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THE BISHOP'S SCHOOL 2019-2020 CALENDAR AUGUST 19 SEPTEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER 4-6 SEPTEMBER 19 SEPTEMBER 20 OCTOBER 14 NOVEMBER 11 NOVEMBER 22 NOVEMBER 25-29 DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 3
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First Day of School Labor Day, no classes Retreats Parents’ Night of Classes Fall Holiday, no classes Midterm Break, no classes Veterans' Day, no classes Grandparents’ Day Thanksgiving Break, no classes Winter Break, no classes
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Classes Resume Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no classes Professional Growth Day, no classes Presidents’ Day, no classes Midterm Break, no classes Spring Break, no classes Head of School Holiday, no classes Memorial Day Baccalaureate Commencement
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P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E PA R E N T S ’ A S S O C I AT I O N F O R T H E B I S H O P ’ S C O M M U N I T Y
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
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elcome to the 2019-2020 school year! As the mother of five and the grandmother of five, my life has always revolved around the school calendar rather than the annual calendar. For me, fall is a time of renewal and a time to accept new opportunities and challenges. Likewise, for students, the fall is a chance for a fresh start as they embark on a new school year with all that Bishop’s has to offer. For some, this fall means a new school, new uniform and new friends. For others, it means working with a teacher who inspires them in ways they hadn’t imagined or meeting a new classmate who will be a friend for life. The possibilities are endless. The Parents’ Association (PA) works closely with the School to support and engage the entire Bishop’s community, and all parents are automatically members of the PA. The PA’s theme this year is “New Beginnings” as we mark the beginning of Ron Kim’s tenure as the 12th head of school. With your help, a goal of mine this year is to assist Mr. Kim as he navigates Bishop’s during his first year. Mr. Kim’s arrival brings the opportunity to embrace growth and change, while cherishing Bishop’s long-standing traditions. I strive to engage Bishop’s parents and continue the PA’s commitment to inclusivity, volunteerism and community. I invite you to volunteer in whatever ways you are able – the rewards are tremendous. Thank you for trusting me to lead the PA this year – I look forward to working with you and seeing you on campus!
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EDITOR Catherine Ivey Lee DESIGN & PRODUCTION Cathy Morrison CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Laurie Howard Catherine Ivey Lee Renee Kenagy Juli Oh Browne EDITORIAL & PARENT LIA ISON Keri Peckham EDITING Cathy Morrison Jen Jordan PHOTOGRAPHY Jacqueline Gomez Jen Jordan Pablo Mason Cathy Morrison Dave Siccardi Michael Spengler PRINTING North Shores Printery
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PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION EVENTS UPCOMING PA MEETINGS
The Parents' Association monthly meetings generally begin with an 8 a.m. social followed by the meeting from 8:30 10 a.m. All parents are encouraged to attend.
FIRST PA MEETING & VOLUNTEER FAIR Friday, Aug. 23 Ellen Browning Scripps Hall - 8 a.m.
This meeting will be followed by a Volunteer Fair at 10 a.m., where parents can learn about and sign up for many volunteer opportunities available at Bishop's. Committee chairs will be there to answer questions about particular opportunities.
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THE PA PLANS AND ORGANIZES MORE THAN EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. BELOW ARE SOME OF THE MAJOR EVENTS. * DESIGNATES A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
NINTH GRADE PARENT DINNER WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28, 6 - 9 P.M.
Parents of ninth grade students are invited to attend an informal dinner and presentation by faculty and administration on the transition to upper school.
PARENTS' NIGHT OF CLASSES* THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 6 - 9 P.M.
Parents walk in their children's footsteps for the evening by attending abbreviated classes.
TWELFTH GRADE PARENT DINNER THURSDAY, SEPT. 26, 6 - 9 P.M.
Parents of twelfth grade students are invited to an informal dinner and discussion regarding the many activities planned for senior year.
BISH BOWL* FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
An afternoon of sporting events and barbecue on the Bishop's campus followed by an evening home football game vs. Francis Parker School at La Jolla High. Come cheer on the Knights!
ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE* SATURDAY, NOV. 2, 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Families interested in the School are welcomed to campus for tours, presentations and more.
GRANDPARENTS' DAY* FRIDAY, NOV. 22
Grandparents are invited to join students for a morning at Bishop's. Grandparents will enjoy breakfast followed by a Thanksgiving chapel service. They also attend classes with their grandchildren. There will be plenty of time to snap fun photos as well!
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING* THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Students and their families are invited to celebrate the start of the holiday season with the story of Christmas, as well as carols, cookies and cocoa. The evening will be capped off by lighting a beautiful Christmas tree on Rohr Terrace.
