Daily Connection
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ATTENTION: WORK GRANT STUDENTS
The Dinner event that was scheduled for this Friday, March12th @ 6pm in Liccard has been CANCELLED -- Please do not show up.
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Message from Mr. Meyercord, Principal
CLICK HERE to view March 8, 2010 letter from the Principal.
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CALENDAR CHANGE: Hunger Summit Week - March 15-19
Monday March 15 Faculty In-Service Day STUDENT HOLIDAY Tuesday March 16 2:40 Dismissal 1-2-A-3-4 Wednesday March 17 2:10 Dismissal 5 & Breakout Sessions Thursday March 18 2:40 Dismissal 1-7-2-3-4 Friday March 19 12:25 Dismissal 5-6-7-A -
ATTENTION: ALL PARENTS & STUDENTS
Starting on Tuesday, March 9th and continuing for the next three weeks we will be conducting construction of a parking lot at the corner of Stockton and Emory Streets. The construction will require that a temporary fence be placed in the street which will create a bottleneck for traffic. A flagman will be placed in this area to direct traffic, please drive cautiously and follow the directions of the flagman.
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Tijuana Immersion Parent Meeting
Parents: Please attend the Tijuana Immersion Parent meeting on Thursday March 11th at 7PM in Andrade Theater. The meeting will consist of information about this year’s trip, the procedures and logistics, and the itinerary and materials necessary to go on the trip. In addition, the trip leaders will be present to provide information on previous years trips.
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Jesuit Virtual Learning Academy - Magis Conversations
The Magis Conversations is an on-line lecture series designed to promote and inspire ethical leadership by highlighting the many and avaried ways in which Jesuit high school alumni are making an impact in our world. ALL WELCOME - IT'S FREE - to learn more about and to register for this hour long on-line talk is scheduled for Thursday, March 25th go http://jvla.org/alumni - CLICK HERE for information and flyer
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SENIOR DADS: Register Now On Line for Father-Senior Son Retreat
Attention Senior Dads: Register online now for the Father-Senior Son Retreat to be held at the Jesuit Retreat Center March 20-21.
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ATTENTION: SENIOR PARENTS
Senior Parents: College acceptances are arriving. Do you have questions about the college(s) your son is considering that another parent could answer? Do you have safety concerns? Travel concerns? Wonder how much he will need to spend on books, food not covered by the mealplan, additional fees for dorms and recreation? AMEN’s College Mentor Mom Service will match you with a Bellarmine parent who has experience with the school you are considering. Contact Nancy Franich, mightyLF@aol.com. Please put “Mentor Mom” in the subject of your e-mail.
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ATTENTION: Moms & Dads Needed as College Mentors
The Alumni Mothers Extended Network (AMEN) is looking for Bellarmine parents with older children in college who would like to serve as mentors for the parents of graduating seniors who need information on the college(s) with which you are familiar. We answer “parent” questions about which meal plan you chose; whether you used the college insurance plan or your own, where you stayed for move-in weekend, etc. If you would like to join in this service to other Bellarmine families, please send your name, college(s) and contact information to Nancy Franich, mightyLF@aol.com. We have always been called the “AMEN College Mentor Moms” but we do welcome the participation of both moms and dads in our program.
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Volunteers Needed - K-Bell Track & Field Invitational - March 13
Bellarmine is proud to host the 25th annual K-Bell Track & Field Invitational at Los Gatos High School on Saturday, March 13. This is the largest one-day high school track & field event west of the Mississippi. Over 2,500 athletes participated last year. With your help, we hope to make this year an even greater success. Volunteers are needed to check the athletes into their events, record their times and otherwise help run the event. The following time slots are available: 8:15 AM - 11:30 AM 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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Memorial Mass Honoroing All Parents and Grandparents -March 16th
Dads of Grads
ALL BELLARMINE FAMILIES -- The Dads of Grads are sponsoring the second annual Memorial Mass honoring all parents and grandparents that have passed away. The Mass is open to current parents, students, alums and families of alums. It will be held in the Leontyne Chapel at 7 PM on Tuesday, March 16th, followed by with a small reception (coffee and cookies) in West Liccardo. Father Bob Shinney, S.J. will preside over the mass. Please come and join us as we remember and honor these very special people.
