Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014
College Acceptance:
Congratulations to Joe Levesque on his acceptance to Franklin Pierce University!
General:
Lost and Found will be in the cafeteria until Friday Dec. 19th.
Athletics:
Ice Hockey vs Laconia @ Laconia Ice Arena 6:45pm
Nordic Skiing meets today. The bus will pick up at the high school at 1:15pm. Skiers dismissed at 1:05pm. The race is at Gunstock at 3pm.
Indoor Track meet on Saturday Dec. 20th
Juniors!
Yankee candles are in! Please come and get yours from Ms. Haubrich's office as soon as possible!
Sports Physicals:
A reminder that the Shaker Regional School District policy regarding sports physicals has been updated and now requires a yearly sports physical for student athletes, If you have not done so already, please send a copy of your child's most recent physical to Mrs. Rubbe. Your child's doctor's office may also fax it directly to me at 267-5962.
Boys Lacrosse:
Go-Pro Camera Raffle sponsored by the Belmont Boys Lacrosse Team. Raffle winner will receive a Go-Pro Hero 3 White Edition and a 16gb memory card. Retail Value $225. Tickets are $2 each or $5 for 3. Drawing will be on December 19th, just in time for Christmas! See a team member for tickets or email Susan Spooner-Bishop for any questions. Spoonerbishop@gmail.com
Student Council:
T'is the season for giving! Student Council is running a toy drive for the Belmont Police Department this week. Please bring money and new toys into your 5th block class. Donations will be collected at the end of the day on Friday the 19th.
Contest:
Help us name our school store! Be creative! The winner will win a $10.00 gift certificate to True Confections and Gifts in the Steeplegate Mall. Fill out an entry form at the school store during Power Hour! Prize will be awarded Monday, December 22nd to the lucky winner!
Friends of Belmont Football:
Are selling Christmas Trees again at the Gates Farm just North of town on Rt. 106. (Just before Country Kitchen Breads, and Pike Industries on Right) Hours are weekdays from approximately 4:00 to 7-7:30pm and10:30am till 6-7pm on weekends. All net proceeds benefit Friends of Belmont Football. These proceeds are used to fund Belmont's contribution towards the Gilford-Belmont Cooperative High School Football program.
BHS Holiday Band & Choral Concert:
Invites you to attend their annual Holiday Concert on Wednesday, Dec 17th @ 7:00PM in the BHS gym. Snow date will be on Thursday, Dec 18th.
Drivers Education:
The next driver's ed. Class starts on January 6th and will run until Feb 19th. Please note you must be 16 by the end of the class. Parents meeting will be on Monday Jan. 5th. If you are interested in signing up please come to the main office for a form. The deposit of $150 is due when you sign up with the remaining $500 by the first day of the class.
Meredith Village Savings Bank Art Grant Competition
The Facebook contest is still in full swing and our #1 competitor continues to be Gilford. Thank you to all who have voted. If Belmont wins, we have an anonymous donor that will provide an additional $3,000. Please continue to help by mentioning it at holiday gatherings, or any other opportunity you may have to gain a few more votes. You can share this link by email to all your friends. http://a.pgtb.me/2VXSB5
Saint Vincent de Paul Children's Foundation in Laconia provides clothing, socks, underwear and personal hygiene items for infants through age 18. Applications are being taken and filled at SVDP the 16th from 4:30-7 pm, Please call 524-5470 for more information.
These wonderful organizations are always in need of donations so if you are looking for a way to give back to the community and help make a child's Holiday a little merrier, please consider donating.
BHS PTO:
December 18th meeting has been cancelled. The January meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 21st at 6 pm. The January Agenda and details will be posted after the holidays. Thank you and Happy Holidays to everyone!"
We would like to ask you to help us by "upcycling" your used holiday cards. We will be making homemade gift tags to use at the Holiday Fair in our Santa's Secret Shop. Please drop off your used holiday cards in the main office marked for BHS PTO and we will craft them into some great unique homemade gift tags for the kids! Cards may be sent to school before or after the holiday vacation. Thank you and have a great holiday!
Guidance:
Adam Horan, a former BHS graduate will be in the guidance office on Thursday 12/18 during power hour to meet with students interested in learning more about St. Thomas University. See Mrs. O'Connell in guidance to sign up.
Parents and students interested in learning more about the The Clarkson School Early College Program should go to the guidance website at https://sites.google.com/site/belmonthighguidance/contact/what-new-this-month
to find out more information about this exciting opportunity for students.
BITS - ETC (Back in the Saddle, Equine Therapy Center) is looking for volunteers. Just one hour a week of your time would be appreciated. If you are interested in helping out over upcoming vacations, please contact them at 746-5681. For more information: www.bitsetc.org or see Mrs. Burke, School-to-Career Coordinator in Guidance.
School-to-Career with Ms. Burke
Please sign up with Mrs. Burke in the guidance office if you are interested in either one of these opportunities.
1. 12/19/14 – Career Power Hour - Meet & Greet with a Radiation Therapist
2. 1/13/15 – Career Power Hour - Meet & Greet with a Chef/Restaurant Owner/Instructor
3. 1/14/15 – Plumbing & Heating Career Panel at the Huot
Did you know that a Radiation Therapist earns between $50,000 - 107,000 per year! Are you compassionate, patient, and have good communication skills? Would you like a career where you can use technology to stop cancer cells from growing and dividing in cancer patients? If so, please join me in the next Career Power Hour Meet & Greet on Dec. 19th Guidance
Volunteer & Career Opportunities
1. BITS - ETC (Back in the Saddle, Equine Therapy Center) is looking for volunteers. Just one hour a week of your time would be appreciated. If you are interested in helping out over upcoming vacations, please contact them at 746-5681. For more information: www.bitsetc.org or see Mrs. Burke, School-to-Career Coordinator in Guidance.
2. Canterbury Hall has a job opening as a Resident Assistant. If you are caring, patient, and willing to help elderly with every day task and chores, please contact Ms. Burke for more details.
Reliable transportation is required
Yearbook
Celebrate your Senior in the yearbook! Parent Ads are on sale from now until January 16th. Click this link to create your ad online, or speak to Mrs. Hamilton about how to order (khamilton@sau80.org or 603-267-6525 x1206).
Spanish Club:
Meeting Power Hour Wed. 12/17.
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