studies, Behind the Scenes: Stage Production and Theater, On Broadway: Acting Skills, Legal Studies, Forensic Science, Art and Design, and Environmental Studies. Scholarships are also available. Please visit www.pace.edu/summerscholars for more information.

University of Alabama
The Capstone Business Academy is a 10-day residential summer program designed for academically exceptional rising high school seniors interested in obtaining an education and pursuing a career in business. The academy also includes a 4-day trip to Atlanta to visit professionals at top employers of business school graduates. The top-performing participants in the program will be awarded a 4-year position as a Culverhouse College Faculty Scholar. This is a prestigious position only awarded to a handful of university freshmen, which provides both financial support and a mentorship with a prominent university business faculty member. In addition, specific scholarship funds are set aside and designated each year solely for Academy participants. These funds are awarded in addition to any other funds received by the student. To qualify, students must be entering their senior year in fall 2007, have a 3.4 unweighted GPA, have a 27 ACT, 1210 SAT, or 120 PSAT score, and an interest in business education and career. Visit http://cba.ua.edu/summeracademy for more information.

University of Dallas
The University of Dallas is proud to offer the Aspiring Scholars Award Program (ASAP). The ASAP allows bright and inquisitive juniors to begin the college selection process prior to the hectic schedule of their senior year. The ASAP takes place during Odyssey Days, June 11 through 12, 2007, at the University of Dallas. The students will attend classes, visit with both faculty members and students, spend a night in a residence hall, and get an in-depth look at student life, both in and out of the classroom. While on campus for Odyssey Days, the students will take the ASAP exam, which includes a multiple-choice portion and an essay question. Students are given one hour to complete each portion, and no advanced preparation is required for the exam. Both the multiple-choice questions and essay topics are a first-hand look at the thoughts and ideas that UD students wrestle with daily. Juniors who attend Odyssey Days and participate in the ASAP exam will be eligible for an annual scholarship ranging in amounts from $1,000-$8,000, based upon their performance on the ASAP exam, should they decide to attend the University of Dallas. Students may contact Amy Schwalm at 800-628-6999 or log on to www.udallas.edu/visit for more information.

University of Texas
The Summer Academy is an introductory course in architecture that assumes no prior study in the field. The intensive, five-week session focuses on a series of individual design projects that introduce students to many important aspects of architecture and inspire personal exploration. The Academy is open to applicants aged 16 or older regardless of experience. Individual studio work is supplemented by a series of supporting activities and events that includes individual tutorials, faculty and visiting lectures, a film series, site visits, field trips and periodic meetings that emphasize students’ practical concerns, i.e. application procedures, admission policies, and the preparation of a portfolio and/or resume. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until May 1, 2007. Please contact the Summer Academy office at (512) 471-9890 or via email at cad@lists.cc.utexas.edu.

University of Tulsa
At the University of Tulsa’s Summer Residential Camps in Screenwriting and Filmmaking, students spend a week in a workshop setting with planned evening activities arranged for both recreation and further exploration of film. Only ten students are accepted to each camp. Please contact Professor Wright at Michael-wright@utulsa.edu, or (918) 631-3174.

Volunteer Hours
Thank you to all the families who have donated items to the school. We have had a tremendous response from our families. We appreciate all of you!

Please consider donating the following much needed items:
Clorox Wipes Office Supplies
Large Sized Hand Sanitizer Batteries AA & AAA
Kleenex Boxes Bottled Water
Dividers with Alphabet Tabs-Letter Size Orange File Labels
Avery 5960 Laser White Labels 4” Binders

After School Care: peanut butter & animal crackers, pretzels, popcorn.
The Honduras Trip: school supplies, baby items, toiletries.
The Day Care: outdoor playground equipment in good condition.

You are asked to volunteer at least 40 hours of service by April 30, 2007. Please mark your donations; Volunteer Hours, your name, student name, and include the organization name if you want the donation to go to a particular group. Please send your donations to the front office. For your convenience, a Volunteer Log Book is available to log in donations at the front desk. Again, thank you for your donations to the school.

Lost and Found
There are numerous items in the lost and found; shoes, coats, uniform shirts, sweatshirts, PE clothing, lunch boxes, and books. All of these items will be disposed of by March 9, before Spring Break. Please have your student check the lost and found section if he or she is missing any items. Lost and found is located in the bookstore. Parents are always welcome to come in and check the lost and found as well.

