Parent Survey for Parent Sessions

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). 

If you have not already, 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.

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

Winter Break

The school will be closed for winter break from Dec. 18-Jan. 2nd. Make-up exams are Wednesday, Jan. 3rd. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school Thursday, Jan. 4th.

The first bulletin and phone blast of 2024 will be on TUESDAY, JAN 2.

High School Midterm Exams

All students will be participating in midterm exams in all of their high school classes on 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.

Lunch Changes This Week

Lunch is a little different this week as it will be at 11:35 am and 12:10 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 12-13th. And there will be no lunch served on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 14-15th, which are half days with dismissal at 12:30 pm.

Lunch Volunteers for 2024

Also, it's time to volunteer to serve lunch in 2024! Please sign up here.

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 THIS WEEK. Please see her in the back commons in the morning or at lunch to return your fall books, if you have not already.

Dress Code Reminders

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

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. 

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. 

Please 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!

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 looking for volunteers to help in the concession stand during basketball season. If you would like to help, use the signupgenius link to pick a game date that you would like to volunteer. 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.

Raiseright.com Fundraiser

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 flier 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

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 Monday, December 11th.

Homecoming

Homecoming will be held after Spirit Week, on Saturday, Feb. 3rd. 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. 12 - BMC Exams begin

Dec. 18 - Jan. 2 - Winter Break

Jan. 3 - Make-up Exam Day

Jan. 8 - GTC spring classes begin