BEARCAT BULLETIN
Monday, December 19, 2016
December 22nd & 23rd– Minimum Days; 12 PM Release
STUDENTS
PSAT INTERPRETATION NIGHT- For Students who took the PSAT, please join us tonight, December 19th, at 7:00 PM in the Student Union for our PSAT Interpretation Night. We will be distributing score reports. A representative from Kaplan Test Prep will be here to help you interpret the scores, ask questions, and learn about next steps.
STUDENTS- Are you moving over the holidays or changing schools? Please come see the school Registrar to help with your transition to your new school.
SENIORS- be sure to take advantage of PTA scholarship opportunities. There are three levels of PTA scholarships available to you at the state level, district level and here at Bonita High School. Deadlines are approaching fast. Applications can be picked up in the career center or online at the following links.
State PTA scholarship:
http://capta.org/programs-events/scholarships/graduating-high-school-seniors/
$750 Volunteer Service Scholarship. Deadline February 1, 2017
$500 Dr. Ralph E White Graduating Senior Scholarship
First District PTA scholarship: www.pta1.org
Deadline for submission is February 28, 2017 to the Bonita High School Career Center.
Bonita High School PTSA scholarship:
Information will be posted in the bulletin and career center January 2017
STUDENTS AND PARENTS- We do not accept drop off/ forgotten items in the front office.
STUDENTS AND PARENTS- December 22nd and 23rd are minimum days for finals with a 12 PM release time. December 22nd students will attend 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and December 23rd they will attend 4th, 6th, and 7th. Winter recess will be from December 26th– January 6th. Students will return to school on January 9th which is a Compact Day. See schedule below for times for both days.
Period 1 /4- 7:40 AM-8:57 AM
Break #1- 8:57 AM-9:07 AM
Period 2/6- 9:12 AM-10:29 AM
Break #2- 10:29 AM- 10:39 AM
Period 3/7- 10:44 AM-12:00 PM
PARENTS
PARENTS AND STUDENTS- the finance office will be open during lunch, break, and after school only from December 15th to January 9th.
PARENTS- Please use the curb side parking in front of the main office for Student pick up or drop off during school hours. If you are going to be visiting campus longer than the allotted 20 minute temporary parking, please use the marked visitor parking spaces in the Student lot located on D Street. Just as a reminder, there is no parking in the staff parking lot as they are assigned parking spaces.
PARENTS AND STUDENTS- Cell phones may be used on the BHS campus only before or after school hours, and during break or lunch, or passing periods. Use of such a device at any other time, or if it causes a classroom disruption, will result in confiscation. This includes if you are out of class during class time. If seen, Campus supervisors will confiscate your phone.
ACTIVITIES
DRESS WEEK- ASB will be scanning ID cards for class points next week so come dressed to participate!
Monday, December 19th– Pajama dress day
Tuesday, December 20th– Bundle up day (Scarves, hats, mittens)
Wednesday, December 21st– Holiday sock day
Thursday, December 22nd– Holiday hat day
Friday, December 23rd– Ugly Holiday sweater day
NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE- Our student, Jeweliett Mejia was recently diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (A.L.L) this past month and has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments. As you can imagine, her diagnosis was very sudden and unexpected as were the medical bills that her family is now acquiring. You can read more about Jeweliett’s fight and donate at https://www.gofundme.com/uu-mejia-family. We will be hosting a “Pass the Bucket” Fundraiser night for Jewels at our Varsity Girls and Boys basketball games this Tuesday in our new gym. We will be passing the bucket in both games and will be presenting the raised money to a Family member during halftime at the Boys Varsity game. Please come out and support our Bearcats and Jeweliett!
PTSA- ‘Tis the season to buy a paver… FA LA LA LA LA!!! Last few days to be able to purchase the forever mark at the school, for the low cost of $150. After December 23rd, it will go up to $175. Get your shopping done early, purchase today! The form is attached. Any questions, email sheila.alshatti@yahoo.com.
ATHLETICS
GIRLS AND BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL- Will be playing home against San Dimas on Tuesday, December 20th. Our Girls will play at 5:30 and our Boys are set to start at 6:30. It is a “Green Out”, wear your green and come out to support our Bearcats!
SOFTBALL- will be hosting a fundraiser at Red Devil Pizza tonight, Monday, December 19th. Skip making dinner and support Bearcat Softball!
VOLLEYBALL- Will be hosting their banquet at Hillcrest at 6 PM on January 16th. The last day to purchase banquets tickets will be December 23rd in the Finance Office.
Please refer to the Bonita High School athletic site for all Sports Schedules and Athletic updates: www.gobearcats.org
