Bruin Brigade marches into OBA finals once again Band competes under the lights for 2nd straight year in prestigious event

Ceremony held for former board member Vaclaw; replacement being sought A retirement ceremony was held for former Bartlesville Board of Education clerk Tyler Vaclaw on Thursday at the Education Service Center. Vaclaw had held the Office 5 seat on the board since 2008, including serving as its clerk from 2009, but officially resigned during a special meeting on Oct. 13. Vaclaw and his family recently moved within Bartlesville, but out of the Office 5 district for which he served. Board members must live in the district which they represent, and thus the move led to Vaclaw s resignation. The retirement ceremony for Vaclaw preceded a regular meeting of the board on Thursday in the board room at the ESC. At full capacity, the Bartlesville Board of Education features seven members in all, each representing one of the seven respective districts. The current board is comprised of president Marta Manning, vice president Doug Divelbiss, clerk Ben Rainey, and members Scott Bilger, Nikki Benson and Rick BOARD - Continued to Page 9 Bartlesville Public School District s The Bruin Weekly Email Newsletter Volume 5, Number 14...Friday, Nov. 5, 2010...www.bps-ok.org Photo Special to The Bruin The Bruin Brigade Marching Band competes in the 2010 Oklahoma Bandmasters Association Marching Band Championship on Saturday at Union-Tuttle Stadium on the Union High School campus in Tulsa. The Bruin Brigade fi nished 10th in the fi nals of the competition. Bruin Brigade marches into OBA finals once again Band competes under the lights for 2nd straight year in prestigious event The lights are just right for the Bruin Brigade Marching Band. For the second consecutive year, the group found itself in exclusive company, marching in the finals of the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association Marching Band Championship. The Bruin Brigade earned the honor last year in the competition at BRIGADE - Continued to Page 8

Photo by Larry Bates/Special to The Bruin Quarterback Kirby Schoenthaler is one of 27 12th graders on the Bartlesville High School varsity football roster who will be celebrated during Senior Night this evening at Custer Stadium. Bruins, Enid to meet tonight in key regular season finale at Custer Though they have already secured a spot in the Class 6A varsity football playoffs, the Bruins will look to improve their positioning tonight against visiting Enid. The game will mark the regular season finale for host Bartlesville High School as well as the Plainsmen, and kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Custer Stadium on the BHS campus. The contest will mark Senior Night for BHS, which will part with 27 12th graders at the conclusion of the current campaign. Twenty-four senior members of the Bruin Brigade Marching Band and four 12th graders from the Bruin pom squad will be recognized as well. Senior Night festivities are set to begin at 6:45 p.m. The top four finishers in 6A-4 will advance to the postseason. Union, which is ranked second in the latest 6A CoachesAid.com top 10 poll, sits atop the district standings with an unblemished 6-0 mark while the ninth-ranked Bruins, Enid and Owasso are all 4-2. Bixby, which is the fifth and final team still alive for a playoff spot from 6A- 4, is 3-3 in district play. The top two finishers in each of the four districts in 6A will earn home games in the first round of the playoffs while the third and fourth seeds will all be forced to travel. The Bruin Quarterback Club is set to play host to its final tailgate party of the season this evening, just outside of Custer Stadium s southeast ticket area. Food service will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. and a wide array of Bruin items will be on sale, also. For just $5, those interested can get a hamburger, a cheeseburger or a hotdog along with chips, a cookie and a drink. Among the Bruin items which will be on sale will be hoodies and blankets. All Bruin T-shirts will be offered for $10 apiece. The Bruin Quarterback Club plays host to a tailgate party for every Bruin home game during the regular season, and all money raised by the organization goes back into the BHS football program Central raises more than $1,500 for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Spanning three weeks, Central Middle School s Pennies for Patients campaign added up to a sizeable donation for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. All told, the effort generated $1,539.93 for the organization. The fundraising effort called for collection boxes to be placed in each classroom at Central, and students and staff members were then able to contribute to them as they chose. Letters were sent to parents at the school to let them know about the fundraiser and how they could assist. When the final total was announced, the change collected at Central included 1,391 quarters, 2,195 dimes, 1,521 nickels and 23,471 pennies. Some dollar coins and bills were donated as well. Banners and posters have been hung throughout Central during the fundraiser which stretched from Oct. 11-29 to help spread the word about the campaign. School counselor Misty Farber monitored Central s fundraising progress by updating a thermometer poster which hung in the main office. Those who would like to learn more about school and youth programs offered through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society can go online to www.schoolandyouth. org/ok.

