Bret Harte Middle School
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Daily Announcement
TODAY IS THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2010
The first day of practice for TRACK is this Mon., March 22nd at 2:45 p.m. If you are interested, be sure to sign up in Student Services and pick up a medical form to be turned in on or before March 22nd.
Sign-ups are now available for TENNIS in Student Services.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS WHO ARE ATTENDING LELAND HIGH SCHOOL NEXT YEAR
Please plan to attend your assigned registration session:
Tuesday3/23 Wednesday 3/24
5:30 PM – Last names beginning with A-F 5:30 PM – Last names beginning with L-Q
7:00 PM – Last names beginning with G-K 7:00 PM – Last names beginning with R-Z
Makeup Thursday 3/25 from 5:30-7:00pm
You can go online to enter or change course selections. The last day to enter/change course selections is Sunday April 4, at 8:00pm. There are many scheduling resources on the Leland High School website to help you in making your choices. Please plan to attend your assigned session:
ASB IS SELLING LOW SUGAR CANDY that you fill with your favorite flavors during lunch in the Quad TODAY. The cost is a $1.00 per tube (no refills, 2 per customer per sale).
The Nancy Edwards Remembrance Wall Mural - CONTEST will run March 17th through April 2nd. The Theme is “Treasured Memories and Inspirations”. Artwork can be black/white or colored.
- “Bret Harte Middle School’s CJSF Spring Project is designing a remembrance Mural in honor of Mrs. Nancy Edwards, Art Teacher, who passed away last fall. All artwork must fit on 8 1/2” x 11” unlined paper. The art piece should be an abstract form reflecting Mrs. Edwards inspiration and influence on the individual’s art. Please include a short essayt of 100 words or less expressing how Mrs. Edward’s influenced your work. CJSF is also planning to run a fundraiser to help defray the cost of supplies for the Mural. (TBA) The Plan is to have the Mural completed by promotion in June. Please submit artwork in the box provided in Student Services. Be sure to include your name, grade and 5th period teacher on the back of your artwork. Thank you.
Tomorrow we will be playing HIP-HOP MUSIC as a result of the trash can selection. Thanks for your participation.
PENNIES FOR PATIENTS: Our goal is $500. So far we have raised $257.76! As of this week the classes that have raised the most money are: Leadership, Mrs. Yokota and Mrs. Weltz. There will be a booth in the Quad today, where you can donate money.
There will be a GOLF MEETING for those students interested in trying out for Golf on Wed., March 24th in C-12 during lunchtime.
The CULTURAL FAIR - ART CONTEST will run March 16th through March 31st. The Theme is “Treasured Landmarks of Our World”. Artwork can be black/white or colored. Artwork must include the words:
- “Treasured Landmarks of our World”
- “Bret Harte Middle School Cultural Fair and Open House, May 12, 2010, 4:30-8:30p.m.
All artwork must fit on 8 1/2” x 11” unlined paper. Please submit artwork in the box provided in Student Services. Be sure to include your name, grade and 5th period teacher on the back of your artwork. See your winning artwork on the 2010 program, receive a prize, a certificate, and a surprise reward too! If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Nerhood.
The FRENCH CLUB will again be selling savory and sweet crepes at lunch on Tuesdays and Fridays next week. They will also be offering diablos, a popular fruity drink for French teens. Crepes will be sold for $2.00 and diabolos will be sold for $1.00. Items will be sold in front of Ms. Blackwood’s room C-11.
SPORTS INFORMATION:
The first day of practice for TRACK is this Mon., March 22nd at 2:45 p.m. If you are interested, be sure to sign up in Student Services and pick up a medical form to be turned in on or before March 22nd.
Sign-ups are now available for TENNIS in Student Services.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS WHO ARE ATTENDING LELAND HIGH SCHOOL NEXT YEAR
Please plan to attend your assigned registration session:
Tuesday3/23 Wednesday 3/24
5:30 PM – Last names beginning with A-F 5:30 PM – Last names beginning with L-Q
7:00 PM – Last names beginning with G-K 7:00 PM – Last names beginning with R-Z
Makeup Thursday 3/25 from 5:30-7:00pm
You can go online to enter or change course selections. The last day to enter/change course selections is Sunday April 4, at 8:00pm. There are many scheduling resources on the Leland High School website to help you in making your choices. Please plan to attend your assigned session:
ASB IS SELLING LOW SUGAR CANDY that you fill with your favorite flavors during lunch in the Quad TODAY. The cost is a $1.00 per tube (no refills, 2 per customer per sale).
The Nancy Edwards Remembrance Wall Mural - CONTEST will run March 17th through April 2nd. The Theme is “Treasured Memories and Inspirations”. Artwork can be black/white or colored.
- “Bret Harte Middle School’s CJSF Spring Project is designing a remembrance Mural in honor of Mrs. Nancy Edwards, Art Teacher, who passed away last fall. All artwork must fit on 8 1/2” x 11” unlined paper. The art piece should be an abstract form reflecting Mrs. Edwards inspiration and influence on the individual’s art. Please include a short essayt of 100 words or less expressing how Mrs. Edward’s influenced your work. CJSF is also planning to run a fundraiser to help defray the cost of supplies for the Mural. (TBA) The Plan is to have the Mural completed by promotion in June. Please submit artwork in the box provided in Student Services. Be sure to include your name, grade and 5th period teacher on the back of your artwork. Thank you.