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 and Downtown Dallas.

From the Athletic Department

Website for Bishop Dunne Athletics
Looking for the latest athletic information and updates? Check out our sports webpage at www.bdhs.org/sports. The pages also include NCAA Clearinghouse information and updated contact information for coaches.

Middle School Athletics
We are currently accepting registration for softball, track, baseball, and soccer. If interested in joining one of these middle school sports or in need of more information, please contact Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org. Be on the lookout for registration information on swimming, tennis, and golf during the month of March.

Middle School Basketball
Congratulations to the following 8th graders for being selected to the 2007 Dallas Parochial League 8th Grade Basketball All-Star Game: Ishmael Thorn, Nick Victor, Delancey Johnson, Tia Flowers, Samantha Wyatt, and Sylvia Washington. Congratulations to our all star coach Joseph Velasquez (Alum, ’97) for being selected to coach one of the all star teams.

Bishop Dunne was chosen to host the Dallas Parochial League All Star game on February 22 and we would like to thank the following individuals for their assistance in making the event successful: Mrs. Driscoll and Mrs. Merlino for putting the gift bags together for the players and coaches; Coach Alfers, Coach Hayworth, and Coach Evans for greeting and showing the players and coaches around and allowing the all star players to wear the high school jerseys for the game; Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs. Cooper for monitoring the concession stand; all of the parents who staffed the concession stand; Ms. Jennifer Johnson, Mrs. Jacobs and the middle school cheerleaders for making the spirit signs for the players and cheering at the game; Devin Woodson for filming the game so spectators could watch the game on the plasma TV in the gym lobby while enjoying their food and drink; Shane Smith and Drew Kappes for handling the score clock and score book and staying calm in a very close and exciting boys’ game. Bishop Dunne put on a great show and we thank all who took the time from their busy schedule to help out.

All seven teams have posted many victories in the month of February. The girls’ Blue team defeated Parish Episcopal 24-20, St. Monica 31-33, and St. Mark 34-32. The team finished fourth in its division and will host St. Rita in the first round of the Playoffs on Wednesday, February 28, 7:00 p.m., at St. Elizabeth. The girls’ Red team defeated St. Augustine 18-8, beating them a second time 14-8, and St. Cecilia 11-6, missing the playoffs by one game. The boys’ 8th Red team defeated Christ the King 41-27, Prince of Peace 42-40, St. Rita 42-32, and St. Thomas 38-26. The team finished second in its division and will host St. Patrick in the first round of the playoffs on Wednesday, February 28, 8:00 p.m., at St. Elizabeth. The boys’ 8th Blue team defeated St. Mark 30-16, and St. Patrick 33-23. The boys’ 7th Blue team defeated St. Mark 35-22. The boys’ 7th Red team made the playoffs and will play at St. Patrick in the first round of the playoffs on Thursday, March 1, 7:00 p.m. The semifinals of the playoffs will be on March 3rd and 4th. Go to www.dallasparochialleague.com for the latest basketball playoff information and come out and support our middle school basketball players as they make a run for the championship.

Middle School Wrestling
Congratulations to seventh graders Austin Blevins and Tyler Bennet for competing in the Texas State Middle School Wrestling Tournament at Fort Worth Country Day on February 2 and 3. Both wrestlers had a victory and competed well against eighth grade opponents.

Soccer
The Boys’ Soccer coaches wish to congratulate the following players for being voted into the All-District teams by the soccer coaches of Bishop Dunne, Bishop Lynch, John Paul II, Nolan, and TCA, and also into the All State teams by the 6A coaches from the entire state. The district is one of the strongest private school districts in the state, especially for soccer, so it truly is an honor to be recognized by the coaches. The players are:

Offense
Matt Szurek Senior All State Honorable Mention
All District 1st Team
Jerrett Williams Junior Honorable Mention

Midfield
Michael Pistor Senior All State Honorable Mention
All District 1st Team
Nick Ramos Sophomore Honorable Mention

Defense
Chris Echavarria Junior All District 2nd Team
Israel Marquez Senior Honorable Mention
Cameron Cox Freshman Honorable Mention

Goalkeepers
Devin Evans Sophomore MVP All District Defense
All District 2nd Team

Coaches Brady, Devine, McManus, O’Sullivan, and Wilson wish to commend and congratulate these players for their effort and commitment this season.

