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Friday Folder
March 1, 2013
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SHEF College and Career Center
**NEW WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE FROM THE COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER**
A series of Workshops will be available by grade level to assist parents with planning for College. When possible, please adhere to dates assigned by grade, as the information will be tailored to that specific grade. The schedule of workshops is as follows:
For Parents of grade 9 students: All workshops will be held at 6:30pm in the Community Room
March 19th: Using Naviance: A guide to researching careers, majors and colleges.
April 16th: Planning for enrichment throughout the school year and over the summer.
For Parents of grade 10 students: All workshops will be held at 6:30pm in the Community Room
Next Week March 5th: College Visits and Interviews.
April 16th: Planning for enrichment throughout the school year and over the summer.
For Parents of grade 11 students: All workshops will be held at 6:30pm in the Community Room.
Next Week March 5th: College Visits and Interviews.
April 30th: Using Naviance to conduct a thorough search for colleges (make-up session).
May 29th: Understanding the College Application Components including a look at the Common Application.
Open to all grade levels: All workshops will be held at 6:30pm in the Community Room.
May 9th: How will I pay for college?
June 6th: Planning for College Testing
June 13th: College Planning Q and A. This will be an open agenda. Come with any questions you may have before we break for the summer.
PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
Ten paid student summer internships will be available through the Dillon Public Library, beginning after July 4, 2013. Each student will be required to work approximately 30-40 hours per week, for about 6 weeks, at a rate of $10.00 per hour.
Students should have an interest in Business, Marketing or Sales and experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Additional experience with Social Media such as Facebook and Twitter is also desirable. Students who reside in Bedminster or Far Hills will be given priority. For additional information you may also contact Mr. Sandy Putnam, Clarence Dillon Library Director at: sputnam@dillonlibrary.org, or at 908-234-2325 x102.
Interested students can obtain an application from Ms. Acuff, Mrs. Harknett or Mrs. Labus in the Guidance Office.
Deadline to apply: May 1, 2013. However, positions will filled on a first come first serve basis.
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Guidance
Revised
SCHEDULING: WAIVER FORMS
We strongly encourage students to carefully consider teacher recommendations if they are considering any changes in ability grouping [e.g. moving from an accelerated (A) level course this year to an honors (H) level course next year]. Any student who did not meet the grade requirements (see Grade Requirements below) for moving up to a higher ability grouping or continuing in his/her current grouping next year, must submit a Waiver Form to do so. Students who fill out a Waiver Form for an Advanced Placement course must speak to the current teacher of that course regarding the rigor and requirements of that course; there is a space on the form for the AP teacher to sign, indicating that the conversation has taken place.
If a student submits a Waiver Form, he/she will only be scheduled for the course if he/she has met prerequisites AND there is available space in the class.
Click here for a copy of the waiver. If students have any questions regarding Waiver Forms, they should speak with their guidance counselors. The deadline for Waiver Form submission is March 15, 2013.
Grade Requirements for taking an (A) level class without a waiver:
* Continuing in accelerated (A) level class: No grade requirement
* Moving up from "no letter" to Accelerated (A): B+ or better average for MP1, MP2 and Midterm Exam
Grade Requirements for taking an (H) level class without a waiver:
* Continuing in Honors (H): B- or better average for MP1, MP2, and Midterm Exam
* Moving up from Accelerated (A) to Honors (H): B+ or better average for MP1, MP2 and Midterm Exam
Grade Requirements for taking an AP level class without a waiver:
* Continuing in AP: B- or better average for MP1, MP2 and Midterm Exam
* Moving up from (H) to AP: B+ or better average for MP1, MP2 and Midterm Exam
* Moving up from (A) to AP: A or better average for MP1, MP2 and Midterm Exam
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School News
New SIDE WALKS AND STUDENT SAFETY
It has been brought to the attention of the administration by concerned parents that students who are walking to/from the high school have not been utilizing the sidewalks. It is imperative that we encourage our students to be safe pedestrians and to stay out of the roadways. We appreciate your assistance in keeping our students safe and avoiding unnecessary tragedies. Thank you.
New HSPA, EXPLORE, AND PLAN TESTING ON MARCH 5, 6, & 7
Testing Schedule
- Juniors will take the High School Proficiency Assessment on March 5, 6, & 7. This very important assessment is administered by the state and is a statewide graduation requirement. To provide the most favorable environment, BHS will have only students testing in the building during the standard testing period. During the tests, students will NOT have access to their cell phones and should bring nothing except pencils and a calculator to their testing room. Test security must be maintained; please do not contact your son/daughter during HSPA testing - if there is an emergency, please contact the BHS Main Office.
