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PARENT NEWSLETTER
Volume X , Issue 2
September 2010
“Success is a choice”
In this Issue....
Message from the Principal
Couseling Center .. .. .. .. .. .2-3
On Tuesday, September 7th, the buses began rolling in at 6:40 a.m. and the hallways were soon filled with
students heading off to class for the start of 2010-2011 school year. Although our school is crowded, with
over 3,000 students currently on the rolls, the first week was a huge success! Upper classmen assisted those
School Fusion/Edulink .. .. .4
new to the school with finding their classes, teachers greeted students as they entered the classrooms, and our
Cafeteria News. .. .. .. .. .. .. .5
counselors worked quickly to address issues that arose. Even lunch, which can sometimes be confusing for
Library News . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .5-6 those who are new, went well, with all students being served with time to spare. Thank you to all of those
who assisted us last week with making sure the year got off to a smooth start.
Bonus Cards .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .6
PWCS .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .4
Yearbook . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .7
Student Council.. .. .. .. .. .. .7
Department News . .. .. .. .. .8
Sports/Clubs .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9-10
Boosters .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .10
Golf Tournament .. .. .. .. .. .11
Our successful start was partially a result of this year’s New Student/Freshmen Orientation. Over 700 students attended the orientation on August 27th. They were quickly placed into groups where student leaders
and faculty volunteers introduced them to the building. Tours were provided, students were able to see how
the cafeteria and attendance office work, locker assignments were distributed, and students were treated to
a fashion show modeled on the show “What Not to Wear.” Attendees also had the opportunity to meet the
administrative team, the counseling staff, our school nurse, our school resource officer, and our security specialist. Students who attended the orientation are reminded to use their free ticket to our first home varsity
football game on Thursday, September 16th, when we take on Garfield High School.
I would also like to thank all of the parents who attended this year’s New BHS Parent Orientation on Saturday, September 11th. Approximately 250 people came to meet the administrative team and counseling
staff and to hear about the programs and resources we offer to students and parents. PTO President Linda
Heartley and Athletic Booster Membership lead, John Brosnahan, encouraged those in attendance to get
involved with the school community. As Mrs. Heartley pointed out, the research clearly shows that students
whose parents are actively engaged with the school are more likely to be focused, successful students. Please
be sure to check out the school website for opportunities to join one of the many organizations that support
the school.
A special “thank you” goes out to Kirby Black, manager of Eggspectation, for donating the food for the
welcome back breakfast for staff during the work week. We also thank our friend Steve Johnson, manager
of Chicago Uno’s of Gainesville, for donating food to the PTO for the staff luncheon at the close of the
workweek. We appreciate the generosity of these businesses and hope you will support their restaurants
when possible.
Thank you also to all of you who have designated Battlefield as the recipient of your Target card school
points. We recently received a check for $1,250 from Target; this money will be used to directly benefit
students through the purchase of four LCD projectors. See page 6 of this newsletter if you information on
how to link Battlefield to your Giant, Harris Teeter, or Bloom cards.
Mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates:
Underclassmen Pictures: September 21 – 23rd
Senior Parent Information Night: September 30th at 7:00 p.m.
Back-to-School Night: October 7th *PLEASE CARPOOL!
PSATs: October 13th
Boosters’ Golf Tournament: October 25th
Homecoming Game: October 29th
Homecoming Dance: October 30th
I look forward to seeing you at the many events and activities this school year. As always, thank you for your
continued support.
Counseling Center News
Juiie Byrne,
Director of Guidance
I hope everyone has enjoyed a fun and restful summer! My name is Julie Byrne
and I am thrilled to be the new Director of School Counseling at Battlefield. I
worked as a school counselor for eight years at Osbourn Park and five years as
Guidance Director at Osbourn High School before joining the staff at Battlefield in July. I am very excited to be here and look forward to working with
students, parents, and faculty to make this the best year yet.
September brings an opportunity for a “fresh start” for everyone and I encourage
students and parents to approach the new school year with optimism. My advice to students is to get off to a strong start and continue building momentum
all year, rather than having to play “catch up” later on.
