Week of August 14-21, 2015
 

 Brookwood's volleyball team started the season early with four out of six wins. 
The Lady Broncos play against Mill Creek on Tuesday and host the Aloha Bash next Saturday, Aug. 22.
Academics 

Class Rings and Letter Jackets
Aug. 18 and 19 during lunch, and Aug. 18 at 5-8 p.m. in the Media Center, Balfour will be on campus to take orders for class rings and letter jackets.

Senior Parent Meeting
Aug. 27, 7 p.m. in The Commons. Join our BHS Counselors for a presentation on college applications, the HOPE scholarship, specialty schools, military entrance tests, financial aid and more. 

SAT prep classes offered through the BHS Community School begin Sept 15. Visit Office A3 for information and registration forms.

Free SAT and ACT full-length practice tests
offered through Total Learning Concepts in Lilburn will be held on four Sundays: Aug. 16, Sept. 13, Oct. 11 and Nov. 8. The offer includes detailed follow-up test results and in-person recommendations. Contact Carol at carol@totallearningconcepts.com or 770-381-5958.
 
Campus News 
 
Buster Mascot Program
Monday, Aug. 17, 2:30 p.m. in the D5 Dance Room. Meeting for anyone interested in showing school spirit by being Buster, our mascot, or helping with the mascot program. Teacher sponsors are Mrs. Blankenship (F30) and Mrs. Bowles (C3).


Park-for-a-Day On-Campus Spots
Emergency spots are available for $3 per day and require a 24-hour notice. See Mrs. Campbell i(A36) before or after school.

Performing & Fine Arts
  
Seniors of our Symphony Orchestra on Day One
Orchestra
Thursday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m. in the Theater. Convocation for all Orchestra parents, followed by a meeting about the 2016 trip to England and Scotland.
 
Connect to Brookwood

Drivers Education Classes offered through the BHS Community School begin Sept. 15. Space is limited. Find information and registration forms online at www.brookwooddriversed.com.

Spring Break 2016 Trip to the Galapagos Islands
Wednesday Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Informational meeting for the spring trip offered to BHS students and their parents. Visit the tour website or email catherine_trouteaud@gwinnett.k12.ga.us. 
 
Athletics 
New Head Coach Philip Jones begins the season with a new field house and team motto: Tradition Reinvented. 

Football
Aug. 14, Scrimmage vs Rockdale in Conyers (Away)
Aug. 22, 11:45 a.m. Broncos @ The Dome in the  
Corky Kell Classic, BHS vs Mill Creek. Advance tickets are $13 and being sold daily during lunch in The Commons and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Athletic Offices.

Cross Country
Aug. 22, 9:15 a.m. Stage Races @ Tribble Mill Park 

Softball
Aug. 15, 12 p.m. vs So. Forsyth (Away, DH)
Aug. 19, 6 p.m. vs Jackson County (Hawk/Bulldog Invitational @ Flowery Branch)
Aug. 21, 4 p.m. vs No. Gwinnett, 6 p.m. vs Oconee County (Hawk/Bulldog Invitational @ No. Gwinnett)

Volleyball
Aug. 18, 5 p.m. vs Mill Creek (Home)
Aug. 22, Aloha Bash at Brookwood (4 games)
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Concussion Baseline Testing Day 
Aug. 15, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. @ Brookwood
Registration is required and the evaluation is free. 
Visit gmc-rsvp.org for more information. 

Clubs

ECOS Club  
Friday, Aug. 21, 2:20 p.m. in C8. Learn about BHS's Environmentally Concerned Organization of Students and what it does for our campus and beyond.

Writers Club
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2:20 p.m. in A102. The club meets regularly on the last Tuesday of each month. Contact Dr. Collins (A102) for more information. Bring your writing to Tuesday's first meeting of the year.

Drama Club
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Theater. Come if you're interested in any aspect of the theater, from stage makeup to improv. 

National Art Honor Society
Thursday, Aug. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in The Commons. 
(Induction Ceremony) Welcome new members and meet Brookwood Art alumni, who will share their portfolios and discuss their art careers. Parents and Art Club members are welcome. Refreshments will be served. 

BHS Roller Hockey
Wednesdays, Aug. 19 and 26, 8 p.m. Tryouts at SGAA on Magee Road. Contact hall5459@bellsouth.net.

BHS Ice Hockey
Sunday, Aug. 30, 2 p.m. Tryouts at Duluth Ice Forum. Register online at brookwoodhockeyclub.com.