Weeks of April 29 - May 6, 2016
 
      
 
Earlier this week, the Lady Broncos defeated Marietta in the second round of tennis state playoffs, placing them in the State Championship Elite 8. On Friday, they will take on Norcross for a chance at the Final 4.
Academics and Administration

Milestone End-of-Course Testing 
Testing begins on Monday, May 2, and runs through May 17. Attendance is vital during this testing period. Please avoid absences.

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 Monday, May 2. 


BHS Will Participate in Local Shark Tank.
Wednesday, May 4, 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Snellville City Hall. Ten Broncos from our Integrated Entrepreneurship Program will pitch student businesses to a jury of local professionals for a chance to earn all or part of a $2,500 venture fund. 

AP Exams are scheduled May 2-13. Check the official and complete list of exam dates.

Elect a New Parent Rep to our School Council.
Submit nominations to our main office, from May 2 to May 10. Voting will take place on May 12. See more information about the position and process.


All Media Center Books are Due May 2.
Pay For Lost/Damaged Textbooks Before Finals.
Students must pay for lost or damaged textbooks. Without payment, students will not be allowed to take final exams as scheduled. Make payments at any grade level office with the exact cash amount or a money order to BHS. Questions? See Ms. Bifaro in F-24.

GGC Dual Enrollment Deadline is May 2.
Participants in the Move On When Ready dual enrollment program with Georgia Gwinnett College must complete applications and submit participant agreements online by May 2. The date on the college's website is incorrect. Apply now.

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

Summer school registration is now open.
Visit www.gcpssummerschool.com for details.

COUNSELING OFFICE BULLETINS

Scholarships, Internships, Jobs and News
Click to see the Junior and Senior bulletins and list of scholarships compiled by our Counseling Office.

End-of-the-Year Withdrawals
Contact Laura Price at 678-639-3479 to process the paperwork and ask any questions.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

See the list of our Big Board Challenge events. 

Order Jacket Letters on May 6. Scholastic Images will be on campus during all lunches to take orders. Students must bring a $100 deposit and copy of their letter certificate or coaches signature for verification. Download an order form here. 

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

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


Senior Class News 

Only One Week Left to Send in Senior Letters!
Deliver letters to school by May 6 for our volunteers to sort and bundle on schedule. See more details.


Senior Picnic is Friday, May 6.
Seniors who have paid their graduation fees will receive admission wrist bands during 3rd period to attend during periods 5-7. Food, music and attractions will be set up at the football practice field.  

Senior Honors Night is Monday, May 9, 7 p.m. at Canon Church.  

Project Graduation Lock-in at Dave & Busters.
Tickets $65 on MyPaymentsPlus under the PTSA section. The event is May 25, 11:30 p.m. through 5 a.m. the next day. See details. 

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
* Theatre Performance
Friday and Saturday, April 29-30, 7 p.m. in BHS Theater.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Sing along with the Oompa-Loompas, and marvel at how Charlie and Grandpa Joe fly 13 feet in the air. This show is a classic and fit for all ages. 
Tickets are $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. 

Spring Dance Show
Thursday - Saturday, May 12-14.  

* Big Board Challenge Event
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Athletics

Sectionals and State Playoffs!


Baseball
Bronco Baseball won the region title!
April 29, 5 p.m. State Playoffs Round 1 vs Lassiter (Best of 3)
April 30, 2 p.m. (determined by Friday's outcome)

Golf
Girls won the region title, head to sectionals!
Boys head to sectionals!
April 29, 2:45 p.m., and April 30, 8 a.m. Girls at Woodward Invitational 
May 2 Sectional Tournament
May 16, 8 a.m. Girls at State Golf Championship in Colquitt

Boys Soccer beat Lassiter on Monday's opening round of the state playoffs. The next game is Tuesday.
Boys Soccer
Boys win first round in state playoffs!
May 3, 7:30 p.m. State Playoffs Second Round (Home) 

Girls Tennis
Girls win second round in state playoffs!
April 29, 2:30 p.m. Elite 8 State Playoffs (Home at Brookwood Manor) 

Track and Field
Girls win region title, head to sectionals!
Boys win region title, head to sectionals!
April 30, T&F Sectionals @ Mill Creek (12 Broncos and 13 Lady Broncos)
May 5-7, Girls State Championships in Albany, GA
May 12-14, Boys State Championship @ Jefferson HS
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Wrestling - Golf Tourney Fundraiser
Saturday, May 14, at The Country Club of Gwinnett in Snellville. See this flyer for details to register.

Clubs and Organizations

New Football Film & Technology Team
See Coach Pickett in F-17 if you would like to join the crew responsible for filming practices and games, uploading film, and setting up technology on game days.

BOSS - Festival for Special Needs Children
Saturday, April 30, 12-3 p.m. at the football practice field. BOSS Club (Chick-fil-A Leader Academy) will host a festival children with special needs.See below. 

Key Club - Car Wash Fundraiser
Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Taco Bell on Five Forks Trickum Road. Proceeds will benefit GA Sheriff's Youth. 

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.

Ultimate Frisbee Team
Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, (Girls) High School Southern Regional Championship in Atlanta. 

Outdoor Club
Friday-Saturday, May 13-15, camping along the Chattooga River. Participants should bring $5 gas money and permission forms to Ms. Settles in C12. Visit www.brookwoodoutdoors.com. 

Science Olympiad
Friday and Saturday, May 20-21, High School National Championship at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. 

Philanthropy Highlight 

FREE Festival for Special Needs Children
Saturday, April 30, 12-3 p.m. Our BOSS Club (Chick-fil-A Leader Academy) will host a festival on the Brookwood practice field for families with children with special needs of all ages. Enjoy games and booths adapted for these extraordinary children. Event sponsor, Chick-fil-A, will be selling boxed lunches.

For more information, see this flyer.
Also "like" this event on Facebook to help spread the word.