Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Thursday January 31st 2008
RAWKIN’ HAWKS
Anyone interested in trying out for Rawkin’ Hawks: There will be an interest meeting in Mr. Waldrip’s room – D106, on Thursday at 3:30pm. The application process will be discussed as well as the timeline for tryouts.
BPA
The Business Professionals of America attended their Regional leadership conference on Saturday at Burkburnett High School. The following students placed as State Qualifiers or State Alternate to advance to their State competition.
Brian Bain 1st Advanced Spreadsheet Application State Qualifier
Steven Marberry 1st Database Applications State Qualifier
Adam Smith 1st Banking & Finance, 2nd Admin. Support State Qualifier
Muriel Grove 1st Admin. Support Concepts State Qualifier
Steven Davidson 2nd Integrated Office Application State Qualifier
Dario Scalco 2nd Fundamental Word Processing State Qualifier
Adam Parker 2nd C++ Programming State Qualifier
Cindy Brookshire Advanced Word Processing State Alternate
ATHLETICS
Birdville ISD Parents and Athletes are encouraged to get a jump on the college selection process by attending a FREE Introductory Seminar Monday, Feb. 11th, at 6:30pm at the Thomas Coliseum. This seminar will be conducted by the Collegiate Athlete Educational Program. Pre-Registration must be completed by Feb. 4th. (email becky@collegiateathlete.com). The seminar, “The Big Picture” will begin at 6:30pm. Both the student athlete and a parent must attend together.
Please visit www.collegiateathlete.com for more information and Registration Form or you can talk with your specific sport coach.
Essential information, early preparation process and timelines will be discussed to gain the knowledge to make the best informed decision in the selection of a college.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
National Honor Society Officers: Please meet in Ms. Wilson’s room tomorrow (Friday) morning at 8am.
BIRDVILLE HOCKEY NEWS
Birdville Hawks Hockey won yet another game by defeating Crowley 3 to 1!!!!
UIL FUNDRAISER RESTAURANT NIGHT
Chan’s Mongolian Grill, Monday night… be there!
SCIENCE TAKS LUNCH TUTORIAL
The Science TAKS Lunch Tutorial planned for today has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled for next week.
Monday, January 28th, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
SWIMMING
Congratulations Mighty Hawk Swim Team for your excellent performance at the District 6-4A Swimming and Diving Championships! The following swimmers qualified to advance to the regional swim meet to be held on Feb. 8 & 9 in Ft. Worth.
The Girls Medley Relay consisting of Rachel Grienke, Jennifer Greene, Angela Andrus, and Macey Butler.
The Boys Medley Relay that includes Billy Nickell, Josh Bland, Stephen Hoerig, and Parker Devlin.
Qualifying in Individual Events were: Stephen Hoerig in the 100 yard Backstroke and Angela Andrus in the 100 Freestyle and the 50 Freestyle.
Angela was a medalist in the 50 Free, earning a bronze medal for her third place finish.
Congratulations regional qualifiers!
ASL
ASL Club will be meeting on Wed. Jan. 30th at 7:50am. The deadline for the t-shirts will be this Wed. Jan. 30th. Please buy your shirts soon!!!
GYMNASTICS
The Lady Hawks gymnastics team placed 3rd Friday night, against Richland & San Angelo Central. Senior Alicia Panek placed 2nd bars & floor, 3rd all around & beam & 4th vault. Junior Kristy Peterson placed 4th bars, 5th beam & 6th floor & all around. Senior Amy Zimmerman 6th beam. On the boys side, Robert Enriquez placed 5th vault, 6th high bar & all around.
RAWKIN’ HAWKS
Anyone interested in trying out for Rawkin’ Hawks: There will be an interest meeting in Mr. Waldrip’s room – D106, on Thursday at 3:30pm. The application process will be discussed as well as the timeline for tryouts.
SEUSSICAL RAFFLE WINNERS
Mavericks Tickets –Dora Watson
Stars Tickets – Mr. Heika
TX Motor Speedway – Mr. Heika
Panera Bread Card – Lisa Bates
iPod iHome – Nathan Prange
Men’s Blazer – Terry Love
Voice Lessons – Ms. Whaley
Relaxation Basket – Robin Eddins
Men’s Watch – Ralph Houy
Dr. Seuss Basket – Ryan Ivey
Thank you everyone for your support! The Raffle was a big success!
