Senior Wednesday, 1/6/16 Friday, 1/8/16 $3 AND Just another reminder that on days of home spring sport games, the athletic wing including locker rooms and weight room are shut down and secured immediately after school. Visiting teams will be in the PE locker rooms starting close to 3:00. Please be sure on home game days to clear what you need out of your athletic or PE locker prior to the end of school for the next day as you won t be able to re-enter the athletic wing or locker rooms. 1
Respect for the Chapel Campus Ministry News and Service Opportunities Please remember when passing the Chapel to walk quietly, as prayer may be in session. Mass Schedule Father Carter - Celebrant Every Tuesday 8:05 A.M. ALL ARE WELCOME Confessions with Father Carter Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 During Lunches ALL ARE WELCOME Mass Schedule Father Vince - Celebrant Every Wednesday 8:00 A.M. ALL ARE WELCOME Thursday, Jan. 7 Mass Schedule 11:13 PM 1st Lunch ALL ARE WELCOME 2
Weekend Kickoff Prayer: BMHS Chapel Every Friday 8:00 A.M. Students, faculty, staff & family are welcome. Share Sunday scriptures with an ever-changing prayer format. Come, explore which click best for YOU! January 5, 2016 B 0 1 HMRM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The Counseling Center Mrs. McKendry, Mrs. Gehling and Mrs. Pentz are available in the Counseling Center to help any time. Please stop by and meet our new counselors! The Official SAT Question of the Day Collegeboard.com features a daily SAT practice question. It s presented online and delivered by e-mail directly to students. Sign up today at www.collegeboard.org/practice/ Student Performance System The Student Performance System WILL BE TURNED OFF for viewing grades from the morning of January 8 until the end of the day January 21. CHECK YOUR GRADES CAREFULLY before January 8! If you have any questions, contact your teacher. 3
Attention Seniors ATTENTION SENIORS Although you are exempt from semester exams, you are expected to begin your Senior Career Project work requirement on Monday, January 11 through Friday, January 15. You must provide supervisor documentation of five Days (30 hours) work during the period January 11-15. This is a graduation requirement and will be graded as your second semester English final exam! Do you need transcripts for scholarship applications? Please come to the Counseling Center and see Mrs. Pentz. Due to the specialized requirements for scholarships, requests for transcripts for scholarships cannot be handled through Naviance. ATTENTION JUNIORS IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM THE COUNSELING CENTER College Visits Have you completed your Junior Worksheet? Fill yours out today and remind your parents to make your appointment for your Junior Interview! Copies available in the Counseling Center. College Visits College visits are announced via the TV and Naviance. Juniors and seniors are invited to attend these meetings in the Counseling Center. College APplications Sign-up is required on Naviance or in the Counseling Center at least one day in advance. 4
College APplications SENIORS Are the colleges and universities you are applying to asking for your first semester grades? We have a form for that! Please come to the Counseling Center. College Events Virginia Military Institute Information Event Thursday, January 7 @ 7:00 PM Presented by Charlie Ramsburg Class of 1966 First Lutheran Church in Greensboro Information: clramsburgj@gmail.com FAFSA DAY Get FREE help from financial specialists and college aid professionals to complete and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Saturday, February 20 9 a.m. to 12 noon (Times may vary.) Visit CFNC.org/FAFSAday or call toll free 866-866-CFNC for information or to register for a location near you. ATTENTION JUNIORS Meredith College Leadership Conference for High School Women Saturday, January 30 Pre-registration is required before Friday, January 22 www.meredith.edu/admissions/lc Questions: Admissions Office 919-760-8581 or 1-800-MEREDITH or email admissions@meredith.edu CATAWBA COLLEGE West Teaching Scholarship The Ritchie Academy for Teaching $2,500 annually The Academy provides a wealth of experiences including early field experiences, excursions and professional networking. Visit: www.catawba.edu/academyforteaching 5
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY Multicultural Appreciation Day Learn about the admissions and financial aid processes, the student experience, and the variety of majors offered at ECU. Visit: www.ecu.edu/admissions@ecuadmissions EXAM SCHEDULE Monday, January 11 Period 2 9:00-10:30 (11:15) Period 3 11:30 1:00 (1:45) Make Up Exam 2:00 3:30 EXAM SCHEDULE Tuesday, January 12 Period 7 9:00-10:30 (11:15) Period 5 11:30 1:00 (1:45) Make Up Exam 2:00 3:30 EXAM SCHEDULE Wednesday, January 13 Period 8 9:00-10:30 (11:15) Period 4 11:30 1:00 (1:45) Make Up Exam 2:00 3:30 EXAM SCHEDULE Thursday, January 14 Period 1 9:00-10:30 (11:15) Period 6 11:30 1:00 (1:45) EXAM SCHEDULE Friday, January 15 Make-Up Exam9:00-10:30 (11:15) Make Up Exam 2:00 3:30 6