Parent involvement is a key component to student success and there are many
ways you can support your student. If you have questions about your student’s
progress in school, please consider:
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checking Edulink to get up-to-date grade and attendance information online
checking School Fusion to find out what’s going on in your student’s classes
contacting the teacher by e-mail or phone
speaking with the school counselor
contacting the teacher to arrange a conference
As educators, we know that we do a better job of teaching a child if we have the
help and support of parents. We are eager to work together to help each child
receive the best education possible.
Schedule Changes
In the past few weeks, we have been experiencing an unprecedented surge in new
student enrollments. Consequently, the vast majority of our classes are full or
have only a small number of seats open. At this time, we cannot honor requests
made based on student preferences, including the change of class levels. Level
change requests will not be considered until the end of the first nine weeks.
Senior Visits
Counselors will be visiting with government classes beginning in mid-September to review graduation requirements, career planning, the college application
process, financial aid, important dates, etc. Each senior will meet individually
with his/her counselor to review and solidify his/her plan.
Senior Information Night for Parents
The Battlefield High School Counseling Department will present a Senior Information Night for parents/guardians on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 7:00pm
in the school auditorium. Topics will include graduation requirements, postgraduate planning, and the college admissions process. We strongly encourage
you to attend this important meeting and look forward to seeing you there!
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2010-2011
BATTLEFIELD HIGH
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Amy S. Ethridge-Conti,
Principal
Maria McDonald,
Assistant Principal
Christopher S. McMillan,
Assistant Principal
Catherine R. Porter-Lucas,
Assistant Principal
Lisa M. Zdravecky,
Assistant Principal
Julie Byrne,
Director of Guidance
Benjamin W. Stutler,
Director of
Student Activities
Joseph Huddle,
Specialty Programs
Coordinator
Judith Lester,
Administrative Intern
Courtney Richard,
Teacher on Administrative
Assignment
College Fair
The Western Prince William County Regional College Fair will be held at Osbourn High School on Monday,
September 20, 2010, 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Approximately 100 colleges and universities will be represented. All
seniors and juniors and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Osbourn High School is located at
9005 Tudor Lane, Manassas, VA 20110
PSAT – October 13th
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) will be given to all 10th
and 11th grade students at Battlefield High School on Wed., Oct. 13th, 2010. This is a standardized test that
provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives students a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs
and gain access to college and career planning tools. All 9th grade students will take the Revolution Prep
Practice SAT test on the same day - Oct. 13th.
Students will be given their room assignments the week before the test and asked to report directly to their
testing room on test day. The test will run from approximately 8am to 11am. All seniors will be involved in
senior activities and programming while testing is underway.
The Counseling Center staff is committed to the academic, interpersonal, and career success of every student
at Battlefield. Please check our website and future newsletters for information regarding classroom guidance activities and counseling services. Please contact your student’s counselor if you have any questions or
concerns.
Student Orientation Synopsis
Over 700 students attended this year’s new student orientation on Friday, August 27, 2010. All new students
were greeted by our Battlefield High School cheerleaders and our AFROTC cadets who helped direct our
new students to check in and report to the Auditorium. Students were welcomed by Ms. Ethridge-Conti
and SCA President, Katie Agnos. Students then rotated through 4 sessions which included: A tour of the
school, an introduction to our Counseling Department, Administration and Security, and a session about the
importance of attendance. Students were served lunch, watched Battlefield’s version of “What Not to Wear”,
and received wellness information from Tina Fairbanks, our school nurse. Each student took home a packet
of pertinent information to help them become even more familiar with Battlefield. A special thank you to
all of the student and teacher volunteers that helped make this event a huge success.
