Week of Nov. 6-13, 2015 
 
      
Our Lady Broncos placed second in the Softball State Championship. 
Academics and Administration

Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, 6-9 p.m. Brookwood salutes our military veterans by hosting the Remembering Our Fallen traveling exhibit in The Commons. It will be open to the public on Wednesday evening only and on display all week for our students.

BHS-customized Wounded Warrior Project T-shirts are for sale through Nov. 11 for $15, with all proceeds going to WWP. Buy them at the school store or during lunch in The Commons or online at MyPaymentsPlus. (Shirts listed at the bottom tab: School Store). Exchange a printed receipt for a shirt at the school store in B Hall.

12-week progress reports will be handed out during Guided Study classes on Friday, Nov. 6. Students failing two or more classes must attend Academic Intervention (see below).

Academic Intervention (AI) begins Nov. 12.
Students failing two or more classes on the 12-week progress report ARE REQUIRED to attend AI in the Gold Gym during the FIRST 35 MINUTES of the extended lunch period every Tuesday and Thursday and on designated Wonderful Wednesdays. Students will no longer receive individual paper notices to attend. They will be allowed to eat lunch the last 17 minutes of extended lunch. 
  • Monday, Nov. 9: Check Mrs. Wrigley's AI course page on My eCLASS for more details.

  • Thursday, Nov. 12: Report to AI (Gold Gym).

Our cafeteria serves breakfast at no charge to ensure students are well-fueled for school. Students are welcome to stop by before 7:20 a.m. Download the Nutrislice app to find out what is for breakfast and lunch.


GCPS's online Communique features new articles each week. See new about our London-bound band, service projects, the arts across, and calendar updates.

Free practice test event at C2 Education Snellville
New SAT, current SAT and ACT practice tests on Nov. 14, 16, 18 and 21. Register online or call (770-978-4350).

Students who took the ASVAB in September: 
The ASVAB Interpretation session is Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 9:30 a.m. in the Maroon Gym lobby. Students will receive a notice in class to attend.

Tell us what you think: GCPS Perception Survey 
Log in to the Parent Portal through Dec. 11 to access the confidential, annual survey (more info). 

For Seniors 

Last Chance for Senior Pictures is Nov. 10.
If you have not yet taken your senior pictures for the yearbook, this is the last opportunity. Come to the Maroon Gym lobby on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2:30 - 5 p.m.

Seniors planning to take the SAT have a few more opportunities to take a current version before March.

See updated editions of the Senior Bulletin and peruse our growing list of Scholarships.

GGC is waiving its application fee through Nov. 23. Create a Grizzly Profile and apply at www.ggc.edu.

College/Career Representatives Visit BHS:
 - Presbyterian College, Nov. 11, 2nd Period
 - Young Harris College, Nov. 12, 3rd Period
 - Emory & Henry College, Nov. 16, 3rd Period
Obtain a pass from Counseling at least one day prior.

Performing & Fine Arts


Dance Show: Subsequent
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, Nov. 11, 12 and 14 at 7 p.m. in the BHS Theater. Tickets are $10 at the door or $7 in advance at school during lunch.
 
Visual Arts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Georgia Ceramics Symposium at The Centre in Newnan 

Orchestra Concert
Thursday, Nov. 19, 5 p.m. in The Commons.

Connect to Brookwood

Arts & Crafts Fair at BHS
Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in The Commons and Gold Gym. Shop the more than 50 vendors and support our Brookwood Basketball teams.

Brookwood Cluster Knight at Medieval Times
Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:45 p.m. Adults: $34.95, Kids: $29:95 (plus tax and gratuity). Ticket purchases benefit Brookwood Schools Foundation.  Make reservations.

Apply to Miss Brookwood Scholarship Pageant 
Download a contestant application here or at the PTSA website. Applications are also online for senior escorts and emcees. All forms are due Dec. 3.   

Mr. Brookwood Pageant Sign-up Now Open
Only boys who are seniors may register. Sign up outside of the Dance Room D6 and see Ms. Ellen for details. Application deadline is Jan. 15; the show is Feb. 5.
Athletics

Football
Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. @ Archer. It's our Football Broncos last game of the season. Let's go cheer!

Cross Country
Nov. 7, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP @ Carrollton High School. Boys at 2:50 p.m., Girls at 3:30 p.m.

Brookwood Cross Country swept the region championships and are headed to State. 
Swim & Dive
Nov. 7, 7:20 p.m. vs Collins Hill, Walton (Away)

Wrestling
Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Maroon & Gold Wrestle Offs @ BHS
Nov. 14, 9 a.m. Falcon Duals @ Dacula High

Competitive Cheerleading
Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m., Region Championship @ Kennesaw Mountain HS

Basketball
Nov. 10, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys, scrimmage
@ South Forsyth
Nov. 17, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys, HOME OPENER
vs Peachtree Ridge

** Saturday, Nov 7, come shop at the Tip-Off Club's 25th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair in The Commons.** 

Clubs
DECA/FBLA Club
Wounded Warrior Project t-shirts will be on sale for $15 in The Commons and the school store through Nov. 11 so that students could wear them on Veterans Day. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.  

International Club
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2:20-4:30 p.m. in A104. Come match wits with other teams in "The Great Italian Race" to be the first to master Italy!


German Club
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2:20 p.m. in Frau Kimbrough's room A21. Celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall with Karaoke and pizza. Sign up in A21 to attend.

French Club
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2:15 p.m. in A24. Come for a European chocolate tasting and a scavenger hunt.

Interact Club
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2:20 p.m. in B32. Anyone may join this service organization. The club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month. 

BLT (Brookwood Leadership Team)
Friday, Nov. 13, during 7th period. Students should be on the lookout for their pass and be sure to get permission from their 7th period teacher.

Best Club
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6-7:30 p.m., The Best Annual Thanksgiving Feast in The Commons for all club members and their families. Members may get more information by emailing bhsbestclub@gmail.com.

The Sentinel
Our school newspaper will be releasing its first issue of the school year before the Thanksgiving break. Look for interesting stories around Brookwood, including the students, the faculty, relevant issues, and this year's Senior Superlatives.

Ice Hockey Club
Sunday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. AA vs Woodstock
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9:20 p.m. AA vs Peachtree Ridge
Thursday, Nov. 12, 9 p.m. A vs Forsyth
Sunday, Nov. 15, 5:30 p.m. A vs Collins Hill/Grayson
Sunday, Nov. 15, 7:20 p.m. AA vs Peachtree Ridge
All above games at Thrasher Ice Rink. 
Note: On Nov. 15, the club will be collecting for Toys for Tots.

NEHS Used-Book Drive
Clear your shelves and bring in your books to A202.
  
Clubs sell $3 Chick-fil-A every Friday a.m.