2011-2012 Buckhorn Spirit Packs!

The spirit pack includes:

1) Buckhorn Lunchbox/Cooler--listed as holding 12 can drinks

2) Buckhorn Sunglasses

3) Navy Sunglass Strap with "Buckhorn" printed on the back

4) Hand sanitizer in a Buckhorn case with a clip

5) BMS ink pen

6) $2 off coupon for a 2011-2012 Buckhorn T-shirt  --

7) A FREE LOCKER (a $15 value--remember our lockers rent for $15)

The first 300 are selling for $20 and after that, the price will increase to $27.

Get yours now!!!

End-of-Year Information!

Wednesday, May 18^th   Absolute deadline for any late or missing assignments for my class.  Students who are missing work have been notified and reminded daily.

Thursday, May 19^th   Ch. 27 & 28 Test – Students will be allowed to use the study guide worked on in class today for half of the testing time.  Textbook Turn In

Friday, May 20^th   Homeroom - Please bring 50 cents by this date (will be used to purchase stamps & envelopes for end-of-year mailings)

Monday, May 23^rd    Student Council Fundraiser “Ugly Walk”.  $5 per couple to enter.  $2 per student to attend.

Tuesday, May 24^th   Behavior Incentive Field Trip – Roller Coasters Skating in Hampton Cove  (for those who originally qualified and signed up for Stars Game)

Wednesday, May 25^th    7^th Grade Awards Day @ 8:30 am               BMS Gymnasium

Thursday, May 26^th  Last Student Day

Checking In

 I just wanted to check in and let you all know that I am thinking of you and hoping that you and your families are doing well today.  I know many of you will not see this until power is restored, but my thoughts are still with you and your families! 


About me --  I am now in Florence where I will be staying with family for a few days.  My house had some roof and fence damage, but I am thankful that was all!  Just about 2 miles down the road from my house was complete devestation.  I am definitely thankful today!

Updates & Changes

·         Wednesday, April 27^th  RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, May 4^th (due to weather) – Huntsville Stars Behavior Incentive Field Trip

o   Those who are going have already paid and turned in permission slips

·         Thursday, April 28^th – Progress Reports & Take Your Child to Work Day

·         Friday, April 29^th – ARMT/SAT 10 Incentive

o   For those meeting the criteria (present each day, engaged during testing, not behavior problems during testing, etc.)

o   Will include a dance party, kickball tournament, lunch and movie in classroom and Blue & Gold spring football game!  Concessions will be sold at the dance party and game.  Admission to the Blue & Gold game will be $2 at the gate.

o   For lunch, students may choose pizza and soft drinks or a sack lunch from the cafeteria.  Pizza is $1 per slice and drinks are $1 each.  Sack lunches will be at the normal lunch price.  Pizza and sack lunches MUST be pre-ordered in homeroom by TOMORROW!.  Pizza money must be turned into the homeroom teacher. Sack lunches will be deducted from the lunch account.

New Traffic Lights

From Madison County Commission:

The traffic light at Buckhorn High School on Winchester Road in northeast Madison County will be activated at 8:30 am this Monday morning, April 25.
This will be a new stop for citizens commuting into Huntsville on Winchester Road so we wanted drivers to be aware.

We thank you for your cooperation.  If you have any questions, call 256-828-0726

This information can also be found at http://www.co.madison.al.us

Upcoming Events & Activities!

·         Earth Day – Today! 

o   Ask your student if he/she has any ideas to help your family be more environmentally friendly! 

·         Wednesday, April 27^th – Huntsville Stars Behavior Incentive Field Trip

o   Those who are going have already paid and turned in permission slips

·         Thursday, April 28^th – Progress Reports & Take Your Child to Work Day

·         Friday, April 29^th – ARMT/SAT 10 Incentive

o   For those meeting the criteria (present each day, engaged during testing, no behavior problems during testing, etc.)

o   Will include a dance party, kickball tournament, lunch and movie in classroom and Blue & Gold spring football game!  Concessions will be sold at the dance party and game.

o   For lunch, students may choose pizza and soft drinks or a sack lunch from the cafeteria.  Pizza is $1 per slice and drinks are $1 each.  Sack lunches will be at the normal lunch price.  Pizza and sack lunches MUST be pre-ordered in homeroom by Wednesday, April 27^th.  Pizza money must be turned into the homeroom teacher. Sack lunches will be deducted from the lunch account.

·         Friday, May 6^th – Disease & Health Test

o   Will cover Ch. 27 (Body Defenses & Disease) & Ch. 28 (Staying Healthy)

Earth Day @ Publix!

Today in class, students are decorating paper grocery bags from Publix on Winchester Road.

The bags are being decorated with eco-friendly messages and pictures!

Publix will be distributing these bags to customers on Friday, 4/22 and Saturday 4/23.  Please stop by and check out the students' awesome artwork!