Week of Dec. 18 - Jan. 8, 2015 
 
      

Brookwood will host the 24th Annual Deep South Classic, December 28-30.  
See the bracket link below and come cheer on our teams! (Photo: Kyle Hess, Gwinnett Daily Post)
Academics and Administration

Winter break begins on Monday, December 21. 
When students return to school on Wednesday, Jan. 6, they must report directly to their Guided Study classroom to pick up their second semester schedules, then proceed to first period. Have a fun and safe vacation, Broncos!  

Is technology on your child's wish list?
GCPS encourages students to take advantage of the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy. If you plan to buy a laptop or tablet, consider these features. 

To gift wrap your new devices or any gifts, bring the items to the Brookwood Color Guard and Band Assoc. gift-wrap service event on Dec. 20, 2-5 p.m. at About Face,Mind and Body on Janmar Road. Donations raised will benefit the band's upcoming trip to London.

Take the 5-minute GA Schools' Parent Survey, 
part of a statewide effort to help determine school climate. This survey is different from the recent GCPS Perception Survey. Here is the link.

Students in Honors Spanish 3 or 4 or AP Spanish will take the National Spanish Exam in March. The registration fee is $6 and can be paid online at MyPaymentsPlus through Jan. 27.  (Look for "National Spanish Exam" under the Testing tab.)

Free SAT/ACT Practice Tests Over Winter Break
Dec. 19 - Jan. 2, 1-5 p.m. at C2 Education Snellville. Register online or call (770) 978-4350.

Brookwood offers spring SAT/ACT prep classes.
See this flyer for dates and details. 

Dual Enrollment for Summer or Fall 2016 
When registering for the SAT or ACT, have scores sent directly to your dual enrollment college. See this link for colleges and requirements. 


Would you like to come to our STEAM Symposium?
To help us to approximate the number of attendees, please click the blue link tell us if you're interested. This is not a formal sign-up but will help us to plan. To learn a bit about STEAM at BHS, click the flyer image.

Scholarships, News and College Visits
See the Senior Bulletin and our list of scholarships. Obtain a pass from Counseling at least one day prior to meet with representatives during their visits to BHS: 
 - Harvard University, Jan. 7, 3rd Period
 - Georgia State University, Jan. 14, 3rd Period
 - University of North Georgia, Jan. 20, 2nd Period
 - Life University, Jan. 28, 3rd Period

Balfour will return on Jan. 21 and 22 to collect senior dues and take orders for class rings, letter jackets and graduation announcements. 

Order a yearbook before the next price increase.
Reserve one now for $90 exclusively at Balfour.com. 

Visual and Performing Arts

Student Art Work on Exhibit
Jan. 4-14. Works from 10 BHS students be featured in the annual Piedmont College High School Art Exhibit at the 
Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art in Demorest, GA. Pictured is student Diana Lee's oil painting, Lying Down.

Our Chorus Holiday Concert is airing on GCPS-TV.
Watch it now through Dec. 29, daily at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 

BHS Orchestra Hosts Atlanta Gladiators Night
Friday, Jan. 15. 7:35 p.m. Buy $15 Premium Level tickets at groups.atlantagladiators.com and enter code bhso115 through Jan. 12 to watch our Broncos perform The Star-Spangled Banner and support BHSO.
Holiday Sounds

The Brookwood Music Tech Holiday 2015 album is available for free download. Listen to Holidaze Without Sugar Cookies, Seasons Changing and 28 more tracks composed and performed by Broncos. 

Athletics

Basketball
Dec. 19, 4 p.m. Girls, 5:30 p.m. Boys @ No. Gwinnett
Dec. 28-30, Deep South Classic Tournament @ BHS. (Monday, Day 1): 6 p.m. Girls vs Alpharetta, 7:30 p.m. Boys vs Marist. Click the bracket pictured below. 
Jan. 6, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys vs Shiloh 
Jan. 8, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys vs Central

Swim & Dive
Dec. 19, 9 a.m. (SWIM) Maddy Brown Invitational @ Emory University.
Dec. 19, 3 p.m. (DIVE) Gwinnett Dive Invitational @ Mountain Park Pool

Wrestling
Dec. 18-19, (VI) Bradley Invitational in Cleveland, GA
Dec. 19, 9 a.m. (VII) Knight Duals @ Central
Dec. 23, 9 a.m. Kyle Maynard Duals @ Collins Hill
Dec. 29-30, Hook 'em Holiday Clash @ Lambert 

Boys Track and Field
Friday, Jan. 8, forms are due to Coach Kelley in F16.
Tuesday, Jan. 19, first day of practice. 
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m. in The Commons, parent informational meeting. 

Girls Track and Field Mandatory Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 14, 6:15 p.m. meeting in the Theater.
Tuesday, Jan 19, first day of practice. If you missed sign-ups, see Coach Swanson in E33.

Lacrosse Meeting 
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2:30 p.m. in The Commons. If you cannot attend or want to serve as manager, see Coach Ulloa in C31 (Boys) or Coach Ollinger in T15 (Girls).

Clubs

Readers Rally
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Have you been reading over the break? The first practice of the year is the first Thursday after winter break.

Beta Club 
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2:20 p.m. Meet in The Commons.


Fencing Club
Jan. 9, 10, Mixed Open Tournament at the UNG campus in Oakville/Gainesville for USFA fencers, alums and parents. Contact the club on Facebook for details. 

Shows and Pageants


Mr. Brookwood Pageant - Participant Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2:15 p.m. in the Dance Room D6. Seniors boys interested in participating should sign up in D6. The show will be held on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. 


Miss Brookwood Scholarship Pageant
Saturday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. in the BHS Theater. Stay tuned for ticket sales and sponsorship information.