“Working hard is important.  But there is something that matters even more:  believing in yourself.”   – Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling)

TODAY’s ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MATHLETES JV PRACTICE:  TODAY at lunch in Mrs. Buchholz’s room.  This is the last practice for the year!

SWIM TEAM MEETING:  TODAY at lunch in room 202 (Mrs. Van Nest).

HONOR ROLL ASSEMBLY TODAY!   Your homeroom teacher has the excused list.  Please report to homeroom 1st to check in for attendance (and make sure your name is on the list) and then hustle to the West Gym!  Thank you & congratulations to our Honor Roll students!

DRAMA CLUB NOW MEETING every Tuesday at lunch in the Green Room.  New members welcome any time!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW for the SADIE HAWKINS WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE!  Saturday, February 11th in the East Gym.  Tickets will be $10 with ASB and $15 without.  See Mr. Rowan in room 803 during break/lunch!  Please bring exact cash for your ticket!

INTERACT MEETING:  This Thursday, (2/2) in Mrs. Greene’s room.  Hope to see you there!

TRACK STARTS THIS WEEK:   All wanting to participate must meet at 3:30PM on the track ready to practice.   Please make sure your physicals are complete!  Come out and talk to the coach if you have questions!

REPEAT NEWS: GIRLS/BOYS STATE APPLICATIONS:

JUNIOR Students are eligible to apply for the opportunity to be our Boys/Girls State Representative.  The Boys/Girls State programs are the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students and it is a prestigious honor to be the selected representative.   Applications can be downloaded from our website or picked up in the main office.  Deadline to apply is Friday, February 3.  This opportunity is sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. MARCH 11TH SAT:  Registration for the March 11th SAT deadline is February 10th. Register on‐line at www.sat.org/register ; the BUHS School Code is 050345.  The Guidance Office can help if you have questions!

VALENTINE GRAMS! Contact Mr. Rowan or your ASB officers by Friday, February 10th to purchase a $2 Valentine Gram! Each one includes a rose and a note that will be distributed on Valentine’s Day. Buy one for your friends, BFF, to thank someone who was nice to you, to thank your teachers, etc.  Share the love!

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST!  All students are eligible to compete.  Deadline to sign up is Friday, February 24!  Contest is Tuesday, February 28th. See Mrs. Andersen in the Guidance Office for rules/entry form!

SENIOR SHOLARSHIPS (visit the Guidance webpage for current information on scholarship opportunities)

 Edison International Scholarship: To apply visit: https://www.scholarsapply.org/edisonscholars/   Deadline: February 1, 2017

 CIF Scholar Athlete of the Year scholarship:  Due to Mrs. Andersen February 1st.  Qualifications/requirements are posted on the Guidance website.

 BISHOP ELKS:  Senior Scholarship for seniors with a parent or grandparent belonging to the ELKS Club: deadline February 3rd

 THE DONALD SLAGER SUNSET FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP:  Applications are now available on the Guidance/Scholarships website.  The Vocational scholarship is for students who will pursue an AA degree or training in a trade or vocation.  The Academic scholarship is for students who will pursue a BA/BS, including those who will begin at a community college and then transfer to a 4‐year university.  Hard copies are available in the GO, BUT you must ultimately complete the PDF version of the application, print and mail. Postmark DEADLINE: March 3, 2017.

CLUB MEETINGS & OTHER WEEKLY/MONTHLY EVENTS:

 LANGUAGE & CULTURE CLUB: Every Monday at lunch in Mrs. Greene’s room (209).

 DRAMA CLUB every Tuesday at lunch in the Green Room.

 LATINO CLUB: Every Tuesday in room 302 at lunch!

 DETENTION CLUB:  Tuesdays (Mrs. Helfrich Holland, room 206); Wednesdays (Mrs. Greene, room 209); Thursdays (Mrs. Gianopoulos, room 205); Fridays (Mrs. Tonseth, room 133) arrive no later than 3:20 PM.

 HOMEWORK HELP:  Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, in Mrs. Quintana’s room (207).  4:30 Bus available!

 AFTER SCHOOL MATH SUPPORT!  3:25 – 4:30 in room 203. Tuesdays & Thursdays

 OPEN MIC ON THURSDAYS!  Sponsored by HUGS during lunch!

 HUGS CLUB:  Every Friday in Mrs. Greene’s room (206 at lunch!