This Week at BMHS September 18 - 25, 2017

Student Dismissal (Nurse's Office)

All students being dismissed from school due to illness MUST be excused through the Nurse's Office. If you (parent) receive a call, or text from your child informing you that they are not feeling well, please instruct them to go to the nurse's office for an evaluation. We have had parents arrive at the main office to dismiss their child due to illness that have not been evaluated by the nurse. Dismissals through the nurse's office can be excused, but dismissals due to illness absent the nurse's consent are not. This procedure ensures our nurses are aware of any potential issues in the building and informs their preparedness to support all members of our community. Please feel free to reach out to our nurses at 978-528-8757 or 8758 to ask questions, or seek support. We are fortunate to have a team so dedicated to the wellness of our entire school community.

Smile

A reminder that this Tuesday, September 19 is Picture Day. Our Picture Day school
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Early Release Day

This Tuesday, September 19 is also an early release day for all students. Dismissal will occur at 11:50 a.m. after lunch.










Global Leadership Summit

For more details, on the Global Leadership Summit in Berlin, Germany attend our information meeting with your parents, Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. in the BMHS library, or contact Ms. Bynoe in 3305 or at tbynoe@billericak12.com

Clothing Drive
 

The World Language Department will be holding a used clothing drive to raise money for the Spanish exchange trip in February of 2018. Bring in your gently used clothes, accessories, and shoes for a tax refundable donation.  Also accepted are gently used towels, blankets, curtains, and bed linens.   Bring in any donations in a trash bag and deliver them to Mrs. Piwowar’s room, Room 3209.  Donations will be accepted until Monday, October 16th.

BMHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

SENIOR COLLEGE NIGHT

The BMHS Guidance Department will host our Senior College Night on Thursday, September 21 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium at BMHS. Parents and students are highly encouraged to attend this important event!  Guidance counselors will be on hand to address the following topics:

*The college search process
*Types of applications
*What's in an application?
*Standardized testing
*Naviance
*Selectivity and admission requirements
*Factors to consider when choosing a college
*Timelines and deadlines of the college application process

*There will be an informative slideshow presentation and coordinating handouts. 

Please note that seniors also received a college presentation in their English class on September 18 which covered timelines, deadlines, and the application process.  Also, guidance counselors will be meeting with all seniors individually in order to discuss post-secondary planning.

MEFA COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

Parents and students are invited to attend a free seminar on paying for college, which will be held on Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30 PM in the BMHS Lecture Hall. This seminar is offered through MEFA, the Commonwealth’s authority on planning, saving, and paying for college. An experienced MEFA representative will provide an overview of the college financing process, including types of financial aid, how to apply, and financing options for your family. Before the seminar, be sure to visit MEFA’s website — mefa.org — to download a copy of the seminar presentation and explore other tools and resources to assist you in the college planning process.

Billerica Blast

The Billerica Blast is an evening designed to give our graduating seniors a night of entertainment without the pressures of risky behaviors. The night features, music, magic, hypnotists, Texas Hold'em, Jeopardy, Karaoke, Bingo, inflatable obstacle courses, raffles, and food.  The Billerica Blast Committee works diligently all year long to raise funds, coordinate talent, and collect prizes for our students. Comedy Night is their first event. Please consider attending, or volunteer to help! This group creates a terrific and safe "Last Night" for our students.











Picture(s) of the Week

 Happy (Green) Friday!

Ms. Ford, Mr. Landry, Mr. Gubelman, Mrs. Piwowar, Ms. MacInnis

Class of 1967 50th Reunion Tour