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Attention all New Oasis Students:On Friday, October 14, there will bea short meeting after school in the

conference room. Please come down directly after announcements.

Current National Honor Society members (seniors who were inducted last year) must see Mr. Koepf to pick up a document describing their responsibilities this year in terms of:

1. The upcoming induction ceremony on the evening of October 19th

2. Tutoring

3. 2nd Semester service and/or fund raiser

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Do you have great photos that you want to share?Download the “REPLAYIT” app and submit your own photos to the BMHS yearbook staff. Search for our school and create a free account to upload and share.Questions? Ask a yearbook staff member or Mrs. Kohl!

Follow BMHS on Instagram at BishopMcguinnessHS !

Senior

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Campus Ministry News and

Service Opportunities

SCHOOL SPIRIT TASTES GREATMake dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser tosupport Bishop McGuinness HS.. Come in to the Chipotle at1020 S Main St Suite G in Kernersville on Monday, October17th between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Bring in this flyer, show iton your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting thecause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donatedto Bishop McGuinness HS..

Service Opportunities

The Kernersville Senior Enrichment Center is in need of volunteers for our Annual Used Book Sale.Anyone interested in volunteering should call Lisa Miller at 336-992-0591 or send an e-mail to seniorcenter@triad.rr.com.

REMINDERMission trip informational session for students and parents

Thursday, October 20, 2016@ 6:00PM

Respect for the Chapel

Please remember when passing the Chapel to walk quietly, as prayer may be in session.

Mass ScheduleFather Vince - Celebrant

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Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016

The Counseling

Center

Mrs. McKendry, Mrs. Gehlingand Mrs. Taylor are available in the Counseling Center to

help anytime.

Please stop by and say hello!

Senior Scholarship Workshop(Juniors and Seniors are welcome)

Thursday, November 10, 20167:30am

&3:30pm

In the Library

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Governor’s School 2017, is a six-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school juniors. If you are interested in finding out more about the nomination and selection process, please see Mrs. Gehling in the Counseling Center no later than Wednesday.

ATTENTION SOPHOMORES:Are you a Leader?Stop by the Counseling Center before November 1st for information on theHugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY)

College Visits

College VisitsCollege visits are announced via the TV and Naviance. Juniors and seniors are invited to attend these meetings in the Counseling Center.

Sign-up is required on Naviance or in the Counseling Center at least one day in advance.

College Visits

BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGEOctober 14

1:40 PM

College Visits

Queens University of CharlotteOctober 1810:20 AM

Appalachian State UniversityOctober 209:30 AM

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College Visits

Elon UniversityOctober 2512:50 PM

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

OCTOBER 2510:20 AM

Radford UniversityOctober 25

9:30 AM

College Visits

UNC-GreensboroOctober 2610:20am

William Peace UniversityNovember 1412:50pm

College APplications

College Events

College Events

OPEN HOUSES AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:

UNIVERSITY OF NC SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: OCTOBER 14

OPEN HOUSES AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:

BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE: October 15, November 19, February 11 and March 18

SETON HALL: October 16, November 20, February 19 and April 23

College Events

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NC STATE OPEN HOUSEOctober 15, 9am-2pm

UNC CHARLOTTE OPEN HOUSESOctober 22, November 5, March 18, April

College Events

Do you know the

SAT TEST-DAY REQUIREMENTS?

Visit sat.org/test-day for a complete list

ATTENTION ATHLETESIt is time for college-bound student-athletes to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Are you a current sophomore, junior or senior who wishes to participate in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II college level?

Registrants may access the site at www.eligibilitycenter.org. From the home page, click on “Enter Here” for NCAA college-bound student-athletes, then on the “New Account” link in the upper right corner. From there, follow the prompts.

AFFORDABLE COLLEGES FOUNDATION

Explore Not-For-Profit universities and colleges in

North Carolina that offer online college programs:

http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-

colleges/north-carolina/

A list of scholarships can be found in Family Connection under the “My Colleges” tab.

The Congressional Seminar Essay ContestFor Grades 10-12Winners receive scholarship to attend

seminar in Washington, D.C. June 17-23, 2017See Mrs. McKendry before November 1st.

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CLEMSON UNIVERSITYMerit-Based Scholarships

Visit website: clemson.edu/financial-aid/types/scholarships

DAVIDSON UNIVERSITYCome to the Counseling Center before November 1st to see Mrs. McKendry about theJohn M. Belk Scholarship.

If you have participated in a volunteer service activity in the past year, you may apply for 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Come to the Counseling Center for more details.

University of Georgia Foundation Fellowship Scholarship & Ramsey Honors Scholarship

See Mrs. McKendry before October 15 for details.