- Sophomores have the option of taking the PLAN assessment on Wednesday, March 6th (Pre-registration required by February 26, 2013).
- Freshmen have the option of taking the Explore assessment on Tuesday, March 5th (Pre-registration required by February 26, 2013).
Bell Schedule
Click here for a copy of the bell schedules for March 5, 6, & 7.
Busing
All buses will operate on their regular full school day schedules.
Attendance
- All students who are testing are required to report to their testing locations by no later than 7:45 a.m. on the day(s) of their scheduled testing. Testing locations will be posted in the glass hallway.
- Students who are not testing on a particular day are NOT required to report to school until the start of period 1, after the conclusion of testing.
- Any students who are not testing, but who arrive prior to the start of period 1, must report to the Cafeteria on March 5th & 6th and report to the Lower Gym on March 7th.
New PROGRESS REPORTS
We are approximately one-half of the way through Marking Period 3. Please be sure to access the PowerSchool Parent Portal and view current grades to track your student's progress. If you have any questions regarding grades for a particular class, please contact your child's teacher. If you have any difficulty accessing PowerSchool, please contact Ms. Nickell: rnickell@shsd.org
New MARKING PERIOD TWO HONOR ROLL AND HIGH HONOR ROLL
Congratulations to students who made the Marking Period Two High Honor Roll and Honor Roll. Click here to view the High Honor Roll and click here to view the Honor Roll.
SPRING MUSICAL: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
Mark Your Calendars!
Bernards High School presents their Spring Musical,
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum,
March 8 - 10
"Tumblers, grumblers, fumblers, and bumblers" join in to complicate the plot through mistaken identity, deception and general mayhem with, of course, a happy ending. Over 40 of Bernards High School's finest performers invite audiences of all ages to partake in a night/afternoon of musical theatre comedy and farce, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
Performances are March 8th & 9th at 7:00PM, and March 10th at 2:00PM.
General Seating prices are $15.00 for Adults; $10.00 for Children/Seniors. Tickets may be purchased at Bernardsville Hardware or the BHS Main Office.
New MSG PICKS UP RYAN LYNCH'S SHORT MOVIE FOR BROADCAST
Ryan Lynch, a student in Mr. Simoneau's Advanced Video Production class, had his short movie "Deflated" picked up for broadcast by MSG. The movie has also been nominated for an award as the best student produced short movie in the tri-state area. Ryan did a great job in his first short length movie and it can be watched in its entirety here. You can also watch the movie on MSG Varsity Student Directors Cut on Saturday, March 2nd at 12 p.m. on channel 14.
New MR. SMITH - NJ SCHOLASTIC COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
BHS Supervisor of Instruction, Mr. Smith has been chosen to be inducted into the New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association Hall of Fame this year! Mr. Smith has coached varsity girls tennis and basketball in the past and is currently coaching JV girls basketball and varsity boys tennis for BHS. Congratulations, Mr. Smith!
New - Deadline Next Friday 2013-14 PEER LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS
2013-2014 Peer Leadership Applications are now available on the Peer Leadership Fusion page. This page is located under BHS Co-Curricular Activities. Click here to visit this page. Information about Peer Leadership and the selection process can also be found on this page. All applications must be submitted to the Main Office by 3:00 p.m., March 8, 2013.
New BOOSTER CLUB SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO FILL BOARD POSITIONS
WANTED: Parent Volunteers for Booster Club Board Positions
WHEN: Monday, March 11, 2013 @ 7:30pm
WHERE: BHS Cafeteria
WHAT'S INVOLVED: Mountaineer Booster Club is the parent organization for all sports / sport related parent organizations. We meet 6 times each year. We have an annual membership drive and support all groups in their fund raising efforts.
New GREEN TEAM'S GREEN EVENTS OF THE MONTH (GEMS)
Please click here for Green Team's GEMs.
DEBATE TEAM IS RECRUITING
The Debate Team is looking for additional members! No experience required! Participating on the BHS Debate Team can change your life in a way that no other scholastic activity can! We engage in Public Forum Debate and focus on skills which lead to success in school, work and relationships. Sign up with Ms. Cerza in Room D-201 - join in the competitive and fun environment with your friends!
