The Bronco Update - Burrillville High School

The Bronco Update
Burrillville High School
Volume 4, Issue 3
Date 11.5.2012
The Bronco Update
Principal’s Message
Inside this issue:
Artwork
2
Pumpkins
3
English
4
Digital Portfolio
4
Math
5
Music
7
School to Career
9
Tech Ed
9
Social Studies
10
Students of the 11
Month
October was a busy month of testing for many of our students. Our juniors recently
completed their NECAP testing in Reading, Math and Writing. Results from these tests
will be released in late February/ early March. Our sophomores were also tested on the
PSATs. This served as a practice test to prepare them for the SATs they will take as
juniors.
We continue to move forward with our NEASC self-study. As the standards are
completed, our faculty reviews and approves them to be added to the report.
Our first School Improvement Team (SIT) meeting will be held on November 7th at 6
Community
Service
12
Feinstein
12
Yearbook
13
Drama Club
14
All Night Grad
15
PBIS
16
Nurse
17
Guidance
19
dance Saturday night. Lastly, a big congratulations to our BHS Football team with their
Newcomer’s
Group
25
7-6 win over the Lincoln Lions! Go Broncos!
p.m. in the media center. Please show your support by joining SIT and helping us to
prepare for our NEASC visit and revise our strategic plan. All new members are
encouraged to attend!
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From the Art Rooms…
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Students worked with Mrs. Scheefer, Mr. Cash,
and Mr. Mueller to carve over 100 pumpkins for
the Downtown Pascoag Pumpkin Festival on
October 25th. The festival was sponsored by the
Downtown Pascoag Neighborhood Association
and the Burrillville Parks and Recreation
Department.
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English Department News
Grade 12: Students in all Grade 12 English classes are currently working on
writing their college essays, which will complete their Expressive Writing
Common Course Assessment. Next they will be moving onto their unit on
reading literature, which focuses on identifying key ideas, details, craft,
figurative language, and nuances of meaning. They will be reading selections
from Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales and a few of William Shakespeare’s plays during this unit.
Grade 11: Students in all Grade 11 English classes are currently working on a unit on The Harlem
Renaissance and then they will be moving on to reading A Raisin in the Sun with a comparison argument
essay to follow.
Grade 10: Students in all Grade 10 English classes are currently reading the play The Crucible by Arthur
Miller. Students will be completing an argumentative essay at the conclusion of this unit.
Grade 9: Students in all Grade 9 English classes are currently working on finishing up the first Common
Course Assessment, which is an argumentative essay based on an informational text. Next, they will be
working on a unit on reading short stories.
Enhanced Writing: All students in the Grade 10 Enhanced writing classes are working on writing the
procedural essay.
Digital Portfolio Update
The end of first quarter is here already, which means that students will soon be receiving their first
common tasks of the year if they have not already received them. Common tasks form the backbone of
a BHS portfolio. Therefore, it is extremely important that students earn proficient scores on their
common tasks. Only tasks that receive scores of 3 or higher are considered portfolio worthy. Students
who fail to achieve proficiency are strongly encouraged to revise their work and improve their scores!
Scheduling for senior portfolio presentations is still being worked out with the hope that a preliminary
schedule will be available by Thanksgiving. Notification of student presentation dates and times will be
sent home to parents/guardians. Parents or guardians who are interested in attending their
son/daughter’s portfolio presentation should contact Mr. Goodwin, BHS graduation requirements
coordinator, at goodwinj@bsd-ri.net.
Stay tuned for the reveal of the BHS Graduation Requirements website, which should be up and
running, at least partially, by December 1, 2012.
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Math Department News…
At BHS this year we have targeted problem solving as an area of improvement for our students. We are asking
for parent/ guardian support in helping us to improve the way students think critically. Try the problem of the
month with your son/daughter and then email the solution to craigk@bsd-ri.net or bring the solution into your
son or daughter’s math teacher. Bronco Bucks will be awarded for correct solutions and/or creative
approaches to problem solving.
