Week of Sept. 11-18, 2015

Our Peer Leaders find it easy to demonstrate E for Engagement, as part of the Brookwood Upstander initiative and its school-wide challenge to promote Brookwood Acts of Random Kindness (BARK).
Click on the image above for more about the challenge and Upstander campaign.

Academics

PTSA Open House: Monday, September 14

6:45-8:30 p.m. - Please bring your child's schedule or arrive early to obtain a copy from our counselors; they will be in The Commons beginning at 6:15 p.m. to help before the meeting. Immediately following our PTSA meeting in The Commons, parents will walk their students' schedules, visiting each classroom to meet teachers and hear 8-minute course overviews.

Register for the PSAT for your freshman or junior by Oct. 1 via MyPaymentsPlus for $15. Sophomores are automatically registered at no charge. The PSAT test will be given during school on Oct. 14.

Women in Engineering

BHS girls interested in engineering are invited to learn about Georgia Tech's 11 engineering programs. Click the flyer to the left to register. This event fills up quickly each year; act fast.

Upperclassmen: Check the Senior Bulletin frequently for updates Also see the list of Scholarships gathered by our Counseling Office each month.

College/University Representatives Visit BHS:

- University of West GA, Sept. 14, 3rd Period

- Valdosta State University, Sept. 16, 2nd Period

- College of Coastal GA, Sept. 16, 3rd Period

- Agnes Scott College, Sept. 17, 2nd Period

- Belmont University, Sept. 17, 3rd Period

- GA College & State University, Sept. 18, 3rd Period

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test will be given Thursday, Sept. 24, in the Theater during periods 1-4.

College Financial Aid Information Meeting

Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. in the Media Center. Learn more about FAFSA, scholarships and more.

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Thursday, Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. at South Gwinnett High School. Learn more about the program and eligibility requirements. then click here to register.

GCPS free and reduced meals application form is available at the blue link and through our homepage.

SAT prep classes offered through the BHS Community School begin Sept 15. Click the blue link or visit Office A3 for a registration form.

The C2 Test Prep Challenge awards a $1,000 cash prize for the highest practice exam score in our area. See information about the Oct. 10 event.

Performing & Fine Arts

Theater

Thursday and Saturday, Sept. 17 and 19, 7 p.m. in the Theater. Advance tickets for $7 go on sale Monday during lunch; tickets are $10 at the door. "Play On" is a hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play despite maddening interference and revisions from the author.

Orchestra

Sat. 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fundraising car wash: Enjoy a little live music and buy a Krispy Kreme doughnut or two while you wait. Advance Auto on Five Forks and Dogwood Roads, $5.

Marching Band

Sept. 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Marching Band Gwinnett Exhibition @ Grayson High School

Connect to Brookwood

Driver's Education Classes offered through the BHS Community School begin Sept. 15. Space is limited. Find information and registration forms online here. Visit the Community School (A3) or Mr. Boyt (A113).

Athletics

Football

Friday, September 11, 7:30 p.m. (Home)

The Great American Rivalry returns to Snellville, when we take on Parkview in the Battle of Five Forks.

The first 5,000 to enter the gate will receive an American flag, courtesy of the Class of 2016.
During halftime, the top senior student-athlete from each school will receive a Rivalry Scholar Athlete Scholarship Award.
We also find out if we won Thursday's Chin-up Challenge against Parkview.

Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. vs Berkmar (Away)

Boys Cross Country

Sept. 12, Carrollton Orthopaedic Invitational

Softball

Sept. 15, 5:15 p.m. SENIOR NIGHT ceremony, 5:55 p.m. vs South Gwinnett (Home)

Sept. 16, 5 p.m. vs Buford (Home)

Sept. 18 4 p.m. vs Columbus, 8 p.m. vs Alcovy (Home)

Volleyball

Sept. 15, 5 p.m. vs South Gwinnett, 6 p.m. vs Dacula

@ South Gwinnett

Sept. 16-19, County pool play TBD

Competitive Cheerleading

Sept. 12, 2 p.m. @ Mill Creek

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Swim & Dive Team Parent/Student Meeting

Sept. 15, 7 p.m. in The Commons. Meeting for swimmers, divers and their parents. A current physical is required. See Coach Puckett (F12) or Coach Heberling (F27) for more information.

Volleyball Academy for Grades 6-8

Tuesdays, Sept. 15 - Oct. 20, is the first session for middle schoolers to learn fundamental skills and strategies. See the flyer for cost, times and registration.

Clubs

Readers Rally

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2:30 p.m. in the Media Center. If you love to read and have a competitive spirit, join in.

Interact Club

Sunday, Sept. 20, 1 p.m. at Mountain Park Aquatic Center is the Gwinnett Duck Derby, a fun fundraiser supporting our club sponsor, Rotary Club of South Gwinnett.

National English Honor Society (NEHS)

Thursday, Sept. 17, 2:20 p.m. in A202 is the first meeting of the year. Membership is open to juniors and seniors with a 3.0 or higher in Language Arts. Current and prospective members must attend. See Dr. Simmons with questions.

Campus News

Homecoming Court Nominations

Obtain an application outside of A12 to participate. All grade levels are eligible. Applications must be returned to A12 by Sept. 18, 3 p.m.

Used Book Drive

BHS National English Honor Society is collecting books this semester to benefit Boys & Girls Club, adult education programs and Better World Books. Bring books to A202 for a good cause.

Yearbooks are now $75

exclusively at Balfour.com.

Prices increase monthly.

Park-for-a-Day for $3.

See Mrs. Campbell in A36. Requires a 24-hour notice. Spots are limited.