

BJH Bobcat News
October 2-6, 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Bobcat Families,
On Friday students participated in a Cyber Safety Assembly. During this assembly they learned about appropriate and responsible internet use. They learned about digital footprints and how things we think are deleted may live on due to screenshots so we should think carefully before posting. Students also received tips on how to stay safe online and what to do if they needed assistance with potentially dangerous online interactions. This assembly helped kick off Cyber Safety week (October 2-6). Parents, can help by speaking to your child about cyber safety and increasing the chance of students having a positive online experience by setting clear expectations for online use and being someone your child can confide in to report uncomfortable situations.
This Wednesday is the kick off assembly for our only fundraiser of the school year, Step it Up. Students will learn about the fundraiser goal, incentive prizes and get excited about helping our school earn money. Each student will come home with more information on how you can participate. Thank you in advance for supporting BJH!
Finally, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. BJH is honoring those who lost the fight, are currently battling or have overcome breast cancer. Every Wednesday (during the month of October), staff and students are encouraged to wear pink. Let's go pink and support Breast Cancer Awareness!
Here are some important events this week:
NATIONAL CUSTODIAN DAY
- Monday, October 2nd
- A day we celebrate our BJH custodians and all they do for students and staff
FLAG FOOTBALL
- BJH vs. Parks Panthers
- Tuesday, October 3, 2023
- 3:30 pm
- @ BJH
VOLLEYBALL
- BJH vs. Parks Panthers
- Tuesday, October 3, 2023
- 3:30 pm
- @ BJH
LATE START
- Every Wednesday is Late Start. School starts at 8:30 on Wednesdays.
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
- Thursday, October 5th
- 3:15 pm
- @ Valley Christian High School
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
- Thursday, October 5th
- 3:45 pm
- @ Valley Christian High School
PRIDE PANTRY
- Thursday, October 5th
- Friday, October 6th
- during lunch
- school auditorium
- students cash in PRIDE points for snacks or BJH swag
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CONTINUES
- October 2-6
- This week students will enjoy lively music on Friday during lunch
AVID STUDENTS SPIRIT DAY
- Friday, October 6th
- AVID students, AVID teachers and staff are encouraged to wear their AVID t-shirts
- Show your AVID Pride!
SATURDAY SCHOOL
- This Saturday, October 7th
- 8:00-12:00
- in the school cafeteria
- parents will receive communication about Saturday school from your Counselor or Assistant Principal
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)
- PTA is sponsoring the Fall Dance on October 19th (6:00-8:00 pm.). The theme is Roaring 20's. Pre sale ticket go on sale Monday, October 9th. As with any school dance, dress code applies. The top QR code (page 2 of the flyer) has a link that provides written reminders about what is considered appropriate dress for BJH students. The document even has pictures that serve as examples. In addition, there is a QR code that links directly to the school dress code. Please see the flyer below for additional details.
- The Brea Junior High School PTA is having open enrollment for PTA. Please support BJH by joining the PTA. Click HERE to join. Homeroom classes with the highest percentage of membership by October 6th will receive a donut party
- The PTA Reflections Contest is coming soon. The theme this year is "I am Hopeful Because." Students are encouraged to enter this contest. There are various categories to choose from. Please click this link to learn more about this wonderful opportunity and entry form REFLECTIONS CONTEST
Have a fantastic week!
Best,
Sheri Cole
Principal
FALL DANCE
PTA REFLECTIONS CONTEST
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS (WEEK OF OCTOBER 9-13)
Hispanic Heritage Month (10/9-10/13)
Monday, Oct 2, 2023, 08:15 AM
School Administrator Week (10/9-10/13)
Monday, Oct 2, 2023, 08:15 AM
Fall Dance Pre Sale Tickets Go on Sale (10/9-10/13)
Monday, Oct 9, 2023, 12:45 PM
Girls' Cross Country Meet
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023, 03:15 PM
Boys' Cross Country Meet
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023, 03:45 PM
Late Start
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023, 08:30 AM
Flag Football vs. Ladera Vista
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023, 03:30 PM
Volleyball vs. Ladera Vista
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023, 03:30 PM
End of First Quarter
Thursday, Oct 12, 2023, 08:15 AM
Coffee with the Principal (School Library or Zoom)
Thursday, Oct 12, 2023, 05:00 PM
School Board Meeting
Thursday, Oct 12, 2023, 06:30 PM
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA, USA
NO SCHOOL (Teacher Prep Day)
Friday, Oct 13, 2023, 08:15 AM
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Phone: (714) 990-7500