Bartlesville Public School District s The Bruin Weekly Email Newsletter Volume 5, Number 25...Friday, Feb. 4, 2011...www.bps-ok.org Snow is being removed at sites throughout the Bartlesville Public School District in the wake of a storm which dumped several inches of snow and ice on the area earlier this week. Wintry weather puts school days on ice Snow storm causes classes to be cancelled from Tuesday through Friday throughout BPSD Winter storms wrecked havoc throughout the state this week, and Bartlesville was no exception. The area received an estimated foot of snow in the wee hours of Tuesday and throughout the rest of the day. Virtually everything was affected by Mother Nature s wrath, including classes throughout the Bartlesville Public School District, which were canceled from Tuesday through Friday. During the current 2010-11 academic year, the BPSD has now lost six school days due to inclement weather. SNOW - Continued to Page 2 Options available for opting in for BPSD text messages The Bartlesville Public School District has sent out several text messages so far through its new SchoolMessenger communication system. The first one a test message was sent out on Jan. 5 and another followed on the evening of Jan. 10 to relay the message that classes would be cancelled on Jan. 11 throughout the BPSD due to inclement weather. Since then, more text communications have been issued by the district in regards to weather-related school closings. Some who have opted in for the BPSD s text message service which is offered free of charge still are not receiving the text messages. If that is the case, please email your name and corresponding cell phone number (to which you would like the text messages sent) to AustinDK@bpsok.org and you will be signed up for the service. Those who are just now deciding to opt in may do the same and they ll be signed up. Please note that while the BPSD charges nothing for the service, some fees may be incurred depending on the particular cell phone plans of the users.
BHS parent information meetings rescheduled for Monday Open library nights slated for later this month at B ville High, Mid-High as well Bartlesville High School has rescheduled a pair of parent information meetings. Originally set for Feb. 3 on day on which classes were cancelled throughout the Bartlesville Public School District due to inclement weather the meetings are now slated for Monday, Feb. 7. The meetings, which are for parents and guardians of students who will be juniors and seniors at BHS during the upcoming 2011-12 academic year, will take place in the Fine Arts Center auditorium on the BHS campus. The gatherings, both of which will offer the same information, will be offered at noon and 6 p.m. to accommodate various schedules. All parents and guardians of students who will be at BHS during the 2011-12 academic year are encouraged to attend. The meetings will feature BHS administrators and counselors and will focus on topics such as curriculum, college entrance requirements and procedures for online enrollment. Parents and guardians will be able to ask questions of the administrators and counselors as well. Those with questions concerning the BHS parent information meetings can call 336-3311 (ext. 5045). On Monday, Feb. 7 as well as Thursday, Feb. 10 from 5-7 p.m. each evening BHS will play host to open library nights at the BHS Library/Media Center. During that time, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to learn more about online enrollment for students at the school as they head into the 2011-12 academic year. As is the case with the parent information meetings, two open library nights have been scheduled to accommodate various schedules. BHS counselors and administrators will be on hand at each event. The Bartlesville Mid-High School will play host to an open library night for the parents and guardians of incoming freshmen and sophomores to the school in its library on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 5-7 p.m. Mid-High School administrators and counselors will be on hand for the event. Everyone invited to enjoy bingo game night Saturday to benefit BHS soccer The Bartlesville High School soccer program is set to play host to a bingo game night fundraising event on Saturday at the American Legion Post 105 in Bartlesville. The fundraising event, which will see all proceeds raised put back into the soccer program, is scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are available for $10 in advance and $12 at the door on the evening of the event. The American Legion Post 105 is located at 501 NE Washington Blvd. Those who would like more information about the bingo game night fundraising event for the BHS soccer program can contact Laura Walton via phone at 336-5619. SNOW - Continued from Page 1 Five inclement weather days were built into the district s calendar for the 2010-11 academic year, meaning one day will now have to be made up. As it currently stands, the last day of school is scheduled for Monday, May 23 with a professional in-service day for BPSD educators slated for Tuesday, May 24. The district s calendar committee will make a recommendation as to how the day will be made up and possibly days depending on how the weather plays out and that plan will eventually be brought before the Bartlesville Board of Education for its approval. Once the plan is finalized, it will be made public. In addition to the BPSD, school districts throughout the area and state were forced to cancel classes for much of this week due to inclement weather. While the BPSD lost four days of school this week Tuesday through Friday due to Mother Nature, it lost two days last month. Classes were cancelled on Jan. 11 due to inclement weather and again on Jan. 20. Classes are scheduled to be back in session throughout the BPSD on Monday. District Word of the Month: Honesty On a monthly basis, the Bartlesville Public School District designates a word (or words) which students and staff members are encouraged to incorporate into their respective lifestyles as a habit. The word of the month for February is honesty, which means the quality or condition of being honest; integrity; truthfulness; sincerity. The BPSD releases a new habit word (or words) monthly from August through May.