The coaches would also like to thank the parents for their positive support of the students and the soccer program. Your dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm epitomize the values of the program.

Baseball and Softball Gate Fees
We will begin collecting gate fees for home varsity and junior varsity baseball and softball games once district play begins in mid-March. The gate fees are as follows:

$4.00 - Adults
$2.00 – Students (Bishop Dunne students are admitted free with ID)

Baseball
The varsity baseball team has begun its season by winning three out of their first five games. They have had convincing victories over Parish Episcopal and Dallas Lutheran, and won a dramatic game against Fort Worth Christian by one run in their last at-bat. Pitching victories have been recorded by Senior Jimmy Gaffney, and Juniors Brett Kuterbach and Roger Ibarra. Offensively, the team is being led by Seniors Matthew Saldana and Marcus Campos. Saldana currently has a .529 batting average, scoring 10 runs, driving in 9, and stealing 2 bases so far. Campos is batting .500 with 10 runs batted in. Both players have made some great defensive plays as well. Senior Emmanuel Guerra has a .417 batting average, an impressive .667 on-base percentage, and 3 steals. Senior Matt Szurek has scored 8 runs, and Junior Caleb Scheerer has 7 RBIs.

Varsity home games during March include: Monday, March 5, Falcons vs. First Baptist at 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday, March 20, Falcons vs. Bishop Lynch at 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 24, Falcons vs. John Paul II at 2:00 p.m.; and Thursday, March 29, Falcons vs. Trinity Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m.

The JV baseball team has been led by the pitching of freshmen Matthew Terrones and Michael Caballero, and junior Philip McElroy. Offensive stand-outs of the JV team include juniors Philip Stark and John Whiteaker-Chudecke, and sophomore Elliott Valek. Sophomore Evan Kuterbach has contributed to the team in a variety of ways: his pitching, his hitting, and his defense in centerfield.

JV home games in March include: Thursday, March 8, Falcons vs. Grace Prep at 3:30 p.m.; Friday, March 9, Falcons vs. Fort Worth Christian at 4:00 p.m.; Wednesday, March 14, Falcons vs. Trinity Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, March 22, Falcons vs. Nolan Catholic at 4:30 p.m.; and Saturday, March 31, Falcons vs. Bishop Lynch at 2:00 p.m.

Thanks for your support of Falcon baseball!

Boys’ Basketball
Congratulations to all the boys' basketball teams on a successful season. The Varsity boys finished the season with an 18-11 record and a 2nd place finish in district. The boys hosted a playoff game on February 17, played very well, but lost in heart-breaking fashion on a last second shot. The JV boys finished their season with a 17-2 overall record and a first place finish in district. The JV boys played extremely well together over the course of the season with their only two losses coming by a combined 3 points. The 9th grade boys made significant strides during the season and have a bright future. The boys' program would like to thank the parents, fans, students, and administration for their support over the course of the season. The program would also like to recognize and thank Seniors William Donelson, Nick Norman, Wesley Redwine and Andy Victor, for all their hard work and dedication over their Bishop Dunne career, and we wish them the best in their future endeavors.

Girls’ Basketball
The girls’ JV and Varsity basketball teams have completed their season this year, and they did an exceptional job! Our JV team included Alexis Gillum, Jordan Jones, Sydney Luper, Lisa Moretta. Mary Oeftering, Alex Reyes, Val Rudman, and Erika Warren. Coach Michael Johnson, was proud of the girls for their hard work and dedication. The Varsity team consisted of freshman Jasmine "Dub" Webb, sophomore Amanda Berkhalter, and the sensational seniors: Taryn Flowers, Lauren Houston, Jasmine Jacobs, K'Arris Joseph, Sarah Price, and Blair Willis; and managers Brianna Champion, Tia Flowers, Luz Orozco, and Cyndi Robertson.

The highlight of the season was defeating Ursuline at their gym. Coaches Evans, Hayworth, and Johnson want to thank each of these girls for putting in time and extensive energy, day in
and day out.

