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BRHS Robotics Has Success
The Robotics team's hard work has defined a successful season, earning accolades such as the Judges' Award and securing a spot in the Wildcard round through their exceptional Engineer Notebook. Additionally, the addition of five middle school members enhanced the team, contributing by coding games for our booth and introducing a new driver. Notably, each team leader significantly boosted their team's performance during competitions.
Kelsey Combs spearheaded the Engineering Notebook, ensuring its completion with meticulous attention to detail. Despite personal challenges, Kelsey's unwavering commitment and focus significantly contributed to the team's progress. Jack Jones elevated the team's CAD modeling skills by mastering Fusion 360, impressing judges with the model's quality and professionalism. Jack's leadership will also guide the team towards earning Fusion 360 certifications, enhancing their industrial-level modeling skills. Paige Gelvin led the marketing team, collaborating with Mrs. Hamilton's Entrepreneurship class, resulting in a significant increase in the overall team score.
Under the leadership of Ace Farr and Edgar Orduna, the team experienced continuous progress throughout the season, meeting deadlines, mastering skills, and developing a versatile robot capable of scoring in multiple aspects of the game. Notably, team problem-solving during competitions was entirely student-led, showcasing the team's dedication and expertise.
Hello BRHS Families!
It is hard to believe how quickly the fall semester is flying by. It seems like we were just welcoming everyone onto campus for the new school year, and now it is the start of the busy holiday season.
Please see the following updates and notes on upcoming things to be on the lookout for at BRHS.
December 5- Tuition Reimbursement forms for the Fall 2023 semester will be available in Mrs. Ingersoll's office. In order to receive tuition reimbursement, you must turn in: 1) The Tuition Reimbursement Form 2) A copy of the final grade (70 or above) for each course must be attached. (College Web Account or Collin CollegeTranscript). The deadline to return these forms for reimbursement is January 22, 2024, for the Fall 2023 semester. A copy is also included in this newsletter.
December 6- Dual credit payment deadline to Collin College for Spring 2024 classes. Students who have not paid after this date will be dropped from classes.
December 6th & January 17th- FAFSA 101 Night- For Seniors and Parents- 6 to 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.
Does your student have accommodations?
Approval by the College Board’s Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is required before students can take the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP Exams with accommodations. School 504's and student IEP's do not transfer over to College Board testing automatically and documentation must be collected for students to receive their accommodations.
Please fill out the attached form and send to Mrs. Ingersoll for processing. College Board approval can take up to 8 weeks, so please return ASAP if this pertains to your child.
Apply Texas Suite:
The Apply Texas application is a great way to apply to almost all Texas colleges and universities in one place. This Apply Texas Checklist is a great place to start!
Two Help desks for STUDENTS:
General Help Desk - applytexas@austin.utexas.edu
Account Recovery - applytexas_pw@austin.utexas.edu
Remember Seniors:
FAFSA will open sometime in December. FAFSA Completion, or signing the Opt Out Form is a graduation requirement this year. Most schools in Texas have extended their priority deadline to March 15th in order to prepare for such changes.
Federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is money to help you pay your education expenses at a college, career school, university, or graduate school. The quickest way to apply for federal student aid is online at studentaid.gov, where you will find the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA
Tip: Before starting to fill out your FAFSA, make sure to create your FSA ID—a username and password that is used to access ED’s websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity and electronically sign your federal student aid documents, including the FAFSA.
Make plans to join us at one of the upcoming FAFSA nights for help on getting started with this process.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Spanish
Students in Ms. Morales' Spanish classes had the opportunity to experience Dia de los Muertos in an authentic way. They had the chance to recognize and remember a lost loved one by creating a page to honor them on the class ofrenda. They decorated the classroom and hallways as well. Ms. Morales even modeled some traditional face painting for the students.
Anatomy & Physiology
Mrs. Stroup's A&P students have been exploring bones, muscles, and joints in the lab through the dissection of chicken wings. As they finish the majority of their vocabulary they will be transitioning into the dissection and exploration of cats so that they can gain an practical, working knowledge of the anatomy of mammals.
How can parents talk to their kids about vaping
As the use of vapes/e-cigarettes becomes more prevalent in society, kids may be tempted to try them out or give in to peer pressure. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development, which continues into the early to mid-20s. E-cigarettes can contain other harmful substances besides nicotine. Talking to your kids about vaping can be difficult but here is a link that can guide you.
https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/SGR_Ecig_ParentTipsheet_508.pdf
Are energy drinks safe for adolescents?
Energy drinks do not provide sustained energy and have a higher likelihood of a “crash-and-burn” effect. Caffeine excretes water from the body to dilute the sugar entering the bloodstream which can lead to dehydration. The current recommendation for adolescents ages 12-18 is to consume less than 100 mg of caffeine per day, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Energy drinks can contain 100-200 mg of caffeine per serving. Consuming high amounts of caffeine can be risky for adolescents. Some side effects can include:
· Dehydration (not enough water in your body).
· Heart complications (such as irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure and heart failure).
· Anxiety (feeling nervous and jittery).
· Insomnia (unable to sleep).
Boosting your energy without energy drinks:
· Eat well
· Get plenty of sleep
· Drink water to stay hydrated
· Work out or move around when tired
· Cut back on caffeine slowly
Sick students
Please keep all sick children home from school- this includes fever greater than 100 degrees, vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours. If you are unsure, please call your healthcare provider or school nurse for advice.
Welcome back to News from Collin College. Read on to get the latest information about Collin College and the Farmersville Campus.
Q. Did you know the Farmersville Campus is under new leadership?
A. Dr. Garry Evans is the new executive dean for the Farmersville Campus. Dr. Evans most recently served as a dean of academic affairs at the McKinney Campus, overseeing academic transfer courses, scheduling, and instruction. Prior to that, he served as a dean of academic affairs and workforce at the Plano Campus over Fine Arts, Early Childhood Education, and Education.
Dr. Evans joined Collin College in Fall 2012 as a professor of music at the Plano Campus, teaching music literature, music appreciation, and applied lessons, and serving as an ensemble director. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Tennessee Technological University, a Master of Music, Performance and a Doctor of Musical Arts, Performance, from the University of North Texas.
What do you love most about your career?
Dr. Evans: I enjoy helping students succeed, whether teaching in the classroom or supporting our faculty and staff. I love seeing students thrive in a positive and engaging learning environment.
What would you like parents and students to know about the Farmersville Campus?
Dr. Evans: The Farmersville Campus serves as a resource to all our regional communities. We offer a variety of workforce, academic transfer, and continuing education courses and provide support services that include onsite advising, tutoring, and career planning.
What would you like parents and students to know about Collin College?
Dr. Evans: Students who study at Collin College receive an excellent education at a fraction of the cost compared to other colleges or universities. With our focus on student success and low tuition, it is difficult to find a better value.
Q. Have you registered for spring classes?
A. Registration for spring courses is now open for all. Click here to view the schedule of classes.
Q. Did you attend the Quilts of Valor event at the Farmersville Campus?
A. The Collin College Farmersville Campus honored area veterans with handmade quilts in a Veteran’s Day celebration known as Quilts of Valor on Nov. 14 at the Farmersville Campus Library. This is the second year this event was held, in partnership with the Quilters Guild of Farmersville. Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Kyle Bellue was one of eight veterans to be honored in the special ceremony.
To find out more about the Farmersville Campus, visit www.collin.edu/campuses/farmersville.
To learn more about Collin College, visit www.collincollegenews.com or www.collin.edu.
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