Photo Special to The Bruin Students, mentors and parents from the Lowe Family Young Scholars Program toured the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater last month to learn more about the school and all that it has to offer. The LFYSP is a mentoring organization which utilizes scholarships to help students who might not otherwise have the means attend a college or university. Lowe Family Young Scholars Program students gain insight during campus tours of OWU, OSU Those involved with the Lowe Family Young Scholars Program have been doing some purposeful traveling of late. In September, the students, parents and adult mentors with the program visited the Oklahoma Wesleyan University campus in Bartlesville. Then, late last month, the LFYSP made its presence felt during a tour of the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater. Created in February of 2006 by former Bartlesville Board of Education member Barry W. Lowe and his wife Karen, the LFYSP is a mentoring program which utilizes scholarships to help students who might not otherwise have the means attend a college or university. The program partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters, OSU and OWU as well as Rogers State University, which features campuses in Claremore and Bartlesville. Sixteen students all of whom are enrolled within the Bartlesville Public School District are currently in the LFYSP and two others have graduated the program and are currently enrolled at OSU and OWU, respectively. During the recent visits to the OSU and OWU campuses, the LFYSP was represented by its students as well as mentors and parents. Part of the reasoning behind the visits to the campuses is that we don t want our students to be scared of them, says Barry W. Lowe. We want them to be comfortable with college and university campuses. Helping the students feel comfortable during the OWU visit was the fact that Dallas Lewis, who is currently enrolled at the school through scholarships made available to the LFYSP, helped to show everyone around. Over the course of the visit, which took place on Sept. 29, the LFYSP group was able to meet with OWU president Dr. Everett Piper and several other representatives of the school. They toured the Bartlesvillebased campus and were even able to take part in some experiments with some professors and Lewis, a LFYSP LFYSP - Continued to Page 10

The Children s Hour promises to be compelling BHS drama department set to perform play later this month The Children s Hour is hardly child s play. Written in 1934, the debut work of playwright Lillian Hellman focuses on a lie told by a child which ultimately leads to tragedy dragging an entire community into chaos along the way. The play is set to be performed by the Bartlesville High School drama department with shows set for Nov. 18 and 20. The play is due to begin at 7 p.m. on both days and Nationally acclaimed composer and pianist Joseph Martin is set to lead a special fundraising performance on the Bartlesville High School campus later this month. Martin will direct the BHS and Bartlesville Mid-High School choirs as well as a 130-voice adult choral group as part of the production on Sunday, Nov. 21 in the Fine Arts Center auditorium on the BHS campus. In addition to the choral presentations of his stirring compositions, Martin is scheduled to take to the piano to showcase several of his best-known selections. The performance is due to begin at 2:30 p.m., and all proceeds raised from it will benefit the CONCERN (Churches United for Community Concern) Foundation. A 501(c)(3) organization, CON- CERN provides food, financial assistance and quality childcare for low income families in the Bartlesville area. will unfold in Room A-001 of the Fine Arts Center on the BHS campus. Known as the Black Box Theatre, Room A-001 of the FAC offers an intimate setting for audiences as seating is limited to around 70. Tickets for both performances may be purchased at the door for $3 apiece. We believe this beautifully written play is very timely, particularly in light of recent events involving bullying, isolation and suicide that have plagued our schools of late, says director and BHS theater arts teacher Susan Crabtree. The fact that we will be performing it in the Black Box Theatre allows the relationship between the audience and the actors to be that much stronger. The actors in the play all of whom are students of BHS or the Bartlesville Mid-High School include seniors Margie McCown (in the role of Karen), Shiloh Purkey (Martha) and Emily Rainwater (Lily Mortar); junior Jessica Purvis (Mary Tilford); sophomores Abigail McKee (Rosalie Wells), Devin Davis (Mrs. Tilford) and Leanna Elkins (Peggy Rogers); and freshman Erin Reeves (Evelyn Munn). The Children s Hour is set in a boarding school and finds the lie directed at a pair of teachers. The play was later adapted for the big screen as Audrey Hepburn and a young Shirley MacLaine starred in the movie released in 1961. Acclaimed composer, pianist to headline CONCERN performance Concert set to feature BHS, Mid-High and adult choirs also CONCERN - Continued to Page 10 Photo Special to The Bruin The music of Joseph Martin can be heard at diverse locations throughout the country, such as famed Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Lawrence Welk Theatre in Branson, Mo.

