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February 2021
500 Slocum Road , North Dartmouth MA 02747 l Phone 508-996-5602 l Fax 508-994-6756 l bishopstang.org
Dear Bishop Stang Friends and Families:
As we start the second semester of the school year, we do so having
faced incredible challenges thus far. The cold of winter is still with us Upcoming Events
and the pandemic remains pervasive. And yet, as a school community
Mon-Fri, February 1-5
we remain called to “Rejoice in Hope” because we trust in God to Catholic Schools Week
inspire and see us through.
Monday, February 1
Last week we marked “Celebrate Life Week” wherein we were Beginning of Black History Month
reminded of our call to always proclaim the dignity and sanctity of Spring Sports Registration Opens
life. This week we will celebrate Catholic Schools Week and the
profound gift of a Catholic, holistic education. This month of February Wednesday, February 3
we will mark Black History Month at Bishop Stang and our Diversity Live stream Mass—10:00 am
Council is developing many tremendous opportunities for our school
community to learn and take action in overcoming the racism that Thursday, February 4
continues to plague our society. Junior Class College Night 6:30 pm
All of the activities are true signs of hope, and further evidence of our Monday, February 8
mission to “make known the goodness of God!” RE-Registration Opens
God Bless, Thursday, February 11
Auction Zoom Meeting 6:30 pm
Peter Shaughnessy
President/Principal Friday, February 12
Class of 2025 Deposits Due
Valentine’s Dress Down Day
Happy Catholic Schools Week! Continued…
“Speaking to Chilean university students and academics on January 17,
2021, Pope Francis said Catholic educational institutions play a Important Links
prophetic role in helping future generations tackle problems with an
integrated, inclusive approach” (catholic.net) Parent Portal
Read more about “Peace and Progress Start With Education” HERE. Bishop Stang Website
Monthly Calendar
This year CSW coincides with Black History Month so each morning along with a
prayer for the day we will also learn about a different black saint. Catholic Schools Athletics Policies and Registrations
Week is an ideal time for students to learn about and thank those who serve the National Catholic Educational Association
community and support the school while learning about the lifelong value of service. Parent Newsletter
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February 2021
Black History Month
The Black History Month 2021 theme,
“Black Family: Representation, Identity Upcoming Events
and Diversity” explores the African Continued...
diaspora, and the spread of black families
across the United States.
Mon-Fri, February 15-19
Winter Vacation
“The Library of Congress, National Archives and
Records Administration, National Endowment for Sunday, February 14
the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Fall 2 Sports Requirements Due
Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United Valentine’s Day
States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying
tribute to the generations of African Americans who Monday, February 15
struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in President’s Day
American society” (library of congress). Visit the
Wednesday, February 18
Library of Congress website dedicated to African
Ash Wednesday
American History and find links to book talks,
Phyllis Wheatley,
webinars, online panel discussions and more! Monday, February 22
celebrated Boston, MA
poet and freed slave Classes Resume
Fall 2 Sports Season Begins
The Catholic Church makes it clear that racism is
a sin against the dignity of the human person Tuesday, February 23
Junior Wellness Day
OUR PRAYER Thursday, February 25
His Eminence Wilton Spring Sports Sign Up Meeting
Cardinal Gregory “Wake me up Lord, so that the evil of racism with Head Coaches 2:30 pm
Archbishop of Washington finds no home within me. Praise & Play 6:30pm
DC. First US African
Keep watch over my heart Lord,
American Cardinal
and remove from me any barriers to your Sunday, February 28
grace, that may oppress and offend my Spring Sports Registration Due
brothers and sisters.
Fill my spirit Lord, so that I may give
services of justice and peace.
Clear my mind Lord, and use it for your glory.
And finally, remind us Lord that you said,
"blessed are the peacemakers,
Saint Martin de for they shall be called children of God."
Porres. First black Amen.
American Saint.
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February 2021
61st Auction for Bishop Stang
Friday, March 26, 2021 - Online Event
bishopstang.org/auction
SAVE THE DATE! And join us on Friday, March 26th Live, Online for the
2021 Annual Auction for Bishop Stang! The Annual Auction is a fun and
social (even socially distanced!) evening, serving as the largest SUPPORT THE AUCTION!
fundraising event for the school each year! It is organized by
volunteers, and features electronic bidding on silent and live auction Place a business ad or a message
items, an exciting live broadcast auction, an extensive wine pull, raffles, to your child in our program, be
and so much more! an event sponsor, and/or invite
family and friends to support and
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! HERE’S HOW TO HELP: attend the virtual auction;
Be entered into the
• ATTEND THE AUCTION – save the date and Host or join a
Zoom Table - it’s super fun! Have food and drinks online “HOPE FOR 2021” Raffle for $600
with your friends while you watch the auction and bid Southwest Airline tickets!
against each other and other Zoomers! (We’ll even help
you set up your table or match you to a table just contact EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:
us HERE!)
