BHS March Newsletter
February 2nd, 2024
Hello BHS Families!
As we transition into the month of March, I am delighted to share with you the latest news and updates from our school community. March is a time of transition, growth, and renewal, and here at Burlington High School, we are excited to continue fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our students.
This month we have the junior ACT on March 12th. Our practice ACT from February was a success, with our students showing growth in their Math and English scores. We hope that our students found value and comfort in the practice test and are confident to achieve success on March 12th!
As partners in your child's education, your involvement and support play a vital role in our shared mission of nurturing academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. Together, we can inspire and empower our students to reach their fullest potential.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and I encourage you to stay engaged with our school community as we embark on another exciting month of learning and growth.
Warm Regards,
Amy Levonian
BHS Principal
BHS Updates and Reminders
Spring Break is March 25-29!
There will be no school March 25th through 29th as we are on Spring Break - enjoy!
Reminder: Students taking college courses must still follow the college schedule (and therefore may still need to attend those classes during Spring Break).
ACT Test - Tuesday, March 12th
On Tuesday, March 12th, Juniors will be taking the ACT Test at BHS. Juniors will be done with testing and dismissed at 12:30pm.
Click here for some helpful tips and a breakdown of the ACT test!
Reminder that all Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors will have asynchronous learning posted in Google Classroom and should not be on-site at BHS on March 12th.
PreACT Test - Tuesday, April 9th
Freshmen and Sophomores will be taking the PreACT Test at BHS on Tuesday, April 9th. More information on test day will be sent out to students and families later on this month.
Juniors and Seniors will have asynchronous learning posted on Google Classroom and should not be onsite at BHS on April 9th.
February Highlights
SLC Academic Bowl hosted by BHS!
BHS hosted the Southern Lakes Conference Academic Bowl on February 19th, where 160 students from all 8 schools in the conference competed across 16 subjects in both written exams and an oral competition. Special shout-out to Julie Verhagen who coached the BHS students and to the following students who took 1st place in their written test category!
- Brandon Picollo - Physical Science
- Maddie Thompson - Language Arts Potpourri
Incredible Results from the FBLA Regional Competition!
Our FBLA students competed against others in the Regional Competition, showcasing their skills and leadership prowess. The outstanding students here achieved rankings ranging from first to fifth place, highlighting their commitment to evolving into community-minded business leaders in a global society! Shoutout to ALL participants - your participation reflects the FBLA spirit of inspiring and preparing students for success in their future careers.
Successful Opportunity Day Unites Futures!
Local businesses showcased career paths and mentorship opportunities, colleges shared insights into academic programs and campus life, and military representatives discussed unique paths of service and education. From insightful conversations to valuable networking, our students explored a myriad of possibilities for their future endeavors. The energy in the room was contagious, filled with excitement and ambition.
A huge shoutout to all the participating organizations and institutions for their unwavering support in shaping the dreams of our talented youth! Together, we're building bridges to success and empowering the next generation.
March News
Family Engagement Night - March 18th
We are excited to invite you to our first Family Engagement Night, which replaces Spring Parent Teacher Conferences!
We believe that when families are actively engaged in their child's education, students thrive both academically and socially. Your presence at Family Engagement Night demonstrates your commitment to your child's future, and we look forward to welcoming you to this enriching event.
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for an informative and empowering evening. Keep an eye on your email next week for a detailed schedule for the evening!
Helping Children who are Defiant - Presentation March 13th
Please see the attached flyer for an upcoming presentation by Dr. Mervin Langley. The topic of this presentation is: "Defiant Children: Practical Tools and Strategies for Parents and School Staff to Encourage More Positive Behaviors". This will be held on March 13, 2024, at BASD District Office from 6-7:30pm, with a livestream option also available. Pre-registration is necessary for planning purposes.
Information will be shared regarding what defiance is, how parental/school staff responses can impact defiant behavior, and how to successfully understand, manage, and reduce behaviors through effective strengths-based strategies.
The presentation is geared towards children ages 4-15, but, parents and school staff with older or younger children may also benefit from some of the information provided.
Special Needs Resource Fair - May 7th
Please see the flyers below for this wonderful opportunity!
Juntos Workshop Series for Latino Families!
Join us for a series of 5 free workshops throughout April and May! Juntos provides Latino students & their parents with knowledge and skills to be successful in school and work together to gain access to college.
¡Acompáñenos para una serie de 5 talleres gratis! Juntos proporciona a los estudiantes latinos y a sus padres conocimientos y habilidades para ser exitosos en la escuela y trabajar juntos para obtener acceso a la universidad.
Counseling Corner
Scholarships
Seniors attending a 2-year or 4-year college in the fall, don't forget to apply for the BHS Common App, our local scholarship application. Completing the application one time puts you in the running for over 50 local scholarships. Please continue to visit the scholarship page on our website frequently, as new scholarships are added weekly.
AP Exams
AP Exams are coming up May 6-May 13th! Please remember the dates and times of each AP exam are dictated by the College Board and mark them in your calendar’s now. Students involved in extracurricular activities and/or work, please make sure you are connecting with your coach/advisor/employer to make sure they know you will be unavailable during your test time(s). Information regarding specific exam location and details for the day will come out mid-April.
The deadline to sign-up for the exam ends March 8th, but if you are no longer wanting to take an exam you previously signed up for you can log into your Total Registration account to request that cancellation. Please remember that College Board does charge a $40 cancellation fee, so only a partial refund will be issued. Here is a link to this year’s AP Exam presentation to help answer any other questions you may have. You can also reach out to BHS’ AP Coordinators Mrs. Schiapp (kschiappacasse@basd.k12.wi.us) or Mrs. Stutzman (lstutzman@basd.k12.wi.us) for any questions.
Junior Planning Conferences
Counselors are continuing to meet with their juniors for junior conferences and then will be meeting with their sophomore advisories and senior check-ins. If you have any questions for your child’s counselor, please reach out at any time.
Mrs. Stutzman, last names A-D lstutzman@basd.k12.wi.us
Mr. Kujawa, last names E-K tkujawa@basd.k12.wi.us
Mrs. Schiappacasse, last names L-Ri kschiappacasse@basd.k12.wi.us
Mrs. DeLassus, last names Ro-Z ndelassus@basd.k12.wi.us
Mental Health Awareness Week: April 22nd - April 26th
We are excited to be planning our fourth annual Mental Health Awareness week where we will have various activities, giveaways, spirit days, and T-shirts to purchase. The goal of this week is to help bring awareness to issues about mental health and to educate students, staff, and family members on healthy coping strategies. We are always looking for guest speakers and donations from businesses to help fund the activities for this week and offset the cost of T-shirts. Please reach out to Mrs. Stutzman lstutzman@basd.k12.wi.us or Mrs. DeLassus ndelassus@basd.k12.wi.us if your business is interested in a donation (business logos will be on the back of the T-shirt) or if you have a connection to an engaging guest speaker or activity on the topic.
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