AUCTION* SATURDAY, APRIL 25
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WELCOME, RON KIM! BY J U L I O H B R O W N E ( L I L A ‘ 2 0 , E L I ‘ 2 3 , I A N ‘ 2 5 )
Bishop's welcomes Ron Kim as its 12th head of school. A native of Orange County, and a graduate of UC Berkeley, Mr. Kim is excited to return to Southern California and to join the Bishop’s community. Did you always want a career in education? As the child of Korean immigrants, my parents encouraged me to pursue medicine, law or engineering, but I was always fascinated by history. After majoring in history at Cal and getting a master’s degree at the University of Chicago, I took a teaching position at Exeter because it was a school that valued good teaching. Eventually I moved into an administrative role, which I saw as a way to leverage myself to have a bigger impact on students even though my time with them would be more limited. As an administrator, I also work with teachers, who want a meaningful experience and to make a difference. As a head of school, I am able to put them in a position to do just that. What attracted you to Bishop’s? Ron Kim comes to Bishop’s There are different kinds of head of school opportunities – start up, struggling after 23 years as a teacher and strong. Bishop’s is a strong institution, so my job is to think about how to remain strong by learning what we do really well, as well as learning what and administrator at we can do better. What matters most, however, is doing the best we can for Phillips Exeter Academy; each student. the head of school at BASIS Independent in What should students expect from you as the head of school? McLean, Virginia; and They should know that I care about each student and how school is going most recently the interim for them. My goal is to be present in their classes, at their games and at their assistant head of school performances. I will be in their spaces without getting in their space! I want to at The Buckley School get to know students on a personal and casual level because it’s the students in Sherman Oaks. He who help keep me young and remind me to be goofy and relaxed. is married to Theresa Kneebone, and they have You taught history and coached girls’ basketball at Exeter and also played water two children – a daughter, polo in high school. Will you teach or coach at Bishop’s? Maya, who is in her second Not this year, but I’m not ruling it out. year at the University of What advice do you have for new students? Virginia, and a son, Sam, Try not to focus on grades. Try to enjoy the learning process. Find teachers you who is a senior at Exeter. can trust and get to know them and have them get to know you. Do the things you enjoy but also try new things. And most importantly, maximize the time being around people who care about the same things you care about. What’s something about you that we probably don’t know? I am a huge Bruce Springsteen fan! I can geek out pretty hard about anything Springsteen. I’m also a pretty serious Dodgers fan and a long-suffering Cal fan. I also want everyone to know that I will try to go to as many different events as possible and will stand where it’s easy for people to come talk to me. So don’t be shy! 4
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MEET OUR NEW BOARD PRESIDENT B A R B A R A C A R S O N E D WA R D S ' 8 4 TA K E S T H E R E I N S
Barbara Carson Edwards '84 is the president of The Bishop’s School Board of Trustees. She has previously served on the School’s Alumni Association Board, as president of the Parents’ Association, and she chaired Bishop’s Head of School Search Committee. Q: What is your connection to The Bishop’s School and to volunteering at the School? Bishop's has been a part of my family for a long time: My father served on the board in the 1970s when my sister was a student. I later became a student and while I didn't ultimately graduate from Bishop's, I credit it with developing me into an engaged learner. When I moved back to San Diego, I joined Bishop’s Alumni Association Board to reconnect with old friends and meet new people. I co-chaired the School's Centennial Celebration in 2009. I became really captivated by this community and its culture of giving. Two of our children (Hank ’15, Caroline ’16) attended Bishop's, and I served as PA president. I am better for every volunteer experience I've had at Bishop's. Q: What is the board’s role at Bishop’s? What does the board “do?” Bishop’s Board of Trustees is the governing body that holds the School "in trust" for future generations. We are a group of committed parents – past and present – as well as alumni and community members, from different professions and backgrounds who work to ensure the longterm health and success of the School. The board’s five main functions are to hire, evaluate and compensate the head of school, to set policy for governance, to monitor the fiduciary health of the School, to provide oversight of School operations, and to evaluate and establish the School's mission, vision and strategic plan.
Q. What’s the relationship between the board and the head of school? How do the roles differ? The board has only one employee: the head of school. The board works in partnership with the head of school to support the School’s mission. We make sure that the head has the resources needed to run the School on a daily basis. The head of school is the CEO in charge of operations, and the board does not get involved in operational matters of admissions, discipline or personnel. Q. What are you most proud of in your board work to-date? I am most proud of chairing the head of school search committee, which culminated with the hiring of Ron Kim as the School’s 12th head. I was blessed by a dedicated committee and a fully engaged community that led us to this wonderful new head of school. Q. What are the priorities for the board for this upcoming year? The first and highest priority – for the entire Bishop’s community – is to welcome Mr. Kim to our School. We want to make sure that he gets to know the students, faculty and staff first and that he has everything he needs to lead. The board will continue its work on the strategic plan, mission and vision, incorporating the recommendations from our WASC/CAIS accreditation process last year. Because the head search, accreditation and strategic planning processes happened at the same time, we have gathered an immense amount of data on all aspects of the School. Fortunately, Mr. Kim was able to participate often last year, so we are confident that we can finalize a new strategic plan this year.
