Parent Conferences:
Parent Conferences will be held this Thursday evening from 6 - 8:00 p.m. We use PTC Wizard for http://billerica.ptcwizard.com/authenticate/?redirect=none. A suggestion for parents using the system for the first time - schedule at least a 5 minute break in between each conference to allow for travel time. (Example: 6:00 Conference #1, 6:10 Conference #2, 6:20 Conference number 3, etc. Each conference is 5 minutes in length and the gap in between allows you to travel to the next room and arrive on time.) We will have Peer Leaders throughout the building to assist you finding different classrooms. If you are unfamiliar with the building, please speak with your child before scheduling. They will help you to schedule conferences in an order that shortens the travel between each conference as you progress through the evening.scheduling conferences. Directions for PTC will be sent out in a different email.
Remember,
- a room that begins with a "1" is located in the Memorial Building
- a room that begins with a "3" is located in the "New" Addition
- the second number indicated which floor it is located on
- example Room 1301 means Memorial Building 3rd floor
Veterans' Day Assembly
Last Thursday, we welcomed twenty veterans to commemorate Veterans' Day with us. Our JROTC program orchestrated a schoolwide assembly to remind students why they do not have school on November 11 each year. Juniors Daniel Smith and Meaghan MacDonald oversaw the entire assembly and their poise and dedication to their fellow cadets and our veterans was on display for all to see. There are few opportunities for us to gather as an entire school each year, but each of those moments is significant. Our award winning band performed the anthems for each of the branches present (National Guard, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Army) welcoming each veteran as they entered our gym. Our choir performed the National Anthem beautifully (major props to Annabelle Dionne) and our student body was extremely respectful of our guests. When the assembly concluded the veterans in attendance could not stop complimenting our students for their behavior and attention.
Spirit Week
We have once again reached that time of the year when we decide which class has the most school spirit. Although everyone thinks the senior class is a shoo-in to win the trophy, there have been many upsets in the past and nothing is decided until the final competition ends at the Pep Rally. The following is a list of events leading up to the class contests during the rally. I share this information with you because as a parent of a high school senior (boy) I know how difficult it can be to extract information about what is happening at school.
Monday 11/14: Pajama Day (Lunch Room Penny War
Begins)
Tuesday 11/15: Twin Tuesday (Name Chain Distribution)
Wednesday 11/16: Sports Day
·
Wear an
article of clothing from your classes corresponding team
1.
Freshmen:
Bruins
2.
Sophomores:
Celtics
3.
Juniors:
Red Sox
4.
Seniors:
Patriots
Thursday 11/17: Throw Back Thursday (Name Chain
Collection)
·
Wear
clothes from your classes corresponding decade
1.
Freshmen:
1950’s
2.
Sophomores:
1960’s
3.
Juniors:
1970’s
4.
Seniors:
1980’s
Friday 11/18: Fancy Friday
·
Dress Your
best
·
Collared
Shirts and Tie
·
Dress and
or Pant-Suit
Monday 11/21: ‘Murica Monday
·
Wear at
least one Red, one White, and one Blue article of clothing
Tuesday 11/22: Class Color Day (Final Penny War Day)
·
Wear two
or more articles of clothing with your class color
1.
Freshmen:
Red
2.
Sophomores:
Blue
3.
Juniors:
White
4.
Seniors:
Black
Wednesday 11/23: PEP RALLY
·
Show your
true colors - GREEN and WHITE
Playing Favorites 2
Rocky II, The Godfather II, and The Empire Strikes Back are just a few of the sequels that were as good, if not better than their originals. Playing Favorites 2 is poised to join this elite list. The first showing is this Thursday, November 17 at 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday's performances will begin at 7:30 p.m.
What is Playing Favorites? Playing Favorites originated last year from an idea the directors had on creating a show that featured songs from Broadway musicals which had absolutely zero connection to each other. So, how do you connect these songs? You don't, but you could have a little fun in the process and see how many people could guess which director picked which song, while also fundraising for the Fine Arts Department; thus Playing Favorites was born. Playing Favorites 2 comes back after an overwhelming amount of requests to "do it again". The show is unique in that it offers the ability for our students to perform and experience songs from Broadway shows that typically aren't performed at the High School level. Additionally, it allows for a variety of students to be featured in lead roles and our freshman and/or rookie thespians to get a taste of the High School stage.
We hope you will join us on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday (or all 3 nights) and put your guessing skills to the test! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online tinyurl.com/PFavs2tix or at the door; all seats are General Admission.
What is Playing Favorites? Playing Favorites originated last year from an idea the directors had on creating a show that featured songs from Broadway musicals which had absolutely zero connection to each other. So, how do you connect these songs? You don't, but you could have a little fun in the process and see how many people could guess which director picked which song, while also fundraising for the Fine Arts Department; thus Playing Favorites was born. Playing Favorites 2 comes back after an overwhelming amount of requests to "do it again". The show is unique in that it offers the ability for our students to perform and experience songs from Broadway shows that typically aren't performed at the High School level. Additionally, it allows for a variety of students to be featured in lead roles and our freshman and/or rookie thespians to get a taste of the High School stage.
We hope you will join us on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday (or all 3 nights) and put your guessing skills to the test! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online tinyurl.com/PFavs2tix or at the door; all seats are General Admission.
Building Committee
The B
uilding Committee Meeting has been moved to this Tuesday, November 15 at the Parker Elementary School beginning at 6:00 p.m.
uilding Committee Meeting has been moved to this Tuesday, November 15 at the Parker Elementary School beginning at 6:00 p.m.BMHS Athletic Association
The BMHSAA is organizing two fundraisers this week. First is "Dining for a Cause" sponsored by the 99's. The event takes place this evening, Monday, November 14 from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Please show your server the included coupon to make sure the BMHSAA receives the contribution.
The BMHSAA will also be sponsoring a raffle for tickets to the March 3, 2017 Ariana Grande concert at the Boston Garden with limousine service. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 each, or 6 for $5.
Tickets will be sold at select lunches this week and next and the winner will be selected at the Pep Rally next Wednesday. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Menezes at beth_menezes@comcast.net
Book Fair @ Barnes & Noble
On Friday, December 2, BMHS will host a Book Fair at the Barnes and Noble on the Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington from 2:30 until the store closes. When patrons provide our book fair number (11798394) at the register with their purchases, BMHS receives a portion of the proceeds to benefit literacy and arts initiatives at the school. Online purchases from December 2 - 6 are also eligible for the book fair! Plan your holiday book and gift purchases now! Watch for an email or pick up a flyer soon. Contact Ms. Marian Dyer (mdyer@billericak12.com) with any questions.