IINTERESTED IN TEACHING?See Mrs. McKendry before October 15 for details about the West Teaching Scholarship at Catawba College

BOSTON UNIVERSITYTRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP

FOUR-YEAR FULL TUITIONSee Mrs. McKendry before November 1st

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SETON HALL UNIVERSITYCATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLACHIEVEMENT AWARD

See Counseling Center for detailsFOR THE WEEK OFOct. 10 - 14, 2016

FRIDAY

Shrimp & Rice Stir Fry w/ Carrots and Drink……....................................................................$4.00

Cheese Pizza…………………………..................................$2.50

Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich………….…..…….$3.00

Fruit Smoothie………………………………………………………..$2.75

Weekly Athletic NEWS, Events

and Schedule Updates

Weekly Athletic NEWSVarsity Volleyball will be at home Monday at 6 p.m. for the 1st round of the conference tournament. Please note that this is a conference tournament game, so no passes can be accepted and all BMHS Students (even if you come in the back door after practice) must purchase a ticket from admissions to be permitted to stay.

Weekly Athletic NEWS

For all those playing a sport that necessitates wearing cleats outside…you must use either the grass or the mat to cross to the fields. Please do not walk on the track with cleats or spikes.

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Weekly Athletic NEWS

Please be sure to pick up and recycle any plastic water or drink bottles that you bring down to the field as Mr. Berry and the coaches are having to pick up many left down there each day.

Weekly Athletic NEWSA note to all students- due to liability issues, there can be no activity in the gym or on the athletic fields without a school staff member present. This includes shooting around with a basketball or kicking a soccer ball or any type of athletic activity. Please wait until a coach or staff member is present.Thank you for your cooperation.

Weekly Athletic NEWS

Attention all students storing gym bags in the gym. Gym bags may NOT be left on the gym floor. They are

blocking the fire extinguisher access which is a fire code violation. All bags must be placed on top of the

bleachers. All bags left on the floor will be picked up and will have to be claimed at the very end of the day

from the Athletic Department.

Weekly Athletic NEWSPit Crew Theme for the Week

Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss

JVVBall Walkertown Away 5:00 None

VVBall Walkertown Away 6:15 None

JV Football Mt. Airy Away 7:00 None

VB Soccer E. Surry Away 6:00 None

JVB Soccer Wesleyan Away 5:15 None

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016

Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss

V Football Mt. Airy Home 7:30 None

Friday, Oct. 14, 2016

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Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss

NO GAMES

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016

Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss

VB Soccer Walkertown Home 6:00 None

Vball NWC Tourney1st round

Home 6:00 None

Monday, Oct. 17, 2016

Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss

JVB Soccer Calvary Baptist Home 4:30 None

Vball NWC Tourney TBA TBA TBA

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016

Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss

Vball NWC Tourney2nd round

AwayE. Surry

7:00 TBA

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016

Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss

VB Soccer Walkertown Away 6:00 None

JV Football E. Surry Away 7:00 None

XC NWC Championship

Beeson TBA TBA

Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016

Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss

V Football E. Surry Home 7:30 None

Friday, Oct. 21, 2016

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Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss

No Games

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016Weekly Athletic NEWS

All students must have a completed physical and Athletic Participation/Sportsmanship Pledge Form prior to coming out for a sport. All physicals are good for 12 months from the date of the physical. The NCHSAA Physical Form can be downloaded from the main athletic webpage by clicking on the physical form in the drop down box and then clicking "go". All physicals must be completed by a physician on the NCHSAA Physical Form.

Weekly Athletic NEWSAlso required is the Athletic Participation Forms Packet which is also in the drop down box on the main athletic webpage. Also, students must provide their own transportation to off campus practice sites. Please go to the "Contact Coaches" page to email additional questions.

Students playing a Fall Sport will be permitted a tryout starting the day following the last day of that Fall Sport.

WINTER SPORTS

TRYOUTS TIMES

AND LOCATIONS

Varsity Boys’Basketball

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7:30 – 9:00pm5:30-7:15pm(optional workout)5:30-7:15pm5:30-7:15pm

BMHS GYM

JV Boys’ Basketball TIME Location

Oct. 31Nov. 1(Holy Day)

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5:30-7:15pm5:30-7:15pm(optional workout)3:45-5:30pm5:30-7:15pm

BMHS GYM

JV & VarsityGirls’ Basketball

Time Location

Oct. 31

Nov. 1(Holy Day)

Nov. 2

Nov. 3

3:45-5:30pm

4:00- 5:30pm(Optional workout)

3:00- 5:30pm

3:45- 5:30pm

BMHS Gym

Gateway YWCA

Gateway YWCA

BMHS Gym

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Wrestling TIME Location

Oct. 24

Nov. 123

After School-Mandatory Hydration Testing

After School

Boys’ Locker Room

In the Cafeteria

Swimming TIME Location

Oct. 31Nov. 1

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3:50-4:50pm7:00-8:00am(Optional)3:50-4:50pm3:50-4:50pm

All practices at the Kernersville YMCA

Indoor Track TIME Location

Oct. 31Nov. 2

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Afterschool Meet in bleachers at track