November Problem of the Month
You find yourself playing a game with your friend. It is played with a deck of only 16 cards,
divided into 4 suits: Red, Blue, Orange, and Green. There are four cards in each suit: Ace,
King, Queen, and Jack. Ace outranks King, which outranks Queen, which outranks Jack except for the Green Jack, which outranks every other card. If two cards have the same face
value, then Red outranks Blue, which outranks Orange, which outranks Green, again except
for the Green Jack, which outranks everything.
Here's how the game is played: you are dealt one card face up, and your friend is dealt one
card face down. Your friend then makes some true statements, and you have to work out who
has the higher card, you or your friend. It’s that simple!
Round 1:
You are dealt the Red Queen and your friend makes three statements:
1. My card could lose to a Blue card.
2. Knowing this, if I am more likely to have an Ace or a King than a Queen or a Jack, then I
have an orange card. Otherwise, I don’t.
3. Given all of the information you now know, if I am more likely to have a Jack than an Ace,
then I actually have a King. Otherwise, I don’t.
Who has the higher card, you or your friend?
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October Problem of the Month
Complete the quiz.
1. The first question with B as the correct answer is:
A.1
B.4
C.3
D.2
2. The answer to Question 4 is:
A.D
B.A
C.B
D.C
3. The answer to Question 1 is:
A.D
B.C
C.B
D.A
4. The number of questions which have D as the correct answer is:
A.3
B.2
C.1
D.0
5. The number of questions which have B as the correct answer is:
A.0
B.2
C.3
D.1
Answer to October Problem of the Month:
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. B
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Music Department News…
Burrillville High School Band Wows the Crowd at Autumnfest Parade
Monday, October 8, 2012 was a
beautiful autumn day. Although most
students were home enjoying their day
off, the members of the band were
representing the town of Burrillville in the
33rd annual Autumnfest Parade in
Woonsocket. The crowd seemed
genuinely appreciative of the band’s
performance and marching maneuvers,
especially their reversals. Special
thanks goes to our parent volunteers
Lynn Clark, Martha Jackson, Denise
Wattendorf, Lee O’Connor, Barbara
Hudon and Roland Hudon who helped
attend to every detail. Thanks also to
student volunteers Lauren Guilbault,
Meghan Gilmore and Brandy Beaudreau
for carrying the band's banner. But the greatest credit belongs to our Drum Majors Julie Latendresse and
Rebecca Hudon who attended to every detail to make this appearance “spot on.” Congratulations to all on a
job WELL DONE!
Homecoming Disney Tribute Previews Band & Choir Trip in February
This year’s Homecoming theme of Disney was a
perfect prelude for the Band and Choir trip to
Disneyworld in February. The day’s activities began
with the band members reporting to the high school
at 7:30 AM and after quickly changing into their
marching uniforms, it was off to the football field for
some last minute drilling of the halftime show.
After being certain of their every move, the band
boarded buses to Callahan School where they met
up with the rest of the parade participants. The
parade proceeded up Chapel Street and down East
Avenue back to the high school.
Once back at the high school, Wind Ensemble and
Select Choir members warmed up the crowd with a
few spirited songs.
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At halftime, the Wind Ensemble performed their Disney pieces with style and grace and even threw in a prince
and princess (Seniors Evan Mislick and Alyssa Lemire), some waltzing, and a wish for world peace.
Many thanks go to the following people for making this event such a success: thanks to Mr. Latendresse and
the Music Boosters for providing such a scrumptious luncheon for all the musicians; thanks to the senior Drum
Majors Rebecca Hudon and especially Julie Latendresse for creating, planning and implementing the field
show from musical arrangements to dance steps; thanks to all the musicians for working so hard for so long to
make a special presentation for our hometown crowd; thanks especially to our seniors for making this a
Homecoming to remember.
