Week of May 6-13, 2016
 
      
 
Brookwood defeated Tift County earlier this week to advance to the Soccer State Championship Quarterfinals.
On Friday, our Broncos take on the Duluth Wildcats at home.  (Photo credit: Kyle Hess)
Academics and Administration
All Gwinnett County Public Libraries will be closed the week of May 9-15 to upgrade technology. Customers may return materials in the book drops. 

Milestone End-of-Course Testing 
Testing runs through May 17. Attendance is vital during this testing period. Please avoid absences.

AP Exams run through May 13. Check the official and complete list of exam dates.

Important Deadline for Parents of Rising Seniors
See this flyer for instructions on how to submit a message to your rising senior for inclusion in next year's yearbook. Payment deadline: May 25.

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

Pay For Lost/Damaged Textbooks Before Finals.
Without payment, students will not be allowed to take final exams as scheduled. Make payments at any grade level office with the exact amount in cash or money order. Questions? Contact Ms. Bifaro in F-24.

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

Yearbooks are here!
Yearbooks will be distributed on Friday, May 13, in the Gold Gym lobby during all lunches. Please bring your student ID or another form of identification in order to claim your book. Extra yearbooks will be sold on Monday, May 16, after school in E9 for $100 (cash or money order only), first come first serve.

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 

Senior Honors Night is Monday, May 9, 7 p.m. at Canon United Methodist 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
* Chorus Spring Show
Friday, May 6, 7 p.m. in BHS Theater. All five of BHS choruses will perform, along with 30 soloists and small groups.  Tickets: $5. BHS Chorus will donate a portion of all ticket sales to the Amanda Riley Foundation.

Spring Dance Show
Thursday - Saturday, May 12-14.   Come see our 21st Century version of the Wizard of Oz: "Compassion, Wisdom, Courage, Oh My!" Tickets are $7 at lunch and $10 at the door. 
* Big Board Challenge Event
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Athletics

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS



Girls Golf
May 16, 8 a.m. State Championship in Colquitt

Boys Soccer
May 6, 7:30 p.m. State Quarterfinals (Home) 
Track and Field
May 5-7, Girls State Championships in Albany, GA
May 12-14, Boys State Championship at Jefferson HS

Brookwood has 13 qualifiers at this year's State Championship. Follow online for live results.
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Wrestling - Golf Tourney Fundraiser
Saturday, May 14, at The Country Club of Gwinnett in Snellville. See flyer for details.

Spring Football - Maroon & Gold Game
Tuesday, May 17, 6 p.m. at BHS Stadium. 

Clubs and Organizations

New Football Film & Technology Team
See Coach Pickett in F-17 to help film practices and games, upload film, and set up technology.

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. 

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. 

BEST Club - Memorial Fun Run/Walk 
Saturday, May 21, at Lilburn Park. BEST Club is going to the 10th Annual Tracy Smith Memorial Fun Run/Walk to help students with autism go to summer camps and therapies. Go to www.helpfillthegap.com to register. To volunteer, see Mrs. Silver in E4.

Philanthropy Highlight 
Tuesday, May 10, 5-9 p.m. is Brookwood Night at Chipotle on Scenic Hwy. Tell the cashier you're there to support the Brookwood Relay For Life fundraiser, and half of your purchase proceeds will go to American Cancer Society.
 
Friday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. is the opening ceremony for the big fundraiser at Gwinnett Fairgrounds. For the full schedule and more details, click here.