December Students of the Month

Congratulations to the December Students of the Month who were chosen for the following qualities: outstanding citizenship, positive attitude, encouraging interactions with others, academic excellence, and integrity in character.

9th grade Ashley Metcalf

10th grade Addison Clark

11th grade Bethany Stokes

12th grade Holly Piltin

College Exams Begin Dec. 5th

GTC exams begin Wednesday, Dec. 5th and are not necessarily during the regularly scheduled college class time. Students should check with their professor for the college exam date and also tell their high school teachers if they will be missing a class to take a college exam before the day of the exam.

High School Midterm Exams

All students will be participating in midterm exams in all of their classes Dec. 12-15th. Please note that Dec. 12th and 13th are full days, and Dec. 14th and 15th are half days dismissing at 12:30 pm. Snacks will be sold in between exam periods on the half days.

Click here to see the full exam schedule.

Seal of Biliteracy Award

(Juniors and Seniors)

The South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by the South Carolina Department of Education to certify that students have attained a level of biliteracy at the time of high school graduation. Any student, regardless of their first/heritage language and/ or if they are enrolled in a language program in their respective school can apply to test for the SC Seal of Biliteracy. The cost of this test varies. Visit this link  for additional more information . Any student who is interested or has any questions regarding this award needs to contact Mrs. Lanier or Mr. Pouch to sign up. Sign ups will close December 12th.

College Textbook Collection

Mrs. Furr will collect college textbooks Dec. 6-13th. Please see her in the back commons in the morning or at lunch.

Parents, We Want to Hear from You!

We are planning to host some parent events during our spring semester. We want these events to be informative and educational, while also useful to you and your student(s). 

Please complete the quick 2-question survey linked below to let us know what events are of interest to you! 

If you have an idea that is not listed, please write it in or email it to Stephanie Walsh at [email protected].  

Please reply by Wednesday, December 13th - Thank you!

Volunteers Needed for Staff Holiday Luncheon

On Thursday, December 14th, we will be hosting a Christmas luncheon for our wonderful teachers and staff to enjoy before the Christmas break. We are looking for volunteers to help feed 45 staff members by bringing a variety of Italian dishes for all to enjoy. The food should arrive to the school hot and ready to be served no later than 11:30 on the 14th. This is to ensure enough time for set up. Students or parents can earn service hours by supporting this event. Every $5 spent is one service hour. Please sign up here.

Gift Card Donations

With the holidays approaching, we want to treat our staff with holiday gift cards. So, Bengal Pride is again requesting gift cards for staff gifts.  

Students will earn 2 service hours for each $10 gift card. We are asking for gift cards to be in $10 increments. Gift cards can be turned in to Mrs. Kraft. Please submit all by Tues, Dec 12. 

Have your student bring their volunteer sheets so that they can get signed off when they make their donation. Thank YOU for volunteering and Happy Holidays!

Dress Code Reminders

Please remember that students can not wear sweatpants, yoga pants, or leggings of ANY color.  Also, outerwear should be black.

Senior Ads for Yearbook  

Last Chance! All senior yearbook ads must be ordered on or before Friday, December 8th! Visit www.jostensadservice.com today!

Slideshow of Service Opportunities

Check out the service hours slideshow for the latest service hours opportunities. Students must have 50 hours per school year. They turn these into their Enrichment teacher as they earn them. If you need a copy of the service hour timesheet, click here.

ATHLETICS THIS WEEK

Basketball Concession Volunteers Needed

We are kicking off the 2023-2024 BMC Basketball season and we need volunteers to help in concessions. If you would like to help, use the signupgenius link to pick a game date that you would like to work in concessions. There are plenty of games throughout the season...some nights are 1 game and others can be 3 games, so please be sure to pick the time slot you are willing to work.

Limited Number of Brashier Cups for Sale

Booster Club is selling double-walled stainless steel 30 ounce Brashier cups for $25. There are a limited number available. Email the booster club if you would like to purchase one.

Buy Gift Cards, Support Brashier

Buying gift cards for the holidays? Purchase from raiseright.com and the school earns 2-20% of the purchase price. Each card has a different percentage given to the school. You can purchase as gifts or for everyday use and support Brashier! Check out this flyer or scan the QR code for the enrollment code and instructions on getting started.

Got Dirty Cars?

The Booster Club has partnered with Waves Express Car Wash to help with your holiday shopping. You can pre-purchase car washes for your friends and family and 40% of your purchases will go right back to the Brashier Booster Club. Use the link below to shop for your teens, spouses, parents, and in-laws!

https://f.optspot.co/rfd5z2fm

Friday Free Dress December 8th

Students are allowed to wear a festive holiday sweater Friday, Dec. 8th. Students who choose to participate in this dress day should adhere to the Dress Code for "special event days" on page 6 of the student handbook.

Santa Grams For Sale This Week

The National Honor Society is selling Santa Grams this week! Students can purchase Santa Grams at lunch Monday through Thursday for $1. The Santa Gram includes a candy cane and a note to a friend. They will be delivered during Enrichment this Friday. 

YCI Moves to Wednesdays in the New Year

Starting in January, YCI will meet on Wednesday mornings at 7:15. The first meeting of 2nd semester will take place on 01/10/2024. 

Save the Date: Spirit Week!

SAVE THE DATE: Spirit Week will be January 26-February 2.  The Student Forum Website is currently under construction to get ready for this Big Week. All updates will be available after Winter Break and can be found on the BMC student forum website.

Spirit Week Dress Days

Student Forum would like to give the student body a voice in choosing some of the possible dress days for Spirit Week. Please fill out this google form and be heard. The Final Day to vote will be next Monday December 11th.

Homecoming

Homecoming will be held at the conclusion of Spirit Week, Saturday Feb. 2nd. Get those outfits together and get ready for fun!!

Mr. Brashier

Student Forum is looking for the next Mr. Brashier. If any guy is interested in participating in Mr. Brashier, please stop by Ms. Cruell's room or send her an email. 

UPCOMING DATES:

Dec. 5 - GTC Exams begin

Dec. 12 - BMC Exams begin

Dec. 18 - Jan. 2 - Winter Break

Jan. 3 - Make-up Exam Day