Tomorrow we will be playing HIP-HOP MUSIC as a result of the trash can selection. Thanks for your participation.
PENNIES FOR PATIENTS: Our goal is $500. So far we have raised $257.76! As of this week the classes that have raised the most money are: Leadership, Mrs. Yokota and Mrs. Weltz. There will be a booth in the Quad today, where you can donate money.
There will be a GOLF MEETING for those students interested in trying out for Golf on Wed., March 24th in C-12 during lunchtime.
The CULTURAL FAIR - ART CONTEST will run March 16th through March 31st. The Theme is “Treasured Landmarks of Our World”. Artwork can be black/white or colored. Artwork must include the words:
- “Treasured Landmarks of our World”
- “Bret Harte Middle School Cultural Fair and Open House, May 12, 2010, 4:30-8:30p.m.
All artwork must fit on 8 1/2” x 11” unlined paper. Please submit artwork in the box provided in Student Services. Be sure to include your name, grade and 5th period teacher on the back of your artwork. See your winning artwork on the 2010 program, receive a prize, a certificate, and a surprise reward too! If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Nerhood.
The FRENCH CLUB will again be selling savory and sweet crepes at lunch on Tuesdays and Fridays next week. They will also be offering diablos, a popular fruity drink for French teens. Crepes will be sold for $2.00 and diabolos will be sold for $1.00. Items will be sold in front of Ms. Blackwood’s room C-11.
BEFORE SCHOOL CLUB:
Friday a.m. only (note new days)
Badminton: 6:45-7:45 a.m. in gym Mr. and Mrs. Genise/Ishan Shah
LUNCHTIME CLUBS:
MONDAY-
French: Meets in C-11 Mrs. Blackwoood
CJSF: Meets in F-3 Ms. Hojda
6th Gr. Cornerstone Meets 2x a month in D-12 Ms. Deters/Sheree Kirby
Book Club: (3/8, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19, 5/3, 5/17)
TUESDAY-
Invisible Issues: Meets in L-3 Mr. DeLong
WEDNESDAY-
Environment Club Meets in F-6 Mrs. Kalman/Ms. Fortino
Campus Life Meets in C-11 Mrs. Blackwood
Knowledge Bowl Meets in C-5 Mr. Hjalmarson
THURSDAY-
7th/8th Gr. Cornerstone Meets 2x a month in D-12 Ms. Deters/Sheree Kirby
Book Club: (3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20)
FRIDAY-
Harry Potter Club: Meets in D-9 Ms. Stanley
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS:
MONDAY-
Yearbook Club: Meets 2:30-3:30 in D-11 Ms. Herbert (closed to new participants)
Exploration Club: Meets 2:45-3:45 in L-1 Ms. Goldman
WEDNESDAY-
Yearbook Club Meets 2:30-3:30 in D-11 Mrs. Herbert (closed to new participants)
Robotics Club Meets 2:45-3:45 in M-4 Mrs. Zafiripoulos
THURSDAY-
Speech & Debate Meets 2:45-3:45 at Leland in J-2 (closed to new participants)
(3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/22)
FRIDAY-
N/A
AFTERSCHOOL NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES:
PRESENTATION REPERTORY SUMMER THEATER PROGRAM FOR TEENS
Attention teens, ages 12-17! W’re looking for actors, singers, and dancers to join our 5-week summer program at presentation High School Jfune f14-July 18 and perform in FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL. Complete details and registration info: http://www.presrep.com
ALMADEN ACADEMY - Tutoring 3-12 & College Prep.
Tutoring College Prep, SAT/ACT
- one on one or small group - official practice tests
- at home, library or community ctrs. - small classes (avg. 4)
- $25 and up per session - proven to raise scores
- $99 and up per course
For free consultation or more information, contact Ms. Guiti Nabavi @ 408-256-0050 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Flyers are also available in Student Services.
TOTAL IMMERSION CHINESE SUMMER CAMP WITH SINO LANGUAGE GATEWAY - 7 years of bringing teens, children and families excellent language immersion experience in China. For more information, flyers are available in Student Services or call (toll free) 866-with-SLG or 408-360-9958, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or http://www.sinolanguage.org
SAN JOSE YOUTH SYMPHONY - 2010-2011 Season General Auditions:
Strings, woodwinds, and brass instruments: April 10th and 24th at 9:00 a.m. at Archbishop Mitty High School, 6000 Mitty Way, San Jose
Percussion Instruments: April 21st and 28th at 5:00 p.m. at Valley Christian High School, 100 Skyway Dr., San Jose
Apply at http://www.sjys.org/musicians/auditionapplication.html. Deadline for application is March 19, 2010. A $25 non-refundable fee is required. ($35 after March 19th for late applications).
BANDWORKS SCHOOL OF ROCK SUMMER CAMP: Co-sponsored by Guitars not Guns. BandWorks offers a vriety of summer programs for kids and teens ages 8 through 18. Classes include: Intro to Rock instruments, Rock Jam, The music of: Green Day, Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guitar Hero and more. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered Monday through Friday, weekly from June 7 - aug. 13 in San Jose and throughout the Bay Area. Flyers are available in Student Services. For more information contact: 510-THE BAND or visit http://www.bandworks.com or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
