Mission
Bishop Hogan Memorial Early Learning Center and Elementary School, a ministry of St. Columban Parish, creates caring, responsible, knowledgeable youth through a strong religious and academic educational curriculum.

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EARLY LEARNING CENTER CARE INFORMATION

The Early Learning Center is required by the State to provide outdoor activities for all children. Be sure your child is dressed appropriately for the days weather. The ELC has two age-appropriate playgrounds to accommodate infant/toddlers and ages 3,4 & 5. It is a must that children have jackets or coats for cool days for these outdoor activities.

The Early Learning Center will have two rest times as required by the State for all children up to and including five years of age. There are NO exceptions to this rule. A labeled blanket and pillow must be provided for rest times. These must be taken home each Friday and laundered.

The Bishop Hogan Early Learning Center provides the following safe and caring areas for a strong foundation for learning:

Infant Care:
Care is provided for children ages 6 weeks to 1 year of age. The ratio of staff to children is 4 to 1. We provide daily written input as to the child’s activities, daily needs for their day, along with lots of love and attention.

Toddler Care:
Care is proved for children ages 1 to 3. The ratio of staff to children is 8 to 1. This area promotes a warm loving environment which nurtures the beginnings of simple routines and encourages social interaction with their peers and the teacher. We also promote social development, self reliance in bath rooming (2yr to 3 yr.), emphasizing individuality and positive self esteem for each child. We provide written daily input to the child’s activities and their day.

Preschool: 3’s and PreK 4/5:
The ratio of staff to children is 16 to 1 (with aid). In this area children are completely toilet trained, begin more structured age appropriate learning activities, giving time for lots of social interaction with peers and teacher. We also stress individuality, creativity, positive self esteem, problem solving, good communication skills, enhancing their physical development along with preparing a strong foundation for their next step, Kindergarten.

EARLY LEARNING CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION

Bishop Hogan Early Learning Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

We will be closed the following holidays. Parents will not be charged for these dates. (In the event that any of these holidays fall on the weekend, they will be observed either the Friday before the holiday or the Monday after the holiday.)

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Friday after Thanksgiving

• December 24 and 25

• News Year’s Eve

• New Year’s Day

• Good Friday

• Easter Monday

• July 4

• Memorial Day

We will also be closed 1 day usually in March for staff to attend an In-service Day or the conference on “Young Years”. You will be notified 3 or 4 weeks in advance as to the exact day. You will not be charged for days the center is closed.

PRESCHOOL

3 year old: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or Tuesday/Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Pre-K (4 &5): Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

*** For those using the Early Learning Center for the Preschool only, children are to be picked up promptly at 11:30. If children are not picked up promptly, parents will be charged and additional $10.00 fee. This is mandatory!

EARLY LEARNING CENTER MURALS
The new mural at the North Entrance of the Early Learning Center Building is shown below. There are many more wall murals that have been painted over the summer to give the building a fresh, new look for the children. These are also pictured below! Stop by and take a look.

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Admission
The Diocesan School Office recommends the following order of priority for admission to an elementary school or early childhood center.

1. Children of parishioners:

2. Children from families new to the parish who were enrolled in another Catholic school at their current or previous residence.

3. Children from families registered in other Catholic parishes:

4. Other children, including children from non-Catholic families:

1. Children from families with other children already enrolled;

2. First child not reaching school age;

3. Children registered on an approved waiting list.

Non-Discrimination Policy
The Bishop Hogan Memorial Early Learning Center and Elementary School admits students of any sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or make available to students at school. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin and disabling condition (if reasonable accommodations on the part of the school, the disabled person could be accommodated) in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies and athletic and other school-administered programs. The Equal Opportunity Coordinator for Bishop Hogan Memorial School is the School Board President.

Attendance
Bishop Hogan Elementary School day begins at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 3:00 p.m. Students who walk to and from school should not be present before 7:50 a.m. and should leave promptly after dismissal. Students arriving between 7:30 and 7:50 will go to the school gym. Students arriving before 7:30 must go to the Early Learning Center. It is vitally important that students are supervised while on school grounds during school hours. This is a Diocesan policy and it will be strictly enforced.

The 2007-2008 Bishop Hogan Preschool and Elementary school year shall consist of 178 days of instruction.

Any time the child must leave school grounds for appointments, etc. the teacher MUST be notified in advance.

It is required that any parent or guardian taking a child out of the Early Learning Center, Preschool or Elementary school before the end of the day will sign the child out at the office.

