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B R E A K F A S T

Happy New Year! Entering a new year brings hope for new goals, fresh ideas, and plans to improve. The one constant from one year to the next is change; it is inevitable. As we enter 2017, we welcome some new fac-ulty members. A big welcome is extended to Dr. Chyrisse Tabone, Chem-istry and AP Environmental teacher, and Chris Hochman, Physics teach-er. As you may know, Mr. Allen is now serving as Assistant Principal and is excited to be serving in this new leadership role. We bid a fond farewell to Ms. Richards, Spanish teacher, who will be moving abroad, and Mrs.

Bondoc, Chemistry and AP Environmental teacher, who will be moving closer to home. A common purpose among all faculty and staff, new and current, is to further student achievement and support student success. On behalf of the BDCHS faculty, staff, and board, I wish you all a safe, prosperous New Year filled with opportunities and success. Your Principal, Kristine Bennett

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Spotlight on Student Success

Spotlight on

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Principal’s Corner 1

PAC News 2

Counselor

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School News 3-4

Campus Tours 5

Partners in

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We at Brooks DeBartolo recently had two of our very own Phoenix students play on the Lacrosse All-Star Team. Aaron #48 and Joshua #47 Hendricks played in the Dick's Sporting Goods Na-tional Lacrosse Tournament of Champions in Wesley Chapel during the holiday break against nationally recognized lacrosse players. They will begin their season at Wharton High School in January.

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Straight from the Phoenix Action Crew

PAC Update

Healthy Eating in 2017: THERE’S STILL TIME TO SIGN UP for the Healthy Eating Workshop by Cynthia Henry, President of Your Wellness Answer, on Tuesday, January 17 at 6:00 in the BDCHS Cafeteria. You will learn how to make 6 new meals that are not only healthy and full of flavor, but simple to prepare. The Healthy Eating Workshop will last 30 minutes. Workshop time is spent reviewing cooking instructions, receiving cus-tom ordered ingredients for each participant (USDA Certified Organic ingredient/spices), and learning to make better purchasing decisions at the grocery store. You'll leave the workshop with no more worries about "What's For Din-ner"? Parents' registration costs are $45 per family. To participate in the workshop, please register and pay at: http://www.yourwellnessanswer.com/register.html. (Click on registration link for Brooks DeBartolo Workshop and "open" file.) PLEASE JOIN US and here’s to healthy eating now and in the New Year!

Children’s Gasparilla Parade:

WE WANT YOUR STUDENTS!! On Saturday, January 21, 2017; BDCHS will be participating in the Children’s Gasparilla Parade. Please encourage your students to participate and represent the school by walking in the parade. Student sign-up sheets are located in Student Services and on the bulletin board next to the Gym. Parents can sign-up via the SignUpGenius. More information will be provided to all students and parents who sign-up.

Next PAC Meetings: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 6:00-7:00pm Speaker: Laura Foote, M.A. on how to help your teenager transition successfully to college Tuesday, May 16, 2017 6:00-7:00pm Speaker: To be announced

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Counselor Connection With the start of a new semester and year, it is critical that students look back on semester 1 and develop a plan for maintaining or improving one’s academic standing in each class. It is important to develop S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, time-bound) goals in rela-tion to finishing this school year strong and preparing for college and career. The following are key items students should be focusing on:

9th Grade: Reflect on semester 1 performance, particularly for time management, homework

completion, and studying. Develop strategies for improving in each of these areas. 10

th Grade: Now that ~50% of the grades are complete that colleges will look at when the stu-dent applies in grade 12, compare how previous performance aligns with future goals and make adjustments as needed.

11th Grade: Plan to take the SAT and/or ACT this semester and register. In order to avoid late registration fees, students should register at least 5 weeks prior to the test date. Taking tests now will allow the student to see his/her scores earlier, compare them to college and scholarship requirements, and have time to prepare for further testing.

12th Grade: Don’t stop now! Colleges will continue checking grades. Communicate with teachers and counselors about courses of concern. Complete the FAFSA and Florida Fi-nancial Aid Application as soon as possible. Report any college and scholarship ac-ceptances to one’s school counselor.

