BHS and the RAM family would like to WELCOME Ms. Kristy Cage

BHS and the RAM family would like to WELCOME Ms. Kristy Cage

Berkner RAMblings 25
January 31, 2016
Berkner High School PTA
1600 E Spring Valley Rd Richardson, TX 75081
http://www.berknerpta.org
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Berkner Happenings
Welcome, Ms. Cage
RamNation Celebration ­ Feb 11
REPRESENT!
Custom Socks on Sale
Dinger Derby ­ Feb 6
AP Exam Registration
PTA
All Hands on Deck!
Nominating Committee Report
Used Book Fair Needs Student & Community Volunteers
Get a Free Book at the Used Book Fair!
Scholarships from RISD Council of PTAs (Repeat)
Used Book Fair / Feria Del Libro Usado
Help Sponsor the Used Book Fair
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle at the Used Book Fair
Evento de Reciclaje de Recaudacion de Fondos
RISD News
Tweet This! Feb 16
Congratulations, Kudos & Well Done!
Wounded Warrior Softball Tournament
Tennis Team
Berkner Happenings Links to: Report Volunteer Hours BHS Website BHS Twitter Feed
Welcome, Ms. Cage
BHS and the RAM family
would like to WELCOME
Ms. Kristy Cage as a new
assistant principal of BHS
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RamNation Celebration ­ Feb 11
Acompáñenos el jueves 11 de febrero, 5:45 ­ 8 pm,
Join us Thursday, February 11,
empezando en el auditorio, para una noche de diversión y
5:45­8 pm, beginning in the auditorium, for an emoción!
evening of excitement! RAM NATION CELEBRATION is the combination of
Multicultural Night/Spring Open House and
Berkner Presents Berkner. Following a brief PTA
meeting to elect officers for 2016­17, student
groups will perform, school groups will host
tables in the halls and teachers will be available
in the cafeteria.
La Celebración Nación RAM es una combinación de la Noche
Multicultural/Casa Abierta de la Primavera y de Berkner
Presenta a Berkner. Siguiente una junta breve del PTA para
elegir los funcionarios para el 2016­2017, grupos de
estudiantes presentaran, grupos de estudiantes darán
información en mesas por los pasillos y maestros estarán
disponibles en la cafetería.
Current 8th grade families are also invited to
come experience Berkner.
Los estudiantes del octavo grado actualmente también han
sido invitados a tener esta experiencia en Berkner.
Booster Club will be selling Spirit Wear and the
RAM socks that the track team is selling.
El club de estímulo estará vendiendo ropa de espíritu de la
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.
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REPRESENT!
We are still greatly behind in the number of volunteer hours reported annually to the
district for our campus. There are many clubs and organizations I have not heard from. I know
you have parents and students who volunteered during 2015. Think of all the games, competitions,
banquet set­up, theatre set­up, concessions sales times, chaperone duties for trips long or short.
Your submission can be as simple as checking December for the month, 40 hours, and in the
description you can summarize like this, "Volunteer hours for band (etc) during 2015." Did you sort
fundraiser items? Did you work at fundraiser tables? Are you officers or booster reps who attend
meetings? Just give me your best estimate and indicate that it was in 2015 and that will help us
achieve our goal. Travel time is allowed in the number, too. We know you are out there benefiting our students, school, and district. Keep it simple. The form is
super short and takes less than a minute to submit. REPRESENT!
Please submit any unreported volunteer hours for calendar year 2015 to Anna
Braden, Volunteer Services, through the following
link: http://www.berknerpta.org/volunteers.html Deadline for 2015 hours is
February 7, 2016. If you encounter problems with the form, email me directly at
[email protected].
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Custom Socks on Sale
*Note: Click Above Image to Download PDF
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Dinger Derby ­ Feb 6
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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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PTA everychild.onevoice. Links to: BHS PTA RISD PTA Texas PTA National PTA
All Hands on Deck!
Much help is needed this Tuesday,
Se necesita mucha ayuda este martes, 2 de
February 2, at 5 pm at the
febrero, a las 5 pm en el PDC (Centro de Desarrollo
PDC (Professional Development Center ­
Profesional por sus siglas en inglés, en Belt Line y
Belt Line at Floyd) to help upload 12,000
Floyd) para ayudar a subir 12,000 libros. Por favor
books. Please help if you can! Adults,
ayude si puede! Adultos, adolescentes, amigos,
teens, friends, neighbors, parents, teachers . . vecinos, padres de familia, maestros...
