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Friday, September 16, 2016
BTHS Newsletter is sponsored by PTO
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Congratulations to our
BTHS Student Volunteer of the Year 2016-17
Zach Kelly
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Zach will represent Bartram Trail High School as our Student Volunteer of the Year at this years Volunteer of the Year Celebration on Thursday, April 6th. We are very proud of Zach and all of his accomplishments.
We would also like to congratulate our Nominees -
Emily Smith, Lexi Peterson
and
Avery Young
. It is a great honor to be nominated out of approximately 500 Seniors. It was a very tough choice, these students are all absolutely incredible and we are very proud of ALL our nominees and winner.
Our Adult Volunteer of the Year will be announced in the beginning of October.
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Congratulations to our Nominees for
BTHS Student Volunteer of the Year 2016-17
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Coffee with Counselors
Upcoming Grades, Dates and Times
Juniors - Tuesday, September 20th @8:00am in the Small Café.
Sophomores - Thursday, October 13th @8:15am
Jostens will be back...
Juniors & Seniors: Jostens will be in the Courtyard during all lunches for Make-Up Order Day on Tuesday, September 20th. They will be taking orders for Class Rings & Graduation items.
Pep Rally
Pep Rally is rescheduled for next Friday, September 23rd for our game against St. Augustine High School. Go Bears!!!
Trivia Night
Bartram Trail Bands Fundraiser is on Thursday, September 29th, Dinner is served at 6pm. Please see below if you want to attend this fun event.
PTO Meeting
Next PTO Meeting is on Tuesday, September 20th in the Guidance Conference Room at 9:30am.
Everyone is Welcome!!!
Senior Graduation is Official
Class 2017 Graduation Ceremony will be held at UNF Arena on Thursday, May 25th at 3pm.
Volunteering/School Access
Please make sure you are an approved volunteer at least one week before your volunteering commitment. Sometimes it takes me up to a week to review your application. If I encounter a problem, then it could take from 4-6 weeks. So it is best to email me and let me verify your application status. Please email me your Full Name (First, Middle and Last) as seen on your drivers license and your birth date.
Thank you,
Nery DiDeo
BTHS Newsletter Editor
BTHS Volunteer Coordinator
BTHS Academy Newsletter Editor
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Did you know that we have a Memorial at Bartram
that honors all of those who lost their lives and the survivors
with a piece of the Twin Towers?
After 9/11 the Young Republicans Club at Bartram Trail High School wanted to get a piece of the Twin Towers from ground zero to make a Memorial at Bartram. They sent letters to New York City officials and with the help of their teachers, they were able to bring a piece to our school.
Eddie Ponce (Building Coordinator in 2002) borrowed a truck and along with Principal Jim Springfield (Principal in 2002) and Barry Craig (Athletic Director 2002) drove to ground zero. They were allowed to select a piece of steel from the pile. The piece of the steel was cut off of a larger piece and loaded onto the truck. The piece weighs 700 pounds and it was so big it dented the truck.
The piece of steel was then given to Bob Kirk (School Artist) who melded it along with a piece of what the metal is supposed to look like into the sculpture that is still standing in our courtyard today. The "V" stands for Victory. It was unveiled a year after the attacks at Bartram.
If you want to read more about this wonderful story please click on the link below and read the articles written by Dan Scanlon on Friday, September 9, 2011 in Jacksonville.com: Memories of 9/11 live in Bartram Trail Sculpture.
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Plack created for our school
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For specific information about clubs, sports or events, please go to the:
BTHS Website and click on “Daily Announcements” under “Important Links”.
To print a downloadable calendar click on this link: September 18 - October 1
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Dreams Come True Fundraiser
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Eat at
PDQ
and get
your
car washed.
Mention
DCT
when
eating.
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AVID Test Prep/Strategies Course
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The AVID program is hosting an AVID Test Prep/Strategies Course. We will cover general information on SATs and ACTs, as well as general test prep and test-taking strategies you can apply to classroom tests and quarter/semester exams. All BT students are welcome! The cost is $9.99 to attend. You must write a check made out to BTHS or bring exact change only! The event will be held Thursday, September 22nd at 8am, now in the auditorium. Please see Ms. Jeffreys in room 755 with payment in order to sign up. Sign-ups will continue until September 21st or until spaces fill up.
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AVID Successful Seniors!!!
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Celebrating Successful Seniors
Congratulations to the following
AVID College Prep Seniors
who have already begun receiving college acceptance letters.
