Bermudian Springs High School

As the first marking period comes to a close, please take a moment to check your child's report card and the grades they have received through our Sapphire Community Portal on the district website. Hopefully this is something that both you and your child do on a regular basis. Keep in mind, the report card only tells a part of the story of how your child progressing. For this reason, we strongly recommend parents schedule a parent/teacher conference and meet with their child's teachers during our upcoming conference opportunities. Keeping on top of your child's progress is just as important at the high school, if not even more so, than it was in the elementary and middle school. Please take the time to make that face to face connection with your child's teachers. A collaborative and positive school to home relationship is vital to each student's success.

November 6th the High School will be dismissing at 11:10 AM.

On November 7th, Classes will not be in session, due to teacher in-service day.

Fall Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on November 6th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on November 7th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Conference schedules went live at 8:00 AM on Monday, October 20th. Parents will sign up for conferences using this link: Fall Conference sign ups. Conference time slots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

Report cards will be posted to the Sapphire portal on November 4th, allowing parents time to review report cards prior to conferences.

In advance, we thank you for your continued partnership, support, and cooperation.

There will be no school on November 26th through December 1st. Classes will resume again on December 2nd.

Use of Cell Phones/Headphones/AirPods/Earbuds on School Grounds -

• Students are permitted to use their cell phones/headphones/AirPods/earbuds before and after school, during their lunch period, and in the hallways between classes.

• During instructional time, devices will be out of sight unless otherwise notified by the teacher.

• The administration will address this at class meetings and each teacher will give their classes a universal reminder of expectations

If a parent must contact a student during the school day due to an emergency, please call the Main Office and the student will be summoned to the office. If a student has an emergency during the school day, they may use the phone in the main office.

Cell phones that are visible may be confiscated with additional discipline as listed below:

1. 1st Offense = Warning

2. 2nd Offense = 1 lunch detention and communication with parent/guardian.

3. 3rd Offense = 1 after school detention and communication with parent/ guardian.

4. Additional Offenses = phone confiscated until the end of the day and possible assignment to STAP. parent/guardian and student conference with the school administration.

• The NHS & NAHS Induction Ceremony will be held on November 18th at 6:00 PM in the HS cafeteria.

Congratulations goes out to Matthew Wonders and Claire Plumley for qualifying for District Choir. Claire qualified in Alto 1, placing 18th out of 94 students. Matthew qualified in Bass 1, placing 5th out of 78.

Congratulations to Emma Guiher for qualifying for the PIAA Cross Country Championships being held in Hershey on Saturday, November 1st.

Congratuations to the following students:

Overall - Kelsey Vanmetre

Agriculture - Kylee Kinsler

Stem - Chloe Stuart

Music - Gavin Whalen

Do you think your child is sweet? We do too, but do you know the signs and symptoms of

diabetes? If you have questions or concerns about your child having diabetes, please take a

moment to review the attached link and reach out to your primary care provider with any

questions.

Type I Diabetes Info for Parent-English

Type I Diabetes Info for Parents-Spanish

Cold and Flu season is upon us. When your child has symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose,

cough or sore throat, many times an over the counter medication will help them feel more

comfortable during the school day. The best choices are cold medicines that can be given in the

morning before school and last the entire day. Please remember that the school does not have

cold medicine other than cough drops available at school to administer to students.

Students need to be free from vomiting, diarrhea, and have temperatures less than 100.5 F for 24-

hours without the use of fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc. before they

return to school.

If your child requires medication for use at school, a parent-signed physician’s order is required.

** Please schedule a time with the School Nurse to deliver medications and refills. **

The state of Pennsylvania requires 11th Grade Physicals/Immunizations. Please return the

completed physicals to the nurse before January 30, 2026.

Any health forms you may need including medication forms and physicals forms can be found here:

Bermudian Springs Health Room Forms

● Mobile Dentist is coming back again on January 14, 2026. Use this link to sign up!

https://familyfirsthealth.jotform.com/251734387844063

DRESS REQUIREMENTS:

1. Students must dress for each Physical Education class period, consisting of:

• School-appropriate T-shirt or sweatshirt

• School-appropriate shorts or sweatpants

• Socks

• Sneakers – must be properly tied and secured for the entire period

• If you need anything to successfully participate in class, please see the teacher in the PE office as soon as you enter the locker room. There are many items for you to borrow for class.

2. IMPORTANT: Be prepared to be inside or outside every period. Dress for success.

3. Hats, headbands, sweatbands, sunglasses, accessories, etc., are prohibited.

4. School-issued equipment will not be permitted for use in Physical Education class.

5. Hair longer than shoulder length or obscuring vision should be tied or secured.

6. Undergarments and midriff must be covered. Shorts and sweats must be worn around the

waist (1” below navel) at all times. Shirts must have sleeves. Make sure to bring properly fitted

clothing. Ask your teacher if you have any questions.