AFROTC Cadets
Agnos, Katie
Ariz, Breanna
Arndorfer, Mariah
Asper, Ryan
Bailey, Cassy
Barnhill, Katherine
Beich, Annaleigh
Beirne, Joseph
Bellino, Earlena
Bond, Nick
Bretsch, Steven
Brown, Chris
Burke, Alyssa
Byrd, Jessica
Calderon, Nancy
Carnahan, CJ
Castrellon, Nicole
Chabot, Kellie
Chehreh, Sara
Cho, Michelle
Cole, Ariel
Conner, Rebecca
Cook, Mark
Counseling Staff
Craft, Courtney
Craft, Julie
Craven, Rea
Cross, Taylor
Davis, Steve
Deering, Laura
Del Cid, Carlos
Delao, Stephanie
Dittmer, Stephen
Dominick, Johnna
Edwards, Kate
Evers, Stephanie
Fairbanks, Alex
Fairbanks, Tina
Fary, Sabrena
Foster, Brandon
Gall, Ryan
Gantt, Maya
Golden, Melissa
Gomes, Bianca
Gonzalves, Caitlin
Grimm, Amanda
Grozdanic, Tamara
Hackett, Meghan
Hannet, Joe
Hanson, Joey
Heath, Brittany
Her, Kelli
Hill, Joy
Hill, Lance
Homan, Amy
Hrin, Christi
Idrizi, Zana
Jernigan, Shane
Johnson, Janice
Jung, Andrew
Kang, Young
Kastrup, Erin
Kim, Aaron
Kim, Christie
Kloepfer, Magee
Kralik, Angie
Krantz, Kara
Kwiatkowski, Katie
Kyle, Mikayla
Kyzer, Paige
Lee, Hoyoung
Lee, Kevin
Lem, Chris
Lin, Kristina
Lindskoy, Jasmin
Link, Krista
Losada, Sofia
Lovell, Hailey
Lyons, Alec
MacGowan, Laura
Means, Darlene
Michelli, Allison
Miller, Beth
Min, Joe
Mollica, Zach
Mosley, Ali
Moulen, Dawn
Munies, Kati
Murray, Wayne
Navarro, Nikoe
Naylor, Joey
Neider, Katherine
Newton, Barbie
Ordonez, Allan
Patchan, Elena
Pender, Taylor
Perez, Erica
Peyton, Charlotte
Phavilay, Christina
Power, Brady
Proctor, Ted
Rejeili, Natalie
Renburg, Julie
Rezadoost, Roya
Ritenour, Dee
Robeson, Dana
Rucker, Lisa
Saini Jasmyn
Saini, Aman
Saini, Jasmeet
Schelzo, Joe
Scott, Julie
Seagers, Erin
Seagleer, Megan
Setress, Madison
Shannon, Richard
Smith, Alyssa
Smith, Jen
Smith, Jessica
Smith, Mackenzie
Smith, Samantha
Son, Michael
Starkey, Mary Beth
Stump, Katie
Suneson, Lauren
Testut, Katie
Tillman, Laura
Torrero, Emily
Towa, Georgie
Trowbridge, Mallory
Tselides, Johnna
Villani, Jack
Volleyball Program
Ward, Abby
Weber, Dawn
Whiticar, Ford
Wilkinson, Laura
Wright, Kim
Zellars, Jasmine
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PWCS
Prince William County
SchoolFusion and Edulink
Public Schools
Follow the progress of your student
Information for Parents:
Joseph Huddle
New parents should register for School
Web siteand Edulink Intouch user accounts.
• Parents new to PWCS must pick up
a “student passcode” authorization letter
from the school office in person before
they can register on the school Web site
or access Edulink Intouch. Dates for
parents to come to the office for the letter will be announced.
• Parents who previously had a school
Web site and Edulink Log in account last
year will be able to login to any of their
children’s school sites with the same user
name and password they had last year.
They do not have to register for a new
user login.
• However if a parent has a child new
to PWCS schools, the parent will have
to get the passcode authorization letter from that child’s school; then “Add
their child” via the “My Family” link
on the Web site.
• Parents who have Edulink Intouch
accounts can now log in and view or
edit student information and emergency card information online.
• Students, parents will be able to see
new classes by September 4th.