IMPORTANT MAIN OFFICE PROCEDURES
Please click here for important Main Office Procedures.
Deadline Next Friday JUNIOR PROM INFORMATION
The Class of 2014 Junior Prom will be held on March 22, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Basking Ridge Country Club. Students interested in attending must fill out the permission slip and bring it and payment to Mrs. Snyder by no later than March 8, 2013. Students who intend to bring an outside guest must also complete a Guest Contract, due to Mrs. Snyder on the same date.
WIN AN iPHONE 5 OR AN iPAD
The BHS Parents Fencing Association is running a fundraiser for the BHS Fencing Team. Raffle tickets are $10.00/each and there will be 2 winners, one for an unlocked Apple iPhone 5 and one for an Apple iPad Retina 3G. If you would like to purchase a ticket please contact Ed Coury @ ecoury8751@gmail.com The drawing will be held at our Awards Banquet on Sunday, March 10th @ 8:00 pm. Only 600 tickets will be sold. Winner does not have to be present.
DOWNED TREES AND OPEN LUNCH
Attention all students: We have been alerted that there are trees uprooted by the storm that are dangerously hanging over the path from the high school to the Burger King parking lot. Until further notice, students are not permitted to use that path at any time. Students seen using the path during the school day will receive disciplinary consequences.
NHS PEER TUTORING PROGRAM 2012-13
The National Honor Society members offer an in-school tutoring program for any high school students who need extra help in their classes. Students who need extra help will be matched with a NHS member who will meet them once a week during a shared free period. This weekly meeting will continue as long as the student needing help stays in contact with their matched NHS member. If any student is interested in being matched with a tutor, they are to fill out the NHS Tutoring Form and return it to either Ms. Peppe (tpeppe@shsd.org) or Dr. Hogge (jhogge@shsd.org). Click here for a copy of the form.
FRIDAY FOLDERS...
The Friday Folder is BHS's official means of communication and is a MUST read. Please forward this email to anyone who may not be receiving the Friday Folder. Those who would like to add their names to the distribution list can click here.
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Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF)
New CHILI COOK OFF SILENT AUCTION
The Silent Auction is accepting donations for the Chili Cook-off through March 15th. They are looking for unique items including fun getaways and faraway places! If you or someone you know wants to donate to the Silent Auction, please do so Right Away!! Your donation is a gift that will last a child a lifetime. Please click here for more information and for a donor form. Thank you. Please contact laura@ryslaw.com or call (908) 328-2761 if you have any questions or wish to donate.
THE 10TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF
Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF): The 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off will be on March 23. Don't Miss Out! Buy Tickets Now! Click here for more information.
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Community News
CONSTRUCTION
There will be construction work on Mt. Airy Road beginning January 7 for several weeks. Water mains on Mt. Airy Road between South Street and Prospect Avenue are being replaced. The contractor plans on allowing school buses to travel on Mt. Airy, but there may be delays if equipment needs to be moved to allow the buses to pass. We will be monitoring buses and make adjustments to pick up times if necessary. For those children whose bus stop locations are on Mt. Airy Road, we will have to wait and see how the construction work will impact them.
Please advise any children who walk on Mt. Airy Road to use extreme caution during the construction work.
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HSA (Home and School Association) News
New FASHION FOCUS DVD ORDERS
Click here for information regarding a DVD of this year's Project Graduation Fashion Focus Senior Fashion Show.
HSA MEMBERSHIP AND STUDENT DIRECTORY
An updated version of the online directory is now available for access to HSA members. Please click here to visit the HSA webpage for instructions on accessing our Fusion page and downloading the directory. New members are always welcome. The HSA appreciates your support!
If you have not already joined, click here for a copy of the HSA brochure and click here for a copy of the HSA membership form. The membership form and your payment should be returned to the Main Office as soon as possible.
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FRIDAY FOLDER INFORMATION
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POWERSCHOOL INFORMATION
Click here for information about PowerSchool (Portal for student grades and attendance). Click here to access PowerSchool. If you have forgotten your username or password, click here to have your access information emailed to the address that you entered when you set up your account.
SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION
Click here for information about School Closings.
BHS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Click here to access the BHS Calendar of Events.
ATHLETICS
Click here to access the athletics page.
BHS HOMEPAGE
Click here to access the BHS homepage on the district's website: www.shsd.org
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