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Burnt Hills, NY 12027
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High School Arts Fest 2008 is May 21 & 22

The BH-BL high school gym will be filled with the results of students' visual and musical projects for Arts Fest 2008 on May 21 and 22. Come enjoy exhibits, performances and demonstrations plus a special display of senior art students' portfolios.

On May 21: art displays will be open to the public in the gym from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, followed by the Honors Concert in the auditorium at 8:00 pm. (Note: the concert start time has been moved to 8:00 due to an unforeseen conflict with the Suburban Council Track Meet.)

On May 22: art displays will be open in the gym from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm with musical performances starting at 10:00. More information.

High School Music Groups Excel in Competition at Disney World
The Concert Band, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, Select Choir, and Jazz Ensemble competed against over 30 schools from the United States and Canada.  The Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra each placed first in their category with a Superior rating.  The Band was chosen best Band in the Festival and the Jazz Ensemble was chosen best Jazz Band in the Festival. The Concert Choir and Select Choir both placed first with an Excellent rating.  Congratulations to all the students and their conductors, Mr. Giroux, Mrs. Derrick, and Mrs. Russell.  Outstanding!

Congratulations to Tyler Giroux who was chosen best trumpet/flugelhorn soloist and Nathan Giroux who was chosen best tenor saxophone/clarinet soloist. 

Following the competition each ensemble played at Downtown Disney on a beautiful outdoor waterfront stage.  The Jazz Ensemble performed at Cosmic Ray's in the the Magic Kingdom on a rising stage performing for a very large lunch-hour crowd.

The Music Department would like to thank the teachers, administrators, and parents who supported them in this competition.

Fundraisers
Please see Daily Announcements link above for class and club fundraising announcements.
Spring Sports
Crew:  Sectional Champions - Boys Senior 8 Boat
Senior Events
Please see this link, seniors, for specifics.  You can find other details on the "Daily Announcements" link, above.
Please note that the Prom walk-in will begin at 6:00pm, the Prom begins at 7:00pm.  The Prom is being held on May 16th at the Hall of Springs.
FREE opportunity for young women entering grades 10-12 who are interested in careers in engineering!
The information and application can be found by clicking these links:  Information and Application.  Applications are due May 16, 2008.
Driver's Education - Next session will begin July 1.  Registration will take place in May (watch for registration dates listed on the announcement page).

This program is open to students attending Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School who are age 16 or older and have their New York State Learner's Permit or Driver's License.  Students are accepted based on their grade, seniors first and/or a lottery draw if there are not enough seats for all in a grade.  There are three driving instructors, which will accommodate 60 students.  Cost of the program is $300 plus a $3 registration fee (checks payable to BH-BL Schools). All accepted students are required to purchase a textbook for $35.

Enrolled students receive 24 hours of classroom instruction, 18 hours of in-car observation and 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction.  Attendance at all sessions is mandatory to meet the State time requirements.  No make-up classes will be scheduled for missed classroom or driving time.  Parent/guardian assistance is needed to provide at least 20 hours of supervised driving time in the family car.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be issued an MV285 "Blue Card" allowing the student to obtain a senior license at age 17 and an insurance card to be presented to your insurance company to obtain any applicable premium discounts.

The Mantis Project Dance Camp
This year we are excited to again offer the talents of Mr. Geoffrey Doig-Marx. The camp is available to all incoming 6th-12th gradersThere will be two sessions offered.  Students may elect to participate in one or both sessions The first session takes place the week of July 7th, Monday through Friday from 8:30-12 daily.  The second session is the week of July 14th, Monday through Friday, 8:30-12.  Students will be provided instruction in ballet, jazz, modern dance and musical theater. Accompanying Mr. Doig-Marx is Ms. Rachel Grisi, whose experiences include the Joffrey Ballet and Alvin Ailey & Martha Graham companies. Details of Mr. Doig-Marx’s expertise and experience can be found at The Mantis Project. 
**Please note: dance camp meets all 5 days.
 
A performance will be given by the students for family and friends on Friday July 11th and Friday, July 18th at 1:00 pm on the stage!
Instructor:  Mr. Geoffrey Doig-Marx and Ms. Rachel Grisi

SPECIAL FEE:  This course has a fee of $175.00 per participant per session.

 
For further information, please contact Mrs. DiCristofaro at mdicristofaro@bhbl.org or call the Middle School.

