Weeks of April 22-29, 2016
 
      

Brookwood Science Olympiad has held the state championship title since 2011. This year, team members also met the head coach's longstanding challenge to bring home six gold medals and he'd let them shave his head.  Click these links to see the list of medal and ribbon winners and pictures from the team's barber session.
 
Academics and Administration

Lost or Damaged Textbooks
Friday, April 29, is the last day for students to pay by check for a lost or damaged textbook. Payment after April 29 must be made in cash (exact amount) or with a money order payable to BHS. Without payment, students will not be allowed to take final exams on regularly scheduled days. See Ms. Bifaro in F24 with questions or concerns.

STEAM Applications for Sophomores/Juniors
Interested in learning more about STEAM but couldn't attend this week's meeting? Please visit our webpage to view the presentation and download an application. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 29.  

April 22 is Earth Day! What are you doing to help the planet? Show us on Instagram or Twitter and tag your photo with #heybuster.

MOWR - Dual Enrollment
Monday, April 25, is the last chance to schedule a Move 0n When Ready (MOWR) pre-advisement meeting. Visit the Counseling Office to sign up. Turn in all documents by May 1 for approval.

Summer Health/PE, Camps and Drivers Ed 
Information is on our Community School webpage.

Summer school registration is now open.
Visit this GCPS link to see if it is a fit for your student: www.gcpssummerschool.com.

Juniors: Check the latest bulletin for important dates and news tailored for you.

COUNSELING OFFICE BULLETINS

Click to see the Junior and Senior bulletins and list of scholarships compiled by our Counseling Office.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

See the list of our final Big Board Challenge events. 

On-campus Parking Applications
May 25 at 11:46 a.m. is deadline to turn in completed parking applications. That's the last day of school.

Final Exam Care Packages
Download an order form. Spring packages are $12.

Concussion Baseline Screening Day is April 23.
Call the Gwinnett Medical Center Concussion Institute 
(678-312-7880). Screenings are at area schools.


Senior Class News 

AP Scholar Pizza Party 
After School on April 26.
Seniors deemed AP Scholars are invited to the Gold Gym on Tuesday, April 26, to pick up their medals and celebrate with pizza and cupcakes.

Send in senior letters!
Our grads cherish this tradition. Make sure letters arrive at school by May 6 for our volunteers to sort and bundle for our seniors. Grads will receive them after graduation practice on the morning of May 25. Follow instructions.

Last Will and Testament
Seniors: Submit your last will and testament or special advice for inclusion in The Sentinel. 
Parents, family and friends: Send your senior a special note or congratulations through our school newspaper. Email Robin Valentine by April 29. 

Project Graduation Night of Fun
Tickets are on sale for $65 on MyPaymentsPlus.

See the latest Senior Bulletin and Scholarships.

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

Performing and Fine Arts

Brookwood Cluster 
Art Show at BHS
Thursday, April 28, 6-8:30 p.m. in The Commons. An awards ceremony will be begin at 7 p.m. with a reception following for parents and students. Everyone is welcome to see the artwork and mingle with our artists.
Theatre Performance
* April 28-30, 7 p.m. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Watch as Charlie and his grandfather fly across stage with the help of professional rigging equipment used on Broadway and elsewhere. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.

* Chorus Spring Show
Thursday and Friday, 
May 5 and 6, 7 p.m. in BHS Theater. All five of BHS choruses will perform along with 30 soloists and small groups. The theme: emotions and feelings. Tickets: $5. 

Music Tech Spring Album Free to Download
Visit SoundCloud online to listen to and download the newest compilation of 30 original compositions and arrangements from our Music Tech students. 


* Big Board Challenge Event
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Athletics

Baseball
April 22, 6:30 p.m. @ Central Gwinnett

Golf
Girls Golf won the region title!
Boys Golf placed third in the region!
April 29 and 30, Girls vs Woodward @ Summer Grove
May 16, Girls State Golf Championship in Colquitt
Lacrosse
April 22, 6 p.m. Boys vs Peachtree Ridge
April 23, Brookwood Lacrosse Night at the Atlanta Blaze Major League Home Game Opener @ KSU
April 26, SENIOR NIGHT, 5 p.m. Girls, 7 p.m. Boys vs Parkview. Come see this Battle of Five Forks!

Soccer
Boys Soccer won the region title!
April 25, 7:30 p.m. State Playoffs Round 1 (Home)

Tennis
Girls Tennis won the region title!
April 26, 3:30 p.m. State Playoffs Round 2 (Home)

Track and Field
Girls Track and Field won the region title!
Boys Track and Field placed second!
April 30, T&F Sectionals @ Mill Creek
May 5-7, Girls State Championships in Albany, GA
May 12-14, Boys State Championship @ Jefferson HS
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Volleyball Tryouts - Parent Meeting
NEW DATE: Monday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center for parents/players. Meet our new coach and learn about tryouts that will be held on May 9-13.

Cross Country Pre-season Meetings
Tuesday, April 26, 2:20 p.m.
- Boys: Meet with Coach Dehnke in F33 and visit www.brookwoodxc.com for more information. 
- Girls: Meet with Coach Carter in F28 and visit www.brookwoodcrosscountry.com.

Clubs and Organizations

Free Festival for Special Needs Children
Run by Chick-fil-A Leader Academy (BOSS)
Saturday, April 30, 12-3 p.m. on the Brookwood practice field. Families with children with special needs of all ages are invited. There will be games and booths adapted for these extraordinary children. Event sponsor, Chick-fil-A, will be selling boxed lunches. See details. 

Spanish Club
Thursday, April 28, 2:20 p.m. in A26. Celebrate the final meeting of the year eating great food and mimicking La Tomatina with water balloons. Paid members only. Sign up with a Spanish teacher by April 22. Bring a change of clothes; you might get wet.

Key Club is hosting a car wash 4/30 @ the taco bell (on five forks) from 10-2pm 

German Club 
Saturday, May 7. Trip to Helen, Ga., for traditional German food, shops and activities. German Club will pay for lunch, but feel free to bring money to shop. Sign up with Frau Kimbrough in A21.

Philanthropy Highlight 

This is worth posting for another week!

Carnival 4 A Cause is this Saturday! Enjoy great food, 13 inflatables, including a 25-foot rock climbing wall, 30 carnival games, face painting by our art students, and the chance to help the Amanda Riley Foundation with resources to put smiles on the faces of children battling cancer. See more information.