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WELCOME NEW FACULTY BISHOP'S WELCOMES ITS NEWEST STUDENTS
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ADMINISTRATION Pamela J. (Pam) Duffy is Bishop’s new chief operating and financial officer. Ms. Duffy began her career in public accounting at Deloitte & Touche, later spending time in the private sector as the controller for Accredited Home Lenders, a mortgage banking company. She joined California Western School of Law as the chief financial officer in 2004 and left as vice president of finance and chief financial officer earlier this summer. At Cal Western, Ms. Duffy was responsible for financial reporting and compliance, budgeting and forecasting, and accounting processes and procedures. In addition, she managed the business office, facilities management and the information technology departments. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from San Diego State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. CHEMISTRY Kaitlin Douglass joins The Bishop’s School as a new chemistry teacher. Ms. Douglass comes to Bishop’s after teaching math and science in grades 6-12 at Sea Change Preparatory in Del Mar. Prior to Sea Change, she taught tenth grade chemistry at La Jolla Country Day School. Ms. Douglass holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering with a minor in nanotechnology and Hispanic studies from the University of Pennsylvania. COMPUTER SCIENCE Dr. Marcus Jaiclin is the new Wu Tsai Endowed Chair in Computer Science. For the past six years, Dr. Jaiclin has taught robotics, app development, single board computing, scripting and a variety of math courses at Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania. Prior to Mercersburg, he was a college lecturer and professor. Dr. Jaiclin has a bachelor’s in mathematics from the University of Buffalo, and a master’s and Ph.D. in mathematics from the University at Albany. ENGLISH Dr. Anna Clark joins Bishop’s as an English teacher. Prior to Bishop’s Dr. Clark was an assistant professor of English at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, where she taught composition, world literature, humanities and 18th and 19th century literature. Dr. Clark received her bachelor’s degree in English and philosophy with honors and her master’s in humanities from the University of Chicago. She earned her Ph.D. in English and comparative literature from Columbia University.
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WHAT MAKES BISHOP'S SPECIAL BY L A U R I E H O WA R D ( J O R D A N ‘ 1 8 , L O G A N ’ 2 2 )
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IS FOR BISH BOWL. This event is all about school spirit. The fun begins after school on Friday, Sept. 27 with home games for many fall athletic teams, as well as activities and food on campus. The action then moves to La Jolla High School, Bishop’s home football field, for a Friday night football game where the fun and festivities continue. All Bishop’s students and parents are welcome. Come enjoy the fun and celebrate Bishop’s spirit!
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IS FOR INSPIRATION. Bishop’s students are inspired by and inspire their teachers and fellow students. Their intellectual curiosity is nourished by teachers who are dedicated and responsive to students’ inquisitive nature – and who support students through the challenges that the school year will inevitably bring. It is common for students to spend time with teachers after school – discussing subjects they’re passionate about or getting extra help to understand the day’s lesson.
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IS FOR SPORTS. Sports are a big part of life at Bishop’s. From football to volleyball to water polo and squash, there is a sport for everyone. Most students find a new sport to love here – and each year more than a few go on to play in college. Bishop’s students excel as supportive teammates and fans, and as fierce competitors.
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IS FOR HARD-WORKING. Whether in the classroom, on the stage, on the court or out in the community, Bishop’s students are not afraid to work. They bring enthusiasm, open mindedness and passion to all that they do.
IS FOR OPPORTUNITIES. At Bishop’s, students are presented with endless opportunities to try a new sport, perform on stage, excel in academic pursuits, explore the world with classmates and faculty, dabble in creative arts, develop through STEAM or participate in one of the many clubs on campus. Dedicated teachers and staff give Bishop’s students the opportunity to leap while providing them with a safe place to land.
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IS FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS. From being an advisory group parent to welcoming grandparents on Grandparents’ Day to making phone calls for the annual giving campaign, parents play an important role in the community. There are many opportunities for parents to get involved at Bishop’s, whether you have a lot of time to contribute or very little. Volunteering is a great way to get to know extraordinary Bishop’s parents and to be on campus to witness the magic that happens every day.
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IS FOR SERVICE LEARNING. Bishop’s students are committed to broadening their education and understanding of the world through service learning and involvement in their community. From tutoring refugee children, to volunteering at Rady Children’s Hospital, to working with challenged athletes, Bishop’s students give back to their community every single day. Their extraordinary commitment to service is one of the things that makes Bishop’s such a special place.