Health requirements to play a sport

A Health Clearance Form (yellow sheet) is required for students to tryout for any sport.  The Health Clearance form needs to be obtained from the school nurse within 30 days prior to the start of the sports season once all needed paperwork is on file in the nurse's office.

School Physicals for Fall 2008 Sports
The School Physician will be available on May 29th for those who need a physical for fall sports.  Please see the Nurse to make an appointment.

What to Bring to the Nurse
In order to obtain a Yellow Sheet, students should bring the following to the nurse:

  • A copy of their physical with the date of the exam being within one calendar year of the start of the sport (or check with the school nurse to see if the physical on file is current).

  • A Sports Health Recertification form (available from the athletic office or nurse's office) to be completed by parents ONLY if the physical was done more than 30 days prior to the date of tryouts.  The Health Recertification form updates health information from the date of the physical to the date of the start of the sports season.

When to See the Nurse
School nurses will be available during school hours to give Yellow Sheets to students.

You can download a copy of the physical exam form here (pdf format). Please contact the school nurse with questions or concerns. High School: Mrs. Fredericks, ext. 3102,  Middle School: Mrs. Rabideau, ext. 4035.

Science Bowl Team
Congratulations team members, Tom Martindale, Doug McErlean, Emily Wexler, Matt Wolf, and Sam Wilson, for being the Regional Science Bowl champions.  The team will compete in Washington, D.C. May 1-6.

photo of teacher & pupilSenior named semi-finalist in Intel science competition

BH-BL High School senior Matthew Wolf has been recognized as one of the top science pupils in the nation by being chosen as an Intel Science Search Semi-finalist for his three-year research project on carbon dioxide and global warming. He is the only Capital Region pupil so honored and the fourth BH-BL pupil to win this honor in the past seven years. More information.

2008-09 High School Course Guide now available:  BH-BL students thinking about courses they may take in the future at the high school can download our Curriculum Guide for 2008-09 in pdf format. (Warning to dial-up users: This is a HUGE file.) Students receive a printed copy of this 36-page booklet from their guidance counselor. Parents should also take a look at the list on page 6 of the 32 courses that offer pupils a chance to earn college credits while still in high school.

drawing of John Lennon All Star Artists work on display in Saratoga Jan. 5 - 12

Work by 12 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School student artists will be featured in the Saratoga County High School All-Stars Show from January 5 - 12 at the Arts Center Gallery, 320 Broadway, in Saratoga Springs. The exhibit is free and open to the public. To see the names and works by all 12 pupils go to All-Stars.

 

   
PESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTIFICATION - according to New York State Education Law Section 409-H, the school district is providing written notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides and or fertilizers throughout the school year.  The announcement including the application for notification is available at the high school main office.

photo of papers and boxHigh School Time Capsule readied   What local photos and other materials can convey the current spirit of BH-BL to those who come to our school 50 years from now?? Go to Time Capsule to see how high school students have answered this question.

School Report Card posted On May 18, the NY State Education Department finally made the 2005-06 Report Cards for all NY schools public on its website. You can view or download this compilation of 2005-06 test scores, graduation results, class size, attendance and other data for the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School here (pdf format). More information and the report cards for all the schools in our district can also be viewed on the State Ed. website at New York State Report Cards.

Work by  BH-BL student artists   For views of the students' pieces, go to Student exhibition.

detail of student artworkBH-BL Student Art Gallery  Check out the Student Art Gallery featuring work by Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School students. This addition to the district website was made possible by College of St. Rose teacher intern Rebecca Holtby, working with art teacher Wendy Corrigan.

Safety measure: High School pupils should have identification at sports events   Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake parents and students are advised that 8th grade and younger pupils may no longer attend evening varsity interscholastic sports contests without an adult. This policy change means that older (high school) pupils may need to show identification to document that they may attend without an adult. The change has  been made due to a growing number of youngsters being left unsupervised at games and more incidents of fighting, belligerence and other inappropriate behavior. Read more

Clarification  The "BH-BL Spartan Cards" that provide card holders with discounts at local merchants are being sold by our many sports booster clubs, not the school district. For more information, contact booster club presidents, many of whom are listed on page 11 of the printed district calendar. The school district appreciates the many efforts that various groups make to support our kids, athletes and programs.

 

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