Opera A La Carte performance set for Saturday at B ville Community Center Opera A La Carte will soon offer a feast of music at the Bartlesville Community Center. Featured by the Bartlesville Choral Society and the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra, the special concert performance is set to take place on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Based in Los Angeles, Opera A La Carte will feature the most popular music of Gilbert and Sullivan. Led by Richard Sheldon, a lauded entertainer in England, Opera A La Carte recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Tickets for Saturday s performance are available at the Bartlesville Community Center box office, which is located at the intersection of Adams Blvd. and Cherokee Rd., or by calling 336-2787. They are priced at $15 for adults and $7 for students. Season tickets for the Bartlesville Choral Society, which is guided by director Susan Mueller, as well as the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra are available through the Bartlesville Community Center also. Channel 8 rolls onto BHS campus for special segment The superintendent of the Bartlesville Public School District, Dr. Gary W. Quinn is interviewed live on air by KTUL Channel 8 in Tulsa s Frank Mitchell for a Rollin Down Main Street segment on Monday morning. Rollin Down Main Street is a feature segment on the regular Channel 8 newscast, and Bartlesville was showcased throughout the day on Monday. The segment commenced in front of Bartlesville High School during Channel 8 s early morning newscast and featured members of Bartlesville High School s National Honor Society and student council as well as the Bruin Brigade Marching Band. Quinn was interviewed in front of the main BHS building as was Bartlesville s city clerk/treasurer Mike Bailey. Those who would like to view Rollin Down Main Street segments from Bartlesville as well as surrounding communities can go online to http://www.ktul.com/ BHS book fair set for Nov. 15-19 Bartlesville High School will play host to a book fair from Nov. 15-19 at the Library/ Media Center on the BHS campus. The hours of the book fair will be 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day, and everyone is invited to attend. District Word of the Month: Gratitude 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 November is gratitude, which means the state of being grateful; thankfulness. The BPSD releases a new habit word (or words) monthly from August through May.

Rotary Students of the Month: November Bartlesville High School juniors Allison Redding and Tim Hamilton have been named the Rotary Students of the Month for November. Allison is the daughter of Elizabeth Sherrock and Todd Redding. She is a member of the BHS varsity swimming team and plays competitive soccer for FCB. She has served as the editor-in-chief of the Paladin, which is the student newspaper for the Bartlesville Mid-High School, as well as the Spanish Club secretary and the vice president for Culinary Arts Skills USA. Allison was a Allison Redding member of the 2008-09 student advisory council for state superintendent of schools Sandy Garrett. She is a weekly volunteer with the Vision Onward Refuge and spent two consecutive years as the Day of Service church leader. She is an active member of the Town and Country youth group and the Good Shepherd girls Bible study group. Tim is the son of Kirk and Amy Hamilton. A member of the National Honor Society, he is on the BHS varsity wresting team, also. Tim is active with K-Life Tim Hamilton Ministries, the Christ Community youth group, Reach Ministries and the Spanish Club. His hobbies include outdoor activities, such as hunting and fishing. 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. Elks Students of the Month: November Bartlesville High School seniors Amanda Cole and Ben Briggs have been named the Elks Students of the Month for November. Amanda is the daughter of Bill and Diana Cole. A member of the National Honor Society, she is a volunteer through West-Side Ministry and is active with the BSBC Youth Ministry as well. Amanda spends summers in London as a missionary. She enjoys playing the cello. Ben is the son of Melissa and John T. Briggs. He is a captain on the BHS varsity cross country team and is a member of the student council, also. Ben is a twotime state qualifier in competitive speech and debate, Did You Know? Amanda Cole Ben Briggs and is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bartlesville. Ben s hobbies include stand-up and improvised comedy as well as running. He serves as a lifeguard at both the Hillcrest Country Club and the Richard Kane YMCA. 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. No classes will be in session from Nov. 24-26 due to the Thanksgiving break. Winter break within the Bartlesville Public School District will span from Dec. 20-31.

