Boulder Bulletin Message

From: "Boulder Bulletin" <no-reply@dvusd.org>
Subject: Boulder Bulletin Message
Date: October 11th 2019

Boulder Creek High School Bulletin for Friday, October 11, 2019

Youth Awards: Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s (HHF) 2019 Youth Awards educational grants program is now accepting applications for the 21st Annual Youth Awards, presented by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Graduating Class of 2020 with up to $3,500 in educational grants to fund their higher education or to fund a community-based project. Recipients will be selected for their accomplishments in the classroom, community and for their excellence in various educational categories. Recipients will also be celebrated at 10 regional ceremonies across the country: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Northern CA, Phoenix, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 15th. Students can apply at www.hhfyouthawards.com For more information, please visit www.HispanicHeritage.org.

Yearbook info: Yearbook Class of 2020 Yearbook ChecklistYour yearbook staff is hard at work on the most amazing senior yearbook, but we need your help!▢ Make a Grads Photography reservation for your yearbook photo at www.gradsphotography.com. *Photos must be taken by November 16, 2019.▢ Complete your senior ad by going to www.jostens.com and find Boulder Creek High School. Then, click on yearbook recognition ads. Sign in or register a new account, and follow the four easy steps to create your ad! *Ad prices go up on November 16, 2019.▢ While on that site, don’t forget to order your yearbook! We have the lowest prices of the year now. *prices go up on October 25, 2019! You can also order from the bookstore on campus.▢ Submit your senior quote by going to https://url.dvusd.org/4e90e367 ; *Quotes must be completed by November 16, 2019. If you have any questions, please email us at bchsyearbookpictures@gmail.com or come visit us in room 504 during 4/5th period. Thank you!

Blood Drive: Blood Drive! The NHS Blood Drive will be October 24th. All those over 16 may sign up. Anyone under 18 MUST complete a minor consent form that is signed by their Guardians/Parents. All forms are available in room 533 and 404. Any questions can be directed to Ms.Brown or Mrs.Vossburg!

Free Night School at BCHS: FREE Night School at BCHS! Students, do you need to make up a credit that you missed and want to take care of it for free.?DVUSD Pathways is offering the following classes from October 28- December 19th after school; English Language Arts 1 or 2 English Language Arts 5 or 6 Earth Science 1 or 2 Government Come to the counseling department to get your registration form today!

Home Coming Day Events for 10/11/19: PARADE │ 8:30 AM Join us for BCHS’s first Homecoming Parade as we celebrate all of the wonderful students and opportunities on our campus. Gavilan Peak Pkwy between the bus lane near Memorial Ave and the public library entrance will be closed between 8:00-9:30 AM. We welcome you to bring a chair, set up along the sidewalk of Gavilan Peak near Memorial, and watch this new Boulder tradition!  CARNIVAL │ 5-7 PM Bring the whole family to our Community Carnival happening on BCHS’s practice field right before the big game. We have countless activities for all ages: several carnival-style games, music, rides, and activities—for both younger and older children, and food available. The entrance is free but wristbands are $5 for unlimited rides. Take advantage of our new special wristband for $7, which includes rides and entrance to the football game—up to $5 value for community members.  GAME │ 7 PM Our home Varsity football game against the Liberty Lions starts at 7 pm. We are wearing bright neon colors to show our LOUD support for the Jaguars! Join us as we cheer for Football, applaud the Spiritline, admire the Band, and crown our Homecoming Royalty during half time. Please expect extra traffic and noise during the game.

Steampumkins program at the Library: Steampumkins program Create a steampunk style pumpkin! Just in time for Halloween, decorate a pumpkin in any kind of gear-turning, zipper-toothed, spring-laden way you like. Small prizes awarded for best designs! Plus, pick up some creepy reads before you go. Saturday, October 19th, 2:00-3:30 pm. Registration begins on 10/5.

Volunteer Orientation (for the library only): Volunteer Orientation (for the library only) Teens! Want to make a difference? Or simply need volunteer hours? This quick orientation will get you set up for school year volunteering. Wednesday, November 6th, 2:30-3:00 pm. Registration begins on 10/23. (HOWEVER: if they have filled out a volunteer application online or are interested in volunteering, I will accept additional people who haven't signed up. So if you miss registering, don't despair!)

Attention Seniors, FAFSA Workshop (updated 10/10/19): Seniors: Here is a friendly reminder to sit down with your parents, get last year’s tax info together, and fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis! If you need support filling out the FAFSA, there will be a family workshop on October 17th, during Parent-Teacher Conferences in the JAG Center from 4:00- 6:00 PM. Bring your financial information and IPAD to get started. Please bring an IPad or Lap Top computer!

Jagapalooza Homecoming Week events: Jagapalooza Homecoming Week events: Monday, 10/7 Warped Tour ~~ Band merch, rock n'roll, grunge, goth Tuesday, 10/8 Country Thunder ~~ yee haw, cowboy! Wednesday, 10/9 Vid Con ~~ Meme Day Thursday, 10/10 Coachella ~~ Flower crowns, bohemian / hippie (Think Woodstock, but cooler) Friday, 10/11 Jagapalooza ~~ Seniors: Hot Pink Juniors: Bright Blue Sophomores: Highlighter yellow and Freshmen: Neon Green. Jagapalooza class shirts are on sale for $5 in the Bookstore, which includes a free hydro sticker with purchase! Educators Rising Club is also selling tutus in the class colors if you want to go all out!

Home Games of the Week (Oct. 7-11): 10/8 Volleyball vs Mountain Ridge @ Freshman 4pm, JV 5pm, V 6pm 10/10 Freshman Football vs Liberty @ 6pm 10/10 Swim & Dive vs Chaparral @ 4pm 10/11 Varsity Football vs LIberty @ 7pm

All things E.Q. 10/7-10/11: Don’t give up what you want most for what you want now. Although it is healthy and beneficial to live in the moment, we want our students to understand that only seeking fun in the present moment should not be one’s highest aim. Contributing to your future success usually feels better than avoiding your current obligations. “Many people see discipline as the absence of freedom, when, in fact, it is the source of freedom.”-Stephen Covey

Calling all Sophomors: CALLING ALL SOPHOMORES! HOBY (youth leadership organization) is hosting a 3-day leadership seminar for our current sophomores from June 4th - 7th at ASU West Campus. This program provides students with a unique interactive leadership training, life experience on a university campus, and motivation-building experiences. Please pick-up and complete a student nomination application from the counseling office. The applications are due to Ms. Sherrod by Tuesday, November 19th.

Pizza, Pizza, Pizza: Like Pizza? So do dancers! Grab a flier hanging anywhere on campus and take it to Barro's on October 16th. The BC Dance Department will receive 25% of all dine-in and take out purchases! Help a dancer and eatza pizza!

West-Mec Parent Information Night: West-Mec Parent Informational Night! Come learn about hands-on career exploration available for your student through West-Mec during parent-teacher conference night (10/17 @ 5-6:30 pm in the Jag. Center)

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thursday, October 17, 2019, is Parent-Teacher Conference. The start time is 12:00 pm with an end time of 6:30 pm. The link is available on the Boulder Creek HS website https://www.dvusd.org/bchs. Please pick a time and sign up to meet with your student teachers.

PSAT: The PSAT is on Saturday, October 19th. Be sure to arrive on time at 7:40 am.

College Fair: On Sunday, October 20th, at the Phoenix Convention Center, there will be a college fair. E-mail your counselor for more information.

World Language Club: ¡hola, bonjour, nihao. World language club is going to have a day of the dead theme for the next meeting. Please join us at 2:15 on Tuesday, October 22 at room 331. Everyone is welcome.