Seems as if we don’t have to wish on any stars to make our dreams come true!
Upcoming Music Department Events
For further information regarding Music Department activities, please visit Mrs. Favali’s Blog at:
http://favalisblog.blogspot.com/
Music Boosters Meeting: Monday, November 5, 2012 6:30-7:30 PM
Extra Band Rehearsal: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 6:30-8:00 PM
Thanksgiving Football Game: Thursday, November 22, 2012 10:00 AM
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School to Career News…
October hosted a variety of opportunities for our students. Lincoln Tech presented six workshops for a variety
of classes entitled 'Life After High School' and 'The Interview Success Game". These hands-on workshops
were greatly appreciated by both students and staff. Members from the Workmen's Compensation Court
conducted a workshop highlighting employees’ rights in the workplace. This interactive workshop provided the
students with information regarding the laws pertaining to child labor and their rights under these laws.
A trip to New England Tech highlighted both the existing campus in Warwick and the new campus in East
Greenwich featuring the many programs in the health fields and technology. Environmental Science students
toured the Resource Recovery Facility in Johnston and a rare opportunity was given to 32 students who toured
the high security General Dynamics Facility at Quonset Point where components of nuclear submarines are
manufactured and assembled.
Many more activities are planned for November including a trip to Save the Bay in Providence, a sustainable
energy summit at RIC, a collaboration with Pascoag Utility and other activities. Working on a Middle School
Career Fair in the Spring!
Technology Education Department News…
The plastic crying machines are back! Many BHS. households will be kept awake and annoyed by the random
and bothersome sound of synthetic baby crying. Mrs. Sanstrom’s parenting classes are preparing to “enjoy”
the packages from the cabbage patch as a key learning tool for the course.
Mrs. Sanstrom said, "I personally think that Baby Think It Over is a great project for the Parenting classes. It
makes the students aware of how difficult it is to care for a baby over a period of time. It also makes them see
how having a child right now will interfere with their ability to get a decent education and a job to support their
future families. (Mrs. Sanstrom’s children are all grown-up!)
The technology club is still tinkering away their Tuesday and Thursday afternoons on small engine projects,
electric lamp repair, and any other broken thing that comes along. They have been making markers for the
student memorial and will soon be preparing it for the winter season. The group may be taking on partial
responsibility for school vehicle maintenance and soon hope to start a “unit” on house-wiring.
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Social Studies Department News
October was a busy month for the Social Studies Department. Indeed it is month of opportunities for Burrillville
students through efforts of the Social Studies Department.
On October 5, through collaboration with Andrew Riley, a guest speaker from Lincoln Tech was presenting to
students about the various programs, options, funding sources and such offered by Lincoln Tech in nearby
Lincoln, RI. It is important that students begin formulating a plan for their future. Data such as key areas of job
growth, training times, and expected salaries were shared. Indeed some students are currently exploring this
option as part of their path to success.
On October 9th Burrillville’s Town Clerk, Mrs. Phaneuf, was invited in by the Social Studies Department to speak
about an opportunity for students aged 16 and above to work as an election poll worker on November 6, 2012.
Students will be trained and paid for their time. Additionally, students can choose community service hours
awarded to them. This is a great new initiative with the town that we hope to continue for many years. Afterschool training for these workers will be provided on October 23rd at the high school, at which point interested
students will receive their polling precinct assignments for Election Day.
On October 18th the Social Studies department working in
collaboration with the Art Department received some 103
pumpkins from the Town of Burrillville. Through a recycling
profit share the Town gets back from RIRRC, and the
organizational efforts of key town workers and teachers
here, we were able to bring back the not too far off history of
the high school contributing to an annual community
pumpkin carving event held in Pascoag.
A variety of
opportunities
are offered
here for
students. They can choose to carve, attend, or supervise the
event on the 25th of October, or all three actions! This event
was made possible through some extended efforts of many
folks, including our friends over at the Goodwin Farm in North
Smithfield and our longtime allies and friends over at the
Village IGA in Pascoag. The collaboration between town
workers and school teachers is something we just can’t stop
seeing enough of. Keep it coming everyone!
