May 4, 2017
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Bishop Burns Spends Time on Campus
Bishop Burns took time out of his busy schedule today to visit Bishop Dunne. Advised by Cardinal Farrell that this was his favorite school, Bishop Burns was eager to visit the students of such a mission driven school and was impressed by their achievement. Click here to read more.
SPOTLIGHT
2017 Final Exam Schedule
Seniors' final exams will begin Tuesday, May 16, 2017, and will be given by subject. The full schedule can be viewed here.
Underclassmen finals are all conducted in the classroom with the teacher of record. Each day two final exams will be administered followed by two 40 minute review sessions for the next day's exams. Click here for the schedule and more information.
SCHOOL NEWS
Junior Corey Dial, Finalist in Photo Competition
Last fall, junior Corey Dial entered one of his works in the 2017 Photographer's Forum: Magazine for the Emerging Professional College & High School Photography Contest. In March, the judges announced the Honorable Mentions, Finalists, and Winners from among 13,000 entries nationwide. Corey's image was chosen as a Finalist. Click here to view the image and read more. You can read more here.
Photography 1 and 2 Students Visit Arboretum
Mrs. Gloria Nieto's Photography 1 and 2 classes traveled on Friday, April 28, 2017, to the Dallas Arboretum. Students applied the skills and knowledge they have gained throughout the semester to capture new images. Students concentrated their skills in macro and portrait photography. You can read the full story here.
Track Wins Regional Meet, Qualifies Fifteen for State
The Bishop Dunne track and field team competed in the TAPPS Regional meet on Tuesday, April 25 and Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Liberty Christian School and Burleson High School respectively. The men's team won the event by scoring a total of 156 points, nineteen points more than the second place team. Fifteen Falcons will travel to Waco, Texas, May 5 and 6, 2017, to compete at the TAPPS State meet. Click here to read more here.
Justus Clarke Performs Eloquently in Sobering Production of "The Face Of Emmett Till"
Justus Clarke, a sophomore at Bishop Dunne and published poet, took on a challenge that few people could competently accomplish. The Face of Emmett Till tells the true story of a young black boy senselessly murdered in Mississippi. Click here to read the full story.
Homeless for a Night at Bishop Dunne
On Friday, April 28, 2017, more than 30 students gathered on the football field at 9:30 p.m. for Homeless for a Night. Started a few years ago, Student Council members have worked to make this an event to help students consider the lives of others. Click here for the full story. Click here to read more.
Sixth Grader Takes Lead in Play
Last weekend, Bishop Dunne saw the production of its first-ever student created play, For What It's Worth, written and directed by seniors Heath Kuykendall and Jack Gibson. Click here to read more about the star of the show, sixth grader Lars Klocek. Click here to read more.
Mrs. Culton Named Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Mrs. Erica Culton who was celebrated on Tuesday night by the Diocese as the Bishop Dunne teacher of the year. Mrs. Culton was nominated for her care and concern for students and their social and emotional well-being. Click here to read more.
The Falcons Represent Well at State Tournament
The Bishop Dunne softball team traveled to Katy, Texas, for the first round of the 2017 TAPPS softball playoffs on May 2, marking their third straight playoff appearance. Although the Lady Falcons played flawless defense against a very talented St. John XXIII team, it was not enough to advance the team to the second round. Click here to read more.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Senior Class of 2017 Announcements
College Scholarship Opportunities
Class of 2017 Graduation information
Newest Little Falcon
Congratulations to faculty member Elisa Huacuja and her husband, Manuel, on the birth of their son, Rafael David, who was born April 29, 2017. Rafael weighed 8 lbs. 13 oz. and was 21 inches long.
Pass, Set, Hit!
Tryouts for the Lady Falcon 2017-2018 high school volleyball team will be held on Monday, May 15, 2017, and Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Open gym is Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to assist with tryout preparation. Open gym is open to both middle school and high school. You must have a current physical to tryout or participate in open gym. For additional information, please contact Coach Sivinski at rsivinski@bdcs.org or Coach K at knewbill@bdcs.org.
Support Bishop Dunne Art
Please join us this Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. at CiboDivino at Sylvan | Thirty, for an art show displaying our ceramic students work inspired by Pablo Picasso. Bring your whole family, it is sure to be a fun afternoon supporting the Bishop Dunne Art Program. Click here for more information.
Safe Environment Program News
There will be a Safe Environment Family of Faith training class on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in room 310 for new volunteers. Interviews will begin at 4:30 p.m. To register for the class and interview, please click here. Prior to attending class, please complete the screening by clicking here.
There will also be an Update training class on Thursday, May, 11, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. for individuals who have been previously cleared through the Diocese of Dallas and need update training. Please register for the class by clicking here.
Photos for the volunteer identification badge will be taken prior to class. All volunteers must be Safe Environment cleared before receiving a volunteer badge.
Please contact Norma Echavarria at nechavarria@bdcs.org with any questions.
Volunteer Program News
Volunteer hours accumulated to date as a community are 3,811. We are at 33% of family volunteers for the year.
It's not too late to earn 10 volunteer hours by donating the following supply package in its entirety.
4 - LARGE Kleenex
2 - Lysol disinfectant spray
2 - Desk staplers
Donations may be dropped off at the front office for Mrs. Echavarria. Please be sure to sign the volunteer log to receive credit for your hours. Your generosity is appreciated.
You may also earn hours by volunteering for different events, please click here to learn more.
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