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BHS DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, Oct 9, 2012

Athletics:

TODAY:

Girls Varsity Soccer @ home vs Interlakes 4:00PM

**Please note JV Girls Soccer CANCELLED.

Drivers Ed:

The Fall/Winter Drivers Ed session will begin on 10/25 and run until 1/3/2013. If you are interested in taking this class please stop by the main office for a registration packet.  Please make note that you will need to turn 16 by the time the class ends. Deposit of $150 is due when you sign up for the class with remaining deposit of $500 due prior to the first day of class.

 

Clubs:

All Things Graphic:

Meeting tomorrow 2:15 PM in Rm 106.

 

Class of 2014:

Anyone who would like to purchase a BHS tie-dye shirt please see Mr. Deshaies in Rm 209. T-shirts are $10 and are on a first come first serve basis as quantities and sizes are limited.

 

Math Team:

Math Meet @ Kingswood, Wed Oct 10^th. Further details to follow.

 

Creation of new PTO(Parent and Teacher Organization)

If you are interested in being involved in this new organization please contact Donna Iacopucci by emailing her at donnaike@metrocast.net Meetings will be held once a month on the third Thursday at 6:00PM in the guidance office.

 

National English Honor Society:

A reminder to all returning NEHS members, there will be a brief mtg today after school in the library to prepare for induction on Wednesday, Oct 10^th from 6:00-7:00PM.

 

Spanish Club:

Halloween Dance on Friday, Oct.19^th from 7:00-10:00. If you are planning on bringing a guest(under 21) who does not attend BHS you will need to pick up a permission form in the main office. This form does need to be signed by a parent. Admission fee $5.00.

 

FBLA:

Holiday Fair - The 6th Annual BHS Holiday Fair hosted by FBLA will be held on Saturday, November 10th from 9am to 3pm at the high school.  Over 100 crafters and vendors are expected, and the day will also include a raffle and breakfast, lunch, and snacks offered by various student groups.  Interested vendors can contact Mr. Hill at bhill@sau80.org for more information.  A portion of the proceeds from the fair will be donated to local charities for the holiday season.  Make plans now to come start your holiday shopping with us!  Thank you for your support! 

 

* Can tabs - FBLA will be collecting can tabs throughout the year for David's House.  Students are asking families to set up a collection bag or box at home and periodically bring them in.  The can tabs will be delivered to David's House at the end of March.  Thank you for supporting this great cause!

Drama:

Attention all students interested in DRAMA:  Big fall field trip!
Attend the NH Theatre Guild Conference at PSU on Friday, October 19th.  Take workshop classes in acting, costume, set and lighting design.  Write mini plays, make stuff and see a play with Ms. Pitrone, Ms. Fair and Ms. Fountain! ANY student interested in drama or who is taking the Theatre class in the spring is welcome to attend. You must see Ms. Pitrone to have your name added to the list by today,meeting after school in room 206 from 2:20-2:30  today for all students interested in attending. There will be a fundraising opportunity available for students who need financial assistance to attend.

 

News from the Guidance Office:

*New scholarship opportunity: PEO STAR Scholarship for senior female with solid leadership/volunteer/ or service experience. Due end of October. More information in the Guidance Office.

 

*Attention Seniors! The BHS website has completed the "College Bound" section for seniors. Seniors and their parents can click on the college bound link on the homepage and it will take you to scholarship, financial aid and college application information. The scholarship section is updated frequently so students should check it regularly, it is the same scholarship information that is in the guidance office.

 

Reminder to all junior ETS students that your two permission forms to attend the field trip to Saint Anselm College on Thursday, 10/18 are due to Mrs. O'Connell in guidance ASAP!!

 

Common Core Standards have been adopted by NH and all schools must align their curriculum to these new standards of learning. The Interim Superintendent Maria Dreyer and the Director of Curriculum and Assessment Misty McBrierty will be holding a parent informational night at Belmont High School on Monday, October 22^nd at 6PM in the library. Parents will be given information about the Common Core Standards and how this will impact their high school student as well as resources and ways a parent can support their child's success at each grade level.

 

Calling all juniors! The PSAT will take place on Wednesday, October 17th at 7:30am here at BHS. The sign up sheet is in the guidance office. Cost of the test is $18.00, cash or checks made out to BHS. The money must be paid on test day. If you choose to pay before, please give money to Mrs. O'Connell in guidance. The guidance department encourages ALL juniors to take the PSAT in preparation for the all important SAT's that they will take next spring and fall of your senior year.