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From the art room…
From the classrooms…
The Bronco Update
Volume 3, Issue 3
Date 11/1/11
Burrillville High School
Inside this issue:
Artwork 2 Social Studies 3 Band 4 Students 6 of the Month Class of 2012 7 Yearbook 8 Student Co. 8 School to Career 8 SADD 9 Flu Update 10 Guidance 12 Newcomers 15
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All parents are welcomed to attend the November 17 parent teacher
conferences from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Conferences will be
scheduled. If you wish to have your conferences scheduled the
request to schedule form can be found on the high school website.
Unscheduled time will occur from 5:00 to 5:30 and 7:30 to 8:00pm.
This is a valuable time to discuss student progress and celebrate
student accomplishments.
Over the next few weeks students will be completing common tasks
and digital portfolio tasks in the majority of their classes. These
assessments are extremely important as they are used as part of
the BHS graduation system. Please check with your student
frequently during this time as work should be occurring both in and
outside of the classroom. If you have questions about how you can
best support your student in completing these assessments it's best
to contact the teacher directly.
From the art rooms…
Self-Portraits from the Art Foundations course
Stephanie Lizotte Casey Munoz Frank Hopkins
Josh Sprague Alivia Mussulli Kyle Roy
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Alex Lefebvre Brittney Bebeau Rebecca Raymond
From the Social Studies Department… 1. A Special Agent from the Boston office the Federal Air Marshall Service (FAMS) visited the classrooms of Mr. Sheehan and Mr. Siner in the wake of the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9-11-01. The Special Agent spoke to the U. S. History II, Real To Reel History, and Current Events classes. He spoke to the students about various aspects of his education, training and mission. 2.The Bronco "Pink-Out". Members of the social studies department (Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Siner and Mr. Delellis) helped to institute BHS' first "Pink Out" to bring awareness to issues associated with breast cancer. October is breast cancer awareness month. Mr. Sheehan and his colleagues designed the special BHS "Pink Out" shirts that were sold throughout the month. When completed, the "Pink Out" project will help BHS to raise more than one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for charities associated with breast cancer research, counseling and support. Anyone wishing to help support this cause can continue to order shirts through Mr. Sheehan at [email protected] until the middle of November. 3. The social studies department continues to expand its electives offerings. Some of the more popular recent additions to the curriculum include Rhode Island and Burrillville History, American Pop Culture, and Real To Reel History. The department continues to offer electives in Current Events, Psychology, Sociology, and American Government & Justice. The social studies electives offer multiple opportunities for students to fulfill 21st Century Learner Expectations, Digital Portfolio requirements, and Rhode Island Grade Span Expectations (GSE's). 4. Social studies texts and resources are now available on online. Social studies students can now access a variety of online resources outside of school. Each student can now access their textbook and other support materials from home. Students can also access Study Island and NOVAnet. These are fabulous resources that all students should be encouraged to utilize.
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From the Music Department…
Homecoming: A Tribute to the Movies
Saturday, October 22, 2011
marked the culmination of the
week of Homecoming activities
that started with a parade from
Callahan School to Alumni Field.
The band was at the front of a long
line of school spirit displays that
included floats by all the classes
as well as groups representing just
about all activities in the school.
Once at the field, the Select Choir
& Band warmed up the crowd with
light and spirited selections
followed by a performance of “The
Star Spangled Banner.” The BHS
Band displayed their usual support of the team during time-outs and following their many
touchdowns. There sure is nothing like a good “Fight Cheer” to show the enthusiastic support that
the band has for the football team.
At halftime, the band marched onto the field and formed a large “B” from which they played the
“20th Century Fox Fanfare” to start their tribute to the movies. Senior Band Member Elizabeth
Diohep mustered up her best pirate impersonation to introduce the next tune, “Pirates of the
Carribean.” The band formed a “hook” which morphed to a “heart” symbolizing the varied
personalities of pirates in movies from Peter Pan’s Captain Hook to the loveable Captain Jack
Sparrow.
The finale, in keeping with the movie theme, was taken from the cult classic film, “Rocky Horror
Picture Show.” The song began with the formation of a clock face and time ticking backwards.