MATH TEAM
We will meet today, after school at 3:30, in room D305. Please come and prepare for our next invitational meet. District is just around the corner!
FACULTY BASKETBALL GAME
Tonight… BHS Faculty vs RHS Faculty, 7pm, WG Thomas Coliseum, Price cut … $3 a ticket.
Come support the HAWKS Faculty as they claim yet another victory!!!
Friday, January 25th, 2008
Friday January 25th2008
FACULTY BASKETBALL GAME
Students and teachers, you are invited to the 4th annual Birdville vs Richland faculty basketball game on Monday, January 28 at 7pm at the WG Thomas Coliseum. Birdville has won the past two out of three games and they are ready to win. Come help us cheer Coach Hudak, Mr. Nichols, Coach Vandewalker, Mrs. Rinehart, and many more on to victory! Tickets are $4 at the door next Monday night.
I-FLURTZ
If you were not able to fill out an I-Flurtz survey, please come by the clinic today and pick one up. All surveys are due by Monday morning.
The results will be for sale the week of Valentines Day.
TAFE
TAFE Members: There will be a meeting for all members on Tuesday, January 29th, at 7:45am or 3:30pm in Room A203. If you are attending the regional conference at UTA this meeting is mandatory. Upcoming events will be discussed as well as details of the region conference.
ASL
If you are interested in buying an ASL shirt, please see Mrs. Hill by Friday, January 25th to place your order. The cost is $15. Don’t miss this opportunity!
SCIENCE TAKS TUTORIALS
Juniors: Are you worried about the Science TAKS?
Join the Lunch Bunch! It will be in B401 (Mr. Ellis’s room) on Wednesdays during second and third lunch. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A PASS, so ask your Science Teacher or Mr. Ellis. Get Test Taking Strategies, Hints, tips, and practice with the questions.
Thursday, January 24th, 2008
Thursday January 24th2008
I-FLURTZ
If you were not able to fill out an I-Flurtz survey, please come by the clinic today or tomorrow and pick one up. All surveys are due by Monday morning.
The results will be for sale the week of Valentines Day.
TAFE
TAFE Members: There will be a meeting for all members on Tuesday, January 29th, at 7:45am or 3:30pm in Room A203. If you are attending the regional conference at UTA this meeting is mandatory. Upcoming events will be discussed as well as details of the region conference.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
If you can help Saturday at Grapevine Mills Mall, please see Ms. Wilson today or tomorrow.
FCA
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet this Friday morning at 7:45am in Art Lab 3. We have a special guest speaker, Toby Trotter, who is our regional director for FCA. All are invited to come and hear what he has to say. It is a great way to start a Friday. Come and be a part!
SCIENCE TEAM
These people need to see Mrs. Mitchell in D105 by the end of the week:
Ty Borck, Atniel Quetz, Marina Mikhela, and Min Young. Also, the next Steak & Shake night will be today from 5:30 to 7pm.
ASL
If you are interested in buying an ASL shirt, please see Mrs. Hill by Friday, January 25th to place your order. The cost is $15. Don’t miss this opportunity!
FACULTY BASKETBALL GAME
Students and teachers, you are invited to the 4th annual Birdville vs Richland faculty basketball game on Monday, January 28 at 7pm at the WG Thomas Coliseum. Birdville has won the past two out of three games and they are ready to win. Come help us cheer Coach Hudak, Mr. Nichols, Coach Vandewalker, Mrs. Rinehart, and many more on to victory! Tickets are $4 at the door next Monday night.
Monday, January 14th, 2008
Monday January 14th 2008
HOSA
All HOSA members competing in area Competitions MUST attend a short meeting on Tuesday the 15th at 7:45 in Ms. Garza’s room. You will be given important information and must make arrangements with Ms. Garza if you can not attend.
SCHOOL SPIRIT COMPETITION
Attention all students:
Do You Have Spirit????
We will be having a spirit competition with class t-shirts. To be eligible to participate, all students (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior) need to wear your class t-shirts to school on Tuesday, January 15th.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL TICKETS
Tickets are now on sale for Seussical the Musical to be performed in our BHS Theatre on Thursday, January 24 through Sunday, January 27th.
