Week of Jan. 8-15, 2016

Brookwood hosted the Deep South Classic Tournament during winter break, and our boys captured the title.

Academics and Administration

Academic Intervention starts Thursday, Jan. 14, in the Gold Gym during extended lunch for any student who failed two or more courses on his/her first semester report card.

STEAM Symposium with Four Guest Speakers

Tuesday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m. in the BHS Theater. Listen to a molecular biologist, forensic chemist, digital security analyst and former AOL executive discuss STEAM careers. Afterward, come to The Commons to meet these and other STEAM professionals and explore artifacts on display.

Students taking Spanish

We highly encourage students in Honors Spanish 3, Spanish 4, and AP Spanish to take the National Spanish Exam in March. Register now through Jan. 27; the fee is $6. Visit MyPaymentsPlus, select the National Spanish Exam under the testing tab, and our Spanish teachers will handle the rest of the process.

Watch free, 30-minute SAT review videos at BHS.

Each day of the two sessions, our Media Specialists will show a different video to help prepare for the SAT. Come to the Media Center, 2:30-3 p.m. No sign-up required.

Session 1 - Language Arts: Jan. 12, 13 and 14.

Session 2 - Math: Jan. 19, 20, 21 and 22.

Brookwood Community School's SAT prep course is led by BHS teachers Dana Kling and Chris Michael. The 6-session course costs $94 and includes an official SAT test book. See this flyer for dates and details.

Pay graduation fees to Balfour, Jan. 21 and 22, when they return to campus. The fee is $100 and covers a cap, gown, diploma and other related items. Balfour will also take jackets, ring and announcements orders.

College-Bound Broncos and Other Adventurers

Seniors can help us start to update the "College-Bound Broncos" wall in B Hall by adding their name to the clip board in A36. Seniors who will join the military or take on other endeavors should also add their information.

Scholarships and News: See the updated Senior Bulletin and 100+ entries in our Scholarship list.

Upcoming college visits to BHS:

- Georgia State University, Jan 14, 3rd period

- University of North Georgia, Jan. 20, 2nd period

- Life University, Jan. 28, 3rd period

Obtain a pass from Counseling a day or more in advance.

ASVAB Registration
Friday, Feb. 5, during periods 1-4, we will administer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB is free and measures vocational aptitudes and career strengths. You do not have to be interested in the military to register. Sign up in A1 before Feb. 2.

Yearbooks are now $100. Purchase on Balfour.com.

Performing & Fine Arts

BHS Orchestra Hosts Atlanta Gladiators Night

January 15 - Get $15 premium seats (a $23 value) and see our Orchestra perform The Star-Spangled Banner before you watch the game. This evening supports our BHS Orchestra and is fun for the whole family.

Visit groups.atlantagladiators.com, enter code bhso115.

Preview Shows of Zombie Prom (One Act version)

Jan. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. in BHS Theater. Ticket are $5 and will be sold at the door. See it before our cast and crew perform at the state conference. (See below.)

BHS Theater invited to State Thespian Conference

Thursday, Feb. 4. State Thespian Conference at the Springer Opera House in Columbus, where BHS Theater will perform its One Act version of Zombie Prom.

Connect to Brookwood

BHS Talent Show

Friday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m. in BHS Theater. At this showcase, the audience votes for the winner. All proceeds support students in the arts. Sponsored by Pegasus magazine. Tickets will be $10 at the door and $8 when purchased at lunch.

35th Annual Miss Brookwood Scholarship Pageant

Friday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. in BHS Theater. This is our PTSA's sole fundraiser. Funds provide scholarships and educational tools, the BHS job fair and Project Graduation.

Mr. Brookwood Pageant Sign-up

Senior boys may sign up outside of Dance Room D6. The application deadline is Jan. 15. The show is Feb. 5.

Athletics

Basketball

Jan. 8, YOUTH NIGHT vs Central Gwinnett.

6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys
Jan. 9, 4 p.m. Girls, 5:30 p.m. Boys @ So. Gwinnett

Jan. 12,6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys vs Heritage

Jan. 15, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys vs Grayson

Swim & Dive

Jan. 9, 7:20 p.m. vs Mill Creek @ Mountain Park

Jan. 16, 7:20 p.m. SENIOR NIGHT vs Parkview

@ Mountain Park

Wrestling

Jan. 9, 9 a.m. Region 8A Duals @ Archer

Jan. 15-16, State Duals Championships in Macon

Track and Field

Boys: Tuesday, Jan. 19, is the first day of practice.

Girls: Thursday, Jan. 14, 6:15 p.m. Mandatory Parent/Athlete Booster Club meeting in BHS Theater.

All forms are due by Monday, Jan. 11.

Baseball Tryouts

Jan. 11, 2:30 p.m. in the Athletic Lodge. All forms are due at this final baseball tryout meeting.

Lacrosse Tryouts

Jan. 16, 1:30 p.m. in the Stadium, Conditioning test for all boys and girls interested in BSH Lacrosse.

Jan. 25, first day of tryouts: Girls at 2:30 p.m. and boys at 4:15 p.m.

Soccer Tryouts

Boys: Jan. 11-15, 2:45 p.m., conditioning in the Stadium. Tryouts will begin Jan. 18 and 19. Players will need a valid physical, concussion test and concussion form on file. All players must first see Coach Stephen George in A46.

Girls: Jan. 18 is the first day of tryouts. Potential players must complete and submit the 2015-16 physical form to Coach Carithers in C23B.

Golf Tryouts

Feb. 1, all forms are due. Feb. 15, tryouts begin. Find information on www.broncogolf.com. See Coach Thompson in A116 or Coach Terry in A119 if you have questions.

Diamond Girls for Baseball (Meeting)

Jan. 13, 2:25 p.m. in Mrs. Lockwood's room, B29. Junior and senior girls interested in becoming a Diamond Girl should attend.

Clubs and Organizations

Fencing

Jan. 9 and 10, Tournament @ University of North Georgia: Jan. 9, 10 a.m. (Mixed Epee), Jan. 10, 9 a.m. (Mixed Saber) and 12 p.m. ( Mixed Foil).

Ice Hockey Club

Sunday, Jan. 10, 4:10 p.m. BHS A vs Forsyth, 5:50 p.m. BHS AA vs Peachtree Ridge. (Both games will be held at Duluth Ice Forum Thrasher Ice.)

Peer Leadership Applications

Monday, Jan. 11, Deadline to return forms to the Counseling Office in A1. Friday, Jan. 15, teacher recommendations are due. Positions are open to current 10th and 11th graders only.

Interact Club

Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2:20 p.m. in B32. New members welcome to join the fun helping others.

Robotics Club

Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2:20 p.m. Meeting in B13.

German Club

Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2:20 p.m. Sign up with Frau Kimbrough in A21 for a fun German fairy tales scavenger hunt.

Readers Rally

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Practice will be held every Thursday in January.

Brookwood Leadership Team (BLT)

Thursday, Jan. 14, 3rd period in the BHS Theater.

Brookwood Executive Board (BXB)

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2:20 p.m. in A106.

National English Honor Society

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2:20 p.m. Meeting in A202. Attendance is mandatory for new members.

Pegasus Literary and Art Magazine

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2:30 p.m. in the Broadcasting Room. Text @pegasusmag to 81010 for reminders. New members welcome.

ECOS Club

Friday, Jan. 15, 2:20 p.m. and every Friday in C8. Join the club to help make BHS a "greener" campus.

Outdoor Club Annual Lock-in

Saturday, Jan 30. Join the fun at Adrenaline Climbing. Pay the $20 event fee on MyPaymentsPlus.