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Haley McDuff – Accepted into: 1) University of Alabama
Zach Thompson – Accepted into: 1) Stetson University, 2) University of Central Florida,
3) Florida Polytechnic University, 4) Florida Institute of Technology,
5) University of North Florida
Gianna Verdi – Accepted into: 1) University of North Florida
Camryn Ellison – Accepted into: 1) University of North Florida
Harrison Presta – Accepted into: 1) Louisiana Institute of Technology
Jessica Duong – Accepted into: 1) University of North Florida,
2) University of Central Florida
Julie Secure – Accepted into: 1) Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Atlantic University
Hunter Lyle – Accepted into: 1) University of North Florida
Taylor Sweet – Accepted into: 1) University of North Florida
Angelica DaSilva – Accepted into: 1) University of North Florida
Cassie Adan – Accepted into: 1) Concordia University Chicago
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West Side Story comes to BT!
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Through special arrangements with Music Theatre International the Bartram Trail High School Theatre department proudly presents...
West Side Story
Mark your calendars for this amazing production on...
November 3-5, 2016 @7pm
November 6, 2016 @2pm
Tickets are $10/person (all ages). Advanced tickets will be sold online.
Go to BTHS website: school pay.
Tickets will also be sold at the door one hour prior to each production.
Special Event: November 6, 2016 @4:30 pm
The Dance at the Gym
Come dance and enjoy the music. Latin dance lessons and fun.
Admission Fee: $10/person
Checks for this event can be made payable to the BTHS Theatre Boosters.
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LINK Leaders are Tutoring
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The Link leaders here at BTHS have been sponsoring a peer tutoring class. Many students here are in need of additional help and/or tutoring and are unable to come before or after school to sit with teachers. Often times our students have conflicts with sports, transportation deficits, or conflicts with work schedules. To remedy this, we have 12 student tutors in room 755 who can help any student with any course. That’s right, we have help for classes ranging from the lowest level to the highest, and it is offered during every lunch period (4th hour) for FREE. Students may grab their lunch, and then head to room 755 to learn while eating. Because students may not voluntarily come, we wanted to let parents know that this help is available if there is a need.
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Throughout the month of September, the BTHS Beta Club is hosting a drive for both hygiene products and gently worn SAT/ACT books. Items can be dropped off in Ms. Peyman's classroom, room N209. Service hours will be given as long as students provide their first and last name and first period teacher. Let’s make a difference!
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Spirit of Bartram Presents...Trivia Night!
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Bring a team or join a table!
5 player limit per team
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Dinner 6-7pm
• Trivia 7-9pm
BTHS Cafeteria
Tickets are $10 per Person
You will get a Spaghetti Dinner and Sweet Treats.
We will have Cash Prizes and a 50/50 Raffle.
The proceeds will benefit the Bartram Trail High School Bands.
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Spirit of Bartram - Spirit Run 5K & Fun Run
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Spirit Run 5K Race & Fun Run
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Sponsorship opportunities are still available from $25-$1,000. Last day for sponsors to be guaranteed on the back of the race shirts is September 30, 2016. So make sure you contact Jill or Becky and pay your sponsorship fees by that date.
Jill Williams at: jmw8922@icloud.com
Becky Marra at: onetiredmom@bellsouth.net
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Do You Believe in Magical Illusions?
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Grand Illusionist & Comedy Magic Performer
Garry Carson
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Only $10 a ticket
Bartram Trail Auditorium
Our chapter of Science National Honor Society (SNHS), Sigma Nu Theta - SNQ, will be hosting Garry & Janine Carson from Carson Entertainment on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in the Bartram Trail Auditorium. Garry Carson is a Grand Illusionist and Comedy Magic performer who runs a charitable show through his sponsor Magic Link Inc. The motto of this fundraising program is “Using magic to raise funds for worthy causes”.
SNHS is driven to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in the youth of the local community to better prepare them for the rigors of post-secondary education and make a difference by investing in the world of tomorrow. Therefore, the honor society is seeking various professionals to help us collect money to sponsor the show by Garry & Janine Carson. The Science National Honor Society will receive all proceeds from the night’s ticket sales, which will be available soon for $10.00 each. These proceeds will be used throughout the year to cover all membership fees, to purchase and maintain scientific equipment used by the club during any and all of our competitions, and for our day-to-day operational budgetary needs.