Prior to March 10, donate
$10 for entry.
From March 11-20, donate
• DONATE - we need items for the silent and live auc- $20 for entry.
tion! Donate or solicit an item, ad, or sponsorship from After March 20 entry in the
a business, offer a getaway in your vacation home, a fun Raffle requires a $25 donation.
or unique “experience”, a service, or share future
sporting or concert event tickets - give money, gift
cards, wine, artwork, scratch tickets, or special items;
• VOLUNTEER– We still need you!! - join our fun group
and help us make this year’s fundraiser the best
yet! Next meeting is Thursday, February 11 via Zoom
(contact lramsden@bishopstang.org or
Chairperson, Michelle Harrison @
michelle_anne100@hotmail.com for the link).
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February 2021
From The Admissions Office
Class of 2025
Decision Letters Are Out! CHECK OUT OUR LIBRARY at
First-round decision letters for the Class of BISHOP STANG!
2025 were mailed on January 27th. Please
call the Admissions office at 508-996-5602 ext. The Virtual Barker
435 if you did not receive a decision
letter or if you have questions about how to Our Library’s website has all
complete your application for the next kinds of great resources including
round of decisions. Registration deposits are good reads! Here are some book
due by Friday, February 12th. All registered students will be invited to ideas for February reading from
the Class of 2025 Virtual Course Registration Night on Tuesday, March our librarian, Ann O’Leary :
16th to discuss course selection, level placement and other topics
pertinent to enrollment.
Between the World
From The School Counseling Office
and Me by Ta-
Junior College Night Nehisi Coates
Thursday, February 4th, 6:30pm -
Online
Counselors will discuss the college process with students and parents.
We also have a special guest speaker from the admissions office at 24: Life Stories
Boston University who will share his tips for a successful college search and Lessons from
and application process. Matt Carpenter from College Funding Services the Say Hey Kid by
will briefly talk about the role financial aid plays in the college search Willie Mays &
process. John Shea
College Decision Letters
Frederick
As seniors hear from their colleges and universities, Douglass: Prophet
we ask that they turn in decision letters and of Freedom
scholarship/grant awards to Mrs. Wood. This by David W. Blight
information is very important to data purposes.
FLIK Dining
Italy & Chocolate for February The Hill We Climb
by Youth Poet
FLIK will travel to Italy this year. We will feature pastas from Abruzzo, Laureate Amanda
Campania, Lombardy & Puglia. Don’t forget “tasting” DARK CHOCO- Gorman
LATE... PERFECT FOR VALENTINE'S DAY. Gluten free lunches and items
are available daily, please just come in and ask for Jennifer at school.
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February, 2021
Reminders
Winter Vacation
Storm Closings
February 15th—19th, 2021
Update Your Contact Info
Winter vacation is Monday – Friday, February 15th – Parents will be notified by phone/
email of school closings or delays via
19th. Classes resume on Monday, February 22nd.
the Parent Alert System. Notifications
The Business Office will be open Tuesday through will continue to be broadcast on local
Friday of winter vacation week between the hours of television and radio stations. If you
8:00 am and 1:00 pm. are not receiving school notifications,
or wish to change your contact
information, please call Mrs. Jackie
Lovegrove at 508- 996-5602 ext. 435
Weather Dismissals or email
jlovegrove@bishopstang.org.
Please Send Written Permission
Inclement afternoon weather has been a
concern for parents and students who
commute from Cape Cod and Rhode
Island. In order to alleviate the congestion
at the attendance office, we request that
parents who wish to have their child begin the commute home a little
earlier than normal on these days send written permission that morn-
ing. A phone call will be made to confirm the request. This should allow
the students to dismiss in a more orderly fashion. Thank you for your
help in this matter.
Report Absenteeism
Contact Attendance Office
Financial Aid Reminder by 10:00 am
For the 2021-22 School Year- Deadline March 1, 2021
Parents and guardians are
All families, both new and returning, who want reminded that they are expected
to be considered for financial aid next year to call or email the school when
their son or daughter is absent or
must fill out an application online at https://
tardy. All absences must be
online.factsmgt.com/signin/3D0Z5. Financial verified with a telephone call or
aid applications should be submitted as soon as email from a parent or guardian
possible and no later than March 1st. Any by 10:00 am on the day of the
Incoming Freshman who applied early and student’s absence. Please
received an estimated award letter still need to send in their 2020 tax contact Mrs. Maribel Williamson,
info to FACTS by March 1st to receive a final award. If you have any Attendance Officer, at 508-996-
questions, please call Mrs. Martin at 508-996-5602 ext. 413 or email 5602 ext. 417 or
CMartin@bishopstang.org mwilliamson@bishopstang.org.
