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Friday Folder
June 14, 2013
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Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF)
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.
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
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School News
New GRADE REPORTING
Marking Period 4 ended on Thursday, June 13th. Final grades are only available by accessing PowerSchool. The following is the schedule for grade reporting:
Grading portal closed to parents & students: Thursday, June 13th, 3:00pm
Grading portal re-opened to parents & students: Wednesday, June 26th, 8:30am
Click here for information about PowerSchool. If you are having any difficulty accessing PowerSchool, email Ms. Nickell in the Main Office ( rnickell@shsd.org).
Beginning Today FINAL EXAMS
Click here for the final exam schedule and other important information regarding final exams.
New SUMMER PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This summer, the SCESC (Alternative School) will again offer our rising senior students the opportunity to complete their Life Skills/Physical Education 12 requirement over the summer. Rising seniors who take summer Physical Education and Health will be able to add a class or study hall to their list of requests in place of their Physical Education and Health requirement. They will only be permitted to enroll in the additional class if there is a seat available.
Interested students must complete the BHS Option Two Summer PE Application as well as the SCESC Registration Form. When the forms are completed and signed, please bring them to the Guidance Department along with a check made payable to "Somerset County Educational Services Commission" or fill in the credit card information on the SCESC registration form. Our Guidance Department will mail the registration/payment to the Alternative School.
If you have any questions regarding this process, feel free to call the Guidance Department at 908-630-3003.
New SUMMER READING
The summer readings list has been released! Click here to visit the Summer Reading webpage. Click here to visit the Media Center webpage that contains links to summer reading contests sponsored by the New York Times and the Courier News (including prizes)! Mrs. Dolson would also appreciate it if you would fill out the Library User Survey posted there so she can better gauge needs in the library for next year!
New ATTENTION PARENTS OF FRESHMEN
The Class of 2016 is holding its annual end of the year pledge drive. The purpose of this drive is to raise funds to help cover the cost of class activities in the future. No donation is too small. Please click here for details.
New SAFE COALITION POWERFUL DOCUMENTARY
You are cordially invited to the launch of a new documentary "From Pills 2 Heroin: The Domino Effect" which will be shown on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 6:30-7:45 pm at Raritan Valley Community College. Click here for more details.
ATTENTION CLASS OF 2014: SENIOR PORTRAIT INFORMATION
Your child should have received an appointment for a Portrait sitting from Lifetouch. Please look for that information in the mail. Once you take your yearbook photo with Lifetouch, the company will send the proofs to your home which will include instructions on how to choose your portrait for submission for the yearbook. Once you have completed those steps, your job is done. If you choose to use an outside photographer, here are some things to remember:
- Deadline for submission is NOVEMBER 1, 2013. Any submissions after this date may not be included in the yearbook.
- Background color should be a basic color (Blue/gray)
- If the portrait is a "location shot", please be aware of the items in the background that might look odd in a yearbook layout.
- A "head and shoulders" shot is preferred. Full body pictures detract from the uniformity of the yearbook.
- Dress should be more formal (boys: jacket and tie girls: nice top/blouse/sweater)
- Format for submission should be CD or electronic format (email or flashdrive) and can be emailed to bhsyearbook@shsd.org.
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.
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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HSA (Home and School Association) News
2013 LAST BLAST IS GRADUATION NIGHT
We have a fun-filled night planned for the Senior Class. Remember to complete the permission form/waivers and turn them in to the BHS Main Office by Wednesday, June 12th. For copies of the BHS permission form click here; for copies of the LifeTime Fitness waivers click here. If you have any questions regarding the event please contact Cathy Pane at cpane7@verizon.net or (908) 672-3769.
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF GRADUATING SENIORS!!
The HSA is in need of potato chip and soda donations for the Senior Class/Faculty Luncheon on June 19th. Please click here to sign up. Thanks for making this celebration for our seniors a success. Questions? Email Nancy Carle at jpcnag@verizon.net
Updated LAST CALL GRADUATION BALLOON SALE!
Attention All Senior Class Parents! 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 must be received by this Saturday, June 15th. Click here for order form. Orders will be delivered to your home. 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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Bernards High SchoolHome of the Mountaineers!
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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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