The hand of time was provided by Seniors Tiffany Rabideau, Ryan Wilkinson, Kerri Rainville,
Xiomara Figueroa, and Nicole Harnois. The song continued with the band dancing “The Time
Warp” then moving to form an hour glass. Then came the culmination with tap dancing by Seniors
Lindsey Rogers and Nicole Harnois. This was truly an amazing display of skill and nerve on the
band’s part.
Special thanks goes to our Drum Majors Rebecca Hudon and Julie Latendresse for all their extra
work. It was truly a massive undertaking but it paid off in the end.
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Awesome Autumnfest Parade
Monday, October 10, 2011 was a school holiday
for most, but not for the BHS Band. Students
gathered at 7:00 AM to don their marching
uniforms, drill a bit, and head to Woonsocket for
the 32nd annual Autumnfest Parade. The band
was greeted all along the parade route with
grateful recognition of their marching maneuvers,
especially the reversals, and their playing. Special
thanks goes to our parent volunteers Sue Harnois,
Lynn Clark, Martha Jackson, Denise Wattendorf,
Nancy Latendresse, Barbara Hudon and Roland
Hudon who helped attend to every detail. Thanks
also to student volunteers Jacob Jackson and Jesse
Ayotte for carrying the band's banner. But the
greatest credit belongs to our Drum Majors
Rebecca Hudon and Julie Latendresse who led the
group with effortless elegance. Congratulations to
all on a job WELL DONE!
Upcoming Events
Band and Chorus students performing at the Providence Bruins game on Friday, November 11,
2011.
For more information on all Music Department events and reminders, please go to Mrs. Favali’s
blog at: http://favalisblog.blogspot.com/
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Burrillville High School
Student of the Month: October
Art Department:
Audrey Jerome daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Brian Jerome
Forensics Department:
Macie St. Jacques daughter of Ms. Donna St. Jacques
Anatomy and Physiology Department:
Alexis Surprenant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Gary Surprenant
Social Studies Department: (World History)
Tiara Bianco daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bianco
Social Studies Department: (US History I)
Alivia Mussulli daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Mussulli
Social Studies Department: (U. S. History II EEP)
Danielle Dumais daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Dumais
Social Studies Department: (U. S. History II)
Michael Gryncewicz son of Mr. & Mrs. Steven Gryncewicz
Social Studies Department: (Psychology, Sociology)
Cynthia Maciel daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Maciel
Math Department:
Nicholas Lapierre son of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lapierre
Media Center:
Alexandra LeClair daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Raymond
English:
Matthew Latondresse son of Mr. & Mrs. Norman Latondresse
Biology Department:
Keith Herb son of Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Herb
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Clubs and Organizations
Class of 2012 News & Updates
The senior class would like to thank all students and parents who came out to
support us during Homecoming. We would also like to thank all the chaperones who
helped end the week with Saturday night’s dance. We had over 170 students attend!
ATTENTION TO ALL SENIOR PARENTS: Your help is needed! The All Night Graduation
Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, 11/1 in the Media Center at BHS from 7-8
PM. All are welcome!
Class Dues: For seniors, who have not paid their dues, please return the bottom
portion to Ms. Taylor with your payment. You can mail the form to the high school,
put it in her mailbox in the A-Wing teacher’s room, or drop it by her room, A-7. If you
do not know how much you owe or you need more information, contact Mrs. Taylor
at [email protected] or 568-1310, ext. 2207. Thank you!
Name of senior:______________________________________________________
Amount enclosed: ________________________
Items/Activities: Dues Total:
____ Graduation expenses only: $30
____ Graduation & yearbook: $110
____ Graduation, yearbook, & banquet $130
____Graduation, yearbook, banquet & class trip $170
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Yearbook News You may have seen members of the 2012 yearbook staff with their cameras and notepads covering events around BHS this fall! The staff is working to represent the year and ALL the students of BHS through photos and stories. The theme of this year’s book is weBRONCO and it will be distributed in late May 2012. Look for the yearbook to go on sale after the Thanksgiving holiday. The staff is still selling advertising space in the yearbook. Please email Mrs. Sciacca ([email protected]) or Ms. Smith ([email protected]) for advertising rates and details. Baby picture forms have been mailed to the homes of seniors and are due back this month.
Student Council There will be a General Member’s meeting of Student Council on Thursday, November 3 at 6:30 in the cafeteria.