7. Periodically, take Physical Education clothes home and wash them for proper hygiene.

8. School clothes should not be worn over or under PE attire at any time.

JEWELRY:

1. ABSOLUTELY no earrings, including studs, necklaces, watches, piercings, or bracelets will be permitted in Physical Education class. This is a safety precaution for all students.

2. In the case of a recent piercing, students must provide written proof of when and who did such piercing, and will supply their own tape to cover the piercing for up to six (6) weeks.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION LOCKS AND LOCKERS:

1. Any student desiring a lock may acquire one from their Physical Education teacher. This is not mandatory, but is strongly suggested, as the Physical Education teacher is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles. This lock is the responsibility of the student during their time in the High School. The student must pay for the loss of a lock.

2. Large lockers are to be used only during Physical Education class or sports practices. Locks may not remain on large lockers for any other time period.

3. Please do not bring large amounts of money or valuables to class.

4. No personal locks will be permitted on the lockers. If they are found on the lockers, they will be removed.

EXCUSE FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS:

1. Students who, unfortunately, cannot participate in PE class for any reason MUST see the teacher in the PE office at the beginning of EVERY class prior to leaving the locker room. Alternative learning opportunities will be provided for that class period from the PE office.

2. A parent’s note is permissible for a one (1) day excuse only. If no note is provided, the student will be sent to the school nurse for assessment and safety precautions.

3. If a student must be excused for two (2) or more consecutive class periods, a doctor’s note

including the following information must be provided.

• Type of injury or illness

• How long the student is unable to participate – must be dated

• Date of next appointment

• Any specific accommodations or permissible activities. (Adapted PE Form)

4. If the student is excused from activity for more than two cycles (4 classes), another doctor or

parent note is required to re-admit the student to Physical Education class, unless specified on

the original documentation provided.

5. Those students participating in an interscholastic sport are required to participate in Physical

Education class, even on competition or game days.

INJURIES/ILLNESS:

1. Any injury or illness must be reported to the Physical Education teacher immediately.

2. If more care needs to be administered, the school nurse will be notified and will proceed in accordance with school policy.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS RULES:

1. Report to the locker rooms before the late bell. You must be IN the locker room before the bell rings. All non-essential items should be placed in the storage shelves.

2. No electronic devices in the locker room or class at any time. YOUR privacy is important.

3. Get dressed and ready to participate in 3 minutes or less from the late bell. Personal belongings should be locked at all times. Use the combination lock provided.

4. Due to health and safety concerns, sprays and perfumes are prohibited in the locker room.

5. Follow the rules of the activity. This is necessary for safe and enjoyable play for everyone. Respect others and yourself. Care for the equipment as if it were your own.

6. Profanity, inappropriate language, or being disrespectful to others is unacceptable.

7. The teacher will dismiss students from the activity area after all equipment is accounted for. Students are to shower, dress, lock their belongings, and wait for the bell to be dismissed from the locker room.

8. Students will remain in the locker room until the bell rings.

9. Students should not sit on the bleachers or be in the gym lobby at any time.

10. Please do not leave Physical Education clothes in a car. Teachers are unable to grant permission to get them; only the office can.

11. Be prepared for all types of weather. Be sure to have a change of socks and shoes on inclement days. Think about safety and hygiene at all times.

12. Keep areas clean. NO food or drink in the locker rooms or activity areas. Do not walk on the gymnasium floor or hallway with dirty, muddy, wet, or improperly soled shoes. Clean off equipment before entering the building.

13. Report any incidents of bullying, harassment, or disrespect to your teacher immediately. District policy will be followed in all cases.

GRADING CRITERIA:

Unit Grades:

• Students will be graded on ACTIVE DAILY PARTICIPATION using the P.E. Grading Rubric. Do your best and communicate with the teacher in class.

• Typically, units will be 5 - 6 class periods in length.

• Most units will be worth 50 or 100 points.

• Students who must be removed from class, at the discretion of the teacher, for any reason, will receive a 10 percent reduction from the final unit grade for each occurrence.

• Unit Grade will be lowered by 50% for each unexcused/skipping class.

• Missed classes in excess of 3 per marking period must be made up. Failure to do so will result in a grade reduction of 10% per class per unit.

• Enthusiastically participating in class and following the course requirements, procedures, and rules is a positive approach to the grading process. All we can do is our best!