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LOOKING BACK: SOME ADVICE
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BY R E N E E K E N A G Y ( I S A B E L L E ’ 1 9, C H I A R A ’ 2 2 )
As my focus shifts from graduation celebrations to dorm room necessities and my new reality of parenting an adult child who now lives across the country, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for our family’s years at Bishop’s. Here are a few key things that made our Bishop’s years the best they could be:
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This is a plug to get involved – the last few months of your child’s senior year will be filled with many sentimental events from senior salute to college apparel day, baccalaureate, and, of course, graduation. For me, these moments were meaningful on their own but made even better because of the relationships I had forged in our community. When my daughter started Bishop’s in ninth grade, I made an effort to make Bishop’s not only my child’s community but mine as well; volunteering was my avenue to do so. The time I spent with other parents – working on the annual giving campaign, helping with the book exchange and attending PA meetings – created a bond with other parents. When it came to those precious last moments together, I realized how truly special these relationships are. Beyond that, the time I spent working in the Bishop’s Bookstore let me into the lives of many students whom I would otherwise have never met. My volunteering turned out to be a gift to me, and I am grateful for it.
STEP BACK
There were countless times that I wanted to advocate for my daughter over the last four years. I grappled with the emotions of encouraging her to selfadvocate and the feeling
that I needed to “help” her. From course selection to her heavy workload, it was difficult for me to sit back and let her be the driver of her high school career. We have all felt the urge to confront the teacher, the coach or the counselor about a myriad of issues, but during these challenging times, there is a beautiful opportunity for growth and maturity. Our kids will fail, they will succeed, and that is how they grow. Only now, as my daughter embarks
on her next exciting chapter, do I see how Bishop’s has prepared her on so many levels.
BE PRESENT
I’m fortunate that I still have three years
left at Bishop’s with my younger daughter because I cherish the traditions we have created in our family through Bishop’s. For us, the first day of school starts with a photo in front of the tower and ends with an acai bowl at Brick & Bell. Our dog attends the Blessing of the Animals every year and four photos with Santa
at the Christmas Tree Lighting sit on our mantle every holiday. These traditions will live on in our hearts long after my kids leave Bishop's.
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Bishop’s is a unique place that will foster growth and support for your child. But it is also a place for all of us. If you make yourself a part of this community, you will be rewarded with amazing memories, traditions and relationships. I am forever grateful for this School and everything that has come out of it.
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THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEERING “I always enjoy the opportunity to help out on our beautiful campus. It gives me a glimpse into the daily happenings at school, which makes me feel more connected to my kids and their school experience. I also enjoy contributing to events that are traditions at Bishop’s as they strengthen our community and make it such a special place!” —TRICIA FALTINSKY (JESSIE '17, LAYNE '18, R.J. '20, BRYNNE '22) “Volunteering at Bishop’s has given me the opportunity to meet people I would never have met otherwise. It also makes me feel part of the Bishop’s family because I am working alongside other parents who have a passion for making a difference in our School. I love knowing where classrooms are, saying hello and catching up with teachers, faculty and staff while on campus. It helps me better understand my children’s experiences when they tell me about their days. It also demonstrates to my kids that I want to volunteer my free time to something that means the most to me – both of them and their education.” —ALEX JOHNSON (CHARLIE '22, LOGAN '22) “Volunteering at Bishop’s for the past 10 years has been an incredibly fulfilling and enriching experience. I volunteer because I enjoy being part of the incredible Bishop’s community and have had the pleasure to get to know and work with many people in the Bishop’s community – faculty, staff, parents and students.” —BETH GARON (COLIN '14, GABRIEL '17, BRETT '21)
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“I volunteer at Bishop’s because it feels great to be part of the Bishop’s community. I’ve met so many wonderful parents while volunteering, and they’ve become some of my best friends.” —ALISON LEE (JOSHUA '23, BENJAMIN '26)
“I love volunteering at Bishop's! It's a great way to connect with our community while giving back to the School that does so much for our children; moreover, I'm inspired by working alongside such a talented group of people.” —MINA KESSLER (ANDREW '21, WILLIAM '23, ADELAIDE '25)
“I first started volunteering because I felt it was the right thing to do. But what I thought of as an obligation quickly became something I truly enjoy doing because I love the friends that I have made by being a part of the parent volunteer community.” —JULI OH BROWNE (LILA '20, ELI '23, IAN '25)
“Volunteering at Bishop’s has given me the opportunity to make new friends and get to know faculty and staff. I enjoy giving back to the community which has enriched my children's lives. Most importantly, my volunteer efforts help our students and strengthen our School.” —SUNAH FENG (RYAN '17, ANNIKA '20)
Find out about volunteer opportunities at the PA Volunteer Fair,
AUGUST 23 at 10 a.m.
Volunteering is a great way to meet other parents and participate in your children's experience.
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