School to Career News The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) survey is under way. The Rhode Island Department of Education is surveying students interested in these areas to provide resources such as guest speakers, field trips, shadowing, etc. Any ideas should be forwarded to the SBC Coordinator at BHS. In October students visited Nichols College in Dudley, MA and the new campus of New England Tech in East Greenwich, RI . Nichols College specializes in Computer Technology and business studies along with various other career pathways. The New East Greenwich campus of NEIT is the home of the Health programs, specializing in seven career paths, and information technology. Plans are underway to visit MTTI, Johnson & Wales University and Save the Bay. Mr. Aldrich has registered a team to enter the Real World Design Challenge. This is a national challenge supported by industry and RIDE. Details will be available at a later date. Students interested in setting up a job shadow should contact Mr. Riley in the SBC Office.
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BHS SADD Marches into the new school year
Homecoming
On October 22, Burrillville High School SADD made a powerful statement against destructive
decisions. As they have for over fifteen years, SADD members marched as a group in the
Homecoming Parade, representing students making healthy choices. This year SADD members
Faith Kingston, Chrystal Tuttle, Amanda Camard and Brittney Lomba brought smiles to children on
the parade route by handing out red balloons. Leading the group was sophomore Angela Aubin
and junior Marissa Fiore holding the SADD banner Following the Broncos victory at homecoming,
SADD held a bake sale at Bronco-Palooza featuring delicious homemade treats. A scarecrow
cake generously donated by Mrs. Camard, was raffled off and won by sophomore Lauren
Guilbault.
Red Ribbon Week
On October 23rd BHS SADD kicked off Red Ribbon Week by distributing ribbons to all students
and staff. Red Ribbon Week is the one of the longest running prevention campaigns in the nation.
It began as a tribute to Enrique Camarena, a drug enforcement officer who was killed in the war
against drugs. Currently the campaign focuses on people making a visual stand against illicit
drugs by wearing the ribbon. BHS students wearing ribbons during the week were rewarded with
“treats” and entered in a raffle for a prize.
ELECTIONS
SADD held elections for officers during October. Congratulations to:
Amanda Camard, President Marissa Fiore, Media Specialist
Xiomara Figueroa, Vice President Marina Lawton, Secretary
Marissa Fiore, Media Specialist Katelyn Gargano, Treasurer
SADD welcomes new members and meets most Thursdays at 2 PM in B-9
Marissa Fiore
Media Specialist
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News from the Guidance Department
ACT TESTING DATES AND FEES
Students can register online at www.actstudent.org
Additional fees apply if you register late or make changes to your test type, center or date after registering.
High School Code is 400055
ACT Date Register-By Date Late Registration (Late Fee
Required)
Dec 10, 2011 Nov 4, 2011 Nov 5 - 18, 2011
Feb 11, 2012
Jan 13, 2011
Jan 14 - 20, 2012
Apr 14, 2012
Mar 9, 2012
Mar 10 - 23, 2012
Jun 9, 2012
May 4, 2012 May 5 - 18, 2012
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SAT TESTING DATES AND FEES
High School Code is 400055
Students can register online at www.collegeboard.com
Additional fees apply if you register late or make changes to your test type, center or date after registering.
Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance.
SAT Date Register-By Date ($49.00 Fee)
Late Registration ($75.00 Fee)
SAT Subject Tests™ Available Y/N (see website: www.collegeboard.com for a list of the subject tests being offered on each date)
Dec 3, 2011
Nov 8, 2011
Nov 20, 2011 Yes
Jan 28, 2012
Dec 30, 2011
Jan 13, 2012 Yes
Mar 10, 2012
Feb 10, 2012
Feb 24, 2012 No
May 5, 2012
Apr 6, 2012
Apr 20, 2012 Yes
Jun 2, 2012
May 8, 2012
May 22, 2012 Yes
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College Visits
Listed below are the colleges planning a visit for the months of October and November. Any students who
wish to go to this meeting must obtain a pass from Mrs. Lavallee in the Guidance Office ON THE
DAY OF THE MEETING.
College Name Date of Visit Time of Visit
Mount Ida College 11-01-11 1:05 p.m.
Bryant University 11-02-11 8:20 a.m.
CCRI 11-03-11 8:20 a.m.
Bay State College 11-14-11 10:15 a.m.
Hood College, MD 11-16-11 9:25 a.m.
University of Connecticut 11-16-11 1:05 p.m.
University of Bridgeport 11-18-11 8:20 a.m.