Come see the Broadway production of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters by the BHS Fine Arts students. Performance start at 7:30pm for Thursday through Saturday and 2:30pm on Sunday.
Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door, and $12 for reserved seating. You can buy tickets before and after school at the table in the main entrance lobby or at lunches. Or you can order tickets from any cast or crew member.
MAKE-UP TIME
After school d-halls through Jan. 16th.
Jan. 17th and 18th from 1 to 4pm (after finals).
NEWSPAPER STAFF STUDENT RECOGNITIONS
Please congratulate the following Newspaper Staff Students for their wonderful accomplishments at the UIL Invitational meet at Burleson on Saturday: Out of 41 Schools, Birdville’s Journalism Team won 1st place.
Priscilla Totiyapungprasert won
1st Place Feature Writing
2nd Place Editorial Writing
4th Place Headline Writing
Taylor Dukes won
1st Place Headline Writing
5th Place News Writing
5th Place Feature Writing
MATH TEAM
Math Team will not meet today. We will resume meetings Monday, January 28th.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Today is the last day to pay dues for this semester. See Ms. Wilson ASAP!
GYMNASTICS
The Lady Hawk gymnastics team competed in the first meet of the year against Saginaw & Richland last Thursday. Senior Alicia Panek won bars, & beam, placing 2nd in all around & 3rd on vault & floor. Junior Kristy Peterson placed 5th on beam. Last Thursday at the first gymnastics meet of the season against Saginaw and Richland the boys team was led by junior Ryan Graf who swept 1st place in every event and won the all-around. Ryan had a personal best also on high bar with a score of 9.9.Sophomore Robert Enriquez was 4th in the all-around and 4th on Parallel Bars. Contributing performances were also made by freshman Evan Romrell and senior Daniel Hughes.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY
• PERIODS 1- 5, REG. SCHEDULE • PERIOD 6 – 1:40 TO 2:25 • PERIOD 7 – 2:31 TO 3:26 (EXAM)
THURSDAY
• PERIOD 2 – 8:20 TO 9:15 • PERIOD 4 – 9:20 TO 10:15 • PERIOD 6 – 10:20 TO 11:20
FRIDAY
• PERIOD 1 – 8:20 TO 9:15 • PERIOD 3 – 9:20 TO 10:15 • PERIOD 5 – 10:20 TO 11:20
STUDY OPPORTUNITY
Semester Tests are this week so here is an opportunity to study. Tonight, HIGH ON LIFE is hosting a Study Night at IHOP. It will be from 6pm to 9pm with plenty of space and a relaxed environment so come out and study with us!
LADY HAWK SOCCER
Congrats to the Lady Hawks for winning the championship in their opening tournament of the season. They beat Cedar Hill in a thrilling shoot-out victory to give Coach Brown his 100th victory of his coaching career!!!
Thursday, January 10th, 2008
Thursday January 10th 2008
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Our next meeting is this Friday, January 11th, at 7:45am or 3:30pm in the Lecture Hall. If you cannot attend either meeting, Ms. Wilson needs advance notice in writing.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL TICKETS
Tickets are now on sale for Seussical the Musical to be performed in our BHS Theatre on Thursday, January 24 through Sunday, January 27th.
Come see the Broadway production of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters by the BHS Fine Arts students. Performance start at 7:30pm for Thursday through Saturday and 2:30pm on Sunday.
Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door, and $12 for reserved seating. You can buy tickets before and after school at the table in the main entrance lobby or at lunches. Or you can order tickets from any cast or crew member.
MAKE-UP TIME
After school d-halls through Jan. 16th.
Jan. 17th and 18th from 1 to 4pm (after finals).
Saturday, January 12th from 8 to 2pm… for SS bring a sack lunch: no microwave available and you will not be able to leave campus for lunch.
Sign up for SS with your assistant principal to let us know you are coming.
NEEDLEWORK CLUB
Needlework Club will meet Thursday after school in C104.
S.A.G.A. SHIRTS
If you ordered a “Students Against Genocide in Africa” t-shirt at the Invisible Children screening on December 6th, please pick it up THIS WEEK after school from 3:30 to 4pm in the theatre classroom. Please remember to bring your $10 payment. Any shirts that are not picked up and paid for by Friday, January 11th, will be forfeited and sold at future events.