Tardy Policy
Students who arrive in the classroom after 8:00 a.m. will be recorded tardy.

• When a student arrives tardy, the student and parent must sign in at the office and state the reason why he/she is tardy.

• When five (5) tardies are recorded the child's parents will receive a letter.

• When eight (8) tardies are occur in one quarter, the student will have an In-School Suspension for 1 day. The parents will be notified in writing when the student will serve the In-School Suspension.

• After the In-School Suspension is served for the eight (8) tardies, every fourth tardy will result in a 1 day In-School Suspension.

• The tardy count begins at the beginning of each quarter.

Early Dismissal
School will dismiss at 1:00 pm. occasionally for monthly in-service meetings. The dates and times will be listed on the annual school calendar, monthly calendar, Eagle’s Nest and Church Bulletin.

Vacation Policy
Vacation during the school term is discouraged. The principal and teacher are to be notified if such vacation is planned. Assignments must be completed and given to the teacher at the end of the duly allotted time, which is one day for every day missed. Tests must also be made up during this time period.

Weather Dismissals
Notification of early dismissal due to weather conditions will be reported over KCHI, 98.5 FM or 1010 AM. Please note: our snow days do not always coincide with public schools. Please listen to announcements regarding Bishop Hogan. In the event Bishop Hogan Preschool or Elementary School closes due to weather, the Early Learning Center will remain open.

Illness Policy
The following is the Illness Policy for the Early Learning Center, Preschool, and Elementary School:

• If your child gets a fever while at the Early Learning Center, Preschool or Elementary School, a staff member will call the parent and the child is to be picked up within an hour from the call. There are NO exceptions to this policy. A fever is considered to be 100.6ºC. We will not give a fever reducer because this may mask other symptoms the child may have. The Early Learning Center will give a fever reducer for teething discomfort and immunization discomfort. A signed parental form for Tylenol or Children's Motrin medication will be required. All medication is to be provided by parent in original packaging.

• Children must have had their antibiotic or prescribed medication for one full day before returning to the ELC, preschool, or elementary school.

• If a child has vomited or has had diarrhea the evening before, your child must be at home for one full day.

• Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) - Child must be away from the Early Learning Center, Preschool, or Elementary School for three (3) days or more with medication depending on the severity of the Pink Eye. The reason for this policy is that the children are in close proximity to one another and we are not able to adequately monitor the personal contact between children.

• Lice - child must have treatments and cannot return until all nits are completely removed from the scalp and hair treatments have been given.

• Rashes, insect bites and other symptoms may cause concern for the child or staff. If such things arise the staff may call the parents/guardians to notify you to take your child to your physician for appropriate treatment.

Parents are to notify by telephone the ELC, Preschool, or Elementary School when their child is ill. For continues illness over five (5) days we will need a doctor's release for child to return to ELC, Preschool, or Elementary School. All other absences, trips, etc., parents are to notify in advance the ELC, Preschool, or Elementary School teacher, director, or principal.

Medication - The Early Learning Center, Preschool or Elementary School will not have any over the counter medication. The only medication to be dispensed must be in the original container and accompanied by a Medication Alert Sheet provided by the pharmacy. Over the counter medication will be dispensed according to a doctor's prescription. You must fill out a Medication Authorization form. The parents are to deliver this medicine in person to the ELC, Preschool or Elementary School offices and fill out a medication authorization form.

Liturgical Celebrations
Bishop Hogan Early Learning Center, Preschool and Elementary School students open and close each day with prayer. Preschool through 8th grade will have the opportunity to attend Mass with the entire student body each Friday. Each grade level will have the opportunity to attend group Masses or prayer services as scheduled. The students are expected to dress appropriately on the days they attend Mass. Parents are encouraged to attend along with their children. Bible, prayer services and reconciliation services will be held at appropriate times.

Occasionally throughout the school year classes will be attending funerals. Sometimes students will be asked to serve at funerals.

Eighth grade students have an annual retreat. The entire school has a retreat on Holy Thursday morning.

The crucifix and/or religious artifacts shall be displayed in places of honor throughout the Early Learning Center, Preschool and Elementary School. There are multi-cultural images of Jesus, Mary and other saints throughout the Early Learning Center, Preschool and Elementary School.