We also want to congratulate Coach Hayworth on being recognized at the Baylor / Texas A&M game on Sunday, February 25th as a Legend at Baylor in Women's Basketball. This is an outstanding accomplishment! Congratulations!

Golf
The golf team participated in its first tournament of the season at the Arlington Martin Peach Classic on February 23 and 24. The boys’ team was led by strong rounds from Sean and Brian Luke. Personal bests were also recorded by Sam Driscoll and Drew Merlino. Senior captain, Eric Charney, rounded out the boys’ squad. Val De Fex, the lone female golfer, had a successful weekend placing near the top ten of the girls’ tournament. The boys and girls will next compete at the St. Mark’s tournament on Monday March 19th at Bear Creek Golf Course.

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.

Middle School and High School Tennis
The Bishop Dunne Tennis Team has begun its spring 2007 season. The team is open to all boys and girls, Middle School or High School, and all skill levels welcome. If students are interested in joining the team in the future, or learning to play tennis, please plan to attend our tennis camps this summer. The schedule for the Varsity Tennis Team is as follows:
March 6 - Falcons vs. Bishop Lynch (AWAY@Northlake) 4:00 p.m.
March 7 - Falcons vs. TCA (AWAY) 4:00 p.m.
March 8 – Falcons vs. Skyline (HOME) 4:00 p.m.
March 20 – Falcons vs. JPII (HOME) 4:00 p.m.
March 21 - Falcons vs. Bishop Lynch (HOME) 4:00 p.m.
March 26 - Falcons vs. JPII (AWAY @ Collin County Community College) 4:30 p.m.
March 27 - Falcons vs. TCA (HOME) 4:00 p.m.
March 28 - Falcons vs. Nolan (AWAY) 4:00 p.m.
April 4 - District Tournament @ Samuell Grand Center, All Day
Thank you for supporting our Falcon Tennis players!

Rugby
Bishop Dunne’s Rugby Team is well on its way to the Texas Rugby Union High School finals. The team has won both of the cup matches played this season, with two more to go. This is the first year in the team’s seven-year history as a club that it will be competing for the title in our division. The first win was a game against the Fort Worth Vikings Rugby Club resulting in a score of 26-5. On February 23, Bishop Dunne defeated Allen High School Rugby Football club with a score of 25-10. Tries have been scored this season by seniors Michael Guillory, Jon Marcus Morrison, and Thomas Moser, and junior Michael Dean, and numerous tries have been converted by sophomore kicker, Drew Kappes. We congratulate the boys on their effort and accomplishments. Coaches Fulce and Moser are very excited about the team’s success and thank all the fans for their support. The rugby schedule can be found on the Bishop Dunne website.

Volleyball
Open Gym begins on March 20, 2007, and will be every Tuesday from 3:30 through 5:30 p.m. until mid-May. This is a good time to come and get your hands on the ball, and to get ready for this summer and next season. Current grades 8 through 12 and new students who are registered are welcome. We look forward to seeing you after Spring Break!!

High School Wrestling
The boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams concluded the regular season by competing at the TAPPS and Prep State Championships. The boys' team saw senior Justin Price, junior Ryan Mathews, freshman Nick Lee and freshman Chris Harrington compete at the TAPPS State Tournament at St. Thomas High School. The team competed well with Ryan winning the third place match by defeating his opponent from Covenant Christian Academy with a late escape point to earn a 7-6 victory. At the Prep State Tournament at St. Mark's School the boys’ team competed with the best private schools in the state. The team finished thirteenth overall. In all, the season ended successfully with Ryan Mathews earning victories at both State meets and the first year wrestlers gaining some valuable experience. We would like to wish Chris Harrington the best as he goes to the James Robinson twenty-eight day camp in Minnesota the month of June. This shows Chris’s commitment to the Bishop Dunne wrestling program.

