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Principal: DeLores Lucas
Location: 15000 Graduation Drive, Haymarket, VA, United States

Phone: 571-261-4400

Facebook: facebook.com/BattlefieldHighSchoolPWCS

Instagram: @battlefieldhighschool_bobcats

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Hello Bobcats Community,

As we move closer to the end of the first quarter, I want to remind you to check ParentVUE and talk to your child(ren) about their current academic progress. If you have concerns, please reach out to the teacher so a plan for success can be developed. In addition, we encourage students to advocate for themselves and talk with their teachers if they have concerns in acquiring proficiency in specific skills/standards.

This is also a reminder that this year's Touchbase event has been moved to Monday, November 4 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. Please look for more information in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you there.

The weekend looks pretty good and I hope you have a great one!

Sincerely,

Principal Lucas

October is Bullying Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the serious issue of bullying and promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Later this month, during Advisory, students will participate in a lesson on Bullying Prevention. The lesson is designed to help students understand the impact of bullying, recognize the signs, and learn effective strategies to prevent and address bullying situations. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive school environment where every student feels valued and respected. We encourage families to engage in conversations about bullying at home. Discussing personal experiences, sharing stories, and reinforcing the values of empathy and respect can make a significant difference. Together, we can empower our students to be upstanders and contribute to a positive school culture. Thank you for your support and commitment to making our school a safe and welcoming place for all.

Next week, will celebrate Custodial Appreciation Week, a special time to recognize and honor the hard work and dedication of our custodial staff. These individuals play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all of us. Our custodians work tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring that our school is a place where students can learn and thrive. From early mornings to late evenings, they are committed to keeping our facilities in top condition. Their efforts often go unnoticed, but they are essential to the smooth operation of our school. Thank you to our wonderful custodial staff at Battlefield: Mr. Jimenez, Mr. Hudson, Ms. Laureano, Mr. Paniagua Lima, Mr. Riveros Llaccua, Ms. Ruano, Ms. Guevera, Ms. J. Hernandez, Ms. Santos, Ms. Alarcon, Ms. Funes, Ms. L. Hernandez and Ms. Solis De Hernandez

Attention all 9th, 10th, & 11th grade students! On Wednesday October 9th, BHS will administer the PSAT to all 9th graders and the PSAT NMSQT to all 10th and 11th graders. Please make sure all students arrive to school with the laptop they plan to use, fully charged and with a charge cord. All 12th graders will have an asynchronous day that day.

Earn world language course credits for a language you already speak! Eligible PWCS students may earn up to three high school world language credits by demonstrating their proficiency level in one of more than 40 languages other than English on an approved external assessment. There is no cost to participate if selected for first-attempt testing. Additional attempts will be made at the expense of the student’s family.

Visit the World Languages Credit-by-Assessment webpage to review eligibility guidelines and to access the application. The application is open through Tuesday, October 15.

Monday, October 7th:

• JV Volleyball @ Osbourn HS at 5:45pm

• Varsity Volleyball @ Osbourn HS at7:00pm

Tuesday, October 8th :

• JV Field Hockey @ BHS at 5:30pm

• Varsity Field Hockey @ BHS at 7:00pm

• Freshmen Volleyball @ BHS at 5:45pm

• JV Volleyball @ BHS at 5:45pm

• Varsity Volleyball @ BHS at 7:00

Wednesday, October 9th:

• JV Field Hockey @ Kettle Run at 5:30pm

• Freshen Volleyball @ Gainesville at 5:45pm

• Cross Country @ Patriot at 5:30pm

We are conducting our hearing and vision screenings for ALL 10th grade students during English on October 7th and 8th in the library. Please remember to bring your glasses if you need them on those dates! If you have any questions or concerns about your teen, please email our nurse, Mrs. Mount at mountja@pwcs.edu.

If your teen has asthma or food allergies and would like to self-carry an inhaler/epi-pen in school, we ask that you please take time to have health forms filled out by your child’s doctor then submit the health treatment plan to your school nurse. These forms are required by PWCS to help us best care for your child during the school year. Please click here to access the forms, Student Health Services - Prince William County Public Schools they are also available in the front office and the Bobcat Clinic. Thank you for partnering with us to help your teen while they are with us at school!

PWCS has partnered with Hazel Health, a well-established telehealth provider, to provide quality mental health care services for all students at no cost to families. Hazel Health provides access to mental health care, ensuring students receive the support they need without delay. In order to begin the process of accessing telehealth care through Hazel Health for your student you must complete the opt-in form in ParentVUE. By opting in, parents/guardians are not consenting to services but providing permission for PWCS to share their student's information with Hazel Health, which will then allow them to register their student with Hazel Health.

Parents/guardians can contact Hazel Health for help by calling 1-800-76-HAZEL (42935).
Link to Hazel Health

"Touch Base" will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, 8:00am-10:00am.

This event is an opportunity for parents/guardians to come to school to meet individually with any or all of their student's teachers for a brief 3–5-minute conference. No appointments are needed.

During the conference, parents/guardians can expect a current and accurate assessment of their student's grade and progress from each of his/her teachers. Additionally, teachers can discuss strategies for student success in the classroom.

Click here to order your cap and gown for graduation. Please contact Jostens with any questions 1-800-567-8367.