• Saved files in “My Files” and “My
Calendar” will not be deleted next year;
all users will continue to keep their files
on SchoolFusion if they choose.
You may check your student’s grades, as
well as classroom assignments, through
School Fusion and Edulink. If you are
a parent and do not have an account,
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Saturday, Sept. 11th
New Parent Orientation
8:00a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 7th
Back to School Night
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Please make sure you bring a valid photo ID with you for verification. If you
cannot attend either of the dates, you
may bring your photo ID to the front
office and the staff will provide you
with the appropriate paperwork. The
front office hours are 6:30 a.m. – 4:00
p.m.
We would like to give Eggspectation a big BOBCAT
“Thank you” for the wonderful breakfast for our
teachers first day back.
The staff was full, happy,
and eager to start the new
year. A special thank you
to manager, Kirby Black.
BHS Information
Lunch Charge Policy
Our liberal charge policy allows students to charge
up to $4.70 when they have exhausted their account
Message from the Cafeteria Manager
funds. Only a complete meal is allowed at this point.
We are looking forward to another year of providing School Food and Nutrition Services has an automated
nutritious, high quality meals to our students this year. phone message system that notifies parents when
In case you are not aware, Prince William County balances are in the negative; cafeteria personnel are
School Food and Nutrition Services is on the forefront also instructed to let students know when they have
of not only meeting, but exceeding requirements set a low or negative balance. If a student has reached
forth by state and federal governments.
the charge limit, they will be offered a granola bar &
milk for that day.
Each year we strive to further reduce fat, trans fats,
and sodium in our foods. We are constantly searching Milk Intolerance/Allergies
for new ways and products to increase the intake of
whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. Snack items Under new USDA guidelines, we will no longer
substitute juice for those students that are lactose
must adhere to strict requirements as well.
intolerant. Students who have a milk allergy must have
New this year is our self serve cold side bar—students a letter from their doctor with specific information
may take a minimum of one and a maximum of three detailed; soy milk will be substituted when allowed in
cold sides to complete their meal.
this instance. For further information, please contact
your school’s cafeteria manager or Serena Suthers,
More information is available on the PWCS website
Director of School Food and Nutrition Services @
under “School Food and Nutrition”.
703 791 7314.
Also, visit our virtual cafeteria, where you can see the
Contact Information
contributions your child’s selections are making in
maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free
to contact the cafeteria manager between the hours of
Pricing and Payment Information
6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.:
We are also pleased to say that while prices are going Teri Carlton
up all around us, lunch prices will remain the same 571 261 4520
this year! A complete paid student meal is $2.35; a carltotk@pwcs.edu
complete breakfast is $1.20. Reduced lunch is .40;
breakfast is .30. Breakfast is served each morning
beginning at 6:45.
From the Library Media Center
You may send in payments for lunch accounts with
your student, or you may make payments through
an account set up on www.mylunchmoney.com.
Please be advised that there is a $1.95 charge for each
transaction. Parents may also view their students’
sales history & receive low balance notices via email
through this website; there is no charge if using the
website just to monitor student accounts.
Free and Reduced Program
The Back-To-School Book Fair is October 7th from
6-9 PM in the library.
SAT/PSAT/AP test prep books, world language
dictionaries, selections for required reading in
language arts classes, calendars, cookbooks, and much
more will be available for purchase. Cash, check,
or major credit cards accepted. Battlefield earns a
percentage of each sale!
Parents of free and reduced students are reminded to For more information, contact:
submit a new application as soon as possible; last year’s Johnna Tselides at 571-261-4642 or tselidje@pwcs.edu
application will expire Oct 17, 2010. Applications can Preston Lazer at 571-261-4641 or lazerpj@pwcs.edu
be submitted on line; you may also pick up applications
through the school guidance office, as well as the cafeteria.
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Library Media Center con’t
General information….
- The library is open to students from 6:45 am to 3:00 pm Mon-Th and 6:45
am to 2:00 pm Friday.
- Our collection contains over 14,000 reference, fiction, and non-fiction
books.