Elks Students of the Month: February Bartlesville High School seniors Devin Randall and Johanna Hartsock have been named the Elks Students of the Month for February. Devin is the son of Glen and Tracy Randall. He is a team captain for the BHS varsity football team and is part of the Bruin varsity track program as well. Devin is active with K-Life Ministries. His hobbies include fishing, billiards, ping pong and video games. Johanna is the Devin Randall daughter of David and Leslie Hartsock. A member of the National Johanna Hartsock Honor Society, she is a four-year All-State member of the Bruins varsity volleyball program. Johanna is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (the early morning seminary) and is interested in college basketball. She is active with the Friends In Deed Christmas Dinner program. Elks Students of the Month all of whom are seniors are chosen by a committee of Bartlesville High School teachers. They must be of high moral character, have initiative, show leadership capabilities, be good students, and be active and interested in their school and community. One boy and one girl are selected each month from October through May. Rotary Students of the Month: February Bartlesville High School seniors Kirby Schoenthaler and Melissa Neel have been named the Rotary Students of the Month for February. Kirby is the son of Marty and Kim Schoenthaler. He is an All-State quarterback with the BHS varsity football team and is a member of the BHS varsity track squad, also. He is active with K-Life Ministries and is a member of the First Baptist Church. Kirby enjoys fishing, video games and dancing. Melissa is the daughter of Tim and Cindi Neel. She is the president of the BHS chapter of the National Honor Society and is a member of the student council as well. She is a weekly volunteer with Vision Onward Ministries Kirby Schoenthaler Melissa Neel and is involved with the BSBC youth group as well as the art club. In addition to volunteering, Melissa enjoys traveling and photography also. She has traveled to Zimbabwe on a mission trip and took part in an exchange program to Israel last fall. The Rotary students of the month both seniors and juniors are eligible are chosen by a committee of BHS teachers. The students should be of high moral character, have initiative, show leadership capabilities, be good students, and be active and interested in their school and community. One boy and one girl are selected each month from September through May. 2011 Teacher of the Year Ceremony An annual event within the Bartlesville Public School District, the 2011 Teacher of the Year Ceremony is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at the Fine Arts Center on the Bartlesville High School campus. A reception will be held from 5:30-6 p.m. in the FAC lobby and the ceremony will follow from 6-7:30 p.m. in the FAC auditorium.
Volunteer Help Being Sought for Upcoming 2011 Lone Star Conference Men s and Women s Basketball Championships
Did you know? The Bartlesville Public School District will observe spring break from March 14-18 this year. During this time, no classes will be in session throughout the district. Spring break will mark the last major break of the current 2010-11 academic year within the BPSD. Stellar Sites The Bartlesville Public School District offers a wide array of useful tools for students as well as parents. For some extra educational insight, give these web sites a look: PowerSchool http://www.bps-ok.org Click on the PowerSchool link toward the top of the home page. Parents and legal guardians can check with office personnel at their student s school to find out how to access PowerSchool. Information on students - such as grades and attendance records available via PowerSchool. Study Island http://www.studyisland.com Use the Member Login. Student login information must be obtained from teachers. Facebook http://www.facebook.com/bartlesvillehighschool#!/bartlesvillepublicschools or http://www. facebook.com/bartlesvillehighschool Everyone can keep up with what s going throughout the BPSD or at Bartlesville High School by becoming fans of these pages, which are updated regularly with news and events. Friday, February 4 Spirit Day (Kane) All-District band clinic for 7th and 8th graders at Claremore H.S. (TBA) Enrollment of current eighth grade students (TBA) (Madison) Swimming: Varsity boys and girls at Jenks Invitational (8 a.m.) Wrestling: Junior high squad at Junior High State Tournament (8 a.m.) Parent support group meeting (noon) (Madison) Basketball: Junior varsity boys and girls host NOAH (4 p.m.) Basketball: Varsity boys and girls host NOAH (6:30 p.m.) Saturday, February 5 All-District band clinic for 7th and 8th graders at Claremore H.S. (TBA) Northeast District MathCounts competition (TBA) Swimming: Varsity boys and girls at Jenks Invitational (8 a.m.) Wrestling: Junior high squad at junior high state meet (8 a.m.) Bruin Soccer Bingo Night at American Legion (7:15 p.m.) Editing, writing, design and photography by David Austin, Bartlesville Sunday, February 6 Public School District s community relations coordinator, unless Monday, February 7 otherwise noted Orchestra load-in at Fine Arts Center (TBA) Parent information meetings at Fine Arts Center for those who will have juniors and seniors at BHS during upcoming 2011-12 academic year (noon and 6 p.m.) PTO board meeting in library (4 p.m.) (Hoover) Enrollment assistance meetings in Library/Media Center (5 p.m.) (BHS) Tuesday, February 8 Bartlesville Public School District Activities (February 4-10, 2011) Open library at BHS Library/Media Center for parents of current sophomores (5-7 p.m.) Orchestra contest clinic with guest clinician (TBA) (BHS) Bruins for Christ in library (7:20 a.m.) (Madison) Orchestra rehearsal at Fine Arts Center (8:20 a.m.) Parent support group meeting in main office conference room (1 p.m.) (Mid-High School) Bartlesville Bruins Book Club for Cubs in library (3 p.m.) (Central) MathCounts in Room 112 (3 p.m.) (Central) Wrestling: Varsity and junior high at Muskogee (6 p.m.) 2011 Orchestra Pre-Concert Contest in Fine Arts Center auditorium (7 p.m.) Wednesday, February 9 Orchestra rehearsal at Fine Arts Center (8:20 a.m.) Swimming: Varsity boys and girls at Last Chance Meet (4 p.m.) Girl Scouts meeting (5:30 p.m.) (Jane Phillips) Thursday, February 10 Third quarter progress reports go out (Elementary schools) Student council meeting in library (7:45 a.m.) (Central) Orchestra rehearsal for state competition (8:20 a.m.) BHS Parent Support Group meeting in hospitality room (noon) Enrollment assistance meetings in BHS Library/Media Center (5-7 p.m.) (BHS) 2011 GATE Science Fair (6:30 p.m.) (Hoover) So many shining moments