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FACULTY & STAFF

Bishop Hogan Memorial School Staff:

Father Thomas Hermes - Principal
Peggy McClure - Administrative Assistant
Pam Luzader - Disciplinarian, in the absence of the principal
Laura M. Lisby - Kindergarten
Emily Constant - Grades 1 & 2
Jill Anderson-Riddle - Grades 3 & 4
Charlene Thompson - Grades 5 & 6
Brian Murell - Grades 7 & 8
Mary Garr - Music/Band/Computers
Lisa Gillilan - Cafeteria
Joe Darr - Maintenance

Early Learning Center/Preschool Staff:

Pam Luzader - Director
Damaris Summerville - Infants
Julie Condron - Toddlers
Sara Hutchinson - Infants/Toddlers
Lisa Gillilan - After school

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

BISHOP HOGAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER

The supply fee for the Early Learning Center is $65.00 either paid totally in September or 1/2 in September ($32.50) and the balance in January ($32.50).

• CHILDCARE:
  Infant up to age 3 - $104.50 per week or $20.90 per day

• Age 3 up to Kindergarten - $94.00 per week or $18.80 per day
  (This fee includes all day care after preschool.)

• Sibling rate for two (2) children (any age) will be $161.00 per week or $32.20 per day.

AFTER SCHOOL RATES

After school program includes homework, craft, snack, and outside time. Rates start on August 14, 2007 and will run until May 16, 2008. School age children will have their own room in the Early Learning Center. Ages for the after school program are Kindergarten up to 6th grade. Payment is due each Friday. If your child participates occasionally, payment is due that day. On days when school is dismissed earlier that 3:00 p.m., the rate is $3.00 per hour, in addition to the weekly charge.

• After school K through 6 - $25.00 or $3.00 per hour

DROP IN RATES: MY FRIENDS AND ME PROGRAM

For parents needing time to do errands, etc.

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (Hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

• Cost: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $12.00 per day
  (Including lunch)

• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $24.00 per day
  (Including lunch)

BISHOP HOGAN PRESCHOOL

The registration/supply fee for 2007-2008 school year is $95.00. This fee is due by September 1, 2007. Preschool fees are as follows:

3 year old program:

• Tuesday and Thursday $12.00
  8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

• Monday through Thursday $22.50
  8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  (MUST BE 3 BY AUGUST 1ST)

Pre-K group (Ages 4 & 5)

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday $17.50
  8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. program

• Monday through Friday $27.50
  8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. program
  (MUST BE 4 BY AUGUST 1ST)

BISHOP HOGAN SCHOOL

TUITION

All parents will be charged tuition. Tuition is due on the first of each month and past due on the 15th of the month. If a family is late in paying their tuition, a statement will be sent. After 60 days, a letter will be sent advising the family that the children will be removed from the school at the end of the Quarter unless payment for tuition and late fees is received in full to cover the time period involved. Payments may be made in ten (10) or twelve (12) month increments, annually or semi-annually. The tuition rates are:

Parishioners:
$2,150.00 per year for one child
* $175.00 for each additional child

Non-Parishioners:
$2,800.00 per year for one child
$3,200.00 per year for two or more children
* $350.00 per child thereafter (3 or more)

REGISTRATION FEES 
Registration fees cover textbooks, library, computer and other instructional materials and are to be paid by final registration in August each year.

$230.00 per year for one child
$305.00 per year for two or more children

All fees must be paid before grade cards and/or transcripts will be released. Fees include: lunch money, registration fees, fund raising obligations, Early Learning Center fees, Preschool tuition and School tuition.

Eighth Grade Graduates – all fees listed above must be paid in full, by day of graduation, or diploma will be held along with grade card, records and transcripts.

Please keep your receipts for registration fees and your canceled checks for tuition payments. These are your proof of payment.

LATE FEES
On accounts 30 days past due a $5.00 late fee will be added.
On accounts 60 days past due a $10.00 late fee will be added.

RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE
Knowing that satisfied parents are the best advertisement a school can have Bishop Hogan School has a recruitment incentive program. Any parent who successfully recruits another family for Bishop Hogan will receive a $500.00 credit on their tuition. This is cumulative, a family could conceivably have all their tuition paid for the year. No credits will be given for families recruited above the value of the tuition. This policy does not apply to a recruited family who has a kindergarten only student.

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Sharon Shaw Guardian Angel Program

Students attending Bishop Hogan Memorial Elementary School may be eligible for tuition assistance. An application to the Sharon Shaw Guardian Angel Program will begin the process to determine if a student is eligible for tuition assistance. Guardian Angel applications can be picked up in the school office.

