HS Daily Announcements

Congratulations to BH-BL Concert Band Members

Congratulations to members of the BH-BL Concert Band who have been selected to perform (virtually) with the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) Honor Band!  Emilie Bennett – flute, Mia Belanger – oboe, Tingwen Zhang – oboe, and Justin Ronca – clarinet (alternate).  The student musicians will experience time with the Guest Conductor in small groups, sectional rehearsals run by College Professors, workshops by Guest Clinicians, and professional multitrack audio and visual production.

Interact Thanks You!

Interact thanks all who donated to the “food drive.”  The entire district was able to collect a total of $5,919.94 in money and gift cards.  It will be used by a coalition of interfaith churches, Captain CHS, and each of our schools to buy food and gifts for local families for the upcoming holidays.

Class of 2021 Charleston Wrap Fundraiser

Please visit charlestonwrapstore.com/non-school-registration.php to register today!  Use ORGANIZATION ID 12993 to register.

Class of 2022 Fundraiser Hoffman Car Wash

The Hoffman Car Wash fundraiser continues for the Class of 2022!  The fundraiser offers $12 exterior washes and $42 full service washes.  The Class of 2022 receives 50% of the purchase when made online at Hoffman Car Wash.

Class of 2023 Boon Supplies Fundraiser thru Nov. 30

The Class of 2023 is having a fundraiser, and we need your help.  It’s easy!  No order forms, no checks to collect, no handing out items.  Just send, share and shop.  Shop at boonsupply.com/1138618 and 40% of purchases go directly to our cause.

Class of 2024 Wreath Fundraiser

The BH-BL Class of 2024 Wreath Fundraiser is underway!  Please visit www.GiftItForward.com and use code BURNTHNY001 to order your wreaths now!  You can order them for friends and family and have them sent to multiple addresses!

Newly Inducted National Honor Society Members

Attention all newly inducted National Honor Society members:  Please be sure to stop by Mr. DiPrimio’s classroom (229) to pick up your NHS certificates and programs.  Please remember to drop off your NHS dues at this time as well.

BH-BL Friends of Music – Membership and Pizza Works Fundraiser

The BH-BL Friends of Music is selling Pizza Works coupon cards for $10.  You can order them on the BH-BL website from the Friends of Music page and one of the Board members will deliver the coupon to your house.  You can also become a member of the Friends of Music through this application:  Friends of Music.

Student Chromebook Help Center

The Student Chromebook Help Center is located in the High School Tech Office in the back left corner of the Library.  Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.  Please contact Mrs. Zarnofsky (szarnofsky@bhbl.org) with any questions or concerns regarding your chromebook, Google account or eSchool.  Additional information is available at the Link.

Senior Yearbook Info Center Google Classroom

Attentions all seniors:  please accept the invite to the Senior Yearbook Info Center Google Classroom that you recently received.  The classroom is not for committee members but for seniors graduating in 2021.  It is a way to communicate information and deadlines to you, (i.e., baby pics, senior photos, superlative votes, etc.).  There is no work involved, it is just about making sure you are included in the senior pages as much as possible.

Yearbooks are on sale NOW!

It’s time!  Yearbooks are on sale NOW!  This is going to be an amazing, historical yearbook!  Time to get your order in!  Go to www.yearbookforever.com and purchase before 11/15/20 to get the discounted price of $65.

No Shave November

Are you planning to be in the contest?  Please remember to record your before/after pics and upload them to YEARBOOK Snap – The Burnt Hills code is Spartans2021.

Candid Photos Needed!

Please contribute candid photos to the Yearbook Club by downloading the free app:  YEARBOOK Snap – The Burnt Hills code is Spartans2021.

Reflections Contest Entries for Student Artists, Composers, FilmMakers and Writers, deadline – Nov. 20

Get your creative juices flowing and enter your creation in Reflections.  This year’s theme is “I Matter Because. . . .” and we are looking for Visual Art, Film Production, Choreography, Literature, Music Composition and Photography!

All entries are due by Nov. 20.  Please bring your Reflections entries to the Main Office.  Please complete the Entry Form which must be completed and submitted with your entry.  Questions should be emailed to Mrs. Bower at jbower@nycap.rr.com.

NYSSMA Piano Solo Festival, deadline – Jan. 8, 2021

If you take piano lessons and would like to participate in the NYSSMA Piano Solo Festival sponsored by the New York State School Music Association, please see a school Music Teacher or stop in to the Fine Arts Office for detailed information.  This year’s festival will be virtual.  The deadline for signing up is Jan. 8, 2021.

Student Fees/Parking Tags

Fees must be paid to the main office in the baskets provided:  in a sealed envelope including cash/check, name, subject and teacher.  Receipts will be given to the appropriate teacher and any student needing a receipt/tag will be contacted via email to pick them up.

Qualtrics Health Screening Survey

Please remember your parents are required to complete the online survey daily and submit it for each child in your household.  The email will be in parents’ inboxes no later than 6 a.m. daily.  Parent questions or concerns regarding the Qualtrics survey can be sent to Mr. LeClaire at dleclaire@bhbl.org.

Are you looking for a job?  Contact Job Assist!

If you are looking for a job or wanting to sharpen up your employability skills, please contact Mrs. Szablewski the Job Assist Coordinator at mszablewski@bhbl.org to set up a Google Meet appointment during AAP.

Club News

Science Club/Science Honor Society

Science Club/Science Honor Society has created a Google Classroom, please use code: oalhgcm to join.  If you are interested in joining or are a member, please sign up to get information about meetings and activities.  Please contact Mr. Watts at bwatts@bhbl.org or in Room S24 if you have any questions.

Pride Club Virtual Meeting, Dec. 1

PRIDE will meet every first and third Tuesday of the month.  New members please email cbach@bhbl.org to get the Google Classroom join code.

Health and Wellness Club Virtual Meeting, Dec. 2

The Health and Wellness Club will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 2 during AAP at 3 p.m.  If you would like to join the Club, the Classroom link is hoz2hsh.  See you there.

Interact Virtual Meeting, Dec. 8

Interact will meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.  New members please email cbach@bhbl.org to get the Google Classroom join code.

Skiers and Riders Club

If you are interested in joining this year’s Skiers and Riders Club please let us know.  Complete this Survey for now and more information will follow shortly.

NERD Club

If you are interested in being part of the NERD Club, please join us in our Google Classroom: 2gnotuw!

Broadcasting Club

Are you interested in helping capture school events?  If so, join the BH-BL Broadcasting Club!  Email Nick McPherson (nmcpherson@bhbl.org) or Andrew Wildrick (awildrick@bhbl.org) if interested.

Counseling Center News

 

Announcements webpage is maintained by Sharon Becker in the high school main office. For questions about this page only, please contact her at sbecker@bhbl.org.