Week of August 26 - September 2, 2016
 
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The Brookwood student section was alive and loud at the Georgia Dome this past Saturday, 
starting the season with a big win for Bronco Football.
Academics and Administration


Brookwood Teacher of the Year Finalists
Teachers Angie McLane, Colleen Blankenship and Stephanie Timmons are finalist for our Teacher of the Year. On Sept. 1, BHS will announce the winner.

Open House at Brookwood High School
Monday, Sept. 12, 6:45 p.m. Begin in The Commons for a brief PTSA meeting, then walk your student's schedule to hear each teacher's presentation.

PARENTS: Please help us with our AdvancED accreditation re-certification by completing this survey.

Academic Intervention Begins Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Students who failed two or more courses on their spring semester report card must attend Tuesdays and Thursdays during the first 35 minutes of extended lunch. Report to the Gold Gym for free, in-school tutoring, make-up opportunities, and time to study and complete homework.

Teen Volunteer of the Year Nominations
BHS can nominate one senior to compete in the Teen Volunteer of the Year Program. If you are interested in nomination, see Mrs. Varzaly in Counseling, A1.

Scholarships, College Applications, Job Leads
See the latest Senior Bulletin and list of scholarships hand-selected by our College & Career Planning Office. 

Interested in the military? The ASVAB will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1. (ASVAB - a measurement of developed abilities that helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military). Sign up in A1.

Do you have a 90.0 or higher cumulative GPA?
Visit the Beta Club page, and apply by Friday, Sept. 2.
 
SAT/ACT PREP

Brookwood SAT Prep Course
BHS's after-school SAT prep classes will run Oct. 4-20, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Instructors are Mr. Kling (Verbal) and Mr. Michael (Math), and the cost is $99. Sign up through our Community School page. 

Area Courses: SAT/ACT Prep and Practice
Total Learning Concepts and C2 Education are offering free, on-site practice tests this fall. Visit our Counseling page under the Directory tab on the BHS website, and click College Planning to view details. 
 

Want to sign up for Driver Education Classes?
Registration is now open, and classes begin Sept. 13. Download a form at our Community School page found under the Directory tab on our website. 

Re-enroll your Kroger Rewards card; support BHS.   Login to Kroger.com/CommunityRewards before August 30 and select Brookwood High School.

Order yearbooks early. Prices increase monthly.
Go to balfour.com and type our school name. 
 
Visual and Performing Arts

Orchestra Tailgate 
Friday, Aug. 26, 6 p.m.  Tailgate party for orchestra students and their families. Meet at the horseshoe in front of the school, from 6 - 7:15 p.m. Please bring food to share, Frisbees and soccer balls.

Theater
Sept 22 and 24, 7 p.m. "The Canterville Ghost" 

Chorus
Sept. 27, 7 p.m. Fall Concert

Community News

Blood Drive at Brookwood
Wednesday, Sept. 14, in The Commons. Walk in or schedule online at redcrossblood.org (enter sponsor code brookwoodhs). Red Cross needs blood due to recent natural disasters. Please donate.

Youth Basketball Registration
Brookwood Basketball Association's discounted registration opens Sept. 1 at brookwoodbasketball.com. Practices begin Oct. 15.


Amateur Photography Contest
Gwinnett County Parks is accepting entries from all ages for its "Play, Live, Learn" photo contest. Deadline: Oct. 27.  See the contest flyer for details. 


Calling All Senior Boys!
Sign up in D6 by Sept. 16. Contestants will rehearse with our dance department, perform for friends and family, and vie for the crown of Mr. Brookwood 2016. The show is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m.
Athletics

Football
Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. (Home)
YOUTH NIGHT vs Walton 
Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m. (Home)
vs South Gwinnett
(Take note of our food and backpack stadium policy.)
 
Softball
Aug. 27, 12 p.m. vs Walnut Grove, 4 p.m. vs Pike (Both games @ Walnut Grove.) 
Aug. 30, 5:55 p.m. @ Parkview
Sept. 1, 5:55 p.m. @ Berkmar



Volleyball
Aug. 27, Aloha Bash Tournament (Home). BHS is hosting this 22 team tournament all day. Our girls will be playing in the morning wave:
 - 8 a.m. vs North Gwinnett
 - 10 a.m. vs Collins Hill
 - 11 a.m. vs Clarke Central
 - 1 p.m. vs Grayson
Aug. 30, 5 p.m. HOME OPENER vs Buford, 7 p.m. vs Lovett ($1 student tickets, prizes) 

Cross Country
Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m. @ Brooks Memphis Twilight (Memphis, TN) BHS Top 20-24 runners.

Basketball Tryouts Parent Meeting 
Tuesday,Aug. 30, 7 p.m. in BHS Theater for all boys/girls interested in trying out.

Clubs

Statos Club
DATE CHANGE: Wednesday, Aug. 31, is the new date for the first meeting, Room E14, 2:20 p.m. Interested in astronomy, rocketry or drone technology?

Reading Club
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2:30 p.m. in the Media Center. All grade levels are welcome. Share what you've been reading. No dues. 

French Club
Sept. 22, 2:25 p.m. in A24. Pay dues via MMP before the meeting. Enjoy pizza and pétanque, a traditional French bowling game similar to bocce. Wear your tie-dyed French club T-shirt for family bonus points.

Quidditch Club 
Friday, Sept. 2, is the deadline to submit completed physical forms in room A212 and to pay dues. Visit the club website.

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 6:30 a.m. in The Lodge. All students are welcome, not just athletes, for games, lessons and worship. See Ms. Knight in C4. 

Outdoors Club
Saturday, Sept. 10, Broad River Kayaking. Stop by C-12 to complete a membership form. Stay up on events on Twitter @bwoodoutdoors.

Beta Club
See the Academics and Administrative section. 

Interact Club
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2:20 p.m. in B32. Interested in being part of a fun service club? 

Mock Trial Team
Interested in the law? Want to play the part of a lawyer or witness? See Mr. Rockwell in F7.

Ice Hockey Club
Visit brookwoodhockeyclub.com to register.

Philanthropic Highlight
It's not easy being green.
We need your help.

Help BHS maintain an effective on-campus recycling effort by donating $1 or more toward a large collection bin. Login to your MyPaymentsPlus account and fill in an amount under School Fundraisers. 
Brookwood ... and the planet ... will thank you!