Week of May 13-20, 2016
 
      
 
Brookwood Chorus donated $800, half of all its ticket sales from last week's shows, to the Amanda Riley Foundation for children and the families of children currently battling cancer. The spring show featured 17 choral pieces and 32 solos or duets, involving 120 student members. Pictured is Cantabile, our Advanced Women's Chorus.
Academics and Administration
 
Milestone End-of-Course Tests Through May 17
Attendance is vital. Please avoid absences.

2016 Applicants for Dual Enrollement at GGC
MOWR applicants for Georgia Gwinnett College who took the SAT on May 7 need to give their names to the Counseling Office ASAP. Our counselors will send the list to GGC, and the college will hold those students' applications until the scores arrive.

STEAM Senior Capstone Celebration
Tuesday, May 7, 23 seniors involved with the program will have their Capstone projects on display in the Media Center all day. The reception ceremony will be held 7-8 p.m.

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

Summer Credit Recovery Program: June 7-29
Students who have previously failed a course offered with a grade of 60-69% may register now. See a description of the program. Questions? Contact your student's assigned counselor via email or by calling (678) 344-2603.

Pick Up Medications From the School Clinic
Parents must retrieve their students' medications by May 25. Students are not permitted to transport medications. Questions? Call (770)736-2097.

Pay For Lost/Damaged Textbooks Before Finals.
Without payment, students are not permitted to take final exams as scheduled. Make exact-change payments at grade level offices. Issues? See Ms. Bifaro in F24.

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!
Monday, May 16, 2:15 p.m. in Room E9. It will be first come, first served when extra yearbooks go on sale after school. Purchase with $100 cash or money order.

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

Distributing Final Exam Care Packages May 19.
We will distribute packages on Thursday, May 19, to students whose parents reserved one. All proceeds go the National Honor Society.


Senior Class News 

Taking a course outside of Gwinnett County to meet grad requirements? 
Your official transcript must be received by the Counseling Office no later than Friday, May 20, in order for you to participate in the graduation ceremony. 

See our Senior Picnic video, a tribute to our fun-loving grads. Click the image to the right to watch it on YouTube.

College-Bound Broncos Wall 
Add your information to the clipboard in A36 to be included on the boards in B Hall.

Baccalaureate
Sunday, May 22, 3 p.m. at Canon United Methodist Church. Students, families and friends are invited to enjoy music, inspirational speeches and a presentation of our seniors' accomplishments. See details.

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

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 $10. 
Athletics


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

Track and Field
May 12-14, Boys State Championship at Jefferson HS
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Spring Football - Maroon & Gold Game
Tuesday, May 17, 6 p.m. at BHS Stadium. 

Clubs and Organizations


APES - Refills, Not Landfills Campaign
AP Environmental Science students will conduct a fundraiser for UZima to help provide water filters to families and communities in Kenya and to raise awareness about the anti-bottle movement. 

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


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. 

FBLA/Deca Bowling Social
Friday, May 20.  Details to follow. 

BEST Club - Memorial Fun Run/Walk 
Saturday, May 21, at Lilburn Park. The 10th Annual Tracy Smith Memorial Fun Run/Walk helps students with autism go to summer camps. To volunteer, see Mrs. Silver in E4. Register at HelpFillTheGap.com.

Philanthropy Highlight 
   
 Relay For Life 

Friday, May 13 at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds.
 
One of the highlights the event is the Luminaria Ceremony at sunset. Dedicate your own luminiaria at this link. Your dedication will be donated to Relay For Life. Scroll this page to review the full event schedule.