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Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers, parents, guardians, grandparents, parishioners and civic resource personnel are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the Early Learning Center, Preschool, and the Elementary School. All volunteers must have completed "Protecting All God's Children" training. Information on this training may be obtained at the school or parish office. Volunteers will complete a Hold Harmless Agreement when doing work that involves the risk of physical injury.

IDEAS FOR THE 10 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME

• Octoberfest - October 6&7, 2007. The purpose of this event is to make money for St. Columban’s Church. Any excess funds will go toward the school’s technology program.

• The PTO and St. Ann Altar Society Cookie and Craft Bazaar - same day as Chillicothe Chamber's Holiday Parade each November. The purpose of this event is to make money for the school’s technology program.

• Hy-Vee Ribs - The purpose of this event is to make money for updating textbooks and classroom supplies.

• McDonald’s Night / Matching Funds. The purpose of this event is to update textbooks.

• The PTO Chili Supper and Basket Auction. The purpose of this event is to renovate the playground. (This will require several years of funding.)

• The Student Council Lenten Fish Dinner and Stations of the Cross. The purpose of this event is to help fund and sponsor Student Council activities.

• Dinner & Auction

• Classroom field trips, classroom aides

• Library Helpers

• Cafeteria Helpers

• Grounds keepers – (help with outdoor classroom and flower beds)

• Ball Game Help – scorekeepers, collect money at the gate, keep time-clock, concessions)

• Help on picture days with photographer

• Curriculum Enrichment – teach a class, provide transportation

• Help with recycling of printer cartridges

• Help with organizing aluminum cans

• Help with snow removal

• Volunteer to do a recess duty aid

Community Service
Students Pre-K through 8th grade will participate in service projects. This is an expectation and part of their religion program. The Bishop Hogan Early Learning Center and Elementary School Community Service Day is in September and all classroom teachers will plan projects appropriate to the age of the students.

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Lunches

Hot Lunch Program

Bishop Hogan is implementing their hot lunch program in accordance with the Wellness Program set out by the Missouri Nonpublic School Accrediting Association. Parents are encouraged to have lunch with their child. In accordance with the Wellness Program, parents are asked not to bring fast food for their lunch.

Lunches should be prepaid weekly or monthly. The cost of a school lunch is $1.45, and $1.75 for adults. Please pay at the school office.

Applications for Free and Reduced Lunches will be sent home at the beginning of the school year. These applications are available throughout the school year if your financial situation changes. If bringing a sack lunch from home please make sure the office is advised so you will not be charged.

Brown Bag Lunch Policy: After 5 days of owing on lunches, if the office has not received any money, your child will be served a lunch consisting of a peanut butter sandwich, milk, and a piece of fruit. This will still be charged at the regular lunch price of $1.45.
PLEASE KEEP CURRENT ON YOUR LUNCH MONEY!

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After School Care

After school time includes homework time, craft time, snack and outside time. Rates will start on August 16, 2006 and will run until school is out in May, 2007. School age children will have their own room in the Early Learning Center. Ages for the after school program is Kindergarten up to 5th/6th grade.

• School age children from $25.00 per week or $3.00 per hour (this rate for 15 min to 1 hour)

• 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. an additional $3.00 for the additional hour.

After School
Parents need to make sure their children know the pick up arrangements for after school. We cannot guarantee that if a parent calls in that the information they give will get to their child before 3:00.

Dress Code

Effective during the 2007-2008 school year, Bishop Hogan Memorial School will implement a new uniform policy. The details of this new policy is outlined below. These guidelines are to be strictly followed and no exceptions will be made.

It is the parents’ responsibility to insure their child adheres to the dress code.

GIRLS:

Solid white collared shirts

• May be polo or button down

• NO COLORED TRIM or LOGOS - the only exception to this rule will be the Bishop Hogan logo

Khaki or navy dress pants/shorts

• No rivets or cargo pockets will be allowed

• A belt with dress pants

Plaid skirt or jumper - Jumpers are recommended Kindergarten through 4th grade, skirts are recommended 5th through 8th grades.

• The plaid items must be purchased from Parker Uniform

• White socks or tights must be worn

• Navy leggings are allowed - must be purchased from Parker Uniform

Navy sweatshirt or sweater

• Hoods may not be worn indoors

• Must be solid navy - the only exception to this rule will be Bishop Hogan logo

All girls must wear a belt with their dress pants and shirts must be tucked in. Shoes may NOT have open toe or open heel; NO CROCS. Socks are to be worn at all times. Please remember that the plaid items are an option but NOT a requirement.