Student Self-Assessment:

• Students will be given the opportunity to honestly assess their learning opportunities every marking period using the same PE Grading Rubric. This self-assessment will be calculated into the overall grade.

Pass/Fail Grading System:

• Students’ grades will be calculated as a numerical grade based on 2 to 4 unit grades per marking period. The yearly average will be calculated using the numerical grade for all four (4) marking periods.

• Those grades will be converted to the following LETTER GRADE on the report cards:

• PASS = 65% and above

• FAIL = 64% and below

If you have a question or problem, feel free to talk to your teacher. Most situations can be resolved this way.

Carly Angeles, Lulani Archangel, Hayden Bevenour, Gavin Bratt, Elaine Cook, Liliana Felipe, Adam Gerringer, Eleanor Goldhahn, Miles Gould, Carter Guise, Brady Harder, Emma Hughes, Hannah James, Francisco Jimenez Andres, Landon Kaltreider, Landon Oehmig, Kiatalyn Peters, Adam Raver, Sarah Reck, Dean Ross, Jacob Smith, Vanessa Valtierra Gutierrez, Kelsey Vanmetre, Rylan Weiant

On Wednesday, October 15th, the 10th-grade students attended a presentation from Adams County Technical Institute (ACTI). They explored the seven programs offered: Allied Health, Building Trades, Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Diesel Technology, and Early Learning.

Students can access the online application using a QR code, but it must be completed in one sitting, so they should prepare their short answer responses in advance. Additionally, ACTI will hold an Open House on Thursday, November 13th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

The application deadline is Friday, December 12th.

Students who did not score Proficient or Advanced on one or more of the Spring 2025 Keystone Exams (Literature, Algebra, Biology) will be scheduled to retest during the Winter Keystone testing window. The testing dates are as follows:

• Literature: December 4th & 5th

• Algebra: December 8th & 9th
  

• Biology: December 10th & 11th

The guidance office maintains a scholarship list of all scholarship applications we receive throughout the school year. To review an updated list, please visit the guidance office or guidance website at https://hs.bermudian.org/departments/guidance/scholarships

Our annual college planning night is scheduled for November 13th, at 7:00 PM in the high school LGI room. Information regarding the college planning and application process will be shared. The program is geared towards juniors and their parents.

The SAT is an assessment that is required by many colleges. Students typically take this test the first time towards the end of their junior year and again, at the end of their junior year or in the fall of their senior year. Students may see dates/deadlines and register online at https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/dates-deadlines

School Code: 395450.

Winter sports are scheduled to begin Friday, November 14, 2025.

If you have already received a physical this school year (dated after May 1, 2025). You will need to complete a Recertification For Sports Participation Form (blue form) to update your health information.

If you are in need of a physical, you will need to complete the "Athletic Physical Form" and have your physician perform and sign the examination section.

Students interested in signing up for a sport, who could not make the sign-up meeting, should stop by the Athletic Office for the forms and information or contact the head coach directly. Physical and Recertification forms may also be picked up at the Athletic Office or printed out from the Athletic page of the school's website.

The recertification forms must be returned no later than November 10, 2025, to the athletic trainer (Abbey Sponseller or Amber Weirich).

The Winter Parent/Coaches meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the HS auditorium.

The High School fall band concert will be on November 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.

The Steel Band and Jazz Combo will be playing at the East Berlin Library on November 20th at 5:30 p.m.

Senior ads are due November 30 (no exceptions as per strict deadlines)

The Class of 2028 will again be holding a Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair with over 55 vendors on November 22 from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. There will be concessions during the event along with a bake sale and holiday candy sale. There will also be raffle prizes drawn during the entire show. Come out and support the BSHS Class of 2028, enjoy some great food, and do some early holiday shopping.

The Class of 2026 is excited about our first fundraiser on November 6, 2025. While you are coming up to meet with your child's teachers, stop by and grab an easy dinner. We will have several food trucks outside the High School for you to grab a delicious, easy meal! The class is looking forward to getting their Class Shirts and planning for our Senior Trip!

Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With Safe2Say Something, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.

Here’s how it works:

• Submit an anonymous tip report through the Safe2SaySomething system
• Crisis center reviews, assesses and processes all submissions
• Crisis center sends all submissions to school administration and/or law enforcement for intervention
• If needed, crisis center may contact tipster anonymously through the app

Check out the website if you would like more information: Safe 2 Say

https://988lifeline.org/

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States.

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

The Lifeline’s network of over 200 crisis centers has been in operation since 2005, and has been proven to be effective. It’s the counselors at these local crisis centers who answer the contacts the Lifeline receives every day. Numerous studies have shown that callers feel less suicidal, less depressed, less overwhelmed and more hopeful after speaking with a Lifeline counselor.