The Virginia Department of Education "Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts" mandates that local divisions include a student's test record, to include at least the highest score earned on college performance-related standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT on the student's secondary school transcript. Parents, guardians, or others having legal control or charge of a child may elect in writing to have their child's test record excluded from the student transcript (opt-out).

It is important for parents/guardians to understand that it is the expectation of four-year colleges which require an SAT or ACT score for admission that the test score is sent to the colleges directly from the testing agency (College Board or ACT). The score that appears on the high school transcript is for informational purposes only and does not serve as the “official” score for college admissions purposes.

If you do not want your child’s college performance-related standardized test scores such as SAT and ACT to be included on his/her official secondary school transcript, please submit the ACT/SAT Opt-Out Form (pdf) to the BHS school counseling department.

The Battlefield School Counselors will host a Freshman Parent Information Session on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 6:30pm in the BHS auditorium. Please join us for information about ninth-grade transition, accessing support, and learning about opportunities for parent involvement. The session will end with a panel discussion where you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Please plan to attend this important event!

This presentation will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend, the presentation will be posted to the Counseling Canvas page by Friday, October 11, 2024.

A college fair is an excellent place for students to begin planning for their future. It is a place to meet representatives from in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities. PWCS is partnering again this year with VACRAO and StriveScan for two college fairs in October:

October 9, 6:00pm-8:00pm at Hylton High School

14051 Spriggs Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22193

October 17, 6:00pm-8:00pm at Osbourn Park High School

8909 Euclid Ave, Manassas, VA 20111

Each college fair will also hold ‘Tiny Talks’ on these topics:

• Military College Pathways

• Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Overview of the Common App

Students are not required to register ahead of time but may choose to register prior to or on the day of the events to easily share information with college representatives using a personalized QR code. There is no cost to register for the events. Learn more about how to register and review the list of colleges, universities, and vocational/technical schools represented at each fair.

Do you not normally have missing work or quizzes/tests that need to be made up during FLEX? Join us in the library for optional activities throughout the month, including stress busters, trivia, teacher-led activities, book clubs, student-led sessions, and more! Check out what's being offered in October and sign up for what looks interesting! (Forms open a week prior to the activity) Don't see something you like? We welcome your suggestions for future programming and feedback!

The BHS Library would like a new logo that captures the variety of resources (print and digital) our library offers. The winning entry will be used for library marketing. The winning student designer will win a $25 Chick-fil-A gift card. Entries should be emailed to BHSLibrary@pwcs.edu no later than 11:59 PM on October 24, 2024. Visit the BHS Library for more details.

Reminder: Our next meeting is this Monday, October 7th @6:30pm in the Giant Café in Dominion Valley Market Square. Anyone interested in party planning and volunteering are welcome.

Lawn Signs are now $35. To purchase a lawn sign please visit www.battlefieldseniorgradparty.com/lawn-signs. We would like every senior to be able to celebrate and announce this achievement.

If a student cannot afford a lawn sign please reach out to your counselor, and one will be provided.

Take a break from cooking and have for dinner from Papa John's in Haymarket! Not only do you get to enjoy yummy pizza but you also get to support BHS PTO!

The promotion will be valid all day from 11am-11pm for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10 pm) at Haymarket location for EVERY THURSDAY during 2024-2025 school year. Yyou can place orders online or by calling the store. They will honor the code by phone.

We still have many volunteer opportunities and would love for you to be a part of the Bobcat PTO community! Please take a look at our current volunteer opportunities below and sign up today!

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../5080A45ADAC23A4FB6...

Tri-Ed Tutoring will host 10-session SAT Prep courses at Battlefield High School during the 2024-2025 school year! Courses include 8 small group classes and 2 proctored practice tests. For more information and to register for the class that begins October 2 and leads up to the December SAT, visit https://buytickets.at/triedtutoring/1366728.

Use promo code BHS-PTO and Tri-Ed Tutoring will donate $25 of each class back to the Battlefield HS PTO.

Want to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene? Please bring canned food, water, pop tarts, peanut butter, applesauce pouches, pet food, diapers, baby wipes, plastic utensils. paper plates, and paper bowls by Friday, October 11 to Mrs. Smith in room 1133 or Ms. Utter is room 2126.

Attached the Spark approved flyers below for the This Christmas Talent Competition, that will be held at Forest Park High School, on November 2nd, from 5pm-8pm.

This show is an opportunity for Prince William County students, staff, and parents to come out and show their talent, while having a chance to win some amazing prizes, they are also giving back to families in need, because through proceeds from the show we are able to purchase Christmas gifts for underprivileged children! How amazing is that!

Students, staff, and parents can audition, as there is no age requirement. The talent doesn’t have to be a Christmas rendition, must be age appropriate, and no profanity or vulgar language, no obscene gestures, and talent must be age appropriate. This show is hosted by non-profit 501 ( c) (3), PowerMax Company. We hope that your staff, parents, and students will join us!

We are bringing the community of Prince William County together in a safe, fun, kid-friendly environment. There will be live entertainment, food, FREE Birthday gifts for students of Prince William County whose birthday falls between December 1st-December 31st (first come first serve), an opportunity for Birthday Hope sign up for birthdays that come after December, raffles, give-aways, and so much more.....

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Together we can make a difference in the lives of the children of Prince William County!

Bobcat Community, The Battlefield Journalism students are looking to share your good news, community events, business spotlights, achievements, community heroes, and novelty stories. Send your stories worth sharing to bridgej@pwcs.edu.

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