BOYS:

Solid white shirts

• NO COLORED TRIM or LOGOS - the only exception is the Bishop Hogan logo

Khaki or navy dress pants/shorts

• No rivets or cargo pockets

• A belt with dress pants

Navy sweatshirt/hooded sweatshirt

• Must be solid navy - the only exception to this rule will be the Bishop Hogan logo

• Hoods may not be worn indoors

All boys must wear a belt with dress pants/shorts and shirts must be tucked in. No open toed or open heeled shoes. NO CROCS. Socks are to be worn at all times. Boys' items may all be purchased from the retailer of your choice.

SHORTS: Shorts must be worn in the fall until the 1st of October. In the spring shorts may be worn beginning the 1st of May. (Unless otherwise noted by principal.)

Mass Clothing: Students should follow the above dress code. Shorts are not allowed.

If clothing is deemed inappropriate, the following consequences will occur:

• 1st Offense: Warning

• 2nd Offense: Parent being called for change of clothes to coincide with uniform

• 3rd Offense: For K-8, the student will have an 8th hour

EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION DRESS CODE

Boys: Dress slacks, Dress Shirt, Tie, Suit Coats/Jacket encouraged but not required, Tuxes not allowed.

Girls: NO low cut dresses in front or back, Shoulders must be covered with sleeve of dress – NO spaghetti strap, NO halter tops, Dress must come to middle of knees or longer, Wear sensible shoes.

EARLY LEARNING CENTER DRESS CODE
Children may wear whatever is comfortable and practical. Label all articles of clothing with your child’s name. Children will have both indoor and outdoor play each day, except in extreme weather conditions. Please send children in appropriate shoes (tennis shoes) for outdoor and indoor play. Foot must be completely covered with shoe. No sandals or flip flops are to be worn.

For children being toilet trained, practical clothing is expected. Diapers and/or pull-ups, and clothing and tennis shoes that are easy for your child to get on and off are best. One extra set of clothes is required for your child and kept here at the center. Consider your child’s convenience when using the restroom (i.e. NO back zippers).

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School Advisory Council/Board meetings are held the second Monday of each month (unless otherwise designated). Interested parents are welcomed to attend except for those meetings which are executive. Any concerned individual who desires to have an item placed on the agenda of the meeting must notify Father Tom or any School Advisory Council member in writing.

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Jill Gibson - 707-0356
Susan Keller - 646-5103
Patty Leatherman - 646-0909
Cynthia Metry - 646-3930
Mary Mathews - 646-2626

VEHICLE PARKING AND AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP

In order to ensure the safety of our students, the following policy will be in effect:

• No parking on the west side of Trenton Street in front of the school. Parents may park in the north parking lot and escort their children to and from the building.
• After school pick-up of children on the west side of Trenton Street will follow this designated route: East on JFK, North on Easton, West on 10th, and South on Trenton.
• When entering the Early Learning Center please use the north parking lot or the east side of Trenton Street.

PLEASE USE CAUTION!!!

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Parents of the Early Learning Center, Preschool and the Elementary School are to take an active part in the P.T.O. Meetings are held five times a year to inform parents of what is going on in their school, to offer opportunities for both parents and teachers to discuss strengths and weaknesses of the educational program, as well as to offer informative in-service programs.

Officers 2007-2008:

• Kristie Cross, Co-President (Phone: 707-1890)
• Julie Young, Co-President
• Shannon Skoglund, Vice President
• Jill Pfaff, Treasurer
• Cathy Carlton, Secretary

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Business Buddies is a program to foster Christian awareness between the students at Bishop Hogan School and the businesses within their community. Businesses will see the unique quality of a Christian education. The students will learn the value of their education as it relates to the economics of operating a business.

Barnes Baker Motors of Chillicothe is proud to play a key role in the Business Buddies program, sponsoring a program with BHS 1st and 2nd graders in Mrs. Emily Constant's class. Carrie Sampsel and Jennifer Reeter (pictured above) enthusiastically coordinate the program.