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This evening is a free event, but we ask you to register for reception purposes. On the registration page please add parent and grandparent names, whose intentions will be offered up during the Mass. Register at www.GoBells.org/DOGsMass10. -
***UPDATE***You Can Make A Difference! Volunteer Opportunities at Second Harvest Food Bank
Remaing Dates Are Now Open to ALL - The hungry of Santa Clara Valley need your help!
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There is still time for you to join our effort to help address hunger in our community by volunteering at Second Harvest Food Bank in San Jose. The remaining dates are now open to all classes, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Bellarmine. March 10, 13, 17 & 20. We encourage you to sign up as a family – siblings age 14 or older are most welcome. This is a wonderful Lenten opportunity to support Bellarmine's Hunger Initiative, culminating with the Hunger Summit, March 15th - 19th.
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Bellarmine Mothers' Guild Spring Event
Friday, March 19, 2010
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Cooking Event at the Professional Culinary Institute
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Come join us for an evening of cooking fun, learning and dining! We'll start the evening with hors h'oeuvres and refreshments, then split into small groups and be off to the commercial kitchens where we will learn some fundamental cooking techniques under the guidance of the professional culinary educators. Together we will enjoy the fruits of our labor, complete with wine specifically chosen to enhance our dining experience. Hope to see you there! Tickets: $90
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Junior Prom / Senior Ball Work Nights
Parents of all classes are invited to join the BCP Junior Prom and Senior Ball committees at our upcoming planning meetings and worknights to help us create a memory that will last a lifetime for our sons:
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Monday, March 22 from 7-9pm in Liccardo
Monday, April 12 from 7-9pm in Liccardo
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Bay Area Parent presenting Steve & Patt Saso speaking on Steps to Teaching Your Teen Respect
Thursday, March 18th - 7-9pm - Liccardo Center - Advance Tickets $10 - Tickets at door $20 -- For further information CLICK HERE for flyer
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BCP Community Invited to Tour new Sobrato Center
The Bellarmine Community is invited to tour the new Sobrato Center for Humanities and the Arts at an Open House on Sunday, March 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. Be among the first to visit this beautiful new facility, featuring a new main stage theatre, “black box” theatre, music center, and academic wing. Current Bellarmine families, alumni, parents of alumni, neighbors, and friends are invited to attend this preview. Parking in the College Park neighborhood is restricted, so please park on campus.
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Dads' Retreat - March 27th - REGISTER NOW!
Bellarmine Dads' Retreat
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Saturday, March 27th
7:45 to 4PM, Villa Holy Names, Los Gatos
All Bellarmine Dads! Come join us for a retreat day of reflection and discussion. Hear talks from Fr. Paul Sheridan, S.J. and Michael Collopy. Michael, renown author and photographer, will discuss his long-time friendship with Mother Teresa. The day begins with continental breakfast at 7:45AM and finishes with Mass, ending at 4PM.
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Grandparents' Day 2010
Grandparents' Day
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Simple Gifts - Chain of Love
March 28th, 2010 - Palm Sunday
Liccardo Center
9:00 am Photos; 10:00 am Mass followed by brunch
In keeping with the Bellarmine tradition of celebrating family, Grandparents' Day offers grandsons and their grandparents the opportunity to share a special time together with Mass and brunch on the beautiful Bellarmine campus.
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Important Dates 2010 - 2011
CLICK HERE for 2010 - 2011 Important Dates
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Sport Specific Fan Wear
Sport-Specific Fan Wear can be purchased at www.bcpfanwear.com We are now offering Lacrosse, Rugby, Tennis, Valleyball, Baseball, Ice Hockey and Swimming.. If your sport in not mentioned, please note: This service is offered to all WCAL sports and club sports but it is up to the Head Varsity Coach as to their participation. If you have any questions please contact the Head Varsity Coach.
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Bellarmine Photo Gallery
Find photos of your son in action at www.bcpphotogallery.com.
