Issue October 7th – 13th

COLLEGE FAIRS This week, we have two college fairs occurring on the Peninsula. The first one is at the Hampton Roads Convention

Center on Wednesday, October 9th from 5:30-7:30pm. The second one is at Warhill High School here in Williamsburg from 5:30-8:00pm on Thursday, October 10th. College fairs are an excellent opportunity to not only get information about schools and universities, but also to meet academic recruiters, registrars, and admissions counselors. College fairs can be a great place to get answers, both general and specific, but also to make connections that take you from applicant 432596-2938 to “Ami Green, volleyball player who works in the kid’s library”

REMINDER: The First Quarter Interims will be published for viewing in the ASPEN portal on THURSDAY, Oct. 10th.

CURRENT EVENTS

BRUTON Calendar

October 7th – 13th MONDAY October 7th

B Day

Spirit Night at Shoofly for Drama Club 4:00-7:00pm

Cross-Country @ Jamestown AWAY at 4:30/5:00

Field Hockey vs Poquoson HOME at 6:00p

TUESDAY October 8th

Volleyball vs Smithfield HOME at 5:30/6:30pm

WEDNESDAY October 9th

Regional College Fair at Hampton Roads Convention Center from 5:30-7:30pm

Comp Cheer @ Lafayette AWAY at 5:00pm

Field Hockey vs Tabb HOME at 6:00p

THURSDAY October 10th

WJCC College Fair at Warhill from 5:30-8:00pm

Volleyball @ Jamestown AWAY at 5:30/6:30pm

FRIDAY October 11th

Football vs Arcadia HOME at 7:00pm

SATURDAY October 12th

Cross Country @ CNU Invite at Lee Hall at 11:30am

PTSA REFLECTIONS CONTEST The BHS PTSA has launched its 2019 Reflections program! We are looking for talented individuals to interpret this year’s

theme, “Look Within,” in the areas of dance, film, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Entries are due to Dr.

Kingan in room 502 by October 17th. The BHS Reflections Entry Form is available on the BHS PTSA Facebook Page,

under “Files.” For detailed information regarding rules and requirements for each discipline, scan the QR code on posters

around the school.

Club row

Drama Club is having a Spirit Night at Shoefly Dairy Bar October 7th 4pm to 7pm. A portion of the proceeds will fund Bruton High School’s Mainstage Productions! .

DRAMA

CLUB

SPANISH HONOR

SOCIETY

Spanish Honor Society meets Tuesday, Oct. 8, in room 108, after school.

SENIORS-

Be on the look out for informantion regarding

the Homecoming Spirit Week

JUNIORS-

Be on the look out for informantion regarding the

Homecoming Spirit Week

SOPHOMORES-

PSAT Booklets were distributed with

information for this test and sample questions.

PSAT is scheduled for all Sophomores on

Wednesday, October 16th.

FRESHMEN-

Here are the names of the officers for 2023:

President: Sarah Mitchell

Vice President: Jane Cadwell

Treasurer: Adeline Miller

Spirit Coordinator: Ayanna Moore

Secretary: Simaya Ford

REMINDER All missing

attendance notes are due to the Main

Office before Wednesday, October

9th.

The 2019-2020 edition of the Bruton High School yearbook is available for

order! Use the link below to order online. Back to school pricing is $60 per

book. (Cover personalization is available for an additional $7.50.) Payment

plans are available when you order online via the link. This price will go up, so

order now to get your book at the Back to School Price!

If you wish to order with cash or check, see Ms Walden in room 206 with your

payment (make checks payable to Bruton High School) before school or after

school.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1119205/Bruton-High-School/Yearbook/2019082005 0318140112/CATALOG_SHOP/YB_BOOKS/Yearbook/20190820050318153112/#design/0

REGIONAL COLLEGE

FAIR

OCTOBER 9TH from 5:30 TO 7:30pm At the Hampton Roads Convention Center,

Hall C

The Regional College Fair will be held on Oct. 9th 2019, from 5:30 TO 7:30pm at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hall C. This is an annual event sponsored by Hampton City Schools, Newport News Public Schools, York County Schools, and Poquoson City Schools. Event organizers expect representatives from more than 140 colleges and universities. Students will have an opportunity to meet with representatives and obtain additional information about the schools and available scholarships.

The event is free and open to all students. For more information, contact your school

counseling department or Carla Mahn at 757-727-2760.

WJCC

COLLEGE FAIR

OCTOBER 10TH from 5:30 to 8:00pm

At WARHILL HIGH SCHOOL

Over 85 colleges and universities, military representatives and other post high

training providers.

**** IMPORTANT **** There will be a Financial Aid Workshop by

GRASP, nonprofit college-access organization assisting student and

families in obtaining post-secondary funding.

Sponsored by WJCC’s Department of College & Career

Readiness and the James City County of Economic Development

NOTE FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE

Parents/guardians are requested to call the school if their child is going to be absent.