Thank you!
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February, 2021
2021 Student Fundraiser Raffle Drawing
Still Going until March 31!
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Tickets $10, $25, $50, $100
BishopStang.RallyUp.com/Spartan-Supporter
Follow @BishopStangHS !!!
Submit photos to
socialmedia@bishopstang.org for us to
post! Include your @username for photo
credit!
Now Live-Streaming Sports Matches &
Meets on YouTube
@BishopStangSpartanAthletics
SeSeptember
February, 2021
From The Athletic Department
Winter Season Athletic Schedules Online
Winter Season Updates
Download the Massachusetts
Our Winter Sports Teams are Interscholastic Athletic
competing hard in our new Catholic Association (MIAA) App, and
Central League this Winter. Our follow your favorite Spartan
Boys and Girls teams in Basketball, teams quickly and easily online!
Ice Hockey, and Swimming and Visit bishopstang.org and click on
Diving, are all competing, and are Athletic Schedules under Quick
all representing our school very Links, or visit the Athletics
well. There are no MIAA State homepage.
Tournaments this year for Winter ● The MIAA schedule can be
Sports. The Basketball Teams will take part in the “CCL Cup”, an end of viewed for all teams, or for
season league tournament, and our Swimming & Diving team will do the specific teams. Sign up for email
same with a “CCL Cup” meet on Friday, February 12. Our Hockey Teams notifications of schedule changes
will compete through the last date for winter sports this year, which is as they happen (choose teams
February 20. We encourage all student-athletes to keep up the and click on schedule notification
outstanding work! options).
● You can also download the
Winter Track & Field, Dance, and Cheerleading are practicing regular- MIAA app on your favorite device
ly. However, due to COVID 19 regulations, these teams do not have – search for it on iTunes or your
any competitions this winter. preferred app location.
Returning Winter Sports Uniforms
Due Immediately Upon Season End
Students are responsible for returning their
uniforms to their coaches at the end of Check our web page,
each season. If a student fails to do so, then that www.bishopstang.org/athletics,
student’s family will be charged for the missing for team schedules, email
items. notifications,
Results, and facility locations for
away games. Follow the link to
Bishop Stang - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter!! athletics, then schedules.
@BishopStangHS Parents can communicate with
Now live-streaming sporting events! Tune in to coaches via email addresses
YouTube @ Bishop Stang Spartan Athletics to found in the coaches directory on
watch Hockey, Basketball, Swimming & Diving! Get the athletics page.
real-time scoring while watching the event live! For updates on Twitter, follow
Check in on our social media for highlight videos! Stang Athletics@ BishopStangAD
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February, 2021
FALL 2 ATHLETIC SEASON!
The MIAA introduces a new season
Make an appointment for
Participation requirements are due Sunday, February 14 IMPACT Testing
● Fall 2 Sports candidates who
This year, the MIAA has instituted a Fall 2 Season to give students an
have not participated in Fall or
opportunity to play sports that were not offered in full during the Fall or
Winter Athletics
Winter seasons. The Fall 2 Season is scheduled to run February 22 –
must be sure to have up to date
April 24.
IMPACT Testing.
● Under state guidelines, stu-
We will offer Football, Winter Track & Field, and Cheerleading in the Fall dents are required to take the
2 Season. This Fall 2 Season will not conflict with any of our Spring IMPACT test every
Sports offerings, which will begin this year on Monday, April 26. two years. Freshmen, Juniors,
and transfer students need to
take IMPACT
Fall 2 Athletics Registration is open, and it will continue through Sunday, testing for Fall 2 Sports, if they
February 14. If you have participated in practices for these sports al- have not yet done so this year.
ready this year, you must still register again, as the Fall 2 Season is a ● Students & families can make
separate athletic season, just as the normal Fall, Winter, and Spring sea- an appointment for the IMPACT
sons are. Testing by contacting our Ath-
letic Trainer, Mike Cordeiro, via
All Fall 2 Sports athletes must register online & complete the follow-
email at
ing:
mcordeiro@bishopstang.org
● Register through the FAMILY ID program
● Each student must have a valid physical. Physicals are valid for thir-
teen
months from the date of the physical.
● Each student must also be current with his or her IMPACT Test
(concussion
baseline) in order to try out for Fall 2 Season teams.
● Students who have not completed these registered requirements will
not be
allowed to try out for Fall 2 Sports.
Stang Online Keeps You Informed
Remember to visit the Stang website at www.bishopstang.org
to get information and updates throughout the school year.
You’ll also find links to our sites on Facebook as well as Flickr,
Twitter, Vimeo and Instagram. Now Livestreaming Sports on YouTube!
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