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Dads' Club: Amateur Sports Photographers Wanted
The Bellarmine Photo Gallery is looking for Amateur photographers. We have a number of very talented photographer parents who enjoy shooting the various sporting events. If you are one of them and would like to have your best shoots on the web site please contact Brian Christensen, bdchristensen@gmail.com to find out how to provide your photos to Bellarmine sports fans.
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Upcoming BCP Athletic Events
Thu 3/11 V Golf Serra 3:00pm Green Hills JV Tennis Mitty 3:30pm Lincoln HS V Basketb all NorCal Quarter Final 7:00pm BCP Fri 3/12 V Volleyball Best of the West Tournament 3:00pm San Diego V Baseball Elk Grove HS 3:00pm BCP F Baseball Livermore HS 3:30pm Livermore HS JV Baseball Livermore HS 3:30pm Livermore HS V Lacrosse Monte Vista – Danville 4:00pm BCP JV Lacrosse Monte Vista – Danville 5:30pm BCP V Golf Fr. Joe Barry Tournament 9:30am Ancil Hoffman Sat 3/13 V/FS Track & Field K-Bell 8:00am Los Gatos HS JV Volleyball Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep 8:00am SHCP V Volleyball Best of the West Tournament 9:00am San Diego V Baseball Pleasant Grove HS 10:00am West Valley College V Basketball NorCal Semi-Final 7:00pm BCP V Golf Fr. Joe Barry Tournament TBD Ancil Hoffman Mon 3/15 V Tennis Serra 3:30pm Decathlon Club Tue 3/16 F Baseball Mitty 3:30pm Mitty JV Baseball Mitty 3:30pm BCP JV Tennis Valley Christian 3:30pm Decathlon Club V Tennis Valley Christian 3:30pm Valley Christian V Baseball Mitty 4:00pm Mitty JV Volleyball Serra 5:00pm Serra V Volleyball Serra 6:30pm Serra Wed 3/17 JV Golf Riordan 2:30pm Fleming V Golf Riordan 3:00pm Poplar Creek V/FS Track St. Francis 3:00pm St. Francis V Lacrosse Serra 3:30pm BCP JV Lacrosse Serra 5:00pm BCP Thu 3/18 V Golf Riordan 2:30pm Silver Creek V/FS Swimming St. Ignatius 3:00pm St. Ignatius JV Volleyball Sacred Heart Cathedral 4:00pm Sacred Heart Cathedral V Volleyball Sacred Heart Cathedral 5:30pm Sacred Heart Cathedral Fri 3/19 V Tennis Corona Del Mar Tournament 8:00am Newport Beach F Baseball St. Ignatius 3:30pm St. Ignatius JV Baseball St. Ignatius 3:30pm St. Ignatius V Baseball St. Ignatius 3:30pm St. Ignatius V Lacrosse St. Ignatius 3:30pm BCP JV Lacrosse St. Ignatius 5:00pm BCP Sat 3/20 V Tennis Corona Del Mar Tournament TBD Newport Beach V/FS Track St. Francis Tournament 8:00am St. Francis V Volleyball Dos Pueblos Tournament 8:00am UCSB F Baseball Serra 11:00am Serra JV Baseball Serra 11:00am Serra V Baseball Serra 12:00pm BCP V/FS Track Dublin Distance Festival 3:00pm Dublin HS -
Driver Education Offered Online
Students wishing to complete the state required Driver Education in order to obtain a California driver's license may register at Economic Driving School. Bellarmine provides a classroom on campus for the convenience of our students. Instructors are provided by Economic Driving School. Each session of classes meets from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm for four consecutive days in Mathewson Hall. Students may pick up a registration form at school office -- or -- to register go to the Economic Driving School web site at: http://www.economicdrivingschool.com/Bellarmine.htm
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Future Class Dates: TBA
Driver Education Online:The Online Drivers Education course is approved by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Reading, flash graphics, video's and quizzes will prepare the reader to pass the written DMV test. Part of the registration will go to Bellarmine Colleg Prep. The course is easy to use. You simply log into the web site, enroll, and you can begin immediately! For more information about the course and to register go to: http://www.economicdrivingschool.com/online/ When registering make sure to complete the question that says: How did you hear about us by choosing School: Enter Code: 9224. Cost: $68.50