- Numerous online research databases are available for use at school or at
home. See a library staff member for usernames and passwords.
- A networked black-and-white printer is available; all pages cost $.05 each.
- Computers for research and school work, a scanner, and coin-operated copier
are available before, during (with a pass), and after school.
Printer Cartridge, Cell Phone and Newspaper Recycling….
We recycle printer cartridges and cell phones (no chargers or cases, please). By
going green, the library receives funds for new books and materials. Thanks for
helping the environment and the library!
Giant and Harris Teeter Bonus Card Holders!
Time to Re-Link
Bonus cards need to be registered each year! Specifically, Giant Bonus Bucks and
Harris Teeter cards ask parents to re-register their cards at the beginning of each
school year. Please take a moment to log on to one of our three programs we
participate in to verify your registration is current. Below are instructions to help
you easily navigate each stores website. Thank you in advance!
GIANT – Log on to www.GiantFood.com. Click on Our Stores and go to
Register Your Card. Fill in the two blanks with the first three letters of your last
name and your Giant Card number. There is a phone number to call if you do
not know your Giant Card number. The BHS school ID# is 04594.
HARRIS TEETER – Register online at www.HarrisTeeter.com. In the paragraph
Together in Education, click Re-Link to Your School and fill in the required
fields (choose this option even if it is your first time registering). Drop down
menus to locate your school are provided and the link will be automatic. Our
school code for Harris Teeter is 6851. Don’t forget to use your VIC card at the
Pharmacy as well!
BLOOM – Sign up online at www.ShopBloom.com. Click on Your Bloom,
then click on For Your School, and locate the area of text that states; “Click
Here to Get Started.”. One the next page, follow the instructions under Guest
Registration.
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Student Portrait and Yearbook News
Meghan Hackett,
BHS Yearbook Adviser
Senior and Underclassmen Photos
Senior Parents,
If your senior missed his/her appointment for their senior portrait over the summer, Herff Jones will be at
Battlefield from September 15th – 17th to take make-ups. A sign up sheet will be available in the front office
for appointments from September 7th -14th. Appointments are on a first come, first serve basis. Please be
advised, these are the last days for senior photos. After September 17th, Herff Jones will no longer be taking
senior portraits for the 2010-2011 school year.
After your senior has taken their photo, Herff Jones will give them instructions for how to view and choose
their proofs online. From there, they will need to choose the photo they would like in the yearbook by November 5th. If a photo is not chosen, Herff Jones will randomly choose a photo for the yearbook. Please be
advised, photos taken by Herff Jones are the only photos that will be accepted for publication into the 2011
Battlefield yearbook. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Hackett at hacketmk@pwcs.edu.
Underclassmen Photos
Herff Jones will be at Battlefield from September 21st – 23rd to take underclassmen portraits. Ordering
information will be distributed through the English classes prior to the photo sessions. Should your student
miss one of these photo days, Herff Jones will return for make-up sessions on October 28th and 29th.
2010 Yearbooks Still Available!
Did you miss out on your chance to purchase Battlefield’s first full-color yearbook? The Lynx staff has a
limited supply of 2010 books left to be purchased for $65.00. If you are interested in purchasing one, please
contact Meghan Hackett at hacketmk@pwcs.edu.
The 2011 Battlefield Yearbook is Now In Production!
Battlefield Parents,
Crazy as it may sound, the holiday season will be here before we know it! Are you looking for a fun and
creative gift idea? Why not order a copy of the 2011 Battlefield yearbook? This next book promises to be
even better than last year’s and you definitely won’t want your child to miss out on owning this fabulous piece
of Bobcat memorabilia! In the coming weeks, information will be sent home to you regarding prices and
ordering options, but you can contact us at any time if you have any questions!
day. Class colors consist of Seniors- White, Juniors
Black, Sophomores- Purple, and Freshmen- Silver/
Joe Schelzo Gray. The Homecoming dance theme is “A Night
At The Grammy’s” which will be held October 30th
Homecoming 2010
beginning at 7:30 pm and concluding at 11:30 PM.
