11/26/2023 BCHS Weekly Newsletter
Principal's Message
Hello Bruin Families
I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving and are ready to bring their personal best for the last four weeks of the semester!
Sincerely-
Mrs. Hummel
Save the Date
The Bruin Way Awards Night Is Looking for Volunteers
BCHS will be having the Bruin Way Awards Night on Monday, Dec 11th at 5:30 pm and we would love a little help with the event, If you are available to assist with the event please fill out this form:
Students will be recognized for their efforts in supporting the Bruin Way. Notices will be sent out to those students who will be receiving an award on Monday December 4th and RSVPs will need to be submitted by December 8th. A QR code will be place on the invitations to RSVP.
Informative Flyers in English
Informative Flyers in Spanish
Congratulations To Speech And Debate
Congratulations to the following Speech & Debate Members Who Placed this Past Weekend at the Mountain House Tournament
Freshman Nathan Endo placed 5th in the Novice Congressional Debate,
Senior Jehan Jacobs placed 5th in Varsity Congressional Debate and 3rd in Varsity impromptu speaking,
Freshman Alyssa Misa placed 3rd in novice impromptu and 4th in Open National Extemp speaking,
Freshman Trevor Thy placed 6th in Open National extemp speaking,
Senior Giovanni Galli placed 1st in Novice Program Oral Interp,
Senior Nicanor Maina placed 2nd in Varsity Original oratory and 1st in Dramatic Interpretation,
Senior Jason Von Brandt placed 4th in open Informative speaking and 4th in open duo with his partner Senior Kemberly Martinez,
Freshman Onnika Murphy placed 6th in open informative speaking,
Senior Litanie Mendiola placed 1st in Open Informative speaking,
Senior Ravneet Kaur placed 5th in open international extemp speaking and
Senior Jehan Jacobs placed 1st in international extemp speaking.
We're so proud you speak for the creek!
Make-A-Wish Talent Show Auditions
Have a special talent? Or a unique skill?
Come audition for the annual BC Make-A-Wish Talent Show!
Auditions will take place on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 3:30PM - 6:30PM in the THEATER.
Show on up for your chance to win the grand prize: A $100 Visa Gift Card!!
If interested, please fill out the google form: https://forms.gle/wuynB8fVm2n2LkDN8
More details to come.
Cornerstone Yearbook
Senior Reflection
Reflection Ordering ends on December 8, 2023
The Reflection and Yearbook are sold separately.
Don’t Forget to Purchase Both Now!
Reflection Materials MUST be submitted by December 31, 2023 or earlier. Only Digital Submissions are accepted.
Winter Formal
Ticket Sales Are Now Open
Link Crew is hosting Winter Formal: Under the Northern Lights, Sadie’s Style on December 9th from 7-11 pm.
Singles are $25 online or in person & doubles are $45 in person only, student IDs are required.
We will be selling tickets during both lunches & after school from today (13th) til Dec 8.
There will also be a snack bar available!!!
Must be a Current Bear Creek student to attend
No students who are suspended or on social probation we be allowed to attend.
Proposal Contest
Post, tag and send your video to @bclinkcrew on Instagram to enter!
Submissions close on December 7th
Prize is a FREE couples ticket to the Winter Formal
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meetings
Presentations that were shared at the Wed. Nov. 15th ELAC Meeting
Please take a look at the information that was shared at the last ELAC meeting:
ELAC Presentation November 15, 2023
High School 101 Counselor Presentation November 15, 2023
Upcoming ELAC Meeting Dates:
@ The BCHS College & Career Center from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
- February 14, 2024
- April 17, 2024
Join the District Advisory Committee
Call for Parent Volunteers: Join the District Advisory Committee (K-12)
Parents, we are looking for a parent volunteer to sit on the District Advisory Committee (DAC) for this school year. The purpose of this committee is to obtain community input on the development of our Local Control and Accountability Plan LCAP and other district wide documents and initiatives. The input provided will guide us in the creation of new goals and actions as well as guide how we allocate funds. The DAC Meetings will take place at the JAESC at 5:30 on November 27, 2023, February 12, 2024, and May 20, 2024. If you are interested in serving as our site representative, please contact the school office.
Athletics
College & Career Information
3rd Annual Community College Day Virtual Event
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office invites Bear Creek High School to participate in its 3rd Annual Community College Day Virtual Event planned for Thursday, November 30th from 11:05 to 11:35 a.m.
The Community College Day virtual event will include the following:
- Engaging and informative presentations by an iHeartMedia on-air radio personality; a representative from the California Community Colleges Chancellors Office; and college students representing various backgrounds and experiences.
- Giveaway of a $100 gift card to one lucky student from each school.
- Interactive polls throughout the event to encourage students’ active participation.
- A Q&A discussion allowing students to pose questions directly to the presenters.
RSVP by: Tuesday, November 28th at 3:20pm
If you’re interested in attending, please fill out the information below in the google link.
Google Link: https://forms.gle/rbLkwDomTSfNHfm79
See what's going on in the College and Career Center
CLICK HERE to see important Dates for 2023-2024
Student ID's Mandatory while on Campus
In order to maintain a safe and secure campus, all schools in Lodi USD are requiring students to wear their Student ID cards while at school. Students may wear their ID on a lanyard, or attached to a belt loop. If your student has misplaced their ID card, they may visit the Counseling Office to request a replacement one for $5. Thank you for your support and encouraging your child to wear their ID!
Have You Reported Your Students' Absence?
You have 10 days to call in why your student was absent.
Daily Bulletin
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