On October 19 through collaborative efforts with Andrew Riley, the Social Studies department was able to offer
a presentation from the State Workers Compensation Court. These folks who included a Judge, a Lawyer, a
case manager and an OSHA expert educated students as to the ins and outs of their workplace rights. It is
hoped Burrillville students are better prepared for the workplace environment as a result of their efforts.
On October 24 three busloads full of students will travel with a collaborative group of teachers to scale the
heights of Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire. This annual event combines talents found in several
departments here at BHS including one or two of our Social Studies department members.
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Burrillville High School
Students of the Month: October
Math Department:
Algebra 1 - Nate Wiik
Geometry - Tyler Laliberte
Algebra 2 - Jacob Wall
: - April Aliberti
Academy Math
Precalculus - Jared Rondeau
Consumer Math - Slade DiChiaro
AP Stats - JP Nanni
Social Studies:
Psychology - Lily Hayter
Sociology - Amanda Champagne
From Mr. Sheehan and Mr. Siner - Christopher "CJ" Wagner
PBIS recognition
US II-EEP - Joelle Minisce
U. S. History II
(2 students) - James Stead, Mikayla Fernandez
American Pop Culture - Danielle Dumais
U.S. History I Honors (2 students) - Lauren LaMontagne. Samantha Moriarty
World History Survey (2 students) - Brandon Lapierre, Danielle Hugenin
World History-Honors - William Hilton
Rhode Island History - Kamil Strama
English:
Grade 12 - Audrey Holcomb
Grade 11 - Michael D'Antuono
Grade 10 - Zach Hardy
Grade 9 - Shannon O'Rourke
Electives - Tyler Ross
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Clubs and Organizations
Community Service
On October 26th, students from the high school volunteered at the Austin T. Levy Halloween Party. High school
students danced and even did the limbo with the elementary school students!
See Mrs. Forrest in A-21 for more community service opportunities!
Feinstein Club
The Feinstein Club would like to thank all of the after-school activity programs for collecting canned goods and
giving them to us. It is greatly appreciated!
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Yearbook
Want a great Christmas Gift Idea for your student???
Watch the mail for Yearbook Christmas Orders.
(You will receive a Yearbook Certificate to give to your child on the big day.)
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BHS Theater goes to BROADWAY!
This fall, students who are currently enrolled in a theater course at
BHS, have taken a theater course in the past, or are members of the
Drama Club are planning a trip to New York City. The trip will take
them first to the Sony Wonder Technology Lab, where students will be
able to try their hands at virtual surgeries using nanotechnology,
create and manipulate photos of each other, use motion-capture
technology to create and animate their own creature, and take part in a virtual newscast, complete with cameras
and special effects.
Once their time is complete at the lab, they’ll travel with their group
through New York City, past Rockefeller Plaza and the famous tree
towards Times Square to see the Tony Award-Winning production of
Peter and the Starcatcher. This comedy was nominated for 9 Tony
Awards, winning 5 of them at this year’s ceremony. Following the
show, the Burrillville students will have an exclusive talk-back with the
cast and crew of the show, giving them a chance to speak with the
actors and technicians about their audition and rehearsal process as
well as question them about
life in the theater.
Students have until Friday, November 2nd to return their permission slips
and $105 to either Mrs. Blissmer (in B12) or Ms. Fleming (in B19). Any
students who are interested in attending this trip must qualify as a theater
student, and if there are any financial difficulties, please contact either
teacher. The chaperones reserve the right to limit attendees based on
academic eligibility, behavior, and absences of each student. There are
only 50 seats available, and spots will be given on a first-come, first-served
basis. We hope it will be a trip the students will never forget!
There are still 15 seats available for students!!!