Hello Battlefield High School, and welcome back to Be sure to look out for the banners and announceanother exciting year! The SCA has been working ments to keep up on the homecoming/spirit week
hard this summer and has made the decision for the extravaganza.
Homecoming spirit week, which is the week of Oc- Dance Tickets
tober 25-29. The overall theme is Music Madness
with the sub topics of Seniors with Hip-Hop/Pop, Instructions and Order Forms for Homecoming
Juniors with Disco/Rave, Sophomores with Rock Dance Tickets will be available beginning September
and Roll, and the Freshmen with Country. The spirit 13th, in the Main Office and on the BHS Website.
days include: Monday as Get Up and Go day, Twin The deadline to order tickets is October 22nd. InTuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Thursday class theme structions and Forms to receive approval for Guests
day (as mentioned before), and Friday as class color not at BHS will also be available at the same time,
with a deadline of October 18th.
Student Council
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Orchestra Welcome!
Department News
Rachel Kessinger,
Orchestra Secretary
Foreign Language
Marilyn Clemence,
Foreign Language Dept.
A warm welcome to all returning and new foreign
language students
The department welcomes three new teachers -Nicole O’Keefe (ESOL), Mallory Trowbridge (Spanish)
and Kristine Carney (French).
Our department continues to grow. This fall we have
2201 students in our language classes. We have 402
French students, 113 German students, 152 Latin
students and 1,536 Spanish students. We wish them
all a successful year academically. We also hope that
their language study proves enjoyable.
In the spring, the French Honor Society and the
Spanish Honor Society elected new officers for the
2010-2011 school year. Officers include:
French
President:
Vice President:
Record Keeper:
Secretary:
Historians:
Joanna Dressel
Cathleen Chong
Toni Marie Chandler
Heather Teschke
Gwendolyn Boll and Nikki Frascione
Spanish
President:
Vice President:
Secretary
Abdus Khan
Adam Joslin
Katie Agnos
There are several important dates coming up quickly. On
September 9 and 10, people will be sized for performance
uniforms and bobcat shirts during class. This will only
pertain to freshman, new students in the program, people
who are in Chamber Ensemble for the first time this year
and those who think they will need a differently sized
uniform for this year.
On September 25, Senior Regional auditions will take
place at Potomac High School. Those who are in Chamber are required to audition, but anyone else who is interested may audition as well. On October 2, Junior Regional auditions will take place at Lake Ridge Middle School.
This audition is only open to freshman students and it is
optional, not required.
There is an opportunity to attend the October 1 performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony by the National Symphony Orchestra and the Choral Arts Society of
Washington at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC.
This is the first year that we will be having a fall concert
on October 14.
On November 10, Senior All County auditions will take
place at Brentsville High School. Those in Chamber are
also required to audition for this, but again anyone else
who would like to audition is welcome to do so.
Social Studies
Donal Fair,
SS Dept.
The Battlefield High School Social Studies Department is prepared for another exciting year of classes
that span a wide array of content areas. Government
classes will begin the 2010-2011 school year with an
introduction to the birth of democracy. Geography
students will analyze and evaluate maps as well as
learn basic terminology of the geographical discipline. World History students will learn the important early civilizations that still work to shape our
modern world. Psychology will be investigating the
practices and principles of Psychology. Students will
explore the impact of biology on psychological issues. Social Studies own Joe Schelzo, a U.S. Government and Leadership Seminar instructor, will supervise SCA Elections during the month of September.
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Welcome incoming freshman and new students to the
Battlefield High School Orchestra Department and welcome back returning players. We are excited to enter the
beginning of another new school year, but there is a lot
of information that needs to go out about the program.
There are some more distant dates that should be remembered as well. The Winter concert is going to be on
December 9. We will also be playing Christmas carols in
Manassas Mall on December 20 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.
Orchestra Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 16
and 17.
On April 7, Solo and Ensemble will take place at Gainesville Middle School.