B ville fire stations to host Boy Scouts recruiting event on Saturday The Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts of America is scheduled to play host to a unique recruiting event on Saturday. A city-wide event, it will take place at all four of the Bartlesville fire stations, which are located at 601 S. Johnstone Ave. (Station No. 1), the intersection of Virginia and Hensley (Station No. 2), 100 SE Madison Blvd. (Station No. 3) and 3501 SE Price Rd. (Station No. 4). The recruiting event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. at all four stations. Those who are interested may stop by any of the stations during the event to learn about fire trucks and the firemen themselves as well as the area Scouting program, which includes the Cub Scouts, the Boy Scouts, Venturing and Exploring. Each of Bartlesville s four fire stations will feature a special Scouting information booth. Prizes and complimentary prizes will be available at the event. The prizes include legos, flashlights, Contributions now being collected in wake of tragedy Contributions are currently being collected on behalf of Oak Park Elementary School evening custodian James Lowen, who tragically lost his wife on the evening of Oct. 29 in a fire at the home. Those who wish to make a contribution to help Mr. Lowen offset the cost of funeral arrangements as well as the damage done to his home may do so to Oak Park financial secretary Tracy Schmidtlein. In addition to monetary contributions, donations of household items such as food, clothing (shirt size medium, pants of 30- inch waist and length, and shoe size of nine) and toiletry items would be much appreciated, also. Like the monetary contributions, those donations can be made to Ms. Schmidtlein in the main office at Oak Park (200 Forrest Park Rd.) as well. survival tools and pocket knives, among other goodies. Prizes will be given to current members of a Scouting program who sign up a friend as well. The Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts of America, which is a United Way agency, offers a wide array of programs and opportunities for both boys and girls. The Venturing program is for boys and girls aged 13 and over who have completed the eighth grade. The crews are typically well versed in high adventure and take part in monthly activities such as hiking, camping, rock climbing, canoeing and caving. Another Scouting program for boys and girls, Exploring is career-based and focused on ninth through 12th graders. Hands-on opportunities are available through in the program in areas such as youth court, law enforcement, photography and medicine. Those who would like to learn about Saturday s recruiting event as well as anything else about the Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts of America and its programs can call the main number at (918) 336-9170. Kane sees red for all the right reasons Photo Special to The Bruin Students and staff members at Richard Kane Elementary School release balloons on the afternoon of Oct. 28 as part of the Red Ribbon Week observance which was recognized throughout the Bartlesville Public School District. Red Ribbon Week, which spanned from Oct. 25-29, focuses on raising awareness about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse throughout the country.

BRIGADE - Continued from Page 1 Edmond and repeated the feat on Saturday at Union- Tuttle Stadium on the Union High School campus in Tulsa. All told, 20 marching bands at the Class 6A level took part in the 2010 OBA Marching Band Championship at Tulsa, but only the 12 best fared well enough in the preliminary round to earn a spot in the finals. The Bruin Brigade which is comprised of ninth through 12th grade students from Bartlesville High School and the Bartlesville Mid-High School was one of them. Competing in the finals of a given OBA Championship is known as marching under the lights, since the finals are held in the evening. Bruin brilliance was on full display at Union-Tuttle Stadium. I think a lot of the kids were excited to be in the finals show, said Alex Claussen, who is in his third year as the instrumental music supervisor for the Bartlesville Public School District. I think a lot of the kids and the seniors were very pleased. This is the first time in a while that our kids have made finals in back-to-back years. I think it s a trend that our kids want to continue. The Bruin Brigade Marching Band finished ninth in the preliminary round of the OBA Championship and 10th in the finals. The championship marked the finale of the 2010 competitive marching band season, and most members of the 140-student group will next transition to the concert band season. For now though, many members of the Bruin Brigade are still basking in the warm glow of their most recent time spent under the lights. I'm incredibly proud of what we accomplished Saturday night because it s something that hasn t happened in quite a while in Bartlesville, said senior flute player Meghan Hills. At the beginning of the year, with the amount of younger kids we had, I was nervous about how our season was going to go. We worked so hard though, and it paid off immensely. For those 6A entries which earn spots in the finals of a given OBA Championship, they have the knowledge that they have been selected as one of the top 12 marching bands in the state from its largest class. Last year, when the Bruin Brigade earned a spot, it marked the first time any member of that senior class had marched under the lights. The Bruin Brigade s current senior class has now accomplished the feat in consecutive years, setting the bar high for what future members of the group will look to get done. I am incredibly proud that we marched in finals, said Brandon Wong, a senior on the drum line. But, I'm more proud of the fact that we have improved every year. That s what is really important. Hopefully the tradition of making finals is an accomplishment that the Bruins can enjoy for many years to come. I m glad to be a part of setting that standard. At the OBA Championship, marching bands perform their show before the judges in the preliminary round. That show is then performed again in the finals, if the group earns a spot. The Bruin Brigade s show this year was entitled (m)ocean. The eight-and-ahalf minute show carried a nautical theme and combined an old English folk song with selections from Antonin Dvorak s Ninth Symphony From the New World. After performing the show at halftime of the Bartlesville High School varsity football game on Oct. 30, the Bruin Brigade nailed it in the preliminary round at Tulsa. Our kids performed by far better than they had all year, said Claussen. They performed the best show of their lives. I was extremely proud of them. The whole staff and I were beyond words, and the crowd response was great. After each of the 20 bands had competed in the preliminary band, they waited for the seven judges to complete their marks and for the dozen finalists to be announced. Four bands which had made the finals last year including Enid, which had earned a spot for 29 straight years were left on the outside looking in, speaking to the fierceness of this year s competition. Broken Arrow finished first in the finals, thus claiming the OBA Championship for the ninth year in a row. Host Union finished second while Owasso rounded out the top three. For the Bruin Brigade Marching Band, the future looks bright. Of the 140 students on its current roster, 90 are either freshmen or sophomores. The 24 seniors in the group can march into the future knowing they have helped lead the program to new heights. I m really proud that my class has had the privilege to empower the Bruin Brigade to be so much better, said senior trumpet player Ethan Snowden. I really hope the traditions stick and people don t forget what band is about. It s not about winning, it s about putting the best show on the field. That is the tradition we ve started, and I believe that s why we are successful.

