This Week at BMHS - March 6 - 13, 2017

AMC Math Competition

Sophomore Alex Yeh participated in the AMC 10 exam last week and qualified to move onto the AIME exam this Tuesday. The average score on the AMC 10 exam was a 72. Alex scored a remarkable 120. We are wishing him the best as he tackles the next level, more complex math problems, and advanced competition.

New Language Offering at BMHS

BMHS is pleased to announce we will offer students Mandarin Chinese beginning in the 2017-2018 school year as one of the options for meeting the two-year graduation requirement, in addition to Spanish, Italian, and French. A close review of survey data from teachers, parents, and students supports this fourth language option. While the program is just getting started, any student currently in grades 8 - 11 may sign up for Mandarin Chinese I for next year, whether to start the first year of the language requirement or add a second language to his/her program of study. Mandarin Chinese offers a unique way to expand students' understanding of the world and other cultures. We anticipate offering Mandarin I - IV, as we do other languages at the high school, as students progress through the curriculum. Also, while no plans have yet been made, travel to China is likely to become part of this program, similar to the robust exchange relatinships we currently have with France, Italy, and Spain.

Team 4909's Big Reveal

The Billerica Bionics, Team 4909, will be unveiling their design for this year's FIRST Robotics STEAMWORKS competition on Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in our robotics shop, room 3129.  They open up the season on March 17 at Reading Memorial High School. For additional information please visit their website at http://www.team4909.org/


Parent Conferences

The late winter/early spring conferences will take place on Thursday, March 9 from 6 - 8 p.m. We will once again be using the PTC Wizard platform. If you created an account for the fall conference you do not need to re-create an account for this session. The window for scheduling conferences is open and will remain open until March 9. If you cannot make it that night, or are unable to schedule a time with a teacher, please feel free to reach our prior to conferences via email, or phone. Please follow this link to create, or review your account at PTC Wizard. http://billerica.ptcwizard.com/authenticate/?redirect=none

Navigating the Cyber World

Geared for parents, this workshop reviews the challenges and dangerous situations that may arise through use of the Internet, social media and smart phones. It is important for parents to be aware of the popular apps, social media sites and programs used by youth online.   This workshop explains the issues and possible consequences from cyber bullying, sexting and revealing identifying information to strangers.







Winding Down the Winter Season

Congratulations to our wrestlers that earned a trip to the New England Championships. Senior Chris Derosa finished 3rd in NE at 120 pounds, while Senior Henri Behaeghal finished 6th at 195 pounds. Junior Ryan Higgins (heavyweight) and Sophomore James Best (113) contributed to Billerica's 14th place finish out of 145 teams.

Our Girls' Basketball team will be taking on Andover this Wednesday, March 8 at 5:30 at Whittier Regional Technical High School in Haverhill.

Our Varsity Cheerleaders will be competing for a State Championship this Sunday, March 12 at Wachusett Regional High School, 1401 Main Street, Holden, MA 01532


Athletic Association Fundraiser

The Billerica Memorial High School Athletic Association is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Cornhole Classic on April 23 at the Billerica Elks beginning at 11 a.m. The entry fee is $70 per team (2 person teams) and all participants must be aged 18 or over. First Prize is $400, Second Prize is $300, Third Prize is $200 and Fourth Prize is $100. Please fill out the attached flyer and mail to BMHSAA 35 River Street, Billerica, MA.