BHS November Newsletter

I hope everyone has been enjoying the fall weather. As we finish the first and enter the second quarter, please work with your student(s) to check on grades and ensure they are getting the support they need. See below for reminders/updates, October highlights, and a look at what's ahead for November.

Amy Levonian

BHS Principal

Need to put in an attendance request for your student(s)? Parents and guardians have 3 options:

1. Use the skyward app from your phone or computer:

• Attendance tab
• Attendance request
• Add request
• Put in information for absence
• Time gone and reason, comment if needed
• Submit

2. Email bhsatt@basd.k12.wi.us with the student’s first and last name (spelled), grade, reason for absence, your name and relationship to student and contact number if questions.

3. Or phone 262-763-0200 ext 1198 and leave a message with the student’s first and last name (spelled), grade, reason for absence, your name and relationship to student and contact number if questions.

If a student is leaving for the day or for an appointment, an email pass will be written from the attendance email address. If the appointment is for a medical issue, please have your student bring back a note from the doctor’s office upon return to school, and drop off at the attendance desk.

Bus passes are also written from the attendance desk

Student drop off and pick up, in the back of the building

Please remember to be patient with the attendance desk, especially If your student is ill and needs to come home ASAP!

If your child is enrolled in an AP course, wants to take the exam in May but hasn't signed up yet. There's still time, but a late fee per exam will apply. Here are the important dates regarding registration and/or cancellation of an AP exam:

• Cost per AP exam: $105 (if you are signing up for more than 2, the cost for exams 3+ does decrease to $98 each)
• Registration for an exam is possible until 3/8/2024. A $40 late fee per exam registered is applied starting 11/15/23 @ 12PM until 3/8/2024. AP exams cannot be ordered after 3/8/2024.
• You can order by visiting: https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/500300 to indicate your desire to sign-up for AP exam(s) and pay. Then, double check that you are already connected with your teacher's AP Classroom.
• If you are wanting to cancel an AP exam, there is a $40 cancellation fee. You can request a cancellation by logging into your Total Registration account.
• Reminder that AP exams are the first two full weeks in May and days/times of exams are dictated by College Board.
• For further information, you can reference prior emails that have been sent out this year.

• If you love playing your sport and might be open to playing in college, please make sure you are familiarizing yourself with the NCAA requirements to help you plan out your high school experience. Here is the most recent presentation that has a lot of important information to help you. Please make sure you are communicating with your School Counselor about this as well, so they can help you make sure you are eligible for recruitment in your Junior and Senior year.

Counselors have visited senior advisories and are currently visiting freshman advisories as part of our academic and career planning process. Your school counselor is setting up individual planning conferences with your student, please stay tuned for emails detailing that further. As always, feel free to reach out to your counselor at any time with questions. Your counselor's contact information is listed below:

Laura Stutzman, Last names A-D

Tim Kujawa, Last names E-K

Kristen Schiappacasse, Last names, L-Ri

Nicole DeLassus, Last names, Ro-Z

October was School Safety Month, and each week BHS did a safety drill. We were impressed with the level of focus and attention demonstrated by BHS students and Staff! Below is a summary of the drills that took place:

• Tuesday, October 3rd: "Fire" Drill
• Tuesday, October 10th: "Tornado" Drill
• Tuesday, October 17th: "Run" Drill
• Tuesday, October 24th: "Hide" Drill
• Tuesday, October 31st: "Fight" Drill

As we move throughout the year, please continue to encourage your student to report any concerning behavior or information that they hear or see. When students report their concerns, it allows for a swift administrative response.

When a potential threat is reported to administration, we take it seriously and follow the Wisconsin Department of Justice - Office of School Safety threat assessment protocol. This is the recommended threat assessment process for all schools in the State of Wisconsin.

As always, thank you for your partnership in ensuring the safety and well-being of our school community.

On October 18th, BHS advisory homerooms came together in a spectacular show of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to mark Unity Day.

Our entire school united in spreading the anti-bullying message and making a pledge to be kinder, more accepting, and inclusive every day.

Activities included:

Door Decorating Rock & Pumpkin Painting Football & Frisbee Unity Walk Positive Post-it Notes on Lockers Treats for All Chalk Messages on Sidewalks School Forest Maintenance and MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Let's continue to spread love, kindness, and acceptance in our community. Together, we can make the world a better place.

Calling all aspiring stars and behind-the-scenes talents!

Are you ready to step into the enchanting world of Anastasia? The magic begins right here!

Join us for auditions and be part of something extraordinary!

Mark your calendars!

Sunday, Nov 12th & Monday Nov 13th: Auditions for performers

Monday Nov 20th: Cast/Crew list posted

Monday Nov 27th:

MANDATORY Read Through/Meet the Cast & Crew 3-5:30pm with snacks

MANDATORY Parent/Family Meeting 6:00-6:30pm. We need your family's support to make the show shine!

To be part of this unforgettable production, whether as a performer or a crew member, please fill out the online form by visiting the link:

https://sites.google.com/view/bhsmusicalspresents/home

Let's make this journey to the past one to remember! Don't miss your chance to bring Anastasia to life.

As a reminder, there will be no school on the following days this month:

• Wednesday, November 15th (Teacher in-service)
• Wednesday, November 22nd (Thanksgiving Break)
• Thursday, November 23rd (Thanksgiving Break)
• Friday, November 24th (Thanksgiving Break)

• Girls Basketball 11/6
• Gymnastics 11/6
• Boys Basketball 11/13
• Boys Swim 11/13
• Boys and Girls Wrestling 11/13

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