. . Este evento ayuda a financiar becas. Por lo menos 3
estudiantes de último año de Berkner van a compartir
This funds scholarships. At least 3 Berkner
por lo menos $8550 este año. El dinero recaudado en
graduating seniors will share at least $8550 la Feria de Libros Usados financiara las becas del
this year. Money raised at the Used Book
próximo año escolar. Fair will fund next year’s scholarships.
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Nominating Committee Report
If you are interested in serving on the Berkner PTA Execu ve Board next year, please contact Pam Parker,
nomina ng commi ee chair, at [email protected]. Mee ngs include 4 evening board mee ng and 4
regular mee ngs (at least 3 in evenings). Read about the posi ons 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 (Programs): OPEN (coordinate programs for regular PTA meetings)
3rd Vice­President (Membership): Christie Shanafelt
4th Vice­President (Ways & Means): OPEN (manage car decal sales, grocery/retail reward
programs and other fundraisers as agreed by the board)
5th Vice­President (Hospitality ­ Fall): Genie Dunn
6th Vice­President (Hospitality ­ Spring): OPEN (work with 5th VP on teacher treats and
meals)
Secretary: Veronica Garza­Cortez
Treasurer: OPEN (maintain books, make deposits, issue checks, present regular reports,
complete tax documents, all in accordance with bylaws and executive board direction)
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
Clothes Closet ­ Tara Walker
Communication/eNews/Website
Rams Coffee House ­ Bryan Shanafelt
Volunteer Services ­ Victoria Thomas
Special Committee Chairs (non­voting board members ­ attendance optional)
College & Career Fair ­ JJ Hopfer
Reflections
Guests (not board members – attendance optional)
RISD Council Delegate Alternate #1 ­ Geralyn Hill
RISD Council Delegate Alternate #2 ­ PAC Rep
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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Used Book Fair Needs Student & Community Volunteers
The Used Book Fair is just around the corner! We are so excited to
have the biggest and best event EVER!
Community and student volunteers are welcome and encouraged
to help! Please use this link to sign up:
h p://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a45abaa2cab9‐20151
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Get a Free Book at the Used Book Fair!
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Scholarships from RISD Council of PTAs (Repeat)
FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING THIS
PARA ESTUDIANTES QUE SE
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
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
To a two­year junior college, community college, or vocacional de dos años vocational school
Applications available in the counselor’s
office and are attached above. Deadline: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 – by
4:00PM
Las solicitudes están disponibles en la oficina de las
consejeras y están adjuntas arriba.
La fecha límite: martes, 23 de febrero, 2016 – para las
4:00PM
PARA MAESTROS FOR TEACHERS
Five ­ $900 scholarships 2015­2016_facultystaff_application.doc
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
Questions? Holli Maxwell, 469­766­0781
[email protected]
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Used Book Fair / Feria Del Libro Usado
Cinco becas de $900 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. 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]
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Help Sponsor the Used Book Fair
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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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RISD News Link to: RISD Website
Tweet This! Feb 16
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Congratulations, Kudos & Well Done!
Wounded Warrior Softball Tournament
Some of the Berkner Rams Baseball Players & Softball Players participated in
the Co­Ed Wounded Warriors Southlake Softball Tournament on Saturday
January 23, 2016! The kids played well & a great time was had by all that
participated in this fundraising tournament!
Wounded Warrior Southlake Softball Tournament Saturday
January 23, 2016
Back Row (L – R) Coach Amber Miller, Coach Jayme Baker, Elias Munoz, Joachim Kroll, Trevor Baxter, Jordan Barr, Garrett
Randall and Softball Manager Breanne Tabera
Front Row (L – R) Taudrea Sinnie, Sydney Mendez, Meredith Ordonez, Gabby Tabera, Nicole Romero, Alyssa Rice, Riley
Cantrell and Ahnay Rachal
Our Wounded Warrior ­ Cody Rice
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Tennis Team
RAM TENNIS: Varsity Polar Bear Tourney in Ennis: 18 wins and 12 losses­­not too
shabby!!
Angela Yeh...she went 4­0 and won the girls singles draw!
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