Berkner Happenings RamNation Celebration AP Exam Registration

Berkner Happenings RamNation Celebration AP Exam Registration

Berkner RAMblings 26
February 07, 2016
Berkner High School PTA
1600 E Spring Valley Rd Richardson, TX 75081
http://www.berknerpta.org
Submit articles for future Berkner RAMblings
via email to [email protected].
Berkner Happenings
RamNation Celebration
AP Exam Registration
Have You Paid for Your AP Exams?
Sidekicks + Ramblers = Feb 25 Night of Fun
Annual Golf Tournament
PTA
Scholarships from RISD Council of PTAs (Repeat)
Used Book Fair / Feria Del Libro Usado
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle at the Used Book Fair
Evento de Reciclaje de Recaudacion de Fondos
Nominating Committee Report
RISD News
Secondary Gifted and Talented Update
Community News
Don't mess with Texas Scholarship Contest
Scholarship Opportunity & Sorority Recruitment 101
Congratulations, Kudos & Well Done!
Berkner Baseball & Dinger Derby
Berkner Happenings Links to: Report Volunteer Hours BHS Website BHS Twitter Feed
RamNation Celebration
Vea presentaciones de nuestros grupos y programas ganadores de reconocimientos, conozca a
nuestro personal y a nuestros maestros altamente preparados, y aprenda sobre las muchas
culturas que se unen para hacer a Berkner una gran escuela!
Que hay de nuevo en STEM?
Aprenda más sobre las nuevas secciones de STEM, abiertas al inicio del 2016­2017 para todos
los estudiantes: Aviación, Biotecnología, y Robótica (incluyendo automatización y robótica debajo
del agua).
Conozca a todos los maestros de STEM y de un tour a la sección de Berkner dedicada al
programa STEM.
**Habrá una junta del PTA de Berkner a las 5:45 seguido por la Celebración RAM comenzando a
las 6:00 pm en el auditorio. Booster Club will be selling Spirit Wear
and the RAM socks that the track team El club de estímulo estará vendiendo ropa de espíritu de la
is selling.
escuela y los calcetines de carnero "RAM" que está vendiendo el
equipo de atletismo.
Join PTA or buy a t­shirt at the PTA
table.
Inscríbase al PTA o compre una camiseta en la mesa del PTA.
*Note: Click Above Image to Download PDF
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AP Exam Registration
AP Exam Registration is all online this year.
Registro para los examines AP serán en línea
Students must register online January 19, 2019 este año. Los estudiantes deben registrarse en
– February 14, 2016. Ninth and Tenth grade
línea de enero19 – febrero 14, 2016.
students in AP Human Geography and AP World Estudiantes de noveno y décimo grado en clase
History will register in class. All other students
de Geografía AP e Historia del Mundo AP se
will need to register online outside of class.
registraran en la clase. Todos los demás
Please go to
estudiantes necesitaran registrarse en el Internet
www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/445841. afuera de clase. Por favor vayan a la página
www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/445841. Students may pay for their exams online as well
with a Credit Card, Debit Card, or electronic
Los estudiantes pueden pagar por sus
check for a small fee (4%) or pay at school
exámenes en el Internet también como con
February 9 – 12 with cash or check. Registration tarjeta de crédito, tarjeta de débito, o con un
or payment after February 14th will be assessed cheque electrónico por un cobro pequeño (4%)
a late fee. o pagar en la escuela de febrero 9 – 12 con
efectivo o cheque. Registro o pagos después
If you have questions, contact Marcia Grissom, de febrero 14 serán procesados con una cuota
AP Coordinator at [email protected].
adicional por tardanza. Si tiene alguna pregunta, contacte a Marcia
Grissom, Coordinadora de AP, al
[email protected].
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Have You Paid for Your AP Exams?
Have You Paid For Your AP Exams? Pay online with credit card by Sunday, Feb 14, 2016 Pay at school with check or cash Tues – Fri, Feb 9 – 12
8:15 – 9:00 in Senior Way
During lunch in E314
YOU MUST BRING A PRINTOUT OF YOUR CONFIRMATION
PAGE WITH THE CORRECT AMOUNT OWED IF YOU ARE
PAYING AT SCHOOL.
Payments not made by Feb 14 will be assessed a $10 per
exam late fee.
Registration closes February 19, 2016
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Sidekicks + Ramblers = Feb 25 Night of Fun
This is the way to get tickets for the Dallas
Sidekicks' February 25th game. A portion of
each ticket sold through this page will go
towards the Berkner Booster Club Jimmy
Meyer Scholarship Fund. Berkner High School
and the Sidekicks thank you for your support!
Come out to our game on February 25th and
support Berkner Alumnus and Sidekicks
Defender Cody Ellis and watch the Berkner
Ramblers as they perform at half time!!
Esta es la manera de conseguir boletos para el juego
de los Dallas Sidekicks el 25 de febrero. Una porción
de cada boleto vendido a través de esta página irá
hacia fondos para la beca Jimmy Meyer del Grupo de
Estimulo de Berkner. La escuela preparatoria Berkner y
los Sidekicks le agradecen por su apoyo!
