The Defender Bulletin(Sept '24)

Welcome to The Defender Bulletin, the BSHS school-wide newsletter for families and stakeholders. This monthly newsletter contains important announcements, upcoming dates, celebrations, and academy specific information. Please scroll though the different sections to stay up-to-date on all things Bryan Station!

September 2: Labor Day, No School

September 3: Girls Basketball Workouts Begin

September 5: DLI Block Party @ Woodland Park (5-7pm)

September 18: Freshman Academy Commitment to Graduation Ceremony

September 16-20: Spirit Week for Homecoming

September 19 & 20: Underclassmen (9th-11th grade) Pictures

September 19: Homecoming Parade

September 20: Homecoming Football Game

September 20: Progress 1 Grade Report

September 23: Senior ACT Bootcamp

October 9: ACT (Seniors) *must have already signed up*

October 16: PSAT (10th & 11th graders) *must have already signed up*

For athletics games and other dates, bookmark the BSHS Calendar

To request your No Pass No Drive form, you must complete the bit.ly or scan the QR code on the signs in the hallways or at the Registrar's office. We will email your student email when the form is ready for pick up.

Please turn in a Dr/Appointment or Parent note if your student has missed school within 3 days of your student's return. Notes can be:

• Emailed to BSHSattendance@fayette.kyschools.us

• Digitally Submitted to this Google Form

• Dropped off to Attendance Box outside of Room 301.

We enjoyed meeting new and returning students during our Orientation Nights! If you missed the orientations or had issues with the link, please complete our family survey at bit.ly/BSHSurvey2425 This information will help us as we mentor students during Advisory/FLEX classes. Your support is appreciated!

BSHS is accredited by Cognia just like the other schools in FCPS. Cognia accredits primary and secondary schools throughout the United States and internationally. This is an accreditation year for BSHS. Please complete the survey below as we gather data for this process. The first link will allow you to take the survey in English, Spanish, Mandarin (simplified), or Arabic.

https://bit.ly/BSHSFamily24

If you prefer to take the survey in a language not available on the Cognia website, please use the link below to answer the questions. You must right-click on your screen and choose the language you prefer.

https://bit.ly/BSHSSurvey24Multi

Please complete the survey by September 15, 2024, to allow us time to collect and organize the data. Your participation is pivotal as we work together to help your child(ren) succeed!

Directions to translate survey into Swahili

Directions to translate survey into Portuguese

Directions to translate survey into Nepali

Directions to copy survey into French

Directions to translate survey in English

• Black Student Union: Interest Meeting September 4th at 1:55 pm in the Cafeteria. Please register to attend at bit.ly/BSUnion25
• Sister Keeper (mentoring group): Interest meeting September 5th at 11:00 in the Library. You can register to attend at bit.ly/Sisters25
• Latin Dance Team or Sin Fronteras Musical Group: Come to practice Tuesdays at 3:30pm in the Cafeteria.

• ACT Club: Meets the 2nd Monday of each month @ 3:30 in room 232
• Swahili Club: Meets twice a month. September meetings are 9/3 and 9/17 2:15-2:45 in the cafeteria.
• Astronomy Science Club: Please contact Ms. Heidi Anderson for more info heidi.anderson@fayette.kyschools.us
• September 13: "International Moon Observation Night" 2024 at BSHS Open to Moon Viewing At Flagpole
• NASA-STEM Career Day Live Panels Hosted at BSHS during school day. Contact Ms. Anderson if interested! There are limited spaces available.
• Plant the Moon Challenge Team: After school Every Thursday in September in room 251. Contact Ms. Anderson if you want to be on the team!

*For more, please check out the BSHS Clubs website*

Fayette County Public Schools recognizes graduating seniors who demonstrate an advanced level of specialization in a visual and performing arts discipline. Students earning the Seal of Arts Excellence receive:

• A medal to wear at their graduation ceremony (in compliance with the regalia guidelines)
• An emblem on their high school diploma; and
• A notation on their transcript.

The Seal of Arts Excellence -- first offered to the Class of 2024 -- allows seniors to make concrete connections between their artistic endeavors and the FCPS focus on high levels of achievement, cultural competence, and preparation for the future. The portfolio should represent a student’s best work throughout their high school experience and showcase how the arts truly embody an "Education Beyond Expectation."

Intent to Apply Due November 1st

FCPS.net/finearts

For more information visit the website or contact noelle.mcgill@fayette.kyschools.us

The DLI (Dual Language Immersion) schools are joining up for a Block Party at Woodland Park this year! Families from Cardinal Valley, Liberty, Maxwell, BSMS, and BSHS are welcome to attend on September 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy inflatables, food (for purchase), community partners, and fellowship. Students needing community service hours for a club, group, class, etc., can let Mr. Popplewell know they are interested in helping.

• Website: bit.ly/ccrprep
• College and Career Canvas: bit.ly/ccrcenterbshs
• Colleges and industry professionals are coming to Bryan Station! Sign up for a rep visit through the college and career canvas to participate.
• All students, feel free to email the College and Career Coach at brandy.ashford@fayette.kyschools.us OR on twitter at @BSHSGoalDigger

Are you ready to explore your passions and unlock your potential? Join us for Restorative Circles for College & Career Readiness happening every second Monday of the month, starting October 14th.

These sessions, held in the Library during Advisory, will provide you with valuable insights, support, and guidance as you navigate your academic journey and prepare for your future.

Don't miss out! Sign up now using the link: bit.ly/pathwaystopurpose

Let's discover your path together!

Angela Sanchez Cortazar, one of our UK Diversity Healthcare Scholars, conducted research at UK all summer then traveled to present her findings at The National Institute of Health in Maryland in early August. She was the first in the state to participate in the NIH’s STEP-UP summer program.

At the State of the Schools Breakfast, FCPS awarded our UK Diversity Healthcare community partners the Golden Apple Award. Several former BSHS students who are now studying healthcare at UK come back every year to volunteer as mentors or Ambassadors to the College of Health Sciences. Pictured below on the right is Emmy Pryor who graduated in 2022. Also pictured, Dr. Randa Remer and Layne Singer.

Kenja, one of our students who also attends Locust Trace AgriScience Center, showed sheep at The Kentucky State Fair last week as part of FFA. Kenja and her sheep, Buck, won 5th place in Market! Just one example of our awesome students doing awesome things! We are thankful for the extra opportunities our students have though the FCPS Career & Technical Centers like Locust Trace

StationArts theatre students stuffed fundraising bags to prepare for the upcoming theatrical season.

Introduction to theatre students work together to become an ensemble by creating a tableau.

Leadership Academy seniors in Ms. Zometas English 4 classes created digital and hand-drawn vision boards to set goals for the 2024-2025 school year. These seniors are leading the way with their positive mindset!