Drama Club will meet in Mrs. Blissmer's room on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2-2:45. If
there is a change in the schedule, we will make an announcement about the change. Please come and check
us out. Even if you are super shy, it is a great way to meet new people and to laugh A LOT!!
The Senior Christmas Assembly will be taking place on Friday, December 21st during the last two periods of
the day. Any senior who is in good academic standing and wants to be a part of either writing or performing, or
BOTH, is encouraged to sign up with their advisor, Mrs. Blissmer, Ms. Desilets, or Miss Fleming. All songs and
skits are due to Ms. Desilets in November and there will be a few after school rehearsals during December. If
you have any questions, please see Mrs. Blissmer, Ms. Desilets, or Miss Fleming.
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PBIS Kept Busy During October
The month of October went out with a howl. The “Kiss a Pig” contest wrapped up at the Homecoming Pep
Rally with Dr. Whaley getting the honors. After a brief introduction to Arielle, the potbellied pig, Dr. Whaley
went right to work and lured her in for the fated smooch. It was not only a very tender moment, but it proved to
be the highlight of the Pep Rally.
I guess a picture tells it all!
With the start of a new month, the PBIS theme for the month is BE RESPECTFUL.
Due to a couple of missed days from Hurricane Sandy, the video contest had not yet come to a close. The
winning advisory will be part of next month’s PBIS column as well as the winners of the October raffles.
The PBIS Committee is making one last plea to all in the BHS community to help us by registering your Stop &
Shop cards on behalf of Burrillville High School in the A+ Rewards program. Cards can be registered online at
www.stopandshop.com or pick up a registration slip from Mrs. DeMarco. Please also extend the invitation to
your family and friends. This one act could make a huge difference to our school.
With the start of the second quarter, the PBIS committee will be holding a poster contest. Details will be
forthcoming through your advisories.
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News from the Nurse’s Office
WELLONE PRIMARY MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE
36 The Bridge Way
Pascoag, Rhode Island 02859
Dear Parent,
WELLONE is pleased to be conducting annual dental screenings for the Burrillville Schools
during the 2012-2013 school year. Rhode Island regulations require that children through
the fifth grade receive a dental screening annually and students between th e sixth and tenth
grades be screened at least once. There is no charge for the dental screenings and all
screenings will be completed by a Rhode Island licensed Dental Hygienist or Dentist. The
screenings will be completely non-invasive, using only a light and dental mirror. You will be
notified of any problems that may be found during the dental screening.
If you do not want your child to receive a dental screening and your child has had a screening by a
private dentist/hygienist, please provide this information to the school nurse before November 5th.
For high school students we will be screening Grade 10 only. The date of your child’s dental
screening is Thursday, November 15, 2012
Please feel free to call me or Lisa Schiffmann RN at (401) 567-0800 with any questions or concerns
that you may have.
Sincerely,
Kathy Keable
Dental Manager
WellOne Dental
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September 17, 2012
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Thank you for your interest in the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH)’s Vaccina te Before
You Graduate (VBYG) program. VBYG is an adolescent vaccination program that makes
recommended vaccines available to all students in grades 9 through 12 in Rhode Island. There are
no out-of-pocket charges or insurance requirements associated with the program. The health
insurance information of students who have insurance, however, is collected to offset the cos t of
vaccine administration.
VBYG is a great opportunity for students to receive new vaccines, catch up on vaccinations they
may have missed, and receive flu vaccine annually. Through VBYG, students can receive vaccines
that may be required by colleges and employers. All vaccines are administered during the school
day over the course of the school year. You can find the dates that your scho ol will be hosting a
VBYG event by visiting thewellcomp.com.
Please check with your child’s physician to see if he or she is due for vaccine to protect
against one of the following illnesses:
• Hepatitis A
• Meningitis
• Hepatitis B
• Polio
• Human Papillomavirus (for males and females)
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
• Varicella (chickenpox)
Please speak to your child’s school nurse. She has the immunization packets.