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The Bishop Hogan Student Council Officers for the 2005-2006 school year are: 

• Madeleine Wilson - President
• Connor Lindley and Spencer Ward - Co-Vice Presidents
• Leanne Mathew - Secretary
• Kelsey Hicks - Treasurer
• Mary Kate Taylor - Treasurer

Sponsor - Charlene Thompson

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Student Sports

Mascot: Eagles

School Colors: Blue & Gold

PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
All students in Bishop Hogan Preschool and Elementary School are required to participate in physical education classes. Students must wear tennis shoes. Preschool through 9th grade girls must wear shorts under jumpers or skirts. If a child is unable to participate in P.E. class a written parental or doctor's excuse must be presented to the teacher. When a student misses P.E. class the student may resume P.E. activity with a signed Doctor's authorization form.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Extracurricular activities are intended to supplement our educational program. These activities are provided to contribute to the student's development of good citizenship, educational experiences and overall learning. Is is a privilege and honor to participate. Students will be expected to display appropriate behavior both during school and at all school functions.

Any student wishing to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity must obtain a physical prior to the first practice. Students participating in any extracurricular activity may not carry any F's at quarter or mid-term.

EXTRACURRICULAR GUIDELINES
The student contract pertains to all students participating in any sport, Student Council, firls trips and school projects.

The student contract states that the student must:

• Maintain a C average with no F's in any class, including music and P.E.
• Show good citizenship with the school and at all school activities as outlined in the citizenship policy.
• Keep all assignments current, there are to be no late assignments.
• If a student is absent from school on any event day - the student is not allowed to participate in that event.
• Have the contract signed by parent and player.

EXTRACURRICULAR RESPONSIBILITIES
Teachers: It is the teacher's responsibility to send home notices about missing assignments in weekly folders. Students who have late assignments will not be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities until all late assignments are turned in by the following Wednesday. Parents: Parents accept the responsibility for seeing that their child maintains acceptable grades and if his/her grades fall, they improve. Students: It is the student's responsibility to remain current on all assignments and to exhibit good citizenship.

If a student receives a D or F at midterm or on their grade card:

• A conference with the teacher, parent and student is mandatory. No extracurricular activity will be allowed until the conference is held.
• "Buy-back provision": If the student can raise their F grade to a C- by mid-point they may return to the activity with parent, teacher and principal approval. Mid-point is two weeks after the grade card or mid-term grades are sent home.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN 5TH AND 6TH GRADE BASKETBALL
There appears to be some confusion about 5th and 6th Grade Basketball. First of all, all girls in the 4th grade who are interested in being on the 5th and 6th grade basketball team are able to do so. The reason for this decision is that there are not enough girls in the 5th and 6th grades to form a team. The local teams in this area planning on participating in 5th and 6th grade basketball want to play both a boys and a girls team.

Secondly, all parents of children playing on the 5th and 6th grade team need to assist in helping with taking money at the gate, supervising the hall way throughout the entire length of games and pre and post game times, assisting in the concession area and being at the practices. The coaches are not to be the only adult present during practice time. This is against what the Catholic Church says about youth activities and beginning on Thursday, February 2, 2006 this rule will be implemented.

Third, the Early Learning Center does not have the staff to watch the children who will be practicing after school. The presumption the parish is going to once again pick up the cost is wrong. It costs money to have someone watch the children between the end of school and the beginning of practice. It is my understanding two teachers have volunteered to host a study hall after school in the cafeteria. Parents whose children will be participating in the study hall should be very thankful to the teachers. Any youth not behaving during study hall will have to call their parents who will need to pick them up immediately.

Fourth, coaches and all others who are using the gym, cafeteria, or other places on the school property need to call Kim in the parish office to see if it is possible to use these areas. All buildings and grounds are the sole property of the parish and anyone using the property needs to call to receive permission to use the property.

Everyone needs to know things have changed since I have become pastor and principal. Do not continue to do "what has been done in the past" without checking it out first. What has gone on in the past is in the past.

Fr. Thomas Hermes

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOME BASKETBALL GAMES!!! If you are able to help at basketball games, please contact Misty a.s.a.p. This year, all students need to have adult supervision during ballgames. Students need to be sitting in the gym watching the game or in the concession stand area. They are not to be left to play in the hall.

	5th & 6th Grade Basketball Schedule 2008 Southwest Tournament March 3-8 Breckenridge Tournament - Friday, March 14 Tina Avalon - Monday, March 17 Breckenridge - Wednesday, March 19 More games may be added at a later date.

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BISHOP HOGAN MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Father Tom Hermes - Principal
Peggy McClure - Admin. Assistant
TELEPHONE & FAX
660-646-0705

POSTAL ADDRESS
1114 Trenton Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601

EMAIL
General Information: kidsareus@bishophogan.org
Webmaster: bk@bkwebworks.com