A list of scholarships can be found in Family Connection under the My Colleges tab. Do you need a transcript for a scholarship application? We have a form for that! Please come to the Counseling Center. The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America 2016 Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship $3,000 to High School senior who plans to attend a college or university in North Carolina. Recipients selected on the basis of character, need and scholastic record, as well as the merit of an essay. Visit: www.ncdames.org/florence-kiddermemorial-scholarship The Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship The Aubrey Lee Brooks Foundation provides a generous scholarship for study at: NC State UNC Chapel Hill UNC Greensboro Visit www.cfnc.org/brooks to apply online. Paper applications not available. Deadline: For application and FAFSA January 31st University of Dayton The Counseling Center can select one graduating senior for the Leadership in Service Scholarship at the University of Dayton. If you have applied there, and would like to be considered, please see Mrs. McKendry. This scholarship is valued at $10,000 for four years. Deadline: January 31, 2016 ITHACA COLLEGE - The Martin Luther King Scholar Program Citizenship and Service in the Global Community Students from ethnic and racial backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented. Visit: my.ithaca.edu Deadline: January 15 7
Catawba College West Teaching Scholarship $2,500 in addition to any other academic scholarships for which the student is eligible. Visit: www.catawba.edu/academyforteaching 9th Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest Entrants must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. Visit: www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcards-scholarship.htm Summer Programs: LENS@Wake Forest A diverse cohort of students from across the U.S. and around the world will engage in a program of study based on global challenges. For rising juniors & seniors. Apply now! lens.wfu.edu Summer Programs: NC State University The Shelton Challenge Leadership Camp Visit: www.ncsu.edu/sheltonleadership Deadline: June 1 Summer Programs: United States Naval Academy Summer Programs The summer Seminar (STEM) program gives rising 12th graders the opportunity to find out if they have what it takes to be a midshipmen. Visit: www.usna.edu/admissions Summer Programs: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Summer Scholars & Leadership Seminars Rising juniors and seniors Applications available October 1 at precollege.nd.edu Deadlines: January! 8
Tuesday FOR THE WEEK OF Jan. 4, 2016 Jan. 8, 2016 Chicken Enchilada, Rice & Drink.$3.95 Taco Salad w/cheese dip....$3.25 Steamed Vegetables...$1.50 Cheese Quesadilla.....$1.50 Wednesday Shrimp with Rice, Egg Roll & Drink......$4.00 Caesar Salad.. $3.00 Chili Cheese Tater Tots.$2.00 Mixed Fruit Bowl.....$1.50 Thursday Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes Carrots & Drink...$4.00 Turkey and Ham Wrap....$2.75 Cheese Sticks w/marinara sauce......$2.25 Friday Fried Fish, Fries & Drink...$4.00 Cheese Pizza...$2.25 Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich...$2.75 Weekly Athletic NEWS, Events and Schedule Updates 9
Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss No Games Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss JVGB E. Surry Away 4:00 2:00 JVBB E. Surry Away 5:15 3:00 VGBB E. Surry Away 6:30 None VBBB E. Surry Away 8:00 None Sport Opponent Site Time JVGB VGBB Swimming Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 TW Andrews TW Andrews Mt. Airy/ E. Surry Dismiss Home 6:00 None Home 7:30 None Reeves 5:30 Wmup None Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss Track Invitational JDL 5:00 None JVGB Davie County Home 5:00 None JVBB VBBB Thursday, Jan 7, 2016 HSE Wombats Australia HSE Wombats Australia Home TBA None Home TBA None Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss Wrestling Atkins Away 6:00 None Track Invite JDL TBA None Swimming N. Davidson Invite 5:30 None Saturday, Jan 9, 2016 Sport Opponent Site Time Dismiss Track Invite JDL TBA None 10
Weekly Athletic NEWS Weekly Athletic NEWS Attention to all students who choose to sit in the Pit Crew at games. Part of the responsibility of sitting in the Pit Crew and being a part of the Pit Crew has always been to both assist with putting away the team chairs and cleaning up the Pit Crew section of the bleachers to help out Mr. Berry. In order to continue to let students have a Pit Crew Section, the Pit Crew Officers and all students who are part of the Pit must assist with putting away chairs and cleaning the Pit Crew section of the bleachers. Thank you for your assistance with this. Attention all students who play a sport or any extracurricular activity. This is a reminder that if you come late to school from a medical appointment, you MUST bring a note from the medical provider s office in order to be eligible to participate that day. A note from your parents will not suffice. The note must be from the medical provider s office! Weekly Athletic NEWS Attention all students storing gym bags in the gym. Gym bags may NOT be left on the gym floor. They are blocking the fire extinguisher access which is a fire code violation. All bags must be placed on top of the bleachers. All bags left on the floor will be picked up and will have to be claimed at the very end of the day from the Athletic Department. Weekly Athletic NEWS All students must have a completed physical and Athletic Participation/Sportsmanship Pledge Form prior to coming out for a sport. All physicals are good for 12 months from the date of the physical. The NCHSAA Physical Form can be downloaded from the main athletic webpage by clicking on the physical form in the drop down box and then clicking "go". All physicals must be completed by a physician on the NCHSAA Physical Form. 11