BAINBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday,
October 3, 2007
Schedule this week: T/TH 2-4-6 and W/F
1-3-5
Half
Day (dismiss at 11:30 and Friday – Long Activity)
STUDENTS
1. Attention Sophomores and Juniors: It is time to register to take the PSAT or
PLAN exam. These tests will be held at BHS on Saturday, Oct. 20th @ 8:00
am. Sign ups start October 1st and run through October 11th. Sign
up and pay with Sarah Spray in the main office. Make check payable to BHS
for $17 and indicate which exam you will take on your check. The PSAT is
designed for juniors and sophomores who have completed Geometry. The PLAN is
designed for sophomores. If you are a sophomore who has completed
Geometry, you can choose to take either the PLAN or the PSAT. The week of
October 8th, counselors will be visiting your English classes to discuss which
exam is appropriate for you. See your counselor if you have questions.
2. Reminder – PICTURE RE-TAKES are this
Thursday, through both lunches, in the commons/cafeteria. If you need a picture form, there are some
in the office. If you have NOT had your
picture taken yet for the yearbook (undergrads) or your ASB/ID card, please do
it today! (ASB — please bring your
receipt).
3. Seniors – All seniors will be excused this Thursday at 10:20 to go to the gym to hear the information about Graduation Cap and Gowns. Following the brief presentation, seniors will get a group photo taken for the yearbook.
4. BIKE RIDERS – Please, please wear a helmet when you ride. It’s the law! and we care about you.
5. Homecoming tickets will be sold at both lunches until Friday. The theme this year is Black & White Ball and tickets are $10 each. Dance is from 8:30pm-Midnight in the Paski gym. See you there!
6. Homecoming Dress Up Days this week: Today = Superhero/Villian Day; Wednesday = Jersey Day; Thursday = Harry Potter Day; Friday = SPIRIT DAY! First round of voting for your Homecoming Court will occur today during 2nd period.
7. Calling all singers! Do you love to sing but have not been able to find a way to fit choir into your schedule? Well, here’s an opportunity for you. Jazz Choir auditions will be held this week. The class meets 0 period every day and fulfills a performing arts credit. For more information, see Ms. Hill in the choir room.
8. Are you interested in traveling to Russia this summer? Camp Siberia takes 18 kids from the high school each summer to work with Russian orphans. We welcome all sophomores and juniors to come to the informational meeting this Sunday, Oct. 7th at 5:00pm at Grace Church on Day Road. Thanks for considering this wonderful opportunity! (non-school sponsored)
9. SENIORS: the next Senior Project Advisory meeting is
this Wednesday at 11:40. This is a
half-day early dismissal. Make sure you
meet with your advisor. Due in to your
advisor are the following forms: page
11 Senior Project Contract, page 12 Parent/Guardian Consent, and page 14 Senior
Project Proposal. You may download
forms from the BHS web page under the link "Senior Project".
10. ATTENTION
JUNIORS & SENIORS: Look for the entire list of colleges that
are visiting on the BHS main web site.
Juniors & seniors may sign up in the Counseling Office AFTER asking
teachers for permission to miss class and AT LEAST ONE DAY PRIOR to the
session. Thanks! COMING TO THE SEATTLE AREA (Parents &
Students Invited): Sunday, 10/7, 1
- 2:30 or 4 - 5:30pm - Stanford University at Benaroya Hall, Illsley
Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, 200 University St, Seattle. Register for a session at: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/applying/extras/1_2a5_regional.html
; at 4:00 PM- George Washington University Preview for Prospective Students at Seattle Academy Upper School,
1201 E. Union St, Seattle. RSVP by
10/3: http://gwired.gwu.edu/RSVP
MEETINGS
1. College
visits: TODAY: 12:15pm,
Linfield College (OR)
Thurs 10/4 12:15pm,
Claremont McKenna College (CA)
1:15pm, Macalester
College (MN)
2:00pm, University of
Idaho
Fri 10/5 1:15pm,
Harvey Mudd College (CA)
2. Nantes Exchange meeting for Bainbridge
participants: Please plan to attend a
meeting at 3:00pm today. Items include:
passport acquisition, distribution of a picture and bio of your exchange
student, gathering material for the visitor’s packet, and planning welcoming
reception. See Mr. Fritts if you cannot attend.
3. Chess Club starts
today in Dr. Swanson's room, Commodore 513, at 3:00pm. If you have played before, or if you want to
play better, come and join us. Knights
will be sacrificed.
SPORTS
1. Ballroom Dance Club
meeting after school today in the new gym foyer. Today…salsa!
2. Open gym,
Sundays, 5-6pm. Come and shoot!
4. HOME TODAY: golf vs. Holy Names/O’Dea, 3:00pm, Wing Point (exc. at 2;15); varsity girls soccer vs. Seattle Prep, 5:15pm.