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Attention College-Bound Seniors: The following scholarships are currently available in the guidance office:
DATE
RECV'
D
NAME TYPE CRITERIA AMOUNT FREQUENCY DEADLINE
09/01/1
1
Horatio Alger
Association
Scholarship
all
Seniors who are US citizens planning to pursue post
secondary education, have financial need, involved
in co-curricular and community activites, and
demonstrate academic achievement.
varies once 10/30/2011
09/06/1
1
Elks National
Foundation
Any U.S.
College All High School Seniors who are US citizens Varies Varies 12/02/11
09/06/1
1
Elks National
Foundation
Legacy Awards
Any U.S.
College
High School Senior who is a child or grandchild of
a living Elk who joined on or before 4/1/09 or
charter member of a lodge that was instituted on or
after 4/1/09. Applicants must take the SAT or
ACT by 12/31/11.
$4,000 over 4 years 2/1/2012
09/09/1
1
Prudential
Spirit of
Community
Awards
Any
Middle & High School Students who are legal RI
residents. Volunteer/Community Service that
occurred at least in part after 9/1/10.
$1,000 -
$6,000 Once
To Mrs.
Lavallee by
11/1/11
09/15/1
1
Union Plus
Scholarship any
Dependent child of a union member who
participates in any Union Plus program and whose
cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
$500 to
$4,000 01/31/12
09/15/1
1
The 100 Club
of Rhode Island Any
RI High School Senior whose parent has completed
at least 1 year of continuous service in an
organization covered by the 100 Club of RI benefit
program (public safety personnel serving RI).
up to
$2,500 for 4 Years 3/1/2012
09/15/1
1
American Fire
Sprinkler
Association
Scholarship
Contest
College
Universit
y Trade
School
High School Senior. Must write essay & include
bibliography. Must apply online at
www.afsascholarship.org
$2,000.00 04/05/12
09/19/11
Brad Lafontaine Memorial
Scholarship
any Senior Football Player on the Burrillville High
School Football Team who has "the most heart" $1,000.00 once
To Mrs.
Lavallee by
10/25/11
09/21/1
1
Matthew Siravo
Memorial
Foundation
any RI high school seniors diagnosed with Epilepsy $1,000.00 once 4/1/2012
09/27/11
AES Engineers
Scholarship any
High School senior of good character. Must submit
essay. $500.00 once
10/7/2011
10/03/1
1
Erica Desautels
Memorial
Scholarship
any
Burrillville High School senior with artistic talent
(writing, drawing, music, drama, etc.) pursuing post
secondary education.
$1,000.00 once
To Mrs.
Lavallee by
4/13/12
10/13/1
1
Nat'l Federation
of Independent
Business
(NFIB) Young
Entrepreneur
Award
any
Graduating high school seniors entering college in
the fall of 2012. Must have an officially established
business and demonstrate entrepreneurial initiative
through examples such as DECA, etc. Must also
meet or exceed recommended academic standards
1000 to
10,000 once 12/15/11
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Burrillville Public Schools
Superintendent
Dr. Frank Pallotta
Principal
Mr. Michael Whaley
Assistant Principals
Mrs. Sherrill McKeon
Mr. Larry Izzi
Department Leaders
Richard Goudreau- English
Kristi Craig- Math
Tim Durigan- Technology/ Business
Nick Servidio-Science
Barbara DeMasco-Student Wellness
Jennifer Fowler-Special Education
David Sheehan-Social Studies
Guidance
Mary Russo A-Gi
Mary Lou Tupper Gl-O
Peter Berthelette P-Z
Editor’s Note: The newsletter is published once a month. Please send news items,
announcements, and photographs to Ms. Smith at [email protected].
If you have recently moved to Burrillville or your child has transferred
to Burrillville High from another school district, read on...
We know how overwhelming it can be for kids to change schools. To
assist in this transition we are again offering newcomers groups for
students during the school day to orient them to what BHS has to
offer. If you signed the newcomers permission form in your
enrollment packet, your son/daughter will have a chance to speak to
one of us and may be eligible to participate in a group, as available.
If you have any questions about the Newcomers Program, please
contact one of us below.
For further information you can contact:
-Janet McLinden, Student Assistance Counselor
568-1310 ext. 2709
-Kim Pristawa, School Psychologist
568-1310 ext. 2317
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