New ATTENTION EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS
On June 3, 2013, 8th grade students will be attending an orientation program at BHS. 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.
Deadline Today! ATTENTION SENIORS: SERVICE LEARNING DEADLINE
Service learning hours are due to Ms. Sosely by Friday, May 3rd. Please see her if you have any concerns.
New ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS: HELP OUR TROOPS
The sophomore class is collecting items to send to our troops overseas. A list of accepted items can be found on the website http://operationjerseycares.org/care-packages/ . All students can bring the items to their history classroom. Items will be collected until Friday, May 17th. Thank you for all your support!
New COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
1. Courtyard Clean-up - Wednesday, May 8th after school - meet Mrs. DeTrolio in room E-203 right after school. Help Green Team weed the courtyard, plant, and spread mulch. Please dress appropriately.
2. Volunteers are needed to help out with a stream restoration this Sunday, May 5, 1-4pm at Kitchell Pond in Morris Township (75 Kitchell Rd.). Volunteers will be working with the Morris County Park Commission to improve the pond buffer between the picnic shelter and the ball field. The main tasks will be removing multiflora rose, replanting with native species, and fencing the area so the new plants don't get eaten or trampled by deer and geese. To register, volunteers can either e-mail [email protected] or visit https://greatswamp.ejoinme.org/?tabid=456859.
New CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHOIRS
1. On Friday, April 26th, the BHS choirs competed in the Virginia International Music Festival. Two groups performed: The Madrigals received a Gold rating and ranked first in the chamber choir division. Festival Choir (a group formed from all singers who went on the trip) also received a Gold rating, and they ranked second overall. Congratulations to both groups!
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This past Saturday, nine Bernards High School students auditioned for the New Jersey All-State Choirs, sponsored by the New Jersey Music Educators Association. We are proud that five of Bernards High School's finest singers were accepted into the 2013 New Jersey All-State Mixed Choir! This is the first time, at least in the last several decades, that BHS has participated in this audition process, and it is incredible to have so many students accepted. The accepted students are:
Rachel Goldman, sophomore, as Soprano 1 (#17 Soprano 1 in the state!)
Allison Harris, junior, as Soprano 1
Cassidy Dixon, sophomore, as Soprano 2
Stephen Walley, sophomore, as Tenor 2 (#12 Tenor 2 in the state!)
Will Myers, junior, as Bass 1 (#13 Bass 1 in the state!)
Congratulations to these talented students!
New FRENCH STUDENTS EXCEL
Congratulations to the winners in the 2013 National French Contest:
In Level 1
Matthew D'Auria placed 3rd in the state and national rankings.
Emma O'Callaghan placed 7rd in the state and national rankings.
Jill Talamini placed 8th in the state and national rankings.
In Level 2
*Carson King placed 2nd in the state and national rankings.
*Alec Steinhorn placed 3rd in the state and national rankings.
*Alicia Tsai placed 4th in the state and national rankings.
Nicole Robertson placed 6th in the state and national rankings.
Nicolas Britt placed 6h in the state and national rankings.
Madeline Rys placed 6th in the state and national rankings.
Reisha Chellani placed 7th in the state and national rankings.
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*Carson King, Alec Steinhorn, and Alicia Tsai achieved BHS's highest scores ever in the French II level test. Congratulations, Carson, Alec, and Alicia!
We would like to congratulate all this year's winning students. More than 5800 middle school students participated nationally in the level 01 test, more than 24,000 high school students in level 1, and more than 24,000 students participated in level 2.
PACParents is now accepting applications for its 2013 scholarship. The deadline for the application is May 15th. Click here for more information.
TAKING AWAY THE KEYS DOESN'T TAKE AWAY THE RISKS
Most people know about the dangers of underage drinking and driving, but what you may not know is that the dangers of underage drinking are even greater off the roadways. This means that parents who talk with their kids about drunk driving, but not about waiting until 21 to drink at all, are missing an important step in keeping their kids safe. Click here for more information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SIXTH ANNUAL INTERGENERATIONAL GOLDEN PROM
Attention Parents: Please click here to volunteer to help at the Sixth Annual Intergenerational Golden Prom. By following this link you will be able to sign up to volunteer to either bring an appetizer or to work in the kitchen on Friday, May 3rd from 4:00pm-9:00pm.
Next Week ATTENTION SENIORS AND PARENTS OF SENIORS
Cozy Tuxedo will be available during lunch periods for tuxedo fittings on Friday, May 10th. The rep will also display sample tuxedos, shoes, shirts and cummerbunds!
ATTENTION PARENTS OF ATHLETES
Each year BHS Mountaineer Booster Club supports BHS Athletics by providing equipment and services that would otherwise be unavailable through the normal school budget. The Booster Club is seeking new board members for the 2013-2014 school year. Please attend their next meeting on May 14th at 7:30pm in the Cafeteria. Learn more about MBC, consider volunteering for a board position and help them continue to provide support for BHS teams, athletes and coaches.
ATTENTION SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS
The Senior Prom is Friday, June 7th from 7:00-11:00 p.m. at The Madison Hotel. Tickets ($100 per guest) are on sale April 15th - May 20th. Tickets can be purchased during lunches. Permission slips must be submitted for each guest in order to purchase a ticket. Click here for the BHS student permission slip and click here for the guest permission slip. Checks should be made out to BHS Class of 2013. No refunds will be granted after May 28th.
Deadline Today STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 $1000.00 Student Council Scholarship. The deadline is May 3, 2013. Seniors who have made significant contributions to the BHS community should apply. Click here to download the application. The application can also be found in guidance.
JAZZ BAND AND WIND ENSEMBLE CRIMSON CAFE
The BHS Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble Crimson Caf� will celebrate New Orleans this year. The event will be take place in the Performing Arts Center at BHS at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013.
Music and Buffet Supper
Adults $40.00, Seniors $20.00, Students $10.00
All are Welcome