Academic checklists for each grade may be viewed at http://bdchsstudentservices.weebly.com/academic-checklists.html

If a student earned an F semester grade in a course needed for graduation, that missing credit must be recovered as soon as possible. Refer to the Student Services Portal and the student’s school counselor for more information about credit recovery and recovery options: http://bdchsstudentservices.weebly.com/credit-recovery--grade-enhancement.html

Mija Bartholome – USF Yousaf Ejaz – Ringling College of Art and Design Astrid Hilson – Saint Leo University - $11,000 scholarship Astrid Hilson – University of Tampa Victoria Lamport - Stetson University - $120,000 scholarship Vivianne Landall - FSU, USF, UNF Jah-Naika Lopez - Florida Gulf Coast University - $12,000 scholarship Jennifer Orozco - Stetson University - $120,000 scholarship Haley Spooner- Baylor University - $64,000 scholarship Anthony Trigueros – USF Sophia Villarino - FSU AnnaKatharine Witherington - Florida College - $2800 scholarship

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Celebration of Recent College Acceptances

Please review these policies/procedures from the Student and Family Handbook in prep-aration for the second semester:

Spring Activities rule-for juniors and seniors on p. 76

12th Grade Senior Exam Exemption Policy-for seniors on p. 75

Canine Sweep Protocol-for all students on p. 52 The most recent version of the Student and Family Handbook is posted on the BDCHS website.

Important Reminders

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Don’t Miss Out on this Opportunity

Thank You to our Donors & Community Partners THE “INAUGURAL” PHOENIX NEST PARTNERS

(the BDCHS annual fund/giving program)

* James and Suzin Carr * Chad Chronister and Nicole DeBartolo * Tim Davis

* Terry Stever and Karen Horil-Stever * Richard and Denise Griffin * Geza and Rosario Henni * Jeffrey and Wendy Lancet * Richard and Synara Lepper

* Norma and Nich Matassini * Donald and Yvonne Moose * James and Jean Palermo

* Vicky Phares and Charles Owen * Sarah and Clint Randles * Tara Spieler

* Residential Estimating & Design Services * David and Elizabeth Mallitz

PHOENIX FUND INVESTMENT SPONSORSHIPS

Kitchen/Cafeteria: Chris Sullivan Foundation

Fitness Center/Trail: Maney Gordon, P.A.

Science Lab: Asher DeBartolo Heldfond

Band Classroom: Lisa DeBartolo & Don Miggs

Math Classroom: David Mallitz & Family

Math Classroom: Geza Henni & Family

Math Classroom: Anonymous

Math Classroom: AnyCar USA Auto Sales &

Leasing

English Classroom: Apheta Family Offices

English Classroom: Elizabeth & Mike Weems

English Classroom: PAC 2014

Terrace: Lee Roy Selmons

Foreign Language: Nikki DeBartolo &

Chad Chronister

Foreign Language: Matassini Law Firm

Conference Room: Jean & Jim Palermo

West Hallway: Karen & Lawrence Liebers

Science Lab: Broadrick Family Foundation Inc.

PE/Health Classroom: McIlwain & Chiarmonte

Dance Room: Royal Sun Park Assisted Living /

Smith Family

South Hall New Wing: Denise Griffin & Family East Hallway: New Tampa Pediatric Dental

Student Services/College Resource Center:

Wells Fargo

Through this naming program, the BDCHS and local community can make an annual

investment in education and in the futures of BDCHS students.

Available sponsorships include:

* Gymnasium * Admin Suite * TV Studio * IT Office / Media Center * Clinic

*Plant / Maintenance Office * Teacher Workroom * Technology Labs (s)

* Math Classroom (1) * English Classrooms (3) * Social Sciences Classrooms (4) *

Science/STEM Classrooms (3) * World Language Classroom (1)

* Teaching / Writing Labs (3) * Hallways (4)

If you’re interested in becoming a

Phoenix Nest Partner, making an in-

vestment through a sponsorship or

scholarship, and/or you want to learn

about other ways to become involved

with BDCHS, please

contact Judy Anderson,

Director of Develop-

ment at jander-

son@bdchs.org or

813.971.5600 X204.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

* DeBartolo Holdings * Derrick Brooks Charities, Inc.

* Elder Ford of Tampa * Fifth Third Bank * PDQ

* Lee Roy Selmons * Wells Fargo Bank

* Bright House Networks Business Solutions

* Bright House Networks * Today’s Janitorial Service

* Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce * HCC

* USF * UT * Saint Leo University