If you have any questions, please contact the HEALTH Information Line at 401-222-5960 / RI Relay 711.
Sincerely,
Kathy Marceau
School and Adolescent Services Coordinator
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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 8, 2012
Nov 2, 2012
Nov 3 - 16, 2012
Feb 9, 2013
Jan 11, 2012
Jan 12 - 18, 2013
Apr 13, 2013
Mar 8, 2013
Mar 9 - 22, 2013
Jun 8, 2013
May 3, 2013
May 4 - 17, 2013
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SAT TESTING DATES AND FEES
High School Code is 400055
Register-By
Date
($49.00 Fee)
SAT Subject
™
Late Registration Tests Available
Y/N (see website:
($75.00 Fee)
www.collegeboard.com for a list
Dec 1, 2012
Nov 1, 2012
Nov 16, 2012
Jan 26, 2013
Dec 28, 2012 Jan 11, 2013
Mar 9, 2013
Feb 8, 2013
Feb 22, 2013
No
May 4, 2013
Apr 5, 2013
Apr 19, 2013
Yes
Jun 1, 2013
May 2, 2013
May 17, 2013
Yes
SAT Date
of the subject tests being offered
on each date)
Yes
Yes
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.
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Listed below are the colleges planning a visit for the month of October. 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
Elms College
11-02-12
10:15 a.m.
St. Anselm College
11-07-12
10:15 a.m.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
11-07-12
1:05 p.m.
Becker College
11-08-12
9:25 a.m.
Bryant University
11-09-12
1:05 p.m.
Newbury College
11-20-12
10:15 a.m.
University of Bridgeport
11-26-12
1:00 p.m.
The following lunch time visits are scheduled for the month of November:
United States Air Force - Thursday, November 1, 2012
Toni and Guy Hair Academy - Monday November 5, 2012
United States Marines Corps - Thursday, November 15, 2012
A table will be set up in the cafeteria. Students can visit with the representative during their lunch
period.
Scholarship Information
College bound seniors looking for a good resource for local scholarships should also visit
www.rischolarships.org
SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOOL YEAR 2012 - 2013
DATE
RECV'D
08/30/12
NAME
Horatio Alger
Association
Scholarship
TYPE
CRITERIA
any
Seniors who are US
citizens planning to
pursue a bachelor's
degree after
graduation and have
demonstrated integrity
and perseverance in
overcoming adversity.
Must have financial
need, involved in cocurricular and
community activites,
AMO
UNT
FREQUE
NCY
DEADLINE
10/25/2012
Expired
varies
once
and demonstrate
academic achievement
with a minimum GPA
of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
08/30/12
The 100 Club of
Rhode Island
Any
09/05/12
Brad Lafontaine
Memorial
Scholarship
any
09/05/12
Matthew Siravo
Memorial
Foundation
any
09/12/12
Elks National
Foundation
Any
U.S.
College
09/12/12
Elks National
Foundation Legacy
Awards
Any
U.S.
College
09/17/12
American Fire
Sprinkler
Association
Scholarship Contest
College
Univer
sity
Trade
School
09/17/12
Union Plus
Scholarship
any
09/26/12
US Junior Chamber
International Senate
Foundation
Scholarship
any
accredi
ted
10/09/12
RI MENSA
Foundation
Scholarship
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).
Senior Football Player
on the Burrillville
High School Football
Team who has "the
most heart"
RI high school seniors
diagnosed with
Epilepsy
High School Seniors
and US citizenship
High School Senior
who is a child or
grandchild of a living
Elk who joined on or
before 4/1/10 or
charter member of a
lodge that was
instituted on or after
4/1/10. Students must
apply online at
www.elks.org/enf/sch
olars/legacy.cfm
High School Senior.
Must write essay &
include bibliography.