Bishop Dunne hosted the girls’ portion of the Prep State Championships. Bishop Dunne crowned the following six individual champions: Adreana Barrera at 102 lbs., Rebecca Fernandez at 110 lbs., Alex Dean at 128 lbs., Angela Phillips at 148 lbs., Gladys Barrientos at 165 lbs. and Lauren Birks at 185 lbs. The girls’ team also won the Prep Team Championship, making this the third consecutive State championship for the girls. Thank you to all the parents and alumni who helped run the tournament and to all the supporters who attended. The girls will next compete at the USGWA Texas championships at Arlington Lamar on March 10 and then at the USGWA National Championships in Michigan on March 31. Last year, Gladys Barrientos and Lauren Birks qualified for the USGWA National tournament with Lauren earning All-American honors. This year four wrestlers will be representing Bishop Dunne at the National Meet in Michigan. Congratulations to the following national qualifiers: Junior Adreana Barrera, senior Gladys Barrientos, junior Lauren Birks, and freshman Alex Dean. The girls’ wrestling program continues to show that it is one of the best teams in the area and state.

From the Business Office

Registration for 2007-2008
Registration packets for continuing students who wish to be enrolled at Bishop Dunne for the 2007-2008 school year have been mailed. You may register if your accounts at Bishop Dunne and the Texas Catholic Community Union are current. Completed registration forms, and the registration fee for returning students must be turned in to the school or postmarked by March 1, 2007. Returning students in good academic and social standing who complete and return their registration paperwork and deposit by March 1, 2007 are guaranteed a space for 2007-2008. All returning student registrations received after March 1, 2007, will be accepted on a space available basis, and will be subject to a $200 late registration fee.

The registration deadline for new students is March 23, 2007.

Tuition and Fees for the 2007-2008 School Year
Tuition and fees for the 2007-2008 school year have been set as follows:

Tuition – Middle School, Grades 7 – 8 $6,000
Tuition – High School, Grades 9 -12 $8,400
Student Activity Fee $375
Facility Fee $250
Technology Fee $250
Middle School Total $6,875
High School Total $9,275

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.

Class Fees
These fees are due on February 15, 2007.

Some textbooks are of a prohibitive cost, are outdated as the subject involves the latest technology, or are not required. Individual class fees cover the cost of: photocopying, computer printer costs, library and research materials, upkeep and updating of equipment and labs, field trips, band equipment, maintenance, new instruments, music association fees, art supplies, athletic training programs and supplies, and books purchased by the school that are distributed to the students.

Fees charged are dependent upon your student’s course selections and may be incurred each semester. The fee is $65 per class where applicable.

The following classes will be assessed a $65 fee:
ACT/SAT Prep
Adult Christian Relationships
Art
Broadcast Journalism
Choral
GIS
Graphic Design
Intro to Film
Middle Eastern Religions
PE
Peace Studies
Science and Religion
Social Justice
Theatre Arts

Christian Service and PE will be charged a $50 fee.

If a student does not enter a full year class until the second semester, the student is still charged the entire amount of the fee.

Middle School Electives
All Middle School students have been enrolled in and billed for P.E., Art or Band. For the second semester students will be allowed to choose an alternative elective. The fee that parents were billed in the first semester for P.E., Art, or Band will be transferred to this new elective.

Bus Fees
Second Semester Bus fees were due January 8, 2007. Fees are as follows:

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 will not be reenrolled. Any unpaid fees or fines will be deducted from the refund and a $100 administrative fee will be assessed to all such refunds resulting from voluntary withdrawal from the school.

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.

To check your student’s account balance, view purchases online, and add money to an account:

Go to www.ed-cat.com.
Choose add money to your Dining Pay account.
Choose go in the Dining Pay box
Create a new account
Add your student(s) to your account by choosing add a student. You will need your student’s Dine Pay pin number. If you do not know your student’s pin number, send your child’s first name, last name, grade, school name and phone number to Customer Service at eci@ed-cat.com.
Now choose change account information. Add your e-mail to the bottom of this screen. This will allow you to receive weekly low balance notification.

You will then be able to see your student’s balance. By selecting the student and choosing view participation history, you will be able to see how much your student is charged to his/her account each day for the last two weeks. However, you will not be able to see what your student is purchasing. If you would like this information or more history, please contact Educational Catering at eci@ed-cat.com or at 1 800 595 9503, ext. 301 for customer service.

An account balance can be established and maintained online at www.ed-cat.com, using MasterCard or Visa. There is a 4.5% fee. Account payments can also be made by completing the form available in the front office, or simply by using your check’s memo line to note student name, school, and student PIN if known. Additionally, cash can always be used to make purchases.

Cafeteria staff can be contacted at BDHSCafe@ed-cat.com or at 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, TX 75224.

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