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May 25, 2012
SHEF Sponsored College and Career Center

Thanks to the SHEF grant, Ms. Rebecca Labus will be offering the following workshops:
Tuesday, June 5th:  6:30PM in the community room: Tackling Applications:  We'll take a look at the common application, supplements and other requirements including essays, letters of recommendation and things students can do over the summer to get a head start on the application process.  Parents and students are welcome to this presentation. 
Monday, June 18th:  6:30PM in the community room:  College Search and Planning Q & A.  Topics will include:  Searching for colleges, narrowing down the selection, visiting campuses over the summer, testing, the application process, etc.  Come with questions!  Parents and students are welcome to this presentation.
Guidance Department News

Deadlines approaching!     ATTENTION SENIORS: SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
There are several local scholarships available and we are looking forward to receiving more applications.  The Hightower Scholarship is for students participating in science or math competitions and/or research during their high school years.  Please also be sure to review the updated list and pay particularly close attention to the Lions Club Scholarships, the Cathy Sutcliff Scholarship, the Peapack-Gladstone Woman's Club Scholarship, the Colin Walsh Scholarship, the Frank Gallo Scholarship, and Kiwanis of Bernardsville Scholarship.  Please click here for the UPDATED scholarship list. Click here for more information regarding the Cathy Sutcliff Memorial Scholarship (award range is $500 - $1000) which is intended for students who plan a university or post-secondary school course of study which includes but is not limited to Horticulture, Flower Design, Landscape Design, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Botany, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Beekeeping or Entomology. Click here for information regarding the Frank Gallo Scholarship which is open to residents of Peapack-Gladstone.


VIRTUAL ACADEMY 2012-13
SHEF has awarded BHS a grant to help subsidize a "Virtual Academy at BHS" - an opportunity for our students to enroll in online courses that we do not offer in the Program of Studies. The administration has decided to open the first spots to the rising seniors. The information packet and application form are on the Guidance webpage on shsd.org - you'll be able to find an overview of the program, the requirements, a list of available courses, and an application. The administration will review applications in early June, so that notifications can be given by the end of the school year when you'd need to register for the online classes. If you have questions, then please contact Mr. Smith.
School News

Deadline Next Friday     SERVICE LEARNING
Service hours are due by Friday, June 1st to Ms. Clark in B-201.  You must have your forms in by the June 1st to receive credit for this school year. 


New     VALERIE FUND WALK - TEAM STOMA MIDLIGE
The BHS Key Club will be joining Team Stoma Midlige in the Valerie Fund Walk on Saturday, June 9. We would like to invite any other students and families to join the team or help support the team by logging onto www.thevaleriefund.org/walk. The money raised from this event will go to support the comprehensive care of children with cancer and blood disorders. For more information, please contact Anne Connor or Megan Dooley.


FINAL EXAMS

Final exams begin on Thursday, June 14th.  Click here for information about exams.


Next Friday     EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT ORIENTATION
On June 1, 2012, 8th grade students will be attending an orientation program at BHS during the school day.  Students will be introduced to members of the high school staff and administration while becoming familiar with various aspects of high school life.  The following topics will be addressed:
*    Policies/Attendance
*    Athletic Offerings/sign ups
*    Extracurricular offerings/sign ups
*    Peer leadership
*    Service Learning/guidance
Students will have an opportunity to take a brief tour of the campus and ask questions of our peer leaders during that time.  It is our hope that this program will assist students with the transition process and help them to begin their high school experience with confidence and enthusiasm.  Click here for a flyer.


EIGHTH GRADE PARENT NIGHT
Parents of current 8th grade students are cordially invited to attend our Eighth Grade Parents Night on June 6, 2012 from 7:00pm  - 8:30pm in the PAC at Bernards High School.  The presentation will highlight the positive atmosphere, varied extracurricular offerings and expected protocols of the high school.  The high school administration will share their philosophy, which will enable new high school students to transition well into the high school and to achieve success once they are here.  Parents will also be treated to a tour of the facility following the presentation.


BHS ADOPT-A-SOLDIER
In honor of the tenth anniversary of 9/11, the history department at BHS has adopted a US soldier who is currently stationed in Afghanistan. We will be sending him letters, care packages, etc. For more information click here.


SHEF (Somerset Hills Education Association)

Deadline Today
  STAFF TRIBUTE PROGRAM
SHEF has initiated its 4th annual end of year Staff Tribute Program where parents can make a donation to SHEF in the name of an SHSD staff member.  Mail your donations by May 25th.  Click here for further information and the donation form.


Booster Club News

ATTENTION SPRING ATHLETES AND FAMILIES!!! 
JOIN THE BOOSTER CLUB NOW! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!   
Follow the link from the HS Home Page or click here to visit the Mountaineer Booster Club webpage. For 2012, we've improved our webpage to include membership forms, registration forms for all Athletic Fund Raising Events, Board approval forms, list of sport team liaisons, our club minutes and financials. Please visit our site to Support your Mountaineer Booster Club! The Booster Club is a non-profit PARENT FUNDED  organization.  We support ALL athletic teams at Bernards High School. Our membership is open to all interested parents and supporters of our athletes, teams and coaches in the BHS athletic program. Please click here for a copy of the membership form.


VISIT OUR WEBPAGE!!  HELP WANTED 
Excellent opportunity to travel, meet new people and engage in new and interesting ideas!   Share your knowledge and expertise in advertising, marketing, organizational planning, finance and accounting.  Rewards far outweigh any monetary benefits. The BHS Mountaineer Booster Club, a Parent Funded Non-Profit organization is seeking volunteers to assist with many booster club functions and events.   Please contact Margaret Barbuty at 201-259-3423 or [email protected] to learn more.  (ps. jk about the travel - but not kidding about needing YOUR help NOW).  


HSA (Home and School Association) News


GRADUATION BALLOON SALE 
Attention all Senior class parents...be sure to order your '2012' Graduation balloons to celebrate your child's achievement. Don't wait, click here for an order form and get your order in soon.  Congratulations!


GRADUATION NIGHT VIDEO
Click here for information regarding purchasing a graduation night video. 


PROJECT GRADUATION LAST BLAST
Click here for information regarding Project Graduation's Last Blast.  Click here for the Last Blast Rules and Permission slip


HSA MEMBERSHIP: HSA STUDENT DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE
The BHS Student Directory is now posted online. All HSA members can now access the directory. Please click here to access the HSA page and look for directions for accessing the directory at the bottom of that page. Thanks to all the parents who joined the HSA--your dues keep the HSA going. If you are not yet a member, it's not too late to join the HSA and receive access to the directory. Click here  for a membership form.  

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