Feel free to contact Mr. Patterson, christopher.patterson@stjohns.k12.fl.us for information regarding ticket purchases or if you would like to help donate money for the Science National Honor Society.
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Spanish Club
First meeting will be on Thursday, September 22nd at 8:30am in room N240.
PowderPuff Game
Thursday, October 6th at 6:30 – Senior Men and Senior Women will be hosting a tailgate beforehand.
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Testing Coordinator Update
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Paint Your Parking Spot...Senior's ONLY!!!
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The Senior Class Officers are so excited to announce that one of the privileges this year is to paint your parking spots! This is a SENIOR PRIVILEDGE ONLY. Stop by the Guidance Desk to pick up a packet or visit the Senior Class Page for more information. Completed packets, signed waiver, payments, & design must be submitted by September 22nd.
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Yearbook info for Senior Ads & Yearbook Sales
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Parents of seniors who would like to purchase a senior ad in the yearbook should go to yearbookordercenter.com before the end of the month to save money. The price increases in October, and ads are not accepted after Halloween. Yearbooks can be ordered from the same site, and all sales cease in December. Enter 15724 as BT’s code.
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Current Dual Enrollment students who will continue taking dual enrollment courses in the Spring will need to reapply to the program in October. This pertains to students going to SJR Campus to take courses, it does not effect students taking dual enrollment courses on BT campus. St. Johns River will post its course schedule for Spring 2017 on October 3rd.
Check the guidance web site for details on dates and submission deadlines.
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College Visits for Seniors and Juniors
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Seniors and Juniors! More colleges are coming to Bartram for College Visits. Juniors and Seniors may attend but MUST sign up at the Guidance desk no later than the day before the event.
Monday, September 19th - University of North Florida (UNF)
During 5th period!
Tuesday, October 4th - University of Florida (UF)
During 3rd period!
Thursday, October 13th - Florida Southern College
During 5th period!
Friday, October 14th - University of Georgia
During 5th period!
Thursday, October 20th - Valdosta State University
During 3rd period!
Friday, October 28th - University of South Carolina
During 3rd period!
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Below are the ACT Test Dates 2016-17 offered at BTHS Test Center Code 207930
Test Date / Registration Deadline
Oct. 22, 2016 / Sept. 16, 2016
Dec. 10, 2016 / Nov. 4, 2016
Feb. 11, 2017 / Jan. 13, 2017
Apr. 8, 2017 / Mar. 3, 2017
Jun. 10, 2017 / May 5, 2017
All Registration for ACT is completed online
Check ACT website www.actstudent.org for late registration information if you miss the deadline.
What to Bring on the Test Day:
•Admission Ticket
•Valid Photo Identification
•Two #2 pencils
•Calculator (an approved one) and extra batteries
•Drink/Snacks for breaks
•Watch (to pace yourself during testing-optional, but recommended)
When you Register for the ACT remember to:
•Code BTHS so we receive your scores: 100809
•Send scores to colleges and/or universities you will or might apply to using their codes.
•Send scores to the NCAA if you will be playing a sport in college (Code 9999)
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Below are the SAT Test Dates 2016-17 offered at BTHS Test Center Code 10614
Test Date / Registration Deadline
Oct. 1, 2016 / Sept. 1, 2016
Nov. 5, 2016 / Oct. 7, 2016
Dec. 3, 2016 / Nov. 3, 2016
Jan. 21, 2017 / Dec. 21, 2016
Mar. 11, 2017 / Feb. 10, 2017
May 6, 2017 / Apr. 7, 2017
Jun. 3, 2017 / May 9, 2017
All Registration for SAT is completed online
What to Bring on the Test Day:
•Admission Ticket
•Valid Photo Identification
•Two #2 pencils
•Calculator (an approved one) and extra batteries
•Drink/Snacks for breaks
•Watch (to pace yourself during testing-optional, but recommended)
When you Register for the SAT remember to:
•Code BTHS so we receive your scores: 100809
•Send scores to colleges and/or universities you will or might apply to using their codes.
•Send scores to the NCAA if you will be playing a sport in college (Code 9999)
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Interested in Playing Basketball for BT?
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Any young man interested in playing basketball this season at Bartram Trail please stop by Coach T’s office, across from the gym, to get the offseason calendar.
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Buy Athletic Apparel Here :)
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BT Athletics is going PAPERLESS!!!
