The BA Bulletin - November 11, 2024

Weekly News Capturing the BA Way!

From Ms. Foster Arbaiza,

It’s a busy time at BA, and we have lots of exciting things coming up! Picture Day is just around the corner, so be sure to have those smiles ready! 📸 Details on dates and ordering will be coming soon.

For our future Cougars, we have some fun 8th Grade events on the horizon to welcome them into the BA spirit! 🎉 Keep an eye out for more information on how your 8th grader can join in on the excitement.

And for our current students, the countdown to semester exams has begun! 📝 This is a great time to start preparing, study in small intervals, and reach out to teachers for any extra help. Let’s finish this semester strong, Cougars! 💚

Thanks for your support, and let’s make these upcoming weeks a success!

See below for all things BA Week 14!

Student and Staff Celebrations

Student Compete in Special Olympics

Check out our students practicing for the Special Olympics!

DECA is going to STATE!!

22 student place at place at DECA competition held at UTD 10/29

JROTC Orienteering Team

Congratulations to the BA JROTC Orienteering Team Competing in the Harry Moss Orienteering Competition Team:1st Place Raul Lopez and Violeta Calvillo, 2nd Place Anthony Carcamo and Tamyia Long and 3rd Place Madelin Mendoza.

Mariachi UIL WINS!

Mariachi Verde dominated at the Region 20 All-Region Auditions. Out of 85 students to audition, only 20 students make the group. 10 of them are BA students!! Congratulations to the following students for earning a spot in the All-Region Mariachi

Haiely Chavez

Stephany Lopez

Mayra Araujo

Karen Morales

Daniel Miranda

Adolfo Leon

Javier Barbosa

Jorge Serrano

Layla Barrios

Jesse Zavala

The Region concert will be held at Booker T. Washington on Saturday, November 16th at 2pm. Come out to support Mariachi Verde!

PTECH Counselors' Chat n Chew

Counselors Chat & Chew- was a great opportunity for middle school counselors to gather knowledge and information about what differentiates the BA Program from other choice schools . They also heard accounts by our student ambassadors, Aidan and Emmanuella

BA Football Seniors

BA Football Seniors celebrated their last practice with a smile (and I am sure a few tears!)

Cougar Country News

Important Items for This Week

Read below for all important items this week:

Monday -

A Day

Tuesday -

B Day (Pep Rally Schedule)

Pep Rally
NHS Ceremony 6:00PM

Wednesday -

A Day

PTECH Open House (see flyer below)

Thursday -

B Day

NAF Night (for current NAF Students)

Friday -

A Day

Upcoming Events

Community Listening Events and Input from Trustee Micciche

The Board of Trustees have been hosting the Community Listening Tours to gather information about identifying the District Priorities.

The Board of Trustees is excited about receiving as much input from the school community as possible to assist with creating the District Priorities.

English Survey Link

https://tinyurl.com/DISDGoals

Spanish Survey Link

https://tinyurl.com/DISDGoals

Thanksgiving Meals 11/20

🍁🦃 Get ready to gobble up some gratitude! 🍂✨

Our amazing Food & Child Nutrition Services team is bringing the Thanksgiving spirit to campus on Wednesday, November 20th, with a special lunch feast! Let’s gather, give thanks, and enjoy a heartwarming meal that brings our Cougar community together. 🧡

🌟 Here's what’s on the menu:

Roasted turkey breast with gravy
Cornbread stuffing muffins
Green bean casserole
Savory sweet potatoes
Fresh apples & crisscross applesauce 🍎🍏
And a delightful harvest cookie! 🍪

🥗 Vegetarian options will be available too! Adult meals are just $5 (a-la-carte pricing won’t apply).

Parents, if you'd like to join us, please bring a valid ID to check in with our Raptor System. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🧡🍂

📸 Picture Day is Coming!

Smile, BA! Picture Day for 9th – 11th graders will take place during Social Studies classes on November 19 & 20.

P-TECH students will have a special time scheduled to ensure they don’t miss their college classes.
12th graders are required to take their senior portraits with Logan’s Photography to be included in the yearbook.

Make sure to dress your best and mark your calendars—these photos will last a lifetime!

Creative Writing Shirts for Sale

Creative Writing shirts now on Sale! You can purchase them from room H205 (Mr. Lamb) or from a CW student. Sale ends 11/19!

📚 EOC Retests and ACP Testing Information

Mark your calendars! EOC Retests are scheduled for the week of December 2-6:

English I – Monday, 12/2
English II – Tuesday, 12/3
Biology & U.S. History – Wednesday, 12/4
Algebra I – Thursday, 12/5

In addition, ACP Testing will take place the week of December 16.

Detailed testing schedules will be shared with students and staff before Fall Break on 11/22.

Please plan accordingly and encourage your students to prepare for these important assessments!

Tutoring Schedules are located below.

8th Grade Pep Rally and Open House - January 2025

Hello BA Families! 🎉

We’re so excited to invite our future Cougars and their families to two upcoming events! 🐾 Join us on January 17th for our 8th Grade Pep Rally 🎺, where you’ll get to experience the incredible BA spirit and see what makes our school community so special! It’s a fantastic chance for future students to feel the energy and pride that make BA unique! 💚

Then, don’t miss our BA Open House on January 25th from 10 AM - 12 PM 🏫✨. This event is open to everyone interested in learning more about Bryan Adams High School, our programs, and our supportive community. Take a tour, meet some of our amazing teachers, and discover all the opportunities waiting for you at BA! 📚👩‍🏫

We can’t wait to welcome you and make you a part of the BA family! 🐾💚

Spring 2025 Clubs and Organizations - COME ON AND JOIN THE SPIRIT!

COMING SOON

COLLEGE CORNER, PTECH, & ASP

Get a jumpstart on your FAFSA

Turn in by October 15th for prizes!

Weekly SAT Prep

ASP’s FREE weekly SAT Prep Tuesdays starts September 10 @ 4:45 pm in A111. It’s open to all grade levels and water & snacks are provided. Don’t miss out!