Bearcat Daily Bulletin
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 – Regular Day; Student Release 2:35 pm
STUDENTS
ATTENTION STUDENTS IN GRADES 9, 10, & 11: Students & Parents – On-line pre-registration closes Wednesday evening at midnight. The hard copy pre-registration form is due this Thursday in the Attendance Office. Please be aware that certain classes close immediately thereafter – late registrants will be placed on a wait list.
SENIORS – Interested in attending Citrus College next year? Citrus College will be here on Friday February 8th for an Application Workshop from 12:30-2:30pm in the Library. Attendance is MANDATORY! Students will receive PRIORITY REGISTRATION and FREE Tuition if enrolling as a full-time student. No sign-ups needed!
STUDENTS – Students that need help with their 2018 tax returns may see Mrs. Sekhri in room 906.
STUDENTS & PARENTS- We are no longer selling parking permits; the student parking lot is full.
STUDENTS-
SPLASH at Harvey Mudd College
What is Splash, you ask?
Splash is a once-a-year (FREE!!!) event where high school students come to the Claremont Colleges and Claremont Colleges students teach classes on literally (yes literally) anything (math, poetry, long boarding, socks….)
https://claremont.learningu.org/
Last year’s catalog: https://claremont.learningu.org/learn/Splash/2018_Spring/catalog
High School Students: Click on https://claremont.learningu.org/learn/index.html to get started! Student registration for Splash 2019 OPENS at 12:00 AM February 6th! Deadline to register for classes is February 19, 11:59 pm.
When: Saturday, February 23rd, 2019
Where: Harvey Mudd College, Claremont California
ATTENTION JUNIORS: The list of students registered for the March 6th SAT is posted on the Attendance Office window. If you registered, please check to see your name on the list. Only students listed will be able to participate in the March 6th SAT. There will be a pre-administration session taking place in February – more info to follow.
PARENTS
FREE TAX HELP – If you had a job last year, get your taxes electronically filed FREE. Receive your refund within a few weeks. Mrs. Sekhri’s Accounting class is filing free tax returns for students and tax payers with income below $55,000. Get an intake sheet from Mrs. Sekhri and bring it in along with your W-2, Social Security card, and if possible, a copy of last year’s tax return along with any 1099’s you received.
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 school office during break or lunch. We will not be able to make exceptions. We appreciate your understanding.
SCHOLARSHIPS
ATTENTION SENIORS – First District PTA Commemorative Scholarship applications are available. Scholarships being awarded are in the amount of $750. Student eligibility: Must be a 2019 graduating high school senior, resident of California, current member of Bonita PTSA in good standing, and plan to attend a college, university, trade or tech school in the fall (2019). Deadline to turn in application is 3/22/19.(See attachment for more information and application).
ALL SENIORS – There are many scholarship opportunities available to seniors. Please see the attached Scholarship Newsletter and College Bound Scholarship 2019 document for the many available options as well as links to other sites offering help finding scholarships.
STUDENTS – La Verne Rotary Club – Dan Stover Music Competition: Must be a La Verne resident of high school age, have a reasonable ability to play a musical instrument, and plan to use the scholarship for future educational expenses. Applications must be turned in by 2/22/19. Contest will be held 2/28/19 at Hillcrest Homes in La Verne. The winner of the competition will be awarded $150, the 2nd runner-up will be awarded $75, and the 3rd runner up will be awarded $50. The winner will go on to compete for a $5,000 regional award. (See both attachments for more information and application).
ACTIVITIES
BLOOD DRIVE – The Human Anatomy & Physiology classes will be hosting a City of Hope blood drive on Tuesday, February 19th from 1:00pm-7:00pm in the Student Union. All those who successfully donate blood will receive a $5 In-N-Out gift card. You can sign up online at idonateblood4hope.org Use the code: BHSL
STUDENTS- The Sadie Hawkins dance will take place on Friday, February 22, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, at Bonita High School in the New Gym. Tickets are on sale now and the cost is $20.00 per ticket w/ASB and $25 per ticket w/o ASB until February 8th. Price goes up effective February 12th to $25 per ticket w/ASB and $30 w/o ASB. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Permission slips are available at the front desk. Last day to purchase tickets is February 20th at 3:00 pm.
PTSA
The PTSA is still selling personalized pavers. They make great graduation gifts too! Thank you for your continued support of the PTSA. (Flyer attached)
CAREER CENTER
SEEKING GUEST SPEAKERS FOR CAREER DAY – If you or someone you know are willing to participate in the March 27th Career Day event, please register on the Bonita website www.bonitahigh.net orcontact Kelly O’Grady at ogrady@bonita.k12.ca.us.
STUDENTS- After school tutoring is available Monday through Thursdays until 3:45 and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 6pm-7. For more information please see Mrs. O’Grady in the Career Center.
STUDENTS- Please see Mrs. O’Grady in the Career Center to pick up work permits, tutor applications and sign up for college presentations during intervention and lunch.
ATHLETICS
GIRLS SOCCER BANQUET will be held on Wednesday, February 20th at 6pm at Hillcrest. Tickets are $25.00 per person and can be purchased at the finance office beginning today February 4th until Friday, February 15th. There will be no tickets purchased at the door. The last day to purchase tickets will be February 15th, no exceptions.
BONITA ONLINE STORE- Please visit https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/california/laverne/bonita-high-school and order your custom gear!
Please refer to the Bonita High School athletic site for all Sports Schedules and Athletic updates: www.gobearcats.org.
Eileen Brauner
Receptionist
Bonita High School
(909) 971-8220 ext. 2012
