Bearcat Daily Bulletin 9-14-2017

Bearcat Daily Bulletin

Friday, September 15, 2017

2:35 PM Release

 

STUDENTS- Make up pictures are today (Friday) from 7:30AM-3PM in the Library.

STUDENTS- CSF forms are now available on bonitahigh.net under activities with the drop down bar leading to the Club tab and then to the CSF tab. All CSF forms must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Venegas at the front desk by Friday, September 22nd.

STUDENTS- Kaplan will once again bring you PSAT Prep Live, the only free, live PSAT prep program available to students online. Sign up now and gain instant access to quizzes and practice tests for the PSAT. Then join us beginning September 23 for live lessons. Get free prep at www.kaptest.com/psatpreplive.

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS- the PSAT/NMSQT will be administered here on campus on Wednesday, October 11th.  Registration is limited to 350 students – the $30 fee is payable in the Finance Office.  Last day to register is tomorrow Friday, September 15th, or when all seats are taken. See attached application for details on registration and why it’s important to take this practice exam.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS- BHS and Kaplan Test Prep will be holding a Fall SAT prep class in preparation for the November 4th SAT here at BHS. The class will be Tuesdays and Thursdays starting October 10th through November 2nd. Cost is $360.00 and space is limited. Deadline to register is Friday, September 22nd. More information and Flyers are at the front desk with Mrs. Venegas.

STUDENTS- SAT/ACT Combo practice test is now full and registration is closed. The combo test will take place this Saturday, September 16th from 9:00am–12:45pm.

STUDENTS- As a reminder, cellphones are not to be used during class time. You are allowed to use them before school, during passing periods, lunch, and after school. Cellphones in use during class time will be collected for Parent pick up and a detention will be issued as well. All cellphones can be picked up by a Parent only with Miss Castro in the Front Office.

STUDENTS AND PARENTS- We do not accept drop off/ forgotten items in the front office. If you need to get an item to your Student, please coordinate with your child to meet in the Office during break or lunch. See the attached bell schedule for times.

 

PARENTS

PARENTS OF SENIORS- If you did not get your portrait done over the summer, please make arrangements with PSS Photography before Saturday, October 14th in order to be included in the yearbook. Appointments can be made at (714) 630-7785. PSS Photography will require you come to them.

PARENTS OF SENIORS- The yearbook is currently accepting Senior Dedications at a special early bird price. If you are interested in purchasing a space in the yearbook for your senior, please visit https://theyearbookcompany.com to submit your information. It will prompt you to a page to order, please look for Bonita High School and enter our phone number, 909-971-8220 in order to access order page. Early bird pricing ends in November and space is first come first serve.

PARENTS- Please be advised that there is no pick up, drop off, or open parking in the south parking lot as this is an assigned staff parking lot. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

 

ACTIVITIES

BEST BUDDIES POTLUCK- Join us today, Friday, September 15th at 5 PM in Room 607 for our annual Best Buddies Potluck. Bring a dish (main dish, side dish, dessert and a drink) and make some great memories. After the potluck, we will head up to the Varsity Football game at the Stadium and cheer on the Bearcats!

D STREET DANCE CAMP- D Street dance team will be hosting a dance clinic on October 14th for kids ages 4-12. Dancers will then perform at a special dance concert on October 18th at the Bonita Center for the Arts. See attached flyer for details. Contact ogrady@bonita.k12.ca.us

SALVATION ARMY- This week we are collecting money to give to the Salvation Army to help the Families affected by the recent hurricanes. The Salvation Army gives 100% of your donation to the victims during times of crisis. You can give cash or checks payable to The Salvation Army in the Front Office, ASB Room, or the Library. We thank all of our Bearcats in advance for your generosity!

HOMECOMING- will be October 14th from 7- 11 PM at M3Live in Anaheim. Tickets are on sale now through-September 22nd for $45 per ticket with an ASB card and $55 per ticket without. Ticket prices will increase on September 25th– September 29th and will be $50 per ticket with an ASB card and $60 without. Permission slips are at the front desk with Mrs. Venegas and must be signed by the library and administration before tickets can be purchased in the Finance Office. Please make note that all Student accounts must be current in order to be able to purchase tickets as well.

PREVIOUS DANCE STUDENTS- If you have dance shoes that you are willing to donate back to the dance department for other students to use please bring them to Mrs. O’Grady at break in the old gym any time in September.

 

CAREER CENTER

STUDENTS- Beginning Monday, September 18th, free peer tutoring is available for all students, Monday-Thursday, from 2:45-3:45 PM.  Evening tutoring is available as well on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm. No sign up required, just show up. Tutoring is held in the Library.

STUDENTS- A representative from University of Hawai’i at Mānoa will be in the Career Center on Tuesday, September 19th during lunch. Grand Canyon University will be here on Wednesday, September 20th and a representative from Whittier College will be here on Friday, September 22nd. Sign up in the Career Center to attend these presentations.

STUDENTS- All Students interested in becoming an after school tutor, please have your applications in to Mrs. O’Grady in the Career Center by today, September 15th by the end of 2nd lunch. Tutors will be hired on a first come first serve basis.

 

ATHLETICS

Please refer to the Bonita High School athletic site for all Sports Schedules and Athletic updates: www.gobearcats.org

 

PTSA

Bonita HS PTSA– is hosting an Electronic recycling & Paper shredding event this Saturday, September 16th and Sunday, September 17th from 9am-3pm in Staff Parking. Please see attached flyer for more details.