Venga a ver nuestro juego el 25 de febrero y apoye a
los exalumnos de Berkner y el jugador de defensa Cody
Ellis y vea los Ramblers de Berkner presentar durante
el medio tiempo!!
Boletos cuestan $14 cada uno (normalmente cuestan
$18). Cómprelos en línea en
http://www.payit2.com/collect­page/79307
Tickets are $14 each (normally $18 each). Buy
online at http://www.payit2.com/collect­
page/79307
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Annual Golf Tournament
*Note: Click Above Image to Download PDF
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PTA everychild.onevoice. Links to: BHS PTA RISD PTA Texas PTA National PTA
Scholarships from RISD Council of PTAs (Repeat)
FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING THIS
YEAR
Twelve $2,850 Scholarships 2015­2016_4­year_application.doc
Three from each RISD High School to a four year
college/university
Six $1,375 Scholarships 2015­2016_2­year_application.doc
PARA ESTUDIANTES QUE SE
GRADUARAN ESTE AÑO ESCOLAR
Doce becas de $2,850 2015­2016_4­year_application.doc
Tres de cada escuela preparatoria de RISD para un
colegio/Universidad de cuatro años
Seis becas de $1,375 2015­2016_2­year_application.doc
Para un colegio junior, colegio comunitario, o escuela
vocacional de dos años To a two­year junior college, community college, or
vocational school
Las solicitudes están disponibles en la oficina de las
consejeras y están adjuntas arriba.
Applications available in the counselor’s
office and are attached above. Deadline: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 – by
4:00PM
La fecha límite: martes, 23 de febrero, 2016 – para las
4:00PM
PARA MAESTROS FOR TEACHERS
Cinco becas de $900 2015­2016_facultystaff_application.doc
Five ­ $900 scholarships 2015­2016_facultystaff_application.doc
Las becas pueden ser aplicadas a cualquier taller, clase de
colegio para crédito, u otro método de educación continua
la cual mejorará/contribuirá a la habilidad profesional del
empleado en su rama. Scholarship may be applied to any workshops,
college credit courses, or other continuing
education which will improve/contribute to an
employees’ proficiency in their field.
Applications available in the counselor’s
office and are attached above.
Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2016 – by
4:00PM
Las solicitudes están disponibles en la oficina de las
consejeras y están adjuntas arriba. Fecha límite: Viernes, 26 de febrero, 2016 para
4:00PM Preguntas? Holli Maxwell, 469­766­0781
[email protected]
Questions? Holli Maxwell, 469­766­0781
[email protected]
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Used Book Fair / Feria Del Libro Usado
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Reduce, Reuse & Recycle at the Used Book Fair
Recycling Fundraiser Benefi ng Council Scholarship Fund
Bubb Recycling will have a truck in the PDC’s Belt Line Road parking lot during the 2016 Used Book
Fair.
Thursday‐Saturday, Feb 11‐13, 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday, Feb 14, 12 noon – 6 pm
Items Accepted
Computers Desktops, laptops, servers, LCD monitors,
keyboards, mice, speakers, and all other
computer components.
Cameras Camcorders and all non­disposable film and
digital cameras.
Office Equipment Fax machines, typewriters, inkjet cartridges,
printers, scanners, routers, shredders, and
copiers.
Entertainment Electronics Car and home audio equipment, satellite and
cable boxes, VCRs, DVD players and recorders,
headphones, and multimedia projectors.
Multimedia DVD and VHS movies, audiobooks, and music
CDs. All multimedia items must include original
covers.
Vehicles Cars, Trucks, Boats, Motorcycles, Trailers and
RV's.
ATV's Dirt Bikes, Go­Karts, 4 Wheelers, 3 Wheelers,
and Jet Skis.
Clothing & Accessories Pants, coats, shirts, purses, belts, shoes, hats,
etc.
Toys & Games Action figures, blocks, dolls, stuffed animals, etc.
Portable Electronics Cell phones, GPS devices, calculators, portable
CD and DVD players, PDAs, and MP3 Players.
Video Games Video games, systems, and accessories.
Sporting Goods Golf clubs and bags, athletic helmets and pads,
baseball bats and gloves, basketball shoes, cleats,
hockey sticks, ice skates, and roller blades.
Musical Instruments Guitars, percussion, strings, woodwinds, brass,
and electric keyboards.
Home and Garden Air purifiers, baby monitors, vacuum cleaners,
power tools, electric razors, sewing machines, and
medical equipment.
Non­Fiction Books Cookbooks, craft books, textbooks, etc.
Collectibles Comics, Figurines, Trading Cards, etc.
Pottery, Cookware & Glass Dinnerware China, Porcelain, Art Pottery, Stoneware, etc.
Gold & Silver
Jewelry Costume Jewelry, Watches, and Handcrafted
Jewelry.
Food Non­Perishable & Canned Foods.