There will be a spring trip to Allentown, PA on June 4 &
5, in which we will perform and then go to Dorney Park,
Baltimore Aquarium and Medieval Times.
These events may all seem like they are far off, but they
will come quickly and a lot of hard work goes into them.
Concerts and any auditions are to be taken very seriously.
Sports News
Girls Basketball
Eric McCaslin,
Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
WelcomeBack!!! Girls Basketball
has been hard at work this summer and looks to continue building towards a wonderful basketball season. Our ladies kept busy
with community service, running
a basketball camp for kids, and
attending two camps (one local
and one at VCU in Richmond).
Meanwhile, we were also putting
in the work at open gyms filled
with conditioning and weight lifting as well as time for the ladies
to work on their skills. This Fall
figures to stay busy for the ladies
where they will have opportunities
to attend at least two open gyms a
week, weight lifting, conditioning
and participate in a Fall Basketball
League that we host her at BHS on
Saturdays as well. To stay updated
you should check out the Girls
Basketball webpage on school fusion at: http://basketball-girls.
battlefield.groupfusion.net/; you
should also email Coach McCaslin
at mccaslew@pwcs.edu and ask to
be added to the group email list as
he sends out numerous updates as
well.
The ladies enjoyed a lot of success
this summer, going 4-3 at both the
JV and Varsity levels at VCU Team
Camp. We have a lot of talented
youth and hope that through your
hard work and competition that
you will be able to continue to
push each other to be the best you
can be. As Pat Summitt, the famous Tennessee Ladies Basketball
Head Coach, said to her son after
getting cut from 6th grade basketball team and wanting to get better had asked her for help, “I can
help you, but I will not start your
engine”. In the end you decide
how much you want to work in
order to improve your game. The
out of season program is in place,
you just need to take advantage of
it, and we hope you do. Welcome
to Battlefield Bobcat Basketball,
where our goal is to raise leaders,
not just basketball players. As
the late great John Wooden said,
“Success is peace of mind which is
a direct result of self-satisfaction
in knowing you made the effort to
become the best of which you are
capable”. Are you ready to personally challenge yourself to give
your best effort? This is how you
develop the Champion mindset of
a Leader!
Congratulations to the 2009 BHS Varsity Cheer Squad for being named
the Cedar Run District Champions. This was the first time ever for
BHS. The team was coached by Stacy Hart, who was named
Cedar Run District Coach of the Year. Way to go Lady Bobcats!
Club News
FBLA Club
There will be an interest meeting for all business and
iT students on September 23rd from 2-3pm in room
Joy Hill
2121. Come find out what Future Business Leaders
of America is all about. FBLA is a student run club
Mark your calendars! The first Equestrian Club
that prepares students with leadership skills, commumeeting for the 2010-2011 school year will be held
nity service opportunities, and fundraising experion Thursday September 30th from 2:00 to 3:00 in
ence. There are also over 50 events that members can
room 1148. This club welcomes ALL students, grades
compete in on the regional, state, and national level.
9-12, who LOVE horses, even if you don’t own one.
We will be discussing our accomplishments over the
In addition to attending the fall Germanna Regional
summer show season as well as upcoming events for
Conference, and the spring State Leadership Conferthe fall of 2010. If you have any questions, please
ence, the Battlefield FBLA Chapter will sponsor this
feel free to contact the club sponsor, Joy Hill, at Hillyear’s Speed Networking Event. All business and iT
jx@pwcs.edu.
students will have the chance to meet with business
y
leaders from Prince William County.
Equestrian Club
Key Club
The first student meeting of the Key Club is scheduled for 2:00 on September 14 in the Enclosed Cafeteria. Please join us!
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Club News con’t
BHS Athletic Booster Club
DECA
Jen Smith,
DECA Adviser
Battlefield DECA has BIG plans this year! We offer many opportunities for ALL
BHS students to get involved in community service, competition, and social
events. We are the largest club at BHS and we take great pride in what we offer
students. Our first meeting will take place in the enclosed cafeteria on Tuesday,
September 14 at 2 pm.