Must apply online at
www.afsascholarship
.org
Dependent child of a
union member w/a
union participating in
the Union Plus Credit
Card program
High school seniors
who plan to continue
their education at an
accredited postsecondary college,
university or
vocational school.
Any RI resident and
US citizen planning to
pursue a degree
program at an
up to
$2,500
4 Years
$1,000
.00
once
$1,000
.00
once
4/1/2013
Varies
4 years
12/07/12
$4,000
over 4
years
2/1/2013
varies
once
04/03/13
from
$500
to
$4,000
once
01/31/13
$1,000
.00
once
12/20/2012
up to
$1,000
once
1/15/2013
3/1/2013
To Mrs.
Lavallee by
10/22/12
10/09/12
National Co-op
Scholarship
Program
See
Applic
ation
for list
of
particip
ating
schools
10/09/12
Nat'l Federation of
Independent
Business (NFIB)
Young
Entrepreneur
Award
any
10/11/12
RI Polonia
Scholarship Award
2 or 4
Year
College
10/16/12
RI Pilots'
Association
any
accredited institution
of post-secondary
education for the
2013-2014 school
year. Must submit an
essay of up to 550
words. Apply online
at
www.mensafoundatio
n.org/scholarships
High school senior
with a GPA of 3.5 or
better on a 4.0 scale
and who plans to
attend one of the
WACE Partner
Institutions listed on
the attached
supplement to the
application form.
Graduating high
school seniors
entering college in the
fall of 2013. Must
have an officially
established business
and demonstrate
entrepreneurial
initiative through
examples such as
DECA, etc. Must also
meet or exceed
recommended
academic standards.
Apply online
RI resident of PolishAmerican descent or
who belong to a RI
Polish-American
organization. Must
exhibit academic
achievement by
having a GPA of 3.0
or better, display
community service,
and have financial
need.
RI resident at least 16
years of age pursuing
aviation or aviation
related field.
$5,000
.00
each year
2/15/2013
$1,000
.00
once
12/17/12
$1,000
.00
once
02/15/13
once
2/28/2013
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The Bronco Update
NEWCOMERS PROGRAM
Burrillville Public
Schools
Superintendent
Dr. Frank Pallotta
Principal
Mr. Michael Whaley
Assistant Principals
Mrs. Sherrill McKeon
Mrs. Kathryn Johnston
Department Leaders
Kate Desilets- English
Kristi Craig- Math
Tim DuriganTechnology/ Business
Nick Servidio-Science
Barbara DeMascoStudent Wellness
Jennifer FowlerSpecial Education
Kevin Cash-Social
Studies
Guidance
Kristin Gigliotti A-Gi
Are you or your child new to the Burrillville High School Community?
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.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF NEW STUDENTS  We are hosting new (to BHS)
parent informational sessions this fall. You will have your choice of a
breakfast hour in the morning or a coffee hour in the evening. The dates
will be announced soon – a letter will be sent home with your son/daughter
and invitations will also be mailed. We hope that one of the sessions offered
will fit into your schedule, and that you will consider joining us to learn what BHS
is all about and how you can ensure your child makes a smooth transition to
his/her new school.
In the meantime, if you have any questions about the Newcomers Program,
please feel free to contact Kim Pristawa, School Psychologist, at (401) 568-1310,
ext. 2317 or email at pristawak@bsd-ri.net.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Janet McLinden, Student Assistance Counselor
& Kim Pristawa, School Psychologist
BHS Newcomers Program Coordinators
Mary Lou Tupper Gl-O
Peter Berthelette P-Z
*A Special Thank You: We would like to acknowledge the Burrillville Schools
Alumni Education Foundation, Inc. (BSAEF), as they have made these parent
information sessions possible through grant funding. We truly appreciate their
generosity in helping to fund our program so that we could expand it two years
ago to include this very important component. Thank you, BSAEF!
Editor’s Note: The newsletter is published once a month. Please send news items,
announcements, and photographs to Ms. Smith at smithj@bsd-ri.net.