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NOTIFICATION:
Good news! The Bartram Trail Athletic Department is going paperless. You will be able to read the forms, sign them electronically and submit them. The only exception is the sport physical form (EL2) which will still have to be completed by the physician and submitted electronically (downloaded/scanned to us).
REGISTRATION:
In order to transition to this new paperless environment, each athlete will have to register at: http://registermyathlete.com/schools/
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REMINDERS:
Our expectation is that every athlete be registered by their parent/guardian before the start of the sport season’s tryouts
Any physical that we already have already turned in for the 2016-17 school year will be uploaded for you once you have created a registration/account for your athlete.
Should you have any questions, or technical difficulty/hardship, please contact Shelly Vann (shelly.vann@stjohns.k12.fl.us), our athletic trainer for assistance.
You can also go to the BT Athletics Website/Forms tab on our BT website:
http://www-bths.stjohns.k12.fl.us/athletics/forms/
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Paris - theme fashion show is scheduled for Tues., May 16, 2017 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at $65 pp. We will start with a reception and auction at 5:30, followed by dinner at 6:15, and men and women fashions by J McLaughlin of Ponte Vedra at 7pm
Couples are encouraged to attend. The venue will be in St. Augustine. We are negotiating with The Treasury.
The Bartram Trail High School Fashion Department designers will surprise us with their collection for the spring.
Usually by October, this is a sell-out event. Therefore, there are no hardcopy invites. To secure your seat, we are taking payments now! Please make check payable to RSVP of SJC, Inc.
This event benefits at-youth-risk students in St. Johns County School District. We match our volunteer readers, tutors and mentors expertise to student needs.
We are grateful to the following sponsors: Hyundai of St. Augustine, Herbie Wiles, Dr. Thousand III, Panache, Peace Love Home, Dr. Bailey, United Way of St. Johns, Edward Jones Cory Caplinger, Waler & Waler CPA, First Atlantic Bank, Sandler Training, Harmony Cleaning, State Farm Janet Tillman, Media Services SAR ads, and St. Augustine Law Group.
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Facebook - Bartram Trail PTO
Twitter - @BartramTrail
If you use Facebook or twitter, please look us up for announcements and updates.
Academy Parents
Academy parents and/or students...Another way to get Academy
News
is to join our Facebook group called:
BTHS Academy Supporters
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Other ways to support BTHS thru PTO
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Bozard Ford has graciously donated oil change vouchers to PTO.
at Bozard Ford in St. Augustine. Your voucher will be mailed to you.
Amazon Smile donation to BT PTO
We have also set up a donation to our PTO if you purchase items thru "Amazon Smile".
In order for this to work you must log onto Amazon thru this website: https://smile.amazon.com. Then you select our organization. It is called "Bartram Trail High School Parent Teacher Organization". We will receive 0.5 percentage of everything you order. It's another way to help support our students and school, and every little bit helps :)
Become a Business Partner
Contact Suzanna Palmer, BT Business Partner Coordinator, at: dougandsuzp@comcast.net
. Below are our levels, you can also click this link for a downloadable copy: Business Partner Agreements
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School Access and/or Volunteering Information
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Previously Approved
If you are going to be volunteering or coming onto our school campus this year,
please make sure you are an "Approved Volunteer". If you are not sure, please email me, Nery DiDeo, at: BTHSVolCoordinator@gmail.com.
Please make sure you include your Full Name (as seen on your drivers license)
and birth date. I can verify your status.
Approved volunteer applications are active for 3 years. Please DO NOT fill out a new form unless you have had an email, phone or address change.
New Applicants
If you have NEVER filled out a Volunteer form for St. Johns County, please go to this link: School Access Form and fill out the online form. If you provide an email and I review your application,
you will receive an email update from me on your volunteer status.
YOU MUST be approved through our School Access Form Process for St. John's County
in order to be on campus during school hours. That includes meetings and/or volunteering.
Training for Student and Adult Volunteers
If you are going to volunteer at BT or represent BT during a volunteering opportunity, please view whichever one of these PowerPoint presentations apply to you.
Thank you for volunteering this year at Bartram.
We LOVE our Volunteers!
We could not do ALL that we do without you :)
Adult Volunteer Training Presentation
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"BTHS serves as a center for academic excellence,
community involvement and character development,
while fostering a joy for lifelong learning"
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Bartram Trail High School
7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway, St. Johns, FL 32259 • (904) 547-8430
BT Website
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