Bear Buzz, December 2022

Building a tradition of excellence one Bear at a time!

Mission Statement: Bryan High School, in partnership with students, families, and the community, provides a student-centered learning environment that cultivates character, fosters academic excellence, and embraces diversity to prepare students for post-secondary opportunity and career readiness.

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Ortega’s Oration

Dear Bryan High Community,

The halfway mark of the 2022-2023 academic year is here! It is important all students at Bryan High finish this first semester strong and successfully complete all classes. Below are five ways you can support your student in finishing this semester strong:

1. Obtain access to the parent portal to review your student’s grades, missing assignments, attendance, etc.

2. Reach out to your student’s school counselor in person or via email to review credits and ensure your student is on track to graduate.

3. Ask your student about his/her grades and if they are attending academic tutoring on Tuesday/Thursday for all students and Senior Saturdays for seniors only.

4. Express high expectations and standards for your student’s learning.

5. Ensure your student attends school every single day and on time.

Engaged parents are a key factor in helping students and schools succeed. Thank you for participating in decisions that affect your student’s education and future. We appreciate your support in ensuring all our students attend school daily and are safe, respectful, and responsible.

#TogetherBetter #WeAreBryan

Go Bears!

Dr. Ortega, Principal

Important Calendar Dates

12/19-1/3: No School for Students, Winter Recess

Student Absences on Scheduled School Days

Parents and guardians, as you plan your winter and spring vacations, please know:

When you inform the school that your student will be out of town on scheduled school days, it eliminates the safety concerns of your student's absences but does not excuse the missed academic and social participation time. Therefore, each day of missed instructional time is counted as an unexcused absence.

Questions or concerns, please reach out to Dr. Herbert, School Support Liaison, at 531-299-7463 or willie.herbert@ops.org

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Academies in Action: Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution Academy

Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution Academy students recently visited the Omaha facility of CLAAS, a global manufacturer of agricultural equipment.

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Academies in Action: Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution Academy

During this extended learning opportunity, students gained insight into CLAAS, which produces a wide variety of technologically innovative combines, forage harvesters, tractors, balers and hay tools for business-minded agriculture professionals.

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Academies in Action: Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution Academy

Students also got to meet and collaborate with another school partner, Lozier, when representatives worked with students to put together the Bryan High Warehouse shelving. Experience turns dreams to realities—Go Bears!

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Fundraising for the PTO is Easy! Encourage your friends and family to help you! Come on, Bears!

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Keep your original receipt for any visits to the Family Fare grocery store and take them to the Bryan High School office.

By simply saving the receipt of your total purchases, you can help us earn money for the PTO! Through Family Fare's Direct Your Dollars program, we can earn $1,000, simply by charging $150,000 in eligible receipts. When we have a lot of families helping, we can easily achieve it!

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Enroll in the Casey's Rewards Program online or download the app.

Once enrolled, you'll earn 10 points for every dollar spent at Casey's. Earn 5 points for every gallon of fuel at the gas pump (restrictions apply).

To earn points, display the Casey app barcode at checkout or provide your phone number at the gas pump or by phone. Online, simply log into your Caseys.com account and start placing orders.

For every 250 points earned, you can redeem them for $1 Casey's Cash, 5¢/gal fuel discount (maximum 20 gallons), or a $1 donation to your local school of your choice.