More Info: Cindy Engle ([email protected] or 214.348.6835) or www.bubbfundraising.com
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Evento de Reciclaje de Recaudacion de Fondos
*Note: Click Above Image to Download PDF
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Nominating Committee Report
If you are interested in serving on the Berkner PTA Executive Board next year, please contact Pam
Parker, nominating committee chair, at [email protected]. Meetings include 4 evening board
meeting and 4 regular meetings (at least 3 in evenings). Read about the positions below.
Lloyd V. Berkner PTA Nominating Committee 2016­17 SLATE OF
OFFICERS We, the members of the Lloyd V. Berkner PTA Nominating Committee, offer the following names to
the general body for consideration. These individuals have agreed, if elected, to hold the position
noted during the 2016­2017 school year. Election of the officers will take place at the February 11
regular PTA meeting at 5:45 pm in the Auditorium.
President: Susan Dadres
1st Vice­President (Aide): Shavon Moore
2nd Vice­President (Membership): Christie Shanafelt
3rd Vice­President (Programs): Carey Schutte
4th Vice­President (Ways & Means): Pam Parker
5th Vice­President (Hospitality ­ Fall): Genie Dunn
6th Vice­President (Hospitality ­ Spring): Jennifer Johnson
Secretary: Veronica Garza­Cortez
Treasurer: Nancy Terrell
Council Delegate (1): OPEN Council Delegate (2): OPEN
(attend monthly Council of PTAs meetings, coordinate Berkner’s participation in the Used
Book Fair, which supports scholarships for our students)
PAC Rep: OPEN (represent Berkner at RISD’s Parent Advisory Committee meetings 3
times each year)
Signed and presented by the members of the Lloyd V. Berkner PTA Nominating Committee:
Pam Parker, Nancy Terrell, Veronica Garza­Cortez, Teri Aguirre, Victoria Thomas
In addition to the positions listed above, committee chairs serve on the executive board.
These members are appointed by the incoming officers after the election meeting. Those
who have already expressed willingness to fill a position are listed. Positions are:
Appointed Officer (voting board member ­ attendance required at board meetings)
Parliamentarian ­ Francy Collins
Standing Committee Chairs (voting board members ­ attendance required at board meetings)
Berkner Bazaar ­ Cindy Villela
Citizenship & Legislation ­ OPEN
Clothes Closet ­ Tara Walker
Communication/eNews/Website ­ OPEN
Rams Coffee House ­ Bryan Shanafelt
Volunteer Services ­ Victoria Thomas
Special Committee Chairs (non­voting board members ­ attendance optional)
College & Career Fair ­ JJ Hopfer
Reflections ­ OPEN
Guests (not board members – attendance optional)
RISD Council Delegate Alternate #1 ­ Geralyn Hill
RISD Council Delegate Alternate #2 ­ OPEN
PAC Rep ­ OPEN
PAC Rep Alternate ­ Pam Parker
Individuals who are interested in an open officer or committee chair position should
contact Nominating Committee Chair Pam Parker at [email protected] before
elections or the incoming president after elections. Serving on the Board is an excellent
way to get to know more about Berkner ­ its staff, students, parents and programs – and
actively contribute to its success.
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RISD News Link to: RISD Website
Secondary Gifted and Talented Update
Attached is the Gifted and Talented Newsletter for secondary students. Please
note that the Parent Referral Form is due no later than February 12, 2016 at 4:00
p.m. You may obtain the form by contacting your junior high school counselor for
your current 7th or 8th grade student to request GT services.
*Note: Click Above Image to Download PDF
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Community News
Don't mess with Texas Scholarship Contest
CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!
Need money to help with college expenses? Passionate about litter prevention in your community?
Enter the 2016 Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest for a chance to win a $6,000 grand
prize scholarship or one of two $2,000 scholarship awards!
Sponsored by Forestar, the Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship recognizes the achievements of
high school seniors who have taken a leadership role to prevent litter in their schools and
communities and build awareness of the Don’t mess with Texas initiative. Scholarships are
awarded based on student essays submitted with applications.
Applications must be received by online submission or postmarked by March 26, 2016, midnight
(CST).
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Scholarship Opportunity & Sorority Recruitment 101
Scholarship Opportunity & Sorority Recruitment 101
What are the financial aspects of sorority membership? How
important are references? What is appropriate attire for the
events?
Get answers to these questions and more at the Sorority
Recruitment Forum on Tuesday, February 16, at Christ United
Methodist Church, 3101 Coit Road. Hosted by the Plano
Richardson Alumnae Panhellenic (PRAP), the forum will be
held 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The doors open at 6:00pm. Junior
and senior girls and their parents are invited.
An educational session will offer information about sorority
recruitment. In addition, PRAP awards scholarships in May to
graduating seniors from Plano or Richardson high schools.
Applying for the scholarships will be discussed at the forum.
Admission is free.
For more sorority information, recruitment registration with
PRAP, or PRAP scholarships, visit: praptx.com.
*Note: Click Above Image to Download PDF
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Congratulations, Kudos & Well Done!
Berkner Baseball & Dinger Derby
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