Week of Feb. 12-19, 2016
 
      

Brookwood Boys Swimming captured its fourth State title this past weekend with a new state record and four All-American times. Our girls earned third place, also with a new state record and five All-American times. 
Academics and Administration

Presidents' Day is Monday, Feb. 15 and is a student holiday. Enjoy!

Dual Enrollment Parent Meeting
Monday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. in The Commons. If your child is interested in dual enrollment for Summer or Fall 2016, please attend. Students must take the SAT or ACT and meet admissions requirements and deadlines. See our Dual Enrollment page for details. Here is a list of dates for easy reference. 

Registration for 2016-17 is Underway!
Students should be registered by Feb. 19 for their core classes, electives and alternate electives. Later this spring, we will send verification sheets home to confirm next year's yearlong courses.

Register for AP Exams by March 8. 
Visit MyPaymentsPlus to pay the one-time, non-refundable $10 registration fee. The first exam is free; each additional exam is $92. 

Openings on our PTSA Executive Board
If you're interested in getting involved, email Patricia Encardes at encardes5@bellsouth.net by March 1.

Free Monday Math Tutoring
On most Mondays after school in B30, BHS Math Honor Society provides tutoring at all levels.

Maxwell School of Technology to Visit BHS
Feb. 16 during lunch, learn about Career, Technical and Agricultural Education pathways. Open House at Maxwell will be Feb. 25, 5-7 p.m.

SAT/ACT  INFORMATION

Check the Junior Bulletin for updates on college preparation, internships and jobs.

Brookwood Community School SAT Prep 
Sign up for the 6-session course led by teachers Mr. Kling and Mr. Michael. See this flyer for details.

Cornerstone Academic is offering free practice tests for the new SAT on March 19 at select county schools. Register online or call (404) 919-7227.

Total Learning Concepts is offering SAT and ACT practice tests on Feb. 23. A $40 fee (refunded as a TLC gift certificate) covers testing, results and a consultation. To reserve a spot, call 770-381-5958 or email tlcaa@bellsouth.net.

SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION

Balfour Returns to Collect Senior Fees
Thursday, Feb. 18, in The Commons during lunch, Balfour will collect seniors' $100 grad fees (cash, money order or check to Balfour).

Bid for Prime Graduation Seats and Parking 
Brookwood Schools Foundation is auctioning prime seats and parking spaces for the graduation ceremony. Visit this link to bid. 

Scholarships and News: See the updated Senior Bulletin and Scholarship list. 

Upcoming College/Military Visits to BHS
Obtain a pass from Counseling prior to visit day:
 - Navy, Feb. 17, The Commons during lunch
 - Georgia Gwinnett College, March 3, 3rd period

"College-Bound Broncos" Wall 
Add your name and college or military branch to the clipboard in A36 tp be included on the boards. 

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Purchase a yearbook on Balfour.com. Price: $100.

On-Campus Parking for 2016-2017 
Pick up an application in A36 and attend one of three $15 parking classes. Bring a check (no cash) or bring a receipt from MyPaymentsPlus to class. No need to retake the class if you have a parking spot.

Performing and Fine Arts

Orchestra
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20, each of our five orchestra groups will be performing at Grayson High School at the Large Group Performance Evaluation. Check our website calendar for specific times. 

Visual Arts - Photography 
Through Feb. 28, the Shutter Sense Photography Exhibit at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, including photos from 25 BHS students. Pictured right is Cory Enos' first place photography in the category of Informal Portraiture.

Band - Colorguard Auditions
March 14-18, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in The Commons. Stop by the Band Room F101 in advance for a packet. No previous experience needed!
 
Connect to Brookwood

A Night Celebrating the Arts
- Performances, Exhibits
- Fashion Show
- Goodwill Drive
Saturday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. in the Theater, join DECA and FBLA for American Graffiti: performances and artwork by BHS students, and a fashion show featuring the latest spring and prom styles. Tickets are $10. Bring in a Goodwill donation in a kitchen-size trash bag and get $2 off your ticket. 