You might be thinking..what is DECA? DECA is available for all students to
join who are eager to get involved in community service and social activities.
Students who take a marketing or finance class AND have a competitive edge
DECA offers a variety of opportunities for competition on the district, state and
national level through a variety of projects.
Last year, DECA members donated over $6000 for charity, out of 38 district
events 32 awards were received, earned the highest honor a chapter can earn
on the state level, eleven students competed on the national level, we were a
national finalist for our community service project and beat out over 220 other
chapters, gave out 2 senior scholarships, and 37 students earned a BHS letter.
This year many more activities are on the calendar to include the launch of our
new community service project “Because it Matters”. We look forward to seeing
many old and new faces at our first meeting on September 14, in the Enclosed
Cafeteria.
Satellite Concession Stand Grand Opening !!
The Athletic Boosters will be providing a second concession stand during all
home Varsity football games. This stand will be located in the grassy area near
the Spirit Wear Shack – look for the white tents. Anyone interested in helping
with concessions please contact Michele Curry at mcurry1029@msn.com.
The Bobcat School Store is now open for you!
The school store is open and ready for you! Do you need a sweatshirt or a Bobcat T-Shirt? We got it. Many of the newest and coolest sportswear items are in
stock. Checks and cash are the accepted payment forms. We plan to have the
school store open for the New Parent Orientation on Saturday, September 11,
from 9 - 10:30 a.m. During school, the school store will open during 4th and
5th block during all lunch shifts and we are located within the enclosed cafeteria.
Select items are now on sale. You can check us out
on the School Web Site; look for the store page
web site under “For Students” on the left hand side
of Battlefield’s main page. Don’t be left out without having spirit wear! Items are being sold and are
moving quickly.
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The BHS Athletic Booster Club
welcomes all students, athletes,
coaches, staff, teachers, administrators, and parents to a very auspicious 2010-2011 school year!
We also have six very important
pieces of information to pass to
all parents:
1. Membership in the BHS ABC
for the 2010-2011 school year
can be accomplished on-line at
www.BattlefieldBoosters.org; we
recommend the Purple, Black,
or Bobcat level memberships for
extended benefits. Small business or corporate level memberships are also available and very
appreciated by our 501(c)3 organization.
2. The annual BHS ABC Golf
Tournament is Monday, 25 October 2010, at Evergreen Country
Club starting at 11:00 a.m. with
an opening lunch followed by a
shotgun start at noon. Sponsors,
players, and volunteer helpers are
all needed. More information
can be found at www.BattlefieldBoosters.org or by calling Ben
Stutler at (571) 261-4424.
3. Please plan on attending our
next meeting on Tuesday, 21 September 2010, in the mini-theatre
room (1407) at Battlefield. You
can join on the spot.
4. The BHS ABC provides many
benefits to our athletic teams and
your volunteering to help with
concessions, Spirit Wear, and our
many other events helps. Please
help and volunteer an hour or so
from time to time.
5. We want to introduce our new
President, Ron Fairbanks; Vice
President, Matt Britton; Secretary, Susan Coxson; our returning Treasurer, Jennifer Fowler;
Membership Lead, John Brosnahan; Spirit Wear Lead, Marinda
Beach; and Concessions Lead,
Michele Curry. All can be contacted via www.BattlefieldBoosters.org
6. Note that the “.org” in our
website is new for this year and
the old “.com” will likely not
work.
Battlefield High School Athletic Boosters
7th annual golf tournament
Monday, October 25, 2010
Evergreen Golf and Country Club
Lunch: 11am ••
Shot gun start: Noon •• Cost: $150 single - $550 foursome
This includes entry into all events, 18-holes of golf, cart, lunch, dinner, beverages, “Thank
You” gift and chance to win various prizes!
Registration info via e-mail:
kklumpp@comcast.net
or call
571-261-4424 (Ben Stutler)
Sponsorship opportunities available: Hole Sponsors, contest sponsors and donations accepted!
GO BOBCATS!
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