Tyler Vaclaw (pictured right) talks to Bartlesville Board of Education vice president Doug Divelbiss and president Marta Manning on Thursday during his retirement ceremony, which was held in the board room of the Education Service Center. Vaclaw had served on the board since 2008 before he resigned last month as he prepared to move out of the area - District 5 - that he represented. Vaclaw had been the board s clerk since last year. BOARD - Continued from Page 1 Boswell. Rainey was elected by his fellow board members to replace Vaclaw as clerk during a regular meeting on Oct. 18. Each board member serves a four-year term and can then seek reelection. Vaclaw was in his first term, which is due to expire in February of 2012. As mandated by board regulations, the board can appoint someone to fill Vaclaw s vacated Office 5 seat through the end of his term since he has served more than half of it. Vaclaw originally joined the board in February of 2008. Those candidates they must live in District 5 who are interested in filling the vacated seat for the remainder of the current term can send a letter of interest and a resume to Manning at 1100 South Jennings; Bartlesville, OK 74003. The deadline for receiving the letter of interest and resume is Dec. 8. The board will then consider applicants for possible appointment to fill the Office 5 seat for the remainder of the term. Those who are interested in being part of the school board must meet certain qualifications. The person must be qualified to vote in any school district election and be registered with the county election board within the school district. They must be a resident of and a registered voter in the school district and the election district (District 5, in this case) for at least six months immediately prior to being appointed. No person can serve on the school board unless they have been awarded a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency. A person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving embezzlement or of a felony who has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to such crime shall not be eligible to serve in a school board position for a period of 15 years following completion of the sentence or during the pending period of an appeal. No person can be a candidate for or serve as a board member if the person is currently employed by the Bartlesville Public School District or is related within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity to any other member of the board or to an employee of this school district. Once a person is appointed to serve the remainder of Vaclaw s current four-year term in District 5, he or she or she would then be eligible to seek a subsequent four-year term through an election, if necessary if they so chose. To see where District 5 is located, please visit the BPSD web site at www.bps-ok.org. Then, click on the Board of Education link to the left. Scroll down to Other Information toward the bottom of the page and click on the Map of School Board Districts link. Once the map opens, District 5 is highlighted in purple, an area in the north-central portion of Bartlesville.