Saturday Goodwill Drive
Saturday, Feb. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Drop off your Goodwill donations at the school.

Mr. Brookwood Reschedule to March 4.
Applications are open until Feb. 19 to all senior boys. Sign up with Miss Ellen in D6.  

Young Men of Brookwood: Man Up Workshop
March 5, 11 a.m., workshop and 3-on-3 tournament open to Brookwood's male student body. Our guest speaker will be Deonte Bridges.  Pick up a registration form in the 9th grade office. The workshop is free, and the basketball game requires a $5 donation to HHH to play.

BHS Job Fair
March 14, 7-8:30 p.m. in The Commons. Explore a wide range of businesses. Volunteers will be on hand to help with resumes and job interview tips.
Athletics

Baseball
Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m. @ Collins Hill
Feb. 22, 5:55 p.m.m @ Hillgrove
Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. vs McEachern 

Golf
Feb. 17, 7 p.m. Parent Meeting

Lacrosse
Feb. 22, 5 p.m. Boys @ Meadowcreek
Feb. 22, 5:30 p.m. Girls @ Greater Atlanta Christian
Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m. Girls vs Grayson

Meet this year's senior soccer players. Both varsity teams won their season opener against Duluth this week.
 
Soccer
Feb. 13, 4 p.m. Girls, 6 p.m. Boys, vs John's Creek
Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys, vs Lambert

Tennis
Feb. 18, 3:30 p.m. vs Dacula, Girls @ BM, Boys @ MC
Feb. 23, 3:30 p.m. vs Archer, Girls @ BM, Boys @ BHS
(BM - Brookwood Manor, MC - Montclair)

Track & Field
Feb. 17, 4 p.m. @ Mill Creek

SPRING TRYOUTS

Cheerleading Tryouts - Parent Meeting
Feb. 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Media Center. Questions? Email Coach Harris or see Mrs. Bowles in C3.

Volleyball 2016-17 Tryouts - Parent Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 24, 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Questions? Email or see Coach Welsch.

Clubs and Organizations

Ultimate Frisbee Team
Saturday, Feb. 20, the girls team will scrimmage at Woodward Academy. Sunday, Feb. 21, they are playing a round-robin vs. Paideia at Python Park.
 
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Tuesday, Feb. 16, Brookwood has 66 State qualifiers competing at the State level.

Readers Rally
Tuesday/Thursday, Feb. 16 and 18 at 2:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Readers Rally will practice all of the remaining Tuesdays and Thursdays in February.

 
Sign Up for Relay for Life Team by Sunday
Sign up by Feb. 14 online at MyPaymentsPlus. The $25 fee includes a team T-shirt. The event is May 13.


French Club 
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2:20 in A24.  Enjoy Sports Day. Buy a French Club t-shirt for $10 for bonus points!

Latin Club (Junior Classic League)
Thursday, Feb. 18, is a mini-convention to prepare for the State Latin Convention on April 15-17. Participate in convention events, like workshops, Olympica, and quiz bowl. Pay your JCL dues and convention fee online.

Brookwood Executive Board gets down to business. 
The group of 20 or more club presidents and reps meets monthly to discuss fundraisers and happenings.

BEST Club (Bringing Extraordinary Students Together)
Friday, Feb. 19, 6:30-8 p.m. LUB Dance. Meet at the lodge; we'll have music, dancing, snacks, black lights and glow sticks. RSVP to bhsbestclub@gmail.com.

Spanish Club
Thursday, Feb 25, 2:20 p.m. Meet in A26 to watch a movie and enjoy snacks.

Interact Club
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, this service-oriented group meets in B32. New members are welcome.

Philanthropy Highlight



BHS Dance Marathon to Benefit CHOA
Friday, Feb. 12, 5-9 p.m. Bring a $10 donation and enjoy food, games and dancing. The UGA Miracles will join our Student Government Association members and all students who attend for this annual, dance-filled fundraiser. Come dressed according to your class color to show your class spirit:  

12th: BLACK, 11th: BLUE, 10th: RED, 9th: GREEN.

* This is a Big Board Challenge event.*