Bonjour BP families, 

This will be the last update until the new year. The school will be closed at 12:30 PM, December 19 and classes will resume at 8 AM on January 5, 2026. Please note that there will be no staff available in the building during this time, and there will be no access to email. We encourage students to look for any lost items in our lost and found before we close for winter break. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity at the beginning of January. There are a plethora of unclaimed hoodies, jackets, water bottles, and lunch kits.  

Thank you to those who joined us on the 10th for our Band Concert. Part of a thriving community includes celebrating the arts, and our students simply shone in their musical abilities this week.  

Also a special shout out to families that have been so generous in dropping staff treats off at the main office. Our hearts and bellies are full- merci! 

Athletics Updates- Volleyball 

This season, we are only able to offer volleyball coaching for the following teams: Junior Girls, Senior Girls, and a Varsity Boys team (one competitive team for all grades). To provide playing opportunities, we will hold separate tryouts for grade 7 boys to determine a limited number of roster spots on the Varsity Boys team. Students who feel ready and would like to be considered for the Varsity Boys team should attend the grade 7 tryouts.

Volleyball TRYOUTS Schedule | Jan. 5-16, 2026

• LOCATION: Main Gym
• Athletes must sign attendance sheet and wear proper athletic clothing/shoes

To accommodate for grade 7 boys team skill development, we will offer weekly after school developmental sessions for the duration of the volleyball season. These sessions are designed to build fundamentals, improve skills, and prepare students who want to develop their game. All students in grade 7 are welcome to attend. Here is some detail about this: 

• Timeline: January 5- Feb 27, 2026 
• Dates: TBD  
• Time: 2:45-3:45pm 

We understand this change may be disappointing. Our goal is to provide meaningful opportunities for player growth and competition.

Thank you for your support and understanding — we look forward to working with your athletes this season. 

Important Dates 

• December 20-January 4- Winter Break 
• January 5- classes resume 
• January 8- Healthy Hunger, Papa Johns order here 
• • Orders close at 11:59 PM, 5 days prior to delivery date 
  • When ordering, you will need your student's instructional group (NOT homeroom) 
• January 12- Registration for new next year (2026-2027) students opens 
• January 13- grades 8-9 Outdoor Ed Ski trip to Nakiska 
• January 20-BP hosts a parent high school Q&A, 4-5 PM Join the meeting now 
• January 22- Grade 8B Outdoor Ed X Country Skiing 
• January 26- Grade 9 Outdoor Ed Avalanche Awareness 
• January 27- Open House for WCHS 3:30-5 PM 
• January 28- Grade 8A Outdoor Ed X Country Skiing 
• January 29- Healthy Hunger, Subway order here 
• • Orders close at 11:59 PM, 5 days prior to delivery date 
  • When ordering, you will need your student's instructional group (NOT homeroom) 
• January 29- Bishop Pinkham Open House for new students for the 26-27 school year, 6:00-7:30 PM
• January 30- Non Instruction Day - no school for students 
• February 5- Grade 8 to zoo (classes TBD) 
• February 9- Grade 7A Outdoor Ed Snowshoeing 
• February 9- Grade 9 photo day 
• February 10- Grade 7B Outdoor Ed Snowshoeing 
• February 11- Grade 8 to zoo (classes TBD) 
• February 12/13- Teachers Convention, no school for students 
• February 16- Family Day, no school for students 
• February 17- Grade 9 Outdoor Ed Avalanche Awareness 
• February 23- Grade 8 to zoo (classes TBD) 
• February 24- Grade 9 vaccinations. Forms to be sent home, and only students receiving consent will have their vaccinations. 
• February 24- Report Cards go live on PowerSchool 
• February 25- Grades 8/9 Outdoor Ed skiing 
• February 25- Pink Shirt Day 
• February 26- Healthy Hunger, Mary Brown's order here 
• • Orders close at 11:59 PM, 5 days prior to delivery date 
  • When ordering, you will need your student's instructional group (NOT homeroom) 
• February 27- Non Instruction Day, no school for students 

Have a terrific winter break spent recharging, relaxing, staying, warm, and doing the activities that bring you joy! We look forward to seeing you in the new year! 

Rishma Hajee 

Principal | Bishop Pinkham School