Photo Special to The Bruin A graduate of the Lowe Family Young Scholars Program, Dallas Lewis (standing right) assists with a chemistry experiment as current members of the LFYSP look on in September as they toured the Oklahoma Wesleyan University campus. Also pictured is OWU s Dr. Richard L. Daake. LFYSP - Continued from Page 3 alum who is a junior majoring in chemistry. In addition to being a recent graduate of Bartlesville High School, which serves as the gateway to the college experience for those enrolled in the LFYSP, Lewis is a regular at the organization s quarterly meetings, which are often held on the OWU campus. It was a wonderful, well organized and well planned day, says Karen Lowe of the experience. The kids were able to visit the gymnasium and enjoy some fun activities, and they were able to see the fitness facilities and different classrooms, also. The LFYSP group visited the main OSU campus in Stillwater on Oct. 20. Among the activities for the day, they were able to meet with representatives from colleges such as arts and sciences, engineering, architecture and technology, and education in which the LFYSP students had expressed interest. During the meeting, the students were able to ask questions of the representatives to learn more about the particular areas of study. The campus visit happened to take place during homecoming week at OSU, so the group toured the grounds amid thousands of alumni who were returning to Stillwater. They were even able to dine at the famed Eskimo Joe s restaurant. The trip to the OSU campus was really great, says Karen Lowe. As we went through our visit, I think the students began to understand that it will really take a lot of hard work on their part if they want to attend a partner university. But, the rewards will be well worth it. While the program s younger students visited OSU on Oct. 20, on the following day, Vanessa Carreno and her family and LFYSP representatives returned to Stillwater so she could gain more in-depth knowledge about the school. A junior at BHS, Carreno was able to meet with advisors representing areas of study in which she has interest. The LFYSP is currently accepting applications for students who would be interested in being part of the organization. Applications are available at the BPSD elementary schools which participate in the program Jane Phillips, Oak Park and Richard Kane and the deadline to submit them is Nov. 15. Students who wish to be considered for inclusion in the program must be currently enrolled at Jane Phillips, Oak Park or Kane, or have been enrolled at one of the schools in the past. They must currently be enrolled at a school within the BPSD as well. The new LFYSP class is expected to be revealed next spring during a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting. The organization s next quarterly meeting is set for Saturday, Jan. 8 on the OWU campus. CONCERN - Continued from Page 4 Tickets to the performance are priced at $22 for adults and $12 for students. They are available through the Bartlesville Community Center box office or through participating singers and church offices. Those who plan to attend the concert are asked to bring at least one canned food item to help replenish the CON- CERN pantry for those in need. The expansive adult choir which is due to perform will feature representatives from more than 18 area churches and vocal groups. Serving as the honorary chairpersons for the fundraising performance are former Phillips Petroleum Company president Glenn Cox and his wife, Ronnie. Those who would like to learn more about the performance and ticket availability can contact Jane Fisher (336-2505) or Betsy Geibel (336-4447). For those who are interested, this event can be added to one s Facebook page by simply typing Joseph and Our Amazing Musicians in the search field while logged into Facebook.

Latest J.P. addition will rise above all others Photo Special to The Bruin A new flag pole was recently installed at Jane Phillips Elementary School which will allow the Eagles to display all of their flags in style. Pictured, the Bartlesville Fire Department helps to place the new addition to the Jane Phillips campus. 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. Friday, November 5 Salvation Army Canned Food Drive (Kane) Spirit Day (Kane) Speech tournament at Broken Arrow (TBA) Parent Support Group Meeting in conference room (noon) (Madison) Football: Varsity plays host to Enid (7:30 p.m.) Saturday, November 6 SAT testing at BHS (TBA) All-district band, choir and orchestra auditions at Broken Arrow (8 a.m.) 2010-11 All-District Orchestra Concert at Broken Arrow (7 p.m.) Sunday, November 7 Monday, November 8 Salvation Army Canned Food Drive (Kane) C2 Assembly (8:20 a.m.) (Central) WPSA meeting (9:15 a.m.) (Wayside) Basketball: Varsity girls at Oologah (4 p.m.) BBOB meeting at Mid-High (7 p.m.) Bartlesville Public School District Activities (November 5-11, 2010) So many shining moments Tuesday, November 9 Salvation Army Canned Food Drive (Kane) Bruins for Christ in library (7:20 a.m.) (Madison) Mid-High Parent Support Group meeting (1 p.m.) Wednesday, November 10 Salvation Army Canned Food Drive (Kane) Student council convention in Moore (TBA) Vision screenings (TBA) (Jane Phillips) PTO meeting (3:45 p.m.) (Jane Phillips) Thursday, November 11 *** VETERANS DAY: A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE *** Editing, writing, design and Salvation Army Canned Food Drive (Kane) photography by David Austin, Bartlesville Public School Picture re-takes in the auditorium (TBA) (Mid-High) District s community relations Vision screenings (TBA) (Jane Phillips) coordinator, unless Student council meeting in library (7:45 a.m.) (Central) otherwise noted 2010 Veterans Day program (9:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.) (Kane) 2010 Veterans Day program (10 a.m. and 7 p.m.) (Hoover) Parent Support Group meeting in hospitality room (Noon) (BHS) Swimming: Varsity boys and girls at Ft. Gibson Invitational (5 p.m.) 2010 Veterans Day program (7 p.m.) (Wilson)