Parents/guardians are responsible for providing the school with a note (within 72 hours) indicating the reason(s) for the absence. Legitimate reasons for absences are illness (including mental health and substance abuse illnesses), death in the family, funeral, legal obligations, suspensions, religious observances, military obligations, injury, medical procedures, doctor or dental appointments (not possible to be scheduled on non-school time), and/or exceptional circumstances as determined by the building principal.

Parents/guardians should discuss with the building principal any absence, which the parent/guardian believes constitutes exceptional circumstances. In such event, the building principal shall make the final decision whether the absence is excused or unexcused.

When requesting make-up work, parents/ guardians should give teachers 24 hours’ notice to have the child’s assignments prepared for take homework. At least one (1) day will be allowed for make-up work for every day of excused absence. Failure on part of the student to complete make-up work on time will result in the student receiving a lowered grade on the assignment. Students are not allowed to make up any daily work or quizzes missed during unexcused absences or unexcused tardies. Students may be given credit for extended assignments with a due date that occurs during an unexcused absence. Extended assignments include, but are not limited to, research papers, essays, book reports, projects, tests and quarterly assessments. To comply with the Code of Virginia § 22.1-254, the school will attempt to telephone a student’s home to verify absences. Parents/guardians are encouraged to notify the school when a student is absent or tardy.

Any absence from school that is not documented by parent/guardian or doctor’s note is considered unexcused. Any absence not defined under the before mentioned excused absence section is considered an unexcused absence. If a student accrues more than ten (10) absences, which is considered excessive, and does not provide a doctor’s note or specific documentation from the institution requiring the student to miss school, the absence is considered an unexcused absence (exceptions to this regulation can be determined by the building principal upon collaboration with the school division’s attendance officer).

If a student accumulates excessive (ten (10) or more) absences, a physician’s note may be required. At least one (1) day will be allowed for make-up work for every day of excused absence. If a student is absent due to the observance of a religious holiday, the absence will be recorded as excused on the student’s attendance record. That student cannot be deprived of any award or eligibility or opportunity to compete for any award or of the right to take an alternate test or examination, for any time missed due to the observance of a religious holiday.

Evidence of a court appearance or a medical appointment should be presented to the principal for administrative review upon the student’s return to school.

Tardiness to School – Students are expected to be in their first class on time. If tardy, students should bring a note from a parent or guardian indicating the reason for the tardiness, sign in and secure a tardy slip from the attendance office. The determination of whether the tardy is excused or unexcused will be determined by school administration.

Early Dismissal – Students should bring a note from a parent or guardian indicating the reason for the early dismissal, sign out in the office, and sign back in when they return. Parents/guardians should report to the school office to sign a student out of school during regular school hours. Thank you J. Karen Sasway Attendance Secretary @ BHS jsasway@ycsd.york.va.us 757-220-4056

PTSA Currently, our ONLY fundraising happens at BHS home football games. Please consider signing up to help us sell 50/50 raffle tickets and Hot Beverages during the games. The next home game is October 11 @7pm. Sign-ups are emailed to members and posted on our Facebook Page. We will be holding our student membership drive (during lunches) October 15, 16 & 17. The first 49 students

who join from each class will receive a free vinyl class sticker. We have set aside stickers for those students

who have already joined and they can be picked up on these days.

Here are the latest numbers for our FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE for the 20019/20 school year. The class with

the most student members will earn $200 from the PTSA! This contest ends on October 25th.

1st Place: Class of 2023 has 27 members which is 18% of their class.

2nd Place: Class of 2022 has 22 members which is 16% of their class.

3rd Place: Class of 2021 has 13 members which is 8% of their class.

4th Place: Class of 2020 has 8 members which is 7% of their class.

So far our total PTSA membership is up to 188 members! YOU CAN NOW JOIN ONLINE!! https://bhs-

ptsa.memberhub.store

Just make sure if you join your student, you note their class year, so we can give their class credit!

PTSA APPLICATION

BHS Spring 2020 trip

You do not need to be enrolled in an art class to go

An all-inclusive trip sponsored by a BHS club

BUT paid by student

Cost covers: 2 nights, 3 days, charter bus, 3 museums, Broadway play, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts

1st payment- $200 per person due by 9/28/19

2nd Payment- $200 per person due by 12/2/19

3rd Payment- $269 per person due by 1/29/20

5 years ago in NYC

2 years ago in NYC

Want more

Information? Email Mrs. Clawson Cclawson@ycsd.york.va.us

Panther’s Pride

Snacks to Tie You Over

If you need a little something to tie you over until you

get home, swing by. We have food and drinks!

When/Where: *The Commons 1:50 -2:15

A Days Monday- Thursday

*Room 216 2:15 – 3:30 (hours may vary)

A/B Days Monday-Thursday

Cheese/Cheese & Bacon/Cheese & Pepperoni Quesadilla $1.00

Hot Dog .50

Snow Cones $1.00 (While the weather is warm)

Drinks $1.00

Brownies .50

Cookies .50

Chips .50

Popcorn .25

Water .50

******As available