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May 17, 2013

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Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF) 

 

Deadline next Friday (5/24)
    HONOR A STAFF MEMBER TODAY!   

SHEF has initiated its 5th annual end of year Staff Tribute Program where parents can make a donation to SHEF in the name of a SHSD staff member.   Staff Tribute Donation Forms were mailed to all families on April 22nd.  Or, click here for the Donation Form.  Mail your donations by May 24th.

 

 

PLANNING FOR SHEF'S FUTURE!

The SHEF Trustees are thrilled to announce the establishment of THE SOMERSET HILLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION PETER J. MILLER ENDOWMENT FUND to honor Superintendent Pete Miller who is retiring on June 30, 2013 after serving the district admirably for 35 years.  Establishing an endowment in the name of Pete Miller recognizes his many contributions, his values and his long term commitment to The Somerset Hills School District (SHSD).  By establishing this fund the SHEF Trustees are planning for the foundation's future - honoring its long-term commitment to promote and provide education opportunities by funding innovative programs and projects for the benefit of the students of the SHSD.  SHEF's goal is to raise $35,000 by June 30 in honor of Peter Miller's 35 years of dedication to the district.  With leading gift contributions by SHEF Trustees already pledged, SHEF is looking forward to the support of the Endowment fund by parents, alumnus and community members who share our commitment to the students of the SHSD.  To pledge or to make a contribution, CLICK HERE to download the Endowment Fund Letter of Intent. 

 

 

Updated
     SHEF ENRICHMENT ACADEMY

The Somerset Hills Education Foundation is pleased to announce a new initiative - the SHEF Enrichment Academy.  The Academy, launching in July of 2013, will offer a host of courses to be held at Somerset Hills School District facilities.  Reasonably priced, these courses will enhance or enrich students' current academic pursuits and help develop various skills, abilities, talents and interests.  The SHEF Enrichment Academy courses will not provide academic credit. The program guide and online registration are now available through the SHEF website - www.shefnj.org.  Click here for the Course catalog.  


Course catalogs are also available at all three SHSD schools, Bedminster School and the Bernardsville and Clarence Dillon (Bedminster) libraries.  Questions can be addressed to:  shefenrichment@shsd.org

SHEF College and Career Center

 

**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 11 students:  All workshops will be held at 6:30pm in the Community Room.

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.

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.    

 

 

Morning Discussions:  Both sessions to be held at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room.

May 30th:  A discussion of the college application process with regards to athletics

 

June 11th:  A discussion of Trends in the College Application Process. Topics will include finding the right "fit;" pro's and con's of applying early decision/early action and the role parents play assisting their children and working with the counselors.

 

 

Student Programs:

Junior Lunch Series:  During all 4 lunches in the community room counselors will be available to discuss various topics concerning the college search and application process.

 

May 28th:  Finding your best fit colleges.  Counselors will provide tips and resources for helping students narrow down their list of colleges to those that are best suited for them.

 

June 5th:  A review of the Common Application, including a discussion of the updates to new 2013-2014 version.

 

June 12th:  Counselors will be available to answer questions regarding essays, interviews, summer campus visits, etc.

 

June 4th:  Junior/Senior Panel:  A panel of Senior BHS students will discuss their experiences throughout the college search and application process with juniors and be available to answer questions.

 

***As always, Mrs. Labus (rlabus@shsd.org, 204-1930 x2349) will be available throughout the rest of the school year for any parents and/or students who would like an individual meeting to further discuss any questions or concerns pertaining to post-secondary planning.

School News

New     REMINDER REGARDING CHANGE TO 2012-13 CALENDAR
School WILL be in session on May 23rd and May 24th.  


New     PROGRESS REPORTS

We are approximately one-half of the way through Marking Period 4. 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     APRIL GEM's (GREEN EVENTS OF THE MONTH) 

Through these events Green Team hopes to raise awareness and to make BHS and the surrounding community more environmentally friendly.  Click here for May's GEM's.


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.



ATTENTION STUDENTS:  SERVICE LEARNING DEADLINE

Reminder to all students: Service Learning hours are due to Ms. Sosely by FRIDAY, JUNE 7th. Please see Ms. Sosely with any questions or concerns.

 

 

Deadline Today     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!

 


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.  

 

 

Monday Last Day for Tickets     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.



Tomorrow Night    JAZZ BAND AND WIND ENSEMBLE CRIMSON CAFE

The BHS Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble Crimson Café 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  

 

 

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...
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HSA (Home and School Association) News

 

CLASS OF 2013 - PROJECT GRADUATION LAST BLAST!

Attention parents and seniors - The Senior Mailing should have reached your home mailbox by now.   Enclosed are many important forms regarding the exciting 2013 LAST BLAST to be held on graduation night through the next morning.  Please complete the permission forms and safety waivers (3 in total) and return them to the BHS Main Office by June 12th.  Please click here for a copy of the permission form and here for a copy of the waivers.  If you have any questions regarding the event contact Cathy Pane at cpane7@verizon.net or (908) 672-3769.

 

 

ATTENTION PARENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2013!!

The 2013 Senior Class/Faculty Luncheon is Wednesday, June 19 in the BHS Cafeteria from 12 to 2 pm.  This is the last chance for "seniors" and their teachers (K through 12) to gather together to celebrate before graduation.  The HSA NEEDS DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS! 

  

SPECIFICALLY, THEY NEED DONATIONS OF:

Cases of Half Pint water bottles

2 Liter bottles of soda

Bags of Chips

  

THE HSA ALSO NEEDS VOLUNTEERS:

8 VOLUNTEERS to pick up food in Bernardsville or Morristown & deliver to BHS Cafe by 11 am

5 VOLUNTEERS to help with set-up in the BHS Cafeteria from 11 am to noon.

5 VOLUNTEERS to help with clean - up from 2 to 3 pm.

  

If you are one of these volunteers, you are welcome to stay and help us serve the food during the luncheon from 12 to 2.  

TO VOLUNTEER, please contact Nancy Carl atjpcnag@verizon.net  DONATIONS can be dropped at BHS Cafeteria by 11am ON June 19 or you may drop at either Nancy or Deb's home PRIOR to the day.

  

THANKS

  

Nancy Carle and Deb Westeen

 
 

TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON 

BHS tradition holds that the Freshman Class Parents host a luncheon each year to let the BHS teachers know how much the community appreciates all that they do. The HSA will be honoring over 125 faculty and staff on Wednesday, June 5th.

 

Please help the HSA show their appreciation! Please click here to sign up for food and gift card donations to be delivered to the BHS cafeteria by 8am on June 5th. It is a BHS custom to hold raffles during each of the four lunches. 

 

 

GRADUATION BALLOON SALE

Attention All Senior Class Families!  Order your "2013" mylar Graduation Balloons to Celebrate your child's achievement! NEW THIS YEAR- order a quantity of 6 to get a special BHS balloon!  Orders will be delivered to graduates' homes on June 19th and 20th.   Click here for an order form.  Congratulations!!

 

 

A THANK YOU FROM PROJECT GRADUATION

A huge THANK YOU to all the families who have donated to PROJECT GRADUATION this year. Your generosity will ensure the seniors have a fun and safe Last Blast after they graduate on June 20th! If anyone would still like to donate, it is not too late. Please make checks payable to BHS-HSA PG 2013 and mail to Project Graduation 2013, 25 Olcott Avenue, Bernardsville NJ 07924, or hand deliver to the main office in the high school.

 

 

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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