Week of Nov. 13-20, 2015 
 
      
Subsequent applause to this dance piece came as no surprise to our Broncos.
Saturday night will be the third and final performances of Subsequent, Brookwood's fall dance show.
More than 100 students are involved in our school's dance program.
Academics and Administration

American Education Week - November 16-20

Dual Enrollment/MOWR for Summer or Fall 2016 
Interested students should take the ACT or SAT to prepare for the colleges' admissions requirements. (Score reports may take up to a month.) When registering for a test, include the dual enrollment college so that scores are sent directly to the school. See this link for colleges and requirements.

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.

Final Exam Care Packages
Download this order form and return it with payment by Friday, Dec. 11, to reserve a package for your favorite Bronco. All proceeds go to the National Honor Society Scholarship. First semester: $12. Both semesters: $22. 

Hour of Code at BHS for elementary and middle school students will be Monday, Dec. 7. See more details.

Brookwood Cafeteria News
Breakfast is served no charge before 7:20 a.m.  We also offer a fun monthly trivia challenge for the chance to win two movie tickets. Want to know what's on the menu? Download the Nutrislice app.

GCPS's online Communique features new articles, calendar each week. Check it frequently.

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

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). 

News for Seniors

Class rings will be delivered Wednesday, November 18. 

Place your order for graduation announcements and letter jackets 
during lunch on November 18.

See the Senior Bulletin and long list of Scholarships compiled by Counseling.

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

College/Career Representatives Visit BHS:
 - Emory & Henry College, Nov. 16, 3rd Period
 - Spelman College, Nov. 18, 2nd Period
 - Mississippi State University, Nov. 19, 3rd Period
Obtain a pass from Counseling at least one day prior.

Performing & Fine Arts

Dance Show
Saturday, Nov. 14 , at 7 p.m. in the BHS Theater. Titled Subsequent, this show features several pieces choreographed by Brookwood Dance students. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Eunice Choi, Evan Butterworth and Ruby Lee will be performing in at Carnegie Hall in February.

Orchestra Concert
Thursday, Nov. 19, 5 p.m. in The Commons. Come see our Maroon and Gold Orchestra, Concert Strings, Symphonic Strings and Symphony Orchestra.

Brookwood Cares

HELPING HANDS AND HEARTS
HHH Week is Nov. 16-20 at BHS
We'll raise money every day this week for Brookwood's main teacher/ student-run charitable organization that raises money for families in need throughout the Brookwood cluster. 



Monday
Collect donations in Guided Study.
Just think, if each of us would forego one bottled drink this week and donate the $1 to HHH, then we could raise more than $3000 in a single day.  
 
Tuesday
$3 Chick-fil-A Biscuits will be on sale in The Commons before school. During extended lunch, choose a dessert from the $1 Student Bake Sale items.



Wednesday

Delicious $1 doughnuts will be on sale in The Commons  before school. We will collect donations in Guided Study. At night, be prepared to be amazed at the Teacher Talent Show, 
7 p.m. 
in the Brookwood Theater. Tickets are $10 if any are available.



Thursday
$3 Chick-fil-A Biscuits will be on sale in The Commons before school. During extended lunch, choose a dessert from
the 
$1 Student Bake Sale items.  

Buy a meal at Your Pie restaurant at The Shoppes at Webb Gin, from 3-9 pm, and 20% of your tab goes to HHH.

Friday
Delicious $1 doughnuts will be on sale before school. We will collect donations in Guided Study.
Athletics

Basketball
Nov. 17, HOME OPENER, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys,
vs Peachtree Ridge
Nov. 20, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys, @ Collins Hill
Nov. 21, 3 p.m. Girls, 4:30 p.m. Boys @ Milton 

Competitive Cheerleading
Nov. 13-14, State Championships @ Columbus Civic Center. Watch sessions live on NFHS Network.

Our boys and girls won the first swim meet of the season: BHS 251, Collins Hill 242 amd Walton 161. 

Swim & Dive
Nov. 14, 12 p.m. vs Lambert and Buford (Away) 
Nov. 21, 8:05 a.m. vs No. Gwinnett (Mt Park Pool)

Wrestling
Nov. 14, 9 a.m. Falcon Duals @ Dacula HS
Nov. 21, 9 a.m. Defense Soap Duals @ Collins Hill HS

Golf Informational Meetings
Girls: Monday, Nov. 16, 2:20 p.m., in A-116.
Boys: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2:20 p.m. in A-116.

Boys Track and Field Registration Now Open
Register at the Boys Track and Field website. Complete the code of conduct, concussion and physical forms and submit them to Coach Kelley in F16 by Jan. 8. 

Clubs

The Sentinel
The first issue is now on newsstands, featuring Senior Superlatives and more. Pick up a copy in The Commons, Media Center, school entrances and outside of Room E9.

Science Olympiad
Saturday, Nov. 14, UGA Invitational. At the recent invitational at Central Forsyth, BHS won one-third of the events offered! 

Spanish Club
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2:20 p.m. in A26. Discuss how the holidays are celebrated in some Spanish-speaking countries, make crafts, and enjoy quesadillas!

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.


Writers Club
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2:20 p.m. in  Poetry Slam! Poems must be two minutes or less and school-appropriate.

SADD Club 
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m. on A43. The club meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month.

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

Diplomacy Club
Friday, Nov. 21, 2:15-3:30 p.m. in E27, Mr. Corkill's room.  This student-led club discusses and analyzes global issues and international affairs and how best to resolve them using diplomatic means. Join them!

Ice Hockey Club
Sunday, Nov. 15, 4 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.
 

Connect to Brookwood

PTSA Treats for Staff
Wednesday, Nov. 18, will be a sweet day at BHS. To "show some sugar" to teachers, staff and crew, click here to sign up to send in baked goods, receive drop-offs or assemble items. We appreciate this tradition!


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 senior boys may register. Sign up outside of the Dance Room D6 and see Ms. Ellen for details.