SCHOOL SPIRIT COMPETITION
Attention all students:
Do You Have Spirit????
We will be having a spirit competition with class t-shirts. To be eligible to participate, all students (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior) need to wear your class t-shirts to school on Tuesday, January 15th.
T-shirts will be counted through your English classes.
The class with the most spirit will win $500 for their class account.
LIBRARY FINES/BOOKS
All students who owe late library books and/or fines should have received notices in 3rd period classes this week. Those late books and fines need to be cleared up by Thursday so that you can take semester tests.
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
Wednesday January 9th 2008
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Our next meeting is this Friday, January 11th, at 7:45am or 3:30pm in the Lecture Hall. If you cannot attend either meeting, Ms. Wilson needs advance notice in writing.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL TICKETS
Tickets are now on sale for Seussical the Musical to be performed in our BHS Theatre on Thursday, January 24 through Sunday, January 27th.
Come see the Broadway production of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters by the BHS Fine Arts students. Performance start at 7:30pm for Thursday through Saturday and 2:30pm on Sunday.
Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door, and $12 for reserved seating. You can buy tickets before and after school at the table in the main entrance lobby or at lunches. Or you can order tickets from any cast or crew member.
MAKE-UP TIME
After school d-halls through Jan. 16th.
Jan. 17th and 18th from 1 to 4pm (after finals).
Saturday, January 12th from 8 to 2pm… for SS bring a sack lunch: no microwave available and you will not be able to leave campus for lunch.
Sign up for SS with your assistant principal to let us know you are coming.
NEEDLEWORK CLUB
Needlework Club will meet Thursday after school in C104.
S.A.G.A. SHIRTS
If you ordered a “Students Against Genocide in Africa” t-shirt at the Invisible Children screening on December 6th, please pick it up THIS WEEK after school from 3:30 to 4pm in the theatre classroom. Please remember to bring your $10 payment. Any shirts that are not picked up and paid for by Friday, January 11th, will be forfeited and sold at future events.
HOSA
Please congratulate the following HOSA members that have advanced to Area in the following Competitive Events!
- Emily Clifton, Noah Buckelew, and Stephen Hoerig for Creative Problem Solving
- Stephanie Whitehead and Ashley Frazier for Community Emergency Response Team
Rachel Stonecipher for Medical Math
Carrie Wallo for Nursing Assisting Skills, and - Emily Varela for Sports Medicine
Wish them luck for Area Competitions in February!!
SCHOOL SPIRIT COMPETITION
Attention all students:
Do You Have Spirit????
We will be having a spirit competition with class t-shirts. To be eligible to participate, all students (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior) need to wear your class t-shirts to school on Tuesday, January 15th.
T-shirts will be counted through your English classes.
The class with the most spirit will win $500 for their class account.
LIBRARY FINES/BOOKS
All students who owe late library books and/or fines should have received notices in 3rd period classes this week. Those late books and fines need to be cleared up by Thursday so that you can take semester tests.
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
Tuesday January 8th 2008
LITERARY CRITICISM
Lit Crit will meet today after school in B101.
NEEDLEWORK CLUB
Needlework Club will meet Thursday after school in C104.
S.A.G.A. SHIRTS
If you ordered a “Students Against Genocide in Africa” t-shirt at the Invisible Children screening on December 6th, please pick it up THIS WEEK after school from 3:30 to 4pm in the theatre classroom. Please remember to bring your $10 payment. Any shirts that are not picked up and paid for by Friday, January 11th, will be forfeited and sold at future events.
ASL CLUB
ASL Club will meet on Wednesday morning, January 9th, at 7:45am in C209. T-shirts are now on sale for $15 each… give your money to Mrs. Hill. The deadline to order t-shirts will be January 18th.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Our next meeting is this Friday, January 11th, at 7:45am or 3:30pm in the Lecture Hall. If you cannot attend either meeting, Ms. Wilson needs advance notice in writing.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL TICKETS
Tickets are now on sale for Seussical the Musical to be performed in our BHS Theatre on Thursday, January 24 through Sunday, January 27th.
Come see the Broadway production of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters by the BHS Fine Arts students. Performance start at 7:30pm for Thursday through Saturday and 2:30pm on Sunday.
Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door, and $12 for reserved seating. You can buy tickets before and after school at the table in the main entrance lobby or at lunches. Or you can order tickets from any cast or crew member.
MAKE-UP TIME
After school d-halls through Jan. 16th.
Jan. 17th and 18th from 1 to 4pm (after finals).
Saturday, January 12th from 8 to 2pm… for SS bring a sack lunch: no microwave available and you will not be able to leave campus for lunch.
Sign up for SS with your assistant principal to let us know you are coming.
Friday, January 4th, 2008
Friday January 4th 2008
VOLLEYBALL CONGRATS
Congratulations to Brenda Jackson. Because of her outstanding season in volleyball this year, Brenda was selected to the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram First Team for volleyball. There were only six players from the North Texas area selected to this team, so congratulations Brenda!
UIL SOCIAL STUDIES
The UIL Social Studies Team will meet in room C304 on Tuesday, January 8th at 7:50 or 3:30.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL TICKETS
Tickets are now on sale for Seussical the Musical to be performed in our BHS Theatre on Thursday, January 24 through Sunday, January 27th.
Come see the Broadway production of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters by the BHS Fine Arts students. Performance start at 7:30pm for Thursday through Saturday and 2:30pm on Sunday.
Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door, and $12 for reserved seating. You can buy tickets before and after school at the table in the main entrance lobby or at lunches. Or you can order tickets from any cast or crew member.
MATH TEAM
The Math Team will meet this coming Monday at 3:30pm in room D305. Please make plans to attend as we prepare for our next invitational meet.
PARKING INFO
Anyone wishing to acquire a parking pass needs to first pick up a Parking Contract from Mrs. Carter’s office across from the cafeteria, take it home, fill it out and have it signed by your parents. This has to be taken care of first before you begin the process of acquiring a parking pass.
MAKE-UP TIME FOR EXCESSIVE ABSENCES
Time is running out to make-up time!
Here are the remaining dates & times:
Saturdays: Jan. 5th & 12th from 8am to 2pm
January 17th & 18th (Finals 1/2 days): 1 to 4pm
After School detentions on all weekdays through January 16th.
Please sign up with your assistant principal if you are coming to a Saturday School so we can plan accordingly.
If you attend on Saturdays, be sure to bring a lunch.
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008
Thursday January 3rd 2008
UIL SOCIAL STUDIES
The UIL Social Studies Team will meet in room C304 on Tuesday, January 8th at 7:50 or 3:30.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL TICKETS
Tickets are now on sale for Seussical the Musical to be performed in our BHS Theatre on Thursday, January 24 through Sunday, January 27th. Come see the Broadway production of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters by the BHS Fine Arts students. Performance start at 7:30pm for Thursday through Saturday and 2:30pm on Sunday. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door, and $12 for reserved seating. You can buy tickets before and after school at the table in the main entrance lobby or at lunches. Or you can order tickets from any cast or crew member.
LIBRARY INFO
All library books are due today, Thursday, January 3rd. Please return all books and pay your library fines. The fee and fine list for semester tests will be made soon, and a late book or fine will cause you to be on that list.
MATH TEAM
The Math Team will meet this coming Monday at 3:30pm in room D305. Please make plans to attend as we prepare for our next invitational meet.
NEEDLEWORK CLUB
The Needlework Club will meet this afternoon (Thursday) in C104.
PARKING INFO
Anyone wishing to acquire a parking pass needs to first pick up a Parking Contract from Mrs. Carter’s office across from the cafeteria, take it home, fill it out and have it signed by your parents. This has to be taken care of first before you begin the process of acquiring a parking pass.
SATURDAY SCHOOL & MAKE-UP TIME
The next two Saturday’s make-up time will be from 8 – 2pm. We will be making announcements clarifying the changes and also asking that students sign up with you if they are planning on attending so we can get an estimate on how many we are going to have… hopefully a lot!
Students need to bring a sack lunch… they will not be permitted to leave campus or use a microwave.
Remaining make-up time:
After school d-halls through Jan. 16th
Jan. 17th and 18th – 1 to 3 pm. (after finals)
Saturday – Jan. 12th and Jan. 17th – 8 to 2pm.
Students need to sign-up with their assistant principal for the Saturdays so we know how many are coming and can have enough staff members on hand.
